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Art. 33 To see if the Town will vote to establish a fire department according to the provisions of Sections +2, 43 + 44 of Chapt 48 of the Geul. Laws. To see if the town will vote to establish a Town forest or take any action thereon.
Art 34
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies of same, one at Town stall , one at the Center Post office, one at the Post office at East Brumfield and by mailing a copy to the depot at west Brimfield seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting.
Here of fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereou to the Town Clerk at the time and place of meeting aforesaid.
Guten under our hands this 15th day of fany. A. D. 1927. Clarence B. Brown Selectinen I have posted the Hubert 7. Booth of Brunfield.
above warrant as directed Gardner W. Norcross
Percy N. Moore, Constable A true copy of warrant and Constable's return. Attest:
Frank S. Gifford. Town Clerk.
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Business of annual meeting. February 7. 1927.
In response to the foregoing warrant, the voters of Brim. field assembled in Town Hall.
The meeting was called to order at 10 A.M. by the Town Clerk on motion of P.A. Parker, the reading of the warrant was dispensed with and the election of a moderator was taken up, the check list being used. 5 votes were cast of which Munroe G. Tarbell received 5 und was declared elected and duly swow by the Town Clerk.
. Art. 1
The election officers, previously appointed and duly sworn , being in their respective positions , the polls were declared open by the presiding election officer. At this time it was voted to recess until 10:30.
At 10 : 30 , business was resumed . On motion P. A. Parker , it was voted that in the event an adfirment became necessary, that said adjournment be valid Saturday following at 1:00 P.M. Voted to pass over . Lee under appropriations. Page 446.
Art 3 Art. 4 Art. 5.
Voted, that to authorize the treasurer with the con- sent of the selection to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of revenue of the current financial year , and to issue a note on notes therefor, said note or votes not to ex- ceed in the aggregate the sum of $20,000.00, payable within one year from date thereof. Any debt or debt's contracted under this vote to be paid from the receipts of the current financial year.
Voted to pass over. Voted that Collector be given such authority. Appropriated the Dog Fund to the Library. See appropriations Page 46 "
At 15+16
A.t. 6 Aty Art. 8 . Art. 9. Art 10. Art. 11. 11 11 Art. 12 = Ast 13 S Art 14 Voted Tax Collector's salary 250. per year. Salaries of other Town officers the same as last year. See appropriations .
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Art 17. Voted , to appropriate 250.00 to purchase and install new Engines and transmissions in the two town trucks.
Art. 18. Voted , to appropriate $500.00 to remodel basement of Town Stall and install sanitary kitchen, the Selectmen and two ladies from the Grange to be a committee to expand the money.
An amendment by R. J. Hamilton that the work be let out to contract, was voted.
A.t. 19. Voted to elect a board of Trustees from the floor , to admin ister the income of the Starret Standing Fund , one for one year , one for 2 years and one for three years.
The following were so elected:
Clara C. Fisk 3 years, Charles W. Robinson , 2 years Pensel a. Parker, one year.
Art 20 Art 21 Art. 22
Voted to accept Town report.
Lee appropriations
Committee on Harding Fund reported report accepted.
Committee on war Bonus Fund reported and report
accepted as progressive and Committe ordered to continue. Commute on Fire apparatus reported under article 32 and report accepted.
Art 23 Art. 24
Voted to appropriate $230.71 for unpaid bills of 1926. On motion of Mr Cheney as amended by Mr Tarbell, it was voted to appropriate 150.00 to repair the tar sidewalks in Town and that the entire cost be assessed to the abutters in proportion to their assessed valuation.
Art 25 After considerable discussion, it was voted to pass over this article. A resolution was voted at this time, a copy of which is appended to these records .
At. 26 Art 27 Art 28 Art. 29 Art 30
Voted , to pass over . Voted to pass over.
Voted to appropriate $200.00 to purchase and Erect a metal flag pole in the Village Square, the Selectmen and two members of the american Legion, a committee to do some. Voted to appropriate $500.00 to purchase a snow plow for use with the Town Tractor. Voted to appropriate $150.00 from Surplus Revenue to esistall the Town Scales.
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Art. 31 Chap. 90 warren Rd.
Voted, to appropriate 2,000.00 to repair the Warren Road under Chapter 90, providing the State and County Each contribute a like amount; $1,000.00 to be raised by taxation and $1,000,00 to be appropriated from Surplus Revenue
Art. 32. Lengthy discussion on this article. on motion of 7. B. Fire Juck Haley, it was voted to appropriate $ 5,500.00 to purchase a motor driven fire truck, fully Equipt, 83 voting for and 67 against, the vote being by ballot, the check list being used by request of 10 voters. The previously chosen Committee on Fire Ap- paratus being a Committee to purchase same. Art. 33 Voted to accept the provisions of Sects. 42.43 and 44 Fire DEpt. of a fire department. of Chap. 48 of the Gent. Laws relating to the establishment Art. 34 Voted to pass over.
At 2 P.M., it was voted to extend the time of closing the polls one hour, until 3 o'clock at which time a recess was taken while the election officers canvassed the vote. At 3:15, business was resumed and the moderator announced that a total of 265 ballots had been cast.
At 5: 15 , the business meeting was adjourned and shortly after , the results of the election were announced by the Town Clerk , as follows :
Town Clerk
Frank S. Gifford 233
Blanks 32
Treasurer
Munroe G. Jarbell 232
Blanks 33
Collector
Herbert A.
A Fogy 218
Blanks 47
Selectman for 3 years
Clarence B. Brown 139
Stephen O. Russell 123
Blanks 3
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Assessor for 3 years Robert 7. Brass 220
I. H. Lawrence 2
Blanks 43
Auditor
Stanley E. Dowes 199
Blanks 66
Free warden
Frank G. Hitchcock 227
Blanks 38
Constables
Percy n. Moore 216
Robert C. Sherman 207
Chester Of. norton 2017
George E. Hitchcock 233
Frank R. Hastings 209
Blans 253
School Committee for 3 years Clara C. Fisk 194
Blanks 71
School Committee for 1 year James A. Wood 223
Blanks 42
Cemetery Commissioner 3 years
Charles A. Roper 218
Blanks 47
Library Trustees 3 years
Driving P. Sherman 223
Martha E. Streeter 210
Blanks 97
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February 7, 1927.
Appropriations voted under Art 4 and certain other articles :-
Selectmen 350.00
Accounting
450.00
Treasures 375.00
Collector 400.00
Assessors
500.00
Certifying notes
10.00
Town Clerk
150.00
Election & Registration 100.00
Town Counsel
75.00
Jown Stall
600.00
Police 200.00
Sealer 75.00
Moth Suppression
375.00
Free warden 50.00
forest fire
300.00
Fire Apparatus
450.00
Health
250.00
Highways, Chap. 81
9.000.00
Bridges
100.00
Snow Removal
500.00
Street Lighting
775.00
Guard Rails 100.00
overseers of the Poor
400.00
Schools
28,502.19
Vocational Education 300.00
Library 400.00
Common and Monument 150.00
Memorial Day
125.00
Insurance, Property 300,00
Compensation 175.00
Cemetery
300.00
Interest 400.00
Jour Reports.
250,00
Aid to agriculture 50.00
Jakes
12.00
Mothers Aid 520.00
State Aid 144.00
All of the above to be raised by taxation
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Guide Boards schools
50.00 from Surplus Revenue. 997.81 11 11
Frank S. Gifford Town Clerk.
Resolution adopted under article 25.
whereas, the Trustees of Hitchcock Free Reademy have seen fit to terminate the contract with the town regarding the High School Whereas, the conditions of a new contract presented by the Trustees through their Committee at this meeting has not met with the approval of the Town, and
Whereas , the school is being most successfully operated under the present contract, and
whereas, the Town desires to continue a High School in the building controlled by the trustees under a contract substan- tially of the same provisions and conditions as the one to be terminated july next; therefor be it
Resolved: That the chair appoint two members of a com- mittee who shall choose a third member, to consult with the Board of Trustees in regard to a new contract, and that this committee use its influence to impress upon the Trustees, the desire of the Town to continue a High School in the Academy building; and be it further
Resolved : That this Committee solicit a contract more favor able to the Town and school than the one presented at this meeting; and be it further
Resolved: That the Town express to the Trustees through this Committee it's willingness to assemble in Town meeting at a future date to take action on another contract.
Following appointments made by Selection FEby 8, 1927: Fence Viewers: - J. Walter Brown; Howard Booth; Hovorcross. Field Drivers: - Stanley Howes; Percy Moore; Jas. A. Adams. Scaler wts y measures: - 7. L. Gifford. Burial agent: Edward It. Davenport Agent Board of Health. Dr. J. P. Sherman. Supt of Streets: - Frank C. Knight.
and
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Warrant for Special Town Meeting Friday, June 10, 1927.
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Commonwealth of Mass. Hampden SS. To either of the Constables of Brumfield, Greeting:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Mass. you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of Brumfield qualified to vote in Town affairs to meet at the Town Hall in said Brumfield, on Friday, the tenth day of June, 1927 at 8 0'- clock P.M. to act on the following articles ?-
Art. 1. Art. 2
To choose a moderator to preside over said meeting. To see if the town will vote to adopt a by law providing for the appointment of a finance committee for the town of Brumfield and prescribing its duties, or take any action relative thereto !
Art. 3. Art. 4.
To see what action the town will take in regard to a new contract with the Trustees of the Hitchcock Free academy. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to appoint a Town Accountant in accordance with the provisions of Sections V to 61, Chap, 41 of the General Laws, or take any action thereon.
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting at- tested copies of same, one at Town Hall, one at the Center Post office, one at the Post office at East Brumfield and by mailing a copy to the depot at west Brumfield , seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting.
Hereof fail hot and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk at the time and place of meeting aforesaid.
Given under our hands this 31 st day of May, A. D. 1927.
Clarence B. Brown Hubert 7. Booth Gardner W. norcross.
Selectrica
of Brumfield
I have posted the above warrant as directed Percy n. moore, Constable.
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Special Town Meeting June 10, 1927.
The voters of Brumfield assembled at Town Stall in response to the foregoing warrant.
The meeting was called to order by the Town Clerk, who read the warrant and proceeded to
art. 1.
The ballot for moderator resulted in 22 votes cast for M. G. Tarbell and 16 for 7. n. Lawrence, Mr. Jarbell was declared elected and sworn by the Town Clerk.
Art. 2. C. B. Brown offered a by-law providing for the appointment of a finance committee and moved same be adopted! R. J. Hamilton offered, the following as an amendment and Mr. Brown, accepting the same a motion was put , duly seconded, that the same be adopted by the Town. motion carried and it was so voted
Finance By-Law Committee 1. There shall be a Finance Committee of The Town who shall perform the duties set forth in the following sections and be governed by provisions thereof . Said Committee shall consist of q voters who shall be owners and taxpayers of real estate and shall be appointed as provided in the following section and no person holding an elective or appoint i've town office shall be eligible to serve on said committee There shall be at least one woman appointed on said committee.
august 4. 1927. By law approved by attorney General
2. The Selectmen shall immediately after this by-law has been adopted and approved by the attorney General, appoint Appoint- a Finance Committee of nine whose term of office shall expire ment at the adjournment of the annual town meeting in 1928. As soon as practicable after the annual town meeting in 1928, the Selectinen shall appoint three members whose term of office shall expire at the adjournment of the annual town meeting in 1929; three members whose term of office shall expire at the adjournment of the annual town meeting in 1930 three members whose term of office shall expire at the ad- journment of the annual town meeting in 1931. And at each annual town meeting thereafter, the Selectmen shall appoint three members of said committee to serve for a term of three years. The term of office of said members shall expire at the close or final adjournment of the annual town meeting at
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which the successors are appointed. Said Committee shall choose a chairman, a vice-chairman and secretary from their own number and shall serve without pay , excepting , however , the secretary, to whom the town may vote a salary."
Duties
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Duties
This section strecken out by Attorney General
3, To this committee shall be referred all articles involving the expenditure of money , in any warrant for a town meeting hereafter issued. The Selectmen after drawing any warrant for a town meeting shall transmit immediately a copy thereof to each member of the Finance Committee and said committee shall consider all articles involving the expenditure of money. A public hearing may be held upon all such articles, unless a public hearing by some other tribunal is required by low , and a notice of such hearing shall be given by posting a copy thereof in at least six public places in the town. After due consideration of such articles said committee shall report thereon, to the Town meeting such recommendations as it deems best for the interest of the town . 4 It shall be the duty of the finance committee to Consider the annual estimates and expenditures as prepared by the Town Accountant, and add another column to his prepared statement, giving the amounts which in its opinion shall be appropriated for the ensuing year , and shall add thereto such explanation and suggestions in relation to the proposed appropriations as it may deem expedient, and report thereon as provided in section 3. 5. whenever any vacancy shall occur in said com- mutter by resignation, removal from town, death, failing to qualify or otherwise - said vacancy shall be filled by said committee, And if any member is absent from five meetings of said committee, except in case of illness, said commutter shall consider his position vacant and proceed to fill the same. The term of office of all persons chosen as aforesaid to fill vacancies shall expire at the love of or final adjournment of the gunmal Town meeting next suc- ceding said vacancy ; and said annual John meeting the Selection shall appoint a successor to fill out the nelpired term of Each member whose office has been so vacated , in the same manner as the original appointment
over.
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By - Law, Continued.
Annual Report
It shall be the duty of said committee to make an annual report of its doings, with recommend- ations relative to financial matters, to be printed with the annual reports of the other town officers .
Art. 3. A motion was offered by 7. A. Coolbroth that the Town authorize the School Committee to make a contract with the Trustees of the Hitchcock Free Academy as per the following form, which form of contract is hereby made a part of this motion
A form of contract was read which was substantially the same as the existing one, except that the Trustees proposed to pay the Town 1500, per year from the instruct lion fund. This motion was later withdrawn by Mr. Coolbroth after considerable discussion and a motion substituting $ 2000. for 1 500. was offered , seconded and put to vote and lost . Further discussion followed and a motion was made by Mr. Maddocks , seconded by Mr. madison, that the chair appoint a committee of three to meet the Trustees and see if they could not bring in a contract similar to the 1914 contract. This motion was lost.
A motion by Mr. Gifford to reconsider the vote taken on the previous notion was carried and the following contract thereby approved :-
Contract with Trustees At. F.A.
1. The Trustees hereby agree to place at the disposal of the School Committee of the Town beginning with the date hereof, the building, library and equipment of the stitchcock Free academy, for High School purposes, and to pay said Committee for said purposes, Two thousand dollars ($2,000. each year during the life of this agreement, from the Instruct ion Fund in the hands of said Trustees, and said Justees also agree to keep the outer walls, roof and outside of said building in repair, and said Trustees hereby further agree that the Town may also use said building for Junior High School purposes, if in the opinion of the School Committee such use becomes advisable. 2. The Town agrees to maintain in said building with said Equipment and with said sums, and with whatever
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additional sums it may be necessary to appropriate, a Public High School under the General Laws of the Commonwealth, and to keep the glass of the windows and doors and all interior parts of said building including plumbing, heating and ventilating apparatus and futures in as good repair and condition as the same were on November 4 th , 1925, subject to the supervision of the said Trustees and to keep said Equipment and library in a state of repair and replacement satisfactory to the said trustees.
Said High School to be conducted according to lan; 3. under the order and superintendence of the Town, but baid Trustees shall have the sole management of said building and of all funds entrusted to them and shall have the supervision of all repairs and replacements under the foregoing section. This agreement may be terminated on the first day of July in any year upon notice by either party hereto , said notice to be given in writing on or before the first day of March' preceding any such July first, and this agreement shall continue in forcel until so terminated.
A witness whereof the said parties hereto, The Town by it's School Committee, duly authorized, and the Trustees by the President and Secretary of the Board, duly authorized, hereunto interchangeably set their hands and seals to this and one other instrument of like tenor, this first day of September, A.D. 1927. Inhabitants of Brumfield
Trustees of Hitchcock Free academy
roy James n. wood
Cara C. Fiske F. A. Coolbroth School Committee
By Frederic A. Charles President
Clarence B. Brown Secretary.
A true copy attest :- Frank S. Gifford Town Clerk.
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Art. 4. Town Accountant auditor
On motion of R.J. Hamilton , it was voted
That the Town accept and adopt Sections 55-56-57-58 59-60-61 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws and amendments thereto and the Selectmen are hereby authorized to appoint a Town Accountant subject to the above mentioned laws . Ou motion of Our. Lawrence, it was voted that the office office abolished of Town Auditor be abolished .
No further business coming before the meeting , it was voted to adjourn.
Frank S. Gifford, Town Clerk.
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warrant for special Town meeting.
Commonwealth of mass. Hampden, As. To either of the Constables of Brimfield, Greeting. In the name of the Commonwealth of Mass. you are hereby required to notify and warm the inhabitants of Brumfield qualified to vote in toure affairs , to meet at the Town Hall in said Brimfield on Saturday, September 10,1927, at 8 o'clock, P.M. to act on the following articles :-
Art. 1. 11 2 3. 11
To choose a moderator to preside over said meeting,
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of 300 to pay damage claim of william Duprey and counsel and appraiser's fees incident to same, or take any action thereon.
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of 300, to pay counsel fees and other expenses incurred in the case of Hamilton and others vv. certain town officials, or take any action thereon.
11 4. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of money for Forest Fires. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional 11 5. 6. sum of money for Suour Removal. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate an additional 11 sum of money for Interest.
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies of same , one at the Town Hall, one at the Center Post office, one at the Post office at East Brunfield and by fortuna- mailing a copy to the depot at west Brumfield, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of meeting aforesaid.
Given under our hands this 29th day of august, A.D. 1927
Hubert 7. Booth Selectmen
Gardner W. norcross
07 Brimfield I have posted the above warrant as directed Percy n. Moore. Constable.
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Business of special meeting, September 10, 1927.
In response to the foregoing warrant, the voters of Brumfield assembled in Town stall. The meeting was called to order at 8 P.M. by the Town Clerk, who read the war rant calling same,
Art. 1. A ballot was taken for choice of moderator, resulting as follows : - M. G. Tarbell received 28 votes and 7. N . Lauren 9, with I blank. Mr. Jarbell was declared elected and was sworn by the Town Clerk. Art. 2. The Finance Committee recommended an appropriation of 300. A motion by Mr. Hamilton that this article be acted ou in 2 separate parts was lost. on motion of C. B. Brown it was voted to raise and appropriate $300 .- to pay damage claim and counsel and appraiser's fees in the wu Duprey suit.
Art. 3. The finance Committee recommended an appropriation of 287.50 to be raised by taxation . An amendment by Mr . Madison that same be taken from Surplus Revenue , was carried and it was voted, that 287.50 be appropriated from Surplus Revenue to pay Counsel fees and other expenses incurred in case of Hamilton vs. certain town officials. Art. 4. Ow recommendation of Finance Committee, it was voted to appropriate 117.89 from Surplus Revenue for Forest Fires. Art. 5. The Finance Com recommended an appropriation from Surplus Revenue of $300. on motion of Mr. Lawrence, it was voted, to raise and appropriate 165 .- for Snow Removal. Art. 6. On recommendation of Finance Com. it was voted to raise and appropriate $307.83 for Interest.
Voted, at 9:30 , to adjourn . Frank S. Gifford. John Clerk.
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warrant for special weeling, December 5, 1927.
Commonwealth of Mass. Hampden se To either of the constables of Brunfield, Greeting
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warm the inhabitants of Brimfield qualified to vote in town affairs to meet at the Town Hall in said Brumfield on Monday, December 5, 1927, at 8 o'clock, P.M., to act on the following articles :-
To choose a moderator to preside over said meeting.
To see if the town will vole to rescind the vote taken at the annual town meeting in 1923, whereby it was voted to have the Selectmen act as overseers of the Poor.
To see if the town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of money for Bridges,
To see if the town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of money for Charity. To see if the town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of money for the Assess ...
To see if the town will vote to appropriate an additional sum of money for the Collector.
To see what action the town will take in regard to a new tractor.
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies of same , one at the Town Hall, one at the Center Post office, one at the Post office at East Brimfield and one at the depot at west Brunfield.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your dougs thereou to the Town Clerk at the time and place of meeting aforesaid.
Kiven under our hands this the day of november, A. D. 1927.
Clarence B. Brown Selectmen Gardner U. Norcross ) Brimfield.
I have posted the above warrant as directed Percy n. Moore, Constable,
A true copy of the warrant and Constable 's return thereou attest :- Frank S. Shefford. Town Clerk.
art. 1. Art. 2.
art. 3. art. 4 Art. 5. art. 6 art. 7
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Business of Special meeting December 5, 19 2%.
a response to the foregoing warrant. the voters of brumfield assembled in Town Hall. The Clock read the warrant and proceeded to article 1. M. J. Jarbell was the only nomination made for moderator, so on motion duly seconded, the Clerk cast one ballot for M. G. Jarbell for moderator. Mr Tarbell was sworn by the Town Clerk.
Art. 2. By vote of the meeting, this article was voted on by ballot, Recission of action being on motion of P.A. Parker that the vote mentioned Selectmen as be rescinded. Two ballots were taken, The first being declared Overseers, illegal by the moderator. The result of the second ballot was yes 49 (No 28
The vote taken 1923 to have the Selectmen act as overseers of the Poor was thereby rescinded.
On motion of R. J. Hamilton, it was voted, That the Town Clerk Clerk to be instructed and hereby directed to keep and preserve under seal preserve ballots all check lists and ballots used in voting on any and all measures of check lists in Town meeting, for a period of 90 days and shall produce the same at any time upon a petition of 15 legal voters.
At this time R. J. Hamilton rose to a point of order and called attention to the fact that a member of the Finance Committee was serving illegally, having been appointed Measures of wood & Bark, in violation of Section 1 of the by-laws . The meeting was adjourned for 30 minutes at the end of which time the Finance Committee stated that they could not legally act on the tour following articles at this time . The moderator therefor ruled that no action could be taken on articles 3-4-5 and 6.
art. 7.
This article was explained by C.B. Brown and was dis- Jussed at some length, but no action was taken. At 10:30 it was voted to adjourn without date.
During the meeting and before adjournment , The following resolution on the death of Mr. Orrin sticks was offered by the Town Clerk and unanimously adopted :-
Whereas, Orrin Hicks was a member of the Board of Selectmen for over 20 years and had served the town in various other offices, therefor , be it
Pisolution on death of orrin sticks Resolved. That we in town meeting assembled express our recognition of the long and faithful public service of Mr. Hicks
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and that we extend to his family our sympathy in their affliction and be it further
Resolved,
That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the town records and a copy sent to his family.
Frank S. Gifford, Town Clerk
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