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$190.676.04
Water Revenue (Account Interest)
7,219.25
Water Revenue (Account Maturing Debt)
10,000.00
Cemetery Reserve Fund (Account Cemetery)
1,000.00
.
99
10,000.00 5.54 Estimated Receipts
77,838.42
$296,739.25
Tax Titles Dr.
Balance from 1943
$ 22,023.65
1942 Taxes
220.41
1943 Taxes
145.50
1944 Taxes
2,824.08
Costs, sale account 1942 Taxes
132.90
$ 25,346.54
Cr.
Redemptions
$ 1,823.12
Sales Low Value Properties
289.50
Loss, Low Value Sale in 1943
424.49
Tax Titles Properties taken by Town in 1943
36.46
Loss, Low Value Sale in 1944
384.22
Tax Title Property taken by Town in 1944
37.58
$ 2,995.37
Balance, to 1945
22,351.17
$ 25,346.54
Tax Titles - Revenue
Dr.
Tax Title Redemptions
$ 1,823.12
Sales, Low Value Properties
289.50
Loss, Low Value Sales
808.71
Tax Titles taken by Town
74.04
$ 2,995.37
Balance, to 1945
22,351.17
$ 25,346.54
Cr.
Balance from 1943
$ 22,023.65
From Excess and Deficiency, Account 1942 Taxes
220.41
From Excess and Deficiency, Account 1943 Taxes
145.50
From Excess and Deficiency, Account 1944 Taxes
2,824.08
Tax Title Account, Cost sale 1942 Taxes
132.90
$ 25,346.54
100
Excess and Deficiency Account (Account U. S. War Bonds) 1943 State Parks and Reservations, (Balance)
Tax Titles - Possessions Dr.
Balance from 1943
$ 335.46
Low Value Tax Titles taken by Town in 1943
36.46
Low Value Tax Titles taken by Town in 1944
37.58
Cr.
Balance to 1945
$ 409.50
Tax Titles, Possessions - Revenue
Dr.
Balance to 1945
$ 409.50
Cr.
Balance from 1943
$ 335.46
Low Value Tax Titles taken by Town in 1943
36.46
Low Value Tax Titles taken by Town in 1944
37.58
$ 409.50
Estimated Receipts
Dr.
Amounts Estimated by Assessors:
Income Tax
$ 24,021.58
Corporation Taxes
6,295.60
Reimbursement, Loss of Taxes
7.46
Gasoline Tax (Chapter 569, 1943)
6,546.40
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Taxes
3,500.00
Licenses
3,400.00
General Government
200.00
Protection of Persons and Property
100.00
Health and Sanitation
250.00
Charities
5,400.00
Old Age Assistance
17,000.00
Old Age Assistance (Meal Tax)
837.38
Soldiers' Benefits
600.00
Schools
6,000.00
Library
80.00
Cemetery
600.00
Interest
3,000.00
$ 77,838.42
Refunds, 1944 Motor Vehicle and
Trailer Excise Taxes 21.41
Balance, (Excess) to Excess and
Deficiency Account
3,622.29
$ 81,482.12
101
$ 409.50
Cr.
Amounts Actually Received :
Income Tax
$ 26,340.00
Corporation Taxes
9,002.14
Reimbursement, Taxes on State Owned Land
7.46
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Taxes
4,255.19
Licenses
3,410.50
Court Fines
167.00
Gasoline Tax
6,546.40
General Government:
Treasurer :
Tax Title Deeds of Release $ 75.00
Return, Land Court Fees
36.60
Reimbursement, Postage
40.69
$ 152.29
Tax Collector:
Poll Tax Collection Costs ...
$ 93.10
Town Hall:
Telephone Tolls
$
.10
$ 245.49
Protection of Persons and Property :
Police Department:
Telephone Tolls $ 5.54
Emergency Messages
5.76
Bicycle Registration Fees
14.00
Return Insurance Premium
16.84
$ 42.14
Ambulance:
Hire
$ 222.50
Fire Department:
Refund of wages
$ 2.50
Inspection of Buildings:
Fees
$ 50.00
Sealing of Weights and Measures
Fees
$ 43.06
Refund, account lumber
75.00
$ 118.06
Health and Sanitation:
From State, Subsidy account
Middlesex County Sanatorium $ 157.86 $ 593.06
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Highways:
State, Snow Removal $ 121.00 Refund, Compensation Insur- ance Premium 9.93 $ 130.93 $ 130.93
Charities:
Board of Public Welfare:
State $ 1,340.06
From Other Cities and Towns
404.53
Reimbursements, from Individuals
821.00
Sale of Paper Bags
4.05
$ 2,569.64
Aid to Dependent Children:
State
$ 2,399.76
Old Age Assistance:
State
$ 15,895.56
State, Meal Tax
1,004.72
From Other Cities and Towns
1,262.88 $ 18,163.16 $ 23,132.56
Soldiers' Benefits:
State Aid:
State
$ 510.00
Military Aid:
State
$
112.50
War Allowance:
State
$ 604.00
$ 1,226.50
Education :
Schools:
Dog Licenses, County
$ 563.92
Tuition, State
1.489.46
Sale of Supplies
6.70
Lost and damaged books
9.18
Telephone Tolls
.55
$ 2,069.81
Library :
Fines, etc.
$ 75.91
Cemetery:
Burial Expenses
$ 720.00
Foundations
130.77
Sale of Wood
5.00
Markers
15.00
Truck Hire
1.00
-
$ 871.77
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Interest:
On Taxes
$ 2,358.60
On Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Taxes
22.62
On Redeemed Tax Titles
367.47
On Bank Deposits
1.35
Refund, account Tax Title Loans
21.06
$ 2,771.10
Unclassified :
From County
Account Dog Damage
$ 88.00
Sale of Town Property Bal. ....
50.00
Return Fire Insurance
Premiums
453.30
Rent of Town Property
45.00
$ 636.30
$ 81,482.12
Excess and Deficiency Account Dr.
To Revenue Account
$ 10,000.00
To Water Department
874.31
To Tax Titles-Revenue, 1944 Taxes
2,824.08
To Tax Titles-Revenue, 1943 Taxes
145.50
To Tax Titles-Revenue, 1942 Taxes
220.41
Balance, to 1945
73,039.61
$ 87,103.91
Cr.
Balance from 1943
$ 69,715.49
Tax Title Revenue, Redemptions
1,823.12
Tax Title Revenue, Sales of Low Value
289.50
Unexpended Departmental Balances
11,520.01
Excess, Estimated Receipts
3,622.29
Revenue Account, Balance
133.50
$ 87,103.91
Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Account Highways) 1943 Account
Dr.
Balance from 1943 $ 304.28
Cr.
Received from County
$
304.28
104
1944 Account Dr.
Allotment, account Chapter 90, Maintenance .... $ 857.69
Cr.
Balance, to 1945
$ 857.69
U. S. Witholding Tax Dr.
Paid U. S. Depositary Cr.
$
9,418.08
Deductions from salaries and wages $ 9,418.0S
STATEMENT OF TOWN DEBT
Temporary Loans (Anticipation of Revenue)
Outstanding January 1, 1944:
Note No. 333 $ 5,000.00
Note No. 334
40,000.00
Note No. 335
30,000.00
$ 75,000.00
Borrowed during 1944:
Note No. 336
$ 25,000.00
Note No. 338
5,000.00
$ 30,000.00
Paid during 1944:
Note No. 333
$ 5,000.00
Note No. 334
40,000.00
Note No. 335
30,000.00
$ 75,000.00
Outstanding December 31, 1944
$ 30,000.00
Highway Loans (Account Chapter 90, Maintenance)
Outstanding January 1, 1944:
Note No. 332
$ 2,000.00
Borrowed during 1944:
Note No. 337
2,000.00
Paid during 1944:
Note No. 332
2,000.00
$ 4,000.00
Outstanding December 31, 1944 $ 2,000.00
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$105,000.00
Municipal Relief Loans
Outstanding January 1, 1944
$
4,050.00
Paid during 1944: Note No. 304
$ 2,050.00
Outstanding December 31, 1944
$ 2,000.00
School Department Loans
Outstanding January 1, 1944:
Buzzell School Loan (issue of 1935)
$ 4,000.00
Silver Lake School Loan (issue of 1939)
....
5,000.00
$
9,000.00
Paid during 1944:
Notes Nos. 165, 166, Buzzell School $ 2,000.00
Note No. 266, Silver Lake School 1,000.00 $ 3,000.00
Outstanding December 31, 1944 $ 6,000.00
Fire Department Loan
Outstanding January 1, 1944:
Note No. 290 $ 1,500.00
Paid during 1944:
Note No. 290
$ 1,500.00
Water Department Bonds
Outstanding January 1. 1944
$187,500.00
Paid during 1944
12,500.00
Outstanding December 31, 1944
$175,000.00
Water Department Notes
Outstanding January 1, 1944 $ 2,800.00
Paid during 1944:
Note No. 192
1,400.00
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1944 $ 1,400.00
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Summary of Town Debt
Temporary Loans (Revenue)
$ 32,000.00
Temporary Loan (Highway)
2,000.00
Municipal Relief Loans
2,000.00
School Department Loans
6,000.00
Water Department Bonds
175,000.00
Water Department Notes
1,400.00
Outstanding December 31, 1944
$218,400.00
Outstanding December 31, 1943
281,850.00
Decrease
$ 63,450.00
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BALANCE SHEET, DECEMBER 31, 1944
Dr.
Cr.
Cash in Treasury $ 64,286.74
Uncollected Taxes :
1940
$ 198.26
Town Clerk
30.00
1941
112.03
Moth Department
2.84
1942
108.01
Highways
108.72
1943
15,083.24
1.39
1944
43,905.30
$ 59,406.84
Uncollected Motor Vehicle and
Trailer Excise Taxes:
1942
$
.97
1943
104.33
Civilian Defense
159.05
1944
176.59
Water Department
1,288.43
$ 281.89
Shawsheen Ave .- Lake St. Water Mains
500.00
Library Account
10.96
Vocational Training (1932-1936)
695.24
State (Account Highways)
857.69
Surplus War Bonus Funds
1,475.83
County (Account Highways)
857.69
State Highway Damages
84.00
Trust Funds, Income Account, 1939
7.12
Tailings Account
352.99
Trust Funds, Income Account, 1944
125.00
1941 Overlay
11.03
1933 Overlay
8.58
1942 Overlay
1,165.83
1937 Overlay
102.71
1943 Overlay
4,672.44
1938 Overlay
155.87
1944 Overlay
4,206.65
1939 Overlay
492.13
Dog Licenses (Due County)
21.60
Street Lights
632.95
Aid to Dependent Children, U. S. Adm. 36.98
Aid to Dependent Children, U. S. Aid
440.25
Old Age Assistance, U. S. Adm.
121.42
Old Age Assistance, U. S. Assist.
936.22
Road Machinery Account
Temporary Loans (Anticipation of Revenue) $ 30,000.00 2,000.00 Temporary Loan (Highways)
Authorized Loans 2,000.00
Highway Machinery Fund 846.55
Cemetery Reserve Fund 3,215.00
Tax Titles Tax Titles-Possessions
22,351.17
409.50
Loans Authorized-Unissued 2,000.00
Tax Titles-Revenue
22,351.17
Tax Titles,-Possessions-Revenue
409.50
Hospital-Home Care Veterans
248.00
Tax Refunds Payable
18.31
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Taxes-Revenue
281.89
Excess and Deficiency Account
73,039.61
$151,353.89
$151,353.89
Net, Funded or Fixed Debt $184,400.00
Water Department Bonds
$175,000.00
Water Department Notes
1,400.00
School Department Notes
6,000.00
Municipal Relief Notes
2,000.00
$184,400.00
$184,400.00
TRUST ACCOUNTS
Trust Funds, Cash and Securities $ 24,149.43
Sears Cook Walker School Fund
$ 321.75
S. D. J. Carter Lecture Fund
6,836.94
Chester W. Clark Library Fund 721.81
Burnap Library Fund 285.35
Benjamin Buck Library Fund
652.05
Charlotte C. Smith Library Fund
693.30
Sabra Carter Common Fund
200.00
Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds
9,438.23
Lizzie T. B. Sweatt Cemetery Fund
5,000.00
$ 24,149.43
$ 24,149.43
HARRY R. DEMING,
Town Accountant.
REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUNDS, 1944
Interest
Bank
Book No.
Amount
Accumu- lated
With- drawn
Balance on Deposit
S. D. J. Carter Lecture Fund
Woburn
56672
$ 2,000.00
$ 82.06
$ 2,082.06
Mechanics
11437
4,578.50
247.97
$125.00
4.701.47
$ 6,578.50
$ 330.03 $
125.00 $
6,783.53
Library Funds:
Chester W. Clark
Mechanics
17540
$ 500.00
$232.67
$ 10.96 $ 721.71
Burnap
Andover . 8512
200.00
91.08
291.08
Benjamin Buck
Andover
18341
500.00
165.15
665.15
Charlotte C. Smith
Mechanics
4215
500.00
203.74
703.74
Sears Cook Walker, Walker School Fund
· Mechanics
12819
257.00
69.59
326.53
Sabra Carter Common Fund Cemetery Funds :
Andover
18349
200.00
4.02
4.02
200.00
Lizzie T. B. Sweatt
Town Note No. 338
5,000.00
5,000.00
Lizzie T. B. Sweatt
Mechanics
24535
159.45
159.45
Isaac Cazneau
Andover
18985
100.00
21.29
121.29
Geo. W. and Minnie A. Sidelinker
Andover
22450
200.00
28.83
228.83
Susan S. Carlton
Andover
18345
75.00
15.16
90.16
Sabra Carter (Jaques Lot)
Andover
18347
200.00
40.69
240.69
William H. Carter
Andover
24631
100.00
17.87
117.87
Dolly Harnden
Andover
18342
100.00
12.50
112.50
.
Interest
Bank
Book No.
Amount
Accumu- lated
With- drawn
Balance on Deposit
Thomas P. Eames
Andover
18346
100.00
18.41
118.41
Sabra Carter
Andover
18348
100.00
26.38
126.38
Rich Carter
Andover
22451
100.00
12.82
112.82
James Frazer
Andover
18343
200.00
36.41
236.41
Martha Temple
Andover
18344
100.00
13.45
113.45
S. D. J. Carter
Andover
22579
200.00
72.87
272.87
Thomas Day
Andover
31514
100.00
15.29
115.29
Almira J. Carley
Andover
32237
100.00
18.94
118.94
Jonathan Eames, 2nd
Andover
35188
100.00
15.24
115.24
Abner C. Childs
Woburn
33384
100.00
10.20
110.20
Gilman C. Harnden
. Woburn
32614
100.00
9.47
109.47
Laura Parker
Woburn
32615
50.00
7.34
57.34
Sarah G. Sheldon
Woburn
33814
200.00
58.10
258.10
Charlotte C. Smith
Mechanics
4214
50.00
8.76
58.76
Chas. H. Hopkins
Mechanics
17526
200.00
49.49
249.49
Rufus C. Eames
Mechanics
17527
100.00
12.96
112.96
John Sheldon Sargent
Mechanics
17528
100.00
12.96
112.96
Isabelle Holt
Mechanics
17529
75.00
13.19
88.19
Henry Blanchard
Mechanics
17530
50.00
8.14
58.14
Nathan B. Eames
Mechanics
6899
100.00
14.45
114.45
Lorenzo Meads
Mechanics
7176
100.00
15.06
115.06
George E. Swain
.Mechanics
17531
100.00
12.05
112.05
Josiah Monroe (Care Elbridge H. Carter and
Walter Blanchard Lots)
Mechanics
7559
100.00
14.74
114.74
Interest
Bank
Book No.
Amount
Accumu- lated
With- drawn
Balance on Deposit
Jacob H. Shedd
Mechanics
17532
100.00
13.37
113.37
George T. Eames
Mechanics
17533
200.00
35.05
235.05
Newman Parker, Jr.
. Mechanics
17534
100.00
14.87
114.87
Irwin E. Morse
· Mechanics
8531
100.00
22.22
122.22
Sylvester and Lois R. Carter
· Mechanics
8990
100.00
17.75
117.75
Capt. Geo. W. McIntosh
· Mechanics
9662
200.00
48.28
248.28
Mary A. Gowing
Mechanics
10283
100.00
17.25
117.24
S. Lizzie Carter
Mechanics
10282
100.00
22.08
122.08
Julia M. Parker (Ward Parker Lot)
· Mechanics
10641
100.00
17.25
117.25
Manuel and Elizabeth Dexter
· Mechanics
10640
50.00
10.86
60.86
Jaques Gowing
Mechanics
10639
100.00
17.05
117.05
Maud K. Tuttle, Lot 60 B
Mechanics
10693
100.00
16.76
116.76
Benjamin T. Glover
Mechanics
10953
100.00
19.94
119.94
John W. Perry, Lot 222, Sec. D
Mechanics
10967
100.00
19.40
119.40
Mary E. Kelley, Lot 322, Sec. E
Mechanics
10968
100.00
16.51
116.51
Caleb S. Harriman, Lot 53
Mechanics
11642
100.00
19.00
119.00
John N. Eames, Lot 137
Mechanics
11643
100.00
19.48
119.48
Lemuel E. Eames
· Mechanics
12493
100.00
20.00
120.00
Sarah H. Jackson, Lot 497
Mechanics
12494
100.00
19.08
119.08
Henry G. Gowing, Lot 20
Mechanics
12495
150.00
21.63
171.63
Susan A. Hamlin, Lot 646 A
Mechanics
12820
100.00
19.50
119.50
Wm. H. McCabe, Lot 334
Mechanics
12121
100.00
22.79
122.79
Walter A. Hill, Lot 458
Mechanics
13322
100.00
20.87
120.87
Rachel Clough. Lot 132
Mechanics
13323
100.00
20.87
120.87
Interest
Balance on
Bank
Book No. 13324
Amount
lated
With- drawn
Deposit
Samuel Manning and Stephen Buck, Lot 73.
Mechanics
100.00
20.87
120.87
Clifford H. Wilson, Lot 54
Mechanics
13325
100.00
20.87
120.87
Edward B. Manning, Lot 196-203
Mechanics
13360
100.00
20.92
120.92
Thomas J. Morley, Lot 81, Sec. F
Mechanics
17535
100.00
17.42
117.42
Sydney C. Buck, Lot 274 Sec. D
Mechanics
17536
100.00
16.44
116.44
John Simpson (Levi Swain Lots
134, 140, Sec. B
Mechanics
17537
150.00
28.25
178.25
Mrs. William T. Duffy, Lot 11, Main Av. Sec. A
Mechanics
17538
100.00
16.12
116.12
Deacon Levi Parker, Lot 2, Old Cemetery
Mechanics
15602
100.00
18.00
118.00
Annie L. Priggen, Lot 75, Sec. F
Mechanics
17539
100.00
15.41
115.41
Chas. and Ella Blaisdell, Lot 80, Sec. F
Mechanics
17267
100.00
13.16
113.16
George Gowing, Lot 178, Sec. F
Mechanics
17268
100.00
12.71
112.71
Mary C. Roman, Lot 501, Sec. F
Mechanics
18151
100.00
12.43
112.43
Wilford Fletcher, Lot 637, Sec. B
Mechanics
18152
100.00
12.43
112.43
Milo Van Steensburg, Lot 93 A Sec. E
Mechanics
18153
100.00
8.69
108.69
Sarah A. Call, Lot 295, Sec. D
Mechanics
18955
100.00
9.75
109.75
Elbridge Harnden
· Mechanics
19870
100.00
7.31
107.31
Pettingill-Glover
Mechanics
19869
100.00
7.31
107.31
August G. Macleod
· Mechanics
20895
100.00
5.00
105.00
Mrs. Guy B. Cook, Lot 182
Mechanics
22004
150.00
4.67
154.67
Estate Arthur O. Buck, Lot 642, Sec. B
Mechanics
22005
100.00
3.11
103.11
Edward N. Eames, Lot 462, Sec. B
Mechanics
22921
100.00
1.63
101.63
Accumu-
Interest
With-
Bank
Book No.
Amount
Accumu- lated
drawn
Balance on Deposit
Mary F. Fitzgerald, Lot 110, 111
Mechanics
23337
100.00
1.25
101.25
Walter L. Hale
Mechanics
23472
100.00
.75
100.75
George L. Dillaway
Mechanics
24530
100.00
100.00
Jennie Brabant
Mechanics
24532
50.00
50.00
$15,607.00
$2,305.11
$ 14.98
$17,897.13
CALEB S. HARRIMAN, PHILIP B. BUZZELL, EDWARD M. NEILSON, Trustees of Trust Funds.
WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
To Harry J. Ainsworth, a Constable of the Town of Wilmington:
Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in the manner prescribed in the By-Laws of said Town, you are directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town qualified by law to vote in Town affairs to meet and assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the fifth day of March next at 9:45 o'clock in the fore- noon, the polls to be opened at 10:00 A. M. and shall be closed at 8:00 P. M. for the election of Town Officers.
Article 1. To bring in your votes on one ballot respectively for the following named Town Officers, to wit: One Selectman, who shall also act as a member of the Board of Survey for the term of three years; one Assessor for the term of three years; a Town Clerk for the term of one year; a Town Treasurer for the term of one year; a Collector of Taxes for the term of one year; a Constable for the terni of one year; one member of the Board of Public Welfare for the term of three years; two members of the School Committee for the term of three years; two Trustees of the Public Library for the term of three years; one Trustee of the Public Library for one year, to fill vacancy; one member of the S. D. J. Carter Lecture Committee for the term of five years; one Water Commissioner for the term of three years; one member of the Planning Board for the term of three years; one Tree Warden for the term of one year; one Trustee of Trust Fund for the term of three years; one Trustee of Trust Fund for two years, to fill vacancy; one Moderator for the term of one year.
You are also hereby further required and directed to notify and warn the said inhabitants of the Town of Wilmington, who are qualified to vote in elections and town affairs therein, to assemble subsequently and meet in Town Meeting at the Grange Hall, Wildwood Street, in said Town of Wilmington on Monday, the 12th day of March, A. D., 1945 at eight o'clock P. M. then and there to act on the following Articles :
Article 2. To choose all other Town Officers for the ensuing year.
Article 3. To hear the reports of Committees and act thereon.
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Article 4. To see how much money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the following items:
General Government
Library
Protection of Persons and Property Highways
Parks
Insurance
Charities Soldiers' Benefits
Maturing Debt
Interest
Educational
Unclassified
Water Department
Reserve Fund
Cemetery
Health and Sanitation
Article 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 be- ginning January 1, 1945, 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.
Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to pay for insurance pro- viding indemnity for the protection of the officers and employees of the Highway, Cemetery and Police Departments of the Town against loss by reason of their liability to pay damages to others for bodily injuries, including death, at any time resulting therefrom, caused by the operation, within the scope of their official duties or employ- ment of motor vehicles owned by the Town, to an amount not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) on account of injury to or death of one person, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5, Chapter 40, of the General Laws, as amended or do anything in relation thereto.
Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) for the observance of Memorial Day, and that the Moderator appoint a committee who shall arrange and have charge of such observance, or do anything in rela- tion thereto.
Article 8. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Select- men to sell at public auction in the evening, properties taken by the Town under Tax Title foreclosure procedure, and to execute all docu- ments necessary to carry out the purpose of this vote, provided however, that before any sales are made due notice of the time and place of sale shall be given by advertising in the local paper and
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Lowell Sun at least fourteen (14) days before the sale and deeds executed hereunder must be recorded within twenty (20) days of their execution.
Article 9. To see how much money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Department 1944 Unpaid Bills.
Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or some other amount, the money to be expended under the direction of the 4-H Town Committee, serving in cooperation with the Middlesex County Extension Service, under the provisions of Section 40 to 45, Chapter 129, General Laws of Massachusetts.
Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to have a committee appointed to study and recommend what action should be taken by the Town to provide suitable housing facilities for the Fire Department equipment and personnel.
Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00) for the purpose of renewing, under the authority of Section 9, of Chapter 40 of the General Laws as Amended, the lease of the American Legion Club House in Wilmington for the purpose of providing suitable head- quarters for the Wilmington Posts of the American Legion and of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States or do anything in relation thereto.
Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Public Welfare to appoint one of its members as agent for the Board and fix the salary of such agent in accordance with the provisions of Section 4-A of Chapter 41 of the General Laws. Request of the Board of Public Welfare."
Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money, this money for the purchase of a new automobile and equipment therefor for the Police Department and/or authorize the sale or turn in of the present police car as credit toward such purchase, or do anything in relation thereto. Request of the Chief of the Police Department.
Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sumn of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) from the Excess and Deficiency Account to be used for the purchase of War Bonds, the proceeds of which are to be used for future water main extensions at the discretion of the Board of Water commissioners, or such extensions as the Town
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may direct by its vote, or do anything in relation thereto. Request of Finance Committee.
Article 16. To see if the Town will authorize the purchase of a Sand Spreader for the Highway Department and transfer any sum therefor to be paid from the Highway Road Machinery Fund, or do anything in relation thereto. Request of the Superintendent of Streets.
Article 17. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or any amount, to be expended by the School Committee for the preparation of plans for the development of the Roman property and the construction of buildings thereon, or do anything in relation thereto. Request of the School Committee.
Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise the salaries of the members of the Towns' regular police force, or do anything in relation thereto. Petition of Lawrence A. Babine, Jr., and others.
Article 19. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to meet the increase in salaries of the regular or permanent police force, or do anything in relation thereto. Petition of Lawrence A. Babine, Jr., and others.
Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for insurance against injury during the performance of duty of the regular or permanent police force, or do anything in relation thereto. Petition of Louis L. Kleynen and others.
Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Board of Selectmen to contract for one (1) electric light to be installed at. the corner of Belmont Avenue and Columbia Street or do anything in relation thereto. On petition of John J. Finnerty and others.
Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Board of Selectmen to contract for three (3) electric lights to be installed on Westdale Avenue or do anything in relation thereto. Petition of William A. Anderson and others.
Article 23. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($8,400.00) in addition to the regular school appropriation, to be expended by the School Committee, if it accepts such appropriation, for the purpose of raising the annual salary of each teacher (including supervisors) in the Wil- mington School System, retroactively from September 1, 1944, by the amount of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). Petition of Harry J. Ains- worth and others.
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Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to limit, restrict, or forbid any citizen of said Town of Wilmington, from holding more than one of the following Town Offices, at the same time, Selectman, Assessor, Treasurer and Collector of Taxes, or do anything in relation thereto. Petition of William H. Feindel and others.
Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to accept the following streets as laid out by the Board of Survey and raise and appropriate the sums stated to improve and put said streets or ways into a passable condition :
Street
Distance
Raise & Appropriate
Auburn Avenue
800 Ft.
50.00
Baker Street
700 "
200.00
Bartlett Street
400 "
150.00
Brattle Street
1100 "
200.00
Burnap Street
900 "
75.00
Burt Road
1800 "
350.00
Cedar Street
600 "
50.00
Fay Street
500 "
250.00
Harris Street
700 "
50.00
Hobson Street
800 "
100.00
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