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WHEN He raise x apropriate the sumof $ 2000 to the Conservation Fund for the purchase of land under Chaply 4E Lection & s of the lawis more te article 28. comminwent
votar to authorize town Maderatiste appoint a Bicentennial Committee, consisting of 307 more to serve through the year 1974.
JotTED to Raise v appropriate the sum of 1500 " for use by the Bicentennial Committee.
Apatient to use y appropriate 1500 the remove the Vault hoo. from school building & build a fireproof rauch at the town Hall LOST YES 22 NO 33
art 15
500
$ art. 16
1000 24/18
800
121 19 2000 art 28
1500
7000 fican, Statutization
371
art22 Votad yes Hy Nos. toaccept the provisions of Chapter 11, Section, whichallows the toronto elicha segurati Board of Health. efective 1973 ar123 votaD totransfer themum D'arco from suppliers EnElay to the Reserve Fung
T 2000
rotas to Raise + appropriate the sumof 2000 te Stabilization Fund. Unanimves
2000 arl 25 votad to raise & appropriate the sum of 59900 (lines- 5990 vation not allowed. (voto less 50) to fix the balance. of elected & appointed town officers for the enowing year from Jan1, 1912.
ar/ 26
voted Street Light 1015 00 V Schools Ele. 148.5700 Schools Out of State travel 1200 Schools - Reg. Am. 180.92464. Debt & Int 221600 L
Veteransled 300 00 L
Health & San 2000 00. V.
Tree Work 40000 v
Dutch Elm 500 000
Price 1800 - V
Fire
Jorn Blog
3500 -
Librarc. 1250
Demettre 1100
Fire Truck · Dell 2059 -
* 2 D+ Sal 2375- V Group Is 1000 - office Supplies 750 Officero Brado 350 Town Employees 1300. v
Vacation Day 1020:" - - Town Reports 600 v 28 .500 24 2000
Registrato Listing 15 Miscellanevas 400
1 1200- 25 5990
41185966 Das. Town Bldy 3000 Spe
398189 Veterans Serv lente, 92351 . 415, Para Officers Expense 100000. Counsel Fels 500 - Po & Fr. Retirement #14 40
Electron 600 1
Find Conservation 300 Planning 3. Find 200- 368.059.55
Rx A. 4016595℃ TILANS 1020000 Salc 395166 V
415.8.413
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T-14 71 .....
3500
3686953
372
Dismissed
art 27 arl 29 thanks to Harrer B. Jagres for 9years service as Selectman of Keresett.
Authorize the Town Midlerator to appoint investigating committee of5 to mocchigute heating situation of town. to report no late, than Sept 1972. (romclude memberof Finance & Brandof Selectmen)
Anthouze 1/ duration to apport Committee to look mithe Town offices forlong range plusning of office space. Report al Amou Town Meeting.
authorize the Financed ossutte te suggest Licence Fee Revision. Liquor, Building Permits et.
Move to adjourn 5 0 2PM.
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TOWN OF LEVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Franklin, ss. To either of the constables of the Town of Leverett
Greeting:
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 Leverett Town Hall, Tuesday, the twenty-fifth day of April, 1972 at 1 o'clock P. M., for the following purposes:
To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Election of Candidates of Political Parties for the following officers:
PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE
20 Delegates at Large to the National Convention of the Democratic Party.
12 Alternate Delegates at Large to the National Convention of the Democratic Party.
10 Delegates at Large to the National Convention of the Republican Party.
10 Alternate Delegates at Large to the National Convention of the Republican Party. 6 District Delegates to the National Convention of the Democratic Party. Ist Congressional District
4 Alternate District Delcgates to the National Convention of the Democratic Party. Ist Congressional District.
2 District Delegates to the National Convention of the Republican Party. Ist Congressional District.
2 Alternate District Delegates to the National Convention of the Republican Party. Ist Congressional District.
District Members of State Committee (one man and woman)
for each Politcal Party for the Franklin & Hampshire Senatorial District.
25 Members of the Democratic Town Committee.
35 Members of the Republican Town Committee.
The polls will be open from 1 P.M. to 8 P.M.
Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doingst thereon at the time and place of said meeting.
Given under our hands this tenth day of April, A.D., 1972.
Philip Q Woodard Philip O. Woodard Denzel J. Washinem Denzel . Hankinson David Evans
Selectmen of Leverett
I have served this warrant as directed therein. 07/72
D tea than Howmuch Constable
Attested copies posted at the Store and the Congregational Church at Leverett, Store and the Baptist Church at North Leverett Store at Moores Corner, seven days at least before the day of said meeting.
373
Rep. 165
Pronits if Primarios April 25 1972 Presidential Preference
Democrati Shirley Chisholm 20
Edvard IlorL .0
Hubert H. Humphrey 2 Henry M. Jachan 1
Republican John M. Wodbrook 4 Gul N. Mc Closkey f. 1 Richard M. Nixon 47
2 John V Lindsay 0 Eugene MeParle, 4 Nuder 121
Grosse Mc Govern
Wilbur D. Mills 2
Edmund S. Mushi 9 Jorge C. Wallace 4 Sam Goody /
clash 1816
Delegate. 9.1 1980 Robert 7 Deinen- 140 Commonwealth Give Newton
Mary Bunting 76 Bratte St Cambridge 137
Juch H. Bachman. 61 arlington Rd Brooklin. 137 Ellen 1 Jaihan 27 Brockledge Il Boston 137
J. Kenneth Sakrath 30 Francis live Contradice 187
Roberta 7 Benjamin 5 Colonial Ter Belmal
137
John D. Seltonstall Je l' Renere II Baston Ruthey Batson 160 Ruthven St Boston 137
alvin Levin Old Hinter At Lincoln 136
Tracy E. Williamson 2 East It Ipswich $7
Charle, 7. Mc Devitt 43 Janebar Cradle Fransindian 37
Mary a. Market. 53 Florentine Garden, Springfield 37
Jesse Parks 123 Bronson Ter. Spring field 137
DORIS M. Kunin 25 Buckingham Rd Norwood 137
Salvador E. Laria. 18 Peacock Farm Ra Lexington 137
Margarel V. Eagan- 221 Mill Ri Chelmsford 137
7. Thustopher arterton. 335 Lake are Newton 136
Patricia a. Simon- NI Oxford Rd Newton 137
Elizabeth a Chase Ronghill Rid West Brookfield. 136
Antonio N'Shayes 3 Hatland Back Cambridge 137
584
3301
Blecho 210 265
374
activate Delegates
138 Mirandés Rodriguez 181 West Brookline St Bostry
Kenneth J Moynihan 22 Kille, It Worcester
138 138 138
Karl H. Hay 69 Sheffield Wie, Longmeadow Constance Tantur - 382 Kenrichel newton Care & King- 19 Preston Beach Rd Marblehead GARe D. Preist- CONANT RD LINCOLN
138 138 138 Stephen J Morgan- 24 Milton St. Somerville Montreal Dr. Herby, 18 Draper Rd. Wayland Francis & Moved 752 Month Mainst. A Alleboro
138 138 138 Sandra L. album 18 David Will Rd Springfield Kathleen K Houston . 5 Bayside St Baston
138 138 Michael J Brower - 21 Sacrements It Cambridge.
324 Delegates 1980
14 A White 158 Mt. Vernon Il Bastos
15 thomas D. C Heilt Jr. 26 Russell St Cambridge Robert H. Quinn 32 Michland .It Boston Dave Beas 153 & mt. Inturn It Cambridge Lena Juundles 16 Eustes It Boston 15 15 15 16 Robert & Crane - 2 Mountvien Rd- Wellesley David In Burthy- 25 Hollered Rd Holyoke Kern & Harrington 21 Fairview Rd Salem 16 15 15 Baryh. Fonseca 400 David It fallRiver Geraldine Pleshun - 128 Shoreline Quincy Salvatore Camelia - 227 Brichtall Belmont Ronald Glover 31 Braddock Park: Boston Samuel N. Beer. 87 Lake View Une Cambridge Betty Saymon 24 Favifax & Denton Gon LAimphy 159 Crescent It for thempton Melvin B. Miller To Harold Il Boston I Dim Gifford Hinkley: Lune nantucket. nicholas Movervules 9 Carol ann Rd. Peabody Irene Lambert 12 Sten Hampshire ave. Haverhill anna P. Buckley 16 Rutland Square Brockton
15 14 1.5 15 15 14 14
15 14. / 14 Hink 2998
3300
375
alternate Delegate John 7. X Davaren 180 Purchase It Milford Archibald lot . 31 Alezan. Lune Nayluna Elizabeth James. 1734 Brucon Il Heaton Frank & Manning 62 Boylston Al Bustan Alfred Olerro 45 Unity ave Belmont
Buchara & Harvey 127 Gillette live Springfield
Jack & Robinson le arbor way Bastos James E. Smith. 38 Gateway Lune Rym Susan Haar 1 Kennedy Rd (Bindende Petr, Edelman - 19 Carlton Rd Jeti James 7. Multoxes. 152 Clinton It Marlborough margaret M. Green 117 Appleton It Cambridge
Litigate Not Grouped George J. Buche 174 Conten Dre Quincy
- Hall 1776 1980 1 2 Endicott Peabody 7 Phillips Place Cambridge ist Distruct + alternate District Str. 1
Edward A. Me Colgan- 218 South St. Northampton Anne H. Me Hugh 48 Pynchon Rd Notyahe thomas C. Waj thoushe 85 Ridge AVE Pittsfield Judith I Will. 105 Van Meter. Ankara John S. Begley 54 North Pensarist Holyoke Carol A. Klhow 20 Gah Gual Greenfield alternate Delegates
Chilli Q. O Hara Me Gane 8 Killian It Serfiela Joseph It Flahere 10 Highland lourd Westfield Linna V. Tremblay- 341 Reservair Rd North adams albert A. Bogdan- 85 Pollack The Pits field
624 blaue 660
Group 2 Frances R. Abrams 28 Harmane Holyche
120 120 Hora A Bloeder. Bie Will Rdl Williamstown 120 120 Russell W Carrier 34, Ryan Rd Northampton Peter & Fouche 1) Clark It Westfela
Kenneth R. MoSAKOWSKI. 159 North Pleasant It Ainkes Jane yolan Stemple - 31 School de Hatfield
17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17
217blant, 280 9 9 9 9 9 9 -bleal 936 990 9 9 9
119 120 bland- 211 990
376
118 118 118 118
Auch, 188 660 1 1
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1 656. Black, 660
none.
Martes 940 940
flank.
165 12 Plural +3 + 20 4/1. 34 Frances H. Mc Malta;
alternate deligate John D. Lawlor, S. 12 Ryan Rd Northampton Bonnie B. Merrill. Washington And South, Hosken Ant E. Nichols. Bald Mountain Rd Bernardsten Le Harold Sandwen. 17 Presport Hall Arakest.
De. 3 Delegates
maurice 2 Ferretti 63 Merich are Holyoke Patrick B. Bresnahan . III , William. It Holyche
2. James M. Bun Bee HillRd Hilhanstown 1 Dagmar & Dukishi 21 Horsey It Williamstown Shocke M. Dowe by Halest West Springfield 1
983 Pac.
1 Patricia 7. Lee 4 Lathrop Une Westfield alternate Deligate
Engere Ce Della albany Rd. West Stockbridge
Robert L. Hard 14 Lunebrook Circle Grundy attie Gelusnich 135 Prospech line Northampton John D Courtney fr. 264 SecondIl Dr Asfuld
Drk Delegate
William & Jaupier, 1688 Merthampton, Holyoke. Peter a. Kinney 5, Fairfield Que Holache Mary M. Me Laughlin, 181 Month Il Alalyaks. Johanne Usselia, 30 Arteon One, northampton Vaut E Delaney 29 abbott Il Pittsfield Ellen M Villinger. 33 Winthrop It" northampton alternati Delegate Shermanez cleaner, egy. Lincoln, Con keral. Bruce Edwaine Carton, 108 Webster House, arbeide M Guy Ross, Conway Rd. Decefield Philip B. Coulter, 31 Columbia DI. Comkerat Deligate not Grouped
·10 Dragon Cercle Easthampton
Eduardo M.O Brien State Committee Robert" 7. Czelesmak, 135 Irespect line. northampton State Committee 60 Elizabeth Il northampton
Grace A. La Montagne Hela E. Doyle Steady, Lane. Cash field 9 Etuly live northampton
377
Jon Committee
William A. Brandlage Twee -All Rd 115 11/
Eleanor A Duncan Montague Rd
Charlie H. Duncan 169 Montaque Ra
Priscilla N. Pracy Linadelle HillDe 113
Theodore D. Jorgeal Leenadelle Hill20 108
D. Craig Forwards Leenadelle Filled 109
nancy Frazier - Juggles Meadausted 112
Jack Fragics giggles Hendon Ry 111
John J Brasignore RtE 63 110
Schon Ablili 109
Mudge O Estil RtE 63 110
Kenneth Ertel Rta 63 110
Solomon Brakin Tony Hill Rd
108
Jane Al Davis Jenachble HURd 109
Edward R. Llaves Linadelle Alltid
10$
alice I Scheffuz Brad Hill Rd
115 tog
Barbara B. Bum. January Hill 119 #
Sulm R. Van Steenberg Skatt burg Kil 11/ 107 107
Marcia Ann Davis Broad Hill Rd
-Total 10 40 Hauls 3135
Republican Delegates
Francis I Sergeal Farm Il. Llover
Nizabeth E Unestuary 9 Tapur Rel. Wellesley Layit B. Having Sandaba are Rockport
Margaret M. Honatene 94 -St. andrew Rd Besten
ann C Jannett 85 Of Connecticut Bath ThayFund
Robert C. Hahn, 34 Kahn Rd Stoughton Elliot & Richardson 56 daigual Goesway, Brookline Leveret Feltonstall, Smith It. Lover
John a. Volpe, 39 Hilton It Boston
Paye Q. Hatties, 14, Beacon Il Boston alternate Delegates
William Farmigal gr. 243 Savin DE/ Que. Festa Maril Erna Ballantine, 9 Montras Il Boston · Enn R. Blackham 33 Canterbury Rd Vincente. Ronald Burton, 108 not the drive. Framing ham. -Alistings Keith 91 River It Test Bridgewater PAULA E Logan. 50 Jerusalem Rd Cohasset Josephine C. Marcotte Schools Granby
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1/ 6 7. Bradford Morze 174 Bacon. St. Lowell Martha Reardon, 59 Harker It Cambridge
44. Emily R. Terlizzi, 32 Churchl. Melrose
ist District. Delegate
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Jonathan L. Healy. Mohwith Trail Shelburne 36 31 Carol, a. Sullivan 256 ate, View Are Heal Springfield Gt bank Delegate
Пе Нікиров 8 A. George thilde. Summer St. Lee. alternate 8 Burg R. Wallwork. 24 Prospect ave Seenfile State Committee #3 Paul J. Ford 34 Lincoln are ancheal State Committee
38
Berthe C Farnsworth 29 Marshallet Montagne Joann Committee
Number Six Rd.
Schule burg, Ich
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8 Charte, Woodard Elizabeth Germain - -Hörner Formain
Shulesbury Rd Shulesbury Rd
8 8
Evelyn Sherry
allen Barker
8 8 Elaine Barker
Spencer.
8 Priscilla
Bruce Spencer falia Peterson Barbara Ramansky Donald Woodard.
Marian Woodard 8
1
Robert I Hice Felix Peterson
Sherry Rd. Sherry Ril Leonadelle Hill Leenadelle AiAPRIL
Much, 107 550 39 Silvio Q. Conte Blythewood Dr. P. Hspiel Patricia S. Fischer, 22 Jeelge Il Ankeal alternate 1 Delegate.
north Leveret Rd north Frevel Rd Schulen burg Rd Bull BiliEd Montaque Rd Montaque Rd Lernadalle HillRe Stentesbury Rd
379
380
Results of town Meeting may 30, 1972 hi absence of moderator after Harrand was read by Jorn flock, nominations were in order for Moderator Pro Lem.
176435
Raise + Types 1476.02
Jane Davis was elected Moderator Pro Jen Cal I- vitade. Unanimous to transfer from Ret. Machenery Fund to Road Machinery Accurat. Out 2. Voted unanimous to Race x appropriate the summit $1476.02 To Highway Kellchiclasho. Discussion tach place on thisarticle. Fin. Com saw
the necessity ofchal this time but in the future, it should bestudied closely.
art 3. motion made + seconded to adjourned 7:18 PM. Respectively au binetted Jon fluch. Hlavial & thevery
TOWN OF LEVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS
LEVERETT TOWN WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Franklin, ss. To one of the Constables of the Town of Leverett, Greeting:
In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Leverett, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet in the Leverett Town Hall at said Leverett, on Tuesday, the thirtieth day of May next, at seven o'clock in the evening, then and there to act on the following articles namely:
Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $1764.35 from Road Machinery Fund to the Road Machinery Account, or take any action in relation thereto.
Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1476.02 for Highway Department Vehicle Insurance, or take any action in relation thereto.
Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to transact any other business that may legally come before this meeting, or act anything thereon.
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting up attested copies thereof on the Store and the Congregational Church at Leverett, also the Store and the Baptist Church at North Leverett, and the Store at Moores Corner, seven days at least before the day of said meeting.
Given under our hands this fifteenth day of May, A.D. 1972.
SELECTMEN OF LEVERETT
Philip 0. Woodard Denzel g. Hankinson Denzel J. Hankinson Viewed Ul. Com David A. Evans
I have berved this warrant as directed therein DATED 5/20/72 CONSTABLE Ethan Hawand fr
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TOWN OF LEVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN WARRANT FOR STATE PRIMARY THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Franklin ss. To either of the Constables ofthe Town of LEVERETT
Greeting:
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 LEVERETT TOWN HALL, Tuesday, the Nineteenth Day of September 1972
at 10 o'clock A.M. for the following purposes:
To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Nomination of Can- didates of Political Parties for the following offices:
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
For this Commonwealth Mass.
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
For Ist Congressional District
COUNCILLOR
For 8th Councillor District
SENATOR
For Franklin & Hampshire Senatorial District
1 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
For Third Franklin Representative District
REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY
FOR Franklin County
COUNTY COMMISSIONER (2) For Franklin County
COUNTY TREASURER For Franklin County
The polls will be open from 10 A.M. to 8 P.M.
Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting. Posting of attested copies thereof on the Store and the Congregational Church at Deverett, also the Store and the Baptist Church at North Leverett, and the Store at Moores' Corner, sevendays at least before the day of said meeting.
Given under our hands this fifth day of September, A.D. 1972.
blad, Woodand Philip O. Woodard )
Dennelg Hamburg Selectmen Denzel J. Hankinson)
of
David A. Evans
) Leverett
A true copy Attest DATE 1/11/72 CONSTABLE Ethan Hawardh
381
Results of September Primarie
Republican 22 Democrats 28
John J. Droney 10 John Pierce Lynch 6 22 P Gerald 7. O Leary 8 20
el Distril & Silvio O Cate 22
0
Congressmen .3
2
26
P thomas F. Amox- 22 0
Philip N. Ball 2 26
R Larvence a. Comins 20 2
no Candledate 28
stf Concellos
R gances a Mullane 19 3
1) Edwarum O'Brien 14
12/
D'Anthony & Revask 19
County Commissioner & Thomas Herlihy 18 4
Franklin R Wendell ? Streeter 21
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D Donald N. Skole 20
8
Fr.2 Hampshire & John D. Barres 22 0
Senator D Jetm U. F/rec 28 0
Fourty Twee. R Leraid M. Fritz 22 0
Franklin
Senator in Congress
R Edward a Brooke 21 blanks 1 18
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3rd Franklin Refini Gen Court
Register in Probete + Insolvency Fr. Co
382
383
Results of november Election Votes 615
Black
Jennis Pulley
607
Mc Govern/Schwerer 328
287
Nixon/Agrew 275
340
Brooke
4/10
263
Droney
120
4/93
Joewil
50
563
Corte
451
162
John d. miller
12
329
germ Van Steenberg
1
19
Courcelles
O' Brien
266
Mullane
176
4/37
Senator
Вачи.
224
384
351
262
Limons
318
295
Carry
221
392
Reg.in Probate
Comins
393
220
Philip Ball
2
28
Co-Commissioner
Herlihy
245
368
Finite.
23 6
377
Skole
292
321
A Treas
Fritz
392
223
Questions
# 1 480 Yes 133 blanks 76 No 532blanks
2 497 176
75 538
3 +83 130
75 538
4 432 181
136
477
5 +44 16 9
111
502
6 352 261
215 398
7
431 182
120 : 493
8 386
227
182 431
Election of Pres." Vice Pres.
denatoin Congress
Impressionen
Rep. in Gen Court
384
yes
Mark
No
blanks
9
399
214
185
428
10A
36 9
244
211
402
361
252
197
416
C
389
224
176
431
D
3.38
275
340
223
385
Results of Special Jour Defecting of 7100 9.1992
Jours Meeting called de orders at 120 P.M les Jours Moderator, Edura а. Нне, Я.
arte- Hotel Unanimous to transfer the sum of $252.00 from Nochmer: Comp. Fund to the Comp. Doch.
all 2. BuTEL Unanimous to transfer the sunal $272348 from Road Machinery Fund to Road Mach. Red
all 3. Fellers chosen. Robert adams, Narola Graswalce & Entil
Paper Ballot Vote on Blanc Question. yes 84 No +7- , VOID - 132 Caste Ballot Could voted Unanimous to Raise x appropriate the samel 100.00 for sidewells, highway budges, railings anouremovel . sending etc.
all' Itm .- (2/3 vete required )
attomey General approval 3/12/13 as printed - 125 years 3 apposed. 128 titel.
Stem 2 . 111 years. 11 apposed 122 total
Robert H Quinn CLIC move that $225,000.00 de appropriated for con- structing, including any necessary architectural planning, and engineering, originally, equipping and furnishing are addition to the Lemutt Elementary School Building and that to raise this appropriation the treasure, with the approval of the Selectmen, be authorized to borrow $25,000.00 under Chapter 645 of the Cents of 1948 ac amended; and that the Leveret Elementary School. Building Renovation Committee be authorized to take all other action necessary to carry and this vote Fin. Com. did not recommend this article. Discussion to a full extent took place. a motion to postpone indefinitely, was introduced. notion seconded.
Mr. Honderd asked for response to investigate the possibility of getting all Leverett - Rectal Ate. Service throughout the Town (no R.D. 3 Auchind on star Rtu Montagne.) Motion mudes seconded to adjourn at 10 20 PM Respectfully, Click Harriet I. Harry
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Franklin ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Leverett Greeting:
In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote, to meet in LEVERETT TOWN HALL, Tuesday, the seventh day of November 1972, at 10 o'clock A.M. for the following purposes:
To bring in their votes for the following officers and questions on official ballot:
ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
COUNCILLOR
SENATOR
1 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY
2 COUNTY COMMISSIONER
COUNTY TREASURER
For Commonwealth of Mass.
For Ist Congressional District
For Eighth District
For Franklin & Hampshire District
For Third Franklin District
For Franklin County
For Franklin County
For Franklin County
QUESTIONS
QUESTION NO. 1
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 Court in a joint ses- sion of the two branches held June 18, 1969, received 221 votes in the affirmative and 22 in the negative, and in a joint session of YES the two branches held May 12, 1971, received 238 votes in the NO affirmative and 14 in the negative?
SUMMARY
The proposed amendment would authorize the Legislature to enact a law that agricultural and horticultural lands shall be valued, for taxation purposes, according to their agricultural or horticultural uses. No parcel of land less than five acres which has not been actively devoted to such uses for two years preceding the tax year could be valued at less than fair mar- ket value.
QUESTION NO. 2
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 Court in a joint ses- sion of the two branches held June 18, 1969, received 143 votes in the affirmative and 113 in the negative, and in a joint session of YES the two branches held May 12, 1971, received 243 votes in the NO affirmative and 11 in the negative?
SUMMARY
The proposed amendment would bring the State Constitution into con- formity with the 26th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States by setting the minimum age for voting at eighteen.
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QUESTION ·NO. 3
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 Court in a joint ses- sion of the two branches held June 18, 1969, received 258 votes in the affirmative and 0 in the negative, and in a joint session of
YES the two branches held May 12, 1971, received 262 votes in the affirmative and 1 in the negative?
NO
SUMMARY
The proposed amendment would remove the prohibition against paupers from voting.
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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 Court in a joint ses- NO sion of the two branches held June 18, 1969, received 264 votes in the affirmative and 1 in the negative, and in a joint session of YES the two branches held May 12, 1971, received 264 votes in the affirmative and 0 in the negative?
SUMMARY
The proposed amendment would authorize the Legislature to enact a law to permit the Commonwealth to make loans for tuition and board at any college, university or institution of higher learning to students who are residents of the Commonwealth.
QUESTION NO. 5
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 Court in a joint ses- sion of the two branches held August 5, 1969, received 239 votes YES in the affirmative and 0 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 12, 1971, received 266 votes in the NO affirmative and 0 in the negative?
SUMMARY
The proposed amendment would annul Article 49 of the Articles of Amendment to the Constitution and substitute a new amendment which declares that the people have the right to clean air and water, freedom from excessive and unnecessary noise, and the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic qualities of their environment. It further declares that the protec- tion of the right to the conservation, development and utilization of the agricultural, mineral, forest, water, air and other natural resources is a public purpose.
The Legislature is authorized to adopt necessary legislation and to pro- vide for eminent domain takings where required for the purposes of the amendment. Any property so taken may only be used for other purposes or disposed of upon a two-thirds vote of the Legislature.
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