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Respectfully submitted,
MINNIE BURKE FIGMIC
Librarian
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REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THE DUXBURY FREE LIBRARY, INC. for the Year ending December 31, 1960
Receipts
On hand 1/1/60 in Bank
$392.70
From Various Trust Funds :
Wright
$3,414.89
Winsor
887.20
Hathaway
126.36
Duxbury Hall
200.00
Hunt
30.00
$4,658.45
4,658.45
Donations
25.00
Librarian Petty Cash
100.00
Appropriation by the Town of Duxbury
11,500.00
$16,676.15
Expenditures
Salaries
$9,233.57
Books
3,576.53
Supplies
500.19
Repairs and Improvements
227.77
Insurance
443.37
Fuel Oil
774.03
Electricity
403.25
Telephone
151.76
Janitor Service
821.00
Other Operating Expenses
53.79
Total Expenditures
$16,185.26
Balance in Bank 12/31/60
$ 490.89
$16,676.15
Respectfully submitted,
C. RUSSELL EDDY, Treasurer Duxbury Free Library, Inc.
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REPORT OF THE MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Duxbury
The Memorial Day Committee respectfully submits the following report.
On Friday evening May 27, the members of Duxbury Post 223, American Legion, along with the help of the Duxbury Boys Scouts, continued the custom of decorating the graves of all Veterans of all wars. In all five town cemeteries, graves of all Veterans of all wars were deco- rated with the Flag of our Country, and a beautiful flowering Geranium, in memory of the service they rendered to their country.
On Memorial Day, May 30th, all cemeteries were visited by the Color Guard and Firing Squad of the Duxbury Post 223, American Legion, where prayers, rifle volleys and taps were sounded in memory of the deceased Veterans. Additional services were conducted at the Honor Roll in front of the Police Station, where a wreath of flowers was placed, dedicated to all the boys of Dux- bury called into the service of our country. A wreath of flowers was cast into Blue Fish River, rifle volleys were fired and taps sounded in memory of those who perished at sea.
Following services held at Myles Standish Cemetery, a parade formed for march to the Unitarian Church for Memorial Day Services. Joining Duxbury Post 223, American Legion Color Guard and Drill Team was the Duxbury High School Band, The Board of Selectmen, State Representative Francis Perry, Sea Scout Ship No. 52, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cubs and Brownies of
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our town. Commander Earl Torrey of Duxbury Post 223 was Chief Marshal of the Procession.
At the conclusion of the church service the procession moved to Mayflower Cemetery where Memorial Exercises were conducted at the American Legion Burial Lot and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
I wish to submit the following itemized account of the Memorial Day expenses for which the Town appro- priated the sum of $400.00 under Article 5 of the 1960 Town Warrant.
Printing of Programs $39.25
Flags and Markers 91.87
Geraniums (360) 162.00
Duxbury High School Band 75.00
Total Expenses $368.12
It is recommended new buntings be purchased to replace the badly damaged ones used to decorate the Sailors and Soldiers Monument.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Laurel Freeman, Superintendent of Cemeteries for his able assistance, the Duxbury Police Department for their help along the line of march, and especially the Boy Scouts who assisted in placing flags and flowers on graves.
Respectfully submitted,
DANIEL M. WHITE Jr. Vice Commander Duxbury Post 223 American Legion
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REPORT OF THE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Duxbury :
The main effort of this committee has been the guid- ing of the financial requirements of the Old Town Hall Recreation group and the Tarkiln Recreation Center. Neither group expanded their programs to any extent for the year 1960 as it was felt that the need did not exist.
The Old Town Hall was used by the Sea Scouts, Boy Scouts, Junior and Senior Badminton group, Bon Homme group, Duxbury Art Association and many others.
The Tarkiln Recreation Center had another success- ful season with Arts and Crafts, Junior and Senior square dancing, children's sewing class, outings by bus to Hyannis and Salem, Christmas and Halloween parties and sponsors of Cub Pack 82 being some of the regular activities.
The year 1961, as it appears now, does not require the expansion of these programs, so they will remain on the same level.
JOSEPH VELARDO, JR., Chairman WALTER F. KOPKE, JR., Secretary DOROTHY WENTWORTH JOHN OSBORN REATHA BURNS
PAUL SWANSON ALICE SAVASTANO
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REPORT OF TARKILN RECREATION AND YOUTH CENTER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Duxbury
Sirs :
Our membership is small, our workers at a minimum - but our center is active and running smoothly. It is our hope that the work now started, will continue at its present pace. We of the Association are proud that the building is being used more, and is developing into an excellent place for meetings and activities of various kinds.
This year, our Square Dance program has expanded. Regular Friday night dances are held for the 8-12 age group, where beginners have an opportunity to learn. Once a month a group of youngsters, all diploma holding graduates, with three year attendance records, meet to work out and to learn new steps and routines. These youngsters make up our demonstration group, most of them now are Senior High age and all are proud of their accomplishment. On Monday nights, an Adult Square Dance group meets and is developing into a popular class - mostly fathers and mothers. All credit for this goes to the Director, Mr. Robert Proctor and his wife, Dorothy.
Again, we have "run" our Semi-Annual Rummage Sales, Food Sales, Suppers and Whist Parties. In this way we raise money to support some of our activities.
We held classes for children who wished to make Doll Clothes, with Mrs. Dorothy Rotte, the instructor. Mrs. Thomas Boucher taught a most successful series of craft classes for boys and girls. These were both volunteer workers at no expense to the Town.
We took a bus load of youngsters to Salem, where they saw the Witch House, House of Seven Gables, and
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the Pioneer Village. We held a family picnic at Clear Pond and in the evening the Square Dancers entertained. Movies have been taken of this group - they also have auditioned for T.V.
We now sponsor a Cub Scout Pack, both boys and leaders are most enthusiastic. The pack is led by Mr. William Parkinson, assisted by Mr. Ellsworth Frye and an excellent group of Den Mothers who give of their time freely. This group is to be congratulated for so fine a spirit.
Additional to our annual Halloween Party we had two Separate Christmas Parties. One for the older chil- dren ages 8-12 on a Square Dance night; the other, complete with Santa and gifts, for ages 1-7 on a Sunday afternoon.
At the present time, our chief need is a new floor in the main room. One other need - not secondary at all - a man to coach our boys at Basketball. There is a good group here, if we can only find an interested parent who is sometimes free for this service !
Our sincere thanks to the Selectmen and other Town Officers for all their kind advice and help during the year and to all others who have shown interest and especially to those who gave so generously of their time. To those who have furnished transportation - no small problem - we are indeed more than grateful. It all adds up to another successful year.
MARGARET R. BATES, Chairman MARY AND JIM SMITHSON CAROLENE GORHAM ADELINE CUSHING EMILY LORING JOAN HALL DOROTHY ROTTE
DOROTHY PROCTOR AMANDA HALL
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REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
I respectfully submit my report as Building Inspec- tor for the period beginning January 1, 1960 through December 31, 1960.
The following figures show the total number of permits processed for the year 1960:
Houses (Also house and garage combinations) 41
Garages 11
Non-Residential Structures (includes Motel
units, storage bldgs., swimming pools, etc.) 10
Alterations and Additions 85
Miscellaneous (Appeal Board, Relocations, etc.) 46
Sewage Disposal 24
Electrical 63
Total number of permits issued 280
Total fees collected in 1960 $2,332.50
Total estimated costs of all construction (Based primarily on information sub-
mitted on "Application Forms") $1,110,866
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK E. PHILLIPS, JR.
Building Inspector
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REPORT OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
and the Citizens of Duxbury :
The Personnel Board appointed Mr. Thomas J. LeGore to fill the Vacancy of Mr. Winthrop A. Baker.
The Board has met formally eleven times through- out the year 1960.
In accordance with the personnel plan the Board met with Department Heads August 4 to initiate the action to re-evaluate the positions of the personnel of the Town. At the writing of this report the Board has not received complete returns necessary for it to make a re-evaluation. It is hoped that prior to the closing of the Warrant we will be able to make recommendations for appropriate changes in the plan, for Town Meeting.
The Board has originated a rate and personnel in- formation card which will be utilized by Department Heads and Town Accountant as well as the Personnel Board.
Respectfully submitted, JAMES H. W. JENNER, Chairman JOHN T. HATHAWAY, JR. THOMAS J. LEGORE
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Duxbury :
Plans endorsed (not subdivisions) 19
Subdivisions approved 3
Subdivisions considered (preliminary plans) 6
DISCUSSION
The master plan for the Town of Duxbury, com- pleted in 1959 has been the guide in the objectives of the Board in 1960.
The subdivision control regulations were carefully studied and changes that were felt to better protect the interests of the town, were made. New rules and regu- lations governing the subdivision of land were printed in booklet form and made available.
For the purpose of protecting and preserving from despoilation the natural features and resources of the Town, such as salt marshes, wet lands, brooks and ponds we proposed a Protective By-Law amendment that was favorably acted upon in Town Meeting and approved by the Attorney General.
In anticipation of the future requirements of the Town for school sites, parks and active recreation areas, and space for other municipal services several recom- mendations were made to the Site Committee and we have worked closely with them in the matter.
A careful study was made of business districts and conditions. Amendments to the Protective By-Laws have been formulated to mitigate in the future certain un- favorable conditions now present and to enlarge the zon-
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ing rules and regulations in the business districts to better protect the interests of the Town. Action on these amendments will be taken at the annual Town Meeting.
Requests to rezone additional business districts were considered. The Board felt that the new limited access highway when completed will create favorable areas suit- able for a regional shopping center or the like, and at that time to ask that a large business district be zoned.
We recommend that an industrial district be estab- lished only at such time as the demand for sizeable industrial space is felt.
The steady growth of the Town of Duxbury as a residential community continues. Great care is urged to maintain the attractive and unusual character that sets Duxbury apart and to protect it from the encroachment of inharmonious uses.
We hope that with appropriate revisions from time to time, of policies of zoning and controls, to guide the development and growth of Duxbury in patterns appro- priate to the character and aspirations of the Town.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We wish to acknowledge the co-operation and aid of the Board of Selectmen and the Inspector of Buildings in the enforcement of zoning and planning regulations. The Highway Superintendent, the Superintendent and Commissioners of the Water Department, and the Agent of the Board of Health have given their usual co- operation where matters of highway, water, or sanitary facilities were involved in subdivision control.
Respectfully submitted, LUCIUS A. HOWARD, Chairman OLIVER L. BARKER, Clerk CARL F. DANNER ATHERTON LORING, JR. DAVID H. MARSHALL
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REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS
To the Citizens and the
Honorable Board of Selectmen of Duxbury :
The Water Department completed the year 1960 with the revenues from all sources exceeding the total ex- penditures chargeable to the Department by $2,520.97.
The method of showing the financial situation has been changed from that in last year's report, and it is hoped that the new method will enable the taxpayers to follow the progress of the Water Department more readily from year to year.
The tabulation below gives a condensed summary of the financial situtation. Complete details are given in the excellent report of the Town Accountant.
Water Balance, December 31, 1959 $ 3,235.75
Uncollected December 31, 1959 $ 10,330.65
Charges to Consumers
Minimum
$27,100.04
Excess Water
24,633.90
Unmetered Water
243.00
Meter Removals
1,388.00
Service Cons. & Misc.
5,339.32
$58,704.26
Abatements $238.35
Audit Adjs. 359.96 598.31 58,105.95
Hydrant Service (Protection Pers. & Prop.)
28,770.00
Maintenance & Operation
$42,004.89*
Out-of-State Travel
140.99*
Commissioners' Salaries
450.00
New Truck (Art. 27, 1960 Warrant)
3,000.00
Fixed Charges:
Interest on Debt
7,606.26*
Maturing Debt
Old Water Loans
8,500.00
West Duxbury
5,000.00
Phase I
20,000.00
Uncollected, December 31, 1960
11,219.24
$97,921.38 $100,442.35
Balance (Surplus) December 31, 1960 - $2,520.97
* Appropriations less balances returned
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During the year the following work, in addition to routine maintenance and operation, was accomplished :
Captain's Hill Reservoir: Repairs on this tank were completed, and it is believed that this reservoir (built in 1919) will continue to give good service.
Ten Year Program: Work was continued on the replacement of all meters that had been in continuous service for ten years or more with newly calibrated meters.
Petitions: A petition to construct an 8-inch main on Old Route 3 from Winter Street to Autumn Avenue was received early in the year. Another petition to build an 8-inch line from the intersection of Cross Street and Route 3 easterly along Cross Street to King Phillip's Path, thence along King Phillip's Path to Congress Street, and also a 6-inch main on Vine Street from Cross Street to Chandler Street, thence an 8-inch main easterly along Chandler Street approximately 2100 feet was received during the year. These petitions have been under study by the Commissioners, and their recommendations will be submitted at the next Annual Town Meeting.
Island Creek Trust: During the year the owners of this project laid at their own expense 1578 feet of 12-inch main on Tobey Garden Street connecting with the 12-inch main laid last year by Mr. Wendell Drollett. In addition, 3673 feet of 8-inch and 1331 feet of 6-inch main including fire hydrants, gate valves, etc. were completed under the supervision and to the standards of the Water Depart- ment in a most satisfactory manner.
Drollett Development: Some 4500 feet of 6 and 8- inch main and necessary connections were laid in private ways to the specifications and under the supervision of the Water Department in this development during the year. This work is not yet complete.
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Truck: A new Ford truck to replace the old Inter- national was purchased from Herrick Auto Sales and a Powers "Service Master" body was installed at a total cost of $2,443.00.
Autumn Avenue and Winter Street: An 8-inch main including necessary fire hydrants was constructed in accordance with Article 30, 1960 Warrant in the above streets at a cost of $16,724.00. The Autumn Avenue exten- sion was 2095 feet long and the Winter Street extension was 2177 feet. The pipe was bought by the Water Depart- ment and installed by Elmer T. Holman of Plymouth, the low bidder, and was completed in July.
Article
Warrant
Item
Amount
Authorized
Amount
Expended
Unexpended
Available
for
Transfer
4
Town 1960
M & O
$42,264.00
$42,211.00
$37.00
$37.00
4
Town 1960
Out-of-State Travel
200.00
141.00
59.00
59.00
4 Town 1960
Commissioners' Salaries
450.00
450.00
0.00
0.00
4
Town 1960
Maturing Debt
33,500.00
33,500.00
0.00
0.00
4
Town 1960
Interest
7,608.00
7,608.00
0.00
0.00
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Town 1959
Indian Trail
1,600.00
1,588.00
12.00
12.00
14
Dist. 1954
Main Cleaning
5,000.00
0.00
996.40
0.00
12
Dist. 1955
Engineering New Sources
6,200.00
2,000.00
434.57
0.00
40
Town 1958
Reservoir Repairs
11,538.66
11,513.65
25.01
25.01
42
Town 1958
Priorities
74,000.00
6,165.94
80,118.96
46.98
46.98
27
Town 1958
Truck
3,000.00
2,443.70
556.30
556.30
30
Town 1960
Autumn Ave., Winter St.
21,500.00
16,724.00
4,776.00
4,776.00
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The Future: The Commissioners believe that a pro- gram of construction to improve circulation in some in- stances and also to improve fire protection should be undertaken. There now remain 733 feet of 12-inch main to be constructed on Tobey Garden Street, from Island Creek Road to Elm Street, to complete the 12-inch main along Tobey Garden Street as called for in the Master Plan. The Commissioners consider that it is vital to com- plete this remaining link in order to attain the contem- plated effect from the new reservoir in West Duxbury.
The Commissioners also believe that the new sources called for in the Master Plan should be developed and that, in connection with the search for new water sources, an engineering study should be made as to the future use of the Millbrook facilities.
The Commissioners also believe that improved com- munications are in order, and that certain equipment needs replacement.
Recommendations on the above items will be made at the next annual Town Meeting.
It is estimated that the financial situation in 1961 will be approximately as follows. Figures are indicated to the nearest hundred dollars. No allowance is made for special articles, should they be voted at the 1961 Town Meeting.
Balance December 31,1960 $ 2,500.00
Uncollected December 31, 1960 11,200.00
Charges to Consumers 57,000.00
Hydrant Service 26,200.00
Maintenance and Operation $43,300.00.
Commissioners' Salaries 450.00
Out-of-State Travel 200.00
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Fixed Charges :
Interest
7,500.00
Maturing Debt
Old Water Loans
7,500.00
West Duxbury
5,000.00
Phase I
15,000.00
Autumn and Winter Sts.
2,500.00
Uncollected (Estimated)
Dec. 31, 1961
11,500.00 $93,000.00 $96,900.00
Balance (Surplus) December 31, 1961 $3,900.00
The Commissioners again wish to commend Super- intendent Macomber and his staff for their excellent work and dedication to duty during the year, and also to thank the town officials for their cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
J. ALVIN BORGESON
COL. L. B. GALLAGHER, U.S.A. (Ret.) LLOYD B. SALT
Board of Water Commissioners
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT WATER DEPARTMENT
To the Board of Water Commissioners Town of Duxbury, Mass.
Gentlemen :
Following are the 1960 statistics of the Duxbury Water Department, as required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health :
Greatest amount pumped in any one day: June 28, 1960, 1,298,000 gallons.
Greatest amount pumped in any seven consecutive days : June 26 through July 2, 1960, 6,997,000 gallons. Total amount pumped during 1960: 170,342,000.
Number of services at the end of the year: 1746.
Number of active services at the end of the year: 1716. New services installed during the year: 55. Miles of water mains at the end of the year: 45.08 miles. Number of hydrants at the end of the year: 341.
Acres of land owned for water supply purposes: 57.67 acres.
Respectfully submitted, KENNETH O. MACOMBER Superintendent
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE AND BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Duxbury :
The Department of Public Welfare in submitting their report for 1960 wish to explain reason for the emergency appropriation allowed at the close of the fiscal year. A new type of assistance called Medical Aid for the Aged was made effective as of October 1, 1960, and available funds for expenses incurred under this new category had not been appropriated at the regular Town Meeting in March.
Medical Aid for the Aged has affected the number of persons receiving Old Age Assistance, as persons re- ceiving Old Age Assistance and living in licensed nursing homes were automatically transferred to the new program.
To receive Medical Aid for the Aged, a person must be 65 years of age or over and a resident of the Common- wealth. A person entitled to medical assistance for the aged shall receive such assistance on the basis of need. Any person may apply for this aid in the town in which he is a resident. The cost of this program is uncertain.
During 1960, there was considerable sickness among recipients of public assistance, and it may be interesting to view some of the costs of medical care.
Doctors $3,706.75
Prescriptions 5,536.97
Nursing Homes
28,758.66
Hospitals 7,648.21
Dentists
1,021.00
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Optometrists
525.25
Chiropodists
123.00
Visiting Nurse
274.50
Miscellaneous
375.40
The largest expenditure for Medical attention is for nursing home care. As there are no nursing homes in Duxbury, all persons requiring nursing home care must be placed in other communities.
The Department of Public Welfare recovered $8,546.99, under the Lien law during 1960, making the total recovery $47,032.93 since 1952.
We wish to thank the various organizations for their generous donations throughout the year, and especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
We wish to thank the Selectmen and the Police Department for their cooperation during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
HOWARD M. CLARK, Chairman
PAUL C. BARBER EDWARD G. BOTTENUS ADRIAN R. CORDEAU PAUL N. SWANSON
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REPORT OF THE SOUTH SHORE MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT
To the Citizens of Duxbury :
Submitted herewith is the report of the South Shore Mosquito Control Project of its activities in the Town of Duxbury for the year ending December 31, 1960.
The Town of Duxbury appropriated $7550 for mosquito control in 1960.
The basic program of control continued to be based on drainage in the off-season and larvaciding of all areas found to be breeding during the mosquito season. Fog generators and mist blowers were used to combat flying mosquitoes.
The drainage has eliminated some crew spraying and much air spray acreage, thus making it possible to ab- sorb higher cost, deal with new breeding areas found or created, and yet lower the yearly budget request, or at least keep it the same.
In the Town of Duxbury the following ditch work was done: 2700 feet of ditches cleaned, 63,900 feet re- claimed, and 400 feet of new ditch has been dug. In addi- tion, 30 feet of brushing has been done to facilitate en- trance to and passage along streams for the purpose of cleaning and treating streams and swamps.
The spring air spraying of all fresh water swamps too large to be treated by hand or where not pre-hatch air dusted in mid-winter was done in the latter part of April and first of May. 800 acres were treated in the Town of Duxbury. The air dusting was done in January and February and 625 acres were treated in the Town of Duxbury.
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A mid-winter pre-hatch dust application will be done with pack dusters in the Town of Duxbury. The amount of dusting and areas covered will depend on ice cover on small wet areas, as this is needed to make application. However, this Project has acquired a power duster and where we have vehicle access this will be used, without need for ice. Along with this and what might be left for spring spray mosquito breeding should be greatly re- duced when we come into the season.
The Project will continue its drainage program set up for the Town of Duxbury as it feels this to be the best long range and certain method of getting control over mosquitoes.
The Project wishes to acknowledge the help received from officials and departments of the Town and sincerely hopes that the benefits derived by these departments as a result of this cooperation are as great as those derived by the Project.
Respectfully submitted, GEORGE R. STARR, JR., M.D. Commissioner for Duxbury
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Saturday, March 12th, 1960 High School Auditorium, Alden Street
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 P.M. by the Moderator, Bartlett B. Bradley. A quorum being in attendance, the meeting was declared in order.
The Town Clerk read the call for the meeting and the return of service thereof.
It was voted to dispense with the reading of the Warrant.
An invocation was given by the Rev. John W. Estes.
The tellers, Nancy H. Brock, Elwin N. Burdick, Mary Crocker, Eunice Dohoney, Eileen Jones, John E. Lucey, Alice N. Merry, Roy F. Moody, Phyllis Randall, Gilbert F. Redlon, and Mary L. Shirley were sworn in by the Town Clerk.
The Moderator made the following announcements : "As has been our practice, proponents of any article in the Warrant shall be given opportunity to speak on the question before the article may be tabled.
The Chair will read each article as we go along, and may not repeat the motions, unless requested to do so. The Chair may request any amendments to be sub- mitted in writing."
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