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Innumerable reference books were consulted and reference questions answered. It is impossible to estimate the increase in volume in reference work with students of all ages - from the elementary and high school grades through college and graduate school. Suffice to say that book collection, the physical facil- ties provided, and the skill of the staff have been used to the utmost.
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The following table is included for purpose of comparing book circulation over a three year period.
1959
1960
1961
Gain or loss over previous year
Main Library
Adult
62,177
66,777
67,668
Juvenile
20,765
23,443
21,338
891 gain 2,105 loss
Total
82,942
90,220
89,006
1,214 loss
Andrews Branch
Adult
4,444
4,440
4,369
71 loss
Juvenile
5,788
5,765
5,779
23 gain
Total
10,232
10,196
10,148
48 loss
Main and Branch
Adult
66,621
71,217
72,037
820 gain
Juvenile
26,553
29,199
27,117
2,082 loss
Total
93,174
100,416
99,154
1,262 loss
Total adult book circulation increased in 1961 by 820 over that of 1960; by 5,416 over 1959. Adult non-fiction circulation increased from 41% to 42% in the past year. Juvenile non-fiction circulated was 27% of the total.
The total number of registered card-holders increased from 13,679 in 1960 to 13,761 a gain of 82 despite the withdrawal of 1,779 expired numbers. The number of adult card-holders decreased by 82 in 1961, while juvenile card-holders increased by 185. Newbury card- holders of whom 263 are juvenile, number 766.
The total book stock of the library increased from 101,499 at the end of 1960 to 102,778 at the end of 1961. Books added in 1961 numbered 1,742; 463 books were withdrawn during the same period. The net gain in the book stock was 1,279 volumes. Of these additions 1,143 were purchased from the income of trust funds, 496 were pur- chased from appropriated funds and the remander received as gifts. We have tried, as time permitted to withdraw worn and/or obsolete books in an effort to alleviate crowded book shelves, but "stack storage" for less-used but necessary titles is needed urgently.
The Children's Room of the Main Library, and of the Emma L. Andrews Branch were much used in 1961. Although circulation of juvenile books showed a small decrease over the previous year, children's use of reference books, magazines and pamphlets in the library has increased greatly. Frequent use has been made of adult books, e.g. a special assignment to several classes to "read a book on the Civil War" to supplement the Civil War books in the Children's room.
Instruction in the use of the library catalogue and basic ref- erence books was given by Miss Clancy, in the fall, to all six fifth grade classes in the public schools.
Nine school deposits (collections of thirty or more juvenile books) were lent to teachers in 1961 for use in their classrooms. Three State Reading Certificates were issued.
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The Summer Reading Club - known as the "Astronaut Reading Club" - was signed up for by 145 children of whom 53 successfully completed the required reading and went into orbit. Two parties were held in September at which their achievement was rewarded.
Book Week, November 13-19, was observed with special exhibits of new books and three Story Hour programs. A class from Miss Brown's kindergarten visited the Library for a special story hour.
Miss Clancy has held a weekly Story Hour program every Sat- urday morning from October through May.
At an evening meeting of the Women of the Moose, Miss Clancy gave book reviews of some of the new children's books and was presented with two books for the Children's Room. She also took part in a panel discussion on reading arranged by the Kelley- Davenport P.T.A.
Use of the reference resources of the library in answer to questions by telephone, by letter and in person were numerous and of considerable variety in 1961. Scientific subjects and topics in the current news were in the forefront. Questions ranged from Americanization, radio isotopes, water pollution, clams- fish or animal? psychotherapy, the population explosion.
We made frequent use of the facilities of the State Division of Library Extension, borrowing 267 books to supplement our own book collection. The Newburyport Library loaned eighteen books to several other libraries and also microfilm copies of Newburyport newspapers to Harvard and the University of Southern California libraries.
National Library Week, was observed for the fourth time in March, during which time publicity on radio and television and on magazines and newspapers was nation-wide. Local emphasis was provided by special book exhibits both in the library and in local store windows.
On November 8th, the Newburyport Library was host to the fall meeting of the Merrimack Valley Library Association. Following Mayor Albert H. Zabriskie's cordial greetings on behalf of the city, an interesting and varied program was presented in the Read- ing Room. The noon luncheon meeting, attended by over sixty people, was held in the vestry of the Newburyport Baptist Church, at which time the speaker was Joseph Smith, F.B.I. agent.
During 1961, the Librarian attenued many meetings of the Executive Board of the Merrimack Valley Library Association and as a member of the planning board, assigned the task of working out a Regional Public Library Plan for the Northeast area. This area is one of five regional areas authorized by State Law, for the development of a comprehensive statewide program of regional library systems in terms of supplementary library services. The work of developing a plan to submit to the State Library Com- missioners has been both challenging and difficult in its problems.
1961 saw several forward steps taken in the achievement of long-range improvements to the Library. Florescent light fixtures were installed in the alcoves at the front of the building, thus
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affording considerable improvement in the lighting on both the balconies and the main floor.
Liberty arm chairs, of the Hubbard type, were ordered in 1961 for the reference section and Reading Room. These have now arrived and are much appreciated by young and old. They are exceptionally sturdy as well as handsome and should stand up well under years of hard use. Washing and varnishing of woodwork in the reference section and rear balconies and painting of walls and ceilings in that same area was also completed early in January 1962. Both of these projects were part of the 1961 renovations program. That this area was last painted as a W.P.A. project gives some clue as to the improved look with the removal of the ravages of time.
For all of these renovations which have been achieved as steps in the plan of long-range improvements to the library, we are most grateful to the Library Directors, the Mayor and City Council for appropriating the necessary funds for these needed repairs.
We were sorry to lose three Library Directors during 1961. Mr. John P. Learned and Mr. Raymond Evans moved from Newburyport and resigned from the Board. Mr. Henry Chouinard, newly appointed to the Board, had attended only one Library Directors' meeting before his untimely death in June.
We were sorry to lose the valuable services of Mrs. Beulah Moody who had served on the Library staff for eighteen years - much of that time as librarian at the Belleville Branch.
The Librarian is most grateful to each member of the Library staff and to John Szymura, Library custodian, for each individual's contribution to our mutual goal of providing good library service.
Respectfully submitted,
KATHERINE M. KUECHLE Librarian
STATISTICS
For the year ending December 31, 1961
Population served
14,004
Assessed valuation
$28,598,400
Number of days open during the year
298
Hours open each week for lending
63
Hours open each week for reading
63
Hours open each week for Andrews Branch
8
BORROWERS
Adult
Juvenile
January 1, 1961
9,241
4,438
Total 13,679
Added during 1961
1,134
727
1,861
Total
10,375
5,165
15,540
Withdrawn during 1961
1,237
542
1,779
Total
9,138
4,623
13,761
Newbury registrations included
in totals
503
2.53
766
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CIRCULATION
Adult
Juvenile
Non-fic
Fiction
Non-fic
Fiction
Total
Main Library
28,872
38,796
5,979
15,359
Andrews Branch
1,669
2,700
1,417
4,362
89,006 10,148
Total
30,541
41,496
7,396
19,721
99,154
BOOK STOCK
Adult
Juvenile
Total
Number of volumes
January 1, 1961
94,244
7,255
101,499
Number of volumes
added during 1961
1,498
244
1,742
Total
95,742
7,499
103,241
Number of volumes with-
drawn during 1961
358
105
463
Total as of December 31, 1961
95,384
7,394
102,778
BOOKS PURCHASED FROM INCOME OF FUNDS
Andrews, Emma L.
11
Bradbury, John M.
7
Bradstreet, Charles W.
3
Coffin, Winthrop 0.
73
Colby, Lucy J.B.
42
Currier, John J.
12
Cushing, Caleb
11
Cushing, John N. (N.H.S Prize books)
4
Dodge, Nathan D.
12
Dodge, William H.P.
14
Foster, Daniel
2
Frothingham, Joseph A.
19
Green, Sarah A.
10
Haskell, George
19
Healy, Dr. T. Raymond
5
Marston, Stephen W.
67
Moody, Grace C.
6
Moseley, William O.
69
Moulton, Alice C.
13
Noyes, Harlan
7
Parton, Ethel
24
Pathe, Paul
10
Peabody, George C.
96
Pettengill, Grace
9
Pettingell, George B.
7
Sawyer, Matthias P.
18
Spring, John Rand
226
Stickney, Elizabeth H.
117
Stone, Eben F.
63
Sweetser, Benjamin G.
89
Wightman, Annie S.
70
Williams, Abraham
8
1,143
Special
6
General
4 96
502
502
1,645
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DONORS TO THE LIBRARY IN 1961
American Medical Association
American Petroleum Institute
Amesbury Public Library
Atherton, Mrs. John B. Bagley, Genevieve
Bell, Herman F.
Belmont, Mrs. August
Bonnett, Clarence E.
Burstein, Harold M.
Butterfield, Mrs. Lillian
Charles F. Kettering Foundation
Coffin, Mrs. John J. C.
Coit, Miss Margaret
Colford, Mrs. Elizabeth
Coolidge, Arlan R.
Cousins, Richard
De Hart, Mrs. William
Dodge, Laurence P.
First Church of Christ, Scientist Fowler, Charles
Rosicrucian Order Sargent, J. C.
Gardner, George Peabody
Schwarz, Dr. Fred C
Sears, Roebuck & Company
Sec. of State, Concord N.H.
Governor Dummer Academy Hall, Mrs. William E.
Hayden, Russell
Hilton, Mrs. Maude Hudson, Donald
Indiana University Foundation
Institute of New York Area Studies Thurlow, James
Institution for Savings
International Paper Company
Jewish War Veterans
Lawrence Public Library
Learned, John P.
White, Kevin H. (Sec. Commonwealth
Wilkins, Mrs. Robert
Women's Alliance Religious Soc. Zieman, Irving
EXHIBITION OF HOBBIES
Civil War Broadsides (facsimilies)
Lent by Amesbury Public Library
Lent by Miss Marion G. Todd
Lent by Mr. Lucien Ellis
Lent by Mr. Alvin R. Lewis
Lent by Mrs. Edward K. Piel
Hand-made Dolls Kennedy Inauguration Programs Lent by Mr. James P. Reardon
Little, Miss Agne's
Lockwood Greene Engineers, Inc Lynn Public Library
Martin, Everett
Mcclure, Mrs. Harold Mclaughlin, Arthur Merrill, William
Milnarich, Mrs. Paul
Morse, Mrs. Louise H.
Nat'l Assoc. of Broadcasters
N.E. Mission Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints
Newburyport Musicians' Pro- tective Asso. Loc. 378
Perkins Henry R. (Estate of)
Potter, Mrs. J. Lee
Relm Foundation
Shackford, Mrs Martha Hale Skinner, Mrs Robert G. (Perkins Estate)
Sprague, Mrs Maude W Standard Oil Company
Todd, Alden
Volpone Motor Co
Warchol, Mrs. Edward B.
Welch, Mrs. Doris
Leary, Dr. and Mrs. D. L. Letter Carriers' Assoc. (Local)
Civil War Memorabilia
First Day covers Hand-carved Birds
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Green, Mrs. Roy M.
Elections PRELIMINARY ELECTION
October 10,1961
Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Total.
1 2
3
4
5
lard Total . 6
Councillor, Ward 2 term 2 years
Dohald R.Eck,49 High St.
110
Jerome L. Auger, 45 Milk St.
175
Patrick J.Welch, 51 Federal St.
128
Lewis E.Schrempf,39 Milk St. Blanks
19
Councillor, Ward 5 term 2 years
Byron J.Matthews, 6 Carleton Dr.
301
James E.O'Brien, 2 Collins St.
78
Arthur L.Roy, 7 Arlington St. Blanks
10
Councillor, Ward 6 term 2 years
Ronald D.Mello, 24 Moulton St.
60
Stanley S.Tucker, 13 Roosevelt Pl.
359
Thomas J.Coffey, 21 Moulton St. Blank s
133
9
Councillors-At-Large, term 2 years
64
251
101
124
251
290
1081
Edward E. Crawshaw, 182 High St. Charles E.Morrill, 88 Federal St. John S.Skovron, 7 Essex St.
34
185
39
28
62
109
457
16
79
32
27
54
91
299
James A.Croteau, Jr.,45 Federal St.59
296
109
116
205
201
986
L.Donald Phillips, Jr.278 High St. 48
169
72
62
212
244
807
Chaplain Hussey, 1 Atkinson St.
34
97
44
41
62
87
365
Moses E.Wright, Jr., 11 Fruit St. Everett J.Foley, 200 Low St.
28
128
38
121
109
466 817
Michael E.O'Connor, 52 Purchase St .70
253
81
121
208
201
934
George H.Lawler, Jr., 10 Jackson St.67
284
121
140
316
326
1254
Vincent J.Connolly, 32Forrester St.43 Walter J.O'Neil, 258 High St.
54
101
284
272
936
Raymond J.Stanwood, Plum Is. Tpke. Blanks
181
1 767
282
302
502
642
2676
TOTAL VOTE
137
577 213 238 490 561
2216
41
193
12 88
89
173
233
182
1
1
1
145
101
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Elections
Result of Recount, held November 20,1961 on Ballots cast at the Municipal Election, Tuesday, November 7,1961, on the office of Councillor of Ward 2.
Councillor, Ward 2
Jerome L.Auger, 45 Milk St. 447
Lewis E.Schrempf, 39 Milk St. 473 Blanks 50
TOTAL VOTE
970
We, members of the Board of Registrars of the City of Newburyport herewith declare that the above is the result of the recount of ballots, cast at the Municipal Election held in this city on Tuesday, November 7,1961, on the office of Councillor of Ward 2.
November 20,1961
Board of Registrars
Chairman John O'Donnell Jennie Keefe Arthur J. Smith Vera M.Kelly,Clerk
MUNICIPAL ELECTION November 7, 1961
Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward
Totals
1 2
3
4
5
6
Mayor, term 2 years
Albert H. Zabriskie, 23 Tyng St.
613
674
674
764
713
788
4226
Andrew J. Gillis, 3 Market Sq.
258
267
212
200
216
243
1396
Madelyn L.Lunt,53 Federal St. Blanks
31
29
23
20
30
29
162
Councillor, Ward 1 term 2 years
Theodore P. Stanwood, Jr.1 OceanAv.439
Gerald F.Larson, 65 Marlboro St. 416
Blanks 47
Councillor, Ward 2, term 2 years
Jerome L. Auger, 45 Milk St.
447
Lewis E.Schrempf, 39 Milk St. Blanks 50
473
Councillor, Ward 3 term 2 years
Cornelius Foley, 59 Hill St.
587
Robert E.Brown, 7 Pike St. Blanks 105
217
Councillor, Ward 4, term 2 years
Leonidas P.Chetsas,2 Warren St. 363
Richard E.Sullivan, 10 Congress St. 579
Blanks 43
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1
1
2
Elections (cont)
Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward
Totals
1
2
3
ard War
6
Councillor, Ward 5, term 2 years
Arthur L.Roy, 7 Arlington St. Byron J.Matthews, 6 Carleton Dr. Blanks
259
676
24
Councillor, Ward 6, term 2 years
Thomas J.Coffey, 21 Moulton St.
295
Stanley S. Tucker, 13 Roosevelt Pl. Blanks
29
Councillors-At-Large, term 2 years
Edward E.Crawshaw, 182 High St.
477
487
486
507
529
601
3087
James A.Croteau, Jr. ,45 Federal St.421
523
473
494
445
487
2843
Everett J.Foley, 200 Low St.
357
385
406
431
411
493
2483
George H.Lawler, Jr., 10 Jackson St.503
526
523
631
625
659
3467
Vincent J. Connolly, 32 Forrester St.292 215 Chaplain Hussey, 1 Atkinson St.
292
290
384
492 113
186
968
Charles E.Morrill, 88 Federal St.
210
277
200
163
180
230
1260
Michael E.O'Connor, 52 Purchase St . 548
507
468
545
433
472
2973
L.Donald Phillips, Jr.,278 High St. 326
300
329
271
331
442
1999
Moses E. Wright, Jr. , 11 Fruit St. Blanka
201
211
197
176
212
276
1273
960 1197 1032 1155 1024
967
6335
School Committee, term 4 years
Norman H.Doyle, 45 Munroe St.
493
521
504
601
481
515
3115
Bradley Fuller, 17 Atwood St.
504
528
432
440
462
492
2858
William S. Bartlett, 146 Low St.
366
366
315
414
439
511
2411
Charles A.Carroll, III, 182 High St.158
150
178
174
167
223
305
1197
Edward D.Swiss, 386 High St. Blanks
590
527
535
536
615
737
3540
445
577
545
561
446
408
2982
TOTAL VOTE
902
970
909
985
959 1061
5786
CITY OF NEWBURYPORT In City Council December 4, 1961
Ordered:
We, members of the City Council, herewith declare the attached record, as amended, the result of the election for city officers held in this city on Tuesday, November 7,1961.
George H. Lawler, Jr.
Members
Theodore P. Stanwood, Jr.
of
Arthur L.Roy
the
Swift C.Barnes
City Council
James A. Croteau, Jr.
Edward E. Crawshaw
Todd C. Woodworth
James E.Doyle
Thomas J.Coffey
Everett J. Foley
Attest:
Vera M.Kelly, City Clerk
215
1255
Robert W.Everette, 1l Erie Ave.
213
222
236
211
492
2242
145
141
168
737
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Ordinances
City of Newburyport In City Council January 3, 1961
An Ordinance to Amend An Ordinance Entitled "An Ordinance Relative to meetings of the City Council". Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Newburyport as follows:
Section 1. The paragraph known as Section 1 of Chapter five of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Newburyport is hereby amended by striking out the word "eight" and inserting in place thereof the words "seven-thirty".
Section 2. The paragraph known as Section 4 of said Chapter five is hereby amended by adding the following words "at least twenty-four hours before the time of such meeting".
Section 3. The paragraph known as Section 5 of said Chapter five is hereby amended by striking out the word "twelve" and inserting in place thereof the words "twenty-four".
Councillor Edward E. Crawshaw
In City Council, Jan. 3,1961. First reading. Adopted by roll call, 10 yes, 1 absent. Ordered published.
In City Council, Feb.6,1961. Final reading. Adopted by roll call, 9 yes, 2 no. Ordered published.
Attest : Vera M.Kelly, City Clerk
City of Newburyport In City Council January 3,1961
An Ordinance Entitled An Ordinance To Amend An Ordinance Entitled "Chief and Assistant Chief of Fire Department". Be it ordained by the City Coun- cil of the City of Newburyport as follows: Chapter twenty-one of the Re- vised Ordinances of the City of Newburyport is hereby amended by deleting the title of said Chapter and substituting therefor the following title "Assistant Chief of the Fire Department". Said Chapter Twenty-One is here- by further amended by deleting Section one of said Chapter and substitut- ing therefor the following: In the month of January the Mayor shall appoint subject to the confirmation of the City Council An Assistant Chief of the Fire Department who shall hold office for one year from Feb- ruary first unless sooner discharged by the Mayor and City Council.
Councillors: James A.Croteau, Jr. Todd C. Woodworth, Edward E. Crawshaw
In City Council, Jan.3,1961. First reading. Adopted by roll call, 10 yes, 1 absent. Ordered published.
In City Council, Feb.6,1961. Final reading. Adopted by roll call, 8 yes, 3 no. Ordered published.
Approved : Albert H. Zabriskie, Mayor
Attest:
Vera M.Kelly, City Clerk
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Ordinances (cont )
City of Newburyport In City Council January 3, 1961
An Ordinance Entitled An Ordinance To Amend An Ordinance Entitled "Regula- tions of Fire Department". Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Newburyport as follows: Chapter 20A, Section 1, of the Revised Ordi- narces of the City of Newburyport is hereby amended by deleting the first sentence of said section one and substituting therefor the following: "The fire department shall consist of a Permanent Chief, Call Deputy Chief, Two Permanent Captains, Three Permanent Lieutenants and 16 Permanent Fire- men and as many call men as the Mayor and City Council may from time to time determine "The remainder of said Section shall remain unchanged.
Councillors: James A.Croteau, Jr., Todd C.Woodworth, Edward E. Crawshaw In City Council, Jan.3,1961. First reading. Adopted by roll call, 10 yes, 1 absent. Ordered published.
In City Council, Feb. 6,1961 An Ordinance Entitled An Ordinance To Amend An Ordinance Entitled "Regulations of Fire Department": Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Newburyport as follows: That the amend- ment of Chapter 20A, Section 1 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Newburyport as passed for first reading January 3,1961 is hereby further amended by striking out the word "Three" appearing in line three and in- serting in place thereof the word "Two" so as to read as follows: "The fire department shall consist of a Permanent Chief, Call Deputy Chief, Two Permanent Captains, Two Permanent Lieutenants and 16 Permanent Firemen and as many call men as the Mayor and City Council may from time to time de- termine". The remainder of said Section shall remain unchanged.
Councillor: James A.Croteau, Jr.
Amendment passed by roll call, 7 yes, 4 no.
Final reading.Adopted, as amended, by roll call, 8 yes, 3 no. Ordered published.
Approved: Albert H.Zabriskie, Mayor
Attest: Vera M. Kelly, City Clerk
City of Newburyport In City Council February 6, 1961
An Ordinance Entitled An Ordinance To Amend An Ordinance Entitled "Traffic Ordinance". Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Newburyport as follows: Chapter 31, Article V, Section 7, Clause (c) of the Revised Ord- inances of the City of Newburyport is hereby amended by adding the follow- ing thereto: Bromfield Street, southerly side from Purchase St. to Water St. Bromfield Street, northerly side, from Water St. to Purchase St.
Councillor: Theodore P. Stanwood, Jr.
In City Council, Feb. 6,1961. First reading. Adopted by roll call, 11 yes. Ordered published.
In City Council,Mar.6,1961. Final reading. Adopted by roll call, 9 yes, 2 absent. Ordered published.
Approved : Albert H. Zabriskie, Mayor Approved : D. P.W. March 21,1961
Attest:Vera M.Kelly, City Clerk
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Ordinances (cont )
City of Newburyport In City Council February 6, 1961
An Ordinance Relative to the William Horton Fund. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Newburyport as follows :
Section 1. There is hereby established a fund known as the William Horton Fund.
Section 2. Said fund shall consist of the proceeds from the sale of the property located at the corner of North Atkinson and Low Streets known as the Horton Home Property.
Section 3. This fund shall be administered by the Mayor and City Council.
Section 4. All monies in said fund shall be placed in the custody of the City Treasurer who shall deposit the same in interest bearing accounts in savings banks within the City of Newburyport.
Section 5. The income only of said fund shall be expended to aid the aged and needy of Newburyport in such manner as the Mayor and City Council shall from time to time direct.
Councillor Thomas J.Coffey, Ward Two
In City Council, Feb.6,1961. First reading. Adopted by roll call, 11 yes. Ordered published.
In City Council, Mar.6,1961. Final reading. Adopted by roll call, 9 yes, 2 absent. Ordered published.
Approved : Albert H. Zabriskie, Mayor
Attest: Vera M.Kelly, City Clerk
City of Newburyport In City Council March 6,1961
Ordered: That Chapter 647 of the Acts and Resolves of 1960 entitled "An Act Increasing the amounts of pensions and retirement allowances payable to certain former public employees" be and herevy is accepted by the City of Newburyport.
Councillor James A.Croteau, Jr.
In City Council, Mar.6,1961. Chapter 647, Acts 1960 accepted by roll call, 10 "yes", 1 "absent".
Approved: Albert H.Zabriskie, Mayor
Attest:
Vera M.Kelly, City Clerk
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Ordinances (cont )
City of Newburyport In City Council March 6, 1961
An Ordinance Entitled An Ordinance to Amend an Ordinance Entitled "Traffic Ordinance" Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Newburyport as follows: Chapter 31, Article 5, Section 7, Center Street between Middle and Liberty Street in an easterly direction.
Cornelius Foley Councillor Ward 3
In City Council, March 6,1961. First reading. Adopted by roll call, 8 yes, 3 absent. Ordered published.
In City Council, April 3,1961. Final reading. Adopted by roll call, 9 yes, 2 absent. Ordered published. In City Council, May 1,1961 Ordered: In reference to ordinance relative to Center Street, dated April 3,1961, the City Clerk is instructed to change the records to read: Article 5, Section 7(c) ,1 hour parking.
Councillor Cornelius Foley
Order passed by roll call, 10 yes, 1 absent.
Approved : Albert H.Zabriskie, Mayor Approved : D. P.W.May 9,1961
Attest: Vera M.Kelly, City Clerk
City of Newburyport In City Council May 1, 1961
Ordered: That Chapter 352 of the Acts and Resolves of 1961 entitled "An Act Authorizing the placing of the office of Chief of the fire department of the City of Newburyport under the Civil Service Laws" be and hereby is accepted by the City of Newburyport.
Councillor James A.Croteau, Jr.
In City Council, May 1,1961, Chap. 352, Acts 1961 accepted by roll call, 9 yes, 1 no, l absent.
Approved : Albert H,Zabriskie May 2,1961
Attest: Vera M.Kelly, City Clerk
Chap. 352, Acts 1961 An Act Authorizing the placing of the office of the Chief of the Fire Department of the City of Newburyport under the Civil Service Laws. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Section 1. The office of chief of the fire department of the City of Newburyport shall, upon the effective date of this act, become subject to the civil service laws and rules, and said office shall thereupon be filled by a competative promotional examination to be held by the director of civil service in accordance with the provisions of the civil service laws and rules.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance by the mayor and city council of said city, subject to the provisions of its Charter, but not otherwise.
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