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As a result of the recommendation of the General Survey of the Lynnfield School System, conducted by the Harvard Center for Field Studies in 1951, the Lynnfield Junior High School was begun in May, 1952 and completed in September, 1953, at a cost of $1, 000, 000. It is situated on a 17-acre plot on Main Street.
The building is of basically economical design, two stories, brick exterior walls, and fire resistant construction.
There are 15 classrooms, adequate in size for 30 pupils each. Three of the classrooms are particularly designed and equipped for Art, Science, and Homemaking.
Some of the outstanding features of the school are its well- furnished, well-lighted library, large gymnasium with folding
bleachers for 300 spectators, its well-equipped workshop, and its auditorium with a seating capacity of 654.
The spacious cafeteria, with modern kitchen facilities for hot lunches, seats 250. The central office suite of the Lynn- field School Department and the Health Clinic are adequately designed and suitably located.
The capacity of the building, in its present form, is about 430 pupils. With the addition of a classroom wing and certain special facilities, the building will be adequate, at a minimum expense, for the needs of 750 secondary school age pupils, as soon as the town of Lynnfield requires a Junior-Senior High School.
Town of Lynnfield Municipal Organization
Lynnfield Voters
Librory Trustees 3
Tree Worden
Constable
Town Treosurer
Tax Collector
Plonning Board 4
School Committee 3
Pork and Cemetary Commission 3
Town Clerk
Assessors 3
Rood Commissioner
Town Moderator
Selectmen
Superintendent of Schools
3
Town Counsel
Civil Defense Director
Town Accountont
Health Director
Registror of Voters
Board of Appeols 3
Building Inspector
Finance Committee
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Health Deportment
Welfare Department
Police Department
Fire Deportment
Veterons Service
Civil Defense
Seoler of Weights ond Meosures
Table Of Contents
AT YOUR SERVICE.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT 34
BIRTHS
40
REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PLANNING COMM. .. 33
BOARD OF APPEALS 38
ROAD COMMISSIONER 44
BOARD OF ASSESSORS 18
SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE . 48
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
36
SCHOOL COMMITTEE 47
CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR
38
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 37
DEATHS . 42
SELECTMEN 3
FIRE DEPARTMENT . 34
FUTURE SCHOOL SITE COMMITTEE 52
TAX COLLECTOR
33
HEALTH OFFICER
37
TREE WARDEN 35
INSPECTOR OF WIRES 36
TOWN ACCOUNTANT .21
LIBRARY TRUSTEES 55
TOWN CLERK.
6
MARRIAGES 39
TOWN OFFICERS
2
MOTH DEPARTMENT 42
TOWN TREASURER 19
PARK AND CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS . 43
VETERANS SERVICES .35
PLANNING BOARD 14
WELFARE BOARD
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ACCOMPLISHED IN 1953
Opened new Junior High School.
Created Office of Inspector of Wires.
Purchased new ambulance with two-way radio.
Purchased new cruising car for Police Department.
Purchased new chassis for Fire Department.
Purchased new truck body and with a chassis from the Fire De- partment made a truck for the Tree Department.
Purchased a new stone spreader for the Street Department.
Reconstructed Summer Street Extension.
Rebuilt Munroe Street, Edward Avenue, and portions of Pine Hill Road and Beaver Avenue.
Resurfaced Chestnut Street, Pillings Pond Road, Essex Street, Williams Road, Elliot Road, Lowell Street and Locust Street.
Constructed drainage on Walnut Street, Parsons Avenue, Main Street, Laurel Road, Fairview Road and Merrow Road. Constructed sidewalk on east side of Main Street.
Accepted as new Streets, Norris, Tapley, Carpenter, Hart and Thomas Roads, Pine Street and Maiden Lane.
Planted 105 shade trees. Razed old south school building.
Installed a fifth circuit and five new boxes in the fire alarm sys- tem.
Created the future School Site Committee.
Passed a new code of Zoning By-Laws and had them approved by the Attorney-General. Improved the rubbish collection service. Carried out blood typing and chest survey programs.
FUTURE PLANS
Acquisition of two new school sites in the immediate future. Construction and opening of a new twelve room elementary school by 1956.
Construction and opening of a high school wing on the Junior High School building by 1958.
Acceptance of twelve new streets. Purchase of new loader for Street Department. Completion of the master plan of the Planning Board. Enlargement of the Police Department in order to better protect persons and property.
Improvement in garbage collection service.
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SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 45
TOWN OFFICERS
SELECTMEN, BOARD OF HEALTH AND BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
Arthur W. Nelson Clifton E. Hodgdon Harry K. Jackson
Term expires 1956 Term expires 1955 Term expires 1954
Robert W. Davis Douglas H. Bean Bessie L. Sinish
Term expires 1955
Term expires 1956 Term expires 1956
TOWN PLANNING BOARD
*Louis B. Tuck
Term expires 1956
Theodore N. Ferren Colby Burbank John E. Harris Franklin R. D'Entremont
Term expires 1955
Term expires 1954
Term expires 1956
Term expires 1958
oRichard L. Hobbs
Term expires 1958
ROAD COMMISSIONER
James C. Fletcher Term expires 1954
REGISTRATION OF VOTERS
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Joseph P. Furrier Ernest Bonah Harry W. Higgins, Clerk
HEALTH DIRECTOR
George Robinson, M. D.
BOARD OF .PUBLIC WELFARE AGENT
Wesley W. Munroe
POLICE CHIEF
William Foley
FIRE CHIEF
Josiah Poeton
BUILDING INSPECTOR
Howard S. Armerding
BOARD OF APPEALS
Eliot K. Grant
Gordon H. Millar
Glen R. Smith
Enoch C. Huff
Hubert G. Wall
Augustus S. True
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Lyman Twiss
Term expires 1954
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Orodon S. Hobbs Charles W. Kessler Willis P. Burbank
Term expires 1954 Term expires 1956 Term expires 1955
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
Theodore Palizzolo Term expires 1954
TOWN CLERK
Harry W. Higgins
Tenure
TOWN TREASURER
Harry W. Higgins
Term expires 1954
TAX COLLECTOR
Clifford C. Ham
Term expires 1955
MODERATOR
Gordon H. Millar
Term expires 1954
ASSESSORS
Term expires 1956
Term expires 1954
Term expires 1955
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY
Rudolf P. Schlenker James Y. Lake Pauline Chadwell
Term expires 1954 Term expires 1956
Term expires 1955
PARK AND CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
Chester R. Melanson James V. Thompson Arthur W. Bryant
Term expires 1956 Term expires 1955
Term expires 1954
CONSTABLES
Charles V. Sweetser Allison G. Tedford
Term expires 1954 Term expires 1954
TREE WARDEN
Alvin S. Chadwell, Chairman James Melanson Russell P. Kumph R. Freeman Coon, Secretary James E. Wilson
H. Douglas Bean Howard R. Cole Henry T. Wrobel Ralph A. Rae * Resigned o Appointed
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Stanley G. Thwing Stanley E. Flagg Kenneth A. Worthen
Report of SELECTMEN
TO THE CITIZENS OF LYNNFIELD:
This is the fifth consecutive year in which your present Board of Selectmen has served in the joint capacity of Selectmen, mem- bers of the Board of Health and Board of Public Welfare.
Once again it is a pleasure to report to you that your Town has absorbed another year of abnormal growth without any serious set-backs and with every indication that future growth will also be assimilated without the chaos that has followed in other com- munities.
We cannot express too strongly our feeling that this condi- tion is due almost entirely to the capable and hard-working in- 'dividuals who have been elected or appointed to positions in the Town government. Through the efforts of such civic minded resi- dents the Town receives, for nothing, services for which larger towns and cities are required to pay substantial sums of money.
The year 1953 marked the completion of our new high school building and the committee in charge of constructing this beauti- ful and practical building deserves the thanks of everyone for an outstanding job. These men are:
Howard S. Armerding, Chairman Walter H. Kuestenmacher, Secretary Colby Burbank, Jr. Robert W. Davis Franklin R. D'Entremont Richard L. Hobbs Samuel L. Puffer
Another outstanding event for 1954 was the adoption of a completely new Zoning By-Law. While this by-law is far reach- ing in effect and not one hundred per cent acceptable to every- one, it was pretty well agreed that the Planning Board's recom- mendations, based on the partially complete Master Plan, should be adopted with the knowledge that future changes could be made as needed.
Following adoption of the new Zoning By-Law the Board was saddened by the resignation of Louis B. Tuck from the Planning Board. Mr. Tuck, who had worked hard on this Board for many years, had come to be known, and rightly so, as the "Dean" of Planning in Lynnfield and his services in an official capacity will be sorely missed.
Mr. Richard L. Hobbs was unanimously elected by the re- maining members of the Planning Board and the Selectmen to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Tuck's resignation.
Our appointment of Acting Chief William E. Foley as Chief of Police to succeed the late Chief Everett S. Webster resulted in considerable criticism of the Board. In view of the spirited rivalry for the job, it was expected that any action taken by the Board would result in ruffling the feelings of a lot of people. We are glad that we can fairly report at this time that, to date, Chief Foley's administration of the Police Department has been most ac- ceptable to the Selectmen and to a huge majority of the towns- people.
Our Town Report for 1952 proved to be even better than previous years' reports and we were awarded second place in our population classification in the state-wide competition. The
Town Report Committee (listed elsewhere in our report) assisted by the Town Accountant produced an interesting and attractive report and deserves a great deal of credit for their efforts. Mr. Henry Sawyer moved away from Lynnfield during the year and the resulting vacancy on this Committee was filled by the appoint- ment of Paul A. Hillman. Mr. James Wright also resigned and was replaced by William B. Poole.
As authorized by the Annual 1953 Town Meeting the follow- ing were appointed members of a "School Plant Planning Com- mittee. "
Carl F. Van Bennekom, Chairman Mrs. Russell Franck, Secretary George Beesley Mrs. Wilmot H. Decker Franklin R. D'Entremont Howard Murdock Malcolm Smith
The comprehensive report submitted by this committee is in- cluded elsewhere in this Annual Report and it should be studied by all.
The June Ist Special Town Meeting authorized us to appoint five members to a Future School Site Acquisition Committee and the following men were appointed:
George L. Seavey, Chairman Ivar C. Akerblom Paul F. Howard Carl A. Schmalfuss Arthur S. Tewksbury, Jr.
We feel that everyone should realize that our school build- ing program represents the most urgent and the most important problem the Town must tackle in 1954. In view of the extreme gravity of the situation, the work and the reports of the above mentioned committees become double important.
For the approaching year we must also plan to enlarge our police force if we are to afford even reasonable protection through the night for the merchants and residents in the Town. Chief Foley has included in his budget for 1954 provision for the very minimum increase in the force necessary to have at least one police officer on cruiser patrol on a twenty-four basis.
At the special town meeting in September we were authorized to proceed with the razing of the Old South School. No money was provided for this purpose and we had a few uneasy moments when bids for razing the building resulted in all bidders asking for rather substantial payment. We eventually succeeded in car- rying out the wishes of the town at no cost and the building is now being razed under adequate bond.
The Committee that recommended razing the building sug- gested that the site might well be considered as a central police and fire station and the Board feels that this suggestion is worthy of serious consideration in the near future.
The appointment of a new custodian of the Town Hall has resulted in better maintenance of the building and seems to have
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eliminated the numerous complaints of local organizations using the building for various functions.
Awarding the rubbish collection contract to a different con- tractor has resulted in a marked improvement in this service and all Selectmen have been able to better enjoy their leisure hours because of the almost absolute lack of complaints in this depart- ment.
Garbage collections in Precinct 2 have not been handled very well in recent months and in all probability a different con- tractor will receive this contract in 1954.
While it is frequently possible to do an injustice to many by singling out a few the Board wishes to take this opportunity to especially recommend to the Town the faithful and efficient service rendered by two men --
One of these men, James Fletcher, Road Commissioner, has accomplished a tremendous amount of work, at moderate cost, on the town's streets during the past year. His faithful attendance at Selectmen's meetings, his prompt response to calls from those with a problem concerning his department, his application to planning as well as the practical end of his job has materially assisted the Selectmen.
All officials and committees have co-operated with us to the fullest possible extent and their efforts are sincerely appreciated. We dowish, however, to especially thank Allan Davis, Clerk of the Board of Selectmen. He has rendered efficient service far beyond the extensive requirements of his job and his diligence and devotion to his duties have materially assisted the Board in serving the Town.
In conclusion we wish to again stress the fact that Lynnfield can very quickly lose its healthy financial status and the many factors contributing to its present healthy condition unless ev- eryone continues to be aware of the fact that we are faced with many serious problems requiring the complete cooperation of ev- eryone in working out a satisfactory and practical solution.
Respectfully submitted,
Arthur W. Nelson, Chairman Clifton E. Hodgdon Harry K. Jackson
Selectmen of Lynnfield
1953 Appointments made by Board of Selectmen.
Board of Appeals - 3 years Board of Appeals Alternate - 3 years Building Inspector Clerk, Bd. of Selectmen Custodian Chemical Hall
Custodian Town Hall
Dog Officer Dog Officer - Acting
Eliot K. Grant
Augustus S. True Howard S. Armerding Allan H. Davis Tony S. Procurot
Robert F. Barnes Tony S. Procurot John Comack
Election Officers for March 2nd:
Precinct l
Daniel Burbine Bart Conners Joseph Donovan George Mac Gregor Theodore Palizzolo
Precinct II
John Carter Cornelius Doyle Richard Hammer John Mac Gonnel I 1. Edward Nelson
Albert White, Jr. Alexander Williams
Fence Viewers Finance Committee
1 year Alvin S. Chadwell, Chrm.
1 year Howard R. Cole 1 year Henry T. Wrobel 2 year Ralph A. Rae 2 year Douglas H. Bean
2 year James E. Wilson
3 year Ross F. Coon, Sect.
3 year Russell F. Kumph 3 year James F. Melanson
Forest Warden Josiah Poeton
Future School Site Acquisition Committee
George L. Seavey, Chrm. Carl A. Schmalfuss Arthur S. Tewksbury, Jr.
Paul F. Howard Ivar C. Akerblom
Health Officer Dr. George S. Robinson
Inspector of Animals
Gustave H. Koch
Inspector of Milk
Gustave H. Koch
Inspector of Slaughtering
Gustave H. Koch
Moth Department Superintendent
Lyman Twiss
Old South School Disposition Committee James F. Melanson, Chrm.
George Beesley Bart Conners
Arthur Johnson Aime Delangle
Planning Board Richard L. Hobbs
Police Department Chief Permanent Patrolman
Temporary Intermittent Patrolman
Permanent Intermittent Patrolman
Officer in Charge during Chief's absence
Chilton M. Hastings
Arthur McGonnell
Thomas McGonnell
Arthur W. Maddison
James P. Boyle Ralph N. Burrell
George W. Carder
Leon Cobb John Comack
Benjamin G. Cox
Allan H. Davis
Malcolm C. Eaton
Stanley W. Flagg James C. Fletcher Edward Harney, Jr. Harry W. Higgins Clifton E. Hodgdon Harry K. Jackson Karl B. Johnson Gustave H. Koch Owen Lloyd
William E. Foley
Norman T. A. Grady
Stanley E. Flagg Edwin L. Price
Special Police Albert N. Albertson
Howard S. Armerding
Chester Melanson Amos Miller Wesley W. Munroe Arthur W. Nelson Donald Newhall Roland Page Theodore Palizzolo Josiah Poeton
Tony S. Procurot Dr. George S. Robinson Felix Rombult John Smith Joseph F. Smith James V. Thompson Louis B. Tuck Lyman H. Twiss
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James Walsh
Board of Selectmen
n h Registrar of Voters - 3 years Sealer of Weights and Measures School Plant Planning Committee Franklin R. D'Entremont Mrs. Russell E. Franck Howard H. Murdock Malcolm V. Smith Mrs. Wilmot H. Decker George Beesley Carl F. VanBennekom, Chrm.
Thomas F. Lynch Gustave H. Koch
Common Victualer - Wine & Malt Beverages Donovan Brothers
Common Victualer - all alcoholic beverages Wilkinson's, Inc., d/b/a Ships1 Haven Club - all alcoholic beverages Tally-Ho Club, Inc. Colonial Country Club of Lynnfield, Inc. Club Goodwin, Inc. Inn Holder - all alcoholic beverages Suntaug Inn, Inc.
Lodging House 5
Lord's Day
Concert of Entertainment 169
Sale of Products Raised on Premises 15
Sale of Ice Cream, Confectionery, Fruit etc.
21
Taxi
Wine and Malt Beverages - One Day Permit
22
Perambulations
Town of Reading - December 5, 1953
Public Hearings
Telephone poles
2
Veterans Burial Agent
Burton B. Cogswell
Gasoline Storage
2
Wire Inspector
James V. Thompson
Licenses issued by Board of Selectmen in 1953.
Auctioneer Ballroom
1
Common Victualer
15
Inn Holder
1
Kindergartens
5
Manufacturing Ice Cream
1
Methyl Alcohol - storage and sale
9 Pasteurization of Milk 1
Pigs - keeping on premises
1
PILLINGS POND
LOCKSLEY ROAD
1
Soldiers Relief Agent Special Agents Board of Health Burial Permits Cesspool Permits Town Counsel
Burton B. Cogswell
Harry W. Higgins Edward Harney Ralph G. Howland
Town Report Committee Kenneth R. Hill, Chrm.
Mrs. Joseph H. LeBrun
Paul A. Hillman Mrs. Stanley W. Tyler Mrs. Alvin S. Chadwell William B. Poole
United Nations Day Chairman Veterans Agent
Mrs. Stanley W. Tyler
Burton B. Cogswell
Liquor: Retail Package Goods Store - all alcoholic beverages Lynnfield Beverage, Inc. Turnpike Bottle Shoppe, Inc.
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Licenses issued by Board of Health in 1953
Bottled Carbonated and non-alcoholic beverages 2
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Report of TOWN CLERK
ELECTION OF TOWN OFFICERS HELD March 2, 1953
Election officers serving were as follows:
Precinct 1
Alexander Williams
Warden
Theodore Palizzolo
Clerk
George MacGregor
Albert White, Jr.
Joseph Donovan
Joseph LeBrun
Bart Connor
Cornelius Doyle I. Edward Nelson Paul Schlenker Richard Hammer James Walsh, Jr. John Carter, Jr. Randolph Inslee Arthur McGonnell
Police Officers
Chilton M. Hastings Frank E. Martin
Total Vote Cast 981 Prec. 1 609
Prec. 2 372
SELECTMEN, BOARD OF HEALTH, BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE FOR THREE YEARS
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Total
Arthur W. Nelson
372
219
591
Donald F. Newhall
222
150
372
Blanks
15
3
18
ASSESSOR FOR THREE YEARS
Stanley G. Thwing
563
305
868
Blanks
46
67
113
TREE WARDEN FOR ONE YEAR
Lyman H. Twiss
560
326
886
J. Mc Gonnell
1
1
Blanks
49
45
94
PARK AND CEMETERY COMMISSIONER FOR THREE YEARS
Chester P. Melanson
536
311
847
Blanks
73
61
134
ROAD COMMISSIONER FOR ONE YEAR
Benjamin G. Cox
254
158
412
James C. Fletcher
298
175
473
John Repetto
50
34
84
Blanks
7
5
12
CONSTABLES FOR ONE YEAR
Charles V. Sweetser
528
290
818
Allison G. Tedford
498
286
784
Blanks
192
168
360
SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR TWO YEARS
Robert W. Davis
546
306
852
Blanks
63
66
129
SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR THREE YEARS
Douglas H. Bean
328
173
501
Charles W. Kessler
288
308
596
Bessie L. Sinish
408
95
503
Blanks
194
168
362
PLANNING BOARD FOR FOUR YEARS
John E. Harriss
534
303
837
Blanks
75
69
144
PLANNING BOARD FOR FIVE YEARS
Franklin R. D'Entremont
525
291
816
Blanks
84
81
165
LIBRARY TRUSTEE FOR THREE YEARS
James Y. Lake
546
298
844
Blanks
63
74
137
MODERATOR FOR ONE YEAR
Gordon H. Millar
566
303
869
Blanks
43
69
112
TOWN OFFICERS ELECTED 1953
SELECTMEN -- BOARD OF HEALTH -- BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
Arthur W. Nelson
Term expires 1956
ASSESSORS
Stanley G. Thwing
Term expires 1956
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Robert W. Davis Charles W. Kessler
Term expires 1955
Bessie L. Sinish
Term expires 1956 Term expires 1956
LIBRARY TRUSTEE
James Y. Lake
Term expires 1956
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Precinct 2
PARK AND CEMETERY COMMISSIONER
Chester R. Melanson Term expires 1956
TREE WARDEN
Lyman H. Twiss Term expires 1954
PLANNING BOARD
Franklin R. D'Entremont John E. Harriss
Term expires 1958
Precinct 1
Douglas Bean
329
Charles Kessler
287
Bessie Sinish
507
Term expires 1954
Charles V. Sweetser Allison G. Tedford
Term expires 1954
Final Total combining Prec. 1 and Prec. 2
Total
Douglas Bean
329
173
502
Charles Kessler
287
308
595
Bessie Sinish
412
95
507
MODERATOR
Gordon H. Millar
Term expires 1954
Harry W. Higgins Town Clerk
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RECORD OF RECOUNT FOR OFFICE OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR THREE YEARS -- HELD MARCH 11, 1953
On Wednesday, March 11, 1953 a recount of votes in Pre- cinct 1 Lynnfield, for office of School Committee for three years, was held at the Town Hall, 8:00 P.M. with the following results.
Term expires 1957
CONSTABLES
ROAD COMMISSIONER
James C. Fletcher Term expires 1954
APPROPRIATION TO BE RAISED IN THE TAX LEVY OF THE CURRENT YEAR, VOTED AT THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 9, 1953
Article 7. Inspector of Wires -- Salary
$ 500.00 6100.00
Article 8. New Ambulance for Police Dept.
Article 9. New Cruising Car for Police Dept.
Article 10. Police Department -- General Expense
Article 11. Payment of Delinquent Bill (Police)
Article 12. Fire Department -- General Expense
Article 13.
Hydrant Rental for Fire Protection
Article 14.
New Chassis for Fire Dept.
3000.00 3012.00
Article 16.
Health and Sanitation
1100.00
Article 17.
Collection of Garbage
3150. 00 4425.00 600.00
Article 19.
Plumbing Inspector -- Salary
3999.00
Article 21. Veterans' Benefits
Article 22.
Welfare Department
5375.00 2800.00 33000. 00
Article 24.
Old Age Assistance
1000.00
Article 26.
Board and Room -- Essex County Sanitorium
550.00 5604.50 140.00
Article 30.
Moth Department -- General Expense
4100.00
Article 31.
Private Moth Work
1200.00 1890. 00 3210.00
Article 33.
Prevention and Control of Dutch Elm Disease
Article 34.
Purchase and Plant Shade Trees
750.00
Article 35.
Cutting Brush along the Highways
200.00
Article 37.
Purchase of Truck Body for Moth & Tree Dept.
500.00
Article 39.
Public Libraries -- General Expense
3347.00
Article 40.
School Department -- General Expense
219075.00
Article 41
Memorial Playground
500.00 1250. 00 150.00
Article 47.
Highway Department -- General Expense
28924.00
Article 48.
Chapter 90 Highway Construction
2500. 00
Article 50.
New Sidewalks-maintenance of existing sidewalks
2000.00
Article 55.
Drainage on Walnut Street
6400. 00
Article 56.
Snow and Ice Removal
2795.00 12750.00 26075. 15
Article 61.
Memorial Day Observance
300.00 72350.00
Article 63. Article 64.
Payment of Interest
27700.00
Article 65. Article 66.
Liability and Property Damage Premiums
1650.00
Article 67.
Workmen's Compensation Policy (estimate premium)
2400.00
Article 68.
Street Lighting
7000.00
Article 69.
Gasoline Fund
2000.00
Article 70.
Reserve Fund
6000.00
Total appropriations voted
$566, 341. 18
Transfers voted at Annual Town Meeting
Article 48. From Excess & Deficiency Fund to Chapter 90 Highway Construction
$ 7500.00
Article 51. From Machinery Account to Highway Dept. for New Stone Spreader
1200.00
Article 38. Dog Tax Refund to Library Department
1020.67
(Total amount of Transfers $9, 720. 67)
GRAND TOTAL
$576, 061. 85
Article 18.
Collection of Rubbish
Article 20.
Board of Assessors
3520. 00
Article 23.
Aid to Dependent Children
Article 25.
Assistance to persons who are disabled
Article 27
Park and Cemetery Dept. -- General Expense
Article 28.
New Rotary Power Mower -- Park and Cemetery Dept.
Article 32.
Trimming and Caring of Trees along Highways
Article 42.
Summer Playground Program
Article 44.
School Plant Planning Committee
Article 58.
Rebuilding four Accepted Town Roads
Article 60.
General Government -- General Expense
Payment of Notes
5150.00
Blanket Fire Insurance Premium
14153.00
5000. 00
Article 15.
Other Protection of Persons and Property
550.00 26548.00 48.53
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Report of TOWN CLERK
Record of Annual Town Meeting March 9 and March 16, 1953
Meeting called to order at 7:45 P.M. by Moderator, Gor- don Millar, who read the call for the meeting and the Constable's Returno
On motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the Articles until taken up for action.
Article 1. Voted unanimously, on motion duly made and seconded, that the following Town Officers not required to be chosen by ballot be appointed as follows:
Field Drivers Walter M. Riggs, Joseph F. Smith, James Fletcher
Pound Keeper Joseph F. Smith
Wood Measurers
Perley Burrill, Daniel Kelleher, Joseph F. Smith
Article 2. Voted unanimously, on motion made and sec- onded, that the Reports of Town Officers and Special Committees be accepted as published.
Article 3. Voted unanimously, on motion duly made and seconded, that the Town amend its By-laws by striking out Sec- tion 1 of Article III, and substitute therefor, the following:
"Section 1. There shall be a Finance Committee consisting of nine members who shall be appointed by the Board of Select- men within thirty days after each annual Town Meeting as fol- lows:
Three members shall be appointed in 1953, each for a term of one year.
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