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Home My Public Portal About1929-1964 TOWN MEETING RECORDS VOL 25 (2) Ri "dT ^CF. SPF"I L . « r)7^7.1"67r 29, lcq Essex, ss. To John 10. Rolfe , Conxtghle of tche Town of Nnwbur;; Greetin.2 ; In t}to name of +,he Cormonwealth of Massachuset hereby directed. to notify and w-i•n the inh,,1-it ,nts of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town a"fjirs , to meet in thn Town Hall, Cldtown, in said NPn,?»,ry, on Thursdjy, ti.e ?9th day of Deremher, � . D. 1949, .Lit P .Y. to act on the following Articles , Viz ; Article 1. To Zee if the Town will vote to ati�propri ,ite additicnal sums of money fov 1.he followin;; Departments ; Forest Fires; Board of. Health; Highways , Brides and Sidew.;lk2 ; Snow removal; Aid to Dependent Children; Fire Protection. orti�le 2. To act upon any other business that may legally come before the Town. And you are hereby directed toserve this w,:rrant by posting -in 3t1.eeted copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of, hplding said meeting. Hereof, fail, not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place= of meeting ifibresaid. Given under cur hands this �2nd dray of December, ^ .D. 1949, Martin LI . Barns ) Selectmen William P . Pe:.rson .) of Silas Little ) Newbury. ' A true copy, Attested: John W. Rolfe , Constable, Newbury Mass. Dec. 223 1949. Pursuant to the above .yurrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of New',ury, qualified to vote in Town ,affairs, to meet _-Lt the time and place mentioned for the _urpoZe herein named. John W. holfe, Constable . Pursuant to th above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Tovm of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the tiie .and place mentioned for the purpose h rein n,.med. John 71, holf^, Constable. SP^CIaL TOWN MEETING D1 CEMBT = 29, 1949. Called to order at 8.20 P.M. Quorum present. Warrant read by the Town Clerk. nrti �,le 1. Voted; Unanimously, on motion of Martin H. Burns . "That we appropriate the following sums of money for the following Departments ; Forest Fires 185.40 Boar? of Iiealth 27.60 ' Highways , Bridges and Sidewalks 21-0.00 Snow 1-temoval 1 ,056.06. Aid to Dependent Children 74.20 Fire Protection 1,622..00 35375.26 and that to meet said appropriations we transfer the following sums from the following Departments ;, Veteran' s Services 774.30 Schools 700.00 Wildlife 707.26 Hydrants 477.44 Moth, (Private) 376.32 Parks 202.22 Interest 100.QO Printing 37.70 30375.26 Adjourned at 6,2.7 P .V. P. true copy, Attest: n ` / _ n Clerk. �a •ayay TOWN OF NEWBURY 203 WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 1950 Essex, ss. To John- W. Rolfe , Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in town affairs, to meet at the Governor ' Dummer gymnasium in said Newbury, on Tuesday, the 21st day of March, A. D. 1950 at 7,30 P. M. , to act on the following Articles, viz; Article 1. To act on the report of the Selectmen, Department of Public Welfare , Treasurer, Collector, Auditor, School- Committee and all other Town Officers, Article 2. To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be deemed necessary to defray the expenses of the Town of Newbury for the ensuing year. Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, withthe approval of the. Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the financial year beginning January 1, 1951, and to issue any 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. Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to continue its connection with the Newburyport Public Library, and appropriate a sum of.money for the same. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to suspend or change any of its By-Laws. ' Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One thousand dollars , ($1,000.00) for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year,- the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112 , Acts of 1931. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) for the Newburyport Hospitals , for services to be rendered. Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use part of the available surplus revenue for the purpose of fixing the tax rate for the current year, or take any other action relative theeeto. Article 9. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the operation of the Town Trucks for the ensuing year, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery-Fund, or take any other action relative theeeto. Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to elect the Auditor for a term of three years , beginning at the Town election in March 1951, ' Article 11, To see if the Town will vote to form a public Welfare District, joining with the Town of Rowley, in accordance with the provisions of Sections 44, 45, and 46 of Chapter 117, Article 12, To see if theTown will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of maintaining a common public welfare office and employing suitable persons to assist the Board of Public Welfare of each constituent Town of the public welfare district in carrying out the provisions of Chapter 117,1&8 and 118a, and 122. Article 13. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Dollars , ($200.00) for pruning and destroying all existing dead wook in the Town Elms. 204 Article 14. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum Z of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for the r purpose of performing other work in protecting Town trees , the cost of which cannot be taken from the regular moth appropriation. Article 15. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to maintain six street lights on the Pine Island Road. by request of C. Ernest Julian and twenty four others. Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain Five (5) street lights on Old Point Road. By request of Harold J. Sturtevant and forty four others. Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain ' Four (4) additional street lights on Hanover Street. By request of Laura Gorka and seventeen others. Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain Four (4) street lights on Old Road. By request of Arnold W. Burns and twenty two others. Article 19. To see if the Town will install and maintain T*o (2) street lights on River Street in Byfield, one by the residence of William S nior, Sr. , the other at the corner opposite the residence of Henry Short- Pole 1897. By request of Joel L. Lancey, Jr. and eleven others. Article 20, To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to install and maintain a street light on Pole #1-79 on Central Street near the residence of Robert Bridges. By request of Robert M. Bridges and twenty others. Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money sufficient to install an incandescent street light in front of the residence of Henry Webb, Jr. at 110 High Road. By request of Henry Webb, Jr, and eleven others. Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to accept Harvard Way as a Town Road. By request of Harold I . Jollotta and forty foru others. ' Article 23, To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars, ($1,000.00) to gravel and repair Pine Island Road. By request of Mertie Pillsbury and thirty eight others. Article 24. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars, ($500.00) to be used for the purchase of materials for installing fire wells at Plum Island, Newbury Mass. these wells to be installed under the direction of the Board of Fire Engineers, Protection Fire Departments. By request of Roderick C. Shea and fifty others. Article 25. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to install and maintain a telephone system known as the Red Base System in the Byfield end of the Town, and such .other improvements that may be needed on the alarm system there, for better protection of the property owners of the Town. By request of Frank L. Witham and fifty seven others. Article 26. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate Twelve Hundred Dollars, ($1,200.00) to build a sidewalk on Hanover Street, from the corner of Green and Hanover Streets to the residence of Eliott Chapman. By request of Albert A. Peabody and twenty two others. Article 27. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate ' the sum of One Thousand FitbaHu34dT4a Dollars , (01,500.00) to build a sidewalk on the Easterly side of Green Street from the corner of Hanover Street to Hay Street, said sidewalk to be built of gravel with two coats of Oil: the work to be done under the supervision of the Highway Surveyor. By request of Gertrude C. Jackman and twenty four others. Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Four Hundred Dollars , ($400.00) to be used for the purchase of a portable pump and forestry hose for the Forest. Fire Department. By request of Henry F. McGrath, Jr. and fifteen others. H-Okwrrm �gy s Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to raise and 205 appropriate the sum of Three Hundred Dollars, ($300.00) to improve American Legion Park. By request of DoraP. Dresser and twenty eight others. Article 30. To act upon any other business that may legally come before the Town. Article 31. To meet Saturday. March 25, 1950, in our respective voting precincts for the election of the following Town officials , Viz ; One Selectman, One Assessor, One member of the School Committee , One member of the Board of Public Welfare , One Trustee of the Public Library, each for three years; One. Selectman for one year ( to fill vacancy) - Moderator Auditor, Tree Warden, Your ( 4) Constables, ' Three (31 Fish Commissioners, and Highway Surveyor, each for one year. All of the above to be voted for on one ballot. The polls will be opened at 12 noon and close at 8 P.M. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town :Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this 17,t7day of February, A. D. 1950. Martin H. Burns ) Silas Little )Selectmen of )Newbury. A true copy, Attested; John W. Rolfe Constable, Newbury Mass. February 17 , 1950. I 1 Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury qualified to vote in Town Affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. John W. Rolfe Constable. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, i have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. John W. Rolfe Constable. 206 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 2L , 1950. � Called to order at 7.30 P. M. by Moderator Arthur S. Johnson. Prayer offered by Rev. J. Herbert Brautigam, Jr. stated he had Reading of Warrant waived after the Town Clerk hady�received due return of the Constable . Each Article to be read by the Moderator as taken up for action. Article 1. Reports given by the following: Selectmen, Martin H. Burns; Dept. Public Welfare , William T . Colby; Treasurer, Harold W. Pritchard; Collector of Taxes, Harold W. Pritchard; Auditor, Wm Ashton Knight; School Committee, Harold Dushame; Library Trust6es, Charlotte M. Rogers; Finance Committee, Ralph A. Webb, Secretary. The recommendations of the Finance ' Committee to be read on each Article as taken up in the meeting. The reports of several minor officers were accepted as printed. All reports were accepted. It was voted that the Committee on By-Laws be continued, and that they report at a future meeting. Committee , Chairman of the Selectmen, Town Counsel, Vargaret Little , Thomas Joyce, and Ralph Brown as Chairman. Article 2. Voted to raise and appropriate the following sums of money for the year 1950. APPROPRIATIONS: Moderator' s Salary 15,00 Selectmen' s Salary 1,000.00 Selectments Expenses 400.00 Selectmen' s. Expenses B 400.00 Auditors Salary 900.00 Auditors Expenses 250.00 Treasurerfs Salary 650.00 Treasurer' s Expenses 750,00 Tax Coll"tor' s Salary 650,00 Tax Collector' s Expenses 600,00 Assessor' s Salary 800.00 Assessor' s Expenses 800.00 Legal Services 200.00 Town Clerk' s Salary 400.00 Town Clerk' s Expenses 200.00 Election and Registration 1,400.00 Public Welfare Board Salaries 270,00 Public Welfare Board Expenses, 150.00 Old Age Assistance Board Salaries 340.00 Registrars of Voters Salaries 325,00 Registrars of Voters Expenses 50.00 Town Hall Maintenance 19500.00 Police 29800.00 Insurance 19650.00 Hydrant Service 2,082.50 Inspector. of Wires Salary 75.00 Inspector of Wires Expenses 25,00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Salary 75.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Expenses 15,00 Moth, Town Liability 19025.00 Moth, Private 500.00 Tree Warden 700.00 Forest Fires 600.00 Pound Keeper and Field Driver 25.00 Dog Officer 60.00 ' Board of Health 500.00 T. B. Hospital 11604.31 Hospitals 600,00 Mosquito Control 10000.00 Inspector of Animals Salary 300,00 Highways, Bridges and Sidewalks 2,500.00 Highways , Chapter 81 52450.00 Highways, Chapter 81 Expenses 200,00 Highways, Chapter 90 2,$000.00 Chapter 90 Maintenance 29500,00 Snow Removal 8$ 00.00 Plum Island Bridge Maintenance 19200,00 Street Lights 30934.00 Parker River Wharf 400.00 Public Welfare 11,000.00 Aid to Dependent Children 31600.00 APPROPRIATIONS 1950. 207 Aid to Dependent Children Administration 100,00 Old Age Assistance 340000.00 Old Age Adminstration 17000.00 Fire Protection 2 ,500.00 Vgterans' Benefits 29000.00 School Committee Salaries 125.00 Schools 50p000.00 Vocational Training 1,200.00 Town Library 19000.00 (Newburort Public Libraryyp ) ' 900.00 Parks 500.00 Memorial Day 300.00 ' Printing Town Reports 400.00 Protection of Clams 25,00 Re-Seeding Clam Flats 100,00 Reserve Fund 30000.00 Cemeteries 300.00 Interest 100.00 Fire Wells Plum Island 500.00- Red Base System ( Byfield) 10000,00 Sidewalk, Hanover Street 1,2.00.00 Sidewalk, Green Street 1p500.00 Portable pump,Forestry hose, Forest Fire Dept. 400.00 American Legion Park 300,00 Pruning and Destroying dead wood, Town Elms 200.00 Protecting Town Trees 500,00 I70, 1 0 . 87 #To Truck Maintenance Account 900.00 to be used with the balance from 1949. #To be taken from Road MacLinery Fuxid. Chapters 81 and 90 Appropriations ; Voted;"That the sum of $17,700.00 be appropriated from avail- able funds in the Treasury in- anticipation of State and County allotments for Chapters .81 and 90 Highway Work, that upon ' receipt of allotments from the State and County, the same shall be credited to the Surplus Revenue Account." Voted;"That the appropriations for Old Age Assistance, Old Age Administration, Aid to Dependent Children and Aid to Dependent Children Administration be used in conjunction with any Federal Funds that may be received for like p-drpose ." The above list of appropriations include all extra amounts voted under the different. Articles. There was some discussions on a few of the appropriationsand a several motions were made to either raise or cut some , but with the exception of the motion to reduce the Printing of Town Reports none were no seconded. The motion by Oliver Audet to reduce the appropriation for Printing Town Reports wasagreed to by the Auditor and voted. During the discussion Percival M. Lowell asked the following questions; To the Finance Committee ; "Do you consider this a true and fair estimate of the amounts of money necessary to carry on the affairs of the Town for. 1950.'* Answer Yes. "Have you received a request from any Department of the Town or the Selectmen for a transfer of any funds or approval of any expenditures of funds from Jan. 1, 1950 to to-night." Answer No. To the Selectmen; "Have you received from any Department requests for additional sums of money or transfer of gunds between Jan. 1 , 1950 and to-night." Answer# No, Not necessary under emergency laws Article 3. Motion of Martin H. Burns . 208 Article 3. r\D Voted;"That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipat5-on of the revenue of the financial year beginning -e January 1, 1951, 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, inaccordance with Section 17, Chapter 44 of the General Laws ." Unanimous vote. Article 4. Motion of Martin H. Burns. Voted;"That the Town continue its connection with the Newburyport Public Library, and that we appropriate the sum of $900.00 for the same." Article 5. Motion of Silas Little. ; Voted;"That we suspend Sections 4 7 6 of Chapter 1' of the By-Laws." "That the pay of the Town Officers be the same as last year." "That the pay of labor on the highways be left in the hands of the Selectmen." Article 6. Motion of Silas Little. Voted;"That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance_ with the provisions of Chapter 112, Acts of 1931." Article 7. Motion of Joseph D. Rolfe . Voted;"That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $600.00 for the Newburyport Hospitals, $300,00 for the Anna Jaques , and 0300.00 for the Worcester Memorial, for services to be rendered." Article 8. Motion of Silas Little. Voted;"That the sum of 010,000.00 be appropriated from available funds in the Treasury for the purpose of reducing the Tax Rate; if the Assessors deem it advisable." Article 9. Motion of Martin H. Burns. Voted;"That we appropriate the sum of $900,00 for the operation of Town Trucks , Maintenance Account, said sum to be taken from ' the Road Macinery Fund, and to be used with the balance from 1949."' Article 10. Motion of Elsie Thurlow. "That beginning at the Election of Town Officers in March 1951, that we elect the Town Auditor for a T.�m. of Three 'Years." That -Seo. 3 of Chapter 1 be repealed. Article 11. This article caused plenty of discussion. Joseph D. Rolfe, made a motion that The Town form a public welfare district with a Town in accordance with the provisions of Sections 44,45.46 of Chapter 117. The purpose of this was explained to the voters. Many questions were asked and answered. Most of the opposition was based solely on " that we don' t want the Federal and State Governments to tell us how we are to run things.""We dontt want a Civil Service person to be boss." "Preserve Town Government." Mr. Rolfe and Mr. Colby of the Welfare Board stated that with the thousands of dollars paid to this Town by the State and Federal Governments for Old# Age Assistance and Aid to Dependent Children that it was clear that they were deeply interested. That no Board of Public Welfare in any small Town could devote the time required at the small salary paid anyone of them. After futher discussion Henry F. McGrath, Jr. made a motion that the Moderator appoint a Committee to investigate this matter and report to a Special Meeting to be called by May 19 1950, ' This was defeated by a vote of Yes 135, No 153. Amotion was then made by Geescott Mooney that the Article be laid upon the table . Yes 261, No 74. of Ralph HH. Chase Article 12. Voted on motion to lay this Article on the table. - Article 13, Motion of Martin H. Burns. Voted;"That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for pruning and destroying all existing dead wood to the Town Elms." Article 14. Motion of Martin H. Burns. V oT-e D "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of t500.00 for the purpose of performing other work in protecting Town trees, the cost of which cannot be taken from the regular moth appropriation." 209 Articles 15-16-17-18-19-20-21 all pertained to Electric lights and it was voted to take them all up as one. Voted on motion of Martin H. Burns. "That the sum of $14.00 be appropriated to install twenty three street lights as requested in the above named Articles. $414,00 Article 22, Motion of Harold Jolotta. "That the Town except Harvard Way as a Town Road." Article 23, A motion was made by Mertie Pillsbury that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 to gravel and repair Pine Island Road. It was stated that under Chapter 81 plans had already been made to repair this read and that further appropriation ' was not needed at this tism. Mrs. Pillsbury then withdrew her motion. Article 24. Motion of Roderick C . Shea. Voted;"That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 to be used for the purchase of materials for installing fire wells at Plum Island, these wells to be installed under the direction of the Board of Fire Engineers, Protection Fire Departments." It wasstated that all labor was to be done by persons who would give theta time to the work, at no cost. Article 25. Motion by Philip Rock. Voted; That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 to install and maintain a telephone system known as the Red Base system in the Byfield end of the Town, and such other improvements that may be needed on the alarm system there , for better protection of the property owners of the Town." Article 26. Motion of Albert A. Peabody. Voted;"That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of 01,200.00 to build a sidewalk on Hanover St. from Green St. to the residence of Eliott 'Chapman, including around the corner at the intersection of Hanover and Green Streets." Article 27. Motion of Gertrude C . Jackman. ' Voted;"That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 to build a sidewalk on the Easterly side of Green Sy , from the corner of Hanover St, to Hay St. , said sidewalk to be built of gravel with two coats of oil; the work to be done under the supervision of the Highwgg Surveyor." Article 28. Motion of Henry F. McGrath, Jr. Voted;"That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $400.00 to used for the purpuse of a portable pump and forestry hose for the Forest Fire Department." Article 29. Motion of Eva Jones. Voted; "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $300,00 to improve American Legion Park." Russell Colby offered to remove the stumps on sAAd Park at no cost, and itw§Rcepted, with thanks. Article 30. It was voted upon motion of Elsie Thurlow that the Moderator appoint a Committee to draw up resolutions upon the deaths of William P. Pearson and Warren Plumer, Town Officers recently passed away, and that copies of the same be sent to the families of the deceased and spread upon the records of the Town. Elsie Thurlow, Henrietta Arling and Hallet W. Noyes named to the Committee. Said Committee to report at the next Meeting. It was voted upon motion of Frederick Bailey that a Committee consisting of Hallet,W. Noyes, John H. Galvin and lialcolm Lunt be appointed to look into the matter of WastFDisposal in the Town and report at a later meeting. Motion of Wallace Adams . It was voted that the Selectmen be instructed to look into the matter of constructing sturdy fences along the marshes on Middle S�, and at 'Cart Creek on Orchard St. and report later. Adjourned at 10,30 P .M. To meet Saturday, March 25, 1950 for the Election of Town Officers. 210 ELECTION OF TOWN OFFICERS, MARCH 259 1950. Polls Opened at 12 noon, closed at 8 P.M. 1019. Total Vote cast. Prec. 1, 660; Prec, 2, 359. , A Selectman, Three years. Arnold W. Collis 369 #Leslie Thurlow 606 Blanks 44 Selectman, One year. (To fill vacancy) #George R. Bohon 572 Martin H. Burns 427 Blanks 20 ' Assessor, Three years. #'Silas Little 534 Albert A. Stevens 314 Harold S. Warner 89 Blanks 82 Board of Public Welfare , Three years. Elizabeth Harwood 263 #Joseph Ilsley 321 Leonard W. Knight 200 Edna P . Lenane 81 Charles E. Moody 94 Blm ks 60 Auditor, One year. #William Ashton Knight 811 Blanks 208 SEhool Committee, Three years. #Harold Dushame 729 Blanks 290 ' Tree Warden, One year. #Frank J. Burns 776 Blm ks 243 Highway Surveyor, One year. - Ernest F. Guilford 376 #Joseph Ilsley 499 George W. E. Murray 135 Blanks 9 Moderator, One year. Arthur S. Johnson 710 Blanks 309 Constables, One year, 4 elected. #Malcolm R. Andrews 568 #Prescott W. Eaton 462 Walter W. Mills, Jr. 304 John J. Rock 371 #John W. Rolfe 680 ' Leon E. Senior 337 #Charles W. Woods 386 Blanks 968 Election of Town Officers, 21.1 March 25 , 1950. Fish Commissioners, One year, 3 elected. #John M. Little 618 William W. Noyes 464 #Wallace H. Ross 477 #John K. Thistlewood 512 Blanks 986 Trustee Public Library, Three years. #Charlotte M. Rogers 804 Blanks 215 #Declared elected. A True Copy Attested; Town Clerk. _y 1 t� -r Warrant for Special Town Meeting, Z May 18, 1950 Essex, ss. To John W. Rolfe, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings ; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet in the Town Hall, Oldtown in said Newbury, on Thursday evening, May 18th, A . D. 1950, at 8 P.M. to act on the following Articles , viz ; Article 1. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate an additional sum of ' $1,000.00 for the Board of Health. Article 2. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate an additional sum of $1,800.00 for anticipated Snow R2moval and sanding for the fall months of 1950. Article 3. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $894.98 to pay several bills of Lispenard B. Phister, dated for the years 1947 , 1948 and 1949, Article 4. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $300.00 to pay a bill of Lowell C. Jakkman for mowing along sides of some of the Town roads in the year 1949. , Article 5. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $173.92 additional for Truck Maintenance. ' Article 6. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the following sums of money for the following purposes for Snow Rpmoval= Georgetown Sand and Gravel, $329.00; Ernest. F. Guilford, for trucks and compensation as Highway Surveyors $216.00; Sundry Persons, 8 .70; Outside Trucks and Tractors , $192.00; Town Trucks hire , 3 1.70; Snow Sings, Files and OTKeefe, �45.94. Article 7. To act on any other business that may legally come before the Towns And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, and by publishing an attested copy thereof in the Newburyport Daily News , seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place mf-nm6atizig aforesaid. Given under our hands this 9th day of May, A. D. 1950, Silas Little )Selectmen ' Leslie Thurlow ) Hof George R. Bohon )Newbury Newbury Mass. May 10, 1950. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. John W. Rolfe , Constable. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. John W. Rolfe , Constable. SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, MAY 18, 1950 213 Called to order at 8 P.M. by the Moderator, Arthur S. Johnson. Warrant read by Town Clerk, Joseph D. Rolfe . The Reportlof the Finance Committee was read on each Article as the same wsrs taken up. It was stated that the Finance Committee voted favorably on each Article although not all infavor of some of the articles. Article 1. •Motion of Silas Little. Voted;"That the Town raise and appropriate an additional sum of $1,000.00 for the Board of Health." Selectman Thurlow explained the need of $1,000.00 and stated that a portion of it was to collect the rubbish at Plum Island during the summer months. Article 2. Motion of Selectman George R. Bohon. Voted;"That the Town raise and appropriate an additional sum of $1,800.00 for anticipated Snow Removal and Sanding for the fall months of 1950, Mr. Bohnn stated that there was not enough money left to build up a sand pile for sanding and snow removal in the fall months. Article 3. Motion of Silas Little. Voted;"That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $894.98 to pay bills of Lispenard B. Phister for the year 1947, $75,00; 1948, $707.28; and 1949, $112.70. There was considerable discussion and many questions were asked. Mr. Phister explained at lenght the bills. Voted Yes 88 No 0. Article 4. Motion of Selectman Little. Voted;"That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $300.00 to pay Lowell C . Jackman for mowing along sides of some of the Town roads in the year, 1949." Voted, unanimously. Article 5. Motion of Selectman Little. ' Voted.-"That the Town raise and appropriate the aft of $173,92 additional for Truck Maintenance." Article 6. It was voted to take up each individual bill separately. Selectman George R. Bohon, made the motion in each account. Voted;"To raise and appropriate the following sums of money to pay the following bills for Snow Removal.' Georgetown Sand and Gravel, $329,06; Itrnest F. Guilford, S216.00; for trucks and compensation as Highway Surveyor; ; Suddry-Persons, 063.70; Outside T ucks and Tractors, $192.00; Town Trucks, hire , $231.70; Snow Sings , Files and O'Keefe , $45.94. It was explained that all of the above amounts were for 1950 bills. Article 7. It was voted upon motion of Elsie Thurlow that the name of Fred D. Pearson, who had sensed the Town many years as a Member of the Board of Public Welfare, be added to the list of names for which resolutions were to be drawn up by a Committee appointed at the Annual Town Meeting. It was explained by Mr. Dushame of the School Committee that the Town was facing a serious situation in regard to overcrodddd conditions in the Schools of the Town. ' It was voted;"That a Committee consisting of the Tool Committee , Moderator, and three persons from the Byfield Sect on and three persons from the Oldtown Section be named to study and look into the situation and report at the next Annual Town Meeting, the the last six to be appointed by the Moderator. It was voted upon motion of Bertram S. Noyes , "That the HighwFy Surveyor look into the situation on Old Pine Island Road where it was claimed that the taking of gravel from fields near the sides of the road were causing a bad condition. There was considerable discussion in regard to the dump on Old Boston Road, it was stated that a Committee had been appointed at the Anual Town Meeting to make a study of waste disposal in the Town. 214 Special Town Meeting, May 18, 1950. z Total Appropriations. --e Board of Health 19000.00 1 Snow Removal 1,800.00 Lispenard B. Phister, Bills 894.96 Lowell C. Jackaan, Bill 300.00 Truck Maintenance 173.92 Georgetown Sand and Gravel 329,00 Ernest F. Guilford 216.00 Sundry Persons 83.70 Outside T ucks and Tractors 192.00 Town Trucist hire 231.70 Snow Signs 45.94 5,2 1.244 ' A true copy, Attest; Town Clerk. WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN YYETING, DECEMBER 28, 1950. 215 Essex, ss. To Prescott W. Eaton, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings : In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs ; to meet in the Town Hall , Oldtown, in said Newbury, on Thursday, December 28th, 1950 at 8 P . M. to act on the following Articles , viz: Article, 1. -To see if the Town will appropriate additional ' sums of money for the following Departments : Election and Registration, Town Hall Maintenance , Hydrant Service , Forest Fires , Dog. Officer, Sealer of Weights and Measures -Expenses , Truck Maintenance, Public Welfare , Vocational Training, and transfer the same from Surplus Revenue , any available funds or unexpended appropriation balances not needed. Article 2. To see if the Town will accept Fairview Avenue as a Town Road. Article. 3. . To act on any other business that may legally come before the Town. And you. are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the. time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not , and make due returns of this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this 18th day of December, A. D. 1950. Silas Little )Selectmen Leslie Thurlow ) of ' George R. Bohon )Newbury. A true copy, Attested: Prescott W. Eaton, Constable. Newbury Mass. December 19 , 1950. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I• hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury qualified to vote in Town affairs , to• meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Prescott W. Eaton, Constable. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed , I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Prescott W. Eaton, Constable. 1 216 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, DECEMBER 282 1950. Z At 8 O' clock a count showed that a. Quorum was not present. At 8.35 a count showed that a Quorum was present. ..� The meeting was then called to order by the Moderator. The Warrant was read by the Town Clerk, Article 1. Voted.; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. That we appropriate additional sums of money for the followigg Departments. Hydrant Service 32.08 Sealer of Wgights and Measures Expenses 1.95 Election and Registration 28.34 Forest Fires 426.70 , Dog Officer 19.50 Vocational Training 625,00 1,133.57 and transfer the same from SEhools 19100.00 Snow Removal 33.57 1,133.57 That we appropriate for Public Welfare 31050,00 and transfer the same from Snow Removal 738.49 Parker River Wharf 288.61 Interest 100.00 Street Lights 200.00 Fire Protection 600.00 Moth, Private 344.38 Tree Warden 78.52 Pruning Dead Wood Town Elms 200.00 Protecting Town Trees 500.00 3#050,00 Voted; Unanimpusly. Mr. Morse of the Finance Committee stated the Committee had gone over the above transfers carefully and that they had ' been approved. Article 2, Voted; Motion of William Ashton Knight. That the Town accept Fairview Avenue as s Town Road; Article 3. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the following unexpended appropriation balances be transferred to Surplus Revenue. From Highway Chap.90(1949balance ) 2 ,239.65 Leighs Bridge(1948 Balance ) 1 ,558.28 Railroad Avenue 125.00 p3,922.95 Mr. Charles Morse stated that he thought it would be a good idea in the future when streets are accepted as Town Roads , that the people be told the lenght and width of the roads to be voted on. Mr. Knight stated that Fairview Avenue was 832 feet long and 40 feet wide . Mr. Thurlow of the Selectmen stated that a Plan has been submitted by Mr. Knight and that the Selectmen had approved the same. Adjourned at 8.51. A true copy, Attested; ' Town Cler�k,� WARRANT FOR ANP7JAL TOWN MF."TING 21T March 20, 1951 Essex, ss. To John W. Rolfe, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings ; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , you are herebv directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the . Town of Newbury, qualified. to vote in town affairs , to meet in the Govenor Dummer Gymnasium in said Newbury, on Tuesday, the 20th day of March, A.D. 1951 at 7.30 P .M. , to act on the following ' articles , viz ; Article 1. To act on the..report of the Selectmen, Depart- went of Public Welfare , Treasurer, Collector, Auditor, School Committee and all other Town Officers. i Article 2. To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be deemed necessary to defray the expenses of the Town for the ensuing year. . 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 financial year, beginning January 1, 1952, and to issue any 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. Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to continue its connection with the Newburyport Public Library, and appropriate a sum of money for the same. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to suspend or change any of its By-.Laws . ' Article 6 . To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars , ($1,000.00) for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112, Acts of 1931. Article 7. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Six Hundred Dollars $600.00) for the Newburyport Hospitals, for services to be rendered. Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use part of the available surplus revenue for the purpose of fixing the tax rate for the current year, or take any other action relative thereto. Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the operation of the Town Trucks for the ensuing year, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund, or take any other action relative thereto. Article 10'. To see if the Town will vote to accept the extension of South Pond Street, Newbury, to .connect with South Pond Street, Newburyport, as laid out, by Willard S. Little , May ' 1950, and accept the gift of the land from Clifford W. and Clifford W. Berry, Jr. Article 11. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars, ($500.00) for Civilian Defense, to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. Article 12, To see if the Town will vote to raise. and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Twenty Five Dollars, ($125.00) for the purpose of installing an arc light to adequately light the square Yormed by the intersection of Plum Island Turnpike , the Northern Boulevard, the entrance to the Parking space and Southern Boulevard. By request of John H. Galvin and twenty others. Article 13, To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) to place 18 signs showing the name of streets, ways and avenues leading from Z Old Point Road, Northern Blvd. and Southern Blvd. , all at Plum ..� Island. By request of John H. Galvin and twenty three others , y Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of S600.00 .for additional Fire "lls on Plum Island. By request of John H. Galvin and twenty others. 4rticle 15. To see if the Town will provide rubbish collections throughout the year for Plum Island, including Old Point Road in the area collected, and to see if the Town will raise and appropriate the funds to pav for the same. C1,800.00 By request of John H. Galvin and nineteen others . Article 16 . To see if the Town will vote to install and ' maintain a Comfort Station at Plum Island Centre and provide provide money to pay for the erection and operation thereof. *30000.00 . By request of John H. Galvin and twenty three others. Article 17. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Five HundreO 7ollars, (6,500.00) for control work against Dutch Elm Disease as set forth in Chapter 761 , Acts of 1949, Article 18. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Hundred and Twenty Five Dollars, ($1525.00) for control work against those insects specified in Section 11 of Chapter 660, Acts of 1946. Article 19, To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Dollars ( ,")100.00) as a re- volving school lunch fund, under Chapter 417, Acts of 1950. By request of the School Committee . George Turnbull , Chairman, Florence P . Webb, Harold Dushame. Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to accept and maintain WORLDI'AR TWO HONOR POLL, located. at the ,junction of Church and CentralsStreets, Byfield. By request of Byfield Community Club, Arthur a:.lgaris , Pros, and fourteen others. Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Town ' Moderator to appoint an unpaid committee of five members to study the Public Health needs of the Town of Newbury, Rrd the provisions of the Union Health Department law; such committee to have access to alll Town Records pertaining to the costs of health services to the Town. The committee may confer with similar commit- tees of other cities and towns in E'ssez County. It will report its findings, together with its recommendations , if any, at the Annual Town Meeting to be held in March 1952. Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain Threi�' f3) street lights on Hay Street, from High Road to Melvin Pratt' s driveway. By request of Charles K. Day and thirteen ethers . Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to install and main- tain one ( 1) street light on Fairview Avenue on pole #1999. By request of W. Ashton 1-right and thirteen others. Article 24. To see if the. Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to install and maintain One (1) street light on pole #1865-J on Highfield Road. By request of George H. Short and fourteen others . Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain One ( 1) street light on South Pond Street on Pole #1796. ' By request of Charles L. Hawkes and twenty three others. Article 26. To see if the Town will install and maintain One (1)- street light on Middle Street, near the residence of William T. Colby, Jr. By request of William T. Colby, Jr. and twenty two others . Article 27. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain One ( 1) street light5on pole 1824 J, at the northern end of Main Street. By request of Charlotte, M. Rogers and fifteen others . 21 1) Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars (0.1,000.00) for the purchase of Fire Hose for the Town of Newbury. By request of the Board of Fire Engineers, Article 29. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars (w`250.00) for materials to complete the ball park and playground at the Martha Pearson Memorial Park, located on Lunt Street, Byfield. Labor on same to be donated by Byfield Menu Club. By request of Norman J. Bonner, Pres , and eleven others. Article 30. To see if the 'Town will vote to raise and apl.,ropriate ' the sun of Four Hundred Dollars (61:400.00) to improve American Legion Park. By request of Dora P. Dresser and twenty one others . Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars (6,700.00) for the purchase of a new lawn mower and equipment, old lawn mower to be turned in, in trade . By request of M. Francis Twomey and thirteen others . Article 32. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for the grading and graveling of the extension of South Pond Street. By request of William F. Mahoney and twenty four others . Article 33. To see if the Town w±_11 vote to accept Tenney' s Court as a Town Road, and to appropriate the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars (6.800.00) to repair and resurface the same with asphalt or tarvia. By request of James W. Chapman and fifty others. Article 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars (w1,500.00) to gravel and oil Moody Street, from the corner of Main and Moody Streets , to as far as the money will go. By request of James Ii. Ryan and thirteen others. Article 35. To see if the Town will vote to accept in principle the report and recommendations of the Special School Lizilding Committee, and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars (Z1,000.00) for the survey recommended therein. By the request of the School Bzilding Committee at)pointed at the 1950 Annual Town Meeting. Arthur S. Johnson, Chairman, Article 36. To act upon anu rather business that may legally come before the Town. Article 37. To meet Saturday, March 24, 1951, in our respective voting precincts for the election of the following Town officials , viz ; One Selectman, One Assessor, One member of the School Committee, 'One Member of the Board of Public Welfare , One Trustee of the Public Library, Auditor, each for three years; Moderabor, Tree Wardeiti Four (4) Constables , Three (3) Fish Commissioners , and Highway Surveyor, each for one vear. All of the above to be voted for on one ballot. The polls will be opened at 12 noon and close at 8 P .M. And you are he ueby directed to s,,rve this warrant by posting an attested copu thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. -Given under our hands this 22ndday of February, A.D. 1951. Silas Little ) Leslie Thurlow )Selectmen George R. Bohon ) of Newbury A true copy, Attested; John W. Rolfe Constable . � )I ,� Newbury Mass . February23,1951. z Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, i Hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of. Newbury qualified to vote ,-C in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned fAr the purpose herein named, John W. Rolfe Constable. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed,. I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote In Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named, John W. Rolfe Constable. , ANNUAL TOWN MEETING., TUESDAY, MARCIi 20, 1951 Called to order At 7,30 P.M. by the Moderator, Prthur S. Johnson. Prayer was offered by Rev. J. Herbert Brautigam, Jr. Reading of the warrant was waived, the Town Clerk read the Title and the return of the Constable . Each Article to be read by the Moderator as taken up for action, in the order as listed. Article 1. Reports were given as follows; Selectmen, Silas Little; Board of Public Welfare , Joseph D. Rolfe; Treasurer, Harold Pt, Pritchard; Collector of Taxes , Harold W. Pritchard; Auditor, William Ashton Knight; School Committee, George Turnbull; Trustees of Public Library, Charlotte M. Rogers; Waste Disposal Committee , Hallet W. Noyes; Finance Committee , Charles W. Morse; The recommendations on the Budjet were given, and the recommendation on each Article in the Warrant was read as each Article was taken up for act The reports of several of the minor Officers were accepted as printed in the Town Report. It was voted to continue the Committee on By-Laws. 1 Article 2. 221 Voted to raise and appropriate the following sums of money for the year 1951. APPROPRIATIONS : Moderator' s Salary 15 .00 Selectmen' s Salary, 10000.00 Selectmen' s Expenses 250.00 Selectmen' s F:cpenses B 400.00 Auditor' s Salary 900,00 Auditor' s Expenses 200,00 Treasurer' s Salary 50.00 Treasurer' s Expenses 650.00 Tax Collector' s Salary ' Tax Collector' s Expenses 650.00 600.00 Assessor' s Salary 800.00 Assessor' s Expenses 750,00 Legal Services 200.g0 Town Clerk' s Salary 400.00 Town Clerk' s' Expenses 200.00 Election and Registration 400,00 Public Welfare Board Salaries 270.00 Public Welfare Board Expenses 150.00 Old A-ge Board Salaries 340.00 Registrars of Voters Salaries 325.00 Registrars of Voters Expenses 50.00 Town Hall Maintenance 12900.00 Police 20800.00 Insurance 20000,00 Hydrant Service 20275.00 Inspector of Wires Salary 75.00 Inspector of Wires Expenses 25,00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Salary 75.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Expenses 2.0.00 Moth, Town Liability 12 026.05 Meth, Private 250.00 Tree Warden 770.00 Forest Fires 12000.00 ' Pound Keeperand Field Driver 25.00 Dog Officer 75.00 Board of Health 1,000.00 T. B. Hospital 1 ,777.99 Mosquito Control 12000.00 . Inspector of Animals Salary 300.00 Highways, Brid3es and- Sidewalks 20500,00 Highways, Chapter 81 52500.00 Highways, Chapter 81 Expenses 200,00 Highways, Chapter 90 22375,00 . Chapter 90 Maintenance 20000,00 Snow Removal 5,000.00 Plum Island Bridge Maintenance 22750,00 Street Lights 42012000 Parker River Wharf 400.00 Public Welfare 12 ,800.00 Aid to Dependent Children 2,500.00 Aid to Dependent Children Adminstration 100,00 Old Age Assistance 392000,00 Old age Assistance Adminlstraation 10000.00 ' r Fire Protection 23800,00 Veteran' s Benefits 10500.00 School Committee Salaries 125,00 Schools 533500.00 ' Vocational Training 2050.00 Town Library 1,000.00 Public Librn.ry (Newburyport) 900.00 Parks 500.00 Memorial Day 150,01 Printing 'down Reports 435,00 Protection of Clams 25.00 - Reseeding Clam Flats 100.00 Reserve Fund 32000.00 Cemeteries 300,00 Interest 100.00 Civilian Defense 1500.00 Arc Light, Plum Island Center 125.00 Fire Wg lls, Plum Island 600.00 Dutch Elm Disease 500.00 Insects , Chap. 6600 Acts 1948 1*000.00 School Lunch. Fund 100,00 222 Appropriations , March 20, 1951. Z Fire Hose 13,000.00 Ball Park and Play Ground, Byfi,eld 250.00 ..G American Legion Park 400.00 Lawn Mower and Equipment 700,00 South Pond St. Extension, Grading„Gravel 10300.00 Tenney' s Ct.• Repair, Resurface 800.00 School Commmittee Bailding Survey 10000.00 I $I, 4AI O'� #Town Trucks, Maintenance 2,000.00 #That we appropriate the sum of r'2v000.00 for the operation of Town Trucks , Maintenance Account, skid sum to be taken from the Road Machine Fund, and to be used with the balance from 1950. #Chapter 81 and 90 Appropriations. , #That the sum of k13,375.00 be appropriated from available funds in the Treasury in anticipation of State and Count,* allotments for Chapters 81 •and 90 Highway Work, that upon receipt of allotments from the State and County, the same shall be credited to the Surplus Revenue Account. #Old Age Assistance and Aid to Dependent 'Children Appropriations. #That, the appropriations for Old Age Assistance , Old Age Administration, Aid to Dependent Children and Aid to Dependent Children Adminstration be used in conjunction with any Federal Funds that may be received for like purposes. The above list of Appropriations include all extra amounts voted under the different Articles. 9rticle 3. V•oted: Motion of George R. Bohon. "That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be- and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation 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." Voted unanimously. Article 4. Votod:, h_otion of Joseph D. Rolfe. "That the Town of Newbury continue its connection with the •Newburyport P;zblic Library, and that 0900.00 be appropriated for the same.!' Article 5; Voted: Motion of Silas Little . "That, we suspend Sections 4 'r 6 of Chapter 1 of the By-Laws.". "That. the pay of the Town Officers be the same as last year." "That the pay of labor on the highways be left in the hands of the Selectmen." Article 6. Voted: Motion of Sials Little. "1'hat, the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $$2,000.00 for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Qontrol Works as estimated and certified by the State Rgclamtion Board,, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112 , Acts of 1931." Article 7. No action was taken on this Article , Mr. Worse of the Finance Committbe, stated they recommended no appropriation as the ' Town had been• notified by the Anna Jaques Hospital that the Town would have to pay the regular hospital charges beginning in 1951. Article 8. Voted: Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the sum of w10,000.00 be appropriated from available funds in the Treasury for the purpose of reducing the Tax Rate . if the Assessors deem it advisable." Article 9. Voted: Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That we appropriate the sum of $12 ,000.00 for the operation of Town Trucks, Maintenance Account, said sum to be taken from thQ Road Machinery Fund, and to be used with the balance from 1950." Article 10. Voted, Motion of Charles W. Morse . 223 "That the Town vote to accept the extension of South Pond Street, Newbury, to connect with South Pond Street , Dlew.buryport, as laid out by Willard c . Litt-le , May 1950, and accept the jift of the land from 'Clifford W. and Clifford V1. Perry, Jr.t1 Article 11. Voted; Motion of Charles- W. Moi rse . That the Town raise and appropriate the stun of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) For Civilian Defense , to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen." Article 12. Voted; Motion of John E. Galvin. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of ' 125.00 for the purpose- of installing an arc light to adequately light the square formed by the intersection of Plum Island Turnpike , the Northern Boulevard, the entrance to the parking space anc; the Southern Boulevard." .Article 13. Am6tion to appropriate ,300.00 for this Article was defeated. Article 14. Voted; Motion of John H. Galvin. "That the Town vote to raise and . appropria•te the sum of ''600.00 for additional Fire Wells on Plum Island." "Said sum to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen and the Board of Fire En.-ineers." Article 15. k motion to appropriate the sum of tl,800.00 for year round rubbish collection at Pltun. Island was defeated. Article 16, -k motion to appropriate the sum of 4�3,000.00 for installation and maintenance of a Comfort station at Plum Island Was defeated. Article 17. Voted; Motion of George R. Bohon. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of t500.00 for control work against the Dutch Elm Disease as set fgrth in Chapter 761, Acts of •1949." .Article 16. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow; "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of w1,000.00 for control work against those insectp specified in Section 11 of Chapter 660, Acts of 1948." Article 19. Voted ; Motion of George Turnbull. That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of 1100.00 as a revolving school lunch fund, under Chapter 417, Acts of 1950." • Article 20 . Voted ; Motion of Arthur Bulgaria. "That the Town vote to accept and maintain WORLD WAR TWO HONOR POLL, located at the junction of Church and Central Sts. Byfield." Article 21. Voted; Motion of Worthen Taylor. "That the Town instruct the Moderator to appoint an unpaid committee of five members to sti:dy the Public Health needs of the Town of Newbury, and the provisions of Union Health Department law; such committtee to have access to all Town Records pertaining to the cost of health services to the Tovn . The committee may confer with similar committees of other cities and towns in Esser. ' County. To report its findings, together with its recommendations, if any, at the Annual Town Meeting to be held in March 1952." Article 22. Voted; Motion of Charles K. Day. "That the Town install and maintain two street lights on Hay St. , from High Road to h'elvin' s Pratt' s Driveway." „38.00 Article 23. Votedj Motion of W. Ashton Knight. That the Town install and maintain one street li;;ht on Fairview Ave , on Pole #1999." ?18.00 Article 24. Voted ; Motion of George G. Short. " That the Tclvn install and maintain one street light on pole #1865-J on High£ield Road." t36.00 Article 25. Voted; Motion of Charles L. Hawkes . "That the 'Town install and maintain one street light on South Pond St. on pole A 1796. tlB.00 224 Article 26. Voted: Motion of William T. Colby, Jr. "That the Town install and maintain one street light on Middle St. near the residence of William T. Colby, Jr.tl __d 36.00 Article 27 . Voted: Motion of Charlotte M. Rogers . "That .the Town install and maintain one street light on pole #1824-J, at the northern end of Main St." $18.00 A total of 8, 162.00 was added to the Street Light appropriation. The lights on Articles 24 and 26 cost 6,36.00 each instead of the usual charge of $18 .00 due to Electric controls. Article 2e. Voted: Motion of John S . Marsh. ' "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of 5!'1,000.00 for the purchase of Fire Hose for the Town of Newbury." Article 29 . Voted: Motion of Philip Rock. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of C250.00 for materials to complete the ballpark and plyagrounds at the Martha Pearson Memorial Park." Article 30. Voted: Motion of George R. Bohon. "That the town raise and appropriate the stun of W400.00 to improve American Legion Park." Article 31. Voted: Motion of M. Francis Twomey. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $700.00 to purchase a new lawn mower and equipment, old lawn mower to be turned in, in trade." It was suggested by Mr. Morse of the Finance Committee that the Selectmen have specifications drawn up and bids asked for the purchase of the same. Article 32. Voted : Motion of William F. Mahoney. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of „ l,300.00 for the grading and graveling of the extension of South -Pond Street." Article 33, Voted: Motion of James W. 'Chapman. , "That the Town ace-ept Tenneyts Ct, as a Town Road, and. appropriate the sum of $600.00 to repair and resurface the same with asphalt or tarvia." Article 34. A 'motion by James H. Ryan to -appropriate the sum -of 61 ,500.00 to gravel and oil Moody St. was defeated.. Article 35. Voted: Motion of Edmund C. Shepard. "That the Town accept in principle the report and recommendations of the Special School Building Committee , and that the Town appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 for the survey recommended therein.""Said sum to be expended under the supervision .of the Selectmen, and School Building Committee ." Bxilding Committee to be continued as , an advisory Committee. Moderator to fill .any vacancies , Article 36. Mrs . PeadDody asked why the sidewalk on Hanover S�. was not built and Mr. Bohon of the Selectmen stated that no one would do the work for the amount appropriated in 1950. Adjourned at 1�y30 P.M. to meet Saturday, March 24, 1951 for the Election of Town Officers. r A true -copy, Attest: Town Clerk. ELECTION OF TOWN OFFICERS. MARCH 240 Polls opended at 12 noon, closed at P P .M. Total vote cast; Prec . 1 , 413; Prec . 2 , 179 . Selectman, Three years. #George R. Bohon 442 Blanks 150 Assessor, Three years. #Martin H. Burns 453 Blanks 139 ' Board of Public Welfare , Three years . #Joseph D. Rolfe 450 Blanks 142 Auditor, Three years. #William Ashton Knight 469 Blanks 123 School Committee , Three years . Howell W. Atwell 269 #Arnold W. Collis 279 Blau ks 44 Tree Warden, One year #Frank J. Burns 382 Russell L. Colby 140 Blanks 70 Highway Surveyor, One year. #Joseph Ilsley 390 Lowell C . Jackman 119 George W. E . Murray 61 Blanks 22 Moderator, One year. #Arthur S. Johnson 421 Blanks 171 Constables, One year. #Malcolm R. Andrews 412 Edmond R. Boucher 63 #Prescott W. Eaton 446 Walter W. Mills, Jr. 215 #John W. Rolfe 411 #Charles W. Woods 302 Blanks 517 Fish Commissioners , One year. Robert J. Colby 208 ?John M. Little 349 William W. Noyes 219 #Wallace h. Ross 276 #John K. Thistlewood 262 Blanks 466 Trustee of Public Library, Three years . #Grace L. Colby 469 Blanks 123 #Declared Elected; r Town Clerk. A true copy, Atted ; �r 977 Regulations for the Committees appointed by the Moderator in accordance with Taking of Clams and mown Meeting votes ; Sea Worms Committee to investigate the administration of Within The Public Health.. Town of Newbury WAhen Taylor, Chairman L No person may take clams or Miss Katherine Brown sea worms from the flats, shores, banks or other land in the Town of Pairs. Elizabeth Harwood Newbury without obtaining a Walter R. Noyes ' Permit from the Boardand of Selectmen, except as hereinafter provided. Harris Roomers, Jr. 2. A resident of the Town of Newbury may take from the open flats in any one day one peck of Committee on By-Laws 1 clams for his own family use or sea worms for one days fishing without a permit. James H. Shattuck, Chairman ant ofp the nTonn lofsNewburyrfor Miss 'U.r-aret Little at least six months immediately Thomas Jo Ce prior to January 1 in any year and y is over sixty-five years of age, and Town Counsel SidneyTowle Jr. any person under fourteen years of age shall not be required to obtain Chairman of Selectmen. a permit. 4. All permits shall terminate on the thirty-first day of December in Committe on School aiilding each year and may be suspended Survey and Plans. TO advise or revoked at any time. The fee for y such permit shall be $2.00, payable The Board of Selectmen, to the Town Treasurer. 5. No person shall take clams by any means other than a clam fork, Arthur S. Johnson, Chairmal the form of approval ofwthheCFisshsCommssion- Mrs . Louise Morse ers. 6. 6. Clams or sea worms taken is Mrs. Ann Whitney violation of these regulations may Russell Gillette confiscated by any Police officer, w Edmund She and warden, constable, or shellfish con- p stable having authority in the Town Percy MI. Tinker of Newbury. 7. The Fish .Commissioners are Norman Bonner hereby authorized and empowered to Three members of School Committee. prosecute any violations of these regulations. 8. Whoever violates any provision ' of these regulations shall be pun- ished by a fine of not less than ten, nor more than fifty dollars, or by Imprisonment for one month, or both. 9. These regulations shall become effective on April 2,. 1951, at 12.01 a. M. SILAS LITTLE, Chairman OEOROE R. BOHON, LESLIE TMMLOW, Selectmen of the Town of Newbury March 31, 1951 �l7 V WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, 227 March 18, 1952. Essex, ss ; To John W. Rolfe , Constable of the Town of Newbury: Greetings ; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newburg, qualified to vote in town affairs, to meet in the Lang gymnasium at Governor Dummer Academy in said Newbury, on Tuesday, ' the 18th day of March, A.D. 1952 at 7.30 P .M. , to act on the following articles , viz ; ' Article 1. To act on the reportof the Selectmen, Department of Public Welfare , Treasurer, Collector of Taxes , Auditor, School 'Committee and all other Town officers. Article 2. To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be deemed necessary to defray the expenses of the Town for the ensuing year. 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 financial year beginning January 1, 1953, and to issue any 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. Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to continue its connection with the Newburyport Public Library, and appropriate a sum of money for the same . Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to suspend or change any of its By-Laws. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One thousand dollars, ($1,000.00) for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance ' with the provisions of Chapter 112, Acts of 1931. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use part of the available free cash for the purpose of fixing the tax rate for the current year, or take any other action relative thereto. Article 6. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the operation of the Town Trucks for the ensuing year, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund, or take any other action relative thereto. Article 9. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ( 500.00) for control work against the Dutch Elm Disease as set forth in Chapter 761, Acts of 1949, Article 10. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate thu sum of One Thousand Dollars, (wl,uOU.00) for control work against those insects specified in Section 11 of Chapter 660, Acts of 1948. Article 11, To see if the Town will vote to accept Chapter 820 of the Acts of 195u. "An Act providing for an increase in the annual amounts of certain pensions, retirement allowances , annuities and other benefits payable by the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions to certain former employees and persons claiming under them." ' Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to accept Chapter 781, of the Acts of 1951. "An Act relative to increasing the amounts of pensions and retirement allowances payable to certain former public employees. Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain one (1) Street Light on Jackson Way, on Pole #165. By request of Bernard J. Zieman and eighteen others. Article 14, To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain one street light between Parker Hall and Town Hall. By request of Ralph C. Brown and twenty-three others. 228 z Article 15. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate Eight Hundred Dollars (6v800.00) to be added to the sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00) appropriated in 1950 at the Annual Town Meeting, to build a sidewalk to start at the junction of Green and Hanover Streets and then westerly on the northerly side of Hanover Street, as far as the money will allow. By request of Albert A. Peabody and twenty-seven others. Article 16. To see if the Town will raise and approppiate the sum of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) to improve American Legion Park. By request of Dora P . Dresser and nineteen others . Article 17, To see if the Town will vote to form a Public Welfare ' District with another Town which will ,combine with it for this purpose , in accordance with the provisions of Sections 44 ,45, and 46 of Chapter 117 of the General Laws as amended, or take_ any other action relative thereon. Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty Five Hundred Dollars (�2 ,500.00) for the purpose of maintaining a Public Welfare District Office and employing suitable personnel to assist the Board of Public Welfare , or Board of Selectmen acting as such, of each constituent town of the Public Welfare District, in carrying out the provisions of Chapters 117 , 116 , 118A, 118B, 118D and 122 of the General Laws as amended, or take any action relative thereon. Article 19. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty Six Hundred and Twenty Six Dollars and Twenty Five Cents ($;3,626.25) for the purpose of maintaining a Public Welfare Office , and the employment of suitable personnel to assist the Board of Public Welfare , in carrying out the provisions of Chapters 117, 116, 116A, 118B, 118D and 122 of the General Laws as amended, or take any action relative thereon. Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen hundred Dollars (C1,500.00) to gravel and oil Fairview Avenue. By request of George K. Perkins and thirteen others. ' Article 21. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to gravel and grade Harvard Way at its approach to Sunset Drive. By request of Harold I. Jolotta and twelve others . Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1�§00.00) to oil and gravel Moody Street as far as the money will go. By request of Gilbert D. Davis and ten others. Article 23. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum'of Thirty Six hundred Dollars (w3,600.00) to build and equip a Comfort Station at Plum Island, and ' to meet said appropriation that the money be taken from the sale of Real Estate Fund or any other available Funds . By request of John 1... Galvin and twenty others. Article 24. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) to care for the comfort Station at Plum Island, from May 30th to Oct. 15th. By request of John H. Galvin and twenty others. Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to install rest rooms in the Byfield Town Hall, $19600.00. By request of Charlotte M. Rogers and forty six others. Article 26. To see if the Town will vote to raise and 9ppropriate ' a sum of money to repair and paint the old School House on the Lower Green, and to erect a Flag Pole, either on the building or on the grounds near the same . By request of Elsie 0. Thurlow and thirty four others. Article 27. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the purchase of Fire Hose (6or Protection Fire Company #1, Byfield, to be purchased under the direction of the Board of Fire Engineers and the Board of Selectmen. By request of John J. Rock and sixteen others. Article 28, To see if the Town will vote to change the name of 229 Middle Street to Middle Road. By request of Domniguia Mussells and the others. Article 29. To act upon any other business. that may legally come Before the Town. Article 30. To meet Saturday, March 22, 1952, in our respective voting precincts for the election of the following Town Officials, viz; One Selectman , One Assessor, Town Clerk, Treasurer, Collector of Taxes, One Member of the School Committee , One member of the Board of Public Welfare , One Trustee of the Public Library, each for three years; Moderator, Tree Warden, Four(4) Constables, Three (3) Fish Commissioners, and Highway Surveyor, each for one year. ' A11 of the above to be voted for on one ballot. The polls will ve open at 12 Noon and close at 8 P .M. And you are' hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doings therdon, ' to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Given under' our hands this 14th day of February, A. D. ' 1952. ' ) Silas Little ) Selectmen Leslie Thurlow ) of ) Newbury. A true copy; Attested; John W. Rolfe, Constable. Newbury Mass. Feb. 14th, 1952. Pursuant to -the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the 'inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. John W. Rolfe, Constable , ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 182 1952. Called to order <at 7.30 P. M. by Arthur S. Johnson, Moderator. Prayer was offered by Rev. J. Herbert Brautigam, Jr. It was voted that the Town Clerk read the call for the meeting and the return of the Constable and that the reading of remainder of the warrant be ommitted, Article 1. . It was voted that the reports of the various Town Officers be accepted -as printed. The Auditor called attention to an error on -Page 27, Chapter 90, Maintenance,, the figures for Hired trucks and equipment should be $294.48 and .that the item of 1,998.86 should be Sand and Asphalt. Mr, Dushame of the School Committee gave a revised list of graduates of the Essex County Agricultural School. ' No reports were made by the Committee to study the Health needs of the Town or the Committee on By-Laws, Mr. Arthur Johnson for the School $gilding Survey Committee stated that due to no further pressure on the question there was no report to make at the present time. The report of the Finance Committee was given by Charles W. M8rse He gave a detailed report of the Recommendations for Appropriations for the year 1952. As each Article was acted upon he gave the recommendation of the Finance Committee , 9 U Annual Town Meeting, March 18 , 1952. L r Article 2. l Voted to raise and appropriate the following sums of C money for the year 1952, APPROPRIATIONS ,, Moderator' s Salary 15.00 Selectmen' S Salary 1,000.00 Selectmen' s Expenses 250,00 Selectmen' s Expenses B 400.00 Auditor' s Salary 900,00 Auditor' s Expenses 300,00 Treasurer' s Salary 650.00 , Treasurer' s Expenses 750,00 Collector' s Salary 650.00 Collector' s Expenses 600.00 Assessor' s Salary 800,00 Assessor' s Expenses 900,00 Legal Services 200,00 Town Clerkts Salary 400.00 Town Clerk' s Expenses 250.00 Election and Registration 1,400.00 Public Welfare Salaries 270.00 Public Welfare Board Expenses 75.00 0. A. A. Salaries 340.00 Registrars of Voters Salaries 325.00 Registrars of Voters Expenses 50,00 Town Hall Maintenance 10900000 Insurance 3#700.00 Police 2,B00.00 Dog Officer 100,00 Fire Protection 22800,00 Forest Fires 10000.00 Hydrant Service 29275.00 Inspector of Wires Salary 75.00 Inspector of Wires Expense 25,00 Highways , Bridges and Sidewalks 2*500,00 ' Sealer of Weights and Measures Salary 75,00 Sealer of VJ ights and Measures Expense 25.00 Moth, Town Liability 11026.05 Moth, Private 200.00 Tree Warden 700.00 Pound Keeper and Field Driver 25.00 Board of Health 1,000.00 Inspector of WAi.mals Salary 300,00 Highways , Chapter 81 5,500,00 Highways , Chapter 81 Expenses 200.00 Highways, Chapter 90 Maintenance 29000,00 Ilighways, Chapter 90 Contract 22000000 Snow Removal 6,500.00 Plum Island Bridge Maintenance 20550.00 Street Lights 4,086.00 Wharf at Parker River 400,00 Public Welfare 7$ 00.00 Aid to Dependent Children, Town 3,000.00 Aid to Dependent Children Adm. Tom 50,00 Old Age Assistance , Town 372500,00 Old Age Assistance Adm, Tovn 500,00 Veteran Services 19500.00 Schools 5Sp500.00 School Committee Salary 125,00 ' Vocational Training 19500,00 Town Library 1000.00 Parks �700.00 Memorial Day 150,00 Printing Town Reports 446.70 Protection of Clams 25.00 Reserve Fund 39000.00 Cemeteries 400.00 Interest 50,00 Disability Assistance 10400.00 Mosquito Control 1,000.00 Dutch Elm Disease 500.00 Insects , Chapter 132 , General Laws. 12000.00 Sidewalks , Hanover Street 800,00 American Legion Park 400.00 Public Welfare District Office 2$ 00.00 Fairview Ave. Gravel and Oil 1,500.00 Annual Town Meeting, March 18, 1952. 23 I APPROPRIATIONS Moody Street, Gravel and Oil 1,500.00 Maintenance , Comfort Staion, Plum Island 300.00 Rest Rooms , Town Hall, Byfield 19600,00 Fire Hose 1,000.00 Newburyport Public Library 19000.00 /P✓. . ,7S- Comfort Station, Plum Island #3,600.00 # To be taken from available funds in the Treasury. (Free Cash) ' Town Trucks, Maintenance #20000.00 #That we appropriate the sum of ?;24,000.00 for the operation of Town Trucks , Maintenance Account, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund, and to be used with the balance from 1951. Chapters 81 and 90 Appropriations. #That the sum of $ 18,550,00 be appropriated from available free cahh in the Treasury in anticipation of State and County allotments for Chapters 81 and 90 Highway work, that upon receipt of allotments from the State and County, the same shall be credited to the free cash account. Old Age Assistance , Aid to Dependent Children and Disability Assistance Appropriations. #That the Appropriations for Old Age Assistance , Aid to Dependent Children, Disability Assistance , together with the appropriations for Administration of the same, be used in conjunction with any Federal Funds that may be received for like purposes, The above list of Appropriations include all extra amounts voted under the different Articles. ' Article 3. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow, yes 204 No 0. "That the Town Treasure , with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the financial year beginning January 1, 1953 , and to issue a note or notes therefor payable within one year, and to renew y note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one y a in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44 of the General La s ." Article 4, Voted; Mot on of Charles W. Morse. 'That the Town of Newbury continue its connection with the Newburyport Public Library, and that $900.00 be appropriated for the same ." Article 5, Voted; Motion of Joseph D. Rolfe . "That we suspend Sections 4 and 6 of Chapter 1 of the By-Laws." "That the pay of the Town Officers be the same as last year." "That the pay of labor on the highways be left in the hands of the Selectmen." Article 6. Voted; Motion of Charles W. Morse. "That the sum of 11,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112 , Acts of 1931." Article 7. Voted; Motion of Silas Little. "That the sum of $10,000.00 be appropriated from available free:: cash in the Treasury for the purpose of reducing the Tax Rate for 1952." Article 8, Voted; Motion of George R. Bohon. "That we appropriate the sum of w2 ,000.00 for the operation of Town Trucks , Maintenance Account, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund, and to be used with the balance from 1951." 2 9 � 3 9 Annual Town Meeting, March 18, 1952. z Article 9. Voted: Motion of George R. Bohon. y "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00, -� for control work against the Dutch Elm Disease as set forth in Chapter 761, Acts of 1949." Article 10, Voted: Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 for control work against those insects specified in Chapter 132 of the General Laws." Article 11, Voted: Motion of Silas Little. "That the Town accept Chapter 829 of the -Acts of 1950. An Act providing for an increase in the annual amounts of ### ' certain pensions , retirement allowances , annuties and other benefits payable by the Commonwealth and its politcal subdivisions to certain former employees and persons claiming under them." Article 12. Voted: Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the Town accept Chapter 781 °of the Acts of 1951. An Act relative to increasing the amounts of pensions and retirement allowances payable to certain former public employees." Article 13. Voted: Motion of Bernard J. Ziemian. "That the Town install and maintain one (1) •street light on Jackson Way, Plum Island. $18,00, Pole #165. Article 14. Voted: Motion of Charles W. Morse. "That the Town install and maintain one ( 1) street light between Parker Hall and Town Hall. $18.00. The amount of $36.00 was added to the Street Light appropriation. Article 15. Voted: Motion of Albert A. Peabody. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $"800.00 to be added to the sum of ,200.00 appropriated at the ' Annual Town Meeting in 1950, to build a sidewalk to start atthe junction of Green and Hanover Street, and then westerly on the northerly side of Hanover Street, as far as the money will allow. ' Artilce 16. Voted: Motion of Harold Dushame. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $400.00 to improve American Legion Park;" Yes 104 No 40, George R. Bohon made an appeal for this sum and told of the plans for improving this Park. Article 17. Voted: Motion of Joseph D. Rolfe. "That the Town of Newbury form a Public Welfare District with another Town which will combine with it for this purpose , in accordance with the provisions of Sections 44, 45 and 46 of Chapter 117 of the General Laws as -amended," Mr. Rolfe explained the purpose of this Article and compared the cost of forming a District or maintaining a Public Welfare Office by itself. Mr. Rolfe stated that it was hoped to join with Rowley in this District. Article 18. Voted: Motion of Charles W. Morse . "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2 ,500.00 for the purpose of maintaing a Public Welfare District ' Office and employing suitable personnell to assist the Board of Public Welfare , or Board of Selectmen acting as such, of each constituent town of the Public Welfare District in carrying out the provisions of Chapter 117 , 1889 118A, 118B9 118D and 122 of the General Laws as amended." Article 19. Voted: Motion of Joseph D. Rolfe . "That this Article be laid upon the table." Article 20. Voted. Motion of George K. Perkins. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 to gravel and oil Fairview Ave ." Annual Town Meeting, March 16, 1952. 2 3 3 Article 21 . Voted: Motion of Harold I . Jollotta. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 to gravel and grade Harvard Way at its approach to Sunset Drive." Article 22. Voted: Motion of Gilbert D. Davis. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 to gravel and oil Moody Street as far as the money will go." Artille 23. Voted: Motion of John H. Galvin. Amended by Leslie Thurlow. ' "That the Town appropriate the sum of $3,600.00 to build a Comfort Station at Plum Island, on land to be given the Town by Hayden S. Collins or on other Town owned land if the drainage situation was not satisfactory on the land offered by Mr. Collins, and to meet said appropriation that the sum of 6,3,600.00 be taken from available free cash in the Treasury." There was considerable discussion on the matter by Charles W. Morse , Walter F. Plummer, John H. Galvin, Ielleen C . Galvin, Hayden S . Collins , Leslie Thurlow. Article 24. Voted: Motion of John H. Galvin. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $300.00 to care for the Comfort Station at Plum Island,"from May 30th to October 15th. Article 25. Voted' Motion of George R. Bohon. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,600.00 to install Rest booms in the Town Hall, Byfield." Article 26. Voted: Motion of Richard H. Knight. "That this Article be laid upon the table." ' A}notion had been made bey Doris M. Mills to raise and appropriate the sum of g2,625.00 Article 27. Voted: Motion of Harold Dushame. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 for the purchase of Fire Hose for Protection Fire Company, No. 1, Byfield." The hose to be purchase under the direction of the Board of Fire Engineers and Board of Selectmen." Article 28. Voted: Motion: of Domniquia Mussells. "That the name of Middle Street by changed to Middle Road, to take effect January 1, 1953." Article 29. Voted: Motion of Lispenard B. Phister. "That a Committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to draw up resolutions upon the death of Arthur S. Page , a member of the Finance Committee 1936--19529 and that a copy of the Resolutions be sent to his family and also placed in the Records of the Town." The Moderator named Lispenard B. Phister, Elsie H. Thurlow and Henrietta A. Arlin4 Committee. 1 Adjourned at 9.25 P.M. to meet Saturday, March 22, 1952 for the Election of Town Officers. A true copy, Attest: p ��OWTl C�� ry<�4` 1 ,.r Election of Town Officers, March 22, 1952. Z --r Polls Opened at 12 Noon and closed at 8 P .M. w Vote Cast: Precinct 1 305 Precinct 2 134 Total Vote, 439 Selectman, Three years #Silas Little 332 -Blanks 107 Assessor, Three years ' #John S. Marsh 320 Blanks 119 Town Clerk, Three years - #Joseph D. Rolfe 338 Blanks 101 Treasurer, Three years #Harold W. Pritchard 317 Blanks 122 Collector of Taxes, Three years #Harold W. Pritchard 317 Blanks 122 Board of Public Welfare , Three years #William T. Colby 320 Blanks 119 School Committee , Three years ' #Florence P . Webb 327 Blanks 112 Tree Warden, One year #Frank J. Burns 343 Bien ks 96 Highway Surveyor, One year #Joseph Ilsley 270 Lowell C . Jakkmal 151 Bian ks 18 Moderator, ORe year Arthur S. Johnson 321 Blanks 11B Constables , One year (4) #Malcolm R. Andrews 324 #Prescott W. Eaton 339 #Walter W. Mills , Jr. 206 #John W. Rolfe 278 Leon E. Senior 177 Blanks 432 Fish Commissioners, One year (3) #Herbert A. Kent 285 #John M. Little 308 #Wallace H. Ross 285 Blanks 439 Trustee of Public Library, Three years, #Kathryn Brown 339 ' # Declared Elected: A true copy, Attest: �— Town er WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, 235 OCTOBER 23, 1952. Essex, ss. To Prescott :: . Eaton, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings : In the name of the Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in town affairs , to meet in the Town Hall, Oldtown, in said Newbury, on Thursday, the 23rd day of October, A . D. ' 1952, at 8 P.M. to act on the following Articl, viz : Article 1. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for Schools, to enable the School Committee to hire an additional teacher, and if deemed necessary, provide adequate quarters for certain pupils, for the balance of the fiscal year ending December 31, 1952, said appropriation to he meet by transfer from free cash in the Treasury or from any other available funds. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by publishing an attested copy in the Newburyport Daily News and by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, semen days at least before the time of hodling said meeting. Given under our hands this 14th day of October , A. D. 1952. Leslie Thurlow )selectmen George R. Bohon ) of Silks Little )Newbury. A true copy, attested: Prescott W.. Eaton, Constable. Newbury Mass . Oct. 14, 1952. ' Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affiars, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Prescott W. Eaton, Constable . Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at, the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein roamed. Prescott W. Eaton, Constable. SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, OCT. 23, 1952. Called to order at Sho' clock by the Town Clerk. The Town Clerk stated that Mr. Johnson the Moderator was unable to be present and therefore it would be necessary to elect a Moderator to preside over the meeting. Lispenard B. Phister was nominated by Edmund Shepard. Richard H. Knight made a motion that nominations be closed. Voted. Mr. Phister was then elected Noderatort and sworn by the Town Clerk. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Brautigam. Warrant read by the Town Clerk. Article 1. Voted: Motion of Harold Dushame. "That the Town appropriate the sum of 0900.00 to hire an additional teacher and provide for a class room for the balance of the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 1952 , and to meet said appropriation the sum of 1900.00 be transfered from Free Cash in the Treasury." Vote : Unanimiously. Voted to adjourn at 8,11 P.M. A true copy, attest: ��{ �,�` Tovm Clerk, 236 Town of Newbury ..r Warrant for Special Town Meeting y Feb. 51 1953 Essex, ss . To Prescott W. Eaton, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings ; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in town affairs, to meet in the Lang gymnasium at Governor Dummer Academy in said Newbury, on Thursday, the 5th day of February, A.D. 1953, at 8 P.M. to act upon the following articles , viz ; ' Article 1. To see trhat :action the town wishes to take upon the report of the Selectmen and School Building Committee . Article 2 . To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of constructing and originally equipping and furnishing an elementary school building, or additions to the present school buildings; dtermine whether the money shall be provided for by taxation, by appropriation# from available funds in the treasury, by appropriation from the sale of real estate fund or by borrowing under authority. of Chapter 44 of the General Laws and Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948, as amended by Chapter 389 of the Acts of 1952 , or take any action in relation thereto. Article 3. To see if the town will appoint a Committee to locate and investigate as to the suitabilitr and cost of a site for the erection of an elementary school building, and raise and appropriate a sum of money for the use of said Committee ; said Committee to report at the Annual Town Meeting. Article 4. To see what action the town will take in regard to a School Building Committee . And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant- by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct and by publishing an attested copy thereof in the Newburyport Daily News , seven days at least before the tim� of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk, at the time, and place of'meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this 28th day of January, A.D. 1953. Leslie ThuYrlow ) Selectmen George R. Bohon ) of Silas ,1�i;ttle ) Newbury. A true copy,- attested; Prescott '."', Eaton, Constable . Newbury Mass. January 22 , 1953. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned. for the purpose herein named. Prescott W. Eaton, Constable . Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purposes herein named. ' . Prescott W. Eaton, Constable . SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, FEB. 50 1953. 237 Called to order at 8 P.M. by Arthur S . Johnson, Moderator. Prayer offered by Rev. J. Herbert Brautigam, Jr. A few remarks were made by Arthur S. Johnson in regard to the School Building Committee and a brief history of what lead to the appointing of this Committee. The Warrant was read by the TownClerk, Joseph D. Rolfe. Article 1. Report 'of the Selectmen and School Building Committee. It was stated that the figure in the last item on Col.2 should be C10u,620.00 . on page 6. ' Voted; Motion of Thomas Joyce. "That the report be accepted." Article 2. Leslie Thurlow, Chairman of the Selectmen gave a report of the conditions which existed in the schools and how for the present they had been taken care of, and that the report gave three ways to take care of it. Motion; Leslie Thurlow. Seconded "Moved, that the sum of $610,000. be raised and appropriated for the purpose of constructing and originally equipping and furnishing an elementary school building and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $359589.12 be appropriated from the Sale of Real Estate Fund and the sum of $74,410,88 be appropriated from available revenue funds and that the treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of 0500,000, under authority of Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948 as amended and to issue bonds or notes of the town therefor ppyable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than twenty years from the date of issue of the first bond or note." Motion of Ralph Lowell that Article 2 be laid upon the table until we had acted upon Article 3, defeated. Mr. Morse of the Finance Committee stated they had no report to make. Remarks were made by Messrs. Dushame, Lacey, Benj . Pearson, Wforthern Taylor, Rolfe, McNally, Bertram Noyes, Robert Chick, Bohoh, Thurlow, Lowell, and Mrs. Webb and Galvin. The vote was taken by paper ballot using the check lists. Total vote 338 Yes 219 No 118 Blm ks 1 2/3 Vote necessary, 225. Moderator declardd motion lost. A recount showed no change in the count. Motion of R. Barbara Peabody. Seconded. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $435,000. to build an eight room elementary school building." Before any discussion took place, Thomas Joyce moved that the meeting adjourn to March 16, 1953, The Town Clerk stated that was the night before the regular Town Meeting and asked if Mr. Joyce would be ' willing to amend it to a date in the previous week, Mr. Joyce then amended it to read to Friday, March 13th, 1953$ to reconsider the vote. Adjourned at 10.21 P .M. A true copy, attest; Town Clerk. 238 Adjourned Special Town Meeting, March 13, 1953. Z Called to order at 8 P.M. by Moderator Arthur S. Johnson. %+ Prayer offered by Rev. J. Herbert Brautigam, Jr. It was voted on motion of Hallet W. Noyes , " that a vote of thanks be extended to Mr. Eames of Governor Dummer Academy for his gratious act in changing his school program in order that the Town could hold this meeting." Copy sent to Mr. Eames, James F. Cullen made a motion that the vote of Feb. 5th defeating an appropriation of $610,000.00 be reconsidered. Voted: Arnold W. Corliss made a motion that Article 2 be laid upon the table until Article 3 had been acted upon. Defeated. Ralph Lowe&l made a motion that Article 3 be considered before ' Article 2 that he might make a motion. Voted: Motion of Rlaph Lowell, "That a Committee of three be appointed by the Moderator and confirmed by the Board of Selectmen to locate and investigate as to the suitability and cost of a site for the erection of an elementary school building and raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 for the use of said committee , said committee to report at a Special Town Meeting."This• was amended by Benjamin Pearson Jr, to be a Committee of 5. Voted as amended. No limit of within the one mile circle. The vote then came upon the reconsidered motion to raise and appropriate the sum of 0610,000.00 for a sixteen room school building. Total vote 415. Yes 263 No 152 Motion declared lost as 2/3 vote was necessary. 276 necessary, A motion then was made that the Town of Newbury build and equipt a 16 Room Elementary School at a cost not to exceed 0600,000.00 but that action in regards to approprriating any money be deferred until a building site is approved and further plans are obtained- by a School building committee and presented to the Town for consideration, and that the sum of $5,000.00 be taken from Surplus Revenue Funds for the purpose of obtaining the plan: ' Amended by Worthen Taylor to read $10,000.00 . Leslie Thurlow of the Selectmen then made a motion "That further action on building a school be deferred until the Committee appointed to locate and investigate as to the suitability and cost of a site for the erection of an elementary school makes a report at a Special Town Meeting," Voted: A large number of voters spoke on the various motions and also in regard to the proposed school. Mr. Morse of the Finance Committee gave a very complete report on the recommendations of said Committee. James Redford of the committee stated that he was in favor of an eight room building instead of 16. Adjourned 10.40P .M. Appropriation: Building site Committee $500.00 A true copy, Attest: Town Clerk. WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, 239 MARCH 179 1953. Essex, ss . To Prescott W. Eaton, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings ; In the name of the Cpmmonwealth of Massachusetts, .you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in town affairs, to meet in the Lang gymnasium at Governor Dummer Academy in said Newbury, on Tuesday, the 17th day of March, A .D. 1953, at 7.30 P .M. , to act on the following articles , viz ; Article 1. To act on the report of the Selectmen, Department of Public Welfare , Treasurer, Collector, Auditor, School Committee and all other Town Officers, Article 2 . To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be deemed necessary to defray the expenses of the Town for the ensuing year. 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 financial year beginning, January 1, 1954, and to issue any note or notes therefor payable within ona 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. Article 4. . To see if the Town will vote to continue its connection with the Newburyport Public Library, and appropriate a sum of money for the same. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to suspend or change any of its By-Laws. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing .year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and cert- ified by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112 ,Acts of 1931. ' Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use part of the available free cash for the purpose of fixing the tax rate for the current year, or take any other action relative thereto. Article 8. To see if .the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the operation of the Town Trucks for the ensuing year, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund, or take any other action relative thereto. Article 9. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Five hundred Thirteen Dollars , ($513.00) for control work against the Dutch Elm Disease as set forth in Chapter 761, Acts of 1949. Article 10, To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for control work against those insects specified in Section 11 of Chapter 660, Acts of 1948, Article 11. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars, ($l,000.00 for the installation of two-2way radios for Police use. Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to request the Free Men of Parker River, Incorporated, to .convey the land at Plum Island, together with all easements or other rights therein, described in a certain ' Deed of Trust dated May 31, 1948, and delivered to Martin H. 1jurns , Silas Little , and William P . Pearson, for and on behalf of the Inhabitants of the Town of Newbury to the Town in accordance with the provisions of said Deed of Trust. Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars ($700.00) to improve American Legion Park. By request of Dora P . Dresser and twenty others . Article 14. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) to be added to the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) appropriated in 1950 at the Annual Town Meeting, to build a sidewlak on the Easterly side of Green St. , to start at- the Junction of Hanover and Green Streets , then Southerly as far as the money will allow. By request of Patricia L. Pollard and Sixteen others. 240 Warrant For Annual Town Meeting, March 17, 1953. � ll Z Article 15. To see if the Town willlraise and appropriate a sum of money w to spray or dust the narshlAnds in Newbury in order to control the mosquitos and greenheads, or take any other action in relation thereto. By request of J.. Richard Williams and seventeen others. Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to increase the pay of the Board of Assessors . The amount of pay to be 1/20 of 1% of the total assessed valuation of the town. By request of Martin H. Burns , Chairman of the Board of Assessors and twenty two others. Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following as a By-Law. "Each article of the Town Warrant which involves ' a.propriations, and any other article upon request, shall be decided by secret ballot, the same to be given out by check list and tabulated at adjournment." By request of Newell W. Little and one hundred and one others . Article 18, To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain two street lights on Plum Island, one at the Junction of Plum Island Boulevard and the Way to the Comfort Station, one on the Pole near the Comfort Station. By request of John H. Galvin and twenty three others. Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain two (2 ) Street Lights. One on Pole No. 1457 J, Corner of Withington atreet and Fairview Ave. , and one on pole No. 705 Fairview Ave. . By request of William Ashton Knight and fifteen others. Article 20, To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain a street light at the end of Southern Boulevard, behind Pearson' s Stand, at Plum Island, on pole N.T.T.48-21 H.E.C . 162. By request of Irene G. Mears and twenty five others. Article 21. To see if the Town .will vote to install and maintain two (2 ) street lights on Orchard Street on poles No. 871J and 879J. By request of Arthur Bulgaris and thirteen others . Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain a ' street light on the High Road on Pole #1716. By request ,of Maurice Borenboim and nine others. Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain one (1) street light on Jackson Way on Pole #164. By request of Arnold G. Hoven and ten others. Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain a street light on Pole 7-16 on the Northerly side of Parker Street. By request of Edward J. Kelly .and twenty others. Article 26. To act upon any other business that may legally come before the Town. Article 26, To meet Saturday, March 21, 1953, in our respective voting precincts for the election of the following Town Officials, Viz; One Selectman, One Assessor, One Member of the School Committee, One member of the Board of Public Welfare , One Trustee of the Public Library, each for Three years; Treasurer for Two Years ( to fill a vacancy) , Collector of Taxes for Two Years (To fill a vacancy) ; Moderator, Tree Warden, Four (4) Constables, Three (3) Fish Commissi-oners, and Highway Surveyor, each for One year. All of the above to be voted for upon one ballot. The Polls will be opened at 12 Noon and close at 8 P.M. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested' copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days a least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this 18th day of .February, A . D. 1953. ) Selectmen Leslie Thurlow ) of Silas Little ) Newbury. A true copy, attested; Prescott W. Eaton, Constable. Warrant for Annual Town Meeting, March 17 , 1953. 241 Newbury Mass . February 18, 1953. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of .the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose ]herein named. Prescott W. Eaton, Constable . Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of ,the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose h&rein named. Prescott W. Eaton, Constable . ' ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 17, 1953. Called to order at 7.30 P.M. by Moderator Arthur S. Johnson. Prayer offered by 'Rev. J. Herbert Brautigam, Jr. It was voted that 'the Town Clerk read the call for the meeting and the return of the Cons'table and that the reading of the remainder of the warrant be omitted'. Article 1. Voted :' Motion of Silas Little . "That the reports of the various Town Officers be accepted as printed in the Town heport.f Moderator, Arthur S. Johnson, appointed the Committee for a School Building Site survey as voted at the Special Town Meeting, Ma"r, 13th. 1953. COMMITTEE: John J. C . Coffin, Chairman; James F. Cullen, Harris D. Rogers , Edmund C.' Shepard, C. Kenneth Day. The report of the Finance Committee was given by Charles W. Morse. A detailed report Was given of the recommended appropriations. As each Article wa's read to be acted upon Mr. Morse gave the recommendation of said Committee .' Article 2. ' Voted to; raise and appropriate the following sums of money for the year 1953.' ' APPROPRIATIONS Moderator' s galary 15.00 Selectmen' s Salary 1,000.00 Selectmen' s Expense 250.00 Selectmen' s Expense B 400*00 Auditor' s Salary 900,00 Aduitor' s Expense 250,00 Treasurer' s Salary 650.00 Treasurer' s Expense 750.00 Collector' s Salary 650,00 Collector' s Expense 600.00 Assessorts Salaries 19000.00 Assessorts Expenses 700,00 Legal Services 200.00 Town Clerk' s Salary 400.00 Town Clerk' s Expense 175,00 Election and Registration 500,00 Public Welfare Board Salaries 575,00 public Welfare Board Expense 25.00 Registrars of Voters Salaries 325,00 ' 'Registrars of Voters Expense 50,00 Town ?fall Maintenance 3,000.00 Insurance 30000,00 Police 22800.00 Dog Officer 150,00 Dog Officer Expense 25,00 Fire Protection 29000.00 Forest Fires 2,000.00 Hydrant Service 2 ,275.00 Inspector of Wires Salary 75.00 Inspector o� Wires Expense 25.00 Sealer of Weights & Measures Salary 75,00 Sealer of Weights & Measurer Expense 25,00 Moth, Town Liability 1p026.00 Moth, Private 150,00 Tree Warden 700,00 242 Annual Town Meeting, March 17, 1953. ;r Pound Keeper & Field Driver 25,00 —� Board of Health 10500,00 Inspector of Animals Salary 300.00 Dumps 250,00 44a.intenance of Comfort Station 300,00 Highways, Bridges and Sidewalks 2$ 00.00 Highways , Chapter 81 51500,00 Highways , Chapter 61 Expense 100,00 Highways , Chapter 90 Maintenance 22000.00 Highways , Chapter 90 Contract 2 ,000.00 Snow Removal 5 ,000.00 Plum Island Bridge Maintenance 2,068.44 ' Street Lights 4$ 82.00 Wharf at Parker River 400.00 Public Welfare 6,000.00 Public Welfare District Office ({E) 500,00 Disability Assistance 10000.00 Aid to Dependent Children, Town 3,000.00 Old Age Assistance , Town 37#500,00 Veterans Services 12200.00 Schools 713000.00 School Committee Salaries 125.00 Vocat -onal 1,800,00 Town Library 1,000.00 Parks 900,00 Memorial Day 150,00 Printing Town Reports 634.00 Reserve Fund 39000,00 Cemeteries 500,00 Interest 25.00 Newburyport Public Library 900,00 Mosquito Control 1,000.00 Dutch Elm Disease 513,00 Insects, Chap. 660, Acts 1948 1,000.00 Two-- 2 Way -- Radio, Police 1,000.00 American Legion Park 700.00 ' Sidewalks , Green Street 300.00 Spray Marshlands 12200,00 Town Trucks (#) 2 ,000.00 187,513.44 1879513.44 Appropriated but of availabl= funds 2,500.00 180 013.44 190,013.44 (#) These items appropriated out of available funds . Town Trucks Maintenance Voted; "That 'the sum of $2 ,000,00 be approhriated ,for the operation of Town Trucks , Maintenance Account, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund, and to be used with the balance from 1952." Public Welfare District Office Voted; "That 'we appropriate the sum of $500.00 for Public Welfare District Office, and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $500,00 be taken from Old Age Assistance Administration, Federal { ' Grants ." Chapters 81 and 90 Appropriations. Voted; "That ' the sum of $18,550.00 be appropriated from available free cash in the Treasury in anticipation of State and County allotments for Chapter 81 and 90 Highway work, that upon receipt of a11-ot."An+.s ^ from +11P °tq+P qnA County, the same shall �e creaitea , to the free cahh account." Voted; "That the Appropriations for Old Age Assistance , Aid to Dependent Children and Disability Assistance be used in conjunction with any Federal Funds that may be received for like purposes." The above list of Appropriations includes all extra amounts voted under the different Articles . I Annual Town Meeting, March 17, 1953. 243 Article 3. Voted; Motion of George R. Bohon. Yes 150 No 0. "That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the financial year beginning January 1, 1954,. 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." . Article, 4_... Voted. Motion of Arnold W. Collis:. "That the Town of Newbury continue its connection with the Newburyport Public Library, and that $900.00 be appropriated for ' the same." Article 5. Action on this Article was postponed until after action had been taken under Article 16. Article. 16 was laid upon the table . Voted; Motion of Joseph D. Rolfe. "That we suspend Section 4 & 6 of Chapter 1 of the ay-Laws." "That the pay of the Town Officers be the same as last year, with the following exceptions. The pay of the Assessors be as follows ; Chairman, $400.00; other two members �300.00 each." "Pay of Board of Public Welfare , Chairman $275,00; ether two members $150.00 each." Article 6. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the sum of 01,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112, Acts of 1931." Article 7. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow4. Unanimous vote. "That the sum of $10,000,00 be appropriated from available free cash in the Treasury for the purpose of reducing the Tax Rate for 1953." Mr. Morse of the Finance Committee stated that there was $1309000.00 or more free cash. ' Article 8. Voted; Motion of Silas Little. "That the sum of �2,000.00 be appropriated for the operation of Town Trucks , Maintenance Account, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund, and to be used with the balance from 1952. Article S. Voted; Motion of Silas Little. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $513.00 for control work arinst the Dutch Elm Disease as set forth in Chapter 761, Acts of 1949.' Article 10. Voted; Motion of George R. Bohon. "That the Town raise and appropriate the . sum of $1,000.00 for control work against those insects specified in Section 11 of Chapter 660, Acts of 1948." Article 11. Voted; Motion of George R. Bohon. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000:00 for the installation of two -- 2way -- radios for Police use." Article 12. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. Unanimous vote. "That the Free Men of Parker River, Incorporated, convey to the Town the land at Plum Island together with all easements or other rights therein described in a certain deed of trust dated May 31 , 1948, and delivered by tree Men of Parker River, Incorporated, to Martin R. Burns , Silas Little and William P. Pearson for and on behalf of the Inhabitants of the Town of Newbury in accordance with the provisions of r said deed of trust recorded at Salem Registry of Deeds, Book 3607 , Page 370; provided, however, that upon the vesting of title thereto in the Town, said land or any part thereof shall not be sold or leased, nor any easement, license or other interest granted therein unless authorized by a tw9thirds vote at a Town Meeting." Article 13. Voted; Motion of Harold Dushame . "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $700,00 to improve American Legion Park." 244 Annual Town Meeting, March 1", , 1'. 53. � Article 14. Voted; Motion of Patricia Pollard. Yes 113 No 33. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $300.00 to be added to the sum of $1,500.00 appropriated in 1950 at the Annual Town Meeting, to build a side walk on the Easterly side of Green St. to start at the Junction of Hanover and Green Streets, then Southerly as far as the money will allow." Several persons spoke either for or against th@s vote. Article 15. Voted; Motion Fred M. Cobb. Yes 120 No 30. "That the town appropriate the sum of $1';y00.00 for spraying by. air to control the mosquitos- and greenheades in area of both Oldtown and Byfield. The work to be performed under the supervision of the Tree Warden and the Selectmen." Article 16. A motion was made by Martin E. Burns that the pay ' of the Board of Assessors be 1/20 of 1% of the total assessed valuation of the Town. That the- sum of $1390.OU be appropriated for Assessor' s Salaries for 1953. Mr. Burns , Marsh and Little all spoke of the amount of work now being done by them and felt that they should have more pay. Benjamin Pearson stated that he agreed they should be paid more but that it should be on a fixed Salary. Several others spoke on the same line. Amotion to pay the Chr. $500.00 the other two members $400.00 was amended and voted that they receive pay as follows Chairman $400,00, other two members $300.00 each. Total $1,000.00 Article 17. A motion was made by Cedric Little that- this By-Law be adopted. Town Clerk Rolfe spoke against the adoption of such . a by-law, that it was impossible for him to see how it could work, doubted if was legal and that if it was it would take more tna a day to act upon the warrant. Mr. Little then made several attempts to amend his motion and again the Town Clerk argued against it, stating that any article could be voted for by Check List and paper yes or no paper ballot if the voters voted for it to be done. This motion was voted down by a unaimous vote of No. Article 18 to24. Street Lights. Voted upon motion of Charles W. Morse of- the Finance Committee that these Articles be acted upon as one , ' That Article 18 be changed to one light at the Comfort Station and the light on pole 71 be changed to pole 70. And that the others be adopted. "That the sum of $162.00 be raised and appropriated to install and maintain these lights. Comfort Station 1 One on pole No. 1457 . J Corner of Withington St. and Fairview Ave. 1 One on Pole No, 705 Fairview Ave . 1 End of Southern Blvd, Pole N.T.T. 48-21, H.E. C. 162 Bel ind Pearson' s stand. 1 1 Two on Orchard St. Poles No, 871 J and 8719 J. 2 High Road, Pole 1716. 1 Parker St, Pole 7--116, Northerly side. 1 Jackson Way Pole 164. 1 Article 25. Voted; Motion of Charles Livermore . Yes 84 No 37. "That a Committee of 5 be appointed by the Moderator to make a study of Revaluation, Zoning and Building Code. .Adjourned at 9.3UP .M. to meet Sgturday, March 21, 1953 for the Election of Town Officers. A true copy, Attest; � Town C1` erk ELECTION OF TO''V7N OFFICERS, MARCH 21, 1953. 245 Polls opened at 12 Noon and closed at 8 P .M. Vote Cast: Precinttl 637 Precinct2 290 Total Vote 927, Selectman , Threeyears #Lesll& Thurlow 664 Blanks 263 ' Assessor, Three years f$ilas Little 699 Blanks 228 Treasurer, two years , (to fill a vacancy) Ronald M. Filmore 271 Anthony V. Knapp 101 #Doris L. Roberts 505 Blanks 50 Collector of Taxes , two years ( to fill a vacancy) Ronald M. Filmore 282 Anthony V. Knapp 100 #Doris L. Roberts 496 Blanks 49 Board of Public Welfare , three years #Joseph Ilsley 650 Blanks 277 School Committee, three years ' #Harold Dushame 672 Blanks 255 Tree Warden, one year #Frank J. Burns 725 Blanks 202 Highway Surveyor, one year William T . Colby, Jr. 59 Allan A. Downer 15 #Ernest F. Guilford 334 John D. Hartnett 90 Leon E. Senior 258 Joseph Story 51 Keith P . Walton 110 Blanks 10 Moderator, one year #Arthur S. Johnson 471 Lispenard B. Phister 371 Blaz ks 85 Constables, one year, #Malcolm R. Andrews 737 David A. Blackadar 317 #Prescott W. Eaton 733 #Walter W. Mills, Jr. 569 #John W. Rolfe 646 Blanks 816 ELECTION OF TOWN OFFICERS, MARCH 21, 1953. UNID Z Fish CoMMissioners , one year #Orin A . Arlin 531 Herbert A. Kent 351 #John M. Little 585 #Wallace h. Ross 468 Blanks 826 Trustee of Public Library, three years #Charlotte M. Brown 744 Blanks 183 ' #Declared elected: A true copy, Attest: Town irk. 1 247 TOWN OF NEW BURY WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 16, 1954. Essex, ss. To Prescott W. Edton, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings ; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you ' are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in town affairs , to meet in the Lang Gymnasium at Governor Dummer Academy in said Newbury, on Tuesday, the 16th day of March A.D . 1954, at 7.30 P.M. to act upon the following articles , viz; Article 1. To act on the report of the Selectmen, Department of Public Welfare , Treasurer, Collector, Auditor, School Committee and all other Town Officers . Article 2. To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be deemed necessary to defray the expenses of the Town of Newbury for the ensuing year. 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 financial year, beginning January 1, 1955, and to issue any 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. Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to continue its connection with the Newburyport Public Library, and ' appropriate a sum of money for the same. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to suspend or change any of its By-Laws. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars , ($1,000.00) for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112, Acts of 1931. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use part of the available free cash for the purpose of fixing the tax rate for the current year, or take any other action relative thereto. Article 8. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the operation of the Town Trucks for the ensuing year, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund, or take any other action relative thereto. Article 9. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Thirteen Dollars and Three Cents ' ($513.08) for control work against the Dutch Elm Disease as set forth in Chapter 761, Acts 1949, Article 10. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for Fire Hose for the Town of Newbury. By request of the Board of Fire Engineers, Artilce 11. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Dollars (t450.00) for Two (2) Oxygen Gas Masks for Protection Fire Company No. 1. By request of the Board of Fire Engineers. 248 WARRANT OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 160 1954, Article 12 . To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to improve the Fire Alarm System. By request of Y: the Board of Fire Engineers, Article 13. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for Greenhead Fly Control or take any other action relative thereto. Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to repair the Old School House on the Lower Green, or take any other action relative thereto. Article 15. To see what action the Town will take in regard to the ' drainage problem at the intersection of Morgan Ave. and South Pond Street; appropriate a sum of money mf deemed necessary, or take any other action relative thereto. Article 16. To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended by Chapters 516 and 524, Acts of 1950, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massach- usetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams harbors , tidewaters, fore-shores and shores along a public beach outside of Boston Harbor, including the Merrimack and Connecticut Rivers , in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therfor to the Commonwealth. Article 17. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) to demolish the concrete vault now remaining on the old town-house lot on Middle Road. By request of Edward L. Brown and thirteen others. Article 18. To. see if the Town will vote to accept Jackson Way as ' a Town Road. By request of Bernard J. Ziemian and thirty-four others . Article 19, To see if the Town will vote to accept Sunset Drive as a Town Road, and appropriate a sum of money to Gravel and Grade the same. By request of Joseph D. Rolfe and thirty-seven others. Article 20. To see if the Town will accept Anchors Away as a Town Road. By request of Robert A. Bashaw, Jr, and thirteen others. Article 21. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of( $700.00) Seven Hundred Dollars , to gravel Old Road from Route lA Westerly to the Rowely line . By request of Arnold VI. Burns and thirty-six others. Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00) to gravel Highfield Road. By request of George C . Short and twenty-seven others. Article 23. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) to be added to the ' sum already appropriated Eighteen Hundred Dollars ($10800.00) at previous Town Meetings , to build the sidewalk on Green Street, from the junction .of Hanover and Green Streets , Easterly side of said Green Street, and that said sidewalk be contructed during the year 1954; said sidewalk to be built with gravel and with two coats of oil. By request of Charles A. Pollard and fifteen others. I� i � � i WARRANT OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 169 1954. 249 Article 24. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to correct overflow of the brook which flows between the properties of Ralph L. Hughson and John K. Thistlewood of Forest Street, Byfield, or take any other action relative thereto. By request of Charles E. Livermore , Jr, and twenty-two others. Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain one (1) street light on Sunset Drive, Pole H.E.1803. By request of Louise S. Siemian and thirty-five others . Article 26. To see if the Town will install and maintain a street light on Marsh Avenue on Pole number H.E. 1385J. By request of Gertrude P . Michaud and ten others . Article 27. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to employ one of the Police Officers on a full time basis; establish the pay, and appropriate an additional sum of money for the Police appropriation to pay for the same . By request of Lewis A. Furlong and twenty-two others . Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to pay a 1953 bill in the. Highway Department, of S. Morrison Company, amounting to $373.90. Article 29. To act upon any other business that may legally come before the Town. Article 30. To meet Saturday, March 20, 1954 , in our respective voting precincts for the election of the following Town Officials, viz ; One Selectman, One Assessor, One member of the School Committee , One member of the Board of Public Welfare , Auditor, One Trustee of the Public. Library, each for three years; Moderator, Tree Warden., four ( 4) Constables , Three (3) FishCommissioners, ' and Highway Surveyor, each for one year. All of. the above to be voted for one one ballot. The polls will be oppned at 12 Noon and close at 8 P.M. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due beturns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this 15th day of February, A .D. 1954. Leslie Thurlow George R. Bohon Silas Little Selectmen of Newbury. Newbury Mass, Feb. 15, 1954, A true copy attested; Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and ' warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein tamed. Prescott W. Eaton Constable. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Prescott W. Eaton', '�Yots'tslris. ?5(1 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 169 1954. --a y 4 Called to order at 7.30 P .M. by Moderator Arthur S. Johnson. Prayer offered by Rev. J. Herbert Brautigam, Jr. It was voted that the Town Clerk read. the call for the meeting and the return of the Constable and that the remainder of the reading be ommitted. Eachperson as they entered the hall was given a booklet containing the recommendations for appropriations . and each article was printed with the finance Committees recommendations stated. Voted upon motion of the Town Clerk that each article be taken up in the numerical order as printed. Article 1. . Mr. Livermore spoke in regard to a Committee appointed to study the Building, Zoning and Revaluation situations and why no action had been taken. It was stated that no meetings had been held and that Mr. Noyes and Mr. Knight both declined the appointment as Chairman. The Moderator stated that no article had been inserted for any action and he ruled Mr. Livermore out of order. It was voted to accept the reports of the various Town officers as printed in the Town Report. Article 2. Voted; To raise and appropriate the following sums of money for the year 1954. Appropriations, Moderator' s Salary 15.00 Selectmen's Salary 1 ,000.00 Selectmen' s Expenses 200.00 Selectments Expenses B 200,00 1 Auditor' s Salary 900,00 Auditorls Expense 150.00 Treasurer' s Salary 650.00 Treasurer' s Expense 750.00 Collector' s Salary 650.00 Collector' s Expenses 600,00 Assessor' s Salaries 12000.00 Assessorls Expense 700.00 Legal Services 200.00 Town Clerk' s Salary 400.00 Town Clerk' s Expense 225.00 Election and Registration 10000.00 Public Welfare Board Salaries 575.00 Public Welfare Board Expenses 100.00 Registrars of Voters Salaries 325.00 Registrars of Voters Expenses 50,00 Town Hall Maintenance 3,500.00 Insurance 3,000.00 , Police 4,000.00 Dog Officer 150.00 Dog Officer Expense 25.00 Fire Protection 2,500.00 Forest Fires 2,500.00 Hydrant Servie 39300.00 ' Inspector of Wires Salary 75.00 Inspector of Wires Expense 25,00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Salary 75,00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Expense 25,00 Moth-Town Liability ### 1 ,539.06 Moth Private 150.00 Tree Warden 700.00 Dutch Elm Disease 513.03 Pound Keeper and Field Driver 25.00 Board of Health 2,000.00 Mosquito Control 19000.00 Inspector of Animals Salary 300.00 Dumps 100.00 Annual Town Meeting, March 16, 1954. Appropriations . Maintnenace Comfort Station 350.00 Highways , Bridges and Sidewalks 2,500.00 Highways, Chapter 81 5,375.00 Highways, Chapter 81 Expense 100.00 Highways Chapter 90 Maintenance 29000.00 Highways , Chapter 90 Construction 3,000.00 #Truck Maintenance 29650.00 Snow Removal 50500.00 Plum Island Bridge Maintenance 2 ,225.00 Street Lights 4,436.00 Wharf., Parker River 400.00 Public Welfare 4,250.00 Public Welfare , District Office 800.00 Aid to Dependent Children, Town 2 ,500.00 Disability Assistance 750.00 Old kge Assistance 34,000.00 Veteran' s Services 1,200.00 Schools 779771.00 School Committee Salaries 125.00 Vocational 21000.00 Town Library 11000.00 Public Library, Newburyport 900.00 Parks 900.00 Memorial Day 150.00 Printing Town Reports 658.00 Cemeteries 600.00 Reserve Fund 31000.00 Interest 25.00 Tax Title Foreclosure 200.00 Fire Hose 500.00 Oxygen Gas Masks 450.00 Fire Alarm System 500,00 Greenhead Fly Control 836,83 Old School House Repairs , 900.00 Drainage , Morgan Ave. So. Pond St. 200.00 ' Demolish Vault 100,00 Sunset Drive, Gravel and Grade 900.00 Old Road, Bravel 70%00 Highfield Road, Gravel 900.00 Green St. Sidewalk 300.00 Drainage , Brook, Forest St, 100,00 1953 Bill, S . Morrison Co. 373.90 w 201,317.84 #Appropriated out of available funds 2 ,650.00 198 667,84 #Truck Maintenance appropriation taken From Road Machinery Fund. Chapter 81 and 90 Appro riations. Voted;"That thesum of p2l.825.00 be appropriated from available free cash in the, Treasury in anticipation of State and County allotments for Chapter 81 and 90 Highway Work,_ that upon receipt of allotments from the State and County, the same shall be credited to the free cash account." Voted;"That the appropriations for Old Age Assistance, Aid to ' Dependent Children and Disability Assistance be used in conjunction with any Federal Funds that may be received for like purposes." The above list of appropriations includes all extra amounts voted udder the different Articles. The amount of $513.03 was added to the Town Liability for moth work, in accordance with a letter to the Selectmen Chapter 660 Acts 1948 1026.05 Chapter 148 Acts of 1954 513.03 1539.06 252 Annual down Meeting, March 16, 1954. � Article 3. y Voted: Motion of Silas Little . Voted unamimously. "That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the financial year beginning January 1, 1955, 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." Article 4, Voted: Motion of Arnold W. Collis. "That the Town of Newbury continue its connection with the Newburyport Public Library, and that 900.00 be appropriated for the same." , Article 5. Voted: Motion of Joseph D. Rolfe . ""That we suspend Sections 4 and 6 of Chapter 1 of the By-Laws ." ""That the pay of the Town Officers be the same as last year." "'That the pay of labor. on the Highway be left in the hands of the Selectmen." Article 6. Voted: Motion of George R. Bohon. "That the sum of $1,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance with the provisions of 'Chapter 112 , Acts of 1931." Article 7. Voted Motion of Charles W. Morse. inanimous vote . "That the sum of $10,000.00 be appropriated from available free cash in the Treasury for the purpose of reducing the Tax Rate for the year 1954." Mr. Morse stated that the amount of free cash in the Treasury was $168,637.58 . Article 8, Voted: Motion of George R. Bohon. "That the sum of 42 ,650.00 be appropriated for the operation ' of Town Trucks , Maintenance Account, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund." Article 9. Voted: Motion of Silas Little. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $y513.03 for control work against the Dutch Elm Disease as set forth in Chapter 761, Acts of 1949." Article 10. Voted: Motion of John S. Marsh. 'That the Town raise and. appropriate the sum of $500.00 for Fire Hose for the Town of Newbury." Article 11. Voted: Motion of Harold Dushame . "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $450.00 for Two (2) Oxygen Gas Masks for Protection Fire Company No. 1." Article 12. Voted: Motion of Herbert- W. Pottle , Jr. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 to improve the Fire Alarm System." Article 13. Voted: Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $836.83 to be used for the Greenhead Fly Control Project for the year 1954." Article 14. Voted: Motion of George R. Bohon. ' "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $900.00 to repair the Old School House on the Lower Green." Several people spoke either for or against this article . On a voice vote the Moderator declared the motion lost. Ruling doubted. On a counted vote Yes 97 No 67. Declared voted: Article 15. Voted: Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the Town appropriate the sum of $200.00 to correct the drainage problem at the corner of Morgan Ave . and South rond Street." . Article 16. Voted to lay this Article upon the table. Motion of Arnold W. Collis , Mr. Towle the Town Counsel explained what it was for. Annual Town Meeting, March 16, 1954. 253 Article 17, Voted: Motion of Edward L. Brown. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $100,00 to demolish the concrete vault now remaining on the old Town House lot on Middle Road." Article 18. Voted: Motion of Bernard J. Ziemaian. "That the Town accept Jackson Way as a Town Road." Article 19. Voted: Motion of Joseph D. Rolfe. "That the Town accept Sunset Drive as a Town Road and appropriate the sum of 0900.00 to gravel and grade the same." ' Article 20. Voted: Motion of Robert A. Bashaw, Jr. "That the Town accept Anchors Away as a Town Road." Article 21, Voted: Motion of Arnold W. Burns. "That the Town appropriate the sum of $700,00 to gravel Old Road from route lA Westerly to the Rowley Line." Article 22. Voted: Motion of George C . Short. "That the Town appropriate the sum of $900.00 to gravel Highfield Road." Article 23. Voted: Motion of Patricia Pollard. "That the Town appropriate the sum of #300.00 to be added to the sum already appropriated Eighteen Hundred Dollars at previous Town Meetings, to build the sidewalk on Green St, from the junction of Manover and Green Streets , easterly side of Green Street, that said sidewalk be contructed during the year 1954, with hot top." The finance committee recommended hot top in place of gravel and two coats of oil. Mr. Charles E. Plummer and many residents of Green St, apposed the contruction. Several were for it. Counted vote. Yes 103. No 43. ' Article 24. Voted: Motion of Charles E. Livermore , Jr. "That the Town apporpriate the sum of $100.00 to correct the overflow of the brook which flows between the properties of Ralph L. Hughson and John K. Thistlewood of Forest St." Article 25. Voted: Motion: of Louise S. Ziemian. "that the Town install and maintain one street light on Sunset Drive Pole H.E. 1803. Appropriate $18.00 for the same ." Article 26. Voted: Motion of Gertrude ?.Michaud. "That the Town install and maintain one street light on Marsh Ave, on Pole H.E. Co. 1385-J. Appropriate 018.00 for the same." Article 27. Voted: Motion of Joseph D. Rolfe. "That this Article be laid upon the table." Mr. Furlong had made a motion that the town appoint a full time police officer, but no pay was set or money to be added to the Police appropriation. The Moderator stated that a sum of money would have to be voted for the same, no one made any motion for appropriation and the motion to table was voted. Article 28, Voted: Motion of W. Ashton Knight. Wnanimously. ' "That the Town appropriate the sum of $373.90 to pay a 1953 bill of the Highway Department of S. Morrison Co." Mr. Knight explained what the bill was for and why it had not been paid. Article 29. Voted: Motion of Hallet W. Noyes . "That a vote of thanks be extended to Mr. Eames and Governor Dummer Academy in appreciation of the use of the Gymnasium for our Annual Town Meeting. Leslie Thurlow spoke in regard to earth removal by-laws and asked the sentiment of the meeting in regard to a by-law to cover the same. It was of the opion that something should be done on this subject. 254Annual Town Meeting. March 16, 1954. J The meeting adjourned to Saturday March 20, 1954 for the -� election of Town. Officers . Adjourned at 10F.M. A true copy, attest ; Town Clerk. ' ELECTION OF TOWN OFFICERS 2 oil SATVRDAY, MARCH 20, 1954. tolls opened at 12 noon, closed at 8 P.M. Vote cast; Precinct 1 743 Precinct 2 333 Total Vote TO Selectman , Three years George R. Bohon 423 #Martin H. Burns 644 Blanks 9 Assessor, Three years #Martin H. Burns 871 Blanks 205 Board of Public Welfare , Three years #Joseph D. Rolfe 872 Blanks 204 Auditor, Three years #William Ashton knight 844 Blanks 232 School Committee , Three years #Arnold W. Collis 645 Howell W. Atwell 357 Blanks 74 Tree Warden, One year ' #Frank J. Burns 671 Blanks 205 Highway Surveyor, One year #Ernest F. Guilford 820 Blanks 256 Moderator, One year #Arthur S. Johnson 780 Blanks 296 Constables , One year #Malcolm R. Andrews 843 #Prescott W. Eaton 847 #Walter W. Mills , Jr. 642 #John W. Rolfe 749 David A . Blackadar 260 Blanks 963 Fish Commissioners X#Wallace H. Ross 702 ' 4 WAllan 4. T)OWnAr 942 J*William F. Mahoney 460 x #Arnold A . Thistlewood 569 Blanks 955 Trustee of Public Library, Three years #Grace L. Colby 871 Blanks 205 #Elected; ; . A true copy, Attest; ; ; Town Clerk v ._._.. � �_ _� � _ _ .� �J - , ;;� SPECIAL TOVIN MEETING, JULY 20, 1954. 2 57 Town of Newbury WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Essex, ss. To Prescott W. Eaton, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings : ' In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town bf Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet in the Lang Gymnasium at Governor Dummer Academy in said Newbury, on Tuesday, July 20th, 1954,at 8 o1clock P.M. to act on the following articles, viz : ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to purchase a new truck and sander for the Town, sai4 appropriation to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund. ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to accept the following By-Law. "Earth Removal By-law" 1-1 The removal of soil, loam,sand or gravel from any parcel of land not in public use in the Town of Newbury except as hereinafter provided,shall be allowed only after a written permit therefor is obtained from the Board of Selectmen after a public hearing of which due notice is given. ' 1-2 No permit shall be required for the continuous operation on any parcel of a sand or gravel pit in operation at the time this Bylaw is adopted, provi- ded such operation is not thereafter discontinued for more than one year; and no permit shall be re- quired for the removal of soil, loam,sand or gravel from any parcel of land when incidental to and in connection with the construction of a building on the parcel. 1-3 In issuing a permit under this Bylaw, the Board of Selectmen may impose such conditions not specifically provided for herein as it may deem necessary for the adequate protection of the neigh- borhood and the Town. Any conditions imposed by the Board shall be attached to and made a part of the permit. The Board may, in its discretion, require a bond, certified check or other security* for com- pliance with said conditions or as evidence of good faith as to the completion of any proposed construction. The Board may, after a public hearing on proof of vio- lation of any condition, revoke any permits so issued. No permit shall be issued under the provisions of this ' _ Bylaw for a period of more than tAree years. _. Removal of Sand and Gravel 2-1 Sand and gravel may be removed from any parcel of land, except within 300 feet of a street or way, and the Board shall issue a permit therefor provided, however, that the Board shall impose such reasonable conditions as to the disposition of top soil and the reestablishment of ground levels and grades as it may deem necessary. 25 8 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, JULY 20, 1954. Removal of Soil or Loam =" 3-1 Soil or loam may be removed from any parcel of land within such parcel determined by the Board to be unsuited to agricultural use, and the Board may issue a permit for such removal; provided,however, that the Board shall in making such decision, obtain the recommendations of the appropriate Soil District Supervisor and the County Extension Director or Agent, or their successors, and their recommendation shall be made a part of the records of the Board. In issuing a permit, the Board may impose reasonable conditions as to the reestablishment of ground levels and grades. ' 3-2 Notwithstanding the provisions of the above, the Board may issue a permit for the removal of soil or loam from any parcel of land in the Town where such removal is ikecessarily incidental to and in connection with the construction of a road or other facility in- volving a permanent change in the use of the land. The Board shall issue no such permit unless it is reasonably satisfied that the construction will be completed and evidence thereof shall be made part of the records of the Board. Removal Within 300 Feet of Streets 4-1 Soil, loam, sand or gravel may be removed from any parcel of land within such parcel lying within 300 feet of any street or way, provided a permit therefor has been issued by the Board after satisfactory evidence that such removal will not be seriously detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood; provided further that the Board shall impose reasonable conditions as to the method of removal, the reestablishment of ground levels and grades and the planting of the area to suitable cover, as it may deem necessary. Removal of soil or loam under authority of t his' section shall be further ' subject to the provisions of Section 111. 5-1 Whoever violates the provisions of any of these regulations shall be subject to a fine of not exceeding Twenty Dollars(�20,00) for each offense. 15� ARTICLE 3., To see what action. the 'Town will take upon the report of the School Building Site Committee, ARTICLE 4. To see if the gown will vote to appropriate from available funds in the Treasury a sum of money for the purpose of acquiring by purchase or by taking by right of eminent domain a parcel (or parcels ) of land to be used as a site for a new school building. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of constructing and origi- nally equipping and furnishing an eight room elemen- tary school building; determine whether the money shall be provided for by taxation,by appropriation from avail- ' able funds in the Treasury, by appropriation from the sale of real estate fund or by borrowing under authority of Chapter ,111} of the General Laws and Chapter 645 of the Acts of 194tt as amended, or take any action relative thereto. ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen and Finance Committee to appoint a committe of five (5) , consisting of one member of the Board of Selectmen,one member of the School Committee, ar.d three citizens of the Town, to act as a School Builcing Committee with authority to design, enter into ccntracts, supervise erection and equipment of the schcol building. l 2511) SPECIAL TOWN MEFTING,, JULY 20, 1954. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, and publishing an attested copy thereof in the Newburyport Daily News seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with ' your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this /I day of July A.D.1954- A true copy,Attestedt Newbury, Mass . July fZ 1954. Selectmen of Newbury Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named, -fiAn Newbury Mass . July,)9 , 1954. L� Cble. Pursuant to the above Warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mention d for the purpose herein named, B2� "� Constable. �s4 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, JULY 20, 1954. Called to order at 8 P .M. by Moderator Arthur S. Johnson. Prayer offered by Rev. J. Herbert Brautigam, Jr. Warrant read by the Town Clerk, Joseph D. Rolfe . Voted; motion of Joseph D. Rolfe . "That the vote on all articles be taken in the order as printed, and that the vote on Articles 4 and 5 be taken by ballot, yes or nc and that the check lists be used." Article 1. Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns. "That the Town appropriate the stun of 6,p4,100.00 to purchase a new truck and sander for the Town, said appropriation to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund." Article 2 . There was considerable discussion on this Article . The Town Counsel explained several sections in answer to questions from the floor. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. Yes 280 No 9. Counted. "That the Town adopt the following By-Law." 260 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, JULY 209 1954. BY-LAW. . �. "Earth Removal By-law" 1-1 The removal of soil, loea,sand or gravel from any parcel of land not in public use in the Town of Newbury except as hereinafter provided,shall be allowed only after a written permit therefor is obtained from the fsoard of Selectmen after a public hearing of which due notice is given, ' 1-2 No permit shall be required for the continuous operation on any parcel of a sand or gravel pit in operation at the time this Bylaw is adopted, provi- ded such operation is not thereafter discontinued for more than one year; and no permit shall be re- quired for the removal of soil, loam,sand or gravel from any parcel of land when incidental to and in connection with the construction of a building on the parcel, 1-3 In issuing a permit under this )Vlaw, the board of Selectmen siay impose such conditions not specifically provided for herein as it may deem necessary for the adequate protection of the neigh- borhood and the down. Any conditions imposed by the Board shall be attached to and made a part of the permit. The Board may, in its discretion, require a bond, certified check or other security for com- pliance with said conditions or as evidence of good faith as to the completion of any proposed construction, 'Phe board may, after a public hearing on proof of vio- lation of any condition, revoke any permits so issued. No permit shall be issued under the provisions of this Bylaw for a period of rrorc. titan tyres years. ' Removal of San! and aravel 2-1 sand and gravel may be removed from any parcel of laiva, excopt within 3UU feet of a street or way, and the board shall issue a permit therefor provided, however, that the board shall impose such reasonable conditions as to the disposition of top soil and the reestablishment of ground levels and grades as it may deem necessary. Removal of Soil or Loam 3-1 Soil or loam may be removed from any parcel of land within such parcel determined by the board to be unsuited to agricultural use, and the Board may issue a permit for such removal; provided,however, that the Hoard shall in making such decision, obtain the recommendations of the appropriate Soil District Supervisor and the County Extension Director or Agent, or their successors, and their recommendation shall be made a part of the records of the Lioard. In issuing ' a permit, the Ward may impose reasonable conditions as to the reestablishment of ground levels and grades. 3.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of the above, the board may issue a permit for the removal of soil or lour. from any parcel of land in the Town where such removal is neoessartly incidental to and in connection with the construction of a road or other facility in- volving a permanent change in the use of the land. The Board shall issue no such ,permit unless it• is reasonably satisfied that the construction will be completed and evidence thereof shall be made part of the records of the Board. SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, JULY 20, 1954. ByLaws , cont. ROMYSl Within 300 rbet of streets 4.1 Soil, loam, sand or gravel may be removed from any parcel of land within such parcel lying within 300 feet of any street or way, provided a permit therefor has been issued by the board after satisfactory evidence that such removal will not be seriously detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood; provided further that ' the Hoard shall impose reasonable conditions as to the method of removal, the reestablishment of ground levels and grades and the planting of the area to suitable cover, as it may deem necessary. Removal of soil or loam under authority of this section shall be further subject to the provisions of Section 1110 5-1 Whoever violates the provisions of any of these regulations shall be- subject to a fine of not exceeding „ iVenty Dollars(020.00) for each offense, Article 3, John J. C. Coffin of the School Building Site Committee gave a report of his Committee, Many questions were asked and Mr. Coffin and other members of the Committee gave answers and explanations of the same . Voted; To accept the `report and place it on file and that . the Committee be discharged. Article 4. Amotion was made that $10,000.00 be appropriated to purchase or take by'eminent domain the so called Wallace Adams property as described in the report. .There w4s' considerable discussion of this motion. Also a motion of Herbert W. Pottle, Jr. that the so called Walton and Traister property be purchased or taken by � :o eminent domain. - Voted; Motion of Malcolm Lunt of the Finance Committee. `That the sum of $7,000.00 be appropriated for the purpose of acquiring by purchase or by taking by eminent domain as a site for a school building, the following described parcel of land." Walton Lot. The land in Newbury bounded and described as follows; Beginning at the Northwesterly corner thereof on Hanover Street by land of Traister; thence running about North 70* East by said Hanover Street 340 feet to the Easterly side of a large old maple tree; thence running Southerly by land of Walton, 1143 feet to a stone wall at land now or formerly of Jackman; thence running about South 75e West by aadd stone wall. and land now or formerly of Jackman 692 feet to a corner and another stone wall; thence running, North about 151t. East 490 feet by said stone wall to a corner and another stone wall; thence running Westerly by said stone wall 227 feet to a corner and another stonewall; thence running Northerly by said stone wall, 132 feet to a corner and another stone wall; thence running Easterly by said stone wall and land of Triaster 461 feet to a corner and another stone wall; thence running Northerly by said stone wall and land of Traister, 540 feet to said Hanover Street and point of beginning. Check Lists used; Paper ballot: Yes 253 No 110. 262 SI'LOCIAL 'TOWN MEETING, JULY 20, 1954. .� Article 5. Voted; Motion of Charles W. Morse. "That the sum of �, 393,000.00 be appropriated for the purpose of constructing and originally equippind and furnishing an eight room elementary school building and that to meet said appropiration the sum of $36 ,000.00 be appropriated from the sale of real estate fund, and the sum of $107 ,000.00 be appropriated from available revenue funds , and that the treasurer, with the approval of the selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of t250,000.00 under Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948, as amended, and to ' issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than twenty years from the date of issue of the first bond or note." Check lists used; Paper ballot. Yes 260 No 69. Counted vote . Mr. Morse stated that the Finance Committee had given careful and very thoughfull study to this question and that the amount had been recommended as the motion had been made. Article 6, Voted; Motion of Arnold W. Collis . "That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen with the approval of the Finance Committee to appoint a Committee of five (5 ) , consisting of one member of the Board of Selectmen, one member of the School Committee , and three citizens of the Town, to act as a School Building Committee with autbarity to design, enter into contracts, supervise erection and equipment of the school building." A vote of thanks was given to Governor Dummer Academy for allowing the use of the building for the meeting. A vote of thanks was extended to all Committees for their work on ' in giving such complete reports in regard to the sbhobl question. Adjourned at 11.15 P .M. A true copy, Attested; Town Clerk. The School Building Committee; ; ; Leslie Thurlow Harold Dushame Louise H. Morse Ethan D. Moore Worthen H. Taylor. y � ��cucoy n TOWN OF NEWBURY r ~'�'~ • OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK NEWBURY, MASS. PAPEEIR RIVER• M1y C o9PoRAT ED Mpy v Town of fiewt:ury, Special Town Mostind, duly 20, 1954. Article 6. To see if the Tom will vote to appropriate it sum of roomy for the purpose of ocnstructing and origJnally equipping and furnishing an sigh roars elementary school ouilding$ deternine whether the money shall be provided for by taxation by appropriation from available funds in the Trease-ry, by appropriation from the sale of real estate fund or by borrowing under authority of Chapter 44 of the Oensral Laws and Chapter 045 of the Acts of 1948 an amended, or take any ot1wr action relative they re to. Article 5. 0otedst That the awn of 1,;393,000.00 be appropriated for the purpose of *one true tin and originally W&IPPiy and furnishing an sight class roars elementary school building and that to met said appropriation the sum of 138,000.00 be appropriated from the eats of real estate fund, and the ms suof C107,0W,00 be appropriated free available revenue funds, and that the treasuror, with the approval of the selestanea, be and hereby is authorised to borrow true sm of 4250,000.00 under Chapter "D of the Acts of 1948, as amended, and to Jesus bonds or notes of the t8wa therefor payable in acoordance with the ,provisions of Chapter 44 of the 0eneral Laws so teat the whole loan shall be paid in not more than twenty years frost the date of issue of the first bond or note. Counted vets, Yoe 260 No 89. A true copy, attoateds �\Town :lerk'# V Newbury Mass. h 0. ip N ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 15 , 1955. 263 Town of Newbury WA4RAIdT FOR AITY AL TOWIT M=IIdG Essex, as, To Prescott FJ, Eaton, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings : ' In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to meet in the Lang Gymnasium at Governor Dummer Academy in said Newbury, on Tuesday, the 15th day of lurch A.D. 1955 at 7:30 P.M., to act on the following articles, viz: ARTICLE 1. To act on the report of the Selectmen, bepart- ment of Public Welfare, Treasurer, Collector, Auditor, School Committee and all other Town Officers. ARTICLE 2. To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be deemed necessary to defray the expenses of the Town for the ensuing year. ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Select- men, to bmrrow money from time to time in antici- pation of the financial year, beginning January 1, 1956, and to issue any note or notes therefor pay- able 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. ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to continue its connec- tion with the Newburyport Public Library, and appro- priate a sum of money for the same. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to suspend or change any of its By-Laws. ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ( )1000.00) for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the liosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accor- dance with the provisions of Chapter 112,acts of 1931. ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assess- ors to use part of the available free cash for the purpose of fixing the tax rate for the current year, or take any other action relative thereto. .13. ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will appropriate a sun of ' money for the operation of the Town Trucks Tor the ensuing year, said sum to be taken from the Road L?achinery Fund, or take any other action relative thereto. ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to appoint a zoning board to draw up a simple zoning by-law, hold a hearing on the same and sub- mit a final report with recommendations, to a special Town Meeting to be held not later than July 1, 1955. AP.TICLE 10, To see if the Town will vote to accept Dartmouth play and Exeter Way as Town roads, distance approxi- mately 19300 Feet. By request of James F. Redford and thirty others. ]k SS 2 4ARTICLE 11, To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of z Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars (;;3,750.00) to construct a concrete sidewalk and curbing on the easterly side of Southern Boulevard. By request of Henry J. Becker, Jr. and sixteen others. ARTICLE 12, To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of ( ?2,000.00)Two Thousand Dollars, for the construction of a 12" the pipe drain for a distance of 900(nine hundred) feet, to be laid along the northerly side of Plum Island Road; install two shallow cleanout basins, and connect the two basins as well as the three existing dry wells with the drain, to be laid from the intersection at Northern Boulevard to Old Point Road. By request of Henry J. Bocker, Jr. , and sixteen others. ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to establish a parking lot on the northerl side of Plum Island Boulevard,on lots number 225, 221 , 222,221, said lots having been already set aside for that purpose; and raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars (,'?1500.00) to gravel and grade said parking lot, and to gravel and grade the right of way to the same. By request of James P. Redford and twenty-nine others. ARTICLE 14* To see if the Town will appropriate the sump of Pif- teen Hundred Dollars (%'4500.00) for the improvement of the Fire alarm System in the Oldtown section of New- bury, to be spent under the direction of the Board of Fire Engineers. Recommended by the Board of Fire Engineers. By request of Leon Senior and thirty-two others. ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars (;?800.00) for Portable Lighting System for Protection Fire Co. Ito. 1, the same to be bought by the Board of Fire Engineers. Recommended by the Board of Fire Engineers. By re- quest of Leon Senior and thirty-two others. ' ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ( AO0.00) to buy, equip and install an automatic oil burner in the Byfield Town Hall. By request of Boy Scouts Troop Committee, Anthony J. Urjil and forty-one others. ARTICLE 17, To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars (,'?l,000.00) to gravel and grade Boston, Road, westerly from Green Street. ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of NIIIE IiD"M11= DOLLARS($900.00) to gravel Highfield Road. By request of George G. Short and twenty-two others. ARTICLE 19, To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the stun of Seven Hundred Dollars (;r700.00) to continue the project of 1954, to gravel Old Road to the Rowley Line. By request of Arnold o Burns and forty-nine others. ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town w 11 appropriate the sum of ' S1X 1D.Mdr(Yd Doll— �00.00) to gravel and grade River Street from the old railroad tracks to West Street. By request of Henry Id. Short and twenty-eight others. ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will rai and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars s100.00) to gravel and grade Jackson flay. By request of Constant Christuk,Jr, and fourteen others. ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred Dollars (",300.00) to eliminate the curve in the road on Southern Boulevard in front of the I.IacLaren lots, number 19,20.21 on Block 7 Sec- tion J for a distance of approximately 150 feet. By request of James F. Redford and twenty-nine others. ANNUAL TOWN MEFTING, MARCH 15, 1955. 265 ARTICLE 23, To see if the Town will ip propriate the sum of Dive INndred Dollars (r500.00) for the construction and erection of anti-rubbish disposal signs and the purchase of suitable rubbish containers; said signs to be placed along the Plum Island Road and the beach front area; rubbish containers to be placed along the beach front areas only. By request of Henry J. Becker, Jr. and seventeen others. ARTICLE 2 , To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to purchase a Power Lawn Mower. ' ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to install a Hydrant on Fairview Avenue. ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain a street light on pole j,`�17-2,said pole being located on Graham Avenue directly in front of the Vloodbridge School gate.By request of Arnold l'J.Collis and seventeen others. 46. , ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain two street lights on poles #192J--1923 on 4th Street,Plum Island. By request of Ransom A. Young and twentyajfive others. ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will install and maintain a street light at the junction of Route 1A, Newbury Neck Road and Old Road. By request of Arnold V1. Burns and forty-nine others. ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to install and main- tain street lights on pole number 54 on .52hd Street ' and on numbers 58-35X on Northern Boulevard. By re- quest of J.Alfred Cormier and thirty others. ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will vote to install and main- tain a street light on pole number 35d on Columbia Way. By request of Dorothy Doherty and twenty-four others. ARTICLE 31, To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Se- lectmen to install and maintain a street light on Pole No. H.L. Co. 1007J on Old Pine Island Road, ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Se- lectmen to install and maintain one or more street lights on Hanover Street opposite the Now School Grounds, ARTICLE 33. To see if the Town will vote to accept a parcel of land, six hundred feet in len ,th, forty feet wide, adjacent to the Easterly side of the New School Pro- perty; and appropriate the sum of Fifteen hundred Dollars (:31500.00) to develop the same. ARTICLE 31F. To see if the Town will vote to elect three (3)Fish. Commissioners at the Annual Town Election in 1956, One for Three Years; One for Two Years; One for One Year; and one each year thereafter for a term of three years. ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to appoint, not later than Ilay 1, 1955, a beach committee to be comprised of three permanent residents of Plum Island in Newbury, whereupon such committee would pur- chase and erect signs from designated appropriation funds; the cost, type and location of such signs to be determined by said committee. Lac beach committee would also observe beach cleanliness conditions and make monthly reports and recommendations to the Select- men on beach cleanliness conditions at Plum Island Beach in Newbury from months beginning June 1, 1955 to September 1, 1955. By request of Constant Christuk, Jr, and fourteen others. urn, 2OG ANNUAL TOWN MEETING. MARCH 151 1955, Z r-r ARTICLE 36, To act upon any other business that may legally come before the Town, ARTICLE 37• To meet Saturday, March 19, 1955, in our respective voting precincts for the election of the following Town Officials, viz: One Selectman, One Assessor, Torn Clerk, Collector of Taxes, Treasurer, One mem- ber of the School Comnittee, One member of the Board of Public Welfare, One Trustee of the Public Library, each for Three years; One member of the Board of Public Jelfare, for One year( to fill a vacancy) , ' Tloderator, Tree ',7arden, Four(1�)Cons tables, Three (3) Pish Commissioners, and Highway Surveyor, each for One year. All of the above to be voted for on one ballot. The polls will be opened at 12 IToon and close at 8 p.T,I. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by post- in.- an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this w arrant with your doings thoreon, to the 'Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this 17 Pl� day of February, A.D.1955. A true copy, Attested: 7ZZ--c:- Selectmen of Newbury Ileribury, P;Iass . , February Pursuant to the above warrant to Me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Constable. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, r have notified and warned the inhabitants of t.e Town of PTewbury, qualified to vote in Toym affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Constable. , 161, 267 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 15 , 1955. i9alled to order at 7.30 P.M. by Moderator Arthur S. Johnson. As there was no member of the clergy present, the Moderator led the citizens in the recital of the Lord' s Prayer. The Moderator stated that he had been presented with a gavel for use at the.meetings by Lewis A . Furlong and expressed his thanks. It was voted that the Town Clerk read the call for the meeting and the return of the Constable and that the reading of the remainder of the warrant be waived as everyone had a copy of the Articles to be acted upon. It was voted upon motion of the Town Clerk that each article be taken up in the order printed upon the warrant. Article 1. . .Voted"That the reports of the different Town Officers be accepted as printed in the Town Report," Article 2 . . .Voted; To raise and appropriate the following sums of money for the year 1955, Appropriations. Moderator' s. Salary 15.00 Selectmen' s. Salary 1.9000000 Selectmen' s. Expenses 1,150.00 Selectmen' s. Expenses B 200.00 Auditor' s Salary 900,00 Auditor' s Expenses 200,00 Treasurer' s- Salary 650,00 Treasnrer' s• Expenses 800.00 Collector' s Salary 650,00 ' Collector' s Expenses 600.00 Tax Title Foreclosure 350.00 ASsessor&Salaries 1,000.00 Assessor' s Expenses 1,000.00 Legal Services 200,00 Town Clerk' s Salary 400.00 Town Clerk' sExpenses 225.00 Election and Registration 500.00 Public Welfare Board Salaries 575.00 Public Welfare Board Expenses 100.00 Registrars of Voter' s Salaries 425.00 Registrars of Voters Expenses 100.00 Town Hall Maintenance 3,500.00 Insurance 2 ,500.00 Police 4,000.00 Dom Officer 150.00 Dog Officer Expense P-5.00 Fire Protection 2$ 00.00 Forest Fires 20500000 Hydrant Service 3,700.00 Inspector of Wires Salary 75.00 Inspector of Wires Expense 2.5.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Salary 75.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Expense 25.00 ' Moth , Cban, 660, Tovm 1,1595.!10 Moth, Private 150.00 Tree Warden 700.00 Dutch Elm Disease 500.00 Pound Keeper 25.00 Board of Health 2,500.00 Inspector of Animals Salary 300.00 Dumps 300,00 Maintenance of Comfort Station 350.00 Highways , Bridges and Sidewalks 2 ,500.00 Highways , Chapter 81 50750,00 Highways , Chapter 61, Expense 200,00 Highways , Chapter 90 Maintenance 2,000.00 Highways , Chapter 90 Contract 22000.00 #Truck Maintenance 2.1750,00 Snow Removal 42000,00 F Appropriations . z Plum Island Bridge Maintenance 10525.00 Street Lights 4,500.00 Wharf at Parker River 400.00 Public Welfare 4,250.00 Public Welfare District Office 800.00 Disability Assistance 750,00 87Aid to Dependent Children, Town 3.19300.00 Old Age Assistance, Town 3S.4000.00 Veterans Services 19500.00 Schools 869943.00 School Committee Salaries 125.00 Vocational 20500.00 Town Library 10000.00 , Public Library, Newburyport 900.00 Memorial Day 150.00 Printing Town $eports 749.45 Parks 900.00 Protection of Clams 300.00 Re-seed Clam Flats 200.00 Cemeteries 600.00 Reserve Fund a9000.00 Interest 25.00 Census 450.00 Mosquito Control 1,000.00 Drain, Plum Island Road 20000.00 Parking Lot, Plum Island 1$ 00.00 Improve Fire Alarm System, Oldtown 1,500.00 Portable Light System Byfield 800.00 Automatic Oil Burn, Byfield Town Hall , 450.00 Gravel, Hig"hfieId Road 900.00 Gravel and Grade , River Street 600.00 Gravel and Grade , Jackson Way 400,00 Eliminate Curve , Southern Boulevard 300.00 Signs , Rubbish Barrels , Plum Island 200.00 Hydrant, Fairview Ave. 240.00 Develops Parcel. of Land, Hanover St. 19500.00 213, 9z z. qJ- ' #Truck Maintenance Appropriation taken from Road Machinery Fund. Tej-r-A 4'g-X1 I, 1 7 2.. • y s ' Chapter 81 and 90 Appropriations. Voted;"That the' sum of C19,500.00 be appropriated from available fuee:=bash in the Treasury in anticipation of State and County allotments for Chapter 81 and 90 Highway Work, that upon receipt of allotments from theta State and County, the same shall be credited to the free cash account."' Voted;"That the appropriations for Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children and Disability Assistance be used in conjunction with any Federal Funds that may be received for like ptirposes ."' The above list bf appropriations includes all extra amounts voted under the different articles. A10UAL TOWN MEETING, MAhCh 15 , 195b. 269 Article 3. Voted ; Motion of Silas Little . Voted unamimously. "That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the financial uear beginning Uanuary 1, 1956, 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 Soction 17, Chapter 44 of the General Laws ." Article 4. Voted; Motion of Arnold PI. Collis. "That the Town of,Newbury continue its connection with the Newburyport ' Public Library, and that $900.00 be appropriated for the same." Article 5. Voted; Motion of Silas Little . "That we suspend Sections 4 and 6 of Chapter 1 of the By-Laws ." "That the pay of. the Town Officers be the same as . last year, except that, the pay of the Registrars of Voters and the 'Clerk be increased $25.00 each." "That the pay of labor. on the highways be left in the hands of the Selectmen." Article 6. Voted: -Motion of Martin H. Burns. "Thet. the sum of $1,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112 , Acts of 1931." Article 7. Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns . "That this Article be. laid upon the table." It was stated by Mr. _zrns and Mr. Morse of the Finance Committee that it was not deemed best to use any of the . free cash this year to reduce the Tax Rate ." ' Article 8. Voted; motion of Silas Little. 'That the sum of 8;2,750.00 be cppropriated for the operation of the Town Trucks , Maintenance Account, sAid sum to be taken from the Read Machinery Fund." . Article 9. Voted upon motion of Charles Livermore. "That the Selectmen be authorized to appoint a zoning board to draw up a simple zoning by-law, hold a hearing on the same , and submit a final report with recommendations, to a Special Town Meeting to be held not later than Jul•r 1 , 1955 ." A motion to change the date to not later than August 1, 1955 was voted upon motion of Arnold W. Collis." There was considerable talk upon this Article. Mr. Livermore explained why he believed it was necessary. The Town 'Counsel explained some of the requirements of adopting a By-Law and that there would be considerable cost before final action. The Finance Committee were in favor of.holding hearings in an informal manner to find out the sentiment of the voters before any final action was taken, the Town Clerk stated that the article did not call for any appropriation of money for this purpose and did not think it was proper to proceed without a appropriation for this specific purpose , that he did not think it proper to later charge up expense to some ' other apppopriation, or by transfer from the Reserve Fund to pay for it. Article 10. Voted motion of James F. Redford. "That the Town accept Dartmouth NV'ay and Exeter Way as Town honds ." Article 11. A motion by Henry J. Becker, Jr. to vote this amount was defeated. . Article 12. Voted; Motion of Henry J. Becker, Jr. "That the town appropriate the sum of 5z2 ,000.00 for the construction of a 12" concrete pipe drain for a distance of approximately 900 feet, to be laid along the northerly side of Plum Island hoad; install two shallow cleanout basins , and connect the two basins as well as the three existing dry wells with the drain, to be laid from the intersectio of Northern Boulevard to Old Point Road, subjdct to the approval of the 270 Annual Town Meeting, March 15 , 1955. G State Engineers ." > Article 13. Voted; Motion of James F. Redford, "That the Town vote to establish a parking lot on the northerly s. side of Plum Island Boulevard, on lots numbers 221-222-223-224, and raise and appropriate the sum of �j 500.00 to gravel and It grade said parking lot, and to gravel and grade the right of way to the same ." Article 14. Voted; Motion of James B. O'Dea. "That the Town appropriate the. sum of w'1,500.00 for the , improvement of the Fire Alarm System in the Oldtown section of Newbury, to be spent under the direction of the . Board of Fire Engineers ." Article 15, Voted; Motion of Harold Dushame . "That the Town appropriate the sum of $800.00 for a portable Lighting System for Protection Fire Co. #1 , the same to be bought by the Board of Fire Engineers ." Article 16. Voted; Motionof Anthony J. Urjil. "That the Town appropriate the sum of $450.00 to buy, install and equip an Automatic Oil Burner in the . Byfield Town Hall." Article 17. A motion by Silas Little to appropriate this sum of money was defeated., Article 18. Voted; .Motion of George G. Short. "That the Town appropriate .the sum of 01900.00 to gravel Highfield Road." Article 19. A motion by Arnold W. Burns to appropriate ' this sum of money was defeated. Article 20. Voted; Motion of Henry M. Short. . "That the Town appropriate the sum of 4,,600.00 to gravel and grade River Street from the old railroad tracks to.West St." Article 21. Voted. Motion of Constant Christuck, Jr. `That the Town appropriate the sum of $400.00 to gravel and grade Jackson Way." Article 22 . . Voted; Motion of James F. Redford. 'That the Town appropriate the sum of %300.00 to eliminate the curve in the road on Southern Boulevard in front of the McLaren lots , numbers 19-20-21 .on Block 7 Section J for a distant of 300 feet more or less ." Article 23. Voted; Motion of Henry J. Becker, Jr. That the Town appropriate the sum of C200.00 for the construction and erection of anti-rubbish dis,;osal signs and the pruchase of suitable containers ; said signs to be place along the Plum Island Road and the beach front area; rubbish containers to be placed aloe ' the be.,ch front areas only." Article 24. Voted: Motion to lay this article upon the table. by Martin R. Burns . He staoted that it was hoped that proper repairs could be made to the present mower. Article 25. Voted; Motion of W. Ashton Knight. "That the Town appropriate the sum of $40,00 to install a Hydrant on Fairview Ave." I Annual Town D,seting, March 15, 1955. 271. { Article 26. Voted; Motion of Arnold W . Collis . That the Town install and maintain one street light on pole No. 17-2 I on Graham Ave , directly in front of the Woodbridge School Gate ." j Article 27. ! Voted; Motion of Ransom A . Young. "That the Town install and maintain one street light on pole No. 1923 on 4th St. Plum Island.". Article 26 . ' Voted; Motion of Arnold 71. Burns. That the Town install and maintain one street light at the junction of Route 1A , Newbury Neck Road and Old Road." Article 29. Voted; Motion of Martin h. Burns "that this Article be laid upon the table ." Article 30. Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns " that this Article be laid upon the table ." Article 31. Voted ; Motion of Silas Little . "That the Town install and maintain one street light on Pole H.E.Co. 1007J on Old Pine Island Road." Aricle 32 . Voted; Motion of Arnold W. Collis . "That the Town authorize. the Selectmen to install and maintain one or more street lights on Hanover St, opposite the New School, when the School is built and the need for the same is established." The Auditor and the Finance Committee stated that no additional sums were needed for the Street lights as there was a sufficient amount in the regular appropriation. ' Article 33. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow, "That the Town accept a parcel of land from Walton Bros. , six hundred feet in lenght, forty feet wide , adjacent to the Easterly side of the New School property; and that the sum of 6,1,500.00 be appropriated to develope the same." Article 34. Voted; Motion of Joseph D. Rolfe . "That at the Annual Town Election in 1956 we elect three fish commislioners , one for three years , one for two years , and one for one year; and one each year thereafter for a term of three years ." Article 35. Voted; Motion of Constant Christuk, Jr. "That the Town authorize the Selectmen to appoint, not later than May 1, 1955, a beach committee of three permanent residents of Plum Island in Newbury, where upon such committee would purchase and erect signs from designated appropriation funds ; the cost, type and locations of such signs to he determined by said committee . The beach committee would also observe beach cleanliness conditions and make monthly reports and recommendations to the Selectmen on beach cleanliness conditions at Plum Island Beach in Newbury from the months beginning June 1, 1955 to September 1 , 1955." ' Article 36. Voted; Motion of Hallet W. Noves. "That a vote of thanks be extended to Mr. Eames and Governor Dummer kcademy in appreciation of the use of the Lang Gymnasium for our Annual Town Meeting." The meeting adjourned at 9.55 P.M, to meet Saturday March 19 , 1955 for the Election of Town Officers . A true copy, Attest; ors. \.�-- J. Town 'Clerk. 272 Election of Town Officers, March 19 , 1955 . Z Polls opened at 12 noon, closed at 8 P .M. -r Total vote : Prec 1 700 Pre c 2 231 .t 931 Selectman, Three years #S,i3as Little 748 Assessor, Three. years #John S. Marsh 441 William T. Colby, Jr. 327 Town Clerk, Three years #Joseph D.. Rolfe 788 ' Treasurer, Three. years #Doris L. Young 783 Collector of Taxes , Three years #Dori&=�L. Young 779 Board of Public Welfare , Three years #William T. Colby 708 Board of Public Welfare , One year, (To fill a vacancy) Augustine W. Burpee 135 #Arnold W. Collis 434 Frederick H. Ilsley 287 School Committee , Three years #Florence_ P . Webb 630 R. Barbara Peabody 286 Tree Warden, One year #Frank J. Burns 765 Highway Surveyor, One year #Ernest F. Guilford 739 Moderator, Cne 1*ear ' #Arthur S. Johnson 607 Charles E. McNally 250 Constables , One year, 4 to be elected: #14alcom R. Andrews . 757 #Prescott W. Eaton 774 #Walter W. Mills , Jr. 669 #John W. Rolfe 699 Fish Commissioners , One year, 3 to be elected: #Wallace H. Ross 687 !#Arnold A. Thistlewood 671 #John A. Rogers 667 Trustee of Public Library, Three years #Kathryn Brown 776 A true copy, Attested: _ ~Town Clerk. A r q WARR:.NT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, APRIL 25, 1955 Essex, ss . To Prescott Vl. Eaton, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings ; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet in the Lang Gymnasium at, Governor Dummer Academy in said Newbury, on Monday, the 25th day of April A.D . 1955 at 7.30 P.M. to act on the following articles , viz; ' Article 1. To see if the town .will vote to raise and apprepriate the sum of $25,000.00, for the purpose of constructing and originally eauipping and furnishing one additional class-room to the elementary school building, the construction of which was authorized by a vote passed under Article 5 of the warrant for the special town meeting held ,.Tuly 20, 1954 , said appropriation of a25,000.00 to be added to the appropriation of ?393 ,000.OQ previously voted for the construction of an eight room tahbdlz.,,determine whether the money shall be provided for by Ippropriation from available funds in the treasury and/or by borrowing under authority of Chapter 645 of the Acts of 19480 as amended. Article 2. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $50,000.00, for the purpose of constructing and originally equipping and furnishing three additional class-rooms to the elementary school building, the construction of which was authorized by a vote passed under Article 5 of the warrant for the special town meeting held July. 20, 1954 , said appropriation of $50,000.00 to be added to the appropriation of $393,000.00 previously voted for the construction of an eight room school; determine whether the money shall be provided for by appropriation from available funds in the treasury and/or by borrowing under authority of Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948, as amended. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by }hosting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not and make due re.turns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town C1erjrri,:.at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Gives under our hands this 16th day of April, A .D. 1955. Silas Little Martin F1. Burns Leslie Thurlow Selectmen of Newbury. A true copy, Attested; Newbury Mass . April 16, 1955. rursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Prescott W. Eaton, Constable , Newbury Mass . April 16 , 1955. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Prescott W. Eaton, Constable . 2 7 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, AB'RIL 2.5, 1955. 2 Called to order at 7.30 P.M. by Moderator Arthur S. Johnson, a Warrant read by Town Clerk Joseph D. Rolfe. ► Voted; Motion of the Town Clerk. "That before the Articles in the Warrant are taken up that the meeting go into a session as Committee of the whole to hear the merits and demerits of Articles 1 and 2. That when the Articles are taken up in the Warrant they be taken in the order as printed." Mr. Thurlow of the School Building Committee gave a review of the School building situation, why extra money was needed and gavewa full report on the same. Mr. Collis of the School Committee spoke in favor of the eleven room building and the $`'50,000.00 appropriation. Stating that ' money could be saved by closing the Woodbridge School for three or four years at least. Mr. Morse of the Finanne Committee stated that his Committee was in favor of Article 1, and $25,000.00 appropriation. Several other persons spoke for against Articles 1 and 2. The warrant was then taken up. . Article 1. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. Yes 115; No 0. "That the sum of $25,000.00 be appropriated for the purpose of constructing and originally equipping and furnishing one addidtional class-room to the elementary school building, the construction of which was authorized by a vote passed under Article 5 of the warrant for the special town meeting held July 20, 19549 said appropriation of 6,25 ,000.00 to be added to the appropriation of $393 ,000.00 previously voted for the construction of an eight room school; said appropriation of $25,000.00 to be taken from available revenue funds in the Treasury." Article 2.. A, motion of Silas Little to lay this Article upon the table was defeated. A motion by Worthern H. Tgrlor to appropriate the sum of $50,000.00 to build three additional rooms was defeated. The vote was 77 Yes No 42. A two thirds vote was necessary as it called for a bond issue for part of the sum, the Moderator ' declared the motion last. The meeting adjourned at $.40 P.M. A true copy, Attested; Tovn Clerk. 1 27h Warrant for Special Town Meeting, July 262 1955. Essex, ss. To John VJ. Rolfe , Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings : In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , you are hereby directed to notify and warn tl(, inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet in the Town Hall, Oldtown, in said Newbury, on ' Tuesday, the 26th day of July, A. 1). 1955 , at 7 .30 P .M. , to act on the following article , Viz: Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the stun of Six thousand dollars ,(w6,000.00) for Schools , said appropriation to be taken from available funds in the Treasury. And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least, before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place, of meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this 19th day of July, A .D . 1955. Silas Little Martin H. &.irns Selectmen of Newbury. Newbury mass . July 19 , 1955. Pursuant to the above warrant to mec:directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. A, true copy, attested: John W. Rolfe , Constable . Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. John W. Rolfe , 'Constable . Special Town Meeting, July 26, 1955. Called to order at 7.30 P.M. by Moderator Arthur S. Johnson. A count showed that a quorum was present. The warrant for the meeting was read by Town Clerk Josgph D. Rolfe . Article 1. Arnold W. Collis of the School Committe gave a detailed account of what the money was need for. Voted: Motion of Arnold W. Collis. Voted: Unami..ously. "That the sum of Six thousand dollars , (�6,000.00) be appropriated for Schools , said sum of }6 ,000.00 to be taken from available funds in the Treasury." Adjourned at 7,37 P .y. A true copyri attested: Town Clerk. 276 WARRANT FOR SYECIhL, TOWN MEFTIPdG, DECEMEEfi 301 1955, 2 Essex, as, To Prescott. W . Eaton, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings ; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet In the Town , Hall , Oldtown , in said Newbury, on Friday, the 30th day of December, A.D . 1955 , at 8 P.M. to act on the following Articles,, viz; 1 Article 1. To see i the Town. will appropriate additional sums of money for the following Departmexts; Selectments Expense; Selectmen' s Expenses , B; Auditor' s Expense , Assessorts Expense; Police; Fire ' Protection; Forest Fires; Pound Keeper; Snow Removal; Disability Assistance.; Veteran' s Services; Vocational; Public Welfare Board Expenses; Truck Maintenance ., and transfer the same from Surplus Revenue , any available funds or unexpended appropriation balances not xeeded . Article 2., To see if the Town will vote to indemnify the Commonwealth of Massachusetts against damage that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works under authority of Chapter 91 of the General Laws as amended by Chanters 516 and 52.4, Acts of 1950, providdxg for the developement, improve- ment, maintenance and protection of tidal and non- tidal rivers and streams, harbors , tidewaters , foreshores and shores al.oni; a public beach autside of Boston Harbor, including the Merrimaa and Connecticut Rivers. - And yoU are hereby directed to seve .his warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. • Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereox, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this 21st day of December, A . D. 1955. ' Silas Little Martixg 11. Burns Leslie Thurlow Selectmen of Piewbury. A true copy, Attested; Newbury Mass: December 21, 1955. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Prescott W*. Eaton, onstable . Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote ix Town, affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named.. Prescott W. Eaton , Const-able. 277 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, DECEMBER 30, 1955. Called to order at 8 P .M. At 8.14 a quorum Peing counted the meeting was again called to order. The warrant was read by the Town Clerk. Article 1. Motion of W. Ashton Knight, Auditor. Voted: "That we appropriate additonal sums of money for the following Departments : Selectmen' s Expense 51.08 ' Selectmen' s Expenses B 95.00 Auditor' s Expense 30.80 Assessor' s Expense 23.51 Fire Protection 1,100.00 Forest Fires 235.90 Snow Removal 231.20 Disability Assistance 225.00 Veterans ' Services 58.45 Vocational 900.00 And transfer the same from 2,950.94 Town Hall Maintenance 1,000.00 Public Welfare 550.94 A. D. C. Town 500,00 Schools 900.00 2 ,950.94 Voted: "That we appropriate the sum of t132.29 for Truck Maintenance and that said sum be transferred from the Read Machinery Fund." Article 2.. There was some discussion upon this article we one ' seemed to know just how such liability the Town was assuming under this Article. Voted: Motion of Arnold W. Collis . "That this Article be laid upon the table. tide i ce./ �. -2 S d? AA / A true copy, Attested; Town Clerk. 1 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillillillliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillillillilliillillillilliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilillim- 2 7 8 WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Z JANUARY 28, 1956. -" :t Essex, ss. To John W. Rolfe , Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings ; In the name of -theCommonwealth of Massachusetts , you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet in the Town Hall, Oldtown, in said Newbury, onSaturday, the 28th day of January, A. D. 19560 at 6.30 P .M. to act upon the following Article ; Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to indemnify the Commonwealth of Massachusetts against damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works under authority of Chapter 91 of the General Laws as amended by Chapters 516 and 524, Acts of 1950, providing for the developement, improvement, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tidewaters, foreshores and shores along .a public beach outside outside of Boston Harbor, including the Merrimack and Connecticut Rivers. And you are hereby dired to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this 21st day of January, A .D.1956, Silas Little ) Selectmen Martin H. Burns ) of Leslie Thurlow ; Newbury. A true copy, Attested; Newbury Mass . January 21 , 1956. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified ' to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named, ' John W. Rolfe , Constable. Pursuant to the ab warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabi nts of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affai , to meet at the time and place mentioned ror the purpose herein named. John W. Holfe , 'Constable. SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, JANUARY 28, 1956. Called to order at 6.30 E .M. by Arthur S. Johnson, Moderator. Warrant read by the Town Clerk. Article 1. Voted; ; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the Town of Newbury agree to indemnify and save harmless the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , its representatives and agents against all claims and demands for damages that may be sustained by any person where land or any rights or interest therein is taken for or is injured by the work to be done by the Department of Public Works of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, under authority of Chapter 91 as amended by Chapter 516 and 524, Acts 1950." Town Counsel Connolly explained the article. Adjourned at 6.42 P.M. / A true copy, Attested; Town Clerk. 2i �) ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 20, 1956. Called to order at 7.30 P.M. by Moderator Arthur S. Johnson. Call of the Warrant for the meeting and the Constables return read by the Town Clerk. A quorum was not present. Voted: Motion of Selectman Leslie Thurlow. "That the business part of the meeting, Articles 1 to 30 inclusive, be adjourned to Tuesday, March 27th, 1956; at 7.30 P .M. , in accordance with Chapter 39 Section 13.' General Laws." A true copy, Attested: Town Clerk. SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, MnRCR 209 1956. Called to order at 9.30 P .M. by Moderator Arthur S. Johnson. Call of Warrant and the Constables return read by the Town Clerk. Quorum not present. Voted: Motion of Selectman Leslie Thurlow. "That the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, March 27 , 1956, at 9.30 P.M. in accordance with Chapter 39 Section 39 of the General Laws." A true copy, Attested: Town Clerk. 1 1 , q . . Z Town of Newbury WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING March 20, 1956. Essex, ss. 1 To John W. Rolfe, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings : In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to Meet in the Lang Gymnasium at Governor Dummer Academy in said Newbury, on Tuesday, the 20th day of March A.D. 1956 at 7 :30 P.M. , to act on the following articles, viz: ARTICLE 1. To act on the report of the Selectmen, Depart- ment of Public Welfare, Treasurer,Collector,Auditor, School Committee and all other Town Officers. ARTICLE 2. To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be deemed necessary to defray the expenses of the Town for the ensuing year. 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 financial year, beginning January 1, 1957, and to issue any 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. ARTICLE 4, To see if the Town will vote to continue its connec- tion with the Newburyport Public Library, and appro- priate a sum of money for the same. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to repeal Section 4 and Section 6 of Chapter 1 of the By-Laws. ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year,the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112, acts of 1931. ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use part of the available free cash for the purpose of fixing the tax rate for the current year, or take any other action relative thereto. ' ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the operation of the Town Trucks for the ensuing year, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund, or take any other action relative thereto. ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for the Finance Committee Reserve Fund and to meet said appropriation the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) ba4aken from the Overlay Account Surplus. _ ......... ........... .... .......... .. ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will appropriate the sun of Six Thousand Dollars (06,000.00) to purchase a new truck for the Town, and that to meet said appropriation the sum of MoO00.00) Four Thousand Dollars be taken from the Road Machinery Fund and the sum of ($2,000.00) Two Thousand Dollars be taken from the Surplus Revenue Account. ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to gravel and grade Boston Road, westerly from Green Street. ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate t he sum of $191.83 to enable the Town to take part in the Greenhead Fly Control Program in conjunction with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and other local communities, or take any other action relative thereto. ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will raise and ap ropriate the sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00} to erect 3,500 feet of snow fence along the Beach Front adjacent to Northern Boulevard, Northerly from the center, or take any other action relative thereto. ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00) to gravel and grade Lots 2039 204, 205, in Section G adjoining the Town parking lot to enlarge the same, also to erect a sign on Plum Island Boulevard. ARTICLE 15, To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1500.00) to purchase hose for the use of Fire Protection Company No.2. Re- commended by the Board of Engineers, James B. OtDea and twenty others. ARTICLE 16, To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate ' the sum of Twenty Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) to supplement the revolving School Lunch Fund, under Chapter 417, Acts of 1950. By request of the School Committee, Arnold W. Collis, Chairman, Florence P. Webb,Harold Dushame, ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will accept 600 Feet of Bay View Avenue as a Town road. By request of Charles W. Morse,Jr. and fifteen others. ART16LE 18. To see if the Town will vote to accept Riverview Drive as a Town road. By request of Robert A.Bashaw,Jr. and twenty- - eight others. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to accept the ex- tension of Withington Street, 225 feet on land of Frank A. Robinson, southerly towards Rolfets Lane. By request of Frank A. Robinson and nine others. ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain a Street Light on Pole #275 J on the High Road. ' ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain a Street Light on Pole # H.E.452 on Newman Road. By request of Christine M. Rogers and nineteen others. ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain a Street Light on Pole # 20W J, H.E.Coo on the Turnpike. By request of John J. Andrewskiewicz and sixteen others. ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain a Street Light on Pole #54 on 52nd Street. By request of Joseph A. Cormier and nineteen others. ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for control of the Greenhead, Mosquito,and Midges, By request of Randolph L.Tburlow and twenty others. : ., 282 z ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will raise and ap propriate the sum of FORTY FIVE DOLLARS($45.00) to erect a pipe rail- ing in the center of the front steps of the Town Hall in Byfield. By request of Russell C. Metcalf and thirteen others. ARTICLE 26, To see if the Town will vote to accept as a gift from Mrs. George A. Bushee the parcel of land now owned by Joseph A. Marquette located on High Road and bounded on the West by said street, on the North and East by other land of Mrs. Bushes known as the Dole-Little place, and on the South by the Parker River, provided that the ' buildings now on said parcel are torn down and the land graded, the same to be used for Park purposes and subject to the condition that no building shall thereafter be erected thereon. ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following resolution: "That it be the sense of this meeting that the Board of Selectmen grant a permit to Protection Fire Company No. 2 to hold a Jamboree on the Upper Green on Thursday, June 21st, Friday June 22nd, and Saturday June 23rd, 1956." By request of Herbert W. Pottle,Jr. and twenty-five others. ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will authorize a Committee to make a thorough study of the possibility of the forma- tion of a Regional High School District , to include the Town of Newbury and such other Towns as might be interested. This Committee will have no power to commit the Town to any action with any other Town.The Committee will report to a future Town Meeting at the earliest possible time. This Committee to consist of the three members of the School Committee, one member to be selec- ted by the Woodbridge School P.T.A. , one member to be selected by the Byfield School P.T.A. , and one member to be named by the Board of Selectmen. This member may be one of the Selectmen if they so wish. By request of Arnold W. Collis and twelve others. ARTICLE 29, To see if the Town will set aside nineteen ( 19) lots of land on the Northerly side of Plum Island Boulevard, to be used as a playground for children. These lots are numbered 29, 30, 3102P 33, 349 35, 36, 37, 38, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, in Block G and are at the present time owned by the Town. By request of Ferdinand A. Terranova and thirty others. ARTICLE 30. To act upon any other business that may legally come before the Town. ARTICLE 31. To meet Saturday, March 24, 1956 in our respective voting precincts for the election of the following Town Officials, viz : One Selectman, One member of the School Committee, One Assessor, One member of the Board of Public Welfare, One Trustee of the Public Library, each for Three years; Moderator, Tree Warden, Four(4.) Constables, and Highway Surveyor, each for One year; One Fish Commissioner for Three years, 6ne Fish Commissioner for Two years, and ' one Fish Commissioner for One year. All of the above to be voted for on one ballot. The polls will be opened at 12 Noon and close at 8 P.M. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. 283 Given under our hands this 21 ,E day of February, A.D. 1956. A true copy, Attested: Selectmen of Newbury Newbury, Mass. , February %/) 1956. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose here n named. Constable" Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Constable/� ' ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, 1956, March 27 , 1956, Adjourned. from March 20th, In accorance with the foregoing warrant the Annual. Town meeting was called to order at 7,30 P .M. bT kloderator Arthur S. Johnson. Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Wadsworth. It was voted to omit the reading of the Warrant, the call for the meeting and the Constable ' s return having been read. Voted; Motion of the Town Clerk. "That all articles be taken up in the order they are printed on the Warrant, with the exception that Article 5 be taken up after` Article 1. That under Article 2 the appropriations be taken° up in the order they are listed. Article 1, Voted: Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That' the reports of the Town Officers as printed in the Town Report be accepted." Mr. Thurlow, Chairman of the School Building Committee gave a report on the progress of the construction of the new School . Article 5. Voted: Motion of Joseph D. Rolfe . "That `we repeal Section 4 and Section 6 of Chapter 1 of the By-Laws ." 284 Article 2 . Voted; To raise and appropriate the following suns r of money for the year 1956, APPROPRIATIONS. Moderator' s Salary 15.00 Selectmen' s Salary 1,200,O0 Selectmen' s Expenses 400,00 Selectmen' s Expenses ( B) 200.00 Auditor' s Salary 19100.00 Auditor' s Expenses 250.00 Treasurer' s Salary 800.00 Treasurer' s Expenses 600.00 Collector' s Salary 800.00 ' Collector' s Expenses 600.00 Assessor' s Salaries 13200.00 Assessor' s Expenses 1,250.00 Legal Services 200.00 Town Clerk' s Salary 600.00 Town Clerk' s Expenses 200.00 Election and Registration 1,500.00 Public Welfare Board Salaries 575.00 Public Welfare Board Expenses 100,00 (Registrars of Voters Salaries 425.00 Registrars of Voters Expenses 100.00 Town Hall Maintenance 20500J00 Insurance 3 ,500.00 Police 42500.00 Dog Officer 175.00 Fire Protection 89000.00 Forest Fires 11500.00 Inspector of Wires Salary 300,00 Inspector of Wires Expenses 25,00 Sealer of Weights and Measures 75,00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Expenses 25.00 Moth, Chapter 660, Town 1 ,026,05 Moth, Private 150,00 Tree Warden 700.00 ' Dutch Elm Disease , Chapter 761 1 ,000.00 Pound Keeper 25.00 Board of Health 2 ,500.00 Inspector of Animals, Salary 300.00 Mosquito Control 19000.00 Damps 300.00 Maintenance of Comfort Station 350.00 Highways , Bridges and Sidewalks 30000.00 Highways , Chapter 81 5,750.00 Highways , Chapter 81 Expenses 200.00 Highways , Chapter 90 , Maintenance 2 ,000.00 Highways , Chapter 90, Construction 40000.00 Snow Removal 169500,00 Plum Island Bridge Maintenance 1,500.00 Street Lights 4 ,550.00 Wharf at Parker River 400.00 Public Welfare 39500.00 Public Welfare District Office 1 ,000.00 Disability Assistance 21500.00 Aid to Dependent Children (Town) 1,500.00 Old Age Assistance (Town) 299000.00 Veteran' s Services 1 ,500.00 Schools 112 ,708.00 School Committee Salaries 500,00 Vocational 31000.00 ' Town Library 19000.00 Public Library, Newburyport 900,00 Parks 900.00 Hydrant Service 39700.00 Memorial Day 150.00 Printing Town Reports 848.30 Clam Flats 500,00 Reserve Fund 5 ,000.00 Cemeteries 600.00 Interest 5,500.00 Notes on School Bond 159000.00 Truck Maintenance 2 ,800.00 New Town Truck 69000.00 Greenhead Fly Control Program 191 .83 Snow Fence , Beach Front) 1,200.00 APPROPRIATIONS. 1956. 285 Gravel and Grade Boston Road 1,000.00 Gravel and Grade 3 lots Parking Lot. 900,00 Fire Hose , Protection Fire Co. #2 1,500.00 Supplement School Lunch Fund 2 ,500.00 Control of Mosquito (Amtlble 24) 1 ,500.00 Railing, Steps , Town Hall, Byfield 45.00 Total Appropriations 285,109.18 From available funds 33,800.00 Net 251,309.18 Reserve fund from Overlay Surplus 59000.00 Town Trucks , Maintenance Account, ' From Road Machinery Fund 2 ,800.00 New Truck, $f41000.00 from Road Machinery Fund , $2 ,000.00 Surplus Revenue 69000.00 From Surplus Revenue , Reduce Tax Rate 20,000.00 433 ,800.00 Chapter 81 and 90 Appropriations . Voted: Motion of Martin H. Burns. "That the sum of 429 ,000.00 be appropriated from available free cash in the Treasury in anticipation of State and County allotments for Chapters 81 and 90 Highway Work, that upon receipt of allotments from the State and County the same shall be credited to the free cash account." Voted; Motion of Joseph D. Rolfe . "That the appropriations for Old Ame Assistance , Aid to Dependent Children and Disability Assistance be used in conjunction with any Federal Funds that may be received for like purpose.$ ." The above list of appropriations includes all extra amounts voted under the different Articles ." Salary for Selectmen and Assessors set as follows : .Selectmen, Chairman *600.00 Assessors , Chairman 480.00 Secretary 360.00 2nd member 350,00 3rd Member 240.00 3rd member 360.00 App. 1,200.00 App. 19200.00 ' School Committee , Chairman $175,00; Secretary 4175 .00; 3rd Mem. 4150.00 _ Article 3, Voted; Motion of Silas Little . "That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and herebv is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning Banuary 1, 1957, 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." .Article 4. Voted: Motion of Charles W. Morse . "That the Town continue its connection with the Newburyport Public Library and that we appropriate the sum of $900.00 for the same .' Article 6. Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns. "That the sum of $1,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Relemation Board, in accordance with the provisions of 'Chapter 112, Acts of 1931." Article 7. Voted; Motion of Silas Little . "That the sum of $20,000.00 be appropriated from available free cash in the Treasury for the purpose of reducing the Tax Rate for the year 1956." ' Article 8, Voted: Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the sum of 42 ,800.00 be appropriated for the operation of the Town Trucks , Maintenance Account, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund." Article 9. Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns . "That the sum of $5,000.00 be appropriated for the Finance Committee Reserve Fund and that to meet said appropriation the sum of 4W*59000.00 be taken from the Overlay -Account Surplus." Article 5. Voted: Motion of Joseph D . Rolfe . " That we repeal Sections 4 and 6 of Chapter 1 6f the By-Laws ." It was stated that these are covered by State Law. 86 Article 10. Voted: Motion of Silas Little. Z "That the Town appropriate the sum of w6 ,000.00 to purchase a new truck for the Town, and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $4 ,000.00 be taken from the Road Machinery Fund and the sum � of $;2,000,00 be taken from the Surplus Revenue Account." Article 11. Voted: Motion of Silas Little. "That the Town appropriate the sum of 4,1.1,000.00 to gravel and grade Boston Road, Westerly from Green Street." Article 12. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That we appropriate the sum of $191.83 to enable the Town to take part in the Greenhead Fly Control Program in conjunction with the 'Commonwealth of Massachusetts and other local communities ." Article 13. Voted: Motion of Charles YI. Morse. ' "That the Town appropriate the sum of $1,400,00 to erect 3,500 feet of snow fence along the Beach Front adjacent to Northern Boul- evard, Northerly from the Center." Article 14. Voted: Motion of Charles W. Morse. "That the Town appropriate the sum of $900.00 to gravel and grade Lots 203,204,205 , in Section G adjoining the Town Parking Lot to enlarge the same , also to erect a sign on Plum Island Boulevard." Article 15. Voted: Motion of James B. O'Dea. "That the Town appropriate the sum of t'1 ,500.00 to purchase hose for the use of Fire Protection Company #2." Article 16. Voted: Motion of Arnold W. Collis. "That the Town appropriate the sum of 42 ,500.00 to supplement the revolving School Lunch Fund, under Chapter 417 , Acts of 1950." Article 17. Voted: Motion of Charles W. Morse . "That the Town accept 600 feet of Bay View Ave , as a Tian Road." Article 18. Voted: Motion of 'Charles W. Morse . "That the Town accept 335 feet of Ri crside Drive as a Town Road." R)UeRUiEcu Article 19. Voted : Motion of Charles W. Morse. ' "That the Town accept the extension of Withington Street, 225 feet on land of Frank A . Robinson, southerly towards Rolfe ' s Lane." Articles 20--21--22--23 were taken up together. (Street Lights) ! Voted: Motion of Martin H. Burns. "That we install and maintain a Street Light on Pole No. H.E. 452 on Newman Road, on Pole #2044 J, H.E. Co. on the Turnpike , on Bole # 54 on 52nd Street." Appropriation of 450.00 added to the Street Light account for the same. No actionon Article 20, Article 24. Voted: Motion of Randolph L. Thurlow. "That we appropriate the sum of $,:1 ,500.00 to spray for Mosquitos ." Article 25. Voted: Motion of Russell -C. Metcalf. . "That we appropriate the sum of $45.00 .to erect a pipe railing in the center of the front steps of the Town Hall in Byfield." Article 26. Voted: Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the Town accept as a gift from Mrs. George A . Bushes the parcel of land now owned by Joseph A . Marquette located on High Road and bounded on the West by said Street, on the North and East by other land of Mrs . Bushee known as the Dole-Little place , and on the South by Parker River, provided that the buildings now on said parcel are torn down and the land graded, the same to be used for Park purposes ' and subject to the .condition that no building shall thereafter be erected thereon." A rising vote of thanks was extended to Mrs . Bushee for her gift to the Town. Article 27. Voted: Motion of James B. .O'Dea. "That it be the sense of this meeting that the Board of' Selectmen grant a permit to Protection Fire Co. #2 to hold a Jamboree on the Upper Green on Thursday, June 21st , Friday, June 22nd, Saturday June 23rd, 1956." 287 Article 28. Voted: Motion of Arnold W. Collis. "That the Town appoint a Committee to make a thorough study of the possibility of the formation of a Regional High School District, to include the Town of Newbury and such other Towns as might be in- terested. This Committtee will have no power to commit the Town to any action with any other Town. The Committee will report to a future mown Meeting at the earliest possible time. This Committee to consist of three members of the School Committee , one member to be selected by the Woodbridge School P .T.A. , one member to be selected by the Byfield School P .'P.A. , and one member to be named by the Board of Selectmen. This member may be one of the Selectmen if they so wish." Article 29. Voted: Motion of Ferdinand A. Terranova. "That the Town set aside lots number 31--32--35--36 on the Northerly side of Plum Island Boulevard, to be used as a playground for children for the years 1956 and 1957." This land is owned by the Town. It was stated that these lots a4join the Town Parking Lot. This will be established at no cost to the Town. Article 30. Voted: "That a rising vote of thanks be extended to Governor Dummer Academy for the use of the hall for the Town Meeting. Adjourned at 9.12 A true copy, Attest: V Town Clerk. 1 288 ELECTION OF TOWN OFFICERS. Z MARCH 24, 1956. i Polls opened at 12 noon and closed at 8 P.M. Total Vote ; Precinct 1 594 Precinct 2 272 Total Vote - Selectman, Three years. #Leslie Thurlow 568 Charles E. McNally 272 Assessor, Three years. #Frederick H. Ilsley 308 ' Walter W. Mills , Jr. 285 James F. Redford 212 Board of Public Welfare , Three years. #Arnold W. Collis 673 School Committee, Three years . #Harold Dushame 657 Tree Warden, One year #Frank J. Burrns 702 Highway Surveyor, One year. #Ernest F. Guilford 584 John D. Hartnett 264 Moderator, One year. #Arthur S . Johnson 651 Constables, One year. 4 elected. #Malcolm R. Andrews 604 #Prescott W. Eaton 653 #Falter W. Mills , Jr. 448 #John W. Rolfe 544 Richard R. Rogers 286 ' Francis L. Sullivan 170 Fish Commissioner, Three years. #Wallace H. Ross 656 Fish Commissioner, Two years. #Arnold A. Thisltewood 650 Fish Commissioner One year. #John A . Rogers . 647 Trustee of Public Library, Three years. #Charlotte M. Brown 691 #Elected; ; A true copy, Attested; Town Clerk. 1 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 27, 1956. ZOTITNC�. 28,9 Adjourned from March 20, 1956, Town of Newbury WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Essex, ss. To John W. Rolfe, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you. are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to . meet in the Lang Gymnasium at Governor Dummer Academy in said Newbury, on Tuesday,the 20th day of March A.D. 1956 at 9 :30 P.M. , to act on the following articles, viz: ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the follow- ing Zoning By-Law. A PROPOSED PROTECTIVE BY-LAW OF THE TOWN OF NEWBURY, MASSACHUSETTS SECTION 1. PURPOSE OF BY-LAW The purpose of this By-law is to promote the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants b dividing the Town of Newbury into Districts and regulating the use and construction of building and premises to encourage the most appropriate use of land in the Town. SECTION 2. CONTINUATION OF USES ALREADY IN EXISTENCE Any lawful building or use of a building or premises or part thereof existing at the time this by-law or any amendment thereto is adopted may be continued although such building or the use does not conform to the provisions thereof, provided such use has not been abandoned for a period of one year. SECTION 3. ESTABLISIMENT OF DISTRICTS Districts. The Town of Newbury is hereby divided into six districts as shown on the "Zoning Map,New- bury, Mass." dated and filed with the Town Clerk, and which, with its notations, is hereby made a part of this By-law: ( 1) Residence Districts A. (2) Residence and Agricultural Districts B. C. & D. (3) Business District E. ' (4) Industrial District F. SECTION L,. USES OF RESIDENCE AJID AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS In a residence or agricultural district no build- ing or structure shall be erected or altered and no building or premises shall be erected or altered and no building or premises shall be used except for the followsn� purposes: (1) One family dwelling. The term "One family dwelling shall not include a mobile or immobile auto- motive type of trailer. .. „ SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 27 , 1956. ZONING. Z Adjourned from March 20, 1956. -� (�) Commercial farm, garden or nursery sellIn`g only products, the major portion of which is raised on the premises,. anal excluding any use injurious, obnoxious or offensive to the neighborhood. (3) Professional offices in private residence for occupants only, Church, educational or municipal buildings and uses. (4) The use by the resident of a room or rooms in dwelling or in an accessory building for the pursuit of a home occupation, provided tkat no substantially continuous emplo;ymtent is required and that there is no external evidence of occupation other than a sign. (5) Accessory use on the same lot with and cus- tomarily incident to any of the above uses and not de- trimental to a residential neighborhood. (6) Buildings and lots may be used for any of the following purposes in a residence district with the authorization of the Board of Appeals subject to appro- priate conditions where such are deemed necessary to protect the neighborhood or the town. (a) Private clubs (b) Alteration of a house which was in exis- tence at the time of the passage of this by-law into a multi family house. (7) No one family dwelling of one story shall be constructed having less than 620 square feet of floor area not including porches, garages, etc. excepting Dis- trict A. SECTION 5. BUSINESS DISTRICT USES In a business District the following uses only are permitted: ( 1) Any use permitted in a residence district. (2) Filling station, garage, retail business, service or public utility not involving manufacture, , office or bank, restaurant. (3) Sign advertising goods or services offered by an occupant of the premises for sale, hire or use. SECTION 6. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT USES In an industrial district the following uses only are permitted: ( 1) Any use permitted in business district. (2) Manufacturing except any use that is in- jurious, obnoxious, offensive or hazardous by reason of emission of odor, dust, fumes, smoke, noise or vi- bration. SECTION 7. AREA REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENCE AND AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS ( 1) Lot areas and frontage. No buildings ' may be on a lot in a residence district except one residence building and buildings of accessory use with area and frontage of not less than the follow- ing: (a) Residence Districts A- As laid out on two plans of Lands of Plum Island Beach Company, recorded with Essex South District Deeds, Plan Book 34, Plan 22 and Plan Book 41, Plan 25. (b) Residence and Agricultural Dis- trict, B - Area 20,000 square feet with frontage of 100 feet, ( c) Residence and Agricultural Dis- trict C - Area 40,000 square feet, 150 foot frontage. 294 ka) icesiaence ana Agricultural Dis- tricts D - Area 20,000 square feet with frontage of 100 feet. (2) Location. No building in a residence dis- trict shall be within twenty feet of the street line in District A, all other districts thirty feet of the street line and no building of accessory use except a private garage shall be within sixty (60) feet of a i street line. No building shall be within ten ( 10) feet of any lot line. (3) In a Business District buildings erected 4 for residence purposes and their premises shall con- form to lot size, frontage, and other regulations of this section applicable to the Residence and Agricul- tural Districts. SECTION 8. ADMINISTRATION (1) Enforcement. This by-law shall be en- forced by the Selectmen. (2) No building shall be erected, moved, eatcr- nally altered or chan?ed in use without a permit from the Selectmen. (3) Board of Appeals. In accordance with Section 14 of Chapter 40A of the General Laws, as amended, the Board of Selectmen shall, within thirty days after the adoption of this By-law, appoint a Board of Appeals i consisting of three members, and one associate member which shall act on all matters within its ,jurisdiction in the manner prescribed by said chapter and shall serve without renumeration. Said board shall have the powers and duties provided by Chapter 40A. ' (4) Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this by-law shall be fined not more than twenty dollars for each offense. Each day that such wilful violation continues shall con- stitute a separate offense. (5) Validity. The invalidity of any section or provision of the by-laws shall not invalidate any other section or provision hereof. Zoning board appointed by the Selectmen under General Laws, Chapter 40A, Section 6. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this 28th day of February, A.D. 1956. A true copy, Attested: Selectmen of Newbury Newbury, Mass. , February ' 7 1956. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. % Constable. 292 Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the pur se herein named. ��c 0 1 Constable. i SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 279 1956 , adjourned from March 20, 1956. Called to order at 9.30 P.M. by Moderator Arthur S. Johnson, The Moderator stated that the By-Laws to be acted upon were printed in the Town Report and would be read section by section. It was voted "That in Section 2 in the last line the words '! one year be stricken out and the words " two years" be inserted. It was voted "That in Section 4 Item 2 that the words "and excluding any use injurious , obnoxious or offensive to the neighborhood,." be stricken out. It was voted "That in Section 4 Item 4 that the words"Provided that no substantially continuous employment is required and that there is no external evidence of occupation other than a signs" BE STRICKEN OUT . It was voted "That Item 7 be stricken out." ' It was voted that in Section 8, Item 2 , " that the words externally altered or changed in use , be stricken out." It was voted ; "That the area of the Byfield Snuff Company be made a Industrial District." It was voted; Amend Section 2 by adding thereto the following "All lots sheen on a plan on record with Essex South District Deeds , on or before March 20, 1956 , shall be deemed to comply with the area and frontage requirements of Section 7 of this Bylaw." Marcus Carroll stated that due to the many changes it was doubtful if all knew just what the By-Laws now read and &uggested that they be printed as they now stood and that they be voted upon by ballots at a later date. The Town Clerk amde a motion that this date by the First Tuesday in May, May 1 , 1956. The Moderator then ruled that a ballot would be printed and that the voters would vote on the By-Laws in their respective voting Precincts , May 1, 1956 , hours from 12 noon to 8 P.M. A true copy, Attest; orwn C1e)VK, 293 Tuesday, May 1, 1956. Vote on Zoning By-Law. Polls opened at M2 Noon and closed at 8 P .M. Total vote cast Precinct 1-- 622 Precinct 2-- 303 Total vote- Yes 3'09 No 616 A true copy, Attest; Lph D. Rolfe , Town Clerk. 294 Town of Newbury. � Warrant for Special Town Meeting, — � December 310 1956, Essex, ss . To John W. Rolfe , Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings ; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet in the Town Hall , Oldtown, in said Newbury, on Monday, the 31st day of December, A . D. 1956 , at 8 P .M. to act on the following Articles , viz. Article 1. To see if the Town will appropriate additional sums ' of money for the following Departments ; Insurance , Veteran' s Services , Highways , Bridges and Sidewalks , Snow Vocational, Public; Welfare , Truck Maintenance, and transfer the same from Surplus Revenue , any available funds or unexpended appropriation balances not needed. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this 20th day of December, A.D. 1956, Silas Little Martin H. Burns Leslie Thurlow Selectmen of Newbury. A true copy, Attested; Newbury Mass . December 22 , 1956. ' Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. John W. Rolfe , 'Constable. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. John PJ. Rolfe, Constable, Special Town Meeting, December 31, 1956. Meeting called to order by the Moderator, Arthur S . Johnson. At 8.22 aquorum was present. The warrant was read by the Town Clerk. Article 1. Voted; Motion of Charles W. Morse of the Finance Com. "That the Town appropriate additional sums of money for the following Departments.- Insurance 517.93 Highways B & S 323.87 Snow Removal 2 ,675.47 Veterans Services 245,00 Vocational 288.70 4,050.E And transfer the same from Hydrant-Fairview Ave. 240.00 Highways Chap. 90 Contract 776.61 Disability Assistance (Town)1,696.86 Schools 288.70 Notes on School Bonds 12048.80 4.9050.97 Special Town Meeting, December 31, 1956. 2 9 5- Voted: Motion of Charles W. Morse of the Finance Committee . "That the Town appropriate the sum of $549.35 for Truck Maintenance and that said sum be transferred from the Road Machinery Fund." Adjourned at 8.27 Y.M. A true copy, Attest; _ TowncClerk. 1 y Town of Newbury WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Town Meeting, March 19, 1957 Essex, ss. To John W. Rolfe, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings : ' In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to meet in the Auditorium of the Newbury Elementary School in said Newbury, on Tuesday, the 19th day of March A.D. 1957 at 7:30 P. M. , to act on the following articles, viz : ARTICLE 1. To act on the report of the Selectmen, Depart- ment of Public Welfare, Treasurer, Collector, Auditor, School Committee and all other Town Officers. ARTICLE 2. To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be deemed necessary to defray the expenses of the Town for the ensuing year. ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Select- men, to borrow money from time to time in antici- pation of the financial year, beginning January 1, 1958, and to issue any note or notes therefor pay- able 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 W{ of the General Laws. ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to continue its connection with the Newburyport Public Library, and appropriate a sum of money for the same. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accor- dance with the provisions of Chapter 112, acts of 1931. ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use part of the available free cash for the purpose of fixing the tax rate for the current year, or take any other action relative thereto. ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the operation of the Town Trucks for ' the ensuing year, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund, or take any other action relative thereto. ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will appropria:;e the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000,00) for the Fi- nance Committee Reserve Fund and to meet said appropriation the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ( 5000.00) be taken from the Overlay Account Surplus. 29 ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $1900.00, daid sum to be matched by the State or Federal government, to purchase and install two Motorola two-way mobile radios in Protection No.l apparatus, two Motorola two- way mobile radios in Protection No.2 apparatus, two Motorola two-way mobile radios in Police Officers cars, and one two-meter radio for sec- tor communications in the interest of Civil Defense. Requested by the Civil Defense Direc- tor, the Board of Fire Engineers, and the Chief of Police. ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to accept 330 addit- ional feet on Riverview Drive. By request of Robert A. Bashaw, Jr. and eighteen others. ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 to extend the sidewalk on the Northerly side of Hanover Street, a distance of approximately 1,600 feet, said sidewalk to be 4 feet wide with hot top surface. By request of Albert A. Peabody and thirty-three others. ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to install and main- tain a mercury vapor street light on Pole No. 12, H. E. Co., corner of High Road and Morgan Avenue. By request of Richard H. Knight and twenty-seven others. ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to install and main- tain two street lights, one on Pole No. 80-1 and one on Pole No. 80-3. both on Anchors Away. By request of John H. Gray and fifteen others. ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to install and main- tain one street light on Pole No. 28--602, H.E.Co. , on the Newburyport Turnpike. By request of Madeline M. Dolliver and eighteen others. ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to install and main- tain two street lights on Riverview Drive on Poles No. 82-1 H.E.Co. and No. 82-3 H.E.Co, By request of William G. ;Grog and seventeen others. ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sun of Five Thousand Dollars ($59000.00) for Chap- ter 90 Construction on Scotland Road, and to meet said appropriation the sum of Five Thousand Dollars 351000.00) be taken from Section 5A of Chapter 718 of the Acts of 1956. ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($lpoo0.00) for gravel on Boston Street, from the B.& M.Railroad to Hay Street Junction. ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) for gravel on Boston Street, from the B. & M.Railroad to Hay Street Junction, and to most said appropriation the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) be taken from Section 5A of Chapter 718 of the Acts of 1956. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for control of the Greenhead, Mosquito, and Midges. ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to name the road to Plan Island, from the Newburyport-Newbury line to the Junction of Northern and Southern Boulevards, Plum Island Boulevard or take any other action rela- tive thereto. „ ARTICLE 21. To see if the Townfbill raise and appropriate a of money to re-numbdrrthe accepted streets of the CIL J ! Town. By request f the Town Clerk, Registrars of 2 Voters and the Bo dfof Assessors. t' ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 foj the construction of additional drainage facilities on Plum Island Road. By request of Henry J. Becker, Jr. and nineteen others. ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000,00 to supplement present funds for the collection and disposal of refuse at Plum Island. By request of Michael P. Villane and twenty-one others. ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to convey any part or all of the land conveyed to the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury by deed of the Free Men of Parker River, Inc. ,dated May 29th, 1953. ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Moderator to appoint the three members of the S--hool Committee to serve as a Special unpaid Committee to be known as the Regional School District Planning Committee, ARTICLE 26. To meet Saturday, March 23, 1957, in our res- pective voting precincts for the election of the following Town Officials, viz : One Selectman, One member of the School Committee, One Assessor, Auoire: One member of the Board of Public Welfare, One Trustee of the Public Library,One Fish Commissioner, each for Three years; One Fish Commissioner for one year (to fill a vacancy) ; Moderator, Tree 'harden, Four (4) Constables, and Highway Surveyor, each for One year. Ail of the above to be voted for on one ballot. The polls will be opened at 12 Noon and close at 8 P.M. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinet,seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this /9"�k day of February, A.P. 1957. A true copy, Attested: � -- Selectmen of Newbury Newbury, Mass. , February ? 1 , 1957. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Constable Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Constable 2199 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 199 1957. In accordance with the foregoing warrant the Annual Town meeting was called to order at 7.30 P.M. by Moderator Arthur S. Johnson. Prayer was offered by the Rev. Leslie Wadsworth. Voted; Motion of the Tovm Clerk. "That all Articles be taken up in the order they are printed on the Warrant." "That under Article 29 the appropriations be taken up in the order they are listed." ' The call for the meeting was read together with the Constables return of the same. The reading of the entire Warrant was waived. Article 1. It was stated that as all the reports of the Town Officers were printed in the Town report they would be accepted as printed unless someone wished to question any of them. No questions were asked and the Moderator declared them accepted. Article 2. Voted; To raise and appropriate the following sums of money for the year 1957, APPROPRIATIONS. Moderator' sSAlary 15.00 Selectmen' s Salary 1,200.00 Selectmen' s Expenses 400.00 Selectmen' s Expenses B 200.00 Auditorts Salary 1,100.00 AuditOr' s Expenses 250.00 Treasurer' s Salary 800.00 Treasurerts Expenses 800.00 Collector' s Salary 00,00 Assessorts Salaris of Cc rcr3s --I928 00.00 Assessorts Expenses 1,750.00 Legal Services 200.00 Town Clerk' s Salary 600.00 Town Clerk' s Expenses 525-000 Election and Registration 400.00 Public Welfare Board Salaries 575.00 Public Welfare Board Expenses 100.00 Registrars of Voters Salaries 425.00 Registrars of Voters Expenses 100.00 Town Hall Maintenance 22500.00 Insurance 43000.00 Police 59000.00 Dog Officer 175-000 Fire Protection 8,000,00 Forest Fires 1,500.00 Hydrant Service 39700-.00 Inspector of Wires Salary 300.00 Inspector of Wires Expenses 25•.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Salary 75ti00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Expenses 2&.00 Moth, Chap, 660, Town 9601100 Moth, Private 150,00 Tree Warden 1,700,000 Dutch Elm Disease , Chap, 761 750-.08 Pound Keeper 25.00 Board of Health 2 ,500,000 Inspector of Animals , Salary 30000 Dumps 300-,00 Maintenance , Comfort Station 350.00 Greenhead Fly Control 191-.83 Highways , Brideges and Sidewalks 21V500-.00 Highways , Chapter 81 5,750•.00 Highways , Chapter 81, Expenses 200.00 Highways , Chapter 90 Maintenance 2$000400 Snow Removal 89250y00 Plum Island Bridge Maintenance 1,500;00 Street Lights 4,786400 Wharf at Parker River 400eO0 Public Welfare 32500000 Public Welfare District Office 1,200:00 Disability Assistance , Town 2 ,000r00 Aid to Dependent Children 1,250.00 Old Age Assistance , Town 28,500:00 Veteaans Services 2000040 Schools 150.500.-00 Vocational 39500;00 School Committee Salaries 500eOO Town Library lS200wO0 Parks 900.-00 Memorial Day 150:00 Printing Town Reports 648:60 ' Clam Flats 3OOeOO cemeteries 600 eOO Interest 5 ,17040 Notes on School Bonds 15,000.-00 Newburyport Public Library 900.00 Mosquito Control, Chap, 112 , Acts 1931 1,000:00 Reserve Fund 5,000.-00 Town Trucks 39000;00 Two-Way mobile radios 1,900r00 Sidewalk, Hanover Street 29000.00 Chapter 90 , Scotland Road 59000,00 Boston Street, Gravel, Town 1,000.00 Boston Street, Gravel, Chap. 718,91956 29500.00 Mosquito, Spraying (Article 19) 2 *250,00 Re-number Streets 900.00 Refuse barrels , painting signs , signs 250.00 Total Appropriations From available funds 35,500.�00 Net app. 7,Z 71._ S/ ' Appropriations from available funds Reserve Fund, from Surplus Overlay 5,000.00 Reduce Tax Rate, from Surplus Revenue 20t000,O0 Town Trucks , from Road Machinery Fund 3,000.00 Chapter 90, Scotland Road, from Chapter 718 Acts of 1956 50000.00 Boston St. Gravel, from Chapter 718, Acts 1956 21500,00 350500,00 Chapters 81 and 90, Appropriations; Voted: Motion of Martin H. Burns. "That the sum of �32,500.00 be appropriated from available free cash in the Treasury In anticipation of State and County allotments for Chapter 81 and 90 highway Work, that upon receipt of allotments from the State and County, the same shall be credited to the free cash account." Voted : Motion of Joseph D. Rolfe . "That the appropriations for Old Age Assistance , Aid to Dependent Children and Disability Assistance be used in conjunction with any Federal Funds that may be received for like purpose ." The above list of appropriations includes all extra amounts voted under the different Articles. ' Article. 3. Voted, Motion of Silas Little. Voted unamimously, "That the Town Treasurer, withthe approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1958, and to issue axgaoiteror�,notesc:therefo7 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." .Article 4. r Voted: Motion of Arnold W. Collis. "That the Town continue its connection with the Newburyport Public Library, and that we appropriate $90000 for the same. 00 . n�� CAI �OO. oo� llll Annual Town Meetin, March 19, 1957. 3 0 1 Article 5, Voted, Motion of Silas Little. "That the sum of $1,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112, Acts of 1931." Article 6. Voted, Motion of Martin H. Burns. ' "That the sum of $20,000,00 be appropriated from available fuee cash in the Treasury for the purpose of reducing the Tax Rate for the year 1957." Article 7. Voted. Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the sum of 03 ,000,00 be- appropriated for the operation of the Town Trucks , Maintenance Account, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund." Article S. - Voted. Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the sum of $5,000.00 be appropriated for the Finance Committee Reserve Fund and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $5,000.00 be taken from the Overly Account Surplus." Article 9. Voted. Motion of Herbert W. Pollte , Jr. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of 01,900,00, said sum to be matched by the State or Federal Government, to purchase and instal two Motorola two-way mobile radios in Protection No. 1 apparatus, two Motorola two-way mobile radios in Protection No. 2 apparatus, two Motorola two-way mobile radios in Police Officers cars , and one two-meter radio for sector communications in the interest of Civil Defense." Article 10. Voted; Motion of Robert A. Bashaw, Jr. "That the Town accept 330 additional feet on Riverdi6w, D!�ive." Article 11. Voted. Motion of Albert W. Peabody. "That the Town raise and -appropriate the sum of 02,000.00 to extend the sidewalk on the Northerly side of Hanover Street , a distance of approximately lj600 feet, said sidewalk to be 4 feet wide with hot top." Article 12. ' Voted. Motion of Richard H. Knight. 'rThat the Town install and maintain a 15 ,000 Lumens Mercury Vapor Light on Pole # 12, H. E. Co. , corner of High Road and Morgan Ave." Article 13. "Voted. Motion of John H. Gray. "That the Town install and maintain two street lights, one on Pole No. 80-1 and one on Pole No. 80-3. both on Anchors Away." Article 14. Voted. Motion of Charles W. Morse . "That the Town install and maintain a street light on Pole No. 28-602 H.E. Co. on the Newburyport Turnpike." c��n tv 30 2 Article 15. :.t Voted. Motion of William G. King. "That the Town install and maintain two street lights on Riverview Drive on Poles No. 82-1_ H.E. Co, and No. 82-3 H.E. Co." The sum of $186.00 was added to the Street Light appropriation to cover the cost of same." Article 16. Voted. Motion of Martin H. Burns. "That the Town appropriate the sum of 05 ,000,00 for Chapter 90 ' Construction on Scotland Road, and to meet said appropriation the sum of C5,000.00 be taken from Section % A of Chapter 718 of the Acts of 1956." Article 17. Voted. Motion of Silas Little . "That the Town raise and 'appropriate the sthm of �41,000.00 for Gravel on Boston Street." Article 18, Voted. Motion of Martin H. Burns. "That the Town appropriate the sum of $2 ,500.00 for gravel on Boston Street, and to meet said appropriation the sum of $$2,,d00.00 be taken from Section 5A of Chapter 718 of the Acts of 1956." Article 19. Voted. Motion of Randolph L. Thurlow. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,250.00 for spraying to control Mosquitos." ' Article 20. Voted. Motion of Joseph D. Rolfe. "That the road to Plum Island from the Newburyport-Newbury line be named Plum Island Boulevard." Article 21. Voted. Motion of Joseph D. Rolfe. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $$900.00 to re-number the -ccepted streets of the Town." Article 22. Voted. Motion of Martin H. Burns. "That this Article be laid upon the table." Article 23. A motion of Michael Villane to approriate the sum of $1,000.00 was amended by Charles W. Morse of the Finance 'Committee. 1 Voted; Motion of Charles W. Morse. "That we appropriate the sum of $250.00 to buy 25 barrels to be painted and marked waste paper and rubbish, to -be placed at different plac:es on Plum Island, 7 or 8 signs to be put in conspicuos places warning people against the illegal disposal of rubbish, repaint sign on the corner of Plum Island Blvd, and Sunset Drive. Annual Town Meeting, March 19, 1957. 3 04) Article 24, Motion of Lispenard B. Phister. "The Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to convey at any time and from time to time and at such .price or prices as they shall deem to be for the best interests of the Town of Newbury, any part or all of the land conveyed to the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury by deed of Free Men of Parker River, Inc. , dated May 29th, 1953." There was considerable discussion on this matter, Mr. Morse of the ' Finance Committee stated that sale of this land would bring in considerable tax revenue to the Town. Others thought it should be held for future public places. Henry J. Becker, Jr, then made a motion to lay this Article upon the Table and it was so voted. Article 25. A motion by Florence P. Webb was made to adopt the Article. Mrs. R. Barbara Peabody then made a motion to amend it. Voted; Motion of R. Barbara Peabody. "That the Town instruct the Moderator to appoint a Committee of three , one of which shall be a member of the School Committee , to serve as a Special unpaid Committee to be known as the Regional School District Planning Committee." A resolution of thanks was given W. Ashton Knight, Auditor for having the picture of the Town flag on the front page of the Town Report, together with a story of the flag on the inside pages. ' Adjourned at 9,12 P.M. Attest: Joseph D. Rolfe , Town Clerk nn � 3114 Annual Town Meeting, Election of Officrs, Z March 23, 1957. Polls opened at 12 noon and closed at 8 P.M. Total Vote Precinct 1 647 Precinct 2 275 �� Selectman, Three year§, #Martin H. Burns 785 Assessor, Three ,years., #Martin H. Burns 767 Board of Public Welfare , Three years ' #Joseph D. Rolfe 1 774 Board of Public Welfare, One year, (To fill a vacancy) #Harry V. Noyes, 3rd, 721 Auditor, Three years, #William Ashton Knight 769 School Committee, Three years Arnold W. Collis 439 #R. Barbara Peabody 463 Tree Warden, One year #Frank J. Bums 775 Highway Surveyor, One year #Ernest F. Guilford 720 Moderator, One year #Arthur S. Johnson 485 Lispenard B. Phister 397 Constables , One year, 4 elected. ' #Malcolm R. Andrews 705 #Prescott W. Eaton 738 #Walter W. Mills 635 #Richard R. Rogers 684 Fish Commissioner, Three years #John A. Rogers 478 Ralph P . Lowell 363 Fish Commissioner, One year, ( to fill vacancy) Laurence Barry, Jr. 414 #John K. Thistlewood 419 Trustee of Public Library, Three years #Grace L. Colby 777 #Ele c to d A true copy, Attested; �� Town Cler ,05 Town of Newbury WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Town Meeting, March 18, 1958. Essex, ss. To: Walter W. Mills, Jr. Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings : In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabi- tants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to meet in the Auditorium of the Newbury Elemen- tary School in said Newbury, on Tuesday, the 18th day of March A.D. 1958 at 7:30 P. M. , to act on the following articles, viz : ARTICLE 1. To act on the report of the Sele ctmen,Depart- ment of Public Welfare, Treasurer, Collector,Auditor, School Committee and all other Town Officers. ARTICLE 2. To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be deemed necessary to defray the expenses of the Town for the ensuing year. ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the sp proval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the financial year, beginning January 1, 1959, and to issue any 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 L4 of the General Laws, ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to continue its connec- tion with the Newburyport Public Library, and a-�)pro- priate a sum of money for the same. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112, acts of 1931. ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use part of the available free cash for the purpose of fixing the tax rate for the cur- rent year, or take any other action relative thereto. ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the operation of the Town Trucks for the ensuing year, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund, or take any other action relative thereto. ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for control of the Greenhead and Mosquito. ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as most recently amended by Chapter 5, Acts of 1955, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public (forks of Massachusetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tide-waters, foreshores and shores along a public beach, including the Merrimack and Connecticut Rivers, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Common- - weal the i z a7 ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to increase the num- —� bor of Trustees of the Town Library in Byfield from three to five, and at the Town Election in 1959 to elect one for one year one for two years and one for three years,and each year thereafter as the term of a Trustee expires to elect a Trustee for a term of three years. By request of Russell C. Metcalf and twenty- eight others. ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to change the name of Bayview Avenue to Bayview Lane. By request of Ruth A. McGregor and fourteen others. ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00) for the pur- chase and erection of 2,500 feet of snow fence along the beach front at Plum Island. By request of Henry J. Becker, Jr. and thirteen others. ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($20000.00) to cover the purchase of fire hose for use by Protection Fire Co. No. 1 and Protection Fire Co. No. 2, same to be purchased under the supervision of the Board of Fire Engineers . By request of the Board of Fire Engi- neers, ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to install and main- tain one street light on Pole #1948, 51st Street,Plum Island. By request of Juliette M. Stott and twelve others. ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain two street lights on Harvard way, on poles of the Merrimack-Essex Electric Co. No.1779 and No.1883. By request of Henry J. Becker, Jr. and thirteen others. ARTICLE 16, To see if the Town will vote to install and ' maintain one street light at the corner of South Pond Street and Morgan Avenue, on Pole No. H.E.C.2. By request of Gordon C. Taylor and eighteen others. ARTICLE 17, To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain one street light on Pole No. 2-99 H.E.Co. on Middle Road. By request of John J. C. Coffin and ten others. ARTICLE 18, To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain a street light on Pole No. 72 H.E.Co. on Parker Street. By request of Sarah D. Brown and eighteen others, ARTICLE 19, To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain a street light on Hanover Street on Pole No, 27. By request of Margaret Printon and seven- teen others. ARTICLE 20, To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain a street light on the High Road on Pole No, 10, By request of Aaron Porter, Jr. and twelve others. ARTICLE 21, To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain a street light on Middle Road, Pole No. H.E.Co.19. By request of Thomas F. Stubbs and seven- teen others. ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will instruct the Moderator and Selectmen to appoint a Committee of seven, includ- ing the three members of the School Committee and one Selectman to study the educational needs of the Town, to make recommendations and to report not later than the next annual Town Meeting, or at a Special Town Meeting. By request of the School Committee. ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $121.22 for the following 1956 deficiency bills : School Lunch to Joseph Gangi & Sons $16.22; Vocational Education transportation to Elite Cab Company M05.00 By request of the School Committee. 307 ARTICLE 24. To see L£ the Town will vote to accept 300 Ft. extension of Riverview )rive. By request of Robert A* Bashaw, Jr. and seventeen others. ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will accept 150 Ft. extension of Bayview Avenue. By request of Charles W. Morse, Jr. and fifteen others. .ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to accept Olde Town Way as a Town road, for a distance of 549 Ft. road 40 Ft. wide. By request of Charles J. Bashaw and twenty-one others. ARTICLE 27. To see if the 'ibwn will vote to accept the following By-Law: No appropriation exceeding $25,000.00 to be raised by bonds of the Town of Newbury, except for a revenue producing department, shall be valid unless the arti- cle or motiai calling for such an appropriation shall be adopted by a vote on a printed ballot after there has been furl opportunity for debate. All other mo- tions pertaining to such ar, appropriation, except that calling for adoption may be disposed of without refer- ence to a painted ballot. Tie time and place for ballot- ing on such appropriations shall be determined by the meeting, which, when it does adjourn, shall adjourn to such time azd place not less than seven nor more than fourteen days after said meeting. The printed ballots shall be prepared by the Moderator and Town Clerk in such form as they shall determine and in a manner to enable voters to vote "yes" or "no" on the appropria- tion,and the tellers and other officers required for the balloting on such appropriation shall be appointed by the Selectmen. By request of Henry J. Becker, Jr. and eleven others. ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to widen and resurface Downfall Road. By request of Harold Dushame and sixteen others. ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to regrade and resurface a portion of Cole- man Road, beginning at a point 75 feet North of the Town line and proceeding 350 feet Northerly on Coleman Road. By request of Charles E. Livermore, Jr. and nineteen others. ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Three Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($3,100.00) t.) correct the drainage problem at the intersection of Graham Avenue and Withington Street, and Fairview Avenue and With ington Street. By request of Laurent H.Gravelle end thirty others. ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will vote to accept as a street the roadway leading to the New School, for a distance of 600 Ft. and to name the street Walton Avenue. ARTICLE 32. To see that action the Town of Newbury will take to have a roadway established from Central Street in said ' Towr. to the land of Woodrow D. Pearson in said Town,forty feetwide. By request of Woodrow D. Pearson and one hun- dred others. ARTICLE 33. To meet Saturday, March 22, 1958, in our respective votirg precincts for the election of the following Town OfficLals, viz : One Selectman, Town Clerk, Treasurer, Collector of Taxes, One member of the School Committee, One Assessor, One member of the Boa=ld of Public Welfare, One Tristee of the Public Library, One Fish Commissioner, each for Three years; Moderator, Tree Warden, Four (4) Constables, and Highway Surveyor, each for One year. All of the above to be voted for on one ballot. The polls will be opened at 12 Noon and close at 8 P. M. 308 And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this l9thday of February, A .D. 1958, A true copy, Attested: electmen of Newbury Newbury, Mass. , February ,2, 1, 1958. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Constable Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed.. I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Constable Yam• 309 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 18, 1958, In accordance with the foregoing warrant the Annual 'Town Meeting was called to order at 7 .30 P.M. by Moderator Arthur S . Johnson. Prayer. was offered by Rev. Leslie Wadsworth, Voted;. Motion of the Town Clerk. "That all Articles be taken up in the order they are printed on the, Warrant," , "That under Article 2 the appropriations be taken up in the order they are listed." ' The call for the meeting was read, together with the Constable ' s return of the same. The reading of the entire warrant was waived. Article 1. . The Moderator stated that the reports of the Town Officers were printed in the Town report, that hhey would be accepted as printed unless someone wished to ask questions about them. No one asked any questions and the Moderator declared them accepted. .Mr. Coffin of the Regional School Committee submitted their report. as printed, as a report of progress . Article 2. Voted; To raise and appropriate the following sums of money for the year 195%, APPROPRIATIONS Moderator' s Salary 15,00 Selectmen' s Salaries 1,200.00 Selectmen' s Expenses 400.00 Selectmen' s Expenses B 200.00 Auditorts Salary 1,100.00 ' Auditor' s Expenses 300.00 Treasurer' s Salary 19100.00 Treasurer' s Expenses 1,125.00 Collectorts Salsa" 1,100.00 Collectors Expenses 600,00 Assessor' s Salaries 1,20Q.00 Assessor' s Expenses 1,600.00 Legal Services 200.00 Town Clerk's Salary 600.00 Town Clerk' s Expenses 450.00 Election and Registration 19250.00 Public Welfare Board Expenses 100.00 Public Welfare Board Salaries 575.00 Registrars of Voters Salaries 425.00 Registrars of Voters Expenses 250.00 Town Hall Maintenance 39000.00 Insurance 32000.00 Police ' 50000.00 Dog Officer 300.00 Fire Protection 8,000.00 Forest Fires 12500,00 Hydrant Service 32800,00 Inspector of Wires , Salary 300.00 Inspector of Wires Expenses 25.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Salary 75.00 Scaler of Weights and Measures Expenses 25.00 Moth, Chap, 660, Town 960.00 Moth, Private 150.00 Tree Warden 1.9700.00 Dutch Elm Disease , Chap. 761 750,06 Greenhead Fly Control, ( State ) 191.83 Pound Keeper 25,00 Board of Health 39500.00 Inspector of Animals Salary 300.00 Dumps 300,00 Maintenance of Comfort Station 350,00 Highways, B. and S . Z1500.00 Highways , Chapter 81 52750.00 Highways , Chapter 81 Expense 200.00 Highways , Chapter 90 Maintenance 22000.00 Highways, Chapter 90 Contradt 42000.00 Snow Removal 10,500.00 Appropriations , 1958. r ; J l School Committee Salaries 500.001-07 Plum Island Bridge Maintenance 10200.00 Street Lights 40922.00 Wharf at Parker River 800,00 `^ Public Welfare 33500.00 Public Welfare District Office lf200.00 Disability Assistance 2,000.00 A . D. C. Town 49000;00 0. A . A . Town 2790000 Veteran' s Services 2 ,000.00 Schools 162 ,000.00 Vocational 3$ 00.00 Town Library 1,200.00 Barks 900.00 Memorial Day 150,00 ' Printing Town Reports 703,75 Clam Flats 400.00 Reserve Fund 5,000.00 Cemeteries 600,00 Interest 40840.00 Notes on School Bonds 159000.00 Public. Library, Newburyport 900,00 Truck Maintenance 39800.00 Mosquito Control Works (State ) 1,000.00 Greenhead and Mosquito Control (Town) 23250.00 Snow Fence , Plum. Island 1,200.00 Fire Hose 2,000.00 1956 Bills , School Dept. 121.22 Widen, Resurface Downfall Road 1,200.00 Drainage , Graham Ave. Withington St. Fairview Ave. 33100,00 Total Appropriations 4P 3 YF-, % From available funds Ne t App. 1 �Y C) S From Available funds Town Trucks , from Road Machinery Fund 3,800.00 Widen and resurface Downfall Road 19200.00 ' from(Section 5A Chap. 718 Acts of 1956) Reduce Tax Rate , from Free Cash 25,000.00 yF 309000.00 Voted; Chapters 81 and 90 Appropriations ; Motion of Martin H. Burns . "That the sum of 1,�?28,700.00 be appropriated from available free cash in the Treasury in anticipation o State and County allotments fro Chapters 81 and 90 Highway Work, that upon receipt of allotments from the State and County, the same shall be credited to the free cash account." Voted; Motion of Joseph D. Rolfe . "That the appropriations for Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children and Disability Assistance be used in conjuction with any Federal Funds that may be received for like purposes." The above list of appropriations includes all extra mounts voted under the different Articles." 1 Annual Town Meeting, March 18, 1958. 311 Article 3, Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "'That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time inanticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning- January 1 , 1959, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within- one year, and to renew any note or notes as may ba liven for a period of less than one year, in accordance with Section 17 , Chapter 44 of the Geri&ral Laws." Article 4. Voted. Motion of Arnold W. Collis. "That the Town continue its connection withthe Newburyport Pyblic Library and appropriate the- sum of $900.00 for the same. Article 5. Voted. Motion of Silas Little. "That the Town raise and appropriate- the sum of $1,000.00 for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State. Reclamation Board, in accordance with. the provisions of Chapter 112, Acts of 1931." Article 6. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the sum of $25,000.00 be appropriated from available free cash in the Treasury for the purpose of reducing the Tax Rate for the year 1958, if the Board of Assessors deem it advisable ." . Article 7. Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns. 'cThat the sum of $3,800.00 be appropriated for the operation of the Town Trucks , Maintenance Account, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund." Article, 8. . VotAj Randolph L. Thurlowq Motion. " That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2 ,250.00 to spray for the control of mosquitos and Greenheads." Article 9, Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns. "That the Town assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as most recently amended by Chapter 5, Acts of. 1955�, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Massachusetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams , harbors , tide-waters foreshores and shores along a public beach in the 'Town of Newbury, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth." Article 10. Voted; Motion of Russell C. Metcalf. "That- the Town increase the number of Trustees of the Town Library in Byfield from three to five , and at the Town Election in 1958 to elect one for one year, one for two years and one for three years, and each year thereafter as the term of a Trustee expires to elect a Trustee for a tsrm• of three years." Article 11. Voted: - Motion of Ruth A . McGregor. "That the name of Bayview Ave, be changed to Bayvi.ew Lane." Voted; Motion of Joseph D. Rolfe . "That the change of name take effect January 1, 1959. 9rticle 12. Voted; Motion of Henry J. Becker, Jr. . "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of 01,200.00 for the purchase and erection of 2,500 feet of snow fence along the teach front at Pham Island." ' Article 13. Voted ; Motion of Robert A. Bashwaw, Jr. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of 62,000.00 to purchase fire hose for use of Protection FireLQompdny, No. 1, and Protection Fire Company, No. 1, same to be purchase under the supervision of the Board of Fire Engineers ." Article 14. Voted; Motion of Joseph D. Rolfe, to and including Article 21. "As the Finance Committee has recommended all the lights requested the sum of 1162 .00 be raised and appropriate to install and maintain the nine lights requested and that the sum of t162.00 be added to the regular appropriation for Street Lights." 1 light on pole No. 1948, 51st St. , two lights on Harvard Way, Poles 1779 and 1883. , 1 light corner of South Pond �4. . and Morgan Ave. Pole no. 2. , 1 light on Pole no. 2-99 on Middle Rd. , 1 light on Parker Street, Pole no.72. 1 light on Hanover St. Pole no. 27, 1 light on high Rd. on Pole no. 10, 1 light on Pole no. 19 on Middle St. > 1 2 Annual Town Meeting, March 18, 1958. L Articl 22. Voted; Motion of Harold Dushame . j "That the Moderator and Selectmen be instructed to appoint a Committee of seven, including the three members of the School Committee and one Selectman to study the educational needs of the Town, to make recommendations and to report not later than the next annual Town Meeting , or at a Special Town Meeting." Voted; Amendment by Josephine Burns . "That at least one member be a School ,Teabher." In answer to a question from Leslie Thurlow , Mrs . Burns stated that either a present teacher or a retired teacher. Article 23. Voted; Motion of Harold Dushame. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $121.22 , for the following 1956 deficiency bills; School Lunch to Joseph rangi & Sons N1622 ;, Vocational Education transportation to Elite Cab Co. .,1;5.00." This was votedunanimously. Article 24, Voted; Motion of Robert A . Bashaw, Jr. "That the Town accept 300 Ft. extension of Riverview Drive ." The Finacne Committee stated that this extension was of proper width and grveled. Mr. Arnold W. Collis stated that if all new roads were built as weatl as this one and with as good drainage the Town would have no trouble with drainage problems. Article 25. Voted ; Motion of Charles W. Morse. "That the Town accept 150 Ft. extension of B;uyview Ave." Article 26. Voted; Motion o$ Charles J. Bashaw and amended by Charles W. Morse. "That the Town accept Olde Town Way as a Town Road, for a distance of 300 feet." Article 27. _ This article caused considerable discussion. H-:nry J. Becker, Jr. explained the need for it. William J. Plante , Jr, made a motion that it be laid upon the table . The vote to lay on the table was doubted and a• counted vote showed 109 in favor and 79 opposed. Joseph D . !Rolfe then made a motion to take it from , the table to enable him to offer a motion to refer it to the Finance Committee for study. This motion was voted; Voted; Motion of Joseph D . Rolfe. "That the subject matter of Article 27 be referred to the Finance Committee and the Town CoAel for study, that they report at the Annual Town Meeting in 1959 with their recommendations." Article 28. Noted; Motion of Martin H. Burns. "That the sum of $,1,200.00 be appropriated for the widening and resurfacing of Downfall Road from Church St. to the Expressway, and to meet said appropriation the sum of 4`1,200.00 be taken from Section 5A Chapter 718 of the Acts of 1956.'ty Article 29. The Moderator stated that Mr. Livermore wished to have this Article withdrawn. It was laid upon the table. Article 30. Voted; Motion of Laurent h. Gravelle . That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $3,100.00 to correct the drainage problem at the intersection of Graham Av.e , and Withington St. and Fairview Ave . and Withington St," Article 31. Voted; Motion of Joseph_D. Rolfe. "That the Town accept as a street the roadway leading to the New School, for a distance of 600 feet and to name the street , Walton Avenue. Amended to read Walton Ave. in memory of Leland Walton." The admendment was offered by James Wile . Article 32 . Declared by the Moderator not to be in proper form for action as a different procedure was necessary under the law. Adjourned to meet Saturday, March 22, 1958 for the election of Town Officers. Adjourned at 9.28 P .M. A true copy, attest; Town Clerk. . Anhual Town Meeting, .) Election of Town Officers, March 22, 1958, Polls opened at 12_ noon and closed at 8 P .M. Total Vote ; Precinct 1 776 Precinct 2 331 1 09 Selectman, three years. #Silas Little 500 Henry J. Becker, Jr. 376 Arthur Eulgaris 223 Assessor, three years #John S. Marsh 595 William T . Colby, Jr. 297 Henry F. McGrath, Jr. 185 Town Clerk, three years #Joseph D . Rolfe 973 Treasurer, three years , #Doris L. Young 938 Collector of Taxes , three years . #'Doris L. Young 931 Board of Public Welfare , three years. #H. Verne Noyes , 3rd. 944 School Committee, three years; . #Florence P. Webb 639 J. Richard Williams 447 ' Tree Warden, one year. i/Frank J. Burns 951 Highway Surveyor, one ,year. #Ernest F. Guilford 793 John D. Hartnett 269 Moderator, one year. #Arthur S . Johnson 672 Constables, one year, four elected. #Malcolm R. Andrews 857 #Prescott W. Eaton 911 #Walter W. Mills, Jr. 804 7#Richard R. Rogers 828 Fish Commissioner, three years. #John K. Thistlewood 924 Trustee of Public Library, three years. #Kathryn Brown 949 #Elected. ' A true copy, Attest; Town Clei#c. t In accordance with Article 22 , Z Committee apointed by the Moderator and the Selectmen to study the educational needs of the Town, to hake ✓ recor.,mendations and report not later titan the next annual tom meeting or at a Special Town Meeting, To serve with the three members of the School Committee . Agnes Little Martin B. H_irns J. Richard Williams Benjamin Pearson, Jr, 1 315 WARRANT FOR SPECIfL TOWN MEETING. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1956. Essex, ss. To Prescott, W. Eaton, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings ; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qulaified to vote in Town affairs , to meet, in. 1 the Town Hall, Oldtown, in said Newbury, on Tuesday, the 30th day of December, A . D. 1958, at 8 P.M. to act upon the following Article ; Article 1. To see if the Town will appropriate additional sums of money for the following Departments ; Vocational Training, Snow, Highways, midges and Sidewalks , and transfer the same from Surplus Revenue , any availbble funds or unexpended appropriation balances not need W D , And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by postin;,,an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof , fail not, and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town 'Clerk at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this 22nd day of December , A. D. 1958. Leslie Thiirlow, )Selectmen of Newbury. Martin H. Burns , ) Silas Little, ) A true copy, attested; ' Prescott W. Eaton, lConstable. Newbury Mass . December 30, 1958. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directe-? , I hereb:- netif— and warn the inbdbitsLnts of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and ;lace mentioned for the purpose herein named. Prescott W. Eaton, Constable. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Prescott W. Eaton , Constable . 1 i 316 L SPECIAL TOWN ITCETING, DECEMBFR 30, 1958. R Called to order at 6.07 by Moderator €.rthur S. Johnson. A quorum was present. . WR.rrant for the meeting read by Town Clerk Joseph D. Rolfe . Article 1. Voted; Motion by Leslie Thurlovr, Chairman of the Selectmen. "That we appropriate additional sums of money for the following Departments; Vocational 2 ,500.00 Snow 600,00 ' Highways , Bridges and Sidewalks 200.00 1,3 ,400.00 and that to meet said appropriations we transfer the folloaiin, sums from the fol'_owinl t;epartmentep Schools 20600.00 Public Welfare 600.00 Wharf at Parker River 200.00 w3,400.00 There was no discussion on this Article . The vote was unanimous . Adjourned at 8.11 A true copy, Attest; nnCleir ^ok. � 1 Town of Newbury 1 WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Town Meeting, March 17, 1959 Essex,ss, To: Prescott W. Eaton, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you ' are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to meet in the Auditorium of the Newbury Elementary School in said Newbury, on Tuesday, the 17th day of March A. D. 1959 at 7 :30 P. M. to act on the following articles,viz: ARTICLE 1. To act on the report of the Selectmen, Depart- ment of Public Welfare, Treasurer, Collector,Auditor, School Committee and all other Town Officers. ARTICLE 2. To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be deemed necessary to defray the expenses of the Town for the ensuing year, 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 financial year, beginning January 1, 1960s and to issue any 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. ARTICLE 4, To see if the Town will vote to continue its ' connection with the Newburyport Public Library, and appropriate a sum of money for the same. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00 ) for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accord- ance with the provisions of Chapter 112,acts of 1931, ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use part of the available free cash for the purpose of fixing the tax rate for the current year, or take any other action relative thereto. ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the operation of the Town Trucks for the ensuing year, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund, or take any other action relative thereto. ' ARTICLE S. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate c the sum of $2250.00 for control of the Greenhead and Mosquito. ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as most recently amended by Chapter 5, Acts of 1955, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Depart- ment of Public Works of Massachusetts for the im- provement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tide-waters, foreshores and shores along a public beach, including the Merrimack and Connecticut Rivers, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth. 31 � N' ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to purchase a power sprayer with equipment for the same, ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate One Hundred And Five Dollars ($105.00) to pay a 1958 Deficiency Bill to James F. Redford. ARTICLE 12. To hear the Interim Report of the Committee appointed to study the educational needs of the Town and take any action relative thereto. ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate ' the sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1,200,00) for materials to improve Green Pond and the adjacent area. The labor on the project to be given without charge by members of Protection Fire Company No.2, and any other organization willing to join in the work. The work and expenditures of money to be under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen. By re- quest of Arnold W. Collis and twenty-nine others. ARTICLE 14, To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Four Hundred Dollars 4400,00 ) for the purchase and planting of shade trees to beautify our Parks and Highways, the location for planting to be determined by the Selectmen and Tree Warden. By re- quest of Richard H. Knight and thirty-two others. ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to accept Paulls Avenue, easterly from Olde Town Way for a distance of 300 feet, as a Town road. By request of Philip Robichaud and sixteen , others. ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to have the Moderator, with the Board of Selectmen and Finance Board, appoint a Committee of Five(5 ) to investigate and report on a modified Zoning Ordinance. Said report to be made at a Town Meeting not later than the next annual Town Meeting in March of 1960, By request of Arnold W. Collis and eleven others. ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars($800, 00 ) to correct a drainage problem on Tenney' s Court, or take any other action relative thereto. By request of Irving C. Little and fourteen others. ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to change the name of that part of Downfall Road near the Way- side Motel to Fruit Street, or other suitable name. By request of Dominic Menesale and four- teen others. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate a sum of money for improving the land and cleaning and improvement of the Pond at Parker River adjacent to the Town Wharf. By request of Percival M. Lowell and forty-three others. ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars ( $700*00 ) to re- place a drain on Elm Street near the residencesof Harold R. Blackford and Thomas M. Joyce. By request of David S. Caldwell, Jr. and thirty-seven others. ARTICLE 21, To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000,00 ) for the surveying and improvement of American Legion Park in Byfield, By request of Mary A. Livermore and twenty-six others, ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to appoint a ConLmittee of five (5 ) to supervise the care of all Parks within the Town. By request of Mary A. Livermore and twenty-five others. r ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to accept the following By-law. (A proposed protective By-Law ) 3 pages with 7 Sections, A SUGGESTED PROTECTIVE BY-LAW OF THE TOWN OF NEWBURY, MASSACHUSETTS SECTION 1, PURPOSE OF BY-LAW The purpose of this By-law is to promote the health, safety,welfare and convenience of the inhabitants by divid- ing the Town of Newbury into Districts and regulating the use and construction of building and premises with a view to encouraging the most appropriate use of land in the Town. SECTION 2. CONTINUATION OF USES ALREADY IN EXISTENCE Any lawful building or use of a building or premises or part thereof existing at the time this by-law or any amendment thereto is adopted may be continued although such building or use does not conform to the provisions thereof,provided such use has not been abandoned for a period of one year. SECTION 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS Districts. The Town of Newbury is hereby divided into six districts as shown on the "Zoning Map, Newbury Mass. "dated and filed with the Town Clerk, and which, with its notations, is hereby made a part of this ' By-Law: (1 ) Residence Districts A. Plum Island (2 ) Residence Districts B. Old Town (3 ) Residence Districts C. South Byfield (4 ) Residence Districts D. Byfield (5 ) Business District E. (6 ) Industrial District F. SECTION 4. USES OF RESIDENCE DISTRICTS In a residence district no building or structure shall be erected or altered and no building or premises shall be used except for the following purposes : (1 ) One family dwelling or farm. The term "one family dwelling" shall not include a mobile or immobile automotive type of trailer. (2 ) Commercial farm, garden or nursery selling only products, the major portion of which is raised on the premises , and excluding any use injurious, ob- noxious or offensive to the neighborhood. (3 ) Professional offices in private residences for the use of the occupants only. (4) Church (5 ) Educational or municipal recreational buildings and uses. (6 ) The use, by the resident of a room or rooms in a dwelling or in an accessory building for the pur- suit of a home occupation, provided that no sub- stantially continuous employment is required and that there is no external evidence of occupation other than the permitted sign. (7 ) Accessory use on the same lot with and customarily incident to any of the above permitted uses and not detrimental to a residential neighborhood. The term "accessory use" shall not include : y (a ) A garage for more than four automobiles. (b ) Commercial storage of more than two automobiles. (c ) The taking of more than four lodgers, (d ) Advertising signs except those pertaining to the lease, sale or authorized use of a lot or building on which the sign is placed and not exceeding a total area of twelve square feet, provided that on e lot occupied by a dwelling a sign pertaining to a use shall not exceed (2 ) square feet and be in the form customary for the purpose. (8 ) Buildings and lots may be used for any of the follow- ing purposes in a residence district with the authori- zation of the Board of Appeals subject to appropriate conditions where such are deemed necessary to protect the neighborhood or the town, ' (a ) Private clubs excepting clubs the chief activity of which is a service customarily carried on as a business. (b ) Alteration of one-family house which was in existence at the time of the passage of this by-law into a two family house, (c ) Greenhouse (d ) Commercial gravel, loam, sand or stone removal, provided no excavation results below the level of adjacent roads or the average grade of ad- jacent land and the area is regraded and loamed. (e ) Commercial riding stable. { SECTION 5. BUSINESS DISTRICT USES In a business District the following uses only are permitted: (1 ) Any use permitted in a residence district. (2 ) Filling station or garage. (3 ) Retail business, service or public utility not involving manufacture. (4 ) Manufacture of products to be sold on the premises at retail where no more than five ' operators are employed in such manufacture pro- vided such use is not injurious, obnoxious or offensive to the neighborhood. (5 ) Office or bank. (6 ) Restaurant and other places for serving food. (7 ) Newspaper. (8 ) Sign advertising goods or services offered by an occupant of the premises for sale, hire or use. SECTION 6. AREA AND HEIGHT REGULATIONS FOR RESI- DENCE DISTRICTS. 1. Lot areas and Frontage. No building may be on a lot in a residence district except one residence building and buildings of accessory use with area and frontage of not less than the following : (a ) Re%'{,,dence Districts A--As laid out on plan held bi Wectmen. (b ) Residence Districts B--area 20,000 square feet with frontage of 100 feet; (c ) Residence Districts C--area 1 acre 150 ft.frontage; (d ) Residence Districts D--area 200,000 square feet with frontage of 100 feet; provided that one building and its accessory buildings may be ' erected on any lot which, at the time this by-law is adopted, cannot be made to conform to the above requirements. 2. Lots in Two Districts. Where a district boundary line divides any lot in single or joint ownership at the time such line is adopted, the regulations for the less restricted por- tion of such lot shall extend not more than thirty(30 ) feet into the more restricted portion, provided that lot has front- age in the less restricted district. 3. Height ]Limitations. No building of more than two and one-half stories or which exceeds 35 feet in height above the ground shall be erected. The term "half story" shall mean a story in a sloping roof, the area of which at a height four feet above the floor does not exceed two-thirds the floor area of the story immediately below it. Chimneys, poles, spires or tanks and other projections not used for human occupancy may 5+ -^ nhlrile {i^&he�hJ.JJ itsatin aft fix 61 y 4. Location. No building in a residence district shall ►d 1 be within twenty(20) feet of the street line and no building of accessory use except a private garage shall be within sixty (60 ) feet of a street line. No building shall be within ten (10 ) feet of the lot line. 5. Appurtenant Open Spacs. No yard or other open space required for a building by this by-law shall during the exis- tence of such a building be occupied by or counted as open space for another building. 6e In a Business District buildings erected for resi- dence purposes and their premises shall conform to lot size, frontage, height, yard and other regulations of this section ' applicable to the Residence Districts A. SECTION 7, ADMINISTRATION 1. Enforcement. This by-law shall be enforced by the Selectmen. The Selectmen shall not create any boards of ad- ministration or planning other than those set forth in this Section 7 without a vote of the town meeting specifically authorizing creation of such board. 2. Permit. The Board of Selectmen shall issue no per- mit for the erection of any building or part thereof,plans and specifications and intended use of which are not in all respects in conformity with the provisions of this by-law. Said permit shall be posted conspicuously on the premises during the time of construction, With each application for a permit to build there shall be filed a plan showing the lot, its acre and dimensions and the location of the build- ing thereon. The Selectmen shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations governing the method of application for and issuance of said permitse 3. Board of Appeals. In accordance with Section 30 of ' Chapter 40 of the General Laws, as amended, the Board of Selectmen shall, within thirty days after the adoption of this By-Law, appoint a Board of Appeals consisting of three members, and one associate member which shall act on all matters within its jurisdiction in the manner prescribed by said chapter and shall serve without remuneration. 4e Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this by-law shall be fined not more than twenty dollars for each offense. Each day that such wil- ful violation continues shall constitute a separate offense, 5. Validity. The invalidity of any section or provision of the by-laws shall not invalidate any other section or pro- vision hereof, Byy5e o rthersquest of Josephine N.Carothers ,Charles E.Livermore, Jr. and '1 . ARTICLE 24, To see if the Town will accept 249 feet exten- sion of Olde Town Way. By request of Charles J. Bashaw and twenty others, ARTICLE 25, To see if the Town will vote to install and main- tain five(5 ) street lights on Pine Island Road, on Poles No. 8 - 10 - 12 - 14 - 15. By request of Mertie M. Pillsbury and sixteen others. ARTICLE 26, To see if the Town will vote to install and main- tain. a street light on 43rd Street, on Pole #H.E.l. By request of Fred J. Zarella and nine others. ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to install and main- tain four (4 ) street lights on Fruit Street and that part of Downfall Road near the Wayside Motel, on Poles No, 70--2--16A--21 or at locations determined by the Board of Selectmen, By request of Dominic Menesale and fourteen others. ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to install and main- tain one street light on Olde Town Way, on Pole #.92, By request of James L. Topham and ten others. -- - ARTICLE 29. To see if the Tarn will vote to install and main- tain a street light on Pole #91 on Boston Street,Newbury, y at Westerly side of Newburyport Turnpike. By request of .r Edwin F. Goodwin and fifteen others. ARTICLE 30, To see if the Town will vote to install and main- tain three (3 ) street lights on Poles 82-5. 82-7, 82-9, on Riverview Drive, Newbury. By request of Robert A. Bashaw, Jr. and twenty-three others, ARTTCLE 31. To meet Saturday, March 21, 1959, in our respec- tive voting precincts for the election of the following Town Officials, viz : One Selectman, One member of the ' School Committee, One Assessor, One member of the Board of Public Welfare, One Trustee of the Public Library, one Fish Commissioner, each for Three years; One Trustee of the Public Library, for Two years; Moderator, Tree Warden, Four Constables, Highway Surveyor, One Trustee of the Public Library, each for One year. All of the above to be voted for on one ballot. The polls will be opened at 12 Noon and close at 8 P.M. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by post- ing an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of Meeting aforesaid, _rtGiven under our hands this / J day of February A.D. 1959 A true copy, Attested: Selectmen of Newbury Newbury, Mass. , February ,� 6' 1959, Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury,quali- fied to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Constable Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury,quali- fied to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Constable 3�, 323 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 179 1959. In accordance with the foregoing warrant the Annual Town Meeting was called to order at 7.30 P.M. 276 Voters checked in. Prayer was offered by the Rev. Leslie Wadsworth. The call for the meeting, together with the Constable ' s return 1 for the same was read. The reading of the entire warrant was waived. Voted; ; Motion of the Town Clerk. ' "That all Articles be taken up in the order they are printed in the Warrant." "That under Articles 2, the appropriations be taken up in the order they are listed." Article 1. Voted; "That the reports of the Town Officers be accepted as printed in the Town Report." No one asked any questions about these reports. A report by John J. C. C ffin of the Regional School committee was read and accepted a report of progress . Committee continued. A report was given by Mr. Morse of the Finance Committee that the Finance Committee and the Town Counsel had given the subject matter of Article 27 of the 1958 warrant due study and recommended that the same be not accepted as they did not believe it was for the best interest of the Town. Their recommendation wasaccepted. Article 2. Voted: To raise and appropriate the following sums of money for the year 1959, ' APPROPRIATIONS 1959 Moderators Salary 15.00 Selectmen' s Salaries 1,200.00 Selectments Expenses 400,00 Selectmen' s Expenses B 200.00 Auditor' s Salary lV200,OO Auditors Expense 350,00 Treasurers Salary 1,100.00 Treasurer' s Expense 12400,00 Collector' s Salary 19100,00 Collectorts Expense 600,00 Assessor' s Salaries 10200.00 Assessorls Expense 1,500.00 Legal Services 200.00 Town ^,lerkls Salary 600.00 Town Clerk' s Expense 500.00 Election and Registration 450,00 Public Welfare P3oard Salaries 575,00 Public Welfare Poard Expenses 100,00 Registrars of Voters Salaries 525,00 Registrars of Voters Expense 200,00 Town Hall Maintenance 30000.00 Insurance 32000.00 Police 5p500.00 Dog Officer 300,00 Fire Protection 8,000.00 Forest Fires 10500*00 Hydrant Service 40000.00 Inspector of Wires , Salary 300.00 Inspector of 'Hires, Expense 25,00 Sealer of !Heights and Measures Salary 75.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures , Expense 25.00 Moth, Chapter 660, Town 710.08 Moth, Private 150.00 Tree Warden 19700.00 Dutch Elm Disease , Chapter 761 1,000.00 Greenhead Fly Control, (State) 191.83 Pound Keeper 25,00 Board of Health 30500.00 APPROPRIATIONS, 1959. Inspector of Animals , Salary 300.00 Dumps 300,00 Maintenance of Comfort Station 350,00 Civilian Defense 1,000.00 Highways , Bridges and Sidewalks 2,500,00 Highways , Chapter 81 5,750.00 Highways , Chapter 81, Expense 200.00 Highways, Chapter 90, Maintenance 29000,00 Highways , Chapter 90, Construction 3,000.00 Snow Removal 9,000.00 Plum Island Bridge Maintenance 10500,00 Street Lights 59174,00 ' Wharf at Parker River 600,00 Public Welfare 29750,00 Public Welfare District Office 1,300.00 Disability Assistance 30000.00 Aid to Dependent Children 2 ,750.00 Old Age Assistance 250000.00 Veterans, Services 2 ,000.00 Schools 192*775.00 School Committee Salaries 500,00 Vocational 4,000,00 Town Library 19 200.00 Parks 900,00 Memorial Day 150.00 Printing Town Reports 800.25 Clam Flats 400,00 Reserve Fund 52000,00 Cemeteries 400.00 Interest 49510*00 Notes on School Bonds 152000.00 Public Library, Newburyport 900000 Mosquito Control Works , Crap. 112 ,Acts 1931, 19000.00 #Town Trucks, Maintenance 3,800600 Power Sprayer and Equipment, 30200,00 1958 Fill, James F. Redford 1015.00 ' Green Pond Improvement 19200.00 Shade Trees, Purchase and Plant 400,00 Tenney' s Court, Drainage 800.00 Improve Pond at Parker River 400,00 Elm Street, Drainage 700,00 improve and Survey, American Legion Park 1,000,00 #Town Trucks , from Road Machinery Fund 30800.00 Voted; Chapters 81 and 90 Appropriations ; Motionof Leslie Thurlow. "That the sum of w25,100.00 be appropriated from available ' free cash in the Treasury in anticipation of State and County allotments for Chapters 81 and 90 highway Yaork, that upon receipt of allotments from the State and County, the same shall be credited to the free cash account." Voted; Motion of Joseph D . Rolfe . "That the appropriations for Old Age Assistance , Aid to Dependent Children and Disability Assistance be used in conjunction with any Federal Funds that may be received for like purpose ." The above list of appropriations includes all extra amounts voted under the different Articles. Annual 'Town Meeting, March 1?, 1959. )2 The salaries of the Registrars of Voters and Clerk of the Registrars were increased t25.00 each, upon motion of Ieleen C . Galvin. The $100.00 was added to the Appropriation. Article 3. Voted; Motion of -Martin H. Burns. "That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the f-inancial year, beginning January 1, 1960, 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." Article A.• . Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns. "That the Town continue its connection with the Newburyport Public Library and appropriate the sum of $900.00 for the same . Article 5. Voted; Motion of Silas Little . "That the sum of �'w1,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in Accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112 , Acts of 1931." Article 6. Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns .. "That this Article be laid upon the table." Article 7.• Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the sum of w3,800.00 be appropriated for the operation of Town Trucks , Maintenance Account, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund." Article 8. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That this Article be laid upon the table." 1 Article 9. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the Town assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as most recently amended by Chapter 5, Acts of 1955, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the. Department of Public Wor_ of Massachusetts for the improvement, developement, maintenance and pr'optection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams , harbors , tide- , waters , foreshores and shores along a public beach, including the Merrimac and Connecticut Rivers , in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws , and authorize the Selectmen to execut and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth." Article 10, Voted; Motion of Silas Little . "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $3,200.00 to purchase a power sprayer with equipment for the same." Article 11. Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns. - "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of S105.00 to pay a 1958 deficiency bill of James F. Redford." The vote -on this Article was unanimously. Article 12 . The Interim Report of the Educational Needs Committee was submitted as printed in the Town Report by J. Richard Williams, Chairman. The report was accepted as printed. Mr. Williams requested that an imformal vote be taken to ascertain whether the Townspeople wanted Home Economics and Industrial Arts. He stated the Committee felt there was no need and that it was too expensive to operate . This caused some heated discussion by William Plante , Jr.and James L. Topham. A hand vote was taken and the Moderator ruled that it was overwhelminly against by a ten to one ratio. 2 6 Annual Town Meeting, March 17, 1959. Z Article 13. Voted: Motion of Robert A. Ba.shaw, Jr, i "That the_ Town raise and appropriate the ^� sum of $1.200.00 for materials to improve Green Pond and the adjacent area. The labor on the project to be given without charge by members of Protection Fire Company, No. 2 , and any other orgination willing to join in the work. The work and expenditures of money to be under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen, Article 14. Voted: Motion of Richard H. Knight. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum 6W400.00 for the purchase and planting OF shade trees to beautify our Parks and Highways , the location for planting to be determined by the Selectmen and Tree Warden." ' Article 15.. Voted: Motion of Philip Robichaud., "That the Town accept Paul' s Avenue , easterly from Olde Town Way for a distance of 300 feet, as a Town Road." Article 16. Voted: Motion of William King. "That the Board of Selectmen appoint a Committee of Five ( 5) to investigate and report on a Modified Zoning Ordinance. Said report to be made at a Town Meeting not later than the. next Annual Town Meeting in March of 1960." Article 17. Voted: Motion of Irving C. Little. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $800..00 to correct a drainage problem on Tenney' s Court." Article 18. Voted: Motion ofDominic Meneeale. Admended by Harold Dushame .. "That the Town change the name of that part opzDownfall Road near the Wayside Motel to Wayside Avenue." Article 19. Voted: Motion of Percival Lowell. "That the down raise and appropriate the sum of $400.00 for improving the land and cleaning and improvement of the Pond at Parker River, adjacent to the Town Wharf." . , Article 20. Voted: Motion of David S. Caldwell , Jr. "That the Town raise and appropriate th•-) sum of t700.00 to replace drain on Elm Street near the residences of ha.rold R. Blackford and Thomas M. Joyce ." Article 21. Voted: Motion of Josephine N. Carothers. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of wt1,000.00 for the surveying and improvement of American Legion Park in Byfield." Article 22. This Article ruled out by the Moderator. "General Laws state that Selectmen shall be the Park Commissioners if the Town does not authorize the election of the same ." Article 23. Ruled out by the Moderator. Article 24. Voted: Motion of Charles J. Bashaw. "That the Town accept 100 feet extension of Olde Town Way." Article 25 . Voted: Motion of Mertie M. Pillsbury. "What the Town install and maintain four ( 4) street lights on Pine Island Road." Article 26. VoteO. : Motion of Martin H. Burns . "That the Town install and maintain one ( 1) street light on 43rd Street, on 2nd Pole." Article 27. Voted: Motion of. Dominic Menesale . "That the Town install foUA (4) street lights on Fruit Street, and that Part of Downfall Road (Now Wayside Avenue ) or at, locations determined by the Board of Selectmen." � Annual town Meeting, Mar 1- 17, 1959. 2 7 Article 28. Voted: Motion of James L. Topham. "That the Town install and maintain one ( 1 ) street light on Pole 92 on Olds Town Way." Article 29. toted: Motion of Charles W. Morse . "That the Town install and maintain one ( 1) steet light on Pole 91 on Boston Road, at Westerly side of Newbury port hunpike." Article 30. Voted: Motion of Robert A . Bashaw . Jr. "That the Town install and maintain three (3) street lights on Poles 82-5. 82-7, 82-9 on Riverview Drive ." Voted: Motion of Lispenard . B. Phister. "That the citizens of the Town express appreciation to the Town Officers for - the excellant Town Report, and to Mrs . Dorothy D. Brown for the artistic drawing of the familar scene of the rambling Parker River, the hay cocks and salt marshes , so typical of the Town of Newbury." Adjourned to meet Saturday, March 21, 1959 for the election of Town Officers . Adjourned at 9.37 P.M. A true copy, Attest: Town Clerk. Committee appointed by the Selectmen to report on a Modified Zoning Ordinance . Edgar D. Dunning, Harold hogers , John S. O'Connell, Edmund C . Sheppard and Kenneth A. Reynolds. Annual Town Meeting, Election of Town Officers , March 21 , 1959. Polls opened at 12 noon and closed at 8 P . M. Total Vote : Precinct 1 642 Precinct 2 378 ,I O2J- Selectman , three years . #Leslie Thurlow 559 Woodrow Pearson 455 Assessor, three years . ' #Frederick H. Ilsley 698 Henry J. Becker, Jr. 277 Board of Public Welfare , three years . #Arnold W. Collis 566 Henry F. McGrath, Jr. 422 School 'Committee , three years . #Harold Dushame 642 James L. Topham 360 Tree Warden, one year. #Frank J. Burns 899 Highway Surveyor, one year. #Ernest F. Guilford 837 Moderator, one year. Arthur S . Johnson 837 Constables, one year, four elected. #11alcolm R. Andrews 836 #Prescott, W. Eaton 832 #Walter W. Mills, Jr. 754 #Richard R . Rogers 814 ' Fish Commissioner, three years . #Wallace H. Ross 838 Trustee of Public Library, three years . #Russell C . Metcalf 836 Trustee of Public Library, two years . #Mary C. Johnson 815 Trustee of Public Library, one year. #Olive T . Moore 805 #Elected. A true copy, Attest: Town Clerk. 1 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, JULY 22 , 191-9. TOWN OF NEWBURY WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Special Town Meeting, July 22, 1959 Essex,ss. ' To: Prescott W. Eaton, Constable of the Town of Ncowbury. Greetings : In the name of the Comm, onwealtn of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to meet in the Auditorium of the Newbury Elementary School in said Newbury, on Wednesday, the 22nd day of July A. D. 1959 at 7 :30 P.M. to act on the following articles, viz : ARTICLE, 1. To see if the Town will votc to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a contract with the City of Newburyport for the cost of the services of the ambulance in the Town of Newbury or take any other action relative thereto. ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of :Honey to establish an ambulance fund, said appropria- tion to be taken from available funds in the Treasury. ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars (x1,000.00 ) for the use of the Educational Needs Committee for architect fees to ' prepare drawings and specifications, as requested by the School Building Assistance Commission, said appropriation to be taken from available funds in the Treasury. ARTICLE 4. ,To see if the Town will appropriate a suri of molaey for the regrading and resurfacing of Boston Street, from the B. & M. Railroad in an easterly di- rection, and to meet said appropriation the sum to be taken from available funds under Section 5A of Chapter 716 of the Acts of 1956. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to withdraw from the Essex County Mosquito Control Project, in accordance with Section 3 of Chapter 516 of the Acts of 1956. ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of One Thousand Two hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,250.00 ) for Mosquito Control, said appropriation to be taken from available funds in the Treasury. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, and publishing an attested copy in the Newburyport Daily News, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the'Town Clerk, At the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this day of July A. D. 1959. A true copy, Attested: Selectmen of Newbury ..ti n 0``ll e�P)V Newbury, Mass. July �/� 1959. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury,quali- fied to vote in Town Affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Constable Pursuant to the above warrant to me. directed, I have ' notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named, Constable 33 0 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, JULY 229 1959. Called to order at 7 ,30 P.M. by Moderator Arthur S. Johnson. Call of the Warrant and the Constables return read by the Town Clerk. Quorum present. 54 Counted. Quorum 40. Article 1. Voted: Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the Town of Newbury authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into and sign a contract with the City of NewburyporL for ambulance service for the Town." Article 2. Voted: Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the Town appropriate the sum of t300.00 for an ambulance service fund, said appropriation to be expended ' under the direction of the Selectmen for ambulance service to be rendered by the City of Newburyport, and the said appropriation be taken from surplus revenue." Article 3. Voted : Motion of Martin H. Burns. "That the Town appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 for the use of the Educational Needs Committee for architect fees to prepare drawings and specifications , as requested by the School Building Assistance Commission, said appropriation to be taken from the surplus revenue account." Article 4. Voted : Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the Town appropriate the sum of t1 ,526.17 to regrade and resurface Boston Street, in an easterly direction from the B. and M. Railroad, and to meet said appropriation the sum of $1,323.27 be taken from Section 5A of Chapter 718 of the Acts of 1956, and the sum of. �202.90 from unexpended balance of appropriation for Downfall Road, under Article 28, at the Annual Town Meeting in 19586" Article 5. Voted: Motion of Silas Little . "That the Town of Newbury withdraw from the Essex County Mosquito Control Project, in accordance with Section 3 of Chapter 516 of the Acts of 1958." ' Article 6. Voted: Motion of Silas Little . "That the Town appropriate the sum of t�1,250.00 for Mosquito Control, said appropriation to be taken from Surplus Revenue Account, work under this appropriation to be done under the direction of the Board of Selectmen." Amotion to lay this Article on the table , by Arnold Collis, was defeated 35 to 17. Adjourned at 8.12 P .M. A true copy, Attest: Town Cler •)rD TOWN OF NEWBURY WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Thursday, October 8, 1159 Essex, as. To : Prescott W. Eaton, Constable of the Town of Newbury Greetings : In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in 'Down Affairs, to meet in the Auditorium of the Newbury Elementary ,School in said Newbury, on Thursday, October 8, 1959, at 7 :}u P. M. to act on the following articles, viz : ARTICLE 1. TO see if the 'Town will vote to adopt the follow- ing Yoning By-Law. ZONING 51-LAw FOR 'TOWN OF NEWBURY SECTION 1. Purpose The purpose of this By-Law is to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, to lessen the danger from fire and congestion, and to improve the Town under the provis- ions of General Laws, Chapter 40A. SECTION L. Definitions In this By-Law, the following terms shall have the following meanings : ' Lot : Any piece of land used or designed for use as the location of a residence or building. Residence : Any structure, fixed or moveable, designed for use as living quarters for not more than two families. Family: Man and wife, or either one separately, with dependent children or other close relatives. SECTION 3. Establish4ient of Districts A. Types of Districts For purposes of this By-Law the Town of Newbury is hereby divided into the following types of use districts: 1. Agricultural - residential 2. Industrial B. Location of Districts 1. Agricultural - residential districts shall in- elude all portions of the Town not otherwise classified. 2. Industrial districts shall be as follows : a. A 500-foot strip along the south bank of the Parker River in Precinct 1 ex- tending for a distance of 1,000 feet west and 1,000 feet east of the Parker River Bridge on U. S. Route fflA. ' b. A 500-foot strip along the south bank of the Parker River extending from River Street in Byfield to Larkin Street. C. That portion of Precinct 1 bounded on the north by Newburyport line, on the east by a line 1,000 feet east of and parallel to the right-of-way of the Boston and Maine Railroad,Maia$ Line, on the south by Hanover and Middle Streets, and on the west by Highfield Road and Scotland Road. oD,.) SECTION 4. Use Regulations A. In agricultural - residential areas : 1. Land may be used for ordinary agricultural pur- poses and related subordinate activities, and for the location of one or two-family residences. 2. Each residence, fixed or moveable, with its appur- tenant structures, must occupy a lot having an area of not less than 1/2 acre and a frontage of not less than 100 feet on a street or way; and no part of any building thereon may stand less than 10 feet from a property line or less than 20 feet from the street unless a nearer building line is already established by existing buildings. Notwithstanding any ' provision of this By-Law, a single residence may be erected on any lot registered at the Registry of Deeds in Salem prior to July 1, 1959. 3. Commercial or industrial structures may be erected with permission of the Selectmen, but no permit shall be granted until by public hearing the Selectmen are assured that the proposed business or industry is for the best interests of the 'Down and not injurious or ob- noxious to the neighboring properties. B. In Industrial areas no business or industry shall be located which would be detrimental or offensive or tend to reduce property values in the same or adjacent districts, by reason of dirt, odor, fumes, smoke, gas, sewage, refuse, noise, ex- cessive vibration or danger of explosion or fire. SECTION5. Non-Conforming Uses A. The lawful use of any structure or land existing at the time of enactment or subsequent amendment of this By-Law may be continued, although such structure or use does not conform with provisions of, the By-Law. But if any such non-conforming usage shall be voluntarily discontinued for a period of two years, it shall not thereafter be resumed. SECTION 6. Administration A. Enforcement. This By-Law shall be enforced by the Selectmen or a Building Inspector appointed by them. No building shall ' be built or altered and the use of a building shall not be changed without a permit having been issued by the Selectmen or the Building Inspector. Any person violating any of the provisions of this By-Law may be fined not more than twenty dollars for each offence. Each day that such violation con- tinues shall constitute a separate offense. B.Board of Appeals. There is hereby established a Board of Appeals of three members and two associate members to be appoin- ted by the Selectmen, as provided in Chapter 40A of the General Laws, which shall act on all matters within its jurisdiction under this By-Law in the manner prescribed in Chapter 40A of the General Laws, SECTION 7. Validity A. The invalidity of any section or provision of this By-Law shall not invalidate any other section or provision thereof. ARTICLE 2, To hear the report of the Educational Needs Committee. ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $300,000. , or any other sum, for the purpose of constructing an addition to the elementary school and for originally equipping and furnishing said addition, and determine whether the money shall be provided for by appropriation from the Sale of Real Estate Fund, from available funds in the treasury, and 1 by borrowing under authority of Chapter 44 of the General Laws and Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948, as amended, or take any action in relation thereto. ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to appoint a Building Committee or take any other action relative thereto. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posing an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. 333 Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of Meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this 29th day of September A.D.1959. A true copy, Attested: Leslie Thurlow Martin H. Burns Silas Little ' Selectmen of Newbury Newbury, Mass. , September 30, 1959, Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Prescott W. Eaton Constable y Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Prescott w. Eaton Constable ' SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, OCTOBER 80 1959. Called to order at 7.30 P.M. by Moderator Arthur S . Johnson. Cull of the meeting and the Constables return of the Warrant for the meeting read by the Town Clerk, Joseph D . holfe. Article is Motion by Edgar Dunning "That +;,,, Zoning By-Law for the Town of Newbury be adopted as ;rinted in the Warrant." Richard F. Walsh raised a point cf order that ti r _r;yr before us mMs net the same as that ,upon which a hey ,_z_g was hmld . The Town Counsel_ state that the ors legal as minor chenges had not made it out of order. A Motion by Raymond H. Thurlvv "That the By-Lrr ba o�i t1^ ballot at the next annual Town Election in March 1960 was defeated. An admendment by Randolph L. Thurlow was ru1Pd out of order. Motion by Martin H. Burns "That we vote at on-e on the Zoning By-Lvm." was voter?_: The motion of Mr . running was then put to a vote by paper ballot, Yes or No. The Zcnin� 2y_Lger w:: -eted Ye•s 276 No 150. Article 2. The Repor+ of the Educational Needs Committee was given by J. Richard' Williams, Chairman. A few questions were asked by voters but very little, discussion. The Report was received and placed on file. The heport of the Finance Committe was given by Charles W. Morse . He state that the Finance Committee was in favor of the additions to the Elementary School and was in favor of appropriating the sum of $p300,000.00 for the cost of the same . 1 3,3 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, OCTORH�R 8, 1959. Z Article 3. Voted: Motion of Leslie Thurlow. -C "That the sum of $300,000. be hereby appropriated for the purpose of constructing an addition to the Elementary School and for originally equipping and furnishing said addition, and that to meet said appropriation the sum of w8,383.92 be appropriated from the Sale of Real Estate Fund, the sum of w710616.08 be appropriated from available funds in the Treasury, and. that the Treasurer, with the approval, of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the stun of 6120,000. under authority of Chapter 44c.of the General Laws and the sum of $100,000. under authority of Chapter 645 of the Pcts of 19480 as amended, and to issue bone^ or notes of the Town therefor, ' pcyati,le in aeoordan^e wit' the provisions of said Chapter 44 so that the who_- '. r be Paid in not more than twenty years from the date of issue of the first bond or note." Counted Vote : Yes 251, No 12. Article $. Voted: Motion of Florence P . Webb. "That a Building Committee consisting of J. Richard Williams , Martin H. 14u"-- , Benjamin Pearson, Jr. Agnes L. Little , R. Barbara Peabody, Hadzl,d Dushatge and Florence P. Webb, be appointed with authority to deign, enter into contracts, superirise erection and equipment and construction of additional rooms to the Elementary School." Voted : Unanimously. Adjourned 9.41 P.M. A true copy, Attest: Tcwn Clerk. Zoning By-Law Voted : on next Page . 335. 1 � nr Voted; October 8, 1959, Special Town Meeting, Zoning By-Law for Town of Newbury SECTION I. Purpose The purpose of this By-Law is to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, to lessen the danger from fire and conges. tion, and to improve the Town under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 40A. SECTION 2. Definitions In this By-Law, the following terms shall have the following meanings: Lot: Any piece of land used or designed for use as the location of a residence or building. Residence: Any structure, fixed or moveable, designed for use as living quarters for ' not more than two families. Family: Man and wife, or either one separately, with dependent children or other dose relatives. SECTION 3. Establishment of Districts A. Types of Districts For purposes of this By-Law the Town of Newbury is hereby divided info the following types of use districts: I. Agricultural — residential 2. Industrial B. Location of Districts I. Agricultural — residential districts shall include all portions of the Town not otherwise classified. 2. Industrial districts shall be as follows: a. A 500-foot strip along the south bank of the Parker River in Precinct I extending for a distance of 1,000 feet west and 1,000 feet east of the Parker River Bridge on U. S. Route .#IA. b. A 500-foot strip along the south bank of the Parker River extending from River Street in Byfield to Larkin Street. c. That portion of Precinct I bounded on the north by Newburyport line, on the east by a line I,000 feet east of and parallel to the right-of-way of the Boston and Maine Railroad, Main Line, on the south by Hanover and Middle Streets, and on the west by Highfield Road and Scotland Road. SECTION 4. Use Regulations A. In agricultural-residential areas: I. Land may be used for ordinary agricultural purposes and related subordinate activities, and for the location of one or two-family residences. ' 2. Each residence, fixed or moveable, with its appurtenant structures, must oc- cupy a lot having an area of not less than I/z acre and a frontage of not less than 100 feet on a street or way; and no part of any building thereon may stand less than 10 feet from a property line or less than 20 feet from the street unless a nearer building line is already established by existing buildings. Notwithstanding any provision of this By-Law, a single residence may be erected on any lot registered at the Registry of Deeds in Salem prior to July I, 1959. 3. Commercial or industrial structures may be erected with permission of the Selectmen, but no permit shall be granted until by public hearing the Select- men are assured that the proposed business or industry is for the best interests of the Town and not injurious or obnoxious to the neighboring properties. B. In industrial areas no business or industry shall be located which would be detri- mental or offensive or tend to reduce Property values in the same or adjacent districts, by reason of dirt, odor, fumes, smoke, gas, sewage, refuse, noise, ex. cessive vibration or danger of explosion or fire. SECTION 5. Non-Conforming Uses A. The lawful use of any structure or land existing at the time of enactment or sub. sequent amendment of this By-Law may be continued, although such structure or use does not conform with provisions of the By-Law. But if any such noncon- forming usage shall be voluntarily discontinued for a period of two years, it shall not thereafter be resumed. SECTION 6. Administration A. Enforcement. This By-Law shall be enforced by the Selectmen or a Building In. specter appointed by them. No building shall be built or altered and the use of a building shall not be changed without a permit having been issued by the Selectmen or the Building Inspector. Any person violating any of the provisions ' of this By-Law may be fined not more than twenty dollars for each offense. Each day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. B. Board of Appeals. There is hereby established a Board of Appeals of three mem. bers and two associate members to be appointed by the Selectmen, as provided in Chapter 40A of the General Laws, which shall act on all matters within its jurisdiction under this By-Law in the manner prescribed in Chapter 40A of the General Laws. SECTION 7. Validity A. The invalidity of any section or provision of this By-Law shall not invalidate any other section or provision thereof. A trueCopy, attest; Q =lmrk, Newburg. Boston Mass . Nov. 199 1959. The foregoing By—Law is hereby approved. E. J. McCormake , Jr. Attorney General. 336 Zoning By-Law. — Copy of By-Law ZONING BY—LAW published in thea may stand leers thanthereon 10 r at from a property News Nov, t Daily For TOWN Of than 20 feet from`he Neil, NOv. 23-24-25. street unless a na-arer 1959. I NEWBURY building line is already es- SECTION 1. Purpose tabliIngs.. Notwied bythstanding existing build. '{��1 The purpose of this Ry-Law, is inga. Notwithstanding Any n to promote the health, safety, , provision of this By-Law, Town Clerk a single residence may be f and general welfare of the in- Newbury Mass . habitants of the Town of New- erected on any lot register- bury, to lessen the danger from ed at the Registry of Deedi fire and congestion, and to Im- in Salem prior to July 1, prove the Town under the pro- 1959. visions of General Laws, Chapter 3. Commercial or Indus. 40A trial structures may be SECTION 2. Definition% erected.with permission of ' In this By-Law, the following the Selectmen, but no per- , terms shall have the following mit shall be granted until meanings: Lot: Any piece. of by public hearing the land used or designed for use as Selectmen are assured that Appointed by Selectmen. the location of a residence or the proposed business or Nov• building. Industry is for the best in. 30, 1959. terests of the Town and Board of Appeals, or smo eable,tdesis ed tfor use a not injurious or obnoxious living quarters for not more to the neighboring proper- Edgar D. Dunning, • than two families. ties. Family: Mae and wile, or eitherB.In Industrial areas no business I Term expires, Apr. 1, 1963 one separately, with dependent or industry shall be located children or other close relatives. which would be detrimental Kenneth A. Reynolds , SECTION 3. Establishment of . or offensive or tend to reduce Term expires, Apr. 1, 1962 Property values in the. same Henr J, Eecker Jr. Districts or adjacent,districts, by real. y f A. Types of Districts on of dirt,odor,fumes, smoke. Term expires, Apr. 1 1961 Far purposes of this Bp- p , p , i gas, sewage, refuse, noise, ex- Law the Town of Newbury oradve vibration or danger of is hereby Associate members following tyypese t t use dnto ied explosion or tire. SECTION S. Non-Conforming tricts: Uses iCilliam E. Latham I. Agricultural - residen- A. The lawful use of any strut- tut lure or land existing at the Term expires, Apr. 1, 1961 2. Industrial time of enactment or subse- Gray W. E. Location of Districts Adams quenE amendment of this By- 1.Agricultural -residential I Law may be continued, al- Term *xpires , Apr. 1, 1961 districts shall include all though such structure or use portions of the Town not does not conform with.provis- otherwise classified. ions of the By-Law. But if 2. Industrial districts shall any such non-conforming us- be as follows: age shall be voluntarily dis- c. A 300-toot strip along 11 continued for a period of two the south bank of the years, it shall not thereafter ' Parker River in Pre- be resumed. cinct 1 extending for a SECTION 6. Administration distanea of 1,000 feet A, Enforcement. This By-Law west and 1,000 feet east I shall be enforced by the of the Parker River Selectmen or a Building In- - Bridge on U. S. Route Spector appointed by them. -LA. - No building shall be built or b. A SM-foot strip along altered and the use of a build- the south bank of the Ing shall not be changed Parker River extend- without a permit having been The report of the hearing ing from River Street issued by the Selectmen or given _oy Board of Selectmen, in. Byfleld to Larkin the Building Inspector. Any that t'ae by-law be ad0 ted Street. person violating any of the y P c. That portion of Pre- provisions of this By-Law as pri Ited. cinct 1 bounded on the map be fined not more than north by Newburyport twenty dollars for each of- line, on the east by a. fense.Each day that such vio- line 1,000 feet east oflation continues shall constl- and parallel to the!. tuba a separate offense. right-of-way of tine -- Board of Appeals. There is Boston a n d. Maine hereby established a Board of Railroad, Main Line, Appeals of three members ! - on the "nib by Han- and two associate members to over and M i d d l r be appointed by the Select- Streets. and on the men, as provided in Chapter west by Highfield 40A of the General Laws, Road and. Scotland which shall act on all matters Road. within Its jurisdiction under -SECTION 4. Use Regulations this By-Law in the manner A. In agricultural-residential prescribed in Chapter 40A of areas; the General Laws. 1.-Land may be used for SECTION 7.Validity ordinary agricultural par- A. The invalidity of any section ' poses and related subor- or provision of this By-Law dinate activittes, and for shall not invalidate any other the location of one or two- section or provision thereof. family residences. A true Copy. Attest: - 2. Each residence, fixed Joseph D. Rolfe, or moveable, with its ap- Town Clerk. purtenant structures, must Boston,Mass., November 19, 1951 occupy a lot Laving an The foregoing zoning by-law Is area of not less than di hereby approved. acre and ■ frontage of not E. J. McCormack Jr. less than 100 feet on a Attorney General street or way; and no part Nov. 23, 24, 25, 1959 r r TOWN OF N1,ti:AJh'Y WARRIVIT FOR SFEMI L TOWN MEETING DECB1'1:3E1i 300 1959 Essex, ss ; To Prescott W, Baton, Constable of the Town of Newbury, Gree tin€;s In the name of the Commonwealth of Mascach»<'etr,s , You are hereby directed to notify and warn j;hA ;~' "J1'ants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote i- =own <Lffairsp to meet in the Town Hall, Oldtown, in said Newbury, on Wednesday, the 30th day of December, A .D, 1959, a* r' Y,M, to act on the follv.•irZ viz : ARTICLE 1e To see if the Town will approprip:te additional sums of money for the following Departments : Plum Island t1ridge Maintenance, Public Library Newburyport, Vocational, Snow, Truck maintenances and transfer the same from Surplus Revenue , any available funds or unexpended appropriation balances not needed, An you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting, Hereof, fail not and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place ' of meeting aforesaid, Given under our hands this 2 Iyl—day of December, A . D. 1959, Selectmen of Newbury A true copy, Attested; Newbury Mass. December � �-, , 1959. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Constable, ' Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. j� Constable . rs?S 61tt n) Ow PY" D 1 �y SPECIAL TOWN MEETING :> DECEMBER 30, 1959 Called to order at 8 P.M. by Moderator Arthur S. Johnson. Warrant for the meeting read by Joseph D . Rolfe , Town Clerk. Article 1. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow, Selectman. "That we appropriate additional sums of money for the following Departments; Plum Island Bridge Maintenance $3,369.25 ' Pulic Library Newburyport 1,100.00 Vocational 1,165.70 Snow 19000.00 t6 ,634.95 and that to meet said appropriations we trmx:sfer the following sums of money from the following Departments ; Treasurer' s Expense 100.00 Collector' s Expense 300,00 Board of health 600.00 Disability Assistance , `Down 1,100.00 Public Welfare 19000.00 Schools 3 ,534.95 �6 ,634.95 Quorum 40. Voters present 43. Adjourned at 8.19 Y.M. A true copy, Attested; Town Clerk ' 0 Cur) f�r es4 c-orftni T. 4 M ro n J N N Q m N MAPS£ TER R R . h M l n_ V O O J O- n N 339 TOWN OF NEWBURY WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOVH MEETING Town Meeting, March 15, 1960 Essex, ss. ' To : Prescott W. Eaton, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings : In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to meet in the Auditorium of the Newbury Elementary School in said Newbury, on Tuesday, the 15th day of March A. D. 1960 at 7 :30 P. M. to act on the following articles, viz : ARTICLE 1. To act on the report of the Selectmen,Department of Public Welfare, Treasurer, Collector, Auditor, School Committee and all other Town Officers. ARTICLE 2. To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be deemed necessary to defray the expenses of the Town for the ensuing year. 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 financial year, beginning January 1, 1961, and to issue any 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 LPL; of the General Laws. ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to continue its connec- tion with the Newburyport Public Library, and appropriate a sum of money for the same. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1) 000.00 ) for the pur- pose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Re- clamation Board, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112, Acts of 1931. ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the AssessWs to use part of the available free cash for the purpose'�o-t fixing the tax rate for the current year, or take any other action relative thereto. ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the operation of the Town Trucks for the ensuing ' year, said sum to be taken from the Road MacLinery Fund, or take any other action relative thereto. ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to increase the retire- ment allowance paid to George W. Welch to $1,200.00 as recommended by the Board of Selectmen, in accordance with Chapter 513 Acts of 1959. ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to hot top the sidewalk on the Westerly side of the High Road, from the Jenney Gas Station to the First Church, in cooperation with the Massachusetts Depart- ment of Public Works. %+s 40 ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to install and main- Z tain a street light on Pole No, h.E.Co.7-113 on South Street . By request of Laurette A. Ordway and thirteen others. ARTICLE ll. To see if the Town will vote to install and main- tain a street light on Pole No. 49/10 of the Merrimack Essex Electric Compary, on Fordham Way. By request of Henry J. Backer, Jr, and eighteen others. ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to install and main- tain three (3 ) street lights on Fruit Street, Poles No. 11 , 6, 8. By request of Robert Parker and fifty-three others. ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the ' sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00 ) for the purchase of a camera, photographic equipment, and supplies. By request of the Inspector of Wires, Donald G. Mutch and twenty-three others. ARTICLE 14. To see if the " Own will vote to accept �v feet of Maple Terrace as a Town. way. By request of Feith A. Walton and fourteen others. ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00 ) for use by the Board of Fire Engineers to purchase fire hose for the two companies. By request of the Board of Fire Engineers . ARTICLE 16, To see if the Town will appropriate an additional sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1,200. 00 ) to increase the flat rate paid to Protection Fire Company No.l and Protection Fire Co. No. 2,for fire protection. ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will add the following By-Law:- =Law Regulating Operation of Motor Boats- 1. No Motor Boat shall be operated s-es to create an excessive wake which endangers the safety of the public. 2. Every Motor Boat towing any water skiier must carry at least one person aboard in addition to the operator. 3. There shall be no water skiing and no Motor Boat shall be operated at a speed in excess of 5 miles per hour in the following area, - a. That part of the Plum Island Basin lying within the Town of Newbury. b. The Parker River from a point 1000 feet upstream from the Route IA Bridge to a point 3800 feet downstream from. said Bridge. 4. All moorings placed in the waters of the Town shall be of a size and type and with scope as approved by the Harbor Master, and shall be placed only with his permission at such location or locations as he shall designate. Moorings shall be a suitable size of Granite Block, east solid block of cement or mushroom anchor. " By request of Percival11. Lowell and fifteen others. ARTICLE la. To see if the Town will appoint a committee to roves- ' tigate the desirability of establishing a Town Forest. By request of Henry F. Rolfe and eleven others. ARTICLE 19. To sea if the Town will appropriate the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ( ¢1,500.00 ) to provide two lifegguards for duty at Plum Island during the period of June 18th through September llth, 1960, or take any other action relative thereto. By request of George Hilton and twenty-one others. ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to appoint a committee of three inhabitants to investigate and study the advisability of providing the Town with a permanent police officer or make any other recommendations relative thereto. Said committee shall file its report not later than the next annual Town meeting, By request of Henry J. Becker, Jr, and eighteen others , 3`" ,y-3 �. ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town of Newbury will appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Dollars 039000.00 ) to extend the drain 1100 feet on the Northerly side of Plum Island Blvd. from the and of the present drain to the Westerly side of Old Point Road at the junction of Plum Island Blvd, and install additional catch basins if necessary, with a Check Valve at the end of said drain. By request of Walter T. Pierce and seventeen others. ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will appropriate the sun of One Thousand Dollars (t1, 000.00 ) to resurface Fruit Street, ' from the property of Harold Rogers on, into the property of Harold Barber. By request of Harold Rogers and fifty- five others. ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will appropriate a stun cf money for the purchase of twop§Ynding machines. By request of Harold Rogers and forty-nine others. 30. ARTICLE 2L.. To see if the Town will vote to raise the pay of all hourly workers of the Town from $1.25 to t1.50 By request of Harold Rogers and forty-four others. ARTICLE 25. To see If the Town will vote to enact the follow- ing By-Law: "HUNTING BY-IAW Section 1. No person shall hunt game or fire or discharge any firearm on any private proper- ty except wish written consent of the owner or legal occupant thereof; and such consent shall be carried at all times by such person an3 upon request it shall be shown to any police officer, game warden, or to any other local or State law enforcement officer or to the property owner, or legal occupant, or his agent. Section 2. This By-Law shall not apply to the lawful de- fense of :ife or property, nor to any law enforcement officer acting in the discharge of his duties. Section 3. Any person viola�ing any of the provisions of this By-Law shall be punished by a fine of not more ta,an $25. 00 for each offense." By request Df Dorothy D. Brown and nine others. ; • s ARTICLE 26. To meet Saturday, March 19, 1960, in our respec- tive voting precincts for the election of the follow- ing Town officials, viz : One Selectman, One member of the School Corrmittee, One Assessor, One member of the Board of Public Welfare, Auditor, Two Trustees of the Public Library, one Fish Commissioner, each. for Thr et years ; One Trustee of the Public Library, for Two years (to fill vacancy ); Moderator, Tree Warden, Four Con- stables, Highway Surveyor, each for One year. ' Ail of the above to be voted for on one ballot. The polls will be opened at 12 Noor and close at 8 P.M. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct,seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, an3 make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of Meeting aforesa'_d. 34-2 z Given under our hands this7, Z - day of February A.D. 1960. A true copy, Attested: VL Selectmen of Newbury , Newbury, Mass. , February ) A, . 1960. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Constable Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Constable i4A ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 15 , 1960. Called to order at 7.30 P . M. by Moderator Arthur S. Johnson. Prayer offered by Rev. Truman Ireland, of the First Church. The call for the meeting, together with the Constablers return for the same was read by the Town Clerk. The reading of the entire warrant was waived. The report of the Finance Committee was read by W. Malcolm Lunt, Chairman. The Articles were takenup in the order of printing on the Warrant. The Appropriations were taken up in the order they were listed. Voters checked in. Prec. 1 206 Prec . 2 65 i 1 Total 271 ARTICLE 1. Voted: "That the Reports of the Town Officers be accepted as printed in the Town Report." No questions were asked about any report. John J. C. Coffin gave a brief report for the Regional School Committee. ANNiTAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 159 1960. 340 ARTICLE 2 . Voted; "To raise and appropriate the following sums of money for the year 1960, APPROPRIATIONS, 1960. Woderator's Salary 15.00 Selectments Salaries 10200,00 Selectments Expenses 1,000,00 Selectmen' s Expenses B 200,00 ' Auditor{s Salary 10200,00 Auditor' s Expenses 350,00 Treasurerts Salary 12100.00 Treasurer' s Expenses 1,000.00 Collectorts Salary 1,100.00 Collector' s Expenses 600,00 A�s sessorts Salaries 1,2,00,00 A.ssessorls Expenses 19800.00 Legal Services 200,00 Town Clerk' s Salary 600,00 Town Clerk' s Expenses 500.00 Election and Registration 1,650*00 Public Welfare Board Salaries 575,00 Public Welfare Board Expenses 100,00 Registrars of Voter' s Salaries 525600 Registrars of Voter' s Expenses 250,00 Town Halls , Maintenance 30000.00 Insurance 40000.00 Police 62000.00 Dog Officer 300,00 Fire Protection 9,200,00 Forest Fires lv500,O0 Hydrant Service 4,000.00 Inspector of Wires Salary 400,00 ' Inspector of Wires Expenses 50.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Sal. 100,00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Ex. 30,00 Moth, Chap, 660, Town 860,00 Moth, Private 100000 Shade Trees , Purchase and Plant 400,00 Tree Warden 119700000 Dutch Elm Disease, Chap, 761 10,000*00 Greenhead Fly Control, State 191.83 Found Keeper 25,00 - Board of Health 3 ,500,00 Inspector of Animals, Salary 300100 Dumps 500.00 Maintenance of Comfort Station 350.00 Special Mosquito lv600,OO Highways, Bridges and Sidewalks 2,500.00 Highways , Chapter 81 5,750,00 Highways , Chapter 81, Expense 200,00 Highways , Chapter 90, Maintenance 22000.00 Highways , Chapter 90, Construction 30000,00 Snow Removal 11*200.00 Plum Island Bridge Maintenance 1..500.00 Street Lights 5,272.00 Wharf at Parker River 400,00 Public Welfare District Office 19500.00 ' Aid and Assistance 35 ,000.00 Ve grans, Services 20000,00 Schools 211,600.00 School Committee Salaries 500,00 Vocational 50000.00 Town Library 1,200,00 Public Library, Newburyport 29000.00 Parks 900,00 Memorial Day 150,00 Printing Town Reports 856,67 Clam Flats 400,00 Reserve Fund 52000.00 Cemeteries 500,00 interest 7,500.00 Notes on School Bonds 15,000.00 Ambulance Service Fund 100,00 Snow Fence , Plixm Island 500,00 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 15, 1960. r1 APPROPRIATIONS 1960 Hot Top Sidewalk, 750.00 Fire Hose. 10500*00 Life Cv#AaAsV--,Kum Island 10500,00 ResurfsWw'F.ruit St, 10000,00 #Town Trucks, ,Xaintenance 40000.00 #Two new Sanding Machines (Highwa2y 1) 11,800000 Mosquito Control Works, dhap. 11 ,000.00 5- #From Road Machinery Fund Co ' Chapters 81 and 90 Appropriations. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the sum of 23 ,325.00 be appropriated from available f-fr:de cash in the Treasury in anticipation of State and County allotments for Chapters 81 and 90 Highway Work, that upon rece.ipt of allotments from the State and County, the same shall be credited to the free cash account." Appropriation,"Aid and Assistance" Town funds for Welfare , old Age Assistance , Disability Assistance and Aid to Dependent Children. The above list of appropriations includes all extra amounts voted under the different Articles. ARTICLE 3. Voted; motion of Martin II. Burins. "That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the financial year beginning January 1 , 1961, 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." ARTICLE 4. Voted; Motion of Silas Little . "That the Town continue its connection with the Newburyport Public Library and appropriate the sum of w2 ,000.uO for the same." ARTICLE 5. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That t1V sum of $1,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing; yo:ir the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance with the provisions , of Chapter 1122 Lets c2 1931." ARTICLE C. Voted; liction of Martin K. Burns . "That the sum o'_' 410,000.00 be appropriated from available free cash in the Treasury for the purpose of reducing the Tax Rate for 1960, if theAssessors deem it advisable." ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 15 , 1960. 346 ARTICLE 7. Voted; Motion of Silas Little. "That the sum of $4,000,00 be appropriated for the operation of Town Trucks., Maintenance Account, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund." i ARTICLE B. voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the Town vote to increase the retirement allowance. of George W. Welch to $1,200.00 per year as recommended by the Board of Selectmen in accordance with Chapter 513 of the Acts of 1959." ARTICLE 9. Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns . "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $750.00 to hot top the sidewalk on the Westerly side of the High Road, from the Jenney Gas Station to the First Church, in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Public Works." ARTICLE 10. Voted; Motion of Lauretta A . Ordway" to install and maintain one street light on Pole H.E. Co.7-113 on South Street and appropriate $16.00 for the same ." ARTICLE 11. Voted; Motion of Henry J. Becker, Jr. "That the Town install and maintain one street light on Pole 49/10 of the Merrimack-Essex Elec. Co, on Fordham Way and appropriate the sum of $18.00 for the same." ARTICLE 12. Voted; Motion of John A. Rogers . "That the Town install and maintain one street light on Pole 4 and one street light on Pole 6 an Fruit Street, and appropriate the sum of �3a.00 for the same .". ARTICLE 13. Voted; Motion of Richard ]i. Knight to indefiniely postpone action on this Article . Mr. Mutch spoke for it. The Finance Committee was not in favor. Prescott W. Eaton and William L. Plante Jr, spoke against it as not feasible. ARTICLE 14. Voted • Motion o£Ernest Walton. "That the Town accept 280 feet of Maple Terrace as a Town Road." ARTICLE 15. Voted; Motion of Robert A . B�shaw, Jr. "That the Town appropriate the sum of tlt 500.00 for Fire Hose for the two Fire Companies." ARTICLE 16. Voted; Notion of Silas Little . - "That the Town appropriate the sum of �19200.00 to be added to the appropriation for Fire Protection to increase the Flat Rate paid to Protection Fire Company No . 1, and Protection Fire Company No. 2." ARTICLE 17 . Voted-. Motion of Percival M. Lowell. "That the Town adopt the following By-Law," - "BY-Laiv Regulating Operation of Motor Boats — 1. No Motor Boat shall be operated so as to create an excessive wake which endangers the safety of the public. 2. Every Motor Boat towing any water skier must carry at least one person aboard in addi- tion to the operator. 3. There shall be no water skiing and no Motor b y Boat shall be operated at a speed in excess of 5 miles per hour in the following area — GG a. That part of the Plum Island Basin lying within the Town of Newbury. b. The Parker River from a point 1,000 feet upstream from the Route 1A Bridge to a point 3,800 feet downstream from said Bridge. 4. All moorings placed in the waters of the Town shall be of a size and type and with scope as approved by the Harbor Master, and shall be placed only with his permission at such loca- tions as he shall designate. Moorings shall be a suitable size of Granite Block, cast solid block of cement or mush- room anchor." s 346 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 15, 1960. z ARTICLE 18. Voted; Motion of -Henry F. Rolfe . y. "That the Board of Selectmen be. authorized to .� appoint a Committee of three to inv4.tigate the desirability of establishing a Town Forest." "To report at the next Town Meeting." ARTICLE 19, Voted ; Motion of George Hilton. "That the Town appropP1949the sum of $1,500.00 to pay for two lifeguards for duty at Plun Island during the period of June 18th -throught September llth, 1960." ARTICLE 20, Voted; Motion of Henry J. Becker,. Jr. "That the Town authorize the Selectmen to appoint a committee of three inhabitants to investigate and study the advisability of providing the Town with a permanent police officer or make other recommendations relative ,thereto, and said. Committee shall file its report not later than the next Annual 'Town Meeting." ARTICLE 21. Voted; Motion of William L. Plante , Jr. "That action on this Article be tabled." The Finance Committee stated that the cost would be about t?4 ,500.00 and that it was not feasible . Martin H. Burns stated that there was doubt. that this would solve the problem of drainage as it was believed that water would back up at high tide. ARTICLE, 22 . Voted; Motion ofMrs . Robert Parker. "That the Town appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 to resurface Fruit Street from the property of Harold Rogers to the property of Harold Barber." ARTICLE 23. . Voted; Motion of John A. Rogers. "That the Town appropriate the sum of 61,600.00 to purchase two new sanding machines for the Highway Department." Leslie Thurlow of the Board of Selectmen stated that the two sanding. machines were needed to do the Cork properly." ARTICLE 24. Voted; Motion of John A . Rogers. "That the Town pay all hourly workers of the Town $1.50 per hour! Voted; Motion of W. Ashton Knight, Town Auditor. "That the effective date of this be March 20th, 1960." ARTICLE 25. A motion of Edward L. Brown that this By-Law be adopted was defeated after a long discussion. Mr. Brown, Mrs . Nutter and several others including Silas Little spoke for it. Thomas t:. Joyce , Secretary of the Board of the Division of Fisheries and Game gave very impressive talk against it saying that there would be less enforcement under the By-Law than under present lasws. William L. Plante , Jr, also made a strong speech against it. Many others also spoke against it. . On a voice vote the Moderator declared that it was defeated. The meeting adJnurned at ( .9. 30 to meet Saturday, March 19th for the election of Town Officers . A true copy, Attest; Town C1 rl� e {. ) � I ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, ELECTION OF TOWN OFFICERS, YARCH 19, 1960. Total Vote ; Preciinct 1 458 Precinct 2 274 732 Selectman, three years, #Martin H. Barns 621 Assessor, three years, #1dartin H. Burns 607 School Committee, three ,years R. Barbara Peabody 274 #Henry F. Rolfe 458 Board of Public Welfare three years , Joseph D. Rolfe 630 Auditor, three years , #W. Ashton Knight 612 Tree Warden, one year, #Frank J. Barns 615 Highway Surveyor, one year #Ernest F. Guilford 561 Moderator, one 7war #Arthur S . Johnson 573 Constables , one year, four elected #Malcclm R. Andrews 575 #Prescott W. Eaton 589 #Walter W. Mills , Jr. 526 #Richard R. Rogers 562 ' Fish Commissioner, three years #John A. Rogers 601 Trustees of Public Library, three years , two elected #Grace L. Colby 571 #Eleanor hi. Caldwell 520 Trustee of Public Library, two years , to fill vacancy #I;ath M. Noble 564 #Elected. A true copy, Attest; T�Clerk. • M "G TOWN OF NEWBURY '.VARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING DECEMBER 20, 1960 Essex, ss. To Prescott W. Eaton, Constable of the Town of Newbury. ' Greetings ; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs , to meet in the AUDITORITTM of the NEWBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in said Newbury, on TUESDAY, the 20th day of DECEMBfir A D 1960 at 8,30 P.M. to act on the following Article ; ARTICLE 1• To see if the Town will vote to establish a Planning Board of 5 members under the provisions of Section 81A of Chapter 41, General Laws with all the powers and duties thereof , and to provide that the Selectmen serve as members of the planning board until the next annual town meeting, and to provide that at the next annual town meeting 5 members shall be appointed by the Moderator or by the Selectmen, 1 for a term of one year, 1 for a term of two years , 1 for a term of three years , 1 for a term of four years , and 1 for a term of five years and thereafter in accordance with the provisions of statute , or take any action in relation thereto. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an ' attested copy in each voting precinct and by publishing an attested copy thereof in the Newburyport Daily News , seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof , fail not, and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid, Given under our hands this 6th day of December, A D 1960, Selectmen of Newbury* A true Copy, Attested, Newbury Mass. December , 1960, ' 3Y% . Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby #% notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Constable of Newbury. 7 yqn SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, 349 DECEMBER 20, 1960. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Constable of Newbury. 3YJ Special Town Meeting, December 20, 1960. Meeting called to order at 8,30 P.M. by the Moderator Arthur S. Johnson. Call of the meeting and the Constables return of the same read by the Town Clerk. The meeting was recessed until 9 P.M. by vote, on motion duly seconded. At 9 P.M. the meeting was called to order. Article 1. Motion by Edgar D. Dunning. Seconded. "That the Town vote to establish a Planning Board of Five members under the Provisions of Section 81A of General Laws with all the powers and duties' thereof, and to the Selectmenserve as members of the. Planning Board until dthe hat next annual town meeting, and to provide that at the annual town meeting five members shall be appointed by the Moderator or by the Selectmen as follows; 1 for a term of 1 year, 1 for a term of 2 years , 1 for a term of 3 years , 1 for a term of 4 years and 1 for a term of 5 years , and thereafter , in accordance with the provisions of statute , or take any action in relation thereto." Motion by Bernard J. Lojko. Seconded. "That the motion be amended by striking out all words appearing after the words "next annual town meeting so that the motion shall read as follows ;" Motion; By Bernard J. Lojko. "That the Town vote to establish a Planning Board of five members under the Provisions of Section 81A of Chapter 41 of General Laws with all of the powers and duties thereof, and to provide that the Selectmen serve as members of the Planning Board until the next ann al town meeting." Mr. Lojko gave a ver ° planation of what a planning Board could do , and would provery much better in controlling Developements than Zoning could alone. There was considerable debate on the motion with Mr. Plante , Benjamin Pearson, Jr. Lojko and Jos. D. Rolfe Joining in the debate. The amendment of Bernard J. Lojko was then put up to a vote , Voted YES 133 NO 96. Declared voted by the Moderator. VOTED : ' That the Twon establish a Planning Board of five members under the Provisions of Section 81A of Chapter 41 of General Laws with all of the powers and duties thereof, and to provide that the Selectmen serve as members of the Planning Board until #### the next annual town meeting." It was stated that a Special Town meeting would be held on December 29 , 1960 and an Article would be inserted in the warrant so that the voters could then decide whether to have the members of the planning Board appointed or elected at the next annual town meeting,( The meeting then adjourned.P. \�� true copy, Attest; Town Clerk. I F . TOWN O -' NEWBURY .4 WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TORN MEETING DECEMBER 299 1960 Essex, ss. To Prescott W. Eaton, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings ; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , you ' are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet in the AUDITORIUM Of the NEWBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in said Newbury, on THURSDAY, the 29th day of DECEMBER, A D 1960 at 8 P.N.. to act on the following Articles , viz ; ARTICLE 1• To see if the Town will appropriate additional sums of money for the following Departments ; Assessorls Expense , Town Hall Maintenance, Insurance , Police, Fire Protection, Highways , Band S, Truck Maintenances Plum Island Bridge Maintenances Snow Removal, VeteranIs Services , Street Lights , School Lunch , Election and Registration. and transfer the same from Surplus Revenue , any available funds or unexpended appropriation balances not needed. ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following amendment to the Zoning By-Law, The Zoning By-Law for the Town of Newbury is hereby amended by striking out the first sentence in Section 4. A. 2. and substituting the following sentence ,- ' "Each residence, fixed or moveable , with the appurtanant structures , shall occupy a separate lot having an area of not less than one acre and a frontage of not less than 200 feet on a street or way; and no part of any building thereon may stand less than 10 feet from a property line or less than 20 feat from the street unless a nearer building line is already established by existing buildings." ARTICLE 3• To see if the Town will vote whether the members of the Planning Board shall be appointed or elected by official ballot at the next annual town meeting, 1 for a term of one year, 1 for a term of two years , 1 for a term of three years , 1 for a term of four years and 1 for a term of 9iVe years , and thereafter in accordance with the provisions of statute , or take any action in relation thereto. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy in each voting precinct and by publishing an attested copy thereof in the Newburyport Daily News , seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your ' doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this 20th day of December, A D 1960. Selectmen of Newbury. A true Copy, Attested; a,.,, .1P SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, DECEMBER 29, 1960. Newbury Mess, December .Z,/ , 1960e pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. . . ........ .. . . . . . . . . . . ... ' Constable of Newburys Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed , I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Constable of Newbury. J5�6 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, DECEMBER 29, 1960, Pursuant to the above warrant a Special Town Meeting was held Thursday, December 29, 1960. Called to order at 8 P.M. by the Moderator Arthur S. Johnson. Call of the .meeting and the Constablets retwRn read by the Town Clerk Joseph D. Rolfe . Reading of the Warrant was waived. ARTICYb 1. Voted; Motion of William Ashton Knight, Auditor. "That we appropriate additional sums of money for the following Departments ; Assessor' s Expense 75.61 Town Hall Maintenance 111.82 Insurance 159,32 Police 93,45 Fire Protection 350.00 Highways , Bridges & Sidewalks 8.35 Truck Maintenance 500.00 Plum Island Bridge Maintenance 854.62 Snow Removal 40690.55 School Lunch 900.00 Election and Registration 45.00 t.7 ,788.92 and that to meet said appropriation we transfer the following sums of money from the following Departments ; Special Mosquito 535.99 ' Schools 3 ,200.00 Interest 2 ,181.13 Vocational 1 ,400.00 Re-number Streets 113.75 Fire Wells , Plum Island 234.97 Hydrants at Parker River 123.08 t7 ,788.92 Mr. Knight stated that the Finance Commitee had approved the above . SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, DECEMBER 29, 1960. �IiTIGLe� fi. Voted; Motion of Edgar D. Dunning. " The Zoning By-Law for the Town of Newbury is hereby amended by striking out- the first sentence in Section 4. A, 2, and substituting the following sentence, Each residence , fixed or moveable, with the appurtan'0rstructures , shall occupy a separate lot having an area of not less than one acre and a frontage of not less than 200 feet on a street or way; and no part of any building ' thereon may stand less than 10 feet from a property line or less than 20 feet from the street unless a nearer building line is already established by existing buildings." On motion of Harold Dushmae it was voted to have the Vote taken by paper ballot. vote : : : Yes 174 No 51. Total Vote. :1 Being more than 2/3 vote in favor it was declared adopted. ARTICLE 3. Motion by Henry L. Wallace "That the members of the Planning Board be appointed." Motion by Bernard J. Lodko that the motion be amended as follows -"That at the Annual Town Election upon the official ballot five members of the Planning Board be elected as follows ; 1 for a term of one year, 1 for a term of two years , 1 for a term of three years , 1 for a term of four years , and 1 fora term of five years , and thereafter 1 each year for a term of 5 years , in accordance with Chapter 41 , Section 81A of the General Laws." This Article was heatedly discussed at times with Mr. Joyce , Clark, J. D . Rolfe and H. F. Rolfe speaking for , the election of members and Mr. Plante , Ben. Pearson, Sr. Dunning and P. V. Lowell speaking for appointmeht. Upon a voice vote the amendment of Mr. Lo,jko for the Election of the members of the Planning Board was 'declared carried. Then as the main question it was voted again and declared carried, calling for the election of the members of the Planning Board, Mr. John Young asked if a vote could be taken as the consensus of opr6n "That the Selectmen appoint a Committee of three to study the advisability PndPPb5Aibtl1fy of having a building code adopted, and that this Committee investigate in to this matter. Voted; Mr. Pottle and Mr. Knight asked that Mr. Dunningts Committee study whether the town should increase the acre size to 2 acres. Voted Yes 125 , ' No 83. Adjourned at 9.19 P.M. A true copy, Attest; Tow , nCler4. 1 Warrant for Annual 'Town Meeting 75 MARCH 219 1961 Essex, ss. To Prescott W. Eaton, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings ; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to meet in the Auditorium of the Newbury Elementary School in said Newbury, on Tuesday, the 21st day of March, A. D. 1961, at 7 .30 P.M. to act on the following articles , viz ; . I Article 1. To act on the report of the Selectmen, Department of Public Welfare , Treasurer, Collector, Auditor, School Committee and all other Town Officers. Article 2. To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be deemed necessary to defray the expenses of the Town for the ensuing year. Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, withthe approval of the Selecmtne , to borrow money frost time to time in anticipation of the financial year, beginning January 1 , 1962 , and to issue any 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. Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to continue its connection with the Newburyport Public Library, and appropriate a sum of money for the same. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars, ($1,000.00) for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in ' accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112 , acts of 1931. Article 6. To see if the 'Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use part of the available free cash for the purpose of fixing the tax rate for the current year, or take any other action relative thereto. Article 7. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the operation of the Town Trucks for the ensuing year, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Pund, or take any other action relative thereto. Article 8. To see if the `sown will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws , as Most recently amended by CW-ter 5, Acts of 1955, for all damages that may be incurred by.work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, developement, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams , harbors , tide-waters , foreshores and shores along a public beach, including the Merrimac and Connecticut Rivers , in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter, 91 of the General Laws , and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity to the Commonwealth. Article 9. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money ' to rebuild White ' s Bridge on Newman Road, said sum of money to be taken from the Surplus Revenue Account. Article 10. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the expenses of the Planning Board, Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain a street light on. the High Road, Pole No. 9 opposite Parker Hall. Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain a street light on Pole No. 2 near the Elelentary School and Walton Avenue, Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain a street light on Pole No. 1107 N.E. T&T on Route No. 1. By request of Benjamin Pearson, Jr, and fourteen others. LL: 354 � Annual Town Meeting, March 21, 1961. 1 Article 14, To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain one ( 1) street light on Pole No. 12 on Johnson Road, corner of ,- Old Point Road. By request of Thelma E. O' Brien and ten others. Article 15 . To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain a street light on Pole No. 8 of the Merrimac Essex Electric Company, on Sunset Drive , Plum Island. By request ofFRank H. Walsh and nineteen others. Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to accept 615 feet of Johnson Lane as a Town Way. By request of Leonard R. Noel and fourteen others. Article 17, To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of ' money to correct the drainage problem at the intersection of Oak and Withington Streets , . By. request of Daniel R. Callahan and sixteen others. Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars , ($1,500.00 to install two (2) catch-basins and necessary pipe on Orchard Street, from Central Street to a brook, or take other action relative thereto. By request of Thomas A . Leahy and thirty four others. Article 19, To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) for the employment and insuring of five (5 ) lifeguards for the period June 30, 1961 throught September 4, 1961, at Plum Island. Said program to be administered by the Board of Selectmen or their designates. By request of George Hillon and twenty nine others. Article 20. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Fifteen hundred Dollars , ($1 ,500.00) for the construction of a fire station at Plum Island, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. By request of Walter .T. Pierce and twenty five others. ' Article 21. To see if the Town will approppiate a sum of money to cut the brush on the sides of Moody Street. By request of Maude F. Ryan and nineteen others. Article 22. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to correct a drainage problem on Moody Street, near the residence of Maude F. Ryan. By request of Maud F. Ryan and sixteen others. Article 23, To see if the Town will authorize and instruct the Moderator to appoint a committee of three registered voters on of whom shall be the Town Clerk, to be known as the By-Law Committee , for the purpose of making a compilation and study of the present By- Laws of the Town of Newbury, which Committee shall make a written report to the Town at or before the next annual Town Meeting; or take any other action in connection therewith. By request of Percival M. Lowell and twenty-one others. Article 24. To see if the Town will ask the Selectmen to appoint a committee of three inhabitants to investigate the availability and feasibility of purchasing the Samuel Traister property adjacent to the Elementary School, containing approximately ten acres. Said land to be held for possible school expansion and ' property protection, or for other Town needs. Said committee to report its recommendations at the next annual Town Meeting. By request of Charles W. Morse , Jr, and fifteen others. Article 25, To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following By-Law;- "There is hereby established under the provisions of Chapter 41, Section 81 Z of the General Laws , a Board of Appeals to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen." Annual Town Meeting, March 21, 1961. ")�> Article 26. To meet Saturday, March 25 , 1961, in our respective voting precincts for the election of the following Town officials , viz ; One Selectman, One Assessor, Town Clerk, Treasurer, Collector of Taxes , One member of the Board of Public Welfare , One member of the School Committee , Two Trustees of the Public Library, Fish Commissioner, each for three years; Tree Warden, Highway Surveyor, Moderator, Four Constables , each for one year; One member Planning Board for one year; One member Planning Board for two years; One member Planning Board for three years; One memberof Planning Board for four years ; One member of Planning Board for five- years,, All of the above to be'vdted.•for onion' ballot. Thro Polls will be opened at 10 A .M. and close at 8 P.M. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of Meeting aforesaid. Given underour hands this 23rd day of February A . D. 1961. Leslie Thurlow Martin H. Burns Silas Little Selectmen of Newbury. A true copy, Attested; Newbury Mass, February 24, 1961. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Prescott W. Eaton, Constable . Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warrned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Prescott W. Eaton, Constable . 3 5 ~ WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 21, 1961. Essex, as, To Prescott W. Eaton, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts '. You are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet in the Auditorium of the Newbury Elementary School in said Newbury, on Tuesday, the 21st day of March A. D. 1961 at 9,30 P.M. to act on the following Articles , viz ; Article 1. , To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following By-Law,- " The Selectmen shall annually appoint an Inspector of gas piping and gas appliances in buildings whose duty shall be the enforcement of rules and regulations adopted by the board established under Section twelve H of Chapter twenty-five of the General Laws." Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following amendment to the Zoning By-Law, The Zoning By-Law for the Town of Newbury is hereby amended by striking out the first sentence in Section 4. A. 2. and substituting therefor the following sentence ; "Each residence , fixed or moveable , with the appurtenant structures , shall occupy a separated lot having an area of not less than one acre and a frontage of not less than 200 feet on a street or way; and no part of any building thereon may stand less than 10 feet from a property line or less than 20 feet from the street unless a nearer building line is already established by existing buildings." And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting ' an attested copy in each voting precinct and by publishing an attested copy thereof in the Newburyport Daily News, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforedaid. Given under our hands this loth day of March, A. D. 1961. Leslie Thurlow Martin H. Burns Silas Little . Selectmen of Newbury. A true copy, Attested; Newbury Mass, March 10, 1961. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Prescott W. Eaton, ' Constable of Newbury. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Prescott W. Eaton, Constable of Newbury. 357 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, NULECH 219 1961. Called to order at 7.30 P.Pd, by Moderator Arthur S . Johnson. Prayer offered by Rev. Truman Ireland, of the First Church. The call for the meeting, together with the Constablets return for the same was read by the Town Clerk. The reading of the entire warrant was waived. The Finance Committee ' s published report was given to each voter, and W . Malcolm Lunt gave the Finance Committees recommendation on appropriations and on the articles calling for appropriations as they were taken up on the warrant. The Articles were taken up in the order of printing on the warrant. The Appropriations were taken up in the order they were listed. This was done on a motion of the Town Clerk, Joseph D . Rolfe. Five hundred eighteen persons checked in. Article 1. Voted; " That the reports of the Town Officers be accepted as printed in the 'Town Report." No questions were asked about any report. John J. C . Coffin gave a brief report for the Regional School Committee , accepted. Article 2 . Voted; " To raise and appropriate the following sums of money for the year 1961, APPROPRIATIONS 1961, Moderator' s Salary 15,00 Selectments Salaries 19200,00 8elemctmnnts Expenses 1*200*00 Selertmen' s Expenses B 200.00 Auditor' s Salary 1 200,00 Audit©rtS' Expenses �300,00 Treasurer' s Salary 1 500.00 Treasurer' s Expense 10000,00 Collectorls Salary 12500:00 Collector's Expense 600,00 Assessor' s Salaries 10200,00 Assessor's Expenses 2 ,000.00 Legal Services 600,00 Town Clerk's Salary 720*00 Town Clerkts Expenses 500000 Election and Registration 750.00 Public Welfare Board Salaries 575.00 Public Welfare Board Expenses 100,00 Registrars of Voters Salaries 525,00 Registrars of Voters Expenses 250,00 Town Hall Maintenance 39500.00 Insurance 53,500.00 Police 70000.00 Dog Officer 300,00 ' Fire Protection 9,200.00 Forest Fires 1,500.00 Hydrant Service 42000.00 Inspector of Wires Salary 400,00 Inspector of Wires Expenses 50,00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Salary 100,00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Expenses 30,00 Moth, Chapter 660, Town 860.00 Moth, Private 100.00 Shade Trees , Purchase and Plant 400.00 Tree Warden 2 ,000000 Dutch Elm Disease, Chapter 761 10000*00 Greenhead Fly Control, (State ) 191,83 Pound Keeper 25,00 Board of Health 3$ 00.00 Special Mosquito 1*600,00 Inspector of Animals Salary 300000 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 21, 1961. Z APPROPRIATIONS . Dumps 500,00 Maintenance of Comfort Station 350000 Highways , Bridges and Sidewalks 2500,00 Highways, Chapter 81 5:750.00 Highways , Chapter 81 Expense 200,00 Highways , Chapter 90, Maintenance 2000.00 Highways , Chapter 90, Contract 5:000.00 Snow Fence , Plum Island 500,00 Snow Removal 15,500.00 Plum Island Bridge Maintenance 2 ,000.00 Street Lights 59542,,00 Wharf at Parker River 400,00 Public Welfare District Office 1,600.00 Aid and Assistance 37,000.00 Vet?an+ s Services 2 ,500,00 Schools 244,351,00 School Committee Salaries 500,00 Vocational 50000000 Town Library 19200,00 Parks 900000 Memorial Day 150,00 Printing Town Reports 766,90 Clam Flats 400,00 Reserve Fund 5,000,00 Cemeteries 600,00 Interest 11P770.00 Notes on School Bonds 303*000100 Newburyport Public Library 2000,00 Town Trucks, Maintenance 4:000.00 Mosquito Control, Chapter 112, 19000,00 White ' s Bridge, Rebuilding 20*000,00 Planning Board Expenses 2,00600 Drainage , Oak and Withington Streets 20500.00 Drainage, Orchard and Central Streets 10500.00 Life Guards , Plum Island 30000,00 Drainage, Moody Street 50.00 Y '73 "1 i , 93 # From Road Machinery Fund From Surplus Revenue 35 ny Chapter 81 and 90 Appropriations ; Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. " That the sum of $28,375 ,00 be appropriated from available free cash in the Treasury in anticiaption of State and County allotments for Chapters 81 and 90 Highway Work, that upon receipt of allotments from the State and County, the same shall be credited to the free cash account." Appropriation, "Aid and Assistance ." Town funds for Welfare , Old Age Assistance , Disability Assistance , Aid to Dependent Children and Medical Aid to the Aged. The above list of appropriations includes all extra amounts voted under the different Articles . Additional street lights, �,242.00 added to the Street ' Light Appropriation. Annual sown Meeting, 359 March 21, 1961, Article Z. Voted; Motion of Martin H . Burns. " That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is ,authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1962 , and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes a-s may be given for a period of less than one year, in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44 of the General Laws." Article 4. Voted; Motion of Silas Little . " That the Town continue its connection with the ' Newburyport Public Library and appropriate the sum of t2,000.00 for the same." Article 5. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. _ "That the sum of $1,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the mosquito control works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112 , Acts of 1931." Article 6. Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns. " That the sum of �35,000.00 be appropriated from available free cash in the Treasury for the purpose of reducing the Tax rate for 1961, if the Assessors deem it advisable," Mr. Morse of the Finance Committee stated that the Committee was in favor of this action. Article 7 , Voted; Motion of Si3ils Little . "That the sum of $4,000,00 be appropriated for the operation of Town Trucks , Maintenance Recount, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund." Article 8. Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns. "That the Town assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as most recently amended by Chapter 5, Acts of 1955 , for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, developement, maintenance and protection within the .Town of Newbury of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors , tide waters , foreshores and shores along a public beach, inaccordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth." Article 9, Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the Town appropriate the sum of �20,000.00 to rebuild White 's Bridge on Newman Road, said sum to be taken from the Surplus Revenue Account." There was some discussion on this article , Mr. John D . Hartnett asked several questions in regard to estimates, etc. Mr. Leslie Thurlow explained several factors relating to the same . . Article 10. Voted; Motion of Silas Little. " That the Town appropriate the sum of 0200.00 for the expenses of the Planning Board." Article 11. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the 'Town install and maintain a street light on the High Road, Pole No. 9, opposite Parker Hall, �40.00 appropriated for same." Article 12. Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns. " That the Town appropriate the sum of $82 .00 to install and maintain a street light on Pole No. 2 near the Elementary School and Walton Ave , and change the light on the pole on Hanover St, opposite the Walton Ave, to a larger light." Mr. Lunt of the Finance Committee stated that this had the approval of the Finance Committee . It was stated that the Electric Company had suggested these changes as they would give much better lighting for the purposes desired. J ��60 Annual ''own Meeting, March 21, 1961. --� Article 13, Voted; Motion of Benjamin Pearson, Jr. That the "Town install and maintain a street light on Pole No. 1107 N.E. T&Ton Route 1 , and appropriate the sum of $40.00 for the same ." Article 14. Voted; Motion of Bernard J. Lojko. " That the Town install and maintain a street light on Pole No. 12 on Johnson Road, corner of Old Point Road, and appropriate the sum of $40.00 for the same." Article 15. Voted; Motion of Ferdinand A. Terranova. "That the Town appropriate the sum of $40.00 , to install and maintain a street light on Pole No. 8 of the M.E. Elec. Co. on Sunset Drive." Article 16. Voted; Motion of Leonard Noel. " that the Town accept 615 feet of Johnson Lane as a Town Way." A letter was read by Leslie Thurlow from the Town Counsel exlaining the procedure that could, be taken on this Article ." That the plan had been signed by the Selectmen and a copy file d with the Town Clerk. The Moderator declared that a 2/3 vote was necessary to approve . The vote to accept was Yes 218, No 132. Not a 2/3 vote so motion was lost. Article 17. Voted; Motion of Daniel R. Callahan. " "That the Town appropriate the sum of �2,500.00 tocorrect the drainage problem at the intersection of Oak and Withington Streets." Article 18. Voted; Motion of .Thomas A. Leahy"'that the Town appropriate the sum of $10500.00 to install two (2) catch-basins and necessary pipe on Orchard Street, from Central, Street to a brook. Article 19. Voted; Motion of George Hilton. ' " That the Town appropriate the sum of w3,000.00 for the employment of four (4) lifeguards and insuring, for the period June 30, 1961 through Sept. 4, 1961, at Plum Island. Said program to be administered by the Board of Selectmen or their designates." Article 20. Motion of Fred Terranova for an appropriation of �1,500.00 for construction of a fire station at Plum Island defeated, a motion of Arnold 9;. Collis to lay this. Article upon the table was voted; Article 21. A motion of Bernard J. Lojko to lay this Article upon the table was voted after it was stated that this work could be performed out of the Highway Appropriation. Article 22 . Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns. " That the Town appropriate the. sum of w50.00 to correct a drainage problem on Moody Street, near the residence of Maude F.. Ryan." Article 23. Voted; To indefinitely poe"aaq Yes 208, No 124, after a motion of Percival M. Lowell had been made to adopt this Article. ' Article 24. Voted; Motion of Charles VT. Morse , Jr. " That the Town authorize the Selectmen to appoint a Committee of three inhabitants to investigate the availability and feasibility of purchasing the Samuel Traister property adjacent to the Elementary School, containing approzimately ten acres. Said land to be held. for possible school AU�1 TOWN OF NEWBURY ' v C �E59ACVCOry SELECTMEN n AND BOARD OF HEALTH NEWBURY, MASS. TED MPS b• Report of the Planning Board Town of Newbury In regard to the proposed zoning change advertised Feb, lj and Feb, 20, 19b1, calling for a hearing to be held March 9, 1961, to discuss the advantage of one acre with a 200 ft. frontage versus one-half acre with a 100 ft, frontage as the minimum size house lot. ' The type and rate of growth in any district is very important to the future of our 'Town, and as the Planning Board it is our belief that the entire Town should be zoned equally, we now have what we believe to be an adequate set of Planning Board rules and regulations to control the development Of our Town. After careful consideration of the facts, we the Planning Board feel nothing beneficial will be derived by changing our present Zoning By-Laws, Therefore, we recommend the proposed change is unnecessary. Planning Board of Town of Newbury ill 6k ..n, j'7 r 12 / A ��i�C �i,e .7T1i X, 362 Annual Town Meeting, March 21, 1961. �r Article 25. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. " That the Town adopt the following By-Law." " There is hereby established under the provisions of Chapter 41, Section 81 Z of the General Laws , a Board of Appeals to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen," Moderator declared Votea; unanimously. This was the last Town Meeting for Silas Little a member of the Board of Selectmen for many years. The Town Clerk made a motion that all rise in tribute to his many years of faithful service to the Town. Mrs. Elsie 'lhurlow suggested that a Committee be appointed to draw up resolutions for his service to the Town. The Moderator appointed Mrs. Thurlow Chairman, she to name the other two members. The meeting adjourned at 9 ofelock to meet Saturday in our respective voting precincts for the Election of Town Officials. A true copy, Attest; Town Clerk. Special Town Meeting, March 21, 1961, Called to order at the time of 9.30 P.M, by the Moderator. The call for the meeting under the warrant and the Constables return was read by the'iown Clerk. Article 1. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. """ The Selectmen shall annually appoint an Inspector of gas piping and gas appliances in buildings whose duty shall be the enforcement of rules and regulations adopted by the board established under Section twelve H of Chapter twenty five of the General Laws." The Moderator declared it voted unanimously. Article 2. Report of the Planning Board given by Leslie Thurlow, Chairman. A report was filed with the Town Clerk. Voted; Motion of Thomas Leahy that the report be placed on file . Motion by Edgar Dunning that the By-Law be adopted. Motion by Harold Dushame that the vote be taken by the use of Yes and No Ballots Voted, The check lists were used. Total Vote ; 475, Yes 275 No 200. The Moderator ruled that it was not a 2/3 vote in favor and therefor the motion to adopt was lost. Meeting; adjourned at 10/30 P .M. A true copy, Attest; Town Clerk. Annual '''own Meeting, 3 63 ELECTION OF TOWN OFFICERS, SATURDAY, MARCH 25 , 1961. Total Vote ; Precinct 1, 979 Precinct 2. 497 T4-7-6-- Selectman, three years, Henry J. Becker, Jr. 286 #Richard H. Knight 544 Woodrow D. Pearson 243 Henry E. Webb, Jr. 388 ' Assessor, three years, #John S. Marsh 1262 Town Clerk, three years, #Joseph D. Rolfe, 1315 Treasurer, three years, #Doris L. Young, 1264 Collector of Taxes, three years, #Doris L. Young 1269 Board of Public Welfare , three years, #H. Verne Noyes, 3rd, 1276 School Committee, three years, #Florence P. Webb 751 R. Barbara Peabody 642 Tree Warden, one year, #Frank J. Burns 1279 Highway Surveyor, one year, #Ernest F. Guilford, 919 ' David A. Blacka4aar 500 Moderator, one year #Arthur S. Johnson 1219 Trustees of Public Library, threeyears, #Kathryn Brown 1215 #Mary C . Johnston 1115 Fish Commissioner, Threeyears , #John K. Thistlewood 1060 Constables, one year, #Malcolm R. Anrews , 1014 #Prescott W. Eaton, 1191 #Walter W. Mills , Jr. 865 #Richard R. Rogers, 893 Planning Board, one year, #Charles A. Bashaw 558 George H. Mackenzie 553 Dominic Menesale 117 Albert G. Wallace 159 Original returns were Charles A . Bashaw 557 ' George R , Mackenzie 553 Dominic Menesale 116 Albert G. Wallace 158 Recounted by Registrars of Voters , April 6 , 1961. 364 Election of Town Officers, March 25, 1961. —+ w.t Plannign Board, two years, #Royce J. Noble 740 Leonard R. Noel 583 Planning Board, three years, #Donald C. Knight 611 James A . Lowe 539 Richard F. Macleod 223 Planning Board, four years , #David S. Caldwell 827 ' John J. C . Coffin 535 Planning Board, five years , Arthur Bulgaris 284 #Elliot P. Knight 624 Keith A . Walton 501 #Declared elected; A true copy, Attest; Town Clerk, Planning Board, 1961. Royce J. Noble , Chairman, Elliot P. Knight, Secretary, AppBall Board for Planning Board, Edward J. Kelly. 1 yfR P, - Arthur L. Cunningharg, 3 yEA AS . Arthur Bulgaris , .2 yERRs ' Committeeto draw up resolutions on Silas Little for his faithful service to the Town. Elsie 0, Thurlow, Chairman, Richard H. Knight, Walter F. Plummer, I Committeeappointed by the Board of Selectmen to study the advisability of purchasing the Samuel Traister Property on Hanover Street, next to the Elementary School. Richard H. Knight, Selectman, William B. Johnston, Finance CommitteeMember, Charles W. Morse , Jr, 365 �i a . TOWN OF NEWBURY orslce of ' ��SSyCUCOry TOWN CLERK NEWBURY, MASS. t � AI,— PA'NFR'RIVCR,� � �M1Jy RATED MP Annual 'Town Meeting, March 21, 1961. Article 25e Voted; That the Town adopt the following By-Law; " There is hereby established under the provisions of Chapter 41, Section 81 Z of the General Laws , a Board of Appeals to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen," A true copy, Attest; Town Clerk, Newbury Masse 1 Town of Newbury By-Law Adopted by the Town of Newbury Annual Town Meeting, Boston, Mass . April 7 , 1961 March 21, 1961. "There is hereby established u.- The foregoing 1 i hereb approved. der the provisions of Chapter 41, g y— pp Section 81Z of the General Laws. a Board of Appeals, to be ap- pointed by the Board of Select- men." ' A true copy, Attest: �' At orney General .JOSEPH D. ROLFE \ Town Clerk, Newbury, Mass. Boston, Mass. April Y, 1961 The foregoing by-law is hereby ,approved. E. J. MCCORMACR, JR. Attorney General April 12, 13, 14, 1961 .z } k4s, Y TOWN OF NEWBURY Office of ESSaCVCph � TOWN CLERK NEWBURY, MASS. r PAPMCR RIVCR. �If'� TED MP�ba Special Town Meeting, March 21, 1961, Article la Voted; That the Town adopt the following By-Law,- " The Selectmen shall annually appoint an Inspector of gas piping and gas appliances in buildings whose duty shall be the enforcement of rules and regulations adopted by the board established under Section twelve H of Chapter twenty-five of the General Laws ," t A true copy, Attest; Town of Newburyrz"�'R— � a By-Law Adopted by the Town of Town Clerk, Newbury Special Town Meeting, March 2I, 1961. Newbury ass. "The Selectmen shall annually appoint an Inspector of gas pip. ing and gas appliances in build- ings whose duty shall be the en. forcement of rules and regula- tions adopted by the board es- tablished wader Section twelve H of Chapter twenty-five of the ' General Laws." A true copy. Attest: JOSEPH D. ROLFE Town Clerk, Newbury, Mass. Boston, Bass. April 7, 1961 The foregoing by-law Is hereby approved. Boston, Mass . April 7, 1961 E. J. 31cCORNIACK, JR. Attorney General The foregoing by- w is hereby approved. April 12, 13, 14, 1961 Attorney General 36�, 367 WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING DECEMBER 29 , 1961. Essex,ss . To Walter W . Mills, Jr. Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings ; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town ,affairs, to meet in the Towi Hall, Oldtown, in said Newbury, on Friday, the 29th day of December, A . D. 1961, at 8 P.1,4, to act on the following Articel, viz ; ARTICLE L. To see if the Town will appropriate additional sums of money for the following Departments ; Auditor' s Expense , Assessor' s Expense , Pblice', Town Hall Maintenance , Fire Protection, Dumps , Board of Health, Truck Maintenance , Snow Removal, Parker River Wharf, and transfer the same from Surplus Revenue, any available funds or unexpended appropriation balances not needed. And youare hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof. -fall not, and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting -aforesaid. Given under our hands this 19th day of December, A .D. 1961. 'Leslie Thurlow Martin H . Burns Richard H . Knight Selectmen of Newbury. A true copy, Attested; Newbury Mass . December 20, 1961. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Walter W. Mills, Jr. Constable . Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Walter W. Mills , Jr. Constable. Special Town Meeting, December 29 , 1961 Pursuant to the above warrant a Special Town Meeting was held Friday, December 29, 1961. Called to order by the Moderator, Arthur S . Johnson. Warrant read by Town Clerk, Joseph D . kolfe . Voters present 46, Quorum present. ARTICLE I. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. " That we appropriate additional sums of money for the following Departments ; 368 Special Town Meeting December 29 , 1961. Article I. Assessorts Expenses 100.00 Police 90.00 Town Hall Maintenance 375,00 Fire Protection 400.00 Dumps 185.25 Truck Maintenance 250.00 Snow Removal 5 ,500.00 ,6 ,900.25 and that to meet said appropriations we transfer the following sums of money from the following Departments ; Schools 39000,00 Vocational 900.00 Aid and Assistance 900.00 Plum Island Bridge Maintenance 492 .25 Life Guards 225.00 Insurance 450.00 Selectmen+ s Expenses B 170.00 Civilian Defense 500.00 Selectmen' s Expenses 263.00 t6 ,900.25 Adjourned at 8.26 P .P9. A true copy, Attest; • Town Clork ' 1 369 WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, TOWN MEETING, MARCH 202 1962. Essex, ss. To Walter W. Mills , Jr. Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hdreby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet in the Auditorium of the Newbury Elementary School in said Newbury, on ' Tuesday, the 20th day of March A. D. 1962 at 7 .30 P .M. to act on the following Articles , viz ; Article 1. To act on the report of the Selectmen, Department of Public Welfare , Treasurer, Collector, Auditor, School Committee and all other Town Officers: Article 2. To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be deemed neceassary to defray the expenses of the Town for the ensuing year. 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 financial year, beg*z)ntng January 1, 1963, and to issue any 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. Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to continue its connection with -the Newburyport Public Library, and appropriate a sum of money for the same . Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate ' the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112, Acts of 1931. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use part of the available free cash for the purpose of fixing the tax rate for the current year, or take any other action relative thereto. Article 7. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the operation of the Town Trucks for the ensuing year, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund, or take any other action relative thereto. Article 8. To see if the 'Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws , as most recently amended by Chapter 5, Acts of 1955, for all damages that that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal waters , foreshores and shores along a public beach, including the Merrimac and Connecticut Rivers, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth. Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to -enter into a contract with the Department of Public Works and the County Commissioners for the construction and maintenance of public highways for the ensuing year. Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to negotiate with State Officials for re-imbursement of a sum of money in lieu of taxes on land acquired and controlled by the State . Article 11. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to obtain a parcel of land for a Town Dump, and authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire the land by purchase or otherwise, or take any other action relative thereto. W U Annual Town Meeting Warrant, March 20, 1962. Article 12 , To see if the Town will aprropriate the,_Sumfofc;Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars (�i4 ,500.00) to build a vault for the preservation and safe keeping of Town records, said sum to be taken from the surplus revenue account. Article 13. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purchase and installation of two-way radio equipment; 1 base station and 4 mobile units for Protection Fire Co. No. 1. , and 1 base station and 4 mobile units for Protection Fire Co. No. 2. By request of the Board of Fire Engineers. Article 14, To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2 ,500.00) to correct a ' drainage problem on Anchors Away, or take any other action relative thereto. By request of Kenneth R. Knowles and eighteen others. .Article 15, To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars, (t':2 ,500.00) to correct a drainage problem dri the Northern side of Plum Island Boulevard near the junction of Northern _Bbulevard and said road. By request of Hayden S. Collins and nineteen others. Article 16,To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to remove ledge and straighten the road on Forest Street. By request of Robert H. Field and twenty two others. Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain a street light on Pole No. M.E.E. 5 on Sunset Drive . By request. of Albert J. Rene and seventeen others. Article 18. To see if the Town will- vote a sum of money to install and maintain two (2 ) street lights at the following locations. 1-Corner of Bayview Lane and High Road on Pole No, N. E. T. &. T. Co. -H. E. Co. 3/X91, soon=Pd1b No. H.E. Co. 83/3. By request of Ruth A. McGregor and nineteen others. Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain ' a street light on Pole N.E. T. Co. N0.2, MEE on Paul' s Ave. By request of Philip Robichaud and thirteen others . Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to install and maintain a street light on Pole No. H.E.Co. 2-73 on Middle Road. By request of Edward L. Brown and ten others. Article 21, To see if the Town will vote to raise, the pay of all hourly workers of the Town from $1.50 to $1.75 per hour, and that all employees be paid weekly if so requested, in oompliance with the General Laws. By request of Peter Barton and eighteen others. Article 22.. To see if the Town will accept,Hickory Lane as a Town Road. By request of William C . McClellan and fourteen others. Article 23. To see if the Town will accept 325 feet of Hanover Drive as a Town Road. By request of John D. Hartneett and twelve others. Article 24. To meet Saturday, March 24, 1962 , in our respective voting precincts for the election of the following Town Officials , Viz; One Selectman, One Assessor, One member of the Board of Public Welfare , One member of the School Committee , One Trustee of the Public Library, Fish Commissioner, and Four Constables, each for Three years; Tree Warden, Highway Surveyor, Moderator, each for One year; Fish Commissioner for One year, ( To fill a ' Vacancy) , One member of Planning Board for Five years. All of the above to be voted for on one ballot. The Polls will be opendd 'at 12 Noon and close at 8 P .M. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Annual Town Meeting, March 20, 1962. Given our hands this 21st day of February A.D. 1962. A true copy, Attested; Leslie Thurlow Martin H. Burns Richard H. Knight Selectmen of Newbury. Newbury Mass. February 23, 1962 . ' Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and palce mentioned for the purposes herein named. Walter W. Mills, Jr. Constabble. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed , I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. Walter W. Mills, Jr. Constable, ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 2©`, 1962 . In pursunat of the above warrant the Annual Town Meeting was called to order at 7.30 P.M. by Moderator Arthur S. Johnson. Prayer offered by the Rev. Bert Williams , Pastor of the First Church in Newbury. ' Motion by Bernard J. Loj�to that the reading of the Articles be ommitted. The call of the meeting and the Constable +s return read by the Town Clerk. The Finance Committee ' s printed report was handed to each voter, W. Malcolm Lunt, Chairman of the Finance Committee gave the Committee recommendations on each appropriation and upon each Article in the Warrant. The Articles were taken up in the order of printing on the Warrant. The Appropriations were acted upon in the order printed in the Warrant. Two hundred and seventy seven persons were checked into the meeting. Article 1. Voted; "That the reports of the Town Officers be accepted as printed in the Town Report." No report was questioned. John J. C. Coffin gave a brief report on the Regional School Committe gnd asked that the Committee be continued pending the question concerning the situation in Newburyport. Moderator so declared. � 76) eyy _ Annual Town Meeting, March 20, 1962 . 2 Article 2. Voted; "To raise and appropriate the following sums ^^� of money for the year 1962. Moderator' s Salary 15.00 Selectmen's Salaries 19200,00 Selectmen' s Expenses 700,00 Selectmen's Expenses B 100e00 Auditor's Salary 19200,00 Auditor's Expanse 350,00 ' Treasurer' s Salary 19500,00 Treasurer's Expense 10150.00 Collector's Salary 12500,00 Collector' s Expense 650600 Assessor's Salaries 10200,00 Assessor's Expenses 2 ,500e00 Legal Services 600,00 Town Clerk's Salary 720,00 Town Clerk' s Expense 500,00 Election and Registration 2 ,125,00 Public Welfare Board Salaries 575,00 Public Welfare Board Expense 100000 Registrars of Voters Salary & Listing 575,00 Registrars of Voters Expense 250,00 Planning Board Expenses 500,00 Town Halls Maintenance 3,500oOO Insurance 80000,00 Police 120,500000 Dog Officer 300000 Fire Protection 10,700,00 Forest Fires 1,500.00 Hydrant Service 4,200600 Life Guards , Plum Island 39000,00 Inspector of Wires, Salary 400,00 Inspector of Wires , Expense 50eO0 1 Sealer, A ghts & Measures , Salary 100,00 Sealer, Weights & Measures , Expense 30600 Moth, Chapter 660, Town 710,08 Moth, Private 100000 Shade Trees 200,00 Tree Warden 20000.00 Dutkh Elm Disease 12000.00 Greenhead Fly Control, (State ) 191,63 Board of Health 3 ,500.00 Pound Keeper 50.00 Inspector of Animals , Salary 300000 Dumps 500000 Maintenance Comfort Station 350000 Highways , Bridges and Sidewalks 205OOoOO Highways , Chapter 81 59750,00 8ighways , Chapter 81 Expense 200000 Highways Chapter 90 Maintenance 20000.00 Highways Chapter 90 Conatruction 5,000.00 Snow Fence, Plum Island 500,00 Snow Rgmoval 15,600,00 Plum Island Bridge Maintenance 2,000600 Street Lights 5,900.00 Wharf at Parker River 500000 Public Welfare District Office 12750.00 ' Aid and Assistance, Town 33 ,500.00 Veteran' s Services 2 ,500.00 Schools 264#286,00 School Committe Salaries 500,00 Vocational 50000.00 Town Library 20000,00 Appropriations, 1962 . 373 Parks 900e00 Memorial Day 150eOO Printing Town Reports 820e80 Clam Flats 400e00 Reserve Fund 109000.00 Cemeteries 600.00 Interest 100900000 Notes on School Bonds 300000000 Newburyport Public Library 2#000600 Mosquito Control, Chap, 112 , Acts 1931 10000400 ##Vault, Safe keeping of Town Records 4.9500,00 #Truck Maintenance 4,000.00 Two-',:ay Radio, Fire Department 6,679e00 Anchors Away, Drainage 20500,00 Plum Island Blvd. Drainage 20500,00 Forest St, Remove Ledge 10200,00 Tharchase of Land for Town Dump 40000.00 &--G 3, 0:1 7 S #From Road Machinery Fund ##From Surplus Revenue Account 373 Chapter 81 and 90 Appropriations. Voted; Motion of Richard H. Knight. "That the sum of $28,368.00 be appropriated from available free cash in the Treasury in anticipation ' of State and County allotments for Chapters 81 90 Highway Work, that upon receipt of allotments from the State and County, the same shall be c credited to the free cash account." Appropriation, "Aid and Assistance ." Town Funds for Welfare , Old Age Assistance , Disability Assistance , Aid to Dependent Children and Medical Aid to the Aged." The above list includes all amounts voted under the different Articles . Additional Street Lights , $200.00 added to the Street Light Appr6priation. In acting under list of Appropriations, It was voted upon motion of Bernard J. Lojko to make the Police appropriation $12,500.00 . It was voted upon motion of Leslie 'Phurlow to make the Reserve Fund appropration t10,000.00 On motion of Percival M. Lowell it was voted to strike MR an appropriation of $1,600.00 for Special Mosquito from the list. Amotion of Charles F. Small to break the Board of Health Appropriation, as follows Rubbish Collection ' 13,000.00 and General Purposes, was defeated. Registrars of Voters Salary and Listing, Salaries , $225.00 Listing, 350.00 orb.uu 374 Annual sown Meeting, March 20,1968, Article 3. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. ..e "That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1963 , 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 ." Voted; Unanimously. Article 4. Voted; Motion of W. Malcolm Lunt. " That the Town continue its connection with , the Newburyport Public Library and appropriate the sum of t2 ,000.00 for the same ." Article 5. Voted; Motion of Richard H. Knight. "That the sum of $1,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Rgclamation Board, in accordance with provisions of Chapter 112 , Acts of 193111lit That t e Town Voted; Motion of Percival Lowell, PROS advised to take legal steps if possible to get this Act off the book." Article 6. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. "That the sum of $45,000.00 be appropriated from available free cash in the Treasury for the purpose of reducing the Tax Rate for 1962 , if the Assessors deem it advisable ." Voted; Unanimously. Article 7. Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns. "That the sum of w4,000.00 be appropriated for the operation of Town Trucks , maintenance account, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund." Article 8, Voted; Motion of Richard H. Knight. " That the Town assume liability in the ' manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws , as most recently amended by Chapter 5, Acts of 1956 , for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement , development, maintenance and protection within the Town of Newbury of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams , harbors , tide waters , foreshores and shores along a public beach, in accordance with Section 11 of -Chapter 91 of the General Laws , and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity thwrefor to the Commonwealth." Article 9. Voted; Motion Leslie Thurlow. " That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a contract with the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and the County Commissioners of Essex County for the construction and maintenance of public highways for the ensuing year." Article 10. Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns, "That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to negotiate with State Officials for re- imbursement of a sum of money in lieu of taxes on land acquired and controlled by the State." Article 11. Voted; Motion of Richard H. Knight. ' " That the Town appropriate the sum of $,4,000.00 to obtain a parcel of land of 28 acres more or less , said land to be obtained for a Town dump , and being bounded,- Northerly by Boston Street; Easterly by the Boston and Maine Railroad; Southerly by land of Ilsley; and Westerly by Hay Street, and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire the land by purchase ." Voted; Motion of Jc&WJ. C. Coffin. "That it be the sense of the meeting that the Selectmen contact the Department of Public Works , traffic control, in regard to having 04# signs erected for one way traffic on Boston St. at certain times of the year." Annual Town Meeting, March 20, 1962 . 375 Article 12. Voted; Motion of Leslie Thurlow. " That the Town appropriate the sum of $4,500.00 to build a Vault for the preservation and safe keeping of Town Records , said sum to be taken from the Surplus Revenue Account." Article 13. Voted; Motion of Wallace 0. Pearson. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $6 ,670,00 for the purchase and installation of two-way radio equipment; 1 base station and 4 mobile units for Protection Fire Co. No, l. ; and 1 base station and 4 mobile units for Protection Fire Co. No. 2." ' Article 14. Voted; Motion of Kenneth R. Knowles. " That the Town appropriate the sum of $2 ,500.00 to correct a drainage problem on Anchors Away." Article 15. Voted; Motion of Hayden S. Collins. "That the Town appropriate the sum of $2 ,500.00 to correct a drainage problem on the Northern side of Plum Island Boulevard near the junction of Northern Boulevard and said road." Article 16. Voted; Motion of Robert H. Field. "That the Town appropriate the sum of t1,200.00 to remove ledge and straighten the road on Forest Street." Articles 17-18-19-20. Street Lights. Voted on Motion of W. Malcolm Lunt; "That the Town vote to install and maintain 5 lights on the following Streets ;" 1 Light on Pole No, M.E. E. Co. 3. 2 Lights on Pole No. H.E. Co. 3X91 corner of High Road and Bayview Lane and on Pole No. 83-3 H. E. Co. Bayview Lane . 1 Light on Pole No. N.E.T.Co. No. 2 MEE on Paul"s Ave. 1 Light on Pole NO. H. E. Co. 2-73 on Middle Road. Article 21, Voted; Motion of Bernard J. Lojko. Yes 122 No 37. "That the pay of all hourly workers of the Town be $1.75 per hour, and that all employees be paid weekly if so requested, in corypliance with the General Laws ." Voted; Motion of W. Ashton Knight. "That the pay raise take effect as of midnight March 24, 1962 ." Article 22. Voted; Motion of William C. McClellan. " That the Town accept Hickory Lane as a Town Road." This Article was approved by the Planning Board. A previous motion by Bernard J. Lojko to indefinitely postpone was defeated. Vote for acceptance of street more than 2/3. Article 23. A motion of John D. Hartnett to accept this Road was defeated by a vote of Yes 9 , No 79. The Pllnning Board and the Finance Committe did not approve the acceptance of this Road as it was not in good condition. Adjourned at 10.20 P.M. to meet Saturday, March 24, 1962 for the Election of Town Officers . A true copy, Attest; Town Clerk. '!•• 376 Annual Town Meeting, I ELECTION OF TOWN OFFICERS, —"d SA TURDAY, MARCH 2;4 v 1962. +� Total Vote ; Precinct 1 855 Precinct 2 396 I'dfT Selectman, three years , Leslie Thurlow 610 #Henry E. Webb, Jr. 623 Blanks 18 Assessor, three years , . #Frederick H. Ilsley 837 ' Hayden S. Collins 360 Blanks 54 BD. of Public Welfare , three years , #Arnold W. Collis 991 Blanks 260 School Committee , three years , #Harold Dushame 982 Blanks 269 Tree Warden, one year, #Frank J. Burns 1060 Blanks 191 Highway Surveyor, one year, #Ernest F. Guilford 762 David A. Blackadar 451 Blanks 38 Moderator, one year, #Arthur S. Johnson 1009 •Blanks 242 Constables , three years ,#Malcolm R. Andrews 971 #Walter W. Mills, Jr. 924 ' #Richard R. Rogers . 1034 #John W. Rolfe 928 Blanks 1141 Fish Commissioner, three years #Wallace H. Ross 964 Blanks 267 Fish Commissioner, (Vacancy)one- year, #Alan I. Adams 798 Paul F. Gagnon 283 Blanks 170 • Trustee of Public Library, three years,#Ruth M. Noble 1010 Blanks 241 PTinning Board, five years, #Charles J. Bashaw 994 Blanks 257 #Elected; A true copy, Attest; Town Clerk, Town of Newbury ` .- Warrant for Special !own Meeting r) ( 7 December 28, 1962 . Essex, ss . To John W, Rolfe , Constable of the Town of Newbury, Greetings ; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts youI are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet in the Town Hall , Oldtown, in said Newbury, on Friday, the 28th day of December A .. D. 1962 at 7.30 P.M. to act on the following Article ; Viz ; ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town wmll appropriate additional sums of ' money for the following Departments : Dog Officer, Town Hall Maintenance , Fire Protection, Life Guards , Highways , Bridges and Sidewalks , Veterans ' Services , School Lunch, Board of Health, Snow Removal, Truck Maintenance . and transfer the same from Surplus Revenue , any available funds or unexpended appropriation balances not needed. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, ' to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this 18th day of December, A. D. 1962 . Martin H. Burns , Richard H. Knight, Henry E. Webb , Jr. Selectmen of Newbury. A true copy, Attested; Newbury Mass . December 19 , 1962. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. John W. Rolfe , Constable . Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. John W . Rolfe , Constable. Special 'Town Meeting, December 28, 1962 . In accordance with the above warrant a Special Town Meeting was held Dec . 28, 1962. Called to order at 7.30 P.M. by Moderator Arthur S. Johnson. Call of the Warrant and the Constable ' s return read by Town Clerk, Joseph D. Rolfe . Quorum present. Article 1. Voted; Motion of -Henry E. Webb, Jr. Selectman. "That we appropriate additional sums of money for the following Departments ; Dog Officer 159.63 Town Hall, Maintenance 2@1.01 Fire Protection 1500.00 Life Guards 94.93 Highways , Bridges and Sidewalks ' 150.00 Truck Maintenance 750.00 Snow removal 3000.00 Veterans' Services 122.34 Total $5977.91 and that to meet said appropriations we transfer the following sums of money from the following Departments ; Schools 300.00 Green St. Sidewalk 2100.00 Drain, Oak and Withington 1687.09 Drain, Orchard and Central 196 .59 VPhite l s Bridge 1694.23 The above was voted; Unanimously. 078 Special Town Meeting, l Dec. 28, 1962 . --� Voted to adjourn; 7.40 P.M. A true copy, Attest; Joseph D , holfe , Town Clerk. WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETIN(I, , TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1963. ' Essen, ss. To John W. Rolfe , Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings ; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs , to meet in the Auditorium of the Newbury Elementary School , in said Newbury on Tuesday, the 19th day of March A . D. 1963 at 7.30 P.bi, to act on the following Articles , viz ; Article 1. To act on the report of the Selectmen, Department of Public Welfare , Treasurer, Collector, Auditor, School Committee and all other `-'own Officers . Article 2 . To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be deemed necessary to defray the expenses of the Town for the ensuing year. 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 financial year , beginning January 1, 1964 , and to issue any 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 . Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to continue its connection with the Newburyport Public Library, andappropriate a sum of money for thesame . Article 5 . To see if the 'Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Twelve hundred dollars , (tl,200.00) for the purpose ofmaintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosc)uito Control Works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112 . of the Acts of 1931. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use part of the available free cash for the purpose of fixing thn tax rate for the ensuing gear, or take any other action bhlaitive thereto. Article 7 . To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the operation of the 'sown Trucks for the ensuing year, said sum to be taken from the Road iciachinery Fund, or tyke any other action thereto. ' Article 8. To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws , as most recently amended by Chapter 5 , Acts of 1955 , for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of wassachusetts for the improvment, developent, maintenance and protection, within the Town of Newbury, of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams , harbors , tide-waters , Forseshores and shores along a public beach, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws , and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth. Warrant for Annual 'Down Meeting, March 19, 1963 . 3((, Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the cs Board of Selectmen to enter into a contract with the Department of Public Works and the County Commissioners of Essex County for the construction and maintenance of public highways for the ensuing year. Article 10. . .To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Five Thousand Dollars (� 5,000.00) for Chapter 90 Construction on Plum Island Boulevard, and to meet said appropriation the . sum of Five Thousand Dollars , (t5 ,000.00) be taken from funds alloted to the Town from Chapter 782 , Acts of 1962. Article 11 .To see if the town will appropriate the sum of ' One Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Two Dollars and Eighteen Cents ($,1 ,682 .18) for the repairing and vasurfacing of the Town Dump Roar', , and to meet said appropriation the sum of One Thousand S UIL'undred Eighty Two Dollars and Eighteen Cents (4,';1,682.18) be taken from the funds alloted the `mown from Chapter 782 , Acts 1962. Article 12 . To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the Sum of One Hundred and Thirty Dollars and Ninety Cents (T150.90) to pay a 1962 deficiency bill of S , Ross Gadd. Article 13 . To see if the Town will adopt the following By-Law. Hunting By-Law, Section 1. No person shall hunt or fire or discharge any firearms on any private property except with the written consent of the owner or the legal occupant thereof and such consent shall be carried at all times by any person hunting; and hpon request shall be shown to any police officer, or officer of the Department of Conservation, or the property owner, or his agent. Section 2 . This by-law shall not be applied to the lawful defense of life or property or to any law enforcement officer in the defense of his duties . Section 3. Any person violating any provisions of this by-law shall be punished by a fine of not more than twentydollars for each offense. Article 14. To see if the Town will. raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty One Hundred Dollars (1,21100.g0) to correct a drainage problem on West Street, from approximately the upper driveway to the home of Benjamin Pearson, Jr. to the storehouse adjoining, with four ( 4) catchba.sins . By request of Benjamin Pearson, Jr, and nineteen others . Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars , (�'2 ,0.00.00) for the use by the Board of Fire Engineers to purchae fire hose for the two companies . By request of Russell L. Colby, Clerk, and fifteen others . Article 16, To see if the sown will accept the layout of Johnson Lane as made by the Selectmen as a public way. By request of Leonard R. Noel and twenty nine others . Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to maintain two (2 ) street lights on :rd a #116-1 N.E. T . and T- Mas . E. Co, and pole #116-3 N.E.T. � T- Mass, E. Co. , presently ' located on Johnson Lane , Byfield, Newbury. Bynrequest of Leonard R. Noel and sixteen others. Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to install and maintain s street light on Pole 14 on ,400dy Street. By request of Elizabeth R. Buckley and twenty two others . , Article 19. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to install and maintain a street light on Hickory Lane , Pole No. 2 M.E.E.0 By request of William C . McClellan and thirteen others . r .� ``) bo 8 0 Warrant for Annual ":own Meeting, March 19, 1963. 2 r Article 20. We , the undersigned, being more than ten ( 10) registered voters of the Town of Newbury, respectfully petition C the Board of Selectmen of said Town of Navbury, under Section 10 of Chapter 39 of the General Laws of Massachusetts , to include the following article in the annual 'Town Warrant. Article ; To see if the Town will raise and appropriate to the Planning Board the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($.3 ,500.00) to be used to prepare a Master Plan for the Town. By request of Royce J. Noble and one hundred twenty one others. Article 21. To see if the down will accept one hundred seventy five ( 175 ) feet continuation of Paul ' s Ave . By request of Philip Robichaud and nine others. Article 22 . Tel the undersigned, being legally registered ' voters of the 'Town of Newbury, respectfully petition the honorable Board of Selectmen of the Town of Newbury in accordance with Chapter 39 Section 10, that the following article be inserted in Cie Town Warrant for the Annual own heeting. Article . To see if the Town will adopt the following By-Law. 1. No person shall occupy a trailer or other structure designed to be mobile , whether or not permanent additions are planned or constructed, for dwelling purposes within the Town of Newbury with the following exceptions . A. The Board .of Selectmen may issue a permit to an owner of land who may who may thereupon permit the use of a trailer or mobile structure as a dwelling on his land by a non-paying guest for a period not exceeding 30 days in any claende, year. B. The Board of Selectmen may issue a permit for the use of a trailer or mobile structure as a temporary office incidental to construction on or developement of the land on which the trailer or mobile structure is to be located. Such permit shall be. valid for a period of six months , and shall be renewable for additimnall. six months periods at the discretion of the Board of Selectmen. ' C . The Board of Selectmen may issue a permit for occupancy of a trailer or mobiel structure on land on which the permanent dwelling has been destroyed by fire , flood or other disasters . Such permits shall run until the permanent dwelling has been re-built, but not for more than one year. D. No structure existing in the Town of Newbury on the data of passage of this by-law shall. be in any way effected by the provisions thereof. '2. Any person violating the provisions of Section 1 of this by-law shall be punishable by a fine of not more than t20.00. Each 24 hours of illegal occupancy shall be regarded as a separate violation. Article 23. To meet Saturday, blarch 23, 1963 , in our respective voting precincts for the election of the following down Officials , viz ; One Selectman, One Assessor, One member of the Board. of Public Welfare,. One member of the School Committee , Auditor, Two Trustees of the Public Library, Fish Commisioner, each for three years ; Tree Warden, Highway Surveyor, Moderator, each for one year; Treasurer, for one year ( to fill a vacancy) Collector of Taxes for one year ( to fill a vacancy) , One member of the Planning Board for Five years . All of the above to be voted for on one ballot. The Polls will ' be opened at 12 noon and close at 8 P .M. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in eahh voting precinct, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, andmake due returns of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk , at the time and place of meeting. aforesaid. Given under our hands this 21st day of February A . D. 1963 . A true copy, Attested; Martin . Burns Richard H. Knight Henry E. Webb, Jr. Selectmen of Newbury. Annual 'L'own Meeting, March 19 , 1963. 384 Newbury Mass. February 23, 1963. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. John W. Rolfe , Constable . Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed , I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. ' John W. Rolfe , Constable . ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 192 1963. Called to order at 7.30 P.M. by Moderator Arthur S. Johnson. Prayer offered by Rev. Clayton F. Reed of the South Byfield Church. The call of the meeting and the Constables return of the Warrant read by Town Clerk, Joseph D. Rolfe, The reading of the Articles was waived as each voter had a copy. The Finance Committees report was handed to each voter. W. Malcolm Lunt Chairman of the Finance Committee gave the Finance Committees recommendation on each appropriation and on each article in the Warrant. The Articles were taken up in the order they were printed on the Warrant,as were the Appropriations, as recommended by the Finance Committee. Four hundred and one voters were checked in as attending the meeting. Article 1. Voted; "That the reports of the Town Officers be accepted as printed in the Town Report." No report was questioned. John J. Coffin of the Regional School Committee gave a brief report and asked that the Committee be continued. It was so voted. Article 2. Voted; "To raite + and appropriate the following sums of money for the year 1963. Appropriations 19" Moderator's Salary 16,00 Selectman's Salaries 10200000 Selectents Expenses 500,00 Selectmenrs Expenses B 100.00 Auditorts Salary 10500,00 Auditor's Expenses 400e00 Treasurerve Salary 1,750o00 Treasurer's Expenses 10300.00 aollectorts Salary 10750.00 Collectors Expenses 750.00 Assessors$ Salaries 18200,00 Assessors$ Expenses 20500000 Legal Service& 600000 Town Clerk's Salary 820e00 Town Clerkts Expenses 500.00 Election and Registration 750900 Public Welfare Board Salaries 575.00 Public Welfare hoard E3penses 1p0000 Registrars of Voters salaries 225.00 Registrars of Voters Expenses 700.00 Tess Balls Maintenance 398DOoOD Insurance 70600.00 Police 90500•00 Dog officer 400900 Fire Protection 120500000 Forest Fires 10500,00 Life Guards, Plum Island 3.000.00 3V Appropriations, March 19, 1963 . I\D Hydrant Service 49475,00 Inspector of wires, St,lary 400.00 —� Inspector of 'Mires, EXpense 50.00 Sealer of 1::e1,,hts and Measures, ial. 100000 Sealer of heights and Measures, Exp, 30.00 Moth, Chap. 660, 'lown 71008 Moth, Private 100.00 Shade Trees 400,00 `iree Warden Dept, 20000000 Dutch Elm Din, Chapter 761 10000,00 ;reenhead Fly Control, State 191.83 Board of Health 50500*00 Pound Keeper 50000 , Animal Inspector's Salary 300.00 Dumps 500,00 Maintenance of Comfort Station 3F,0.00 IL16-hways, L9ridges and Sidewalks 20500.00 }iigbways, Chapter 81 59750,00 Highways, Chapter 81, .•xpenses 200,00 Highways, Chapter 90, •,uintenance Z9000,00 Snow Fence, Plum Island 500000 Snow Henoval 1/, 000. 00 plum Island Bridge 1aintenance 2,Orn.00 :street Lights 60023.00 .arf at Parker 1+iveR bUU,00 rublic welfare District office 1,7b0.00 Aid and Assistance, Town 260500000 Veterans Services 31,500,00 Schools 3090000•00 School i,ommittee 1salaries 500100 Vocational 5000,00 Town Library 2:000,00 Planninj; -card expenses 500000 Parke 16000.00 ...amorial Day 150.00 ' erintinh town iteports 549' 5"10 Cla,L Flats SOON' heserve Fund 81,000,00 Cemeteries 600000 Interest 90670,00 Motes on 1school Sands 302000.00 howburyport eublic Library 20000000 Mosquito control, Chap, 1129 A1931 10200.00 #Truck Maintenance 49000.00 # #Chapter 90 Construction Y .I . Blvd. 5,000.00 # #Repair and resurface Dump Road 1 ,682 .18 S. Ross Gadd, Bill of 1962 130.90 West St. Drainage 2 ,100.00 Fire Hose 2 ,000.00 Master Plan 3 ,500.00 #From Road Machinery Fund. ##From From funds alloted under Chapter 782 Acts of 1962 . Chapter 61 and 90 Appropriations. Voted; Motion of Richard H. Knight. "That the sum of 028,368.00 be appropriated from available fcae cash in the Treasury in anticipation of State and County allotments for Chapters 81 and 90 Highway work, that upon receipt of allotments from the State and County, the same shall be. credited to the free cash account." Appropriation, "Aid and Assistance ." " Town Funds for Welfare , Old Age Assistance , Disability Assistance , Aid to Dependent Children and Medical Aid to the Aged." The above list includes all amounts voted under the different Article Additional Street Lights , ¢123.00 added to the Street Light Appropriation. Annual Town Meeting. March 19 , 1963. pp The appropriiation for Clam Flats was increased to $300.00 from 6200.00 on- Motion of Alan I . Adams , Fish Commissioner. There was a little discussion on the Police appropriation, by Benjamin Pearson, Jr. ; Chief Rogers and W. Malcolm Lunt of the Finance Committee . Article 3. Voted; Motion of Henry E. Webb, Jr. unanimously voted. " That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenuev,of the financial year beginning January 1, 1964, 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." Article 4, Voted; Motion of Richard H. Knight. " That the Town continue its connection with the Newburyport Public Library and appropriate the sum of S'2 ,000,.00 for the same." Article 5. Voted; Motion of Richard H. Knight. " That the sum of $1,200.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the mosquito control works as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112 , Acts of 1931." Article 6, Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns. "That the sum of �35,000.00 be appropriated from available free cash in the Treasury for the purpose of reducing the Tax Rate for 1963 , if the Assessors deem it advisable." Article 7, Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns . "That the sum of $4,000.00 be appropriated for the operation of Town Trucks , Maintenance account, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund." Article 8. Voted; Motion of Henry E. Webb, Jr. " That the Town assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws , as most recently amended by Chapter 5 , Acts of 1955 , for all damages that may be incurred by *#M1 work to be performed by the Department- of Public Uorks of Massachusetts for the improvement, developement, maintenance and protection within the Town of Newbury of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams , harbors , tide waters , foreshores and shores along a public beach, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth." Article 9. Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns. "That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a contract with the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and the County Commissioners of Essex County for the construction and maintenance of Public Highways for the ensuin year." Article 10. Voted: Motion of Henry E. Webbs , Jr. "That the Town appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 for Chapter 90 construction on Plum. Island Blvd, and to meat said appropriation the sum of w5,000.00 be taken from funds alloted to the Town from Chapter 782, Acts of 1962 ." Article 11.Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns. "That the. Town appropriate the sum of $1,682.18 for the repairing ' and resurfacing of the Town Dump Road, and to meet said appropriation the sum of t1,682.18 be taken from funds alloted to the Town from Chapter 782 , Acts of 1962 ." i Article 12. Voted; Motion of Richard H. Knight. " That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of N130.90 to pay a 1962 bill of S. Ross Gadd." Voted unanimously. It was explained that this was for work done at Plum Island on the snow fences at the time of the big storm in December and the bill was not rendered until after the close of the financial year. i I i i '384 Annual Town Meeting, March 19, 1963. 7 Article 13. Voted motion of Martin H. Burns. "That the Town adopt the following By-Law." -� HUNTING 13Y-LAW. Section 1. No person shall hunt or fire or discharge any firearms on any private property except with the written consent of the owner or the legal occApant thereof and such consent shall be carried at all times by any person hunting; and upon request shall be shown to any police officer, or officer of the Department of Conservation, or the property owner, or his agent. Section2. This by-law shall not be applied to the lawful defense of life or property or to any law enforcement officer in the ' defense of his duties. Section 3. Any person violating any provisions of. this by-law shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty dollars for each offense. Voted; YES 252 NO 71. A motion to table was defeated. This article called for much discussion with Benjamin Pearson, Jr. George S Short, Sr. Charles Fogg, George Hilton, C. Roy Rogers, Thomas Leahy, William Plante , Jr. Richard if. Knight, Martin H. Burns . Article 14. Voted; Motion of Benjamin Pearson, Jr. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2 ,100.00 to correct a drainage problem on West Street, from approximately the upper driveway to the home of Benjamin Pearson, Jr, to the storehouse adjoining, with sufficient catchbasins to correct the problem." Article 15. Voted; Motion of Robert A . Bashaw, Jr. "That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2 ,000.00 for use by the Board of Fire Engineers to purchase fire hose to be distributed for the two fire companies." Article 16. Voted; Motion of Leonard R. Noel. "That the Town Accept the layout of Johnson Lane as made by the Selectmenas a public way." Article 17. Voted; Motion of Leonard R. Noel. "That the Town appropriate $43v00 to maintain two street lights on Pole 116-1 N.E.T. & T. ,-Mass. E. Co, and pole no. 116-3 N.E .T. & T. ,-Mas . E. Co. located on Johnson Lana." App. 043.00 Article 18. Voted; Motion of Martin H. Burns. That the Town install and maintain a street light on Pole no. 14 on Moody Street and appropriate fe'40.00 for the same." Article 19. Voted; Motion of William C . McClldn. " That the Town install and maintain a street light on Pole No. 2 , on Hickory Lane and appropriate the sum of $40.00 for the same ." The sum of $123.00 was added to the Appropriation for Street Lights, Article 20. Motion of Royce J. Noble. Voted; "That the Town raise and appropriate to .the Planning Board the sum of $3 ,500.00 to be used to prepare a Master Plln. There was no discussion on this Article. Declared carried by the Moderator on a voice vote. There were a few in opposition on the voice vote . Article 21. The Moderator ruled this Article out of order as proper procedure had not been followed according to law. No layout on fi-Ia with the Town Clerk, no layout by the Selectmen. Article 22. Trailer By-Law. Motion by Charles IN. Morse to accept this 13y-Law. Opposition by J. Richard Williams and a few others was expressed. Voted; Motion of J. Richard Williams to indefinitely postpone. Annual Town Meeting, March 19, 1963. Percival M. Lowell asked that the Town Counsel look into the matter of the State Assessment for Mosuito Control to see if it could be done away with. Report- Next Annual Meeting. Elsie 0. Webb spoke a few words in appreciation of the long years of serve of ArthurS. Johnson as Moderator and Martin H. Burns as a Selectman. , both of whom were not candidates for Re-Election. Suggested that resolutions be drawn up in recognition of their service to the Town. W. Malcom Lunt also spoke words of praise for the long and efficient ##f#4 rendered by Mr. Johnson and Mr. Burns. Service On h6s motl everyone stood and gave a long round of applause . ' Adjourned at 9.33 p.m. to meet Saturday for the Election of Town Officers for 1963. A true copy, Attest; Town Clerk. Committeeappointed by the Board of Selectmen to investigate the desirability of establishing a Town Forest. Henry F. Rolfe Norman E. Wells , Jr. John W. Westhafer 1 6 ELECTION OF TOWN OM- ICEHS y SATURDAY.. MARCH 230 1963 Selectman, for three years. Arthur Bulgaris 161 James A . Lowe 436 #Royce J. Noble 498 Richard R. Rogers 233 Assessor, for three years #Martin 11. Burns 1141 ' Board of Public Welfare , for three years #Joseph D. Rolfe 1195 Auditor, for three years #%'Jilliam Ashton Knight 1173 Treasurer, for one year ( to fill vacancy) #Harriet E. Cahoon 1148 Collector of Taxes, for one ,year ( to fill vacancy) #Harriet E. Cahoon 1150 School Committee , three years #Robert W. Pearson 1145 Highway Surveyor, for one year #Ernest F. Guilford 652 ' Robert A. Bashaw, Jr. 535 David A . Blackadar 161 Tree Warden, for one year #Frank J. Burns 1161 Moderator, for one year #Alexander M. Clark 657 Arnold W. Collis 623 Fish Commissioner, for three years #Alan I . Adams 856 Paul F. Gagnon 246 Harry L. Thurlow 131 Trustees of Public Library, for three years #Eleanor M. Caldwell 1022 #Grace L. Colby 1049 Planning Board, for five years , FuGeorge H. Mackenzie 1037 #Elected; Town Clerk �� 1 1 VOTED : MARCH 19 , 1963. ANNUAL TOY!N MEETING, ,--t TOWN OF NEWBURY. HUNTING BY-LAW, Approved by Attorney General, Edward W. Brooks . May 22 , 1963. Copy published in the Newburyport Daily News , May 28, 29, 319 L1963. HUNTING BY-LAW. Section 1. No person shall fire or discharge any firearms on any private property except with the written consent of the owner or legal occupant thereof and such consent shall be #f carried at all times by any person hunting; and upon request shall be shown to any police officer, or officer of the Department of Conservation, or the property owner, or his agent. Section 2. This by-law shall not be applied to the lawful defense of life or property or to any law enforcement officer in the defense of his duties . .Section 3. Any person violating any provisions of this by-law shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty dollars for each offense . A true copy, Attest: �� • sown Clerk, Newbury Mass . Boston Mass. May 22 , 1963. The foregoing by-law is hereby approved with the exception of the words deleted in red which are disapproved. Town of Newbury Edward W. Brooke ' Attorney General. Hunting By-Law Section 1. No person shall , on an or discharge any fi ex s I hereby certify that the above on any private property except y y with the written consent of the By-Law Was published in the owner or legal occupant thereof Newburyport Daily News on and such consent shall be carried May 28-29-31 1963 at all times by any person hunt- y f ing: and upon request shall be shown to any police officer, or `^\ _ officer of the Department of —� �1� Conservation, or the property \v owner, or his agent. Town Clerk, section 8. This by-law shall not Newbury Mass . be applied to the lawful defense of life or property or to any law enforcement officer in the de- tense of his duties. Section 3. Any person violating any provisions of this by-law shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty dollars for each offense. A true copy, Attest: Joseph D. Rolfe Town Clerk, Newbury. Mass. Boston, Mass., May 32, 1963 The foregoing by-law is hereby approved with the exception of the words deleted In red which ., we disapproved. Edward W.Brooke Attorney General May 28• 29, 31. 1963 TOWN OF NEW BURY WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING DECEMBER 27 , 1963 Essex, SS. To John W. Rolfe , Constable of the mown of Newbury. Greetings ; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet in the °Town Hall, Oldtown, in said Newbury, on Friday, the 27th day of December, A .D. 1963, at 7.30 P.M. to act on the following ' Articles , Viz ; Article 1. To see if the Town will appropriate additional sums of money for the following Departments : Selectmen' s Expenses, Treasurerts Expenses , Assessor' s Expenses , Legal Services , Town Hall-, Maintenance ; Police , Fire Protection, Highways ; Bridges and Sidewalks , Truck Maintenance , Snow Removal , Veteran' s Services , and transfer the same from Surplus Revenue , any available funds or unexpended appropriation balances not needed. Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to set aside 28 acres of Town Lang described as follows ; Bound on the North by Boston Street, East by the Boston and Maine Railroad, South by property of Ilsley, and West by Hay Street. This land shall be devoted to the culture of Forest Trees in accordance with the provisions of Sections 19--23 , Chapter 45, General Laws , or take any action relative therato. By request of Henry F. Rolfe , Norman E; Wells , Jr, John W, Westhafer, Town Forest Committee , and One hundred and thirty four others. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in eabh voting precinct, seven days at least, before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof , fail not, and ms.ka due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this 17th day of December, A .D.1963. Richard H. Knight Henry E. Webb, Jr. Royce J. Noble Selectmen of Newbury. A true copy, Attest: Newbury Mass . December 17, 1963. Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the down of Newbury, qualified to vote in `lawn affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. John V. holfe , Constable . Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs , to meet at the time and place mentioned for the purpose herein named. John W. Rolfe , Constable. SPECIAL 'TOWN MEETING, DECEMBER 27, 1963 . Called to order at 7.30 P.M. by Moderator, Alexander M. Clark. Quorum waS present. 44 voters present, number required 40, Call of the Warrant for the meeting and the Constable ' s return read by the Town I-lerk , Article 1. Voted; Motion of P'i. Ashton Bright, Auditor. "That we appropriate additional sums of money for the following Departments. Treasurer' s Expenses 100.00 i Assessor' s Expenses 175.00 Legal Services 400.00 -' Town Hall Maintenance 500,00 ✓' Police 305.27 Fire Protection 1,000.00�-' Highways B and S 100.00 Truck Maintenance 300.00 - Snow Removal 7,000.00r' w9,B80.27 c. And that to meet said appropriations we transfer the following sums of money from the following Departments ; Town Hall Vault 29.32✓ Resurface Fruit St. 403.68✓ Whi te ' s .Bridge 1 ,621.05✓ West St. Drain 804.27✓ Elm St. Drain 107.95'' Drain Anchors Away 715.006/ Drain Plum Island Blvd, 900.55 V' Forest St. Ledge 11.00✓ Aid and Assistance (Town) 49700.00✓ Veteran' s Services 150.00✓ I Educational Needs Con. 437.45✓ Pw9 ,880.27 George H. Mackenzie , Secretary of the Finance Committee reported that the Finance Committee. had approved the Transfers. The above transfers were voted<.unanimouslF. Article 2 . A motion was made by Henry F. Rolfe that the 28 acres be set aside as called for in the Article. Royce J. Noble made a motion that the 28 acres be changed to 20 acres . John S . Marsh made a motion "That the Town set aside a • suitable area as determined by the Board of Selectmen for Forest purposes ." This motion was voted. Voted ; "That the Town set aside a suitable area . as determined by the Board of Selectmen for The meeting was ' Forest purposes , on land described as follows ; adjourned at Bound on the North by Boston Street, East by 8.12. ti:e Lorton and Maine Railroad, South by property A true copy, of Ilsley, and West by Hay Street in accordance Attest; with the provisions of Sections 19--23 , Chapter 45, General Laws ." Town Clerk. This Ar•tible was discussed by many voters as it was purchased by the Town for a Town Dump. Messrs. Rolfe and Irells of a Forest Committee answered questions and explainecl what the purpose was . The Board of Selectmen staled that in theirop&hJt6n6 or 8 acres was all that was needed for Dump purposes . It was stated that, no money was nS'6d;d'at present and that very little would be needed as the Boy Scouts which has used part of this land would do most of the work. It was stated that the State and Federal Gevennment would furnish small trees to set out. VA ART, � a 4 m a J N lown -Fo2S I d J N 1. 1 391 WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TOWN OF NEWBURY Town Mseting March 17, 1964 Essex, as. ' Tot John W. Rolfe, Constable of the Town of Newbury. Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to most in the Auditorium of the Newbury Elementary School in said Newbury, on Tuesday, the 17tb day of March A.D, 1964 at 7230 P, M, to act on the following articles, vis: ARTICLE 1, To act on the report of the Selectmen, Depart- ment of Public Welfare, Treasurer, Collector,Audi- tor, School Committee and all other Town Officers, ARTICLE 2., To see if the Town will vote to raise the pay of all hourly workers of the Town from 01.75 to $2.00 per hour. By request of Thomas J, O'Brien and sixteen others. ARTICLE 3 . To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be deemed necessary to defray the expenses of the Town for the ensuing year. ' ARTICLE 4 . To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borro*oney from time to time in anticipation -f the financial year, beginning January 1, 19651, and to isaus any 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 accordanoe with Section 17,Chapter 44 of the General Laws, ARTICLE 5 . To see if the Town will vote to c ontinue its connection with the Newburyport Public Library, and a,?propriate a sum of money for the same. ARTICLE 6 • To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of Twelve Hundred. i?ollars ($1,200.00 ) for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and cer- tified by the State Reclemation Board, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 172, Acts of 1931. ' ARTICLE 7, To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Assessors to use part of the available free aash for the purpose of fixing the tax rate for the current year, or take any other action relative thereto. ARTICLE 8. To s96 if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the operation of the Town Trucks for the ansuing year, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund, or tke any other action thereto. y Anjr7 LF 9. To see if the Town will assume liability in the .. manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as most recently -smended by Chapter 59 Acts of 1955s for all demagog that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, develop- ment, maintenance andIroteotion, within the Town of Newbury , of tidal end non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors tide-waters, foreshores ano shores along a public teaoh, in accordance with Section 11 of Chap- ter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Select- men to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity there- ' for to the Commonwealth. ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a contract with the Departwnt of Public work# and the County Commission- erg far the onstruction and maintenance of public high- ways for the ensuing year. ARTICLE 11. To as* if the Town will appropriate the sum for Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($5:5 Chapter 90 Construction, Bridge on Central Street, construction on Elm and Main Streets, and to moot said Dollars 45 500-00 beotakenefrom funds alloteddtodthe Dollars (�5, Town under Chapter 822, Acts of 1963. ARTICLE 12. To vee if the Town w1l appropriate the sum o me Thous4104 One Hundred Eighty Two Dollars and Fighteen Cent# ( 1.182.18 ) for repairing and resurfacing Boston Bijro*to 4nd to most said appropriation the sum of One Thousand 9ne Hundred Eighty Two Dollars and Eighteen cents (S1,182.18 ) be taken from funds alloted the Town under Chapter 8220 Acts of 1963. ARTICLE ls T i Ao appropriate uffioient g of provide space m for the ' Board of S610ctman in the Town Hall, 25 High Road, or take any other action relative thereto. x.. ARTICLE 14, To see if the Town will appropriate Sixty Five Hundred Dollars (�60500.00) to purchase a new 2 Ton Truck Chassis and an automatic sander and body, and to most said appropriation the sum of Dour Thousand Dollars ($40000.00 ) be taken from t b: RRd Machinery Fund, and that Eight Hundred and Fifty',Vo?llars 0856.00) be taken from an unexpended appropriation previously made for 2 Highway Sanding machines, and that One Thous- and Six Hundred Forty Two Dollars ( w`19642.00 ) be raised in the Tax Levy, and that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to dispose of the present Mack Truck, or take my other action relative thereto. ARTICLE 15, To seeif the Town will vote to accept 1#040 feet of South Boston Street, running in a Southerly direc- tion off S Boston Street, as shown on a plan on file with the To•.m Clerk of Newbury, or take any other action ' relative thereto. ARTICLE; 16. To seeif the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Newbury to convey the land and the building thereon known as Byfield 'Down Hall, by deed upon such terms as the Board of Selectmen shall con- sideroproper. ARTICLE 17. To see if tbeTownwill accept 270 feet of Maple Terrace as a Town Road. Said road is shown on a plan filed in the Town Clerk's Office of Newbury, having been laid out by the Seleotmn on the 4th day of February 1964, and take any other action. By request f Russell W. Perry and twenty-six others �� _ r �� i �� t �� ` �� C,' �� 1 . i �% . . , -, ��` , I , �� i L�� ' I II I��i 1 11 J .._�..__ ARTICLE 18. To coo if the Town will accept 192 feet additional of 2aults Avenue, as shown on a plan on file with the Tow Clerk, as laid out by the Selectman. By request of Norman E. halls, Jr. and nine others. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will appro^�+r- iate the sum of Four Hundred aac' Twenty Five Dollars ($4.25.00) to build a per- manent baokstop on the Martha C. Pearson playground to replace present wooden backstop now in bad decay. By re- quest of Donald S. Hutohler and twenty four others. ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for purchase of a Motor Vehicle for the use of the Police Department. By request of John P. Salter and twenty- eight others. ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) !for use by the Board of Fire Engineers to purchase fire hose for the two oompaniss. By request of the Board of Fire Engineers, ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to purchase one mobile unit for Protection Fire Cojl tank truck.Money to be taken from existing fire radio appropriation of 1962. By request of the Board of Aire knP sneers. ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty Five Hundred Dollars W,500.00 ) for re- pairs on the Ayfield Town Hall by: re-roofing, Painting the outside and entire inside of both upper and lower ' hails, repairing the front steps, putting the drop our- tain on the stage in working condition, and any other ne- cessary repairs that can be made for this sum of money. By request of Beatrice E. Short and seventy-five others. ARTICLE 24, To seeif the Tama will appropriate a sum of money to install and maintain a street light on Pole No. 1/*E on ravoli Avenue. By requost of Cbarles B. Braley and twenty-two others. ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will appropriate a sins of money to maintain a light on the way loading to the Town Wharf. By request of Bertram E, Savage, Jr. and eighteen others. ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provis- ions of Chapter 383 of the Acts of 19633 relative to en- forcement of certain marine fisheries laws, by police officers or take any action thereon. By request of Robert v. Chick and eighteen others. ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to have the Selectmen and Moderator appoint an investigating and,/or building committee to Ao�k into the need of new school classrooms. Said committee to be eompriaad of the School Committee and four others. By request of the School Committee. ' ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote that the Town of Newbury hereby accepts the provisions of General Laws(Ter,ED. ) Chapter 40, Section 8-C as Amended, and establishes the Conservation Commission of the Town of Newbury for the pur- pose and with the rights and duties provided by law, to be composed of five residents of the Town. One shall be a mem- ber of the planning board. One shall be active in sporting, having held a hunting or fishing license for at least three ,r*Ak*o 1w1or to appointment. One shall be engaged in agricul- trne. Gae shall be active in boating or marine fisheries. Into stall be active in Scouting,oamping or general outdoor aotivrty .. To be appointed by the Selectmen for terms of three years, except that initial appointments shall be two for one year, two for two years, and one for three years; and that there be established a conservation fund as author- ised by law. By request of the Planning Board. 3 4 ARTI= 29. To meet Saturdays March 21s 196�# in our respectiv voting precincts for the election of the following Town --4 Officials, vise one Selectman# One Assessor, Town Clark, ✓ Collector of Taxes, Treasurers One member of the 3oard of Public Welfare$, Ono member of the School Committees Two Trustees of the Public Library,, Fish Commissioner, each for Three years; Tree Wardens Highwa7 Surveyors tdoderator#saeh for One year; One member of the Planning Board f or Two years, (to fill a vacancy ),,ane member of the Planning Board for Five years. Also to vote on the following Questions Shall the Town of Newbury vote to ' accept the Provisions of Section 6C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws which authorises cities and towns to appropriate money for the removal of snow and ice from private ways NO therein open to public use. All of the above to be voted for on one ballot. The polls will be opened at 12 Noon and close at 8 P. M. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in each voting Precincts seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail nots and make due returns of this warrant with your doings thsreons to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting aforesaid. Given under our hands this zs"c$�day of Februarys A. D. 1964* A true copy, Attested: Selectmen of Pembw,77 Newbury, Wass. Februery? 5; 1964. Pursuant to ft above warrant to me directeds I hereby notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury# qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to meet at the Line and place mentioned for the purpose herein namede /� Q C stable /'E��' 34Y Pursuant to the above warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Newbury, qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to meet at the time and place mentioned ,. �. for the purpose herein named. ta?Ckonstable r yu ANNUAL TOWN MEFTING, MARCH 17, 1964. Called to order at 7 .30 P.M. by Moderator Alexander M. Clark. It was voted that the Town Clerk read the call for the meeting , and the Constablels return, that the reading of the entire warrant be ommited as each person had a copy. Lojko, motion. Prayer was offered by Rev. Bert Williams of the First Congregational Church in Newbury. ARTICLE 1. The reports of the various Departments accepted as printed in the Town Report. John J. C . Coffin made a motion which was voted that the Regional School Committee be discharged. ARTICLE 2. Voted; Motion of W. Malcolm Lunt, amended by W . Ashton F.night. "That the pay of all hourly workers of the Torn of Newbury be 2 .00 per hour, to take effect at, midnight March 21 , 1964." Mr. Lunt of the Finance Committee stated that his Committee believed that this rate wag fair and should be voted. Richard h. Knight of the Selectmen stated that the extra cost for the balance of the year would be about t2 ,400.00. ARTICLE 3. Voted; "That we raise and appropriate the following sums of money for the year 1964." Ai'i'ROPRIkTIONS 1; Mouer. w. + . ary Selectmen's Salaries 1,200.00 Selectmen's Expenses 750.00 ' Selectmeii' s Expenses B 100.00 Auditor' s Salary 10500.00 Auditor' s Expenses 300.00 Treasurer's Salary 10750.00 Treasurer's Expenses 1,425.00 Collectorls Salary 1,750.00 Collector's Expenses 750.00 Assessorls Salaries 10200.00 Assessor's Expenses 3 #200,00 Legal Services 600.00 Town Clerk's Salary 820.00 Town Clerk's Expenses 500,00 Eleetion and Registration 20000,00 Public Welf<Lre Board Salaries 575,00 Public Welfare Board Expenses 100,00 Registrars of Voters Salary 225,00 Registrars of Voters Expenses 800.00 Planning; Hoard Expenses 500.00 Town Halls Maintenance 40800,00 Insurance 79500.00 Police 9,500.00 Dog; Officer 400.00 Fire Protection 150000.00 Forest Fires 19500.00 Life Guards, Plum Island 30100.00 ' Hydrant Service 4,475.00 Civilian Defense 500,00 Inspector of Wires Salary 400,00 Inspeetor of Wires, Expenses 50.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Sal. 100.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Ex, 45.00 Moth, Chapter 6603, Town 710.08 Moth, Private 100,00 Shade Trees 400.00 ^_'ree Warden 2 #0C' .?r+ T'uteh Flm Disease .eenhead Fly Control oard of Health -und Keeper 56 01 Arl .m l Inspector' s Salary 300000 IKstitenance, Comfort Station ^.00 APPROPRIATIONS 1964 Z Highways, 13ridges and Sidewalks 29500,00 Highways , Chapter 81 50750*00 ^c Town Garage, Maintenance 200000 Snow Pence, Plum Island 500.00 Snow Removal 240000.00 Plum Island Bridge Iviaintenance 22000.00 Street Lights 6,163,00 Wharf at Parker River and Aids to Navigation 1,100,00 Public Welfare District Office 1,650,00 Town Aid and Assistance 209000.00 Veteran's Services 40000.00 Schools 5540354.00 ' School Committee Salaries 500000 Vocational 50000.00 Town Library 20000,00 Parks 10100,00 Memorial Day 150,00 Printing Town Reports 894,55 clam Plate 300,00 Reserve .Fund 160500*00 Cemeteries 400eO0 Interest 90160.00 Notes on School fsonds 300000.00 Newburyport Public Library 20000.00 Mosquito Control, State 1,200000 Town Trucks , Maintenance 40000000 Chapter 90, Construction 50500.00 Repair, Resurface Boston St. 12182.18 Office , Board of Selectmen 900000 2 Ton Truck Chassis, Sander, Liody 60500,00 Fire nose 20000000 Backstop, Martha Pearson Park 425,00 Motor Vehicle, Police Dept. 30000,00 Mobile Unit, Tank T;:tt ck ' Protection Fire Co. it 565000 Byfield Town Hall , Repairs 30500,00 From Available Funds Truck Maintenance 4,000,00 Chapter 90 Construction 5 ,500000 Repairs, Boston St, 1,182,18 2 Ton Truck Chassis , Sander and f3od* 49858,00 Mobile Unit 566',00 16,106,18 (Total App. 6,500.00 Aval, Funds4,858.00 1,642 .00 From Tax Levy. Additional St, Lights, 1140.00 added to St. Light p.pp. The above list includes all appropriations made under the Articles. Voted; Motion of Henry E. Webb , Jr. ' "That the stun of $29,250.00 be appropriated from available free cash in the Treasury in anticipation of State and County allotments for Chapter s 81 and 90 Highway Work, that upon receipt of allotments from the State and County, the same shall be credited to the free cash account." Appropriation, "Aid and Assistance ." Town funds for Welfare , Cld Age Assistance , Disability Assistance , Aid to Dependent Children and Medical Aid to the Aged. Annual 'Town Meeting, March 17, 1964. )73"7 The list of Appropriations as recommended by the Finance Committtee was read by W . Malcolm Lunt, Chairman. Several questions were asked by Mr. Small , Lowell , YJm. P. ; Lowell, Percival M. ; Election and Registration request explained by the Town Clerk. Town Halls Maintenance by Henry E. Tebb, Jr. Wharf at Parker River by Richard H. might. Use of the Wharf by Henry E. Webb, Jr. Requested by Randolph Thurlow. Amotion by Percival M. Lowell that the $191.83 item for Greenhead Fly Control be taken out was defeated. The Clam Flats appropriation was increased to J,;300.00 on Motion and Voted; Motion by Alan Adams . Voted on motion of Henry E. Webb, Jr, to increase teh Reserve Fund ' to 6?16,500.00 to allow for transfers if necessary to Departments on account of the increase of the hourly pay to �2 .00 per hour. ARTICLE 4. Voted; Motion of Royce J. Noble . "That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen . to and hereby is authorised to borrow money from time- to time in anticipation of the revenue of the finacnail year beginning January 1, 1965 , and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one yar, 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 ." Voted; unanimously. ARTICLE 5 . Voted; Motion of Richard H. Knight. "That the Town continue its connect-ion with the Newburyport Pulic Library and appropriate the sum of $2 ,000.00 for the Same." ARTICLE 6. Voted; Motion of Henry E. Webb, Jr. "That the sum of tl,200.00 be raised and appropriated -for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the Mosquito Control Yrorks as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112, Acts of 1931." Bernard J. Lojko explained that the only'Y get out of paying this assesment was to have a bill filed in the Legislature . He stated that Thomas Joyce would be a good person do Bhis. ' Richard h. Knight explained that the money w.s used to clean out ditches . The explanation was at the request of Percival M. Lowell . ARTICLE T. Voted; Motion of Royce J. Noble . ""That the sum of t.20,000.00 be appropriated from available free cash in the Treasury for the purpose of reducing the Tax Rate for 1964 , if the Assessors deem it advisable." ARTICLE 8. Voted• Motion of Richard n. Knight. {That the sum of 44,000.00 be appropriated for the operation of the Town Trucks for the ensuing year , Maintenance Account, said sum to be taken from the Road Machinery Fund." ARTICLE 5. Voted; Motion of Henry E. Webb , Jr. "That the Town assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws , as most recently amended by Chapter 5 , Acts of 1955 , for all damages that may be incurred by work 'to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, developement , maintenance and protection within the Town of Newbury of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams , harbors , tide waters , foreshorses end shores along a public beach, in accordance with 'Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws , and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwalth." ' ARTICLE 10. 'Voted; Motion of Royce J. Noble . "That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a contract with the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and the County Commissioners of Essex County for the construction an,i maintenance of public highw.ys for the ensuing year." ARTICLE 11. Voted; Motion of Richard H. knight. ""That the 'Town appropriate the sum of 6..5 ,500.00 for Chapter 90 Construction, bridge on Central St. , Construction on Elm and#Ihi Main Streets , and to meet said appropriation the sum of w5 ,500.00 be taken from funds alloted to the Town under Chapter 822 , Acts of 1963." 398 Annual Town Meeting , biarch 17, 1964. ARTICLE 12 . Voted: Motion of Henry E. Webb, Jr. "That the Town appropriated the sum of tl,182.18 for repairing and resurfacing Boston Street , and to meet said appropriation the sum of tl,182 .18 be taken from funds alloted to the Town under Chapter 822, Acts of 1963." ARTICLE 13. Voted; Notion of Royce J. Noble . "That the sum of M900.00 be appropriated to provide office space for the Board of Selectmen in the Town Hall, 25 High Road." Amotion to delete the words 25 High Road and insert Byfield Town Hall, Central St. was defeated. The need for office space was explained by Mr. Noble of the ' Selectmen. ARTICLE 14. Voted: Motion of Richard If. Knight. }'That the Town appropriate the sum -of f.6,500.00 to purchase a new 2 Ton Truck Chassis and an autmatice sander and body, and to meet said appropriation the slum of w4,000.00 be taker_ from the Road Machinery Fund, and that the sum of $858.00 be taken from an unexpended appropriation previously made for 2 highway Sanding Machines , and that the sum of �1 ,642.00 be raised in the Tax Levy for 1964, and that the Town authorize the y Board of Selectmen to dispose of the present Flack Truck." ARTICLE 15 . Voted: Motion of Richard H. Knight. "That the down accept 1 ,040 feet of South Boston Street, running in a Southerly direction off of 3o.9ton Street, as shwon on a plan on file with the Town Clerk of Newbury." ARTICLE 16. Voted: Motion of Herbert S . Rogers . "That this article be indefinietly positponed." Arthur S. Johnson, Frank L. Witham, Harold Dushame spoke on the need of keeping this Hall. Amotion of henry E. Wbb, Jr, in regard to a sense of the meeting in regard to selling was not acted upon. AP.TICLF. 17. Voted: Motion of Russell T. Perry. ' "That the Town accept 270 feet of M--le Terrace as a Town hoad as shown on a plan filed in the Town Ckerkls Office having been laid out by the Selectmen on the 4th day of February 1964." ARTICLE 18. Voted: Motion of Norman E. Wells, Jr. "That the Town accept 192 feet additional of Paul ' s Avenue , as shown on a plan on fi&e with the Town Clerk, as laid out by the Selectmen." t ARTICLE 19. Voted: Motion of Donald E. Mutchler. "That the Town appropriate the sum of $425.00 to build a permanent backstop on the Martha Pearson playground to regiace present wooden backstop now in bad decay." ARTICLE 20, Voted: Motion of John P . Salter. "That the Town appropriate the sum of 7.3 ,000.00 to puvehase a motor vehicle for the use of the Police Department." ARTICLE 21. Voted: Motion of Robert A . Bashaw, Jr. "That the Town appropriate the sum of $2 ,000.00 for the use of the Board of Fire Engineers to purchase fire hose for the two companies." ARTICLE 22 . Voted : Motion of Wallace 0 . Pearson. ' "That the Town appropriate the sum of 4565.90 to purchase one mobile unit for Protection Fire Co. No. 1 Tank Truck, and that the sum of $565 .00 be taken frc.om an existing fire radio appropriation of 1962." ARTICLE 23 . Voted: Motion of Herbert S . Rogers . "That the Town appropriate the sum of y�3 ,500.00 for repairs on Byfield Town hall by: re-reofing, painting the outside and entire inside of both upper and lower halls , repairing the front steps , putting the drop curtain on the stage in working condition, and an other necessary repairs that can be made for this sum of money." `Toted: Unanimously. Annual Town Meeting, March 17, 1964. 39 9 ARTICLE 24. Voted; Motion of Charles A. Braley as amended by Bernard J. Lojko to appropriate 4t:40.00 for the same . #a "That the Town appropriate the sum of ."r,a�.00 to install and maintain a street light on Pole No . l/MEE on Davoli Avenue ." ARTICLE 25. Voted; Motion of Bertram E. Savage , Jr. "That the Town appropriate the sum of '100.00 to install a pole and one light on the Way leading to the Town Wharf." ' ARTICLE 26. Voted; Motion of Robert VV . Chick. "That the Town accept the provisions of Chapter 383 of the Acts of 1963, relative to enforcement of certain marine fisheries laws , by police officers ." Mr. Chick related facts in regard to this Article. ARTICLE 27. Voted; Motion of Harold Dushame. "That the Selectmen and the Moderator appoint an investigating committee to loot: into the need of new school 4 classrooms , and report at a future Town Meeting. Said Committee to be comprised of the School Committee and four others ." ARTICLE 28, Voted; Motion of David S. Caldwell. "That the Town of Newbury hereby accepts the provisions of General Laws (Ter. ED) Chapter 40, Section 8-C as amended, and establishes the Conservation Commission of the Town of Newbury for the purpose and with the rights and duties provided by law, to be composed of five residents of the Town. One shall be a member of the planning board, one shall be active in sporting, having held a hunting or fishing license for at least three years prior to appointment. One shall. be engaged in agriculture . One shall be active in Scouting , camping or general outdoor activity. To be appointed by the Selectmen for terms of three years , except the initial appointments shall be two for one year , two for two years , and one for three years ;" ' 'henry F. Rolfe stated that ne funds were asked at this time . "That there be established a conserrvaticn fund as authorized by law." Three hundred and twenty seven persons were checked into the meeting. Precinct 1. 195 Precinct 2 . 132 . Adjourned at 10,05 P.M, to meet Saturday, March 21, 1964 for the Election of the Town Officers and vote on one question on the Officail Ballot. A true copy, Attest; Town Clerk. r Election of Town Officers , Saturday, March f'1, 1964 Selectman, 3 years #Richard H. Knight 778 Laurent H. Gravelle 607 F Assessor, 3 years ' #`John S . Marsh 1186 Town Clerk, 3 years }Joseph D . Rolfe 1253 Treasurer , 3 -ears #Harriet E. Cahoon 1216 Collector of Taxes , 3 years #Harriet E. Cahoon 1212 Board of Public Welfare , 3 years #H. Verne Noyes , 3rd 1216 400 Election of Town Officers, March 21, 1964. School Committee , 3 years #Florence P . Webb 741 Francis A . Murdy 614 Highway Surveyor, 1 year #Ernest F. Guilford 1128 Tree Warden, 1 year Robert D. Campbell 238 #William T . Colby, Jr. 611 ' Gilbert D. Davis , Sr 142 Hollis D. Grant, Jr. 243 Moderator, 1 year #Alexander M. Clark 665 Gilbert D . Wade 638 Fish Commissioner, 3 years #John K. Thistlewood 1144 Trustees of Public Library #Kathryn Brown 1148 #Mary 0 . Johnston 1024 P1inning Hoard, 2. years , ( To fill a vacancy) Henry F. Rolfe 518 Robert J. Tarrant 212 #Keith A . Walton 594 Planning Board for 5 years Arthur Bulgaris 466 , #Edgar D . Dunning 494 Ray A . Hemenway 62 Mary A . Livermore 296 #Declared elected. v To vote on the following Question Mark a X at the right of Yes or No QUESTION N0. 1 "Shall the Town of Newbury vote to accept the provisions of Section of Chapter 40 of the General Laws which authorizes cities and towns to appropriate money for the removal of snow and ice from pri- vate ways therein open to public use?" YES I 836 NO 369 I A true copyq Attest; Town Clerk