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The following Election Officers were sworn in by the Town Clerk,
Walter K. Morse, Glerk. John A. Andrew 0 Election Officers
Raymond Pearl 0
appointed by the
Arthur A. Anger 0 Selectmen!
John &. Whittier 0
The Moderator appointed the following named persons for tellera,
George B. Parkhurst 0) Tellers
Stanley B. Hills 0 Martin Mc Laucklin ) Town Clerk.
As fast as fifty Ballots were cast they were taken out and counted.
Voted
to extend the hour for closing the Polls until 12-40 P.M. The Polls were closed at 12-40 P.M. The Moderator Then announced that Dinner was ready.
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1937.
Here follows the record of the Election Clerk. Annual town meeting Mar. 1-183%. Meeting held in Lincoln Hall West Boxford- Meeting called to order by the Moderator Wm. J. & reenter at 8.30 A.M. The call for the meeting was read and the ballet boy inspected At 8.30 the polls were declared open 131 votes were cast until 12.40 when the polls were declared closed Ballots were counted and recorded as follows.
Moderator for one year William f. Greenler - 121
Hubert Kittar Kilbonne - 2
Chas H. Chaplin- 1
Blanks 7
131
Selectman for Three years
Joseph B. Matthews - 122
Raymond Perley - 1 Chas. Morley 1
Stewart &. Coughlin - 1 Blanks
131
Treasurer for three years J. Perley Killam- 126
Stewart J. Coughlin 1
Blanks 4
131
Collector of taxes for one year Simeon S. Pearl 129
Blanks 2
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Assessor of Taxes for three years. Marry L. Cole 124
Stewart J. Coughlin 1
Blanks 6
131
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School Committee for three years
Edward R. Miller 114
Leo Richardson 1
David Mighill 1
Mrs. Robt. Little 1
J. J. Chadwick fr. 1
Stewart J. Coughlin 1
Blanks 12
131
Board of Health
Clinton B. Nason 124
Mrs. Robt, Parkhurst 1
Rosamond Price 1
Stewart J. Loughlin 1
Blanks 4
131
Surveyor of Highways East Parish
Raymond Perley 126
Leo Richardson 1
Stewart &. Loughlin /
Blanck 3
131
Surregn of Highways West Parish B. Robert Cunningham 126
Henry Nason 1
Blanks 4
131
Tree Warden
Clarence Brown 104
David Mighill 15
Stewart b. Coughlin /
Blanks 11
131
Constable East Parish
David Mighill 14
Leo Richardson 113
Blanks 4
131
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1937.
Emstable West Parish
George F. W. Hopping Raymond Pearl 1
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Blanka
131 Question on Trapping yes 65
35 Blanks 31 131
Walter K. Moras Clerk of the Meeting
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The following officers were declared elected. Moderator. for one year, William J. Gncenter. Selectman, for three years, Joseph B. Matthews, Treasurer, for three years, J. Perley Killam, Assessor of Taxes, for Three years, Harry L, Cole. Collection of Taxes, for one year, Simeon S. Pearl. Constable, East Parish, for one year, Lev F.Richardson, Constable, West Parish, George F. W. Hopping
Perlez.
x Highway Surveyor, East Parish, for one year, Raymond Highway Surveyor, West Parish, for one year, B. Robert Gun," ningham.
School Committee, for three years. Edward R. Millen. Board of Health for three years . Clinton B. Nason. Free Worden, for one year. Clarence &. Brown.
The afternoon session was called to order, and the Warrant read by the Moderator.
Ren E.L. Bradford, opened the meeting with prazer, upon invitation of the Moderator.
to take up the Articles, as they come on the warrant. 38 in favor 28 opposed.
Article 3 to accept the report of the Town Clerk to accept the report of the Treasurer.
Voted
Voted Voted
326
193%.
Voted
Art. 4, to accept the report of the Town Accountant, Art. 5.
Voted
That the Collection of Taxes, receive 1% of his collection for his salary. This year. ,
Voted
That the Budget as printed in the Town Report be accepted, with the following change vig : That the sum for Insurance of Employees be changed from 598.63 to $735.25. Art. 1. to pass over Article ?. Art. 8.
Voted Voted
that the compensation for labor, in the several depart- ments, be fifty cents an hour.
Art. 9.
that the sum of $187.76 refunded on account of Dog Licenses, be divided equally between the two Public Libraries of the Town.
Voted
to raise and appropriate $150.75 for printing the Joun Reports.
Voted
to raise and appropriate $32.00 for the drainage survey in the East Parish.
Voted
to raise and appropriate $50. 00 for Land Damage, to L' esterMagen. to raise and appropriate $20.00 to pay John Dorman. for gravel, used around the School House. Art. 11.
Voted
to leave the matter of making the roads passable when encumbered with snow, in the hands of the Highway Surveyors.
Art. 12.
that the matter of committing the Taxes to the Collector, be left in the hands of the Assessors, to be done in accordance with the law.
Voted.
Art. 13.
That the town treasurer, with the approval of the Select- men , be authorized to borrow money from time to time,
Voted
Art. 10.
Voted.
Voted
Art. Le.
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in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year begin- ing January1, 1937, and to issue a note on notes therefor, hazable within one year , and to renew any note or
notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17 Chapter 44, General Lans. Art. 14.
Voted
to raise and appropriate 200. 00 to cover clerical and other necessary expenses, in the Local administration of the W.P.A.
Art. 15.
Voted
that the disposal of the Lund Estate, be left in the hands of the selectmen to do as they see fit. Artill.
Voted
that the Selectmen appoint a committee to determine what areas are suitable for a town forest, and report it's recommendations to the next town meeting. Art.17.
Voted
to raise and appropriate 50.00 for repairs on the road leading from the Topfield Road to the house of Frank Titus.
Art. 18.
Moved that the Town adopt a goning ordinance as proposed by the Committee, with artain mod- ifications.
Vated
that Mr. Howard Mc Henney be given the consent of the meeting to speak.
Voted
further that we postpone action on this matter until the Annual next Town Meeting. 51 infavor 37 opposed.
Voted
Art. 19.
to raise and appropriate $1500.00 to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen, for Highways and Bridges.
Voted
Art. 20.
that the Chair appoint a Committee to study into the advisability of building a new School House in the West Parish.
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1937,
The Moderator appointed the School Committee and the Board of Selectmen, as a Committee to to study into the advisability of building a new School House in the West Parish.
Vated
that a rising vote of thanks be given to the Ladies of the West Parish for the excellent dinner they provided.
Voted
that the selectmen be appointed a Committee to investigate the advisability of goning the Joun, and report at the next town meeting.
Voted
to take up Article 6.
Voted to raise and appropriate the following sums, viz! 3975.00 to be expended under the provisions of Chap, 81. $1000.00 for Ipswich road, under Chap . 90 . $2000.00 for Georgetown road, under Chap. 90. $1000.00 for Washington St., under Chaps 90. $1000.00 for Chap. 90 maintenance.
Voted
to install a light , at the corner of Killam road and Ipswich road, in the East Parish.
Voted
to install a light, at the corner of Washington Street and Willow road, in the west Parish; and that the expense of installing these two-lights be taken from the amount appropriated for Street Lighting.
Voted
to raise and appropriate 1000. 00 for Snow removal.
Voted
not to exceed that the Assessors be authorized to take, $5000.00 from the free cash in the treasury, and apply it to lowering the tax rate for this year.
Voted
to take up Article 5.
Vated
That the compensation of Town Officers and com -
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mitteer be. 50 cents an hour.
to dissolve this meeting.
The Budget as accepted for 193%,
Selectmen 60000
Overseers 30000
Assessors 60000
Treasurer 17500
30000
Clerk Collector
55000
Accountant
40000
Registrars
3000
Board of Health
30000
Seater of Weights and measures Police
2500 30000
Dog Officer
2500
Election Officers. 5000
Inspector of Slaughtering
27500
Inspector of Animals
5000
Publico Welfare
200000
Old Age Assistance
250000
Soldier's relief
10000
Free Warden
10000
Fire Warden
20000
Forest Warden
60000
Moth Department
120000
Town Hall
30000
Public Grounds
10000
Memorial Day
10000
Insurance of Employees Soldier's Graves
735 25
20000
Mt. Vernon Cemetery
10000
Lund and Morse estate House note
100000
77 00
161 15 00
29557.25
School Committee School note interest Schools
10000
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Budget continued.
2955725 1
10000
52995
Street Lighting 60000
Reserve Fund 50000 50000
W.P.A.
$ 3198720
Printing Town Reports
15075
Training Survey in the East Parish.
3200
Hagen Land Damage 5000
2000
John S. Formon, for gravel. Local Adm. W.P.A.
20000
Titus Road
5000
Highways and Bridges, unders electmen 150000
Highways under Chaf. 81 397500
Ipswich Road, Chap. 90
100000
Georgetown Road, Chap. 90 200000
Washington St., Chap. 90 100000
Maintenance, Chapt, 90 100000
100000
Total to raise
$ 43964.95
Snow Removal-
A true record, Attest: John W. Parkhurst, Town Clerk.
Broughtforward Interest on loans Essex Tuberculosis Sanatorium Road Machinery 20000
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1937.
Town of Bofford, Mass. office of Selectmen March 10, 193%. Mr. John W. Parkhurst Borford Massachusetts Dear Will;
The Board of Selectmen have appointed Joseph B. Matthews as Moth Superintendent for the Town of Boxford, for the year 1931 and have received confirmation of the appointment from the State Department of Boston.
Appointment They have also appointed Dr. Williamf. nept of Animals Greenler as animal Inspector subject to the approval of the State.
Respectfully, Harry L. Cole
Boxford, March 10, 1937.
This is to certify that I have this day admin - istered the oath of office to Joseph B. Matthews as local Moth Superintendent for the town of Bofond for the year 1937.
Harry L. Cole Justice of the Peace. A true copy Attest.
John W. Parkhurst, Town Clerk.
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1937. Town of Boxford, Mass. Office of Selectmen
March 29, 193%, Mr. John H. Parkhurst Jour Clerk Boxford, Massachusetts Dear Will:
We have made the following appointments as of March 22 nd, for Special Police;
Herbert b. Crowell 17 Howard Street 0 Charles M. Johnson 115 Sv. Pleasant St. 0
Michael &. Wrenn 144 Cedar Street 0
George A. Wormwood 450 East Broadway Frank P. Pingree 14 New Hampshire Ave. 0 Dudley R. Palmer Center St., So. Groveland.
We have also received the appointment of Charles B. Carleton as Inspector of Slaughter of Animale
Respectfully Harry L. Cole.
A true copy Attest.
John W. Parkhurst. Town Clerk.
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Town of Boxford, Mars, office of Selectmen
April 14, 1997.
Mn Frederick G. Hardy Middleton Road Boxford, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Hardy:
you have been appointed by the Selection of Boxford as Special Police for the current year, Will you please take your wrath of office at once, Respectfully, Harry L. Cole
Essex 95. Boxford, April 17, 1937. Personally appeared Frederick O. Hardy and Took the oath of office as Special Police, This day, before me , John W. Parkhurst! Justice of the Peace .
A breve copy Attest: John W. Parkhurst, Town Clerk,
Boxford, April 28, 1937. I hereby certify that I have this day destroyed all The Ballots cast at The Annual Town Meeting, held in Boxford, Mass. on March 1, 1937.
Attest: John U. Parkhurst, Town Clerk. Town of Bortford, Mass. Office of Board of Selectmen September 27. 1937. Mr. John D. Parkhurst, Buford Massachusetts, Dear Will.
Harry L. Cole, isaJustice of The Peace. Attest: Jornal Parkhurst year. TownClerk
Con September 16, I administered the oath of office to Gyrus & Killam for special police officer for the coming Respectfully, Harry L. Cole.
A True copy Attest: John W. Parkhurst, Toun block.
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1937.
Jour of Boxford, Masa. Office of Board of Selectmen October 13, 1937.
Mr. John W. Parkhurst Boxford Massachusetts Dear Sir:
Mr. John Corsini and Mr. Henry 41. Titus have been appointed sworn weighere by the Selectmen of Boxford on this date, and I have sworn them both into office .
Respectfully, Harry L. Cole
HRC/P.
Ative copy Attesti John W. Parkhurst. Town Clerk.
Larry L. Cole is a justice of the Peace. Attenti
john w. Parkhurst. Town Clark.
The Selection, organized for 1937, with, Chairman, Joseph B. Matthews Clerk, Harry h. Cole.
The Assessors, organized for 1931, with, Chairman, y los B. Parkhurst,
Board of Health, organized for 1937, with Chairmail, Clinton B. A. Nascon
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At a special Town Meeting held in Lincoln Hall, West Boyford, Tuesday, Nov. 2. 1937, at 8 oclock P.M. the following record was made ; riz;
Meeting was called to order by William J. Greenler, Moderator, who read the warrant.
Article/.
Voted to transfer $1,000.00 which was raised for Washington Street highway work to the general Public Welfare account.
Art. 2. Voted
to Transfer 50,00 from The Chapter 90, Georgetown Road account to the Ipswich Road account.
Art.v. Voted
to Transfer 200.00 from the Chapter 90, Georgetown Road account to the general Public Welfareacount,
Art. 4. Voted
to dissolve this meeting. A true record Attest: JohnW. Parkhurst, Jon Clerk.
Town of Boxford, Mass. Office of of Board of Selectmen
November 10.1937. Mr. John D. Parkhurst, Boxford, Massachusetts. Dear Will:
Mr. George F. Morello has this day been appoint- ed a sworn weigher by the selectmen for the town of Boxford for the current year, and I administered the oath of office.
yours truly Harry b. Cole
HLC/P
A true copy A Mesta
John W. Parkhurst, Town Clerk,
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1938.
Election Officers for Town Meeting 1938.
Harlan &. Symonds, Clerk,
Walter W. French
Malcolm R. Gillis
All sworn by the
Fred Q. Hardy Town block Mar. 7. 1938.
Edward K. Mortimer
The above were appointed by the Selectmen. Attest: John W. Parkhurst, Town Clerk.
Borford, March 7, 1938.
This is to certify that I have this day delivered to the Ballot Clerks 550 Official Bullets, for the Town Election this day.
Attest John W. Parkhurst, Town Clerk.
Jour of Burford Mass. Office of Board of Selectmen March 7, 1938 Mr. Frederick @. Hardy Boxford Massachusetts. Wear Ser:
The Selection of Boxford have appointed you a Special Police Officer in the train of Boxford for the current year.
yours truly Harry L. Cole Jos. B. Matthews
Board of Selection
clinton B. Nason
Bouferd , Mar. 8, 1938.
Personally appeared Frederick Q. Hardy and took outh as Special Police for the Town of Boxford, for the current year before me
John W. Parkhurst, Town Clerk.
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1938,
At a legal meeting of the inhabitants of the Town of Boxford, qualified to vote in Elections and town affairs, held in the Town Hall, Boyford, on Monday, March 7th 1938; it being the Annual Town Meeting, the following record was made: the meeting was called to order and the Warrant read by the Moderator, William J. Greenler, at eight o'clock A.M.
The Ballot Box was inspected and found to be locked and empty, then the keys were placed in the hands of Leo F. Richardson, the Constable in charge. The Polls were declared open at 8:30 o'clock A.M. and closed at 12:30 o'clock P. M.
The Ballot Boxford registered 000 at opening of Polls
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18/ 11 " The Check Lists showed 181 names checked. Number of Ballots in Box 181.
The following Election Officers were sworn in by the Town Check :- Harlan E. Symonds, Bleck, Walter W. French Malcolm R. Gilles 0 Fred Q. Hardy 0 Edward K. Mortimer
The Moderator appointed Howard F. Butter of John F. Noyes 0 } Tellers. sworn by the Charles M. Moulton 0) Town Clerk.
As fast as fifty ballets were cast, they were taken out of the Boy and canrassed.
Dinner was served by the Ladies of the East Parish. in The Vertry of the Church.
(over)
338
1938. Here follows the Election Clerk's record of the meeting (viz,
Agreeable to the foregoing warrant the Voters met at the Town Hall, Buford March 7-1938 and cast Their ballots for the following named Officers. The meeting called to order by the Moderator. The polls opened at 8.30 Oclock A.M. The ballot box was opened and shown to beempty, then closed locked and the key placed in the hands of the Constable Ler F. Richardson The polls closed at 12.30 P.M. The ballot box then registered 181 The check list showed the number of votes to be 181 The number of ballots in the ballet box 181 The ballots were countect publicly, declared and recorded as follows. While number of ballots cast 181.
Moderator, for one year Blanks
Williams & Greenler 161
Seth Kelsey /
Stuart J. Coughlin 1
Paul Wadleigh.
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Town Clerk, for three years. .
John N. Parkhurst. 171 Arthur Mc Gregor. / 772 9
Collection of Taxes for one year. Simeon S. Pearl. 164 Robert Parkhurst. / 76 8 /3
Selectmano, for three years. Harry L. Cole, 164
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Assessor of Taxes for three years Stanley B. Hills 162 19
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Surveyors of Highways East Parish one year. Raymond Perley 126 Leo F. Richardson 50 176 5
Surveyor of Highways, West Parish one year, Blanks B. Robert Cunningham, 15.1 30
Treetbarden, for one year.
Ernest M. Mortimer,
72.
David Mighill, 7
William R. Walsh 9.4
Clarence E. Brown
174 7
Constable, East Parish, one year.
David Mighill,
10
Leo F. Richardson 152
Horace Moore 2
164 17
Constable, West Parish one year
George F. W. Hopping, 148
Henry W. Nason 1
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Helen Chadwick 150 31
School Committee, for three years, John J. Chadwick fr. 161
Henry U. Nason 162 19
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Board of Health, three years Harry L. Cole, 158
Stephen Maddock, 159 22
/ A true record attest Harlan E. Symonds Precinct Clerk.
(over)
340
1938.
The Business Meeting was called to order at 2 o'clock P.M.
The Moderator started to read the warrant when it was that we dispense with the further reading of the Warrant, and that the printed Warrants be passed around.
The Moderator called upon Rer. R. E. Wolfe to open the meeting with prazer.
Voted
that we take up the Articles in order as printed on the Warrant
Article 2 Voted Art. 3. Voted Voted Voted Voted
to pass over Article 2 without actions.
to accept the Report of the Assessore of taxes.
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Voted Voted Voted Voted Voted Voted
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" Sealer of weightst measures. " Moth Superintendent " Tree Wandern .. a Forest Warden.
" Committee on School Funds 4 " Committee which was 1 appointed, at the last annual Town Meeting, to invest- igate the advisability of the zoning the Town, as made by the Selectmen.
Voted
Aplanted Fored Hardy . Richard Chad- wick. De appoint. more on page 375.
Article 4. Voted
that this Committee continue as a Committee, with the addition of two others, appointed by the Chair after consulting with the Selectmen; this Committee to prepare some suitable form of zoning laws, and report at the next annual town meeting.
to accept the report of the Town Accountant.
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1938.
that the compensation of Town Officers and Committees. be the same as last year, namely, fifty cents an hour.
to raise and appropriate the several same as suggested in the Budget, with the following additions ;- $100. added to the Town Clarke department, $5, added to the Sealer of Weights and Measures . $ 100.35 added to the Insurance Employees, and 100, added to Soldier's Graves, making the Budget as accepted ;- Budget für 1938.
Selectmeno 600.00
Overseers 300.00
Assessors 600.00
Treasurer 175.00
Clerk
30000
Collector
55000
Accountant
35000
Registrars
60.00
Board of Health
150.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures Police
25000
Dog Officer
2500
Election Officers
12500.
Inspector of Slaughtering Inspector of Animals 50,00
27500
Public Welfare
300000
Old age Assistance
40.0000
Soldier's Relief
30000
Military Aid
5000
Tree Warden
10000
Fire Warden Forest Warden Moth Department
20000
60000
120000
Town Hall
30000
Public Grounds
100.00
Memorial Day
10000
Insurance Employees
58953
1935 Overlay
10191
(carried over)
14511.44
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6000
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Art. 6, Voted
Article 5. Voted
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1938. Budget brought forward
1451144 10000
Mt. Vernon Cemetery Soldiers Graves 20000 Lund and Morse Estate 5000 School house note 100000 3850
School note interest
Schools
1598500
Interest on Loans
10000
Essex Tuberculosis Sanitorium
54941
Road Machinery 5000
Street Lighting
50000 50000
U. P.A.
3358435
Printing Town Reports 14725
Clerical work for U. P. A. 20000
Highways& Bridges under the Selectmen 150000
Highways, under Chapter 81. 397500
Washington Street, Chapter 90. 200000
Highways, Maintenance, Chapter 90.
200000
Snow Removal
300000
Total to raise appropriate Transfers.
46406,60
Overlay reserve to Reserve fund
50000
From free cash to lowering tax rate From Dog fund to Public Libraries
500000
19455 $ 569 4.55
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total that the unexpended appropriations amount ing to 2842,87 be transferred to the Excess and Deficiency Account.
Article 8, Voted
that the compensation for labor, in the several depart- ments, be the same as last year; which was fifty cents an hour.
Article 9. Voted
that the money refunded on account of Dog Licenses, amounting to $194,55 be divided equally between the two Public Libraries of the Town.
Article 10. Voted
to raise and appropriate $147.25 for Printing the Town Reports.
Article 11. Vated
to leave the matter of making the roads passable when encumbered with snow, in The hands of the Highway Surveyors.
Article 12. Voted
that the matter of committing the Taxes to the Collector, be left in the hands of the Assessors, to be done in accordance with the law.
Article 13. Voted
That the town treasurer, with the approval of the selectmen, be authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1938, and to issue a note on notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or noter as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
Article 14. Voted
to raise and appropriate $200,00 to cover clerical and other necessary expenses, in the Local administration of the W. P.A.
Article 15. Voted
to raise and appropriate $1500.00 to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmens, (over)
Article 7. Voted %
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Article 16.
Moved to raise and appropriate 2500.00 for the purchase of a fire truck and equipment. Voted to amend the above motion by the following :- that the apparatus be in the charge of the Forest Warden, and that the Chair appoint a Committee of three to purchase the apparatus,
The amendment was carried by a vote of 38 in favor, and 36 opposed. The Question as amended, was put to vote. and it was voted down.
Article 17.
Moved that a light be installed on washington Street opposite Arthur A. Augers, and the cost of same be taken from the appropriation for Street Lighting. Novote
Article 18. Voted to pass over Article 18 without action relative to the Town purchasing Lincoln Hall.
Article 19. Voted under report of the Selectmen, that the Lund estate be turned over as a Town Finest.
Voted
to extend a vote of thanks to the Ladies of the East Parish, for the fine dinner they served.
At this time the Moderator declared the result of the Balloting for Town Officers, as follows; declaring who were elected (viz).
Moderator, for one year, William & Greenter. 0 Town Clerk for three years, John W. Parkhurst, Moderat. Collector of Taxes, for one year, Simeon S. Pearl. Selectman, for three years. Harry L. Cole. 0 Mar. 12.1938 Assessor of Taxes, for three years, Stanley B. Hills, Surveyor of Highways, East Parish, forone year, Raymond Perley. 0 Surveyor of Highways West Parish. for one year. B. Robert Cunninghamz. Mar. 15, 1938. Tree Warden, for one year. William R. Walsh,
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Constable, East Parish, for one year, Leo F. Richardson, 0 Constable. West Parish, for one year, George r. U. Hopping Harry L. Cole, L. P.
Jook Voted
0 School Committee for three years, John J. Chadwick fr. 10 Mar, 12. 1938 Board of Health, for three years. Harry L. Cole. 0 March 12, 1938. up Article 6. to raise and appropriate 3915,00 for Highway to be expended under the provisions of Chapter 81.
Voted
to raise and appropriate $ 2000,00 for Washington St, to be expended under Chap. 90.
Voted
that in case the Washington St. project is twined down by the State, the Selectmen be empowered to try and get the State and County to go in with the Town on the Georgetown road, and the Town raise and appropriate 2000.00 for that Road, under Chapter 9%.
Voted
to raise and appropriate$ 2.000.00 for Highways, Maintenance, under Chapter 90.
Voted
to raise and appropriate 3000.00 for snow removal.
Voted
that $500.00 be transferred from the overlay reserve fund to the Reserve fund.
Vated
that the Assessors be authorized to take not more than 5000.00 from the free cash in the treasury, and apply it to lowering the tax rate for this year (1938).
to take up Article 19.
that the Committee (namely, the School Committee and Selectmen) appointed last year to report as to the advisability of the town building a new School House in the West Parish, be continued, and report at a future town meeting. (over)
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Barbara G. Perez as Jouan Accountant)
1938. to adjourn this meeting. A true record Attext: John U. Parkhurst. Town Clerk.
Town of Boxford, Mass. office of Board of Selectmen March 16. 1938. Mr. J. W. Parkhurst Boxford, Massachusetts. Dear Ser;
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