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"PT-S Registrar PT-S Dog Officer
100.00 350.00"
and in place thereof the words:
"PT-S Registrar
A 100.00
B 150.00
PT-S Dog Officer 400.00" C 200.00
Unanimous vote in the affirmative.
Article 3. To see if the town will vote to raise and appro- priate, borrow or transfer the sum of Two Thousand Nine Hun- dred Eighty-Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($2,987.50) to cover budget request of Civil Defense Department, or act anything thereon.
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(Finance Committee's motion carried.)
VOTED: That the sum of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($2,987.50) be trans- ferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Civil Defense to cover Budget requests for the ensuing year. Said funds to be allocated under various headings:
ADMINISTRATION:
Telephone
$ 75.00
Postage, Printing, Stationery and and supplies
105.00
Surplus Property
150.00
Staff Car - Repair, etc.
150 00
Gasoline Account (all services)
514.00
Staff Training at Topsfield
72.00
Miscellaneous
100.00
$1,166.00
COMMUNICATIONS:
1 Gonset Communicator 144 MC
349.50
Walkie Talkie Batteries
72.00
Tubes and Repair Patrs (M-F Possible)
100.00
Training Expenses
20.00
ENGINEERING :- (Sirens M. F.) OPERATIONS:
100.00
RESCUE:
Rebuilding Ammo. Trailer for Power
and Lights
150.00
Repair and Maintenance of
100.00
Training at Topsfield
60.00
310.00
WARDEN:
150.00
WELFARE:
150.00
MOVING HOSPITAL:
50.00
$2,987.50
Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Three Hundred ($300.00) Dollars to the Veterans' Services Salary Account to be used for extra clerk hire, or act anything thereon.
(Finance Committee's motion carried.)
VOTED: That the sum of $200.00 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Veterans' Services Salary Account to be used for Extra Clerk Hire.
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541.50
520.00
Rescue Truck
Article 5. 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 water drain on Bellevue Avenue, from Blanchard Drive to Westwood Parkway, a distance of about three hundred (300.0) feet, or act anything thereon.
The following letter was read by Henry Racicot, Town Engineer:
May 21, 1962
Board of Selectmen
Town Hall
Southbridge, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I have today obtained a copy of the recommendations of the Finance Committee on Articles to be voted upon tonight at the Special Town Meeting, and I find that Articles 5, 6, 7 and 16 have been recommended for indefinite postponement.
Article 5 calls for the construction of a storm drain on Bellevue Avenue. The present system, which is a system in- stalled by the Developer, was found to empty out on to pri- vate property. Requests were made by the private property owners to eliminate this condition. In eliminating, we are creating a hazardous condition by causing the water to run off across the Street.
Article 6 calls for the construction of a storm drain on Dennison Drive, and unless this drain is built there will also be a hazardous condition on Dennison Drive.
Article 7 was inserted in the warrant at the request of the Highway Superintendent as a result of the break through of a stone culvert during the months of January and February of 1962, whereby water coming out of the ground created a haz- ardous condition and was temporarily repaired by the High- way Department. In order to avoid the repetition of the ex- perience that Mr. Benoit had last year, this Article was in- serted in the warrant.
Article 16 calls for the construction of a storm drain on Columbus Avenue, and was requested by the Board of Sewer Commissioners and myself as Town Engineer. On December 14, 1959, a meeting was held by the Board of Selectmen, the Finance Committee, the Town Engineer, and Mr. McCann, member of the Board of Sewer Commissioners. The Board of Selectmen received a letter dated December 7, 1959 from the State Board of Health requesting approval by the Finance Committee for the construction of a trunk line and relief sewer in Crystal Street. It was the unanimous opinion of all at- tending, that the overflow of sewage in the Mechanic and Crys- tal Street area is primarily due to the existing amounts of storm and ground water entering the system. The following
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was strongly recommended: "That all legal means available to the Sewer Department be used in connection with all in- formation that the Board of Sewer Commissioners will be able to obtain to eliminate as quickly as possible, the infiltration of storm and ground water into the system." All persons at the aforesaid meeting expressed a desire that the above conditions be taken in order to avoid the necessity of having to spend money for new trunk lines and addition to the sewage system.
During the construction of a storm drain on Spring Street, I found an excessive amount of ground water in the sewer system in the area of Columbus Ave, whereupon I notified the Board of Sewer Commissioners. They in turn completed an investigation as to the source of this additional water in the system, and found it entering a sewer manhole on Columbus Avenue. They then requested Article 16 to be inserted in the warrant, and I concur with their request as to the immediate need of the construction of a storm drain on Columbus Avenue.
I have therefore, prepared substitute motions for Articles 5, 6, 7 and 16, which I urge you to request the passage of at this meeting.
Very truly yours, (s) HENRY A. RACICOT Town Engineer.
HAR:cma
Mr. Henry A. Racicot, Town Engineer, requested that copy of his letter be spread upon the minutes of this meeting.
Article 5 (Finance Committee's motion presented and de- feated.) Indefinite postponement.
The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried:
VOTED: That the sum of One Thousand Eight Hundred ($1,800.00) Dollars be transferred from the Excess and Defi- ciency Account for the construction of a storm water drain on Bellevue Avenue, from Blanchard Drive to Westwood Park- way a distance of about three hundred (300.0) feet, said con- struction to be done by contract under supervision of the Town Engineer.
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 on Dennison Drive, from Station 35 + 0 westerly to the present drain for a distance of about five hun- dred (500.0) feet, or act anything thereon.
The Finance Committee's motion: Indefinite postpone- ment.
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The following substitute motion presented, seconded and lost:
VOTED: That the sum of Five Thousand Four Hundred ($5,400.00) Dollars be transferred from the Excess and Defici- ency Account for the construction of a storm drain on Dennison Drive from Station 35 + 0 westerly to the present drain for a distance of about five hundred (500.0) feet, said construction to be done by contract under supervision of the Town Engineer.
(Finance Committee's motion carried.)
VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer, a sum of money to construct a surface drain and lateral on Fiske Street from the notherly terminus of the existing drain northerly for a distance of one hundred (100.0) feet, or act anything thereon.
The Finance Committee's motion: Indefinite postpone- ment.
The following substitute motion presented, seconded and lost:
VOTED: That the sum of Two Thousand One Hundred ($2,100.00) Dollars be transferred from the Excess and Defici- ency Account for the construction of a surface drain and lat- eral on Fiske Street from the northerly terminus of the existing drain northrly for a distance of one hundred (100.0) feet, said construction to be done by contract under the supervision of the Town Engineer.
(Finance Committee's motion carried.)
VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
A motion for reconsideration of Article 6 seconded and carried:
Counted vote. Count by tellers.
Result of count:
Affirmative 99
Negative 41
Substitute motion is carried.
VOTED: That the sum of Five Thousand Four Hundred ($5,400.00) Dollars be transferred from the Excess and Defici- ency Account for the construction of a storm drain on Denni- son Drive from Station 35 + 0 westerly to the present drain for a distance of about five hundred (500.0) feet, said construction to be done by contract under supervision of the Town Engineer.
A motion for reconsideration of Article 7 seconded and carried:
Counted vote. Counted by tellers.
Result of count:
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Affirmative 113 Negative 41
Substitute motion is carried.
VOTED: That the sum of Two Thousand One Hundred ($2,100.00) Dollars be transferred from the Excess and Defici- ency Account for the construction of a surface drain and later- al on Fiske Street from the northerly terminus of the existing drain northerly for a distance of one hundred (100.0) feet, said construction to be done by contract under the supervision of the Town Engineer.
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Nine Thousand Two Hundred Fifty ($9,250.00) Dollars for Pleasant Street Construc- tion, 1961 Chapter 90, Land Damage by Taking Account, or act anything thereon.
(Finance Committee's motion carried.)
VOTED: That the sum of Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty ($6,250.00) Dollars be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the "Pleasant Street Construction Land Damage Account." Settlement of any single case shall not ex- ceed appraised value.
Article 9. 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 on Durfee Street, from Field Street eas- terly to Durfee Brook, a distance of about three hundred fifty (350.0) feet, or act anything thereon.
(Finance Committee's motion carried.)
VOTED: That the sum of Four Thousand ($4,000.00) Dol- lars be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the "Durfee Street Storm Drain Construction Account," said construction to be done by the Highway Department under the supervision of the Town Engineer.
Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Twenty-Six Thou- sand Five Hundred ($26,500.00) Dollars recommended by the Board of Selectmen of the Town in accordance with Massachu- setts General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 100 to indemnify Paul LaRochelle for expenses and damages sustained by him while acting as a member of the Fire Department August 12, 1959, or act anything thereon.
The following substitute motion presented, seconded and lost:
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VOTED: That Article 10 be postponed indefinitely.
(Finance Committee's motion carried.)
VOTED: (unanimous) That the sum of Twenty Six Thousand Five Hundred ($26,500.00) Dollars be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account, in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 100, to in- demnify Paul LaRochelle for expenses and damages sustained by him while acting as a member of the Fire Department, Au- gust 12, 1959.
Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars recommended by the Board of Selectmen of the Town in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 100, to indemnify Alva J. Gregoire, Eugene Gaumond and Ernest Collette for expenses incurred by them in the de- fense and settlement of an action brought against them by Paul LaRochelle for acts done by them while acting as members of the Fire Department August 12, 1959, or act anything thereon.
(Finance Committee's motion carried.)
VOTED: That the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dol- lars be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to indemnify Alva J. Gregoire, Eugene Gaumond and Ernest Collette for expenses incurred by them in defense and settle- ment of an action brought against them by Paul LaRochelle for acts done by them while acting as members of the Fire Department August 12, 1959.
Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer, a sum of money to be used to pay for the cost of publishing a book listing valuations and property taxes paid by individuals and business firms in town, or act anything thereon.
The following substitute motion presented, seconded and lost:
That the sum of Eight Hundred ($800.00) Dollars be trans- ferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account, said money to be used to pay for the cost of publishing a book listing real estate valuations and real estate property taxes paid by in- dividuals and business firms in town.
(Finance Committee's motion carried.)
VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the
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Board of Selectmen to appoint a committee of seven (7) voters of the Town, of which at least two members must be mem- bers of the Southbridge Town Democratic Committee and at least two members must be members of the Southbridge Town Republican Committee to make a study of the Party Caucus and Non-partisan Caucus for the purpose of changing the Party Caucus to Non-Partisan Caucus and to bring its recom- mendations to the Board of Selectmen before December 31, 1962, or act anything thereon.
(Finance Committee's recommendation): That it be referred to the Town Meeting.
The following motion presented and seconded:
That the town authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint a committee of seven (7) voters of the town, of which at least two members must be members of the Southbridge Town Dem- ocratic Committee and at least two members must be members of the Southbridge Town Republican Committee to make a study of the Party Caucus and Non-Partisan Caucus and to bring its recommendations to the Board of Selectmen before December 31, 1962.
The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried:
VOTED: That this article be indefinitely postponed.
Counter vote. Tellers counted.
Result of count:
Affirmative 107 Negative 89
In accordance to Article III, Section 17, Representative Leo J. Cournoyer received the voters' consent to speak over the ten (10) minute time.
Attorney S. Anthony Caprera asked to be recorded in favor of non-partisan elections.
Article 14. To see if the town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer, a sum of money to be used to pay C & S Outlet for a bill outstanding from May, 1960, in the amount of One Hundred and Four ($104.00) Dollars and charged by the Civil Defense Department, or act anything thereon.
Before vote was taken the moderator stated: "A nine- tenths vote is necessary on this article."
(Finance Committee's motion carried.)
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VOTED: (unanimous) That the sum of One Hundred and Four Dollars ($104.00) be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account, said money to be used to pay C & S Out- let for bill outstanding from May, 1960, charged by the Civil Defense Department.
Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Four Thousand Two Hundred ($4,200.00) Dollars to repair the underpinning of the steps and landing to the front entrance of the Town Hall, or act anything thereon.
(Finance Committee's motion carried.)
VOTED: That the sum of Four Thousand Two Hundred ($4,200.00) Dollars be transferred from the Excess and Defici- ency Account to the "Town Hall Front Entrance Repair Ac- count" for repairing the underpinning of the steps and land- ing to the front entrance of the Town Hall. Said work to be done by contract under the supervision of the Town Engineer.
Article 16. 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 Columbus Avenue from the westerly line of Park Avenue to the easterly line of Prospect Street for a dis- tance of approximately six hundred (600.0) feet, or act any- thing thereon.
(Finance Committee's motion defeated.) VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
The following substitute motion presented, seconded, and carried:
VOTED: That the sum of Seven Thousand One Hundred ($7,100.00) Dollars be transferred from the Excess and Defici- ency Account for the construction of a storm drain on Colum- bus Avenue from the westerly line of Park Avenue to the easterly line of Prospect Street for a distance of approxi- mately six hundred (600.0) feet, said construction to be done by contract under the supervision of the Town Engineer.
It was moved and seconded to dissolve the warrant.
The warrant was dissolved at 10:30 P. M.
A true record.
Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING August 18, 1962
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Worcester, ss. To either of the constables of the Town of Southbridge, in said County,
GREETINGS:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge, qualified to vote in town affairs, to meet at the Town Hall, in said Southbridge, on Monday, August 13, 1962 A.D. at 7:30 P.M. then and there to act on the following articles:
Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to raise' and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to relay sewer on Old Sturbridge Road commencing at manhole on West Main Street and extending northwesterly approximately 290.0 feet, or act anything thereon.
Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of $360 00 to cover the cost of umpires for the Special Events Leagues for the 1962 season, or act anything thereon.
Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $2,500.00 for the construction of a storm water drain from the north end of Maple Street southerly along Maple Street to Main Street, thence along Main Street for a total distance of approximately 630.0 feet, said money to be used in conjunction with money voted under Article 20 of the Annual Town Meeting held March 12, 1962, or act anything thereon.
Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of one thousand fifty ($1,050.00) dollars for Pleasant Street Construction, 1961 Chap- ter 90, Land Damage by Taking Account, or act anything thereon.
Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to convey that property situated on Mechanic Street, formerly used and known as Mechanic Street School, to the Boys' Club of South- bridge, Inc. in consideration of $1.00, provided that whenever said Boys' Club of Southbridge, Inc. shall cease to use said premises for Boys' Club purposes, said property shall revert to the Town.
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Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for loam and seeding Alumni Field, or act anything thereon.
Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $465.00 to remove seven dead elm trees to stop the spread of Dutch Elm Disease, work to be done under the supervision of the Tree Warden, or act anything thereon.
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the con- struction of a sanitary sewer from Armory Lane to Chestnut Street, a distance of about seven hundred (700.0) feet, or act anything thereon.
Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $300.00 for addi- tional budget needed to finish the 1962 season at Henry Street Field, 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.
Given under our hands this 6th day of August in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty-two.
ARMAND O. BELLERIVE S. ANTHONY CAPRERA ARMAND O. DeGRENIER Board of Selectmen
A true copy.
Attest: WILFRED GAUTHIER, Constable of Southbridge. Worcester, ss:
Southbridge, Mass. August 6, 1962
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 Street Market and Ebb Tide and now return this warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 6th day of August, 1962.
(s) WILFRED GAUTHIER, Constable of Southbridge.
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RECEIVED TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
1962 AUG. 6 P.M. 4:14
TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS
Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.
A true copy of warrant.
Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.
PROCEEDINGS OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING AUGUST 13. 1962
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Modera- tor Willard R. Stark.
VOTED: That the reading of the warrant by the Town Clerk be dispensed with.
The moderator made the following announcement: "As usual the recommendations of the Finance Committee to be considered as motions and said motions duly seconded. How- ever, substitute motions may be presented from the floor."
Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer, a sum of money to relay sewer on Old Sturbridge Road commencing at manhole on West Main Street and extending northwesterly approximately 290.0 feet, or act anything thereon.
(Finance Committee's motion):
Indefinite postponement.
The Finance Committee presented the following substitute motion:
VOTED: To transfer the sum of Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Sewer Department Account to lay sewer line on Old Sturbridge Road. Work to be done under the supervision of the Sewer Department.
Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of $360.00 to cover the cost of umpires for the Special Events Leagues for the 1962 season, or act anything thereon.
(Finance Committee's motion carried.)
VOTED: That the sum of Three Hundred Sixty ($360.00) Dollars be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Ac- count to the Recreation Account to cover the cost of umpires for the Special Events League for the season of 1962.
Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap-
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propriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $2,500.00 for the· construction of a storm water drain from the north end of Maple Street southerly along Maple Street to Main Street,. thence along Main Street for a total distance of approximately 630.0 feet, said money to be used in conjunction with money to be used in conjunction with money voted under Article 20 of the Annual Town Meeting held March 12, 1962, or act any -. thing thereon.
(Finance Committee's motion carried.) VOTED: Indefinite postponement.
Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow or transfer the sum of One Thusand Fifty ($1,050.00) Dollars for Pleasant Street Construction, 1961 Chap- ter 90, Land Damage by Taking Account, or act anything thereon.
(Finance Committee's motion carried.)
VOTED: That the sum of One Thousand Fifty ($1,050.00) Dollars be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Pleasant Street Land Damage Account.
Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to convey that property situated on Mechanic Street, formerly used and. known as Mechanic Street School, to the Boys' Club of South- bridge, Inc., in consideration of One ($1.00) Dollar, provided that whenever said Boys' Club of Southbridge, Inc., shall cease to use said premises for Boys' Club purposes, said property shall revert to the Town.
(Finance Committee's motion.)
That the property situated on Mechanic Street, formerly used and known as Mechanic Street School, be conveyed to the Boys' Club of Southbridge, Inc., in consideration of $1.00, provided that whenever said Boys' Club of Southbridge, Inc., shall cease to use said premises for Boys' Club purposes, said property shall revert to the Town, and also provided that said Boys' Club of Southbridge, Inc., shall give unto the Town of Southbridge proper releases of any rights to the property presently held by them on Chestnut Street and formerly known as the Town Infirmary.
The following substitute motion presented, seconded and defeated:
VOTED: That the town of Southbridge sell the Mechanic Street School to the Sacred Heart Parish for One Dollar.
Moderator announced:
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Count in the affirmative - 16 Defeated: It's not a vote.
(Finance Committee's motion carried.)
VOTED: That the property situated on Mechanic Street, formerly used and known as Mechanic Street School, be con- veyed to the Boys' Club of Southbridge, Inc., in consideration of One ($1.00) Dollar, provided that whenever said Boys' Club of Southbridge, Inc., shall cease to use said premises for Boys' Club purposes, said property shall revert to the Town, and also provided that said Boys' Club of Southbridge, Inc., shall give unto the Town of Southbridge proper releases of any rights to the property presently held by them on Chestnut Street and formerly known as the Town Infirmary.
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