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600.00
550.00
Total
990.09
1,632.37
1,606.34
1,780.00
1,850.00
11. Election and Registration
Salaries
751.00
604.00
660.00
780.00
660.00
Expenses
2,776.93
6,083.67
3,135.33
6,280.00
5,955.00
Total
3,527.93
6,687.67
3,795.33
7,040.00
6,615.00
12. Assessors
Salaries
7,006.00
6,869.80
10,415.30
11,390.00
11,244.00
Expenses
3,361.45
3,963.42
3,371.22
3,695.00
3,430.00
Total
10,367.45
10,833.22
13,786.52
15,085.00
14,674.00
13. Law
Salaries
1,200.00
2,500.00
2,500.00
3,600.00
2,650.00
Expenses
1,322.15
252.80
180.34
350.00
300.00
Total
2,522.15
2,752.80
2,680.34
3,950.00
2,950.00
14. Police
Salaries
59,602.53
64,294.73
71,920.88
78,150.00
75,475.00
Expenses
8,337.70
6,064.70
6,075.00
12,797.00
7,484.00
Total
67,940.23
70,359.43
77,995.88
90,947.00
82,959.00
Two Patrolmen Added in 1954
15. Fire
Salaries
70,680.58
74,564.20
76,029.70
81,262.00
80,675.00
Expenses
6,635.93
39,647.01
7,223.40
8,121.00
6,651.00
Total
77,316.51
114,211.21
83,252.74
89,383.00
87,326.00
One Fireman Added in 1954
16. Forest Fire
Expenses
14.70
466.75
1,174.02
500.00
300.00
17. Fire Alarm
Salaries
1,100.20
1,406.70
1,200.40
1,610.00
1,210.00
Expenses
154.13
129.20
265.21
1,200.00
300.00
Total
1,254.33
1,535.90
1,465.61
2,810.00
1,510.00
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Manager
Finance Committee
Manager
Departments
1951
1952
1953
Recommends Recommends
18. Building
Salaries
11,265.11
17,022.17
22,998.36
27,720.70
27,720.70
Expenses
30,079.22
30,073.96
20,759.93
16,800.00
16,400.00
Total
41,344.33
47,096.13
43,758.29
44,520.70
44,120.70
19. Sealer
Salaries
720.00
720.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
Expenses
30.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
Total
750.00
750.00
1,030.00
1,030.00
1,030.00
20. Forestry and Parks
Salaries
7,343.32
7,310.43
8,554.55
13,907.00
11,632.00
Expenses
7,496.18
5,311.76
3,517.70
9,665.00
9,440.00
Total
14,839.50
12,622.19
12,072.25
23,572.00
21,072.00
Manager recommends two new men
Finance Committee recommends one new man. Allotments required by law of above appropriation for 1954 shall be:
Gypsy both Control 5,000 Min.
Dutch Elm Disease 2,500 Min.
Forestry and Parks Balance
23. Civilian Defense
Expenses
1,456.34
6,635.81
5,977.34
6,900.00
2,570.00
24. Health
Salaries
6,945.29
7,497.18
8,724.98
9,262.50
9,087.50
Expenses
8,395.67
8,441.52
ยท 8,389.88
10,564.31
10,246.31
Refuse Contracts
5,150.00
5,150.00
26,015.26
35,966.64
35,966.64
Total
20,490.96
21,088.70
43,130.12
55,793.45
55,300.45
25. Welfare Administration
(OAA, ADC, DA)
Salaries
5,654.14
6,961.70
11,783.07
12,882.00
12,725.30
Expenses
1,474.54
1,908.34
2,157.41
1,605.25
1,342.75
Total
7,128.68
8,870.04
13,941.48
14,487.25
14,068.05
Less Federal Grants
3,190.11
4,094.70
6,755.35
5,990.60
5,990.60
Net Appropriation
3,938.57
4,775,34
7,186.13
8,496.65
8,077.45
26. Old Age Assistance Aid
214,020.65
248,751.49
236,948.17
233,440.00
233,440.00
Less Fed. Grants
107,357.41
97,460.95
100,603.37
98,045.00
98,045.00
Net Appropriation
96,663.24
151,290.54
136,344.80
135,395.00
135,395.00
28. Aid to Dependent Children
Aid
29,573.05
28,728.95
28,943.73
32,000.00
32,000.00
Less Federal Grants
13,234.84
12,976.98
14,096.32
14,400.00
14,400.00
Net Appropriation
16,338.21
15,751.97
14,947.41
17,600.00
17,600.00
30. Disability Assistance Aid
6,429.22
14,199.25
20,000.00
20,000.00
Less Federal Grants
1,212.05
5,934.69
7,450.00
7,450.00
Net Appropriation
5,217.17
8,164.56
12,550.00
12,550.00
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Departments
1951
1952
1953
Finance Manager Committee Recommends Recommends
31. General Relief Admin.
Salaries
376.00
493.36
925.48
1,044.00
669.70
Expenses
48.92
64.80
155.62
133.75
120.75
Total
424.92
558.16
1,081.10
1,177.75
790.45
32. General Welfare Aid
21,597.05
22,963.42
19,678.66
24,250.00
24,250.00
33. Veteran's Benefits
Salaries
1,456.00
1,456.00
1,452.00
1,456.00
1,456.00
Expenses
89.19
97.42
193.58
200.00
200.00
Aid
11,662.48
11,130.18
11,156.42
11,775.00
11,775.00
Total
13,207.67
12,683.60
12,802.00
13,431.00
13,431.00
35. Schools
Salaries
453,276.85
526,212.14
561,402.31
591,608.00
591,608.00
Expenses
73,727.92
86,884.22
87,277.00
90,738.00
87,938.00
Out of State Travel
250.00
125.00
Total
527,004.77
613,096.36
648,679.31
682,596.00
679,671.00
36. Trade Schools
Expenses
6,701.95
6,739.99
4,803.80
7,600.00
7,000.00
37. Librarie
Salaries
8,699.30
9,800.07
10,138.88
10,340.14
10,340.14
Expenses
5,675.59
5,672.02
6,088.73
6,462.00
6,062.00
Total
14,374.89
15,472.09
16,227.61
16,802.14
16,402.14
Less Dog Fund
Transfer
3,360.78
3,288.83
3,050.58
3,331.20
Net Appropriation
11,014.11
12,183.26
13,177.03
16,802.14
13,070.94
38. Playground
Salaries
3,675.00
4,177.96
4,480.76
4,742.00
4,072.00
Expenses
6,321.85
7,832.63
6,941.04
9,225.00
3,600.00
Total
9,996.85
12,010.59
11,421.80
13,967.00
7,672.00
39. Departmental Pensions
Expenses
16,431.02
26,094.58
28,450.02
29,841.72
29,841.72
40. Contributory Retirement
Expenses
6,234.00
8,800.00
10,321.91
13,535.00
13,535.00
41. Holidays
Expenses
821.76
1,999.00
2,495.81
5,275.00
2,500.00
42. Town Report Expenses
840.01
752.76
1,932.00
1,900.00
1,500.00
43. Insurance
Expenses
9,661.12
13,784.04
12,022.45
14,670.00
14,670.00
44. V.F.W. Hall
Expenses
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
45. Reserve Fund
Expenses
16,499.45
14,365.05
14,757.21
15,000.00
15,000.00
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finance
Departments
1951
1952
1953
Manager Committee Recommends Recommends
46. Cemetery
Salaries
17,626.47
18,700.93
18,562.59
21,093.80
19,993.80
Expenses
2,209.30
3,895.44
3,029.27
3,667.00
3,657.00
Total
19,835.77
22,596.37
21,591.86
24,750.80
23,650.80
Less P.C. Fund
3,245.27
3,928.59
4,159.37
4,421.70
Net Appropriation
16,590.50
18,667.78
17,432.49
19,229.10
47. Interest and Maturing Debt
Bond Maturities
51,000.00
64,000.00
64,000.00
186,000.00
186,000.00
Bond Interest
17,203.75
18,996.25
17,661.75
88,862.25
88,682.25
Temporary Loan Interest
1,239.44
2,172.86
3,028.38
4,000.00
4,000.00
Total
69,443.19
85,169.11
114,690.13
278,682.25
278,682.25
Less Transfers . .
10,695.44
8,979.86
18,381.14
13,795.44
Net Appropriation
58,747.75
76,189.25
96,308.99
264,886.81
Public Works
48. Admin. Expenses
1,951.95
2,112.00
2,142.21
1,960.00
1,925.00
49. Salaries
89,922.87
95,612.84
103,945.00
100,547.60
101,047.60
50. Sewer Maint.
7,531.00
5,863.59
7,706.85
9,361.00
8,486.00
51. Highway Maint.
52,845.70
50,845.56
46,705.41
51,514.00
50,874.00
52. Road Machinery
7,432.63
1,300.00
4,295.00
50.00
53. Water Maint.
46,456.03
58,859.33
25,018.83
36,696.00
40,386.00
207,840.18
216,468.32
190,908.27
200,128.60
202,718.60
54. Street Lighting
Expenses
23,330.18
22,118.13
25,751.61
33,156.00
33,000.00
55. Engineering
Salaries
25,506.75
20,913.00
Expenses
7,131.00
4,059.00
Total
32,637.75
24,972.00
This department was part of the Public Works Department in 1951, 1952 and 1953. The cost of operating it was charged either to that department or to special articles. Total engineering ex- penditures were as follows: 1951-$9,784.21; 1952-$14,795.45; 1953-$35,136.42. Average staff during 1953 was about six includ- ing three full time employees.
The manager recommends three additional full time engineers and one clerk. The Finance Committee recommends two new full time engineers but no clerk. The budget provides for part time personnel.
56. Dog Officer
Salaries
250.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
Expenses
223.00
223.00
Total
1,223.00
1,223.00
GRAND TOTAL $1,346,641.12 $1,596,236.20 $1,620,133.45 $1,978,378.61 $1,912,645.02
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Refuse Collection
1,700.00
1,875.00
1.094.97
30,000.00
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 15, 1954
The meeting was called to order at 8:03 P. M.
All Town Meeting members not previ- ously qualified were sworn in.
Mr. Edwin Holmes and Mr. John B. De- Fronzo were appointed tellers.
A count of the members showed that forty-three were present, constituting a quorum.
The invocation was given by Rev. Robert Baggs. The Salute to the Flag was given and the "Star-Spangled Banner" was played.
Mr. Haley called for nominations for Moderator.
Paul A. Haley was nominated.
Voted: that nominations be closed.
Voted: that the vote for Moderator be taken by a show of hands.
Voted: that Paul A. Haley be elected Moderator for two years.
Unanimous.
Mr. Haley was sworn in as Town Moder- ator by the Town Clerk.
Voted: to dispense with the reading of the warrant.
Article 1. Reports of Committees.
Mr. Wayne Bookmiller presented the Fi- nance Committee report.
Voted: to accept the report of the Finance Committee as filed.
8:31 P. M.
Voted: to accept from Chairman M. Ed- ward Hayes a report of progress from the committee appointed to review the present building ordinances and to request the com- mittee to report at a future meeting.
Voted: to accept a progress report on appraisal of town property.
Mr. Dodge, Mr. Barron and Mr. Berthold were reappointed as appraisers of Town Property.
Mrs. Pauline Barron presented a report on the Committee to restore the War Memorial.
Voted: to accept a report of the Com- mittee on Soldiers' Monument at the High School and the recommendations as fol- lows:
1. That all names available be compiled and that a suitable time limit be set within which the names of other eligibles should be submitted to insure that the names be included on the Honor Roll.
2. That the present set of panels be re- placed with permanent metal panels con- taining the names compiled.
3. That the area about the entire area of the "Honor Roll" be graded and surfaced with permanent material.
4. That an article be inserted in the Town Warrant for the appropriation of a sum sufficient to complete the project.
Article 2. Voted: to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Select- men, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the financial year begin- ning January 1, 1954, 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 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws. Unanimous. 8:32.
Voted: to take Article 6 out of order. Yeas 24, Nays 2.
(Report of Planning Board follows voted motion.)
Article 6. Voted: That the Zoning By- Laws and Zoning Map of the Town of Sau- gus be amended so that the so-called Town Farm site on the westerly side of the New- buryport Turnpike presently owned by the Town, but excluding that portion lying within the 500 feet from the Turnpike on the westerly side previously rezoned for light industrial purposes, and also known as Lot A-31 on Assessors' Plan 1025, be re- zoned for business purposes in its entirety with the exception of a strip of land twenty- five feet in width adjoining the property of Johnson and others, and extending from Essex Street northerly to presently zoned light industrial land.
Yeas 42, Nays 1. Roll Call.
The following report of the Planning Board was presented:
March 15, 1954
To the Moderator:
Annual Town Meeting, March 15, 1954 Article 6.
NOTICE OF HEARING
The Saugus Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 1, 1954, at 7:15 P. M. in the Planning Board room, Town Hall, in regard to the zoning for business of the land west of the Turnpike, known as the Town Farm, beyond the five hundred foot depth from the Turnpike which has already been zoned for light industry.
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board, after properly ad- vertising the fact in the Saugus Advertiser, held a public hearing on Article 6 of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for 1954 in the Planning Board room, Monday, March 1, 1954. After considering all facts, the Planning Board recommends that this property be rezoned to allow for the de- velopment of a shopping center.
HARVEY P. WASSERBOEHR LEWIS O. GRAY ALBERT C. DAY HARVEY B. POOLE HENRY SEAVER
ROLL CALL VOTE ON ARTICLE 6
Albert C. Day
yes
Elmer R. Emmett
Ralph E. Gibbs
yes
Welcome W. Mccullough
yes
David R. Nagle
yes
Wayne H. Bookmiller yes
Robert J. Chiabrandy
Arthur Dearing
yes
George N. Mckay
yes
Thomas H. Quinlan
yes
Nels A. Bloom
yes
Henry J. Iwanowicz
yes
Marion E. Needham yes
Harold R. Searles
George O. Walker yes
Francis E. Bindhammer yes
Robert L. Davis yes
Paul A. Haley
Samuel Ludwig yes
Francis E. Taylor yes
Richard Downes yes
Donald J. Flynn
Chester P. Gibson
Helen E. Rippon yes
Edwin M. Thompson
yes
James D. Blunt
yes
Philip W. Bradbury yes
Charles D. Cooper
yes
Harold E. Dodge yes
William H. Robinson yes
Alexander S. Addison yes
Earle W. Cousens yes
Lloyd C. Farrin yes Herbert P. Mason, Jr. No
Harriett A. McAdoo yes Arthur E. Gustafson yes Edwin M. Holmes yes Madeline Mary Parker yes
Philip E. Parker yes
Pauline A. Barron yes
Frank K. Berthold yes Arthur L. Hawkes yes Richard Merrill yes
Arthur W. Anderson yes
John B. DeFronzo yes
Frank J. McDermott yes
Stanley J. Piwowarski yes George E. Robinson yes A ten-minute recess was called.
The meeting reconvened at 9:36 P. M.
Article 3.
A motion to place on the table for one week was lost.
Item 47: Voted: to raise and appropriate the following sums for 1954 for interest and maturing debt:
Bond Maturities $186,000.00
Bond Interest
88,682.25
Temporary Loan Interest
4,000.00
Total $278,682.25
Less the following Transfers:
Reserve for Sewer Bonds
$9,791.68
High School Bond Premium
3,877.76
Sewer Bond Premiums 96.00
Water Bond Premiums. 30.00
Total
$13,795.44
$264,886.81
9:51 P. M.
Item 1. Voted: to raise and appropriate the following sums for 1954 for the Moder- ator's Department: Expenses $75.00. 9:52 P. M.
Item 2. Voted: to raise and appropriate the following sums for 1954 for the Finance Committee Department: Expenses $115.00. 9:53 P. M.
Voted: to call a five-minute recess at 9:55 P. M.
Voted: to call an additional two-minute recess at 10:02 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10:08 P. M.
Item 3. Pending.
Voted: to adjourn at 10:30 and reconvene Monday, March 22, at 8 P. M.
A true record :
RUTH E. STEVENS, Town Clerk.
March 15, 1954
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Mrs. Ruth E. Stevens Town Clerk Saugus, Mass.
Dear Mrs. Stevens:
The elected Town Meeting Members of Precinct Six met in the Town Clerk's Office, March 15, 1954 at 7:30 P. M. for the pur- pose of electing a member to fill an existing vacancy.
There were three members present, con- stituting a quorum.
Harold E. Dodge was elected Chairman.
William H. Robinson was elected Secre- tary.
The following resident of Precinct Six, receiving 3 votes, was elected to fill the vacancy :
Charles D. Cooper. Signed:
H. E. DODGE, Chairman W. H. ROBINSON, Secretary
I hereby accept the office of Town Meet- ing Member of Precinct Six.
CHARLES D. COOPER
A true copy. Attest :
RUTH E. STEVENS,
Town Clerk. March 22, 1954
Mrs. Ruth E. Stevens
Town Clerk Saugus, Mass. Dear Mrs. Stevens:
The elected Town Meeting Members of Precinct Eight met in the Town Clerk's Office, March 22, 1954, at 7:30 P. M. for the purpose of electing a member to fill an ex- isting vacancy.
There were four members present, con- stituting a quorum.
Arthur E. Gustafson was elected Chair- man.
Madeleine Mary Parker was elected Secretary.
The following resident of Precinct Eight, receiving four votes, was ellected to fill the vacancy :
Donald R. Reiniger, 14 Westland Ave.
Signed :
ARTHUR E. GUSTAFSON,
Chairman.
MADELEINE MARY PARKER,
Secretary.
I hereby accept the office of Town Meet- ing Member of Precinct Eight.
DONALD R. REINIGER. A true copy, Attest:
RUTH E. STEVENS,
Town Clerk.
ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETINGS
March 22, 1954
The meeting was called to order by Moderator Paul A. Haley at 8 P. M.
Edwin Holmes and John DeFronzo were sworn as tellers. A count of the members showed 38 present, constituting a quorum.
The invocation was given by Rev. William Gross. The Salute to the Flag was given and the "Star-Spangled Banner" played.
Voted: that the reading of the records be waived.
Article 3. Item 3 Previous question ordered. Yeas 42, Nays 0.
Voted to amend. Yeas 30, Nays 14.
Voted: that the Town raise and appropri- ate the sums of $1,275.00 for expenses for the department of the Planning Board for the year 1954. 8:38 P. M.
Item 4. Previous question ordered. Yeas 41, Nays 0. On substitute motion.
Voted: that the Town raise and appropri- ate the sums of
$300.00 for salaries
175.00 for expenses
$475.00 for the department of the Board of Appeals for the year 1954. 8:43 P. M.
Item 5. Voted: to raise and appropriate the following sums for 1954 for the Board of Selectmen:
Salaries $2,100.00
Expenses 165.00
$2,265.00
8:52 P. M.
Recess for 10 minutes. Reconvened at 9:24 P. M.
Item 6. Previous question ordered. Yeas 41, Nays 1.
Voted on amendment.
Voted: that the Town raise and appropri- ate the sums of
$11,493.00 for salaries 2,620.00 for expenses 300.00 for Out of State Travel
$14,413.00 for the department of the Manager for the year 1954. 9:31 P. M.
Item 7. Previous question ordered. Yeas 39, Nays 0.
Motion: to amend. Yeas 22, Nays 23. De- feated.
Roll call ordered. Yeas 22, Nays 25. Motion to amend defeated.
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Roll Call on Substitute Motion Albert C. Day yes Elmer R. Emmett
Ralph E. Gibbs
no
Welcome W. Mccullough
no
David R. Nagle
yes
Wayne H. Bookmiller
no
Robert J. Chiabrandy
no
Arthur Dearing
no
George N. Mckay
no
Thomas H. Quinlan
yes
Nels A. Bloom
yes
Henry J. Iwanowicz
no
Marion E. Needham
yes
Harold R. Searles
no
George O. Walker
yes
Francis E. Bindhammer
no
Robert L. Davis
no
Paul A. Haley
no
Samuel Ludwig
no
Francis E. Taylor
yes
Richard Downes
yes
Donald J. Flynn
yes
Chester P. Gibson
yes
Helen E. Rippon
yes
James D. Blunt
no
Philip W. Bradbury
yes
Charles Cooper
no
Harold E. Dodge yes William R. Robinson yes
Alexander S. Addison
yes
Earle W. Cousens
no
Lloyd C. Farrin
no
Herbert P. Mason, Jr. no
Harriett A. McAdoo
yes
Arthur E. Gustafson
yes
Edwin M. Holmes
yes
Madeline Mary Parker
no
Donald W. Reiniger yes
Pauline A. Barron
yes
Frank K. Berthold
no
Arthur L. Hawkes
no
Richard Merrill
no
Arthur W. Anderson
John B. DeFronzo
no
Frank J. McDermott
no
Stanley J. Piwowarski
yes
George E. Robinson
yes
Philip E. Parker
no
Item 7. Voted: to raise and appropriate the following sums for 1954 for the Ac- counting Department:
Salaries $9,637.40
Expenses
1,117.00
Out of State Travel
150.00
$10,904.40
10:02 P. M.
(Reconsidered.)
Item 8. Substitute motion defeated. Yeas 21, Nays 22.
Voted: to raise and appropriate the fol- lowing sums for 1954 for the Treasury De- partment:
Salaries
$7,162.40
Expenses
966.00
$8,128.40
10:06 P. M.
Item 9. Voted to raise and appropriate the following sums for 1954 for the Tax Collector Department:
Salaries
$9,155.00
Expenses
1,567.00
$10,722.00
Unanimous.
10:08 P. M.
Item 10. Voted: to raise and appropriate the following sums for 1954 for the Town Clerk Department.
Salaries
$
945.00
Expenses
355.00
Finance Committee Report
550.00
$1,850.00
10:09 P. M. Unanimous.
Item 11. Voted: to raise and appropriate the following sums for 1954 for the Election and Registration Department. Salaries $ 660.00
Expenses
5,955.00
$6,615.00
10:15 P. M.
A motion to take Article 4 out of order
was lost.
Yeas
14
Nays
25.
Item 12. Pending.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P. M. to re- convene again Monday, March 29, 1954 at 8 P. M.
A true record. Attest :
RUTH E. STEVENS, Town Clerk. March 29, 1954
Mrs. Ruth E. Stevens Town Clerk Saugus, Mass. Dear Mrs. Stevens:
The elected Town Meeting Members of Precinct Nine met in the Town Clerk's of- fice, March 29, 1954, at 7:30 P. M. for the
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purpose of electing a member to fill an ex- isting vacancy.
There were 3 present, constituting a quorum.
Mr. Frank K. Berthold was elected Chair- man.
Mr. Richard Merrill was elected Secretary.
The following resident of Precinct Nine, receiving 3 votes, was elected to fill the vacancy.
F. DUDLEY BACON.
Signed :
FRANK K. BERTHOLD, Chairman RICHARD MERRILL, Secretary.
I hereby accept the office of Town Meet- ing Member of Precinct Nine.
F. DUDLEY BACON.
A true copy. Attest :
RUTH E. STEVENS,
Town Clerk.
Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 29, 1954
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Paul A. Haley at 8:01 P. M.
A count of the members was taken, show- ing that 40 were present constituting a quorum.
The invocation was given by Rev. Samuel S. Cole. The salute to the flag was given and the Star Spangled Banner was played.
Voted: to waive the reading of the records.
Mr. Bookmiller gave notice of recon- sideration of Item 7 of Article 3.
Reconsideration was ordered. Yeas 29 Nays 9.
Voted: to lay Item 7 of Article 3 on the table. 8:09 P. M.
Article 3. Item 12.
A substitute motion was offered.
A recess of 15 minutes was called at 8:54. Meeting reconvened at 9:09 P. M.
A motion to lay Article 3 on the table until Article 4 is disposed of was lost on a voice vote.
Item 12. Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sums of
$11,244.00 for salaries 3,550.00 for expenses
Total 14,794.00 for the department of the Assessors for the year 1954. 9:12 P. M. Unanimous.
Motion to take Article 4 out of order was lost. Yeas 11 Nays 22.
Item 13. Substitute motion offered.
Voted: that the town raise and appro- priate the sums of
$3,600.00 for salaries 350.00 for expenses
3,950.00 for the department of the Law for the year 1954. 9:24 P. M.
Item 14. Substitute motion lost.
Voted: to raise and appropriate the fol- lowing sums for 1954 for the Police Depart- ment.
Salaries $77,900.00
Expenses 10,292.00
Out of State Travel 125.00
$88,317.00
10:17 P. M.
Voted: to adjourn at 10:30 P. M. to con- vene again April 5, 1954 at 8 P.M.
Item 15. Substitute motion offered. Pend- ing.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P. M. until April 5, 1954 at 8 P. M.
A true record. Attest :
RUTH E. STEVENS,
Town Clerk.
March 25, 1954
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a true copy of the voted motion on Article 6 of the warrant of the Annual Town Meeting of March 15, 1954 passed on March 15, 1954:
"Article 6. Voted: that the zoning by- laws and Zoning Map of the Town of Saugus be amended so that the so-called Town Farm site on the westerly side of the New- buryport Turnpike presently owned by the Town, but excluding that portion lying with- in the 500 feet from the Turnpike on the westerly side previously rezoned for light industrial purposes, and also known as lot A-31 on Assessors' Plan 1025, be rezoned for business purposes in its entirety with the exception of a strip of land twenty-five feet in width adjoining the property of Johnson and others, and extending from Essex Street northerly to presently zoned light industrial land. Yeas 42 Nays 1. 9:22 P. M."
A true copy. Attest :
RUTH E. STEVENS,
Town Clerk.
Boston, Mass. March 31, 1954
The foregoing amendment to zoning by- law is hereby approved.
GEORGE FINGOLD, Attorney General.
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Adjourned Annual Town Meeting
April 5, 1954
The meeting was called to order at 8 P. M. by the Moderator, Paul A. Haley.
Mr. Holmes and Mr. DeFronzo were ap- pointed tellers. A count of the members was taken. There were 36 members present, con- stituting a quorum.
The invocation was given by the Modera- tor, Paul A. Haley.
The salute to the flag was given.
The reading of the records was waived by unanimous consent.
Article 3. Item 15.
An amendment for $90,500 was defeated. An amendment for $96,463 was defeated.
Voted: to raise and appropriate the fol- lowing sums for 1954 for the Fire Depart- ment.
Salaries $81,262.00
Expenses 7,801.00
Total 89,063.00
Unanimous. 8:12 P. M.
Voted: to take Item 7 of Article 3 from the table.
Item 7. Voted, that the Town raise and appropriate the sums of
$ 9,837.40 for salaries
1,240.00 for expenses 300.00 for Out of State Travel
$11,377.40
for the department of the Accounting for the year 1954. Unanimous. 8:15 P. M.
Item 16. Voted to raise and appropriate the following sums for
1954 for the Forest Fire Department.
Salaries
Expenses $300.00.
Unanimous. 8:16 P. M.
Mr. Davis served notice of reconsideration of Item 15.
Previous question ordered. Yeas 42 Nays 0.
Item 17. Voted, that the Town raise and appropriate the sums of
$1,410.00 for salaries 300.00 for expenses
1,710.00 for the department of the Fire Alarm for the year 1954. 8:39 P. M. Un- animous.
Item 18. Voted: to raise and appropriate the following sums for 1954 for the Building Department.
Salaries $27,720.70
Expenses 16,400.00
44,120.70
Unanimous. 8:51 P. M.
Item 19. Voted: to raise and appropriate the following sums for 1954 for the Sealer Department.
Salaries $1,000.00
Expenses 30.00
1,030.00
8:52 P. M. Unanimous.
Item 20. Voted, that the Town raise and appropriate the sums of $11,957.00 for salaries 9,440.00 for expenses
$21,397.00 for the department of the Forestry and Parks for the year 1954. Un- animous. 9:12 P. M.
Motion on reconsideration of Item 15 was defeated.
A ten-minute recess was called at 9:39 P. M. The meeting called to order at 9:53 P. M.
Voted: to adjourn at 10:30 P. M. to re- convene next Monday night at 8 P. M.
Item 23. Voted: that the Town raise and appropriate the sums of
$5,250.00 for expenses for the depart- ment of the Civilian Defense for the year 1954. Unanimous. 10:05 P. M.
Item 24. Voted: to raise and appropriate the following sums for 1954 for the Health Department.
Salaries $ 9,262.50
Expenses 10,246.31
Refuse Collection 35,966.64
$55,475.45
Unanimous. 10:06 P. M.
Item 25. Voted: to raise and appropriate the following sums for 1954 for the Welfare Administration for Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children, and Disability As- sistance Department.
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