Town annual report of the officers of Wakefield Massachusetts : including the vital statistics for the year 1913-1916, Part 58

Author: Wakefield, Massachusetts
Publication date: 1913
Publisher: Town of Wakefield
Number of Pages: 1374


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*John J. Round .


803


237


366


1406


Blanks


1173


226


680


2079


Town Clerk


*Frederic S. Hartshorne


793


238


395


1426


Blanks


248


46


133


.427


Town Treasurer


*George E. Walker


770


246


390


1406


Charles E. Walton


2


2


Blanks


269


38


138


445


Moderator


*Theodore Eaton


775


236


378


1389


Blanks


266


48


150


464


Collector of Taxes


* Charles E. Walton .


763


237


374


1374


Blanks


278


47


154


479


Assessor for Three Years


*George H. Stowell .


744


225


347


1316


E. B. Kelley


1


1


H. Morgan .


1


1


Blanks


297


59


179


535


Water and Sewerage Board for Three Years


Charles A. Dean


412


60


200


672


* Charles H. Learoyd


551


212


275


1038


Alonzo D. Moran .


60


6


46


112


Blanks


18


6


7


31


.


.


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Cemetery Commissioner for Three Years


*John Minikin


675


202


322


1199


Blanks


366


82


206


651


Overseers of the Poor for Three Years


William F. Bowman


382


101


219


702


*George E. Zwicker


584


147


265


996


School Committee for Three Years


*J. Lowe McMahon .


677


165


363


1205


*Eva G. Ripley


691


220


331


1242


Scattering


1


1


Blanks


725


187


364


1276


Park Commissioners


*George W. Abbott


678


218


320


1216


Eugene S. Hinckley


642


210


328


1180


* Arthur P. Knight .


644


211


311


1166


Blanks


1159


213


625


1997


Board of Health for Three Years


*David Taggart .


709


216


348


1273


Blanks


332


68


180


580


Tree Warden


Frank T. Woodbury


722


219


367


1308


Blanks


319


65


161


545


Municipal Light Board for Three Years


*John M. Cameron


582


118


264


964


Frank J. Henkel


368


122


183


673


Blanks .


91


44


81


215


Trustees of Beebe Town Library for Three Years


*Florence L. Bean .


622


204


300


1126


Elizabeth F. Ingram


613


203


293


1109


*Hervey J. Skinner .


623


197


307


1127


Blanks


- 1265


248


684


2197


Constables


:* Aloysius P. Butler .


581


186


321


1088


*James A. McFadden


766


206


376


1348


*Harry F. Peck .


516


187


297


1000


Scattering


2


1


3


Blanks .


1258


273


589


2120


Result of Vote on License


"Yes"


321


39


153


513


"'No"


618


220


312


1150


Blanks


.


102


25


63


190


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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD


Record of Town Meetings


TOWN MEETING, MARCH 13, 1916


Meeting called to order at 7.40 o'clock by Moderator Eaton who read call for meeting.


On Motion of F. H. Emerson.


Voted: That further reading of the warrant with the exception of the Constable's Return be dispensed with.


Constable's Return read.


Article 1. To act upon the reports of town officers as published. On Motion of S. T. Parker.


Voted: That the reports of town officers as published be accepted and laid upon the table.


Article 2. To choose all town officers not required to be chosen by ballot.


On Motion of S. T. Parker.


Voted: That a committee of five be appointed by the Moderator to bring in a list of town officers not required to be chosen by ballot and report at an adjournment of this meeting.


Committee, Samuel T. Parker, William W. Greenough, Ashton H. Thayer, Fred L. Waterman, Elmer C. Richardson.


Article 3. To see if the town will authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year, beginning January 1st, 1916, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, any debt or debts incurred under this vote to be paid from the revenue of said financial year.


On Motion of George E. Walker.


Voted: That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1916, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, any debt or debts incurred under this vote to be paid from the revenue of said financial year.


Article 4. To determine how much money the town will raise and appropriate for General Government, Protection of Persons and Property, Health and Sanitation, Highways, Charities and Soldiers' Benefits, Education, Recreation and Unclassified Public Service Enterprises, Interest and Maturing Debt.


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General Government


On Motion of Mr. Taylor for Finance Committee.


Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $15,355 to be expended as follows:


Moderator


$ 25.00


Selectmen's Department


Salaries of Board .


$ 500.00


Department Expenses .


350.00


850.00


Town Accountant


Salary


1,000.00


Department Expenses


825.00


1,825.00


Treasurer


Salary


750.00


Department Expenses


350.00


1,100.00


Collector


Salary


650.00


Department Expenses


475.00


1,125.00


Assessors


Chairman


500.00


Secretary


500.00


Third Member .


400.00


Department Expenses


1.150.00


2,550.00


Town Clerk


Salary


300.00


Department Expenses


500.00


800.00


Finance Committee


Salary of Secretary


50.00


Department Expenses .


15.00


65.00-


Election and Registration


Salaries of Registrars .


315.00


Department Expenses


885.00


1,200.00-


Legal Department


Salary of Counsel .


500.00


Department Expenses


865.00


1,365.00


Town Hall Account .


4,300.00


4,300.00


Vital Statistics .


150.00


150.00


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Protection of Persons and Property


Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $37,925 to be expended as follows:


Police Department .


$10,475.00


Fire Department


Salaries of Engineers


$ 1,475.00


Department Expenses


15,825.00


Fire Alarm Account


1,200.00


Rifle Range Account


400.00


Inspection of Buildings


Salary of Inspector


500.00


Sealer of Weights and Measures Department


Salary of Sealer


100.00


Department Expenses .


75.00


Moth Department


Department Expenses .


5,000.00


Tree Warden Department


Salary of Warden .


25.00


Department Expenses .


575.00


Forest Warden Department


Department Expenses


275.00


Accident Compensation


Account


2,000.00


$37,925.00


Health and Sanitation


Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $8,360 to be expended as follows:


Salary of Board


$ 100.00


Salary of Plumbing Inspector


600.00


Salary of Inspector of Animals . 200.00


Salary of Inspector of Milk .


200.00


Collection of Garbage .


1,200.00


Department Expenses .


3,960.00


$ 6,260.00


Sewer Department .


Maintenance


1,100.00


House Connections


1,000.00


2,100.00


Highways


Motion by Finance Committee.


That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $24,440 which shall include the Street Railway Tax to be expended as follows:


Maintenance $16,440.00


Construction


6,000.00


Salary


2,000.00 $24,440.00


Amendment by F. J. Henkel.


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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK


That the motion of Finance Committee be amended by striking out the second item calling for $6,000 for construction.


Amendment carried "Yes" 121, "No" 101.


Original motion as amended was then voted.


Charities and Soldiers' Benefits


Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $20,375. to be expended as follows:


Poor Department


Salaries of Board .


$ 300.00


Salary of Clerk


75.00


Department Expenses


13,000.00


$13,375.00


State Aid Account


3,300.00


Military Aid Account


200.00


Soldiers' Relief Account


3,500.00


7,000.00


$20,375.00


Education


School Department


Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $87,800 to be expended as follows:


School Department


$86,600.00


Trade School Chap. 471


1,200.00 $87,800.00


Library Department


Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,195 and appropriate receipts from Dog Tax and income from Library Trust Funds.


Recreation and Unclassified


Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $7,875. to be divided as follows :


Park Department . (and income from Trust Funds)


$ 2,650.00


Reserve Funds .


2,000.00


Insurance Account


1,875.00


Miscellaneous Account


1,350.00 $ 7,875.00


Public Service


Light Department


Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $24,400 and all department receipts the commissioners' salaries to be paid from this appropriation.


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Water Department


Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $42,- 053.75 to be divided as follows:


Salary of Board


$ 300.00


Maintenance


16,250.00


Construction


4,000.00


Bonds and Notes


12,000.00


Interest


8,303.75


House Services


1,200.00 $42,053.75.


Cemetery Department


Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $750 to be expended as follows:


Salary of Commissioners


$ 70.00


Department Expenses .


680.00 $ 750.00


Interest and Maturing Debt


Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $58,700 to be divided as follows:


Interest


$19,800.00


Bonds and Notes


38,900.00 $58,700.00


Article 5. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to expend the sum of $6,000 in the permanent rebuilding of Highways, or what they will do about it .- Board of Selectmen.


On Motion of Mr. Taylor for Finance Committee.


Voted: That the town be and hereby is authorized to expend the sum of $6,000 for the Macadam Construction of Highways under specifications approved by the Massachusetts Highway Commissioner.


Article 6. To see if the town will raise and appropriate the sum of $6,000 for the purpose outlined in the preceding article, or to see if the town will authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to issue the bonds, notes or scrip of the town to an amount not exceeding $6,000 to provide necessary funds for carrying out any action voted under the preceding article, or what they will do about it .- Board of Selectmen.


On Motion of Mr. Taylor for Finance Committee.


Voted: That the sum of $6,000 is hereby appropriated for the purpose mentioned in Article 5 and that, for the purpose of providing for the payment for the Macadam Construction of Highways as authorized by vote of the town under Article 5 of the Warrant for the town meeting of March 13, 1916, the Treasurer, be and hereby is authorized, with the approval of the Selectmen, to issue bonds or


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notes of the town of the aggregate sum of $6,000; said bonds or notes to be payable in one year from date of issue; all of said bonds or notes to be dated April 26, 1916, and bear interest payable semi- annually; all particulars as to form, issuance and sale of said bonds or notes to be determined by the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen. "Yes" 168. "No" 8.


Article 7. To see if the town will raise and appropriate the sum uf $2,000 to be spent in rebuilding Lowell Street, as ordered by the County Commissioners, provided, that only an amount equal to the total amount contributed for said purpose by the State, shall be ex- pended from said $2,000 .- Board of Selectmen.


On Motion of Mr. Taylor for Finance Committee.


Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000 to be spent in rebuilding Lowell Street as ordered by the County Commissioners, provided, that only an amount equal to the total amount contributed for said purpose by the State shall be expended from the said $2,000.


Article 8. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to expend the sum of $4,000 in the permanent rebuilding of Lowell Street, or what they will do about it .- Board of Selectmen.


On Motion of Mr. Taylor for Finance Committee.


Voted: That the town expend the sum of $4,000 for the Ma- cadam Construction of Lowell Street under the specifications ap- proved by the Massachusetts Highway Commission.


Article 9. To see if the town will raise and appropriate the sum of $4,000 for the purpose outlined in the last preceding article, or to see if the town will authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to issue bonds, notes or scrip of the town to an amount not exceeding $4,000 to provide necessary funds for carrying out any action voted under the preceding article, or what they will do about it .- Board of Selectmen.


On Motion of Mr. Taylor for Finance Committee.


Voted: That the sum of $4,000 is hereby appropriated for the purpose mentioned in Article 8 and that, for the purpose of providing for the payment for the Macadam Construction of Lowell Street, as authorized by vote of the town under Article 8 of the Warrant for the town meeting of March 13, 1916, the Treasurer be and is hereby authorized, with the approval of the Selectmen, to issue bonds or notes of the town of the aggregate sum of $4,000, said bonds or notes to be payable in one year from the date of issue; all of said bonds or notes to be dated April 26, 1916, and bear interest payable semi- annually; all particulars as to form, issuance and sale of said bonds or notes to be determined by the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen. "Yes" 171. "No" 1.


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Article 10. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a sufficient sum of money, estimated at $269.50, to pay awards of County Commissioners in decree of Dec. 8th, 1896, for damages from widening and relocating of Oak Street .- Board of Selectmen.


On Motion of Mr. Taylor for Finance Committee.


Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $269.50 for the purpose outlined in Article 10.


Article 11. To see if the town will raise and appropriate $100 to pay award of that amount for land damages to Viola Slocumb, occasioned by the laying out of a new way between Salem and Lowell Streets, and being the amount awarded by the County Com- missioners. Board of Selectmen.


On Motion of Mr. Taylor for Finance Committee.


Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $100 for the purpose outlined in Article 11.


Article 12. To hear and act on the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the illumination of the town clock and the placing of the Paul Revere Bell in the tower .- Board of Selectmen.


Chairman Round of the Selectmen offered a written report under Article 12 and on motion of M. E. S. Clemons it was


Voted: That the report as read be accepted and the action of Selectmen towards having clock dials illuminated be ratified.


Article 13. To see if the town will transfer control of the lot of land on the northerly side of Nahant Street, containing a gravel pit, from the Overseers of the Poor to the Board of Selectmen .-- Board of Selectmen.


On Motion of F. H. Hackett.


Voted: That the town transfer control of the lot of land on the northerly side of Nahant Street, containing a gravel pit, from the Overseers of the Poor to the Board of Selectmen.


Article 14. To see if the town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to employ counsel for the defence of James J. Pollard and Fred J. Black in any action now pending or which may be brought in the nature of tort, for false arrest brought by George H. Cheever, and raise and appropriate a sufficient sum of money there- for .- Board of Selectmen.


Motion by Mr. Taylor for Finance Committee.


That the town authorize the Board of Selectmen to employ the Town Counsel to defend Chief of Police James J. Pollard and Patrol- man Fred J. Black, in suits brought by George H. Cheever for false arrest.


Amendment by J. A. Meloney,


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That the expense thereof to be taken from the Miscellaneous Fund.


The amendment was carried and original motion as amended was voted.


Article 15. To see if the town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell the land known as the Old Franklin Schoolhouse Lot, on Franklin Street .- Board of Selectmen.


On Motion of E. H. Morton.


Voted: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to sell the land known as the Old Franklin Schoolhouse Lot on Franklin Street, for the best offer obtainable.


Article 16. To see if the town will vote to purchase, or erect, and equip a two-room portable school building to be used in con- nection with the Lincoln School, and raise and appropriate money therefor, and issue notes or bonds of the town for the purposes of this article, or see what the town will do about it .- Arthur H. Boardman and others.


Motion by W. V. Taylor for Finance Committee.


That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $2769.76 for the purpose outlined in Article 16,


On Motion of Mr. Cartwright.


Voted: That Article 16 be laid upon the table.


On Motion of F. J. Henkel.


Voted: That when this meeting adjourn it be at 10.30 o'clock.


Article 17. To determine the compensation of enginemen for the ensuing year.


On Motion of W. V. Taylor for Finance Committee.


Voted: That the compensation for enginemen be the same as last year, namely :


$100 each for Engine No. 1, Ladder No. 1, Volunteers No. 2. $ 75 each for Greenwood Hose No. 3, and Montrose Hose No. 4.


Article 18. To see if the town will vote to make the pay of the permanent men of the Fire Department $21 per week .- W. P. Oliver and others.


A Motion by Finance Committee to indefinitely postpone was lost.


On Motion of J. A. Meloney.


Voted: That the pay of the permanent men of the Fire Depart- ment be $21 per week.


Article 4


On Motion of C. Donovan.


Voted: That Article 4 be taken up.


Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $432.14 in addition to the amount already appropriated for fire department purpose.


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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD


Article 19. To see if the town will vote to install a fire alarm box at or near the corner of Pitman and Harrison Avenues, raise and appropriate money for the same, or what they will do about it .- Albert E. Phelps and others.


On Motion of Mr. Taylor for Finance Committee.


Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $110 for the purpose outlined in Article 19 and that the amount appro- priated be added to the Fire Alarm Account of the Light Department.


Article 20. To see if the town will vote to accept Chapter 795, Acts 1914, an act to provide for the "Better Prevention of Fires Throughout the Metropolitan District."-William E. Cade.


On Motion of F. J. Henkel.


Voted: That subject matter of this article be indefinitely post- poned.


Article 21. To see if the town will vote to authorize its Board of Fire Engineers to sell such of the apparatus and materials in their charge that is not now or liable hereafter to be of any use to their Department, or what they will do about it .- William E. Cade.


On Motion of J. J. Round.


Voted: That the Board of Fire Engineers be authorized to sell apparatus and materials as asked for in Article 21 or to turn over to town departments such apparatus and materials as may be of use to such departments.


Article 22. To see if the town will raise and appropriate the sum of $350 for H. M. Warren, Post 12, to use in their observance of Memorial Day, May 30th, 1916 .- John M. Cate and others.


On Motion of W. V. Taylor for Finance Committee.


Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $350 to be used towards defraying the expenses incurred by the H. M. Warren, Post 12, in their observance of May 30th next, as Memorial Day.


Article 23. To see if the town will raise and appropriate the sum of $50 for Memorial Day purposes, for the use of the Spanish War Veterans, or what they will do about it .- J. Fred Ronan and others.


On Motion of Mr. Taylor for Finance Committee.


Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $50 to be used towards defraying the expenses incurred by the United Spanish War Veterans in the their observance of May 30th next, as Memorial Day.


Article 24. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for a municipal celebration of Independence Day, July 4th, 1916 .- Harry A. Simonds and others.


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On Motion of Mr. Taylor for Finance Committee.


Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $500 for the purpose outlined in Article 24 and a committee of five be appointed by the Moderator to arrange the program.


Committee: Harry A. Simonds, Daniel H. Regan, J. Lowe Mc- Mahon, Edward F. Preston, William H. Sullivan.


Article 25. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for defending against the petition of the Bay State Street Railway Company, pending before the Public Service Com- mission for a revision of fares and fare zones .- M. E. S. Clemons.


Motion by W. V. Taylor.


That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $50 for the purpose outlined in Article 25.


Amendment by M. E. S. Clemons.


That the amount named be increased to $100.


Amendment carried and original motion as amended then voted, On Motion of M. Lowe.


Voted: That this meeting stand adjourned to Monday evening, March 20, at 7.30 o'clock. Adjourned at 10.30 o'clock. Attendance 300.


ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING, MARCH 20, 1916


Meeting called to order at 7.40 o'clock by Moderator Eaton, Article 26 being in order.


Article 26. To see if the town will vote to construct sidewalks or: Overlook Road and Nowell Road with edgestones and granolithic surface, and raise and appropriate a sufficient sum of money therefor, or what they will do about it .- Earl H. Morton and others.


Voted: That Article 26 be laid upon the table.


Article 2


On Motion of A. H. Thayer.


Voted: That Article 2 be taken up.


Mr. Thayer offered report for committee.


Voted: That report of committee be accepted and adopted and the persons named therein be declared elected.


TOWN OFFICERS NOT ELECTED BY BALLOT


Fence Viewers


Harvey S. Parker, Nathaniel E. Cutler, Cornelius Donovan.


Field Drivers


C. E. Classen, Carroll Robie, Palmer Corbett, W. F. Shedd, J. E. Hopkins.


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Measurers of Wood


L. E. Bennett, L. P. Curley, W. T. Curley, Thomas Hickey, W. A. Hickey, G. W. Killorin, E. P. White, A. A. Mansfield, F. W. Magdeburg, E. S. Oliver, T. E. Toomey, W. J. Murphy, A. L. Mansfield.


Weighers of Coal and Merchandise


L. E. Bennett, J. S. Brewer, S. L. Cole, L. P. Curley, W. T. Curley, Mary Dignan, W. P. Farwell, Margaret T. Findlay, Thomas Hickey, W. A. Hickey, F. W. Magdeburg, A. A. Mansfield, A. L. Mansfield, John Toomey, P. McLaughlin, J. H. McMahon, T. E. Toomey, H. Y. Wiggin, W. B. Wiley, W. J. Murphy, William H. Hall, Elizabeth C. Hall, E. P. White, Walter L. Jones, Abner E. Gammons, Albert E. Lord, J. R. Reid, John W. Regan.


Surveyors of Lumber


L. E. Bennett, H. A. Feindel, W. E. Knox, A. T. Locke, Fred E. Cutler, A. P. Webber, E. P. White, F. W. Magdeburg, Abner E. Gammons.


Finance Committee for Three Years


Warner V. Taylor, Willis C. Robbins, William H. Cartland, Edward F. Preston, Conant W. Ruth.


Town Planning Board


Hubbard B. Mansfield, Clide G. Morrill, Selden W. Tyler, J. William O'Connell, Curtis L. Sopher.


Article 27. To see if the town will accept and allow the laying out by the Board of Selectmen as a town way, of the private way now known as Overlook Road .- M. E. S. Clemons.


On Motion of M. E. S. Clemons.


Voted: That the reading of the report of Selectmen on the laying out of Overlook Road be dispensed with.


Voted: That the town accept and allow the laying out as a town way the private way known as Overlook Road as per plan and layout on file in the Town Clerk's office.


Article 28. To see if the town will accept and allow the laying out by the Board of Selectmen as a town way, of the private way now known as Nowell Road .- M. E. S. Clemons.


On Motion of M. E. S. Clemons.


Voted: That the town accept and allow the laying out as a town way the private way known as Nowell Road as per plan and layout on file in the Town Clerk's office.


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Article 26


On Motion of Mr. Taylor for Finance Committee.


Voted: That Article 26 be taken from table.


Voted: That subject matter of Article 26 be referred to the Board of Selectmen.


Article 29. To see if the town will vote to change the name of the public street now known as Crescent Court, to Crescent Hill, or what they will do about it .- William H. Atwell.


On Motion of W. H. Atwell.


Voted: That the town change the name of the highway running easterly from Crescent Street now known as Crescent Court to Crescent Hill.


Article 30. To see if the town will vote to have Fairmount . Avenue put in good condition, and raise and appropriate a sufficient sum of money therefor .- J. William O'Connell and others.


On Motion of Mr. Taylor for Finance Committee.


Voted: That subject matter of Article 30 be referred to Board of Selectmen.


Article 31. To see if the town will authorize the Water and Sewerage Board to construct a sewer on Main Street, from Franklin Street, southerly to a point opposite No. 627 Main Street .- Milton P. McLaughlin and others.


Motion by W. V. Taylor for Finance Committee.


That the Water and Sewerage Board be authorized to con- struct the sewer as asked for in Article 31 and appropriate the sum of $1950 therefor.


Amendment by J. J. Round.


That the sewer as provided for in motion offered be stopped at No. 620 Main Street.


A Motion by E. M. Grover to indefinitely postpone was lost.


The Moderator then ruled that the motions should be acted on separately, the meeting to first vote on the amendment offered by Mr. Round and that the passage of the amendment would not prevent the voting on and the passage of the original motion. The meeting then voted in the affirmative the amendment offered by Mr. Round. The meeting then voted in the affirmative the original motion as offered by Mr. Taylor.


On Motion of G. E. Walker.


Voted: That the town reconsider that part of the vote appro- priating the sum of $1950 for the sewer construction.


Voted: That the town appropriate the sum of $1979.44, of this amount the sum of $1179.44 be transferred by the Town Accountant from Park Avenue Sewer account, leaving the sum of $800 to be provided for.


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On Motion of J. J. Round.


Voted: That all votes under Article 21 be reconsidered.


The Moderator made the same ruling as under the previous vote.


The meeting then voted in the affirmative on Mr. Round's amendment.




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