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Given under our hands this 28th (twenty-eighth) day of January in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty-Three.
ARMAND O. BELLERIVE S. ANTHONY CAPRERA ARMAND O. DeGRENIER Board of Selectmen
A true copy,
Attest: PAUL J. LIBUDA, Constable of Southbridge
Southbridge, Mass. January 29, 1963
Worcester, ss:
Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge by posting up attested copies of the same in six conspicuous places namely: Town Hall, Lippe's Market, Laughnane's News Room, Metro Bros., South Street Market and Ebb Tide and now return this warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 29th day of January, 1963.
s/PAUL J. LIBUDA, Constable of Southbridge, Mass.
RECEIVED
TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
1963 JAN 29 PM 7:44
TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS
Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk
ANNUAL ELECTION - MARCH 1, 1963
Total Vote Cast - 1,722
Precincts 1 2
3
4
Total
SELECTMAN, for Three Years (1)
*Armand O. DeGrenier
416
209
347
101
1073
Lucien Duff
166
136
215
74
591
Blanks
10
11
23
13
5'7
John Rossi
0
0
1
0
1
592 356 586
188 1722
Armand O. DeGrenier declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
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BOARD OF ASSESSORS, for Three Years (1)
*Ernest A. Farland
467
259
424
113
1263
Blanks
125
97
162
75
459
592
356
586
188
1722
Ernest A. Farland declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
TAX COLLECTOR, for Three Years (1)
*Elizabeth M. Duhamel
483
274
442
125
1324
Blanks
109
82
144
63
398
592
356
586
188
1722
Elizabeth M. Duhamel declared elected and she qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE, for Three Years (1)
*Hermas Lippe
454
266
429
117
1266
Blanks
138
90
157
71
456
592
356
586
188
1722
Hermas Lippe declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
BOARD OF HEALTH, for Three Years (1)
*Armand O. DeGrenier
449
250
409
109
1217
Blanks
143
106
177
79
505
592
356
586
188
1722
Armand O. DeGrenier declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
SEWER COMMISSIONER, for Three Years (1)
*Leo P. LeBoeuf
449
252
408
111
1220
Blanks
143
104
178
77
502
592
356
586
188
1722
Leo P. LeBoeuf declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
COMMISSIONER OF TRUST FUNDS, for Three Years (1)
*Charles E. Hart
453
267
399
115
1234
Blanks
139
89
187
73
488
592
356
586
188
1722
Charles E. Hart declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
TREASURER, for One Year (1)
(To finish Unexpired term)
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*Raymond L. Girouard
474
272
430
123
1299
Blanks
118
84
156
65
423
592
356
586
188
1722
Raymond L. Girouard declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
SOUTHBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY, for Five Years (1)
*Alfred J. Dumas, Jr.
437
252
392
102
1183
Blanks
155
104
194
86
539
592
356
586
188
1722
Alfred J. Dumas, Jr. declared elected and he qualified be- fore Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE, for Three Years (3)
*Lorenzo Beaupre
388
219
371
106
1084
*Raymond A. Brodeur
408
216
373
94
1091
Hazen M. Locke
157
145
203
83
588
*Raymond C. Pervier
399
212
359
115
1085
Blanks
424
276
452
166
1318
1776
1068
1758
564
5166
Messrs. Beaupre, Brodeur and Pervier declared elected and they qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
SOUTHBRIDGE PLANNING BOARD, for Five Years (1)
*Edmund A. Ryan
422
255
406
109
1192
Charles R. McLam
0
1
0
0
1
Blanks
170
100
180
79
529
592
356
586
188
1722
Edmund A. Ryan declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
SOUTHBRIDGE PLANNING BOARD, for Three Years (1) (To Finish Unexpired Term)
*Hormidas Beaudry
443
248
402
106
1199
Blanks
149
108
184
82
523
592
356
586
188
1722
Hormidas Beaudry declared elected and he qualified be- fore Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
SOUTHBRIDGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,
Vote for FOUR
*Richard J. Ciesla
372
255
354
99
1080
*Lionel H. Duval
404
231
352
99
1086
*Alphonse V. Renna
347
217
340
97
1001
*Christopher G. Thomas
348
219
322
108
997
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Blanks
897
502
976
349
2724
2368
1424
2344
752
6888
Richard J. Ciesla declared elected for a term of 4 years and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
Lionel H. Duval declared elected for a term of 5 years and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
Alphonse V. Renna declared elected for a term of 2 years and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
Christopher G. Thomas declared elected for a term of one (1) year and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
WORLD WAR MEMORIAL PARK TRUSTEES,
for Three Years (2)
*Henry Peloquin
423
240
374
100
1137
*Stavri B. Yanka
336
209
301
93
939
Blanks
425
263
497
183
1368
1184
712
1172
376
3444
Messrs. Peloquin and Yanka both declared elected and they qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
PARK COMMISSIONER, for Three Years (1)
*Roland J. Langevin
444
252
407
103
1206
Blanks
148
104
179
85
516
592
356
586
188
1722
Roland J. Langevin declared elected and he qualified be- fore Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
CEMETERY COMMITTEE, for Three Years (1)
*Lectance Landry
452
255
411
105
1223
Blanks
140
101
175
83
499
592
356
586
188
1722
Lectance Landry declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
CONSTABLE, for Three Years (1)
*Anthony Trifone
435
263
406
108
1212
Blanks
157
93
180
80
510
592
356
586
188
1722
Anthony Trifone declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
TREE WARDEN, for One Year (1)
*Chester J. Maska
453
272
413
127
1265
Blanks
139
84
173
61
457
592
356
586
188
1722
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Chester J. Maska declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk. * Elected.
A true record.
Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk
ANNUAL ELECTION March 1, 1963:
The following is a report of the precincts:
Precinct No. 1 votes cast 592 reported at 12:30 A.M. on March 2.
Precinct No. 2 votes cast 356 reported at 11:59 P.M. on March 1.
Precinct No. 3 votes cast 586 reported at 12:50 A.M. on March 2.
Precinct No. 4 votes cast 188 reported at 10:54 P.M. on March 1.
The results of the ballot were announced at 1:25 A.M. on March 2, 1963.
In accordance with Chapter 54, Section 132 the number of persons who voted in each precinct was forwarded to Secre- tary of State.
In accordance with Chapter 41, Section 15, list of town officers elected and qualified was forwarded to Secretary of State.
In accordance with Chapter 51, Section 61, the return of registered voters at the close of registration on February 8, 1963 was forwarded to the Secretary of State. (9,165)
In connection with the work of the Department of Corpor- ations and Taxation, a list of Town Officials was forwarded to Director of Accounts.
Mr. Robert R. Gallagher, Register of Deeds was notified of the election of Edmund A. Ryan and Hormidas Beaudry to the Southbridge Planning Board.
Secretary Kevin H. White and the Department of Com- merce & Division of Urban & Industrial Renewal State Hous- ing Board of 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. c/o John Let- teney, Director, and also the Register of Deeds were notified upon the election of Members of the Southbridge Redevelop- ment Authority.
Sheriff Joseph Smith was notified of the election of Anthony Trifone as Constable.
Secretary Kevin H. White and the Department of Com- merce & Division of Urban & Industrial Renewal State Hous- ing Board were notified on the election of Alfred J. Dumas, Jr. to the Southbridge Housing Authority for a period of five years.
APPOINTMENT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
For the purpose of a record to the effect that the require- ments of the law as refers to nomination, approval, appoint-
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ment and oath of office were compiled with, it is requested that you complete, sign and return this form to the Div. of Livestock Disease Control, 41 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. Name of Inspector of animals: Alcide Fournier Date of Nomination: 3/7/63
Date of Approval: 3/27/63
Date of Appointment: 3/7/63 (By: Board of Health)
Date sworn into office: 3/29/63
A true copy record.
Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk
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SOUTHBRIDGE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
MARCH 11, 1963
Note: Said meeting was held in two places, namely: The auditorium and gymnasium of the Southbridge High School.
Mr. Roland Hetu served as moderator and Mrs. Bernice Lacasse served as clerk in the gymnasium.
Meeting was called to order by Moderator Willard R. Stark at 7 P.M.
VOTED: That the reading of the warrant by the Town Clerk be dispensed with.
Officer's return on Warrant was read by Town Clerk Clare P. Boyer.
A minute of silence was observed, paying respect to two of our fine citizens who have passed beyond during the year. Mr. George Dumas, former School Committee member and Mr. Blaise Trudeau, Constable. They served our community well.
Mr. Louis Morin, Chairman of the Finance Committee was introduced by the moderator.
Mr. Morin informed the citizens of the Town that it was necessary that this Finance Committee submit to the citizens this evening Supplement to the Report of the Finance Com- mittee, Summary of Budgets-1962 Tax Rate-1963 Requests and Recommendations and Special Appropriations.
The information from the State Department of Corpora- tions and Taxation which is necessary to arrive at an estimated tax rate is not available at the present time. However, if you follow the recommendations of the Finance Committee this evening, your tax rate increase will amount to approximately $2.52.
The Moderator announced the following: "Recommenda- tions of the Finance Committee to be considered as motions and said motions duly seconded. However, substitute motions may be presented from the floor." He also warned the in- habitants to please refrain from personalities. He further stated: "Please be attentive, and I am positive that you all have before you a copy of the warrant together with the rec- ommendations of the Finance Committee."
Article 1. To hear and act on the reports of the Town Officers.
VOTED: That the reports of the Town Officers as printed in the Town Report for 1962 be and they are hereby accepted
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Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen to bor- row money from time to time in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 4, of the General Laws and to renew notes as pro- vided by Chapter 44, Section 17.
VOTED: In the affirmative.
Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to cause an audit to be made of the Town's ac- counts of 1963, or act anything thereon.
VOTED: In the affirmative.
Article 4. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Assessors to use a certain sum of free cash in the Treasury in computing the tax rate for 1963 or act anything thereon.
VOTED: That the sum of $100,000.00 from the Free Cash in the Treasury be used by the Board of Assessors in comput- ing the Tax Rate for 1963.
Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Health to appoint one of its members to the office or position of Board Physician at a salary of $630.00 per annum and to the office or position of Parochial School Physician at a salary of $870.00 per annum, or act anything thereon.
VOTED: That the Town authorize the Board of Health to appoint one of its members to the office of, or position of Board Physician at a salary of $630.00 per annum; and to the office of, or position of Parochial School Physician at a salary of $870.00 per annum.
Article 6. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate money to defray the debts and expenses of the Town for the current financial year and especially for or relating to all or any boards, departments, committees; to fix the salary and compensation of all elective officers of the Town as provided by Section 108 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, as amended, or to take any other action in relation thereto.
VOTED: That the Town raise and appropriate the fol- lowing sums of money:
MODERATOR:
Expenses $ 520 00
It's a vote.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE: Expenses
500.00
It's a vote.
SELECTMEN:
Salary of Assistant Clerk, S-4
$ 3,640.00
Extra Clerk Hire
650.00
Precinct Expenses
1,000.00
Other Expenses
1,000.00
6,290.00
It's a vote.
ACCOUNTANT:
Accountant's Salary
5,325.00
Clerk, S-4
2,840.00
Extra Clerical
400.00
Other Expenses
600.00
9,165.00
It's a vote.
TREASURER:
Salary of Clerk, S-3
3,480 00
Extra Clerical, S-1
3,000.00
Other Expenses
2,500.00
8,980.00
It's a vote.
TAX COLLECTOR:
Salaries of Clerks, 1-S-1, and 1-S-3
5,980.00
Other Expenses
3,510.00
9,490.00
It's a vote.
ASSESSORS:
Salary of Clerk of Board
5,325.00
Salaries of Clerks, 1-S-2, and 1-S-3
6,210.00
Extra Clerical
200.00
Travel Expenses
525.00
Other Expenses
1,500.00
13,760.00
It's a vote.
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TOWN CLERK: Salary of Clerk, S-3 Extra Clerical 1/2 Time S-2 Other Expenses
3,480.00
1,570.00
1,202.00
6,342.00
It's a vote.
ELECTION AND REGISTRATION
Salaries of 3 Registrars
300.00
Salary of Clerk of Board
600.00
Extra Clerical 1/2 Time S-2
1,430.00
Election Expenses
3,424.00
Relisting Expenses
3,000.00
8,754.00
It's a vote.
LAW:
Salary of Town Counsel
2,500.00
Expenses
1,000.00
3,500.00
It's a vote.
TOWN HALL: Salary of Janitor
3,840.00
Other Expenses
7,500 00
11,340.00
It's a vote.
ENGINEERING:
Salary of Engineer
7,675.00
Salaries of Personnel
15,122.00
Other Expenses
2,600.00
25,397.00
It's a vote.
RETIREMENT BOARD: Salary of Clerk
1,000.00
Other Expenses
300.00
1,300.00
It's a vote.
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PLANNING BOARD: Expenses
550.00
It's a vote.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Salary of Chief
7,200.00
Salary of Deputy Chief
6,000.00
Salary of Patrolmen Sergeant
5,200.00
Salaries of 25 Regular Officers
119,775.00
Salary of Custodian
4,080.00
Salaries of Special Police, Matrons,
Doctors, School-Crossing Guards
10,500.00
Total Payroll
152,755.00
Fingerprint and Ident. Equip.
400.00
Building Repairs
2,500.00
School Safety Patrol Supplies
600.00
Officers' Equipment
800.00
Other Expenses
8,900.00
New Cruiser
2,725.00
New Uniforms
2,900.00
Special Medical Account
230.00
Police Officers' School
1,400.00
Gas, Oil and Car Expenses
5,000.00
25,455.00
178,210.00
It's a vote.
PARKING METER DIVISION:
Officers' Salary
4,825.00
Expenses, Parts, Painting, etc.
6,500.00
New Meters
2,400.00
13,725.00
TOTAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
191,935.00
Less-Amounts transferred from Parking Meter Funds
13,725.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATION
178,210.00
It's a vote.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Salary of Chief 7,200.00
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Salary of Assistant Chief
5,500.00
Salary of Captain
5,250.00
Salaries of Permanent Firemen
102,750.00
Salaries of Call Men
8,750.00
Specialized Duties
300.00
Total Payroll
129,750.00
Travel Out of Town
150.00
Other Expenses
6,850.00
Fire-Alarm Boxes
280.00
Clothing Allowance
975.00
Oxygen-Tank Recharge
100.00
Hydrants
The following substitute motion presented by Mr. Duff. It was seconded.
That the amount of $42,000.00 for the Hydrants be inde- finitely postponed.
The moderator announced: 17 in favor.
It is defeated.
Finance Committee's motion carried.
Voted: Hydrants
42,000.00
Medical Account
321.00
Fireproof Ceiling
1,200.00
Tower Repairs
425.00
Replacement Eaves
300.00
52,601.00
TOTAL FIRE DEPARTMENT
182,351.00
It's a vote.
FOREST FIRE:
Expenses
1,600.00
.It's a vote.
SEALER OF WEIGHTS
AND MEASURES
Salary of Sealer
1,800.00
Expenses
400 00
Repair of 100-Gal. Test Measure
100.00
2,300.00
It's a vote.
TREE WARDEN: Labor and Expenses
1,700.00
Dutch Elm Disease
3,500.00
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500.00
It's a vote.
MOTH EXTERMINATION:
400.00
It's a vote.
DAMAGE TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY:
500.00
It's a vote.
WIRE INSPECTOR: Salary of Inspector Expenses
1,000.00
250.00
It's a vote.
AMBULANCE: Expenses 1,100.00
It's a vote.
BUILDING INSPECTOR: Salary of Inspector Expenses
900.00
250.00
1,150.00
It's a vote.
DOG OFFICER: Salary of Officer
400.00
Expenses
1,000.00
1,400.00
It's a vote.
STREET LIGHTS:
31,000.00
It's a vote.
CIVILIAN DEFENSE:
Auxiliary Police 4,442.00
Auxiliary Fire 500.00
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Salary
5,700.00
1,250.00
Other Expenses:
Administration O.C.D. Training
1,652.00
58.00
Communications
420.00
Engineering
540.00
Operations
100.00
Radio
249.00
Rescue Budget
744.00
Warden
100.00
Welfare
150.00
8,955.00
It's a vote.
SCHOOLS:
Salaries
742,079.00
Transportation
37,000.00
General Control (Other than
11,075.00
Textbooks, Supplies and Other Expenses of Instruction
40,370.00
Operation of Plant
48,210.00
Maintenance of Plant
19,380.00
Capital Outlay
19,881.00
Audio-Visual Aids
3,000.00
Playgrounds
4,500.00
Athletic Fund
3,500.00
Dresser St. Field
12,500.00
Federal Lunch Program
4,000.00
Music
4,000.00
Library
4,000.00
Physical Education
2,000.00
Rotating Fund for Trade School
1,000.00
Contingency
9,565.00
966,060.00
It's a vote.
LIBRARY:
Salaries
22,600.00
Books, Periodicals and Expenses
6,900.00
Replacement of Equipment
500.00
30,000.00
It's a vote.
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Salaries and Transportation
HIGHWAYS:
Salary of Superintendent
5,600.00
Labor-Regular Department
59,272.00
Part-Time Labor
3,000.00
Oil and Sand for Roads
7,000.00
Gasoline and Oil
8,000.00
Other Expenses
7,000.00
Snow and Ice
35,000.00
New Road Mach. Equipment:
Grader Plow
$1,300.00
21/2 Tar Roller
3,000.00
Truck
9,000.00
13,300.00
Road Machinery Maintenance
12,000.00
Town Dump-Salary
3,182.00
Town Dump-Rodent Control
500.00
Rubbish Collection
6,400.00
Sidewalk Repairs
2,000.00
Flex Beam-Guard Rail
2,000.00
164,254.00
It's a vote.
SOCIAL WELFARE:
Salary of Director of Public Assistance
7,020.00
Salaries of Social Workers
20,160.00
Salaries of Junior Clerk Typists
12,980.00
40,160.00
From Federal Grants
20,160.00
Town Appropriation
20,000.00
It's a vote.
General Relief
45,000 00
Aid to Dependent Children
70,000.00
Old-Age Assistance
81,000.00
Medical Assistance for Aged
81,000.00
Disability Assistance
31,000.00
308,000.00
It's a vote.
VETERANS' BENEFITS. Relief Grants
100,000.00
It's a vote.
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VETERANS' SERVICES:
Salary of Director Salary of Clerk, S-2 Part-Time Clerical Other Expenses
4,450.00
3,320.00
200.00
850.00
8,820.00
It's a vote.
SOLDIERS' BURIALS:
500.00
500.00
It's a vote.
MAINTENANCE OF VETERANS' GRAVES:
300.00
It's a vote.
BOARD OF HEALTH:
Salaries:
Agent
800.00
Board Physician
630 00
Parochial School Physician
870.00
Podiatrist
250.00
Nurse
4,650.00
Clerk
300.00
Dental Clinic
800.00
Plumbing, Food, Milk, Gas and Appliance Inspector
4,880.00
Sanitary Inspector
500.00
Animal Inspector
350.00
14,030.00
It's a vote.
Expenses:
Tuberculosis and Contagious Diseases
10,000.00
Premature Births
1,000.00
Traveling Expenses
475 00
Other Expenses
600 00
Polio and T.B. Tests
500.00
12,575.00
It's a vote.
TOTAL BOARD OF HEALTH
26,605.00
It's a vote.
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SEWER DEPARTMENT: Salaries of Caretakers and
Operators
25,873.00
Chlorine and Other Chemicals
5.500.00
Other Expenses Rebuild Manholes New Truck Emergency and Repairs Fund
6,300.00
500.00
2,900.00
500.00
41,573.00
It's a vote.
RECREATION:
Swimming Pool:
Salaries
3,800.00
Other Expenses
750.00
Red Cross Instruction
400.00
Special Water Account
850.00
Poison Ivy Control
40.00
Repairs
700.00
Special Events:
Expenses for Babe Ruth League
1,799.00
Expenses for Little and Minor Leagues 2,078.00
Alumni Field:
Salaries
1,000.00
Maintenance and Improvements
500.00
Repairs
100.00
Jeep Expenses
200.00
New Construction
100.00
Lawn Mower Repairs
150.00
Henry Street Field:
Salaries
1,500.00
Other Expenses
450.00
Maintenance and Improvements
1,500 00
New Tractor Mower
800.00
Winter Sports:
Salaries
600.00
Other Expenses
150.00
Retarded Children:
Expenses 2.500.00
New Heating System
1.000.00
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Lassie League: Expenses
500.00
TOTAL RECREATION
21.467.00
It's a vote.
PENSIONS:
Pensions (Non-Contributory)
3,700.00
Pension Accumulation Fund Group Insurance
53,548.00
21,500.00
78,748.00
It's a vote.
CEMETERIES: New Truck Other Expenses
2,500.00
6,300.00
It's a vote.
INSURANCE:
29,000.00
It's a vote.
PARKS:
600.00
It's a vote.
MEMORIAL DAY: 1,050.00
It's a vote.
VETERANS' DAY: 750.00
It's a vote.
ANNUAL REPORTS: 3,900.00
It's a vote.
MAIN STREET DRESSER PARK MAINTENANCE: 1,200.00
WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL: 400.00
It's a vote.
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8,800.00
TOWN HALL REPAIRS:
1,500.00 It's a vote.
WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL:
100.00
It's a vote.
GARBAGE COLLECTION: 13,900.00
It's a vote.
ADVISORY BOARD OF REVIEW: 300.00
It's a vote.
SOUTHBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY: 100.00
It's a vote.
CHRISTMAS DECORATION COMMITTEE: 1,000.00
It's a vote.
DISABLED VETS' QUARTERS: 475.00
It's a vote.
VFW POST QUARTERS:
1,075.00
It's a vote.
ITALIAN AMERICAN VETS' QUARTERS: 675.00
It's a vote.
POLISH AMERICAN VETS' QUARTERS: 575.00
It's a vote.
GLOBE VILLAGE STATION REPAIRS: 500.00
It's a vote.
FINANCE COMMITTEE RESERVE FUND: 10,000.00
It's a vote.
URBAN RENEWAL:
It's a vote. 500.00
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WORLD WAR I VETS 1747:
200.00 It's a vote.
INTEREST ON REVENUE LOANS: 9,000.00
It's a vote.
FUNDED DEBT AIRPORT LOAN: 5,000.00
It's a vote.
FUNDED DEBT SCHOOL: 60,000.00
It's a vote.
FUNDED DEBT TOWN BARN: 12,000.00
It's a vote.
INTEREST ON FUNDED DEBT-SCHOOL: 36,750.00
It's a vote.
INTEREST ON FUNDED DEBT-TOWN BARN 900.00
It's a vote.
and to appropriate the following sums of money to be paid as salary to the elected officers of the Town at the annual rates indicated herein, beginning January 1, 1963, in accordance with the provisions of Section 108 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, as amended:
SELECTMEN: Salary of Chairman 700.00
Salary of Second Member
700.00
Salary of Third Member
700.00
2,100.00
It's a vote.
SALARY OF TREASURER: 3,200.00
It's a vote.
SALARY OF TAX COLLECTOR: 5,325.00
It's a vote.
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ASSESSORS: Salary of Chairman Salary of Second Member Salary of Third Member
850.00
850.00
850.00
2,550.00
It's a vote.
SALARY OF MODERATOR:
100.00
It's a vote.
SALARY OF TOWN CLERK:
5,325.00
It's a vote.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE:
Salary of Chairman
$ 800.00
Salary of Second Member
800.00
Salary of Third Member
800.00
Total Salaries
$ 2,400 00
Less: Federal Grants
900.00
To be raised by Town
$ 1,500.00
It's a vote.
BOARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH:
Salary of Chairman
175.00
Salary of Second Member
175.00
Salary of Third Member
175.00
525.00
It's a vote.
SEWER COMMISSIONERS:
The following substitute motion presented, seconded and lost:
That the town vote, raise and appropriate the sum of $300.00. To raise the salary of (Clerk), 2nd member and 3rd member of the Board of Sewer Commissioners from $250.00 to $400.00 annually.
Result of vote on substitute motion in gymnasium:
In favor- 48
Opposed - 20
The moderator announced: "In this hall - all opposed." "Actual count close to 400."
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Motion of Finance Committee carried: SEWER COMMISSIONERS:
Salary of Chairman Salary of Second Member Salary of Third Member
400.00
250.00
250.00
900.00
It's a vote.
Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer, a sum of money for the pur- chase, lease, or rental of two (2) Base Radio Transmitters and twelve (12) Mobile Units and other units incidental thereto for use by the Police and Fire Departments, or act anything thereon.
VOTED: In the affirmative for $5,725.92 for one year, for the rental of two (2) Base Radio Transmitters and twelve (12) Mobile Units.
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer, a sum of money for the pur- chase and installation of a chain-link type fencing on the east and west side of the Police Station driveway, a total distance of approximately 300 feet, or act anything thereon.
Finance Committee's motion:
VOTED: In the affirmative for $500.00, with work to be done by contract.
The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried:
VOTED: To indefinitely postpone. Results of count on vote in gymnasium.
3 voted not to postpone. 1 voted in favor.
Moderator announced: Voted indefinite postponement.
Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Sixteen Hundred Sixty ($1660.00) Dollars from the Sale of Lots and Graves Account to the Cemetery Improvement Account, or act anything thereon.
VOTED: In the affirmative.
Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the Pleasant Street Reconstruction Land Damage Account to settle with certain abutters for land damages resulting from a taking by
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the County Commissioners necessary for the relocation and reconstruction of Pleasant Street, or act anything thereon.
VOTED: In the affirmative for $3,100.00.
Article 11. To see if the Town will vote in accordance with Section 22B and 22C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease for a period of one year from the first day of April, 1963, property located at the corner of Main and Goodard Streets, owned by Martin Realty Co., of Auburn, Inc., to be used for off-street parking upon such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen might determine and to raise and appropriate, borrow or trans- fer a sufficient sum of money to cover the cost of such lease, public liability insurance and the cost of policing and main- taining said areas, or act anything thereon.
Finance Committee's motion.
VOTED: In the affirmative for Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars, with parking restrictions for two (2) hours.
The following substitute motion presented and seconded: That the Town purchase that land by eminent domain.
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