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Glen Road School (continued):
Work bench built and stained with three coats of varnish
One section of wood fence built and painted with two coats of paint
Stained and.varnished cabinets
One coat of oil on 20 ft. ladder
Four book cases built and refinished
One table built and refinished
Four pin-up boards built, refinished and hung Mail box painted and installed
Three silver racks built for kitchen
High School:
Washed and oiled all unit ventilator filters Serviced boilers and burners
Painted all stairway railings, lower part of dividing doors in gymnasium, all bulletin boards in wing 1-2, duct work in boys' and girls' locker room, auditorium foyer, and cafeteria and gymnasium corridor cinder blocks Vent shields in toilets, wings 1 and 2
Frame in glass block window in stairway near Roman House
Cleaned and repaired venetian blinds Replaced ceiling blocks in Rooms 210, 206 Replaced tiles in Home Economic Room and Cafeteria
12 x 12 wire glass back door under gymnasium Cement bench repaired in boys' locker room Replaced ceiling in main hallway with acoustic blocks
Anchored all seats in Auditorium Refinished forty desks in Wings 1 and 2 Refinished one hundred tables, Wings 1 and 2 Rechecked fire walls in all boilers Balanced Johnson controls throughout building Painted outside of Guidance office Touched up walls in Auditorium All exterior doors and most hand rails painted Built one desk and refinished 24 booths for Language Lab.
Stripped and refinished counter in Room 210 All cabinets washed, and all table tops polished and refinished in Room 209 Kitchen floor done over
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High School (continued):
The following rooms were done over including
ceilings, washing all windows inside, dry cleaning Lower walls in classrooms touched up
all venetian blinds; 101, 103, 104 and passageway, Put on storm windows - took off storm windows
102 and stage, 206, 205, 203, 201, 202, 209, 207, Installed drain for boiler 207A, 210 and 209. (Ceilings were not done in Repaired water cooler Rooms 109 and 205.
Men teacher's room and toilet completed
Teachers' dining room completed
Cafeteria completed, including ceiling
Maintenance Shop:
Toilet completed and painted, including floor Cabinets and interior of back door painted
Mildred H. Rogers School:
Installed modern lighting fixtures in two rooms Installed new school sign and cut out new letters Built cabinet doors with pin-up boards Touched up paint where it was necessary
Roman House:
Overhaul heating system: - new pipe shutoffs, valves and paint; new valves on all radiators Observation tower removed and trap door installed All roof eaves pigeon proofed First floor radiators painted
Three electric outlets installed
Supervisor's room painted complete Removed panels and set glass in front door
Swain School:
Replaced window cords where needed Painted gymnasium floor gray Painted Room 103 Room 205 completed except ceiling
Built five book shelves, 42", in supervisor's room Touched up walls and woodwork where necessary, Rooms 201, 203
Scraped and painted two walls in stairway, North side Sealed woodwork at main entrance Built bicycle racks
Replaced blackboard in Room 205
Flooring in 5 rooms removed and replaced with ply- score and asphalt tile
Finished work recommended by Mr. Paul Fredette, State Inspector, not completed in 1959 Seven book cases manufactured and finished New light socket in teachers' lounge
Walker School:
Lunch room completed and painted
Repaired hooks in coat room
Checked window cords
Repaired and painted cement floor
Plywood on back cellar window where the water comes in Flag pole painted and rope installed
Built new back steps
West School:
Repaired front fence
Made and installed window screens for all windows Closed up school Drained all plumbing and winterized
Whitefield School:
Patched and touched up ceiling in hall, lower floor Installed movable desks and chairs in Grade 2
Cafeteria floor painted gray
Replaced sinks in boys' toilet
Installed new window shades in Grade 3
Refinished floor in Grade 2
Wildwood School:
Outside doors and trim repaired and painted Natural wood doors on interior of building were sealed
Aluminum awnings installed on all-purpose room exit doors
Air vents in roof installed
Touched up corridor ceiling
Painted boiler fronts with asphaltom
Built and painted two 3 x 5 utility tables
Built and sealed two portable coat racks Painted inserts in walls of all-purpose room
All furniture done over in teachers' lounge Cleaned drains on roof
Tarred one-half of the roof
Repaired fence
Made screens for vents
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Miscellaneous:
All school warning signs painted
Twelve TV roll-out tables built and refinished
A general painting, patching and touch-up in all schools
Window glass installed in all schools where necessary Cleaned and overhauled boilers on hot water systems All pin-up boards in all classrooms repainted All chalk boards cleaned and treated
All wooden platforms and steps treated with a protective coat of preservative
Miscellaneous:
All windows washed
All septic tanks checked and cleaned out when necessary
All storage rooms inspected and cleaned All schools inspected for sand and rock salt All schools inspected for fire protection All fire extinguishers checked and refilled Snow stakes made, painted, and installed at all schools
Built and installed six first aid cabinet s
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Maintenance Supt. Anton Thiel at work in the shop
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WARRANT FOR THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - March 5, 1960 WITH ACTION TAKEN THEREON
TO: A. John Imbimbo, 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 5th Day of March, A. D. 1960 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 the 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 member of the School Committee for the term of one year (to fill an unexpired term); One member of the School Committee for the term of two years (to fill an unexpired term); One Moderator for the term of one year; One member of the Wilmington Housing Authority for the term of five years.
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 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 12th Day of March, A. D. 1960 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 fur - her 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 00000. The checkers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties and the ballots dis - ributed.
The polls were declared open at 10. 00 a. m. The polls were declared closed at 8. 00 p. m. Following
s the vote as declared by the Moderator: -
Selectmen - 3 years
Elected
Charles H. Black, One Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-five
1365
Elected Donald C. Kidder, One Thousand Three Hundred
1300
James P. Donahue, Four Hundred Fifty - seven
457
Rene J. LaRivee, Six Hundred Seventy-one
671
Blanks, Two Hundred Sixty-one
261
4054
School Committee - 1 year Unexpired Term
863
Elected
George G. Robertie, One Thousand Thirty
1030
Blanks, One Hundred Thirty-three All others, One
1
2027
ichool Committee - 2 years Unexpired Term
Clected Robert F. Hastings, One Thousand Sixty-four
1064
William K. Widger, Jr., Eight Hundred Seventy-four Blanks, Eighty-nine
89
2027
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M. Flora Kasabuski, Eight Hundred Sixty-three
133
874
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School Committee - 3 years
Elected Ernest M. Crispo, One Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-eight
1528
Elected John F. Hartnett, One Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-three Blanks, Nine Hundred Forty-eight All others, Five
1573 948
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Moderator - 1 year
Elected Simon Cutter, One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventeen Blanks, Three Hundred Seven All others, Three
307
3
2027
Wilmington Housing Authority - 5 years
Elected Ernest B. Rice, Nine Hundred Forty-two
942
John C. Holloway, Four Hundred Forty - six
446
Charles M. Kelley, Four Hundred Eighty-two Blanks, One Hundred Fifty -six All others, One
156
1
2027
The Ballot Box read, Two Thousand Twenty -Six. One ballot caught in machine, when it was released the machine did not register it. Actual count of ballots was Two Thousand Twenty - seven.
Mr. Simon Cutter, Moderator, read the total vote at 8. 45 p. m. All elected officials present were then sworn to the faithful performance of their duties.
A true copy:
Attest:
(Mrs. ) Esther L. Russell Town Clerk
ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - March 12, 1960 - High School Gymnasium
The Annual Meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Mr. Simon Cutter, at 1. 45 p. m. Reverend Robert E. Sanders led the meeting in prayer.
Article 2. To hear the reports of Commitees and act thereon.
Mr. Fred Corum read a report from the High School Addition Committee.
Mr. Paul Niles reported briefly on the Permanent Building Committee's activities to date. No other reports were offered at this time.
In order to save time, Mr. Cutter suggested that the Warrant need not be read any further at this time. Each article will be read prior to town meeting action. There being no objection, this procedure was followed.
Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectm to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year, beginning January 1 1960 and to issue notes therefor payable within one year, all in accordance with Sections 4 and 17, Chapter of the General Laws. Mr. Donald C. Kidder moved the adoption of the above article. Voted unanimously.
Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectm to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year, beginning January 1 1961 and to issue notes therefor payable within one year, all in accordance with Sections 4 and 17, Chapter of the General Laws. Mr. Nicholas L. DeFelice moved the adoption of the above article. Voted unanimou
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4054
1717
482
Article 5. 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 taxa- tion, transfer from available funds, or otherwise, or do anything in relation thereto. On a motion by Mr. Wm. 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 #5, each item to be taken up and voted on separately, subject to amendment. Accordingly the following amounts were voted: -
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Taxation
Board of Selectmen
2,900.00
Elections
1,800.00
Registrars of Voters
2,700.00
Finance Committee
900.00
Town Manager
14,400.00
Industrial Account
1,200.00
Town Accountant
6,900.00
Town Treasurer
6,000.00
Town Collector
6,300.00
Town Clerk
4,500.00
Board of Assessors
12,700.00
Town Counsel
3,500.00
Town Hall
16, 500.00
Planning Board
2,000.00
TOTAL: General Government
$82,300. 00
PROTECTION - PERSONS & PROPERTY:
Police Dept. Salaries
90,000.00
Police Dept. Expenses
7,370.00
Police Station
1,530.00
Fire Dept. Salaries, Voted, 122- Yes 113- No to AMEND to
83,270.00
Fire Dept. Expenses
Voted to AMEND to
11,041.00
Ambulance Account
1,760.00
Fire/Police Station
4,250.00
Civil Defense
500.00
Constable
100. 00
Dog Officer
2,000.00
Building Inspector
8,900.00
Board of Appeals
240.00
Sealer of Weights & Measures
915.00
Tree Warden
8,900.00
Gypsy Moth Control
5,300.00
Dutch Elm Control
8,600.00
TOTAL: Protection - Persons & Property
234,676. 00
PUBLIC WORKS:
Town Engineer
12,400.00
Highway Dept. Salaries
43,213.00
Highway Dept. Expenses
33,000.00
Road Machinery Account
15,150.00
Chapter 90 Construction
6,000.00
Chapter 90 Maintenance
1,500.00
Chapter 81 Maintenance
11,000.00
Snow & Ice Control
26,000.00
Public Street Lights
16,000.00
Parks
4,900.00
Cemeteries
20,000.00
TOTAL: Public Works
189,163.00
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HEALTH & SANITATION: Board of Health Garbage Collection Public Dump (AMENDMENT to reduce to $8, 000. 00 LOST)
Taxation 20,375. 00 9,000.00
AMENDED to read
15,500.00
TOTAL: Health & Sanitation
44,875.00
CHARITIES & VETERANS BENEFITS:
Administration, Public Welfare
7,018.00
Assistance, Public Welfare
90,000.00
Veterans Aid and Benefits
20,220.00
TOTAL: Charities & Veterans Benefits
117,238.00
SCHOOLS:
General Control
20,740.00
Salaries Non-Salary Items
3,070.00
Expense of Instruction
Salaries
673,326. 66
Non-Salary Items
43,453.00
Health
Salaries
9,133. 34
Non-Salary Items
1,150.00
Utilities
14,700.00
Transportation
AMENDED to read
24, 522. 00
Auxiliary Agencies
Salaries
3,500.00
Non-Salary Items
16, 425.00
Capital Outlay
5,204. 00
SUB-TOTAL: School Department
815,224. 00
Operation of School Plant
148,700.00
Vocational Training
4,000. 00
TOTAL: Schools
967, 924.00
LIBRARY & RECREATION:
Public Library
12,400.00
Recreation Commission
6,500. 00
TOTAL: Library & Recreation
18,900.00
UNCLASSIFIED & RESERVE:
Reserve Fund
20,000.00
Insurance & Bonds
25,265.00
Training Conference & Out-of-State Travel
1,200. 00
Tax Title & Legal Assistance
500.00
Town Clock
100.00
Town Report
3,000.00
TOTAL: Unclassified & Reserve
50,065.00
MATURING DEBT & INTEREST:
Principal
269,000. 00
Interest & Fees
98,847. 50
TOTAL: Maturing Debt & Interest
367,847. 50
GRAND TOTAL:
$2,072, 988. 50
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Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1, 000) 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 relation thereto. Finance Committee approved $750. 00. Mrs. Drew moved the adoption of the above article. 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 American Legion Clubhouse, Inc. in Wilmington for the purpose of providing suit - able headquarters for the Wilmington Post #136 of the American Legion, or do anything in relation thereto. Finance Committee approved. Mr. Black moved the adoption of the above article. Voted, unanimously.
Article 8. 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 headquarters 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. Hagerty moved the adoption of the above article. Voted unanimously.
Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money under the authority of Section 9, of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, as amended, for the purpose of providing suitable quarters for the William F. Tattersall Chapter #106, Disabled American Veterans, located in Wilmington, Mass., or do anything in relation thereto. Finance Committee approved $750. 00. Mr. Kidder moved the adoption of the above article. Voted unanimously.
Article 10. 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 co-operation with the Middlesex County Extension Service, under provisions of Sections 40 to 45, Chapter 128, General Laws of Massachusetts, or do anything in relation thereto. Finance Committee approved. Mr. DeFelice moved the adoption of the above article. Voted unanimously.
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 $3, 000. 00. On a motion by Mrs. Drew it was voted to raise by transfer from available funds the sum of $3, 000. 00 and appropriate for the above purpose.
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, 000. 00. On a motion by Mr. Black it was I voted to raise by transfer from available funds the sum of $4, 000. 00 and appropriate for the above purpose. 0
0 Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise by taxation, or transfer from available funds a sum of money not to exceed Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3, 500. 00) and appropriate the sum for the pur - 0 chase of a truck for the School Maintenance Department, or take any action in relation thereto. Request of 0 Francis E. Downs, Superintendent of Wildwood Cemetery. Finance Committee approved $3, 500. 00. On a notion by Mr. Francis J. Hagerty it was voted to raise by transfer from available funds the sum of $3, 500 ind appropriate for the above purpose.
50 Article 14. To see how much money the Town will vote to raise by taxation, or transfer from available 50 lunds and appropriate for the purchase of a truck for the use of the Fire Department and authorize the sale r turn-in of a truck presently used by the Fire Department or to do anything in relation thereto. Request 50 f the Town Manager. Finance Committee approved $2, 500. 00. On a motion by Mr. Kidder it was voted o raise by transfer from available funds the sum of $2, 500. 00 and appropriate for the above purpose.
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Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of laying water mains of not less than 6 inches, but less than 16 inches in diameter on specified streets in accordance with the recommendations of the Board of Water Commissioners acting under the provisions of Chapter 332, of the Acts of 1955, and determine how the appropriation shall be raised, whether by taxation, by transfer from available funds, by borrowing, or otherwise, or do anything in relation thereto. Request of the Board of Water Commissioners. Finance Committee approved the unexpended balance of 1957 Water Extension appropriation.
Motion by Mr. Waldo Stevens: I move that the Town vote to appropriate and raise by transfer $7, 222. 56 as follows: $7, 175. 29 from the 1957 Water Betterment Account, $38. 11 from the 1958 Water Betterment Acct., $8. 35 from the West Street Extension Account, and $. 81 from the Standpipe Construction Account, for the purpose of laying water mains of not less than six inches, but less than sixteen inches in diameter under the provisions of Chapter 332 of the Acts of 1955 for certain distances on the following streets: Lowell St. , Fair field Rd. and/or in such other streets as may be decided by the Bd. of Water Comm. Voted unanimously.
Article 16. 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 vehicle for the use of the Welfare Department and authorize the sale or turn-in of the present vehicle used by the Welfare Department, or do anything in relation thereto. Request of the Town Manager. Finance Committee approved $1, 500. 00. Mr. Andrew Ring moved the adoption of the above article, and it was voted to raise by transfer from available funds the sum of $1, 500. 00 and appropriate for the above purpose.
Article 17. 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 sidewalk snowplow for the use of the Highway Department, or do anything in relation thereto. Request of the Town Manager. Finance Committee approved $5, 400. 00. On a motion by Mr. DeFelice it was voted to raise by transfer from available funds the sum of $5, 400. 00 and appropriate for the purpose.
Article 18. To see how much money the Town will vote to raise by taxation, or transfer from available func, and appropriate for the purchase of a sidewalk roller for the use of the Highway Department, or do anything, in relation thereto. Request of the Town Manager. Finance Committee approved $1, 700. 00. On a motion by Mrs. Drew it was voted to raise by transfer from available funds the sum of $1, 700. 00 and appropriate for the above purpose.
Article 19. To see how much money the Town will vote to raise by taxation, or transfer from available funds, and appropriate for the purchase of new street signs for the Planning Board, or do anything in relatio: thereto. Request of the Planning Board. Finance Committee approved $2, 000. 00. On a motion by Mr. Fitzmaurice and amended by Mr. Lancaster it was voted to raise by transfer from available funds the sum of $2, 000. 00 and appropriate for the above purpose.
Article 20. 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 new sprayer for the use of the Tree Department, or do anything in relation thereto. Request of the Tree Warden. Finance Committee approved $7, 330.00. On a motion by Mr. Black it was voted to raise by transfer from available funds the sum of $7, 330. 00 and appropriate for the above purpose.
Article 21. To see how much money the Town will vote to raise by taxation, or transfer from available funds, and appropriate for the purpose of installing a drainage system on Hobson Avenue, or do anything in relation thereto. Request of the Board of Selectmen. Finance Committee approved $8, 000. 00. On a motion by Mr. Francis J. Hagerty it was voted to raise by transfer from available funds the sum of $8, 000. 00 and appropriate for the above purpose.
Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise by taxation, or transfer from available funds, and appro- priate a sum of money for the purpose of paying unpaid bills of previous years, or do anything in relation thereto. Request of the Town Manager. Finance Committee approved $2, 000. 00. On a motion by Mr. Donald C. Kidder it was voted to raise by transfer from available funds the sum of $1, 971. 30 and appro priate for the above purpose.
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Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise by taxation, or transfer from available funds, and appro- priate a sum of money for the purpose of installing a traffic control signal at the intersection of Burlington Avenue, Marion Street and Deming Way, or do anything in relation thereto. Request of the Wilmington Housing Authority. Finance Committee approved $3, 000. 00. £ On a motion by Mr. DeFelice it was voted to raise by transfer from available funds the sum of $3, 000. 00 and appropriate for the above purpose.
Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Permanent Building Committee to prepare pre- iminary plans, specifications and cost estimates pertaining to a new intermediate school, and for said pur- pose to appropriate a sum of money to be raised by taxation, by transfer from available funds, by bond issue, or otherwise, or do anything in relation thereto. Request of the Permanent Building Committee. Finance Committee approved $7, 500. 00. On a motion by Mr. Paul Niles it was voted to raise by transfer from available funds the sum of $7, 500. 00 and appropriate for the above purpose.
Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to raise by taxation or transfer from available funds a sum of money hot to exceed Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3, 500. 00) and appropriate the sum for hot topping venues in Wildwood Cemetery as far as the money will permit, or take any action in relation thereto. Request of the Cemetery Commissioners. Finance Committee approved $3, 500. 00 - the proceeds of sales f cemetery lots. On a motion by Mr. DeFelice it was voted to transfer the sum of $3, 500. 00 from the sale of Cemetery Lots Account and appropriate the same as described in the above article.
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