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Graves y Martell of Boston Democratic. 7.
Seven.
465.
andrew Mortenson of Sommerville Socialist Factor. 1.
William In Cin of Bator. Republican.
Whole number of votes For Treasures. 54
Fifty Force . Oce.
Jeanne. Carl Fredrickson of thorcester Socialist Sabor.
Thomas C. Frisell of Finedale, Prohibition 1. tinvester &. Mc Bride. I Hateitour Socialist V 1.
6 Benjamin F. Peach of Lynn. Democratic Vline 9. Elmer a. Stevens; of Somerville. Republican. Forty three . 43.
Thole number of votes For Creditor. 53. Blanke. 2.
John Golt of Worcester. Prohibition 1.
Kimbase Miles of Lynn Socialist. 2.
Two!
Charles C Paine of Barnstable. Democratic 9. Mine.
Henry &. Turner of Malden: Republicans 4 V
Whole number of votes For attorney Jeruzal. 52. Fifty two.
Fire. 3
John B. Ration of Storcenter Democratic.
4.06.
rune 9.
James M. Swift of Fall River Republican. Forty two. 42.
Whole number of votes for Representative in Congress Ligth District. 5-3 Blanke.
Fifty three. Two. 2. James & Carry of Haverhill. Socialist. /.
Augustus ?. Gardner of Hamilton Republican Forty Tour. 44. Or illiame I. Q' Veien of Boston. Democratic. Cipit . 8. Whole number of votes For Councillot. 55. Fifty Five.
William Dr. Noor of Salem Republican. 45. Forte, Five.
Cation Huntington a Merriman. Socialist. 1. One. John It. Sheedy of Salem. Democratic. 9. I'Mline.
Tiche number of votes for Senator, the Essex District Fifty three. £ 53. Blanks, Two. 2 .. James P. Carbrey of Peabody. Democratic. Seven. Heures Moulton of Haverhill Socialist. Que. 1. Certain L. Person of Haverhill The publican. Forty five. 45.
Whole number of votes for Representation. in Den Court. Tenth Essex District. 39. Thirty nine. Blanke. 16. Sixteen. William Galliday. of North andover. Republican
467.
historie. 39. Hide number of votes for the County Commissions
Essex. Fifth The. 52 Blanke. There. 3. Exvara O. Demerit. ~ Juveria Socialist. One.
Grosvenor. M. o Draanvendt Republican. Forty two. 42.
Patrick & murphy of Peabody. acritic. yline. 9. Metode menções al voces for associate Commissioners. Seventy eight. -78. Blanks. Thirty two. 32. Frank S. Frale of Mercimac. Socialist. One. / Hering ISfull of Georgetown. Socialist. One. 1. Sidney Ptenyon of Lynn. Democratic. Six! 6. Clarence B. Kimball of Venham. Let ublicun. Thirtysix. 36. John Ill. Lovett of Beverly. Republican. Twenty six. 26. James J. Sullivan of Peabody. Democratic. Eight. 8. role number a water for District allora Fint Live. 55.
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644.
William Henry of Lynn Socialist.
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9.
Whole number of votes For Sheriff fifty 50%
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1910.
Se wel C. Johnnone of Salem. Dem. Republican. Forty six
1 46.
Lowon Seafford of Concerbury Socialist. "France, "
thail nominations vey political parties of Candidates for the office of Senator in this district it in crireit plurality vote ? For-numret 3%. Ces 30. no.g. Blankes. 16. than nominations vy political parties of candi- ciales for the office of tepreventative in Fine district be by direct plurality vole?
Whole number votes. 36. 30. Thirty. UnCo
6. Six .. Blanke 19. Nineteen. at three o'clock and forty eight minister in the afternoon it was voted that the meeting Le
ative record. attest: Edward E Pearl. FUER of Precinct Two.
A true copy Attest: John D. Parkhurst, Jown Clerk.
1910.
469.
Haverhill, Massachusetts. italiure's Ifice, Hovenier, 1910.
Town Clerk.
Jowi Clerks of Boxford Groveland and North Concour, d'aide Jours ana Harde fol ta City à Fravernice forming. Une Tenthe Case ellepreventative District Tala at con This day in accordance with the provisions of Section 290, Chapter 560, of the Lects of 1907, re pon comparing Ciu trans Scripte of the returns, che focours aficiais un the result of the valedling for the ore sentative in the Central Court for Sau D'strict, ai meetings tuich on Tweeday, November 8, 1910, To wit: Haverhill, Koford, Groveland, floUndoves. 7-1. 7-2.11-21-21
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1 39 124 42 377 130 1201
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Haverhill. Mas. November#190 It appearing by the porigoing returns that William Halliday a north cincives received the Interest quemint of votes for Deresentalive in the General Court For true Tenthe Essex Revientative District, he is hereby declared elected, and atartifiente en Election in issued in accordance herewith. attest :- William H. Roberts. City Clerk of Haverhill.
Jour Luck of Bonjour. Harry V. Vaughan Jason Clerk of Groveland.
Town Clerk of North Condover.
Ature record, Attest: John W. Parkhurst, Jown Clerk.
I hereby certify that I have destroyed all the ballots costat the last State Election, Nov. 8, 1910.
Barford February 25, 1911 Attest, John W. Parkhurst
William Frabricayo Worth Uncine 268 С.Д. Фаствие. Cabott Lodge.
470
1910. Town of Boxford
June 1et, 1910. List of Names of Persons selected by the Registrars of Boxford to serve as Jurors.
Charles F. Austin, Farmer Main Street, West Botford Harry L. Cole, Farmer Main Street, West Botford James Ho. Nason, Farmer Lake Shore Road, West Boxford
Albert J. Morris, Carpenter
Washington Street, West Botford Henry M. Killam, Farmer Maple Avenue, West Boxford
Clarence E. Brown, Laborer
West Boxford Road, Boxford Thomas P. Killam, Farmer Salem Road, East Boxford Frank W. Killano, Farmer Cross Road, Bofford John W. Parkhurst, Farmer Lacy Street, Boxford George B. Parkhurst, Carpenter Jopsfield Road, Boxford
Edward &. Pearl ) Board of Charles Perley > Registrars Harry L. Cold Sof Butford
A true copy Attesti & bhn 2. Parkhurst, Town Clerk.
471
1910.
Record of the Republican Caucus held Sept. 28. 1910. as given by Geo. E. Carrer, Secretary of the Republican Town Committed
Whole number ballots 66.
Delegate to State Convention, Hiram N. Jowne 6 Congressional Convention, George E. Carrer 66.
County and District Attorney Convention, Daniel U. Conant 66 Councillos Convention, Williano B.Chadwick 66.
Senatorial Convention Favorable to Arthur L. Nason, Charles F. Austino 37.75 J.J. Jwisden 29.
Representative Convention, William K. Cole 66. Town Committee for 1911. John J. Jmsden 62 Hiram N. Towne 63
Milliano K. G. # 63 Harry L. Cole
472
1911. At a legally called meeting of the inhabitants of the Town of Boxford, legally qualified to vote at Elections and in Town affairs, held in the Town Hall on Saturday February 4 th 1911, it being a Special town meeting, the following record was made.
Meeting was called to order by The Town Clerk at 2 Te'clock P.M.
Chose
Voted that the Town Clerk be authorized to cast one vote for W? K. Cole for Moderator.
William K. Cole 1 Moderator, sworn by Town Clerk.
Voted
that Mr. Harry Long one of the Selectmen of Topsfield be given the unanimous consent of the meeting to speak.
Voted
that the Board of Selectmen be three of the Committee to oppose the Salem and Beverly Water bill.
Voted
that Deacon John Parkhurst be the other mem- ber of the Committee
Voted
That a committee of 5 of whom the Moderator shall be one, be nominated from the floor to oppose the passage of any Act by the Legislature giving rights to take water from the Ipswich River and it's tributaries to cities or towns not situated on the watershed of said River and the Committee is authorized to take such means as they may deem best to make opposition to such proposed legislation effective, and to take any other action they may deem wise to preserve and protect the interests of the town of Boxford in the Ipswich River, and its tributarios, and that the sum of one hundred dollars be appropriated for carrying out the purposes of this vote.
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473
1911.
That the Committee be instructed to appear before the Carmatter on Rules of the House of Representatives to request that on account of the importance of the interest- involved no legislation on this matter beallowed during the year 1911.
Chose
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William K. Cole Charles Perley Edward &. Pearl
Committee to
oppose the bill.
Harry L. Cole
John W. Parkhurst
11
Voted
that a copy of the rote passed here today be sent to our Representative and Senator
Voted to dissolve the meeting. Atrice record Attest: John W. Parkhurst, Town bleck.
The above Committee organized by the choice of William K. Cole as Chairman? John D. Parkhurst Clerk.
voted that this Committee appear before the "Committee on Rules" at the State House next Tuesday Feb. 7th at 9 o'clock P. M.
A copy of the votes passed at the meeting Jours held Tev. 4. 191. was sent to Hon. Arthur L. Nason Senator, Hon, William H. Halliday Representatives, and to the Speaker of the House, Joseph Walker.
The following is a copy of a letter sent to Arthur 2. Nason Senator, and William H. Halliday Representative
( see next page.)
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Voted
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474.
1911. Mr. Arthur L. Nason, Senator from Dist. 4th Essex My DearSir: Our tours of Boxfood held a meeting today in regard to the Salem Water Bill,
This comes up before Committee on rules Tuesday Feb. 7, al 3 P.M. and we wish you would represent this town as opposing any legislation this year, because we cannot make the necessary survey and properly prepare for any Registration at this session of the Legislature.
Jours respectfully
William K. Cole
Edward E. Pearl Committee
Charles Perley chosen by the town
Harry L. Cole to oppose the bill.
John D. Cookhurst
A similar letter was sent to Representative Halliday.
On Tuesday Feb. 7,1911. the Committee in full met the"Committee on Rules" at the State House Boston, and opposed the bill.
475.
1910. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of the Secretary Boston, Dec. 13, 1910. Town Clerk,
Boxford, Mass.
Dear Sir: - you are hereby informed that at the State election held Nov. 8, 1990, it was voted that in the Tenth Essex Representative district, of which your town is a part, that nominations by political parties In representative in general court be by direct plurality vote.
Very respectfully, um M. Olin, Secretary. A time copy Attest: John W. Parkhurst. Town Clerk.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of the Secretary Boston, Dec. 13, 1910. Town Clerks,
Boxford, Mass. Dear Sir:
you are hereby informed that at the State election held Not. 8, 1910, it was voted that in the Fourth Essex Senatorial district, of which your town is a part, that nominations by political parties for Senator be by direct plus- ity vote.
Very respectfully um n. cotino, Secretary.
A true copy Attest, John W. Parkhurst, Town Blesk.
476
1911. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office of the Secretary, Boston, January 14, 1911. Town Clerk,
Boxford, Mass. Dear Sir: -
In accordance with section 3, Chapter 520, Acts of 1910, I hereby designate the places in which the city and town clerks in the senatorial districts which have voted to nominate senators. by direct plurality vote shall meet for the purpose of canvassing the return of votes, as follows: - Third Bristol District, - the office of the city clerk of New Bedford.
Fourth Essex Fourth Essex District,- the office of the city clerk of Haverhill.
Second Middlesex District, - the office of the city clerk of Cambridge.
Very respectfully, uno M. elino Secretary.
A time copy Attest: John W. Parkhurst, Town Clerk.
477
1911.
At a legally called meeting of the inhabitants of the Town of Boxford, legally qualified to vote at Elections and in down affairs, held in the Vestry in the West Parish in said town on Monday, March 6, 1911. it being the Annual Town Meeting, the following record was made.
The meeting was called to order by the Town Check. at 9 -40™ Av. M. and the Warrant was read by the Town Click.
William K. Bole Moderator, sworn by Town Clerk.
that Selectman Charles Perley cast one ballot for John W. Parkhurst, for Town Clerk
bz Moderator John W. Parkhurst "Town Clerk for Three years . sworn,
to choose a board of Jellers to count and assort the ballots
Chose
(P) George A. Webster N. B. Chadwick Clinton B. Nason"
of Tellers, chosen to
of Count and assort ballots. Iswornby Town Clerk.
Prayer offered by Rev. Edville A. Roys.
Chose
Chose
Edward E. Pearl, 0} Ist Selectman Charles Perley, 0} and Selectmano.
Voted to proceed to choose Constables while white the Tellers are counting and assorting The ballots for 2nd Selectman.
Chose
David Mighill Constable, East Parish.
Chose
Walters. Chadwick }Constable, West Parish.
Chose
George B. Parkhurst 3d. Selectman.
2 ) Chose
voted
Chose
Voted
478
Voted
1911. that the Town Clerk cast one vote for William K. Cole, for Treasures.
William K. Cole } Treasurer.
Chose Voted
that the Town Clerk cast one vote for WilliamK. Cole for Collector of Taxes.
Chose
Voted
William K. Cole Collector of Taxes. that the Town & lesk cast one vote for Charles Perley for Assessor of Taxes for three years.
Chose
Voted
Voted
Charles Perley Assessor of taxes for three years. that the Selectmen serve as Overseers of the Poor. that the Selectmen serve as Fence Viewers. that the Selectmen serve as Pound Keepers.
Voted
Voted
that the Selectmen serve as Field Drivers.
Voted
that the Town blesk cast one vote for William k Cole for a Member of the Board of Health for Three year
Chose
years William H. Cole " Member of Board of Health the
Voted
that the Town Clerk cast one vote for John J. Jwisden. for Free Warden.
Chose
John J. Jwisden " Tree Warden.
Chose
Harry F. Moore of
Charles H. Chaplin Man. 18.0
: Surveyors of Lumber East Parish.
SolomonU. Howe
479
Chose 1 Albert &. Morris J. Horace Nason Harry L. Cole
1911. 0 Surveyors of Lumber of West Parish
Chose
George A. Gould Chester Killam
of Measures of Word and Back, George B. Parkhurst East Parish.
Harry L. Cole
Those
Henry M. Killano Alfred K. Nason
Measures of Wordt Park. West Parish. 0
Henry Perley
-
John J. Jwieden
0 0
2 3
George A. Gould
Stephen A. Bixby 4
Chose Chester Killam 5
Highway Surveyors.
Charles B. Carleton 6
0
Ernest U. Foster
David A. Anderson 8 George E. Carrer 9
M. Dana Killamo 0
10
Voted that the Town Clerk east one vote for Silas M. Locke, for Auditor.
Chose Silas M. Locke } Auditor
Chose Leroy E. Colby school Committee for three years. hose Mrs. Alice P. Austin IS chool Committee for two years. Voted to take up Article 24.
Voted to raise and appropriate thirty dollars (30.) and that it be placed in the hands of the Selectmen, to expend in the case of the two Commons in the East Parish, the whole or part of this sam to be used if necessary.
480 Voted
1911. to adjourn the meeting for one hour at 12-50" P. M. Meeting called to order by the Moderator at 2 2-3" P. M. to take up Article 19.
Voted
Voted that we raise and appropriate seventy five dollars (75.) for Memorial Day, to be expended under the direction of Post 101 G. A. R."
Voted
to take up Article 14. License Vote. Box registered 000 at the opening of the polls. " 62 . close 11 11
Checklist 62
Number of Ballots cast 62 Bes 16
No: 46
Voted Voted
to take up Article 22.
that six hundred dollars (00) be raised and appro- priated to be expended upon the highways, provided an equal amount can be obtained from the Massor chusetts Highway Commissioners under the "Small Town Act," and that one half of this amount be expended in each and of the town, to continue the State highways already Begun.
Voted
to divide the money that may be refunded on account of dog Licences equally between the two Public Libraries of the town.
to take up Article 21.
Voted Voted that the Town approve of the relocation of the road from Fry's corner to the School House No. 2, approx mately in accordance with plans of the County Commissioners.
481
1911.
Voted to take up Art. 6.
Voted to accept the Auditor's report.
Chose Ernest U. Foster (Jellers to take the place of W. B. Chadwick Sand Geo.P.Webster (absent). swonly Moderator.
(S. Henry Nason
Voted to take up Article 5.
Voted to accept the Town Clark's report, as it appears in the Auditor's report
Voted to accept the Treasure's report as it offreare in the Auditor's report.
Voted to accept the report of the committee on school funds.
Voted that the report of the Committee chosen to oppose the Salem and Beverly, and the Town of Peabody water bills be accepted as a report on progress.
Voted to accept the report of the School Committee as it appears in the Auditor's report.
Voted to hear the report of the Committee on consolidation of schools.
Voted to accept the report of the Committee on Consolida- tron of Schools as it appears in the Auditor's report.
Voted
to takemy Article 2.6.
Voted that a Committee of four be chosen by nomination from the floor to act with the School Committee in the carrying out of Article 26 which is as follows :- "To see if the town will appoint a committee of three to act with the School Committee and recommend locations for one or more consolidated school buildings,
482
1911. and advise as to expense of both grounds and building. and report at the next annual meeting or sooner, if the committee shall deem it best to call a special meeting."
Chose
John S. Sias Edward &. Pearl Chester Killano John Horace Nason
Committee chosen to act with the School Committee, in consider Ting the advisability ofconsolidating schon
Voted to take wh Article 8.
Voted
to raise and appropriate three thousand dollars for the support of the schools the current year, and that two hundred (200.) dollars be expended for the teaching of music, and two hundred dollars (200.) for the teaching of drawing.
Valed that the School Committee be requested to provide suitable drinking water for the School No. 1. within 60 days
to take up Article 10.
Voted Voted to raise and appropriate twenty five hundred dollars (2500) for repairs and amendments of highways and budget the current year, and that five hundred dollars be held in the hands of the Selectmen, to use as they see fil.
Art. 11. Voted Art. 25. Voted
to raise twenty dollars for repairs on Bald Hill road
that the Selectmen petition the next General Court for the right to take Stiles Pond and so much of Fish Brook as lies within the limits of the town of Boxford for a water supply and for such other rights and privileges as may be incident thereto.
Art. 7. Voted
that the compensation of Town Officers shall be the same as last year. which is as follows :-
483.
1911.
The Treasures and Collector shall receive one hundred and fifty dollars (150.00)
The Highway Surveyors shall receive two dollars a day of nine hours, while in actual service.
The pay for the men whom they employ to work on the roads, and for the teams and implements to be used thereon shall be as follows :-
For a man two dollars a day of nine hours.
For a yoke of xen, two dollars a day of nine hours.
For a single house, one dollar and fifty cents a day of nine hours.
For a pair of horses, three dollars a day of nine hours. For a flow and of shovel, five cents an hour; each
And while hathing snow, a man shall be allowed twenty five cents an hour.
And for a joke of oven, twenty cents an hour.
And for a pair of horses, thirty cents an hour.
That all other bills shall be allowed by the Selectmen, except their own bills for services rendered to the Town: these bills must be brought before the Town to be allowed.
Art. 9. Voted
Art. 13. Voted
to raise and appropriate one thousand dollars(1000.) for defraying the necessary charges and expenses of the Town for the ensuing year.
to allow Edward E. Pearl' Bill which is as follows :- Boxford, Mass., Mas 6 1911.
Town of Buford. To Edward &. Pearl Dr.
To services as Selectman, Assessor and Overseer of the Poor the past year including perambulating the town lines and making certified copy of the Assessors valuation for the Tax Commissioner $165 .-
Read paymit
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484
Voted
1911. to allow Charles Perley's bill, which is as follows :- March 6. 1911. Town of Boxford Jo Charles Perlen Dr. Services as Selectman Assessor and Overseer of the Poor for the year ending March 6th, 1911. 155.00 Received Payment
Voted to allow Harry L. Cole's bill, which is as follows :- West Boxford Mass. Mar. 6th 1911 Town of Boxford to Harry L. Cole Dr. Services as Selectman Assessor & overseer of the form forone year 123.50
Voted
to allow Dr. Sanborn's bill, which is as follows :- Johnfield, Masa., Oct. 12 1909. Town of Boxford Jo Byron Sanborn, M. D., Dr. To Medical Attendance, John Sears Sept. 7/09 Med. attend. transportation and going with to Sal. Hosh. $ 5.00
Art. 15 Voted
that the Word for the Public Schools be furnished from the Town Farm, and paid for from the money appropriated for incidental expenses, same as last year .
Art. 16 Voted
that the Roads be broken out eight feet wide; and that a man be allowed twenty five cents an hour, and that thirty cents an hour be allowed for a pair of horses while frathing snow same as last year.
Art. 17 Voted
That the taxes be committed to the Collector on or before the first day of september next,
485
1911.
And that a discount of four per cent be allowed on all taxes paid before the First day of October next, and afterward two per cent on all taxes hard before the First day of November next.
And that all taxes shall be collected before the First day of January 1912, same as last year.
Art. 18 Voted
This vote void see. Special meeting April1, 1911.
that the town authorize their Treasurer to hire money under the provisions of Chapter 616 Acts of 1910.
Proper form of vote. Voted That the tour Measures, with The approval of the selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of taxes of the present municipal year to an amount not exceeding in the aggregate dollars, and
to issue a note on notes there for payable within one gear, any debt on debts incured under this rote to be haid from the taxes of the present municipal year.)
Art. 20 Voted
to raise and appropriate seven hundred dollars (por) for the suppression of the gypsy and brown tail moths.
Art. 23
Voted to stock Stile's and Mitchell's Ponds.
Art. 9! voted
that the balance in the town treasury be appropri- ated for necessary charges and expenses of the town.
that the speed limit for Automobiles in the town of Boxford shall be twenty miles an hour, and that in dangerous places the limit shall be tero miles an hour; and that the Selectmen enforce this vote, and that if any one is caught exceeding that speed they shall be prosecuted.
voted
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Voted
that the thanks of this meeting be extended to the ladies of the West Parish for the excellent dinner they provided.
to dissolve this meeting.
A true record Attest: John W. Parkhurst, Town Clerk.
Art. 27 voted
486
1911.
Boxford, March 18 to 1911.
Appointments. We the undersigned Selectmen of Boxford have this day made the following appointments:
WAT K. Cole, Instice Peace, Finn Forest Warden, Harry L. Cole. wow May 19, 1911 by , For Local moth Superintendent, Charles Perley. For Inspector of meat and provisions, Charles . Andrew For Inspector of animals, Charles I. Andrew.
For special police:
Charles G. Kimball, (sworn Apr. 4, 1911 by Jown blesk.)
Silas M. Locke, (sworn July 8, 1911 by Town Clerk.) Albert F. Curtis.
George P. Webster,
Henry M. Killam, (sworn Apr. 1, 1911, by Jown Clerk.) Charles . Andrew.
Attest. Edward &. Pearl selectmen
Charles Perley
Jev. B. Parkhurst 1 of ...
Buford.
Boxford April 1 st. 1911.
Permission is hereby granted Henry L. Adams of Georgetown doing business under the name of Jenneys Express to transport lignors into and in the town of Boxford for the year beginning May 1 st. 1911 as provided by act of the Legislative.
Edward E. Pearl Is electron Charles Perley Ger. B. Parkhurst Boxford.
Recorded in the records of Boxford," Town meetings Vol.6, Page 486" Apr. 5, 1911.
Aftest: John M. Parkhurst. Jown Clerk.
Chap. 421. Acts 1906.
487
1911. Burford, April 1st. 1911. Jo John W. Parkhurst Esq. Town Clerk. We the undersigned have this day appointed George B. Parkhurst to be sealer of weight and measures for the ensuing year.
Edward &. Pearl | Selectmen Charles Perley of Boxford.
envon Apr. ! !?!.
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488
1911.
At a legally called meeting of the inhabitants of the Town of Boxford, legally qualified to vote at- Elections and in town affairs, held in the Vestry in the West Parish in said Town on Saturday April 12 7911, it being a Special Town meeting the following record was made
The meeting was called to order by the Town Clerk at 2 o'clock P.M. who then read the Warrant.
Chose Art. 2. Voted
Edward &. Pearl Moderator, sworn by Jown Clerk.
that the town treasurer, with the approval of the selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of taxes of the present municipal year to an amount not exceeding in the aggregate five thousand dollars, and to issue a note for notes therefor payable within one year, any debt or debts incurred under this vote to be fraid from the taxes of the present municipal year.
Art.3. Voted that the meeting go into a committee of the whole. (while the meeting was in a committee of the whole, it was Voted just to vote to see if the town should sell the Pon farm it was carried in the negative. it was there put to vote to see if the town should lease the Pon farm, and it was carried in the affirmative. the Committee then arose.)
Voted that the Overseers of the Poor be authorized to lease the Town farm, if they can make satisfactory arrangements.
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