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The Town Counsel advised that we could not vote on said substitute motion because the amount of money requested was a larger amount than what appeared in the article.
Mr. E. Ryan presented an amendment, duly seconded, That said amount of $ 1 , 521 . 00 be amended in Mr. J. Benoit's substitute motion. Said amendment to read $1,456.00. It was so voted.
VOTED: To transfer the sum of $1,456.00 from the Road Machinery New Equipment Account to increase the wages one step on the wage scale for the employees of the High- way Department that did not receive an increase at the an- nual town meeting in March. Increase to be retro- active to January Ist and to become effective immediately .
Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to lay- ing out of a public way, a certain street to be known as Brentwood Drive from the easterly line of Lebanon Hill east- erly and northerly to the land now or formerly owned by Adelina Peck, a distance of about 2,160 feet, or act any- thing thereon.
Motion by Finance Committee: Indefinite postponement. Duly seconded.
The following substitute motion presented by selectmen: To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to laying out of a public way a certain street to be known as Brentwood Drive from the Easterly line of Lebanon Hill Easterly and Northerly to land now or formerly owned by Adelina Peck, a distance of about 900 feet, or act anything thereon.
No Land Damages per Selectmen.
Mr. Ryan a member of the Southbridge Planning Board, pointed out to the voters that before a street can be accepted the layout of said street must be posted. He further pointed out to the moderator that said layout was posted in February of 1966.
He then questioned description of land relevant to the sub- stitute motion. Mr. S. Anthony Caprera, selectman, re- plies; "900 feet instead of the 2, 000 feet technically in- volved." "As you know, we have lost our town engineer and the 900 footage is the best I can offer you under the circumstances."
Mr. Ryan was not in favor of accepting the street. He also stated: "Street is not passable."
Mr. A. Bellerive, selectman, spoke in favor of the accept- ance and stressed that we accept 900 feet for said street. He stated: "Said street is up to grade and passable." "Furthermore, said development would bring in more taxes to the Town. "
After more pros and cons L. Morin, moves the previous question which was duly seconded and so voted.
On substitute motion of Selectmen, duly seconded, it was VOTED: (Overwhelmingly) To accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to laying out of a public way a certain street to be known as Brentwood Drive from the Easterly
line of Lebanon Hill Easterly and Northerly to land now or formerly owned by Adelina Peck, a distance of about 900 feet.
No Land Damages per Selectmen.
Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) to an account to be known as the Regional Vocational School Planning Committee, Administra- tive Expense Account, pursuant to Chapter 71 of the Gener- al Laws of Massachusetts, Section 14 to 161 inclusive, or act anything thereon.
On motion of Finance Committee, duly seconded, it was VOTED: In the affirmative for $150.00 out of the Excess and Deficiency Account.
Article 14. To see if the Town will vote in accordance with Section 22 B of Chapter 40 of the General Laws to auth- orize the Board of Selectmen to lease until March 31, 1967 , property located at the corner of Main and Goddard 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 appro- priate, borrow or transfer a sufficient sum of money to cover the cost of such lease, public liability insurance and the cost of policing and maintaining said area, or act anything thereon.
On motion of Finance Committe, duly seconded, it was VOTED: Totransfer $2, 000. 00 from the Excess and Deficien- cy Account and to authorize the Selectmen to act in accord- ance with the request in the article.
Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 3 of Article MCX of the Town By-Laws, as amended from time to time so that it will read as follows:
Section 3. The Compensation Plan
The Compensation Plan, when established by vote of the town, shall consist of the minimum and maximum salaries and wages to be paid all employees of the town in any po- sition subject to the Classification Plan, and the Compen- sation Plan may be amended from time to time by vote of the Annual Town Meeting or by vote of a Special Town Meeting, or act anything thereon.
On motion of Finance Committee, duly seconded ... Indefinite postponement.
The following substitute motion presented by selectmen: To amend Section 3 of Article MCX of the Town By-Laws, as amended from time to time so that it will read as follows: Section 3. The Compensation Plan
The Compensation Plan, when established by vote of the
Town, shall consist of the minimum and maximum salaries and wages to be paid all employees of the Town in any po- sition subject to the Classification Plan, and the Compen- sation Plan may be amended from time to time by vote of the Annual Town Meeting or by vote of a Special Town Meeting. Said substitute motion duly seconded.
The moderator announced: "That a two thirds vote was nec- essary for the passage of the amendment. "
VOTED: To amend Section 3 of Article MCX of the Town By-Laws, as amended from time to time so that it will read as follows:
Section 3. The Compensation Plan.
The Compensation Plan, when established by vote of the Town, shall consist of the minimum and maximum salaries and wages to be paid all employees of the Town in any po- sition subject to the Classification Plan, and the Compen- sation Plan may be amended from time to time by vote of the Annual Town Meeting or by vote of a Special Town Meet- ing.
Result of count taken by moderator; Affirmative: 75
Negative: 12
The moderator announced: "Carried by more than a two thirds majority. "
Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to amend the following Classifications as contained in Exhibit A of the Classification Plan of Article MCX of the Town By-Laws, as amended from time to time, so as to read as follows:
EXHIBIT A
CLASSIFICATION PLAN
Pay Scale
Class Title
S-9
Town Collector
S-9
Town Clerk
S-5
Assistant Clerk and Assistant
to the Chairman of the Board
of Selectmen
S-7
Sewage Plant 2nd Assistant
Operator
S-8
Sewage Plant 1st Assistant Operator
S-9
Clerk of the Board of Assessors
S-9
Town Accountant
S-9
Veterans' Agent
S-10
Sewage Plant Chief Operator
Street Superintendent,
S-10
or act anything thereon.
Finance Committee's Motion:
Indefinite postponement.
Duly seconded.
Substitute motion presented by Selectmen. (Said substitute motion reads like article) It was duly seconded.
The moderator announced: "Again a two thirds vote is nec- essary for the amendment. "
VOTED: To amend the following Classifications as con- tained in Exhibit A of the Classification Plan of Article MCX of the Town By-Laws, as amended from time to time so as to read as follows:
EXHIBIT A CLASSIFICATION PLAN Class Title
Pay Scale
S-9
Town Collector
S-9
Town Clerk
S-5
Assistant Clerk and Assistant
to the Chairman of the Board
of Selectmen.
S-7
Sewage Plant 2nd Assistant
S-8
Sewage Plant I st Assistant
Operator
S-9
Clerk of the Board of Assessors
S-9
Town Accountant
S-9
Veterans' Agent
S-10
Sewage Plant Chief Operator
S-10
Street Superintendent
S-10
Assistant Town Engineer
Result of count taken by moderator: Affirmative 75
Negative: 11
The moderator announced: "Carried by more than a two thirds majority. "
Note: Mr. E. Ryan questioned the Class Title of Assistant Town Engineer. Mr. S. A. Caprera replied: "It's not a new Class Title, we did have an Assistant Town Engineer. "
Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to amend Exhibits B-1, B-2, B-3 and B-4 of the Compensation Plan of Article MCX of the Town By-Laws, as amended from time to time, so that they will read as follows:
COMPENSATION PLAN EXHIBIT B-1
Class
Min
1
2
3
Max.
S-1
3,003
3,146
3,300
3,432
3,575
S-2
3,300
3,465
3,652
3,828
4,004
S-3
3,575
3,795
4,004
4,224
4,488
S-4
4,004
4,224
4,488
4,675
4,895
S-5
4,488
4,675
4,895
5,088
5,302
S-6
4,895
5,115
5,368
5,610
5,858
Operator
S-7
5,302
5,583
5,858
6,160
6,435
S-8
5,858
6,160
6,435
6,738
7,013
S-9
6,435
6,765
7,084
7,425
7,728
S-10
7,013
7,370
7,728
8,085
8,443
S-11
7,728
8,085
8,443
8,800
9,158
S-12
9,200
9,600
10,000
10,400
10,800
EXHIBIT B-2
Class
Min.
1
Max.
F-1
5,500
6,000
6,300
F-2
6,500
6,650
6,800
F-3
6,875
7,000
7,150
F-4
7,225
7,300
7,450
F-5
7,550
7,800
8,000
F-6
8,500
9,000
10,000
EXHIBIT B-3
Class
Min.
1
Max.
P-1
5,500
6,000
6,300
P-2
6,500
6,650
6,800
P-3
6,875
7,000
7,150
P-4
7,225
7,300
7,450
P-5
7,550
7,800
8,000
P-6
8,500
9,000
10,000
EXHIBIT B-4
Yearly
Class
Min. 1
2
3
4 Max.
Min. Max.
W-1 1.60 1.68 1.76 1.86 1.96 2.06 3,328.00 4,284.80 W-2 1.70 1.78 1.86 1.96 2.06 2.16 3,536.00 4,492.80 W-3 1.82 1.91 2.00 2.10 2.20 2.30 3,785.60 4,784.00 W-4 1.93 2.03 2.12 2.22 2.32 2.42 4,014.40 5,033.60 W-5 2.10 2.18 2.28 2.38 2.48 2.58 4,368.00 5,366.40 W-6 2.21 2.30 2.40 2.50 2.60 2.70 4,596.80 5,616.00 W-7 2.36 2.48 2.57 2.67 2.77 2.87 4,908.80 5,969.60
or act anything thereon.
Finance Committee's Motion: Indefinite Postponement.
Duly seconded.
Substitute motion presented by Selectmen (same as article). Duly seconded.
Before commencing reading the substitute motion the moder- ator requested the following: For each Exhibit he would read only Classifications Min. and Max. Request granted. He announced: "Again, a two thirds vote will be necessary for this amendment. "
VOTED: To amend Exhibits B-1, B-2, B-3 and B-4 of the Compensation Plan of Article MCX of the Town By-Laws, as amended from time to time, so that they will read as follows: (Please refer to top of this page for results of mentioned Exhibits ... reads exactly same.)
Result of count taken by moderator: Affirmative: 68
Negative: 15
The moderator announced: "Carried by more than a two thirds majority. "
On motion of L. Morin, duly seconded, it was
VOTED: To dissolve this meeting at 9:50 P.M.
Attest: Clare P. Boyer Town Clerk
STATE PRIMARIES SEPTEMBER 13, 1966
COPY OF WARRANT
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Worcester: ss To either of the Constables of the Town of Southbridge
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 State Primar- ies, to meet at the several polling places in said South- bridge, designated by the Selectmen, to wit: In Precinct #1, Mary E. Wells Junior High School; in Precinct #2, West Street School; in Precinct #3, Sacred Heart Parish Hall; in Precinct #4, Eastford Road School; on Tuesday, the Thir- teenth Day of September, 1966 at 8 o'clock A. M., for the following purposes:
To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Nom- ination of Candidates of Political Parties for the following offices:
SENATOR IN CONGRESS For this Commonwealth GOVERNOR For this Commonwealth
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR For this Commonwealth
ATTORNEY GENERAL For this Commonwealth SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH
For this Commonwealth
TREASURER AND RECEIVER-GENERAL
For this Commonwealth
AUDITOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH For this Commonwealth
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
COUNCILLOR SENATOR
For Third Congressional District For Seventh Councillor District For Worcester , Hampden and Hampshire Senatorial District
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
For Fifth Worcester
Representative District
For Middle District
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY
For Worcester County
COUNTY COMMISSIONER (1) For Worcester County
COUNTY TREASURER For Worcester County
The Polls will be open from 8 A. M. to 8 P. M.
Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting.
Given under our hands this second day of September in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty- Six.
s/ S. ANTHONY CAPRERA, Chairman s/ ARMAND O. BELLERIVE s/ ARMAND O. DE GRENIER Selectmen of Southbridge
A true copy , Attest: s/ Anthony Trifone Constable of Southbridge Sept. 2, 1966
Worcester, ss: Southbridge, Mass. September 2, 1966
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, Art's Spa, Laughnane's News Room, Lippe's Market, Thomas's Variety Store and Billis's Diner and now return the warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 2nd day of September, 1966.
s/ Anthony Trifone Constable of Southbridge Sept. 2, 1966
RECEIVED TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE 1966 Sept. 2 AM 11:13 TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS
Attest: s/ Clare P. Boyer Town Clerk
A true copy of warrant. Attest: Clare P. Boyer Town Clerk
STATE PRIMARIES HELD SEPTEMBER 13, 1966 Total DEMOCRATIC VOTE CAST - 4006
Precincts
1
2
3
4 Totals
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
Endicott Peabody
535
367
573
141
1616
Thomas B. Adams
49
26
57
21
153
John F. Collins
633
421
726
243
2023
Blanks
72
43
68
31
214
GOVERNOR
Edward J. McCormack, Jr. 637
460
807
218
2122
Kenneth P. O'Donnell
574
354
511
179
1618
Blanks
78
43
106
39
266
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Joseph E. McGuire
716
502
792
243
2253
Herbert L. Connolly
398
252
432
126
1208
Blanks
175
103
200
67
545
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Francis X. Bellotti
8 14
518
916
261
2509
Robert J. DeGiacomo
93
76
123
55
347
Foster Furcolo
292
209
282
85
868
Blanks
90
54
103
35
282
SECRETARY
Kevin H. White
1072
740
1163
341
3316
Blanks
217
117
261
95
690
TREASURER
Robert Q. Crane
1041
721
1130
316
3208
Blanks
248
136
294
120
798
AUDITOR
Thaddeus Buczko
537
400
603
219
1759
James H. Kelly
588
375
640
144
1747
Blanks
164
82
181
73
500
CONGRESSMAN
Philip J. Philbin
1109
756
1215
349
3429
Blanks
180
101
209
87
577
Precincts
1
2
3
4
Totals
COUNCILLOR
Walter F. Kelly
765
541
825
223
2354
Francis P. Bianchi
161
105
230
73
569
William J. Hallinan
63
45
62
18
188
Arthur J. Moore
117
59
113
44
333
Blanks
183
107
194
78
562
SENATOR
Philip A. Quinn
936
645
938
296
2815
Emery C. Demers
298
176
388
103
965
Blanks
55
36
98
37
226
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
S. Anthony Caprera
397
286
532
180
1395
Ernest A. Farland
94
43
82
17
236
Albert F. Peloquin
284
194
276
61
815
Doris M. Racicot
206
123
234
79
642
Raymond L. Renaud
15
12
17
1
45
Vincent T. Walsh
270
186
240
89
785
Paul J. Corriveau
7
6
7
5
25
Blanks
16
7
36
4
63
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
William T. Buckley
1051
731
1125
332
3239
Blanks
238
126
299
104
767
REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY
F. Joseph Donohue
957
676
1021
299
2953
John A. DiPilato
157
90
231
64
542
Blanks
175
91
172
73
511
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
William H. Cassidy
573
413
708
204
1898
Philip J. Philbin
450
289
446
128
1313
Brian Rowe
84
52
86
27
249
Harold A. Vanasse
79
38
60
31
208
Paul J. Corriveau
0
1
0
0
1
Blanks
103
64
124
46
337
COUNTY TREASURER
Edward Patrick Bird
430
353
579
171
1533
Francis M. Hickey
73
57
86
28
244
Alexander G. Lajoie, Jr.
539
257
459
123
1378
John M. Shea
131
118
155
55
459
Blanks
116
72
145
59
392
TOTAL REPUBLICAN VOTE CAST - 310
Precincts
1
2
3
4
Totals
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
Edward W. Brooke
92
76
43
70
281
Blanks
10
5
6
8
29
GOVERNOR
John A. Volpe
94
78
41
75
288
Blanks
8
3
8
3
22
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Francis W. Sargent
90
72
38
73
273
Blanks
12
9
11
5
37
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Elliot L. Richardson
94
75
44
74
287
Blanks
8
6
5
4
23
SECRETARY
Raymond M. Trudel
90
71
35
69
265
Blanks
12
10
14
9
45
TREASURER
Joseph E. Fernandes
87
70
37
68
262
Blanks
15
11
12
10
48
AUDITOR
John J. Buckley
93
73
36
69
271
Blanks
9
8
13
9
39
CONGRESSMAN
Howard A. Miller, Jr.
85
70
32
59
246
Paul J. Corriveau
0
0
0
1
1
Blanks
17
11
17
18
63
COUNCILLOR
Paul J. Corriveau
0
0
0
1
1
Blanks
102
81
49
77
309
SENATOR
Paul J. Corriveau
3
0
0
0
3
Blanks
99
81
49
78
307
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
Paul J. Corriveau
54
49
16
52
171
Blanks
48
32
33
26
139
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Blanks
102
81
49
78
310
REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY
Paul J. Corriveau
1
0
0
0
1
Blanks
101
81
49
78
309
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Blanks
102
81
49
78
310
COUNTY TREASURER
Paul J. Corriveau
1
0
0
1
2
Blanks
101
81
49
77
308
The Ballot Boxes, used and unused ballots were sealed and delivered to the Town Clerk.
The Voting Lists etc. certified by the Election Officers were delivered to the Town Clerk.
Prec. #1 votes cast 1391 reported on Sept. 14 1:37 A. M.
Prec. #2 votes cast 938 reported on Sept. 14 1:55 A.M.
Prec. #3 votes cast 1473 reported on Sept. 14 1:07 A.M. Prec. #4 votes cast 514 reported on Sept. 13 11:55 P.M.
There were 4, 006 Democratic ballots cast and 310 Republican ballots cast, a total of
4,316 Ballots cast.
The results were announced at 3:17 A. M. on September 14, 1966, by the Town Clerk.
Attest: Clare P. Boyer Town Clerk
NOTE: SUBJECT: Central Tabulating Facility estab- lished by Kevin H. White, Secretary of the Commonwealth. The Town Clerk and each precinct clerk telephoned requested results to the Central Tabulating Facility or place.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1966
COPY OF WARRANT
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 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, October 24th, 1966 at 7:30 P.M., then and there to act on the fol- lowing article:
Article 1. To see if the Town will amend the vote passed under Article 49 at the 1966 Annual Town Meeting so as to change the sum of money to be appropriated, borrowed or otherwise raised for constructing, originally equipping and furnishing an addition to the Jacob Edwards Memorial Libr- ary and so as to change the method of financing such project, or to take any other action in connection therewith.
You are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies in (6) six 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 11th day of October in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty Six.
s/ S. ANTHONY CAPRERA, Chairman s/ ARMAND O. BELLERIVE s/ ARMAND O. DE GRENIER
A true copy.
Attest: s/ Anthony Trifone Constable of Southbridge
Worcester, ss:
Southbridge, Mass.
October 14, 1966
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, Art's Spa, Laughnane's News Room, Lippe's Market, Thomas's Variety Store and Billis's Diner and now return the warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 14th day of October, 1966.
s/ Anthony Trifone
Constable of Southbridge
RECEIVED TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
1966 Oct. 14, A.M. 11:45
TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS
Attest: s/Clare P. Boyer Town Clerk
A true copy of warrant, Attest: Clare P. Boyer Town Clerk
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1966
Due to the absence of our moderator S. A. Caprera opened the meeting at 7:30 P. M. He immediately called for the nom- ination of a moderator. Donald Cournoyer was nominated. Nominations closed. Voted: That Donald Cournoyer act as moderator.
VOTED: That the reading of the warrant by the Town Clerk be dispensed with.
Officer's return of warrant was read by Town Clerk, Clare P. Boyer.
The moderator announced: "We will follow our usual custom of accepting the recommendations of the Finance Committee as motions and so duly seconded. " "That substitute motions may be presented from the floor."
Article 1 and the recommendation of the Finance Com- mittee were read by the moderator.
A correction made in the recommendation of the Finance Committee ... from Federal Funds under Title II should be corrected to read ... from Federal Funds under Title II. Correction accepted.
No discussion on foregoing. Discussion closed.
The moderator announced: "A two thirds vote necessary for passage. "
Article 1. To see if the Town will amend the vote passed under Article 49 at the 1966 Annual Town Meeting so as to change the sum of money to be appropriated, borrowed or otherwise raised for constructing, originally equipping and furnishing an addition to the Jacob Edwards Memorial Library and so as to change the method of financing such project, or to take any other action in connection therewith.
On motion of Finance Committee, duly seconded, it was VOTED: That the vote passed under Article 49 at the 1966 Annual Town Meeting is hereby amended to read as follows: VOTED: (Unanimously) (1) That the sum of $155,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of construct- ing, originally equipping and furnishing an addition to the Jacob Edwards Memorial Library, said sum to be in addition to and used in conjuction with the sum of $50,000.00 allotted for such purposes from Federal Funds under Title II of the Library Services and Construction Act and a sum of money (not less than $58,150.00) available for such
purposes from trust funds in the custody of the Board of Library Trustees;
(2) That to meet the foregoing appropriation of $155,000.00, the sum of $10, 000. 00 shall be raised in the 1966 tax levy and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $145, 000. 00 at one time or from time to time, under authority of Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause 3 of the General Laws and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore, each issue of such bonds or notes to be payable in not more than ten (10) years from its date.
On motion of A. Bellerive, duly seconded, it was VOTED: To dissolve this meeting at 7:40 P.M.
Attest: Clare P. Boyer Town Clerk ELECTION OF CANDIDATES NOVEMBER 8, 1966
COPY OF WARRANT THE 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 who are qualified to vote in the State Election to meet at the several polling places in said South- bridge designated by the Selectmen, to wit: Precinct #1, Mary E. Wells Junior High School; in Precinct #2, West Street School; in Precinct #3, Sacred Heart Parish Hall; in Precinct #4, Eastford Road School; on Tuesday, the Eight Day of November, 1966 for the following purposes:
The polls will be open from 8:00 A. M. to 8:00 P.M.
To bring in their votes to the Election Officers for the election of candidates to the following offices and to vote Yes or No on the following questions:
Senator in Congress; Governor; Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General; Secretary; Treasurer; Auditor; Congressman; Third District; Councilor, Seventh District; Senator, Worcester, Hampden and Hampshire District; Representative in General Court, Fifth Worcester District; District Attorney, Middle District; Register of Probate and Insolvency, Worcester County; County Commissioner, Worcester County; County
Treasurer, Worcester County.
QUESTION No. 1 Proposed Amendment to the Constitution
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the con- stitution summarized below which was approved by the Gen- eral Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 11, 1963, received 228 votes in the affirmative and 29 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 5, 1965, received YES 225 votes in the affirmative and 24 in the nega- tive ? NO
SUMMARY
The proposed amendment provides that at state elections candidates for Governor and Lieutenant-Governor shall be grouped on the official ballot according to the party that they represent and that it shall not be possible to vote for Governor and Lieutenant-Governor except as a partisan group.
QUESTION No. 2 Proposed Amendment to the Constitution
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the con- stitution summarized below which was approved by the Gen- eral Court in a joint session of the two branches held July 16, 1963, received 169 votes in the affirmative and 100 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 5, 1965, received YES 200 votes in the affirmative and 61 in the nega- tive ? NO
SUMMARY
The proposed amendment provides that the Governor, for the purpose of making certain structural changes in the execu- tive department, may from time to time prepare reorganiza- tion plans to be presented to the General Court. If the Gen- eral Court fails to disapprove a reorganization plan within sixty days, of its presentation and has not prorogued by the end of such sixty days, the plan at that time shall have the force of law.
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