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HEREOF FAIL NOT, and make return of the Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of holding this meeting aforesaid.
Given under our hands this first day of February, in the Year of Our Lord, Nineteen hundred and fifty-one.
CARL A. E. PETERSON ARNAUD R. BLACKADAR Selectmen of Chelmsford.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss.
Feb. 1, 1951
Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified and warned the Inhabitants of the Town of Chelmsford by posting up attested copies of the same at the Post Offices in the Center of the Town, South Chelmsford, North Chelmsford, and West Chelmsford and at the School House in East Chelmsford, and at the Westlands School House, thirty days at least before the time of holding the meetings as within directed by By-Law in the Town of Chelmsford.
LAWRENCE W. CHUTE Constable of Chelmsford
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REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
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TOWN ELECTION-MARCH 5th, 1951
Office and Candidate
P-1 P-2 P-3 P-4 P-5 P-6 Total
MODERATOR-3 Years
John H. Valentine, 9 Newfield St. 474 716
81
118
79
304 1772
Blanks
104
141
18
19
10
42
334
Total
578
857
99
137
89
346 2106
SELECTMAN-3 Years
Walter W. Edwards, 27 School St.
95
64
30
4
10
17
220
Bernard P. Larkin,
59 Newfield St.
147
444
19
66
17
119
812
Carl A. E. Peterson,
61 Dunstable Rd.
330
335
48
66
59
207 1045
Blanks
6
14
2
1
3
3
29
Total
578
857
99
137
89
346 2106
MEMBER OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE-3 Years
Walter W. Edwards, 27 School St. 92
68
34
9
12
18
233
Bernard P. Larkin,
ยท 59 Newfield St.
151
448
17
62
16
118
812
Carl A. E. Peterson,
61 Dunstable Rd.
324
313
46
66
57
207 1013
Blanks
11
28
2
0
4
3
48
Total
578 ' 857
99, 137
89
346 2106
TOWN CLERK-3 Years
Harold C. Petterson,
176 Groton Road
466
715
86
112
77
304 1760
Blanks
112
142
13
25
12
42
346
Total
578
857
99
137
89
346 2106
TOWN TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR-3 Years
Harold C. Petterson,
176 Groton Road
464
700
84
113
75
302 1738
Blanks
114
157
15
24
14
44 368
Total
578
857
99
137
89
346 2106
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REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
ASSESSOR-3 Years John J. Dunigan,
76 Middlesex Street
448
749
80
108
75
287 1747
Blanks
130
108
19
29
14
59
359
Total
578
857
99
137
89
346 2106
MEMBER OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE-3 Years Vernon Fletcher
111 Chelmsford St.
450
609
75
97
70
294 1595
Blanks
128
248
24
40
19
52
511
Total
578
857
99
137
89
346 2106
MEMBER OF BOARD OF HEALTH-3 Years
Edmund J. Welch
3 Jensen Avenue
431
717
77
104
73
289 1691
Blanks
147
140
22
33
16
57
415
Total
578
857
99
137
89
346 2106
PARK COMMISSIONER-3 Years Harold E. Eriksen,
11 Putnam Avenue
461
593
74
103
79
284 1594
Blanks
117
264
25
34
10
62
512
Total
578
857
99
137
89
346 2106
PARK COMMISSIONER-2 Years-Unexpired Term
Archie J. Vondal
75 Newfield Street
418
679
77
97
73
276 1620
Blanks
160
178
22
40
16
70
486
Total
578
857
99
137
89
346 2106
PARK COMMISSIONER-1 Year-Unexpired Term Gilbert H. Perham,
76 Westford Street
431
571
71
98
67
288 1526
Blanks
147
286
28
39
22
58
580
Total
578
857
99
137
89
346 2106
CEMETERY COMMISSIONER-3 Years Arthur J. Colmer,
28 Stedman Street
419
583
72
97
70
296 1537
Blanks
159
274
27
40
19
50
569
Total
578
857
99
137
89
346 2106
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REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
LIBRARY TRUSTEES-3 Years
E. Wayne Jenkins
5 Park Road
397
501
67
87
74
234 1360
Howard D. Smith
148 Dalton Rd.
367
507
67
. 90
64
288 1383
Blanks
392
706
64
97
40
170 1469
Total
1156 1714 198
274
178
692 4212
SINKING FUND COMMISSIONER-3 Years
Edward T. Brick,
157 Middlesex Street
414
669
73
100
70
280 1606
Blanks
164
188
26
37
19
66
500
Total
578
857
99
137
89
346 2106
MEMBER OF PLANNING BOARD-5 Years
Richard L. Monahan, 245 Main Street
435
654
86
105
74
270 1624
Blanks
143
203
13
32
15
76
482
Total
578
857
99
137
89
346 2106
MEMBER OF PLANNING
BOARD-1 Yr .- Unexpired Term
John L. Dusseault,
10 Hornbeam Hill Rd.
438
644
76
102
74
277 1611
Blanks
140
213
23
35
15
69
495
Total
578
857
99
137
89
346 2106
TREE WARDEN-3 Years
Myles J. Hogan,
163 Billerica Road
421
615
74
100
69
274 1553
Blanks
157
242
25
37
20
72
553
Total
578
857
99
137
89
346 2106
CONSTABLE-1 Year
Lawrence W. Chute,
20 N. S. Smith St.
457
635
78
115
75
297 1657
Blanks
121
222
21
22
14
49
449
Total
578
857
99
137
89
346 2106
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REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING-MARCH 12th, 1951
The Annual Business Meeting in the Town of Chelmsford was held in the High School Auditorium on March 12, 1951, at 7:30 P. M. with Judge John H. Valentine presiding as Moderator and Harold C. Petter- son, Town Clerk.
The first business to be transacted was the election of a Member of the Varney Playground Commission. Clifford Hartley was elected to serve for a term of three years.
UNDER ARTICLE ONE:
To hear reports of Town Officers and Committees:
Edward Krasnecki reported for the Committee appointed to study the Town Manager form of government, and reported that the Com- mittee was appointed last December 1st and had not had time to make a complete report at this time and asked for further time, and it was so voted.
Robert Picken reported for the Committee on a new school at North Chelmsford and stated that his Committee would report at a Special town meeting to be held in the future.
Clifford Hartley reported for the Committee on a new school addi- tion to the High School and stated that his Committee would report at a special town meeting.
Allan Kidder reported for the Committee on a new Fire House at Chelmsford Centre and that the Committee was making progress.
Robert Spaulding reported for the Honor Roll Committee and re- ported that the Committee was taking care of the Honor Roll and that they had expended $25.00 for their work.
On a motion made by Carl A. E. Peterson it was voted to accept the Town Report as printed.
UNDER ARTICLE TWO:
The following sums of money were raised and appropriated to defray town charges for the current year:
SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT:
Salaries :
Chairman $ 440.00
Board Members (2)
660.00
Clerk
385.00
Expenses
850.00
$ 2,335.00
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ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT:
Salaries:
Accountant
$ 2,700.00
Clerk
1,800.00
Additional Clerk Hire
115.00
Expenses
215.00
New Adding Machine
350.00
$ 5,180.00
TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR:
Salaries:
Treasurer and Collector
$ 3,200.00
Clerk
1,800.00
Additional Clerk Hire
500.00
Bonds
543.70
Printing and Advertising
970.40
Stationery and Postage
800.00
Other Expenses
267.50
$ 8,081.60
TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENT:
Salaries:
Town Clerk
$ 460.00
Clerk Hire
15.00
Fees
300.00
Other Expenses
330.00
$ 1,105.00
ASSESSORS' DEPARTMENT:
Salaries:
Chairman
$ 2,700.00
Assessors (2)
1,672.00
Clerk and Assistant Assessor
1,800.00
Additional Clerk Hire
885.00
Office Supplies and Expenses
150.00
Printing and Advertising
250.00
Transportation and Expenses
300.00
Other Expenses
350.00
$ 8,107.00
REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT:
Salaries :
Registrars (3)
$ 330.00
Assistant Registrars
608.69
Clerk
220.00
Additional Clerk Hire
125.00
REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
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Advertising, Printing, Misc.
425.00
Printing of Book-Men and Women
125.00
$ 1,833.69
PUBLIC BUILDINGS:
Salaries :
Janitors
$ 3,043.00
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Fuel, Light, Water
3,000.00
Repairs, Equipment, Misc.
3,800.00
Fire Insurance
3,900.00
$ 13,743.00
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Town Counsel
$ 330.00
Claims and Suits
400.00
Land Transactions
200.00
Prosecutions and Defense of Law Suits.
500.00
1,430.00 $
MISCELLANEOUS UNDER GENERAL
GOVERNMENT:
Moderator
$ 35.00
Constables
50.00
Planning Board
150.00
Appeals Board
225.00
Street. Lighting
12,600.00
Finance Board
75.00
Elections Department
650.00
$ 13,785.00
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Salaries :
Chief
$ 3,685.00
Patrolmen (4)
12,260.00
Special and School Police
6,500.00
Telephone Operators
234.30
Clerk
663.00
Auto Maintenance and Repairs
800.00
Gasoline
1,600.00
Telephone
600.00
Radio Service
250.00
Other Expenses
650.00 .
$ 27,242.30
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REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Salaries :
Chief Engineer
$ 000.00
Board of Fire Engineers
470.00
District Chiefs (5)
1,040.00
Captains (5)
175.00
Lieutenants (5)
170.00
Janitors (3)
$
375.00
Regular Firemen (Inc. vacation and ill- ness )
20,328.00
Call Men (yearly)
1,200.00
Labor at Fires
1,700.00
Fire Alarm System
700.00
Rental-North Section
735.00
Fuel, Electricity, Telephone
2,100.00
Repairs and Maintenance
1,650.00
New Equipment
1,200.00
Miscellaneous Expenses
200.00
Fire Alarm System Extension
2,300.00
$ 34,343.00
FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Salaries:
Warden
$ 550.00
Labor at Fires
800.00
Repairs and Maintenance
420.00
Gasoline and Oil
60.00
New Equipment and Materials
405.00
$
2,235.00
HYDRANT SERVICE:
Center
$ 5,500.00
North
4,500.00
East
4,300.00
South
2,500.00
$ 16,800.00
MISCELLANEOUS UNDER PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY :
Dog Officer-Salary $ 300.00
Dog Officer-Fees 150.00
Building Inspector Salary
900.00
Building Inspector Expense
100.00
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REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
Tree Warden
550.00
Moth Department
1,800.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
275.00
Animal Inspector
275.00
Removal of Dead Wood in Town Elms
500.00
Insurance-Firemen, Accident, Public
Liability, Property
587.00
Insurance-Auto, Liability, Property
Damage, Fire
1,780.00
Bonds-Exclusive Town Clerk, Treasurer and Tax Collector
216.00
Burglary-Treasurer and Tax Collector ..
190.88
$ 7,623.88
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING IT WAS VOTED TO AD- JOURN THIS MEETING UNTIL MARCH 19th, 1951, at 7:30 P.M. in the High School Auditorium.
SCHOOLS:
Salaries:
Superintendent
$ 5,200.00
Secretary
1,800.00
Teachers
177,000.00
Janitors
21,000.00
Physicians
600.00
Attendance Officer
50.00
Expenses :
Administration
1,700.00
Books and Supplies VE
12,550.00
Fuel, Light, Water
14,000.00
Repairs
13,000.00
Janitors' Supplies
2,250.00
Nurses Supplies
100.00
New Equipment
3,000.00
Replacement of Equipment
2,300.00
Playgrounds
500.00
Transportation
31,000.00
Athletic Program
500.00
$286,550.00
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REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
HEALTH AND SANITATION:
Salaries:
Board Chairman
$ 275.00
Board Members (2)
495.00
Nurses (2)
5,085.00
Meat Inspector
1,500.00
Asst. Meat Inspector
700.00
Milk Inspector
440.00
Plumbing Inspector Fees
1,500.00
Physicians
220.00
Labor at Dumps
1,200.00
Expenses :
Transportation for Agent and School
Nurse
600.00
Contagious Diseases
2,300.00
Vaccine Treatment
250.00
Care of Dumps
200.00
Garbage Collection
4,750.00
Care of Premature Children
500.00
Other Expenses
660.00
$ 20,675.00
WELFARE:
Salaries :
Board Members
$ 360.00
Agent
810.00
Social Worker
690.00
Social Worker ;
#2 approved ($630.00)
Clerk
540.00
Junior Clerk
435.00
Expenses :
Cash Grants
17,000.00
Material Grants and Burials
6,900.00
Relief to Other Cities and Towns
5,000.00
State Institutions
1,500.00
$ 33,235.00
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN:
Cash Grants $ 31,000.00
$ 31,000.00
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE:
Salaries :
Agent
$ 1,890.00
Social. Worker
1,610.00
Social Worker #2 approved ($1,470.00)
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Clerk
1,260.00
Junior Clerk
1,015.00
Bureau of OAA approved ($440.00)
Expenses :
Cash Grants
115,000.00
Relief to Other Cities and Towns
4,000.00
$124,775.00
VETERANS' SERVICE DEPT.
Salaries:
Agent
$ 660.00
Expenses :
Benefits Paid
15,000.00
Other Expenses
100.00
$ 15,760.00
HIGHWAYS DEPT .:
Overhead:
Superintendent Salary
$ 3,400.00
Clerk's Salary
1,800.00
Gasoline and Oil for Equipment
2,900.00
Fuel, Light, Water
300.00
Street Signs
350.00
Office Expenses (Telephone and Sup- plies)
300.00
Misc. Account
150.00
Construction and Reconstruction:
Town Roads
14,300.00
Bridges
3,000.00
Drainage
1,500.00
Machine Hire-Town Owned
1,500.00
Machine Hire-Other
1,000.00
Maintenance:
Resurfacing
12,000.00
Maintenance Materials
4,000.00
Drainage (ordinary)
1,000.00
Misc. Equipment and Small Tools
$ 2,000.00
Machinery Hire-Town Owned
2,200.00
Machinery Hire-Other
1,000.00
Road Machinery Account:
Repairs
4,350.00
Mechanics Labor
3,150.00
Snow and Ice Removal
13,000.00
Maintenance:
Labor
24,000.00
$ 97,200.00
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REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
CEMETERIES:
Salaries :
Commissioners
$ 120.00
Clerk Hire
15.00
Labor-Others
500.00
Labor-Supt.
1,650.00
Labor-Checking Records
250.00
Labor-General
2,850.00
Labor-Burials and Truck Hire
900.00
Expenses
New Equipment
600.00
Liners for Burials
200.00
Other Expenses
880.00
$ 7,965.00
LIBRARIES:
Salaries :
Librarians
$ 1,720.00
Assistants
1,150.00
Janitors
530.00
Expenses :
Repairs
750.00
Light, Fuel, Water
1,050.00
Books and Periodicals
1,600.00
Repairs to Inside of Building
600.00
Transfer from Rebuilding of Lawn Acct.
to Repairs to Inside of Building
(600.00)
Other Expenses
750.00
$ 8,150.00
PARK DEPT.
Salaries
$ 1,500.00
Expenses
400.00
Outlays
175.00
$ 2,075.00
RECREATION:
Varney Playground:
Labor
$ 440.00
Curbing
300.00
Other Expenses
280.00
$ 1,020.00
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REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
Edwards Beach:
Bath House attendant and labor
$ 490.00
Other Expenses
200.00
.
$ 690.00
UNCLASSIFIED:
Town and Finance reports
$ 3,000.00
Memorial Day
975.00
Town Clock
150.00
Vocational Schools plus dog tax
3,500.00
Workmen's Compensation Fund
4,700.00
Maintenance of Honor Roll
25.00
CIVILIAN DEFENSE:
Expense
$ 2,000.00
Alarm
3,200.00
Hose
1,600.00
$ 19,150.00
Total appropriation under article two
$792,089.47
AT THIS POINT OF THE MEETING IT WAS VOTED TO ADJOURN THIS MEETING UNTIL MARCH 26th, 1951 at 7:30 P. M. at the High School Auditorium.
Under Article Three:
On a motion made by Carl A. E. Peterson, it was voted to au- thorize the Selectmen to act as its agent in any suit or suits which may arise during the current year, with authority to settle and adjust claims or demands for or against the Town; and to employ counsel whenever in their judgment it is necessary.
Under Article Four:
On a motion made by Harold C. Petterson, it was voted, that the Treasurer be authorized with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the current financial year beginning January 1st 1951 and to issue a note or notes payable within one year and to renew any note or notes given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44 of the General Laws.
Under Article Five:
On a motion made by Arnaud R. Blackadar, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,023.27 with which to meet unpaid bills of previous years.
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Under Article Six:
On a motion made by Theodore W. Emerson, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,894.00 to pay to the Treasurer of Mid- dlesex County Retirement System, the said amount being the Town's share of the Pension and Expense Fund.
Under Article Seven:
On a motion made by Warren C. Lahue, it was voted to transfer from the Overlay Reserve Fund the sum of $5,000.00 to be used as a Reserve Fund at the discretion of the Finance Committee as provided in General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 6.
Under Article Eight:
On a motion made by Harold C. Petterson, it was voted, That the Board of Assessors be instructed to deduct the sum of $50,000.00 being less than 50% of the available funds in the Excess and Deficiency Account as of December 31, 1950, from the aggregate of all amounts appropriated, granted or lawfully required by law to be raised by taxation for the fiscal year 1951, pursuant to the provisions of Section 23 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws, as amended by Chapter 104, Section 1 of the Acts of 1949, to reduce the amount of taxes to be assessed and the tax rate for the year 1951.
Under Article Nine:
In regard to the Cemetery Commissioners working in Cemeteries at the rate of $1.10 per hour, it was voted to dismiss this article.
Under Article Ten:
In regard to the Park Commissioners working in the Parks at the rate of $1.10 per hour, it was voted to dismiss this article.
Under Article Eleven:
On a motion made by Carl A. E. Peterson, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $900.00 for the purpose of purchasing two automobiles for the Police Dept .; said purchases to be made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
Under Article Twelve:
On a motion made by Carl A. E. Peterson, it was voted, to trans- fer by good and sufficient bill of sale two automobiles now used by the Police Dept. as part payment for the purchase of two new auto- mobiles for the Police Dept.
Under Article Thirteen:
On a motion made by Arnaud R. Blackadar, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 to meet the Town's share of the cost of Chapter 90, Highway Maintenance.
Under Article Fourteen:
It was voted to dismiss this article, the motion was made by Arnaud R. Blackadar.
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Under Article Fifteen:
On a motion made by T. W. Emerson, it was voted, to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,500.00 to be used for Chapter 90 Con- struction of the Groton Road.
Under Article Sixteen:
It was voted to dismiss this article, the motion was made by T. W. Emerson.
Under Article Seventeen:
On a motion made by Carl A. E. Peterson, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500.00 to be used for Chapter 90 Con- struction of the Concord Road.
Under Article Eighteen:
It was voted to dismiss this article, the motion was made by Carl A. E. Peterson.
Under Article Nineteen:
On a motion made by Arnaud R. Blackadar, it was voted to trans- fer from the Road Machinery Fund the sum of $5,000.00 for the pur- pose of purchasing two trucks for the Highway Dept., said purchase to be made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
Under Article Twenty:
On a motion made by Arnaud R. Blackadar it was voted to trans- fer by good and sufficient bill of sale two trucks now used by the Highway Dept. as part payment for the purchase of two new trucks for the Highway Dept. as voted in article 19.
Under Article Twenty-One:
On a motion made by Warren Wright it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,000.00 for the purpose of continuing the survey and maps of the Town under the supervision of the Board of Assessors.
Under Article Twenty-Two:
On a motion made by Carl A. E. Peterson, it was voted to transfer the sum of $1,500.00 from the Highway Road Machinery Fund to the account to be called "Purchase of a sand spreader" for the Highway Dept. The purchase to be made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
Under Article Twenty-Three:
On a motion made by Harold C. Petterson, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,200.00 for the purpose of installing adequate lighting in the class rooms at the McFarlin School.
Under Article Twenty-Four:
In regard to acquiring a Parking Lot in Chelmsford Center, on a motion made by Arnold C. Perham it was voted to lay this article on the table until the next annual Town Meeting.
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Under Article Twenty-Five:
On a motion made by Arnold C. Perham, it was voted to dismiss this article.
Under Article Twenty-Six:
In regard to amending the Zoning Laws, it was voted to dismiss this article.
Under Article Twenty-Seven:
In regard to a sewerage system survey, it was voted to dismiss this article.
Under Article Twenty-Eight:
Regarding sewerage system, it was voted to dismiss this article.
Under Article Twenty-Nine:
In regard to plans for a sewerage system, it was voted to dismiss this article.
Under Article Thirty:
On a motion made by Arnaud Blackadar, it was voted that the terms, laborers, workmen and mechanics as used in the Workmen's Compensation Law found in Chapter 152 of the General Laws shall include all employees of the Town.
Under Article Thirty-One:
On a motion by T. W. Emerson, it was voted to raise and appro- priate the sum of $2,610.05 for the purpose of paying a premium for insurance providing for Workmen's Compensation benefits.
Under Article Thirty-Two:
On a motion by Francis R. Foster, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,900.00 for the purpose of installing a plumbing and heating system, water service and cesspool in the American Legion Quarters Post 313 on Gay Street, the installation to be under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
Under Article Thirty-Three:
On a motion made by Warren C. Lahue, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 for the purpose of having certain Town records microfilmed.
Under Article Thirty-Four:
On a motion made by Charles D. Harrington, it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,800.00 for the purpose of pur- chasing a three-quarter ton pickup truck for the Fire Department, said purchase to be made under the supervision of the Board of Fire Engineers.
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Under Article Thirty-Five:
On a motion made by Charles D. Harrington it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,250.00 for the purpose of making re- pairs and repainting former Engine 2 prior to its usage as Engine 4 at East Chelmsford.
Under Article Thirty-Six:
On a motion made by Carl A. E. Peterson, it was voted to au- thorize the Selectmen to grant an easement to the Lowell Electric Light Corp. to locate a pole with wires and cables thereon on the Town owned land in the Crystal Lake area.
Under Article Thirty-Seven:
On a motion made by T. W. Emerson to amend the law regarding sick leave, this motion was lost and the article dismissed.
Under Article Thirty-Eight:
On a motion made by Arnold C. Perham, it was voted to amend the Zoning By-Laws by extending the business area on the westerly side of the Tyngsboro Road from the present boundary northerly to and including the premises now of Mrs. Mabel Syvret at 112 Tyngs- boro Road, the Westerly line to be 200 feet from and parallel to the Tyngsboro Road. 102 voted in the affirmative and 1 voted in the negative.
Under Article Thirty-Nine:
On a motion made by Arnold C. Perham, it was voted to amend the Zoning By-Laws by designating as business area the land on the Easterly side of Tyngsboro Road from the present business area boundary northerly to Sleeper Street, the easterly line to be 400 feet from and parallel to Tyngsboro Road. This vote was unanimous.
Under Article Forty :
On a motion made by Arnold C. Perham it was voted to amend the Zoning By-Laws by designating as industrial area all the land between the B. and M. R. R. tracks and the Merrimack River, bounded on the South by the Lowell City Line and the North by the Tyngsboro Town Line. This vote was unanimous.
Under Article Forty-One:
On a motion made by Arnold C. Perham it was voted to amend the Zoning By-Laws by designating as industrial area all the land bounded by Sleeper Street, the B. and M. R. R. tracks and Wotton Lane and a line 400 feet from and parallel to the Tyngsboro Road.
Under Article Forty-Two:
In regard to work being done on Fletcher Street widening, etc., it was voted to dismiss this article.
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Under Article Forty-Three:
In regard to acquiring more land for a Parking area in North Chelmsford, it was voted to dismiss this article.
Under Article Forty-Four: It was voted to dismiss this article.
Under Article Forty-Five:
On a motion made by Arnaud R. Blackadar it was voted to amend the present by-laws by changing the time for submitting articles for the warrant at the annual town meeting from January 21 to January 15th. This vote was unanimous.
Under Article Forty-Six:
In regard to making a re-valuation of the real estate in Chelms- ford by an outside firm, it was voted to dismiss this article.
Under Article Forty-Seven: It was voted to dismiss this article.
Under Article Forty-Eight:
On a motion made by Frank H. Hardy, it was voted to accept Section 19 and 24 of Chapter 114 of the General Laws with respect to certain records to be kept by the Town Clerk. It was also voted to raise and appropriate for this purpose $90.00 for the Town Clerk's salary; $300.00 for Clerk Hire and $250.00 for other expenses making a total of $640.00.
Under Article Forty-Nine:
On a motion made by Frank H. Hardy, it was voted to instruct the Town Treasurer to place one-half of the present "Sale of Lots and Graves" account and one-half of the future receipts from Sale of same in a "Cemetery Expansion Fund" account to be invested at interest.
Under Article Fifty:
On a motion made by Arthur W. House it was voted to transfer $200.00 from the Sale of Lots and Graves account in the Cemetery Department, said sum to be used for repairs to Cemetery grounds and historic headstones.
Under Article Fifty-One:
In regard to the acceptance of a portion of Swain Road, it was voted to dismiss this article.
Under Article Fifty-Two:
In regard for funds for Swain Road, it was voted to dismiss this article.
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Under Article Fifty-Three:
On a motion made by Arnaud R. Blackadar it was voted to accept a portion of Pine Hill Road as laid out by the Board of Selectmen as shown by their report and plan duly filed in the office of the Town Clerk.
Under Article Fifty-Four:
In regard for funds for Pine Hill Road, it was voted to dismiss this article.
Under Article Fifty-Five:
In regard to the acceptance of Leedberg Street, it was voted to dismiss this article.
Under Article Fifty-Six:
On a' motion made by Leon J. Bisson, it was voted to accept Merilda Avenue as laid out by the Selectmen as shown by their report and plan duly filed in the office of the Town Clerk.
Under Article Fifty-Seven:
On a motion made by Leon J. Bisson, it was voted to accept Bisson Street as laid out by the Selectmen as shown by their report and plan duly filed in the office of the Town Clerk.
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