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LEVERETT - Leverett has imbursement to Leverett is $9,- borrowed $95,000, the highest 000 less than last year. amount ever, in anticipation of 1966 taxes. Selectmen this week signed the third 1966 loan.
Chr. John Siroskey said today Leverett borrowed $70,000 in 1965 and has averaged $60,000 a year previously.
Siroskey said the board has asked Rep. Walter T. Kostanski, R-Montague, for help in analyz- ing the amount of sales tax re- ceived herè. The board asked the representative to see if any- thing can be done to relieve the tax burden.
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Assessors recently set the tax rate at $95, an increase of $17. Valuation is about 40 per cent of full value, according £ to Siroskey.
In new action, the board hired Leon Stowell as new custodian for the town dump, replacing William Allen, who has moved to Florida.
The board announced summer hours for the dump as follows: Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., be- ginning July 27; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m .; no Sunday hours. When daylight savings time ends in October, the winter
He explained the state's re- schedule will be reactivated.
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presented figures and tried to explain questions asked. Paul R. Hilbur Superintendent . Director was also present but due to the rudeness of the tourspeople , was allowed to speak very little . It was explained that approximately 1700 was the only commitment at this time & no commit . ment whatsoever relevant to the Mim Bond Issue was presented . This would be presented to the Town si a little over a yes.
Ir note of Thanks was given to Mer. Arthur, Mro Hankinson, & The Hollies who have worked end- lessly on this Commette. Mio Evelyn Davis spoke on their behalf .
A motion made v seconded to binich the discussion on the floor to 1 minute only.
An Amendment made x seconded to brit each speaker to one minute each .. after more discussion a written Ballotwas taken . Results of which are as follows .
" To one of the town will note to disapprove the $25,000.00 indebtedness authorized by the Regional District School Committee of the Athol. Franklin County Regional Vocational School District on July 21. 196 for the purpose of inquiring acute and for preparing architectural and Agineering plans for the construction of vocational high school . " - Neo - 10: No . 23- 1 No Vote - Total 125 votes lad.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M. Respectfully Submitted Harriet I. Perry, Click
Jour Harrand for State Primary The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin s. toeither of the Coastables of the Town of Leverett
In the name of the Commonwealth you are here - by required to notify and warm the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Primaries
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to muchin Leverett Elementary School Tuesday, the Thirteenth Day of September , 196 at 2:00 P.M. for the following purposes . To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Nomination of Candidates of Political Parties for the following offices : Senator in Congress For this Commonwealth Mas . Lorenar Lieutenant Governor
attorney General
Secretary of the Commonwealth."
Treasurer and Receive General" " auditor of the Commonweatle"
Representative in Congress For ist Congresion friet Councillos
For 8- Councillos Istrich
Senator For Franckben & Hampshire
are Representative in General Court For and Representa.
time District,
District attorney
For northwestern District
Register of Probute und Insolvency For Franklin County County Commissioned(!) For Franklin County County Treasurer For Franklin County
The polls will be afew from 2 to 7 P.M.
Hereaf fait not and make return of this variant with your downings therow at the home and place of said meeting.
Given under our hands this thirty first day of august, A.D. 16.
Signed Selation of Leverett John Diraskey Warren B. Sterier Philip O. Toodark
a True Capy altech where served this warrant as directed therion Signed Solid L. Field, Constable Sept 6, 1966
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Record of Votes cast at the State Primary held September
Dem Party Republican
13, 1966. Senator in Congress Endicott, Peabody 12 Thomas B. adama 15
John 7. Collirio
Blanks 54 0 Edward W. Brooke 81
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Blanks
3
Governor
Edward q. In closmel 17
Kenneth P. O'Donnell 10
Blanks
27
John a. Volpe 54 35
Blanks.
Lieutenant Governor
Joseph E. Me Juice 15 Herbat & Connally, 5 Francis D. Sargento 34 5 cl
Francis 1.
Bellade 2
2
Robert 2. De GIACOMO 20
20
Foster Zurzolo
Blanks 58
Ellink L. Richardon
34 1
Blenho-
Secretary
Kevin N. What Blanks - 23 Raymond M. Judel 31
Blanks -
Robert & Crane 20
Blanks 7
googet E. Fernandes Blanks 27
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auditor
haddees Buczko 16
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James H. Kelly 3 starlo- 35 33
John & Buckley Bluks
2
none
Congressman
Silvio O. Corte, Blanks
33 2
Cunallor
R. Raymond & Fontana Blanks
33 2
) Donald C. Kavany ) Roman & Party ka -5 3 Reymond 7. Sullivan 5 66
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Blanko
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attorney General
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35
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Dem. Rep
Senator
Mutter J. Puchalski Black, - 18
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John D. Barras
25 Charles F. Smith Blanks 10 3.6
Representative In General Court Walter J. Kostunsli Blanche
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District attorney
John C. C'Donnell 12
34 Sanford Ready Blanks 15
Blanks TO
Register of Probate undlalalvency Lawrence Q. Comins 35
County Commissioner Franklin County - Frank A. Reed 35
County Treasurer . Franklin aunty
Gerard In. FRing
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Den Rep Total
number of Votes Cast. 27
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Harriet I. Terry Jowa Clerk Leverett Town Warrant Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin, ss. to one of the Constables of the Jour of Leverate ,
Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth , you are hereby directed to notify and was the inhabitants of the Town of Leverett, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet in The elementary school auditorium al said Leverett, on Thursday , the thirteenth day of October next , at seven and one half o'clock in the evening, then and there to ach on the following articles, namely :
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article 1. to see if the Town will vote to transfer the sun of $ 86. 92 from Heckmens Compensation Fund to the Compensation account or act anything therean. article 2. To see if the Jours shall request the Athal Franklin County Regional Vocational technical School District Committee to draw up an amendment to the Agreement between the tours of Ashfield , Athal and others with respect to the Establishment of a Regional Vocational Technical High School District, dated February 16, 1965, selling Worth the terms by which the Town of Leveret may withdraw from the said District, or pass any vote to notes in relation Therate. article 3. to see if the Town will transfer the sum of $ 902.02 from Medical aid to aged to Medical and or ad anything thereon.
And you are directed to serve this warrond by posting up attested copies thereofon the face and the Congregational churchat dereret, also the Store and the Baptist Church at north Leveret, And the Store at Moores Comer, seven days at local before the day of said meeting.
Given under our hands this fithe day of October, a. D. 196.
Signed John Sinsky Sharron B. Glozier Philip. O. Hrocard Selection of Leveret
a true copy attish: I have served this warrant as directed therein David Field, Constable 6 Oct. 1966
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by the Moderator Card Lays. The clock Nad the Special Joan Meeting Warrant.
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article 2. Motion made and seconded to transfer theo un $86.92 from Workers Compensation Fund to Hack. men's Compensation account. VOTED - unanimously.
It was agreed to pass on to article I and allow time if necessary for discussion of article II.
article 3. Motion made and seconded to transfer the ser of $9022 from Medical aid to aged to Medical aid Account . VOTED - unanimously .
article 2: Motion make and seconded to approve the article as read by the moderator. Very little discussion took place. a vote on Ballots was taken with the results no followos- YES 79 No 31 Votes Ast 112
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Leverett Votes To Act Toward Voke Withdrawal of the
LEVERETT-In a 79-31 vote len here last night, a special town sis meeting decided to petition for his withdrawal from the French King Regional Vocational School District.
The petition will go to the district committee, which must submit an amended agreement providing for Leverett's with- drawal to be approved by the remaining 17 towns.
No firm decision has been made by the district committee whether to ask the towns for special meeting to establish the (. new agreement or whether the (Continued on Page Four) a tr in
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matter will be resolved at an- nual meetings next year.
An amended agreement will set forth the terms by which Leverett may withdraw. The dis- trict committee will act at its meeting next week on Leverett's move last night if the petition from the town is received.
In other action last night, townspeople voted by voice to transfer $86 from the workmen's compensation fund to the work- men's compensation account and to transfer $902 from medical aid to the aged to a new medical aid account under the welfare program.
There was little discussion during the hour-long meeting, attended by 111. One cast a blank vote on the school pro- posal. Arthur Holliday of the fi- nance committee said at à re- cent board meeting, when one member was absent, he and Clifford Bline advised the town to approve last night's move for withdrawal because the town is hard pressed financially.
Kenneth Williams, a member of the regional committee from Leverett, said the town may be liable at the next town meeting for expenses accrued during 1967.
adjourned at 835 P.M. Respectfully submitted
Jour Cel tober in" as instructed by Joure Counsel a certified copy of the article and results Committee to draw up an amendment to P it was sent to Regional School District
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Havent for the National Election to be held nov. 8, 196 Commonwealth of mass .
Franklin, ss. to one of the Custable of the Trion of Leveret. Greeting:
In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby directed to notify and wars the inhabitants of the Town of Leveret, qualified to rate in town effects, to meet in the elementary school auditorium alisaid Levent on Tuesday the eighth day of november next at eleven- fifty five o'clock in the forenon, (Polloopen from 11:5 A. M - 8 : P. M ) then and there to act on the following articles:
Senator in Congress Representative in General Could
Governor District ablarney
Lietitenant Governor Registerof Parlata whosolvency
attorney General County Commissione County Jonsures
Secretary
Congressman Princellor Senator
Question # Proposed himand need to the Constitution Do you approve of the duction afax advancement to the con- stitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a jail session of the two branches held Que 11, 1963, received 28 votes in the affirmative and 29 in the negative , and in a joint cession of the two bundes held may 5, 1965 received 225 votes in the affirmative and 24 in the negative? YES NO
Summary
the proposed amendment provides that at state elections candidates for governor and Lieutenant Governor shall be grouped on the official bullet according to the party that they represent and that it shall not be possible to vote for Governor and Lieutenant Governor er cept at a partisan group .
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question #2 Proposed Commandment to the Constitution Do you approve of the adoption of un amendment to the constitution sum marized below which was approved by the General burk in a joint session of the two frances held July 14, 1963, received 16 groothoin the affirmations and 100 in the negative , and in a jail session of the two branches held may 5, 1965, received 200 votes in the affirmative ande in the negative? YES 10 Summary
the proposed amendment provides that the Governor , for the purpose of making certain structural changes in the executive department, may from time to time prepare reorganizationphones to be presented to the general Tours. If the general Court fails to disapprove a reorganization plan within sixty days of its presentation and her not prorogued by the end of such sixtydays , The plan at that time shell have the Price of law .
Question no.3 Proposed amendment to the Constitution Do you approve of the adoptionof an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Guil va a joval session of the two branches held Jame 11, 1963 received 232 votes in the oformations and 18 in the negation , and in a jurul session of the two branches held may 19, 1965, received is quotes in the affirmative and 9, in the negative? YES NO
Summary The proposed amendment authorizes the Commonwealth and the uts and towns therein to provide for municipal industrial development in such masser as the General Court many determine.
Question # A Proposed amendment to the Constitution Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Gul in a joint session of the two branches held July 16,1963, retained 208 votes in the affirmative and 43 in the negative , and in a joint session of the two frances held may 19, 1965, received 219 rotes in the affirma. tive and 39 in the negative? . YES NO
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Sum mary
the proposed amendment confers condurable authority upon cities and towns with respect to the condud of municipal government , including the authority to adopt, repeat and arrend city and town charters and , in accordance there with , local ordin ances and by low, the General Gust retains general power to act in relation to cite and towns and classes thered and , in some circumstances, to enach special laws regardinga particular municipality, including levos forts in harporation, dissolution or merger . Cities and towns are not empowered to act with respect to general elections, taxation, pledges of credo, disposition of pack lund, general civil relationships, the punishment of felonies , on the imposition of imprommed except as the foural bust may lawfully confer auch powers upon them.
Question # 5 Law Submited Upon Referendum efter Passage Do you approve of a few summarized below , which was apperkell in the Houseof Representatives by a rate of 18 in The afirmatous and 102 in the negative and was approved in The Senate by a vote of 21 in theaffirmative and te in the negation? YES NO The act imposes a tempory tax upon all retail sales of trang ;- Summary He personal property at the rate of three per cent of the selling price : Sales of certain tem are exempted from the tax, including but not limited to sales of food products for human use , articles of clothing, prescription medicines, agricultural machinery, and certain publications. The statute contains specific provi- sivas relating to the registration of renders, the filling of returns, and the payment of the amount collected by such vendor. Vendors may apply to the State Tax Commission for abatement of the amounts owned where they believe auch amount to be ex- ressive , and decisions of the Commission on auch application may be reviewed by the appellate Ton Road. the Commission of Corporations and Janation hall have the usual Powers and remedies provided fortax collection for the collection of the taxes imposed by this section . the State Tax Commission shall issue regulations necessary for proper administration and enforcement of the section .
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The act further imposes atemporary excuse upon the storage, use nother consumption in Massachusetts of tangible personal property at the rate of these per cent of the sales price of suchproperty . Sale upon which the retail sales tax described above has been imposed , or which are exempt from the retail sales tax, shall be exempt from the use tan. Sales upon which a tax has been paid inanother juris. diction shall also the exempt. basesmed, abatement and collection of the usetan shall be governed by the provisions which relate to the tax upon retail sales The tax upon w test bales and the excise upon storage, useno ther consumption shall be effective during the period from april , 196 to December 31,1967.
Each qualified targuyer should be entitled to a credit of? from dalian for himself, four dollars forthis eforuse one eightdollars for such qualified dependant, hab auch credit shallnot be ultumed of the taxable income franch indi- vidual and his spouse excerto five thousand dollars for the yus. In addition to the Incesdescribed above. the Ad provides forma excuses upon certain banho; que taxes uponthe in conceof certain corporation ; acctaxes apon cigarettes a room occupancy excise you real paid for the war of hotelrooms andother lodging places; und excuse upon sales of certain alcoholic beverages. The ach create the Local AND Fund for the purpose of providing educational assistance, Andauthorizes the periodic distribution amount from such Funds the aters and towns . In addition , the Ach vlaiks a variety of provisions relating to the progress of State aid to public schools, and to etc administration.
Question I Do you approve of an act passed by the General Court in the year minuten hundred and sixty- six, entitled "An Act imposing a temporary taxow retail sales, and a temporary excis upon the storage , use or other consumption , of certain trung ;- ble personal property , revising and imposing certain other taxes and excuses , establishing the Loca Ais Fund , and providing for the distribution of funds therefrom to cities " towas ? "
YES NO
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Question #1
A. Shall licences be granted in this city ( or town) for the cake thereen fall alcoholic beverages ( whisky, rem , gin , malt beverages , wines and all other alcoholic beverages ) ? YES No B. Shall licences he greated in this city (or tren) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages ( wine And heers , ale and all other melk beverages ? yes NO C. Shall licenses be granted in this city (intro) for the
sale thereen of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called , not to be drunk on the premises ? YES NO
D. Shall licences be granted in this city( ostros) for the sale Mall alcoholic beverages by hotels having a dining room capacity olmak less than ninety-nine persons and bodying repacity of not lessthan fiftyrooms ? YES NO
Question #8 A. Shell the gore mutuel system of betting on lineased horse races he permitted in this country ? YES NO
and you are directed to serve this warrant by posting up attested sapies thereal on the Store and the Congregational Church at Leveres, also the Storeand the Bestial Church at north Leveret , and the Store at Martes liner , seven dup at least before the day of oxid meeting .
Given under our hands this day A.D. 1966 Signed Selectmenof Leveret John Serashiny Thuen B. Glizier Philipo Houdund Record of votes taken at the State Election he'd november 8Th, 196 - number of Votes 295
Senator in Congress:
Edward Dr. Brooke 246 Endicott Peabody. 36
Laurence Hilfeder 1 Marsh R. Show 5
Branky 7
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Governor :
John a. Volpe 235 Edward q Inclasmach h. 52 Henning a. Blomen 4 John Charles Hedque / Blanks 3
Lieutenant Governor:
Joseph E. Mc Sinis
Francis I Sarqual 240
Grace 7. Luker None Francis a. Voxuno 3 Blanks 8
attorney General Francis 7 Bellotti 43 Elliot L. Richardson 241 Edgar E. Gandal Blando 7
Secretary Kevin I. White 105 Raymond M. Jrudel 177 7. Oliver Drake 2 Willy M. Hoyseth 2 Blacko 9
Robert Q Grane 88 Joseph a. Fernandes 193 Domenico Q. Digirolamo 2 Julia B. Kohler None Black 12
auditor : Thaddeus Buczko 65 John & Buckley 216 august O . Johnson + Roger I Stillianes ! Blanho 9
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Congressman: Sylvio C. Conte 271 Blanks 24 Councillor : Raymond & Fontana 244 Reymond 7 . Sullivan 43
Blanko 8
Senator:
John D. Barras 220
Wallace &. Puchalski 50
Blanks 5
Representative in General Court Thalter J. Kostenshi 8. 267 Frederick Greeley-Leverett 1 Blanks 27
District attorney Sanford Kedy 239 John C. O' Donnell 45 Stephen Kaplan, Northampton 1
Blanko
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Register of Probate & Insolvency Lawrence Q. Comas 267
Blanks 28
County Commissioner
Frank A. Reed 266
Black 29
County Treasurer Gerard Fritz 264
Blanks 31
Question #1
yes 206 no- 55
Blanks 34
205 47
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3 146 92
57
224
34 37
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Question #5 yes 214
No. 51
Black 30 6
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Harriet I Berry Jhon Clerk Lencsell Jour Harrach Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin os.
to one of the Constable of the Townof Leveret . Greeting:
In the name of the Commonwealth , you are here . by directed to notify and warm the in habitants of the Town of Leveret, qualified to rate in Vous affairs , to meetin the Lancet Elementary School auditorium aboard Leveret on Wednesday, the fourteenth day of December nest, at seven o'clock in the evening, then und there to act on the following article , namely : Amendment to the Regional School District agreement providing for the Withdrawal of the Jon of Leverett from the Regional School distrid " The agreement dated February 16 , 1945 , for the regional vocational school district now consisting of The times of Ashfield, Athal, Bernardom, Buckland Charlemost, Alium, Deafield, Erring Greenfield, Leyden, Leveret, new Salem, nor thefield. Petersham, Shelburne, Shutesbury, Sunderland and Harwich is hereby amended by striking out the word " Leveret " in the option and paragraph preceding Section I and by striking out the " word" Leveret!" in subsection ( C ) of Section I . "
and you are directed to serve this warrush by posting up attended copies thereof on the Store and the Congregational Church at Leveret, also the Store and Baptist Church at north Leverett , and the
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Horeat Moores Corner , seven days at least before the day afraid meeting. Seven under our hands this thirtieth day of november, G.D. 196.
Signed Selectmen of Leveret John Siraskey Warren B. Alagier Philip O. Stodard
attest: a true Copy
I have served this warrant as directed therein. Luted 12/3/6 Signed David Field, Constable.
The Special Joan Meeting was held on December 14th and called to order by Dr. Haus at 102 at Leverett Elementary School.
Due to sixcliment weather, only 32 registered voters turned out . By lawos do not state any quorum .
a written Ballab was taken after the explanation of what a YES and NO Vote meant. Results were: YES 26 NO 6 James Stogier and Mildred Honderd acted to counter. Is therewas no further business , the meeting was adjourned at 7:18 P.M.
Respectfully submitted. Harwell I. Perry, Joux Clerk
Leverett Town Harreal Common wealth of Massachusetts Franklix es. To one of the bestables of the Soundof Raseret Greeting
In the name of the Commonwealth , you are hereby directed to notify and was the inhabitants of the Form of Leveret, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet in the elementary school auditorium al said hereett on Monday , the sixteenth day of January next , at seven and one half o'clock in the evening , then and there to act on the following
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article: namely
article: To see if the Town will approve or disapprove the amount of the debt authorized on January 3 , 1967 , by the Emberst . Paulhum. Regional District School Committee, namely $ 4.784,80€ for the purpose of construction and equipping a regional junior highschool build . ing to be located in the Houseof Anders, or act otherwise thereon .
Andyouare directed to serve this warrent by posting up attested copies thereof on the More and the Congregational Church at Leverans , also The Store and the Baptist Church at north. Leveret, and the Store at Moores Passer, seven days at hack before the day of said meeting .
given ander our hands this forcethe day of January D. D. 1967.
Signed John Serodiny Shausen Bylozier Philip Q. Theodual Selectoren of Leveret
a tive copy attual I have served the warrant as directed theresa Dette Contable
The Special Town Meeting was called to onder at 740 PM by the Town Moderator Card Rays.
Mation - "I move that the Tour express approval of the amount of debt authorized by Amherst Regional District School Committee at to meeting held on Jan 3, 1967 as described the article of the warrant for this meeting.
The motion was made a secondad .
Discussion as to our old assessment . 4.1% Arthur Holliday , speaking for the Finance Committee accept The article . Clifford Blian said - small taxation due 1967 f anything. 1968- 87- approximately - $2-3 operating cash.
arged the tocon to
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Les Lesound and mary Field appointed by Moderator Rays as teller. as move to amend the article as incorrectly read by Town Click to read 4,785,000.00 instead of 4.784, 806. This had been corrected + sent to Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.
The warten ballot was taken on the correct
amount. $ 4,785,000.00. - 105 Votes Cast. 61 YES 44 No. Standing motion to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 821 Respectivefully submitted Janne Click
Leverett Town Harrand Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin, s.s. To one of the Gastables of the Townof Leveret, Sheeting :
In the name of the Commonwealth , you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Liverett, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet in the elementary school auditorium at said Leverett, on Saturday, the eighteenth day of February next, at tex and one half o'clock in the forenook, then and there to add on the following articles namely:
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