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Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your do- ings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at or before the time appointed for said meeting.
Given under our hands this nineteenth day of February, A.D., 1943. CARL W. GOODRIDGE, HERBERT K. MILLER, KENNETH C. LATHAM, Selectmen of Reading
Constable's Return Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex, ss
Reading, Mass., Feb. 22, 1943
By virtue of this warrant, I this day notified and warned the inhab- itants of the Town of Reading to meet in the place, and at the time specified in this Warrant, by posting attested copies in the following Public Places within the Town of Reading:
Municipal Building Austins' Lunch
Reading Police Station Danforth's Drug Store
Reading Fire Station No. 1 M. F. Charles & Sons' Store
Reading Fire Station No. 2 Haven Spa
Masonic Building B. & M. Railroad Station
Lyceum Hall Building Ainsworth's Store
Odd Fellows Building
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The same being not less than seven days prior to March 1st, the date set for said meeting.
I also caused the same to be published in the Reading Chronicle, date of February 26th, the same being at least one day prior to said date.
Signed,
J. W. SIAS, Constable of Reading
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
Security Hall,
March 1, 1943
Pursuant to the foregoing warrant and the Constable's return thereon, a Town Meeting was held at the place and time specified and was called to order by the Moderator, Charles P. Howard.
The warrant was partially read by the Town Clerk, when on motion of James W. Sias, it was voted to dispense with further reading of the warrant except the constables' return, which was then read by the Town Clerk.
The ballot boxes were inspected by the Constable in charge, and found to be empty and registered 0000.
The polls were then declared open in due form.
The following persons were appointed to serve as Election Officers, and sworn by the Town Clerk :
Ballot Boxes
Alice Bowman Jessie N. Thaxter
Gladys R. Dickinson
Catherine V. Wright
21 Arlington St.
Checkers
R. Mabel E. Bennett
38 Highland St.
R. M. Louise Classen
D. Nellie E. Whelton
D. Catherine E. Reilly
R. Edna S. Herrick
R. Harriett P. Leuchtman
D. Catherine L. Doherty
R. Mary C. Horrocks
D. Mary C. Barrett
R. Charles R. Herrick
R. Helen A. Titcomb
D. Mary E. Doran
R. Harold M. Flater
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15 Puritan Rd.
11 Winter St.
Ballot Clerks
25 Arlington St.
31 Village St. 7 High St.
67 Mineral St. 1243 Main St.
18 Belmont St. 111 Green St. 63 Highland St. 38 Warren Ave.
Counters
1243 Main St. 68 Longfellow Rd. 33 Orange St. 33 Minot St.
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R. Charles C. Wakefield
R. Dorothy A. Ambler
D. Harriet R. Cummings R. Sadie B. Riseman
R. Edith A. Moses
D. Rose A. Gadbois
R. Marie M. Day
D. Margaret F. Friedlander
D. Catherine G. Doucette
D. Edgar Davis
D. Catherine Winslow Alberta L. Nichols
22 Mt. Vernon St. 256 Lowell St. 22 Haven St. 96 Washington St.
33 Dudley St. 8 Maple St. 18 Elm St. 21 Sanborn St. 24 Middlesex Ave. 7 Michelini Lane 35 Warren Ave. 100 Washington St.
Tabulators
D. Walter A. Scanlon 331 Haven St.
R. James R. Mercer, Jr. 218 West St.
R. Nils L. Nordberg 753 Main St.
The polls were opened at 7:00 A. M. and promptly closed at 8:00 P. M., with the following result. Whole number of ballots cast 1883.
Moderator for One Year (Vote for One)
Charles P. Howard, 186 Summer Ave. 1626
Blanks
257
Town Clerk for One Year (Vote for One)
Norman P. Charles 1733
Blanks
150
Selectman for Three Years (Vote for One)
Carl W. Goodridge, 206 Bancroft Ave. 623
Charles E. Wilkinson, 69 Middlesex Ave. 1225
Blanks
35
Board of Public Welfare for Three Years (Vote for One)
Miles C. Higgins, 8 Sanborn St. 1635
Blanks
248
Assessor for Three Years (Vote for One)
Arthur S. Cook, 73 Bancroft Ave. 1617
Blanks
266
Treasurer for One Year (Vote for One)
Preston F. Nichols, 68 Linden St. 1686
197
Blanks Tax Collector for One Year (Vote for One) 1689
William E. Morrison, 21 Pilgrim Rd.
Blanks
194
Board of Public Works for Three Years (Vote for Two)
Edward A. Brophy, 942 Main St. 1032
Stanley R. Gerard, 101 Hanscom Ave. 609
Gilbert M. Lothrop, 13 Longfellow Rd.
1097
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Harmon D. Smith, 32 Wescroft Rd. 555
Blanks 473
Constables for One Year (Vote for Two)
Leon G. Bent, 767 Main St. 1298
Richard D. Gale, 5 Grand St. 892
J. Winthrop Sias, 43 Salem St. 1128
Blanks
448
Municipal Light Board for Three Years (Vote for One)
Louis Ellenwood, 326 Haven St. 1119
Harold P. Snow, 72 Cross St. 652
Blanks 112
Board of Health for One Year (Vote for One)
Charles R. Baisley, 46 Woburn St. 1686
Blanks 197
Board of Health for Three Years (Vote for One)
Edward M. Halligan, 37 Salem St. 1643
Blanks 240
School Committee for Three Years (Vote for Two)
Norman L. Duncan, 54 Longview Rd: 1283
Edith Warren Holcomb, 197 South St. 1012
Milton B. Viall, 175 Bancroft Ave. 953
Blanks
518
Trustees of Public Library for Three Years (Vote for Two)
C. Nelson Bishop, 60 Hillcrest Rd. 1554
Sydney M. Hodson, 51 Oak St. 1588
Blanks
624
Trustee of Public Library for Two Years (Vote for One)
William J. Tonks, 3 Copeland Ave. 1569
Blanks 314
Trustee of Cemeteries for One Year (Vote for One)
James W. Fairchild, 1170 Main St. 1608
Blanks
275
Trustees of Cemeteries for Three Years (Vote for Two)
Frank L. Edgerley, 743 Main St. 1630
Fred L. Nutter, 47 Linden St. 1586
Blanks
550
Planning Board for One Year (Vote for One)
George B. Pease, 181 Summer Ave. 1571
Blanks 312
Planning Board for Three Years (Vote for Two)
Walter D. Berry, 26 Virginia Rd. 1531
Winthrop D. Parker, 1 Charles St. 1537
Blanks
698
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Question 1. "Shall an act passed by the general court in the year nineteen hundred and forty-three, entitled 'An Act establishing in the town of Reading representative town government by limited town meet- ings,' be accepted by this town?"
Yes 1006 No
667
Blanks 210
On motion of Norman P. Charles it was voted to adjourn to meet in Security Hall on Monday, March 8, at 7:45 P. M. A true record
Attest :
NOMAN P. CHARLES,
Town Clerk
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Security Hall
March 8, 1943
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Charles P. Howard.
The warant was partially read by the Town Clerk, when on motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted to dispense with further reading of the warrant except the Constable's return, which was then read by the Town Clerk.
Article 2. Wendell P. Davis gave an oral report on the drainage situation. Reported that ditch was practically half completed, and gave estimated figures of amount of money expended and estimated cost to complete.
On motion of Samuel H. Davis it was voted that the report of the Special Drainage Committee be and the same hereby is accepted and that the Committee be continued in office until such time, as the Town shall vote at the Town Meeting assembled otherwise determine.
On motion of Samuel H. Davis it was voted that a Committee be appointed consisting of the Board of Selectmen and Ralph W. Allen, James H. Fleming, Joseph D. Knight, Mrs. Ralph W. Smith, Frederick L. Springford, and Frank Tanner, for the purpose of revising the Town By-Laws in order to conform with the provisions of Chapter 7 of the Acts of 1943, and for revising and adopting such other by-laws as they may deem advisable, such Committee to present such by-laws for adop- tion at a Special Town Meeting to be held prior to December 31, 1943. On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted to lay Article 2 on the Table.
Article 3. On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted that the following be chosen to serve as Measurers of Lumber for the ensuing year : Burton K. Symonds, William R. Zwicker, Edward A. Brophy.
And that the following be chosen as Measurers of Wood and Bark: Percy N. Sweetser, Burton K. Symonds, Thomas F. Brogan.
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On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted to lay Article 3 on the Table.
Article 4. On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted that the . sum of twenty-six thousand nine hundred and two dollars and thirty- eight cents ($26,902.38) be raised and appropriated for General Gov- ernment as follows :
Selectmen's Expenses
$ 1,000.00
Selectmen's Clerical
1,000.00
Town Accountant's Salary
1,600.00
Treasurer's Salary
1,500.00
Treasurer's Expenses
700.00
Treasurer's Clerical
375.00
Collector's Salary
2,300.00*
Collector's Expenses
1,000.00
Collector's Clerical
600.00
Assessors' Salaries
1,800.00
Assessors' Expenses
1,100.00
Assessors' Clerical
2,921.63
Town Counsel's Salary
1,250.00
Town Counsel's Expenses
450.00
Town Clerk's Expenses
500.00
Registrars' Salaries
330.75
Registrars' Expenses
600.00
Election and Registration Expense
700.00
Planning Board Expenses
125.00
Miscellaneous Expense
3,800.00
Municipal Building Maintenance
2,200.00
$ 26,902.38
*Fees to Town Treasury.
Article 4. On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted that the sum of ninety-three thousand, two hundred and forty-nine dollars ($93,249.00) be be raised and appropriated for the Protection of Per- sons and Property, as follows :
Police Dept. Salaries
$ 40,705.00
Police Dept. Maintenance
5,000.00
Police Station Maintenance 1,480.00
Fire Dept. Salaries
21,830.00
Fire Dept. Callmen
3,369.00
O. O. Ordway Pension
1,300.00
Fire Dept. Maintenance
3,725.00
Fire Stations Maintenance
1,600.00
Fire Alarm Maintenance
1,425.00
Town Clerk's Salary
1,050.00*
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Fire Alarm New Boxes
400.00
Hydrant Rentals .
500.00
Moth and Tree Departments
10,000.00
Inspector of Buildings Salary
525.00
Inspector of Wires Salary
200.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures Salary
525.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures Expenses
250.00
Game Warden Salary
100.00
Dog Officer Salary
315.00
$ 93,249.00
Article 4. On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted that the sum of nine thousand nine hundred and forty-five ($9,945.00) be raised and appropriated for Health and Sanitation as follows :
Board of Health Salaries
$ 300.00
Board of Health Expenses
275.00
. Inspector of Plumbing Salary
500.00
Inspector of Animals Salary
210.00
Inspector of Milk and Food Salary
210.00
Care of Contagious Diseases
5,000.00
Garbage Collection
2,800.00
Dental Clinic
650.00
$ 9,945.00
Article 4. On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted that the sum of eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000.00) be raised and appropriated for Soldiers' Benefits, including State and Military Aid, Soldiers' Relief and State War Allowance.
Article 4. On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted that the sum of seven hundred dollars ($700.00) be raised and appropriated for W. P. A. expenses including administrative, truck hire, equipment and materials.
Article 4. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the sum of Six thousand five hundred thirty-four and 50/100 ($6,534.50) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the preservation of health and protection of persons and property during the National Emergency, such sum to be expended by the Civilian Defense Committee for all purposes set forth in Chapter 487 of the Acts of 1941, and any and all amendments thereto.
Article 4. On motion of Henry R. Johnson it was voted that there be included in the tax levy, for electricity used for street lights, the sum of Fourteen Thousand ($14,000) Dollars, and that said sum and the in- come from sales of electricity to private consumers, and for electricity supplied to municipal buildings, and for municipal power, and from
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sales of appliances and jobbing during the current fiscal year be ap- propriated for the Municipal Lighting Plant, and that the sum of Twelve Thousand ($12,000) Dollars be appropriated from the said receipts of the Department for the sale, installation and servicing of merchandise, equipment, utensils and chattels, as provided in Section 34 of Chapter 164 of the General Laws, said appropriations to be expended by the Manager of the Municipal Lighting, under the direction and control of the Municipal Light Board, for the expense of the plant, including the sale, installation and servicing of merchandise, equipment, utensils and chattels, as defined in Chapter 164 of the General Laws, or any amend- ments thereof or additions thereto, and that if said sum of $14,000 and said income shall exceed said expense for said fiscal year, such excess up to the sum of Thirty-five Thousand ($35,000) Dollars shall be paid into the Town Treasury, and the balance, if any, shall be transferred to the Construction Fund of said Plant and appropriated and used for such additions thereto as may thereafter be authorized by the Municipal Light Board.
Article 4. On motion of Joseph C. Knight it was voted that the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand ($116,000.00) dollars be raised and appropriated for Charities and Aid, as follows :
General Aid Administrative
$ 6,100.00
General Aid
28,600.00
Aid to Dependent Children Administrative
400.00
Aid to Dependent Children
13,000.00
Old Age Assistance Administrative 4,000.00
Old Age Assistance
63,900.00
$116,000.00
Article 4. On motion of Ralph W. Allen it was voted that the sum of $293,119.00 be raised and appropriated for the School Department, as follows :
General Salaries
$228,619.00
General Maintenance, including, travel outside of state 39,000.00
Transportation
9,500.00
Industrial Tuition 2,000.00
School Lunches
14,000.00
$293,119.00
Article 4. On motion of Nelson C. Bishop, it was voted that the sum of Nine Thousand Three Hundred Forty-four ($9,344.00) Dollars, be raised and appropriated for the Public Library, divided as follows : Salaries
$ 6,044.00
Maintenance 3,300.00
$ 9,344.00
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Article 4. On motion of Fred L. Nutter it was voted that the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for Cemeteries, to be expended for care, maintenance and development of Laurel Hill Cemetery and Forest Glen Cemetery, including travel out- side the State.
Article 4. On motion of Charles E. Wilkinson it was voted that the sum of Six Hundred ($600.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for Memorial Day Observance, to be expended under the direction of Post 62, American Legion.
Article 4. On motion of Charles E. Wilkinson it was voted that the sum of Five Thousand Six Hundred and Twenty-one Dollars and Twenty-five Cents ($5,621.25) be raised and appropriated for Interest, not including Water, Light and Sewer.
Article 4. On motion of Charles E. Wilkinson it was voted that the sum of Forty-seven Thousand ($47,000.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for Maturing Debt, not including Water and Light.
Article 4. On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted that the sum of Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred and Seven Dollars and Ninety Cents ($18,507.90) be raised and appropriated for the Contributory Re- tirement System as follows :
Pension Accumulation Fund
$ 17,517.00
Interest Account
690.90
Administrative Expense
300.00
$ 18,507.90
Article 4. On motion of Wendell P. Davis it was voted that the sum of Ninety Thousand ($90,000.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the Board of Public Works as follows :
Administrative Salaries and Office Expenses
$ 5,900.00
Removal of Snow and Ice
12,000.00
Sidewalk Maintenance and Construction
3,300.00
Maintenance of Storm Drains 4,000.00
Care of Dumps 1,400.00
Drinking Fountains 100.00
1,700.00
Maintenance, Operation and Construction of Water Works,
Purchase or otherwise acquiring land for the further development and protection of water supply, Payment of Water Bonds and Interest, including travel outside the State
52,400.00
Maintenance, Operation and Extension of the Sewer Sys- tem, Payment of Interest on Sewer Bonds
9,200.00
$ 90,000.00
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Connecting Estates with Common Sewer
Article 4. Wendell P. Davis moved that the sum of Forty-eight Thousand ($48,000.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for Repairs, Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Setting Curbs, Purchase of Materials, Tools and Equipment, and any other incidental expenses pertaining thereto.
John L. Devaney moved that the motion be amended to read $40,- 000.00 as recommended by the finance committee.
Mr. Davis' motion being the larger of the two it was voted on first, and was defeated on a voice vote.
A vote was then taken on Mr. Devaney's substitute motion, and it was carried.
Article 4. Wendell P. Davis moved that the sum of Six Thousand, Three Hundred and Fifty ($6,350.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for Park Department and Common Maintenance, and Supervised Play.
John L. Devaney moved that the motion be amended to read $4000.00 as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Mr. Davis' motion being the larger of the two it was voted on first, and was defeated on a voice vote.
A vote was then taken on Mr. Devaney's substitute motion, and it was carried.
Article 4. On motion of Wendell P. Davis it was voted that the sum of Four Thousand Two Hundred ($4,200.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the Construction of Storm Drains.
Article 4. On motion of Charles E. Wilkinson it was voted that the sum of Fifteen Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Dollars and Ninety Cents ($15,850.90) be raised and appropriated for Insurance.
On 'motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted to lay Article 4 on the Table.
Article 5. On motion of Preston F. Nichols it was voted that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1944, and to issue a note or notes therefor payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year, in accord- ance with Section 17 of Chapter 44, of the General Laws.
Article 6. On motion of Preston F. Nichols it was voted that the sum of Two Hundred and Fifty ($250.00) Dollars be raised and appro- priated for the purpose of foreclosing in the Land Court pursuant to provisions of Section 65 of Chapter 60, of the General Laws, the right of redemption of any and all real estate taken by the Town for non- payment of taxes.
Article 7. On motion of Leon G. Bent it was voted that the sum of Four Thousand ($4,000.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the Reserve Fund, as provided by Section 6, Chapter 40, General Laws.
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Article 8. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the sum of Six Hundred ($600.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the care of graves of any persons who have served in the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps of the United States, in time of war or insurrection, and who have been honorably discharged from such service, as pro- vided by Section 22 of Chapter 115 of the General Laws.
Article 9. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the sum of Five Hundred and Fifty ($550.00) Dollars be raised and appro- priated for the preparation and printing of the Street Lists for the year 1943, such sum to be expended under the direction of the Board of Se- lectmen.
Article 10. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the Board of Selectmen be and hereby are authorized and empowered to sell or otherwise dispose of, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, all of the W. P. A. equipment and personal property, con- sisting in part of four automobile trucks, two pumps, one air compressor outfit, and miscellaneous lot of tools and appliances.
Article 11. On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted that the sum of Four Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy-three and 84/100 Dollars ($4,773.84) be raised and appropriated for the Town's share of the maintenance, care and repair, and other lawful expenses incurred in 1942, for the Middlesex County Sanatorium.
Article 12. On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted that the sum of Thirteen ($13.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated, to reim- burse Police Officer Joseph M. Greene, for medical expenses incurred by him, as a result of injuries sustained on February 7, 1942, while in the actual performance of his duties.
Article 13. On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted that Sec- tion 3A of Chapter 115 of the General Laws, being an Act regulating the payment of State and Military Aid and Soldiers' Relief, be and the same hereby is accepted.
Article 14. On motion of Miles C. Higgins it was voted that the subject matter of Article 14 be indefinitely postponed.
Article 15. On motion of Fred L. Nutter it was voted that the Town appropriate the sum of One Thousand ($1,000) Dollars from the Ceme- tery Reserve Fund, being the Receipts from the sale of lots and graves in Laurel Hill Cemetery and Forest Glen Cemetery, for the mainten- ance, care, improvement and embellishment of Laurel Hill Cemetery and Forest Glen Cemetery, under the provisions of Section 15, of Chapter 114 of the General Laws.
Article 16. On motion of Wendell P. Davis it was voted, that the sum of Nine Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty ($9,850.00) Dollars be appropriated from the unexpended balance in the Road Machinery Ac- count, and transferred to the Road Machinery Fund for the mainten-
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ance, repair, purchase and operation of road machinery and equipment, for the use of and under the direction of the Board of Public Works, and that the Town Accountant be and he hereby is authorized and instructed to transfer said sum to said account.
Article 17. On motion of Henry R. Johnson it was voted that the subject matter of Article 17 be referred to the Municipal Light Board, and that said Board be, and it hereby is, authorized to install such addi- tional street lights, as it in its judgment are required, and to make such changes in the size, type and location of existing street lights, as it may deem advisable, the expense of same to be paid from the income of the Plant.
Article 18. Ralph W. Allen moved that the sum of Eight thousand (8,000) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the preparation of plans, Surveys and specifications, and for such architectural and engineering advice and services, which may be deemed necessary for the design of a new Senior High School, such sum to be expended under the direction of the School Committee.
John L. Devaney moved that this article be indefinitely postponed.
After much lengthy arguments pro and con, it was moved and sec- onded to have the vote on this article, by ballot on Mr. Devaney's mo- tion to indefinitely postpone.
A ballot was taken and Louis Ellenwood and Kenneth C. Latham were delegated to count the votes.
On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted to lay Article 18 on the table while the votes were being counted.
Article 19. On motion of Ralph W. Allen it was voted, that the School Committee be, and they hereby are authorized and empowered, to sell or otherwise dispose of, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, so many of the school typewriters as they deem advis- able, not exceeding, however, thirty per cent thereof, for the purpose of co-operating with the United States Government in the War Emer- gency.
Article 20. On motion of Lester L. Ivers it was voted, that the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to secure as suitable headquarters for Reading Post 62 of the American Legion the prem- ises situated on the westerly side of Ash Street, known as Victory House, and that the sum of Fifteen Hundred (1,500) Dollars be raised and approp, iated as rent for such premises for the year 1943.
Article 21. On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted, that the sum of Three Hundred (300) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the further development of the Town Forest.
Article 22. On motion of Leon G. Bent it was voted, that the sum of Four Hundred (400) Dollars be raised and appropriated for Child Wel- fare Work, to be expended under the direction of the Reading Visiting Nurse Association, and the Board of Health.
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Article 2. On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted to take Article 2 from the table.
On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted to indefinitely post- pone Article 2.
Article 3. On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted to take Article 3 from the table.
On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted to indefinitely post- pone Article 3.
Article 4. On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted to take Article 4 from the table.
pone Article 4.
On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted to indefinitely post- ,
Article 18. On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted to take Article 18 from the table.
Results of the vote on Mr. Devaney's motion to indefinitely post- pone Article 18.
148 having voted in the affirmative and 93 in the negative, Mr. Dev- aney's motion to indefinitely postpone was carried.
On motion of Herbert K. Miller it was voted to adjourn, Sine Die.
The following served as checkers at the Town Meeting:
Catherine L. Doherty
111 Green St.
Harriett Leutchman
18 Belmont St.
John J. Murray
52 Village St. 753 Main St.
Nils L. Nordberg
255 persons were checked as having attended this meeting.
A true record attest : NORMAN P. CHARLES
Town Clerk
WARRANT SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
(Seal) Commonwealth of Massachusetts June 1, 1943
Security Hall
To either of the Constables of the Town of Reading Greeting :
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote in elections and town affairs, to meet in Security Hall, Woburn Street, in said Reading on
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