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Article 51. (Reserve Fund) To see if the town will vote to appropriate the sum of $5,000 from the Surplus Revenue Account as a Reserve Fund, or act anything thereon.
Voted: To appropriate the sum of Five Thousand (5000) Dollars from the Surplus Revenue Account as a Reserve Fund.
Article 52. (Town Hall) To see if the town will vote to appropriate the sum of $300.00 from the Surplus Revenue Account for the purpose of purchasing additional folding chairs for the Town Hall, or act anything thereon.
Voted: To appropriate the sum of Three Hundred (300) Dollars from the Surplus Revenue Account for the
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purpose of purchasing additional folding chairs for the Town Hall.
Article 53. (Revise By-Laws) To see if the town will vote to instruct the Moderator to appoint a committee of three to revise and bring the Town By-Laws up to date or act anything thereon.
Voted: To instruct the moderator to appoint a com- mittee of three to revise and bring the Town By-Laws up to date. Committee appointed by Moderator: George S. Braman. H. Stuart MacGregor, George A. Morse.
Number of voters checked - 337
Voted: To adjourn at 11:00 P.M.
A true copy. Attest: HARLAN E. TUTTLE, Clerk
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD DECEMBER 18, 1950
Article 1. To hear the report of the Regional School District Planning Board as voted under article 36 at the annual town meeting March 13, 1950.
Said report was given and no action taken.
Article 2. To hear the report of the Special School Building Committee as voted under article 37 at the annual town meeting March 13, 1950.
Said report was given and no action taken.
The moderator thanked the committees for their re- ports.
Number of voters checked-183.
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
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STATE ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 7, 1950
R .- Republican D .- Democratic S.L.P .- Socialist Labor Party P-Prohibition Party
Pct. 1 Pct. 2 Pct. 3 Total
Whole number of ballots cast 515 567 524 1606
GOVERNOR
Paul A. Dever, D.
99
161
119
379
Arthur W. Coolidge, R.
414
396
395
1205
Horace I. Hillis, S.L.
1
1
2
Mark R. Shaw, P.
2
2
Blanks
2
7
9
18
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Charles F. Jeff Sullivan, D.
81
149
111
341
Laurence Curtis, R.
430
409
406
1245
Lawrence Gilfedder, S.L.
1
-
-
1
Blanks
3
9
7
19
SECRETARY
Edward J. Cronin, D.
82
152
113
347
Russel A. Wood, R.
423
390
392
1205
Ellsworth J. M. Dickson, P.
4
3
7
Fred M. Ingersoll, S.L.
6
1
7
Blanks
10
15
15
40
TREASURER
John E. Hurley, D.
123
188
133
444
Fred J. Burrell, R ..
371
348
371
1090
Henning A. Blomen, S.L.
1
3
1
5
Harold J. Ireland, P.
1
5
4
10
Blanks
19
23
.. 15
:
. . 57
-
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AUDITOR
Thomas J. Buckley, D.
107
167
138
412
William G. Andrew, R.
397
377
369
1143
Robert A. Simmons, P.
2
1
3
Francis A. Votano, S.L.
1
1
Blanks
11
20
16
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ATTORNEY GENERAL
Francis E. Kelley, D.
72
142
103
317
Frederick Ayer, Jr., R.
430
400
403
1233
Anthony Martin, S.L.
1
3
4
Howard B. Rand, P.
4
1
5
Blanks
12
18
17
47
CONGRESSMAN
Edith Nourse Rogers, R.
476
485
470
1431
Clement G. McDonough, D.
31
69
47
147
Blanks
8
13
7
28
COUNCILLOR
Otis M. Whitney, R.
443
445
428
1316
John A. Dolan, D.
58
106
81
245
Blanks
14
16
15
45
SENATOR
Richard I. Furbush, R.
429
432
421
1282
James J. Vahey, D.
68
118
90
276
Blanks
18
17
13
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REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
Edward J. DeSaulnier, Jr., R. ..
375
342
351
1068
Fletcher S. Hyde, D.
119
210
152
481
Blanks
21
15
21
57
-
-
-
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY
George E. Thompson, R.
403
407
414
1224
John F. Kelley, D.
97
137
95
329
Blanks
15
23
15
53
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Melvin G. Rogers, R.
424
390
409
1223
Thomas B. Brennan, D.
69
145
93
307
Blanks
22
32
22
76
SHERIFF
Howard W. Fitzpatrick, D.
102
165
125
392
A. Warren Stearns, R.
400
376
383
1159
Blanks
13
26
16
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QUESTION NO. 1
Amendment to Constitution, Succession of State Officers.
Yes
367
344
357
1068
No
48
66
65
179
Blanks
100
157
102
359
QUESTION NO. 2
Amendment to Constitution, increase in the number of signatures required upon an initiative or referendum petition.
Yes
325
303
322
950
No
81
101
93
275
Blanks
109
163
109
381
QUESTION NO. 3
Increase in Old Age Pension.
Yes
177
237
188
602
No
275
229
281
785
Blanks
63
101
55
219
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QUESTION NO. 4
State Lottery.
Yes
105
156
130
391
No
346
306
343
995
Blanks
64
105
51
220
QUESTION NO. 5
Flat Rate Insurance.
Yes
9
16
11
36
No
481
516
485
1482
Blanks
25
35
28
88
QUESTION NO. 6
A. Pari-Mutuel System-Horse Racing.
Yes
175
232
188
595
No
286
251
275
812
Blanks
54
84
61
199
B. Pari-Mutuel System-Dog Racing.
Yes
141
194
147
482
No
295
264
288
847
Blanks
79
109
89
277
QUESTION NO. 7
Alcoholic Beverages :
A. Whiskey and Rum.
Yes
170
202
171
543
No
278
243
287
808
Blanks
67
122
66
255
B. Wines and Beer.
Yes
185
277
177
639
No
257
190
273
720
Blanks
73
100
74
247
C. Package Store.
Yes
327
300
312
939
No
145
161
166
472
Blanks
43
106
46
195
48
QUESTION NO. 8
Rent Control.
Yes
217
228
261
706
No
191
178
168
537
Blanks
107
161
95
363
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TOWN OFFICERS
Moderator
Albert P. Durkee
Selectmen
Arthur W. Lee.
Term Expires 1951
George S. Braman
Term Expires 1952
Lawrence Donnelly Term Expires 1953
Town Clerk
Harlan E. Tuttle
Town Treasurer
William Henry Soar
Assessors
James W. Baker Term Expires 1951
Carl C. Flint
Term Expires 1952
Albert P. Durkee Term Expires 1953
Collector of Taxes
Ethel A. Davis
Tree Warden
James J. Knight
Board of Public Welfare
Lossie E. Laird Term Expires 1951 *Mary M. Laffin Term Expires 1952
Walter B. Stevens
Term Expires 1953 * * A. Perry Marble
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Constables
Ivar Peterson
T. Frederick S. Kennedy
*Resigned
** Elected to replace
Robert G. Willett Michael Foley
Cemetery Commissioners
Ray L. Harris
Term Expires 1951
Howard F. Jones Term Expires 1952
Harry E. Holt Term Expires 1953
School Committee
Gertrude P. Tuttle Term Expires 1951
Donald R. Severance Term Expires 1951
Marion C. Reed
Term Expires 1952
*Charles V. Sturdivant
Term Expires 1952
Ernest Simpson Term Expires 1953
Eleanore H. Hollis
Term Expires 1953
** Wilson D. Sked
Trustees of Memorial Library
Florence A. Merriam . Term Expires 1951
Gertrude P. Tuttle
Term Expires 1952
Wendell F. Davis Term Expires 1953
Board of Health
Benjamin F. Rice
Term Expires 1951
O. Lawrence Clark Term Expires 1952
Herbert L. Luesher Term Expires 1953
Agent of Board of Health
Edward J. Higgins
Trustees of Elizabeth White Fund
Waldo E. Whitcomb . Term Expires 1951
Grace O. Lears Term Expires 1952
Clara L. Sawyer Term Expires 1953
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Trustees of West Acton Firemen's Relief Fund
H. Stuart MacGregor
Term Expires 1951
James B. Wilson
Term Expires 1952
Arno H. Perkins Term Expires 1953
Trustees of Acton Firemen's Relief Fund
Clarence Frost Term Expires 1951
Herbert Merriam Term Expires 1952
Frederick T. Kennedy Term Expires 1953
Trustees of Goodnow Fund
Roy H. Linscott
Term Expires 1951
Horace F. Tuttle
Term Expires 1952
Charles E. Smith Term Expires 1953
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY SELECTMEN - 1950
Executive Clerk
Virginia Milbery
Office: Town Hall
Hours: 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Meetings: Board of Selectmen, Tuesday evenings at 7:30 Board of Public Welfare First and third Mondays at 1:00
Finance Committee
John M. Whittier
Herbert W. Merriam
Robert F. Charles
Prentice W. Blood
Porter G. Jenks W. Stuart Allen
Superintendent of Streets
Russell C. Berry
Town Accountant
Howard L. Jones Term Expires 1953
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Registrars of Voters
Grace J. Cullinane
. Term Expires 1951
Julia A. Barry
Term Expires 1952
James B. Wilson
Term Expires 1953
Harlan E. Tuttle
. Ex-Officio
Election Officers
Precinct I
Warden-Alice C. Duren
Clerk-James A. Wayne
Inspector-Roy H. Linscott
Inspector-Paul A. Coughlin
Deputy Warden-Mary F. McCarthy
Deputy Clerk-Helen R. Best
Deputy Inspector-Paul C. Cornwall
Deputy Inspector-Leo T. McCarthy
Teller-Marion C. Jewell
Teller-Gladys Duston
Precinct II
Warden-Doris Soar
Clerk-Gladys M. Connolly
Inspector-Marian L. Piper
Inspector-Sophia Walsh
Deputy Warden-Marion H. Wilmot
Deputy Clerk-Anne R. Christofferson
Deputy Inspector-Hazel P. Vose
Deputy Inspector-Margaret F. Heath
Teller-Martha I. Lowden
Teller-Catherine G. Ward
Precinct III
Warden-Marion C. Reed Clerk-Mary M. Laffin Inspector-Isabel G. Sked Inspector-Margaret J. Lundberg Deputy Warden-Bertram D. Hall Deputy Clerk-Annie E. Smith
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Deputy Inspector-Harry E. Holt Deputy Inspector-Margaret H. Allsopp Teller-Phyllis K. Sprague Teller-Barbara J. McPhee
Fire Engineers
H. Stuart MacGregor, Chief Engineer Clarence Frost, Asst. Engineer - Precinct I Lloyd W. Priest, Asst. Engineer - Precinct II Arno H. Perkins, Asst. Engineer - Precinct III
Inspector of Animals
Arno H. Perkins
Forest Warden
H. Stuart MacGregor
Dog Officer
Arthur Fraser
Sealer of Weights and Measures Charles E. Bartlett
Town Forest Committee
James J. Knight Term Expires 1951
Arno H. Perkins Term Expires 1952
Emery D. Nelson Term Expires 1953
Surveyors of Wood and Lumber
Oliver D. Wood
Charles E. Smith
Fence Viewers
Robert G. Willett
Louis F. Leveroni
Field Drivers
Robert J. Young
Benjamin H. Sawyer
Benjamin E. Derby
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Superintendent of Moth Work James J. Knight
Inspector of Wires Byrd D. Goss
Police Officers *Michael Foley, Chief
Edward J. Collins Viola M. Foley
Roy H. Linscott
Ray L. Harris
Benjamin H. Sawyer
George A. Morse
Edward J. Higgins Louis F. Leveroni
Merle R. Morse *Civil Service - Permanent
Burial Agent Edward J. Higgins
Veterans' Agent Edward J. Higgins
Superintendent of Jones Memorial Field Frederic W. Rimbach
Superintendent of Goward Field Frederic W. Rimbach
Workmen's Compensation Agent Howard L. Jones
Director of Veterans' Services Theron A. Lowden
Public Weighers
William Braman G. Howard Reed John William Davis A. W. Davis
Thomas Hearon
Albert R. Jenks
Porter G. Jenks
Louise Garceau
M. B. Ferber Ruth Durkin
Philip Newell Otis J. Reed
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SELECTMEN'S REPORT
To the Citizens of the Town of Acton, we hereby submit reports of the several departments under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
During the year 1950, the Board has held 52 regular and 8 special meetings. The Board has also attended several hearings with the Department of Public Works, as well as meetings with the County Commissioners and of the Select- men's Association.
At the annual town meeting, $1,000.00 was appropriated for the eradication of poison ivy, this amount to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen. Representatives from several insecticide companies met with the Board relative to materials and equipment best suited for this project. The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Co. was engaged to apply two sprays to the poison ivy in certain sections of the Town. We feel that the results have been very satisfactory and recom- mend the continuance of this project.
A cable fence was erected on Jones' Field along Martin Street; also the tool shed was clapboarded and painted. In the Fall, a skating rink was constructed near the brook. A light is to be installed to illuminate the rink.
The fire alarm system was extended as voted with the exception of a short stretch at Hapgood Crossing. We are now waiting for the installation of several poles adjacent to this crossing so that this circuit of the fire alarm system may be completed.
Numerous repairs have been made to the Town Hall dur- ing the year. The necessary repairs to the building founda- tion and to the timbers in the attic were made as requested by the Department of Public Safety. New lights and wiring have been installed throughout the building and the lower hall has been completely refinished and the upper hall is now in the process thereof. A new metal ceiling was installed in the lower hall along with a new linoleum. We hope that the organizations and townspeople using the building, now that it has been redecorated, will take pride in keeping it this way.
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IN CONFORMING WITH THE FIRE REGULATIONS, NO SMOKING IS PERMITTED ANYWHERE UPSTAIRS.
During the year, the Board met with the School Com- mittee and with the Welfare Board to fill vacancies in their respective boards, as required by statutory laws.
A new culvert has been installed on Carlisle Road, thus eliminating another of our old stone culverts, which have been in rather dangerous condition. We hope to continue this program until all these old stone culverts have been replaced.
We are again bringing to the attention of the towns- people the advisability of insuring any or all town buildings, as at the present time they are not covered by insurance.
We are also bringing to the attention of the townspeople the additional by-laws relative to the acceptance of town ways. We recommend the acceptance of these by-laws.
We wish, at this time, to thank all committees, depart- ment heads and town employees for their interest and co- operation during the year 1950.
ARTHUR W. LEE LAWRENCE DONNELLY GEORGE S. BRAMAN Selectmen of Acton.
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REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
I hereby submit my report for the Fire Department for the year 1950.
Alarms responded to are as follows :
Buildings 16
Automobile 12
Chimney 2
Emergencies
15
Oil
1
False
1
Total 47
Collected for Oil, Blasting and Gas Permits $76.00
The equipment is in good condition except as recom- mended.
In view of the fact that dial telephone will go into effect before long, I would recommend extending the fire alarm system to cover Concord Road, thence on Route 2 to the Con- cord line, thence back on Route 2 to Davis Road, then back to Brooks Street to Main Street and along Main back to the Fire station. There are a lot. of business places as well as dwellings along this route that need this protection. Es- pecially with the civil defense program getting under way.
I would recommend replacing the present air compressor and tanks at the Center Fire Station. This equipment is at least twenty years old and was second hand when put into service. This equipment comes under State inspection, and the last time it was inspected it passed by a very small margin.
I would also like to bring to the attention of the people the Rules and Regulations for Keeping, Storage and Use of Fuel Oil or other inflammable liquid products used for fuel as in Form FPR-3 Rule 3:
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A fuel oil burner shall not be installed and fuel oil in excess of ten (10) gallons shall not be kept nor stored in any building or other structure without a permit having been obtained therefor from the head of the fire department. The head of the fire department may grant a temporary permit for the keeping and use of fuel oil under such terms as he may prescribe.
Respectfully submitted, H. S. MacGregor Chief of Fire Department.
REPORT OF THE FOREST WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Your Forest Warden sumits the following report for the year ending December 31, 1950.
Total number of grass and brush fires 69
Bill sent for illegal fires $739.50
The forest fire equipment is in good condition, except the portable forest fire pump. This pump has been in service for twenty years without any major repairs. The last part of this season it started to give us trouble. I recommend the purchasing of a new pump this year, because I do not feel that it is now reliable. This is the only piece of equipment of this type that the town has, so that is has to serve the whole town, and certainly must be dependable.
Respectfully submitted, H. S. MacGREGOR,
Forest Warden.
59 REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Board of Selectmen
Acton, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report for the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1950. Said report includes all arrests made within the town during the past year. Arrests and prosecutions for the following offenses :
Operating without a M. V. license 11
Going through a red light
5
Speeding
22
Operating so as to endanger
10
Operating under the influence of liquor
8
Not displaying an inspection sticker 5
Operating an unregistered motor vehicle 8
Operating an uninsured motor vehicle
6
Improper brakes
2
Operating after revocation of license
1
Operating after suspension of license
1
Attaching plates illegally
4 17
Law of the road
5 1
No rear plate
No front plate
1
Assault
1
Assault and Battery
2
Non-support
1
Desertion
1
Malicious injury to real property
1
Statutory rape
7
Vagrancy
4
Promoting a lottery
1
Breaking and entering and larceny in night time Attempted B & E & L
3 1
Loaded shotgun in motor vehicle
1
Keeping explosives without a permit
1
Committed to State Hospitals . 1
Drunkenness
60
Motor Vehicle accident report :
Accidents reported 58
Occupants injured 59
Pedestrians injured 2
Fatal accidents 1
Injured persons transported via Police emer- gency ambulance 6
There were 11 more accidents and 32 more persons re- ported injured than last year. Once again we had our record marred by a fatal accident. The increase in the number of accidents is partly due to the increased number of vehicles being operated upon our highways. There were 187 operators booked and warned for motor vehicle violations.
More Protection Needed :
The work of this department is increasing and requests for additional protection are being received from a large number of our citizens. The completion of the new Route 2 will bring more traffic through our villages and additional police work. Your police department now consists of the Chief and one patrolman, who have worked on an average of 60 to 70 hours per week during the past year and during vacations and days off were on duty 24 hours per day. At the present time the night officer completes his patrol at 2:00 a.m. and from that time to 6:00 a.m. the officer is on call but you and your property are without adequate protection.
I therefore recommend that another full time patrolman be appointed on the Police Department, so that it will be possi- ble to have two officers together in the cruiser during the late hours and give you protection 24 hours of the day. With the appointment of an additional officer, our work schedule would call for a 54 hour week with all officers expected to report for further duty in emergencies. With many towns and fac- tories adopting a 40 hour week we feel that the hours now worked by the Acton Police to be out of line. Officials of the town who are acquainted with the work of the department agree to the need for another officer. During the past year 170 cars parked throughout the town during the late hours were checked by the night patrol.
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Civil Defense
I would recommend that a two-way radio station be installed at the Police Office at Town Hall and two-way radio sets be installed in the Emergency or other Fire trucks and water Dept. truck as soon as possible so that the Police, Fire and Water departments would have the best possible means of communication in case of a major disaster.
A story recently printed in the Boston papers claimed that there are 54,000 known communists in this country and that in case of open war with the Soviets the first act of the Soviet sympathizers would be to cripple our telephone sy- stems.
The main station could be operated from the Police Sta- tion and from the Chief's home by remote control. The opera- tion of the Station by remote control would do away with the necessity of having an officer at the station 24 hours a day. The radio frequency would be the same as the frequency of the Concord Police Dept. Radio Station which could be used by our cars when our station would be off the air. Being on the same frequency as Concord Police would give us contact with them in case outside help is needed and either station could be used to direct cars or firetrucks if one of the stations were to be crippled temporarily. In addition to this, in case our telephone system was put out of order we could station a vehicle in each precinct and the operators of these vehicles with their two-way radios could talk directly to each other or through the Main Station.
This means of communication should be installed at this time as a defense measure and if the present War Emergency should blow over it would prove very valuable in the every day work of the fire, police and water departments.
Auxiliary Police
An Auxiliary Police Unit has been formed consisting of twenty men, all of whom are World War Veterans. These volunteer officers are being trained and will be under the direction of Col. Edward J. Higgins. If a two-way radio system is installed, they will also be trained in the operation
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of the radio and will be available to operate the Station in case of emergency.
Speed Zone Survey
Complying with a vote taken at the last annual town meeting for a survey of our through streets as to the average speed travelled so that these streets may be zoned and posted as to the speed allowed in accordance with the law, we en- gaged the services of John T. Foster of the Concord Police Department to assist in the survey. In determining the speeds set on these streets it was compulsory to clock a certain number of cars in each zone with a stop watch and to take into consideration the type, width, curves and vision in each particular zone before the proposed speeds would be accepted. The location of the zone, such as thickly settled areas and business sections were also taken into consideration in set- ting the speeds. The streets were then patrolled at the speeds arrived at by this survey and an instrument was attached to the dash of the car to test the speeds on curves. After the survey was completed, the proposed speeds were presented to the Department of Public Works and to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles. Engineers from the Department of Public Works and Inspectors from the Registry of Motor Vehicles then came to Acton and made individual surveys of the pro- posed speed zones and they were accepted by both departments without a single change being made. A hearing on the re- quest for the proposed zoning of certain streets by your Board of Selectmen was held at 100 Nashua Street, Boston on December 20, 1950 and no one appeared in opposition to the proposed speeds. The regulated speeds for these streets will be enforced as soon as the proper signs have been in- stalled.
Due to the expense of installing these signs at this time, I would recommend that only a few of the streets selected be zoned this year and suggest that Powder Mill Road which is now zoned in the Town of Concord to the Acton Line, and Main Street where there is a heavy flow of out-of-state traffic be the first to receive attention. Both of these streets con- tribute largely to our accident record.
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Cruiser
The cruiser will have an estimated speedometer reading of 40,000 miles by April 1st and I recommend that the pres- ent car be traded in for a 1951 model.
Call Acton 169 for Police :
All calls, day or night, should be made by calling Acton 169. If the officer on duty is on patrol he will be notified by radio of your call. If the officer is at some other place, your call will be transferred to that number by the operator. In an emergency, simply call Emergency Acton 169 - state the nature of the emergency and your location before leaving the telephone. Never try to contact the officer direct by radio.
Your Police Department is on duty twenty-four hours a day and is always willing to serve you.
In closing, I wish to thank all the officers of this depart- ment who co-operated with me in carrying out the duties of the Police Department during the past year. I also wish to express my thanks to the Board of Selectmen for their co- operation during the past year and to the local telephone operators for their prompt and efficient handling of our emer- gency calls and to the personnel of the Concord Police Depart- ment for their radio broadcasts. To all others who in any way assisted us, we are grateful.
Respectfully submitted, MICHAEL FOLEY
Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF FENCE VIEWERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
Your committee of Fence Viewers for the Town of Acton has succeeded in settling a dispute in reference to a line stone wall between Mr. Harold E. Justason, 517 Main St., and Mr. Norman E. Livermore, 515 Main St., to the satis- faction of both parties.
Respectfully submitted,
LOUIS F. LEVERONI ROBERT J. WILLETT Fence Viewers
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1950.
On April 18, 1950, I took over the duties as Sealer of Weights and Measures.
Since then I have sealed 257 weighing and measuring devices. Many of these had to be adjusted.
The State Department of Standards loaned the equip- ment for measuring the Tank Truck Meter Systems as in former years.
Sealing fees collected $116.60. The same was turned over to the Town Treasurer.
The fee for sealing Tank Trucks this year was $1.00 compared with $3.00 last year.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES E. BARTLETT, Sealer of Weights and Measurers
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REPORT OF VETERANS' SERVICES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
It is with many thanks to the Officials, the Citizens and the Veterans themselves, that we submit the following report and urgent appeal.
Do you have any member of your family in the Service ? If so will you please send in their name, address at time of entry, branch of service, serial number, date of birth, and if single name of Father and Mother, if married name of Wife and any children, with date of their birth. This is not idle curiosity, but very necessary facts we must have to enable us to help them and you, should an occasion require.
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