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ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN AND CATALOGUER H. Gladys Mackenzie
SUPERVISOR OF ADULT SERVICES Evelyn B. Henderson
YOUTH LIBRARIAN Edith E. Stewart
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN Kathryn Duggan
CIRCULATION LIBRARIAN Kathleen M. Pike
GREENWOOD LIBRARIAN Florence A. Bolster
MONTROSE LIBRARIAN Alice S. Waterworth
Barbara Stikeman
ASSISTANTS ** Dorothy M. Quinn Ann Berry
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Florence I. Larson PART TIME ASSISTANTS
Grace Eaton Henry Costello
Frances Merrey Martha Beckwith
BUILDING CUSTODIAL SUPERVISOR Carl H. Brown JANITOR (Greenwood Branch) Chester I. Hopkins
*Resigned April 1959
** Resigned November 1959
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148TH ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES
The Trustees of The Lucius Beebe Memorial Library have met on the second Thursday evening of each month excluding July and August. Meetings have been held at the main library and at the Greenwood and Montrose branches. There have been special meetings during the year and meetings with other groups within the town government.
On January 17, 1959 the library board participated in a seminar on municipal problems at Tufts University
The board has kept informed of proposed state legislation regarding public libraries.
On April 9th the trustees accepted with regret the resignation of Mrs. J. Robert Akin necessitated by change of residence to Topsfield. On May 14th, the trustees stood in silent tribute to Mrs. Ralph C. Bean and Mr. Roland H. Kinder. Mrs. Bean, a former trustee, was also secretary for many years. The term of Mr. Kinder whose background and interests held great promise for the library was for a few brief months.
Mrs. David Hodgdon and Mr. Thomas L. McManus have been wel- comed to the board.
A bequest under the will of Mr. John J. Round, Sr. enabled the board to establish the John J. Round Fund for the purchase of books on April 9. Neighbors of Mr. Walter Packard gave money for the purchase of a book on mining in his memory. Dr. and Mrs. Leavitt gave the Statehood Edition of the Honolulu Advertiser.
National Library Week was opened on Sunday afternoon, April 12, with the dedication of the Music Room in memory of Helen F. Carleton, a former Librarian. Tribute to Miss Carleton was paid by Mrs. Frank A. Tredinnick.
The trustees express gratitude to the citizens' committee which spon- sored and produced an outstanding celebration of National Library Week. The members were Mrs. Donald White, Mrs. A. Francis Harrington, Mrs. Charles S. Howard, Mrs. Frank A. Tredinnick, Mr. Moses M. Frankel, Mr. Saul Fisher, Mr. Marshall Winkler and Mr. Henry Sugarman. Special appreciation is due Mrs. Donald White who served as chairman of the committee and to Mrs. Frank A. Tredinnick who provided generous and excellent publicity for the events of the week.
The trustees also wish to acknowledge the excellent reports which the librarian, Miss D. Marjorie Taylor has made and to commend her and her staff for their participation in community affairs beyond their routine duties. In July, Miss Taylor attended the National Library Association Convention in Washington, D. C.
PHILLIPS C. DAVIS, Chairman GLADYS WATKINS, Secretary MOSES M. FRANKEL WALTER C. HICKEY ROSARIA HODGDON EDWARD E. LYNCH THOMAS L. McMANUS FRANK A. TREDINNICK, JR. LESLIE J. WILSON
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN
"A library's strength lies in the wealth of ideas, the thousands and mil- lions of thoughts in the pages of all the books." - John W. Albig, in "The Climate of Book Selection."
The 86,000 books in the Beebe Memorial Library contain many such thoughts, but this strength of the library is of no use if it lies idle. That this is not so here is proved by the 204,362 total circulation during the year and the greatly increased use of the reference resources of the library. The answers to more than 7,000 questions were sought and found by librarians and students.
The strength of the library is spread through many departments, all of which are very much alive, and have been strengthened during the year by the addition of over 3,000 new books, and the weeding out of those worn out and obsolete.
Reference Room:
This room is in constant use by students, business men and many others. The collection has been enriched by the addition of the latest edition of Grove's Dictionary of Music, the new Encyclopedia Canadiana and the first volume of a new venture - the Encyclopedia of World Art, which will eventually consist of fifteen volumes. New periodicals added include the Massachusetts Review, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, Flower Garden, The Kiplinger Tax Letter and The Writer.
Youth Room:
Use of the Youth Room by Junior and Senior High School students has grown to such an extent that serious overcrowding often occurs, espe- cially in the afternoons. An increased number of research type assign- ments means greater use of reference and magazine material. A number of reference books have been added, including the Dictionary of American Biography.
Collections of Junior and Preparatory School catalogs have been started, and career material brought up to date as much as possible.
The large display case has been fitted with shelves and lights, and many students have contributed materials for display, made posters and a Christmas mobile. Lack of shelf space has prohibited special book dis- plays and has necessitated constant weeding out and moving of stock to accommodate books needed to keep the collection up to date. Circulation has shown an increase of more than four thousand during the year.
Children's Room:
Here again the story is one of overcrowding during certain hours of the day. Circulation figures have increased almost 25% over the previous year, and more use is being made of reference material than ever before.
The summer reading program was very successful and many parents and teachers have commented on their children's improved interest in reading.
The pre-school story hour continues to be well attended and is a means of introducing young children and their parents to the library.
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Collections of books were sent to each classroom in the grade schools and the teachers have made good use of our picture collection.
Branch Libraries:
Both Branch Librarians report greatly increased use of the library for study purposes. The young people are borrowing more books for home reading and using newly added reference books continually. Montrose Branch also reports an increase in adult borrowing, particularly among the men readers. In both branches the discipline problem has shown a marked improvement.
Buildings:
The Main Library lobby has been repainted, new shelves added in the Children's Room, some comfortable chairs and new lamps bought for the Magazine Room and folding chairs for the Lecture Hall.
A new study table and chairs were bought for the Greenwood Branch and some improvements made in the lighting. The appearance of the Montrose Branch was improved by painting the bookshelves grey and adding white window shades.
Public Relations:
The Youth librarian and Children's librarian visited the grade schools during June to acquaint the children with the summer program and to introduce the graduating classes to the Youth library.
During the summer vacation, groups from the gifted children's Sum- mer School visited the two departments and received instruction in the use of reference tools.
In response to requests from readers, twelve collections of foreign language books have been borrowed from the Division of Library Exten- sion. Languages requested include Swedish, Hungarian, Italian, Russian, German, French and Polish. Also, the Inter-Library Loan System, where- by we loan to and borrow from neighboring libraries, was extensively used.
Staff members have given book reviews or other library talks to a number of local organizations and have attended local, state and national library association meetings.
Many friends of the library have lent articles for exhibition during the year. Others have supplied flowers, and many gifts of books have been received.
During National Library Week, a citizens committee under the chair- manship of Mrs. Donald White arranged a full program of lectures, group discussions and book talks which, together with publicity in the Wakefield Daily Item, attempted to make Wakefield more fully aware of the re- sources of its public library.
Staff:
Very few changes have occurred during the year. Mrs. Dorothy Quinn resigned in October and Miss Martha Beckwith joined the staff as a part time worker.
Librarians and public alike were saddened by the death of Mr. Henry Costello at the end of the year. Mr. Costello had been evening attendant
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in the Youth Room since its inception. He ruled with a fair and firm hand, earning the respect of both library personnel and students. He will be greatly missed.
In Conclusion:
1959 has been a year of increased pressure on students of all ages and this has been apparent in increased use of all library facilities. The fullest use is now being made of all available space and it is obvious that if the library is to meet the increased demand by students and at the same time fulfill its obligations to the adult population of Wakefield, serious thought must be given to some kind of library expansion within the next few years.
D. MARJORIE TAYLOR
Librarian
FINANCIAL STATISTICS 1959
INCOME
Library Funds held by Wakefield Trust Company
Original Fund
Book Value
Income
Junius Beebe Trust Fund
$ 23,030.00
$ 33,955.43
$ 1,808.49
Decius Beebe Trust Fund
14,000.00
15,779.10
1,181.66
Marcus Beebe Trust Fund
15,000.00
18,476.99
1,365.01
Frederic Beebe Trust Fund
5,000.00
6,328.98
383.60
Eleanor H. Beebe Trust Fund
5,000.00
5,737.42
267.06
Katherine E. Beebe Trust Fund
5,000.00
5,556.15
198.25
Charles S. Beebe Trust Fund
1,000.00
1,173.55
25,89
John H. Beebe Trust Fund
2,500.00
2,805.59
108.19
J. Oliver Beebe Trust Fund
5,000.00
5,479.82
150.49
Alice Beebe Carpenter Trust Fund
5,000.00
5,582.66
217.20
George O. Carpenter Trust Fund
1,000.00
1,123.18
41.07
Sylenda B. Stearns Trust Fund
2,000.00
2,205.57
66.56
$ 85,530.00
$104,204.44 $ 5,813.47
Note: 25% of the net income of the Junius Beebe Fund and 10% of the other funds listed above are added to the principal each year.
Library Funds held by the Trustees
Harris Mason Dolbeare Memorial Fund
$ 1,146.63
Edwin McDuffie Fund
1,000.00
James H. Keough Fund
3,094.51
Wakefield Savings Bank Income Fund
339.86
Helen Frances Carleton Memorial Fund
409.00
Eva Gowing Ripley Memorial Fund
298.46
Robert V. Chipman Memorial Fund
595.03
Ethel K. Dutton Fund
2,071.12
John J. Round Fund
2,000.00
$ 10,954.61
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Library Funds held by the Town Treasurer
Principal
Income
John Gould Aborn Fund
$ 1,689.00
$ 55.34
Cyrus G. Beebe
2,000.00
62.99
Frederic Beebe Fund
1,000.00
34.17
Hiram Eaton Fund
1,000.00
32.76
Robert Parker Dolbeare Fund
500.00
16.39
Willard Donnell Fund
500.00
16.39
Milledge Elliott Fund
1,000.00
32.76
Rev. Thomas A. Emerson Fund
500.00
17.02
Flint Memorial Fund
1,000.00
34.17
Merrill W. Gove Fund
500.00
17.01
Melvin J. Hill Fund
500.00
16.39
Frances P. Hurd Fund
2,500.00
78.72
Franklin Poole Fund
500.00
17.08
Mary H. Pratt Fund
200.00
6.55
Aston H. Thayer Fund
500.00
16.39
Cyrus Wakefield Fund
500.00
17.08
Annie L. Cox Fund
2,000.00
65.52
Frank P. Wakefield Fund
1,000.00
36.47
$ 17,389.00
$ 573.20
EXPENDITURES
Books and Periodicals
$ 11,769.64
Supplies
1,551.30
Binding
1,291.84
Contractual Services
8,676.92
Library Conference
150.00
Sundry Charges
359.33
Capital Outlay
1,084.00
Salaries Library Service
49,284.71
Salaries Custodial
5,846.50
$ 80,014.24
SUMMARY
Town Appropriation
$ 72,096.94
Dog Tax
2,009.79
Income from Library Trust Funds
5,813.47
Income from Town Funds
573.20
$ 80,493.40
Expenditures
80,014.24
Unexpended Balance
$ 479.16
Money returned to town in 1959 for Fines, lost books, and non-resident fees
$ 2,697.53
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CIRCULATION STATISTICS 1959
Fiction
Non Fiction
Total
Main
Adult
39,349
41,036
80,385
Youth
13,599
10,771
24,370
Juvenile
18,995
24,623
43,618
Total
71,943
76,430
148,373
Greenwood
Adult
5,547
2,289
8,436
Youth
2,510
1,246
3,756
Juvenile
7,910
7,978
15,888
Total
15,967
12,113
28,080
Montrose
Adult
6,197
3,993
10,190
Youth
3,085
1,317
4,402
Juvenile
5,475
7,800
13,275
Total
14,757
13,110
27,867
Books Borrowed - 204,320
Records Borrowed 3,245
Pictures Borrowed - 5,779
Books Loaned to Schools - 3,950
Books Borrowed from other Libraries - 63 Books Loaned to other Libraries - 41 Recorded Reference Questions - 7,868 Total Circulation for Year 1959 (exclusive of schools) - 213,344
REGISTRATION STATISTICS
Main Library
7,126
Greenwood Branch
1,264
Montrose Branch
810
Non Residents
24
9,224
LIBRARY RESOURCES
Volumes belonging to Library Jan. 1, 1959 Volumes added
87,163
3,712
Volumes withdrawn
5,006
Volumes belonging to Library Dec. 31, 1959
85,869
Periodicals and newspapers purchased
224
Periodicals received as gifts
67
Records
291
Long Play
349
78's
123
472
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148TH ANNUAL REPORT
Report of Municipal Light Board
January 2, 1960
To the Citizens of the Town of Wakefield:
We submit for your consideration the sixty-sixth annual report of the Municipal Light Board for the year ending December 31, 1959.
The net profit of the Department was $213,244.58 as compared to $170,- 650.04 in 1958. The Sale of Gas increased 9.4% and Electricity 13.4%.
The balance in the Operation Fund was $198,853.50 as compared with $141,065.11 in 1958.
The sum of $70,000.00 was paid to the Town to be used in computing the tax rate for 1959. The total amount paid to the Town is $963,229.57.
The Manager's report including financial statements for the year are included in this report.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES B. WISWALL, Chairman JOHN MORLEY, Secretary JEAN C. HARTSHORNE
To the Board of Light Commissioners:
Gentlemen:
The following condensed Profit and Loss Statement shows the financial operation of the Department for the year ending December 31, 1959 and the changes from the previous year.
Sale of Gas and Electricity
$ 1,543,743.57 Increase $ 172,104.31
Cost of Gas and Electricity
834,677.27
Increase
88,711.52
Gross Revenue
709,066.30
Increase
83,392.79
Operating Expense
495,373.78
Increase
40,877.31
Operating Revenue
213,692.52
Increase
42,515.48
Other Revenue
3,433.96
Increase
1.31
Total Gross Revenue
217,126.48
Increase
42,516.79
Other Expense
3,881.90
Decrease
77.75
Net Income
213,244.58
Increase
42,594.54
Paid to Town in lieu of Taxes
70,000.00
Increase
10,000.00
Net
143,244.58
Increase
32,594.54
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During the year the Electric Department installed
26,852 feet of Primary wire 13,665 feet of Secondary wire 85 New Services 76 Poles
and the Gas Department installed
745 feet of gas mains 1,342 feet of service pipes 21 New Services
at the end of the year there were 4,573 gas meters and 7,747 electric meters in use, which is an increase of 19 gas meters and an increase of 152 electric meters.
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
INCREASE
Peak load was 12,060 kilowatts, an increase of approximately 13%. In December we installed an additional 5,000 KVA transformer and switchgear at our Substation. We constructed a 30' x 45' addition to our station build- ing to house this and future switchgear.
CONSTRUCTION
A three phase circuit was extended to the industrial development at Route 128, including a recent service to A. C. Sparkplug Div. of General Motors Corp. Twenty-three transformers, totalling 1,792 KVA, were added to our lines and included was a 167 KVA underground unit in Wakefield Square. A total of 118 new street lights were installed during the year.
MAINTENANCE
We continued our program of hiring a contractor to trim trees to pro- vide adequate clearance around our primary wires. This is a major factor in reducing interruptions from storms.
GAS DEPARTMENT
A second gas regulator was installed in a new manhole in the rear of the Greenwood Fire Station. We have a station in this location from which we receive gas from our supplier and the second regulator provides maxi- mum safety. A service was extended to the new Stop and Shop Supermarket for heating purposes.
We conducted a gas leak prevention survey of schools, churches, public buildings and commercial and industrial properties. A qualified contractor performed our annual vegetation survey of all gas lines for the detection of gas leaks.
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We appreciate the counsel and guidance of the members of the Munic- ipal Light Board and the loyalty and co-operation of the employees of the Department.
On July 2, 1959 Marcus Beebe, 2nd, a former member of the Municipal Light Board for thirty-three years, passed away.
Mr. Beebe was first elected to the Municipal Light Board on March 1, 1920 and elected chairman in March 1921. He remained Chairman of the Board until the date of his retirement on March 1, 1953.
Under his guidance and direction, the Department purchased all the land at the corner of Wakefield Avenue and Water Street and in 1923 he had erected thereon a reinforced concrete building to house the electrical apparatus which controlled the distribution system of the Town. In 1927 he arranged the discontinuance of gas manufacturing and entered into an agreement to purchase gas at a much lower cost to the Department from the Malden Gas and Electric Company. In 1943 the Department purchased the former Post Office Building on Albion Street as their main office build- ing. In 1950 the old buildings on North Avenue were torn down and a new modern combination gas and electric building was erected. In 1951 the Department converted the Town over from manufactured to natural gas- a major step in keeping down the cost of gas to the consumer.
In June of 1953, as a final tribute to Mr. Beebe, Dedication and Fare- well Exercises were held at the new building in recognition of his success- ful leadership and guidance of the Municipal Light Department.
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In Memoriam
MARCUS BEEBE, II
Member of Municipal Light Board, 1920-1953 Chairman 1920-1953
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Financial Statements as follows:
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
BALANCE SHEET December 31, 1959 ASSETS
PLANT INVESTMENTS:
Gas Department (Schedule A)
$ 291,966.08
Electric Department (Schedule B)
972,525.97
General Equipment (Schedule C)
39,078.17
Combination Gas and Electric Building
99,528.51
Office Building
12,410.98
Total
$ 1,415,509.71
CURRENT ASSETS:
Operation Fund
$ 198,865.05
Depreciation Fund
61,102.88
Office Fund
200.00
Change Fund
300.00
Special Deposits
36,881.71
Accounts Receivable
138,500.93
Materials and Supplies
79,911.55
Total
$ 515,762.12
COST OF GAS CONVERSION
92,421.22
PREPAID INSURANCES
4,819.22
Total Assets
$ 2,028,512.27
LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Consumer's Deposits
$ 36,881.71
Interest on Consumers' Deposits
1,539.65
Interest on Bonds
220.05
Total
BONDS PAYABLE
COST OF GAS CONVERSION AMORTIZED
$ 38,641.41 55,000.00 69,335.08
APPROPRIATED SURPLUS: Loans Repayment
$ 508,300.00
Appropriation for Construction Repayment
51,632.86
Total SURPLUS (Schedule D)
$ 559,932.86
1,305,602.92
Total Liabilities and Surplus
$ 2,028,512.27
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES Year Ending December 31, 1959
GAS DEPARTMENT
INCOME FROM THE SALE OF GAS:
Residence
$ 199,146.34
Commercial
59,264.22
Heating
86,083.75
Municipal
1,638.19
Minimum
416.19
Total
$ 346,548.69
DEDUCT - OPERATING EXPENSES:
Gas Purchased
$ 148,829.80
Distribution
72,518.09
Commercial
16,600.51
New Business
455.00
General
22,892.37
Depreciation
22,626.58
Total
$ 283,922.35
OPERATING INCOME
$ 62,626.34
ADD - OTHER INCOME:
Jobbing
$ 51.11
Income from Rents
707.40
Interest on Bank Balance
292.50
Total
$ 1,051.01
GROSS INCOME
$ 63,677.35
DEDUCT - OTHER EXPENSES:
Interest on Bonds
$ 270.00
Interest on Consumers' Deposits
393.64
Bad Debts
724.33
Total
$ 1,387.97
NET INCOME TO SURPLUS (Schedule D)
$ 62,289.38
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STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES Year Ending December 31, 1959
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
INCOME FROM THE SALE OF ELECTRICITY :
Residence
$ 530,906.73
Commercial
211,286.17
Power
383,365.68
Municipal Lighting
9,380.31
Municipal Power
25,007.84
Street Lighting
37,000.00
Minimum
248.15
Total
$ 1,197,194.88
DEDUCT - OPERATING EXPENSES:
Electricity Purchased
$ 685,847.47
Distribution
139,824.43
Utilization
27,866.03
Commercial
38,828.34
New Business
2,027.51
General
44,207.58
Depreciation
107,527.34
Total
$ 1,046,128.70
OPERATING REVENUE
$ 151,066.18
ADD - OTHER INCOME:
Jobbing
$ 49.85
Income from Rents
1,650.60
Interest on Bank Balance
682.50
Total
$ 2,382.95
GROSS INCOME
$ 153,449.13
DEDUCT - OTHER EXPENSES:
Interest on Bonds
$ 630.05
Interest on Consumers' Deposits
918.51
Bad Debts
945.37
Total
$ 2,493.93
NET INCOME TO SURPLUS (Schedule D)
$ 150,955.20
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PLANT INVESTMENT GAS DEPARTMENT - SCHEDULE A
Land
$ 6,604.47
Boiler Plant Equipment
1,102.51
Miscellaneous Power Plant Equipment
185.75
Street Mains
171,923.02
Services
68,786.43
Consumers' Meters
31,395.07
Consumers' Meter Installation
11,968.83
Total
$ 291,966.08
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT - SCHEDULE B
Land
$ 6,021.82
Structures
10,797.46
Substation Equipment
272,879.85
Poles, Fixtures and Overhead Conductors
235,741.90
Underground Conduits
18,661.86
Underground Conductors
95,963.50
Consumers' Meters
56,189.19
Consumers' Meter Installation
997.98
Line Transformers
149,099.92
Transformer Installation
48,857.68
Street Lighting Equipment
77,314.81
Total
$ 972,525.97
GENERAL EQUIPMENT - SCHEDULE C
Office Equipment
$ 4,775.58
Store Equipment
2,956.20
Transportation Equipment
14,693.80
Laboratory Equipment
687.52
Miscellaneous Equipment
15,965.07
Total
$ 39,078.17
SURPLUS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1959
Balance, January 1, 1959
$ 1,169,138.95
Profit from Electric Operation
150,955.20
Profit from Gas Operation
62,289.38
Income from the Sale of Junk Wire, Cable, etc.
5,750.13
Total
$ 1,388,133.60
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DEBITS
Paid to Town Bonds Paid Property Abandoned
$
70,000.00
5,000.00
7,530.74
Total
$
82,530.74
Surplus, December 31, 1959
$ 1,305,602.92
COST OF GAS
Total Cost at Plant
$ 148,829.80 .990
Cost per M Cubic Feet
Average Cost delivered per M Cubic Feet
$ 1.937
Average Selling price per M Cubic Feet
$ 2.362
Total Gas Purchased - Cubic Feet
149,074,000
Total Gas Sold -- Cubic Feet
146,363,700
COST OF ELECTRICITY
Total Cost at Switchboard
$ 685,847.47
Cost per K.W.Hr.
.01456
Average Cost delivered per K.W.Hr.
.02407
Average Selling price per K.W.Hr.
.02754
Total Electricity Purchased - K.W.Hrs.
47,085,164
Total Electricity Sold - K.W.Hrs.
43,421,103
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL F. COLLINS
Manager
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Report of the Town Clerk
TOWN MEETING RECORDS
Special Town Meeting, February 16, 1959
Meeting called to order by Moderator Roger H. Wingate, in the audi- torium of the Memorial High School building at 7:36 P.M., who read the call for the meeting.
On motion by Gardner C. Reed:
Voted: That further reading of the warrant, with the exception of the constable's return, be dispensed with.
Constable's return read by the Town Clerk.
On motion by Gardner C. Reed, for the Finance Committee:
Voted Unanimously: That the special town meeting, called for 7:30 P.M. on February 16, 1959 at the Memorial High School auditorium, also meet in the Junior High School building to accommodate the overflow.
The two meeting places are connected by a public address system and loud speakers so that the proceedings in both places may be heard and participated in by all the voters present in both places.
The Moderator checked the communication system with the Junior High School auditorium and Substitute Moderator Willam J. Lee at the Junior High School auditorium, presiding over the overflow at that place, announced it to be in good working order, and announced that two hun- dred or more were in attendance in the overflow audience.
Rev. William R. Valentine, Jr., of the First Methodist Church offered the opening prayer.
ARTICLE 1
To hear and act on the first report of the Junior High School Study Committee appointed under Article 2 of the warrant for the Special Town
. Meeting held on April 14, 1958 - Junior High School Study Committee.
The report of the committee was read by Jean Hartshorne.
On motion by Finance Committee :
Voted: That the report be accepted as a report of progress.
ARTICLE 2
To see if the town will vote to transfer custody of the Town Farm property, so-called, to the School Committee, or to see what other action shall be taken in relation thereto. - Junior High School Study Committee.
A motion by Peter Volpe to lay Article 2 on the table until after Article 3 is acted upon was voted in the negative.
After considerable discussion, at 7:42 P.M., on motion by Finance Committee:
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Voted: That the Town vote to transfer custody of the Town Farm site, so-called, to the School Committee for school purposes. The vote in the affirmative was: YES, 1512 - NO, 9.
In the Memorial High School it was YES, 1096 - NO, 3. In the Junior High School it was YES, 416 - NO, 6.
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