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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE TOWN OF MIDDLEBORO Massachusetts
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For the Year Ending December 31
1962
MIDDLEBOROUGH FIRE ALARM BOXES
14 Permanent Men
73
Archer Court
16
Engine No. 4
81 Town Hall
21 North Main - Near Public Library
82
Henry B. Burkland Junior High School
24 Sproat - Pearl
821
Mayflower School
25 North Main - Barrows
83
Union Street School
26 North - Myrtle
84 School Street School
27 East Main - Star Avenue
85 Forest Street School
28 Montello - North
86
West Side School
29 Shaw Home - Wareham
87 Memorial High School
31 Center - Pearl
121
Lakeville State Sagotorium
32 Center - School
131
Plymouth Shoo Comptes
34 Center - Main
141 Geo. E. Keith Company
36 Wareham - Barden Hill Road
151 Warren Avenire
37 Benton - Rock
212
No School
38 Wareham - Acorn
213
Squad Call Engine No 3
41 Bourne St.
42 South Main - Courtland
252 School - near Barrowa
44 Court End Avenue - Alden
262
School St. Extensino
45 South Main - Grove
271
East Main - Winthrop &dias
46 West - Hillside Ave.
272 East Main - Walker Co.
313 Squad Call Engine No.
48 Oak - Southwick
333 Squad Call Engine Nu. L
351 Dean-Morris Shoe Co.
413 Engines No. I and No.2
53 Center - Oak
451 Shadow Lawn Nursing; Brine
54 Everett Square
531 St. Luke's Hospital
532
Parish Hall - Oak St.
56 Center - Lovell
57 Everett - Frank
581 Albert Shoe Co.
58 Cambridge - Frank
631 Winthrop-Atkins Co. - PULE
59 Sumner Ave. - Bartlett
632 Housing Project, Frank BL
62 Forest - Arch
666 American Legion
63 Oak - Frank
Civil Defense
64 Oak - North
1-1-1-1-1-1 National Guard
65 North - Nemasket
71 Everett - Keith
72 Railroad Station
6 Single Blows at 30 Second Intervals - Warden Coll
2-2-2-2 Boy Scout Assembly
43 South Main - Rock
261 Corinne Parkway
47 Elm - Grove
51 Center - Carey
52 Pearl - High
533 Sacred Heart Church . Center
55 Vine - Near Lumber Yard
251 Barnett Nursing Home
35 Benton - Wareham
146 Grove - near Japan Work
23 Peirce - School
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH Massachusetts
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NCORPORATE
For the Year Ending December 31 1962
H. L. THATCHER AND CO. Printers
MIDDLEBOROUGH
MASSACHUSETTS
GENERAL INFORMATION AND FIGURES ABOUT THE TOWN
Elevation - 100 feet above sea level Settled - 1660
Incorporated as a Town - 1669 Population 1960 Census - 11,017 Valuation (exclusive of automobiles) - $14,051,093.00 Tax Rate - $93.00 per Thousand
Area - 68-1 square miles Number of Dwellings - 3100 Number of Manufacturers - 16 Miles of Street - 149.89 Municipally Owned - Water, Sewer, Gas, Electric Light Plants Motorized Police and Fire Departments Schools Accredited Municipally Owned - Swimming pool, tennis courts,
playgrounds
PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIES
Fire Apparatus Shoes
Brass Goods
Photo Finishers
Calendars
Drug Sundries
Grain Elevator
and thirty other products
THE CENTER OF THE CRANBERRY INDUSTRY LOCATED
35 Miles from Boston 22 Miles from New Bedford 30 Miles from Providence, R. I. On Route 44 to Plymouth and Route 28 to Cape Cod On Route 79 to Fall River and Route 18 to New Bedford On Route 44 to Taunton and Providence, R. I.
DIRECT BUS CONNECTIONS WITH
Boston
Providence
Brockton Bridgewater
New Bedford
Plymouth
Taunton Carver
Varnishes
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WHERE TO CALL FOR SERVICE
Fire 250
Police 264
Ambulance
264
Aid to Dependent Children
Animal Inspection
Inspector of Animals
2709
Bills and Accounts
Town Accountant
780
Birth Certificates
Town Clerk
780
Building Permits
Town Manager
928
Burial Permits
Health Officer or Town Manager
928
Business Certificates
Town Clerk
780
Civil Defense
Town House
1458
Death Certificates
Town Clerk
780
Dog Licenses
Town Clerk
780
Elections
Town Clerk
780
Employment
Town Manager
928
Entertainment Licenses
Town Clerk
780
Fishing and Hunting Licenses
Town Clerk
780
Fuel Oil Storage
Fire Department
250
Garbage Collection
Health Department
470
Health
Health Department
470
Library
Middleborough Public Library ยท 613
780
Light and Power
Municipal Gas & Electric Department 1371
Light and Power Bills
Municipal Gas & Electric
1371
Marriage Certificates
Town Clerk
780
Milk Inspection
Milk Inspector
2709
Old Age Assistance
Welfare Department
1027
Playground
Park Department
1488
Plumbing Permits
Plumbing Inspector
470
Purchasing
Town Manager
928
Schools
School Department
81
Selectmen
Town Manager
928
Sewer Permits and Sewer Bills
Town Manager
928
Slaughtering Inspection
Inspector of Slaughtering
2709
Veterans' Benefits
Agent
245
Street Maintenance
Highway Yard
2020
Tax Assessments
Assessors
766
Tax Collections
Tax Collector
1745
Trees
Tree Warden
2020
U. S. Selective Service
21 South Main Street
956
Voting and Registration
Registrars
780
Water
Water Department
90
Water Bills
Water Department
90
Weights and Measures
Sealer of Weights and Measures
90
Welfare
Welfare Department 1027
Wiring Permits
Inspector of Wiring
818
Town Manager's Office 928
Licenses
Town Clerk
Department
Welfare Department 1027
470
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PUBLIC OFFICIALS 1962
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Board of Selectmen
Ralph E. Nourse John A. Washburn, Chairman Rhodolphus P. Alger Richard A. Heleen Melvin G. Thomas (defeated by recount) Anders Martenson, Jr. (August 10, 1962)
Term Expires 1963 Term Expires 1963 Term Expires 1964 Term Expires 1965
Term Expires 1965
Term Expires 1965
Town Manager Edwin O. Wilson
Assessors
Ralph Crane* John C. McDonald Theodore V. Deane, Chairman W. Lloyd Sturgis Deceased 1962 *
Term Expires 1963 Term Expires 1963 Term Expires 1964
Term Expires 1965
School Committee
Robert F. Howes
James M. Bonnar, Jr. Kathryn R. O'Toole C. Trafton Mendall, Chairman Richard B. Wilmot
Vincent L. Genua
Term Expires 1963 Term Expires 1963 Term Expires 1964 Term Expires 1964
Term Expires 1965
Term Expires 1965
Superintendent of Schools Stanley Kruszyna
Planning Board
Norman L. Massey Frank E. Thompson Alton M. Kramer, Chairman Ellsworth B. Standish Robert Roht
Term Expires 1963 Term Expires 1964 Term Expires 1965 Term Expires 1966 Term Expires 1967
Zoning Appeals Board
Elmer G. Allan, Chairman Arthur P. Craig William J. McBane* Harold A. Ohlund (December 17, 1962) Alton M. Kramer
Sheldon R. Phinney * Deceased 1962
Term Expires 1963 Term Expires 1964 Term Expires 1965 Term Expires 1965 Term Expires 1966 Term Expires 1967
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Alternates
Harold A. Ohlund (to December 17, 1962)
Lawrence W. Wilbur
Housing Authority
Allan Hale Edward J. Morrissey
Term Expires 1964
George A. Donner*
Term Expires 1965
Term Expires 1965
Term Expires 1966
Term Expires 1967
Finance Committee
Otto P. Becker Henry C. Humphreys, Chairman
Term Expires 1963
Charles W. Dean
Term Expires 1964
Donald R. Mastro
Term Expires 1964
Robert P. Woodburn
Term Expires 1964
Malcolm A. Cook
Term Expires 1965
Henry R. Caswell
Term Expires 1965
Measurers of Wood, Bark, and Lumber
Ernest S. Pratt Victor A. St. Aubin
Ernest Standish Russell Buck
Allie Whitney Reynolds, Jr.
Trustees of the Public Library
Robert L. Anderson Joseph Riley
Term Expires 1963
M. Ethel Washburn
Helen N. Whitcomb
Theodore N. Wood, President*
Term Expires 1964
Term Expires 1964
Term Expires 1964
Term Expires 1965
Ernest E. Thomas Horace Atkins
Term Expires 1965
Term Expires 1965
Park Commissioners
Bartlett H. Harrison David G. Reed Paul D. Sullivan
Term Expires 1963 Term Expires 1963 Term Expires 1963
Superintendent of Park
Joseph A. Masi
Term Expires 1963
Term Expires 1963 Term Expires 1964
Henry B. Burkland (November 16, 1962)
Thomas Weston Myra S. Shaw
* Deceased 1962
Term Expires 1963
Charles P. Washburn, Jr. (September 24, 1962) George Vigers
George E. Wheeler * Deceased 1962
Term Expires 1963
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Registrars of Voters
George B. Purdon (Retired) Melvin G. Thomas (October 23, 1962) Lawrence E. Carver, Chairman Delena M. Gove
Term Expires 1963 Term Expires 1963 Term Expires 1964 Term Expires 1965
Constables
William E. Gardiner
John R. Dutra
Fence Viewers
Sheldon L. Phinney
Leo A. Quindley* * Deceased 1962
Public Weighers
Winifred S. Carver Lester Briggs John Lucas Joseph F. O'Donnell, Jr. Sally Drummond
Henry P. Smith Ronald K. Piava Frances Nichols George Tanguay Russell Buck
Ernest Pratt
Moderator
Fletcher Clark
Term Expires 1963
Town Clerk Waldo S. Thomas
Town Accountant
Waldo S. Thomas
Term Expires 1963
Treasurer and Collector
Franklin G. Harlow (resigned) Bruce G. Atwood
Term Expires 1964
Town Counsel
Allan Hale
Term Expires 1963
Welfare Agent
Barbara D. Norvish
Trustee M.L.H.P. Luxury Fund
Barbara D. Norvish
Civil Defense Director Paul Weaver
Veterans' Service Agent George E. Wheeler
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Manager Gas & Electric Dept. Stephen Horbal
Health Dentist Dr. George P. Canucci
Chief, Fire Department Walter H. Grant
Chief, Police Department William E. Gardiner
Health Officer
Robert Cartmell
Moth Superintendent Louis Forney
Superintendent of Streets Louis Forney
Forest Warden
Walter H. Grant
Tree Warden
Louis Forney
Inspector of Wires Emilio N. Niro
Sealer of Weights and Measures Robert Coburn
Inspector of Animals, Milk, Slaughtering
John Rebell (Retired)
Joseph B. Ortelt (March 3, 1962)
Inspector of Plumbing Harry Rowe
Keeper of Lock-up William E. Gardiner
Dog Officer
Agent for Care of Veterans' Graves
Arthur F. Benson
Ernest E. Thomas
Burial Agent
George E. Wheeler
Field Driver and Pound Keeper William E. Gardiner
Agent of Liquor Establishments to Represent the Board William E. Gardiner
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REPORT OF THE TOWN MANAGER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Middleborough, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Town Manager herewith submits his annual report for the year ending December 31, 1962.
The year 1962 started out as a busy one for Superintendent Louis Forney and his Highway Department crew with a snowstorm on January 2nd and snow and ice conditions continuing for many weeks. As soon as the weather permitted, the continuation of the Chapter #90 project, started in 1961 as a force account project, was undertaken and was fi- nally completed. This was a drainage system for Wareham Street and done in two sections. One section for the area between Wood and Cherry Streets with an outlet on Woodlawn Street, the other was for the drain- age of Barden Hill and directed into the river.
Chapter #90 funds for construction were committed to the recon- struction of South Main Street, including drainage. This was not ac- complished and the funds will be carried over into 1963. The reason for the delay in this project was the lack of engineering personnel in the District #7 office of the Department of Public Works. We have been promised an early start for it in 1963, and part of 1963 money will be added to the 1962 money so that the entire length of South Main from the four corners to Route #28 can be completed. This will be accom- plished by private contractors.
The maintenance fund provided under Chapter #90 was used for approved maintenance of road surfaces and shoulders, brush cutting, bridge repair, guard posts and other problems relating to highway maintenance.
We were notified by the Department of Public Works that the sum of $25,150.86 was available to us under the provisions of Chapter #782 of the Acts of 1962. This money is the Town's share of the State Highway Bond Issue approved by the Legislature and is to be used for Town highway work on projects which are approved by the Department of Public Works. An article will be prepared for the Annual Town Meet- ing in March for a vote approving the use of this money.
The usual maintenance work on Town roads, not coming under the provisions of Chapter #90, was carried on, and 21/2 miles of gravel road were penetrated and sealed thus making a paved surface. These roads are Purchade Street, Clay Street and Ash Street. Our program of street and traffic control signs was continued to a point where most town streets are now identified and danger spots marked.
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A new front end loader was purchased for the Highway Department and of a size sufficient to be more effective in snow removal as well as other loading operations. The replacement of trucks on a regular and planned basis has proven its worth by the fact that a sizeable balance will be left in the account for equipment maintenance. Two trucks were replaced this year and a request will be made for two new ones in 1963.
State highway construction was resumed during 1962 with the con- tinuance of Route #25 toward the Bridgewater line and thence to Route #24 through Raynham. The construction of relocated Route #44 has been advertised and bids will be opened early in January 1963.
We were fortunate in having the District #7 office of the Depart- ment of Public Works remain in Middleborough when they found it necessary to move from their quarters in the Glidden Building. The assistance which they render to us is invaluable and for this we wish to express our appreciation. Their contribution to our over-all economy is immeasurable.
No satisfaction has been forthcoming from the Division of Water- ways relative to the reconstruction of the dam and roadway on Ware- ham Street at the river. The Plymouth County Commissioners and the Town are still holding a sufficient amount of money in reserve to com- plete this project and have been assured that the State funds are ade- quate but we have been unable to induce the Division to part with what we feel is the Town's rightful share.
New construction of underground utility lines, including sewer, gas and telephone, has kept the Water Department busy most of the year on repairs and replacements. Two gates, strategically located, were inserted in the main water lines, under private contract. This was done under pressure which eliminated the necessity of closing down the en- tire system. It is becoming evident that part of the original water system, which was installed in 1895, is in need of replacement and it is recommended that a program be instituted next year for a proportional part of the work to be done each year until completed. If this is not done it could mean that a serious breakdown could occur which would disrupt the entire system and cause very expensive inconvenience. Recommended new methods of restoring concrete structures are being investigated for the possible repair of our concrete water tank on Barden Hill.
Water explorations have been conducted again this year and a potentially good source of supply has been discovered in North Middle- boro. A recommendation will be made before the Annual Town Meeting as to the advisability of acquiring this site for the development of a well to be incorporated into our system.
The sewer extensions voted for the west side of town in 1961 and 1962, and which included a chlorination building, are nearing comple- tion as the year draws to a close. With the final link of the 1961 con- struction being completed, about fifty percent of the area will be ready
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for house services as soon as the winter frost leaves the ground. This will be a welcome relief to a large area of town which has been very troublesome from a health standpoint due to overflowing sewage dis- posal units.
The report on the receipt and disposition of building permit appli- cations in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning By-Law follows:
Applications filed 1962
156
Applications pending 1/1/62
1
Total
157
Permits issued
156
Applications rejected
1
Applications pending 12/31/62
0
Total
157
Permits voided after issue
4
Permits granted for:
Permanent dwellings (new)
48
Trailers
1
Cellars only
2
Additions to dwellings
35
New structures (other than dwellings)
38
Additions to other structures
9
Building relocations
15
152
Permits issued to:
Middleboro residents
132
Out of Town residents
20
Value of applications pending 1/1/62
$ 5,600.00
Value of Applications 1962
917,906.57
Total
$923,506.57
Value of permits issued 1962
917,506.57
Value of applications pending 12/31/62
Value of permits voided after issue
91,000.00
Value of applications rejected
6,000.00
Total value of permits issued for Business and
Industrial expansion
$172,850.00
The foregoing figures indicate an increased residential growth over last year with a decreased rate of industrial growth. We feel that this points up the need for us to again recommend action by the Planning
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Board for the presentation of sub-division controls and a set of building codes for consideration by the voters at the next Annual Town Meeting. It also accentuates the need for more vigorous action on the part of the Business and Industrial Commission in the coming year.
I will take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the co- operation I have received from the Board of Selectmen as well as the personnel of the various Boards and Commissions, Department Heads and Employees of the Town Departments. My special thanks go to the staff members of the Town Manager's Office, and particularly to Mrs. Rogers who is completing 9 years of efficient service to the Town.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWIN O. WILSON Town Manager
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General Government
REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
January 15, 1962
Article 1: To choose all necessary town officers, the following officers to be voted on one ballot, viz: A Moderator for one year, Two Selectmen for three years. Two Members of the School Committee for three years, One Member of the Board of Assessors for three years, Two Members of the Finance Committee for three years, One Member of the Planning Board for five years, One Member of the Housing Author- ity for five years, a Town Treasurer and Collector for two years, and to act on the following questions:
#1: Shall the Town pay one half the premium costs payable by a retired employee for Group Life Insurance and for Group General or Blanket Hospital, Surgical and Medical Insurance?
Yes No
#2: Shall the Town of Middleborough accept the provisions of sec- tion one hundred eight E of Chapter forty-one of the General Laws providing for a minimum annual compensation of each regular officer of the police department at not less than the following:
For the First Year of Service - Four thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars.
For the Second Year of Service - Five Thousand and thirty dollars.
For the Third and Each Succeeding Year of Service - Five thousand five hundred dollars.
Yes .... No ....
Meeting was called to order at 12M in Precinct 1 by Warden Jessie Carver, in Precinct 2 by Moderator Clark and in Precinct 3 by Warden Gillis.
The Polls were declared open at 12 NOON.
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The following election officers were sworn in :--
Precinct 1: Jessie A. Carver, Doris B. Thorson, Inez M. Chandler, Stella R. Fickert, Mildred Teeling, Madeline Davis, Mary Terwilliger, Georgianna Townsend and Patrick McMahon, Police Officer.
Precinct 2: Manuel J. Silvia, Laura Norris, A. Wilbur Fillmore, Annie C. Healy, Esther Robidoux, Frank E. Minott, Lura A. Bradford, Alice Sylvia, Doris M. Briggs, Barbara Chausse, Roland L. Bradford, J. Anita Gill, Celia H. Reimels, Phyllis L. Carver, Lillian Bazinet, Mar- cella Dunn, Susanne B. daCosta, Helen Casey, Louise Cashon, Evelyn Dunn, Madeline S. Alger, Roger Parent and Frank Crowley, Police Officer.
Precinct 3: Walter Gillis, Francis Murray, Euphemia Lincoln, Rho- da Maxim, Mary Grishey, Eunice Kroll, Esther Neelon, Alice Tripp and William Greeley, Police Officer.
The result of the vote was as follows:
Pct. 1
Pct. 2
Pct. 3
Total
Question #1
YES
79
775
78
932
NO
100
860
105
1065
Blanks
21
182
23
226
200
1817
206
2223
Question #2
YES
64
478
52
594
NO
125
1216
133
1474
Blanks
11
123
21
155
200
1817
206
2223
Moderator
Fletcher Clark, Jr.
185
1542
184
1911
Robert Anderson
1
1
Robert K. Noon
1
1
Frank Furlan
1
1
Blanks
15
274
20
309
200
1817
206
2223
Selectmen
Richard A. Heleen
144
1153
152
1449
Melvin G. Thomas
100
942
104
1146
Anders Martenson, Jr.
100
957
90
1147
Charles W. Struck
27
298
37
362
Paul T. Anderson
2
2
Manuel Silvia
2
2
Blanks
29
280
29
338
400
3634
412
4446
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School Committee
Richard B. Wilmot
149
1320
151
1620
Harold P. Akers
18
364
38
420
Vincent L. Genua
60
774
66
900
Elliott C. Nelson
16
158
40
214
Robert K. Noon
11
140
14
165
Robert W. Spencer
114
542
77
733
Robert Woodburn
1
1
Blanks
31
336
26
393
400
3634
412
4446
Assessor
W. Lloyd Sturgis
174
1530
183
1887
Blanks
26
287
23
336
200
1817
206
2223
Treasurer and Collector
Franklin G. Harlow
122
1054
110
1286
George H. Lowe, Sr.
75
703
93
871
Robert Powell
1
1
Blanks
3
59
3
65
200
1817
206
2223
Finance Committee
Henry R. Caswell
191
1541
181
1913
Malcolm A. Cook
169
1422
180
1771
George Caswell Blanks
39
671
51
761
400
3634
412
4446
Planning Board
Robert Roht
174
1554
185
1913
William Kane
1
1
William Grossman
1
1
Blanks
25
262
21
308
200
1817
206
2223
Housing Authority, five years
George E. Wheeler Earl Cushman Blanks
177
1588
185
1950
1
1
22
229
21
272
200
1817
206
2223
1
1
The result of the vote was announced at 12:30 A.M. January 16th, 1962.
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January 22, 1962
RECOUNT OF VOTES FOR SELECTMEN
Petitions signed by ten or more voters in each precinct were filed by Melvin G. Thomas asking for a recount of votes cast for Selectmen at the January 15th election, believing that there were inaccuracies in the counting of votes.
After duly notifying the four candidates for this office of the time, place and purpose, a recount was held in the Selectmen's room, Town Hall, an January 22nd, 1962 starting at 2 P.M.
Mr. Thomas submitted the following as his representatives:
William Gaudette
George Farley
George Marra
Mae Spartaro
Alice Olsen
Mary DiPalma
Mary Smith
Alice McCarty
Elizabeth Devlin
Substitutes or Relief
John Sullivan
George Vigers
G. J. Spartaro
Lillian Bazinet John Marra
Mr. Martenson submitted the following as his representatives:
George M. Ryder
James Flynn
Robert Coburn James Whitaker
Frederick Gomes
Paul Stiga
Laura Norris
Margaret M. Martenson
Anders Martenson, Jr.
The following proceeded with the recount:
George B. Purdon
Delena M. Gove
Lawrence E. Carver
Waldo S. Thomas
Lillian Dickson
Gertrude Thompson
Jane Bagdon
Lillian Osborne
Theresa Kilpatrick
At 4:30 P.M. the Registrars submitted the following result of votes counted:
Pct. 1
Pct. 2
Pct. 3
Total
Richard A. Heleen
144
1155
152
1451
Melvin G. Thomas
100
944
105
1149
Anders Martenson, Jr.
100
955
92
1147
Charles W. Struck
27
295
36
358
Paul Anderson
2
2
Manuel J. Silvia
2
2
Robert Spencer
1
1
Blanks
28
282
27
337
400
3635
412
4447
There were eleven ballots protested.
Helen Vigers
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 12, 1962
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Moderator Clark.
Article 3: To see if the Town will vote to 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 begin- ning January 1, 1962 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 accord with section 17, Chapter 44 of the General Laws.
So voted.
Article 5: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the use of the Plymouth County Trustees for County Aid to Agriculture a sum not exceeding two hundred ($200.00) dollars and choose a Town Director for one year as provided in sections 41 and 45 of Chapter 128 of the General Laws or take any action relative thereto.
Article 5: Voted to raise and appropriate for the use of the Ply- mouth County Trustees for Aid to Agriculture, the sum of $200.00 and that Harold C. Gates be appointed Town Director for one year, as pro- vided in Section 41 and 45 of Chapter 128 of the General Laws.
Finance Committee recommends favorable action and the appro- priation of $200.00
Article 6: To see if the Town will vote that the income from sales of gas and electricity to Private Consumers and for gas and electricity supplied to municipal buildings and for municipal power and street lights be appropriated for Municipal Lighting Plant, the whole to be expended by the Manager of the Municipal Light Department under the direction and control of the Board of Selectmen for the expense of the Plant for said fiscal year, as defined in section 57 of Chapter 164 of the General Laws and act thereon.
Article 6 as amended: Voted that the income from sales of gas and electricity to private consumers and for gas and electricity supplied to municipal buildings and for municipal power and street lights be appro- priated for Municipal Lighting Plant, the whole to be expended by the Manager of the Municipal Light Department under the direction and control of the Board of Selectmen for the expense of the Plant for said fiscal year, as defined in Section 57 of Chapter 164 of the General Laws, and that the sum of $90,000.00 be transferred therefrom, $5,000.00 for Town Hall Expense, and $85,000.00 for the use of the Assessors in fixing the tax rate for 1962.
Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
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Article 7: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to meet the Town's share of the cost of Chapter 90 High- way Construction and that in addition a sum of money be transferred from unappropriated available funds in the treasury to meet the State's and County's shares in the cost of this work and that the reimburse- ments from the State and County be restored upon their receipts to un- appropriated available funds in the treasury, and act thereon.
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