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ANNUAL REPORT
of the
TOWN OFFICERS
of the Town of
DIGHTON
Year Ending December 31, 1953
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ANNUAL REPORT
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TOWN OFFICERS
of the Town of
DIGHTON
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Year Ending December 31, 1953
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ANNUAL REPORT TOWN OFFICERS FOR 1953
Selectmen, Board of Welfare and Board of Health EARLE M. SMITH, Chairman Board of Selectmen Board of Public Welfare and Board of Health P. O. North Dighton, Mass .- Telephone Taunton 2-4922 WILLIAM F. BENEVIDES, P. O. Dighton, Mass. Telephone Dighton 3021
JOSEPH REGO SILVIA, P. O. Dighton, Mass. Telephone Dighton 3273
Town Clerk, Treasurer, Town Collector and Agent of Board of Health
PERCY B. SIMMONS, P. O. North Dighton, Mass. Telephone Dighton 4241 (Residence Taunton 4-6465)
Auditor
RUTH D. LEEMING, P. O. Segreganset, Mass. Telephone Dighton 3431
Assessors
FRANK R. O'CONNELL, Chairman P. O. North Dighton, Mass. Telephone Taunton 2-0577
RAYMOND A. HORTON, P. O. Dighton, Mass. Telephone Dighton 2158
HAROLD M. MENDOZA, P. O. Dighton, Mass. Telephone Dighton 4861
Superintendent of Streets
HENRY P. GOFF, P. O. North Dighton, Mass. Telephone Taunton 2-3583
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Finance Committee
ROBERT H. LEEMING, Chairman CHARLES W. HARRIS, Clerk ELLIOTT D. COLE G. RUSSELL HORTON
LOUIS CONSTANTINE, JR. WILLIAM MARSDEN HAMILTON SWEET
School Committee
WYMAN E. HAWKES, Chairman P. O. Segreganset, Mass. CATHERINE C. CARR, Secretary P. O. North Dighton, Mass. PETER R. TUTTLE, Financial Secretary P. O. North Dighton, Mass. JOHN GRAY, P. O. North Dighton, Mass. HERBERT HOLT, P. O. North Dighton, Mass. LAWRENCE MENDOZA, P. O. Dighton, Mass.
Superintendent of Schools JOHN J. ROLFE, P. O. North Dighton, Mass. Telephone Taunton 2-0698
Town Nurse MRS. ESTHER BOWDEN, R.N., P. O. Dighton, Mass. Telephone Dighton 2141
Moth Superintendent GEORGE W. ROSE, P. O. Dighton, Mass. Telephone Dighton 2551
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Tree Warden HENRY P. GOFF, P. O. North Dighton, Mass. Telephone Taunton 2-3583
Forest Fire Warden DONALD HATHAWAY, P. O. Segreganset, Mass.
Chief of Fire Department DONALD HATHAWAY, P. O. Segreganset, Mass. Telephone Dighton 3791
Chief of Police WILBUR S. MENGES, P. O. Dighton, Mass. Telephone Dighton 3571
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ACCOUNT OF AUDIT
Mr. Herman B. Dine Director of Accounts Department of Corporations and Taxation State House, Boston
Sir :
In accordance with your instructions, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the Town of Dighton for the period from November 20, 1951, the date of the previous audit, to March 14, 1953, and submit the following report thereon:
The records of financial transactions of the several depart- ments receiving or disbursing money for the town or com- mitting bills for collection were examined, checked and verified by comparison with the books of the town treasurer and the town auditor.
The general and appropriation accounts in the ledgers were analyzed. The receipts, as recorded, were checked with the departmental records and with the treasurer's books, while the payments were compared with the treasury warrants authorizing the disbursement of town funds. The appropri- ations, as recorded on the ledgers, were checked with the amounts voted by the town, as shown on the town clerk's record of town meetings, the transfers from the reserve fund were compared with the amounts authorized by the finance commit- tee, and a balance sheet, which is appended to this report, was prepared showing the financial condition of the town on March 14, 1953.
In the examination of the appropriation accounts it was noted that an appropriation is made annually under the head- ing "General Government," and to this account have been charged items for which specific appropriations should be voted. In this connection it is recommended that greater con- sideration be given to the preparation of the annual budget,
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so that annually recurring expenses may be specifically pro- vided for under a proper functional designation.
The books and accounts of the former town treasurer were examined and checked preparatory to the transfer of books and of cash and savings deposits to the newly elected treasurer. The receipts, as recorded, were compared with the records of the several departments collecting money for the town and with other sources from which money was paid into the town treasury, while the payments were checked with the warrants of the selectmen authorizing the disbursement of town funds. The cash balance on March 14, 1953 was proved by reconcili- ation of the bank balances with statements furnished by the banks of deposit and by actual count of the cash in the office.
The records of payroll deductions for federal taxes and for the county retirement system were examined and checked, and the payments to the Director of Internal Revenue and to the county treasurer were compared with the amounts with- held from employees' salaries and wages.
The payments on account of maturing debt and interest were checked with the amounts falling due and with the can- celled securities on file.
The savings bank books representing the investment of the trust funds in the custody of the town treasurer were ex- amined and listed. The income was proved and the transfers to the town were checked with the treasurer's recorded re- ceipts.
The records of tax titles and tax possessions were exam- ined and checked. The transfers to the tax title account were checked with the tax books, the redemption of tax titles and sale of tax possessions were verified, and the tax titles and tax possessions on hand were listed, reconciled with the audi- tor's ledger and compared with the records in the Registry of Deeds.
The books and accounts of the tax collector were exam- ined and checked. The town and district taxes and motor vehicle and trailer excise outstanding at the time of the pre- vious examination, as well as all subsequent commitments, were audited and checked with the warrants issued for their collection. The payments to the town and district treasurers
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were compared with the treasurers' cash books, the recorded abatements were compared with the assessors' records of abatements granted, and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the respective ledger accounts.
The records of departmental accounts receivable were examined and checked. The charges were proved, the reported payments to the treasurer were compared with the treasurer's cash book, and the outstanding accounts were listed and recon- ciled with the respective ledger accounts.
Verification of the outstanding accounts was made by mailing notices to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as owing money to the town and districts, the replies received thereto indicating that the accounts, as listed, are correct.
The records of receipts from licenses and permits issued by the selectmen and the town clerk, and by the police and health departments were examined and checked, the payments to the State and to the town treasurer being verified.
The surety bonds of the several officials required to file them for the faithful performance of their duties were ex- amined and found to be in proper form.
In addition to the departments mentioned, the books and accounts of all other departments collecting money for the town or committing bills for collection were examined and checked, the recorded collections being compared with the treasurer's books.
Appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, are tables showing reconciliations of the treasurer's and the collector's cash, summaries of the tax, motor vehicle and trailer excise, tax title, tax possession and departmental accounts, as well as tables showing the condition and transactions of the trust funds.
For the cooperation extended by the town officials during the progress of the audit, I wish, on behalf of my assistants and for myself, to express appreciation.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM SCHWARTZ,
Assistant Director of Accounts.
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REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
The 1953 report of the Town of Dighton will show that the financial affairs have been ably handled and in only three instances have accounts been overdrawn. This is a tribute to the Department Heads and to the Selectmen. This Committee takes modest pride in the fact that it had a part in this achieve- ment through its careful investigation of all budgets in the early part of the year. Our thanks are expressed to the people who are entrusted with Town Funds for their cooperation with our committee and in striving to operate within their allo- cation.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. RUSSELL HORTON LOUIS CONSTANTINE, JR. WILLIAM MARSDEN, JR. ELLIOTT COLE HAMILTON H. SWEET
CHARLES W. HARRIS, Clerk ROBERT H. LEEMING, Chairman
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REPORT OF SELECTMEN
To the Citizens of Dighton :
The Board of Selectmen respectfully presents for your consideration the reports of the various Town Departments.
At the annual Town Meeting for election of Officers on March 2, 1953, the offices of Tax Collector, Town Clerk and Town Treasurer were combined by the election of Tax Collector Percy Simmons as Town Clerk and Treasurer.
The North Primary School is now known as the Veterans' Memorial Hall. By removing a partition, one large room has been formed. This room is a convenient place for civic organ- izations to meet. The Mt. Hope Finishing Company is renting one room in this building for office space.
At State and Federal elections, voting in Precinct A will take place at the Veterans' Memorial Hall.
An auction was held on April 25th at the North Elemen- tary School on the contents from all three schools that were no longer in use. A sum of $201.85 was realized from that sale.
Bids were received for the razing of the North Elementary School. The bid of $530.00 by Wordell Plumbing Company was accepted by the Board. At the time of writing this report, the disposition of the South School has not been completed.
We wish to thank the newly formed Dighton Junior Cham- ber of Commerce for their fine work in repainting the Street signs.
A drive held for the Worcester Tornado Relief Committee realized a sum of $343.15. The organizations assisting in this work were the Police Association, Firemen's Association, Dighton Rock Grange and the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
The testing for Dutch Elm disease showed that 47 trees were afflicted with the disease; 21 were removed with the
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money that was available. More funds should be provided for the control of this disease.
By adding a new truck and loader to the Street Depart- ment and with the extra $1,000 appropriation, several streets which were in need of gravel were taken care of, namely, sec- tions of Horton, Oak and Cedar Streets.
We wish to express our appreciation to the Finance Com- mittee and all other Town Officials and employees for their co-operation and assistance in conducting Town business.
EARLE M. SMITH, Chairman WILLIAM F. BENEVIDES JOSEPH REGO SILVIA
Selectmen of Dighton.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
To the Citizens of Dighton :
The financial status of the various categories of relief showed a town balance in each category at the end of the year.
Aid to Dependent Children category aided 7 cases repre- senting 5 eligible grantee relatives and 16 children. Town ap- propriation was in the amount of $5,000.00 and expenditures from the town appropriation amounted to $4,186.72, leaving a balance of $813.28. In addition to town expense, U. S. Grants amounted to $4,271.31. Total expenditures in this category were $8,458.03.
Disability Assistance aided 7 cases during the year. Town appropriation was $3,500.00 and expenditures under this ap- propriation were $3,241.64, showing a balance of $258.36. In addition to town expense, the sum of $3,568.58 was used from the U. S. Grants. Total expenditures amounted to $6,810.22.
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Old Age Assistance town appropriation was in the amount of $25,000.00 with total town expense of $24,933.61, leaving a balance of $66.39, and in addition $19,529.27 was expended from U. S. Grants. Total expenditures of $44,462.88 made for assistance to 58 cases aided in this town and 6 cases aided in other cities and towns. The sum of $1,463.90 was received for 1 Old Age Assistance Lien Recovery.
Welfare appropriation of $4,500.00 showed a substantial balance of $2,256.83, for the reason that case load decreased for recipients aided in this town, as well as town settled cases aided in other cities and towns. Medical care required for re- cipients in this category also decreased. During the year 8 cases representing 34 persons received assistance from this town. The sum of $94.50 was paid for 2 cases residing in another city or town, aided under this category. Total expenditures amounted to $2,243.17. Since need is the basic factor in de- termining eligibility, it is our endeavor to aid all needy cases applying for relief, regardless of category, however we have no alternative but to comply with the law.
The generous gift of $500.00 to the Dighton Christmas Basket Fund, donated by the Taunton Greyhound Association, brought happiness and gifts to 74 needy cases, and in behalf of these recipients we extend our "most sincere thanks" to the Taunton Greyhound Association.
Our appreciation is expressed to the State Department of Public Welfare and the Bureau of Accounts, for assistance and courtesies rendered.
Respectfully submitted,
EARLE M. SMITH, Chairman WILLIAM F. BENEVIDES JOSEPH REGO SILVIA
Board of Public Welfare.
BELLA M. BOUCHER,
Social Worker.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
A drive was conducted by the members of the Dighton Fire Department for the purchase of an ambulance to replace the one that has been in use several years. In February, 1953, the keys to the new ambulance were presented to the Town and were in turn turned over to the care of the Fire Depart- ment.
During the year the Board received instruction in the test- ing of private wells from a member of the State Board of Health.
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A matter of much concern to the Health Department is that of the manner in which the dumps are littered with rub- bish being spread all over the place, necessitating the frequent use of bulldozers to push it back. The sum of $465.00 was spent for bulldozing, $380.00 from Board of Health and $85.00 from Street Department. That is not considering the amounts spent by the Fire Departments for burning over the dumps.
A detailed report of the Health Department is covered in the report of the Town Nurse whom we wish to thank for her co-operation in matters of this department.
EARLE M. SMITH, Chairman WILLIAM F. BENEVIDES JOSEPH REGO SILVIA
Board of Health.
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REPORT OF COMMUNITY NURSE
To the Board of Health
Gentlemen:
The program of Community Nursing has been performed much the same as during the previous years.
Bedside nursing and post hospitalization care were high- est among the services requested by the residents of Dighton. Regular scheduled injections were also a part of the services rendered. Other less frequently required services include emer- gency treatment and first aid, aid to new mothers and assist- ance to ambulatory and other patients needing transportation to hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices in nearby towns and cities, including Boston.
An increase in the attendance at the annual clinics was again recorded this year. Forty-two children were vaccinated at the Pre-school clinic, as compared to twenty-eight at the 1952 clinic. The Immunization Clinic offers a series of three triple antigen injections combating diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus. A booster dose of double antigen is offered chil- dren who have previously completed the first series.
Although several cases of communicable diseases among children were reported, at no time did they become numerous enough to be of epidemic force. Necessary precautions were taken with the school children.
Again we were indeed fortunate that no new cases of Tuberculosis were reported in Dighton.
Several baskets were distributed at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
I again wish to thank you, the members of the Board of Health, and Town Officials for your continued support and cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
ESTHER BOWDEN, R.N.
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TREASURER'S REPORT
Balance in Treasury Jan. 1, 1953
Total Receipts in 1953
$133,017.67 452,875.07
$585,892.74
Selectmen's Warrants Paid in 1953
$461,271.10
Balance in Treasury Dec. 31, 1953
$124,621.64
See Auditor's Report
PERCY B. SIMMONS, Town Treasurer.
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REPORT OF CEMETERY FUND
Amount of Fund
On Deposit Jan. 1, 1953
Interest Paid for Rec'd Care
Sarah Babbitt
$100.00
$206.01
$5.44
$4.00
Briggs Lot
125.00
232.73
5.84
12.00
Mary J. Briggs
100.00
124.10
3.11
George E. Francis
100.00
158.13
3.98
Joseph Gooding
142.75
173.43
4.35
Truman N. Goff
100.00
137.01
3.48
George H. Horton
100.00
183.51
4.79
6.00
Nelson Horton
100.00
165.66
4.36
Sylvanus Jones
100.00
194.81
5.14
5.00
Josiah R. Talbot
100.00
147.32
3.67
6.00
Dr. A. J. Smith
150.00
174.98
3.50
Martha L. Smith
50.00
50.85
1.01
Nathan Walker
100.00
116.81
2.93
6.00
William Walker
250.00
303.64
7.63
10.00
Williams Lot
100.00
178.92
4.49
4.00
Thomas B. Witherell
100.00
126.50
3.47
Benjamin F. Goff
100.00
137.94
3.62
David W. Francis
100.00
131.08
3.29
N. Allen Walker
150.98
296.22
7.44
10.00
Oliver P. Simmons
721.00
721.00
18.14
25.50
Francis J. Wheeler
100.00
123.19
3.09
William D. Goff
100.00
114.46
2.87
Robert S. Waterman
100.00
119.63
3.00
Josephine G. Thaxter
100.00
117.50
3.08
4.00
Submit Babbitt
50.00
54.50
1.37
Ebenezer Gay
50.00
54.16
1.36
2.00
Emerson W. Goff
100.00
123.58
3.10
Shubel Wheeler
100.00
103.06
2.07
Westcott & McNally
200.00
211.77
4.24
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Wendell Weed
100.00
106.63
2.67
Emeline Williams
100.00
102.37
2.54
4.91
Zenas H. Goff
200.00
238.23
5.99
Job Paull
100.00
123.31
3.09
Albert F. Goff
50.00
51.84
1.03
Edgar A. Essex
200.00
226.64
5.98
5.00
John H. Horton
100.00
108.96
2.73
John H. Harlow
100.00
106.14
2.80
Alfred A. Horton
100.00
107.77
2.84
Ephira Goff
100.00
108.15
2.85
Helen C. Briggs
75.00
85.00
2.24
1.50
Bliss-Westcoat Lot
200.00
212.19
5.59
Joshua Bliss
5,000.00
5,244.92
138.56
57.00
Bliss-Arthur A. Hathaway 200.00
220.57
5.82
5.00
E. & J. Lincoln
200.00
216.75
5.63
12.00
Gilbert Strange
200.00
205.14
5.32
10.46
Charles E. Carr
500.00
511.61
13.51
12.00
Nancy C. Jones
150.00
164.95
4.35
Jesse P. Goff
100.00
103.32
2.69
5.00
Emery White
100.00
106.85
2.79
5.00
Elbridge G. Francis
200.00
209.69
5.53
Harriet M. Briggs
200.00
205.19
5.41
Etta Westcott
100.00
100.19
2.64
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TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
The regular annual Town Meeting for Election of Offi- cers was held in the Town Hall on March 2, 1953. Meeting was called to order at 10:00 A. M. by the Town Clerk in the ab- sence of the Moderator, and Elaine Varley was elected Moder- ator pro-tem. The polls were opened for voting at 10:01 A. M. and balloting was under the supervision of the following Elec- tion Officers: Elaine Varley, Catherine Sherman, Helen At- wood, Mary S. Perry, Hazel Reed, Florence I. Perry, Selma V. Wall, Frank H. Boothby, Mary Allie and Bernice Darling. The polls were closed at 8:00 o'clock P. M. Total number of votes were 1,066. Ballots having been assorted and counted, the re- sults were declared as follows:
Moderator for one year-Wayne M. Philbrook.
Selectmen for three years-Earle M. Smith.
Board of Public Welfare for three years-Earle M. Smith.
Town Clerk for three years-Percy B. Simmons.
Collector of Taxes for three years-Percy B. Simmons. Auditor for one year-Ruth D. Leeming.
Town Treasurer for one year-Percy B. Simmons.
Assessor for three years-Raymond A. Horton.
School Committee for three years-Herbert Holt and John Gray.
Trustees of Public Library for three years-Jerome Greer.
Tree Warden for one year-Henry P. Goff.
Oyster Warden for one year-Joseph A. Allie, John Rolfe and Manuel Costa.
Fish Warden for one year-Joseph A. Allie, John Rolfe and Manuel Costa.
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The regular annual Town Meeting was held in the Town Hall on March 9, 1953. Moderator Wayne M. Philbrook called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M.
Voted: To accept the various reports of Town Officials as published in Town Officers' Report for 1952.
Voted: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to ap- point all necessary Town Officials and Committees.
Voted: That the Town Treasurer be bonded for $24,700 and the Town Tax Collector be bonded for $28,200.
Voted: That the salaries of Elected Town Officials be established for 1953 as follows:
Moderator
$20.00
Town Treasurer
1,050.00
Town Clerk
550.00
Town Collector
1,150.00
Town Auditor
369.50
Selectmen :
Chairman
440.00
Two Others
200.00 each
Assessors :
Chairman
500.00
Clerk
500.00
Others
400.00 each
Tree Warden
35.00
Board of Health :
Chairman
200.00
Others
100.00 each
Board of Public Welfare :
Chairman
200.00
Others
100.00 each
School Board :
Secretary 25.00
Voted: To accept the report of the Finance Committee as printed.
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Voted: That the Town raise by taxation, and/or by trans- fer of available funds from the Surplus Revenue Account, the following appropriations necessary to defray Town charges and assessments as approved by the Finance Committee:
New Elementary School Bonds
$25,000.00
Interest on N. Elementary School Bonds
9,790.00
School Department
178,258.00
High School Athletic Fund
1,000.00
Public Library
1,650.00
Public Welfare
4,500.00
Old Age Assistance
25,000.00
Aid to Dependent Children
5,000.00
Disability Assistance
3,500.00
Veterans' Benefits
3,200.00
General Relief Administration
1,500.00
Board of Health
4,159.08
Fire Department
6,498.60
Police Department
5,230.00
Street Department
5,500.00
Sidewalk Maintenance
400.00
Chapter 81-Highway Fund
7,200.00
Chapter 90-Maintenance Account
500.00
Dighton-Berkley Bridge
900.00
Gypsy Moth Department
500.00
Care of Town Elms
1,500.00
Mosquito Control
250.00
Memorial Day Observance
125.00
General Government
15,813.00
Civil Defense
250.00
Tax Title Costs
200.00
County Retirement Assessment
1,511.86
Voted to take up Article 23 at this time. James K. Allen, Chairman of the Committee on Disposition of Unused School Buildings and Contents, gave a verbal report. Voted: That this report be accepted as a report of progress.
Moderator declared a recess at 9:03 P. M.
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The Special Town Meeting was called to order at 9:11 P. M. on March 9, 1953.
Voted: To accept the verbal report as given by Arnold E. Wordell, Chairman of the Finance Committee. .
Voted : That the Treasurer with the approval of the Select- men be authorized to sell at public auction or private sale, the South School Building and land with the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to authorize said Selectmen to grant priority rights in this order: first, to industry; second, to some civic or religious organization; third, to arrange for razing the structure for salvage.
Voted: That the North Primary School be established as a civic center to be known as the Veterans' Memorial Hall, administered by the Veterans under regulations established by the Selectmen and maintained by appropriations from the Town.
Voted: That the sum of $1,000.00 be raised and appro- priated to make needed repairs or alterations in the North Pri- mary School to make it suitable for meetings of Veterans and civic groups.
Voted: That the sum of $500.00 be raised and appropri- ated to maintain the Veterans' Memorial Hall for the year 1953.
Voted: That the North Elementary School be razed with arrangements to be the responsibility of the Selectmen.
Voted: That the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be authorized to sell at public auction or private sale, any or all school land not in use.
Special Town Meeting adjourned at 10:20 P. M.
At 10:22 P. M. the regular Town Meeting was resumed.
Voted: To transfer and appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 from the Reserve Fund (Overlay Surplus) to Reserve Account- Appropriated in accordance with Chapter 40, Section 6, Gen- eral Laws.
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Voted: To transfer and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 from the Road Machinery Fund to the Road Machinery Ac- count for the purpose of defraying expenses of operating Town- owned Highway Equipment.
Voted: To appropriate the Dog Tax Refund in the amount of $524.63 for the use of the Elementary School Library.
Voted: To authorize the transfer of unappropriated avail- able funds in the Treasury to Highway Revenue in anticipation of reimbursement from the State and County for Chapter 81 and 90 Highway Maintenance.
- Voted: To authorize the Board of Assessors to use $11,275.00 of available free cash in Excess and Deficiency (Surplus Revenue) for the reduction of 1953 tax levy, in an- ticipation of reimbursement from the State in accordance with Chapter 645 Acts of 1948 as amended.
Voted: To authorize the Town Treasurer, with the ap- proval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1953 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 Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
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