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Two (2) Board of Public Works Members for two (2) years
Two (2) Board of Public Works Members for one year
One (1) Town Clerk for three (3) years
Two (2) Selectmen and Board of Public Welfare for three (3) years
Two
(2) Asessors for three (3) years
One (1) Park Commissioner for three (3) years
Three (3) School Committee Members for three (3) years
Three (3) Trustees of Tufts Library for three (3) years
One (1) Trustee of Tufts Library for two (2) years (to fill vacancy)
One (1) Board of Health Member for three (3) years
One
(1) Planning Board Member for five (5) years
One
(1) Planning Board Member for four years (4) years (to fill vacancy
One
(1) Annual Moderator for one (1) year
One (1) Housing Authority Member for five (5) years
and for the election of Town Meeting Members from the several voting precincts of the Town as follows:
Precinct 1-7 Town Meeting Members for three (3) years
Precinct 1-1 Town Meeting Member for two (2) years to fill va- cancy)
Precinct 2-7 Town Meeting Members for three (3) years
Precinct 2-1 Town Meeting Member for one (1) year to fill vacancy)
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Precinct 3-6 Town Meeting Members for three (3) years
Precinct 3-1 Town Meeting Member for two (2) years (to fill va- cancy)
Precinct 4-7 Town Meeting Members for three (3) years Precinct 5-6 Town Meeting Members for three (3) years Precinct 5-2 Town Meeting Members for cne year (1) year to fill vacancies)
Precinct 6-10 Town Meeting Members for three (3) years Precinct 7-7 Town Meeting Members for three (3) years
Precinct 8-9 Town Meeting Members for three (3) years Precinct 9-8 Town Meeting Members for three (3) years Precinct 9-1 Town Meeting Member for two (2) years (to fill va- cancy)
Precinct 10-6 Town Meeting Members for three (3) years
Precinct 11-7 Town Meeting Members for three (3) years and also to vote "Yes" or "No" on the following question:
"Shall the Town vote to accept the provisions of Section nineteen B of Chapter forty-one of the General Laws and thereby provide permanent tenure for Harry Christensen, the present incumbent in the office of Town Clerk?"
POLLS WILL BE CLOSED AT EIGHT O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING
You are directed to serve this Warrant by posting a copy thereof attested by you in writing, in each of two public places in each voting precinct in said Town, seven days at least before the date of holding the first meeting called for in this Warrant.
Hereof fail not to make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk of said Town on or before the twentieth day of February in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-eight.
Given under our hands at Weymouth this third day of February in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-eight.
JOSEPH CREHAN, Chairman RALPH J. AMABILE, JR. WARREN P. BURRELL FRANKLIN FRYER JAMES T. O'SULLIVAN
Selectmen of Weymouth.
A true copy. Attest: NORMAN F. KEITH Constable of Weymouth A true copy. Attest: HARRY CHRISTENSEN Town Clerk
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RETURN OF SERVICE
Weymouth, February 20, A.D., 1958
Norfolk, ss.
Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have this day notified and warned the inhabitants of Weymouth aforesaid, to meet at the respective places and times as set forth in said Warrant, by posting true and attested copies of the same in two public places in each voting precinct in said Town, seven days before the time of holding said meeting.
NORMAN F. KEITH Constable of Weymouth
Received and filed in the Office of the Town Clerk of Weymouth, Massachusetts, February 20, 1958 at 9:30 P.M.
HARRY CHRISTENSEN Town Clerk
CERTIFICATION
February 21, 1958
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the Warrants, Call of the Meeting and Recom- mendations of the Appropriation Committee for the Annual Town Meet- ing to be held Monday, March 3rd and adjourned sessions at the Wey- mouth High School were mailed in accordance with the By-Laws of the Town of Weymouth.
JOHN F. NEWTON, Secretary Weymouth Appropriation Committee
Stamped with official seal of East Weymouth Branch of Post Office February 21, 1958 at 3:30 P.M. A true copy. Attest : HARRY CHRISTENSEN Town Clerk
ANNUAL AND ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING March 3 and 5, 1958 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING March 3, 1958
Pursuant to a Warrant duly issued, the Annual Town Meeting of the inhabitants of the Town of Weymouth, represented by their duly elected and qualified Town Meeting Members, was held in the auditorium of the Weymouth High School on Monday, March 3, 1958.
The Meeting was called to order at 7:45 o'clock in the evening by the Annual Moderator, Mr. Daniel L. O'Donnell.
The Town Clerk, Mr. Harry Christensen, read the Call of the Meeting.
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There were 215 Town Meeting Members present.
Upon motion duly made, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the reading of the Articles in the Warrant be suspended.
Prayer for Divine Guidance at this Annual Town Meeting was offered by the Rev. Frank Gulinello, Pastor of the First Methodist Church, East Weymouth.
The Moderator recognized the presence of a group of students from Woburn High School who were present as part of the Student Govern- ment Exchange Program.
The Moderator announced that the Junior Chamber of Commerce would sponsor a Candidates Night at the Central Junior High School on March 4 at 8:00 P.M.
There were no Town Meeting Members to be administered the oath by the Moderator.
The Mcderator declared a quorum present.
Upon request by the Appropriation Committee for unanimous consent to consider Article 38 at this time, and there be'ng no objection, the Moderator ruled that Article 38 would be considered at this time.
ARTICLE 38. (At Request of the Personnel Board). To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 4, Section 409 of the Town By-Laws, by accepting changes in the classification and pay plan; or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
Change titles and classification plan, schedule A, and pay plan, Schedules I, II, and III, as follows:
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
Grade S-1: Junior Clerk and Switchboard Operator
Min.
J
N
47.00
K 49.00
L 51.50
M 54.00
56.50
2444.00
2548.00
2678.00
2808.00
2938.00
Grade S-2: Senior Clerk, Dental Hygienist P. T. and Veterans' Clerk and Investigator.
Min.
J
K 56.50
L 59.00
M
62.00
N 65.00
2808.00
2938.00
3068.00
3224.00
3380.00
Grade S-3: Principal Clerk, Janitor 1, Rodman Grade 1, Veterans' Service Investigator and Utility Police Employee.
Min.
J
K 65.00
L 68.00 3536.00
M 71.00
N
62.00
74.50
3224.00
3380.00
3692.00
3874.00
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54.00
Grade S-4: Secretary to Board of Selectmen, Meter Reader, Janitor II, Public Health Nurse, Dump Custodian and Filter Plant Operator. Min.
J
66.50
K 69.50 3614.00
L 73.00 3796.00
M 76.50 3978.00
N 80.00 4160.00
Grade S-4-1: Social Worker.
Min.
J
K 70.50
L
M 79.00
N
67.00
83.50
3484.00
3666.00
3874.00
4108.00
4342.00
Grade S-5: Town Hall Custodian III, Instrument Man and Draftsman II.
Min.
J
K 74.00
L 77.50
M 81.00
N
70.50
84.50
3666.00
3848.00
4030.00
4212.00
4394.00
Grade S-6: Executive Secretary - Board of Assessors, Junior Account- ant, Chief Filter Plant Operator, Park and Playground Foreman, Health Agent, and Plumbing Inspector.
Min.
J
K
L 84.50
M 88.50
N 92.50
77.00
80.50
4004.00
4186.00
4394.00
4602.00
4810.00
Grade S-6-1: Social Work Supervisor.
Min.
J
K 81.50
L 85.30
M
N
78.00
90.00
94.50
4056.00
4238.00
4446.00
4680.00
4914.00
Grade S-7: Water Registrar and Office Manager, Public Works General Foreman, Chief of Party - Grade III, Veterans' Agent and Wiring In- spector.
Min.
J
K 88.50
L 92.50
M 97.50
N 101.50 5278.00
Grade S-8: Town Treasurer, Recreation Director, Tree Warden & Moth Superintendent and Assistant Engineer & Draftsman - Grade IV.
Min.
J
K 94.50 4914.00
L 99.00 5148.00
M 103.50 5382.00
N 108.50
90.50
4706.00
5642.00
84.50
4394.00
4602.00
4810.00
5044.00
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3458.00
74.50
Grade S-9: Superintendent of Sewers, Superintendent of Water, Su- perintendent of Streets, Collector of Taxes, Town Accountant, Town Clerk, Welfare Agent and Building Inspector.
Min.
J
K 110.00
L 115.00
M 120.00 6240.00
N 126.00 6552.00
Grade S-10: Town Engineer.
Min.
J
K 126.00
L 132.00 6864.00
M 138.00 7176.00
7540.00
Grade S-11:
Min.
J
K
L
M
N
133.00
139.00
145.00
152.00
160.00
6916.00
7228.00
7540.00
7904.00
8320.00
Grade S-12: Public Works Superintendent.
Min.
J
K 152.00
L
M
N
145.00
159.00
166.00
174.00 9048.00
7540.00
7904.00
8268.00
8632.00
Grade W-1: Laborer.
Min.
J
K
L
M
1.60
1.65
1.71
1.78
64.00
66.00
68.40
71.20
3328.00
3432.00
3556.80
3702.40
Grade W-2: Light Equipment Operator, Forestry Laborer and Main- tenance Man.
Min.
J
K
L
M
1.69
1.76
1.83
1.90
67.60
70.40
73.20
76.00
3515.20
3660.80
3806.40
3952.00
Grade W-3: Maintenance Craftsman, Meter Repairman, Tree Climber and Storekeeper.
Min.
J
K
L
M
1.85
1.92
1.99
2.07
74.00
76.80
79.60
82.80
3848.00
3993.60
4139.20
4305.60
Z
121.00
145.00
6292.00
6552.00
105.00
5460.00
5720.00
5980.00
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Grade W-4: Public Works Foreman, Forestry Working Foreman, and Heavy Equipment Operator.
Min.
J
K
L
M
1.91
1.98
2.06
2.14
76.40
79.20
82.40
85.60
3972.80
4118.40
4284.80
4451.20
Grade W-5: Master Mechanic.
Min.
J
K
L
M.
2.02
2.10
2.18
2.26
80.80
84.00
87.20
90.40
4201.60
4368.00
4534.40
4700.80
Grade PF-1: Patrolman and Firefighter.
Min.
J
K
L
M 84.00 4368.00
N 87.00 4524.00
P 90.00 4680.00
Grade PF-1-1: Safety Officer.
Min.
J
K
L 83.50
M 87.00
N 90.50
P 94.00 4888.00
Grade PF-2: Fire Lieutenant, Police Sergeant and Special Officers.
Min.
J
K
L 92.50
M 96.00 4992.00
N 99.50 5174.00
P 103.00 5356.00
Grade PF-3: Fire Captain and Police Lieutenant.
Min.
J
K 95.50
L 99.25
M 103.00 5356.00
N 106.75
P
91.75
4771.00
4966.00
5161.00
Grade PF-4: Deputy Fire Chief and Police Captain.
Min.
J
P
100.00
K 104.00 5408.00
L 108.00 5616.00
M 112.00 5824.00
N 116.00 6032.00
120.00 6240.00
Grade PF-5: Police Chief and Fire Chief.
Min.
J
P
117.00 6084.00
K 121.50 6318.00
L 126.00 6552.00
M 130.50 6786.00
N 135.00 7020.00
139.50
7254.00
75.00
78.00
81.00
3900.00
4056.00
4212.00
76.50
80.00
3978.00
4160.00
4342.00
4524.00
4706.00
85.50
89.00
4446.00
4628.00
4810.00
5551.00
110.50 5746.00
5200.00
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Fireman and Clerk: A member of the uniformed force of the Fire De- partment performing the clerical duties be paid at the annual rate of $300.00 in addition to that which he receives under the plan according to his classified position.
Grade FA-1: Shellfish Warden and Harbor Master. Min.
J
K 67.00
L 70.00
M 73.00 3796.00
Grade FA-2: Signal Maintenance Craftsman.
Min.
J
K
L
M
N 87.50
P
73.50
77.00
80.50
84.00
3822.00
4004.00
4186.00
4368.00
4550.00
91.00 4732.00
Grade FA-3: Superintendent of Fire Alarm, Master Mechanic (Fire). Min.
J
K 95.50
L 99.75
M 104.00
N 108.25 5629.00
5850.00
Step rate increases between minimum and maximum base salaries shall be by steps designated in the pay plan, effective April 1st of each year and payable to employees who were permanently employed on or before November 1st of the previous year.
Laborers doing drilling or related work for a period of four or more hours in a day shall be paid under rate W-2-M for all such hours so worked during that day.
Employees classified W-1 and W-2 doing welding or related work to be paid W-3-K rate.
Laborers operating light equipment, other than in an emergency, for a period of four or more hours in a day shall be paid under rate W-2-L for all such hours so worked during that day.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Lane and Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee.
MOVED by Mr. Lane to amend the motion by the Appropriation Committee as follows:
Grade S-12: Public Works Superintendent.
Min.
J
K
M
162.00
169.00
L 177.00
185.00
N 194.00
8424.00
8788.00
9204.00
9620.00
10,088.00
Further discussion ensued envolving Mr. Chalke and Mr. Butler of the Personnel Board.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Lane to the Motion by the Appropriation Committee.
SO VOTED
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P 112.00
91.25
4744.00
4966.00
5187.00
5408.00
64.00
3328.00
3484.00
3640.00
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mitee as thus amended.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED 1
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That Article 1 be considered Item by Item.
ARTICLE 1. To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise or borrow and appropriate for the salaries, operation and expenses during the current fiscal year of each of the following Town Departments and activities, necessary charges, and for unpaid bills of prior years.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To provide for all expenses or maintenance and operation of each of the Town's several departments and activities for the fiscal year, for certain improvements, and to meet certain re- quirements of the law, the several sums hereinafter set forth are hereby appropriated for the several purposes and subject to the conditions specified, all such sums to be raised by taxation in the levy of the current year unless some other source of revenue is expressed. Step Rate increases to be effective from April 1, 1958 for employees hired prior to November 1, 1957. Employees hired after November 1, 1957 shall not be entitled to a Step Rate increase before April 1, 1959.
MOVED
ITEM 1. For personal services and expenses of the Appropriation Committee
$3,000.00
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 2. For the Selectmen's Department $11,641.00
The salaries of the Selectmen are hereby fixed at $700.00 for the Chair- man and $600.00 each for four other members for the year.
Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee, spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
At the adjourned Annual Town Meeting held on March 5, 1958, the Appropriation Committee requested unanimous consent for reconsidera- tion of Item 2 of Article 1. There being no objection the Moderator ruled that Item 2 of Article 1 would be reconsidered.
MOVED the following substitute motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee:
ITEM 2. For the Selectmen's Department $11,735.00
The salaries of the Selectmen are hereby fixed at $700.00 for the Chairman and $600.00 each for four other members for the year.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
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MOVED
ITEM 3. For the Town Accountant's Department $18,431.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $17,206.00 shall be for the personal services of the department. $300.00 is provided in the total sum for travel outside of the Commonwealth, in accordance with Clause 34, Sec. 5, Chap. 40 of the General Laws.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 4. For the Town Treasurer's Department $22,792.00
The salary of the Treasurer is hereby fixed at $5,570.50. Of the total sum appropriated, not exceeding $13,192.00 shall be for the personal ser- vices of the department.
For foreclosing tax titles, the sum of $1,200.00
MOVED
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
ITEM 5. For the Tax Collector's Department $29,515.00
The salary of the Tax Collector is hereby fixed at $6,539.00 for the current year and all fees received by him shall be turned in to the Town Treasury. Of the total sum appropriated, not exceeding $23,394.00 shall be for the personal services of the department.
MOVED
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
ITEM 6. For the Assessor's Department $31,780.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $29,415.00 shall be for the personal services of the department and transportation of the Board. The salaries of the Assessors are hereby fixed at $2,000.00 for the Chairman and $1,650.00 each for four (4) other members. Not exceeding $4,725.50 shall be for the services of the Executive Secretary who may be a member of the Board.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 7. For the Legal Department and personal expenses as in- curred by the Town Counsel in performing duties as such. $14,800.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $2,500.00 shall be for the salary of the Town Counsel.
$6,000.00 is provided for trial of cases, which includes the Doherty vs Bready case; $4,000.00 for services, costs and expenses for street and land takings, and $2,300.00 for expenses of the department.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Daniel O'Donnell, Town Counsel, and Mr. Lane.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 8. For payment of damages and payments required under the Workmen's Compensation Act and for the payment of such unpaid bills as may be determined as proper obligations of the Town. $35,000.00
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Discussion ensued involving Mr. Roulston, Acting Town Accountant and Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 9. For the Town Clerk's Department $17,676.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $14,541.00 shall be for the personal services of the Department. The Town Clerk shall be paid a flat salary for the performance of the duties of that office and the duties involved as clerk of the Board of Registrars. Such fees as the clerk may retain under the provisions of the statutes shall be computed as a part of the salary allowed. All other fees shall revert to the Town Treasury. The sum of $5,239.00 is appropriated under this item for salary as town clerk, the sum of $400.00 is appropriated under Article 1, Item 10 for salary as Clerk of the Board of Regisrtars and the sum of $900.00 is estimated as the fees which may be retained by the Town Clerk, under the provisions of the statutes, thus making the total salary $6,539.00. The sum of $150.00 is provided in the total for travel outside the Commonwealth, in accordance with Clause 34, Section 5, Chapter 40 of the General Laws.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 10. For Elections $8,243.00
For Registration of Voters $10,836.00
The salaries of the Registrars are hereby fixed at $350.00 for the Chairman and $250.00 each for two other members and $400.00 for the salary of the Clerk. Not exceeding $4,253.00 shall be for the clerical ser- vices of the department.
Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee, spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 11. For the Engineering Department $53,036.00
Of said sum, $45,121.00 is provided for personal services of the De- partment, and $300.00 is provided in the total sum for travel outside the Commonwealth in accordance with Clause 34, Section 5, Chapter 40 of the General Laws.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 12. For the Planning Board $1,100.00
Of this sum not exceeding $200.00 may be for secretarial services of the Planning Board, who may be a Town employee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
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MOVED
ITEM 13. For the maintenance and upkeep of the Town Hall, Town Hall Annex and War Memorials at the Civic Center, including the grounds, to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. $44,052.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $21,338.00 shall be for personal services.
Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee, spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 14. For the maintenance of the Civil War Soldiers' Monument and the King Philip War Memorial, including the grounds, to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. $100.00
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 15. For the Police Department. $446,044.00
Of this sum, $585.00 shall be appropriated from the parking meter re- ceipts for the South Weymouth and the Weymouth parking areas.
Of this sum, $23,040.00 shall be appropriated from available funds (Excess and Deficiency Fund) for the purchase of new automotive and radio equipment. Authority is hereby granted to the Chief of Police to purchase new automotive and radio equipment and dispose of old equip- ment.
Of the total sum appropriated not exceeding $391,860.00 shall be for the personal services of the department. Not more than $300.00 may be used for travel outside the Commonwealth in accordance with Section 5, Chapter 40, Clause 34 of the General Laws.
Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee, spoke on the motion.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 16. For the Fire Department $422,724.00
Of this sum, $1,475.00 shall be appropriated from available funds (Excess and Deficiency Fund) for the purchase of new automotive equip- ment. Authority is hereby granted to the Chief of the Fire Department to purchase new automotive equipment and dispose of old equipment.
Of the total sum appropriated not exceeding $385,669.00 shall be for personal services of the permanent members and $3,000.00 for call men who may be employees of the Town. Not more than $150.00 may be used for travel outside the Commonwealth in accordance with Section 5, Chap- ter 40, Clause 34 of the General Laws.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
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MOVED
ITEM 17. For the Inspector's Department $18,111.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $14,011.00 shall be for personal services of the department and $375.00 for the Board of Appeals on building and zoning of which sum $75.00 is for services of a clerk who may be an em- ployee of the Town. Not over $300.00 of the total is appropriated for travel outside the Commonwealth in accordance with Section 5, Chapter 40, Clause 34 of the General Laws.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 18. For the Sealer of Weights and Measures Department
$1,500.00
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 19-20. For Gypsy Moth and all other insect pest extermination, to be expended under the directions of the Moth Superintendent and for care of shade trees $54,889.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $43,589.00 shall be for personal services of the department; and the base salary of the Moth Superintendent and Tree Warden is set at $5,570.50.
Of the total sum appropriated, not less than $5,000.00 shall be used for Gypsy Moth work.
Not more than $150.00 may be used for travel outside the Common- wealth in accordance with Section 5, Chapter 40, Clause 34 of the Gen- eral Laws.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Lane and Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 21. For Street Lighting $73,754.00
The Electric Lighting Committee is hereby authorized to contract with the Weymouth Light and Power Company for street lighting.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 22. For the Harbor Master's Department and operation of a patrol boat $9,397.00
Of this sum not exceeding $4,146.00 shall be for the salary and ex- penses of a Shellfish Warden; provided that the Warden shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen and work under the direction of the Chief of Police; the Selectmen are hereby instructed to continue the fee of $15.00 per person for clam digging permits.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
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MOVED
ITEM 23. For the Board of Health $59,365.00
The salaries of the Board of Health are hereby fixed at $350.00 for each of the three members of the Board.
Of the total sum, not exceeding $2,700.00 shall be for miscellaneous expenses and $3,025.50 for clerical services;
For dairy and food inspections, posting contagious disease cases, and investigations of nuisances and menaces harmful to health, a sum not exceeding $5,525.50 shall be for the personal services and transportation of the Health Agent, who shall not be a member of the Board;
For payments as required for Tuberculosis cases, as sum of $7,000.00;
For quarantine and contagious disease cases, a sum not exceeding $3,000.00;
For Bacteria examinations and Health Tests, a sum not exceeding $850.00 and a member of the Board of Health may be appointed to do this work at this salary.
For the maintenance of town dumps, a sum not exceeding $5,261.50 pro- vided that not exceeding $4,261.50 shall be for personal services;
For the services of a Dental Assistant, a sum not exceeding $2,590.00 including transportation expense;
For dentists, dental supplies and transportation, a sum not exceeding $3,200.00;
For a public nurse, a sum not exceeding $4,495.00 which includes trans- portation expense;
For plumbing inspection the sum of $5,525.50 including transportation expense ;
For Premature Infant Cases, a sum not exceeding $3,000.00.
For Polio Vaccine Clinic, a sum not exceeding $5,000.00.
Not more than $300.00 may be used for travel outside the Common- wealth in accordance with Section 5, Chapter 40, Clause 34, of the Gen- eral Laws.
And for burying animals, a sum not exceeding $1,200.00 which includes transportation expense.
Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriat'on Committee, spoke on the motion.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
At the adjourned Annual Town Meeting held on March 5, 19 8 the Appropriation Committee requested unanimous consent for reconsideration of Item 23 of Article 1. There being no objection the Moderator ruled that Item 23 of Article 1 would be reconsidered.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee to amend its original mo- tion as follows:
For dentists, dental supplies and transportation, a sum not exceeding $4,000.00.
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For plumbing inspection the sum of $5,667.00 including transportation expense and a vacation substitute.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
Comes now the question on the original motion by the Appropriation Committee as thus amended.
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