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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
County Commissioner - (Four Years)
Nathaniel I. Bowditch
of Framingham
302
205
210
717
William G. Andrew
of Cambridge
154
112
77
343
John F. Cahill of Belmont
109
83
80
272
Robert D. Donaldson
of Lincoln
133
90
96
319
Ralph L. Garrett
of Somerville
23
21
15
59
J. Walton Tuttle of Framingham Blanks
63
53
27
143
122
74
99
295
Sheriff
Joseph M. McElroy of Cambridge Blanks
397
289
265
951
56
30
37
123
County Commissioner - (Two Years)
Robert T. Adams of Wakefield
289
209
236
734
William B. Bailey of Somerville
8
2
3
13
Francis D. Collings
of Everett
13
3
5
21
Harold M. Estabrook of Arlington
9
6
2
17
James G. Harris of Medford
5
4
2
11
Samuel Ingram of Melrose
40
34
10
84
William M. Robinson of Melrose
25
27
14
66
Melvin G. Rogers
47
26
26
99
of Tewksbury Blanks
17
8
4
29
DEMOCRATIC Governor
Pre. 1
Pre. 2
Pre. 3
Total
Francis X. Hurley of Boston Maurice J. Tobin of Boston Blanks
26
5
21
52
59
16
39
114
4
2
1
7
22
TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Lieutenant Governor
35
3
23
61
10
1
4
15
Alexander F. Sullivan of Boston John S. Sullivan of Worcester Blanks
13
8
11
32
16
5
11
32
15
6
12
33
Secretary
John M. Bresnahan of Lynn Margaret M. O'Riordan of Boston Blanks
50
11
28
89
21
7
20
48
18
5
13
36
Treasurer
John E. Hurley of Boston
50
8
37
95
Francis C. McKenna of Medway Michael A. O'Leary of Cambridge John F. Welch of Boston Blanks
5
3
4
12
12
5
6
23
6
1
3
10
16
6
11
33
Auditor
Thomas J. Buckley of Boston
Blanks
20
5
13
38
Attorney General
John H. Backus of New Bedford
11
2
9
22
Francis D. Harrigan of Boston
15
5
4
24
Francis E. Kelly of Boston
30
10
15
55
Joseph M. McDonough
of Boston
20
1
27
48
Blanks
13
5
6
24
.
-
.
69
18
48
135
John B. Carr of Somerville Alfred P. Farese of Everett
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
John H. Corcoran of Cambridge Joseph A. Langone of Boston Joseph Lee of Boston Richard M. Russell of Boston Blanks
Senator in Congress (To Fill Vacancy)
26
7
20
53
10
2
10
22
13
2
8
23
27
6
14
47
13
6
9
28
Congressman - Eighth District
Frederick T. McDermott of Medford
48
7
33
88
Raymond A. Willett, Jr.
23
8
15
46
18
8
13
39
Councillor - Sixth District
Joseph M. Curley of Wakefield Blanks
73
16
51
140
16
7
10
33
Senator - Seventh Middlesex District
Blanks
89
23
61
173
Representatives in General Court Twenty-Second Middlesex District
John L. Quinn of Wakefield Blanks
72
15
51
138
195
54
132
381
County Commissioner - (Four Years)
Thomas B. Brennan of Medford Augustine F. Watson of Lowell
59
14
47
120
41
13
27
81
Blanks
78
19
48
145
Sheriff
Blanks
89
23
.
61
173
County Commissioner - (Two Years)
Blanks
89
23
61 173
.
of Stoneham Blanks
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Result of State Election
(AS CANVASSED BY THE TOWN CLERK AND BOARD OF SELECTMEN)
Electors of President and Vice President
Dewey and Bricker Republican
Pre. 1 2545
Pre. 2 1595
Pre. 3 1343
5483
Roosevelt and Truman Democratic
1874
466
862
3202
Teichert and Albaugh
11
2
2
15
Socialist Labor Party
0
1
3
4
Watson and Johnson Prohibition Party Blanks
94
35
41
170
Governor
Horace T. Cahill
2326
1583
1203
5112
Republican
Maurice J. Tobin
2067
479
1001
3547
Democratic
Henning A. Blomen Socialist Labor Party
9
4
3
16
Guy S. Williams
5
1
0
6
Prohibition Blanks
117
32
44
193
Lieutenant Governor
2606
1709
1357
5672
Republican
John B. Carr Democratic
1586
321
781
2688
Alfred Erickson Prohibition
7
6
6
19
George Leo McGlynn
18
9
4
31
Socialist Labor Party Blanks
307
54
103
464
Secretary
Frederic W. Cook Republican
2742
1768
1431
5941
Margaret M. O'Riordan Democratic
1378
254
673
2305
Horace I. Hillis
50
18
13
81
Socialist Labor Party Blanks
354
59
134
547
Total
Robert F. Bradford
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Treasurer
Pre. 1
Pre. 2
Pre. 3
Total
2312
1573
1134
5019
Fred J. Burrell Republican John E. Hurley Democratic Herbert Crabtree Socialist Labor Party
1812
415
951
3178
27
16
5
48
Earl L. Smith Prohibition Blanks
365
81
151
597
Auditor
Frank A. Goodwin Republican
2384
1590
1207
5181
Thomas J. Buckley Democratic
1725
412
890
3027
Gote Elvel Palmquist Socialist Labor Party
28
13
1
42
Charles E. Vaughan Prohibition Blanks
371
80
149
600
Attorney General
€
Clarence A. Barnes Republican
2462
1667
1322
5451
Francis E. Kelly Democratic
1624
339
776
2739
Fred E. Oelcher Socialist Labor Party
27
11
7
45
Howard B. Rand
9
4
4
17
Prohibition Blanks
402
78
142
622
Senator in Congress - (To Fill Vacancy)
Leverett Saltonstall Republican
3086
1845
1636
6567
John H. Corcoran Democratic
1154
201
520
1875
Bernard G. Kelly Socialist Labor Party
22
8
3
33
E. Tallmadge Root Prohibition
5
2
3
10
Blanks
257
43
89
389
.
16
4
4
24
8
14
10
32
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Congressman - Eighth District
Pre. 1 2590
1721
1316
5627
Frederick T. McDermott Democratic
1515
294
760
2569
Rogers
2
0
0
2
Blanks
417
84
175
676
Councillor - Sixth District
2104
1508
1075
4687
Victor A. Friend Republican
2112
518
1062
3692
Joseph M. Curley Democratic Blanks
308
73
114
495
Senator - Seventh Middlesex District
Arthur W. Coolidge
3031
1801
1549
6381
Republican Blanks
1493
298
702
2493
Representatives in General Court --- Twenty-Second Middlesex District
George J. Evans
3202
1823
1582
6607
Republican
2335
1505
1240
5080
Charles Gibbons Republican
2334
1486
1119
4939
Joseph A. Milano Republican
1830
463
960
3253
John L. Quinn Democratic Blanks
3871
1020
1852
6743
County Commissioners - Middlesex County
William G. Andrew Republican
2363
1613
1201
5177
Nathaniel L. Bowditch
2136
1473
1097
4706
Republican
Thomas B. Brennan Democratic
1449
329
769
2547
Augustine F, Watson
1077
222
547
1846
Democratic
Blanks
2023
561
888
3472
Sheriff - Middlesex County ...
Joseph M. McElroy
3251
1802
1680
6733
Democratic-Republican
Blanks
1273
297
571
2141
Pre. 2
Pre. 3
Total
Angier L. Goodwin Republican
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
County Commissioner - Middlesex County (To Fill Vacancy)
Pre. 1
Pre. 2
Pre. 3.
Total
Melvin G. Rogers
3056
1750
1595
6401
Republican Blanks
1468
349
656
2473
Question No. 1 Proposed Amendment to the Constitution.
To amend Article XLVIII of the amendments to the Constitution by striking out Section three under the heading "The Initiative. II. Initia- tive Petitions", and inserting in the place thereof a new section which provides that a concise summary of the proposed amendment prepared by the Secretary, as determined by the Attorney General, will appear on the petitions and on the ballot.
Yes
2072
1180
1135
4387
218
106
106
430
Blanks
2234
813
1010
4057
Question No. 2
An amendment to the Constitution providing that the General Court may prescribe the terms and conditions under which pardons of offenses which are felonies may be granted.
Yes
1366
679
626
2671
1028
690
676
2394
Blanks
2130
730
949
3809
Question No. 3
An amendment to the Constitution to restore Annual Sessions of the General Court and an annual budget, which would annul Article LXXII of the amendments which provides for biennial sessions of the Legislature and a biennial budget.
Yes
1125
541
504
2170
1284
853
832
2969
Blanks
2115
705
915
3735
Question No. 4
An amendment to the Constitution providing for absent voting by qualified voters who, by reason of physical disability, are unable to vote in person.
Yes
2175
1254
1165
4594
No
322
158
215
695
Blanks
2027
687
871
3585
Pre. 1
Pre. 2
Pre. 3
Total
No
Pre. 1
Pre. 2
Pre. 3
Total
No
Pre. 1
Pre. 2
Pre. 3
Total
No
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Question No. 5 Law submitted upon referendum after passage. The so-called "BEANO" bill. This law would amend Chapter 271 of the General Laws.
Yes
1836
1027
1023
3886
Ño
617
323
290
1230
Blanks
2071
749
938
3758
LIQUOR LICENSES
1. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt bever- ages, wines and all other alcholic beverages) ?
Yes
1063
440
492
1995
2075
1168
1099
4342
Blanks
1386
491
660
2537
2. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages) ?
Pre. 1
Pre. 2
Pre. 3
Total
Yes
1092
491
477
2060
No
1955
1096
1038
4089
Blanks
1477
512
736
2725
. 3. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?
Pre. 1
Pre. 2
Pre. 3
Total
2571
1240
1394
5205
No
1183
575
531
2289
Blanks
770
284
326
1380
Total Vote
Pre. 1
Pre. 2
Pre. 3
Total
4524
2099
2251
8874
A True Record Attest:
CHARLES F. YOUNG,
Town Clerk
Pre. 1
Pre. 2
Pre. 3
Total
No
Pre. 1
Pre. 2
Pre. 3
Total
T'es
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX
CITY OF MELROSE
In accordance with the provisions of Section 125, Chapter 54 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, the City Clerk of Melrose, and the Town Clerks of Stoneham and Wakefield, being the City and Town Clerks of every city and town in Representative District number twenty-two within said County, met at the City Hall, Melrose, at noon on Friday, November 17, A. D., 1944, being the tenth day succeeding the day of the State Elec- tion held on Tuesday, November 7th, A.D. 1944 and then and there opened, examined and compared the copies of the records of votes cast at said election for the office of representative, and determined therefrom that George J. Evans of Wakefield and Charles Gibbons of Stoneham and Joseph A. Milano of Melrose were elected to the office of Representative.
The following is a schedule of all persons for whom votes for Repre- sentative were given in said District and the number of votes given for each person, viz:
George J. Evans of Wakefield (R) Twenty-one thousand three hundred forty-four (21,344)
Charles Gibbons of Stoneham (R)
Twenty thousand three hundred ninety-one (20,391)
Joseph A. Milano of Melrose (R) Twenty thousand nine hundred eighty (20,980)
John L. Quinn of Wakefield (D)
Seven thousand six hundred seven ( 7,607)
In witness whereof, we, the City Clerk of Melrose, and the Town Clerk of Stoneham, and the Town Clerk of Wakefield, hereunto set our hands this 17th day of November, A. D. 1944
RAYMOND A. GREENLAW, City Clerk of Melrose
WINTHROP A. MCCARTHY, Town Clerk of Stoneham
CHARLES F. YOUNG, Town Clerk of Wakefield
A True Copy :
Attest :. CHARLES F. YOUNG, Town Clerk
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RESULT OF RECOUNT December 10, 1944
Of votes cast for the office of Attorney General at the State Election held November 7, 1944.
Attorney General
Pre. 1
Pre. 2
Pre. 3
Total
Clarence A. Barnes (R)
2461
1665
1326
5452
Francis E. Kelly (D)
1622
339
773
2734
Fred E. Oelcher (S. L.)
26
11
7
44
Howard B. Rand (Pro)
11
6
4
21
Blanks
404
78
141
623
4524
2099
2251
8874
Record of Town Meetings TOWN MEETING - JANUARY 17, 1944
Meeting called to order at 7.45 P. M. by Town Clerk Charles F. Young, who announced that Moderator Thomas G. O'Connell is in Florida, and he called for nominations for a moderator to act at this meeting.
Charles C. Cox nominated Theodore Eaton.
On motion by Orrin J. Hale:
Voted: That the nominations be closed.
Theodore Eaton was then elected moderator.
The constable's return was read by the moderator.
ARTICLE 1
To hear and act upon the report of the committee appointed under Article 20 of the Annual Town Meeting of 1943 .- Board of Selectmen.
Chairman Orrin J. Hale of the Board of Selectmen and chairman of the Town's Tercentenary Committee, read the following report:
* * * * %
REPORT of the
Wakefield Tercentenary Committee
Mr. Moderator:
At the March 1943 Town Meeting, a vote was passed empowering the Moderator to appoint a committee of ten to serve as a Tercentenary committee for the 300th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town.
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This committee, duly appointed by the moderator, was composed of Messrs. Orrin J. Hale, C. M. Dolbeare, Morrison Merrill, William E. Eaton, William G. Dill, G. W. Abbott, James F. Keating, Patrick J. Tenney, Miss. Mary G. Hickey and Mrs. W. S. Ripley.
This committee has been enlarged from time to time and now com- prises 36 men and women. Three members have resigned and two- Albert W. Flint and Frederick W. Young-have passed away.
The first meeting was held on May 12, 1943, with the entire group of 10 present. The temporary organization made at that meeting was confirmed at the second meeting of May 26, and the committee is now functioning with Orrin J. Hale as Chairman, G. W. Abbott as Treasurer and Mrs. W. S. Ripley as Secretary.
Eight meetings of the general committee have been held, and the various sub-committees have also held frequent meetings with their chairmen, who have regularly reported their decisions to the whole group.
Such, Mr. Moderator, and ladies and gentlemen, is the organization of this working committee. We now draw your attention to the con- siderations that formed the basis of their procedure from month to month. The paramount consideration was the fact of the war, and the manner in which it might, and indeed, should, affect the plans to be made. The tenor of these considerations was, "A possible happy issue of hostilities might make a celebration possible, a continuation of them would point plainly to a different type of observance."
It seemed best, however, to proceed with such tentative plans, (which at the same time might be flexible) as would permit a rather complete celebration. Sub-committee chairmen were appointed by chairman Hale, and each chairman has gathered to his committee such men and women as, in his opinion, would lend strength and interest to his par- ticular activity.
These chairmen, who have been continuously active, should here be mentioned and recognized:
William E. Eaton, Chairman of the Historical work; James F. Keat- ing, Day to Day Program; Cyrus M. Dolbeare, Publicity; The Historical Society, Historical Exhibits; Morrison Merrill, Historic Spots; Athletics, William G. Dill; Conducted Tours, Gaston Loubris; Badges, G. W. Abbott; Co-operation with the Tercentenary Committees of Reading and North Reading, Thomas G. O'Connell.
Decision concerning the time of year when the events planned might most advantageously be carried out resulted in a vote for the period of Sunday, May 28 through Sunday, June 11, "within which the observance might well occur." This two-week stretch was shortened to a week for the formal observance, and, as will subsequently be stated, has now been still further curtailed to 4 days.
: . The closing days of May and the early days of June seemed right to : the committee because: (1) schools will be still in session and families not
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yet scattered; (2) weather may be favorable; (3) the 200th and the 250th celebrations were held in May; (4) the First Parish had already decided on May 28 for the beginning of its observances.
We would like to say at this point, Mr. Moderator, that our relations with the committees in Reading and North Reading are altogether cordial. Their chairmen and certain representatives of their committees have met with us from time to time. Their plans are fairly well under- way. The Quannapowitt Players are to present a historical play, dealing. with Reading, and will give a performance in Wakefield, if such a plan is feasible and desirable. £ The Players comprise men and women of both Reading and Wakefield.
We believe that you will wish to hear at this time, not the details of the meetings we have held, but rather an outline of the plans for a com- plete celebration. We shall then ask you to note the reasons for a sug- gested curtailment of these plans, with our recommendations arising from that change.
Briefly then for the former and complete plan. It included the prep- aration of the history of Wakefield from 1644, to the present time. May 28, observances in the forenoon in all churches, and dedication of an Honor Roll plaque in the afternoon, with a speaker of importance and worth; May 29, Memorial Day observance in schools; May 30, Memorial Day observances as usual, with a speaker of note; May 31, Athletics, con- tests, prizes, etc .; June 1, Evening concert by High School music organiza- tions; June 2, Home coming day; High School Reunion, Costume tea at the Hartshorne House, Garden exhibits; June 3, Governor's Day, (possibly) with a parade, historic floats, a block dance etc.
A suggestion that somewhere in the program, a place should be made for an historical address about Wakefield through the centuries was favorably received.
Here then, Mr. Moderator, was a plan that was both observance and celebration. It had something for all tastes-for those truly interested in the long and splendid history of Wakefield, her noble men and women, her historic spots, and happenings; for those interested also in the re- union aspect of the observance, and the part in it that would be taken by school children; and there was provision for those interested in sports and contests.
This program therefore made its appeal to us all, as we hope it does to you, as an agreeable, even a delightful, prospect.
At our meeting on January 6, however, a new aspect of the whole matter entered into our discussion and deliberation. This note was sounded by Selectman Dill and, at the close of his remarks, by the other members present. This aspect may be summed up as follows: (1) that the war has caused the absence of 2000 of the younger element; (2) that travel conditions are not likely to improve; (3) that this complete cele- bration would require an expenditure of time, effort, money, energy, and materials that might well be expended upon war work and production;
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(4) that the news of a large scale celebration might be unfavorably received by men and women in the service; (5) that the mood of many persons is not one of celebration.
As a result of discussion and concurring sentiment, the committee voted in favor of a shortened period, namely, from May 28 through May 31, with the events of Wednesday and Saturday-athletics and a parade, in a word-eliminated; that the events scheduled for Thursday and Friday be arranged for Wednesday; that the events for the first three days be carried out as first planned; and that the plan for the history be carried out in its entirety, as being an admirable and permanent contribution to the Tercentenary. The address about the history of Wakefield is sched- uled, at least at present, for the evening of May 31 with the High School concert.
Such Mr. Moderator, is the recommendation of the committee. They believe they acted wisely in outlining first a fairly complete week's pro- gram, one that could have been used, if war conditions should have made it right and proper.
They believe, also, that these reasons for suggesting a simpler and shorter program will find favor with the voters.
They believe, further, that the four-day and evening program retains the true essentials of a Tercentenary observance; that it touches all sides of our civic life; that it will appeal to both older and younger; and that it will leave the right kind of impression on every one, an impression of fine consideration for those of our citizens who, for reasons of war-conditions, find their thoughts fixed on serious matters; and an impression of good taste, of dignity and of comparatively small expense.
Signed: ORRIN J. HALE, Chairman
EVA G. RIPLEY, (Mrs. W. S.) Secretary
WILLIAM E. EATON THEODORE EATON BERTHA F. AYSCOUGH
MARY G. HICKEY
CHARLES F. YOUNG
JOHN T. STRINGER
MORRISON MERRILL
GEORGE J. EVANS JOSEPH C. PAYRO FRANK P. WAKEFIELD J. FRANK ANDERSON WILLIAM G. DILL GASTON E. LOUBRIS CYRUS M. DOLBEARE MARCUS BEEBE, 2d. PATRICK H. TENNEY JAMES F. KEATING
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On motion by Selectman William R. Lindsay:
Voted: That the report be accepted as a report of progress.
ARTICLE 2
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sufficient sum of money for the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town and authorize and empower the committee mentioned in the preceding article, or some other committee, to conduct said exercises in conjunction with committees from the First Parish and similarly appointed committees in Reading and North Reading .- Board of Selectmen.
On motion by Frederick W. Bliss for the Finance Committee:
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $4000. to carry out the purposes of Article 2, to be expended by the committee appointed under Article 20 of the Annual Town Meeting of 1943, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen.
On motion by Frank P. Wakefield:
Voted: That this meeting be dissolved.
Meeting dissolved at 8.04 P. M.
Attendance 26.
A True Record:
Attest: CHARLES F. YOUNG, Town Clerk
JANUARY 18, 1944
Resignation of Edward G. Lee
The written resignation of Edward G. Lee, as a member of the Plan- ning Board, was received in the office of the Town Clerk, and was referred to the Board of Selectmen.
NOMINATION OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
March 7, 1944
George A. Bennett nominated as Inspector of Animals by the Board of Selectmen.
March 10, 1944
Nomination of George A. Bennett as Inspector of Animals approved by the Division of Livestock Disease Control, of the Department of Agri- culture of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MARCH 13, 1944
Meeting called to order at 7.35 by Town Clerk Charles F. Young, who read the call for the meeting.
On motion by Harry Marshall: 1
Voted: That further reading of the warrant, with the exception of the constable's return, be dispensed with.
Constable's return read.
The Town Clerk announced that, owing to the fact that Moderator Thomas G. O'Connell is in Florida, it would be necessary for the meeting to elect a moderator to act at this meeting.
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Charles C. Cox nominated Theodore Eaton to act as moderator at this meeting.
The nomination was seconded by Harry Marshall.
On motion by Selectman Orrin J. Hale:
Voted: That the nominations be closed.
The Town Clerk then called for a vote, by show of hands, and declared Theodore Eaton to be elected moderator to act at this meeting, by a unanimous vote.
Moderator Eaton thereupon took charge of the meeting.
ARTICLE 1
To act upon the report of Town Officers as published.
On motion by Harry Marshall:
Voted That the reports of Town Officers, as published, be accepted.
ARTICLE 2
To choose all Town Officers not required to be chosen by ballot. On Motion by Harry Marshall:
Voted: That a committee of five be appointed by the moderator to bring in names for nomination of Town Officers not required to be chosen by ballot.
ARTICLE 3
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town 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 1, 1944, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws .- John I. Preston and others.
On motion by Frederick W. Bliss, for the Finance Committee:
Voted: That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Select- men, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time, in anticipation of the Revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1944, and to issue a note, or notes, therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note, or notes, as may be given for a period of less than one year, in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
ARTICLE 4
To see if the Town will vote to authorize various departments to purchase new equipment at net costs not exceeding amounts specified below, exchanging similar equipment therefor, where now owned, the net cost of such new equipment to be expended from the appropriations voted for such departments.
Lafayette Building
1 Drinking Fountain
$ 180.00
Police Department
1 Automobile
700.00
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Welfare Department
1 Automobile 1,200.00
School Department
2 Filing Cabinets 100.00
3 Recording Machines 150.00
1 Electric Refrigerator 350.00
1 Automobile 1,000.00
On motion by Finance Committee :
Voted: That the Town authorize various departments to purchase new equipment at net cost, not exceeding the amount specified below; exchanging similar equipment therefor where now owned, the net cost of such new equipment to be expended from the appropriations voted for such departments:
Lafayette Building
1 Drinking Fountain $ 180.00
Police Department
1 Automobile 700.00
Welfare Department
1 Automobile
1,200.00
School Department
2 Filing Cabinets
100.00
3 Recording Machines
150.00
1 Electric Refrigerator
350.00
1 Automobile 1,000.00
ARTICLE 5
To see what action the Town will take as to a general or flat rate in- crease in salaries of the Town officers and employees for the year 1944 and raise and appropriate money therefor, or what they will do about it .- Harry Marshall and others.
On motion by Finance Committee :
Voted: That the Town vote to provide special compensation, as a temporary measure for the year 1944, for all Town employees and elected officials, to continue as to town employees until the close of the 1945 An- nual Town Meeting; said special compensation shall be at the rate of 10%- of base wages and salaries, retroactive to January 1, 1944, but no such special compensation shall exceed in any one case $200., and the neces- sary funds therefor shall be provided in the regular budgets.
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