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Article 5.
On motion by the Town Clerk.
Voted-To take Article 5 from the table.
Under this article Mr. Eugene H. Rice made the follow- ing minority report. Minority report of the committee ap- pointed under Article 41, March meeting, 1905, to select a lot of land for fire department and other town purposes and at November meeting, under Article 5, the committee were au- thorized to buy the lot known as the Market street lot.
We, the undersigned, protest: I. That we had no part in the bargain. 2. That we voted Messrs. J. A. Hartshorn and H. F. Walker to be a sub-committee to find out the price and what shape lot the owners would sell. 3. That said sub-committee did not further consult with the rest of the committee as to shape, size and price of the land, but com- pleted the bargain and bought the lot.
(Signed),
H. E. RICE, F. H. CLARK, Committee.
MORRILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY, $3,000. A
Article 9.
On motion by Mr. Herbert M. Plimpton.
Voted-That the sum of three thousand ($3,000) dollars be raised and appropriated for the support of the Memorial Library.
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GEORGE K. BIRD POST, $200.
Article IO.
On motion by Mr. Herbert M. Plimpton.
Voted-That the sum of two hundred ($200) dollars be raised and appropriated for the use of George K. Bird Post, No. 169, Grand Army of the Republic, for the purpose of dec- orating soldiers' graves on Memorial Day.
FIRE DEPARTMENT, $3,000.
Article II.
On motion by Mr. J. Fred Boyden.
Voted-That the sum of three thousand ($3,000) dollars be raised and appropriated for the support of the Fire De- partment for the ensuing year.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, $400.
Article 12.
On motion by Mr. Fred Boyden.
Voted-That the sum of four hundred ($400) dollars be raised and appropriated for the support of the Fire Alarm System for the ensuing year.
WATERING STREETS, $1,200.
Article 13.
On motion by Mr. Herbert M. Plimpton.
Voted-That the sum of twelve hundred ($1,200) dollars be raised and appropriated to water streets the ensuing year, and that one half of the amount required for said purpose be assessed on the abutters on the streets watered.
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LIGHTING STREETS, $4,100.
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Article 14.
On motion by Mr. Herbert M. Plimpton.
Voted-That the sum of forty-one hundred ($4,100) dol- lars be raised and appropriated for lighting streets during the current year.
SUPPORT OF SCHOOLS, $41,200.
Article 15.
On motion by Mr. John P. Oldham.
Voted-That the sum of forty-one thousand two hundred ($41,200) dollars be raised and appropriated for the support of the schools the ensuing year.
CONVEYING CHILDREN TO SCHOOL, $750.
Article 16.
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On motion by Mr. John P. Oldham.
Voted- - That the sum of seven hundred and fifty ($750) dollars be raised and appropriated to convey children living in the outlying districts to the Norwood schools, and place the expenditure of the same in the hands of the School Commit- tee.
TRUANT SCHOOL, $50.
Article 17.
On motion by Mr. John P. Oldham.
Voted-That the sum of fifty ($50) dollars be raised and appropriated to pay the expenses of children at the Truant School.
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BOARD OF HEALTH, $600.
Article 18.
On motion by Mr. Fred E. Colburn.
Voted - - That the sum of six hundred ($600) dollars be raised and appropriated to meet the expenses of the Board of Health.
CARE OF SHADE TREES, $500.
Article 19.
On motion by Mr. Fred E. Colburn.
Voted-That the sum of five hundred ($500) dollars be raised and appropriated to be expended in trimming and care of shade trees during the current year.
PROSECUTION OF ILLEGAL SALES OF LIQUOR, $400.
Article 20.
On motion by Mr. Walter F. Tilton.
Voted-That the sum of four hundred ($400) dollars be raised and appropriated for the prosecution of illegal sales of liquor.
APPROPRIATED FROM WATER COMMISSIONERS' TREASURY.
Article 21.
On motion by Mr. Charles T. Wheelock.
Voted-That the following sums be appropriated from the Water Commissioners' treasury.
For interest on Water Bonds, $2,660.00
Sinking fund, 4,200.00
Pumping Station extension note, due Dec. 1, 1906, 1,000.00
Interest on said note, 175.00
And that the sum of $13,994.25 be appropriated from the unexpended balance in the Town Treasury for the follow- ing purposes :
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For Cemetery note, due Dec. 1, 1906, $2,000.00
Interest on same, 66.00
Shattuck School note, due Dec. 15, 1906, 2,600.00
Interest on Shattuck School notes, 917.00
Notes payable from 1906 taxes, due Dec. 1, 1906, 1,750.00
Interest on same,
61.25
Support of poor,
4,800.00
State aid,
800.00
Military aid,
500.00
Soldiers' relief, 500.00
And that the sum of $16,600 be raised and appropriated for the following purposes :
SALARIES OF TOWN OFFICERS.
Selectmen and Assessors,
$1,500.00
Treasurer,
400.00
Tax Collector,
500.00
Town Clerk,
200.00
Superintendent of Streets,
1,100.00
Water Commissioners,
300.00
Board of Health,
I50.00
Auditors,
45.00
Cattle Inspector,
100.00
Town Physician,
100.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures,
100.00
Election Officers,
I30.00
Registrars of Voters,
200.00
Engineers of Fire Department,
250.00
MISCELLANEOUS.
Sidewalks,
1,000.00
Setting street bounds and laying out new streets, 400.00
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Removing snow,
1,500.00
Care of Old Cemetery,
125.00
Fees in District Court,
100.00
Police,
3,500.00
Printing and stationery,
1,500.00
Incidentals,
2,400.00
Abatement of taxes,
1,000.00
HIGHWAYS, $12,000.
Article 22.
On motion by Mr. John Gillooly.
Voted-That the sum of twelve thousand ($12,000) dol- lars be raised and appropriated for the repairs of highways the. current year.
SIDEWALKS AND EDGESTONES, $1,500.
Article 23.
On motion by Mr. James M. Folan.
Voted-That the sum of fifteen hundred ($1,500) dollars be raised and appropriated for building sidewalks and setting edgestones the current year, and that one thousand ($1,000) dollars of this sum be expended constructing a walk other than a gravel walk on the southerly side of Railroad avenue from Washington street to Fulton street.
PAVING GUTTERS, $500.
Article 24.
On motion by Mr. James A. Hartshorn.
Voted-That the sum of five hundred ($500) dollors be raised and appropriated for paving gutters the current year.
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SANDING SIDEWALKS, $300.
Article 25.
On motion by Mr. Fred E. Colburn.
Voted-That the sum of three hundred ($300) dollars be raised and appropriated to be expended in sanding side- walks during the winter months.
EXCISE TAX, $564.92.
Article 26.
On motion by Mr. John Gillooly.
Voted-That the money received as excise tax from street railway companies ($564.92) be apppropriated for building sidewalks and setting edgestones the current year.
DOG LICENSE.
Article 27.
On motion by Mr. Walter F. Tilton.
Voted-That the money received from dog license be appropriated for the support of the Morrill Memorial Library.
STREET SIGNS, $100.
Article 28.
On motion by Mr. Walter F. Tilton.
Voted-That the sum of one hundred ($100) dollars be raised and appropriated for street signs.
BONDS FOR TOWN TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR, $230. Article 29. On motion by Mr. James A. Hartshorn.
Voted-That the sum of two hundred and thirty ($230)
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dollars be raised and appropriated to pay for bonds for the Town Treasurer and Tax Collector.
INDEFINITELY POSTPONED.
Article 30. On motion by Mr. James A. Hartshorn.
Voted-That action under this article be indefinitely postponed.
BAND CONCERTS, $500.
Article 31.
On motion by Mr. James A. Hartshorn.
Voted-That the sum of five hundred ($500) dollars be raised and appropriated for free band concerts.
OLD CEMETERY.
Article 33.
On motion by Mr. James A. Hartshorn.
Voted-That the care of the old cemetery be placed in the hands of the Cemetery Commissioners.
REVISED LAWS ACCEPTED. 1
Article 35.
On motion by Mr. James A. Hartshorn.
Voted-That the town accept the provisions of Chapter 102, Sections 178, 179, 180 of the Revised Laws of Massachu- setts.
TYPEWRITER, $100.
Article 36.
On motion by Mr. James A. Hartshorn.
Voted-That the sum of one hundred ($100) dollars be raised and appropriated to purchase a typewriter for the use of the Town Clerk.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT, $550.
Article 37.
On motion by Mr. Charles T. Wheelock.
Voted-That the sum of five hundred and fifty ($550) dollars be raised and appropriated to purchase hose and pipe for the Fire Department.
WATER MAINS IN HIGHLAND CEMETERY, $Soo.
Article 39. On motion by Mr. James A. Hartshorn.
Voted-That the sum of eight hundred ($800) dollars be appropriated from the Cemetery Commissioners' treasury to extend the water pipes in Highland Cemetery.
BELLEVUE AVENUE, $500.
Article 40.
On motion by Mr. James A. Hartshorn.
Voted-That the sum of five hundred ($500) dollars be raised and appropriated to gravel Bellevue avenue.
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DOUGLASS AVENUE, $50.
Article 41.
On motion by Mr. James A. Hartshorn.
Voted-That the sum of fifty ($50) dollars be raised and appropriated to gravel and repair sidewalks on Douglass avenue.
CEDAR STREET, $300.
Article 42.
On motion by Mr. James A. Hartshorn.
Voted-That the sum of three hundred ($300) dollars be raised and appropriated to grade and gravel Cedar street.
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CATCH BASINS CORNER WASHINGTON AND VERNON STS., $100
Article 43.
On motion by Mr. John P. Oldham.
Voted-That the sum of one hundred ($100) dollars be raised and appropriated to construct catch basins at the cor- ner of Washington and Vernon streets.
TO PIPE AND RECONSTRUCT DRAINS, $1,000.
Article 44.
On motion by Mr. Charles T. Wheelock.
Voted-That the sum of one thousand ($1,000) dollars be raised and appropriated to pipe and reconstruct drains through land of John E. Smith and others.
MAIN DRAIN, $80.
Article 45.
On motion by Mr. John F. Callahan.
Voted-That the town accept a main drain as laid out by the Selectmen leading south from Railroad avenue, and that the sum of eighty ($80) dollars be raised and appropriated to pay land damages.
HILLSIDE AVENUE, $450.
Article 46.
On motion by Mr. John F. Callahan.
Voted-That the town accept the extension of Hillside Avenue as laid out by the Selectmen and that the sum of four hundred and fifty ($450) dollars be raised and appropriated to gravel the same.
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TO ACCEPT FLORENCE AVENUE.
Article 47.
On motion by Mr. John P. Reardon.
Voted-That the Town accept Florence Avenue as laid out by the Selectmen.
TO ACCEPT BRIGHT STREET.
Article 48.
On motion by Mr. John P. Reardon.
Voted-That the Town accept Bright Street as laid out by the Selectmen.
INDEFINITELY POSTPONED.
Article 50.
On motion by Mr. John P. Reardon.
Voted-That action under this article be indefinitely postponed.
TO ACCEPT TREMONT STREET.
Article 51.
On motion by Mr. John P. Reardon.
Voted-That the Town accept Tremont Street as laid out by the Selectmen.
TO ACCEPT AUSTIN STREET.
Article 52.
On motion by Mr. John P. Reardon.
Voted-That the Town accept Austin Street as laid out by the Selectmen.
LAND ON FULTON STREET, $1,500.
Article 53.
On motion by Mr. Charles T. Wheelock.
Voted-That the sum of one thousand five hundred
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($1,500) dollars be raised and appropriated to buy a certain lot of land on Fulton Street belonging to Fred L. Fisher, ad- joining the property of the Edmund J. Shattuck School.
HILLSIDE AVENUE WATER MAINS, $500.
Article 56. On motion by Mr. John F. Callahan.
Voted-That the sum of five hundred ($500) dollars be appropriated from the Water Commissioners' treasury to extend the water mains on Hillside Avenue, from the end of the present pipe to Pleasant Street, subject to the usual guarantee.
FLORENCE AVENUE WATER MAINS, $1,600.
Article 57.
On motion by Mr. John F. Callahan.
Voted-That the sum of one thousand six hundred ($1,600) dollars be appropriated from the Water Commis- sioners' treasury to extend the water mains on Florence Ave- nue, from Prospect Street to Nichols Street, subject to the usual guarantee.
ROCK STREET WATER MAINS, $600.
Article 58.
On motion by Mr. John F. Callahan.
Voted-That the sum of six hundred ($600) dollars be appropriated from the Water Commissioners' treasury to extend the water main on Rock Street, subject to the usual guarantee.
TREMONT STREET WATER MAINS, $1,000.
Article 59.
On motion by Mr. John F. Callahan.
Voted-That the sum of one thousand ($1,000) dollars
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be appropriated from the Water Commissioners' treasury to extend the water mains on Tremont Street, subject to the usual guarantee.
AUSTIN STREET WATER MAINS, $600.
Article 60.
On motion by Mr. John F. Callahan.
Voted-That the sum of six hundred ($600) dollars be appropriated from the Water Commissioners' treasury to ex- tend water mains on Austin Street, subject to the usual guarantee.
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ADDITIONAL WATER SUPPLY, $3,600.
Article 61.
On motion by Mr. John F. Callahan.
Voted-That the sum of three thousand six hundred ($3,600) dollars be borrowed on notes of the Town to pur- chase land for additional water supply, said notes to be paid from the Water Commissioners' treasury, as follows: $1,000 in 1907, $1,000 in 1908, $1,000 in 1909, $600 in 1910. This was a unanimous vote and so declared.
At this time the following resolution was offered by the Rev. Elliot B. Barber :
Whereas: The citizens of the Town of Norwood, upon last election, by vote of nearly two to one, registered their protest against the licensed sale of intoxicating liquors in the town, therefore.
Resolved, That it is the sense of this meeting, and we do hereby demand of the Selectmen of the Town and the police under their charge that the laws against the illegal sale of intoxicating liquors shall be rigorously enforced in the Town during the coming year.
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All articles having been acted upon, on motion by Mr. John F. Callahan, it was voted to dissolve.
Dissolved at 9:10 P. M.
Attest:
JOHN F. KILEY, Town Clerk.
SEALER OF WEIGATS AND MEASURES.
Warren E. Rhoads, reappointed by the Selectmen (sworn by the Town Clerk).
INSPECTOR OF PROVISIONS AND CATTLE.
James J. Mulvehill, reappointed by the Selectmen (sworn by the Town Clerk).
INSPECTOR OF FRUIT AND PRODUCE.
Warren E. Rhoads, reappointed by the Selectmen (sworn by the Town Clerk).
Attest :
JOHN F. KILEY, Town Clerk.
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TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
NORFOLK, ss.
To either Constable of the Town of Norwood, in said County-
Greeting:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Norwood, qualified to vote in elections and town affairs, to assemble in Village Hall, in said town, on Monday, the ninth day of April, A. D., 1906, at 7.30 o'clock in the afternoon, then and there to act on the following arti- cles, namely :
Article I. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting.
Art. 2. To see if the town will vote to accept Winslow avenue, north of Hoyle street, as laid out by the Selectmen and raise and appropriate money to gravel the same.
Art. 3. To see if the town will vote to accept the widen- ing of Fulton street as laid out by the Selectmen and raise and appropriate money to grade and pay land damages for the same.
Art. 4. To hear and to act on the report of the Com- mittee who were appointed at the March Town meeting to consider and report on the question of additional fire house facilities.
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Art. 5. To see if the town will vote to build a fire house on the Market street lot recently purchased by the town from Winslow Bros. and Smith Company, and raise and appro- priate, or borrow money for that purpose, and choose a committee, to act as a building committee, or take any other action in the matter.
Art. 6. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate, or borrow, the sum of three thousand dollars ($3,000), in addition to the amount appropriated at a town meeting held on November first, 1905, for the erection of an eight room school building on the lot of land at the corner of Chapel street and Winslow avenue, or take any other action in the matter.
Art. 7. To see if the town will vote in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 34 of the Revised Laws of Mas- sachusetts, to construct, purchase or lease and maintain a plant or plants, for the manufacture or distribution, or both, of electricity, for furnishing light for municipal use, and light, heat and power, except for the operation of electric cars, for the use of its inhabitants, or take any other action in the matter.
Art. 8. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate, or borrow money, to establish a plant for the manu- facture, or distribution, or both, of electricity, for furnishing light for municipal use, and light, heat and power, except for the operation of electric cars, for the use of its inhabi- tants, or take any other action in the matter.
Art. 9. To see if the town will vote to elect by ballot with the use of the voting list a municipal light board, con- sisting of three citizens, in accordance with the Revised Laws of Massachusetts.
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Art. 10. To see if the town will vote to elect by ballot, a board of sewer commissioners consisting of three citizens, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 311 of the Acts of 1901.
Art. II. To see if the town will vote to change the pro- posed location of the new drinking fountain from Norwood square to some other point, or take any other action in the matter.
Art. 12. To see if the town will vote to extend the water mains on Winslow avenue and raise and appropriate, or borrow money for the same, subject to the usual guar- antee.
Art. 13. To see if the town will vote to extend the water mains on Mylod street and raise and appropriate, or borrow money for the same, subject to the usual guarantee.
Art. 14. To see if the town will vote to extend the water mains on Beacon street and raise and appropriate, or borrow money for the same, subject to the usual guarantee.
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies in ten public places in this town seven days, at least, before the day of said meeting.
Hereof, fail not, and make due return of this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Selectmen, on or before the time and day of said meeting.
Given under our hands at Norwood, this thirty-first day of March, A. D., 1906.
RICHARD E. OLDHAM, SAMUEL M. WINSLOW,
A true copy, attest: Selectmen of Norwood.
WARREN E. RHOADS, Constable of Norwood.
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NORFOLK, ss.
By virtue of this warrant I have served the within war- rant by posting attested copies of the same in ten public places in said town seven days before the time of said meet- ing.
WARREN E. RHOADS, Constable of Norwood.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
NORFOLK, ss.
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In pursuance of the foregoing warrant the inhabitants of the Town of Norwood, qualified to vote in elections met in Village Hall, in said town, on Monday, the ninth day of April, A. D., 1906, at 7.35 o'clock in the afternoon and were called to order by the Town Clerk, who read the warrant calling the meeting and the return thereon of the constable who served the same upon the inhabitants.
MODERATOR.
Article I. The meeting nominated and chose for Mod- erator Clifford B. Sanborn. -
WINSLOW AVENUE, NORTH, $300.
Art. 2. On motion by Mr. Richard E. Oldham. Voted: That Winslow avenue north of Hoyle street, as laid out by the Selectmen, be accepted and the sum of three hundred ($300) dollars be raised and appropriated to gravel the same.
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FULTON STREET WIDENING, $225.
Art. 3. On motion by Mr. Richard E. Oldham. Voted: That the sum of two hundred and twenty-five ($225) dollars be raised and appropriated to widen and gravel Fulton street and pay land damages.
COMMITTEE REPORT.
' Art. 4. The committee of five appointed under Article 38 of the warrant for the March town meeting to investi- gate and report to the town on additional fire house facilities offer the following:
REPORT.
The committee have made a careful investigation of the condition now confronting the town. We believe the central fire house and the apparatus connected with it are both inadequate to the necessities of the town at the present time.
The central house was erected in the year 1887, and oc- cupied in December of that year. The building was sufficient for the needs of the town at that time, when the population was only about 3500. Since that time the population has gained more than 3000.
The number of buildings has doubled and the valuation has also doubled. During this period the Norwood Press and Plimpton Press have located here and both have grown steadily. The Plimpton Press is to make a large addition this summer.
The tanneries, wool and glue business have increased at least six fold. The ink mill and iron foundry have made large increase in business and buildings. The character of buildings in general has increased in tone and cost, all of
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which make it possible for a much greater loss in money value if a fire should break out in any location. During this period of eighteen years the fire apparatus has changed but very little. Both house and contents have received al- most no addition beyond keeping all well repaired and by adding horse power in place of man power in moving the ladder truck.
The cost of insurance is a large factor in any business and extends to every home, whether owned or rented by the occupants. To reduce and keep at a minimum this cost of insurance the Fire Department must be placed on an improved footing; and that it may be placed in a proper con- dition, we recommend the erection of an up-to-date central fire house, constructed of brick with fireproof roof and con- crete basement, the appointment of the house to be such as to accommodate three pieces of apparatus; stable room for horses, sleeping, and all necessary rooms for the use of the Fire Department.
The committee have visited a number of fire houses and herewith present plans for a building which embodied the best features of all.
Signed: J. FRED BOYDEN, FRANK G. ALLEN, MICHAEL J. MURPHY, MILTON H. HOWARD, FRANK A. FALES.
On motion by Mr. Warren C. Cottrell. Voted: That the report of the committee be accepted and committee be discharged.
CENTRAL FIRE STATION, $15,000.
Art. 5. On motion by Mr. J. Fred Boyden. Voted: That the town erect a Central Fire Station on the lot re-
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cently purchased on Market street from Winslow Bros. and Smith Company, of brick or concrete construction, in accord with the committee recommendation, at a cost not to ex- ceed fifteen thousand ($15,000) dollars, one thousand ($1000) to be raised and appropriated from the taxes of this year and that the Town Treasurer be authorized to borrow the sum of fourteen thousand ($14,000) dollars on notes of the town, with the approval of the Selectmen, to the value of two thousand ($2000) dollars each, payable each year for seven years, with interest payable semi-annually at a rate not exceeding four per cent. per annum, and that a com- mittee of five be appointed to serve as a building committee. Rising vote taken. Yes, 137; no, o. Unanimous vote, and so declared.
Committee -- J. Fred Boyden, Frank G. Allen, Michael J. Murphy, Frank A. Fales, Charles B. Williamson. J. Fred Boyden notified for the committee by the Town Clerk.
SCHOOLHOUSE ON CHAPEL STREET, $3,000. 1
Art. 6. On motion by Mr. James W. Conger. Voted : : That three thousand ($3000) dollars be appropriated in addi- tion to the amount appropriated at a town meeting held November 1, 1905, for the erection of an eight-room school building, at the corner of Chapel street and Winslow avenue, one thousand ($1000) dollars to be raised by tax in the year 1906, and the remainder, two thousand ($2000) dollars, be borrowed on a note of the town, payable in twenty years, with interest payable semi-annually at a rate not exceeding four per cent. per annum, and the Town Treasurer is hereby authorized, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow said sum. Said sum of three thousand ($3000) dollars to be expended by the committee of five who were appointed by the Moderator on November I, 1905, to erect said building.
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The vote was unanimous, and so declared by the Moderator.
ELECTRIC PLANT.
, Art. 7. On motion by Mr. Waldo H. Bigelow. Voted: That the Town of Norwood be authorized and is hereby authorized, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 34, of the Revised Laws of Massachusetts, to construct, pur- chase, or lease and maintain plant or plants for the manufac- ture or distribution, or both, of electricity, for furnishing light for municipal use, and light, heat and power, except for the operation of electric cars, for the use of its inhabi- tants. The vote was taken by count and check list used. Frank M. Readle, Edward W. Jewett, John Donahoe, Ber- nard M. Corbett, who had been previously appointed and sworn, acting as tellers. The whole number voting was as follows:
Yes, one hundred and fifty-four 154
No, thirteen
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Blank, six .
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Total
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and declaration was made that the vote had passed by more than two-thirds of the voters present and voting thereon.
ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT, $25,000.
Art. 8. On motion by Mr. James Berwick. Voted: That the town construct a plant for the distribution of elec- tricity for furnishing light for municipal use, and light, heat and power, except for the operation of electric cars, for the use of its inhabitants, and that for said purpose the Town Treasurer be authorized, with the approval of the Selectmen,
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