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Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the substitute motion by Mr. Lopaus LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Committee.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 5. For the Tax Collector's Department $36,767.00
The salary of the Tax Collector is hereby fixed at $7, 373. 60 for the cur- rent year and all fees received by him shall be turned in to the Town Treasury. Of the total sum appropriated, not exceeding $29, 582. 00 shall be for the per- sonal services of the department, and of the total sum $168. 50 is provided for new equipment.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 6. For the Assessors' Department $36, 455.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $32, 270. 00 shall be for the personal services of the department and $1, 000. 00 for transportation of the Board. The salaries of the Assessors are fixed at $2, 000. 00 for the Chairman and $1, 650. 00 each for four (4) other members. Not exceeding $5, 564. 00 shall be for the service of the Executive Secretary, who shall also be entitled to his salary as an Asses- sor up to March 12, 1963.
Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee, spoke on the motion. Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Committee.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
Mr. Lane spoke on the future plans of the Assessors' Department.
MOVED
Item 7. For the Legal Department and personal expenses as incurred by the Town Counsel in performing duties as such $20, 600.00
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$5, 000. 00 is provided for trial of cases; $3, 800.00 for services, costs and expenses for street and land takings; $4, 100. 00 for expenses of the department, and $2, 500. 00 for appraisals, and that the Town Counsel be directed to recodify and revise the By-laws of the Town.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Gaughen, Town Counsel:
Provided further that the sum of $10, 000 shall be appropriated for use by the Town Counsel for fees and expenses in connection with the Laban Pratt Hospital case pending in the Supreme Judicial Court, and that the total sum under Item 7 be changed to read $30, 600. 00.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Gaughan, Town Counsel, Mr. Chalke, Mr. Lane, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Amabile and Mr. Fryer of the Board of Selectmen.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Gaughen.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Committee as thus amended.
Item 7. For the Legal Department and personal expenses as incurred by the Town Counsel in performing duties as such $30,600.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $5, 200. 00 shall be for the salary of the Town Counsel.
$5, 000. 00 is provided for trial of cases; $3, 800. 00 for services, costs and expenses for street and land takings; $4, 100. 00 for expenses of the department, and $2, 500. 00 for appraisals, and that the Town Counsel be directed to recodify and revise the By-laws of the Town.
Provided further that the sum of $10, 000 shall be appropriated for use by the Town Counsel for fees and expenses in connection with the Laban Pratt Hospital case pending in the Supreme Judicial Court.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
(Recess from 9:45 P.M. to 9:55 P. M.)
MOVED
Item 8. For payment of damages and payments required under the Workmens' Compensation Act and for such unpaid bills as may be deter- mined as proper obligations of the Town $35,000.00
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 9. For the Town Clerk's Department $22,157. 00
The salary of the Town Clerk is hereby fixed at $8, 028. 80 for the cur- rent year and all fees received by him shall be turned in to the Town Treas- ury. Of the total sum appropriated, not exceeding $19, 105. 00 shall be for the personal services of the Department.
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MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Christensen, Town Clerk:
The salary of the Town Clerk is hereby fixed at $8, 278. 40 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 $19, 354. 60 shall be for the personal services of the Department. $22,406. 60
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Christensen, Town Clerk, Mr. Lane of the Board of Selectmen, and Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Christensen.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the substitute motion by Mr. Christensen LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Committee. UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 10. For Elections $ 6,557.00
For Registration of Voters $11,407. 00
The salaries of the Registrars are hereby fixed at $350. 00 for the Chairman and $250. 00 each for two other members. Not exceeding $4, 285. 00 shall be for the clerical services of the Department.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
Item 11. Public Works
MOVED
A. Board of Public Works $76,137.00
Of the total sum, not exceeding $44, 552. 00 shall be for personal serv- ices 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 mem- bers. $600. 00 is provided for travel outside the Commonwealth in accord- ance with Section 5, Clause 34, of Chapter 40 of the General Laws.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
B. Engineering Division
$103,483. 00
Of said sum, $95, 083. 00 is provided for personal services of the De- partment.
Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee, spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Committee. UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
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MOVED
C. Park Division
$ 54,214.00
Of said sum $43, 214. 00 is provided for personal services of the De- partment.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
D. Highway Division
$454, 743.00
Of the total sum, not exceeding $331, 943. 00 shall be for personal services of this Department. Further, the Board of Public Works is hereby instructed to continue every other week rubbish collections.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
E. Tree Division $ 58,002.00
Of the total sum, not exceeding $41, 702. 00 shall be for personal services of the Department. Of the total sum appropriated not less than $5,000. 00 shall be used for Gypsy Moth Work and a sum of $5, 000. 00 is provided for Aerial Spray.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
F. Water Division
$528,227.00
Of this sum $443, 227. 00 is to be provided from current revenue and $95, 000. 00 from surplus revenue of the Department, $20, 000.00 for private work, payment for such work to revert to the General Fund of the Water Department, and $75, 000. 00 for the construction of pipe lines.
Of the sum appropriated, not exceeding $211, 362. 00 shall be for personal services of the Department and no sums shall be transferred to Accountant's or Treasurer's offices 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 TENTATIVELY VOTED
(Reconsideration of F. Water Division was taken at the Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 6, 1963.)
MOVED
G. Sewer Division $ 76,722.00
For Maintenance and Operation of the Sewer Division. Not exceeding $57, 222. 00 shall be for personal services of the Department.
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UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
H. Equipment
$81,200.00
$4, 700. 00 is included in the Equipment Account of the Water Depart- ment for the purchase of new automotive equipment and $81, 200.00 is appropriated from tax levy. The Board of Public Works is hereby authorized to purchase, dispose of, or replace automotive equipment provided for in funds herein appropriated.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
Comes now the question on Item 11 Public Works as voted Item by Item.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 12. A. Planning Board $ 1,200.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $300. 00 shall be for secretarial services of the Planning Board.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 12. B. Industrial Development Commission $ 6,650.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $300. 00 shall be for secretarial services of the Commission. Consultants fees may be paid under contract approved by the Town Counsel not to exceed $1, 500. 00.
That the Industrial Development Commission be instructed to submit to each Town Meeting Member and the Committee on Rezoning by Decem- ber 15 of each year a layout of any and all proposed changes and amend- ments to our Zoning By-Laws and Maps to be taken up at the Next Annual Town Meeting.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Connolly of the Industrial Development Commission:
To remove the restriction "Not to exceed $1, 500. 00. "
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Connolly of the Industrial Develop- ment Commission, Mr. Amabile of the Board of Selectmen, and Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Connolly.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the amendment by Mr. Connolly LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Committee. UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY 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. $ 52,372.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $21, 904. 00 shall be for personal services. UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY 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 TENTATIVELY VOTED MOVED
Item 15. For the Police Department $559,485.00
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 $535, 606. 00 shall be for the personal services of the Department. 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.
Police Chief O'Kane spoke on the motion.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Heffernan:
Authority is hereby granted to the Chief of Police to purchase new automotive equipment and dispose of old equipment $597,930.00
Of the total sum appropriated, not exceeding $547, 206. 00 shall be for the personal services of the Department. 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.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropria- tion Committee, and Mr. Amabile and Mr. Lane of the Board of Selectmen.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Heffernan.
SO VOTED
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Committee as thus amended.
TENTATIVELY SO VOTED
MOVED
Item 16. For the Fire Department $624,763.00
Authority is hereby granted to the Chief of the Fire Department to purchase new automotive equipment and dispose of old equipment.
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Of the total sum appropriated, not exceeding $576, 626. 00 shall be for personal services of the permanent members and $3, 000. 00 for call men. Not more than $150. 00 may be for travel outside the Commonwealth, in accordance with Section 5, Chapter 40, Clause 34, of the General Laws.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 17. For the Inspector's Department $ 28,736.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $21, 236. 00 shall be for the personal services of the Department and $1, 620. 00 for the Board of Appeals on building and zoning of which sum $180. 00 is for services of a clerk who may be an employee of the Town. Not over $300. 00 of the total is appro- priated for travel outside the Commonwealth in accordance with Section 5, Chapter 4, Clause 34 of the General Laws.
And of the total sum, $2, 800. 00 is provided for the services and ex- penses of the Gas Inspector.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 18. For the Sealer of Weights and Measures $ 2,428.00 Department. $1, 978. 00 is provided for personal services.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 19. For Street Lighting $120, 586.00
The Electric Lighting Committee is hereby authorized to contract with the Massachusetts Electric Company for street lighting.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 20. For the Harbor Master's Department and operation of a patrol boat. $ 12,870.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $4, 518. 40 shall be for the salary and ex- pense 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 TENTATIVELY VOTED
Item 21. For the Board of Health . MOVED
$ 89,015.00
The salaries of the Board of Health are hereby fixed at $350. 00 for each of the three members of the Board.
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Of the total sum, not exceeding $3, 950. 00 shall be for miscellaneous expenses and $5, 002. 00 for clerical services and administration.
For dairy and food inspections, posting contagious disease cases, and investigations of nuisances and menaces harmful to health, a sum not ex- ceeding $6, 853. 00 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 $36,000. 00;
For quarantine and contagious disease cases, a sum not exceeding $3,000.00;
For Bacteria examinations and Health Tests, a sum not exceeding $950. 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 $2, 200.00 provided that not exceeding $1, 200. 00 shall be for personal services;
For the services of a Dental Assistant, a sum not exceeding $2, 886. 00, including transportation expenses;
For dentists, dental supplies and transportation, a sum not exceeding $4,500. 00;
For a public nurse, a sum not exceeding $5, 184. 00 which includes transportation expense;
For a part-time Public Nurse, a sum not exceeding $500. 00 which includes transportation expense;
For plumbing inspection, the sum of $6, 904. 00 including transporta- tion expense;
For Premature Infant cases, a sum not exceeding $3,000. 00.
For Polio Clinic, the sum of $5, 000. 00.
For part-time Medical Consultant, the sum of $1, 200. 00.
Not more than $150. 00 may be used for travel outside Commonwealth, in accordance with Section 5, Chapter 40, Clause 34, of the General Laws.
And for burying animals a sum not exceeding $1, 500. 00 which includes transportation expense.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropria- tion Committee, Mr. Cain, and Mr. Reilly of the Board of Health.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Committee. UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 22. For the employment of Nurses $ 8,000.00
The Board of Selectmen are hereby instructed to contract with the Weymouth Visiting Nurse Association for nursing services from April 1, 1963 to April 1, 1964, at a rate of $8, 000.00 per year.
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UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 23. For Garbage Disposal
$ 72,900.00
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 24. Public Assistance $634,908.00
Of the entire appropriation, the sum of all expenses of the administra- tion, including automobile allowance, shall not exceed $76, 908.00 of which sum not more than $67, 258. 00 shall be for personal services and $9, 650. 00 shall be for miscellaneous administration expense. The sum of $150. 00 is provided in the total sum for travel outside the Commonwealth, in accord- ance with Clause 34, Section 5, Chapter 40, of the General Laws.
$95, 000. 00 shall be for Aid to Dependent Children;
$18, 000. 00 shall be for reimbursement to other cities and towns for relief provided by them to persons having legal settlement in this town:
$30, 000. 00 shall be for the relief of persons having a legal settlement in this town;
$45, 000. 00 shall be for Disability Cases;
For Old Age Assistance the sum of $170, 000. 00 and for Medical Aid Aid to the aged the sum of $200, 000. 00.
From the Administration appropriation, the Town Accountant shall transfer to the Town's General Fund an amount equal to whatever monies are made available by the State or Federal Governments for any adminis- trative expense for the fiscal year under this item.
Step rate increases to be effective from April 1, 1963 for employees hired prior to November 1, 1962 based on State Welfare Plan. Employees hired after November 1, 1962 shall not be entitled to step rate increases until April 1, 1964.
Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee, spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Committee.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 25. For pensions. $60,943. 32
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 26. For Korean War Allowance and allotments as covered by Chapter 797 and amendments thereof, 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 $174,055. 00
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Of this sum, not exceeding $18, 705. 00 shall be for all administrative expenses and not exceeding $17, 555. 20 shall be for personal services.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 27. For the Support of Public Schools $4,503,002. 00
Of this sum $4, 498, 918. 31 is raised and appropriated and in addition, there is appropriated for the support of public schools the amount received from the County by way of statutory distribution of the dog tax in the sum of $4,083. 69.
The Department shall have authority to purchase any automotive equip- ment provided for in the above sums. $1, 400. 00 of the total appropriation is provided for travel outside the Commonwealth in accordance with Sec- tion 5, Chapter 40, Clause 34, of the General Laws.
Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee, reported to the Town Meeting relative to the School Department budget as required by General Laws.
Mr. Roulston, Town Accountant, also spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Committee. UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
Mr. Lane spoke on future school building facilities.
MOVED
Item 28. For the Tufts Library and its branches and other Library purposes. $ 176,969.00
Of this sum, 17, 650. 00 is provided for the Reading Room at the Fogg Library.
Not exceeding $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.
Of the total sum, not exceeding $121, 440. 00 shall be for the personal services of the Tufts Library and its branches.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 29. A. For the Observance of Memorial Day. $ 2,500.00 UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 29. B. For the Observance of Veterans' Day $ 600.00
The total sum appropriated is to be expnded under the direction of a committee to be appointed by the annual moderator, who shall designate the Chairman, one from each veteran and hereditary organization, in accord- ance with the provisions of General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 40, Section 5,
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Clauses 12 and 46A as amended; said amount to be available only in case evidence shall be filed with Town Accountant that the known graves of the deceased veterans of all wars have been decorated without discrimination.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 30. Recreation
90,478,00 $
Of this sum, not exceeding $73, 722. 00 shall be for all personal ser- vices of the Department. $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.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
(Reconsideration of Item 30 was taken at the Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 6, 1963.)
MOVED
Item 31. For Miscellaneous Expenses $ 123,188.00
Of this sum, $800. 00 shall be for the services of a Personnel Officer; of the total sum, clerical services are provided in the amount of $520.00 for a part-time clerk to be appointed by the Personnel Officer who may be an employee of the Town.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
(Reconsideration of Item 31 was taken at the Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 6, 1963.)
MOVED
Item 32. For Unpaid Bills $ 1,733.42
Welfare Department Unpaid Bills, $503. 94; School Department Unpaid Bills, $1, 229. 48; total unpaid bills, $1, 733. 42.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 33. For Overdrafts 0
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 34. For necessary charges and administration of the Contributory Retirement System. $ 197, 323. 57
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 35. For the Operation of the Alewife Fishery $ 200.00 UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
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MOVED
Item 36. For care of Soldiers' Graves under General Laws (Ter. Ed. ) Chapter 115, Section 22, including the placing of new markers and re- placing old markers.
$ 2,500. 00
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 37. For care of old cemeteries under General Laws (Ter. Ed. ) Chapter 114, Section 16 and 18 and amendments thereto. 2,500.00
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 38. For interest and discount 375,165.00
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 39. For retirement of Bonds and Notes due in 1963 964,000.00 UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 40. For the Municipal Buildings Fire Insurance Fund 1.00
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 41. For fire and other insurance 52,428.00
That the Board of Selectmen be directed to place such fire and other in- surance except Group Life Insurance as meet the requirements of the Town through the licensed members of the Weymouth Association of Insurance Agents.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 42. For a Reserve Fund 75,000.00
Of said sum $40, 000 shall be appropriated from the Reserve Fund Overlay Surplus
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Rider:
Provided that no monies hereinbefore appropriated shall be expended for telephone service in private homes of any Town official except those of the Chiefs of Police and Fire Departments.
Provided further, no monies hereinbefore appropriated shall be used for the purchase of motor vehicles except as otherwise specified in this Article.
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(The rider ending Article 1 applies in toto to Article 1. )
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Field:
Provided further, that no monies appropriated, excepting the amounts supplied under Article 1, Item 2, of this warrant, shall be paid directly or indirectly as remuneration, compensation, or otherwise to any currently elected members of the Board of Selectmen for expenses or services ren- dered the Town in any capacity.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Field, Mr. Amabile and Mr. Lane of the Board of Selectmen, and Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropria- tion Committee.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Field.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the amendment by Mr. Field LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Committee.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
Comes now the question on the adoption of Article 1 as taken up Item by Item, as amended or changed in any manner by vote of this Town Meeting.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED by Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee: Reconsideration of Article 34.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Newton LOST.
MOVED by Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee: Reconsideration of Article 35.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Newton LOST.
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Annual Town Meeting adjourn at 11:30 P.M. until 7:45 P.M. Wednesday, March 6, 1963.
A True Copy Attest:
HARRY CHRISTENSEN
Town Clerk
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ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1963
The Adjourned Annual Town Meeting was called to order at 7:45 o'clock in the evening of Wednesday, March 6, 1963, by the Annual Moderator, Mr. Philip T. Jones.
There were 170 Town Meeting Members present.
Prayer for Divine Guidance was offered by Rev. Donald C. Ward, Pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational Church in North Weymouth.
There were no Town Meeting Members to be sworn by the Moderator.
The Moderator declared a quorum present.
Tellers were appointed and sworn by the Moderator as follows:
1 st Division Mr. Gammell 2nd Division Mr. Butler 3rd Division Mr. Hollis
We now continue with consideration of the Articles in the Warrant.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: Reconsideration of Article 1 for the purpose of making certain corrections.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: Reconsideration of Item 2.
MOVED
Item 2. For the Selectmen's Department $13,280.00
The salaries of the Selectmen are hereby fixed at $500. 00 for the Chairman and $400. 00 for four other members for the year. $150.00 is provided in the total sum for travel outside the Commonwealth, in accord- ance with Clause 34, Sec. 5, Chap. 40, of the General Laws, and $500.00 is included in miscellaneous expenses for necessary expenses which may be incurred by the Civil War Centennial program and display.
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