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2. With the growth of the town spreading to the outlying areas, now is the time to expand the elementary facilities in the areas where the growth is occuring. There is no reasonable excuse for carrying on this expansion temporarily in the wrong place; the ultimate cost will not be less, and it may prove to be higher.
3. With the growth in the junior high school grades, this building will need to be expanded to meet the needs of an acceptable junior high school program. Such expansion needs cannot be met merely by the addition of more classrooms; there is a sufficient number of those now. The expansion needed will be in the special facilities, and the architectural planning of these facilities should follow a careful study of the total building needs in terms of the educational program desired by the Town and the school authorities.
4. Constructing elementary facilities as recommended will provide time and opportunity to study the expansion needs of the junior high school. Growth in the Junior High School grades follows by at least three years the growth in the ele- mentary grades, which means that the gradual removal of the elementary children from the junior high school building will permit housing the growth in the junior high school grades while the study of the ultimate housing needs is effected."
With an independent report, sustaining his position, it does not seem possible that Mr. Marshall will be overruled by the School Building Assistance Commission. Therefore, we should plan on no state aid if we go ahead with the present plans.
However, there are other pertinent facts that affect the problem and which were not available when the Committee of Nine made its recommendations. First, new rooms beyond those provided by the Callahan School addition will not be needed in 1955 but in 1956 allowing ample time for further study. Second, the Committee of Nine recommended a report be made in 1956 with regard to condi- tions as they then exist. Almost a year and a half have elapsed since the Committee of Nine gathered its data. In three more months enrollment statistics for two of the three years of the period which would elapse between the study of the Com- mittee of Nine and the 1956 study will be available. A study made now should be
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able to determine what the next step in elementary school construction is and have better data to show where the proper location should be. This was a major factor in the original recommendations of an addition to the Junior High School. Third, the number of births continues to increase rather than level off or decrease. There were 64 more births in 1953 than anticipated in the chart of the Commtitee of Nine report, indicating that possibly more elementary school facilities than anticipated may be needed and in a shorter period of time.
Giving due consideration to all the information at its disposal, this com- mittee deems it unwise to carry out the task delegated to it. This committee also feels that it should not recommend any specific substitute for the Junior High School addition, but rather feels that this is the duty and function of the Com- mittee of Nine.
It recommends that the Committee of Nine make a further study with refer- ence to the need and location of additional elementary school facilities and that such committee report with its recommendation to a Town Meeting to be held on or before October 15, 1954.
It further recommends that the report and recommendations of this Com- mittee be accepted and that upon the settlement of the outstanding accounts of the Committee, this Committee be discharged.
In signing this report, Mr. Gotovich wishes to have it noted, that he still favors and is in accord with the recommendation of the Committee of Nine that an addition be built to the Junior High School.
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY F. HOWARD, Chairman FRANCES L. BLANCHOT WALTER J. GOTOVICH JOHN F. KILEY RICHARD F. PENDERGAST GEORGE K. RODGERS JOHN R. RUSSEL
The Committee of Seven to Secure Plans and Estimates for the Junior High School Addition was appointed by the Moderator on May 5, 1953. It met August 27, September 3, 16, 24, October 1, 14, 16, November 12, 24, December 15, January 19, February 9, March 1, May 5, 24, June 2, 8, 28. Members also performed many duties, made investigations, interviewed individuals, and obtained information, all of which was reported back to the full committee.
Voted: On amended motion, That the Committee of Nine appointed under Article 7 of Special Town Meeting, January 29, 1953, make a further study with reference to the need and location of additional school facilities, and that such committee report with its recommendations to a future Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote vote to amend the By-Laws `Relating to the Prevention of Fires and the Preservation of Life, being the building by-laws, by striking out in the first sentence of Section 19 the words
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"hard burned " so that said Section will read " All chimneys hereafter built shall be of brick resting on solid earth, masonry or iron foundations, and in no case shall any chimney be allowed to rest on wooden supports.
Voted: To so amend.
ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town Will vote to accept as new town ways as laid out and reported by the Selectmen the following:
1. Westview Drive, Neponset Street to Longwood Terrace, to be known as Westview Drive.
2. Rosemary Street Extension to be known as Rosemary Street.
3. Lincoln Street Extension to be known as Lincoln Street.
4. Morrill Road to be known as Morrill Road.
5. Spruce Road to known as Spruce Road.
6. Brierwood Lane to be known as Brierwood Lane.
7. Longwood Terrace to be known as Longwood Terrace.
8. Hickory Road to be known as Hickory Road.
Voted: To so accept.
ARTICLE 7. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to meet the further expense of Election and Registration, said appropriation to be provided for by transfer from Surplus Revenue and or from available balances in existing appropriations for the current year.
Voted: Indefinite Postponement.
ARTICLE 8. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to meet the further expense for Fire Department New Uniforms, said appropriation to be provided for by Surplus Revenue and or from avail- able balances in existing appropriation for the current year.
Voted: That the sum of $1,200.00 be appropriated to meet the further ex- pense for Fire Department New Uniforms, of which amount the sum of $900.00 shall be transferred from Engineering Incidentals and the sum of $300.00 shall be transferred from Surplus Revenue.
ARTICLE 9. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to meet the further expense for Water Construction, said ap- propriation to be provided for by transfer from Surplus Revenue and or from available balances in existing appropriations for the current year.
Voted: $5,500.00 by transfer from Surplus Revenue. Meeting dissolved at 9:50 P.M.
Attest: Walter A. Blasenak Town Clerk and Accountant
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SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION
August 18, 1954
On a warrant duly issued by the Selectmen under the date of July 27, 1954, and signed by Harry B. Butters. Alonzo F. Swift, Jr., Walter J. Dempsey, Daniel E. Callahan, Jr., and Charles L. Rich, Selectmen of Norwood, the meet- ing was called to order by the Town Clerk and Accountant, Walter A. Blasenak. 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 elections and town meetings were complied with.
To elect by ballot a member to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term in the Finance Commission pursuant to provisions of Section 17 of Chapter 197 of the Acts of 1914.
The action thereunder is as follows:
FINANCE COMMISSIONER
For Unexpired Term
George Mahoney had one hundred and sixty-four (164) votes
Frank E. Mauritz had two hundred and ninety-nine (299) votes Blanks, five (5)
Frank E. Mauritz Elected and Sworn by Town Clerk and Accountant.
Voted: That this meeting be dissolved.
Attest: Walter A. Blasenak
Town Clerk and Accountant
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
August 26, 1954
On a warrant duly issued by the Board of Selectmen under the date of August 10, 1954, and signed by Alonzo F. Swift, Jr., Walter J. Dempsey, Daniel E. Callahan, Jr., and Charles L. Rich, Selectmen 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 compiled with. The warrant calling the meeting was read by Town Clerk and Accountant, Walter A. Blasenak.
The Moderator instructed the Town Clerk and Accountant to count the Town Meeting Members present. Fifty-nine members being present there was no Quorum.
On motion duly made and seconded, it was
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Voted: That this meeting be adjourned to Monday, September 13, 1954 at 7:30 P.M. in the Memorial Hall, Municipal Office Building and that action under Articles 1 - 10 be taken up at the adjourned session of this meeting.
Meeting dissolved.
Attest: Walter A. Blasenak Town Clerk and Accountant
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
September 13, 1954
On a warrant duly issued by the Selectmen under the date of September 1, 1954, and signed by Harry B. Butters, Alonzo F. Swift, Jr., Walter J. Dempsey, Daniel E. Callahan, Jr., and Walter J. Dempsey, Selectmen of Nor- wood, 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 Moderator instructed the Town Clerk and Accountant to count the Town Meeting Members present. Fifty-six members present, there was no quorum.
On motion of Eugene Nelson, duly seconded by Stephen Traudt, it was
Voted: That this meeting be adjourned to Monday, September 27, 1954 at 7:30 P.M. in the Memorial Hall, Municipal Office Building and that action under Article 1 be taken up at the adjourned session of this meeting.
Meeting dissolved.
Attest: Walter A. Blasenak
Town Clerk and Accountant
SPECIAL ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING ADJOURNED FROM AUGUST 26, 1954 to. SEPTEMBER 13, 1954
On a notice duly attested by the Town Clerk and Accountant, Walter A. Blasenak and dated September 8, 1954, the Special Adjourned Town Meeting, Adjourned from August 26, 1954, 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.
All the requirements of the statutes and by-laws relating to the calling of the town meeting were compiled with. The warrant calling the meeting was read by Town Clerk and Accountant, Walter A. Blasenak.
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The Moderator instructed the Town Clerk and Accountant to count the Town Meeting Members present. Fifty-six members being present there was no Quorum
On motion of Eugene Nelson, duly seconded by Stephen Traudt, it was
Voted: That this meeting be adjourned to Monday, September 27, 1954 at 7:45 P.M. in the Memorial Hall, Municipal Office Building and that action under Articles 1-10 be taken up at the adjourned session of this meeting.
Meeting dissolved.
Attest: Walter A. Blasenak Town Clerk and Accountant
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Town of Norwood WARRANT FOR STATE PRIMARY
Norfolk, ss.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Norwood, Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to meet in the State Armory on Nahatan Street, Tuesday, the fourteenth day of September 1954, at 9.45 o'clock A.M. for the following purposes:
To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Nomination of Candi- dates of Political Parties for the following offices:
GOVERNOR, for this Commonwealth
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, for this Commonwealth SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH, for this Commonwealth TREASURER AND RECEIVER GENERAL, for this Commonwealth AUDITOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH, for this Commonwealth
ATTORNEY GENERAL, for this Commonwealth REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS for Thirteenth Congressional District COUNCILLOR, for Second Councillor District
SENATOR, for Second Norfolk Senatorial District
TWO REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT, for Seventh Norfolk Representative District
CLERK OF COURTS, for Norfolk County REGISTER OF DEEDS, for Norfolk County
TWO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, for Norfolk County SHERIFF, for Norfolk County (To Fill Vacancy)
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The polls will be open from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting.
Given under our hands at Norwood this twenty-fourth day of August, A.D. 1954.
HARRY B. BUTTERS WALTER J. DEMPSEY ALONZO F. SWIFT, JR.
Selectmen of Norwood
Norwood, Norfolk, ss.
By virtue of the within warrant, I have posted the same as directed. Posting was completed at 6:00 P.M., September 3, 1954.
James E. Quinn, Constable
A True Copy
Attest: Walter A. Blasenak Town Clerk and Accountant
STATE PRIMARIES
The warrant calling the meeting was read by Town Clerk and Accountant, Walter A. Blasenak. The Election Officers who were notified to be present were sworn by Town Clerk and Accountant, Walter A. Blasenak. The polls were declared open for the reception of ballots at 10:00 A.M. and closed at 7:00 P.M.
The votes were canvassed and the following results announced in open meeting.
REPUBLICAN PARTY
Governor
Christian A. Herter had three hundred and seventy-two (372) votes Blanks, thirty-eight (38)
Lieutenant Governor
Sumner G. Whittier had three hundred and seventy-three (373) votes Blanks, thirty-seven (37)
Secretary
Michael J. McCarthy had three hundred and fifty-six (356) votes Blanks, fifty-four (54)
Treasurer
Augustus G. Means had three hundred and sixty-six (366) votes Blanks, forty-four (44)
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Auditor
William P. Constantino had three hundred and fifty-four (354) votes Blanks, fifty-six (56)
Attorney General
George Fingold had three hundred and sixty-nine (369) votes Blanks, forty-one (41)
Senator in Congress
Leverett Saltonstall had three hundred and seventy-two (372) votes Blanks, thirty-eight (38)
Congressman
Richard B. Wigglesworth had three hundred and sixty-one (361) votes Blanks, forty-nine (49)
Councillor
Charles J. Gabriel had three hundred and fifty-four (354) votes Blanks, fifty-six (56)
Senator
Leslie B. Cutler had three hundred and thirty-eight (338) votes Elliot K. Slade had forty-three (43) votes
Blanks, twenty-nine (29)
Representatives in General Court
Charles F. Holman had three hundred and seventy-three (373) votes William D. Morton, Jr. had two hundred and sixteen (216) votes Donald F. Atherton had one hundred and four (104) votes Blanks, one hundred and twenty-seven (127)
District Attorney
Sturtevant Burr had ninety-three (93) votes George Philip Carney had twenty-one (21) votes Myron N. Lane had two hundred and fifty-nine (259) votes Blanks, thirty-seven (37)
Register of Probate and Insolvency
Alfred E. Henderson had three hundred and fifty-four (354) votes Blanks, fifty-six (56)
County Commissioner
Everett M. Bowker had two hundred and twenty (220) votes Ralph H. Hutchinson had ninety-two (92) votes Charles J. Vaughn had thirty-seven (37) votes Blanks, sixty-one (61)
County Treasurer
Raymond C. Warmington had three hundred and fifty-two (352) votes Blanks, fifty-eight (58)
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Governor
Robert F. Murphy had six hundred and seventy-two (672) votes Francis E. Kelly had one hundred and eighty-four (184) votes Blanks, thirty-nine (39)
Lieutenant Governor
James A. Burke had seven hundred and seventy-one (771) votes Blanks, one hundred and twenty-four (124)
Secretary
Edward J. Cronin had seven hundred and forty-nine (749) votes Blanks, one hundred and forty-six (146)
Treasurer
Clement A. Riley had seven hundred and forty-seven (747) votes William F. Carr had ninety-nine (99) votes
John F. Kennedy had thirty-seven (37) votes
Auditor
Thomas J. Buckley had seven hundred and sixty-nine (769) votes Blanks, one hundred and twenty-six (126)
Attorney General
John F. Collins had seven hundred and fifty-seven (757) votes Blanks, one hundred and thirty-eight (138)
Senator in Congress
Foster Furcolo had five hundred and seventy-seven (577) votes John I. Fitzgerald had one hundred and seven (107) votes Joseph L. Murphy had one hundred and forty-two (142) votes Blanks, sixty-nine (69)
Congressman
John J. Craven had two hundred and ninety-seven (297) votes Thomas F. Gallagher had two hundred and forty-one (241) votes James F. Gardner had one hundred and eighty-one (181) votes Blanks, one hundred and seventy-six (176)
Councillor
William Grossman had seventy-seven (77) votes James F. Hanlon had two hundred and seventy-five (275) votes Nathan T. Shindler had eighty-six (86) votes John C. Tuttle had two hundred and fifty-four (254) votes Blanks, two hundred and three (203) votes
Senator
Joseph G. Galligan, Jr. had seven hundred and eleven (711) votes Blanks, one hundred and eighty-four (184)
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Representatives in General Court
Dennis P. O'Leary had seven hundred and sixty-five (765) votes William F. Butters had ten (10) votes
Blanks, ten hundred and fifteen (1015)
District Attorney
Joseph F. X. Doherty had six hundred and ninety-two (692) votes Blanks, two hundred and three (203)
Register of Probate and Insolvency
Scattering, one (1) Blanks, eight hundred and ninety-four (894)
County Commissioner
Wilfred E. Arcand had five hundred and sixty-four (564) votes Blanks, three hundred and thirty-one (331)
County Treasurer
Scattering, one (1) Blanks, eight hundred and ninety-four (894)
Meeting dissolved
Attest: , Walter A. Blasenak Town Clerk and Accountant
ADJOURNED SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ADJOURNED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 1954 to SEPTEMBER 27, 1954
On a notice duly attested by the Town Clerk and Accountant, Walter A. Blasenak and dated September 17, 1954, the Special Adjourned Town Meet- ing, Adjourned from September 13, 1954, 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.
All the requirements of the statutes and by-laws relating to the calling of the town meeting were compiled with. The warrant calling the meeting was read by Town Clerk and Accountant, Walter A. Blasenak. The article contained in the warrant, and the action thereunder being as follows:
ARTICLE 1. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise by borrowing or by transfer from available funds in the Treasury and appropri- ate to meet the expense requirements of a situation of extreme emergency involving the health or safety of persons or property as determined by vote of the Selectmen in conformity with the provisions of Section 31 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws and amendments thereto, such indebtedness to be incurred subject to the provisions of Clause 9 of Section 8 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws and amendments thereto.
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Voted: Indefinite Postponement.
Voted: That this meeting be dissolved at 8:20 P.M. A True Record
Attest: Walter A. Blasenak
Town Clerk and Accountant
ADJOURNED SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ADJOURNED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 1954 to SEPTEMBER 27, 1954
On a notice duly attested by the Town Clerk and Accountant, Walter A. Blasenak and dated September 17, 1954, the Special Adjourned Town Meet- ing, Adjourned from September 13, 1954, 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.
All the requirements of the statutes and by-laws relating to the calling of the town meeting were compiled 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 thereunder is as follows:
ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to change the existing Zoning By-Law by addition and amendment in the manner following, or take any other action in the matter; namely,
Amend Section 1 by striking out in the seventh line thereof the words "six districts " and inserting in place thereof the words "eight districts " and by adding at the end of said section the following, "7 Singles residence districts 2."
Amend section 12 by adding after paragraph (c) thereof the following "(d) single residence districts 1 which shall provide a lot area of not less than twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) square feet with a lot frontage of not less than one hundred (100) feet. (e) Single residence districts 2 which shall provide a lot area of not less than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet with a lot frontage of not less than one hundred twenty-five (125) feet.
Amend section 16 by inserting in paragraph (b) after the words "Nahatan Street " the words "and in single residence 2 districts " and by 'striking out the words "forty (40) feet " and inserting in place thereof the words "thirty (30) feet." (On petition of the Planning Board)
Voted: To so amend.
ARTICLE 2. 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-Law with respect to that certain portion of the present single residence district lying easterly of Neponset Street and bounded westerly by Nepon- set Street; northerly by the southerly line of Meadow Street and Meadow Street extended; easterly by a line parallel to and 1000 feet easterly from the
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easterly line of Neponset Street and southerly by the Neponset River by withdrawing said portion from single residence and establishing same as single résidence 2 as shown by a map thereof to accompany said amendment and made a part thereof and thereby altering the existing map showing exist- ing boundaries to conform to such change of district boundaries. (On petition of John E. Metters, eta 1)
Voted: Indefinite Postponement.
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-Law with respect to that certain portion of the present single resi- dence district lying easterly of Neponset Street and bounded westerly by Neponset Street; northerly by the southerly line of Meadow Street and Meadow Street extended; easterly by a line parallel to and 10000 feet easterly from the easterly line of Neponset Street and southerly by the Neponset River by withdrawing said portion from single residence and establishing same as single residence 1 as shown by a map therof to accompany said amendment and made a part thereof and thereby altering the existing map showing existing boundaries to conform to such change of district boundaries. (On a petition of the Planning Board)
Voted: To so amend.
ARTICLE 4. 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-Law with respect to that certain portion of the present single resid- ence district lying on the westerly side of Neponset Street and bounded easterly by the westerly line of Neponset Street; northerly by a private way known as Prescott Road and Prescott Road extended to Neponset Street; westerly by a line parallel to and 1000 feet westerly of the westerly line of Neponset Street and southerly by the Neponset River by withdrawing said portion from single residence 2 as shown by a map thereof to accompany said amendment and made a part thereof and thereby altering the existing map showing existing boundaries to conform to such change of district boundaries. (On petition of John E. Metters et al)
Voted: Indefinite Postponement.
ARTICLE 5. 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-Law with respect to that certain portion of the present single. residence district lying on the westerly side of Neponset Street and bounded easterly by the westerly line of Neponset Street; northerly by a private way known as Prescott Road and Prescott Road extended to Neponset Street; westerly by a line parallel to and 1000 feet westerly of the westerly line of Neponset Street and southerly by the Neponset River by withdrawing said portion from single residence and establishing same as single residence 1 as shown by a map thereof to accompany said amendment and made a part thercof and thereby altering the existing map showing existing boundaries
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to conform to such change of district boundaries. (On petition of the Planning Board)
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