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Voted: That the Town vote to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning Janu- ary 1st, 1963 and to issue a note or notes wherefore, payable within one year, and to renew such note or notes, as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Sec. 17, Chapter 44, of the General Laws.
Voice vote unanimous.
Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to take charge of all legal proceedings for or against the Town.
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Voted: That the Town vote to authorize the Selectmen to take charge of all legal proceedings for or against the Town.
Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to choose a Director of County Aid to Agriculture in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 128 of the General Laws or pass any vote or votes in relation thereto.
Voted: That the Town vote to choose Mrs. Lillian Luby as Director of County Aid to Agriculture in accordance with the pro- visions of Chapter 128 of the General Laws.
Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to sell any or all real estate owned by the Town by reason of the foreclosure of tax titles thereon and to execute, acknowledge and deliver a proper deed or deeds therefore, authority therefore to terminate March 1st, 1963, or take any action in relation thereto.
Voted: That the Town vote to authorize the Selectmen to sell any or all real estate owned by the Town by reason of the fore- closure of tax titles thereon and to execute, acknowledge and de- liver a proper deed or deeds therefore, authority therefore to terminate March 1st, 1963.
Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to fix the salary and compensation of all elected officers of the Town as provided by Sec. 108, Chapter 41, General Laws, as amended.
Moderator, Board of Selectmen, Town Clerk, Town Treasurer, Tax Collector, Board of Assessors, Tree Warden, Board of Health, Sewer Commissioners, Highway Surveyor, Board of Public Welfare, Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery-Secretary, and raise and appropriate a sum of money therefore.
It was moved and seconded to fix the salary and compensation of all elected officers of the Town as provided by Section 108, Chapter 41, General Laws, as amended and such salary and com- pensation be made effective from January 1st, 1962.
Moderator
$150.00
Board of Selectmen
Chairman
605.00
Second Member
605.00
Third Member
605.00
Town Clerk
4,750.00
Town Treasurer
4,725.00
Tax Collector
6,425.00
Board of Assessors
Clerk
4,525.00
Second Member
1,584.00
Third Member
1,584.00
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Tree Warden
2.16 per hour
Board of Health
Chairman
121.00
Second Member
121.00
Third Member
121.00
Sewer Commissioners
Chairman
302.50
Second Member
242.00
Third Member
242.00
Highway Surveyor
6,825.00
Board of Public Welfare
Chairman
332.75
Second Member
199.65
Third Member
199.65
Secretary-Vernon Grove Cemetery
600.00
It was moved and seconded to amend the salary of the Mod- erator to read $250.00 and it was so voted. It was then moved and seconded to fix the salary and compensation of all elected officers of the Town as provided by Section 108, Chapter 41, General Laws, as amended and such salary and compensation be made effective from January 1st, 1962 and it was so voted:
Moderator
250.00
Board of Selectmen
Chairman
605.00
Second Member
605.00
Third Member
605.00
Town Clerk
4,750.00
Town Treasurer
4,725.00
Tax Collector
6,425.00
Board of Assessors
Clerk
4,525.00
Second Member
1,584.00
Third Member
1,584.00
Tree Warden
2.16 per hour
Board of Health
Chairman
121.00
Second Member
121.00
Third Member
121.00
Sewer Commissioners
Chairman
302.50
Second Member
242.00
Third Member
242.00
Highway Surveyor
6,825.00
Board of Public Welfare Chairman
332.75
Second Member
199.65
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Third Member 199.65 Secretary-Vernon Grove Cemetery 600.00
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Sewer Commissioners to appoint a member of the Sewer Commis- sioners to the position of part-time Superintendent of Sewers and that the compensation of said employee be Thirteen hundred twenty ($1,320.00) dollars, retroactive to January 1st, 1962 in compliance with Chapter 41, Section 4A of the General Laws (Ter. Ed. ) or take any action in relation thereto.
Voted: That the Town vote to authorize the Sewer Commis- sioners to appoint a member of the Sewer Commissioners to the position of part-time Superintendent of Sewers and that the com- pensation of said employee be Thirteen hundred twenty ($1,320.00) dollars, retroactive to January 1st, 1962 in compliance with Chapter 41, Section 4A of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.).
It was moved and seconded to take the rules report from the table. It was then Voted: To receive the report of the Rules Committee.
It was then Voted: That the committee to study and prepare rules and procedure by which the town meeting shall be governed, be extended for one year and report at the next annual town meeting.
Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to accept as a gift the sum of One thousand ($1,000.00) dollars which has been donated to the Town of Milford by Madame Draper Boncompagni which funds are now in the Town Treasury. Said sum of money to be used for the purpose of caring and maintaining the General Draper Park. Said sum of money to be used and expended by and under the supervision of the Park Commissioners.
Voted: That the Town vote to accept as a gift the sum of One thousand dollars ($1,000.00) which has been donated to the Town of Milford by Madame Draper Boncompagni which funds are now in the Town Treasury. Said sum of money to be used for the pur- pose of caring and maintaining the General Draper Park. Said sum of money to be used and expended by and under the supervision of the Park Commissioners.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to Monday at 8 P.M.
The meeting adjourned at 11 P.M.
A true record.
Attest:
CATHERINE L. COYNE, Town Clerk
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A true copy of the record.
Attest:
CATHERINE L. COYNE, Town Clerk
ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING, MARCH 19th, 1962
The meeting was called to order by Moderator Curran at 8 P.M. The Monitors reported that 119 persons were present, this is the number sufficient for a quorum.
The following Resolutions were read by the Board of Select- men:
RESOLUTION ON THE DEATH OF JOHN T. O'BRIEN
WHEREAS, the TOWN MEETING MEMBERS have learned with regret and sorrow of the death of John T. O'Brien, and
WHEREAS, Mr. O'Brien through his attendance at these meetings and as a member of the Finance Committee, rendered a service to the TOWN in keeping with the principal of good citizen- ship, and
WHEREAS, in his passing the community has lost a devoted and sincere gentlemen, therefore,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that as a symbol of our respect that the business of this meeting be suspended and that we stand in silent tribute to his memory, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of these resolu- tions be sent to his family and that these resolutions be published in the next annual TOWN REPORT.
ANTHONY E. ALLEGREZZA JOHN P. PYNE MARCO A. BALZARINI
Selectmen of Milford
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RESOLUTION ON THE DEATH OF ELMER M. HOLLIS
WHEREAS, the TOWN MEETING MEMBERS have learned with regret and sorrow of the death of Elmer M. Hollis, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hollis as a member of the PERSONNEL BOARD, rendered a service to the TOWN in keeping with the principles of good citizenship, and
WHEREAS, in his passing the community has lost a devoted and sincere gentlemen, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that as a symbol of our respect that the business of this meeting be suspended and that we stand in silent tribute to his memory, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of these resolu- tions be sent to his family and that these resolutions be published in the next ANNUAL TOWN REPORT.
ANTHONY E. ALLEGREZZA JOHN P. PYNE MARCO A. BALZARINI Selectmen of Milford
RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF JOSEPH L. VONFLATERN
WHEREAS, the TOWN MEETING MEMBERS have learned with regret and sorrow of the death of Joseph L. VonFlatern, and
WHEREAS, Mr. VonFlatern as a member of the FINANCE COMMITTEE, rendered a service to the TOWN in keeping with the principles of good citizenship, and
WHEREAS, in his passing the community has lost a devoted and sincere gentleman, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that as a symbol of our respect that the business of this meeting be suspended and that we stand in silent tribute to his memory, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of these resolu- tions be sent to his family and that these resolutions be published in the next ANNUAL TOWN REPORT.
ANTHONY E. ALLEGREZZA JOHN P. PYNE MARCO A. BALZARINI Selectmen of Milford
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RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF PAUL L. LALLY
WHEREAS, the TOWN MEETING MEMBERS have learned with regret and sorrow of the death of Paul L. Lally, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lally through his attendance at these meet- ings and as a Member of the FINANCE COMMITTEE, rendered a service to the TOWN in keeping with the principals of good citi- zenship, and
WHEREAS, in his passing the community has lost a devoted and sincere gentleman, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that as a symbol of our respect that the business of this meeting be suspended and that we stand in silent tribute to his memory, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of these resolu- tions be sent to his family and that these resolutions be published in the next ANNUAL TOWN REPORT.
ANTHONY E. ALLEGREZZA JOHN P. PYNE MARCO A. BALZARINI Selectmen of Milford
RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF TIMOTHY W. HANNIGAN
WHEREAS, the TOWN MEETING MEMBERS have learned with regret and sorrow of the death of Timothy W. Hannigan, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hannigan through his attendance at these meetings as member-at-large for the Board of Selectmen and as a member of the FINANCE COMMITTEE, rendered a service to the TOWN in keeping with the principals of good citizenship, and
WHEREAS, in his passing the community has lost a devoted and sincere gentleman, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that as a symbol of our respect that the business of this meeting be suspended and that we stand in silent tribute to his memory, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of these resolu- tions be sent to his family and that these resolutions be published in the next ANNUAL TOWN REPORT.
ANTHONY E. ALLEGREZZA JOHN P. PYNE MARCO A. BALZARINI Selectmen of Milford
The assembly stood in silent tribute to the departed members.
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Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of Two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for the purpose of improving playground areas at Town Park and establishing a playground in South Grammar school area, on land owned by Town, or take any action in relation thereto. (Park Dept.)
Voted: That the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars for the purpose of establishing a playground in South Grammar School area, on land owned by the Town.
Moderator Curran asked unanimous consent to take up Articles 13, 14 and 15 as one.
Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of $2,200.00 for the construction of a sewer on Mitchell Road from Blanchard Road a distance of 175', or take any action in relation thereto. (Peter J. Frascotti)
Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of $12,000.00 for the construction of a sewer on Purchase Street from approximately opposite Eben Street, a dis- tance of 1,000 feet, or take any action in relation thereto. (John DiVittorio)
Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of $38,460.00 for the construction of a sewer on Medway Road area and side streets included, to a distance of 3,205 feet, or take any action in relation thereto. (John J. Mignone)
Voted: That the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $43,000.00 for the construction of sewers on Article 13-Mitchell Road at a cost of $2,200.00, Article 14-Purchase Street at a cost of $12,000.00, Article 15-Medway Road and side streets at a cost of $28,800.00.
Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of $4,200.00 for the construction of a sewer on Rogers Street from Woodland Avenue to a distance of 350 feet, or take any action in relation thereto. (Charles Ablondi)
Voted: To pass over the article.
Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of $15,000.00 for the extension of a sewer on Central Street from Alden Street to 299 Central Street, for a distance of 1,250 feet, or take any action in relation thereto. (Joseph R. Manella )
Voted: To pass over the article.
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Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of $12,000.00 for the construction of a sewer and a new pump station on Fruit Street Extension from the Bianchi house to Depot Street, a distance of 500 feet, or take any action in rela- tion thereto. (Joseph Consoletti)
Voted: To pass over the article.
Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of $12,000.00 for the construction of a sewer and a new pump station on Depot Street from Whitney Street to the rail- road tracks, a distance of 500 feet, or take any action in relation thereto. (Joseph Consoletti )
Voted: To pass over the article.
Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of Two thousand two hundred and fifty ($2,250.00) dollars for the construction of a surface water drainage system on Alden Street, or take any action in relation thereto. (Salvatore Sannicandro )
Voted: To pass over the article.
Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of money for the construction of a surface water drainage system on Fairview Avenue, or take any action in relation thereto. (Highway Surveyor )
Voted: To pass over the article.
Article 22. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds in the Treasury, a sum of money to the Stabilization Fund established by vote under Article 40 of the 1961 Annual Town Meeting. ( Finance Committee)
Voted: To pass over the article.
Article 23. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate or transfer from the Parking Meters Collection Account a sum of money for the purpose of maintaining parking meters. (Police Dept. )
Voted: To pass over the article.
Article 24. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of replacing used parking meters, or take any action in relation thereto. (Police Dept.)
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty-seven hundred ($2,700.00) dollars for the purpose of replacing used Parking Meters.
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Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of $3,481.56 for the microfilming of 228 years of Town records (1734 to 1961 inclusive) as contained in the office of the Town Clerk, which records include all volumes, indexes and card records of Births, Deaths and Marriages filed with the clerk, volumes of Town Record Books and Indexes for the protection of same as approved by the State Department, or take any action relative thereto. (Town Clerk)
Voted: That the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,481.56 for the microfilming of 228 years of town records (1734 to 1961 inclusive) as contained in the office of the Town Clerk, which records include all volumes, indexes and card records of Births, Deaths and Marriages filed with the Clerk, volumes of Town Record Books and Indexes for the protection of same as approved by the State Department.
At this time Moderator Curran called for a second count of members present and the Monitors reported 142 persons present.
Article 26. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of Seventy-two ($72.00) dollars to be expended by the Planning Board for an unpaid bill for 1960. (Planning Board)
Voted: That the sum of $72.00 be appropriated from the excess and deficiency fund, said sum to be used to pay an unpaid bill for the year 1960, for the Planning Board. Standing vote indicated passage of vote.
Article 27. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- land as a site for the construction of a police station and courthouse (one building), or take any action in relation thereto. (Petition) priate a sum of money, to acquire by purchase or eminent domain,
It was moved and seconded that the Town vote to appropriate or transfer from the Excess & Deficiency Account the sum of Twenty-seven thousand five hundred ($27,500.00) dollars for the purpose of acquiring the land and buildings thereon of the Number 17 and 19 Court Square, Number 27 and 31 North Bow Street by purchase or eminent domain for a site for the construction of a Police Station.
The following persons stood and addressed the Moderator re- questing a secret ballot: Anthony E. Allegrezza, Marco A. Balzarini, Roy Lovell, Charles Abrahamson, Albert Luby, Rico Ferrucci and Luigi Grillo.
Moderator Curran appointed the following persons as Assistant Monitors: Precinct 1-Antonio Bega, Precinct 2-Veto Anesta, Precinct 3-Rico Ferrucci, Precinct 4-George Cahill, Precinct 5- Henry Consigli, At Large-Joseph DiAntonio.
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Moderator Curran appointed the following persons as Tellers: John L. Moschilli, Walter B. Doane and James Birmingham.
The result of the ballot was announced by Moderator Curran. 48 persons voted in the affirmative and 106 persons voted in the negative. A % majority being necessary the motion was lost.
Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate a sum of money for the construction of a police station and courthouse (One Building) and to determine whether the money shall be provided for by taxation, or by appropriation from avail- able funds in the treasury, or by borrowing under authority of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, or take any action in relation thereto. (Petition)
Voted: To pass over the article.
Article 29. To see if the Town will vote that the police station building committee appointed under authority of the vote of Article 26 of the Warrant for the Town Meeting held on March 18th, 1957 and the Justice of the Third District Court of Southern Worcester and the Board of Selectmen be constituted a committee to be known as the Police Station and Court House Committee, and the moderator be empowered to fill any vacancies that may occur and that said committee be authorized and empowered to enter into all contracts and agreements for constructing a police station, and Courthouse (one building), or take any action in relation thereto. (Petition)
Voted: To pass over the article.
Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate, or transfer from available funds, a sum of money to be used to pay an unpaid bill for the year 1961, or take any action in relation thereto. (Police Dept. )
It was moved and seconded to lay the article on the table.
Article 31. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to buy and equip an additional patrol car, or take any action in relation thereto. (Police Department )
Under this article it was moved and seconded to take up the previous question. A standing vote was taken and 116 persons voted in the affirmative and 23 persons voted in the negative and the motion to "shut off debate" was carried. The question now came on the motion and it was
Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $3,200.00 to purchase a patrol car.
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Article 32. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of Seventeen thousand ($17,000.00) dollars for the purchase of a new Front End Loader for the Highway Department, or take any action in relation thereto (Highway Department )
Voted: That the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seventeen thousand ($17,000.00) dollars for the purchase of a new Front End Loader for the Highway Department.
Article 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of Six thousand, two hundred ( $6,200.00) dollars for the purchase of a new Sidewalk Tractor for the Highway Depart- ment, or take any action in relation thereto. (Highway Depart- ment)
Voted: To pass over the article.
Article 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of Eighteen thousand ($18,000.00) dollars for the purchase of a Snow Blower for the Highway Department, or take any action in relation thereto. (Highway Department)
Voted: To pass over the article.
Article 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of Nine Thousand ($9,000.00) dollars for the pur- chase of a new truck and plow for the Highway Department, or take any action in relation thereto. (Highway Department)
Voted: That the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Nine thousand ($9,000.00) dollars for the purchase of a new truck and plow for the Highway Department.
Article 36. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Tree Warden to purchase a new truck, transfer, appropriate or borrow money to pay cost for same, or otherwise act thereon. (Tree Warden )
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500.00 which sum is to be used for the purchase of a new truck for the Tree Department.
Article 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of Three thousand, three hundred and fifty ($3,350.00) dollars for the purchase of a new Jeep and plow for the Fire Department, or take any action in relation thereto. (Fire Chief )
It was moved and seconded that the town raise and appro- priate the sum of Three thousand three hundred and fifty ($3,350.00) dollars for the purchase of a new Jeep and plow for the Fire Department. It was moved "to pass over" the article and on a voice vote the motion to "pass over" was lost.
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The following persons arose and doubted the vote: John E. DePaolo, John J. Hennessy, Peter Costanza, Achille E. Diotalevi, John A. Murray, Jr., Joseph F. Niro and Charles J. Reneau.
A standing vote was taken on the motion to "pass over the article." There were 64 persons in favor of "passing over" the article and 62 voted in the negative, and it was voted to pass over the article.
Article 38. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate a sum of money for the construction of an addition to Memorial Hall, for Library expansion, for renovations to the pres- ent Library facilities and for purchase of equipment and furnishings for Library use; and to determine whether said money shall be provided for by taxation, by appropriation from available funds in the Treasury or by borrowing under authority of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, or take any action in relation thereto. (Library Trustees )
It was moved and seconded that the Town appropriate the sum of $145,000.00 for the purpose of constructing, originally equipping and furnishing, an addition to the Milford Town Library and the renovating of present facilities at Memorial Hall and that to meet this appropriation the sum of $6,000.00 be raised by taxation in the current year and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be authorized to issue $139,000.00 bonds or notes of the town under Chapter 44 of the General Laws as amended; and that the Library Building Committee be authorized and empowered to enter into all contracts and agreements necessary to the construct- ing, equipping and furnishing of the addition to and renovation of the Milford Town Library.
The following persons stood and requested a "secret ballot": Anthony E. Allegrezza, Marco A. Balzarini, Rico Ferrucci, Francis H. Byron, Gerard Luby, Domenic Detore, Evelyn Allegrezza and Aldo Allegrezza.
At the conclusion of the voting in Precinct 3, the ballot box containing the marked ballots became involved in an accident, with the result, that the marked ballots became mixed with some blank ballots on the floor of the hall. The Moderator took back the Moni- tor's list and the ballots and ordered a new election in Precinct 3.
The result of the ballot was announced by Moderator Curran. 73 persons voted in the affirmative and 75 persons voted in the nega- tive. A % majority being necessary, the motion was lost.
It was moved and seconded to adjourn to Monday night at 8 P.M.
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The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
A true record.
Attest:
CATHERINE L. COYNE, Town Clerk
A true copy of the record. Attest :
CATHERINE L. COYNE, Town Clerk
ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING, MARCH 26, 1962
Moderator Curran called the meeting to order at 8 P.M. The Monitors reported 150 persons present.
Moderator Curran requested unanimous consent of the body to take up the Special Town Meeting. The Town Clerk read the war- rant and the officers return thereon.
Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of Five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars for the recon- struction of Highland Street, said money to be used with money allotted by the State and County for said purpose, the same to be expended under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen, or take any action in relation thereto.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars for the reconstruction of Highland Street, said money to be used with money allotted by the State and County for said purpose, the same to be expended under the super- vision of the Board of Selectmen.
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