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On a motion by Mr. Barrows it was voted to transfer the sum of $1, 388. 88 from Water Available Surplus to Interest Account and to raise and appropriate the sum of $12, 276. 12 by taxation.
Reserve Fund, Eight Thousand Dollars 8,000.00
*At this time it was voted to transfer the $2, 000. 00 from Cemetery Reserve Fund.
Mr. Ralph Currier moved to reconsider the item of Cemetery & Parks. He considered that the $2, 000. 00 should refer to Cemetery only. Mr. Grimes in favor of the motion as made. It was voted to reconsider and it was voted to transfer and appropriate as above.
A motion by Mr. Harold McKelvey to reconsider the Police Department Salaries & Wages appropriation was defeated.
A motion by Mr. Kenneth Lyons to adjourn until 2. 00 p. m. Saturday, the 15th, was defeated.
A motion by Mr. Harold McKelvey to act on Articles 11, 12 and 13 at this time was defeated by a standing vote, Yes - 67, No - 140.
Article 4. On a motion by Mr. Lyons it was voted to defer action on this article until after Article 8 had been taken up because of the absence of Mr. Cushing who was arranging with Fr. Shea for the use of the hall if the meeting was adjourned.
A motion by Mrs. Bernice Butler to hear the report of the Special School Building Committee at this time and to act on Article 27 was defeated.
Article 5. On a motion by Mr. Robert Peters it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred Thirty-seven Dollars and eighty-one cents ($337. 81) to pay unpaid departmental bills of 1951.
Moderator announced that a 4/5 vote was required on this article so a stand- ing vote was taken. Yes - 248, No - 0
Article 6. On a motion by Mr. Frederic Melzar it was voted that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be and is hereby authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year, beginning January 1, 1952, 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, of the General Laws.
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Article 7. On a motion by Mr. Henry J. Lawler it was voted that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell at Public Auction, in the evening, properties taken by the town under Tax Title foreclosure procedure and to execute all documents necessary to carry out the purpose of the vote pro- vided, however, that before any sales are made, due notice of the time and place shall be given by advertising in the local paper and the Lowell Sun, at least fourteen (14) days before the sale and deeds executed hereunder must be recorded within twenty (20) days of their execution. But it is further pro- vided that the Board of Selectmen may at any time sell and convey, and with - out advertising the same, any such foreclosed property to any former owner or other party who has had a legal interest in the same upon receipt of a sum equal in amount to all unpaid taxes, interest and expenses which have accrued upon such property or properties to the date of such sale.
Article 8. On a motion by Mr. Kenneth M. Lyons it was voted to amend Paragraph 6 of Section 4 of the Zoning By-Laws by adding at the end thereof the words: "fire and police stations, highway department buildings and other public buildings. "
The report of the Planning Board was read by Mr. Woller. The Moderator declared a two-thirds vote was required on this article. In answer to a question by Mr. George Bryant, Mr. Lyons stated that this would not include stores, only public buildings.
A standing vote was taken. Yes - 231, No - 5.
Article 4. On a motion by Mr. Kenneth M. Lyons it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000. 00) to cover tem- porary cost of living increases in the compensation of all town officers and employees, other than School Department employees, said sum to be ex- pended under the direction of the Town Manager.
On a motion by Mr. Kenneth M. Lyons it was voted to adjourn until 8. 00 p. m. Monday, March 17, 1952.
Meeting was adjourned at 11. 23 p. m. There were 473 voters checked in.
A true copy, attest:
(Mrs. ) Mary E. Gilligan Town Clerk
Adjourned Town Meeting Held March 17, 1952 at Villanova Hall
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator at 8. 00 p. m.
Article 9. On a motion by Mr. Guy H. Nichols it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100. 00), the money to be expended under the direction of the 4-H Town Committee serving in co- operation with the Middlesex County Extension Service, under the provis- ions of Sections 40 to 45, Chapter 128, General Laws of Massachusetts.
Finance Committee approved.
Article 10. On a motion by Mr. Joseph H. Woods it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500. 00) for the observance of Memorial Day, and that the Moderator appoint a Committee who shall arrange and have charge of such observance.
Finance Committee approved.
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Article 11. On a motion by Mr. John H. Tautges it was voted 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 Clubhouse in Wilmington for the purpose of providing suitable headquarters for the Wil- mington Post of the American Legion.
Finance Committee approved as read.
Article 12. On a motion by Mr. Frederick Kleynen it was voted 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 Veterans of Foreign Wars Club- house on Main Street in Wilmington for the purpose of providing suitable headquarters for the Wilmington Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Finance Committee reported favorably on the article as read.
Article 13. On a motion by Mr. Leon Daszuta it was voted to raise and ap- propriate the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750. 00) under authority of Section 9 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws as amended for the purpose of providing suitable headquarters for the Wilmington Chapter 106 of the Disabled American Veterans.
Finance Committee disapproved.
On a motion by Mr. William S. Wendell it was voted to allow National Service Officer James Sayer of the Disabled American Veterans to speak on this article. His remarks were confined b ten minutes by the Moderator in accordance with our By-laws.
Moderator doubted voice vote, a standing vote was taken. Yes - 94, No - 93.
Article 15. On a motion by Mr. Henry J. Lawler it was voted to transfer the sum of Four Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($4, 850. 00) from Road Machinery Fund Account and appropriate the same for the purchase of a front- end loader.
The Finance Committee approved $4, 000. 00 but after talking with Mr.Cushing the previous action was rescinded and $4, 850. 00 was recommended.
Article 14. On a motion by Mr. Charles H. Black it was voted to transfer the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4, 000. 00) from the Road Machinery Fund Account and appropriate the same for the purchase of two "Walters Snow Fighters" complete with scraper and plow and sanding equipment.
Finance Committee recommended $4, 000. 00 for the purpose set forth in Article 14.
On a motion by Mr. Kenneth M. Lyons it was voted to take up Article 21.
Article 21. A motion was made by Mr. Kenneth M. Lyons that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60, 000. 00) for the pur - pose of constructing and originally equipping and furnishing a new building for use of the Fire and Police Departments on land owned by the Town on Adelaide Street now occupied by the Highway Department, including the pur - chase of additional land if necessary, and to meet said appropriation that the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10, 000. 00) be transferred from the Excess & Deficiency Account, of which not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) is to be expended for remodeling or reconstructing the present Highway Dept.
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building on said land, and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select- men, be and is hereby authorized to borrow the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50, 000. 00) and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, payable in not more than twenty years under the authority of and in accordance with the pro- visions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws.
The Finance Committee approved for the construction of a new building but did not approve the reconstruction of an old building.
An amendment by Mr. Currier was withdrawn.
At 9. 25 p. m. after considerable discussion it was voted on a motion by Mr. Larz Neilson, to lay on the table for one hour, to give the sponsors of the article time to conform more fully to the sense of the meeting.
Article 16. On a motion by Mr. Herbert Barrows it was voted to lay on the table until Article 21 had been disposed of.
Article 17. On a motion by Mr. Herbert Barrows it was voted to accept the streets designated in Article 17 and that the sum of Three Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-eight Dollars and Twenty Cents be raised by taxation and the further sum of Three Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-one Dollars and Eighty Cents ($3, 321. 80) be transferred from the unexpended 1950 appropria- tion for repairs to Ayotte St. , Crest Ave., Nassau Ave., Ballardvale St., Beech St. and Glen Road, making a total appropriation of $7,000. 00 for the purposes set forth in Article 17 of the warrant.
Article 18. On a motion by Mr. Henry J. Lawler it was voted to accept the following streets as laid out by the Board of Selectmen and approved by the Planning Board - Woodlawn Ave., for approximately 250 feet from Main St., and Glendale Circle.
Finance Committee approved as read.
Article 19. On a motion by Mr. Henry J. Lawler it was voted that the Town install street lights in the following streets:
Concord Street 5 lights
Woburn Street
2 lights
Williams Ave.
2
Marjorie Road 4
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Cedar Avenue 1
11
Grant Street 2 11 High Street 1 11
Fairfield Road 3
11
Cypress St. 1 11
Finance Committee approved as read.
Article 20. On a motion by Mr. Joseph Slater it was voted to lay on the table until Article 21 had been disposed of.
Article 22. On a motion by Mr. Frederic Melzar it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($450. 00) for the purchase of a new police cruiser and for the transfer of radio equipment, and authorize the trade-in of the present cruiser as credit toward said purchase.
The Finance Committee originally approved $400. 00 but later approved an additional $50. 00 for installing the radio. .
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Article 23. On a motion by Mr. Joseph H. Woods it was voted that the Town transfer the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3, 000. 00) from the Excess & Deficiency Account and appropriate same for the purchase and installation of a two way radio communication system.
Mr. Barrows reported that at the time the Report was printed no information was available so no action was taken by the Finance Committee.
Voice vote doubted, a standing vote was taken. Yes - 159, No -28.
Article 24. On a motion by Mr. A. John Imbimbo it was voted that the Town accept Section 16C of Chapter 147 of the General Laws.
Voice vote doubted, a motion by Mr. Kenneth M. Lyons to take a Yes & No ballot with the use of the check list was defeated.
Voice vote doubted, a rising vote was taken on the motion itself. Yes - 133, No - 71.
Article 25. On a motion by Mr. Henry J. Lawler it was voted that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Two Hunderd and Fifty Dollars, ($1,250. 00) for the purchase, installation and operation of fluoridation equip- ment for use in the public water system.
Finance Committee disapproved this article because many different parties had called objecting to anything foreign being put into the water.
Mr. Harriman stated that the Water Board was not in favor.
At 10. 35 p. m. Article 21 was taken up.
On an amendment by Mr. Ralph R. Currier it was voted that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Seventy-two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($72, 500. 00) for the purpose of constructing and originally equipping and furnishing a new building for use of the Fire and Police Departments, on the site of the present fire station and on land between the Fire Station and Masonic Hall (land to cost not more than $2500. 00 and to meet said appro- priation, Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($12, 500. 00) be transferred from the Excess & Deficiency Account and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60, 000. 00) and to issue bonds or notes of the Town there - for, payable in not more than twenty years under the authority of and in accord- ance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws.
A two-thirds vote being required, a rising vote was taken. Yes - 254, No - 2.
Article 16. On a motion by Mr. Joseph H. Woods it was voted to pass the article.
Article 20. On a motion by Mr. Kenneth M. Lyons it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($13, 000. 00) to purchase a new fire truck including the necessary fire apparatus and authorize the trade-in of the present American LaFrance fire truck as credit toward such purchase, such appropriation to be made by transfer from the Excess &
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Deficiency Account.
Finance Committee disapproved until there was a place to store it.
Article 26. Motion by Mrs. Wavie M. Drew that the Town vote to raise by taxation and appropriate the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30, 000. 00) for the purpose of extending public water mains in
Hillside Way to the Town Line, in Eames Street to Main Street, in Washington Avenue for a distance of 1100 feet, in Wiser Street and Hobson Avenue for a distance of 2000 feet, in Laurel Avenue for a distance of 600 feet, and in Jaquith Road for a distance of 1000 feet
any money remaining after completion of these streets to be spent on install- ing water mains in Shady Lane Drive. All streets to be restored to the same or equivalent condition prior to these installations.
A motion by Mr. Barrows to amend to $20, 000. 00 was defeated.
On an amendment by Mr. Kenneth M. Lyons it was voted unanimously to raise. and appropriate Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20, 000. 00) by taxation and trans - fer Ten Thousand Dollars ($10, 000. 00) from the Excess & Deficiency Account to Water Main Extensions.
Article 27. The report of the School Building Committee was given by Mr. E. Hayward Bliss and accepted by the Town Meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Alan Shepard it was voted that the Committee be continued as a Special School Building Committee and instructed to bring before a later Town Meeting as soon as feasible, detailed plans and specifications for a new elementary school building including recommendations as site and that the town transfer from the Excess & Deficiency Account and appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3, 500. 00) to be added to the amount of $5000. 00 previously appropriated for the use of this committee to cover the cost of engaging an architect to prepare such plans and proper incidental expenses.
Letter from Director of Accounts to Mr. Barrows 3-13-52
"Receipt is acknowledged of your letter of March 12 relative to the borrowing capacity of the Town of Wilmington, and I assume it is intended to borrow the sum- of $450, 000. 00 for school construction, and in reply to your question, you are advised that in accordance with Chapter 56 of the Acts of 1952, the Town of Wilmington, with the approval of the Emergency Finance Board, may issue a loan for school purposes up to $575, 000. 00 without the necessity of petitioning the legislature to borrow outside the debt limit.
Prior to the enactment of Chapter 56 of the Acts of 1952, the Town of Wil- mington had a borrowing capacity inside the debt limit of $162, 000. 00 but with the passage of the above act, the town may, with the approval of the Emergency Finance Board, borrow an additional $412, 000. 00 within the debt limit. "
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At 11. 35 p. m. on a motion by Mr. Kenneth M. Lyons it was voted to adjourn.
There were 324 voters checked.
A true copy, attest:
(Mrs. ) Mary E. Gilligan Town Clerk
Presidential Primary - April 29, 1952
In accordance with all prescribed law, and the town by-law, the Presidential Primary was held on April 29, 1952, with the polls opening at 4. 00 p. m. and closing at 8. 00 p. m.
Detailed reports of the votes counted of the more than one hundred candidates on the ballots can be seen at the office of the Town Clerk and have been printed for public distribution in the Secretary of State's Office.
Special Town Meeting Held September 8, 1952 - High School Cafeteria
In accordance with the foregoing Warrant the Meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Mr. David I. Elfman, at 8. 00 p. m.
The Warrant was read by the Town Clerk up to Article 1.
On a Motion by Mr. Kenneth M. Lyons it was voted to dispense with further reading of the Warrant.
Article 1. On a motion by Mr. Kenneth M. Lyons it was voted that Article 1 and Article 11 be taken up simultaneously.
Motion by Mr. Lyons that the Selectmen and Town Manager be and they hereby are authorized to sell and convey to New England Gas Products Company, or its nominee, a tract of land owned by the Town formerly included in the Town Park, containing approximately 35. 65 acres and bounded: southwesterly by the Boston & Maine Railroad location 939. 54 feet; westerly by Main Street by two courses respectively 316. 58 feet and 423. 75 feet; northwesterly by land of Yentile 351. 66 feet; westerly again by land of Yentile 533. 02 feet; northerly again by land of Yentile by two courses respectively 26 feet and 64. 57 feet; northeasterly by land of Barrows by four courses respectively 230 feet, 893. 98 feet, 180. 53 feet and 178. 31 feet; southeasterly by various lots shown on the Cottage Gardens Plan, so-called, by two courses respectively 786. 16 feet and 447. 68 feet, and southerly by other land of the Town 377. 33 feet, be said area and all of said measurements either more or less, for the price of Three Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($3, 600. 00) other terms and conditions of such sale to be at the discretion of the Selectmen and Town Manager.
Article 11. Motion by Mr. J. Yentile that the Town vote to sell the land located at the Old Town Farm bounded by the Maple Meadow Brook, Main Street and west of Barrows, the length of the open field to the drive-way which is north of the Boston and Maine Railroad and a small piece of land bounded by
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the Maple Meadow Brook, west of Main Street to the railroad track, which is known as the Flat Iron Field, to Joseph Yentile for the price of Four Thousand Dollars ($4, 000. 00).
Mr. Elfman explained that passing Article 1 would eliminate Article 11 as both cover the same location.
After considerable discussion Mr. Kleynen moved that the question be put. Moderator announced that a two-thirds vote was required on the motion. A standing vote was taken. Yes - 295, No - 8.
Mr. Barrows. The Finance Committee recommended favorable action.
A two-thirds vote was required on Motion on Article 1. A standing vote was taken. Yes - 296, No. - 31. Moderator declared the motion passed.
Mr. Elfman stated that Article 11 was now a moot question. On a motion by Mr. Robert J. Moran it was voted unanimously to lay on the table.
Article 2. On a motion by Mr. Joseph H. Woods it was voted that the Select- men and Town Manager be and they hereby are authorized to sell and convey to Raffi and Swanson, Inc., or its nominee, a tract of land owned by the Town, formerly included in the Town Park, containing approximately 1. 32 acres and bounded: southerly by land of Raffi and Swanson, Inc., 149. 57 feet; south- westerly by the Boston and Maire Railroad location 329. 15 feet, northeasterly by other land of the Town 377. 33 feet and southeasterly by land of Weatherbee 207. 90 feet, be said area and all of said measurements either more or less, for the price of One Hundred Thirty-two Dollars ($132. 00), other terms and conditions of such sale to be at the discretion of the Selectmen and Town Manager.
A two-thirds vote being required, a standing vote was taken. Yes - 302, No - 0. Moderator declared the motion passed unanimously.
The Finance Committee had recommended favorable action.
Article 3. On a motion by Miss Eleanor Grimes it was voted to authorize the school committee to establish and maintain state-aided vocational education in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 74, General Laws, and Acts amendatory thereto, or dependent thereon, and further transfer from avail- able funds the amount of Six Hundred Ninety-five Dollars and Twenty-four Cents ($695. 24) therefor.
Finance Committee recommended adoption of this article as read. Voted Unanimously.
Article 4. Motion by Mr. E. Hayward Bliss that the Selectmen and/or Town Manager be authorized to purchase or take by eminent domain immediately for the Town for School purposes a tract of land situated on the easterly side of Wildwood Street opposite the land of the Wilmington Housing Authority, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the easterly side of Wildwood Street 40. 09 feet from land now or formerly of William Swain, thence running easterly by land of Strout and Wing 334. 9 feet; thence running southeasterly 558 feet to land of Barbas; thence southwesterly 304 feet to
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Wildwood Street, thence northwesterly by two courses 364. 62 feet and 235. 38 feet to point of beginning, containing 4. 25 acres more or less as shown on a plan of Land in Wilmington, Mass., dated July 24, 1952 by S. Albert Kaufman, R. L. S. Malden, Mass.
On a motion by Mr. Bliss it was voted to take up Articles 4 and 5 together.
Article 5. Motion by Mr. E. Hayward Bliss that the Selectmen and/or To wn Manager be authorized to purchase immediately for the Town for School pur- poses a tract of land situated easterly of Wildwood Street in the rear of other premises fronting on said street, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point 334. 9 feet from the easterly side of Wildwood Street and running easterly on the same line as Lot B 265. 1 feet; thence southeasterly 525. 37 feet to land of Strout and Wing; thence southwesterly 296 feet along land of Strout and Wing and on same line as southern side of Lot B; thence running northwesterly 558 feet along line of Lot B, containing 3. 46 acres more or less, all as shown on a Plan of Land in Wilmington, Mass. and that the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3, 000. 00) be transferred from the Excess & Deficiency Account and that the Selectmen and Town Treasurer be authorized to borrow, within the debt limit, in accordance with the provisions of Chap. 44 of the General Laws, a sum not to exceed Six Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($6, 750. 00) and to issue notes or bonds of the Town therefor, said combined sums to be expended approximately on a 70-30 ratio for front and rear land respectively as above.
Mr. Barrows reported that the Finance Committee was unable to make any report; due to lack of information no action had been taken.
On a motion by Mr. Barrows it was voted to defer further action on these two articles until the close of the Warrant and then to take up and defer until the adjourned Town Meeting thus enabling the Finance Committee to take action.
Mr. Lyons stated that it was necessary to have another Town Meeting as this matter and a bond issue cannot be voted at the same meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Barrows it was voted to defer action until the adjourned Town Meeting.
Article 6. On a motion by Mr. Kenneth M. Lyons it was voted that the action of the Selectmen in applying to the Emergency Finance Board in accordance with the provisions of Section 10 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws as amended and other applicable provisions of law, for approval of the authorization by the Town of indebtedness in excess of five per cent but not in excess of ten per cent of the average of the assessors' valuations of taxable property, for the purpose of providing additional school accommodations, be and is hereby ratified.
Finance Committee approved as read. Voted unanimously.
Article 7. On a motion by Mr. Caleb S. Harriman it was voted unanimously that the Town transfer the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4000. 00) from the Water Revenue Account to the Water Department Salaries and Wages Acct.
Finance committee recommended favorable action on the article as read.
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Article 8. On a motion by Mr. Charles H. Black it was voted that Cunningham Street as relocated by the Board of Selectmen be and the same is hereby accepted.
Finance Committee voted to approve as read.
Article 9. On a motion by Mr. Paul T. Metcalf it was voted that the Moderator appoint a Committee of five members, to serve for a period of three years unless sooner discharged by vote of the Town, to investigate and study the provisions of Chapter 662, of the Acts of 1949, and to study existing health services and facilities in the town, and to determine the advantages to be derived from Wilmington joining with the neighboring Towns of Reading and North Reading and others for a union health department; said Committee to report its findings and recommendations at a future town meeting, and to make progress reports at each intervening annual town meeting.
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