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Number of vehicles assessed, 5,936
Assessed valuation
$3,057,750.00
Excise
105,580.19
Abatements
10,862.84
Rate-$44.16 per thousand
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ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS
Number of polls assessed 25
Number of persons assessed, real and personal 55
Valuation-personal property
$2,500.00
Valuation-real estate 9,760.00
Tax on polls
50.00
Tax on personal property
90.00
Tax on real estate
351.36
Number of acres assessed 43.53+
Respectfully submitted,
ROY E. HARDY, Chairman J. EVERETT COLLINS SIDNEY P. WHITE
Municipal Properties and Public Improvements
Land and Buildings
Equip. and other property
Total
Town Hall
$ 115,900
$ 15,150
$ 131,050
Shaw Property
12,000
12,000
Fire Department
92,175
48,000
140,175
Police Department
600
2,700
3,300
Schools
1,939,750
52,000
1,991,750
Library
212,000
40,000
252,000
Water Department
117,750
1,231,892
1,349,642
Sewer Department
2,600
628,310
630,910
Highway Department
26,200
70,200
96,400
Parks and Playgrounds
62,175
6,200
68,375
. Infirmary
Spring Grove Cemetery
36,350
1,125
37,475
Weights and Measures
350
350
Town Scales
500
500
Old Schoolhouse, Ballardvale
26,500
26,500
Punchard School Fund
83,522
83,522
Memorial Hall Investment Funds
92,952
92,952
Burnham Road-Land
2,500
2,500
Pomps Pond Bathing Beach
7,050
300
7,350
Indian Ridge-Land
1,000
1,000
Woodland-West District
275
275
Public Dump Site
6,000
6,000
Tax Title Possessions
3,075
3,075
Carmel Woods-Land
12,300
12,300
Main and Dwight Sts .- Land
5,000
5,000
Totals
$2,761,500
$2,284,901
$5,046,401
9,200
9,200
Tree Warden and Moth Departments
80,300
2,500
82,800
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Board of Public Welfare
The Board of Public Welfare submits the following report for the year 1950.
During the year 1950, we added 36 cases to our Old Age Assistance rolls, and dropped 23 through death and other causes. We had 170 cases at the start of 1950, and closed the year with 183 cases.
The Legislature made only a few changes in welfare laws during 1950, but at the biennial election held in November the voters accepted a referendum which could seriously undermine the financial setup of the state. Some of the high points of the law are to allow non-citizens Old Age Assistance, and to give people 63 years old and up a minimum allowance of $75.00 a month. The state estimates an additional tax of fifty-four millions, if this bill goes through. Taking into consideration the cost of Civil De- fense, which will be very high, I do not see how Massachusetts can afford to increase Old Age Assistance above actual need. This bill will come before the Supreme Court of Massachusetts to test its validity before the time of enactment on June 1, 1951.
The Federal Government has enacted legislation to assist in the care of permanently disabled persons of all ages throughout the country, which, if accepted by the Massachusetts Legislature, will compel us to set up a new form of aid. This will be called "Assistance to Persons Who Are Disabled." Until the Massachu- setts Legislature accepts this new form of aid and outlines the way it must be handled, it is difficult to tell what the cost will be.
Our Aid to Dependent Children form of assistance has run about the same for the past few years. At the end of 1950, we were aiding twelve families, with a total of thirty children. To offset the increased cost of living, the Federal Government is bearing an increased share of the cost, which will keep our ex- penses at the same level.
Public Welfare, a form of relief in which the expense is borne almost entirely by the town, takes care of people who are not eligible for Aid to Dependent Children or Old Age Assistance. Under this form of aid, we give assistance to families temporarily in need, neglected children, and persons in state institutions.
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The cost of this form of aid has remained about the same for the past few years.
At this time, we wish to thank all citizens and private organ- izations who have assisted our department.
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Respectfully submitted,
ROY E. HARDY, Chairman J. EVERETT COLLINS SIDNEY P. WHITE
ARTHUR W. COLE, Welfare Agent
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Report of Trustees of Spring Grove Cemetery
The Trustees of Spring Grove Cemetery submit their annual report for the year 1950.
There were fifty interments during the year, ten new lots were sold and eight old lots were put under perpetual care.
The amount of perpetual care for lots sold was $3,021.75. The income from perpetual care funds for the year amounted to $2,230.04. Monies received from annual care, sale of lots, founda- tions, interments, etc., amounted to $2,494.31.
Seven hundred and sixty-six feet of curbing was installed, some new and some replaced old curbing.
Three hundred and eighty-two feet of permanent hard black top road was constructed on the east side of the cemetery. If said road could be carried through to the end of the east side and carried through the west side main road it would be both an economical and a needed improvement.
Trees and shrubbery have been pruned and trimmed. Parts of some sections and other land have been reseeded.
The land along the wall on Abbot Street has been cleared so that it can be clipped with the power mower.
The cemetery needs a power lawn roller and the trustees hope same will be provided under an article in the warrant.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK R. PETTY, Chairman FRED E. CHEEVER, Secretary ALBERT E. CURTIS MALCOLM E. LUNDGREN CLIFFORD E. MARSHALL
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Office of Veterans' Service
The year 1950 has been a most eventful one for this office. A dream of four years was culminated when fifty-six World War II veterans and their families took up residence in the Andover Housing Project. We also saw the formation of a new group of veterans as many of our young men joined the armed forces in the current Korean conflict. All men, recalled, enlisting, or being inducted during this crisis will be eligible for the veteran benefits now enjoyed by veterans of World Wars I and II. Several veter- ans recalled to service have left behind wives and sometimes three or four children who must be cared for, financially, until the serviceman receives his first pay. The usual waiting period for pay and allotments has been about two months. We face prob- lems vastly different from those in 1944 to 1946 and the social and domestic phases of our work have become quite complex since last August.
Education-This year marks the beginning of the end of "G.I." education or training. A veteran must have initiated and be pursuing a course not later than July 25th, 1951, otherwise he will be ineligible for this benefit. All education must be completed by July, 1956, except in a few special cases.
Employment-Calls for work were reduced over fifty percent from August to December 1st. This was due to war production and general stepup in business. In December the woolen industry started to lay off again and as the year ends we face new unem- . ployment problems.
Hospitalization, Medical and Dental Care-General medical, out-patient, and dental care pertaining to Veterans Administra- tion benefits are gradually showing a yearly increase. Hospital bills under the State laws have soared to new heights and this was one factor which necessitated our seeking additional funds to carry us through November and December. Hospital bills and medical cases will continue to increase year after year as the World War I veterans grow older and the families of the World War II veterans increase. This is a challenging problem and an expensive one. Too many of our citizens who could cover their families with Blue Cross and Blue Shield, or some other similar agency, fail to do so and when adversity comes, they turn to society for as- sistance.
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Veterans' Benefits-Ordinarily, Veterans' Benefits show a de- crease as employment increases. This year, however, the gains made in this field were wiped out by new State Legislation grant- ing War Allowance and Benefits to those recalled to service and who left dependents at home. While awaiting pay and family allotments, the Town and State assisted in all cases where there was need. This unforeseen obligation was the second factor which exhausted our budget. We can never estimate too accurately what demands will be made on this office, but we can state very accurately that each year will show a gradual increase. The men now serving our country in the Korean struggle will add to our future veteran responsibilities.
Veteran Deaths-Veteran deaths during the year were: World War I-2; World War II-2; and the Korean conflict-1.
PAPER WORK CASES
Compensation
29
Dental Care
63
Education
104
Employment
103
Hospitalization
114
Housing
286
Insurance
138
Medical
106
Pensions
102
Photostats
182
Training-on-job
27
Veterans Benefits
163
All Other Cases
772
2,189
We express our sincere thanks at this time for the cooperation received during the year from all local veteran organizations, the Red Cross, the Welfare Department, and all other benevolent and charitable groups. This cooperation is deeply appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
ROY E. HARDY, Chairman, Board of Selectmen
J. EVERETT COLLINS SIDNEY P. WHITE
FRANCIS P. MARKEY, Director
Office of Veterans' Services
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Second Annual Report of the Andover Housing Authority
For the year 1950, the Andover Housing Authority is happy to report the completion of the 56 homes for families of low-income veterans at the Morton Street site. Fifty-six (56) families of Andover veterans are now happily living in adequate homes, most of them for the first time since they came back from the service.
The year 1950 was not all smooth sailing. The construction contract called for completion in the spring, but many delays were encountered. The contractor ran into both supervisory and financial difficulties, and final completion was not made until October although some tenants moved in on October 1. The con- tractor is still making minor adjustments, but as a whole, the construction has been completed in a satisfactory manner and these homes will be available for families of Andover veterans for many years to come. Special commendation is due to Mr. James Gordon, the Authority's supervisor of construction, who brought about a well-built job in spite of the difficulties encountered.
The development is for families of Andover veterans of low income. For first admission, the families may not have an income in excess of $3,250.00 if there are two or fewer minor dependents and $3,500.00 if there are three or more minor dependents. The families now living in the development have a margin for . increase in income before any action is taken by the Authority as to eviction or rent based entirely without subsidy. Rents will go up as income goes up.
Each application received by the Authority was carefully checked both with the Veterans' Service Officer in Andover and with the employer. A special investigator experienced in social service work and home visits then visited each applicant at the place that applicant was then living. A complete report on each such visit was prepared for the Authority. Based upon all this data, the Authority made its final selection of the 56 families.
The Authority has selected James E. Manning, an Andover veteran, to act as manager and maintenance man with an office at the development. He is collecting the rents and is taking care of
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all maintenance problems. An office has been set up in the main- tenance quarters. The development is a low-rent development and each family is expected to maintain its own grounds and to keep its apartment in proper condition. Failure to do so on the part of the tenants will result in the work being done by the Authority, but charges for that work will be made against the family. This will encourage proper maintenance by the tenants so that the rents can be kept at a low level. At the same time, this policy will insure the type of maintenance the citizens of Andover would like to have. The members of the Andover Housing Authority wish to assure the people of Andover that the development will be well maintained so that it will be a credit to the Town.
In closing, the Authority wishes to express a word of apprecia- tion to Mr. Francis Markey and to his assistant, Mrs. Hitchings, for their cooperation in providing an office for the Authority and in rendering many services to the Authority throughout the con- struction period.
A complete financial statement as of December 31, 1950, is attached.
Respectfully submitted,
DOUGLAS P. CROCKETT, Chairman
CHARLES HATCH, Member
WINTHROP NEWCOMB, Treasurer
ERNEST W. HALL, Asst. Treasurer
STANLEY F. SWANTON, Vice Chairman
ADMINISTRATION FUND
TRIAL BALANCE-DECEMBER 31, 1950
Administration Fund-Cash
$4,450.54
Security Deposit Fund-Cash
346.00
Accounts Receivable
29.50
Tenants Security
$ 346.00
Prepaid Rents
1.83
Dwelling Rent Schedule
7,926.74
Management Salaries and Expenses
86.27
Operating Services
942.54
Utilities
1,672.00
Repairs, Maintenance, Replacements
13.15
General Expenses
734.57
Total
$8,274.57 $8,274.57
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DEVELOPMENT FUND
BALANCE SHEET-DECEMBER 31, 1950
ASSETS
Cash-Development Fund
Andover National Bank
$16,193.62
Bay State Merchants National 20,478.40
$36,672.02
U. S. Treasury Bills
30,000.00
Accounts Receivable-Mat's Stored
800.21
Prepaid Utilities
85.86
Development Cost
601,859.67
Incompleted Cost
20,057.69
$689,475.45
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL
Acc't Payable-Contract Retentions
$ 32,564.43
Notes Authorized-Temporary
635,000.00
Interest Accrued-Temporary Notes
1,774.13
Inearned Discount on Treasury Bills 79.20
Contract Award-Benoit Constr. Co., Inc.
20,057.69
$689,475.45
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Board of Appeals Report
To the Board of Selectmen:
The Board of Appeals under the Zoning By-Law of the Town of Andover has the following members: James S. Eastham, Chair- man, term expiring May 1, 1952; Roy E. Hardy, Secretary, term expiring May 1, 1953; Edward P. Hall, term expiring May 1, 1951; and two associate members, Leon A. Field and Walter C. Tomlinson, terms expiring May 1, 1951.
During the year 1950, the fifteenth year of the Zoning By-Law, the Board heard and decided twenty-four cases as follows:
Petition of Scott H. Black and Frederick S. Black, decided on April 12, 1950, for permission to enlarge the service station oper- ated by them on property owned by The Cyr Trust at 13 Union Street in said Andover. Granted
Petition of John J. Fleming and Edward Fleming, decided on May 8, 1950, for permission to subdivide property owned by the said John J. Fleming on the northwest corner of Haverhill Street and Fleming Avenue in said Andover. Granted
Petition of Marjorie Stearns, decided on May 8, 1950, for per- mission to convert a single family dwelling house owned by her at 12 Locke Street in said Andover into a two-family or apartment house. Granted
Petition of Gustave A. Schlott, decided on May 8, 1950, for per- mission to erect and maintain a gasoline and oil filling station on the property of Winfield Folley at 199 North Main Street in said Andover. Denied
Petition of William A. Pitochelli and Marie Pitochelli, decided on May 8, 1950, for permission to erect and operate a roadside stand on property owned by them on the southwest corner of Wildwood Road and the By-Pass in said Andover. Granted
Petition of Alfred L. Parizo and Eva B. Parizo, decided on June 19, 1950, for permission to convert the double house owned by them at 161-163 North Main Street in said Andover into an apartment house. Granted
Petition of Irving G. Clark, decided on June 19, 1950, for permission to display and sell used cars on the property of Win- field C. Folley at 199 North Main Street in said Andover. Denied
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Petition of Evelyn R. Marr, decided on July 27, 1950, for per- mission to convert a four-apartment house owned by her at 11 Locke Street in said Andover, into a five-apartment house. Denied
Petition of James A. Green, decided on July 31, 1950, for a variance from the Zoning By-Law with respect to the erection of a dwelling on a lot numbered 16 on plan No. 1241 recorded in the North District of Essex Registry of Deeds, on the south side of Appletree Lane in said Andover. Denied
Petition of Joseph Hines and Yvonne Hines, decided on July 31, 1950, for a variance from the Zoning By-Law with respect to the erection of a dwelling on a lot lettered A on a plan numbered 17241A in the Land Court, off the north side of County Road in said Andover. Denied
Petition of James M. Gordon, decided on July 31, 1950, for permission to maintain a golf driving range on property owned by him and Ella M. Gordon on the east side of Lowell Street in said Andover. Denied
Petition of Vincent A. Salvo, decided on July 31, 1950, for per- mission to erect a commercial building on property owned by him and Mary Salvo on South Main Street, north of the Howard Johnson restaurant at the By-Pass in said Andover. Denied
Petition of Barbara K. Reynolds, decided on August 30, 1950, for permission to operate a tearoom on property to be purchased by the petitioner at 138 Elm Street in said Andover. Denied
Petition of Peter DeAngelo and Nellie DeAngelo and Rosario Grasso and Paula Grasso, decided on August 30, 1950, for per- mission to convert a duplex house at 406-408 North Main Street in said Andover into a three-apartment house. Granted
Petition of Phillip A. Costello and Dorcas Costello, decided on September 28, 1950, for permission to convert a two-family house at 13 Summer Street in said Andover into a three-apart- ment house. Granted
Petition of Helen E. Hardy, decided on September 28, 1950, for permission to construct an addition to the house on property owned by her at 113 Chestnut Street in said Andover. Granted
Petition of Paul DeTeresi, decided on October 18, 1950, for permission to erect a garage on property owned by him at 17 Red Spring Road in said Andover. Granted
Petition of Harry R. Dockam and Laura C. Dockam, decided on October 18, 1950, for permission to construct and maintain a
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dairy bar, gift shop, and gasoline station on property owned by them on the west side of the By-Pass in said Andover. Denied
Petition of M. T. Stevens & Sons Company, decided on Octo- ber 18, 1950, for permission to subdivide the property owned by it on the east side of High Street in said Andover. Granted
Petition of Francis P. Viera, decided on December 4, 1950, for a variance of the Zoning By-Law so that he may erect a garage 2,400 square feet in area on the east side of Andover Street, at approximately 122 Andover Street. Denied
Petition of Annie B. Swanton, decided on December 4, 1950, for permission to convert a two-family house at 23 Summer Street in said Andover into a three-apartment house. Granted
Petition of George A. Noury and Lillian E. Noury, decided on December 4, 1950, for permission to convert a three-apartment house owned by them at 9 Chestnut Street in said Andover into a four-apartment house. Denied
Petition of Eleanor E. Shaw, decided on December 4, 1950, for permission to erect a garage at the side of the house on property owned by her at 30 Foster Circle in said Andover. Granted
Petition of Margaret H. Fairweather, decided on December 26, 1950, for permission to subdivide the property owned by her on the north side of Summer Street in said Andover, there being two houses located on said property numbered 102 and 104 Sum- mer Street. Granted
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES S. EASTHAM, Chairman ROY E. HARDY, Secretary EDWARD P. HALL
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Report of Planning Board and Board of Survey
The following Public Hearings were held by the Planning Board during the year 1950:
January 13-A proposed amendment to the Zoning By-Laws re-zoning a section of land near Fosters Pond from a residential to a business district was approved. Later, the petitioner, Willis P. Chick, withdrew his petition.
February 3-A proposed amendment to the Zoning By-Laws designating as a Business District, a section of land on the North- erly side of Essex Street adjacent to the Shawsheen River. The proposed change was approved.
June 2-Plan of land Northerly side of Central Street near Lupine Road, on petition of Alexander H. Henderson, for purpose of subdivision and opening for public use, a private way as shown thereon. This plan was approved and recommended for accept- ance.
October 6-A proposed amendment to the Zoning By-Laws, re-zoning to a private recreational district a certain parcel of land on the North side of Lowell Street at the junction of Bellevue Road was disapproved.
October 27-A proposed amendment to the Zoning By-Laws, re-zoning from a residential district to a business district, a parcel of land on the Easterly side of the junction of the Andover By- Pass and South Main Street was disapproved.
November 24-For approval of a plan of land located on the Easterly side of Stirling Street for purpose of subdivision only. The Board recommended that the petitioner, Edward Jones, present complete plans and petition for a hearing for street ac- ceptance.
December 8-For approval of a plan of land on an extension of Lincoln Circle for purpose of subdivision and opening a private way for public use. No action on the plan was taken. Petitioner Joseph Cussell was requested to bring before the Board a com- plete set of plans.
December 15-For approval of a plan of land on Central Street, near School Street on the former A. Ripley estate for the purpose
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of subdivision and opening a private way for public use. This plan was approved and recommended for acceptance, provided certain conditions relating to the construction of a sewer line are met.
Respectfully submitted,
SIDNEY P. WHITE, Chairman WALTER C. TOMLINSON, Secretary LEON A. FIELD FREDERICK E. CHEEVER KIRK R. BATCHELLER
EDWARD R. LAWSON, Clerk
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Report on Wages and Salaries Survey
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The Committee appointed for the purpose of making a survey of wages and salaries of employees of the Town of Andover has made this study with the assistance and advice of the heads of all of the various departments.
Effort has been made to make comparisons of prevailing wages and salaries of communities in this section of the State. It was found that classifications were quite varied as to work performed and responsibilities assumed. Therefore consideration for adjust- ment was given accordingly.
The Committee has confined its study strictly within the limits of the vote of the Special Town Meeting. Consequently, it is our understanding that any proposed adjustments are to be made on present basic wages, assignments and general work conditions. We are also passing this report to the Town Clerk on this day, January 19, 1951, for proper publicity purposes so that all inter- ested citizens may familiarize themselves with this report well in advance of Regular Town Meeting.
The Committee wishes to express their appreciation and thanks to the Department heads and other Town officials with whom we conferred for their cooperation and able assistance which enabled us to arrive at what we trust are reasonable ad- justments to all concerned.
Attached herewith are our recommendations which, if ac- cepted, should become effective on April 1, 1951.
EMIL J. SCHULZE
WILLIAM E. TITCOMB
CHARLES W. ARNOLD
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief
$76.50
to $85.00
Sergeant
64.00
72.00
Patrolman
56.00
62.00
Clerk
50.00
54.00
New Officers
57.00
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief
$ 76.50
to $ 85.00
Deputy
64.00
72.00
Lieutenant
61.00
67.00
Privates
56.00
62.00
New Men
51.00
57.00
TOWN HALL
Town Clerk
3500.00
430.00
500.00
Plus 300.00
Clerks
40.00
to 45.00
Treasurer
3340.00
Plus 400.00
Accountant
65.58
Plus 300.00
Clerk
34.00
to 37.00
Tax Collector
3415.00
Plus 300.00
Tax Clerk
43.50
to 45.00
Assessors' Clerk
40.00
to 50.00
Assessors' Assistant Clerk
35.00
to 37.00
Welfare Agent
3750.00
Plus 300.00
Welfare Assistant
44.00
to 48.00
Janitor
46.50
to 48.00
Health Department Agent
2400.00
Plus 300.00
Civilian Defense Director
76.50
85.00
Veterans' Service Officer
70.00
Plus 300.00
Veterans' Clerk
40.00
to
45.00
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Teachers
260.00
Nurses
260.00
Secretaries
260.00
Custodians (Full Time)
208.00
Bus Drivers
208.00
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Highway
Laborers
1.10 to 1.1712 per hr.
Truck Drivers
1.10 to 1.25 per hr
Foreman
1.35 to 1.45 per hr.
Heavy Equipment Operators
1.24 to 1.30 per hr.
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Water and Sewer Foreman (2) Laborers Heavy Equipment Operators
$1.20 to 1.30 per hr. 1.10 to 1.1712 1.24 to 1.30
Park
Foreman
Laborers
1.20 to 1.30 per hr. 1.10 to 1.1712
Pumping Station
Resident Engineer
Other Engineer
1.35 to 1.45 per hr. 1.19 to 1.30
Supervision and Office
Superintendent
94.00 weekly to 5200.00 annually
Assistant Superintendent
Clerk
45.00
to
45.00 same
Clerk
37.00
to
40.00
Clerk
44.00
to
45.00
Engineer
85.00
to
90.00
TREE DEPARTMENT
Tree Warden and
Moth Superintendent
62.00 to 67.00 weekly (44 hrs.) 1.26 to 1.36 per hr. (44 hrs.)
Foreman
Expert Climbers
1.22 to 1.30 per hr. (44 hrs.)
Ground Men
1.12 to 1.1712 per hr. (44 hrs.)
CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
Superintendent
Mechanic
Laborers
2718.00 to 2926.00 annually 1. 24 to 1. 30 per hr. (40 hrs.) 1. 13 to 1. 1712 per hr. (40 hrs.)
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
Librarian
3766.00 to 4066. 00 annually 2906.00 to 3166.00
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