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Acting Superintendent of Streets
CLIFFORD H. BRADLEY ......... 1953
Chief of Police
LEO J. ALGEO 1953
Police Officers
LAWRENCE P. HALLETT 1953
JAMES J. DIAMOND 1953
Constables
LEO J. ALGEO
1953
LAWRENCE P. HALLETT
1953
JOHN J. KELLIHER 1953
GEORGE E. CUNNINGHAM
1953
Dog Officers
LEO J. ALGEO 1953
LAWRENCE P. HALLETT
1953
Sealer of Weights and Measures
LEO J. ALGEO 1953
Special Police
JOHN T. ALGEO
JOHN GILBERT
BOB BERNSON
FRANCIS T. GILBERT
ROBERT H. BOOTH
FRANK GORDON
FLORIY CAMPOBASSO
HARRY B. KNOWLES
JOSEPH CAMPOBASSO
WARREN RICE
JOHN COOK EDWARD D. ROONEY DANIEL RYAN
HENRY J. DAVIS
JAMES DeNORMANDIE
SUMNER SMITH
WILLIAM DOHERTY
FRANCIS J. SMITH
ANDREW J. DOUGHERTY
JOSEPH TRACEY HENRY WARNER
JOSEPH FRAZIER
ORRIN C. WOOD
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OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Fire Engineers Term Expires
ANDREW J. DOUGHERTY
1953
JOSEPH TRACEY
1953
CHARLES K. FITTS.
1953
Forest Warden
ANDREW J. DOUGHERTY ..... 1953
Deputy Forest Warden
JOSEPH TRACEY
1953
Petroleum Inspector
ANDREW J. DOUGHERTY 1953
Director of Civil Defense
ROBERT H. BOOTH 1953
Building Inspector
NILS SWANSON
1953
Plumbing Inspector
GLENNY S. CUTTER
1953
Wiring Inspector
WILLIAM DEAN
1953
Board of Appeals
ELLIOTT V. GRABILL, Chairman. 1956
JAMES DeNORMANDIE, Secretary. 1955
ANDREW J. O'REILLY (resigned) 1954
HENRY B. HOOVER 1953
CHARLES K. FITTS. 1957
Associate Members
THOMAS B. ADAMS
1954
WILLIAM DEAN 195
Registrars of Voters
MANLEY B. BOYCE 1955
ANDREW J. DOUGHERTY. 1953
HENRY J. DAVIS 1954
WILLIAM J. DAVIS, Town Clerk ex-officio. 1954
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Bureau of Old Age Assistance Term Expires
M. ELIZABETH CAUSER
1953
MARIAN N. OBER 1953
JOHN J. KELLIHER
1953
Member of District Nursing Committee
ALBERTA A. FRADD 1953
Fence Viewers
GEORGE G. TARBELL. 1953
JOHN J. KELLIHER 1953
Field Drivers
JOHN T. GILES 1953
JAMES M. NEVILLE 1953
Surveyor of Cord Wood
CLIFFORD BRADLEY
1953
Recreation Committee
ETHAN A. MURPHY, Chairman 1953
WILLIAM DeFORD
1953
ASTRID L. DONALDSON
1953
MALCOLM DONALDSON
1953
JOHN B. GARRISON
1953
ROBERT W. GRAY
1953
E. DOLAN ROONEY
1953
SADIE J. SHERMAN. 1953
DAVID TODD
1953
Veterans' Agent
EDMUND W. GILES
1953
Caretaker of Town Hall and Library
ORRIN C. WOOD 1953
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Jury List, 1952
Name THOMAS B. ADAMS
HAROLD T. ASHWORTH PAUL BROOKS CHARLES E. CRANE
GEORGE A. CUNNINGHAM
RICHARD J. EATON
HARRY COOK LAURENCE COUSINS SHERMAN H. DAVIS JAMES DIAMOND EDWARD DANOSKY ANTHONY FAUNCE CHARLES K. FITTS THOMAS T. GILES FRANK GORDON THOMAS A. O. GROSS ARTHUR T. HOWARD MERRILL HUNT
KARL F. LAHNSTEIN LOUIS E. PADDOCK
ROBERT PELLANDINI
ROLAND W. ROBBINS
EHLERT W. SEECKTS FREDERICK M. SPOONER JOHN B. TEW
Occupation
Executive
Radio Engineer Publisher Industrial Real Estate Fireman
Trustee Farmer
Plant Superintendent
Farmer
Police Work
Farmer
Insurance
Buyer
Garage Superintendent
Milkman
Electrical Engineer
Printer
Executive Museum Work
Industrial Engineer
Pay Roll Clerk
Painting Contractor
Assistant Manager
General Man
Investment Analyst
Appointed by the Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer Term Expires
M. ELIZABETH CAUSER
1953
Appointed by the Board of Health
Community Nurse
MARIAN N. OBER
.... .... 1953
Burial Agent
WILLIAM H. DAVIS
1953
Inspector of Animals
ANDREW J. DOUGHERTY 1953
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Appointed by the Moderator
Finance Committee Term Expires
F. WINCHESTER DENIO, Chairman. 1954
LELAND A. WILDES, Secretary ..
1954
WILLIAM N. PAGE 1955
THOMAS J. ROUNER 1953
PAUL L. NORTON
1953
Memorial Day Committee
MARY S. HENDERSON 1953
SADIE SHERMAN 1953
REV. MORRIS ROBINSON 1953
E. DONLAN ROONEY 1953
METRO FEDOCK
1953
Building Code Committee
NORMAN F. BRISSON
WILLIAM M. DEAN
ROBERT BYGRAVE MANNING W. MacRAE
HENRY B. HOOVER
Union Health Department
NANCY D. HURD
RICHARD K. CONANT
JEAN MURPHY ELLIOTT R. HEDGE
BRADFORD CANNON
School Building Committee
ELIZABETH J. SNELLING
ANDREW J. DOUGHERTY
ELLIOTT V. GRABILL PEARSON HUNT JAMES DeNORMANDIE
Editorial Committee for Town Report
MARY K. VAN LEER
JOSEPH J. O'REILLY
PEARSON HUNT HENRY F. THOMA
VICTOR A. LUTNICKI
200th Anniversary Celebration Committee
WILLIAM RAND, Chairman
FREDERICK H. GREEN, JR.
ALICE W. SMITH EDITH B. FARRAR
E. DONLAN ROONEY
Cown Government
Report of the Board of Selectmen
A number of new problems are being faced by the Town, some being the result of increased population dur- ing the past few years and others the result of develop- ments outside the Town. Some of the problems are ad- ministrative, to be handled by the Selectmen; others re- quire careful study and action by the citizens.
Light Industrial Zone
Probably the most important problem over the long term is the proposed creation of a light industrial zone along the Airport Access Road abutting land already taken by the Airport. The matter was officially brought before the Town by a petition' to the Planning Board to amend the Zoning By-Law, the purpose of which is to minimize the effect of the Airport expansion on Lincoln and to permit continued control of adjacent areas. It is the contention of the petitioners that complete rigidity may result in loss of control which would be far more damaging than the effects of studied flexibility in our Zoning By-Law. Many citizens have worked earnestly on this subject. Special commendation is due the League of Women Voters for their impartial inquiry and their report which, it is hoped, will be ready for distribution
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before long. The basic nature of this problem and the multitude of divergent opinions held by thoughtful people indicate the desirability of more study before the Town is asked to take action.
Town Administration
Most of the Town Officers and Committees are serving on a part-time basis. They are busy earning a living and taking care of their own affairs, but give their efforts and as much time as possible to the Town because they believe in this type of local government. Salaries, if any, are usually nominal, probably no more than enough to cover out-of-pocket expenses. The Selectmen believe that this system should be continued but fully recognize that increased population and appropriations have multiplied the work to the point that not everything is being done, or can be expected to be done, as well or as economically as it should be. It must be added that except for the highly capable and tireless assistance of Mrs. Causer and Mr. Davis, the situation would have required attention long ago. The 1953 budget includes the salary of a full- time assistant in the Selectmen's Office instead of part- time assistance as heretofore, but more than that is recommended. Under a special article the Town will be asked to appropriate funds for the employment of a full- time man who might be termed Assistant to the Select- men. It is contemplated that he will meet with the Select- men and other Boards on request, do preliminary assigned work for them, co-ordinate purchasing and the use of Town Equipment, and be available for consultation on the day-to-day emergencies that arise. This is not a position as Town Manager, for he would have only such duties as are delegated to him from time to time by the Town Officers who would continue to have full authority and to be fully responsible.
Gymnasium
The School Committee and Selectmen have considered the problems having to do with use of the Gymnasium
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which both groups recognize was built for Town as well as School use. It has been agreed that for practical reasons the Gymnasium must be under the control of the School Committee and that the Superintendent of Schools as their Agent must be the person having day- to-day supervision. Any applications for use of the Gym- nasium should be made to the Superintendent's office. It was further agreed that a janitor should be in attend- ance at all times except when the Superintendent chooses to designate some other person to take over the responsi- bility for protection of the property. The janitor will be entitled to an hourly charge, with a minimum fee for any evening, to be paid at the time by the group using the building. It is now contemplated that any additional charge, such as rent, will be made.
Town Dump
The Town Dump has been operated on rented land for many years and without an attendant on hand. Cook Brothers, owners of the land now rented, have asked us to find another location and considerable work has been done by the Planning Board in finding the proper place. It seems likely that the Town will have to buy land, but whether it buys or not, an attendant seems necessary on such days as the dump is open. Action by the Town at the Annual Meeting may be recommended.
Road Takings
Pursuant to action at the 1952 Annual Town Meeting at which it was voted to be the sense of the Meeting that the Selectmen should make takings on additional Town roads, petitions have been filed with the County for laying out Page Road, Baker Bridge Road, Bedford Lane and Old Concord Road.
Chapter 90 Highway Construction
The Selectmen recommended to the County and State that Chapter 90 construction funds in 1953 be allocated
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to improvements on Weston Road starting at the Weston line. This work would include widening, reduction in the curves, elimination of the high crown in the road and resurfacing. The plan for relocation of this road which was completed three years ago involves no sub- stantial land takings. The exact plans and specifications for the construction have not been prepared, but of course the road must keep within the taking as shown on the plan which may be seen again at the Town House by those who attended the hearings or by others who are interested. Fifty per cent of the cost of Chapter 90 construction is paid by the State, twenty-five per cent by the County and twenty-five per cent by the Town. It applies to secondary roads connecting two towns such as Weston Road and not to purely internal roads such as Beaver Pond Road.
Stickel Case
The suit against the Town brought by Frederick Stickel some years ago for alleged damage to the gar- denias in his greenhouse on Route 2A due to contamina- tion of the Town water has not been disposed of. A settle- ment involving a payment by the Town of $1,750 is still under consideration and the Town may be asked to ap- propriate this amount under a special article.
Speed Zoning
The speed-zoning regulations for several roads in Lincoln referred to in the 1951 Report were approved by the Department of Public Works and the Registry of Motor Vehicles during 1952 and became effective on Route 117 with the erection of the authorized speed limit signs late in the year. The Police have observed a more even flow of traffic with fewer very slow-moving vehicles and fewer speeding cars, the latter perhaps due to the relative ease of getting convictions in Court when such signs are erected. It is anticipated that the balance of the 1951 special appropriation and a small amount from highway funds will be used to erect signs on Route 126 in 1953.
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Revision of Building Code
The Building Code Committee has submitted its re- vision to Mr. L. C. Roy for professional study and com- ment. Mr. Roy, who recently revised the Brookline Code, was unable to complete his work in time for action at the March 1953 Meeting.
Revision of Town By-Laws
Due to the practical impossibility of obtaining ap- proval of Town By-Laws by the recent Attorney General, the Committee to Revise the Town By-Laws suspended operations. It is now being reactivated. This Commit- tee's attention was directed to all Town By-Laws other than those on Zoning and Building.
Revision of Town Report
The Committee appointed by vote at the 1952 Annual Town Meeting to advise the Selectmen concerning the content and preparation of the Town Report proved most helpful and cooperative. Many of their recommendations have been incorporated. Others could not be worked out immediately. It is enthusiastically urged that this Com- mittee be continued for another year.
200th Anniversary
The Committee appointed by vote of the November 1952 Meeting to make recommendations for the 200th Anniversary of the Town will make its report at the March Meeting. Although an appropriate celebration will require active support by many individuals and sub- committees, it is recommended that the present Commit- tee be continued to have over-all responsibility for the program. All comments and suggestions are appreciated for there are any number of functions that can be in- cluded on such an occasion. It is the opinion of the Com- mittee that an appropriation of $2,500 for its use should be made at this time.
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Zoning On Route 2
It was proposed to the 1952 Legislature that an act should be passed preventing any relaxation of zoning by- laws as they affect property on both sides of Route 2 in the Towns of Belmont, Arlington, Lexington, Lincoln and Concord. Chapter 402 as passed limits the restriction to Lincoln and Concord, both of which Towns have until 1954 to accept the Act at their annual Town elections. This act, although disappointing, accomplishes at least part of what the Town wanted. It will appear on the ballot for the election on March 7, 1953.
The death of Nils P. Swanson in late December 1952 took from us a friend who had served as Building Inspec- tor for a relatively short time but in most efficient and helpful manner and with complete devotion to the best interests of the Town.
H. Bigelow Hills, former Selectman and active partici- pant in local Red Cross affairs and other worth while causes passed on in October 1952. He had maintained a keen interest in Lincoln and its citizens even after moving to Weston.
Respectfully submitted, EDMUND W. GILES HENRY DeC. WARD JOHN O. WILSON, Chairman
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Town Clerk's Report
The Town Clerk is the official recorder of Town events and activities and issues licenses and certificates. His duties include recording the proceedings at Town Meet- ings and elections, and notifying the Selectmen and other officers concerned of appropriations which have been voted.
The record of Registered Voters of Lincoln is kept at the Clerk's office. Persons wishing to become voters in the Town should communicate with the Clerk.
Annual Town Meeting Monday, March 3, 1952
Pursuant to a Warrant duly served, the Meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Mr. Donald P. Donaldson at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The return of the Warrant was read, and the Moderator called attention to Article 1. (Election of Officers).
Article 2. To bring in their votes for any committees, commissioners, trustees and other officers required by law to be elected by ballot or otherwise.
Voted: That Harold S. Cousins and Joseph R. Tracey be elected Measurers of Wood and Bark for the ensuing year.
Article 3. To hear and act upon the reports of Town Officers, Committees, Commisioners and Trustees.
Voted: That the reports of the Town Officers, Com- mittees, Commisioners and Trustees as printed in the Town Report be accepted and that the reports of the following Committees be accepted as interim reports and that the Committees and their unexpended appropriations
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be continued : Building Code Committee, Lincoln Recrea- tion Committee, Union Health Committee and Committee to Revise the Town By-laws.
Article 4. To fix the salaries and compensation of the several elective officers of the Town and to determine whether any Department, Board or Committee shall be authorized to employ for additional compensation any of its members and to fix additional compensation of such members.
Voted: That the salaries of the elected officers of the Town for the current year be fixed at the following amounts respectively :
Selectmen each $200.00 Assessors Chairman. ...... $200.00
Treasurer 200.00 Assessors other members each 175.00
Collector of Taxes 1,600.00
Auditor 50.00
Town Clerk 350.00 Water Commissioners each ... 75.00
and that one or more Cemetery Commissioners be auth- orized to work on the Cemetery grounds at the rate of $1.00 per hour.
Article 5. To raise and appropriate for the necessary and expedient purposes of the Town and enact anything in relation to the same.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate under Artirle 5, an aggregate sum of $382,261.15 consisting of the several itemized appropriations as recommended by the Finance Committee in their report on pages 54 to 59, inclusive of the printed Town Report for the year 1951, numbered 1 to 77, inclusive and the un-numbered item designated "Water Works Recommendations" read to the Meeting as follows: The items increased were Police by $600.00, Schools by $2,740.00 and item 70 by $42.15 a total increase of $3,382.15 which total is included in the aggregate sum above. An amendment under item No. 56 "that the minimum pay rate per hour for Custodians or Janitors of the Lincoln Schools shall be no less than the maximum pay rate per hour of any other nonsupervisory employee of the Town of Lincoln," was lost, as was also an amendment to item No. 59 "that the sum of $2,500.00
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shall be appropriated for Black top Surfacing of the bus turn around at the Central School as originally called for in the 1952 School Budget and the work shall be done by the Town of Lincoln Highway Department."
Total recommendations $348,482.15. (Details appear in Treasurer's Report).
Water Works Recommendations-$33,779.00.
And that the appropriation of $33,779.00 for Water Works be taken from the Water Works Treasury; and that $9,500.00 of the appropriation under "item 45. Chapter 90" be taken from Free Cash and returned there- to when reimbursed by the State and County; and that of the amount appropriated under item "59 Schools Equip- ment Supplies and Miscellaneous" $646.75 be taken from accumulated income from the DeCordova School Equip- ment Fund and $85.55 from accumulated income from the Grammar School Fund; and that item "74. Reserve Fund $4,000.00" be taken from Overlay Surplus account; and that $25,000.00 of the appropriation of $37,000.00 under item "75. Bonds" be taken from free cash; and that $1,807.80 of the appropriation of $37,000.00 under item "75. Bonds" be taken from the bond sale premium reserve balance; and that the following amounts be hereby ap- propriated to surplus from their unexpended reserve bal- ances as set forth in the Treasurer's Report;
Gazette
$60.08
War Memorial Committee
50.00
Highway Equipment Building Construction ...
117.83
Highway Equipment Building Equipment ......
65.93
Resurfacing Tennis Court.
10.73
Accrued Bond Interest Reserve
776.32
Total
1,080.89
Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1952, and to issue a note or notes therefor payable within one year and to renew any note or notes as may
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be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
Voted: That the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1952 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, General Laws.
Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to conduct services on Memorial Day, the thirtieth of May, appoint a committee, raise and appropriate money or take any other action relative thereto.
Voted: That the Moderator be authorized to appoint a committee of five to plan and carry out exercises on Memorial Day, the thirtieth of May next and that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of two hundred and twenty-five ($225.00) dollars for the use of such com- mittee in connection with these exercises.
Article 8. To see if the Town will: Instruct the Mod- erator to appoint an editorial committee of voters of the Town to advise the Selectmen concerning the content and preparation of the Town Report, appropriation not to exceed $100.00 for the use of such Committee; or take other action with reference to the matter.
Voted: That the Moderator appoint a committee of at least three voters of the Town to recommend to the Selectmen possible improvements in the content of the Town Report and the manner of its presentation, and that $100.00 be appropriated from free cash for the expenses of such committee.
Article 9. To see if the Town will accept as a public way the private road, known as Giles Road, as shown on a plan recorded with South Middlesex District Registry of Deeds, Plan Book, 7, 729, plan 520, and approved by
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the Planning Board of the Town of Lincoln, September 13, 1951.
Voted: That, subject to the receipt of a deed in form satisfactory to the Selectmen the Town accept as a public way the private road known as Giles Road, as shown on a plan approved by the Planning Board, September 13, 1951 and filed in the Land Registration Office Plan Book, 7,729, plan 520.
Article 10. To see if the Town will accept as a public way, the private road known as Silver Birch Lane, as shown on a plan recorded with South Middlesex District Registry of Deeds. Plan Book 7735, plan 544 and approved by the Planning Board of the Town of Lincoln October 25, 1950.
Voted: That, subject to the receipt of a deed in form satisfactory to the Selectmen, the Town accept as a public way the private road known as Silver Birch Lane, as shown on a plan recorded with South Middlesex District Registry of Deeds. Plan book 7735, plan 544 and approved by the Planning Board of the Town of Lincoln October 25, 1950.
Article 11. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 to be paid to Leland A. and Irene E. Wildes as compromise settlement foi damages to their real estate arising from the re-location of Bedford Road, or take any action relative thereto.
Voted: To authorize the Selectmen to settle all claims of Leland A. and Irene E. Wildes concerning any possible damages which might have been suffered at the time of the re-location of Bedford Road, August 23, 1950 or subsequent thereto and to secure from said Leland A. and Irene E. Wildes proper releases running in favor of the Town and to appropriate the sum of $1,500.00, said sum to be taken from free cash. And be it Resolved; that it is the sense of this meeting that the Selectmen proceed as soon as practicable with the taking of untaken roads in the Town with the cooperation and help of the County and State Public Offices.
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Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to acquire by purchase, gift, eminent domain or any other way, a parcel of land located at the North West intersection of Bedford Road and Route 2 containing 40,000 square feet more or less and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 there- for or take any action relative thereto.
Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to purchase on behalf of the inhabitants of the Town of Lincoln from Elizabeth A. and Edward B. Cunningham a parcel of land at the Northwest intersection of Bedford Road and Route 2 described as follows: Beginning at the Southeasterly corner thereof at a stone bound in the line of the Con- cord Turnpike thence N. 52° 00' 10" W. 190.00 feet to a point, thence turning at a right angle and running N. 37° 59' 50" E. 205.00 feet to a corner; thence turning and running S. 45° 03' 00" E. 167.43 feet to Bedford Road, thence Southwesterly along Bedford Road 124.12 feet to a stone bound at a point of curve; thence Southwesterly by a curve of 50 foot radius 109.59 feet to the point of beginning containing 41,139 ft., and to appropriate therel for the sum of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) said sum to be taken from Free Cash.
Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,886.19 to pay the following unpaid 1951 bills :
Board of Assesors $14.25 Board of Health $16.75
Fire Department 13.50 Schools 4.25
Insurance 1,164.94 Legal 672.50
Voted: That the Treasurer be authorized to pay the following 1951 unpaid bills :
Board of Assessors Alma G. Bowen Reg- istrar of Deeds $ 14.25
Fire Department, Wages 13.50
Insurance Ted H. Oakey 1,164.94
Board of Health West End Chevrolet Company 16.75
Schools Rinehart & Company 4.25
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Legal C. T. Sittinger Consulting Engineer 672.50
$1,886.19
and that same be taken from Surplus.
Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purchase of a sand spreader for the use of the Highway Department, or take any action relative thereto.
Voted: That the Town appropriate the sum of $1,650.00 for the purchase of a sand spreader for the Highway Department, said sum to be taken from Machinery Fund.
Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town By-laws by striking out section 8 of Article 4 and substituting therefor the following section 8 of Article 4, or take any other action relative thereto. Section 8. No Town Officer, Board, Department or Committee having the matter in charge shall (1) execute any contract in- volving an estimated expenditure of $1,000.00 or more for labor, equipment, materials or supplies, or any com- bination of same, or (2) otherwise purchase from a single supplier at one time any property having an estimated aggregate value of $1,000 or more, without inviting pro- posals therefor from two or more reliable parties regul r- ly engaged in performing similar contracts and supplying similar requirements, provided however, that if no pro- posals are received from such invitations or as an alterna- tive to the foregoing procedure, proposals shall be invited by public advertisement, published in Middlesex or Suffolk Counties inviting bids therefor, reserving the right to reject any and all proposals. No contract nor bid shall be split, separated or divided, for the purpose of avoiding this By-law by reducing the amount below $1,000. This section shall not apply to purchase of materials in con- nection with work to be performed under Chapters 81 or 90 under specifications of, and at prices established by the State Department of Public Works.
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