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Comes now the question on the motion to amend by Mr. Roulston. SO VOTED
MOVED the following amendment to the last paragraph in the motion by the Appropriation Committee, by Mr. Pratt, Chairman of the Tufts Library Trustees:
That the last paragraph of the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee be referred to the Tufts Library Trustees and Personnel Board for further study and report to the next Town Meeting.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Pratt, Chairman of the Tufts Lib- rary Trustees, and Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee.
Comes now the question on the motion to amend by Mr. Pratt.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the motion to amend by Mr. Pratt LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee as voted and amended.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
Upon request by the Appropriation Committee for unanimous consent to consider Article 41 at this time, and there being no objection, the Mod- erator ruled that Article 41 would be considered at this time.
ARTICLE 41. (At Request of the Personnel Board). To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for percentage or flat rate increases to all employees under the salary plan, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: No action.
Upon request by the Appropriation Committee for unanimous consent to consider Article 44 at this time, and there being no objection, the Mod- erator ruled that Article 44 would be considered at this time.
ARTICLE 44. (At Request of the Weymouth Permanent Fire Asso- ciation and others). To see what action the Town Meeting will vote to accept Section 108D of Chapter 41 of the General Laws of the Common- wealth "Chapter 621 Acts of 1958" requiring a minimum annual compen- sation for each permanent Fire Fighter in the Fire Department of the Town, or to take any other action in relation thereto. Section 108D which was enacted by the Legislature and approved on October 3, 1958, reads as follows: "Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the minimum annual compensation of each permanent fire
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fighter in the fire department of any city or town, except one who by vir- tue of Section 20D of Chapter 31 is not regarded as holding employment, shall be not less than five thousand dollars. This section shall become effective when accepted in a city having a plan E charter by the affirm- ative vote of a majority of all the members of the city council, subject to the provisions of the charter, and in a town by a majority vote at a town meeting."
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: No action.
Upon request by the Appropriation Committee for unanimous consent to consider Aritcle 43 at this time, and there being no objection, the Moderator ruled that Article 43 would be considered at this time.
ARTICLE 43. (By Request of Board of Public Works). To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 4, Section 409 of the Town By-Laws, by accepting the changes in Classification of Pay Grades under Schedule A as follows; or take any other action in relation thereto.
Public Works Clerk McDonald S-3 to S-4
Public Works Clerk Andrews S-2 to S-3
Public Works Sewer Division Engineer Pratt S-5 to S-7
Public Works Sewer Division Burt
W-1 to W-2
Public Works Park Division Ferguson
W-1 to W-2
Public Works Water Division General Foreman and Engineer Sullivan S-7 to S-8
Public Works Water Division Clerk Strachan S-2 to S-3
Public Works Water Division Sylvia W-3 to S-7
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
That the Town vote to accept the rulings in the classifications and pay plan as recommended by the Personnel Board, as follows:
Publics Works Clerk S-2 to S-4 Reclassification Denied
Public Works Clerk
S-2 to S-3 Reclassification Denied
Public Works Sewer Div. Eng S-5 to S-7 Reclassification Approved
Public Works Sewer Div. W-1 to W-2 Reclassification Approved
Public Works Park Div. W-1 to W-2 Reclassification Denied
Public Works Water Div.
General Foreman and Engineer S-7 to S-8 Reclassification Denied Public Works Water Div. Clerk S-2 to S-3 Reclassification Denied Public Works Water Div. W-3 to S-7 Reclassification Approved
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropria- tion Committee; Mr. Nover, Chairman of the Board of Public Works; and Mr. Record.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Nover, Chairman of the Board of Public Works:
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That the change in classification of Public Works Clerk S-3 to S-4 be approved.
Further discussion ensued involving several Town Meeting Members and Town Officials.
Comes now the question on the motion to amend by Mr. Nover, Chair- man of the Board of Public Works.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the motion to amend by Mr. Nover LOST.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Nover, Chairman of the Board of Public Works:
That the change in classification of Public Works Clerk S-2 to S-3 be approved.
Comes now the question on the motion to amend by Mr. Nover, Chairman of the Board of Public Works.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the motion to amend by Mr. Nover LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
SO VOTED
Upon request by Mr. Gunn for unanimous consent to consider Article 70 at this time, and there being no objection, the Moderator ruled that Article 70 would be considered at this time.
ARTICLE 70. (On Petition and By Direction of Selectmen). To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 4, Section 409, of the Town By- Laws by accepting changes in the classifications of Pay Grades in Sched- ule 1-Salary Scale, as follows:
Change the present classification of Grade S-6, Executive Secretary, Board of Assessors:
1. By limiting position to a non-member of the Board of Assessors.
2. By establishing new and more precise specifications of the du- ties of the position.
3. By establishing a new scale of compensation for the position; or take any other action pertaining to this petition.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
That the Moderator appoint a committee of five to study the subject matter of this Article and report at a future Town Meeting.
Mr. Gunn spoke on the Article.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
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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 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 mainten- ance and operation of each of the Town's several departments and activ- ities for the fiscal year, for certain improvements, and to meet certain requirements of the law, the several sums hereinafter set forth are hereby appropriated for the several purposes and subject to the conditions speci- fied, 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, 1959 for employees hired prior to November 1, 1958. Employees hired after November 1, 1958 shall not be entitled to a Step Rate increase before April 1, 1960.
MOVED
ITEM 1. For personal services and expenses of the Appropriation Committee
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
$3,000.00 MOVED
ITEM 2. For the Selectmen's Department $10,789.00
The salaries of the Selectmen are hereby fixed at $500.00 for the Chairman and $400.00 for four other members for the year.
Mr. Amabile of the Board of Selectmen spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 3. For the Town Accountant's Department $26,911.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $19,221.00 shall be for the personal ser- vices of the department. $150.00 is provided in the total sum for travel outside the Commonwealth, in accordance with Clause 34, Sec. 5, Chapter 40 of the General Laws. $6500.00 of this sum is provided for the purchase of a new accounting machine said sum to be appropriated from the Excess and Deficiency Account.
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
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MOVED
ITEM 4. For the Town Treasurer's Department $20,761.00
The salary of the Treasurer is hereby fixed at $5,768.75. Of the total sum appropriated, not exceeding $13,821.00 shall be for the personal ser- vices of the department.
For foreclosing tax titles, the sum of $1500.00
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 5. For the Tax Collector's Department $31,576.00
The salary of the Tax Collector is hereby fixed at $6,698.25 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 $24,839.00 shall be for the personal services of the department.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 6. For the Assessors' Department $32,140.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $29,470.00 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 $1,550.00 each for four (4) other members. Not exceeding $3,328.50 shall be for the services of the Executive Secretary who may be a member of the Board.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Gunn:
Not exceeding $3,328.50 shall be for the services of the Executive Sec- retary who may not be a member of the Board.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Gunn, Mr. Burgess, Chairman of the Board of Assessors, and Mr. Record.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Gunn.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the amendment by Mr. Gunn LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 7. For the Legal Department and personal expenses as in- curred by the Town Counsel in performing duties as such $11,300.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $2,500.00 shall be for the salary of the Town Counsel.
$2,500.00 is provided for trial of cases; $4,000.00 for services, costs and expenses for street and land takings, and $2,300.00 for expenses of the department.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
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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
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 9. For the Town Clerk's Department $17,658.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $14,948.00 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 $5,198.00 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 Registrars and the sum of $1,100.00 is estimated as the fees which may be retained by the Town Clerk under the provisions of the statutes, thus making the total salary $6,698.25. The sum of $150.00 is provided in the total for travel outside of the Commonwealth, in accordance with Clause 34, Section 5, Chapter 40 of the General Laws.
MOVED by Mr. Cain:
That the Town Counsel and the Weymouth Senator and Representa- tive in the General Court constitute a committee to study the legal feas- ibility of providing that when the town meeting members are furnished in due season with copies of a town meeting warrant combined with the recommendations thereon of the Appropriation Committee there be no necessity for furnishing said members with additional separate copies of the warrant alone; and that said committee be instructed to introduce any legislation needed for the authorization of this procedure.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Cain.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Cain LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 10. For Elections $2,849.00
For Registration of Voters $10,040.00
The salaries of the Registrars are hereby fixed at $350.00 for the Chair- man and $250.00 each for two other members and $400.00 for the salary of the Clerk. Not exceeding $4,447.00 shall be for the clerical services of the department.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
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ITEM 11. Public Works
MOVED
A. Board of Public Works
$38,330.00
Of the total sum, not exceeding $24,062.00 shall be for personal services of this department. The salaries of the Commissioners is hereby fixed at $500.00 for the Chairman and $400.00 each for six (6) other members. $300.00 is provided for travel outside the Commonwealth in accordance with Section 5, Clause 34 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws. A member of the Department of Public Works clerical staff performing secretarial duties at Board meetings may be paid a rate not to exceed $5.00 in any week in addition to salary received as clerk.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Roulston, Town Accountant; Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee; and Mr. Almquist.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
B. Engineering Division
$46,510.00
Of said sum $41,600.00 is provided for personal services of the Depart- ment.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
C. Park Division
$40,879.00
Of said sum $30,579.00 is provided for personal services of the Depart- ment.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
D. Highway Division
$352,737.00
Of the total sum, not exceeding $259,237.00 shall be for personal ser- vices of this Department. Further, the Board of Public Works are hereby instructed to continue bi-monthly, rubbish collections.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
E. Tree Division
$53,298.00
Of the total sum, not exceeding $42,298.00 shall be for personal ser- vices of the Department. 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 Commonwealth in accordance with Section 5, Chapter 40, Clause 34 of the General Laws.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
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MOVED
$433,809.00
F. Water Division
Of this sum, $378,809.00 is to be provided from current revenue and $55,000.00 from surplus revenue of the Department. $30,000.00 for private work, payment for such work to revert to the General Fund of the Water Department and $25,000.00 for the construction of pipe lines.
Of the sums appropriated, not exceeding $190,685.00 shall be for personal services of the department and no sums shall be transferred to the Accountant's or Treasurer's office for expenses or services rendered to the Water Department.
Of the total appropriation, not more than $150.00 may be used for expenses incurred in travel outside the Commonwealth in accordance with Section 5, Chapter 40, Clause 34 of the General Laws.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
G. Sewer Division $78,336.00
For maintenance and operation of the Sewer Division. Not exceeding $66,636.00 shall be for personal services of the Department.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
H. Equipment
$97,800.00
Of this sum $20,600.00 shall be appropriated from surplus funds of the Water Department for the purchase of new automotive equipment. Of this sum $77,200.00 shall be appropriated from the Excess and Deficiency Account.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
I. The Board of Public Works is hereby authorized to purchase, dispose of, or replace automotive equipment provided for in funds herein appropriated.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
(A recess was taken from 9:45 P.M. to 9:55 P.M.)
MOVED
ITEM. 12A. Planning Board. $2,000.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $200.00 shall be for secretarial services of the Planning Board, and $800.00 is provided for engineering services for the Board.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
B. Industrial Development Commission
$1,700.00
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Of this sum, not exceeding $200.00 shall be for secretarial services of the Commission.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
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.
$36,326.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $21,948.00 shall be for personal services.
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 ex- pended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. $100.00
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 15. For the Police Department $468,951.00
Of this sum, $500.00 shall be appropriated from the parking meter receipts for the South Weymouth and the Weymouth parking areas.
Of this sum, $11,700.00 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 Police to purchase new automotive equipment and dispose of old equipment.
Of the total sum appropriated not exceeding $424,730.00 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. Amabile of the Board of Selectmen spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 16. For the Fire Department $460,698.00
Of this sum, $500.00 shall be appropriated from available funds (Ex- cess and Deficiency Fund) for the purchase of new automotive equipment. Authority is hereby granted to the Chief of the Fire Department to pur- chase new automotive equipment and dispose of old equipment.
Of the total sum appropriated not exceeding $424,588.00 shall be for the personal services of the permanent members and $3,000.00 for call men. Not more than $150.00 may be used for travel outside the Com-
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monwealth in accordance with Section 5, Chapter 40, Clause 34 of the General Laws.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 17. For the Inspector's Department $19,619.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $15,269.00 shall be for the personal ser- vices of the department and $1,000.00 for the Board of Appeals on building and zoning of which sum $75.00 is for services of a clerk who may be an employee 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. $1,300.00 is provided for personal services.
$1,888.00
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 19. For Street Lighting $75,214.00
The Electric Lighting Committee is hereby authorized to contract with the Weymouth Light and Power Company for street lighting.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 20. For the Harbor Master's Department and operation of a patrol boat
$9,788.00
Of this sum not exceeding $4,196.00 shall be for the salary and ex- penses of a Shellfish Warden; provided that the Warden shall be appoint- ed 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.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Roulston, 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 21. For the Board of Health $51,978.00
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 $2,900.00 shall be for miscellaneous expenses and $3,104.00 for clerical services;
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For dairy and food inspections, posting contagious disease cases, and investigations of nuisances and menaces harmful to health, a sum not exceeding $5,717.25 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, a 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 $5,548.00 provided that not exceeding $4,549.00 shall be for personal services.
For the services of a Dental Assistant, a sum not exceeding $2,782.00 including transportation expense;
For dentists, dental supplies and transportation, a sum not exceeding $4,150.00;
For a public nurse, a sum not exceeding $4,658.00 which includes transportation expense;
For plumbing inspection the sum of $5,859.00 including transportation expense;
For Premature Infant Cases, a sum not exceeding $3,000.00.
For Polio Vaccine Clinic, a sum not exceeding $1,000.00.
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 General Laws.
And for burying animals, a sum not exceeding $1,200.00 which in- clude transportation expense.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Thomas, Mr. Coffey, Chairman of the Board of Health; Mr. Amabile of the Board of Selectmen; and Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 22. For the employment of Nurses $7,500.00
The Board of Selectmen are hereby instructed to contract with the Weymouth Visiting Nurse Association for nursing services from April 1, 1959 to April 1, 1960 at a rate of $7,500.00 per year.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 23. For garbage disposal and the Board of Selectmen are authorized to contract therefor. $50,000.00 UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
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MOVED
ITEM 24. Public Welfare and Old Age Assistance $630,950.00
Of the entire appropriation, the sum of all expenses of the adminis- tration, including automobile allowance, shall not exceed $55,951.00 of which sum not more than $47,451.00 shall be for personal services and $8,500.00 shall be for miscellaneous administration expense. The sum of $150.00 is provided in the total sum for travel outside the Commonwealth in accordance with Clause 34, Section 5, Chapter 40 of the General Laws.
$87,000.00 shall be for Aid to Dependent Children;
$10,000.00 shall be for reimbursement to other cities and towns for re- lief provided by them to persons having legal settlement in this town;
$35,000.00 shall be for the relief of persons having a legal settlement in this town; or the relief of persons not having a legal settlement in this town;
$43,000.00 shall be for Disability Cases;
Provided further, that any portion of this total appropriation for Pub- lic Welfare, not including administration under this item may be made available for any welfare item on and after October 1, 1959.
For Old Age Assistance the sum of $400,000.00.
From the Administration appropriation, the Town Accountant shall transfer to the Town's General Fund an amount equal to whatever mon- ies are made available by the State or Federal Governments for any administrative expense for the fiscal year under this item.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 25. For Pensions
$43,695.00
Of this sum, $22,158.78 shall be transferred to the several departments as follows for pensions payable to Veterans:
Police Department
$1,225.00
Fire Department
$3,500.00
Street Department
$8,873.78
School Department
$8,560.00
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED
ITEM 26. For Korean War Allowance and allotments as covered by Chapter 797 and amendments thereto, for the burying of indigent soldiers and sailors and for Veterans' Benefit as provided by General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 115, and amendments thereto, the sum of $137,762.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $17,762.00 shall be for all administrative expenses and not exceeding $16,262.00 shall be for personal services.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
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MOVED
ITEM 27. For the support of Public Schools $3,351,725.00
Of this sum $3,347,354.88 is raised and appropriated and in addition, there is appropriated for the support of public schools the amount re- ceived from the County by way of statutory distribution of the dog tax in the sum of $4,370.12.
The Department shall have authority to purchase any automotive equipment provided for in the above sums. $1,200.00 of the total appro- priation is provided 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.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
SO VOTED
Upon request of Mr. Cicchese for unanimous consent to consider Article 37 at this time, and there being no objection, the Moderator ruled that Article 37 would be considered at this time.
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