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SO VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
ARTICLE 28. Amend Zoning By-Law and Zoning Map, change from Residen- tial B Zone to Business Zone.
MOVED by Mr. D'Acci:
That the Town vote to amend its Zoning By-Law and Zoning Map dated May 2, 1940, as most recently amended, by providing the following described area be changed from Residential B Zone to Business Zone: a parcel of land situ- ated on the southerly side of Pond Street, South Braintree, containing approxi- mately one acre of land being bounded as follows: northerly on Pond Street
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165 feet more or less; easterly by land now or formerly of Frank Graziano 235 feet more or less; southerly by the remaining land of Felice Zampine; and westerly by land now or formerly of Joseph Hall and Henry Venuti; the foregoing described area as shown on the Town of Braintree Assessors' Plan 1044 as the northerly part of Plot 3.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. D'Acci, Mr. Magaldi, Mr. Ferrante, Mr. Zampine, Mr. Oakman, Mr. Polio, Mr. Anastos, Mr. McMaster, Mr. Chiesa, Miss Bates, Mr. Dalton, Jr., Mr. Cantwell, and Mr. Hall.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. D'Acci.
The Moderator ordered a teller count. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 115 votes in the affirmative and 61 votes in the negative. There not being the required two-thirds vote in the affirmative the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. D'Acci LOST.
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Laing, it was
SO VOTED: That Article 6 be taken from the table.
ARTICLE 6. General increases under Salary Administration Plan.
SO VOTED: That the sum of $62,676.73 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of granting general increases to employees coming within the salary administration plan - to be expended in the following manner:
Selectmen's Office and Miscellaneous Group $ 570.00
Accountant's Office
317.50
Treasurer's Office
233.50
Assessor's Office
490.50
Tax Collector's Office
130.00
Town Clerk and Registration
285.00
Engineering Office
948.75
Health Department (Including Dental Clinic)
1,481.70
Veteran's Services
390.00
Sewer Department
1,675.00
Police Department
18,206.96
Fire Department
22,992.26
Highway Department
6,548.60
Library
2,422.67
Park Department (Including Golf Course Labor)
1,375.80
Water Department
4,608.49
Welfare Department
0,00
$ 62,676.73
And that of this amount $4,608.49 be raised from Water Department receipts for 1964, and that $402.40 be transferred from Golf Course Reserve, and the balance of $57,665.84 be raised from the tax levy.
ARTICLE 29. Amend Zoning By-Law and Zoning Map, extension of Business Zone.
MOVED by Mr. Morrissey:
That the Zoning By-Law and the Zoning Map dated May 2, 1940, as most recently amended, be further amended to provide that a parcel of land con- taining approximately 20,150 square feet, shown as Plot No. 107 on Assessor's Plan No. 2013 and located on the easterly side of Cleveland Avenue at its
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intersection with Union Street, be changed from Residence "B" Zone to Busi- ness Zone.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Moore, Mr. Littlejohn, Mr. Cuff, Mr. Chafe, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Eno.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Morrissey.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Morrissey LOST.
ARTICLE 28. Amend Zoning By-Law and Zoning Map, change from Residen- tial B Zone to Business Zone.
MOVED by Mr. D'Acci:
Reconsideration of the action taken under Article 28.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. D'Acci.
The Moderator ordered a teller count. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 109 votes in the affirmative and 62 votes in the negative. There not being the required two-thirds vote in the affirmative the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. D'Acci LOST.
ARTICLE 30. Amend Zoning By-Law and Zoning Map, change from Industrial to Residence C.
SO VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
ARTICLE 31. Amend Building Code, Part II, Tenement House.
SO VOTED: That the Building Code be amended by striking out the defini- tion of Tenement House as it appears in Part II of said code and insert in place thereof the following definition:
"Tenement or Apartment" - Is any house or building housing more than two families and falling within the provisions of G.L. Chapter 145.
ARTICLE 32. Amend Building Code, Part XII-Fire Protection.
SO VOTED: That the Building Code Part XII-Fire Protection be amended by adding the words "Tenement or Apartment House" in the first sentence after the phrase "home for the aged".
ARTICLE 33. Amend Building Code, Part VIII-Types of Construction-Fire- proof Buildings, Section 1-A.
SO VOTED: That the Building Code be amended by adding to Part VIII Types of Construction - Fireproof Buildings, a new section 1-A to read as follows:
Section 1-A (Part VIII) Every house or building housing more than two families shall be of first class construction subject to all the rules and regulations contained in the building code relative to First Class Fire-
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proof Construction and shall also conform to the Massachusetts De- partment of Public Safety Regulations.
MOVED by Mr. Hayden:
That Articles 42 and 43 be considered at this time.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Hayden, and Mr. Smith.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Hayden.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Hayden LOST.
ARTICLE 2.
SO VOTED: That a Committee of five, consisting of the members of the Braintree Housing Authority, be appointed by the Moderator. Said committee to study the need for Housing for the Elderly. This committee to make report and insert articles at the next Annual or Special Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 34. Sale of land to Robert A. Zottoli.
SO VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
ARTICLE 35. Construction of main and lateral sewers.
MOVED by Mr. Smith:
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $456,000.00 for the con- struction of additional sewers for sanitary purposes under the direction of the Sewer Commissioners, and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $56,000.00 be taken from Sewer Receipts reserved for appropriation; $1,000.00 be taken from Sale of Town Owned Real Estate Fund; $49,000.00 be raised in the Tax Levy; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $350,000.00 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws so that the whole amount shall be paid in not more than 15 years from the date of issue of the first bond or note, or at such earlier time as the Treasurer and Selectmen may determine.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Dyer of the Sewer Commissioners and Mr. Smith.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Smith.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 36. Construction of sewers in specified streets.
MOVED by Mr. Smith:
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $44,000.00 in addition to that appropriated under Article 66 of the 1963 Annual Town Meeting, for the construction of additional sewers for sanitary purposes, under the direction of the Sewer Commissioners, in the following area:
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Completion of Pearl Street for existing homes from Fountain Street east to Liberty Street; and that part of Plain Street from Kendall Avenue that would be serviced by the same drainage areas that would service Kendall Avenue; and the following streets in their entirety including such connecting mains and pumping station necessary to complete the installations:
Kendall Avenue Stevens Avenue Webb Street E. Boscobel Street
Boscobel Street Spring Street Congress Street Crawford Road
and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $2,487.62 be taken from Sewer Receipts reserved for appropriation, and that the balance of $41,512.38 be taken from the tax levy.
Mr. Dyer of the Sewer Commissioners spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Smith.
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 37. Construction of Sewer Department Maintenance and Storage Building.
MOVED by Mr. Smith:
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $65,000.00 to be extended under the direction of the Utility Building Committee, which was established under Warrant Article 43 of the 1963 Annual Town Meeting, for constructing and originally equipping a Sewer Department Maintenance and Storage Building.
Mr. Dyer of the Sewer Commissioners spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Smith.
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 38. Repairs and alterations at Police Headquarters.
SO VOTED: That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $5,000.00 to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen to make the necessary re- pairs, alterations and equip the public entrance of Police Headquarters, the main office, the police cruiser garage and the parking area.
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Delory, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Annual Town Meeting be adjourned until 7:45 P.M., Monday, March 23, 1964.
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TOWN OF BRAINTREE ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 23, 1964
The adjourned Annual Town Meeting was called to order at 7:50 o'clock in the evening of Monday, March 23, 1964, by the Moderator, Mr. John J. Canavan.
There were 195 Town Meeting Members present.
The Moderator declared a quorum present.
Prayer for Divine Guidance was offered by Rev. Richard L. Parker, Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Braintree.
The following Tellers were appointed by the Moderator to serve during the course of the evening.
Roger R. Champagne John H. Frazier John W. Mahar Harrison T. Smiley
Whitney Withington
George F. Himmel
James E. Sullivan
Robert B. Carnes
We now continue with consideration of the Articles in the Warrant.
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Smiley, it was
SO VOTED: That the resolution pertaining to the Personnel Board be taken from the table.
ARTICLE 2.
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Smiley, it was
SO VOTED: It is the sense of this meeting and its request that the Person- nel Board shall in advance of each Annual Town Meeting and in advance of any Special Town Meeting at which recommendations of the Board will be consi- dered, prepare a printed report for the information of Town employees and by mailing the same to each Town Meeting Member at least 14 days before said meeting.
MOVED by Mr. Fournier:
Reconsideration of action taken under Article 2, Committee to study the need for Housing for the Elderly.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Beaver, and Mr. Connolly.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Fournier.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Fournier LOST.
ARTICLE 39. Traffic Islands at Washington and Union Streets.
MOVED by Mr. Littlejohn:
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That there be raised and appropriated $14,625.00 for the changing of the design of the traffic islands, relocation of monument, and the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Washington and Union Streets.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Littlejohn, Mr. Smith and Fire Chief Hennessey.
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Withington, it was
SO VOTED: That Article 39 be laid on the table.
ARTICLE 40. Traffic lights at intersection of Washington, Plain and Hancock Streets.
SO VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
ARTICLE 41. Improve intersection of Washington and Common Streets.
SO VOTED: That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $10,000.00 to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen to widen and improve the intersection and adjacent portions of Washington Street and Common Street.
ARTICLE 42. Expenditure of money under Chapter 782 of Acts of 1962.
MOVED by Mr. Smith:
That Article 42 be laid on the table.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Hayden and Mr. Smith.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Smith.
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 43. Construction of Washington Street from Hancock Street to Franklin Street.
MOVED by Mr. Hayden:
That Article 43 be laid on the table.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Hayden and Mr. Smith.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Hayden. SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 44. Taking of land in South Braintree.
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Smith, it was SO VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
ARTICLE 45. Accept Ivory Street as Town Way.
MOVED by Mr. Brooks:
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That the Town of Braintree accept as and for a Town Way Ivory Street so called from Union Street to Pearl Street as laid out by the Selectmen and ap- propriate the sum of $42,010.52 from sums received or to be received as Braintree's share of funds provided by the State under the provisions of Chapter 822 of the Acts of 1963 for the purpose of constructing a portion of said way as outlined in specifications prepared by the Town Engineer and on file with the Selectmen.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Brooks, Mr. Smith, Mr. Hayden, Mr. Stenberg, Town Clerk Johnson, Mr. Foley, and Town Counsel Hunt.
MOVED by Mr. Russo:
Indefinite Postponement.
Mr. Smith spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Russo.
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 46. Accept Old Country Way as Town Way.
MOVED by Mr. Smith:
That the Town accept as and for a Town Way the following street as laid out by the Selectmen: Old Country Way, so-called, approximately 1,000 feet from 1 South Street westerly.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Smith.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Smith LOST.
ARTICLE 47. Accept Ellis Lane as Town Way.
MOVED by Mr. Smith:
That the Town accept as and for a Town Way the following street as laid out by the Selectmen: Ellis Lane.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Smith.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Smith LOST.
ARTICLE 48. Accept Reed Hill Road as Town Way.
MOVED by Mr. Baker:
That the Town accept as and for a Town Way, Reed Hill Road, so-called, as laid out by the Selectmen, and raise and appropriate the sum of $10,505.50 to be expended under the direction of the Highway Superintendent for improve- ment of same with betterment assessments to the extent of sixty-six and two- thirds per cent of the actual cost to the Town on abutting estates.
Discussion ensued involving Mrs. Newman, Mr. Smith, Mr. Withington, Town Counsel Hunt, Town Clerk Johnson, Mr. Chiesa, Mr. Stewart, and Mr. Pinault.
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MOVED by Mr. Stewart:
That Article 48 be laid on the table.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Stewart.
SO VOTED.
The Moderator requested unanimous consent to hold Articles 49, 50 and 51. There being an objection by Mr. Himmel, the Moderator called for a vote on his request. Vote was taken and the Moderator declared his request was
SO ORDERED.
The Moderator requested unanimous consent for reconsideration of Articles 45, 46, 47 and 48. The Moderator called for a vote on his request. Vote was taken and the Moderator declared his request was
SO ORDERED.
ARTICLE 52. Construction of sidewalks on various streets.
SO VOTED: That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $3,095.00 to be expended under the direction of the Highway Superintendent for the con- struction of a sidewalk on the easterly side of Commercial Street between Hayward Street and Wilking Road and that betterments to the extent of fifty per cent of the actual cost be assessed against the abutting estates.
ARTICLE 53. Construction of sidewalk on Shaw Street.
SO VOTED: That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $708.00 to be expended under the direction of the Highway Superintendent for the con- struction of a sidewalk and curbing in front of the properties at 168, 172 and 178 Shaw Street, and that betterments to the extent of 50% (fifty per cent) of the actual cost be assessed on the abutting estates.
ARTICLE 54. Construction of sidewalk on Middle Street.
SO VOTED: That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $987.00 to be expended under the direction of the Highway Superintendent for the con- struction of a sidewalk at the following location: Southwesterly side of Middle Street from 639 Middle Street to 665 Middle Street, and that betterments to the extent of fifty per cent of the actual cost be assessed on the abutting estates.
ARTICLE 55. Summer play program at Foster School Playground.
MOVED by Mr. Lyon:
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of one thousand two hundred ninety-eight dollars ($1,298) for the purpose of equipment installation and to provide for the operation of a summer play program at the Foster School Playground.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Lyon, Mr. Smith, Mr. Withington and Mr. Herget.
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Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Lyon.
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 56. Improvements at Swifts Beach.
MOVED by Mr. Anastos.
That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $9,498.00 for the purpose of clearing and grubbing, fill land, macadam parking area, fencing and provide area with gate attendant at Swifts Beach.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Herget, Mr. Dexter and Mr. Smith.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Anastos.
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 57. Skating rink at Watson Park.
The Moderator stated that the Finance Committee had advised that no ac- tion was necessary on Article 57.
ARTICLE 2.
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Delory, it was
SO VOTED: That a committee of seven be appointed, consisting of one member of the planning board, one member of the park commission, two residents of precinct 6 and three members at large, all appointments to be made by the Moderator. This committee will study the problems involving Watson Park in East Braintree and report to the 1965 Annual Town Meeting their views on the development of the Park and submit any articles that may be necessary to carry out the recommendations of the Committee.
ARTICLE 58. Construction of playground at Washington Street site.
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Smith, it was
SO VOTED: That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $9,000.00 for the purpose of constructing an athletic field at the new Washington Street site (so called Flatley land), Assessors Plan No. 2020 and No. 2021.
ARTICLE 59. Walk gates and fencing at Adams Street playground.
SO VOTED: That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $960.00 to install two walk gates and fencing at the Adams Street Playground, and that to raise said appropriation, by and with the approval of the Finance Committee, the sum of $830.41 be transferred from the unexpended balance in the Junior High School Plans and Specifications Account, and the balance of $129.59 be raised in the tax levy.
ARTICLE 60. Control of Tax Title land.
SO VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
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Upon motion duly made by Mr. Smith, it was
SO VOTED: That Articles 61 through 64 be considered at this time for the purpose of a report from the School Site Committee.
Mr. Doyle presented the report of the School Site Committee with the aid of a slide projector.
ARTICLE 61. Land for School purposes in the Highlands Section.
MOVED by Mr. Smith:
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $250.00 to purchase or take by eminent domain for school purposes certain lots and parcels of land shown on Assessors Plans 1096 and 1101 in the Highlands section bounded generally on the West by Liberty Street, on the south by Braemore Road and Hillsdale Avenue, as shown on plans on file in the Selectmen's Office.
Miss Bates spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Smith.
Vote was taken and there being but one vote in the negative the Moderator declared there was more than the required two-thirds vote in the affirmative and the motion by Mr. Smith was
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 62. Land for School purposes in the East Braintree Section.
SO VOTED: That Article 62 be laid on the table.
ARTICLE 63. Land for School purposes on westerly side of Sunset Lake.
MOVED by Mr. Smith:
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $4,950.00 to purchase or take by eminent domain for school purposes certain lots or parcels of land being lots numbered 1 to 57 inclusive on Assessors Plan No. 1067 being lo- cated on the westerly side of Sunset Lake.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Smith.
Vote was taken and there being but one vote in the negative the Moderator declared there was more than the required two-thirds vote in the affirmative and the motion by Mr. Smith was
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 64. Control of land on West Street.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Town set aside land under the control of the School Fund Committee under the will of Nathaniel Thayer and shown as Plot 1022 and Plot 1043 and exchange with the School Fund Committee with authority for negotiating sale of same in accordance with the vote of the Annual Town Meeting of 1954, and present of 16 acres of land between Granite and West Streets shown on Assessor's Plan 48 - 3 to 5, 18 to 27, and 9 to 30
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inclusive, which lands are declared to be surplus and no longer needed for school purposes, and further request the Town Counsel to take such steps as may be necessary to authorize the sale of the same.
ARTICLE 65. Bills for prior years.
SO VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
ARTICLE 66. Bequest from August J. Petersen.
SO VOTED: That the Town accept the bequest of the residue under the will of the late August J. Petersen under the conditions and trust imposed thereby, and authorize the appointment of a committee of three members in accordance with the terms of said will, and authorize the committee to use such funds as paid over by the executor of said will to accomplish the purposes intended by the donor.
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Delory, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Annual Town Meeting be adjourned until 7:45 P.M., Tuesday, April 7, 1964.
TOWN OF BRAINTREE
ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1964
The Adjourned Annual Town Meeting was called to order at 7:45 o'clock in the evening of Tuesday, April 7, 1964, by the Moderator, Mr. John J. Canavan.
There were 174 Town Meeting Members present.
The Moderator declared a quorum present.
Prayer for Divine Guidance was offered by Rev. Fr. Arthur F. McQuaid, Pastor of St. Francis Assisi R. C. Church of South Braintree.
The meeting stood for a moment of silence in memory of the passing of Mr. Joseph P. Cassidy, Town Meeting Member from Precinct 5.
The following Tellers were appointed by the Moderator to serve during the course of the evening.
Herbert B. Hollis Vito M. D'Acci Ernest D. Frawley Edgar B. Lawrence
Alexander M. Canavan Frederick A. Birtwell Carl B. Sakrison, Jr. John J. Corbett
We now continue with consideration of the Articles in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 2.
SO VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen, Town Clerk, Chairman of the Planning Board and Town Counsel be requested to act as a committee for the
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purpose of recommending and effecting standard, uniform statutory procedures for the layout and acceptance of town ways.
Mr. Hayden read a statement from the South Braintree Board of Trade relative to Articles 42, 43 and 45.
ARTICLE 45. Accept Ivory Street as Town Way.
(Pursuant to reconsideration voted March 23, 1964.)
MOVED by Mr. Brooks: That the Town of Braintree accept as and for a Town Way Ivory Street so-called from Union Street to Pearl Street as laid out by the Selectmen and appropriate the sum of $42,010.52 from sums received or to be received as Braintree's share of funds provided by the State under the provisions of Chapter 822 of the Acts of 1963 for the purpose of constructing a portion of said Way as outlined in the specifications prepared by the Town Engineer and on file with the Selectmen.
And further, that the Selectmen are authorized to take any lands necessary therefor for a sum not exceeding $1.00 to be charged against said appropri- ation.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Brooks, Mr. Matthews, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Young, Mr. Pinault, Town Counsel Hunt, Mr. Smith, Mr. Tinson, Mr. R. Frazier, Mr. Carnes, Mr. Proctor, Mr. Laing, and Mr. Belcher.
MOVED by Mr. Matthews:
Indefinite postponement.
Further discussion ensued involving Mr. Brooks and Mr. Withington.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Matthews.
Vote was taken and the Moderator being in doubt a teller count was ordered. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 77 votes in the affirmative and 84 votes in the negative. The Moderator then declared the motion by Mr. Matthews LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Brooks.
The Moderator ordered a teller count. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 86 votes in the affirmative and 80 votes in the negative. There not being the required two-thirds vote in the affirmative the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Brooks LOST.
ARTICLE 46. Accept Old Country Way as Town Way.
(Pursuant to reconsideration voted March 23, 1964.)
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Town accept as and for a Town Way the following street as laid out by the selectmen: Old Country Way, so-called, approximately 1,000 feet from 1 South Street Westerly.
ARTICLE 47. Accept Ellis Lane as Town Way.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Town accept as and for a Town Way the following street as laid out by the selectmen: Ellis Lane.
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ARTICLE 48. Accept Reed Hill Road as Town Way.
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Juster, it was SO VOTED: That Article 48 be taken from the table.
MOVED by Mr. Juster:
That the Town accept as and for a Town Way, Reed Hill Road, so called, as laid out by the Selectmen, and raise and appropriate the sum of $10,505.50 to be expended under the direction of the Highway Superintendent for improve- ment of same with betterment assessments to the extent of sixty-six and two- thirds per cent of the actual cost to the town on abutting estates.
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