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Results of Town Election
HELD MONDAY, MARCH 1, 1965
*Elected
Prec. One Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Total
SELECTMAN-Three Years
*Wesley A. Proctor
606
240
216
1062
George E. Duquette
290
179
131
600
Ernest R. Morrison, Jr.
175
245
160
581
Blanks
16
20
8
44
MODERATOR-One Year
*Robert N. Beck
942
552
446
1940
Blanks
145
133
69
347
TOWN CLERK-One Year
*Herbert J. Dickie
993
614
464
2071
Blanks
94
71
51
216
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ASSESSOR-Three Years
* John T. Hickey Blanks
944
600
443
1987
143
85
72
300
SCHOOL COMMITTEE-Three eYars
*Webb N. Rowden
601
257
227
1085
Frederick V. Allan
350
92
297
729
Kathleen M. Anderson
281
223
86
590
Benjamin Gryncewicz
243
73
71
387
Barbara A. Kane
112
75
78
265
*Walter J. Kelly
376
458
173
1007
Blanks
209
194
98
501
LIBRARY TRUSTEE-Three Years
*W. Earl Paddock
900
496
432
1828
* Janet C. Magnuson
878
504
431
1813
Blanks
396
370
167
933
BOARD OF HEALTH-Three Years
* Joseph F. Mahaney
667
413
362
1442
Everett A. LaBree
397
250
148
795
Blanks
22
21
7
50
PARK COMMISSIONER-Three Years
*Robert L. Perry
936
551
477
1964
Blanks
151
134
38
323
HOUSING AUTHORITY-Five Years
* Maurice Berthiaume
502
511
341
1354
John S. Konrad
559
152
163
874
Blanks
26
22
11
59
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C. S. & TOWN HALL COMMISSION-Three Years
*Philip J. Blanchard
928
569
449
1946
Blanks
159
116
66
341
C. S. & TOWN HALL COMMISSION-One Year
*Wallace F. Reed
908
534
443
1885
Blanks
180
150
72
402
PLANNING BOARD-Five Years
*Gordon E. Kemp
909
529
437
1875
Blanks
178
156
78
412
QUESTION # 1
Shall the Town vote to accept the provisions of sec. 6c of Chap. 40. Snow removal of Private Streets.
YES
663
406
321
1390
NO
303
160
131
594
Blanks
122
118
63
303
QUESTION # 2
Shall an act be passed by General Court providing Life Tenure for Street Superintendent of Town of Leicester
YES
389
246
170
805
NO
605
123
64
1202
Blanks
93
123
64
280
Total Votes Cast
1087
685
515
2287
A true copy,
Attest,
HERBERT J. DICKIE
Town Clerk
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Town Meetings
HELD MARCH 6, 1965 PROCEEDINGS OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
PROCEEDINGS OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 6th, 1965 AT 1:30 P.M. Attendance 143 voters.
Meeting called to order by Robert N. Beck. Reading of Articles dispensed with as all present had copies of the Advisory Report.
Article 1.
Reports of Committees. All reported Progress as fol- lows. Traffic Planning By Gerald F. Guilfoyle, Drainage by Vance Bates and Article 23, School Building by Michael Quarry, Jr. New Highway Garage by Albert E. Berthiaume, Development & Industrial by Wilfred Paradise, Fringe Benefits by George McKenna, Water Storage Basin by Robert N. Beck, McCarthy Square Memorial by Edward H. Duane, Fire Equipment by Harold E. Lindberg, Recre- ation by P. Ernest Salminen and Conservation by George C. Nichols.
Article 2.
Motion by Arthur M. Williamson, Jr. that the Town authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen to borrow from time to time in anticipation of the revenut of the Financial year beginning 1965, and to issue a note or notes therefor payable in one year, in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 17, of the General Laws. VOTED Unanimous.
Article 3.
Motion by Albert L. Nash that the Town vote to pay Elected Officials as follows for Salaries :
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Selectmen-Chairman
$
650.00 per year
Selectmen other than Chairman
500.00 per year
Town Clerk and Assistant
1,800.00 per year
Treasurer
2,500 per year
Tax Collector
2,10.00 per year
Moderator
50.00 per year
VOTED
Article 4.
Motion by Wesley A. Proctor that the following sums of money be raised and appropriate to defray the various Departments and Accounts for the year of 1965.
Schools
$870,060.84
Public Welfare Administration
10,520.25
Public Welfare Administration
113,161.25
Police Department 55,430.00
Veterans Benefits 43,474.00
Snow & Ice
40,000.00
Interest-Maturing Debts
31,380.00
Bonding and Insurance
30,719.52
Board of Health
21,896.00
Fire Department
18,930.00
Center School & Town Auditorium
18,100.00
Street Lights (Contract)
15,654.00
Highway-Town Oil
10,000.00
Library (less Tr. DT & SA)
9,900.00
Assessors
6,217.00
Forest Fire
5,915.00
Selectmen
5,800.00
Tree Warden
3,510.00
Elections & Registrations
4,500.00
Law Department
5,000.00
Town Accountant
4,393.00
Tax Collector
4,350.00
Highways under Selectmen
4,000.00
Treasurer
3,890.00
Highway-Old Drainage
3,500.00
Parks Department
3,510.00
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Town Clerk
2,850.00
Moth & Dutch Elm Inspector
2,650.00
Civilian Defense
1,900.00
Highway-Vacation & Holiday
2,122.42
Police-Vacation & Holiday
1,512.00
Treasurer-Tax Title
2,450.00
Highway-Brush Cutting
2,000.00
Hydrant Rental
1,800.00
Miscellaneous-Town Reports
1,200.00
Tax Collector-Tax Titles
1,110.00
Veterans Squares Maintenance
1,035.00
Building Inspector
1,000.00
Wiring Inspector
1,000.00
Gas Inspector
872.00
Advisory Board
800.00
Dog Officer
700.00
Town Office
600.00
Sealer of Wts. & Measures
500.00
Memorial Day Observance
510.00
Engineering Services
500.00
Planning Board
370.00
Animal Inspector
350.00
Veterans Graves Registration
320.00
Board of Appeals
300.00
Conservation
300.00
Fence Viewer
50.00
Moderator
50.00
It was moved by Gerald F. Guilfoyle that the Police Budget be held out for seperate action.
Benjamin Gryncewicz moved that the Planning Board Budget be held out.
With the exception of these two items the above ap- propriation were VOTED.
Motion by Gerald F. Guilfoyle that the Police Budget be $55,180.00.
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One Ballot Vote Result Yes 66 No 65 Blanks 2. Benjamin Gryncewicz moved that the Planning Budget be $475.00 VOTED.
Total Appropriation of Budgets $1,372,517.03
Article 5.
Gerald F. Guilfoyle moved that $10,000.00 be trans- ferred from Free Cash to the Reserve Account according to Chapter 40, Section 6 of the General Laws. VOTED.
Article 6.
Motion by Albert E. Berthiaume that $280.00 be raised and appropriated to install Street Lights as per list in the Hands of the Selectmen. VOTED.
Article 7.
Motion by Gerald F. Guilfoyle that the Town raise and appropriate $275.00 and authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into and execute on behalf of the Town a lease with one Stanley Nicas that part of Nicas land being used as a bathing beach, together with approaches to the bathing each, if such approaches are necessary; That the lease is to run for one year; and is to be renewed at the end of one year upon option of the Town; That the Town further au- thorize and empower the Selectmen to procure a policy of liability insurance covering the Town and said Nicas in the use of the property described in said lease. VOTED.
Article 8.
Motion by Arthur M. Williamson, Jr. that $3,796.00 be raised and appropriated to provide life Guards and equip- ment for the Beaches and also provide transportation from Cherry Valley to Lake Sargent, VOTED,
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Article 9.
Motion by Albert L. Nash that $15,781.44 be raised and appropriated as the Town's share of the Pension Fund and Expense Account of the Worcester County Retirement System for the year 1965, in accordance of the provisions of Chapter 32, Section 22, of the General Laws. VOTED.
Article 10.
Motion by Albert E. Berthiaume that $9,000.00 be raised and appropriated as the Town's share and to transfer from Free Cash $19,800.00 as the States Share for Chapter 81 Maintenance which will be returned to the General Treas- ury when reimbursement is made. VOTED.
Article 11.
Motion by W. A. Proctor that $669.76 be raised and appropriated and to transfer from Chapter 822, Acts of 1963, $5,830.24 to be used as the Town's Share, and to transfer from Free Cash $19,500.00 as the State's and Coun- ty's shares for Chapter 90 Construction, and returned to the General Treasury when reimbursed. VOTED.
Article 12.
Motion by Arthur M. Williamson, Jr. that $3,500.00 be raised and appropriated as the Town's share and transfer from Free Cash $7,000.00 to be used as the State's and County's share of Chapter 90 Maintenance and when reim- bursement is made to be returned to the General Treasury.
VOTED.
Article 13.
Motion by Albert L. Nash that the Town allow 7c per mile for use of private automobiles by Town Officials on Town business, with the exception of the Welfare Direc-
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tor who is to be paid 8c per mile as approved by the State and reimbursed to the Town. VOTED.
Article 14.
Motion by W. A. Proctor that $2,326.62 be raised and appropriated to pay bills incurred prior to January 1st, 1965 and received too late for payment. VOTED 2 NAYS
Article 15
Motion by Albert E. Berthiaume that the Treasurer be authorized with the approval of the Board of Selectmen to borrow money in anticipation of Highway Revenue and to issue a note or notes of the Town therefor. VOTED.
Article 16
Motion by Gerald F. Guilfoyle that $4,070.31 be trans- ferred from Road Machinery Rental to the Road Machinery Maintenance Account. VOTED.
Article 17
Motion by Albert E. Berthiaume that the Town vote to approve, ratify and authorize the action of the Board of Selectmen in securing Workmen's Compensation Insurance covering Town Employees. VOTED.
Article 18
Motion by Arthur M. Williamson, Jr. that $400.00 paid yearly to the Town of Leicester by the Town of Oxford for Fire protection in North Oxford by the Rochdale Fire De- partment be transferred from the General Treasury to the Fire Department Account to be used solely by the Rochdale Company for necessary expenses. VOTED.
Article 19
Motion by Albert L. Nash that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to sell at Public Auction any property ob-
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tained by the Town through Tax Title or Foreclosure. VOTED.
Article 20
Motion by Harold E. Lindberg that the Town vote to authorize the Fire Equipment Replacement and purchasing Committee to purchase a new fire truck for the Leicester section of the Town, That the Town Treasurer with the ap- proval of the Selectmen be authorized to borrow the sum of $17,500.00 under the authority of Chapter 44 of the Gen- eral Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, therefor payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than three years from the date of issue of the first note or bond, and that the Fire Equipment replacement andPurchasing Com- mittee be authorized and empowered to turn in the old 1941 Engine 1 fire truck now owned by the Town as a part payment on the purchase of the new Fire Truck.
VOTED UNANIMOUS.
Article 21
Motion by Gerald F. Guilfoyle that the Board of Select- men be authorized to sell or dispose of any junk material property of the Town. VOTED.
Article 22
Motion by W. A. Proctor that the Town vote to author- ize the Board of Selectmen to contract for the rental or repairs of fire hydrants with various Water Districts in Town. VOTED.
Article 23
Motion by Albert E. Berthiaume that $13,665.50 be raised and appropriated for the construction of drainage
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structures as follows on,
Craig Street
$4,797.10
Collier Avenue
4,185.50
Pine Street Dale Street VOTED.
2,359.90
2,323.00
Article 24
Motion by Sydney Farrow that the sum of $90,000.00 be transferred from available funds to be used by the asses- sors in setting the Tax rate for 1965.
Motion by Arthur M. Williamson, Jr. that $10,000.00 be transferred from Free Cash to the Stabilization Fund. VOTED.
Article 26
(Capital Expenditures) Article passed over. VOTED. -
Article 27
Motion by P. Ernest Salminen that $1,450.00 be raised and appropriated for the Recreation Committee and that $800.00 be transferred from Free Cash for the Dancing Program which will be reimbursed to the General Treasury Account. VOTED.
Article 28
Motion by W. A. Proctor that $8,050.00 be raised and appropriated of which $3,050.00 to pay Land Damages on Old Route 56, and $5,000.00 for Land Damages on New Route 56. VOTED.
Article 29
(Appraisal on New Route 56) Moved to pass over. VOTED.
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Article 30
Edward H. Duane moved that $2,069.00 be raised and appropriated for the rebuilding of the John A. Davis Mem- orial Square and that the work be done under the supervi- sion of the Director of Memorial Squares Maintenance.
VOTED.
Moderator Robert N. Beck declared a ten minutes re- cess.
Alfred N. Graham motioned that the Police Budget be reconsidered. MOTION DEFEATED
Article 31
Motion by Albert E. Berthiaume that $1,950.00 be raised and appropriated to purchase a cruiser for the Po- lice Department and to trade in the 1963 Cruiser.
VOTED.
Article 32
Motion by Gerald F. Guilfoyle that $652.24 be raised and appropriated to pay Leicester's share of the Massachu- setts Regional Planning Commission. VOTED.
Article 33
Motion by Albert E. Berthiaume that $10,000.00 be raised and appropriated to purchase the following equip- ment for the Highway Department as follows :
$7,100.00 for truck with Dump Body and trade in a 1958 International truck with dump body.
$2,195.00 for new Sander and trade in one used Sander. VOTED.
Article 34
Motion by Arthur M. Williamson, Jr. that the Town
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accept the Home Rule Article as Follows :
WHEREAS THE General Court sitting as a Constitutional
Convention, did on July 16, 1963, give initial approval to a Home Rule amendment to the State Constitution, and
Whereas this bill of rights for local governments requires a second approval by the members of the General Court during this Legislative session, and
Whereas we, members of this Town Meeting feel competent to handle the affairs of our Town without strict super- vision by the Commonwealth of our every act and deed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Town Meeting hereby instructs its representatives to the Gen- eral Court to Vote in favor of the Home Rule proposal (H1384 of 1963 as revised) when it comes before them, or, take any action relative thereto. VOTED.
Article 35
Motion by Albert L. Nash that two members be added to the 'School Building Needs Committee,' by the Board of Selectmen one of which is to be a Master Electrician and raise and appropriate $500.00 for the expenses of the Com- mittee.
Amendment by George E. McKenna that one be a Mem- ber of the School Committee. VOTED.
Article 36
(Mayflower Circle) VOTED TO TABLE.
Article 37
Motion by Benjamin Gryncewicz that the Town vote to accept the Following Zoning and By-law changes and addi- tions relative thereto as they effect the areas immediately
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adjourning the "New Route 56" from Stafford Street to Pleasant Street.
1-By striking out in Section 11, entitled Definitions, of the Zoning By-laws, paragraph three (3), entitled dwell- ings, and inserting in place thereof the following:
Dwelling-A building designed to be used and occupied for human habitation as a single family residence, two family residence or multi-family residence on a site intended as the permanent location of such a building.
2-in section III-A, add Type A to Business-Industrial and Business-Industrial Type B.
3-In Section IV-F, entitled Business-Industrial, amend by adding the words "Type A" to read Business-Industrial Type A.
4-Add new Section IV-G, entitled Business-Industrial Type B. Permitted uses ;
(a) Any use as permitted and as regulated in Business- . Industrial Type A. Districts.
(b) The construction and use of a multiple family dwelling provided that the lot meets in full the intensity re- quirements of the district as outlined in Section V of this By-law and provided further that it can be demonstrated that no public health hazard is involved through inadequate provisions for water supply and sewerage disposal.
5-Zoning By-laws, Section V, entitled Intensity Regu- lations, by amending Sections V-A, V-B, V-C, and V-D so that said Section shall read as follows;
SECTION V. INTENSITY REGULATIONS
V-A A dwelling hereafter erected in a ny district shall be located on a lot having not less than the minimum requirements set forth in the table below, and no more than one dwelling shall be built upon any such lot, except in the case of Business- Industrial Type B District. No existing lot shall be changed as to size or shape so as to result in the violation of the requirements set forth below :
DISTRICT
MINIMUM LOT DIMENSION Area in Frontage Sq. Ft. (a) in Ft. (a)
MINIMUM YARD DIMENSION Front in Ft. Side (Sefback (b) in Ft.
Rear in Ft.
Max. Height of Buildings (c) No. of Stories
Ft.
Max. % Coverage Including Accessory Buildings
Res. A
15,000
100
25
10
25
21/2
35
30
Res. B
15,000
100
25
10
25
21/2
35
30
Sub .- Agri.
40,000
175
40
40
40
21/2
35
20
Business
15,000
100
25
10
25
21/2
35
30
Industrial
15,000
100
25
10
25
21/2
35
30
B.I. Type A
30,000
175
40
40
40
21/2
35
20
B.I. Type B
30,000
175
40
40
40
21/2
35
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V-B A business or industrial building or structure hereafter erected in a Busi- ness, Industrial, or Business-Industrial District Type A and Business-Industrial T ype B shall be located on a lot having notless than the minimum requirements set f orth in the table below. No existing lot shall be changed as to size or shape so as to result in the violation of the requirements set forth below:
DISTRICT
MINIMUM LOT DIMENSION Area in
Frontage Sq. Ft. (a) in Ft. (a)
MINIMUM YARD DIMENSION Front in Ft. Side (d) Rear (e) (Setback (b) in Ft.
in Ft.
Max. Height of Buildings (c) No. of Stories
Ft.
Max. % Coverage Including Accessory Buildings
Business
8,000
50
20
10
20
3
40
60
Industrial
10,000
100
25
10
25
3
40
50
B.I. Type A
20,000
150
50
40
40
21/2
35
30
B.I. Type B
20,000
150
50
40
40
21/2
35
30
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V-C Any lot or parcel of land located in a Suburban-Agricultural or a Busi- ness-Industrial are Type A and Business-Industrial area Type B shall be considered as a Residential A Zone in regard to intensity regulations for residences if it is sup- pled with water from a legal, established water district, except in the case of Busi- ness-Industrial Type B districts used for multiple dwelling apartments as to mini- mum lot sizes. Minimum lot sizes for multiple family dwellings meeting the require- ments of this section shall be as follows:
€
Minimum Lot Dimension Area in Sq. Ft.
Business-Industrial Type B, Multiple family - first apartment
15,000
Business-Industrial Type B, Multiple family - each addi- tional apartment up to and including 5 apartments 10,000
Business-Industrial Type B, Multiple family - each addi- tional apartment after fifth apartment 2,500
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V-D Any lot or parcel of land in the town which is supplied with water from a legal, established water district and is serviced by a legal, established sewer dis- trict shall have the following intensity regulations for residences, except in the case of Business-Industrial Type B districts used for multiple dwelling apartments. Minimum lot sizes for multiple family dwellings meeting the requirements of this secton shall have the following intensity regulations for residences :
Area in Sq. Ft.
Frontage in Ft.
Front in Ft. (Setback)
Side in Ft.
Rear in Ft.
No. of Stories
· Ft.
Max. % Coverage
B.I. Type B
Multi-Family
First Apart.
11,000
90
25
10
25
21/2
35
30
B.I. Type B
Multi-Family
Each Add'l Apt.
Up to & inc. 5
7,500
90
25
10
25.
21/2
35
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B.I. Type B Multi-Family
Each Add'l Apt,
After fifth Apt.
2,000
90
25
10
25
21/2 .
35
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6-the forementioned By-laws as they effect Business- Industrial Type B Districts shall be applied to the areas as follows :
A Business-Industrial Type B District shall extend on both sides of the "New Route 56" for a depth of four hun- dred (400) feet on either side, Starting at a point two hun- dred (200) feet northly from Stafford Street to two hun- ded (200) feet from its junction at Pleasant Street, leaving a buffer zone two hundred (200) feet deep running parallel to Stafford and Pleasant Streets. These areas shall remain in their present zones. VOTED-3 nos.
VI-A Sub-paragraph 7
Any variance granted to construct a bdsiness or indus- try in any district must conform to the site plan regulations (Sec. IV-F2) coveing the Business-Industrial Districts Type A and Business-Industrial Districts Type B.
Article 38
Motioned by Benjamin Gryncewicz that the Town au- thorize the Planning Board to change the Zoning map to include changes as voted in Article 37. VOTED unanimous,
Article 39
Motion by Paul Dubrey that the Planning Board inves- tigate the Regional Planning aspect as it would affect the Proposed Master Plan Survey of the Town and then return with specific recommendations as to the cost of and need for a Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Leicester. VOTED.
Meeting adjourned at 5:21 P.M.
HERBERT J. DICKIE
Town Clerk
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT
Worcester, ss.
To a Constable of the Town of Leicester:
Greetings :-
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Leicester who are qualified to vote in Town Elections and Town affairs, to meet at the Town Auditorium, Washburn Square, on Wednesday, April 20, 1965 at eight o'clock in the evening then are there to act on the following Articles, namely ;
Article 1. To hear the reports of any Committee and to take any action relative thereto.
Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of money to pay interest on temporary loans of the Town of Leicester made by the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen or take any action relative thereto.
Article 3. To see if the Town will raise and appropri- ate or transfer from available funds a sum of money to construct a sidewalk on Stafford Street from the Post Office to the Oxford Line or take any action thereto.
Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to rescind the action taken on Article 14 of the Annual Town Meeting March 6th, 1965 or take any action thereto.
Article 5. To see if the Town will raise and appropri- ate or transfer from available funds a sum of money to pay Departmental bills as incurred prior to January 1, 1965 and to pay any overdrafts that may exist, or take any action thereon.
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Article 6. To see if the Town will transfer a sum of money from the Road Machinery Rental Account to the Road Machinery Maintenance Account or take any action thereon.
Article 7. To see if the Town will raise and appropri- ate or transfer from available funds money to install street lights as per list in the hands of the Selectmen or take any action thereof.
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Revised Zoning and Building By-Laws of the Town of Leicester, approved April 14, 1960, by adding to Section VI-D of the present by-laws a new section to be known as VI-D 5. Said new section 5 is as follows; 5. The keeping or permitting to be kept on any lot or lots within the Town more than two unregistered motor vehicles, except farm vehicles.
The Board of Appeals may grant a special permit for an exception in accordance with Section VII-B of these by- laws after notice to interested parties and after a hearing, when the said Board finds that the use involved will not be detrimental to the established or future character of the neighborhood; and that the exception shall be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of these by-laws; and may impose such appropriate conditions and safeguards as the said Board determines to be necessary, or take any ac- tion thereon.
Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and empower the Board of Selectmen, in accordance with MGLA Ch 40 Sec. 15, to declare permanently abandoned and extinquished the Town's easements and rights in that portion of Parker Street bounded and described as follows :-
Beginning at a point on the westerly line of said Parker Street, at the southeasterly corner of land formerly of Charles H. Grant, said point being approximately two thou- sand two hundred four (2204) feet from the intersection
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of said westerly line of Parker Street with the northerly line of Baldwin Street;
Thence in a northerly direction by the westerly line of said Parker Street approximately two thousand one hundred eighty one (2181) feet to a point being south six hundred and thirty two (632) feet, along said westerly line of Park- er Street, from the center point of an old culvert;
Thence easterly at right angles to the easterly line of said Parker tStreet;
Thence in a southerly direction by the easterly line of said Parker Street approximately two thousand one hundred eighty one (2181) to a stone wall;
Thence westerly at right angles to a point of beginning, or take any other action thereto.
Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to rescind the action taken under Article 20 at the Annual Town Meeting held on March 6th 1965, or take any action thereon.
Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Fire Equipment Replacement and Purchasing Commit- tee to purchase for the Town a new fire truck for the Lei- cester section of the Town; and to authorize the Town Trea- surer, with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow the sum of $13,500.00 under the authority of Section 7 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts, said amount to be payable in accordance with the pro- visions of Section 7 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than three years from the date of issue from the first note or bond. And that the Town raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of $4,000.00 to be used for the purchase of said ne. fire truck; and the Fire Equipment Replacement and Purchas- ing Committee be authorized and empowered to turn in the
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