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ANNUAL REPORT
of the
TOWN OFFICERS
of the Town of
DIGHTON
DIGHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
DIGHEBOL MASS.
IN 712
Year Ending December 31, 1963
GENERAL INFORMATION
OPEN MEETING LAW-CHAP. 626, ACTS, 1958
Meetings of every district, city and town board, com- mission and school committee shall be open to public and to press (unless in executive session). A notice of such meet- ings must be filed at least twenty-four hours prior with the clerk of the district or town. (A regular schedule of meet- ings filed in advance is permissible.) Accurate records of all meetings shall be maintained setting forth action taken. A summary of all matters voted shall be made available with reasonable promptness after each meeting. The records shall become a public record and available to the public upon being approved. (For information on executive sessions and emer- gencies check law with Town Clerk.)
The town offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 A. M. to 4:00 P.M., and the office of the Town Clerk, Treasurer, and Collector is also open Wednesday evenings from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
The Board of Selectmen, Welfare, and Health, and the Assessors meet in their offices Wednesday evenings at 7:30 P. M.
The School Committee meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 P. M. in the School Committee room.
Telephone Numbers:
Fire Department: To report a fire-
So. Dighton Station 669-3131
No. Dighton Station 823-3700
Personal calls-
So. Dighton Station 669-3291
No. Dighton Station 822-0329
Police Department: 824-4411
Selectmen's Office: 669-2731
Welfare Department: 669-2131
Town Clerk, Treasurer, Collector and Assessors: 669-4241
Public Library: 669-2511
Town Nurse: 669-2141
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ELECTED TOWN OFFICIALS
Term
Board of Selectmen
Address Telephone Expires
Clayton H. Atwood, Chairman
Segreganset NO 9-4271
1964
William F. Benevides
Dighton NO 9-3021 1966
Francis J. Torres
No. Dighton VA 4-7628
1965
Board of Public Welfare
William F. Benevides, Chairman
Dighton
NO 9-3021 1966
Clayton H. Atwood
Segreganset NO 9-4271
1964
Francis J. Torres
No. Dighton VA 4-7628
1965
Board of Health
Francis J. Torres, Chairman
No. Dighton VA 4-7628
1965
Clayton H. Atwood
Segreganset NO 9-4271
1964
William F. Benevides
Dighton NO 9-3021 1966
Town Clerk
Percy B. Simmons
No. Dighton VA 4-6465
1965
Town Collector
Percy B. Simmons
No. Dighton VA 4-6465
1965
Town Treasurer
Percy B. Simmons
No. Dighton VA 4-6465
1964
Moderator
Stuart A. Arnold
No. Dighton VA 2-4919
1964
Assessors
Harold M. Mendoza, Chairman
Dighton
NO 9-3451 1964
Howell S. Carr
Dighton NO 9-5943 1966
Leo T. Pivirotto
No. Dighton VA 4-4998 1965
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Tree Warden
Raymond J. Costa Dighton NO 9-5984 1964
School Committee
Thomas Sherman, Chairman
No. Dighton VA 2-7321
1964
Antone Compos, Fin. Sec.
Dighton
NO 9-5525
1965
Marie A. Medeiros, Sec.
Dighton
NO 9-4191
1966
Lawrence D. Dutra
Dighton
NO 9-5572
1965
Robert Hoye (Resigned) No. Dighton
Charles McKenna
(Appointed 5/15/63)
Dighton
NO 9-5738
1964
Spencer D. Oehrle
Segreganset NO 9-5990
1964
William Wynne
No. Dighton NO 9-3376
1965
Planning Board
Milton F. Horton, Chairman
No. Dighton VA 4-6260
1966
C. Douglass Garnett
No. Dighton NO 9-5773
1967
Wilfred A. Rhines
Dighton NO 9-2461 1965
Lawson LeForrest
No. Dighton BL 2-3934
1964
Charles W. Boisvert (Appointed 4/10/63)
Dighton NO 9-5786
1964
Trustees of Public Library
Lois L. Staples
Segreganset NO 9-2561
1964
Joseph C. Hathaway Dighton NO 9-5955 1965
Harry F. McConville (Deceased)
No. Dighton
Robert M. McGuirk
(Appointed 11/13/63) No. Dighton VA 2-6294
1964
Playgound Commissioners
Manuel L. Sanson, Chairman Dighton NO 9-5981 1965
George J. Wolfenden, Jr., Clerk No. Dighton NO 9-5558 1966
Humbert R. Costa
No. Dighton VA 2-7264 1964
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Dighton-Rehoboth Regional District School Committee
Stuart A. Arnold No. Dighton VA 2-4919 1964 Harry Hagopian No. Dighton VA 2-6483 1965
Finance Committee (Appointed annually by the Moderator) Kenneth Holmes, Roger Perry, Chairman; George Miguel, Vice Chairman; Osman Crotty, Secretary, Earle Smith, Arthur Staples and Arnold B. Shaw.
Board of Registrars (Appointed )
Percy B. Simmons, Clerk No. Dighton VA 4-6465
Elliot Hathaway No. Dighton NO 9-5642 1964
Francis Buckley No. Dighton VA 4-4506 1966
Gene Perry, Jr. Dighton NO 9-5652 1965
SELECTMEN'S APPOINTMENTS FOR 1963-1964
Chief of Police: Charles H Mason.
Lieutenant of Police Department: Anthony Andrews.
Sergeant of Police Department: Walter Plonka.
Reserve Police Officers: William Ashcroft, William Raposa. Special Police Officers : Ervin Barney, Charles Brooks, Francis Buckley, John Cambra, Frank Cambra, Edward Carpen- tier, Louis H. Carr, Joseph A. Coelho, Arthur Compos, Cassius Cummings, William Duarte, Antone Dupont, George Goulart, Manuel Francis, Tobias Freitas, Charles Gracia, George Gracia, Louis Gracia, Walter Hamilton, Byron E. Haskins, Ernest L. Horton, John R. Ingham, John A. Medeiros, George A. Perry, Joseph Perry, John E. Rasmussen, Fred Rebello, Earl W. Rose, George W. Rubadou, Benjamin C. Sherman, Harold L. Sherrington, Frank C. Souza, Jr., Karl Spratt, Jr., Frank Virdinlia, Louis White, Isaac S. Wilson.
Policewoman: Gennetta Mason.
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Chief of Fire Department: Harry F. Willis.
Deputy Chief, No. Station : John Stanley.
Deputy Chief, So. Station: Joseph White.
Firemen: William Ashcroft, Carl Brandt, Joseph Coelho, Cassius Cummings, Kenneth Cummings, Edward Ferreira, William Fleming, Jr., Charles Gilbert, Sr., Charles Gil- bert, Jr., Antone Katon, John Katon, Charles Mason, Jr., Lester McNulty, Roger Perry, Warren Perry, Frank Rogers, Sr., Frank Rogers, Jr., Francis Rose, Benjamin Sherman, Robert Sherman, Thomas Sherman, Carlton Simmons, George Simmons, Percy Simmons, Richard Simmons, Edward Silvia, Joseph Waller.
Herbert Atwood, Manuel Botelho, Alan Brightman, Everett Carr, George Carvalho, Frank Cash, Timothy Costa, Michael Cusick, David Dupont, Joseph Ferreira, Joseph Fleck, Wiliam Fleming, Gerald Fleming, Ronald Furtado, Harold Gracia, Water Hamilton, Douglas Horton, Maynard Horton, Sr., Maynard Horton, Jr., George Lavigne, Arthur Martin, Richard Parchesco, Manuel Pavao, Walter Plonka, Albert Reed, Clinton Rose, Charles Sears, Jr., Alvin Silvia, Karl Spratt, Jr., Arnold Staples, Ellis Strange, Isaac Wilson, Richard Sylvia, Jr., Raymond Costa.
Sealer of Weights & Measures: Donald B. Hathaway.
Fence Viewers: Harold Mendoza, Leo T. Pivirotto, Howell S. Carr.
Civil Defense Director: Fred Rebello.
Agents of the Board of Health: Percy B. Simmons, Charles H. Mason, Leo A. Duffy. .
Constables: Percy B. Simmons, Charles H. Mason.
Burial Agent: Earl C. Hathaway.
Inspector of Animals: Anthony N. Sylvia.
Inspector of Slaughtering: Anthony N. Sylvia.
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Town Nurse: Florence A. Duffy.
Registrar of Voters: Francis Buckley.
Auctioneer: Clayton H. Atwood.
Constable-Somerset Water Dept .: John Charles Nordeste, 3rd. Town Office Clerks: Elizabeth A. Rose, Marion P. Walker. Veterans Agent: Theodore Boucher.
Harbor Master: Arnold B. Shaw.
Assistant Harbor Master: Martin Bergstrom.
Superintendent of Streets: Edward Carpentier.
Gypsy Moth Superintendent: George W. Rose.
Dighton-Berkley Bridge Tender: John T. McCrohan.
Town Forest Committee: Raymond Horton, Henry L. Burt, Harold O. Woodward, Wilfred A. Hathaway, William Andrews, David Millard, Charles Leonard, Randall Hop- kins.
Conservation Committee: Henry Burt, William Andrews, Caesar Araujo, Harold Woodward, Raul Silva.
Sanitation Inspector: Leo A. Duffy.
Special Police Officer-B.C.A.S .: Edward H. O'Brien.
Special Police Officer-N. D. Coop. Bank : Stafford H. Hambly.
Special Police Officers-Dighton Industries: Harry McCon- ville, George R. Nickerson, Leon Talbot, Herbert L. Hayes, David Perry.
Public Weighers-Dighton Industries : Francis Miguel, Antone Correia.
Special Police Officers-Arnold, Hoffman & Co .: E. Correia, C. Costa, Charles E. Pierce, Frank R. Fleck.
Public Weighers, Arnold Hoffman & Co .: A. Sollitto, W. Carey, A. Gove, D. Maynard.
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SELECTMEN'S REPORT
To the Citizens and Taxpayers of Dighton:
The organizational meeting of the Board was held after the Annual Town Meeting. For the eighth consecutive year, the chairmanships were divided with Mr. Atwood chosen as Chairman of the Board of Selcetmen, Mr. Benevides for the Board of Public Welfare, Mr. Torres for the Board of Health. Miss Marion Walker was appointed as clerk to each Board.
Fifty weekly and twenty one special meetings were held with twenty absentees on sick leave or vacations. Several joint meetings were held with the other Town Boards and Committees to discuss and resolve matters of mutual interest.
Necessary hearings were held upon applications received for the various licenses as required. All transactions have been properly recorded and the many statutory requirements completed to the best of our knowledge and ability.
All Board members have participated in and attended all County Association meetings. Some members attended various governmental conferences on the Regonal and State level, where and when convenient in an effort to obtain benefit of experience to better serve the Town. Hearings were attended on the several Chapter 90 and Public Works projects in behalf of the Town's interest.
All appointmnts of Town Officers and Committees have been recorded with the Town Clerk together with the list of jurors, and are contained in the Clerk's annual report. Annual reports of the numerous Town Officers and Departments as required by law are contained in this 1963 Town Officer's Report.
All special committee activity and reports are included
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in the record of the Town Clerk. All votes and orders of the Town Meeting have been accomplished.
The business of administering the affairs of government is everlastingly increasing. The gradual rise in cost of living requires the constant consideration for higher wages and compensation of Town employees and personnel Likewise, the higher cost of materials and supplies requires added dollars to be appropriated. More services and modified programs of all Town departments are requested and expected by the citizens. The complex problem of government finance is a universal one and not easily solved. All Dighton Town Officials are aware of this growing and challenging situation. Tax dollars are the only source of meeting the Town's obligations and maintaining our financial stability. Dighton is in good condition and fortunately has accomplished many of the projects which face other communities. However, a conserva- tive and economical policy should be continued in order to retain our ability to meet public service obligations.
The most urgent question confronting the Town is the one of building control and zoning regulations. The Planning Board is to present an article on the Town Meeting Warrant, whereby the citizens may consider the adoption of suitable provisions to control this vitally important subject. We urge every citizen to study this matter and give it your most serious consideration.
The State legislature has enacted mandatory laws related to plumbing, sanitation and gas installation. These acts impose added responsibilities on local officals and the communities and must be enforced, which increase the expenditures.
The major undertaking currently existing is the pro- cessing of application for Federal grants of funds to construct a new Town Office Building and add new space to the High- way Garage. The Board appointed a School Needs Study Committee at the request of the School Committee. This group made a very complete study of the facilities and future
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needs. This report is published herein. The finding indicates that under normal conditions and predictions, the Town will be able to cope with the requirements for several years with present facilities, providing the Town votes to authorize the building of a new Town Office.
The expansion of garage space is urgently needed. The present facility is inadequate to house the equipment and supplies. It is expected that 50% Federal Grants will be available to undertake these projects.
Likewise, the Board has initiated action together with the Town of Berkley to acquire State and Federal Funds to construct a new bridge over the Taunton River to replace the present structure.
The contract for repairing the present bridge is being executed and this work will enable the continuance of its use until a new one can be completed. The reconstruction of 4700 feet of Williams Street is scheduled to be contracted for early sping of 1964.
We are ever grateful to Town Officials and employees for their continued dedicated efforts. Also to the various State agencies and personnel for assistance and cooperation in related matters.
Respectfully submitted,
CLAYTON H. ATWOOD, Chairman WILLIAM F. BENEVIDES FRANCIS J. TORRES Board of Selectmen
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
To the Board of Selectmen:
The Town Moderator, following the Annual Town Meet- ing, appointed the following to the Finance Committee: Osman Crotty, Kenneth H. Holmes, George Miguel, Earle M. Smith, Arthur C. Staples, Arnold B. Shaw and Roger B. Perry.
Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Clayton H. Atwood, organized the Finance Committee on March 20, 1963. After being sworn in by the Town Clerk, the Committee elected the following officers to serve one year: Chairman, Roger B. Perry; Vice Chairman, George Miguel; and Secretary, Osman Crotty.
The Finance Committee met with all Heads of the Town Departments and reviewed and discussed the budgets submitted by them prior to the 1963 Annual Town Meeting. All financial articles appearing in the Town Warrant had the approval of the Finance Committee.
The Finance Committee wishes to thank all officials of the town for their courtesy and cooperation.
As in the past, the Finance Committee invites all towns- people to attend their meetings in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
Respectfully submitted,
ROGER B. PERRY, Chairman GEORGE MIGUEL, Vice-Chairman OSMAN CROTTY, Secretary KENNETH H. HOLMES EARLE M. SMITH
ARTHUR C. STAPLES ARNOLD C. SHAW Finance Committee
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TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
The regular Annual Town Meeting for the election of officers for the Town of Dighton was held on March 4, 1963 at Town Hall. The meeting was called to order at 12 Noon by Percy B. Simmons, Town Clerk. The balloting was under the supervision of the following election officers: Elaine Varley, Selma Wall, Lillian Deslauriers, Florence I. Perry, Helen Mc- Carthy, Alice Rogers, George West, Louise Catabia, Anna C. Simmons, Catherine Sherman, Hazel Reed, Edna Seekell, Ruth Leeming, Irene Goulart, Bernice Darling, Helen Atwood, Mary M. Perry, and Percy B. Simmons, Town Clerk.
The polls were closed at 8:00 P. M. The total number of votes cast was 1164; the ballots having been assorted and counted, the result was declared as follows:
Selectmen for Three Years-William F. Benevides
Board of Public Welfare for Three Years-William F. Benevides
Town Treasurer for One Year-Percy B. Simmons Moderator for One Yera-Stuart A. Arnold
Assessor for Three Years-Howell S. Carr
Tree Warden for One Year-Raymond J. Costa School Committee for Three Years-Marie A. Medeiros, Robert E. Hoye
Trustee of Public Library for Three Years-Harry F. McConville
Playground Commission for Three Years-George J. Wolfenden, Jr.
Playground Commission for Two Years-Manuel L. Sanson Playground Commission for One Year-Humbert R. Costa
The Annual Town Meeting was called to order at 7:30 by Stuart Arnold, Moderator, March 11, 1963 at Town Hall.
VOTED: To dispense with the reading of the warrant.
VOTED: To dispense with the reading of the articles and reference to them be made by number and content.
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(2) VOTED: On motion of Kenneth Holmes that the reports of the Town Officers as printed and published in the 1962 Annual Report be accepted.
Mr. Holmes also noted that all financial transactions in the 1963 budget have been approved by the Finance Commit- tee.
Francis Torres and William Benevides escorted Helen Lane into the auditorium to dedicate the Town History Book. Clay- ton Atwood presented Miss Lane, Town Historian, with the first copy of the Town History.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: On Motion made by Clayton Atwood that the History of the Town of Dighton as written by Miss Helen H. Lane, Authoress, and published by the Town be accepted and established as an official Town docu- ment, that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to transmit and convey 1,000 copies of the first edition to the Town Treasurer who shall hereby be empowered to sell same for $5.00 each, and that the proceeds of the sale thereof shall be held in reserve for future appropriation to be voted by the Town.
(3) VOTED: On motion of Kenneth Holmes that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to appoint all necessary Town Officers and Committees not otherwise provided for by statute.
(4) VOTED: On motion of Kenneth Holmes that the Town Treasurer be bonded in the amount of $43,400.00 and the Town Collector be bonded in the amount of $55,400.00 to satisfy the provisions of Section 35, Chapter 41, and Section 13, Chapter 60 of the General Laws.
(5) VOTED: On motion of Robert Roy that the Town raise and appropriate $56,976.08 for the purpose of defraying costs of the Town's share of the capital expenses due in 1963 of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District.
(6) VOTED: On motion of Robert Roy that the Town raise and appropriate $137,752.55 for the purpose of defraying costs of the Town's share of the operating expenses in 1963 of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District.
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(7) VOTED: That the Town raise and appropriate the fol- lowing sums taking up each budget item separately by item number.
Account
Amount
Maker of Motion
Elementary School Bonds
$25,000.00
Thomas Sherman
Interest on Elem.
School Bonds
4,290.00
Thomas Sherman
Interest on Revenue Loan
500.00
Percy B. Simmons
School Department
243,316.00
Larry Dutra
Public Library
3,500.00
Lois L. Staples
Board of Health
4,385.00
Francis Torres
Ambulance Maintenance
700.00
Francis Torres
Care of Town Dumps
2,200.00
Francis Torres
Fire Department
10,003.50
Harry Willis
Police Department
8,950.00
Charles Mason
Civilian Defense
1,555.00
Fred Rebello
Hydrant Rentals
1,740.00
Harry Willis
Town Insurance
8,103.14
Francis Torres
Contributory Group Insurance
3,000.00
Francis Torres
Aid to Dependent Children
7,000.00
William Benevides
Disability Assistance
3,000.00
William Benevides
Old Age Assistance
18,000.00
William Benevides
Medical Aid for the Aged
12,000.00
William Benevides
General Relief
5,000.00
William Benevides
Public Assistance
Administration
3,600.00
William Benevides
Brush Control
750.00
Clayton Atwood
Cemeteries
(Public Property)
350.00
Clayton Atwood
Chapter #81-
Highway Fund
7,500.00
Clayton Atwood
Chapter #90-Maintenance
1,700.00
Clayton Atwood
Chapter #90-
Dighton-Berkley Bridge
2,100.00
Clayton Atwood
Care of Town Elms
2,500.00
Clayton Atwood
Insect Pest Control
542.00
Clayton Atwood
Shade Tree Account
500.00
Clayton Atwood
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Sidewalk Maintenance
1,000.00
Clayton Atwood
Road Machinery Account
4,000.00
Clayton Atwood
Street Department
36,500.00
Clayton Atwood
Dighton-Berkley Bridge
1,000.00
Clayton Atwood Harold Mendoza
Election & Registration
1,475.00
Percy Simmons
Finance Committee
50.00
Kenneth Holmes
Selectmen's Department
2,900.00
Clayton Atwood
Tax Title Account
700.00
Percy Simmons
Tax Possession Account
100.00
Percy Simmons
Town Accountant
4,510.00
Myrtle Wilson
Town Clerk
1,320.00
Percy Simmons
Town Collector
2,940.00
Percy Simmons
Town Conservation Commission
200.00
Harold Woodward
Town Offices
10,590.00
Clayton Atwood
Town Treasurer
1,935.00
Percy Simmons
Town Planning Borad
330.00
Milton Horton
Civic Center Maintenance
275.00
William Benevides
County Retirement Fund
6,659.69
William Benevides
Dog Officer's Account
600.00
Charles Mason
Memorial Day Observance
200.00
William Benevides
Playgrounds & Recreation
2,432.00
Manuel Sanson
Veterans' Benefits
9,000.00
William Benevides
(8) VOTED: On motion of Kenneth Holmes that the salaries of the elected Town Officers as appropriated within the De- partmental Accounts be established for the year January 1, 1963 to December 31, 1963 as follows:
Board of Assessors:
Chairman
$900.00
Others
800.00
Clerk
500.00
Board of Health :
Chairman
300.00
Others
200.00
Board of Public Welfare:
Chairman
400.00
Others
300.00
Assessors Department
4,000.00
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Board of Selectmen:
Chairman
1,200.00
Others
600.00
Moderator
20.00
School Committee Secretary
25.00
Town Clerk
1,000.00
Town Collector
2,000.00
Town Treaurer
1,200.00
Tree Warden
35.00
(9) VOTED: On motion of Kenneth Holmes that the Town ap- propriate and transfer the sum of $5,000.00 from the Reserve Fund (Overlay Surplus) to Reserve Account Appropriated, in accordance with Chapter 40, Section 6, General Laws.
(10) VOTED: On motion of Lois L. Staples that the Town appropriate and transfer the Dog Tax Refund in the amount of $586.16 to the Public Library Account.
(11) VOTED: On motion of Francis Torres that the Town raise and appropriate $250.00 for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified to by the State Reclamation Board in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112. Acts of 1931.
(12) VOTED: On motion of Clayton Atwood that the Town appropriate $5,000.00 for Chapter 90 Highway Construction and to meet said appropriation, that $5,000.00 be transferred from Surplus Revenue (Free Cash) .
(13) VOTED: On motion of Clayton Atwood that the Town authorize the transfer of unappropriated available funds in the Treasury in the sum of $36,350.00 to Highway Revenue in anticipation of reimbursement from the State and County for Chapter 81 and 90 Highway Work.
(14) VOTED: On motion of Kenneth Holmes that the Town 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 Jan. 1, 1963,
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and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes a may be given for a period of less than one year, in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
(15) VOTED: On motion of Kenneth Holmes that the Town authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to sell at public auction or private sale, all proper- ties which the Town has legally acquired by Tax Title.
(16) VOTED: On motion of Kenneth Holmes that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen, subject to the approval of the Finance Committee to dispose of used materials returned to them by sale at public auction.
(17) VOTED: On motion of Clayton Atwood that the Town make changes in grade, take land by purchase or eminent domain, and to settle damages for land taken in conjunction with the 1963 Highway Program under Chapter 81 and Chap- ter 90.
(18) The report of the Board of Selectmen on the Town's 250th Anniversary Committee was given by Clayton H. At- wood as follows:
"The 1962 Selectmen's report contains a brief summary of the 250th Anniversary activities. The Town Accountant's report includes the financial transactions and the condition of the account.
The Selectmen have in their possession various items and materials accumulated and acquired from the anniversary activities ; namely, a guest book, trophies, a placque, a scroll of the Town's charter, and various programs, invitations, tickets, and other promotional material.
All such items together with the anniversary booklet and the commemorative coin will appreciate in value as time elapses. Several inquiries from collectors and distributors indicate a demand for some of these items.
In view of all factors and conditions we have been ad- vised by the Director of Accounts to retain all items and
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materials and allow the account to remain open until such time as final disposition of these assets may be proposed and voted by the Town.
Signed :
Board of Selectmen CLAYTON H. ATWOOD, Chairman WILLIAM F. BENEVIDES FRANCIS J. TORRES"
VOTED: On motion of William Benevides that the Town accept the report of the Board of Selectmen and to authorize the continuance of the account as voted upon under Art. 23, of the 1962 Annual Town Meeting.
(19) VOTED: On motion of Clayton Atwood that the Town appropriate and transfer from Surplus Revenue (Free Cash) $5,000.00 for the purpose of defraying the cost of legal ex- penses for the protection of the interest and rights of the Town of Dighton in the Segreganset River.
(20) VOTED: On motion of Harry Willis that the Town appropriate and transfer from Surplus Revenue (Free Cash) $1,623.50 for the purchase of two mobile radio telephone sets to replace obsolete equipment in the Fire Department and to authorize the purchase of same under the Civilian Defense Matching Funds program, and to authorize the Selectmen to dispose of the old equipment in a manner for the Town's best interest.
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