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Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $1900.00 from the Recreation Committee account to the Committee for Recreation for Mentally and Physically Handi- capped Children, or act anything thereon.
You are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies in six (6) conspicuous places within the Town at least seven (7) days before holding said meeting.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the same time and place mentioned before.
RAYMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DeGRENIER PETER GRAF Board of Selectmen
A true copy. Attest:
BLAISE TRUDEAU, Constable of Southbridge. Southbridge, Mass., 4/6/59 7:00 P. M.
Worcester, ss:
By virtue of this warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge to meet as within directed by posting a true and attested copy of the same in at least six conspicuous places not less than seven days before the day fixed for such meeting namely, April 13, 1959. A true copy. Attest:
BLAISE TRUDEAU, Constable of Southbridge.
Worcester, ss:
Southbridge, Mass. April 6, 1959.
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Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge by posting up at- tested copies of the same in six conspicuous places namely: Town Hall, Lippe's Market, Laughnane's News Room, Metro Bros., South St. Market and Ebb Tide and now return this war- rant with my doings thereon as above described this 6th day of April, 1959.
(s) BLAISE TRUDEAU, Constable of Southbridge.
Rec'd April 6, 1959. 7 P. M. Attest:
CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.
A true copy of warrant. Attest:
CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING - APRIL 13, 1959
The moderator called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M.
VOTED: That the reading of the warrant by the Town Clerk be dispensed.
The moderator announced: "that the recommendations of the Finance Committee would be considered as motions and said motions duly seconded. However, substitute motions could be presented from the floor."
Article 1. The following motion presented and seconded:
To see whether the Town will approve the construction of a new housing project by the Southbridge Housing Authority, namely: a housing project for elderly persons pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 667 of Massachusetts, Acts of 1954, and Acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto to be known as State-Aided Housing Project 667-1.
Mr. Alfred Dumas, Jr., of the Southbridge Housing Author- ity, asked the moderator if Christopher J. McCarthy, Director of Leasing and Occupancy Section of the State Housing Board be admitted to this meeting and allowed to address such meet- ing? (in accordance to Article III, Sec. 13 of the By-Laws.)
VOTED: (Unanimously) That Mr. C. J. McCarthy be ad- mitted and allowed to address the meeting.
Mr. McCarthy thanked the voters for their kindness. Many questions were asked by the voters and Mr. McCarthy answered them.
At this time the moderator re-read the motion and an- nounced: "That a standing vote would be taken."
Tellers were named by the moderator.
Result of count:
Affirmative: 151
Negative: 146
Moderator announced: "It's a vote."
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The moderator upon first announcement of result of count, announced, "Affirmative: - 151, negative: - 146." After computing figures the error was rectified immediately and the moderator announced the second count "affirmative: - 151, negative: .... 156 . . . it's not a vote."
Immediately after the corrected count was announced, Mr. Kwarciak asked for reconsideration. (In accordance to Art. III, Sec. 18 of the By-Laws.)
His motion to reconsider was seconded.
Atty. R. S. Normandin explained to the voters that rejec- tion of the reconsideration would mean that the decision against the Housing Plan would stand and a positive vote would mean a new vote on the proposal.
The moderator also explained to voters the procedure of voting. (A great deal of confusion.) He then stated: "Voting on Reconsideration now will take place. A standing vote will be taken." He asked the same tellers to take the count.
Result of reconsideration count:
Affirmative: 179
Negative: 0
Count interrupted due to uncertainty of voters in (4th row) reported by Mr. Bourgeois, a teller.
At this time, Mr. Normandin rose to a point of order. He challenged the original vote due to the slim margin by which it was decided. He stated: "He didn't doubt the count, but it would be advantageous to have this recount and he claimed that his challenge had precedence over the motion for recon- sideration." Atty. Caprera stated: "That Mr. R. S. Norman- din's motion was out of order because the motion for recon- sideration was before the house." A question arose whether Mr. Caprera's position was based on the laws of parliamentary procedure or the General Laws of Massachusetts. At this time a recess was suggested by the moderator in order to determine the fact. Recess was not taken.
Mr. R. S. Normandin asked the moderator: "What is your ruling " "It's out of order." He announced: "That the re- consideration vote would now be taken." He asked the voters to stand; the same tellers were used.
Result of recount:
Affirmative:
142
Negative: 168
The moderator announced the results and stated: "Recon- sideration ... it's a vote in the negative. Closes Article 1."
Article 2. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
Article 3. VOTED: In the affirmative for $5.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account to cause an appraisal to be made
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of the former Town Infirmary with a report to be rendered to the Selectmen, for possible sale, said sale to be covered by a special article at a future Town Meeting.
Article 4. (Finance Committee recommendation)
VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
The following substitute motion presented and seconded: That the Town hereby authorizes the Selectmen to sell within ninety days next following this Special Town Meeting, the below described real estate at a price equal to, or higher than the appraised value, said sale to be accomplished by public auc- tion upon the below-described premises seven days after giving notice of the day and hour of such sale by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the town, expense of such publication to be paid by the successful bidder, said real es- tate being bounded or described as follows:
Beginning at a point at the intersection of Cisco Street and Chestnut Street and bounded and described generally as follows:
Thence southeasterly 134.8 ft. to a point;
Thence northeasterly along land of various abutters, 628.5 ft., more or less to a point on the southerly side of Overland Street;
Thence westerly along Overland Street 12 ft. to a point;
Thence southwesterly 252.5 ft. to a point;
Thence northwesterly 130 ft. to the easterly line of Chest- nut Street;
Thence southwesterly along Chestnut Street, 350.3 ft. to the point of beginning.
Subject to the right that any persons may have in and to the use of the private way extending from said Overland Street southerly 251.5 ft. to the S. S. corner of land formerly of E. E. Gabree and known as Lot No. 1. Being the same premises which were conveyed to the Town of Southbridge by deed of Herman S. Cheney, dated August 25, 1921, and recorded with Worcester District Deeds, Book 2251, Page 444, to which deed reference may be had for a more complete and accurate de- scription.
Motion, made, seconded and carried:
VOTED: To waiver reading of land.
Mr. Morrill stated: "He was representing Skarani Bros." He then continued and spoke on his substitute motion. Mr. Dumas, a member of the Finance Committee, upon the request of Mr. Morrill, explained the reasons for the Finance Com- mittee's motion on Article 4, as well as motions and votes passed on Article 2 and 3. Mr. Dumas stressed: "That after the ap- praisal was received, it would be then brought up at another Special Town Meeting ... referring to Article 4."
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Chief Desrosiers asked Mr. Morrill: "Is the description of land in your substitute motion part or the whole of the real estate?" Mr. Morrill replied: "Contains all the property."
The moderator read the Article and then the description of of land in Mr. Morrill's substitute motion.
Mr. Morrill pointed out that if his substitute motion was voted on, then persons in favor of purchasing this town prop- erty could purchase it for a Boys' Club.
Mr. Peterson, the Town Counsel, stated: "Let's hold on to this property at this time. Let's wait for the appraisal."
The moderator read the substitute motion and upon com- mencing of the reading of the description of land, Chief Des- rosiers made the following motion: That the reading of the description of the land be waivered. Motion seconded. So voted.
The moderator announced: "That this would be a stand- ing vote."
The same tellers were used.
Result of count: Affirmative: 52
Negative: 81
Substitute motion defeated.
Motion of Finance Committee carried.
VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
Article 5. The moderator announced: "This motion is for the 1958 bill; a 9/10 vote necessary to pass it."
VOTED: (Unanimously) for $426.58 from the Excess and Deficiency Account.
Article 6. VOTED: In the affirmative for $1,000.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account.
Article 7. VOTED: In the affirmative.
Article 8. VOTED: In the affirmative.
At 9:45 P. M., it was voted that the meeting under this warrant be dissolved.
A true record. Attest:
CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.
COMMITTEE FOR RECREATION FOR MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN (Named By Selectmen)
Anthony Spinelli, Roland Langevin and Arthur Roy.
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
TOWN WARRANT
JUNE 22, 1959
Worcester, ss.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Southbridge, in the County of Worcester,
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby requested to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge aforesaid qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to meet in the Town Hall of Southbridge on Monday, June 22, 1959 at 7:30 P.M. to act on the following articles:
Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to amend the zoning by-laws and map to extend the limits of the heavy industry district as it now stands on the westerly side of South Street at land of Peter Caplette, northeasterly by the wester- ly line of South Street and bounded as follows: Beginning at the southeasterly corner of land owned by Peter Caplette on the westerly line of South Street; Thence Northeasterly by the westerly line of said South Street for a distance of five hundred four and seven tenths (504.7) feet to the southeasterly corner of land nor or formerly owned by Chouinard; Thence Northwesterly by land of said Chouinard & Clark for a dis- tance of two hundred ninety-two (292) feet to land of one Clark; Thence Northwesterly by land of said Clark for a dis- tance of one hundred twenty-five (125) feet to land of the Southbridge Water Supply Co .; Thence Southwesterly by the easterly line of land owned by the Southbridge Water Supply Co. for a distance of three hundred sixty-three and twenty- four hundredths (363.24) feet to the northerly line of the present heavy industry zone; Thence by the northerly line of said right of way southeasterly for a distance of three hundred seventeen and seven tenths (317.7) feet to the point of be- ginning, or act anything thereon.
Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Thirty-five Hundred ($3,500.00) Dollars to balance overdrawn Snow and Ice Ac- count, or act anything thereon.
Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the purpose of making repairs and alterations to existing school buildings to meet safety requirements as proposed by the State In- spector of Buildings, or act anything thereon.
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Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the con- struction of a storm drain on Dresser Street from the drive- way at Cole Trade School easterly to Marcy Street a distance of about two hundred ten (210) feet or act anything thereon.
Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to complete the reconstruction of Cole Avenue, from Woodycrest Avenue to Dresser Street, a distance of approximately five hundred fifty (550) feet, said construction to include drainage and concrete walks on the easterly side, or act anything thereon.
Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construc- tion of a storm drain along proposed street from Forest Ave- nue to Hartwell Street for a distance of about four hundred seventy-five (475.00) feet, or act anything thereon.
Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to construct a storm drain on the East side of Locust Street, or act anything thereon.
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the trans- portation of surplus loam from the Southbridge Municipal Airport to the Henry Street Field, West Street Field, Dresser Street Field, or act anything thereon.
Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to accept Chapter 427, Sections 1 and 2 of the 1957 Acts of the Massachusetts Legislature which read as follows:
Chapter 427. An act increasing the amount of pension of certain retired police officers and fire fighters. Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
Section 1. The amount of pension of every retired police officer and fire fighter who, at the time of his retirement had attained age sixty and had at least twenty years of creditable service, and the amount of pension of every police officer and fire fighter, retired for disability incurred through no fault of his own in the actual performance of his duties, shall be in- creased by three hundred dollars; provided, however, that the total annual amount of any such pension as so increased shall not exceed twenty-five hundred dollars.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon acceptance in a town, by a majority vote at a town meeting.
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Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise or ap- propriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Twenty-five Thou- sand ($25,000.00) Dollars to construct a sewer relief line from Dean Street to East Main Street, work to be done by contract, or act anything thereon.
Article 11. To see whether the Town of Southbridge will approve the construction and establishment of a new housing project by the Southbridge Housing Authority, namely, a housing project for the elderly pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 667 of the Massachusetts Acts of 1954, and Acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, to be known as State-Aided Housing Project 667-1, or act anything thereon.
You are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies in six (6) conspicuous places within the Town at least seven (7) days before holding said meeting.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the same time and place mentioned before.
RAYMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DeGRENIER PETER GRAF Board of Selectmen
A true copy. Attest: BLAISE TRUDEAU, Constable of Southbridge. Worcester, ss:
Southbridge, Mass. June 12, 1959.
By virtue of this warrant, I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge to meet as within directed by posting a true and attested copy of the same in at least six conspicuous places, not less than seven days before the day fixed for such meeting, June 22, 1959.
(s) BLAISE TRUDEAU, Constable of Southbridge.
A true copy. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING - JUNE 22, 1959 Southbridge, Mass. June 12, 1959.
Worcester, ss.
Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge by posting up at- tested copies of the same in six conspicuous places, namely: Town Hall, Lippe's Market, Laughnane's News Room, Metro Bros., South St. Market and Ebb Tide, and now return this
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warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 12th day of June, 1959.
(s) BLAISE TRUDEAU, Constable of Southbridge.
A true copy. Attest:
CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
JUNE 22, 1959
Meeting called to order by Moderator Willard Stark at 7:30 P. M.
VOTED: That the reading of the warrant by the Town Clerk be dispensed with.
The moderator, at this time, quoted some of the Town's By-Laws in reference to Article III . .. Town Meetings. Sec. 14, Sec. 17 and Sec. 18.
The moderator further stated: "Recommendations of the Finance Committee to be considered as motions and said mo- tions duly seconded. However, substitute motions may be pre- sented from the floor."
Article 1. The following motion presented, seconded and defeated.
The Southbridge Planning Board recommends the accep- tance of Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting.
After many pros and cons, said recommendation was de- feated.
Monitors were named by the moderator.
Result of count:
Affirmative: 283
Negative: 216
It's not a vote.
Article 2. VOTED: In the affirmative for $3,500.00. Said amount to be taken from the Excess and Deficiency Ac- count.
Article 3. VOTED: In the affirmative for $9,000.00. Said amount to be taken from the Excess and Deficiency Account.
Article 4. VOTED: To construct a storm drain on Dress- er Street from the driveway at Cole Trade School easterly to Marcy Street, a distance of about two hundred ten (210) feet and that the sum of $1,500.00 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account, said construction to be done by con- tract under the supervision of the Town Engineer.
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Article 5. The following substitute motion presented, seconded and defeated:
VOTED: That this article be indefinitely postponed.
VOTED: To construct a storm drainage system on Cole Avenue, from Woodycrest Avenue to Dresser Street, as shown on plan on file in office of Town Engineer, said drain to run six hundred (600) feet along Cole Avenue, thence westerly to the Dresser Street Field fence, thence northerly to Dresser Street; and that a sum of $7,000.00 be transferred from the Ex- cess and Deficiency Account for this purpose, said work to be done by contract under the supervision of the Town Engineer. (Recommendation of Finance Committee).
Article 6. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
Article 7. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
Article 8. VOTED: In the affirmative for $2,000.00. Said amount to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Recreational Committee General Expense Ac- count.
Article 9. VOTED: That the Town adopt the provisions of Chapter 427, Sections 1 and 2 of the Acts of 1957.
Motion made by Mr. Duff.
To reconsider Article 8.
Said motion not seconded.
"No motion," announced by the moderator.
Article 10. VOTED: To construct a sewer relief line from the junction of North and Crystal Streets to the Quine- baug River, a distance of about five hundred (500) feet to pro- vide temporary relief during emergencies, and that the sum of $5,000.00 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Ac- count for this purpose. Said work to be done by contract.
Article 11. The following motion presented, seconded and defeated.
VOTED: That the Town of Southbridge hereby approves construction of a new housing project, namely, a project for the housing of elderly persons, consisting of not more than sixty dwelling units pursuant to Chapter 667 of Massachusetts Acts of 1954, and Acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, to be known as State-Aided Housing Project 667-1.
The moderator announced it would be a standing vote. The same tellers were used.
Result of count:
Affirmative: 226
Negative:
349
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Mr. R. S. Normandin challenged the decision, saying some citizens voted more than once. Moderator Stark, defending the accuracy and honesty of persons selected to do the tallying, denied Normandin's request for a recount.
VOTED: To dissolve this meeting. Time: 9:50 P. M. A true record. Attest:
CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
I, Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk of Southbridge, Mass., on this the 13th day of August, 1959, hereby authorize Mrs. Doro- thy C. Litchfield as a Deputy Clerk.
Term: Until dismissed.
A true record. Attest:
CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
TOWN WARRANT NOVEMBER 9, 1959
Worcester, ss.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Southbridge, in the County of Worcester,
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby requested to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge aforesaid qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to meet in the Town Hall of Southbridge on Monday, November 9, 1959 at 7:30 P.M. to act on the following articles:
Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $382.50 from the Assessors' Clerk Hire (S3) Salary Account to the Assessors' Other Expenses Account, or act anything thereon.
Article 2. To see if the Town will appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $3,500.00 (thirty-five hundred dollars) for the veteran's benefits account, or act anything thereon.
Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise or ap- propriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $500.00 (Five Hun- dred Dollars) to cover increased benefits to town employees as provided by Blue Cross-Blue Shield according to G.L. Chap- ter 32B, or act anything thereon.
Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap-
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propriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $250.00 to barricade doors and windows in building on Morris Street Recreation area, or act anything thereon.
Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to pay Frank J. Shields, Inc. The sum of $513.85 for extra work done on Marsh Ave. brought about by the need for additional drain- age structures and excavation of ditch for outlet on Marsh Ave., or act anything thereon.
Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise the sum of $474.78 for the pension fund of the Southbrildge Retirement System, to pay certain police officers as voted at the special town meeting of June 22, 1959, which accepted Chapter 427, Section 1 and 2 of the 1957 Acts of the Massachusetts Legis- lature.
This requested sum is to cover for the period June 22, 1959 to December 31, 1959, or act anything thereon.
Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise or ap- propriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $350.00 to cover cost of removal of a maple tree and stump at Summer St. at the Powers residence, or act anything thereon.
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise or ap- propriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $60.00 to cover cost of removal of an Oak tree at Harding Court at the Pariseau residence to permit snow plowing, or act anything thereon.
Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise or ap- propriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $400.00 to the Dog Officer, Expense Account to cover increased costs for the months Sept., Oct., Nov., and Dec., or act anything thereon.
Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the unexpended balance of $800.00 from the New Ambulance ac- count to a New "Jeep" Account to cover cost of obtaining a used "Jeep" for use of the Fire Department, or act anything thereon.
Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise or ap- propriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars to the Damage to Persons and Property Ac- count, or act anything thereon.
Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $960.00 (Nine hundred sixty dollars) to cut down and remove 12 dead and diseased Town trees, or act anything thereon.
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Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the Treas- urer's Extra Clerk Hire Account, or act anything thereon.
Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise, ap- propriate, or transfer a sum of money for the Temporary In- terest account, or act anything thereon.
Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise or ap- propriate, borrow or transfer a sufficient sum of money to enter into a sub-lease with the Tri-Community Chamber of Commerce for a period to terminate January 20, 1960 on the property located at the corner of Main and Goddard Sts., owned by Martin Realty Co. of Auburn, Inc. and leased to said Tri-Community Chamber of Commerce, to be used for off street parking upon such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen might determine and to cover the cost of policing and maintaining said area, or act anything thereon.
Article 16. To see if the Town will vote in accordance with Section 22 B and 22 C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease com- mencing January 21, 1960 and terminating the 30th day of March 1960, property located at the corner of Main and God- dard Sts., owned by Martin Realty Co., of Auburn, Inc., to be used for off street parking upon terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen shall determine and to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer a sufficient sum of money to cover cost of such lease and policing and maintaining said area, or act anything thereon.
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