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FLAG DAY - June 14th
The highlight of Acton's Flag Celebration was the awarding of a beautiful etching of the historical treasures of Acton by the Captain Isaac Davis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to Dr. Francis MacDonald (Captain USNR MC) Chairman of Concords Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee, principal speaker of Acton's Patriots Day Program, and sparkplug of the re- cent great revival of appreciation of the wonderful historic background of this area. This etching was designed and excuted by Mrs. Edward Noyes of Acton and was a gift in the public interest. About 100 individuals, organizations and businesses were given certificates of appreciation for their outstanding contribution to Acton's Public Celebrations and Ceremonies Program. Those receiving rewards are listed in the Acton Memorial Library. The Captain Isaac Davis Chap- ter awarded over 800 scrolls to those who retraced on April 19, 1962, the Line of March of the Acton Minutemen. Miss McPeek, State Regent of the DAR expressed the appreciation of the State DAR for the exemplary activities of the Captain Isaac Davis Chapter and also the approval and appreciation of the State and National DAR for the patriotic public ceremonies and celebrations of Acton.
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VETERANS DAY
November 11th (observed Monday, November 12th
Acton's Veterans Day Program was an official Flag Retirement Ceremony on the Acton Common. More that 1000 flags were pre- sented which were judged unfit for public display and were destroyed by burning as decreed by Congress. Sumner D. Zimmer, who had suggested the flag retirement program was presented with the new flag which had flown that day over the Isaac Davis Monument. Quoting the Beacon, "This surprise presentation was made at the conclusion of what is believed to be the first formal retirement of unserviceable flags ever held in this part of the country." The cere- mony was sponsored by the Acton Public Ceremonies and Celebra- tions Committee, R. A. Shamel Chairman, with the cooperation of the Concord Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee, Jason Korell, Chairman." Following selections by the ABRHS Band under the direction of Constantine Limberakis, the Reverend Justin J. Hart- man gave the invocation. Clark McElvein, Commander USNR acted as Master of Ceremonies. Commander George E. Neagle served as Marshall. Adjutants were Frederick Hevliger, Captain USA Re- tired, and Captain Arthur P. Charbonneau USAF. Sumner D. and Paul R. Zimmer of the Acton American Legion Post and Six Explorer Scouts received the flags for inspection from the assembled crowd. Flags were received from people as far away as New Hampshire and Malden and from as near as Groton and Stow. Acton Cub Scouts presented flags from all the cemeteries of Acton and Concord. Honored Guests included General Otis Whitney, Colonel John Mutty of Con- cord, General Kenneth Blood, Lt. Colonel Edward Higgins, Rep- resenting Governor Volpe, Actons Selectmen, John Finnegan rep- resenting Concords Selectmen, Captain Francis MacDonald (MC) (USNR), and Charles Byron and other representing Concord and and Acton Veterans. Precisely at 11 AMI the proceedings halted for the traditional salute to America's war dead, the blowing of taps and a rifle volley by Company D of the Massachusetts National Guard. The closing prayer was offered by Reverend William Keech.
CONCLUSION
The Committee has in cooperation with many public spirited individuals and organizations presented several programs for Acton. We have been pleased with the record breaking attendance rewarding these efforts and are grateful for this enthusiastic public support. We are most appreciative for the wholehearted support of the Selectmen. the Police and Fire Departments, the Cemetery Commission, the Public schools, particularly the ABRHS Band. and the Arts and Crafts De.
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parment. The Acton Highway Department has shown a special effort in having public lawns and streets in perfect order at these times when our town has been on display. The outpouring of talent and plain hard work from well over 200 public spirited individuals has been heart warming. Our Patriots Day Program was televised throughout New England and beyond. Notice of newspaper copy regarding Actons activities were received from as far away as Cincinnati, Ohio.
A letter addressed to the National Commander of the DAR from Chairman R. A. Shamel and endorsed by the Acton Board of Select- men, the Concord Board of Selectmen, and the Acton Public Cere- monies and Celebrations Committee in which the public spirited activities of Mrs. Robert Hunt, and Actons Captain Isaac Davis Chap- ter of the DAR in connection with Actons Patriots Day program were lauded, was read before the National Convention of both the DAR and the Children of the American Revolution. These activities and Acton's Patriots Day Program were later described in the above organizations nationally distributed magazine referring to the Isaac Davis Chapter as "The Little Chapter that Could".
The Committee is grateful for the assistance of TV and Radio personnel who publicized our activities and to the local newspaper people who, appreciative of our motives, gave space generously to the reporting of our programs. Specifically we would like to thank Mrs. Robert Wylie, 1962 Publicity Chairman, Mr. Frederick Capone, Editor of the Beacon, and Mr. Jason Korell, Editor of the Concord Free Press and Mr. Earle W. Tuttle, publisher of both the above papers.
Plans for '63 include a joint venture with Concord in the pub- lication of a Historical Map Commemorative of The First Reenact- ment of the Dr. Prescott - John Robbins Ride, the reactivation of the Acton Minutemen and generally improved programs.
Respectfully submitted, Acton's Public Ceromonies and Celebrations Committee
LOWELL CRAM CLARK McELVEIN
RUSSELL HAYWARD
RAYMOND SHAMEL, Chairman PERCY WOOD RICHMOND MILLER
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PUBLIC WORKS STUDY COMMITTEE
Acton, Massachusetts
To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN:
Gentlemen :
The undersigned, appointed per Article # 48 of Annual Town Meeting in 1961, as a Public Works Department Study Committee, have completed their work.
Since our joint meeting with you on September 27, 1961, we have considered the matter thusly:
Studied the methods and operation of the various departments of the Town, considering the present operation, and what improve- ments could accrue with their combination in a Public Works De- partment.
Studied Public Works Departments in other towns.
Contacted the Bureau of Government Research at the State University where extensive study has been made on this subject. We considered their findings in the various towns of the Common- wealth that have embraced the Public Works Department System.
The Committee's unanimous opinion is, that there will come a time in the future, when the Town would find it advantageous to establish a Public Works Department.
For the present, the establishment of a Public Works Depart- ment is not warranted; and, would only superimpose unnecessary expense on the Town.
The Committee found the various departments of the Town working efficiently for the Town and its best interest.
The Committee wishes to thank the various departments for their assistance in the preparation of this report.
DAVID L. MAY ARTHUR E. HANSEN WILLIAM L. CHIPMAN Public Works Study Committee
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REPORT OF RECREATION COMMISSION
To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN:
The Recreation Commission has expanded the planned playground program this past year by acquiring, through the cooperation of the Regional School Committee, the use of the regional field on Charter Road, increasing our number to four playground areas being operated in the town. The new playground was well attended and it is our hope to not only continue the use of existing areas but to expand this program whenever additional lands may become available in other locations.
In collaboration with the Acton School Committee, a basketball area was established at the Florence Merriam School which has proved successful, and, with the support of the same committee, the Red Cross Swimming Program was successfully organized and conducted under the direction of Mrs. John Ribiero.
The Recreation Commission is greatly indebted to Mrs. Ribiero for her able direction of this program in the past, and appreciates the fact that she has accepted an appointment from the Board of Selectmen as one of Acton's representatives to the new Swimming Council. This Council has been established to replace the Concord Red Cross Regional Water Safety Program which is being discon- tinued under their sponsorship. Through her efforts the water safety program will be continued and Acton's children will be assured of water saftey instruction.
The Recreation Commission is appreciative of the cooperation and assistance received from Allen Nelson and the Street Depart- ment, Fred K. Hanack and the Engineering Department, the Con- servation Commission, Acton and Regional School Committees, and all other departments of the Town of Acton who have come to our assistance during the year. Without their help, many of our projects would have been much more difficult, if not impossible, to attempt.
It is the hope of the Recreation Commission to increase and im- prove the recreational facilities in our town and it becomes increas- ingly evident as time goes by that more land for recreational use must be acquired if such a program is to keep pace with the town's growing population. We strongly concur with the multiple usage of present town owned lands for these programs wherever possible (i.e. school lands and fields, town forests, etc.), but if the people of Acton desire swimming facilities, skating areas, tennis courts, playgrounds, and other recreational programs, a site or sites must be acquired for the development of these goals. Recreational lands are not luxury areas. Without them Acton may one day have little more than the im-
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mediate areas around the school buildings and other town buildings that can be used for public outdoor activities. We hope to arrive at a solution for some of these problems during 1963, and will appreciate the support of the townspeople with their continued interest and suggestions.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM J. PHILLIPS GLADYS K. MASON RICHARD H. MURPHY
CHARLES W. PAPPAS EDWARD W. FLANNERY
REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN: Town Hall
Acton, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my annual report as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31, 1962:
Total number of devices sealed 183
Sealing fees collected $152.00
Respectfully submitted, GEORGE K. HAYWARD Sealer of Weights and Measures
REPORT OF THE STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE
To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN:
We herewith submit our report for the year 1962.
On December 31, 1962, there were 444 street lights in the town as against 364 when this committee was formed in 1960.
Throughout the year, new lights have been installed in needed locations and in several existing cases lights have been replaced by higher lumen lamps.
We subscribe to the policy adopted with the formation of the
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committee that new street lights will be installed only at street inter- sections, bad curves and locations designated hazardous by the Fire Chief, Police Chief or this committee.
Our suggested budget for 1963 includes a 3% increase of the 1962 street light bill. This 3% figure should not be exceeded unless it is necessary to provide lighting in an area designated as an industrial development.
We regret the resignation of John F. Neville from the committee. Mr. Neville who no longer resides in the town, contributed greatly to the early formation of the committee.
Leslie F. Parke has replaced Mr. Neville.
We extend to the Board of Selectmen our sincere appreciation for their cooperation during the year 1962.
Respectfully submitted; JOSEPH F. BUSHELL, Chairman BYRD D. GOSS LESLIE F. PARKE
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENTOF STREETS
To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN:
I herewith submit my report for the Highway Department for the year 1962.
During the year the usual maintenance work of sweeping, scraping, and patching of roads was carried on. With the ever in- creasing number of roads, the need for our own street sweeper is be- coming evident. Rental equipment is expensive, can do only a limited number of streets, and cannot be obtained readity.
Chapter 81 roads that were resurfaced included Taylor Road, Piper Road, Chadwich Street, Parker Street, Hosmer Street, and a small portion of Concord Street. The majority of these streets are long and were greatly in need of widening, leveling, and hot topping of shoulders. This was followed by a coating of oil seal.
Hot topping and oil sealing under Chapter 90 Maintenance were completed on Central Street from Flerra's to the Boxboro line. High Street was oil sealed from Parker Street to Route 62.
Late in the fall Chapter 90 construction was started on Main Street. This included the section from Kelley Road to Kelley's Cor-
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nor. The final top course of hot top, berm, sidewalk, and seeding will be completed in the spring. The banking at Coughlins which has been washed out several times will also be refinished in the spring. A new drop inlet was installed across from the Shopping Center to take care of the surface water from the slopes above.
The new Model 204 Trojan Loader arrived in mid summer. It is performing very well and is the backbone of the Highway Depart- ment.
The largest project of the drainage program in 1962 was the installation of an 18 inch trunk line for West Acton on Willow Street. This extended from Homestead Street to Central Street. Also on Wil- low Street at Traver's peat bog, two 24 inch culverts were installed to eliminate high water conditions across the road. Several hundred feet of 12 inch pipe and a catch basin were installed on Piper Road. Catch basins and manholes were placed at the intersection of Whit- tier Drive and Forest Road, Hayward Road at Rex, Concord Street near the cemetery, at the intersection of Smart and Townsend Roads, and at the intersection of School and Parker Streets. All of the catch basins, numbering over 600, were cleaned during the course of the summer.
The Town has acquired the new Frink snowplow which is serving us well. This replaces one of the old plows.
All of the playgrounds and Town Commons were maintained as usual. The playground in West Acton was filled in substantially with the excess fill excavated from the Chapter 90 construction on Main Street. It is hoped that this playground will be loamed and seeded in the spring.
The Town Dump has functioned well under the supervision of Arthur Conquest. A new fence has been erected in an effort to keep the debris within the dump. During the year the entrance and exit were combined into one wide road, and this was hot topped. A new gate was then installed.
I wish to express my sincere thanks to the Board of Selectmen for their patience and full cooperation and to all members of the High- way Department who have been most cooperative. In addition, my thanks to the Fire Chief, the South and West Water District, and the members of the Police Department.
Respectfully submitted, ALLEN NELSON Superintendent of Streets
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REPORT OF THE FOREST COMMITTEE
To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN:
We herewith submit our report for the year 1962. Brush cutting was done along the fire lanes in the Texas lot. This area is presently being used by the Boy Scouts as a camping area. A similar use is being made of the Durkee lot in West Acton.
Brush cutting and burning was done on the area off Fort Pond Road to reduce the fire hazard.
Respectfully submitted, ARNO H. PERKINS EMERY NELSON FRANKLIN H. CHARTER Town Forest Committee
REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN
To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN:
I herewith submit my report for 1962. Pruning of dead and weak branches has been done on the trees in several areas of the town. Maples in particular are dying back on the older streets.
A number of dead or dangerous trees were removed. Several of these were removed to facilitate road widening or better drainage.
More than 70 new trees were planted in 1962. Most of these were planted 10 or more feet from the street to reduce loss from street widening or sidewalks.
Our use of the former fire house on School St. increases the ef- ficiency of the department. Our equipment is presently stored in- doors.
Respectfully submitted, FRANKLIN H. CHARTER
Tree Warden
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REPORT OF THE VETERANS' AGENT
To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN: Acton, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
The year 1962 has been very busy. A marked decrease in the amount of money used for Veterans' Benefits has been accomplished by the following means. By making a good portion of Veterans' Benefits recipients self-supporting through the aid of Social Security and Veterans' Pensions. A number of applicants were sent to other towns as they have not received settlements in Acton as vet.
With World War I veterans coming of age for retirement, action has been stepped up considerably in the pension and hospitalization program.
Again I would like to remind all veterans to have their discharges recorded with me for safekeeping. There is no charge for this service done at the Town Hall on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 P. M.
I would also like this opportunity to thank all the following agencies: Police, Board of Health and Local physicians for their co- operation this past year.
Respectfully submitted, IAN M. MOTT Veterans' Agent and Director of Veterans' Serivce
REPORT OF THE WELFARE BOARD
To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN:
Gentlemen:
Submitted herewith is the report of the BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE for the year 1962:
Old Age Assistance
We have aided 45 cases within this category this year.
Medical Assistance For The Aged
Under this category we have aided some cases on a sustaining basis and others during periods of hospitalization only. At present there are 8 cases in Nursing Homes or Chronic Hospitals.
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Aid To Dependent Children Ten families with a total of 28 children have been aided.
Disabiltiy Assistance
We have carried 5 cases under this program.
General Relief
Six cases have been aided either with temporary cash payment or on a sustaining basis for several months.
The following is a detailed analysis of the expenditures for the years 1962:
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
Amount paid to Acton residents $44,226.36
Amount paid to Acton cases elsewhere 896.43
$45,122.79
Federal share
$23,754.60
State share
16,900.81
Receipts from other towns
566.33
41,221.74
Net cost to Acton
$ 3,901.05
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE AGED
Amount paid to Acton residents
$16,918.65
Federal share S 7,846.71
State share
5,761.13 13,607.84
Net cost to Acton
$ 3,310.81
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Amount paid to Acton residents
$ 6,997.31
Federal share
$ 4,629.00
State share
2,192.12
6,821.12
Net cost to Acton $ 176.19
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
Amount paid to Acton residents
$ 8,631.58
Federal share $ 1,776.60
State share 4,655.55
6,432.15
Net cost to Acton
S 2,199.43
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GENERAL RELIEF
Amount paid to Acton residents
$ 2,367.35
Estimated recovery from other towns
1,882.80
Net cost to Acton
$ 484.55
RECOVERY of 1957 expenditure under
GENERAL RELIEF $ 1,967.68
ACTON share of NASHOBA DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION $ 1,800.00
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES FOR 1963
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE $45,000.00
NASHOBA DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION 1,800.00
Respectfully submitted, RAYMOND A. GALLANT LOSSIE E. LAIRD CLINTON S. CURTIS
REPORT OF WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION AGENT
To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN:
For the year ending December 31, 1962 there were twelve acci- dents reported, in the following respective departments.
Highway Dept. 5 Board of Health 1
Cemetery Dept 2 Recreation Comm. 1
Town Engineer 1 School Dept. 2
All of these required medical attention but only two lost any time from work, one of these being of a debatable serious nature. All others have been settled satisfactorily.
Respectfully submitted, THERON A LOWDEN Compensation Agent
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SECTION E
REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNT 148
BALANCE SHEET 149
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND DISBURSEMENTS .. 154
ASSESSOR'S REPORT 164
TOWN COLLECTOR'S REPORT
165
STATE AUDITOR'S REPORT
172
TREASURER'S REPORT
175
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REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT
To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN:
The reports that are submitted with this letter represent a sum- mary of the disbursements authorized during the year, and a Balance Sheet of the Town on December 31, 1962.
The 1963 amortization for the bonded indebtedness of the Town, and Acton's share of the Regional School District bond amortization are:
South Acton Fire House $ 12,000.00
Julia McCarthy Elementary School 15,000.00
Julia McCarthy School Addition 15,000.00
Florence Merriam Elementary School 45,000.00
Regional School District
42,370.00
$129,370.00
The accounts of the Treasurer, Collector and Manager of the School Cafeteria have been verified, and I have reviewed the various trust funds in the custody of the Treasurer and Trustees.
Respectfully submitted, DONALD O. NYLANDER Town Accountant
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BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1962
Assets
Cash:
General Funds
$417,705.20
Petty Cash Funds
70.00
$417,775.20
Accounts Receivable :
Taxes
Levy of 1958
Real Estate
$ 19.50
Personal Property
312.00
331.50
Levy of 1959
Real Estate
$ 63.75
Personal Property
300.00
363.75
Levy of 1960
Real Estate
$ 2,223.00
Poll
2.00
Personal Property
380.00
2,605.00
Levy of 1961
Real Estate
$ 10,468.16
Poll
38.00
Personal Property
380.00
10,886.16
Levy of 1962
Real Estate
$ 39,390.09
Poll
220.00
Personal Property
5,292.28
44,902.37
59,088.78
Motor Vehicle Excise:
Levy of 1960
$ 1,056.28
Levy of 1961
2,674.88
Levy of 1962
37,059.34
40,790.50
Tax Titles
$ 445.09
Tax Possessions
367.73
812.82
Departmental:
Planning Board
$ 50.00
School
271.61
Veterans' Aid
2,154.99
Old Age Assistance
313.25
Aid to Dependent Children
778.47
General Relief
48.50
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Cemetery
429.00
Highway
891.64
Fire
356.25
5,293.71
Aid to Highways:
State
$ 19,525.41
County
3,002.49
22,527.90
$546,288.91
Deferred Revenue Accounts
Apportioned Street Assessments not Due
$ 2,685.86
Debt Accounts
Net Funded or Fixed Debt
$863,000.00
Trust Accounts
Trust Funds - Cash and Securities:
In custody of Town Treasurer ..
$450,900.57
In custody of Trustees
3,465.54
$454,366.11
Liabilities and Reserves
Employees' Pavroll Deductions:
Federal Taxes
$ 601.00
State Taxes
2,257.69
Massachusetts Hospital-Medical Service 537.08
Massachusetts Teachers'-Retirement System
24.75
Middlesex County Retirement System
2,016.40
Group Life Insurance
67.63
S 5.504.55
Guarantee Deposits:
Board of Appeals
5.86
Planning Board
136.50
Contracts
1,000.00
1,142.36
Unclaimed Checks
279.76
Trust Fund Income Transfer Balances Unexpended Cemetery-Perpetual Care 504.75
982.82
Susan Noyes Hosmer
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Luke Blanchard
40.90
J. Roland Wetherbee
50.43
Georgia Whitney
51.26
Hoit and Scott
35.51
Henry S. Raymond
73.01
Frank Knowlton
44.56
Robert I. Davis
54.65
Sarah A. Watson
31.81
Carrie F. Wells
40.05
George T. Ames
19.71
Mrs. Harry O'Neil
21.80
A.B. Conant
17.35
Library-Wilde Memorial
207.40
2,176.01
Federal Grants:
Welfare Administration
356.06
Old Age Assistance
26,269.69
Medical Aid
7,627.13
Aid to Dependent Children
7,503.43
Disability Assistance
4,806.97
Public Law 815-School
819.68
Public Law 874-School
22,325.05
69,708.01
Revolving Fund-School Department: Cafeteria
5,642.17
Unexpended Appropriation Balances:
Article 39 (1958) Archives Committee
1,000.00
Conservation Commission
481.50
Article 53 Assessors Map
1,924.18
Article 51 Gas Disposal Unit
250.00
Article 50 Office Renovation
$
4,015.00
Article 58 Martin Street Fire Alarm Extension
4,400.00
Article 60 Hydrant-Pope Road
1,000.00
Article 64 Protective Equipment-
Auxiliary Fire Department
435.00
Article 15 (1960) Building Committee - South Fire House
1,041.86
Town Forest Committee
500.00
Article 29 (1960) Town Dump Addition
1,000.00
Chapter 90 Construction
11,626.49
Article 40 Parker Street Intersection
1,200.00
Article 4 (1962 STM) Tank and Pump.
250.00
Article 5 (1962 STM) Sand Spreader
1,800.00
Article 29 (1961) Martin Street Culvert and Bridge
2,5.00.00
Article 37 Sidewalk-Main Street
863.85
Julia McCarthy School Addition, Architect
3,543.50
Julia McCarthy School, Addition, Construction
15,041.56
1963 Elementary School-Building Committee
15,000.00
Article 55 Operate, Repair and Maintain
Citizen's Library-West Acton 256.79
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Article 46 Woodlawn Cemetery
2,000.00
Mount Hope Oiling
294.02
Mount Hope Clearing and Grading
2,000.00
Article 31 (1960) Cemeteries Layout
200.00
Article 43 Conservation Fund
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