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Regarding the use of other methods of disposal, we find the land-fill method used successfully only in areas where soil conditions provide adequate and suitable fill for this purpose. It is the opinion of this committee that, due to the large amount of rock and ledge formation in this area, the use of this method would not be practical in Fair- haven. This committee believes the incinerator method of disposal to be desirable. However, in considering this method, it should be under- stood that the incinerator is a partial solution only, as a dump site must be maintained for disposal of unburnable materials. In the interest of economy, our committee is reluctant to recommend the incinerator method at this time.
This committee recommends that the Town of Fairhaven acquire the property described above, and in our 1959 report, for the purpose of rubbish disposal, eventually to be utilized in conjunction with an incin- erator. With this objective in view, this committee has caused an article to be inserted in the warrant for your consideration.
The recommendations in this report have been offered after careful consideration and the exercise of our best judgement. Therefore, we believe that the continuation of this committee will serve no useful purpose. It is our earnest desire, that with the filing of this report, that this committee will be discharged.
Respectfully submitted, John B. Humphrey Warren C. Thompson John Carter Noel B. Couture Harold R. Lawton Louis Rogissart
Article 52. DUMP SITE
Voted: postponement until next Annual or Special Town meeting.
Article 53. TOWN BEACH
Voted: to transfer jurisdiction of the Town Beach at West Island to the Park Department.
Article 54: COMPENSATION INSURANCE POLICE & FIRE DEPTS.
Voted: Indefinite postponement of any action under Article 54. Article 55. CLAIM - ROBERT SWIFT
Voted: the appropriation of $1,200.00 to compensate Robert Swift for damages caused by injury while on duty as a member of Fire Depart- ment.
Article 56. HURRICANE DIKE
Voted: to pass over this article.
Article 57. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES :-
Voted: that a Street Lighting Committee of nine be appointed to survey all the street lighting in the town of Fairhaven and report back at our next annual Town Meeting, the committee to be comprised of the Board of Selectmen and one member appointed by each of the following, namely: the Finance Committee, Fairhaven Improvement Assoc., No. Fairhaven Improvement Assoc., Scontiout Neck Improvement Assoc., East Fairhaven Improvement Assoc. and the Moderator.
Noel Couture moved to discharge the DUMP SITE COMMITTEE. Seconded.
Voted: to discharge the DUMP SITE COMMITTEE.
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REPORT OF THE FIRE, POLICE & C.D. STATION given by Albert Benac:
February 27, 1961
REPORT OF PROGRESS ON THE
FAIRHAVEN FIRE, POLICE AND CIVIL DEFENSE STATION
This Committee was selected toward the latter part of November, 1960. Our first meeting for organizing was on November 28, 1960.
We have held several meetings at regular intervals, and we have resolved many questions and problems. We have drawn up a set of floor plans that has been suggested and approved by the Chiefs of the Fire and Police Departments. We tried to cover all their needs for the foreseeable future and keeping in mind the cost to the taxpayers of the town.
We believe these preliminary plans will be developed to the extent of a simple, but highly serviceable center.
The location or site for erecting this building is not an easy one. There are not many suitable parcels of land available that would meet all requirements. We have eliminated many in the course of our studies, and we have narrowed the amount down to two sites.
We must further examine these and obtain approval for building this station from the Fire Insurance Rating Association. When this is com- pleted, we must also present this information to the other Town Depart- ments or Boards for further consideration and approval.
The committee requests the Town Meeting members accept this as a report of progress, and we will continue to work and present the final outcome to a future Special or Annual Town Meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
ARMAND GUILMETTE, Secretary
Voted: to receive and file report.
ROGERS SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT given by Austin Sistare:
We have a balance on hand of $15,763.39 of the main appropriation, also amount of $105.36 in the committee expense fund. We have no further expenses in mind other than possibly a small amount for clerical work. We ran into more difficulties than expected clearing papers for the state school assistance fund and it will be necessary to continue the committee in power for another year to complete the paper work, and I may say we are short one member and would like a volun- teer, if he would like paper work, and I will so move that the committee be continued in power for that purpose.
Voted: to receive and file report.
Philip T. Gidley moved: the appointment by the Moderator of a Harbor Dike Committee to be composed of 1 member from each precinct to explore the whole subject and present both sides of the problem at next Annual Town Meeting.
Voted: the appointment by the Moderator of a Hurricane Dike Committee to be composed of 1 member from each precinct to explore the whole subject and present both sides of the problem at. next Annual Town Meeting.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT, by John B. Humphreys
I have the report of the Junior High School Building Committee as one of progress, the balance of funds remaining in the Committee Account approximately $34,000.00. We hope to wind up the business this year. Voted: to receive report and file.
ROBERT R. NORRIS read the following report of THE WATER COM- MITTEE
The Fairhaven Water Committee has had six meetings this year, one which included the full board of the Trustees of the Library. We have drawn up a bill, agreeable to both your committee and the library trustees, said bill has been presented to Rep. Maclean and we believe is in the State House at this time. If this bill is passed favorably, it will give us the right of way and at the next Town meeting we hope to be able to present an article for the Town's acceptance or rejection. The Town will have a five year period before the bill is outlawed. We would like to continue this committee in existence for a few years more. For the Committee A. E. STANTON, Chairman -
Voted: to receive and file report.
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Article 58. OTHER BUSINESS
Walter Silveira moved to authorize the reimbursement or compensation of members of the Board of Health for services rendered by any member of the Board, outside of regular duties as a member of said Board. Seconded.
Arthur H. Knox moved indefinite postponement.
Voted: indefinite postponement on payment of extra compensation to members of the Board of Health.
Voted: adjournment sans die at 4:35 P.M.
MICHAEL J. O'LEARY Town Clerk
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS VOTED AT ANNUAL TOWN MEETING OF MARCH 11, 1961
Article Item Account
Tax Levy 1961
Trans- ferred from other Accounts
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1 Schools-Chap. 71 (Inc. $200.00
Out of State Travel)
$838,043.20
$1,955.43 Dog Fund
Schools-Outlays & Equipment
15,055.21
Schools-Transportation of Pupils
42,121.00
Selectmens' Office Expense (Out
of State travel-$100.00)
6,950.00
3 Public Assistance Administration
15,160.00
4 Public Welfare
20,000.00
5 Aid to Dependent Children
25,113.00
6
'Old Age Assistance
77,700.00
6a Medical Aid to the Aged
41,800.00
7 Disability Assistance
16,456.00
8 Veterans' Benefits
50,000.00
9 Town Accountant
3,244.00
10 Police Department $75.00 Out of
State Travel, $1,000.00 F.B.I. Academy)
75,619.03
11 Safety Council
25.00
12 Fire Department
67,311.49
13 Fire Alarm
6,375.49
14 Forest Fires
100.00
15 Building Department
3,638.00
16 Building Inspector's Salary
1,750.00
17 Salary of Highway Sup't.
4,830.00
18 Highway Department
111,439.34
19 Engineering
3,500.00
20 Rubbish Collection
27,529.12
21 Shellfish Inspection
1,040.00
22 Salary of Shellfish Constable
3,000.00
23 Sealer of Weights & Measures
900.00
24 Union Wharf
2,000.00
25 Salary of Wharfinger
350.00
26
Town Meeting Expense
2,460.00
27 Town Hall
12,059.00
28 Legal Expense
2,000.00
29 Town Clerk's Office Expense (Including $181.00 Out of State Travel)
5,753.30
30
Treasurer's Office Expense
8,289.05
31 Municipal Debt
130,800.00
32 Accrued Interest On Municipal Debt
61,191.50
33 Interest on Revenue Loans
3,000.00
34 Tax Collector's Office Expense
7,517.15
35 Assessor's Office Expense
4,435.00
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36 Dutch Elm Disease 3,400.00
37 Insect Pest Extermination
4,250.00
38 Board of Health, Maintenance & Adm.
6,010.00
39 Dental Clinic
1,350.00
40 Diphtheria Clinic
225.00
41 Collection of Garbage
9,500.00
42 Sewer & Water Department
42,651.00
43 Election & Registration
7,329.40
44 Planning Board
500.00
45 Park Department
13,812.00
46 Board of Appeals
155.00
47 Hydrant Rental
14,365.00
48 Street Lights
20,200.00
49
Memorial Day
500.00
50 Reserve Fund
20,000.00
51 Woodside Cemetery
300.00
52
West Island Town Beach-Maintenance
2,000.00
53
Special Training Schools
17,000.00
54
Tax Title Expense
1,000.00
55
Contributory Retirement:
($16,011.00 For System) ($1,080.00 Expenses)
17,091.00
56
Fire Insurance on Equipment
175.00
57 Group Insurance
11,600.00
58 Civil Defense
3,030.00
59 Dog Care
844.00
60
Mosquito Control
3,250.00
61 Public Health Nursing
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a
Salary of Selectmen
2,400.00
b Salary of Board of Public Welfare
1,200.00
c
Salary of Town Clerk
1,348.00
d Salary of Town Treasurer
3,820.00
e
Salary of Town Collector
4,202.00
Salary of Assessors
10.113.00
Salary of Moderator
100.00
h Salary of Tree Warden
200.00
i
Salary of Board of Health
720.00
j Salary of Sewer & Water Commissioners
750.00
5
Millicent Library
29,995.40
6
Heating Unit-Millicent Library
4,100.00
8
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
9,000.00
9
Municipal Employee's Public Liability
2,800.00
10
Insurance on Town Buildings
6,210.00
12
Police Cars
4,500.00
13
Rubbish Collection Unit-Highway Dept.
13,000.00
15
Street Marker-Highway Dept.
900.00
16
Pick-up Truck-Park Dept.
2,400.00
18
Chap. 90 Construction
12,500.00
19 Chap. 90 Maintenance
2,000.00
20
Granolithic & Bituminous Sidewalks
3,000.00
24 & 25
1961 Road Reconstruction
18,161.85
26
Curbings
2,160.00
27
New Hydrants-Maintenance
195.00
28
Drainage - Veranda Ave. & Magnolia Ave.
2,000.00
29
Street Lights (New) Maintenance
246.00
30
Sewer - Long Road
3,500.00
$37,500.00 E. & D. 4,000.00 E. & D.
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$2,044,113.53
$43,455.43
3,500.00
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS VOTED AT ADJOURNED ANNUAL
TOWN MEETING. OF MARCH 18, 1961
1961 Tax Levy
Trans- ferred from Other Accounts
Article Item
Account
32
All Purpose Recreational Area -
Livesey Park
$ 6,115.00
33
Repairs to Fort Phoenix (Park Dept.)
920.00
$1,680.00
34
Trowbridge Band Shell Repairs (Park Dept.)
250.00
Fund Rec.
35b
Sesqui-Centennial Committee Expenses
1,000.00
from 3rd
36
Rogers' Monument-Revert to Revenue $6,500.00
Dist. Ct.
37
South Street Widening
9,200.00
38
Railroad Bed Improvements
1,000.00
41
Small Claims
350.00
42
Unpaid Bills of Prior Years
1,128.85
43
Propagation of Shellfish
4,500.00
Unexpended Balances to Revenue:
Police Cars
1,147.50
Fire Station Committee
100.00
Fire Alarm Truck
1.27
1959 Sewer Extensions
4,590.03
Mosquito Control-Selectmen
.37
Fort Street Surfacing
633.88
South Street Widening
2.54
Farmfield Street Drain
11.40
Herring River Culvert
4.10
Huttleston Avenue Lighting
1,073.97
Highway Grader
397.18
Highway Pick-up Truck
145.74
Vocational School
923.43
Middlesex County Training School
112.00
High School Scrub Coating
21.55
Repairs to Rogers School
1,315.00
High School Alteration
184.85
High School Heating Survey
100.00
1959 Road Reconstruction
and Drainage
345.10
Morgan Street Curbing
110.68
High School Boilers
470.79
West Island First Aid
23.51
School Street Acceptance
925.00
Park Street Acceptance
6.00
Pequot Street Water Main
69.16
$12,715.05
45
Coggeshall Street Bridge
40.60
46
Mosquito Control (Selectmen)
3,000.00
47
Stabilization Fund
5,000.00
48
To Reduce Tax Levy
80,000.00
51
Trails Committee
500.00
Ex. & D.
55
Claim Robert Swift
1,200.00
:
$34,204,45
$81,680,00
44
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SUMMARY
Annual Town Meeting March 11, 1961
$2,044,113.53 $ 43,455.43
Adjourned Annual Town Meeting - March 18, 1961
34,204.45
81,680.00
Total
$2,078,317.98
$125,135.43
Less: Article 48-To Reduce Tax Levy
80,000.00
1961 Tax. Levy
$1,998,317.98
Transfers :..
Article 3-1 Dog Fund $ 1,955.43
18-E. & D.
37,500.00
19-E. & D.
4,000.00
33-Ft. Phoenix
1,680.00
48-E. & D.
80,000.00
125,135.43
Total Appropriations-1961
$2,123,453.41
A TRUE COPY, ATTEST:
MICHAEL J. O'LEARY, Town Clerk - Fairhaven
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING November 16, 1961
Meeting called to order by Moderator, Joseph A. Saladino at 7:05 P.M. A quorum was present at follows: At large 20
Precinct 1 40
2 32
3 27
4 32
5
26
6
21
Total 198
National Anthem was played.
A moment of silence was observed for Augustus H. Xavier and those who have served us in the past but have passed away.
Tellers appointed by the Moderator and sworn to office by Town Clerk :- Robert R. Norris
Joseph H. Mckenzie Norbert G. Cruz
Constable's return of Service of Warrant read by Town Clerk. Voted to dispense with the reading of the warrant.
James B. Lanagan, Chairman. Board of Selectmen, moved that Moderator be relieved of reading each article, and reference to these be made by number and subject matter only.
Voted to relieve Moderator of reading each article and reference to these be made by number and subject matter only. Article 1. HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Unanimously Voted: that the Fairhaven Housing Authority shall be organized and established under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 121, Section 26K and acts in amendments thereof and in addition thereto.
Article 2. WATERFRONT. SURVEY, CHAPTER 91.
Unanimously Voted: that the Town have a survey of the waterfront made under Chapter 91 of the General Laws and that the sum of $5,000.00 be transferred from the Union Wharf Chapter 91 account for this purpose. Article 3. CHANGE OF ZONING MAP (Between Middle and Main Streets) Unanimously Voted: to amend the zoning map of the town by extend- ing an existing business zone, between Middle and Main Streets be- tween the properties of Armand Guilmette and Park Motors Inc., as described in Article #3, and plan submitted.
The Planning Board's Recommendation:
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Article 3:
The Planning Board held a duly advertised hearing September 14, 1961 at which there were no objectors, and voted unanimously to recom- mend the zoning map be amended by the extension of an exsiting business zone as stated in Article #3, and per plan submitted to the Planning Board.
It is the opinion of the Planning Board that the rezoning of this property would open up a area which would be of benefit to the immediate neighborhood, and be of lasting benefit to the Town.
The use of this property for which it was laid out has been out- moded, and is in need of extensive repairs.
The property in question is located between two streets of much traffic which makes for a safety hazard to those who might use it.
Signed:
Victor O. B. Slater
Arnold Correia
Earl L. Holden
Kenneth B. Vining
Noel B. Couture
Article 4. ACCOUNTING MACHINE
Unanimously Voted: postponement of Article 4 (Accounting Machine) until the next Annual Town Meeting.
Article 5. ACCEPTANCE OF ROY STREET
Unanimously Voted: the acceptance of Roy Street from Bridge Street to Fellsway Street as described in Article #5.
Article 6. TWO-WAY RADIO-HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Voted: that action on this article be postponed until the next Annual Town Meeting.
Article 7. LEASE-ICE POND
Voted: indefinite postponement of Article 7.
Article 8. ZONING BY-LAW
Unanimously Voted: postponement of consideration of this article until the next Annual Town Meeting.
Article 9. AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS-Parking Trucks on Streets
Voted: 191 (yes) to 7 (nay) the adoption of Article 9 to amend the by- laws of the Town of Fairhaven by inserting the following section after Section 2 of Article 7:
Section 2A
No person shall leave a vehicle having a carrying capacity of more than one ton in any street or public way during the period from one- half an hour after sunset to one-half an hour before sunrise unless for the purpose of making temporary stops not exceeding one hour in duration. The violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than $20.00 for each and every offense.
Article 10. FIRE-POLICE BUILDING
Armand A. Guilmette, Secretary of Building Committee rendered the fol- lowing report:
REPORT OF FIRE, POLICE, AND CIVIL DEFENSE BUILDING COMMITTEE
By authority of the Special Town Meeting of October 1, 1960, this Committee was appointed and organized on November 28, 1960.
After numerous meetings and long studies of the work already ac- complished by previous committees, by interviews of interested persons, and by personal observations, tours of the town, etc., the Committee finds it very feasible to erect a combined Fire, Police, and Civil Defense building in the town of Fairhaven; in fact, we believe it is long overdue.
The selection of the site was not an easy matter. The availability of areas with sufficient land is getting scarce, and the radius acceptable to the New England Fire Insurance Rating Association definitely sets up restrictions. This Committee, before voting on the site selected, had previously notified other Town Departments,-namely the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, Board of Assessors, and the Fire Engineers, of our two final sites, after a process of elimination for various reasons.
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We are grateful for their comments. Our selection of the Washington Street and Bryant Lane property, as recommended by this Committee, seems to meet the most requirements of the departments involved.
The succeeding articles on the Town Meeting warrant today are the result of our studies, and we will comment on these as they come up for debate.
ARMAND A. GUILMETTE,
Secretary
Voted: to receive and file report.
Albert F. Benac, Chairman, rendered the following minority report: Everyone here realizes the importance of having a modern com- bined Fire and Police station, that is why I am giving this report.
Are we going to continue to be a "Do Nothing Town" or are we going to show everyone that we have some forethought to the future of this Town?
You have just heard the main report of this Committee who have been beating around the bush all through this past year, picking out a site. The Committee had eliminated all possibilities except two locations which were Holcomb Lane, corner of Huttleston Avenue to Bridge Street which was not accepted by the New England Fire Insurance Rating Association, and Madison Square which is a location fully recommended by the New England Fire Insurance Rating Association.
A dilemma arose when the Rogers property was sold at Holcomb Lane. A vote was taken immediately to inject another site which had been discarded previously. A tie vote for Bryant Lane and Washington Street was pushed through enabling the Committee to have another location on which to vote and submit as their final choice.
They talk about taking valuable business property at Madison Square but they were willing to request this body to purchase a lot of land with a house, a five car garage and an ice cream manufacturing plant, plus land which faces Huttleston Avenue in a very active business area.
The talk about the hazards at Madison Avenue are false also, for I had invited a representative from the Light Company and the Water Department to one of our earlier meetings and after the report was given, everyone was convinced about the safety of that location.
After becoming Chairman of this Committee, I studied past Committee reports back to 1955 and all reports seem to indicate one thing; that the Fire and Police Station should be on Route 6. We have the recommenda- tion of the New England Fire Insurance Rating Association for Madison Square at the Northeast corner, more so over Bryant Lane because of the poor access to the North End of Town. The Selectmen are in accord with this and also the Planning Board has voted unanimously for Madison Square as has the Police Association. The Fire Engineers were in favor of Madison Square for in June or July of 1960 when I first started my fight for placing the combined Fire and Police Station at Madison Square they were very much in favor of that spot and were behind me 100%.
I also believe the Town would save money by having a combined Fire and Police Station only and give the Civil Defense Department the then vacated facilities of the old Police Station.
I suggest that a decision be made to either accept Bryant Lane and Washington Street or have this Committee come back at the next special or annual Town Meeting with an article recommeding the Northeast Corner of Huttlestone Avenue and Washington Streets known as the Delecese property and that part of Mrs. Alden's property adjoining the Delecese property.
ALBERT F. BENAC ANTONE C. TAVARES
Voted: to receive and file report.
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Article 11.
Voted: postponement until the next annual Town Meeting.
Article 12.
Voted: postponement of consideration of Article 12 until the next Annual Town Meeting.
Article 13.
Voted: postponement of consideration of this article until the next Annual Town Meeting.
Article 14.
Voted: postponement of consideration of this article until the next Annual Town Meeting.
Article 15. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Norbert G. Cruz, Chairman of the Hurricane Dike Committee rendered the following report.
SCHOOL FACILITIES SURVEY COMMITTEE PROGRESS REPORT
Following background study, after visiting all schools in Fairhaven, and consulting with all parties concerned, this committee makes the follow- ing recommendations.
The reason for these conclusions are appended to this sheet: RECOMMENDATIONS
I. Secondary School Level -
The addition of ten classrooms and addition to the Manual Training and Home Economics sections.
If local assessment (real estate) is necessary, only those properties protected by the dike should pay for this assessment.
6. Hurricane Losses
The Town should endorse state legislation to conform to Federal Law in respect to disaster losses. This should be done at once whether or not the Dike System is constructed.
7. Sewerage Considerations
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health states the Dike "will not improve" the Fairhaven Sewerage problem. The Department requests a new Sewerage System be constructed in any case. Fairhaven Dike Committee
October 26, 1961 NORBERT CRUZ, Chairman
Voted: to receive and file report.
DR. PAUL SICARD, Chairman, rendered the following report of the SCHOOL SURVEY COMMITTEE:
TO - FAIRHAVEN TOWN MEETING MEMBERS SUMMARIZED INTERIM REPORT OF DIKE COMMITTEE
Principal Recommendations:
1. Necessity of a Dike Model
A specific model of a Dike System for New Bedford Harbor (which has never been done) should be constructed and tested at once. No action to endorse the Dike itself should be taken until these tests are completed.
2. Industrial Benefits
It is agreed that many New Bedford and Fairhaven industries would be protected by an effective Dike System if properly designed, properly constructed and properly maintained.
3. Payment
If the Dike System is constructed, it is recommended that the Federal and State governments should pay the full expense of the Dike System without any local assessments.
4. Homeowners Situation
Those homeowners behind the Dike would be protected; those outside the Dike System would not be protected. The question of whether or not homeowners outside the dike barrier would be addition- ally harmed by the Dike has not been conclusively settled. Model tests would help answer this question.
5. Assessment Basis (Local Costs)
The addition of a gymnasium with appropriate showers and lockers.
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Enlargement of the High School Library.
Enlargement of the locker room facilities in the High School.
II. Elementary School Level-
The addition of 12 classrooms with appropriate offices, cafeteria, and all-purpose room.
III. In view of the immediate need for action in these matters, we will recommend the appointment of a School Building Committee or Com- mittees at the regular town meeting.
The following are our reasons for making the attached recommendations: Both recommendations and reasons are subject to change prior to the regular town meeting in March.
Thirty places are being used at this moment in the High School as classrooms (i. e. cafeteria, and auditorium-hallway).
Projected statistics from 1953 survey indicated that the High School would become overcrowded in 1961 as it has.
Back in 1953, it was planned to move the 9th grade (freshmen) into an addition to the Junior High School and so the Junior High was built with this in mind. We, therefore, propose adding the ninth grade to the Junior High School, a minimum of six classes and manual arts classes.
The moving of the 9th grade would make six places available in High School. Three of these would be used in discontinuing classes in cafe- teria, auditorium and hallway. The three others would be used for College approved General Science, French III and the like.
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