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On June 27, 1959, the Wilmington Housing Authority held the Dedication of the Wilmington Housing for the Elderly Project. Invitations were extended to federal, state and local public officials; tenants and their guests and the general public. Open House was held throughout the project so that all might inspect the general layout and livable conditions along with the safety measures provided for the tenants conven- ience.
In September, 1959, the Community Building was completed and the hall with kitchen facilities was made available for the use of the tenants of the project. The Deming Way Social Club was formed by the tenants of the project, and much pleasure has been derived by this group and other individual groups of tenants from the use of the hall.
The Community Building also contains an office for the Housing Authority, a laundry room equipped with washer and dryer for the tenant's use, and the kitchen complete with range and refrigerator. The hall has been partly furnished for the tenant's use and through donations received and funds raised by the tenants, silverware, dishes, etc. have been added.
The Project has received many commendations locally and from interested persons from other towns and cities who have inspected it with the view of building a similar project.
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VETERANS HOUSING
This project consists of thirteen single dwelling units occupied by veterans of low income in need of good housing. It allows them the opportunity of living in a clean, sanitary home at a rent within their means
This project is now in the tenth year of operation and has been continually occupied except for a few days between change of tenants. This past year has seen only two changes in the tenants of the project; both were due to the large increase of income over the specified amount allowed by the By-law for continued occupancy.
Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1959
200-1
Assets
Liabilities
Administration Fund
5,878. 46
Accrued Compensation to Members
39.05
Petty Cash
20.00
Accrued Fire Insurance
297. 49
Reading Cooperative Bank
2,000.00
Accrued Pilot
234.00
Accounts Receivable
540. 12
Matured Interest & Principal
256. 79
Development Cost $198, 000. 00
Security Deposit
525. 00
Liquidated
24,000.00
174,000.00
Bonds Authorized $198,000. 00
Less: Notes Retired 24,000.00
174,000.00
Debt Service Reserve
4,074. 00
Operating Reserve
911. 50
Operating Surplus (Plus)
2,100.75
182, 438. 58
182, 438. 58
Balance Sheet as of Dec. 31, 1959
667-1 Administration
Assets
Liabilities
Administration Fund
13,461. 49
Prepaid Rent
288.00
Petty Cash
20.00
Accrued Insurance
720. 00
Operating Reserve
1,080.00
Operating Surplus
11,393. 49
13,481. 49
13,481. 49
Balance Sheet as of Dec. 31, 1959
667- 1 Development
Assets
Liabilities
Development
18,187. 11
Contract Retentions
24,687. 41
Development Cost
557,412. 54
Notes Authorized
575,000.00
Incomplete Contracts
7,294. 36
Accrued Interest
911. 17
Notes Unissued
25,000.00
Contract Awards
7,294. 36
Accounts Payable - Roberto
1.07
607,894. 01
607,894. 01
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WARRANT FOR THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - March 7, 1959 WITH ACTION TAKEN THEREON
TO: Harry J. Ainsworth, 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 qualified to vote in Town affairs to meet and assemble at the High School Cafeteria, Saturday, the seventh of March, A. D. 1959 at 9:45 o'clock in the forenoon, the polls to be opened at 10:00 A. M. and shall be closed at 8:00 P. M., for the election of Town Offices:
Article 1: To bring in your votes on one ballot respectively for the following named Offices, to wit: Two Selectmen for the term of three years; Two Members of the School Committee for the term of three years; one Moderator for the term of one year; one member of the Wilmington Housing Authority for the term of three years (to fill an unexpired term) and vote on the following questions:
Question #1. "Shall the acceptance by the Town of Wilmington of the 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 revoked ?"
Question #2. "Shall the Town of Wilmington accept the provisions of Chapter 32B of the General Laws, autho- rizing any county, city, town or district to provide a plan of group accidental death and dismemberment insur - ance, and group general or blanket hospital, surgical and medical insurance for certain persons in the service of county, city, town or district and their dependents.
Question #3. "Shall the fluoridation of the water supply of the Town of Wilmington be continued ?"
You are also hereby further required and directed to notify and warn the said inhabitants of the Town of Wil - mington who are qualified to vote on elections and town affairs therein to assemble subsequently and meet in Town Meeting at the High School Gymnasium, Church Street, in said Town of Wilmington on Saturday, the 14th day of March, A. D. 1959 at 1. 30 P. M. then and there to act on the remainder of the articles in said Warrant.
In accordance with the above, the meeting was called to order by the Moderator at 9. 45 A. M. The Warrant as above was read by the Moderator and on a motion by Mr. Joseph Ring it was voted to dispense with further reading of said warrant.
The ballot box was examined by the Moderator, Town Clerk and Police. It was found to be empty and to register 0000. The checkers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties and the ballots distributed.
The polls were declared open at 10. 00 A. M. The polls were declared closed at 8. 00 P. M. Following is the vote as declared by the Moderator: -
Selectmen - 3 years
Elected
Wavie M. Drew, Two Thousand Eleven
2011
Elected Francis J. Hagerty, Two Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-five
2325
Helen E. Chrusciel, Five Hundred Two 502
Rene J. LaRivee, Eight Hundred Thirty
830
Leo A. McCormack, Three Hundred Forty-six
346
427
Blanks, Four Hundred Twenty -seven All others, Five
5
6446
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School Committee - 3 years
Elected Arthur V. Lynch, Two Thousand Ninety-four
2094
Elected Edward Page, Two Thousand One Hundred Twenty Frederick P. Melzar, One Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-six Blanks, Six Hundred Eighty-four All others, Twelve
1536
684
12
6446
Moderator - 1 year
Elected Simon Cutter, Two Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-two Blanks, Four Hundred Fifty-two All others, Nine
452
9
3223
Wilmington Housing Authority - 3 years (unexpired term)
2110
Harold F. Chase, Five Hundred Thirty-nine
539
Blanks, Five Hundred Seventy All others, four
570
4
3223
Question #1: "Shall the acceptance by the Town of Wilmington of the 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 Towi of Wilmington' be revoked?"
Yes, One Thousand Fifty-eight
1058
Voted No, Two Thousand One Hundred Fourteen
2114
Blanks, Fifty-one
51
3223
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Question #2: "Shall the Town of Wilmington accept the provisions of Chapter thirty-two B of the General Laws, authorizing any county, city, town or district to provide a plan of group life insurance, group accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and group general or blanket hospital, surgical and medical insurance for cer- tain persons in the service of such county, city, town or district and their dependents, a fair, concise summ- ary and purpose of which appears below ?"
This chapter authorizes the provision, by any town which accepts the same by vote of a majority of the voters voting on the question, of group life insurance, group accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and group general or blanket hospital, surgical and medical insurance, for certain persons in the service of the town, and their dependents. The employees to be covered include those employed, appointed, or elected by popular vote provided a substantial part of the person's total time is devoted to the service of the town during the regular work week.
If the chapter is accepted, it will become mandatory upon the selectmen to arrange for insurance, half the premiums therefor to be paid for by the town and the other half by withholding from the salary or wages of the employees. The amount of life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance on each employee would be two thousand dollars.
Yes, One Thousand One Hundred Eighty-four 1184
Voted No, One Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-two 1872
Blanks, One Hundred Sixty -seven 167
3223
Question #3: "Shall the fluoridation of the water supply of the Town of Wilmington be continued ?" If a ma - jority of the votes in answer to said question is in the affirmative, the fluoridation of the water supply of said town shall be continued, otherwise it shall be discontinued.
80
2120
2762
Elected James P. Donahue, Two Thousand One Hundred Ten
Voted Yes, One Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-nine 1729 No, One Thousand Three Hundred Seventy -four Blanks, One Hundred Twenty 120
1374
3223
The ballot box read, Three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-five (3225). The actual vote was, Three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-three (3223). Two ballots caught in the machine, making bell and counter register twice each. There were six (6) spoiled ballots. Six voters were given a new ballot.
Mr. Simon Cutter, Moderator read the total vote at 11. 00 P. M. All elected officials were present, and they were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties at once.
A true copy : Attest:
(Mrs. ) Esther L. Russell Town Clerk
ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING - March 14, 1959 - High School Gymnasium
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Mr. Simon Cutter at 1. 55 P. M. Rev. Richard Harding led us in prayer. Mr. Cutter asked the assembly to stand for a moment in silent prayer for the memory of Deputy Chief Francis S. Hoban, who had served his Town well. The Town was deeply saddened by his un- timely death. In order to save time, the Moderator suggested that the Warrant need not be read article by article. There being no objection, this procedure was followed.
Article 2. To hear the reports of Committees and act thereon. A report of the High School Building Com - mittee was read by Mr. Corum. He stated that $64, 200. 00 would be turned back to the Town. A rising vote of thanks was called for by Mr. Hagerty.
The Permanent Building Committee said the Town would have a report from them at a later date. No other reports were offered at this time.
Article 3. 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 Jan. 1, 1959, and to issue notes therefor payable within one year, all in accordance with Sections 4 and 17, Chapter 44, of the General Laws. Finance Committee - approved. On a motion by Mr. Black it was voted to adopt the article as above.
Article 4. To see how much money the Town will appropriate for the expenses of the Town and salaries of the several Town Offices, and Departments and determine how the same shall be raised, whether by taxation, transfer from available funds, or otherwise, or do anything in relation thereto. On a motion by Mr. Curtin it was voted that the several and respective sums as recommended by the Finance Committee be raised and appropriated for the purposes set forth in Article #4, each item to be taken up and voted on separately, sub- ject to amendment. Accordingly the following amounts were voted: -
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Taxation
Board of Selectmen, Two Thousand One Hundred Dollars
$ 2,100. 00
Elections, One Thousand Dollars
1,000.00
Registrars of Voters, Two Thousand Six Hundred Dollars
2,600.00
Finance Committee, Seven Hundred Dollars
700. 00
Town Manager, Eight Thousand Two Hundred Forty Dollars
8,240.00
Town Manager, Secretary, Three Thousand Five Hundred Thirty- six Dollars
3,536.00
Town Manager, Expenses, Nine Hundred Twenty-four Dollars
924. 00
Industrial Account, One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars
1,200.00
Town Accountant, Five Thousand Six Hundred Sixteen Dollars
5,616. 00
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT (continued)
Taxation
Town Accountant, Expenses, One Thousand Eighty-four Dollars
1,084.00
Town Treasurer, Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy Dollars
4,170. 00
Town Treasurer, Expenses, One Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Dollars
1,280.00
Town Collector, Four Thousand Five Hundred Forty-five Dollars
4,545. 00
Town Collector, Expenses, One Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-five Dollars
1,655.00
3,692.00
Town Clerk, Three Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-two Dollars Town Clerk, Expenses, Six Hundred Fifty-eight Dollars
658.00
Board of Assessors, Ten Thousand Six Hundred Eight Dollars
10,608.00
Board of Assessors, Expenses, One Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-two Dollars
1,592. 00
Town Counsel, Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
2,500.00
Town Hall, Salaries, Eight Thousand Six Hundred Two Dollars
8,602.00
Town Hall, Expenses, Seven Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-eight Dollars
7,398.00
Planning Board, Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars
950. 00
TOTAL: General Government
$74, 650. 00
PROTECTION, PERSONS AND PROPERTY
*Police Dept. Salaries, Seventy Thousand Seven Hundred Ten Dollars
70,710.00
Police Dept. Expenses, Six Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Dollars 6. 890.00
Article #24 taken out of order at this time - See Article #24 for results
Fire Department Salaries, Sixty-four Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-four Dollars
64, 624. 00
Fire Department, Expenses, Four Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-six Dollars
4,826. 00
Fire Department, Outlays, Two Thousand Dollars
2,000.00
Fire/Police Station, Five Thousand Dollars
5,000.00
Ambulance Account, One Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Dollars
1,550.00
Civil Defense, Two Thousand Dollars
2,000.00
Constable, One Hundred Dollars
100. 00
Dog Officer, One Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars
1,900.00
Building Inspector, Five Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Dollars
5,590.00
Building Inspector, Wages & Fees, One Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars
1,700.00
Building Inspector, Expenses, Seven Hundred Ten Dollars
710.00
Board of Appeals, Two Hundred Fifty Dollars
250. 00
Sealer of Weights & Measures, Seven Hundred Dollars
700. 00
Tree Warden, Five Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-six Dollars
5,356. 00
Tree Warden, Expenses, Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty-four Dollars
2,644.00
Gypsy Moth Control, Five Thousand Three Hundred Dollars
5,300.00
Duth Elm Control, Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars
7,700. 00
TOTAL: Protection, Persons and Property
$189, 550. 00
*Mr. Lynch moved to amend the Police Department Salaries from $70, 710. 00 to $81, 640. 00 Motion to amend was lost by a voice vote and was so declared by the Moderator.
PUBLIC WORKS:
Town Engineer, Six Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-six Dollars
6, 656. 00
Engineering Assts. , Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
4,500. 00
Town Engineer Expenses., One Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-four Dollars 1,294. 00
Highway Department Salaries, Forty-one Thousand Dollars
41,000.00
Highway Department Expenses, Twenty-four Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars
24,700.00
Road Machinery Account, Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
12,500.00
Chapter 90 Construction, Six Thousand Dollars
6,000.00
Chapter 90 Maintenance, One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
1,500.00
Chapter 81 Maintenance, Eleven Thousand Dollars
11,000.00
Snow & Ice Control, Twenty Thousand Dollars
20,000.00
Public Street Lights, Sixteen Thousand Dollars
16,000. 00
Parks, Three Thousand Six Hundred Dollars
3,600.00
Cemeteries, Sixteen Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-four Dollars TOTAL: Public Works
16,844. 00
$165, 594. 00
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HEALTH & SANITATION:
Taxation
Sanitarian, Six Thousand Eighty-four Dollars
6,084.00
Public Health Nurse, Three Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars 3,900.00
Bd. Health, Expenses, Five Thousand One Hundred Sixteen Dollars 5,116. 00
9,450.00
Garbage Collection, Nine Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Dollars Public Dump, Eight Thousand Dollars TOTAL: Health & Sanitation
8,000.00
$32,550. 00
CHARITIES & VETERANS BENEFITS:
Admin. Public Welfare, Seven Thousand One Hundred Dollars
7,100.00
Assistance, Public Welfare, Eighty-nine Thousand Dollars
89,000.00
Veterans Aid and Benefits, Sixteen Thousand Two Hundred Dollars
16,200. 00
TOTAL: Charities & Veterans Benefits
$112, 300. 00
SCHOOLS:
Salaries, Nineteen Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Dollars (General Control)
19,940.00
Non-salary Items, Two Thousand Three Hundred Dollars = Expense of Instruction:
2,300.00
Salaries, Five Hundred Ninety-seven Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-four Dollars and twenty-five cents
597, 784. 25
Non-salary items, Thirty-seven Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Dollars Health
37,490.00
Salaries, Nine Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Dollars
9,680.00
Non-salary Items, One Thousand One Hundred fifty Dollars 1,150.00
11,900.00
Transportation, Forty-four Thousand Two Hundred Five Dollars Auxiliary Agencies:
44,205.00
Salaries, Three Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Dollars
3,380. 00
Non-salary Items, Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Dollars
16,450.00
Capital Outlay, Seven Thousand One Hundred Eighty Dollars Special Account Salary, Five Thousand Seventy -five Dollars Sub-total School Department
5,075.00
Operation of School Plant, One Hundred Thirty -seven Thousand Dollars Vocational Training, Eight Thousand Dollars
8,000.00
TOTAL: Schools
$901, 534. 25
Estimated Receipts
($176, 920. 38)
LIBRARY & RECREATION:
Public Library, Ten Thousand Four Hundred Dollars
10,400.00
Recreation Commission, Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
6,500.00
TOTAL: Library & Recreation
16,900. 00
UNCLASSIFIED & RESERVE:
Reserve Fund, Ten Thousand Dollars
10,000.00
Insurance & Bonds, Twenty-one Thousand Nine Hundred Ten Dollars
21,910.00
Train. Conf. & Out-of-State Travel, Nine Hundred Dollars
900.00
Tax Title & Legal Assistance, One Thousand Dollars
1,000.00
Town Clock, One Hundred Dollars
100. 00
Town Report, Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
2,500.00
TOTAL: Unclassified & Reserve
36,410.00
MATURING DEBT & INTEREST:
Principal, Two Hundred Fifty-nine Thousand Dollars
259,000.00
Interest & Fees, On a motion by a member of the Finance Committee it was voted to raise by taxation
90,176. 50
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Utilities, Eleven Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars
7,180. 00
756, 534. 25
137,000.00
Taxation
MATURING DEBT & INTEREST: (continued)
And $5, 000. 00 from accrued interest from the sale of Bonds TOTAL: Maturing Debt & Interest
349, 176. 5(
1,883, 664. 7! TOTAL BUDGET:
By Taxation $1,878, 664. 75 By Transfer 5,000.00
$1,883, 664. 75
Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750. 00) for the observance of Memorial Day and that the Moderator appoint a committee who shall arrang and have charge of such observance or do anything in relation thereto. Finance Committee - Approved. Mr. Nicholas L. DeFelice moved the adoption of the above article, the appropriation to be raised by taxa - tion; the amount $750. 00. Voted unanimously.
Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750. 00) for the purpose of renewing under authority of Section 9 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws as amended, the lease of the American Legion Clubhouse, Inc., in Wilmington for the purpose of providing suitable headquarters for the Wilmington Post No. 136 of the American Legion, or do anything in relation thereto. Finance Committee - approved. Mrs. Wavie M. Drew moved the adoption of the above article, the appropriation to be $750. 00 raised by taxation. Voted unanimously.
Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750. 00) for the purpose of renewing under authority of Section 9 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws as amended, the lease of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Clubhouse on Main Street for the purpose of providing suitable quarters for the Nee-Ellsworth Post 2458 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, or do anything in relation thereto. Finance Committee - approved. Mr. Donald C. Kidder moved the adoptio of the above article, the appropriation of $750. 00 to be raised by taxation. Voted unanimously.
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money, under the authority of Section 9, Chapter 40 of the General Laws, as amended, for the purpose of providing suitable quarters for the William F. Tattersall Chapter No. 106, Disabled American Veterans, located in Wilmington, Mass., or do anything in relation thereto. Finance Committee - approved $750. 00. Mr. Francis J. Hagerty moved the adoption of the above article, the appropriation of $750. 00 to be raised by taxation. Voted unanimously.
Article 9. To see if the Town will vote 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 cooperation with the Middlesex County Extension Service, under the provisions of Section 40 to 45, Chapter 128, General Laws of Massachusetts, or do anything in relation thereto. Request of the Wilmington 4-H Town Committee. Finance Committee - approved. Mr. Charles H. Black moved the adoption of the above article, the appro- priation of $100. 00 to be raised by taxation. Voted unanimously.
Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to install street lights in the following Streets: or do anything in relation thereto. Request of the Board of Selectmen. Finance Committee - approved.
Auburn Ave. - 3 lights Catherine Ave. - 2 lights
Glen Road - 3 lights Marcus Road - 5 lights Gowing Road - 2 lights Nichols Street - 2 lights
Christine Drive - 1 light Gunderson Road - 2 lights Oakdale Road - 3 lights
Concord St. - 1 light Hathaway Road - 3 lights Oakridge Circle - 4 lights
Dell Drive - 2 lights Kendall Street - 1 light Patricia Circle - ] light
Longview Road - 2 lights Pilling Road - 2 lights
Deming Way - 5 lights Dobson St. - 4 lights
Lowell Street - 1 light Roosevelt Road - 2 lights Drury Lane - 2 lights
Main Street - 6 lights Marie Drive - 3 lights
Salem Street - 1 light
On a motion by Mr. Nicholas L. DeFelice it was voted to install the above lights.
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Article 11. To see how much money the Town will vote to raise by taxation, or transfer from available funds,. and appropriate for the purchase of two vehicles for the use of the Police Department and authorize the sale or turn-in of the two present vehicles used by the Police Department or do anything in relation thereto. Request of the Town Manager. Finance Committee - approved $2, 500. 00. On a motion by Mrs. W. Drew it was voted to raise by transfer from available funds the sum of $2, 500. 00 and appropriate for the above pur - pose.
Article 12. To see how much money the Town will vote to raise by taxation or transfer from available funds and appropriate for the purchase of a truck for the use of the Highway Department and authorize the sale or turn-in of a truck presently used by the Highway Department, or do anything in relation thereto. Request of the Town Manager. Finance Committee - approved $4, 500. 00. On a motion by Mr. Donald C. Kidder it was voted that the sum of $4, 500. 00 for the purchase of a truck for the use of the Highway Department be raised as follows: $3, 000. 00 from taxation and $1, 500. 00 by transfer from the Road Machinery Fund Account and authorize the sale or turn-in of a truck presently used by the Highway Department.
Article 13. To see how much money the Town will vote to raise by taxation or transfer from available funds and appropriate for the purpose of completing an inventory of town owned property, or do anything in relation thereto. Request of the Town Manager. Finance Committee - approved $900. 00. On a motion by Mr. Francis J. Hagerty it was voted to raise by taxation $900. 00 and appropriate the same for the above purpose.
Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise by taxation or transfer from available funds and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of paying unpaid bills of previous years, or do anything in relation thereto. Request of the Board of Selectmen. Finance Committee - approved $3, 850. 00. On a motion by Mr. Charles H. Black it was voted to raise by taxation the sum of $3, 884. 05 and appropriate the same for the above purpose.
Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise by taxation, by transfer from available funds, by borrow- ing or otherwise the sum of Seventy-five Thousand ($75, 000. 00) Dollars and appropriate the same for the purpose of acquiring a site and constructing a Municipal Garage or Public Works Building, or do anything in relation thereto. Request of the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager. Finance Committee - approved ten year Bond Issue.
On a motion by Mr. Nicholas L. DeFelice it was voted to appropriate the sum of $75, 000. 00 for the purpose of constructing a Municipal Garage or Public Works Building on land owned by the Town off Andover Street and to meet said appropriation that the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be and is hereby autho- rized to borrow the sum of $70, 000. 00 and to issue Bonds or Notes of the Town therefor from time to time, payable in not more than ten years and to raise by taxation the sum of $5, 000. 00. After some discussion a motion by Mr. Cuoco to lay it on the table was lost. Yes - 37, No - 317. Question on the main motion - vote carried - Yes - 326, No - 43.
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