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Nicholas Apostola
Theresa Hudon
Suzanne Arsenault
Cathy Innis
Donna Boudreau
Hilda LeBlanc
Ann Boulanger
Viola Michael
Barbara Earls
Jean Norman
Carol Ethier
Rita Trifone
Respectfully submitted, MARY ANNA TIEN Librarian
JACOB EDWARDS MEMORIAL LIBRARY STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS For the year ending December 31, 1964
Cash Balance, January 1, 1964 . . $ 2,778.82
Receipts :
Town Appropriation $32,000.00
Mynott Fund Interest
41.26
Income from Edwards Trusts
8,748.74
For Lost Cards
23.85
Total
40,813.85
43,592.67
Disbursements :
Payroll
27,114.68
Books and Periodicals
6,425.51
Book Repairs
78.44
Films
188.95
Operating Expenses
1,410.89
Building Expenses
2,757.81
Repairs and Maintenance
615.53
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Grounds Maintenance
112.64
Building Survey and Plans Expense
1,542.00
Equipment
348.90
Total
40,595.35
Returned to E & D Account
1.10
40,596.45
Cash Balance, December 31, 1964
$ 2,996.22
Represented by :
Trustee' Cash
$ 2,939.13
Mynott Fund Interest Balance
57.09
2,996.22
JACOB EDWARDS MEMORIAL LIBRARY RESERVE FOR BUILDING REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Balance, January 1, 1964
$ 9,402.19
Add :
Interest Received
391.84
Balance, December 31, 1964 on deposit with Southbridge Savings Bank $ 9,794.03
PILSUDSKI CLUB BOOK FUND
Balance, January 1, 1964 $ 208.75
Add:
Interest Received 8.68
Balance, December 31, on deposit with
Southbridge Savings Bank .$ 217.43
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ANNUAL ELECTION - MARCH 6, 1964 Total Vote Cast 3,480
Precincts
1
2
3
4
Total
*S. Anthony Caprera
558
423
674
301
1956
Lucien Duff
496
332
467
170
1465
Blanks
28
7
19
5
59
1082
762
1160
476
3480
S. Anthony Caprera declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS, 3 Years (1)
*Rosario C. Arpin
757
501
799
282
2339
Blanks
325
261
361
194
1141
1082
762
1160
476
3480
Rosario C. Arpin declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
TREASURER, 3 Years (1)
*Raymond L. Girouard
781
521
784
290
2376
Blanks
301
241
376
186
1104
1082
762
1160
476
3480
Raymond L. Girouard declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE, 3 Years (1)
*Raymond L. Boucher
738
497
768
293
2296
Blanks
344
265
392
183
1184
1082
762
1160
476
3480
Raymond L. Boucher declared elected and he qualified before
SELECTMAN, 3 Years (1)
Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
BOARD OF HEALTH, 3 Years (1)
*Henry E. Demers Blanks
738
485
756
265
2244
344
277
404
211
1236
1082
762
1160
476
3480
97
Henry E. Demers declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
SEWER COMMISSIONER, 3 Years (1)
*Edgar L. McCann
706
467
752
264
2189
Blanks
376
295
408
212
1291
1082
762
1160
476
3480
Edgar L. McCann declared elected and he qualifed before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
COMMISSIONER OF TRUST FUNDS, 3 Years (1)
*Vincent T. Walsh
720
473
745
273
2211
Blanks
362
289
415
203
1269
1082
762
1160
476
3480
Vincent T. Walsh declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
COMMISSIONER OF TRUST FUNDS, 2 Years (1)
(To Finish Unexpired Term)
*Richard H. Genereux
715
470
722
264
2171
Blanks
367
292
438
212
1309
1082
762
1160
476
3480
Richard H. Genereux declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
SOUTHBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY, 5 Year (1)
*Paul J. Libuda
716
497
739
285
2237
Blanks
366
265
421
191
1243
1082
762
1160
476
3480
Paul J. Libuda declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
SOUTHBRIDGE PLANNING BOARD, 5 Years (1)
*H. Albani Bousquet
723
480
739
274
2216
Blanks
359
282
421
202
1264
1082
762
1160
476
3480
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WORLD WAR MEMORIAL PARK TRUSTEE, 3 Years (1)
*Joseph V. Langevin
715
479
734
257
2185
Blanks
367
283
426
219
1295
1082
762
1160
476
3480
Joseph V. Langevin declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
Note: H. Albani Bousquet candidate for Southbridge Plan- ning Board declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
CEMETERY COMMITTEE, 3 Years (1)
*Willard R. Stark
716
468
713
263
2160
Blanks
366
294
447
213
1320
1082
762
1160
476
3480
Willard R. Stark declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
SOUTHBRIDGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,
5 Years (1)
*Christopher G. Thomas
684
453
716
265
2118
Blanks
398
309
444
211
1362
1082
762
1160
476
3480
Christopher G. Thomas declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
PARK COMMISSIONER, Three Years (1)
*Roger LeBoeuf
697
473
721
252
2143
Blanks
385
289
439
224
1337
1082
762
1160
476
3480
Roger LeBoeuf declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE, 3 Years (2)
*Albert J. Langevin
683
448
688
252
2071
*Ralph R. Racicot
587
378
645
251
1861
Blanks
894
698
987
449
3028
2164
1524
2320
952
6960
99
Messrs. Albert J. Langevin and Ralph R. Racicot both de- clared elected and both qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
CONSTABLE, 3 Years (1)
*Wilfred Gauthier
719
486
735
260
2200
Blanks
363
276
425
216
1280
1082
762
1160
476
3480
Wilfred Gauthier declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
TREE WARDEN, 1 Year (1)
*Chester J. Maska
716
497
743
281
2237
Blanks
366
265
417
195
1243
1082
762
1160
476
3480
Chester J. Maska declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.
QUESTION NO. 1
491
301
503
176
1471
YES
296
263
323
159
1041
NO
Blanks
295
198
334
141
968
1082
762
1160
476
3480
Attest : Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk
NOTE Re: By-laws of the Town, Article III, Sec. 4.
That the Selectmen on March 6, 1964 at each Precinct voting place did not make available to the voters copies of the recommendations of the Finance Committee with respect to all matters in the warrant for the adjourned Town Meeting held on March 16, 1964. Attest : Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk
All used and unused ballots were sealed and delivered to the Police Station. Also the Ballot Boxes were delivered to the Police Station. Said storage of above items verified by officer at the Police Station with the Town Clerk.
The voting lists, etc. certified by the Election Officers were delivered to the Town Clerk.
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The following is a report of the precincts :
Precinct No. 1 votes cast 1,082 - reported at 1:02 A.M. on March 7, 1964.
Precinct No. 2 votes cast 762 - reported at 12:05 A.M. on March 7, 1964.
Precinct No. 3 votes cast 1,160 - reported at 11:50 P.M. on March 6, 1964.
Precinct No. 4 votes cast 476 - reported at 11:15 P.M. on March 6, 1964.
The results were announced at 1:45 A.M., March 7, 1964. Attest : Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk
The result of votes cast at the Annual Town Election were forwarded to the Secretary of State.
In accordance with Chapter 54, Section 132, the number of persons who voted in each precinct was forwarded to Secretary of State.
In connection with the work of the Department of Corpora- tions 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 H. Albani Bousquet to the Southbridge Planning Board.
Mr. Kevin H. White, Secretary of the Commonwealth was notified of the election of H. Albani Bousquet to the Southbridge Planning Board and of the election of Christopher G. Thomas to the Southbridge Redevelopment Authority. Also of the election of Paul J. Libuda to the Southbridge Housing Authority.
A certificate of the foregoing election was forwared to Dept. of Commerce, State Housing Board of Boston, Mass.
Sheriff Smith was informed of Mr. Wilfred Gauthier's elec- tion of Constable.
Certified statement re. Question No. 1 appearing on ballot forward to Secretary, Kevin H. White, Town Accountant, Town Treasurer and also to Director of Accounts, A. H. Mackinnon and Ins. Commission, Room #126 State House, Boston, Mass. c /o F. Kelley.
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Certificate of appointment of Inspector of Animals was forwarded to Div. of Livestock Disease Control, 41 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.
Mr. Alcide Fournier was appointed: 312.64 and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer on 3.13.64.
Attest : Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk
ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING MARCH 16,1964
In accordance to the By-laws, Article 3, Section 7, the moderator Willard R. Stark appointed tellers. Said tellers admitted only registered voters.
The selectmen did furnish for all attending voters copies of warrant together with the recommendations of the Finance Com- mittee.
Said meeting was held in two (2) places, namely: The audi- torium and the gymnasium in the Southbridge High School. Said places equipped with a public address system and loud speaker facilities.
The moderator, Willard R. Stark appointed Roland Hetu, assistant moderator and Mrs. Bernice Lacasse, assistant clerk for 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.
The Moderator stated :
"Observe with us a minute of silence for those who passed away this year; Blanche Metras, Charles Hart and Arthur Nadeau. They had great ability and gave freely of their time and ability for public service in this com- munity."
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"We shall follow the usual custom : Recommendations of the Finance Committee to be considered as motions and said motions duly seconded. Substitute motions may be presented from the floor."
The moderator warned the inhabitants to please refrain from personalities.
The moderator referred to a statement that he had read 'Derogatory ejection by police.' "My opinion for ejec- tion will be in accordance to Chapter 39, Section 17."
He commented on the following: "Come to the Town Meeting if you want to have fun." If you came for fun, leave now. We are here to conduct town business with decorum as usual."
"Policemen and firemen are here at my request, and they are doing various duties assigned to them."
Mr. Duff requested that the heat be turned down.
ARTICLE 1. To hear and act on the reports of the Town Officers :
VOTED: To accept the reports of the Town Officers as printed in the Town Report.
Gymnasium : It's a vote.
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow money from time to time in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 4, of the General Laws and to renew notes as provided by Chapter 44, Section 17.
VOTED: In the affirmative.
Gymnasium : It's a vote.
ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to cause an audit to be made of the Town's accounts of 1964, or act anything thereon.
VOTED: In the affirmative.
Gymnasium : It's a vote.
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 1964, or act anything thereon.
VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
Gymnasium : It's a vote.
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The moderator made the following announcement : "Note, most of the articles appearing in the warrant contain "or act anything thereon." There is no validity to this phraseology. Most of the towns have eliminated this phraseology and we will follow the same procedure."
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 appro- priate 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.
The moderator made the following statement: "All of you have the Recommendations of the Finance Com- mittee before you, therefore, note SELECTMEN: fol- lowed by four (4) items I will read only the total."
VOTED: That the Town raise and appropriate the follow- ing sums of money :
MODERATOR :
Expenses
$520.00
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Expenses
500.00
SELECTMEN :
Salary of Assist. Clerk, S-4
$ 3,840.00
Extra Clerk Hire
650.00
Copying Machine
300.00
Other Expenses
1,200.00
5,990.00
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ACCOUNTANT: Accountant's Salary Clerk S-4 Extra Clerical Other Expenses
5,600.00
3,080.00
400.00
600.00
9,680.00
TREASURER :
Salary of Clerk S-3
3,640.00
Extra Clerical
3,100.00
Other Expenses
2,500.00
9,240.00
TAX COLLECTOR:
Salary of Clerk S-3
3,640.00
Extra Clerical
2,000.00
Other Expenses
2,922.00
8,562.00
ASSESSORS:
Salary of Clerk of Board
5,600.00
Salaries of Clerk, 1 S-2, 1 S-3
6,640.00
Extra Clerical
200.00
Travel Expenses
650.00
Other Expenses
1,500.00
14,590.00
TOWN CLERK:
Salary of Clerk. S-3
3,640.00
Extra Clerical 1/2 Time
1,787.00
Other Expenses
1,173.83
6,600.83
ELECTION AND REGISTRATION :
Salaries of 3 Registrars
600.00
Salary of Clerk of Board
600.00
Extra Clerical 1/2 Time
1,560.00
Election Expenses
11,742.00
Re-Listing Expenses
2,196.00
16,698.00
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LAW: Salary of Town Counsel Expenses
2,500.00 500.00
3,000.00
TOWN HALL: Salary of Janitor Other Expenses
3,840.00
7,500.00
11,340.00
ENGINEERING:
Salary of Engineer
8,000.00
Salary of Senior Civil Eng. S-9
5,850.00
alary of Senior Aide S-6
4,450.00
Salary of Clerk S-3
3,150.00
Salary of Junior Civil Aide S-5 Auto Rental Other Expenses
1,750.00
1,100.00
27,940.00
RETIREMENT BOARD :
1,000.00
Salary of Clerk Other Expenses
300.00
1,300.00
PLANNING BOARD:
Expenses
550.00
Revision of Zoning Map
500.00
Printing of Maps
200.00
1,250.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Salary of Chief
7,600.00
Salary of Deputy Chief
6,400.00
Salaries of Sergeants (3)
18,200.00
Salaries of Patrolmen (25)
122,615.00
Custodian's Salary
4,080.00
Salaries of Special Police, Matrons,
Doctors, School Crossing Guards 12,000.00
Total Payroll 170,895.00
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3,640.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Total payroll brought forward
170,895.00
Fingerprint & Ident. Equip.
400.00
Building Repairs
3,500.00
School Safety Patrol Supplies
600.00
Officers' Equipment
800.00
Other Expenses
7,900.00
New Cruiser
2,725.00
New Uniforms
2,900.00
Special Medical Account
500.00
Police Officers' Training School
1,400.00
Gas, Oil & Car Expenses
6,000.00
Mobile Units
4,216.00
30,941.00
201,836.00
PARKING METER DIVISION:
Officers' Salaries 5,275.00
Expenses, Parts, Painting, etc. 6,500.00
11,775.00
Total Police Department
213,611.00
Less-Amounts transferred from Parking Meter Fund
11,775.00
Total Appropriation
201,836.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Salary of Chief
7,600.00
Salary of Assistant Chief
6,400.00
Salary of Captain
5,875.00
Salaries of Permanent Firemen
116,580.00
Salaries of Call Men
9,705.00
Total Payroll
146,160.00
Travel Out-of Town
400.00
Other Expenses
6,850.00
Fire Alarm Boxes
1,000.00
Clothing Allowance
1,150.00
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Oxygen-Tank Recharge 100.00
Hydrants ($100.00 per Hydrant)
42,000.00
Cadillac Ambulance
Mr. R. Harwood of the Fin. Comm. made
the following correction re :
Cadillac Ambulance
Strike out Cadillac ambulance to read :
Ambulance to conform with specifications submitted by
the fire chief
12,500.00
64,000.00
Total Fire Department
210,160.00
FOREST FIRE : Expenses
1,600.00
SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES: Salary of Sealer Expenses
1,800.00
400.00
2,200.00
TREE WARDEN:
Salary of Warden Expenses Dutch Elm Disease
500.00
1,700.00
3,500.00
5,700.00
MOTH EXTERMINATION:
400.00
WIRE INSPECTOR: Salary of Inspector Expenses
1,000.00
250.00
1,250.00
AMBULANCE: Expenses 1,100.00
1,100.00
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BUILDING INSPECTOR: Salary of Inspector Expenses
900.00
300.00
1,200.00
CIVIL DEFENCE:
Mr. Duff presented the following substitute motion :
STREET LIGHTS:
32,500.00
That CIVIL DEFENSE of Article 6 be indefinitely postponed.
His substitute motion was not seconded.
(The moderator read each item under Civil Defense. and the Total.)
CIVIL DEFENSE:
Auxiliary Police
870.00
Auxiliary Firemen
600.00
Other Expenses :
Administration
1,927.00
Communications
885.00
Engineering
720.00
Operations
150.00
Radio
249.00
Rescue
834.00
Warden
100.00
Welfare
150.00
6,485.00
SCHOOLS:
Salaries
780,666.00
Transportation
38,000.00
General Control (Other than Salaries an Transportation)
11,790.00
Books, Supplies & Expenses of Instruction
42,972.00
Operation of Plant
47,515.00
Maintenance of Plant
21,574.00
Capital Outlay
15,805.00
Central Youth Guidance Center
1,910.00
Audio Visual Aids
3,675.00
Athletic Fund
7,370.00
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Music
6,557.00
Federal Lunch Program
4,000.00
Playgrounds
4,500.00
Library
6,500.00
Dresser Street Field
10,500.00
Physical Education
2,270.00
Contingency
10,056.00
New Boilers for Wells Jr. High School
31,000.00
Total Scohols
1,046,660.00
DOG OFFICER:
Salary of Officer
400.00
Expenses
1,400.00
1,800.00
LIBRARY :
Salaries
22,800.00
Books, Periodicals & Expenses
8,850.00
Replacement of Equipment
350.00
32,000.00
HIGHWAYS:
Salary of Superintendent
5,850.00
Labor of Regular Department
52,732.00
Part-Time Labor
3,000.00
Oil & Sand for Roads
7,000.00
Other Expenses
5,000.00
Snow & Ice
25,000.00
New Road Mach. Equipment :
Truck chassis
7.000.00
Box sander
2,700.00
Dump truck
7,500.00
Plow for same
1,400.00
18,600.00
Road Machinery Maintenance Town Dump-Salary
9,000.00
3,182.00
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1,015,660.00
Rubbish Collection
6,400.00
Town Dump-Rodent Control
400.00
Sidewalk Repairs
4,000.00
Gas & Oil
9,000.00
Drain Pipe
3,000.00
Bituminous Mix
3,000.00
155,164.00
SOCIAL WELFARE:
Salary of Director of Public Assistance
7,620.00
Salaries of Social Workers
23,520.00
Salaries of Jr. Clerk typists
15,020.00
46,160.00
From Federal Grants
28,300.00
Town Appropriation
17,860.00
General Relief
45,000.00
Aid to Dependent Children
70,000.00
Old Age Assistance
75,000.00
New Medical Assistance for Aged
82,500.00
Disability Assistance
34,000.00
306,500.00
VETERANS' BENEFITS :
Relief Grants
110,000.00
VETERANS' SERVICES :
Salary of Director S-7
4,880.00
Salary of Clerk
3,480.00
Part-Time Clerk
300.00
Other Expenses
850.00
9,510.00
SOLDIERS' BURIALS:
500.00
MAINTENANCE OF VETERANS' GRAVES:
100.00
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BOARD OF HEALTH:
Salaries :
Agent
800.00
Board Physician
630.00
Parochial School Physician
870.00
Podiatrist
250.00
Nurse S-7
4,880.00
Clerk
1,000.00
Dental Clinic
800.00
Plumbing, Food, Milk, Gas
Inspector S-7
5,100.00
Sanitary Inspector
500.00
Animal Inspector
350.00
15,180.00
Expenses :
Tuberculosis & Contagious diseases
8,000.00
Premature Births
2,000.00
Traveling Expenses
475.00
Other Expenses
600.00
11,075.00
Total Board of Health
26,255.00
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
Salaries of Caretakers &
operators
25,860.00
Chlorine & Other Chemicals
5,500.00
Utilities
4,200.00
Other Expenses
2,055.00
Rebuild Manholes
500.00
Recondition Sludge Beds
400.00
Emergency Repairs
500.00
39,015.00
RECREATION :
Swimming Pool :
Salaries
3,800.00
Other Expenses
750.00
Red Cross Instruction
400.00
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Special Water Account Repairs
1,200.00
1,300.00
Special Events :
Expenses for Inter. League
1,795.00
Expenses for Little & Minor Leagues
2,071.00
Alumni Field :
Salaries
1,000.00
Maint. & Improvments
500.00
Jeep expenses
200.00
Winter Sports :
Salaries
600.00
Other Expenses
150.00
Henry Street Field :
Salaries
1,600.00
Other Expenses
450.00
Maint. & Improvements
1,500.00
Retarded Children :
Expenses
2,200.00
Lassie League :
Expenses
500.00
Total Recreation
20,016.00
PENSIONS:
Pensions (Non-Contributory)
3,700.00
Pension Accumulation Fund
60,427.00
Group Insurance
23,500.00
87,627.00
CEMETERIES :
Expenses
6,849.00
INSURANCE:
29,000.00
PARKS:
600.00
MEMORIAL DAY :
1,050.00
VETERANS' DAY :
750.00
ANNUAL REPORTS :
4,000.00
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MAIN STREET DRESSER PARK MAINT: 1,200.00 WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL MAINT: 400.00
TOWN HALL REPAIRS:
1,000.00
WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL:
The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried :
VOTED: That the sum of $200.00 be appropriated for the maintainance of the temporary W.W. II Memorial located in Dresser Memorial Park.
WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL:
200.00
GARBAGE COLLECTION :
13,900.00
ADVISORY BOARD OF REVIEW :
1,000.00
SOUTHBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY : 100.00
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS COMMITTEE: 1,000.00
DISABLED VETS' QUARTERS: 475.00
ITALIAN AMERICAN VETS' QUARTERS : 675.000
POLISH AMERICAN VETS' QUARTERS : 575.00
FINANCE COMMITTEE RESERVE FUND: 10,000.00
WORLD WAR I VETS 1747: 200.00
NEW EQUIPMENT WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL
550.00
TOWN CLOCK ELECTRICITY : 30.00
INTEREST ON REVENUE LOANS : 11,000.00
FUNDED DEBT AIRPORT LOAN :
5,000.00
FUNDED DEBT SCHOOL: 60,000.00
FUNDED DEBT TOWN BARN: 12,000.00
INTEREST ON FUNDED DEBT-SCHOOL : 34,650.00
INTEREST ON FUNDED DEBT-TOWN BARN: 600.00 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, 1964, 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 2nd member
700.00
Salary of 3rd member
700.00
2,100.00
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SALARY OF MODERATOR : SALARY OF TREASURER: SALARY OF TAX COLLECTOR:
100.00 3,200.00 5,600.00
ASSESSORS:
Salary of Chairman
850.00
Salary of 2nd member
850.00
Salary of 3rd member
850.00
2,550.00
SALARY OF TOWN CLERK:
5,600.00
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE:
Salary of Chairman
800.00
Salary of 2nd member
800.00
Salary of 3rd member
800.00
2,400.00
Total Salaries
2,400.00
less Federal Grants
900.00
To be raised by Town
1,500.00
BOAD OF PUBLIC HEALTH:
Salary of of Chairman
175.00
Salary of 2nd member
175.00
Salary of 3rd member
175.00
525.00
SEWER COMMISSIONERS: The following substitute motion presented and seconded : SEWER COMMISSIONERS:
Salary of chairman
400.00
Salary of 2nd member
400.00
Salary of 3rd member
400.00
Substitute motion defeated.
Finance Committee's motion carried :
SEWER COMMISSIONERS:
Salary of Chairman
400.00
Salary of 2nd member
250.00
Salary of 3rd member
250.00
900.00
Gymnasium : It's a vote.
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ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of one thousand three hundred and seventy five ($1,375.00) dollars from the Sale of Lots and Graves Account to the Cemetery Improvement Account, or act anything thereon.
VOTED: In the affirmative.
Gymnasium : It's a vote.
ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, a sum of money for painting of hall, foyer, and lobby in the Town Hall, or act anything thereon.
VOTED: In the affirmative for $1,850.00, with work to be done by contract.
Gymnasium : It's a vote.
ARTICLE 9. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, a sum of money to enable the Town Clerk, to obtain a vault, to be used exclusively by the Town Clerk, or act anything thereon.
VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
Gymnasium : It's a vote.
ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town (by a majority vote) will adopt Chapter 478 of the General Laws as approved June 11, 1963 by the legislature of the State of Massachusetts, granting increases in pension to certain retired employees of the town, under specific conditions. Also to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $1,600.00 to pay for these increased pen- sions, or act anything thereon.
VOTED: Indefinte postponement.
Gymnasium : It's a vote.
ARTICLE 11. To raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of buying and erecting a permanent World War II and Korean Conflict Memorial, honoring those who made the Supreme Sacrifice. Said Memorial to be placed in the Dresser Memorial Park.
The following substitute motion presented and seconded: To raise and appropriate a sum of $8,000.00 for the purpose of buy- ing and erecting a permanent World War II and Korean Conflict Memorial, honoring those who made the supreme sacrifice. Said memorial to be placed in the Dresser Memorial Park. Substitute motion defeated.
Gymnasium : Defeated.
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Finance Committee's motion carried :
VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
Gymnasium : It's a vote.
(Mr. A. Bombardier did receive leave of the meeting to speak twice.)
ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of five hundred ($500.00) dollars for the purchase and installation of a monu- ment on Gold Star Circle in honor of Gold Star Parents, or act anything thereon.
VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
Gymnasium : It's a vote.
ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to adjourn this March, 1964 Annual Town Meeting at 10:30 p.m. to be continued at a time and place, certain to be set forth and announced at the Annual Town Meeting by the Town Moderator or act anything thereon.
Fin. Com.'s. recommendation-To refer to the Town Meeting.
The following motion presented, and seconded :
Indefinite postponement :
The following substitute motion presented and seconded :
That the citizens and voters take a stand in favor or against it and I would abide to the majority vote.
The substitute motion was defeated. Gymnasium: Defeated. (Moderator announced: "Said substitute motion worded
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