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1,500.00
1,500.00
6,601.75 Worcester County Hospital, Care of Patients
6,850.72
6,850.72
3,500.00
3,500.00
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Spent in 1935 Department Am't asked Am't Rec'ded
9,704.25 Worcester County Hospital Construction Assessment 9,655.95 9,655.95
This item is divided into two parts, viz: Interest charges, $3,655.95 Assessment, 6,000.00
: 7,947.19 Sewer Maintenance
8,000.00
8,000.00
Sewer Construction
300.00
None
This is again an expense against the Fountain Street sewer addi- tion of 1933, for which the town appropriated $900.00 and for which it
has already paid
$2,279.90.
Highways
20,427.72 Highways, General 21,000.00 21,000.00
An extra $500 is added in order to allow some sidewalk repair on streets where old walks are getting dangerous.
2,951.20 Highways, New Equipment 2,000.00 2,000.0.0
This amount may not be used, but with necessary machinery getting ancient, it seems best to be prepared in case of serious machine breakdowns.
3,499.38 Highways, Oiling 3,500.00
3,500.00
1,500.00 Highways, Chapter 90 Maint'ce 400.00 400.00
21,179.45 Snow Removal 15,000.00
18,000,00
16,737.00 Highways, Street Lights Additional light at Spruce and Main Streets adds to 1935 cost.
17,000.00 17,000.00
Charities and Soldiers' Benefits
95,007.45 Public Welfare 125,000.00 100,000.00
It is generally admitted that business is slowly improving and welfare conditions should not be any worse than 1935. With the $2,080.95 of unpaid bills peti- tioned for in Article 15, the to- tal welfare cost of 1935 will be $97,088.40. We therefore feel that the $100,000. recommend- ed will be ample to take care of this department. unless some change in Federal Relief policies creates an Emergency, which will then have to be taken care of by the voters. State Aid This is the amount usually ap- propriated for this item.
680.00
850.00
850.00
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Spent in 1935 Department Am't asked Am't Rec'ded
690.00 Military Aid '
1,000.00 1,000.00
This appropriation was $1200.
in 1935.
18,135.75 Soldiers' Relief 15,000.00 15,000.00
Schools and Library
206,889.50 Schools 211,750.00 211,750.00
Teachers, wage increases, one
more janitor for the full year,
and the heating of another large buiding, makes up the increase in cost. The committee must make up one week of sessions, below the high school, out of 1936 appropriation.
While this year's increase seems justified, we want to call to the attention of the voters the fact that this department has aver- aged an increase of over $5,000. per year for the past 30 years. 5,358.64 Library 4,500.00 4,000.00 Plus dog tax
The standard discount for Public Libraries in most books is 25% and we urge the Trustees of this department to avail themselves of the full amount.
Recreation and Unclassified
2,300.00 Parks 2,600.00
2,300.00
We feel that this amount is as
much as should be spent on this item under 1936 conditions.
1,719.50 Playgrounds 1,700.00
1,700.00
1,303.54 Town Reports
1,456.28
1,456.28
2,079.05 Compensation and Public Liabil- ity Insurance
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,486.63 Damage to Persons and Property 1,000.00
69.00
69.00
150.00 Memorial Day, G. A. R.
150.00
200.00
150.00 Memorial Day, A. L.
150.00
150.00
40.00 Memorial Day, S. W. V.
50.00
50.00
150.00 Armistice Day, V. F. W.
150.00
150.00
50.00 Worcester County Ext. Service
50.0,0
50.00
2,000.00 Police Retirement Fund 1,500.00
1,500.00
10,000.00 Reserve Fund 10,000.00
10,000.00
Placed in the hands of the Fi-
nance Commission to ment, em-
ergencies. The money will not be used for anything excent em- ergencies (real ones). bevond the control. of any department of this town.
....
1,000.00
69.00 Flowage Rights, Clark Heirs
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Cemeteries
Spent in 1935 Department Am't asked Am't Rec'ded
3,100.00 2,200.00
2,954.16 Cemeteries, Vernon Grove The cost shown for 1935 in- cludes the income from invested funds. The $2,200. would be in addition to income from these funds.
55.50 Cemeteries, North Purchase 50.00 50.00
The same explanation applies here as to Vernon Grove. In- come from invested funds is in addition to appropriation.
Interest and Maturing Debt
13,396.77 Interest 17,000.00 17,000.00
Sewer and High School Bonds
draw interest this year.
34,000.00 Maturing Debt 42,000.00 38,924.21
Appropriate from funds avail-
able 3,065.79
We pay this year:
Sewer Bonds 12,000.00
High School Bonds 10,000.00
Emergency Finance Loan 20,0,00.00
Article 6. Appropriated in the Budget. Pass over. Article 7. Appropriated in the Budget. Pass over. Article 9. $25,000. for Tools, Materials, etc. Rec- ommended same as last year.
Article 10. Appropriated in the Budget. Pass over. Article 11. $1,850.00 to finish Medway Street. Chapter 90, construction. Recommended provided the State and County participate as usual.
Article 12. $10,000.00 for Chapter 90 construction on Purchase Street. Recommended provided State and County participate as usual.
Article 13. Appropriated in the Budget. Pass over.
Article 15. An item of unpaid bills. We take no action, as a department which exceeds its appropria- tion is liable for punishment if the voters wish to take advantage of the law.
Article 16. Pass over. Refer to Welfare Board for Labor and Article 9 for materials. Article 17. Pass over. Same recommendation as Article 16.
Article 18. $5,000.00 wanted for purchase of Ath- letic Field. Pass over. More investigation and more information should be furnished before any funds are
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made available. Suggest a special committee to re- port at next annual meeting.
Article 19. $2,000.00 wanted to improve Della Street, after accepting. Della Street has only two houses on it. It is a dead end running from Union toward Madden Street and does not have taxable value enough to warrant either acceptance or construction.
Article 20. Repairs, sidewalks, and drains on Un- ion Street. Pass over. We suggest the referring of this work to the Selectmen for W.P.A. project to fur- nish labor and Article 9 for materials.
Article 21. $432.00 to pay a Clerk of Works on High School P.W.A. job. Such a Clerk is required. Recommended.
Article 22. $800.00 asked to move Portable Schools. Recommended.
Article 23. Pass over. $2,000.00 asked for repairs to old high school. Perhaps could be done under W. P.A. project.
Article 24. Pass over. $4,000.00 asked for walks and grading around new high school. Seems a good W.P.A. project.
Article 25. Unpaid bills.
Article 26. Cedar Swamp Pond. Favorable action be taken.
Article 27. $60.00 wanted for painting Markers at squares. Recommended.
Article 28. Pass over. Sidewalk on Beach St. Ex- tension. A possible W.P.A. sidewalk.
Article 29. Pass over. Sidewalk on East Street. Also a possible W.P.A. project.
Article 30. Recommended.
Article 31. Pass over. $8,000.00 wanted for pur- chase of Manguso property.
W. L. ADAMS, Chairman Voted: To receive the report of the Finance Com- mittee and act upon the same item by item.
Article 2. Voted : To raise and appropriate.
General Government
For Moderator $100.00
Selectmen
1,635.00
Finance Committee 100.00
Accountant, Salary and expenses 2,300.00
Treasurer, Salary and expenses 1,900.00
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Treasurer's Bond 223.00
Tax Collector, Salary and expenses
4,650.00
Tax Collector's Bond .
446.00
Assessors
4,250.00
Publishing Poll Lists
100.00
Certification of Notes
75.00
Town Solicitor
1,200.00
Town Clerk
1,700.00
Town Clerk, Clerical Hire
780.00
Elections, Registrations. and Town Meetings
5,000.00
Town Hall
2,800.00
Memorial Hall
1,100.00
Blanket Insurance
5,000.00
Town Treasurer, for Property Fore-
closure expenses
500.00
Protection of Persons and Property Police Dept., pay of members and
usual expenses of the Department
23,000.00
A motion was made to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $833.00 for Police Dept. new equipment. The motion was defeated by a voice vote. -
The vote was doubted, and it was vot- ed to determine the question by ballot and use of the voting list.
The tellers canvassed and counted the votes and made the following declara- tion : Result of the ballot, yes 81, no 94.
The motion was declared defeated, and it was voted to raise and appropri- ate for Police Dept. New Equipment Court Fees
Traffic Signals, Maintenance
Fire Department, Pay of Members
533.00 75.00 500.00 18,495.00
A motion was made to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $3,500.00 for Fire Department Incidentals. The motion was defeated by a voice vote.
It was voted to raise and appropriate for Fire Department, Incidentals 3,100.00
Fire Department, Repairs to Fire Alarm system 800.00
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Fire Department, New Hose 800.00
Fire Department, Brush fires
350.00
Hydrant Service
12,120.00
Rifle Practice 200.00
Inspector of Wires
400.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
670.00
Gypsy Moth Suppression
100.00
Care of Trees -
700.00
Dog Officer 400.00
Health and Sanitation
Health Department, General .
17,000.00
Health, Inspector of Animals
350.00
Health, Dental Clinic
1,500.00
Worcester County T. B. Hospital, Care of Patients 6,850.72
Worcester County T. B. Hospital,
Construction Assessment
9,655.95
Sewer Maintenance 8,000.00
Highways
Highways, General 21,000.00
Highways, Oiling Streets
3,500.00
Highways, Chapter 90 Maintenance
400.00
Highways, Snow Removal
18,000.00
Highways, New Equipment 2,000.00
Highways, Street Lighting
17,000.00
Charities and Soldiers' Benefits
Public Welfare
100,000.00
State Aid
850.00
Military Aid
1,000.00
Soldiers' Relief
15,000.00
Schools and Library
Schools 211,750.00
Library 4,000.00
Library dog tax of 1935, $1,491.01,
appropriated.
Recreation and Unclassified
Town Parks 2,300.00
Playgrounds
1,700.00
Town Reports
1,456.28
Insurance Premium
2,000.00
Workmen's Compensation and Public Liability. 1
Damages to Persons and Property 1,000.00
1.
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Flowage Rights, Clark Heirs 69.00
Memorial Day, G. A. R. 200.00
Memorial Day, American Legion 150.00
Memorial Day, Spanish War Veterans 150.00
Amistice Day, Veterans of Foreign Wars 150.00
A motion to raise and appropriate $200. was defeated. 50.00
Worcester County Extension Service
Police Retirement Fund, Finance Com- mittee
1,500.00
Reserve Fund
10,000.00
Cemeteries
Vernon Grove Cemetery
2,200.00
North Purchase Cemetery 50.00
Interest and Maturing Debt
Interest 17,000.00
Maturing Debt-$3,065.79 appropriat-
ed from funds available in hands of the Treasurer, and 38,934.21
Voted: That the following rule adopted at the ad- journed meeting of March 18, 1935, namely :- That the Clerk of this meeting notify the Clerk of each De- partment of the Town to furnish an itemized list of the annual expenditures of his department to each member of the Finance Committee and to each Town Meeting Member, on or before January 10th, of each year,-be amended by striking out the same and sub- stituting in place thereof the following :-
That the annual report of each Department of the Town contain an itemized list of the annual expendi- tures of the said Department and that the same be printed in the annual report of the Town of Milford.
Article 3. Voted: That all personal and real estate taxes become due and payable, in two equal instal- ments, on July 1st, 1936, and on October 1st, 1936.
On all taxes remaining unpaid after Nov. 1st, 1936, interest shall be paid at the rate of five per cent per annum, computed from October 1st, 1936, and by way of penalty, at the additional rate of one and one-half per cent per annum, on so much of the taxes assessed to any person and remaining unpaid after December 31, 1936, as is in excess of $300.00, computed from October 1st, 1936.
The Collector shall be paid the sum of $3,500.00 per
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annum for the collection of all taxes and assessments.
The Town of Milford shall pay all expenses incurred by the Collector in law and equity in collection of said taxes and assessments.
The Town of Milford shall pay all expenses of the: Collector's Office, excepting clerk hire, which shall be paid by the Collector from his own salary.
Article 4. Voted : That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is au- thorized to borrow money from time to time in antici- pation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1937, and to issue a note or notes therefor,. payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, Gen- eral laws.
The vote was unanimous.
Article 5. Voted: To authorize the Selectmen to take charge of all legal proceedings for or against the Town.
Article 6. Voted : To pass over the article.
Article 7. Voted : To pass over the article.
Article 8. Mrs: Nettie M. Rose was chosen as Di- rector of County Aid to Agriculture in accordance with the Provisions and for the purposes of Chapter 128, General Laws of Massachusetts.
Voted : To pass over the remainder of the article.
Article 9. Voted: That the town raise and appro- priate the sum of Twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,- 000.), for materials and tools that may be purchased and for trucking and team hire, and for investigation and maintenance expenses that may be incurred in connection with W.P.A. or other Governmental proj- ects or projects that the town may undertake to do. with Welfare Labor.
Voted : To pass over the remainder of the article.
Article 10. Voted : To pass over the article.
Article 11. Voted: That the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of eighteen hundred and fifty dollars. ($1,850.00), for the improvement of Medway Street, said sum, or any portion thereof, to be used in con- junction with any money which may be allotted by the. State or county or both, for this purpose.
Voted: To pass over the remainder of the article.
Article 12. Voted : That the Town raise and appro-
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priate the sum of Ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for the improvement of Purchase Street, said sum, or any portion thereof, to be used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted by the State, or County, or both, for this purpose.
Voted: To pass over the remainder of the article. Article 13. Voted : To pass over the article.
Article 14. Voted : To pass over the article.
Article 15. A motion was made to raise and appro- priate the sum of Two thousand eighty dollars ninety- five cents ($2,080.95), for the Department of Public Welfare unpaid bills for the fiscal year ending Decem- ber 31, 1935.
The motion was defeated.
Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of Two thousand eighty dollars ($2.080.) for the Department of Public Welfare unpaid bills for the fiscal year end- ing December 31, 1935.
Voted : To adjourn until Wednesday evening, March 11, 1936, at 8 o'clock P. M.
A true record,
Attest :
DENNIS J. SULLIVAN, Town Clerk
A true copy of the records,
Attest :
DENNIS J. SULLIVAN, Town Clerk
ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING, March 11, 1936
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Worcester, ss.
Milford, March 11, 1936
In pursuance to a vote passed at the Annual Town Meeting, March 9, 1936, the inhabitants of the Town of Milford, qualified by law to vote in Town Affairs, met in Town Hall on the above date and proceeded as follows:
The meeting was called to order by John T. Mc- Loughlin, Moderator, at eight o'clock P. M.
The roll of Town Meeting Members was checked. There were 131 Town Meeting Members recorded as being present.
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The Moderator gave a eulogy on the death of Paul Williams, a Town Meeting Member from Precinct 3, and a Member of the Finance Committee, who died cn February 26, 1936.
The following Resolutions were presented to the meeting :
RESOLUTIONS
Resolved: That the voters of Milford, in Annual Town Meeting Assembled, have heard with deep re- gret and profound sorrow of the death of Paul Wil- liams, who was a Town Meeting Member from Pre- cinct 3 and a Member of the Finance Committee.
He was always interested in the commercial and industrial life of the community, and especially active in the promotion and support of amusements for the young.
Resolved: That as a further mark of respect, busi- ness of the meeting be suspended and the voters stand with bowed heads as a silent tribute to his memory.
Resolved: That the Clerk be directed to send a copy of these resolutions to the relatives of the deceased.
Voted : That the resolutions be adopted.
Article 16. Voted to pass over the article.
Article 17. Voted to pass over the article.
Article 18. Voted: That the following be named as a special committee to investigate and report at the earliest possible date: The Selectmen, William J. Hayes, John H. Gardella, Lyndhurst A. MacGregor, and William H. Cahill, Philip Cenedella, William De- Vitto, Anthony Solari, Sumner C. Reynolds, John E. Higgiston, Frank C. Berry, George F. Grayson, Elmer C. Nelson, Patrick H. Lally, William F. Byrne, Charles F. Gillon.
Voted : To pass over the remainder of the article.
Article 19. Voted : To pass over the article.
Article 20. A motion was made to pass over the article and refer to Finance Committee Report relative to referring of this work to the Selectmen for a W. P.A. Project, to furnish labor and Article 9 for ma- terials.
The motion was defeated.
A motion was made to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand dollars ($2,000.00), for the pur- pose mentioned in the article.
The motion was defeated.
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Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of One thousand dollars ($1,000.00), for the purpose of con- structing a sidewalk and repairing and draining Union Street.
Voted: To pass over the remainder of the article.
Article 21. Voted : That the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of Four hundred thirty-two dollars ($432.00), to be used for paying the salary of the Clerk of the Works on the High School Addition, Proj- ect No. 4410.
Voted : To pass over the remainder of the article.
Article 22. Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of Eight hundred dollars ($800.00), for taking down, moving, relocating, repairing, and re-erecting two portable school houses, now located on the Stacy School Lot.
Voted: To pass over the remainder of the article.
Article 23. Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of Two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), for altera- tions to be made in the present High School Building. Voted: To pass over the remainder of the article.
Article 24. Voted : To pass over the article.
Article 25. Voted : That the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of Nine hundred seventy-four dollars and seventy-six cents ($974.76), for the purpose of paying the unpaid bills of the School Department.
Voted : To pass over the remainder of the article. Unanimous consent was given to present the follow- ing motion :
That the Town Accountant, acting jointly with the Town Treasurer, and Board of Assessors, furnish the Finance Committee an estimate of the Tax rate based on the Finance Committee recommendation for the current year, and the same be incorporated in the Finance Committee report.
Voted: To adopt the motion as a rule of the Repre- sentative Town Meeting.
Voted: To reconsider action under Article 11, for the purpose of amendment.
Article 11. Voted : That the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of Eighteen hundred fifty dollars ($1,- 850.00), for the improvement of Medway Street, said sum or any portion thereof to be used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted by the State or County, or both, for this purpose, the work to be done
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under the supervision of the Selectmen and the High- way surveyor, the unemployed not eligible for W.P.A. work or Welfare Aid, to be given the preference in said work.
Voted: To reconsider action under Article 12, for the purpose of amendment.
Article 12. Voted : That the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of Ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), for the improvement of Purchase Street, said sum or any portion thereof to be used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted by the State or County or both for this purpose, the work to be done under the supervision of the Selectmen and Highway Survey- or, the unemployed not eligible for W.P.A. work or Welfare Aid, to be given the preference in said work.
Unanimous consent was given to present the follow- ing motion :
That the Selectmen be instructed to report to the District Attorney any department or officials of the department expending in excess of the appropriation for that department.
The motion was defeated.
Article 26. A motion was made that the Town vote to substitute the following vote in lieu of the votes passed under Articles 4 and 5 of the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting held on September 16, 1935, viz :
That there be appropriated the sum of Forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000.00), for the purpose of meeting part of the cost of improving the Cedar Swamp Pond Property, so-called, now owned by the Town, and of constructing a dam in said pond in accordance with plans drawn by the E.R.A. engineering depart- ment at Boston, Massachusetts, and that to meet said appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow for such period and at such rate of interest as may be de- termined by the Emergency Finance Board, a sum not to exceed Forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000.00), and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, said bonds or notes to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 188 of the Acts of 1935, and Amendment thereto PROVIDED. However, the proi- ec+ therefor is approved by the Works Progress Ad- ministration and a sum of money is allotted by it to
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pay all the labor costs necessary to carry out said proj- ects, and PROVIDED further that the Selectmen be- fore proceeding with the construction of said projects shall save the Town harmless from and on account of all land damages.
It was voted to determine the question by a ballot. A ballot was taken. Result of the ballot:
Yes 84, No 53.
As a two-thirds vote was necessary the motion was defeated.
A motion to adjourn the meeting was defeated.
It was voted that clause three (3) of the rules adopted at the Town Meeting of March 11, 1935, be amended to read as follows:
Rule 3. By a request of a majority of the Members the vote shall be taken by ballot, and the check lists used.
Article 27. Voted: To appropriate the sum of Six- ty dollars ($60.00), to repair and paint the square markers for deceased War Veterans.
Voted: To pass over the remainder of the article. A motion was made to take up Article 26.
Voted: To adjourn until Monday, March 16, 1936, at eight o'clock P. M.
A true record,
Attest :
DENNIS J. SULLIVAN, Town Clerk
A true copy of the records,
Attest :
DENNIS J. SULLIVAN, Town Clerk
ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING, March 16 1936
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Worcester, ss.
Milford, March 16, 1936
In pursuance to a vote passed at an adjourned Town Meeting, March 11, 1936, the inhabitants of the Town of Milford, qualified by law to vote in Town Af- fairs met in the Town Hall on the above date and pro- ceeded as follows :
The meeting was called to order by John T. Mc- Loughlin, Moderator, at 8 o'clock P. M.
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The roll of Town Meeting Members was checked, and it was found that there were 159 Town Meeting Members present.
Notice was received from the Members of Precinct 1, that they had chosen Philip Cenedella as a Precinct Member from that Precinct for a term of three years, from March 4, 1935, and Raymond R. Murphy for a term of two years, from March 4, 1935, to dissolve a tie, that existed.
A motion was made to take up Article 26.
It was voted to take up Article 26. Standing vote, yes 84, no 54.
Article 26. It was moved that the Town vote to sub- stitute the following vote in lieu of the votes passed under Articles 4 and 5 of the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting held on September 16, 1935, viz:
That there be appropriated the sum of Forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000.00), for the purpose of meeting part of the cost of improving the Cedar Swamp Pond Property, so-called, now owned by the Town, and of constructing a dam in said pond in accordance with plans drawn by the E.R.A. engineering department, at Boston, Massachusetts, and that to meet said ap- propriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow for such period and at such rate of interest as may be de- termined by the Emergency Finance Board, a sum not to exceed Forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000.00), and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, said bonds or notès to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 188 of the Acts of 1935, and Amendments thereto PROVIDED, However, the proj- ect therefor is approved by the Works Progress Ad- ministration and a sum of money is allotted by it to pay all the labor costs necessary to carry out said proj- ects, and PROVIDED, further that the Selectmen be- fore proceeding with the construction of said projects shall save the Town harmless from and on account of all land damages.
A standing vote was taken.
Result of the vote-yes-92, no-65.
As a two-thirds vote was necessary, the motion was defeated.
A motion was made to take up Article 2.
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Voted : To take up Article 2. Standing vote-yes- 99, no-5.
A motion was made that the Town reconsider its ac- tion under Article 2, whereby it was voted: That the Town raise and appropriate for Police Department, new equipment Five hundred and thirty-three dollars ($533.00).
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