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W. Cutler Trow, Jr.
Arline K. Wills
Theodore C. Palizzolo Ex Officio
Veterans' Benefit Agent
Burton B. Cogswell
1 year 1965
Mason J. Condon
(Acting Veterans' Agent during Mr. Cogswell's interim appointment as Welfare Agent)
Burton B. Cogswell 1 year
1965
Veterans' Graves Registration
Wage Study Committee Quentin W. Carpenter Everett E. Collier (Resigned)
2 years
1966
3 years
1966
Shirley Nelson
Ralph E. Dwight Sanford M. Billings (Resigned)
William T. Vose (To fill the unexpired term of Mr. Collier) Owen E. Applin
1 year
1965
James C. Fletcher
James J. Bagley, Jr.
James V. Thompson
1 year
1965
Elof O. Hagfelt
1 year
1965
Present Appointees Gustav H. Koch
Term
Expires
1 year
1965
Town Counsel
Town Garage Needs Committee
Town Report Committee
Wire Inspector Assistant
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Board of Selectmen
This will be remembered as a year commemorating the 150th anni- versary of the Town. It will also be remembered as a year of sadness brought about by the death of our beloved Welfare Director, Wesley W. Munroe. In each instance the citizens of the Town were brought closer to- gether in a feeling of pride for those who have contributed so much to the growth and dignity of Lynnfield.
A highlight of the anniversary was the dedication of the new Town Hall at which many federal, state and local dignitaries were present. The July issue of "The Massachusetts Selectman" featured it as a cover picture. Considerable progress was also made in the construction of the new high school. Locally, the Selectmen were pleased to represent the Town at the Knights of Columbus Open House, ground breaking for the new Lynnfield- Wakefield Masonic Temple and dedication of the new Austin Preparatory School in Reading.
Once again the Town Report Committee was awarded second prize in the town report contest of the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association. The year-after-year excellence of the work of these committees is a credit to the Town.
Selectman Dwight was reelected for another three-year term and his experience and devotion to duty will be a continuing asset to the Board.
Mr. Donald Fahey was appointed Clerk of the Board this year, re- placing Mrs. Ruth Hall who resigned in February. The Board acknowledges with gratitude the faithful and dedicated service of Mrs. Hall during her term.
In anticipation of a new phase of our growth, a complete revaluation of the Town was made this year. Despite some dislocations it is expected that the wisdom and timeliness of this action will be substantiated.
Nineteen sixty-four also saw the completion of the street lighting pro- gram for our major thoroughfares, which was initiated in 1960. A new committee has been appointed to recommend a master plan for lighting our residential streets.
The year was also one of conflict with the Board being involved in a variety of areas in which the Town had changed its mind or in which opin- ion was divided. Most prominent of these were:
1. School traffic supervision became a problem when, after increasing Police salaries in 1963, the Town voted the same budget for 1964 as 1963. This meant fewer personnel, with traffic supervision being affected. A special Town meeting, called on the petition of 200 citizens to appropriate additional funds, was not supported by the petitioners. For the 1965 Police budget, traffic supervision will be listed as a separate item to allow the Town greater freedom in expressing itself.
2. A conviction in the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors, and the resultant suspension of the dealer's license for a period longer than usual, resulted in a petition by some 500 townspeople. In response, a majority of the Board voted for a reduction in the suspension.
3. The fire alarm horns at the Center Station became a major source of objection to the immediate neighborhood. This is a problem common to most towns in which the objectionable noise of the horns must be weighed
Harry C. Wendt
Mason J. Condon
Ralph E. Dwight
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against the safety of the Town. Steps were taken to reduce the number of blows and to install new horns, with plans for trying different installations under way.
4. A special Town Meeting was also called to appropriate funds for land takings in the straightening of Salem Street. At the same time a request for appraisal funds for the remainder of Salem Street was rejected. This latter action appears of particular significance in view of other events bearing on spending, notably : The Town approved construction funds during both 1963 and 1964, and approved appraisal funds in 1964; disclosures of total construction costs were made at both an original public hearing and at a subsequent Finance Committee meeting. It appears that the concern of the townspeople is grow- ing in regard to financial commitments which must be met in years later than those in which the initial funds are voted.
5. A number of alleged zoning violations were called to the attention of the Board this year. Most conspicuous of these was that of night golf. The Selectmen, together with the Planning Board, took steps to bring this matter before the Board of Appeals. The latter, in its decision, concurred that there was a violation of the zoning laws and has ordered a removal of the lights and supporting structures.
In the years ahead the Town must become increasingly cognizant of what is happening in surround- ing communities and in the whole Commonwealth. Your Board has represented the Town at meetings of both the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Advisory Board and those of the Metropolitan Area Plan- ning Council. An article in the annual Warrant brings up for your consideration membership in the League of Cities and Towns. The impact of the actions of the executive and legislative branches of the State government on municipal government is not recognized until it is too late. The total effect of salary and budget increases at the State level on local property taxes is still not generally appreciated. As we go into the new year with an impact of $100,000 in salary increases on our 1965 tax rate, (com- mitted in 1964) it is well to remember Lincoln's words, "Let us make haste slowly."
HARRY C. WENDT Chairman
Licenses Issued
BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Number
Fee
Lodging House
5
$ 2.00
Rifle Range
1
2.00
Christmas Trees
1
1.00
Common Victualler
20
5.00
Lord's Day :
Sale of Candy, Frozen Desserts, etc.
17
3.00
Concert & Entertainment
ยท & Dancing by Patrons : Individual
161
1.00
Annual
3
25.00
Sale of Horticultural Products
1
3.00
Liquor Licenses :
Advertisement Fees (Annual)
11
6.00
One Day Wine and Malt Beverages
39
5.00
Common Victualler,
All Alcoholic
6
1000.00
Club, All Alcoholic
2
1000.00
Package Goods,
All Alcoholic
3
1000.00
HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES
220 Fishing Licenses
170 Hunting Licenses
46 Sporting Licenses
46 Minor Fishing Licenses
17 Female Fishing Licenses
1 Minor Trapping License
2 Citizen Trapping Licenses
2 Non-resident Fishing Licenses
1 Non-resident Hunting License
4 Duplicate Licenses
3 Archery Stamps
13 Free Licenses (Age 65 or over)
DOG LICENSES ISSUED IN 1964 462 Male Dog Licenses
79 Female Dog Licenses
415 Spayed Female Dog Licenses
1 Kennel License ($10.00)
2 Kennel Licenses ($25.00)
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Town Clerk
Your Clerk and Treasurer, and all those working with him, wish to acknowledge the beautiful new office which we all find most convenient, comfortable and efficient.
With a modern vault we now have safe storage for many of the im- portant records which increase from year to year.
The Board of Registrars, which shares our office and storage space, finds it to be a nearly perfect arrangement.
We wish to extend our thanks to the Building Committee, as well as to the architect who listened attentively to our thoughts during the planning of our office space.
Election of Town Officers Held Monday, March 2, 1964
Election Officers Serving:
Precinct 1
Alexander Williams, Warden
Joseph LeBrun, Clerk
Robert H. Settles
Tax Collector for Three Years
Kendall M. Dolbeare
Clifford C. Ham, 8 London Road
861
660
1,521
Robert Peabody
Blanks
58
72
130
Elizabeth Gerry
Assessor for Three Years
Annelea Hanson
Louise Bax
W. Douglas Whitehouse, 779 Main Street
821
631
1,452
Mary Heftye
Blanks
98
101
199
Blanche Settles Police Officers
Planning Board for Five Years
Albert Korkatti
Russell E. Franck, 36 Homestead Road
808
618
1,426
Blanks
111
114
225
Precinct 2
Chester Melanson, Warden
Trustee of Public Library for Three Years
Nancy C. Santeusanio, 3 Laurel Road
769
574
1,343
Edward P. McConarty
Natalie A. Brooks,
John J. McWeeney
14 Fernway
739
533
1,272
Herbert Chase
Blanks
330
357
687
Helen Gilbert
School Committee for Three Years
Robert W. Davis, 35 Carter Road
624
431
1,055
Carl F. VanBennekom,
559
488
1,047
Mary McGonnell
Gordon B. Wilkes, 326 Lowell Street
491
355
846
Robert Aldenberg
Selectmen, Board of Public Welfare for Three Years
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Total
Ralph E. Dwight,
3 Carpenter Road
598
438
1,036
Blanks
119
108
227
Prec. 1
Prec. 2 Total
191 Essex Street
297
277
574
Blanks
24
17
41
William E. Holmes
John B. Rodgers,
Blanks
164
190
354
School Committee for One Year
Richard D. Morrow, 128 Locksley Road F. W. Ricciardelli, 15 Ward Terrace
800
622
1,422
Cassie Lorente
Evelyn Turcotte
Kathleen McFarland
Rita Tuoti
57 Locksley Road
Police Officers
Paul Jensen
0
2
2
Edward Cleary
John A. McGonnell, Clerk
Randolph P. Inslee
Harry W. Higgins Town Clerk and Treasurer
10
Park and Cemetery Commissioner for Three Years
Tree Warden for One Year
Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Total
Prec. 1
Prec. 2 Total
James V. Thompson,
Gustav H. Koch, 243 Summer Street
826
628
1,454
Blanks
93
104
197
Blanks
108
110
218
Road Commissioner for One Year
James C. Fletcher, 596 Salem Street
813
639
1,452
Blanks
106
93
199
184 Summer Street
559
417
976
William C. Wiswall,
8 Richards Road
351
286
637
Blanks
9
29
38
John H. Kimball, 345 Chestnut Street
852
641
1,493
Blanks
67
91
158
Question :
"Shall the town extend contributory group hospital, surgical, medical insurance to elderly per- sons retired from the service of the town and to their dependents with fifty per-cent of the premium cost and a portion of the administrative expense to be paid by the town ?"
Yes
440
336
776
Total Vote Cast
No
389
327
716
Precinct 1 919
Blanks
90
69
159
Precinct 2 732
Total
1,651
HARRY W. HIGGINS Town Clerk
STATE AND PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS NOVEMBER 3, 1964
Election of Officers Serving:
PRECINCT 1 Alexander Williams, Warden
Joseph LeBrun, Clerk John Rodgers
Eugene VanAmburg
Roger Gerry Robert Peabody
Kendall Dolbeare
James A. Knox Gustav Koch Louise Bax Mary Heftye
Blanche Settles
Annalea Hanson
Elizabeth Gerry
Harriette Murdock Dorothy Hanson Beatrice Waring
Dorothy Johnson
Judith Mathews Vondell Harrington John Bax
Mary Monroe Albert White, Jr. Jessie Gutowski Mary Mintiens
Emma Perry Mary Cappello June Crumrine Ethel McHugh Charles Bamforth Albert Korkatti, Police Officer Leon Cobb, Police Officer
PRECINCT 2
Chester Melanson, Warden Edward McConarty, Clerk
Robert Settles
Herbert Chase John A. McGonnell Laura Meaney Michael Stetson Randolph Inslee
John McWeeney Laurence Ross
Willard Phillips Evelyn Phillips Helen Gilbert Cassie Lorente Mary McGonnell Kathleen McFarland Evelyn Turcotte Helen Sparkes Joanne Krause
11
76 Crest Road
811
622
1,433
Board of Health for Three Years
George S. Robinson,
Moderator for One Year
Elinor DeCosta Phyllis Halaiko Carolyn Furey Philomena Tibaudo Edmond Loughlin Joan Morse Rita Tuoti William Delamater, Police Officer John Pepper, Police Officer
Prec. 1 Prec. 2
Total
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
John W. Costello,
Democratic
430
659
1,089
Elliot L. Richardson, Republican
1,949
1,671
3,620
Edgar E. Gaudet, Socialist Labor
3
8
11
Prescott E. Grout, Prohibition
3
4
7
Blanks
37
53
90
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Edward W. Brooke, Republican
2,122
1,933
4,055
James W. Hennigan, Jr., Democratic
265
422
687
Willy N. Hogseth,
Socialist Labor
1
1
2
Howard B. Rand,
Prohibition
3
2
5
Blanks
31
37
68
SECRETARY
Kevin H. White, Democratic
1,060
1,312
2,372
Wallace B. Crawford, Republican
1,303
993
2,296
Fred W. Ingersoll, Socialist Labor
4
11
15
Julia B. Kohler, Prohibition
3
4
7
Blanks
52
75
127
TREASURER
Robert Q. Crane, Democratic
740
1,009
1,749
Robert C. Hahn,
Republican
1,613
1,277
2,890
Warren C. Carberg, Prohibition
3
7
10
Arne A. Sortell,
Socialist Labor
2
2
4
Blanks
64
100
164
AUDITOR
Thaddeus Buczko, Democratic
631
948
1,579
Elwynn J. Miller, Republican
1,713
1,327
3,040
John Charles Hedges, Prohibition
4
8
12
Ethelbert L. Nevens, Socialist Labor
2
13
15
Blanks
15
26
41
Blanks
72
99
171
12
1,141
877
2,040
Hass and Blomen,
Socialist Labor
0
2
7
9
Johnson and Humphrey, Democratic 7
1,208
1,457
2,672
Munn and Shaw, Prohibition
0
10
5
15
Blanks
0
61
39
100
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
Edward M. Kennedy, Democratic
1,094
1,356
2,450
Howard Whitmore, Jr., Republican
1,303
1,004
2,307
Lawrence Gilfedder, Socialist Labor
2
4
6
Grace F. Luder, Prohibition
1
1
2
Blance Anderson
1
0
1
Blanks
21
30
51
GOVERNOR
Francis X. Bellotti, Democratic
438
665
1,103
John A. Volpe, Republican
1,967
1,698
3,665
Francis A. Votano,
Socialist Labor
1
2
3
Guy S. Williams, Prohibition
1
4
5
Precinct 1 2422
Precinct 2 2395
Total Vote Cast 4,836
Total Precinct 1 & Precinct 2 4,659
Absentees 158
Partial
19
(For President and Vice-President only)
4,836
ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT
Partial Prec. 1
Prec. 2 Total
Goldwater and Miller,
Republican
12
Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Total
CONGRESSMAN, Seventh District
Torbert H. Macdonald, Democratic
1,167
1,366
2,533
Gordon F. Hughes,
Republican
1,210
958
2,168
Blanks
45
71
116
COUNCILLOR, Fifth District
Samuel Adams, Republican
1,746
1,411
3,157
Thomas J. Lane, Democratic
589
851
1,440
Blanks
87
133
220
SENATOR, Third Essex District
Philip A. Graham, Republican
1,903
1,601
3,504
Pauline M. Nunes,
Democratic
444
682
1,126
Blanks
75
112
187
REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT Eleventh Essex District
Belden G. Bly, Jr.,
Republican
1,921
1,660
3,581
Russell H. Craig,
Republican
1,927
1,665
3,592
George F. Healey, Democratic
344
540
884
Eugene F. Weber,
Democratic
332
522
854
Blanks
320
403
723
CLERK OF COURTS, Essex County
Philip A. Hennessey, Democratic
804
1,104
1,908
Richard L. Hull,
Republican
1,519
1,177
2,696
Blanks
99
114
213
REGISTER OF DEEDS Essex Southern Distirct
Leo H. Jones,
- Republican
1,790
1,478
3,268
James E. Twohig,
Democratic
530
796
1,326
Blanks
102
121
223
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Essex County
Daniel J. Burke, Democratic
1,240
1,465
2,705
C. F. Nelson Pratt, Republican
1,746
1,487
3,233
Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Total
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (Continued )
Timothy J. Cronin, Democratic
406
545
951
E. Ray Kelley, Republican
1,050
771
1,821
Blanks
402
522
924
SHERIFF, Essex County
William J. Casey, Democratic
504
649
1,153
Roger E. Wells,
Republican
1,933
1,647
3,480
Blanks
85
99
184
QUESTION NO. 1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Do you approve of the adoption of an amend- ment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held March 29, 1961, received 219 votes in the affirmative and 26 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branch- es held May 8, 1963, received 244 votes in the affirmative and 14 in the negative?
Yes
1,799
1,721
3,520
No
427
447
874
Blanks
196
227
423
SUMMARY
The proposed amendment provides that the terms of office of the Governor, Lieutenant Gover- nor, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Treasurer and Receiver General, Attorney General and Audi- tor shall be four years. Executive Councillors, Senators and Representatives shall continue to serve for two years. The four-year term for con- stitutional officers would become effective at the time of the November election in the year 1966.
QUESTION NO. 2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Do you approve of the adoption of an amend- ment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held July 18, 1962, received 238 votes in the affirmative and 1 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 8, 1963, received 246 votes in the affirmative and 2 in the negative?
13
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Total
Yes
2,093
1,992
4,085
No
114
133
247
Blanks
215
270
485
SUMMARY
In the event that any public office, whether elective or appointive, shall become vacant as a result of enemy attack, the proposed amendment would enable the General Court to provide for prompt and temporary succession to the powers and duties of such offices, and to take steps to in- sure continuity of government of the Common- wealth and its political subdivisions.
QUESTION NO. 3 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Do you approve of the adoption of an amend- ment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held March 29, 1961, received 251 votes in the affirmative and 0 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branch- es held May 8, 1963, received 252 votes in the affirmative and 3 in the negative ?
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Total
Yes
1,864
1,729
3,593
No
286
347
633
Blanks
272
319
591
SUMMARY
The proposed amendment provides that the credit of the Commonwealth may be given, or pledged only by a two-thirds vote of each branch of the Legislature. In no event shall the credit of the Commonwealth be given or loaned to or far any individual, private association or corporation privately owned or managed.
QUESTION NO. 4 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Do you approve of the adoption of an amend- ment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held July 18, 1962, received 220 votes in the affirmative and 24 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 8, 1963, received 258 votes in the affirmative and 1 in the negative?
Yes
1,973
1,877
3,850
No
164
186
350
Blanks
285
332
617
SUMMARY
The proposed amendment authorizes both the Governor and the Executive Council to require opinions of the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court on questions af law. The present require- ment that the Governor and Council agree before a question may be submitted would be annulled.
QUESTION NO. 5
LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION
Do you approve of a law summarized below which was approved in the House of Represen- tatives by a vote of 109 in the affirmative and 109 in the negative and was disapproved in the Senate by a vote of 16 in the affirmative and 20 in the negative ?
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Total
Yes
1,667
1,579
3,246
No
508
561
1,069
Blanks
247
255
502
SUMMARY
The proposed measure provides that hence- forth appointments in the executive branch of the government shall not require the advice and consent of the Governor's Council. Exceptions to this provision include appointments to the Youth Service Board, Industrial Accident Board, Com- mission of the Department of Public Utilities, Pa- role Board and Appellate Tax Board, which ap- pointments shall continue to require Council ac- tion. However, should the Council fail to act upon such appointments within thirty calendar days, then the person involved shall be deemed to have been lawfully appointed. Any appointment in the executive branch by an officer other than the Gov- ernor which heretofore required Council approval shall henceforth require approval by the Governor.
Removals from office shall no longer require the advice and consent of the Council, except in the case of the Youth Service Board, which re- movals must still receive Council approval. As in the case of appointments still requiring ap- proval, such recommended removal from the Youth Service Board must be acted upon by the Council within thirty calendar days; otherwise the proposed removal shall become effective as if approval had been given. In the case of any appointment which heretofore required Council approval the Governor may, within fifteen days of the making of the appointment, remove the person appointed without cause.
The Council shall no longer be required to approve the fixing of any compensation for servi- ces rendered in the executive department. And henceforth there need be no approval by the Coun-
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Total
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cil of actions or agreements by executive officers, including but not limited to borrowings and loans, investments, leases, licenses, purchases and con- veyances, and contracts, and also including the promulgation of rules and regulations.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Governor shall at all times remain free to seek the advice and consent of the Council upon any matter.
QUESTION NO. 6 LAW SUBMITTED UPON REFERENDUM AFTER PASSAGE
Do you approve of a law summarized below, which was approved in the House of Representa- tives by a vote of 180 in the affirmative and 40 in the negative and was approved in the Senate by a vote of 28 in the affirmative and 5 in the negative,
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Total
Yes
658
657
1,315
No
1,435
1,378
2,813
Blanks
329
360
689
SUMMARY
Under the Act, effective as of January 1, 1964, each member of the General Court shall receive seventy-eight hundred dollars for each regular annual session, the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each receive the same amount as additional com- pensation, and the floor leaders of each of the major political parties in the Senate and House, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means and the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of that committee of the House, shall each receive thirty-nine hundred dollars as additional compen- sation, to be paid as provided in the Act. After the same date the annual expense allowance is to be six hundred dollars for each member and the travel allowance is to be eight cents per mile with a stated minimum and an alternative, and a mem- ber chosen to fill a vacancy or who resigns dur- ing a session is to be entitled to per diem com- pensation at the rate for each regular annual ses- sion and to the allowances for travel and other expenses for the time of his membership.
It is also provided that in addition to the compensation for the 1963 annual session the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House shall be paid thirty-nine hundred dollars, the floor leaders of each major political party in the Sen- ate and House, the Chairman of the Senate Com- mittee on Ways and Means and Chairman and Vice-Chairman of that committee of the House, shall be paid twenty-nine hundred and twenty-
five dollars and each other member shall be paid nineteen hundred and fifty dollars. Each member shall also be entitled to an additional expense al- lowance of two hundred dollars for the calendar year 1963 and the travel allowance shall be at the rate of eight cents per mile with a stated minimum and an alternative for the balance of the calendar year 1963.
QUESTION NO. 7
A. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic bever- ages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages) ?
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Total
Yes
1,340
1,614
2,954
No
897
628
1,525
Blanks
185
153
338
B. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic bever- ages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises ?
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Total
Yes
1,297
1,568
2,865
No
843
582
1,425
Blanks
282
245
527
C. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic bever- ages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?
Yes
1,557
1,774
3,331
No
653
438
1,091
Blanks
212
183
395
HARRY W. HIGGINS Town Clerk
RESULTS OF RECOUNT HELD NOVEMBER 14, 1964 FOR SHERIFF CANDIDATES
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Total
William J. Casey,
Democratic
496
648
1,144
Roger E. Wells,
Republican
1,839
1,649
3,488
Blanks
87
98
185
ORIGINAL COUNT
William J. Casey, Democratic
504
649
1,153
Roger E. Wells, Republican
1,833
1,647
3,480
Blanks
85
99
184
HARRY W. HIGGINS Town Clerk
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Town Counsel
This department was very busy during the past year in routine work of drafting the many contracts for the purchase of vehicles, machines, equipment and supplies, and work, labor and materials for the Town de- partments. Other legal documents for necessary easements, petitions and deeds for street acceptances, and articles for Town meetings were prepared.
Many new and complex laws enacted in the past year by the State Leg- islature were digested and copies were furnished to the Town departments concerned.
Meetings of the Board of Selectmen and Town Meetings were attended, as were board and committee meetings when requested.
During the past year Town Counsel and the Board of Selectmen met with owners of Salem Street real estate property taken by eminent domain, in an attempt to settle claims equitably.
Ralph G. Howland
Of the eleven cases listed in last year's town report, all but one have been successfully disposed of, with that case, which concerns damage to a highway truck and snow plow, pending in court awaiting trial.
The committee on the revision and codification of the Town By-Laws has been meeting and is work- ing towards its completion.
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