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Amherst
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THE BELLS
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Hear the sledges with the bells- Silver bells! What a world of merriment their melody foretells ! How they tinkle, tinkle, tinkle, In the icy air of night! While the stars that oversprinkle All the heavens seem to twinkle With a crystalline delight; Keeping time, time, time, In a sort of Runic rhyme, To the tintinabulation that so mu- sically swells From the bells, bells, bells, bells, Bells, bells, bells, From the jingling and the tinkling of the bells.
Edgar Allan Poe
Many things are characteristic of a particular community. These are the special qualities which are remembered, and which break through the mists of memories when in some far off place a vague reminder takes us back. In Amherst, this role is often taken by the many bells and chimes which break through the quiet of the evening or mark off the hours of the day.
It is these bells and towers of Amherst that we point out in this the 1960 Annual Town Report.
Although we are not always conscious of them, they paint a memory in our minds which remains forever; that speaks during periods of nos- talgia, "This was Amherst". Well, this is Amherst, as much as her streets and trees, her buildings and Common, her schools and colleges.
When one takes note of the interesting histories of these bells and their towers (which are so often taken for granted) he would cover a period of time from the American Revolution to the present day field of electronics. These histories in their briefest form will be found dis- persed throughout the pages of this report.
REPORT
OF THE TOWN OF
AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS
DED 259
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1960
Dediration
EUNICE L. MANNHEIM 1907 - 1960
Selectman of Amherst 1954 - 1960
Chairman 1960
"A loss beyond words and even beyond belief strikes the hundreds of us who have known Eunice Mannheim. We have gathered strength from her strength, courage from her cour- age, kindness and understanding from the boundlessness of her unlimited store of both.
She lived her understanding of the word, "friend," gave from a great gift for giving, and extended a love for human- ity to each of us as individuals.
The loss to the community and town government is even greater than that to us who called her friend.
'Some we loved, the loveliest and the best
-Editorial, Amherst Journal-Record Dec. 15, 1960
THIS REPORT IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED TO HER MEMORY
TOWN OFFICERS
ELECTED
Moderator Winthrop S. Dakin
Board of Selectmen ** Chairman, Eunice L. Mannheim, 1961 Chairman, Harold M. Elder, 1963 * Francis H. Goodnow, 1962 - H. Hills Skillings, 1963 Walter C. Markert, 1962 - Norman G. Macleod, 1962
School Committee Chairman, Alberta Holden, 1962 Fred B. Jeffrey, 1961 - George F. Cramer, 1961
Ernest A. Johnson, Jr., 1962 - Ethel Eaton Colt, 1963
Elector, Oliver Smith Will Paul T. Ford, 1961
Trustees, The Jones Library, Inc. Chairman, Sanford Keedy, 1963 Frank P. Rand, 1961 - Robert D. Hawley, 1962
APPOINTED
Town Manager
Town Clerk and Treasurer
Town Collector
Town Accountant
Fire Chief, Forest Fire Warden
Police Chief
Superintendent of Schools
Agent, Veterans' Services
Agent, Welfare
Agent, Sanitarian, Health
Inspector of Animals
Inspector of Slaughtering
Plumbing Inspector
Water Superintendent
Supervisor, Recreation
Superintendent of Highways and Parks
Wire Inspector Moth Inspector and Elm Tree Care
Tree Warden Sealer, Weights and Measures Civil Defense Director Veterans' Graves Oficer
Allan L. Torrey Doris B. Newton William R. Wheeler Myrtle A. Lehane George A. Cavanaugh Francis E. Hart Ralph W. Goodrich Eleanor R. Dunn Eveline L. Sears Frederick A. Siino Frederick G. Ruder, Jr. Frederick G. Ruder, Jr. Robert A. Slocombe John A. White Stanley P. Ziomek Stanley P. Ziomek Wesley L. Jansen William R. Kershlis Henry J. Toole Frederick A. Siino Kenneth D. Cuddeback Lawrence S. Sherman
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APPOINTED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Board of Assessors Chairman, Earl F. Shumway Frank L. Gage Board of Health Chairman, R. Sheldon Clapp, M.D., 1963 Karol S. Wisnieski, 1961 - - William H. McGrath, 1962
Planning Board Chairman, Theodore S. Bacon, Jr., 1963
Raymond Otto, 1963 Charles H. Fawkner, 1963
Hubert G. Elder, 1961 William E. Aubin, 1961
Richard Thompson, 1961 Jeanine Stryker, 1962
George Goodwin, Jr., 1962 Karl N. Hendrickson, 1962
Recreation Commission Chairman, Leonard Parkinson, 1962 Gordon Neylon, 1961 - William Marden, 1961 P. Clifford Allen, 1963 - Chester C. Gladchuk, 1963 Commissioners of Trust Funds Chairman, Ernest M. Whitcomb, 1961 Robert D. Hawley, 1963 - Fred H. Hawley, 1962
Cemetery Commissioners Albert Parsons, 1962 Henry G. Wentworth, 1961 - William F. Casey, 1963
Board of Registrars Chairman, John A. White, 1963 Agnes V. Doherty, 1961 - Donald S. Lacroix, 1962 Doris B. Newton, ex officio Personnel Board Chairman, Herbert A. Randolph, 1962 Arthur Davenport, 1961 - Clarence R. Jewett, 1963
Finance Committee Chairman, Howard W. Atkins, 1961 *Robert C. Ames, 1963 Paul T. Ford, 1963 R. Harlow Cutting, 1962 Gerald P. Brophy, 1962
George A. Marston, 1962 Joseph R. Crowley, 1961 Lucy W. Benson, 1963
Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman, Arnold D. Rhodes, 1961 W. E. D. Ward, 1962 - Carl A. Keyser, 1963
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Ambulance Committee Chairman, Phillibert F. Renaud, 1962 Leon Shumway, 1961 - Leo A. Moreau, 1963 Munson Memorial Library Trustees Helen I. Stedman, 1962 - Norman G. Macleod, 1963 William M. Dietel, 1961 Memorial Day Committee Chairman, Lawrence S. Sherman Aldis Flint Calvin Mccullough
Scott Hubbard - Susan O. Heath Stanley Kopec
Development & Industrial Committee Chairman, Himy B. Kirshen, 1965
R. Clement Brown, 1963 *Francis H. Goodnow, 1962
William C. O'Donnell, 1965
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Clifton C. Winn, 1963
Elizabeth B. Cramer, 1964
Hubert G. Elder, 1962
George B. May, 1964 - * Herbert W. Wilkinson, 1961 George R. Richason, 1962
SPECIAL OFFICERS Constables
Rollin H. Barrett Kazimer J. Mitchell
Henry J. Messier Winfred O. Shumway
Herman A. Markert Weymouth B. Heath
Alexander P. Blasko Mitchell Jacque Francis E. Hart
Field Drivers
Arthur F. Taylor - Winfred O. Shumway Kazimer J. Mitchell Fence Viewers Gerald D. Jones - Gordon Hobart Winfred O. Shumway
Pound Keeper Arthur F. Taylor
Weighers
Frank Adamitis
Ralph West Harry L. Stevens
Harry C. Lane
Walter Wagner
Charles S. Pratt
James Thorndike
Robert Garrabrants
William B. Bartlett
George H. Westcott
Ralph Thornton Daniel T. Hartnett
Daniel H. Allen
Sherwood D. Strange
Edmund Waskiewicz
Alfred Malanson
James Coyne
Chester Matuszko Max Wojtowicz
Myron H. Atwood
Ray B. Sias
Measurers of Wood
Howard R. Cooke Homer W. Cowles ** Deceased
Edward Zumbruski William G. Gove *Resigned
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
December nineteen sixty finds the Board of Selectmen with only two members remaining of the original five elected in 1953 when the Select- men-Manager form of government was instituted.
During 1960 we suffered the loss of three members of the Board of Selectmen. The first was that of Robert D. Hawley, our chairman since 1953, whose decision to retire created a substantial loss of experience and judgment.
Our most tragic loss was that of Eunice L. Mannheim, our subse- quent chairman. Many words of tribute have been spoken and written of her, but those of us who served with her on the Board of Selectmen were privileged to know of her many virtues, and to us her passing is a partic- ularly great loss. Amherst has lost a dedicated friend and servant.
We also record with regret the removal of Francis Goodnow, a member since the election of 1959, and his resignation in August. The vacancy on the Board was filled at a Special Election in October by the election of Walter C. Markert.
The year brought to fruition a project begun in 1958 which has and will continue to be of substantial benefit to the town. This project had to do with the revaluation of University-owned property, the result of which has increased by approximately $33,000.00 the payment in lieu of taxes by the Commonwealth. The Selectmen are grateful to the many who contributed to the realization of this goal.
As evidence that progress is being made, reference is made here to two other projects first mentioned in the 1958 town report. Housing for the Elderly reached a stage in 1960 where a contract for construction could be negotiated, and a segment of sewer pipe was laid as the first step in the expansion of our sewage handling facilities which, in time, will serve the entire South Amherst area.
Although it seems that an undue proportion of our weekly meetings are devoted to details such as the issuing of licenses, and permits, a sub- stantial amount of planning is done for the future. A few of the subjects that have been discussed will serve as an illustration: Remodelling of the Town Hall, new school sites, real estate equalization, zoning, Indus- trial Commission, Conservation Commission Sale of water in Belchertown and building inspection.
The administration of all town activities is in the capable hands of Allen L. Torrey, Town Manager, whose report follows.
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TOWN MANAGER
It is difficult to write each year a report such as this without being repetitive. I shall follow the usual pattern of commenting on those items of the greatest significance leaving to the departmental reports the details of the year's operations.
Financially 1960 was a year of improvement for the Town of Amherst. Our cash surplus at the end of the year amounted to $213,585.83 and our "free cash" or unincumbered surplus, a sizeable $152,551. There was no increase in uncollected taxes in spite of a bigger tax commitment. The self-supporting departments had their year of highest earnings. The total receipts of the Water Department amounted to $138,518., enough to completely support the department and pay the principal and interest costs on the bonded debt. $15,151. remained in Water Surplus at the end of the year to be used in 1961 for capital outlay. This is of particular interest when we consider that the basic rate scale for household water use was established in 1942 and remains the same today.
The financing of the expanded Sewer facilities was one of the problems of the year. A 20 per cent increase in the rate went into ef- fect on April 1st. This income was placed in reserve for appropriation in 1961 and totals $51,472. The reserve will carry all the costs of 1961 including the first principal payment and interest on the new $300,000. sewer bond issue. These bonds were sold at a rate of 3% plus a pre- mium of $2,345.66, a favorable sale reflecting a good credit rating.
Other increased income in 1960 included the motor vehicle excise tax receipts of $131,834., the highest ever received. The 1960 legislature has imposed a ceiling on the excise tax rate of $66. per thousand. This will mean that motor vehicle excise tax receipts will tend to level off and we will not have the large annual increases of recent years.
In spite of the increased incomes outlined above it was necessary to increase our tax rate $5.00 to cover the expenses of the town.
The gross appropriations of 1960 were $140,799. more than 1959 and of this increase $35,555. was absorbed by increased special revenues but the balance, $105,244. had to fall on the general revenue necessitat- ing the $5.00 tax rate income.
The valuation of taxable property in 1960 was determined by our assessors at $14,202,335. an increase of $421,950. from the previous year. This increase is in keeping with the small but steady increase we have had each year during the fifties. There was a significant decrease in the number of new buildings constructed during the year. Permits issued for new dwellings fell off from the 1959 high of 66 to 44 in 1960.
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The authorizations and direction of the 1960 annual meeting were carefully carried out. The Chapter 90 construction project on South Pleasant Street was held over as previously planned to be added to the 1961 appropriation to make available a larger appropriation for this im- portant construction. All other projects were carried out and all equip- ment purchased. While the new fire department pumper was not de- livered during the year it did arrive early in 1961. A section of South East Street north and south of College Street was reconstructed with par- ticular attention to this heavily travelled intersection. Traffic patterns were altered by one-way street designations and a sidewalk constructed as safety measures. Meadow Street from North Amherst Square to Route 116 By-pass was reconstructed in anticipation of the increased traffic flow caused by the new state highway.
Funds for water construction were severly limited during 1960. In spite of this a sizeable extension was made on Bay Road and a section of old small size main was replaced with 8" main. One new chlorinator was purchased and an existing chlorinator rebuilt. Lime-feeding equip- ment was installed at the South Amherst Wellfield to improve the quality of the well water which appears to be quite corrosive in old unlined water mains.
The engineering work of the sewage improvement program took most of 1960. One contract was let for the section from Northampton Road to the future South Amherst pumping station. We anticipate the reconstruction of the treatment plant itself will commence in the spring of 1961.
Our public buildings were improved in 1960. The Munson Library auditorium was completely redecorated and in the North Amherst Library toilet facilities were constructed. In the Town Hall the Town Clerk's Office was completely modernized with a new floor, lighting, painting and counters. We should continue to provide good maintenance for all our buildings.
As a part of the modernizing of administration an accounting ma- chine was installed in the Town Hall. At present this machine is used for all our payroll accounting and for the preparation of warrants and checks for the payment of Town bills.
In the field of personnel the Town enjoyed a very low turnover. Only three permanent employees were hired to fill vacancies. Mr. William Boluch, veteran of 27 years in the Highway Department retired De- cember 31st.
The training of employees continues, our Police Department has at- tained the enviable record of having all the regular officers graduate from the State Police Training School. Two 10 lecture courses in firefighting were given to permanent and call firefighters during the year. The Town provided an opportunity for the Town Manager to attend a one week training session in advanced management which was most inspiring and instructive. We must continue to take advantage of all the opportunities which arise to train our employees to do their jobs more efficiently.
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In concluding this report I would like briefly to remind the citizens of the great contributions of time and energy which the members of all our town boards and committees donate to their town. 1960 was a par- ticularly difficult year for the Board of Selectmen. Our Chairman for six years, Robert D. Hawley did not run for reelection and is taking a well- deserved rest from his many years of public service. Mr. Hawley's wise and considered judgment steered the Board through many difficult situa- tions. One of our newer members, Francis Goodnow, was forced to re- sign because of a relocation of his industrial position. Mr. Goodnow's interest in Amherst and his willingness to work for our town was cut short by this move. The third loss was the death of our Chairman, Eunice L. Mannheim. Despite the trials of her illness Mrs. Mannheim never shirked her obligations nor spared herself in the performance of her duties with the Board of Selectmen. I think every Selectman who has served with Mrs. Mannheim and certainly those of us who saw her frequently in the course of town affairs will never forget her many virtues. Her regard for the opposite point of view, the protection and preservation of personal freedom and the intense guardianship of the rights of every person was deeply instilled in all of us. Our town has been fortunate in the leadership provided by those Selectmen.
The Amherst Skyline
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EXPANSION
The new sew- er line laid here in 1960 will mean a larger sewer treatment plant than we now have. (Below) (Bid to be let in 1961)
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BOARD OF ASSESSORS
In 1960 a more realistic valuation was placed on the University Land by the Commission showing an increase from S152,000 to S643,000.
Since we received our town maps in 1957 new developments and other property changes have taken place. In order to keep up with these changes work has been started on the revision of these maps.
RECAPITULATION OF TAX RATE LIABILITIES
TOWN APPROPRIATIONS:
To be raised by taxation
$1,619,567.84
To be taken from available funds
166,917.06
-$ 1,786,484.90 -
STATE ASSESSMENTS:
State Parks and Reservations
281.13
State Audit of Municipal Accounts
4,466.21
COUNTY TAX
90,484.84
OVERLAY
31,456.09
GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED
ASSETS
PROPERTY TAX VALUATION
at $80.00 per thousand
POLL TAXES: 2758 at $2.00 each
5,516.00
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS:
State
381,065.00
Town
OVERESTIMATES:
County Tax
467.84
State Recreation
166,917.06
TOTAL ASSETS
$1,912,892.04
TABLE OF AGGREGATES
NUMBER OF POLLS ASSESSED
2,715
VALUE OF ASSESSED PERSONAL ESTATE:
Stock in Trade
$ 364,380.00
Machinery
7,230.00
Live Stock
81,000.00
All Other Tangible Personal Property
Total Value of Assessed Personal Estate
$ 1,284,560.00
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1,912,892.04
$14,702,215.00
1,176,177.20
168,085.04
14,663.90
AVAILABLE FUNDS
831,950.00
4,185.08
VALUE OF ASSESSED REAL ESTATE Land exclusive of Buildings 2,137,975.00
Buildings exclusive of Land
11,279,680.00
Total Value of Assessed Real Estate
13,417,655.00
TOTAL VALUATION OF ASSESSED ESTATE
$14,702,215.00
Tax Rate Per $1,000-$80.00
TAXES FOR STATE, COUNTY, OR TOWN PURPOSES:
On Personal Estate On Real Estate On Polls
102,764.80 1,073,412.40 5,516.00
Total Taxes Assessed
$ 1,181,693.20
NUMBER OF LIVESTOCK ESTIMATED UNDER:
Farm Animal Excise: Personal Property :
Horses
12
26
Cows
1,741
37
Bulls
34
1
Oxen
0
0
Steers
19
15
Heifers
27
8
Swine
22
0
Sheep
()
23
Fowl
26,936
400
All Other
15
8
28,806
518
Total Number of Livestock Assessed Under Both NUMBER OF ACRES OF LAND ASSESSED 17,024
29,324
NUMBER OF DWELLING HOUSES ASSESSED
2,141
EXEMPT PROPERTY:
Property of the United States
$ 71,500.00
Property of the Commonwealth
42,357,107.65
Literary Institutions
5,714,805.00
Benevolent and Charitable Institutions
41,600.00
Incorporated War Veterans
7,000.00
Houses of Religious Worship
754,150.00
Cemeteries
11,000.00
Town Property
2,796,020.00
Total Exempt Property
$ 51,753,182.65
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TOWN CLERK
A most notable change in the physical appearance of the town clerk's office occurred during 1960. Gradual changes had been made during the past two years but this was the year to complete the project. The private office of the town clerk was needed to house the accounting machine so a small portion of the larger office was partitioned off for her use. A counter unit was built so that a clerk could carry out her work and still take care of the counter business. A new paint job, new lights and floor covering lightened the appearance of the office generally and made it a much more pleasant and efficient office in which to work.
The town clerk is responsible for the conduct of elections and 1960 is a year which will be long remembered as being exceptionally busy. In addition to the town election in February, the national primary in April, the state primary in September and the national and state election in November, we had a special caucus and election in September and October to fill the vacancy on the Board of Selectman caused by the resignation of Francis H. Goodnow.
A new law prohibits counting ballots before the closing of the polls and resulted in very slow returns and additional cost to the town. It would seem that voting machines might be the answer to this problem, and the cost and types available of such machines is being investigated for possible future consideration and purchase.
RECEIPTS
Sporting Licenses
2,362.00
Town Licenses and Fees
12,097.40
Recording Mortgages
622.00
Certified Copies
275.50
$20,581.45
PAYMENTS
To Division of Fisheries and Game
To Town Treasurer
Dog Licenses
2,119.25
Dog Fees
242.75
Sale of Dogs
10.00
Sporting Fees
282.05
Town Licenses
11,549.00
Town Clerk Fees
1,435.90
15,638.95
$20,581.45
$ 5,224.55
Dog Licenses
$ 4,942.50
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VITAL STATISTICS
Births
145
Males Females
111
256
Marriages
Both parties American born
91
One party foreign born
6
Both parties foreign born
2
99
Deaths
Males
49
Females
52
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ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
February 16, 1960
In accordance with the warrant the polls were opened at 12:15 P.M. and the voters met in their respective precincts. The voting resulted as follows:
Moderator: Winthrop S. Dakin
Selectman: Harold M. Elder, Henry Hills Skillings
Member School Committee: Ethel Eaton Colt
Member Housing Authority: Ann E. Whalen, 5 years, Frederick G. Ruder, Jr., 4 years, Walter C. Jones, 2 years, George C. Brehm, 1 year. Elector Under Oliver Smith Will: Paul T. Ford
Trustee Jones Library: Sanford Keedy
Precinct 1, Town Meeting Members: Harold W. Cary, Samuel D. Davies, Emma T. Davies, Edward L. Hazen, Clarence A. Hobart, Nelson A. Jenks, William H. Lachman, Kenneth R. Padelford, Frederick G. Ruder, Jr., Harvey L. Sweetman, Cecil L. Thomson, William H. Weaver, Robert W. Lentilhon.
Precinct 2, Town Meeting Members: Amos G. Avery, Cesar L. Barber, Lucy W. Benson, Kenneth D. Cuddeback, Chester S. Gladchuk, Ellen S. Goodwin, George Goodwin, Jr., Robert P. Hadley, Wilbur C. Hartman, Arnold D. Rhodes, Marion N. Thompson, Ralph W. Redman.
Precinct 3, Town Meeting Members: Alfred W. Boicourt, Earle B. Crosby, Theodore F. Darby, Asbury B. Dunn, William B. Esselen, Jr., Emory E. Grayson, Warren I. Johansson, Esther T. Madden, Donald E. Moser, Karol S. Wisnieski, Richard S. Martin, Donald E. Thayer, Hedvig Watts.
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Precinct 3, Town Meeting Member, 2 years: Walter C. Feldman. Precinct 4, Town Meeting Members: Ann H. Grose, Minot Grose, William K. Harris, H. Chapin Harvey, James N. Sarris, Alfred W. Scott, Richard H. Thompson, Ann E. Whalen, Eugene S. Wilson, Robert D. Hawley, Mitchell A. Jacque, Donald N. Maia.
Precinct 5, Town Meeting Members: Hannah L. Conway, Marion B. Crossmon, John J. Gwozdz, Stephen E. Keedy, David W. Lauder, Jr., Walter G. Lyman, Katherine A. Wentworth, Weymouth B. Heath.
Precinct 6, Town Meeting Members: Everett T. Dimock, John H. Dittfach, Paul T. Ford, Melvin G. Harvey, Harold T. Wentworth, Brad- lee E. Gage, Louis R. Mannheim, Dana Snyder.
Question No. 1: Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year nineteen hundred and fifty-nine, entitled "An Act relative to the composition of representative town meetings in the Town of Amherst", be accepted?
YES - 1319
NO - 715
Question No. 2: Shall the acceptance by the town of chapter eleven of the acts of nineteen hundred and fifty-one providing for town manage- ment government for the Town of Amherst, be revoked?
YES - 889
NO - 1461
Vote by Precincts
Registered Voters
Time Reporting
Precinct 1
518
899
9:18
Precinct 2 344
687
9:20
Precinct 3 421
836
10:00
Precinct 4 492
836
10:15
Precinct 5
292
560
10:25
Precinct 6
343
481
10:30
2410
4299
The official declaration of the results were announced at 11:30 P.M.
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 7, 1960
The Moderator, Winthrop S. Dakin, called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. o'clock. The teller reported 165 town meeting members pre- sent out of a possible 231. He declared a quorum present. The call and the Constable's return were read by the Town Clerk, Doris B. Newton.
ARTICLE 1. Voted that the reports of the town officers, finance committee, the Planning Board and the Bicentennial Committee be ac- cepted.
Voted to extend the thanks of the town to the Bicentennial Com- mittee and all who contributed to the Bicentennial celebration.
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ARTICLE 2. Voted that the town will authorize the town treasurer, with the approval of the selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1960 and to issue a note or notes therefor payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes, as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Sections 4 and 17 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws.
ARTICLE 3. Voted that the town authorize the selectmen to sell, after first giving notice of the time and place of sale by posting such notice of sale in some convenient and public place in town and in the local newspapers fourteen days at least before the sale, property taken by the town under tax title procedure, provided that the selectmen or whomever they may authorize to hold such public auction may reject any bid which they deem inadequate.
ARTICLE 4. Voted that the Job Classification By-law, as most re- cently amended, be further amended, effective beginning April 1, 1960, by deleting the last sentence from Section 3B, and inserting in its place the following sentence: "Vacation period shall increase to 15 working days per year at the completion of 10 years of accumulative service, and to 20 working days per year at the completion of fifteen years of accumu- lative service."
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