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Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) from the Excess and Deficiency Account and appropriate it for the purpose of altering and equipping the toilet facilities and making other necessary alterations and repairs in the Junior High School on Middlesex Avenue, said work to be carried out by the School Committee, or do anything in relation thereto. On petition of Edward C. Manning and others.
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Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant, or a cer- tified copy thereof with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, as soon as may be and before said meeting.
GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS AND SEAL OF SAID TOWN THIS 6th DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D., ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND FIFTY.
KENNETH M. LYONS, FREDERIC M. MELZAR, WILLIAM S. CAVANAUGH, Selectmen of Wilmington
A true copy. Attest:
MARY E. GILLIGAN,
Town Clerk
RECORD OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD OCTOBER 16, 1950
In accordance with the following Warrant the meeting was called to order by the Moderator at 8:00 P.M. The Warrant was read by the Town Clerk. On a motion by Mr. Herbert Barrows it was voted to dis- pense with further reading of the Warrant.
Article 1. Report of Committees. Mr. James White reported on the Town Dump Committee. Progress was being made. They had investigated two locations but they had been dropped. Report will be made at the Annual Town Meeting.
It was voted that the report be accepted.
Mr. McKelvey, Chairman of the State Aid and Federal Committee reported progress. Voted to accept the report.
Article 2. On a motion by Mr. Andrew P. Ring it was voted to transfer the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5000.00) from the Old Age Assistance Aid Account to the Aid to Dependent Children Aid Account, Reason: increase in aid load.
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Article 3. On a motion by Mr. Frederic P. Melzar it was voted to transfer the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Veteran's Benefits Account. Reason: increase in case load.
Article 4. Motion by Mr. Caleb Harriman that the Town vote to transfer from Water Available Surplus and appropriate to the Water Department Salaries and Wages Account, the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) and to the Water Department Expense Account Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). Chair in doubt on the vote. Standing vote requested.
Ayes 139 4
No
Motion declared carried.
Article 5. Motion by Mr. Kenneth M. Lyons that the Moderator be instructed to appoint a Committee of five to study available loca- tions, to obtain preliminary plans, and to obtain an estimate of the cost involved for the construction of a new Fire Department building and to report not later than the next Annual Town Meeting and to transfer from the Fire Dept. Outlay and Hose Account the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for the expenses of such committee.
Amendment by Mr. Edward Sullivan that the motion read to house the Fire Department, Police Department and the offices of the Town Government, to vote the necessary funds to erect such building and to transfer from available funds the sum of One Thousand Dollars for the expenses of such committee.
Mr. Barrows, Point of order. Subject matter must be only as stated in the article, therefore the amendment is out of order.
Moderator ruled that the amended motion was out of order.
Original motion by Mr. Lyons approved by the Finance Committee as read and the amount asked.
Moderator ruled motion carried
Vote doubted by Mr. Sullivan and at least seven others.
Standing vote taken Ayes 138 No 21 Declared carried.
Article 6. On a motion by Mr. William S. Cavanaugh it was voted to transfer the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) from the Police
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Department Ambulance Account and the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) from the Treasurer's Expense Account to the Police Depart- ment Expense Account.
Finance Committee approved as read.
Article 7. On a motion by Mr. Louis T. McMahon it was voted that the Town Accept for Cemetery purposes, a piece of land from Alden N. Eames, adjoining present Cemetery land, approximately 180 feet by 25 feet, in consideration for two family burial lots, and that a piece of land be purchased from William Russell, approximately 120 feet by 25 feet, for the sum of One Hundred Thirty Dollars ($130.00) said amount to be appropriated from the Cemetery Reserve Account.
Finance Committee approved.
Article 8. On a motion by Mr. Frederic P. Melzar it was voted to transfer the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) from the Highway Department Salary & Wages Account to the Highway Depart- ment Snow Removal Account. Article approved by the Finance Com- mittee.
Article 9. On a motion by Mr. William S. Cavanaugh it was voted to transfer the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) from the High- way Department Expense Account to purchase a new Baker Snow Plow and two (2) extra sets of plow blades for the Highway Department. Finance Committee approved as read.
Article 10. Motion by Mr. Kenneth M. Lyons that the Town ac- cept the following streets as laid out by the Board of Selectmen and approved by the Planning Board:
Washington Street Shady Lane Drive
Laurel Avenue Linda Road Central Street
Oakdale Road Wiser Street
And transfer the sums of
Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) from Ballardvale Street Account
Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) from Glen Road Account
Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) from Chapter 90 Maintenance Account
Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) from the Highway Department Salary & Wages Account
to the Highway Department's Expense Account for the purpose of putting said streets into passable condition.
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Motion by Mr. Lyons to amend as follows: That the Town accept the following streets as laid out by the Board of Selectmen and approved by the Planning Board:
Washington Street Shady Lane Drive Oakdale Road Wiser Street
Hobson Avenue Laurel Avenue Linda Road Central Street
and transfer the sums of
Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) from Ballardvale Street Account Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) from Glen Road Account
Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) from Chapter 90 Maintenance Account
Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) from Highway Department Salary & Wages Account Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) from Highway Department Expense Account
for the purpose of putting said streets into passable condition.
Motion by Mr. Julius Gordon that the article be amended to include Oak Street, Marjorie Road, Lloyd Road and Highland Street, which streets have been previously laid out by the Board of Selectmen acting as the Board of Survey. No money to be expended at this time but at some future date.
Mr. Barrows: Point of order. Hobson Avenue was not mentioned in the article so cannot be included in the motion.
Moderator ruled both amendments out of order.
Motion by Mr. Edward Sullivan to lay article on the table. With- drawn by Mr. Sullivan.
Motion as first read by Mr. Lyons approved by the Finance Com- mittee.
Motion as first read by Mr. Lyons voted and passed.
Article 11. Motion by Mr. Kenneth M. Lyons that the Town trans- fer from Excess & Deficiency Account Five Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($5,400.00) for repairs and alterations to the Town Hall. Se- conded by Mr. Sullivan.
Vote in doubt, Moderator called for standing vote. Aye 143. No 13. Motion declared carried.
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Article 12. On a motion by Mr. Hobart Spring it was voted to fix the salary of the Treasurer for the current year at Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) effective from January 1, 1950.
Article 13. Motion by Mrs. Susan T. Esler that the Twenty-one Hundred Dollars ($2,100.00) voted at the Annual Town Meeting in March 1950 for assessors' salaries be apportioned as follows:
that Assessors Doucette and Esler receive Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00) each and Assessor Reynolds receive Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for the year from January 1, 1950 to December 31, 1950.
Amendment by Mr. David I. Elfman that the annual appropriation for 1950 salaries for the Board of Assessors be divided among the assessors as follows:
Susan T. Esler, Seven Hundred Dollars ($700.00)
George E. Reynolds, Seven Hundred Dollars ($700.00)
Louis Doucette, Seven Hundred Dollars ($700.00)
Total $2,100.00
Motion to amend voted in the affirmative.
Motion as amended voted in the affirmative.
Article 14. Motion by Mrs. Susan T. Esler that the Town transfer from Excess & Deficiency Account the sum Thirty-nine Hundred Dollars ($3,900.00) to pay this year's payment for an expert appraisal of the taxable real estate in the Town of Wilmington and authorize the Assessors to make a contract or contracts for said appraisal in accord- ance with the provisions of Section 4 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws as amended by Chapter 521 of the Acts of 1950.
Finance Committee-no action.
Motion by Mr. Harold McKelvey to lay on the table was lost.
Standing vote on the motion by Mrs. Esler was taken. Aye 82 No 96 Motion declared lost.
Article 15. Motion by Mr. Edward C. Manning that the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) be transferred from the Excess & Deficiency Account and appropriated for the purpose of making neces- sary alterations and repairs in the Junior High School on Middlesex Avenue. Seconded by Mr. Harold McKelvey.
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Finance Committee recommended Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to remedy lighting conditions in school.
Motion passed by voice vote.
On a motion by Mr. William S. Cavanaugh the meeting was ad- journed at 10:25 p.m.
There were Two Hundred Seventy (270) voters present.
A true copy. Attest:
MARY E. GILLIGAN,
Town Clerk.
WARRANT FOR STATE ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 1950
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 hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town quali- fied by law to vote, to meet and assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday, the Seventh Day of November next at 5:45 o'clock in the forenoon, the polls to be open at 6:00 a.m., and shall be closed at 8:00 p.m., for the election of the following: Presidential Electors, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary, Treasurer and Receiver-General, Auditor, Attor- ney General, Representative in Congress, Councillor, Senator, 2 Repre- sentatives in General Court, District Attorney, County Commissioner, Sheriff and Vote YES or NO on the following questions:
Question No. 1 Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 9, 1947, received 244 votes in the affirmative and 0 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held June 8, 1949, received 242 votes in the affirmative and 7 in the negative?
YES
NO
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SUMMARY
This proposed amendment of the Constitution provides for the time when the respective terms of office for the governor, lieutenant- governor and councillors shall begin and the time when their res- pective terms end. It also makes provision relative to the succession to the office of governor in the event of the death of the governor elect before qualification for the office of governor; and it further makes provision relative to the succession to the office of governor in the event of the death of both the governor elect and the lieute- nant-governor elect before qualification for their respective offices.
Question No. 2. 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 June 4, 1949, received 154 votes in the affirmative and 44 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held June 8, 1949, received 160 voted in the affirmative and 93 in the negative?
YES NO
SUMMARY
This proposed amendment to the Constitution provides for an increase in the number of signatures of qualified voters required upon an initiative or upon a referendum petition, and it further makes provision for changes in legislative procedures thereon with reference to dates upon, or within which, acts shall be done in the various stages necessary to be taken upon such petitions.
Question No. 3. Do you approve of a law summarized below on which the House of Representatives did not vote and on which the Senate did not vote?
YES
NO
SUMMARY
This measure provides for minimum payments of seventy-five dollars per month, or eighty-five dollars per month if blind, as assistance to deserving aged persons who have reached the age of sixty-three years or over and are in need of relief and support.
Question No. 4. Do you approve of a law summarized below on which the House of Representatives did not vote and on which the Senate did not vote?
YES NO
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SUMMARY
This measure provides for the creation of a Massachusetts commission for the purpose of conducting once every month a lottery drawing to raise additional funds by means of tickets sold to the public, within the Commonwealth, the net proceeds to be divided as follows: 50 per cent to the winners as prizes, 35 per cent for assis- tance to needy aged persons, 71/2 per cent for assistance to needy blind persons, 71/2 per cent for assistance to dependent children.
Question No. 5. Do you approve of a law summarized below which was disapproved in the House of Representatives by a vote of 77 in the affirmative and 139 in the negative and in the Senate by a vote of 13 in the affirmative and 25 in the negative.
YES
NO
SUMMARY
The proposed measure strikes out the first sentence of section 113B of chapter 175 of the General Laws (Tercentenary Edition) as most recently amended by section 4 of chapter 459 of the acts of 1935, and inserts in place thereof a sentence which provides that the Commissioner of Insurance shall annually, on or before September fifteenth, after due hearing and investigation, fix and establish fair and reasonable classifications of risks and adequate, just, reasonable and nondiscriminatory premium charges to be used and charged by insurance companies in connection with the issue or execution of motor vehicle liability policies or bonds, as defined in section 34A of chapter 90 of the General Laws, for the ensuing calendar year or any part thereof, but said classifications and premium charges shall be uniform throughout the Commonwealth and shall not be fixed or established according to districts or zones.
Question No. 6A. Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed horse races be permitted in this county ?
YES
NO
Question No. 6B. Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed dog races be permitted in this County?
YES
NO
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Question No. 7A. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages) ?
YES
NO
Question No. 7B. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages) ?
YES
NO
Question No. 7C. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale, therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called not to be drunk on the premises?
YES
NO
Question No. 8 (a) If a voter desires that this city (or town) shall declare by popular referendum that a shortage of rental housing accomodations exists which requires the continuance of federal rent control in this city (or town) after December thirty-first, nineteen hundred and fifty, and until the close of June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and fifty-one, in accordance with the provisions of the Housing and Rent Act of 1950, he will vote "YES" on said question. (b) If he desires that federal rent control shall cease to be in effect in this city (or town) at the close of December thirty-first, nineteen hundred and fifty, he will vote "NO" on said question. If a majority of the votes cast in any such city or town in answer to said question is in the affirmative, such city or town shall be deemed to have declared by popular referendum, pursuant to the Housing and Rent Act of 1950, that a shortage of rental accomodations exists which requires the continuance of federal rent control in such city or town after December thirty-first, nineteen hundred and fifty, and until the close of June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and fifty-one, in accordance with the provisions of said act. If a majority of the votes cast in any such city or town in answer to said question is not in the affirmative, such city or town shall be deemed not to have declared by popular referendum, pursuant to the Housing and Rent Act of 1950, that a shortage of rental accomodations exists which requires the continuance of federal rent control in such city or town after December thirty-first, nineteen hundred and fifty.
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Shall a declaration be made by popular referendum, pursuant to the Housing and Rent Act of 1950, that a shortage of rental ac- commodations exists which requires the continuance of federal rent control in this city (or town) after December thirty-first, nineteen hundred and fifty and until the close of June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and fifty-one, in accordance with the provisions of said Act?
YES
NO
QUESTION NO. 9
Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year nineteen hundred and fifty, entitled "An act establishing a town manager form of government for the town of Wilmington", be accepted by this town?
YES
NO
Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant, or a certified copy thereof, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, as soon as may be and before said meeting.
Given under our hands and seal of said Town this 30th day of October, A.D., One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty.
KENNETH M. LYONS,
FREDERIC P. MELZAR,
Selectmen of Wilmington
Seal
A true copy. Attest :
MARY E. GILLIGAN
Town Clerk
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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF STATE ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 7, 1950
In accordance with the foregoing Warrant the meeting was called to order by the presiding officer, Mr. Kenneth M. Lyons, at 5:45 a.m. The Warrant was read by the Town Clerk. On a motion by Mr. Ernest Eames it was voted to dispense with further reading of the Warrant.
The ballot box was examined and found empty, the register indi- cating 0000. The ballot box was then locked and the keys delivered to the Chief of Police, Paul J. Lynch.
At 6:00 a.m. the polls were declared open.
At 8:00 p.m. the polls were declared closed.
The names checked on the check list numbered Twenty-three Hundred Fifty-six (2356). The indicator numbered Twenty-three Fifty-seven, the register having jammed as ballot No. 310 was cast, and one extra vote was registered.
Following is the vote as announced by the presiding officer.
Governor
Paul A. Dever, One Thousand One Hundred Seventy-six 1176
Arthur W. Coolidge, One Thousand One Hundred Forty-two 1142
Horace I. Hillis, Ten 10
Mark R. Shaw, Two 2
Blanks, Twenty-six 26
Lieutenant Governor
Charles F. Jeff Sullivan, One Thousand One Hundred Seven 1107
Laurence Curtis, One Thousand One Hundred Eighty-two 1182
Lawrence Gilfedder, Fourteen 14
Blanks, Fifty-three 53
Secretary
Edward J. Cronin, One Thousand One Hundred Twenty-nine 1129
Russell A. Wood, One Thousand One Hundred Twenty-three ... 1123
Ellsworth J. M. Dickson, Seven
7
Fred B. Ingersoll, Sixteen 16
Blanks, Eighty-one 81
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Treasurer
John E. Hurley, One Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-one 1261
Fred J. Burrell, Nine Hundred Ninety-six 996
Henning A. Blomen, Ten 10
Harold J. Ireland, Ten 10
Blanks, Seventy-nine 79
Auditor
Thomas J. Buckley, One Thousand Two Hundred Forty-nine 1249
William G. Andrew, Nine Hundred Ninety-nine 999
Robert .1. Simmons, Ten 10
Francis A. Votano, Ten 10
Blanks, Eighty-eight
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Attorney General
Francis E. Kelley, One Thousand Eighty-three 1083
Frederick Ayer, Jr., One thousand One Hundred Sixty-two 1162
Anthony Martin, Ten 10
Howard B. Rand, Eight S
Blanks, Ninety-three 93
Congressman, Fifth District
Edith Nourse Rogers,
One Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-three 1873
Clement Gregory McDonough, Four Hundred Nineteen 419
Blanks, Sixty-three 63
All others, One 1
Councillor, Sixth District
John F. Casey, One Thousand Eighty-seven 1087
Clarence P. Kidder. One Thousand One Hundred Fourteen 1114
Blanks, One Hundred Fifty-five 155
Senator, Seventh Middlesex District
George J. Evans, One Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-six 1266
Roger S. Hoar. Nine Hundred Fifty-six 956
Blanks, One Hundred Thirty-four 134
Representative in General Court, Eighteenth Middlesex District
Malcolm S. White, One Thousand One Hundred Thirty-eight 1138
Albert B. Carlson, Eight Hundred Eighty-four 884
Richard W. Henderson, Eight Hundred Forty-eight 848
Frank D. Tanner, Nine Hundred Seventy-six 976
Blanks, Eight Hundred Sixty-six 866
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District Attorney, Northern District
George E. Thompson, One Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-three 1263
John F. Kelley, Nine Hundred Seventy-four 974
Blanks, One Hundred Nineteen 119
County Commissioner, Middlesex County
Melvin G. Rogers, One Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-four 1324
Thomas B. Brennan, Nine Hundred Five 905
Blanks, One Hundred Twenty-seven 127
Sheriff, Middlesex County
Howard W. Fitzpatrick, One Thousand One Hundred Thirteen A. Warren Stearns, One Thousand One Hundred Thirty-seven 1137
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Blanks, One Hundred Six 106
Question No. 1
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitu- tion summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 9, 1947, received 244 votes in the affirmative and 0 in the negative, and în a joint session of the two branches held June 8, 1949, received 242 votes in the affirmative and 7 in the negative?
Yes, One Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-two 1522
No, Two Hundred Twenty-eight 228
Blanks, Six Hundred Six 606
Summary
This proposed amendment to the Constitution provides for the time when the respective terms of office of the governor, lieutenant-governor and councillors shall begin and the time when their respective terms shall end. It also makes provision relative to the succession to the office of governor in the event of the death of the governor elect before quali- fication for the office of governor; and it further makes provision rel- ative to the succession to the office of governor in the event of the death of both the governor elect and the lieutenant-governor elect before qualification for their respective offices.
Question No. 2
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitu- tion summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 4, 1948, received 154 votes in the affirmative and 44 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held June 8, 1949, received 160 votes in the affirmative and 93 in the negative?
Yes, One Thousand Three Hundred Thirteen 1313
No, Three Hundred Eighty-four 384
Blanks, Six Hundred Fifty-nine 659
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Summary
This proposed amendment to the Constitution provides for an in- crease in the number of signatures of qualified voters required upon an initiative or upon a referendum petition, and it further makes pro- vision for changes in legislative procedures thereon with reference to dates upon, or within which, acts shall be done in the various stages necessary to be taken upon such petitions.
Question No. 3
Do you approve of a law summarized below on which the House of Representatives did not vote and on which the Senate did not vote? Yes, One Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-eight 132S No, Six Hundred Sixty-nine 669
Blanks, Three Hundred Fifty-nine 350
Summary
This measure provides for minimum payments of seventy-five dollars per month, of eighty-five dollars per month if blind, as assis- tance to deserving aged persons who have reached the age of sixty-three years or over and are in need of relief and support.
Question No. 4
Do you approve of a law summarized below on which the House of Representatives did not vote and on which the Senate did not vote?
Yes, Nine Hundred Ninety-four 994
No, One Thousand Two 1002
Blanks, Three Hundred Sixty 360
Summary
This measure provides for the creation of a Massachusetts commis- sion for the purpose of conducting once every month a lottery drawing to raise additional funds by means of tickets sold to the public, within the Commonwealth, the net proceeds to be divided as follows: 50 per cent to the winners as prizes. 35 per cent for assistance to needy aged persons, 714 per cent for assistance to needy blind persons, 71/2 per cent for assistance to dependent children.
Question No. 5
Do you approve of a law summarized below which was disapproved in the House of Representatives by a vote of 77 in the affirmative and 139 in the negative and in the Senate by a vote of 13 in the affirmative and 25 in the negative?
Yes, One Thousand One Hundred Eighty-three 1183
No, Eight Hundred Sixteen 816
Blanks, Three Hundred Fifty-seven 357
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Summary
The proposed measure strikes out the first sentence of section 113B of Chapter 175 of the General Laws (Tercentenary Edition) as most recently amended by section 4 of Chapter 459 of the Acts of 1935, and inserts in place thereof a sentence which provides that the Com- missioner of Insurance shall annually, on or before September fif- teenth, after due hearing and investigation, fix and establish fair and reasonable classifications of risks and adequate, just, reasonable and non-discriminatory premiums charges to be used and charged by insu- rance companies in connection with the issue or execution of motor vehicle liability policies or bonds, as defined in section 34A of chapter 90 of the General Laws, for the ensuing calendar year or any part thereof, but said classifications and premium charges shall be uniform throughout the Commonwealth and shall not be fixed or established ac- cording to districts or zones.
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