Town of Tewksbury annual report 1945-1949, Part 16

Author: Tewksbury (Mass.)
Publication date: 1945
Publisher: Tewksbury (Mass.)
Number of Pages: 870


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Respectfully submitted,


HERBERT M. LARRABEE, M.D., Agent.


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SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF


Truing F. French SELECTMAN OF THE TOWN OF TEWKSBURY 1912 through 1946


Faithful always to the trust reposed in him by his fellow townsmen


Called Home January twenty-seventh nineteen hundred forty-seven


IRVING F. FRENCH


REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE TEWKSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY


The trustees of the Public Library submit the following report: Details of expenditures will be found in the report of the auditor.


Regular meetings have been held the first Saturday in the month except during July and August.


In accordance with the vote at the last town meeting that one person from the board of trustees be appointed to serve on the com- mittee as outlined in article 23 it was voted to have Mr. Harold Patten represent the library board.


The trustees wish to thank the librarian, Mrs. Abbie Dempsey and her assistants Mrs. Mary Marshall and Richard Moore for their faithful and courteous service. Acknowledgment is also made to those in whose homes library boxes are placed.


It is hoped that the article in the warrant asking for an appro- priation of $1300 and the money received from the dog tax be granted.


Respectfully submitted,


MARIAN B. FRENCH, Secretary RUTH W. SMITH DOROTHY FITZGERALD EDGAR SMITH HAROLD PATTEN HARRY PRIESTLEY


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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT


To the Trustees of the Tewksbury Public Library:


The following report is respectfully submitted.


During the year six hundred fifty books were added, three hun- dred fifty adult fiction, one hundred twenty-five adult non-fiction, one hundred thirty-five juvenile fiction, and forty juvenile non-fiction.


Donations of boys' books were received from Mr. Robert Sloan, a set of books from Rev. J. M. Clemons. Books were also donated by Mrs. George F. Sturtevant and Mrs. Ring for which we are very grateful.


The subscription to Wee Wisdom is presented each year by Mrs. Harry C. Dawson, and is a very popular magazine with our younger readers.


The circulation of books and magazines will be found in this report.


The Librarian and Assistants wish to thank all those who have cooperated by returning books and magazines promptly and to urge others to return their books and magazines when due.


CIRCULATION OF BOOKS AT THE LIBRARY


Wednesday Evenings


Fiction


2203


Religion


13


History


26


Sociology


25


Travel


34


Science


18


Arts


74


Poetry


4


Biography


72


Philosophy


3


Literature


12


Total


2467


Saturdays


Fiction


6368


Religion


8


History


75


Sociology


45


Literature


26


Science


26


Travel


100


Poetry


16


Arts


187


Philosophy


11


Biography


134


Total


6996


Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9,463 Library and Districts, 11,176


CIRCULATION OF BOOKS IN DISTRICTS


Wamesit


Fiction


555


Religion


....


History


1


Sociology


...


146


Literature


1


Science


Travel


3


Poetry


Arts


Philosophy


Biography


5


Total


565


North


Fiction


704


Religion


History


10


Sociology


2


Literature


1


Science


Travel


12


Poetry


1


Arts


12


Philosophy


Biography


15


Total


757


Silver Lake Bakery


Fiction


382


Religion


History


Sociology


Literature


Science


2


Travel


1


Poetry


Arts


Philosophy


Biography


6


Total


391


Total Circulation in Districts, 1,713


CIRCULATION OF MAGAZINES


American


74


Mechanics Illustrated 48


American Cookery


*National Geographic 102


now


Parents 16


Better Food


11


*Popular Mechanics 116


American Girl


2


*Reader's Digest 79


* American Home


104


Cosmopolitan 62


Atlantic Monthly 38


*Good Housekeeping


90


Better Homes and


Harper's 36


Gardens


60


Hobbies 33


Boys' Life 4


*House Beautiful 60


*Child Life 27


Red Book


93


Children's Playmate 70


Wee Wisdom


4


Ladies' Home Journal


36


*Life


456


Companion 75


Mademoiselle 61


Others


23


McCall's 44


Total


1835


* 2 copies


Wee Wisdom donated


Respectfully submitted,


ABBIE M. DEMPSEY,


Librarian.


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Hygeia


11


Woman's Home


REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE


The following reports are written to enable the townspeople to better understand how the money is used in the three categories of Public Welfare. At this time we will point out that "General Relief" expenditures come entirely out of the Town funds, while in ADC and OAA there is State and Federal participation.


In Aid to Dependent Children the State share is 1/3 of the total spent each month; the Federal reimburses $12 for one child and $7.50 for each additional child in a family plus $1.50 per child per month.


In Old Age Assistance the Federal government pays 1/2 of each grant plus $2.50 per month, not to exceed $25 per person. The State share is 2/3 of the difference between the total amount and the_ Federal share.


In each category the Town pays the balance. The Federal reim- bursements return to the ADC and OAA accounts and can be used as they are received, but the State money goes into the general Town treasury and therefore cannot be figured as available funds for the Department.


GENERAL RELIEF: Our 1946 appropriation for this category proved to be adequate to meet the year's needs. In fact, we have an unexpended balance of over $900, but we are asking for a similar amount for 1947 because of anticipated new cases and the cost per case is higher than a year ago.


There was a decrease in the amount of money paid out for State Infirmary hospital bills this past year, but one or two other items ran higher although the total spent for 1946 was approximately $700 less than in 1945. An expensive case was dropped in September when one person moved to Billerica with the Ann Lye Nursing Home. This accounts for some of the difference. Other expenses for fuel, medical bills, etc. did not vary.


The following is a recapitulation of the families and persons aided by the Welfare Department for the year 1946:


No. of Persons Families Single Total


Town settled cases aided in Tewksbury


4


9


11 20


Town settled cases aided by other cities & towns


0


0


3


3


Aided in Tewksbury, settled elsewhere


4


15


4


19


Hospitalization, above persons


2


2


Hospitalization, no other aid given


7


7


-


-


-


-


8 24


27


51


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OLD AGE ASSISTANCE: During 1946 there were about 20 more persons on Old Age than in any previous year. As of January 1, 1946 we had 65 receiving this assistance, but we have 83 as of January 1, 1947. The peak case load was reached in November with 87 aided that month. A total of 33 new people were added during the year, while only 12 cases were closed.


The Town Appropriation of $27,500 was adequate in spite of the extra cases and the two increases which were given-one in May averaging $1 per person and another in November averaging $2 per person. These were compulsory in accordance with State require- ments and will continue in effect.


Our medical expenses continue to be high. We have nine people receiving permanent nursing home care, six of whom are costing an average of over $1000 each per year (or $84 per person monthly). Besides these, there are several receiving regular medical attention in their own homes, and we have frequent bills from opticians and dentists, plus occasional hospitalizations.


At present we have eight former inmates of State welfare or mental institutions being boarded with Tewksbury families-each re- ceiving an average of $52.60 monthly. Other Old Age recipients re- ceive amounts ranging from $15 to $65 per month, depending on their individual circumstances.


Based on current monthly expenditures, we expect to spend about $8000 more for Old Age Assistance in 1947, but the Federal Govern- ment has recently raised its amount of participation per case per month, so that we hope an extra $1000 will be sufficient for the Town's appropriation.


AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN: The expenditures in this category of public assistance have doubled since a year ago. We are at present aiding 13 families with 31 children, as compared to 9 with 17 on January 1, 1946. During the year we closed three cases with four children, and added five families with 13 children.


At present the regular monthly payroll is nearly $1100, with in- dividual cases receiving from $25 to $125 each, depending on their expenses. Each child averages $26 a month, and the "parent" gets a similar amount, based on personal and household needs. The in- creases required by the State in Old Age Assistance were also com- pulsory in this group, and will continue.


Over $400 was paid out for medical expenses in 1946 as compared to less than $100 in previous years. This is something that cannot be accurately anticipated.


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Although we started the year with a $6000 Town Appropriation, it was twice necessary to ask for more money at the latter end of the year, and we just barely got by with a $7100 total for 1946. The Federal reimbursement in this category is only a small percent of our actual expenditures. We are asking for $12,000 for 1947, which is the best estimate we can make based on current monthly payments. This amount may or may not be adequate.


The amounts of expenditures and reimbursements for the three accounts can be found in the Auditor's and Treasurer's reports.


Respectfully submitted,


EDWARD J. SULLIVAN, Chairman, IRVING F. FRENCH, VICTOR N. CLUFF,


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Board of Public Welfare.


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REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens:


As Chief of Fire Department I herewith submit the following report:


Total number of fires and Emergency calls attended . 203


Automobile Fires


9


Chimney Fires


3


Dump Fires


17


Emergency calls


8


False Alarms


10


Grass and Brush Fires


132


House Fires


16


Out of Town Calls


4


Flooded Oil Burners


4


Total value of buildings and contents: $88,260,00


Damage to buildings and contents: $22,219.00


Insurance paid on buildings and contents: $19,870.00.


Hose laid at fires 38,130 ft. of 1" hose, 15,300 ft. 11/2" hose, 7600 ft. of 21/2" hose, and 146 Indian cans tused.


Traveled 837 miles to fires.


Personal property and real estate of Department: $42,665.50.


Respectfully submitted,


ALDEN S. HAINES, Chief of the Fire Department.


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REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen:


As Tree Warden I submit the following report:


During the war years much needed work on trees and brush cutting was sadly neglected due to labor shortage.


Am pleased to report, with the help of extra good men we were able to accomplish the following: Two coats of paint were applied to the storage barn. Brush was cut approximately 3 feet from the edge on all streets by horse drawn mower. On one-third of the streets brush has been cut from wall to wall and all curves were cut back to have an unobstructed view of at least 300 feet. This was all done by hand sythes, axes and cutters and owing to the size had to be either burned or hauled: the latter added greatly to the cost.


The Elm Tree Beetle was held in check by two sprayings during their feeding season. About 30 trees were blown down by a wind- storm on June 8 and several large Elms were split in crotches, the latter were pulled together and bolted. 22-12 ft Rock maples were planted on the streets and 3-20 ft. maples and 1-15 feet Sycamore were planted on the common.


Owing to wage increases and much needed work to be done it is hoped the request for $3000 will be granted.


Respectfully submitted,


HARRIS M. BRIGGS,


Tree Warden.


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REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens:


The following is my report as your Sealer of Weights and Measures for the 1946:


Platform over 5000 1bs. 2


Platform under+ 5000 1bs.


6


Beam over 100 1bs 3


Beam under 100 1bs


1


Spring under 100 1bs


13


Computing under 100 1bs. 11


Avoirdupois


25


MEASURING DEVICES


Gasoline Measuring Meters


22


Oil Measuring Pumps


4


Grease Measures 6


Collected and turned over to the Treasurer


$25.30 -


Respectfully Submitted,


LESLIE COLLINS,


Sealer of Weights and Measures.


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REPORT OF THE MOTH SUPERINTENDENT


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen:


As agent for the Suppression of Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths I submit the following:


Gypsy moth conditions remain about the same, a checkup in the woodlands is now underway, several colonies have been found in the North to North East sections. They have been booked for early sum- mer spraying, Brown Tail Moths are held under control by Fungus diseases or parasites. We again had a very bad outbreak of Fall Web worms, this pest hatches in August and it has now been proven the early June spray does not carry through to affect them, therefore an- other spray will be required. The Dutch Elm disease which consti- tutes a serious threat to the future of New England's principal shade trees. It has been found in this state in the towns of Quincy, Wey- mouth, Braintree and Raynham. The state asks full cooperation of all cities and towns in research work. Samples must be taken from sickly trees and sent to our State college to determine whether it is D. E. disease or not. If found infected they must be removed and burned.


D. D. T. the new insecticide is still in the experimental stage and has not been used in this town as our equipment is not adapted to it.


An appropriation of $2,000 should be granted.


Yours Respectfully,


HARRIS M. BRIGGS. Moth Superintendent


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REPORT OF PARK COMMISSIONERS


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of the Town of Tewksbury: Gentlemen:


As Park Commissioners, we submit the following:


The commons were raked, fertilized, and grass mowed. The Flag has been raised and lowered on the required days. The bandstand has been repaired, scraped and painted.


Respectfully submitted,


WALTER ROBERTS, FRANK SHERLOCK, LESLIE COLLINS,


Park Commissioners.


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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of the Town of Tewksbury:


Gentlemen:


The following is the report of the Inspector of Meats and Pro- visions and Animals.


Number of animals inspected by me is as follows:


Cows, veals and hogs 2747


Number of animals condemned 57


Number of animals inspected from out of state 282


Number of barns inspected 31


Number of dogs quarantined


28


Respectfully submitted,


HORACE P. SWEET, Inspector of Meats and Animals.


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REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER


December 31, 1946


To the Board of Selectmen,


Town of Tewksbury, Massachusetts


Gentlemen:


Following is the report of the Dog Officer from March through December 31, 1946.


Kennel license . 5


Dogs licensed 521


Dogs sheltered 21


Dogs destroyed 13


Dogs returned to owners


15


Dogs picked up from highway


10


Investigations (license) complaints, barking dogs killing chicken, etc. 310


Respectfully submitted,


GEORGE R. GRAY,


Dog Officer.


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REPORT OF PUBLIC SERVICE RELATIONS COMMITTEE


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen:


Your committee has confined its activities to the fares and time schedules of the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway, as we believed that there was room for considerable improvement. After consider- able effort and much correspondence, we arranged a meeting with the officials of the Company on August 13th at the Town Hall.


At this meeting, we outlined our case thoroughly and after a great deal of discussion were told that they would take the case under advisement and report to us later. They did say that another bus would be put in operation on September 5th leaving Kearney Square at 5:45 p. m. and would run to the Tewksbury State Hospital. This bus has been quite successful.


On October 24th they wrote us stating that the fare between the Tewksbury Post Office and the Wamesit Post Office was changed from 10c to 5c. Also that the same ticket fares would apply between Carter's and Kearney Square as applied between Chandler's and Kearney Square. This was in reply to our extensive hearing in August.


We were not at all satisfied with these concessions as we felt that much more were due the Town. Therefore we immediately asked for further hearing, with the officials and another date was set for November 18th at the Town Hall.


The result of this hearing was a reduction of ticket fares between Vernon Street, South Tewksbury and Kearney Square so that a per- son going 5 days a week between these points may travel for a total cost of 15c (the $1.00 weekly pass and 5c) or by buying a 6 ride for $1.00 ticket which may be used any time may go for 16 23c.


Before this reduction there was no ticket fare reductions from the straight 20c cash fare. This means that now a worker going to and from Lowell five days a week, makes a saving of 50c a week or $25.00 a year.


They further promised for the month of December and longer if the traffic warrants it, being continued half hour time between Kearney Square and Vernon Street from 11:15 A. M. to 6:15 P. M. This 1/2 hour time schedule will be in effect until further notice.


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We handled several complaints such as drivers being ahead of schedule, drivers not stopping for passengers, buses not going on proper routes and others. We had printed and distributed 2,000 cir- culars explaining the new schedules and fares.


It might be well to point out that one way to secure better ser- vice is for each and every rider on the buses to be a committee of one to report any poor treatment immediately to the Railway officials or to your Selectmen. This is the only way that you can possibly hope to take care of conditions that are not correct.


It is the wish of this Committee that it now be discontinued and we recommend that any further work of this nature be taken up by the Board of Selectmen.


Respectfully submitted,


WILLIAM B. CARTER, VICTOR N. CLUFF, C. ABBOTT BATTLES.


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IN LOVING MEMORY OF


Philip Battles


Born in Tewksbury, Massachusetts in 1884 Died December 17, 1945


Served on Finance Committee 1935 - 1945. Served on School Committee 1930 - 1931


Upright in character ; genial by nature; his phil- anthropic deeds and kindness will long be remem- bered. The loss of his advice, his counsel, and his untiring effort to plan for the civic welfare of the Town will be keenly felt by his associates.


We can only strive to emulate his many sterl- ing qualities.


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PHILIP BATTLES


REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD


To The Honorable Board of Selectmen of Tewksbury: Gentlemen:


As members of the Tewksbury Planning Board we submit the following report:


We were appointed by you under authority of Article 23 of the Town Warrant as passed at the Town Meeting of February 20, 1946 to investigate the needs of the Town insofar as school buildings are concerned.


The following are our recommendations:


1. The Town should remodel the present auditorium in the Tewksbury High School into classrooms to be used for the seventh and eighth grade students.


2. The Town should erect as soon as possible a combination Gymnasium and Manual Training Building as an addition to the present High School.


The committee has, made these recommendations in the belief that they will be to the best interests of the Town. Before coming to the above decision we also considered the possibility of the erec- tion of a central grade school but believe that this is not feasible at the present time.


In addition to the above, this committee considered other Town building needs; namely, buildings to cover the future needs of the Highway Department, the Police Department, the Fire Department, the Library, and various other buildings. It is felt by this committee that there is a definite need for long range planning so that there will be no other emergency buildings projects planned that will not be sufficient for all foreseeable future needs.


In conclusion, this committee hopes that the Town will see fit to continue this committee and broaden its scope so that it may offer suggestions on the above future requirements.


Yours respectfully,


JOHN W. MERRILL, Secretary.


Committee Members:


RALPH S. BATTLES, Chairman


JOHN W. MERRILL, Secretary WILLIAM H. BENNETT MARK ROPER HAROLD J. PATTEN ALPHA P. NORRIS


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TOWN OF TEWKSBURY-JURY LIST, 1946-1947


Battles, C. Abbott, North St. Farmer


Cidado, Anthony, State St. Electrician


Clogston, Frank G., River Rd. Metal Worker


Cluff, Victor N., Whipple Rd. Farmer


Cogswell, Stuart, State Infirmary


Gardener


Collins, George R., Pond St.


Finisher


Davis, Warren A., Rosemary Rd.


Lineman


Dewing, William H., James St.


Carpenter


Dugau, Fred A., Chandler St.


Weaver


Eaton, John K., French St.


Bank Clerk


Ensor, Albert H., North St.


Foreman


Fitzpatrick, Thomas F., Andover St.


Salesman


French, Austin F., Whipple Rd.


Farmer


French, Irving F., Whipple Rd.


Farmer


Furtardo, Anthony, Whipple Rd.


Bus Driver


Heidenrich, Karl Jr., No. Billerica Rd.


Milkman


Karner, Lenox J., Livingston St. Farmer


Kershaw, John D., State Infirmary Attendant


Lanner, Roy G., River Road Merchant


Maclaren, George P., Main Street Boiler Maker


Meloy, Frederick F. Sr., Andover St.


Contractor


Myhr, Anstein, Main St.


Collector


O'Connell, Paul J., South St.


Fireman


O'Loughlin, John B., Pleasant St.


Policeman


O'Neil, Richard, South St.


Superintendent


Osterman, Algot L., Dewey St.


Merchant


Pendleton, Adelbert W., Main St.


Mason Stickney, Asa, Lee St. Farmer


Ward, George A., Maple St. Poultryman


Wells, Arthur W., Whipple Rd. Salesman


Zumbrunnen, Rudolph, Lake St. Gas Maker


IRVING F. FRENCH,


EDWARD J. SULLIVAN,


VICTOR N. CLUFF,


Board of Selectmen


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TABLE OF ESTIMATES FOR 1947


Street Lighting


$ 7,550.00


Incidentals


1,300.00


High ways


20,000.00


Schools


99,533.50


Library (Dog Tax)


1,300.00


Police


13,801.88


Stationery and Printing


1,500.00


Board of Health


2,000.00


Park Commission


600.00


Tree Warden


3,000.00


Department Public Welfare


8,500.00


Aid to Dependent Children (Plus Federal Grants)


- 12,000.00


Bureau of Old Age Assistance (plus Federal Grants) 28,500.00


Fire Department


12,444.10


Town Hall


5,422.00


Assessors


4,030.00


Vocational School


1,500.00


Inspection of Slaughtering


800.00


Inspection of Animals


100.00


Aid, State and Military


2,000.00


Interest on Loans


400.00


Collection of Taxes


1,300.00


Municipal Insurance


500.00


Sealer of Weights and Measures


225.00


Dog Officer


300.00


Maintenance, Legion Headquarters


125.00


Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths


2,000.00


Board of Registrars (including census and listing)


850.00


SALARY ACCOUNT


Auditor


$ 1,000.00


Town Clerk (exclusive of fees)


1,000.00


Tax Collector


2,500.00


Selectmen


1,100.00


Election Officers


300.00


School Committee


225.00


Road Commissioners


400.00


Treasurer


2,500.00


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WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING


Middlesex, ss :


To either of the Constables of the Town of Tewksbury, in said County :


Greeting :


In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Tewksbury, qualified to vote in town affairs, to meet and assemble at Town Hall in said Tewksbury on Wednes- day, February 19, at 7 :30 o'clock P. M. to act on the following articles, except Article 1, and you are also hereby further required and directed to notify and warn the said inhabitants of the Town of Tewksbury, who are qualified to vote on elections and town affairs, there in to assemble subsequently and meet in town meeting at the polling places in said Town of Tewksbury, on Wednesday, February 26, 1947 at 10 o'clock A. M., then and there to act on the following Article I.


The polls for the election of Town Officers to be opened at ten o'clock A. M. and to be closed at 8 P. M.


ART. 1. To choose all necessary Town Officers, to choose by ballot a Moderator, Town Clerk, one Selectman to serve three years, one member of the Board of Public Welfare to serve three years, one member of the Board of Health to serve three years, a Town Treasurer, an Auditor, a Collector of Taxes, a Tree Warden, and three Constables, all to serve one year. One Highway Com- missioner to serve three years, one member of the School Committee to serve three years, two Trustees of the Public Library to serve three years, one Park Commis- sioner to serve three years, one Assessor to serve three years, and one Commissioner of Trust Funds to serve three years. One Park Commissioner to serve one year.


ART. 2. To hear reports of Town officers and committees and act thereon. Board of Selectmen.


ART. 3. To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise by taxation to defray necessary expenses for the current year, and make appropriations for the same. Board of Selectmen.


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ART. 4. To see if the Town will vote the money arising from licensing dogs, for the ensuing year to aid in sup- port of the Public Library. Board of Selectmen. ART. 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the town treasurer, with the approval of the selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1947, 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 accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. Board of Selectmen.


VOTED: That the town treasurer, with the approval of the selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1947, 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 accordance with Section 17, Chap- 44, General Laws. Board of Selectmen.


ART. 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of $350.00 for the proper observance of Memorial Day, and appoint a committee to expend the money. Said committee to be taken from members of Spanish War Veterans, American Legion, Sons of Vete- rans or Veterans of Foreign Wars. Board of Selectmen.




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