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Elected for Two Years and Sworn by Town Clerk and Accountant. Thomas E. Costello had two hundred and seventy-eight (278) votes. Martin B. Curran had two hundred and seventy-six (276) votes. Paul G. Cleary had two hundred and seventy-one (271) votes. James R. Hanley had two hundred and sixty-six (266) votes. John J. McAuliffe had two hundred and sixty-four (264) votes.
Elected for One Year and Sworn by Town Clerk and Accountant. James F. Curran had two hundred and sixty-three (263) votes. Frederick R. J. O'Brien had two hundred and fifty-four (254) votes. Joseph K. King had two hundred and fifty-two (252) votes. William J. L. Lynch had two hundred and forty-seven (247) votes. Robert Wiesmann had two hundred and forty-five (245) votes.
Not Elected.
Priscilla E. Ashton had one hundred and eighty-one (181) votes. William W. Buckman had one hundred and forty-eight (148) votes. Carl Carlson had one hundred and ninety-two (192) votes. Walter E. Coleman had two hundred and one (201) votes. Amedio DeFlaminis had one hundred and eighteen (118) votes. Edith DeFlaminis had one hundred and nine (109) votes. Earl C. Hodgdon, Jr. had one hundred and sixty-three (163) votes. Carl Lawrence Johnson had one hundred and seventy-four (174) votes. William S. Johnson, Sr. had one hundred and thirty-five (135) votes. William C. Manning had one hundred and twenty-nine (129) votes. Eugene V. McLean had one hundred and eighty-three (183) votes. Stanley B. Pierce had one hundred and thirty-nine (139) votes. Vern H. Richards had two hundred and fourteen (214) votes. Richard F. Shea had one hundred and seventy-six (176) votes. Linwood F. Snider had one hundred and fifty (150) votes.
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August A. Sundgren had one hundred and sixty-three (163) votes.
Irene Keyes Tauber had seventy-six (76) votes.
William H. Tauber had eighty-two (82) votes.
Fred S. Vasalle had seventy (70) votes.
Carl B. Wenstrom had one hundred and eighty-one (181) votes.
Robert Weismann had two hundred and forty-five (245) votes.
Blanks, thirty-five hundred and sixty-five (3565).
ARTICLE 2. To hear and act on the reports of town officers and committees.
Voted: That Article 2 be laid upon the table.
ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Col- lector of Taxes to use the same means as a Town Treasurer may use when acting as Collector.
Voted: That the Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes as Collector of Taxes be and hereby is authorized to use all means of collecting taxes which a Town Treasurer may use, according to law, when acting as Collector of Taxes.
ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1950, 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.
Voted: That the Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes in his capacity as Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1950, 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, of the General Laws.
ARTICLE 6. B-5. Inspector of Buildings. a. Salary b. Incidentals. Voted: That the sum of $4,650.00 be raised by taxation and appropriated for the following purposes: (a) For salary of Inspector of Buildings, $3,900.00; (b) Incidental Expense of Building Inspector, $750.00.
ARTICLES 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26.
Voted: That Articles 5, 6, with the exception of Article 6, Sub-Division B-5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 bc referred to the Finance Commission for consideration and report with recom- mendations at the Adjourned Session of this meeting.
Voted: That this meeting adjourn.
Attest: WALTER A. BLASENAK. Town Clerk and Accountant.
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING March 30, 1950
On a warrant duly issued by the Selectmen under the date of March 14, 1950, and signed by Clement A. Riley, W. J. Dempsey, Charles L. Rich, Harry B. Butters and George C. O'Brien, Selectmen of Norwood, the meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Fran- cis C. Foley. The proper service of this warrant was duly attested by James E. Quinn, Constable of Norwood.
All the requirements of the statutes and by-laws relating to the calling of the town meeting were complied with. The warrant calling the mecting was read by Town Clerk and Accountant, Walter A. Blasenak. The articles contained in the warrant, and the action there- under being as follows:
ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to amend the existing Zoning By-Law by altering the district boundary established under Section 17 of said By-Law with respect to a certain portion of existing General Residence District and to establish the same as a Business District with respect to the following area, namely,
Beginning at a point N 80°-27'20" E and distant 165.51 feet from the point of beginning of the THB district point of beginning as laid out on even date and runs thence N 15° 27' 20" E 1477.05 feet and northeasterly by a curve of 4810 foot radius a distance of 142.48 feet to the present M district thence running S 76° 02' 10" E 100.15 feet by the present M district thence running southwesterly by a curve of 4710 foot radius a distance of 169.09 feet and S 15° 27' 20" W a distance of 110.34 feet to the point of beginning as shown on plan on file with the Town Clerk.
Toted: To so amend.
ARTICLE 2. To sce if the Town will vote to amend the existing Zoning By-Law by altering the district boundaries established under Section 17 of said By-Laws with respect to a certain portion of the Existing Trunk Highway "A" and to establish same as Trunk High- way B with respect to the following area: namely,
Beginning at a point in the easterly line of the State Highway known as the Boston Providence Turnpike (Route 1) said point being N 15° 27' 20" E and distant 75 feet from the intersection of the east- erly line of the State Highway with the northerly line of Sumner Street and runs thence N 15° 27' 20" E 1547.00 feet and northeasterly by a curve of 4960 foot radius a distance of 102.56 feet along the east- early line of the State Highway to the present terminus of the THB district, thence runs S 76° 02' 10" E 150.23 feet, thence running south- westerly by a curve of 4810 foot radius a distance of 142.48 feet and S 15° 27' 20" W a distance of 1477.05 feet, the last two distances being parallel with and 150 feet easterly of the State Highway and runs thence S 80° 27' 20" W a distance of 165.51 feet to the point of be- ginning, as shown on plan on file with the Town Clerk.
Voted: To so amend.
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ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to amend the existing Zoning By-Law by altering the district boundaries established under Section 17 of said By-Laws with respect to a certain portion of the existing General Residence and to establish same as a Business District with respect to the following area: namely,
Beginning at a point in the easterly line of Lenox Street, said point being 97.50 feet southerly of the southerly line of Williams Street; thence running easterly by a line parallel with and distant 97.50 feet from the southerly line of Williams Street a distance of 400 feet more or less; thence southerly by a line parallel with and distant 400 feet from the easterly line of Lenox Street a distance of 415 feet more or less; thence northwesterly by a line parallel with and 100 feet distant from the northerly line of Nahatan Street a distance of 312 feet more or less: thence northerly by a line parallel with and 100 feet distant from the easterly line of Lenox Street a distance of 128 feet more or less; thence turning at right angles and running 100.00 feet to the east- erly line of Lenox Street; thence running northerly to the easterly line of Lenox Street a distance of 215.20 feet to the point of beginning, as shown on plan on file with the Town Clerk.
Toted: To so amend.
ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select- men to lease for a period not exceeding five years a building or parts of building for the purpose of providing suitable headquarters for American Legion, Norwood Post 70, subject to regulations to be made by the Selectmen therefor as provided by law, and to raise and ap- propriate a sum to provide for the current year, or take any other action in the matter.
Toted: To so authorize the Selectmen and that the sum of $500.00 be raised by taxation and appropriated for the payment of rent reserved under such lease for the current year.
ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropri- ate a sum of money for the purpose of constructing, on the site of the tennis courts on the Senior High School grounds, a play area suitable for winter, fall, and summer sports, or take any other action in the matter. (On request of the School Committee.)
Voted: That the Town Moderator appoint a Committee of five citizens to make a study of, and report upon the advisability of building on the site of the tennis courts on the Senior High School grounds, a permanent hard smooth surface play area, which may be used and equipped for year around play and sports area.
ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select- men to sell for such price as they may determine the obsolete hook and ladder unit and other pieces of obsolete motor equipment in the Fire Department.
T'oted: To so authorize the Selectmen.
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ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select- men to purchase for playground purposes a certain parcel of land on Allen Road belonging to Julia A. Keohane, bounded southerly by Allen Road, easterly by land of the Town of Norwood, northerly by land of Julia Murphy and westerly by land of Carlton W. and Helen F. Soderstrom, Julia A. Keohane and Margaret M. Taylor, and con- taining 21,440 square feet, and to raise and appropriate money by taxation, for such purpose, or take any other action in the matter.
Voted: To so authorize the Selectmen, and be it further voted that the sum of $700.00 be raised by taxation and appropriated for such purpose.
ARTICLE 8. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise, borrow, or transfer from available funds in the treasury, and appropriate for the constructing of an addition to the present new Public Works Building and Yard, or take any other action in the matter.
Voted: By transfer from Surplus Revenue, the sum of $35,350.00.
Voted: That this meeting be dissolved.
Attest: WALTER A. BLASENAK, Town Clerk and Accountant.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING March 30, 1950
On a warrant duly issued by the Selectmen under the date of March 21, 1950, and signed by Charles L. Rich, Clement A. Riley, Walter J. Dempsey, George C. O'Brien and Harry B. Butters, Select- men of Norwood, the meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Francis C. Foley. The proper service of this warrant was duly attested by James E. Quinn, Constable of Norwood.
All the requirements of the statutes and by-laws relating to the calling of the town meeting were complied with. The warrant calling the meeting was read by Town Clerk and Accountant Walter A. Blasenak. The articles contained in the warrant, and the action therc- under being as follows:
ARTICLE 1. To sce if the Town will vote to authorize the Select- men to purchase for public parking purposes certain parcels of land shown as Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 10 and portions of Parcels 8 and 9 as shown on plan entitled, "Plan of Proposed Parking Area in the Vicinity of Washington Street, Nahatan Street, Maple Street and Cottage Street, by A. W. Thompson, Town Engineer," and to see what
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sum the Town will vote to raise, and borrow and appropriate for such purpose.
Voted: Indefinite postponement.
Voted: That this meeting be dissolved.
Attest: WALTER A. BLASENAK, Town Clerk and Accountant.
ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING January 16, 1950 to March 30, 1950
On a notice duly attested by the Town Clerk and Accountant, Wal- ter A. Blasenak, and dated March 15, 1950, the Adjourned Annual Town Meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Francis C. Foley. The proper service of this notice was duly attested by James E. Quinn, Constable of Norwood.
The articles contained in the warrant, and the action thereunder is as follows:
ARTICLE 2. To hear and act on the reports of town officers and committees.
Voted: That the Seventy-Eighth Annual Report of the Town of Norwood be received and accepted as printed.
Voted: That the report of the Finance Commission and its recommenda- tions with respect to appropriation estimates for the year 1950 be received and acted upon.
Voted: To place a picture of George F. Willett in the Municipal Building bearing suitable inscription, and that the following Resolution as presented by the Committee be presented to Mr. Willett at public ceremony:
Town of Norwood RESOLUTION TO GEORGE F. WILLETT
RESOLVED THAT:
The Town of Norwood and its citizens are most fortunate in having you, GEORGE F. WILLETT, as a citizen. Your exceptional civic leadership has contributed greatly to the fame and growth of the town.
You have given freely of your time, energy, experience, knowledge and money. The full value of these is only known to yourself. We, as citizens, know what a great contribution you have made and extend our sincere thanks.
In spite of the dark days and troubled times you have pressed on for your ideals and principles in the interest of Norwood. Most men would have yielded and sought the path of least resistance. Your continued participation in town
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affairs exemplifies that you still have faith in Norwood and that you are still looking to the future for an even better community.
Your thoughts and long range planning have had no equal. Some of our present problems would not exist today if your plans and suggestions could have been carried out.
Years ago you contributed much to the improvement and modernizing of our Town Charter. As the result, Norwood was the first town to adopt the town manager form of government.
Through your efforts the old town square was changed to one of modern times and has become known over the country. You, Mr. Willett, realized the importance of the health of this community and established and financed free dental. orthopedic and eye clinics with the Corner House as Health Center and Emergency Hospital. Norwood soon outgrew this small hospital, whereupon, you acquired Dr. Norton's property and established the Norwood Hospital. Willett Pond, Westover Garden Village, Holmwood-on-Willett Pond, Memorial Park and future highways are an example of your good community planning.
The Norwood Civic Association, which you so generously provided for all, was a civic center second to none. The children and youth who enjoyed the finest in recreation and civic functions at that institution are now citizens of today.
Br IT RESOLVED: That we, as citizens of Norwood, show our appreciation for all those benefits and leadership obtained at the Civic by taking an active part in present civic affairs in the best interest of our town.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this resolution be spread upon the records of the Town of Norwood and that a copy be presented to George F. Willett in an appropriate manner, also, a copy be prepared for publication in the local papers.
RESOLUTION COMMITTEE
Herbert A. Wiggin Lucile W. Riemer Stephen M. Hefferan Clement A. Riley Rosewell A. Norton
Voted: To accept the following report:
"We, the undersigned submit the following report with respect to the section of road from Washington Street, South Norwood to State Highway, Route 1.
We recommend advisable the contruction of this section from Washington Street. South Norwood, to State Highway, Route 1, as soon as definite plans and arrangements can be completed, and that the layout, from the westerly side of said State Highway to the easterly line of location of the Old Colony Railroad Company, follow as closely as possible a plan of same by A. W. Thompson, Town Engineer, July 13, 1938, and from the casterly line of location of the Old Colony Railroad Company to the casterly end of St. Paul Avenue and thence to Washington Street.
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With respect to the section of road from Washington Street to Walpole Street,
We recommend that this section be given further study by this committee to determine a proper location for future construction.
THOMAS U. MAHONY, Chairman PATRICK LONG, Secretary JOHN A. ABDALLAH ROSEWELL A. NORTON MICHAEL J. CROWLEY HARRY B. BUTTERS
Voted: That the following report submitted and signed by Herbert A. Wiggin be accepted:
SOUTH NORWOOD HIGHWAY
The advisability of a new highway between Boston-Providence State High- way and Walpole Street through the southerly section in Norwood should be considered in two parts.
Part One-Washington Street to the Boston-Providence State Highway.
Part Two-Washington Street to Walpole Street.
In each instance they should be a part of a coordinated overall long range planning program for the entire town.
Washington Street to Walpole Street
There are many factors to be taken into account before proceeding with plans for this section. It is recognized that some people would receive some benefit from such a highway. It must be remembered that the railroad and other factors would make this a costly project and places upon it certain limitations.
A general observation does not indicate that there is a need for it at this time. It is conceivable that future developments would make a demand for consideration.
It is recommended that no action be taken at this time.
Washington Street to Boston-Providence State Highway, U. S. Route 1
From a general viewpoint and observation there appears to be a present need and demand for provision to relieve traffic conditions between these two points over Dean Street. This need extends over the same street to Neponset Street.
It appears there is a present need and demand for proceeding with plans and advisable to correct the condition now.
The lack of up to date details and data prohibits rendering an opinion as to the proper solution. The limitations caused by the two railroad lines, water levels and other area conditions must be given careful study.
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It is recommended that our Engineering Department proceed with the work as follows:
First: Collect data to ascertain specific needs for handling, industrial mer- cantile and residential requirements. a. Present b. Future.
Second: Study and evaluate the needs and coordinate them with an over- all plan for the town. This should include all departments and services. What are other traffic control agencies doing or plan to do in this area?
Third: Ascertain what step by step changes, improvements, regulations, etc., if any, can be made for existing street, or combinations of changes to provide a reasonable solution to the problem.
Fourth: Does the analysis of the problem reveal such conditions that an entire new highway is the only solution and will warrant its cost?
Five: Prepare plans and specifications for the project which will solve our present problem and provide for future needs.
ARTICLE 5. To see what disposition the Town will make of money received for dog licenses.
Voted: That this Article be laid upon the table to be taken up and acted upon together with Item 8, Sub-Division D of Article 6.
ARTICLE 6. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise, borrow, or transfer from available funds in the treasury, and appropriate for the current fiscal year for the following purposes, or take any other action in the matter.
A. General Government.
1. Selectmen. (a) Salaries, (b) Incidentals.
Voted: (a) That the Selectmen receive no salaries. (b) By taxation, the sum of $500.00 for the Clerk of the Selectmen and the further sum of $100.00 be raised by taxation for incidental expense of the Selectmen.
2. (1) Town Clerk and Accountant (2) Town Bookkeeper.
(a) Salaries, (b) Incidentals, (c) New Equipment.
Voted: (1-2) (a) For salary of Town Clerk and Accountant and Town Bookkeeper, $5,400.00, of which sum $2,800.00 shall be raised by taxation, $2,000.00 taken from receipts of the Electric Light Department, and $600.00 taken from receipts of the Water Department. (b) For incidentals, $31,225.00 of which amount, $13,975.00 shall be raised by taxation, $13,000 taken from receipts of the Electric Light Department, and $4,250.00 taken from the receipts of the Water Department, and with respect to said $31,225.00, not more than $25,550.00 shall be available for personal services. (c) For purchase of new equipment, $500.00 by taxation.
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3. Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes. (a) Salary, (b) In- cidentals, including premium on suretyship bond, (c) To meet the expense of the foreclosure of tax titles held by the town.
Voted: (a) $5,300.00 for salary of Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes, of which amount, the sum of $4,150.00 shall be raised by taxation, $900.00 taken from the receipts of the Electric Light Department, and $250.00 taken from the receipts of the Water Department, said salary to be retroactive to January 1, 1950. (b) $15,200.00 for incidental expense, of which amount $11,- 500.00 shall be raised by taxation, $2,900.00 taken from the receipts of the Electric Light Department, and $800.00 taken from the receipts of the Water Department; and with respect to said $15,200.00, not more than $11,700.00 shall be available for personal services. (c) By taxation, the sum of $100.00.
4. Assessors. (a) Salaries, (b) Incidentals, (c) New Equipment.
Voted: (a) By taxation, $5,500.00. (b) By taxation, $5.210.00 of which amount not more than $3,600.00 shall be used for personal services. (c) By taxation, $3,432.60.
5. Certification of Bonds and Notes.
Voted: By taxation, the sum of $50.00.
6. Finance Commission. (a) Incidentals.
l'oted: By taxation, $700.00.
7. Law. (a) Salary, (b) Incidentals, (c) Books for law library, (d) Expense of defense of Assessors in proceedings under Chapter 58A, General Laws.
l'oted: (a) Salary, by taxation, $3,300.00. (b and c) By taxation, $415.00. (d) Indefinite postponement.
8. Election and Registration. (a) Salaries, (b) Incidentals.
Voted: (a) By taxation, $1,000.00. (b) By taxation, the sum of $10,995.00.
9. Memorial Municipal Building. (a) Maintenance.
Voted: $17,468.00 of which amount $15,368.00 shall be raised by taxation, $1,800.00 taken from the receipts of the Electric Light Department, and $300.00 taken from the receipts of the Water Department, and with respect to the $17,468.00, not more than $6,648.00 shall be used for personal services.
10. General Manager. (a) Salary, (b) Incidentals, including pre- mium on suretyship bond.
Toted: (a) $7,464.93, of which amount $4,214.93 shall be raised by taxation,
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$2,150.00 taken from receipts of the Electric Light Department and $1,100.00 taken from receipts of the Water Department. (b) $10,265.00, of which amount $8,865.00 shall be raised by taxation, $1,200.00 taken from the receipts of the Electric Light Department and $200.00 taken from receipts of the Water De- partment, and with respect to the $10,265.00, not more than $8,500.00 shall be available for personal services.
And be it further voted that the sale of existing equipment is authorized, and the proceeds of the same made available for the purchase of new equip- ment.
11. Engineering. (a) Salaries, (b) Incidentals.
Toted: (a) By taxation, $6,000.00. (b) By taxation, $13,585.00.
12. Board of Survey. (a) Incidentals.
Toted: (a) By taxation, $50.00.
13. Planning Board. (a) Incidentals.
Toted: (a) By taxation, the sum of $400.00.
14. Board of Appeal. (a) Incidentals.
Voted: (a) By taxation, $50.00.
B. Protection of Persons and Property.
1. Police Department. (a) Salaries, (b) Incidentals, (c) New equipment and replacement of equipment, (d) Expense of insurance providing indemnity for or protection to officers or employees as provided in Chapter 40, Section 5, Clause 1.
Voted: (a) $102,727.42 by taxation. (b and d) (1) $9,700.00 by taxation, and with respect to said $9,700.00, not more than $1,500.00 shall be used for police uniforms. (2) by taxation, $4,450.00. (c) Indefinite postponement.
2. Fire Department. (a) Salaries, (b) Incidentals, (c) New equip- ment and replacement of equipment, (d) Expense of insurance pro- viding indemnity for or protection to officers or employees as provided in Chapter 40, Section 5, Clause 1.
l'oted: (a) By taxation, $92,850.00. (b and d) $10,405.00, of which amount, not more than $900.00 shall be used for fire uniforms. (c) On amended motion, the sum of $900.00 by taxation.
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