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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1931-03-16-ATM-MIN 463 ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING . MARCH 16 , 193I . The meeting was called to order by Moderator Hobert H . Holt at 8 : 05 P .M . There were about I75 Town meeting members present . Article 5 . Selectman ivir . Trask makes motion Article five be taken up first . Under this article James Stuart Smith offered the follow- ing motion . 8 : 07 P .M . VOTED : " That the sum of $ 234 , 937 .00 be appropriated and assess- ed for the support of the public schools and for the payment of tuition at the vocational schools for the current year . " Mr . Smith gave the following information regarding what the money was to be used for , and why at this time the amount should be 412 , 000 . 00 more than last year . On the increase , Mr . Smith said ,that this year , there were 121 more pupils in the local schools than there were last year , and at the opening of the school year next Fall , there would be a further estimated increase of 150 pupils to be cared for during September , October , November and December out of this , appropriation . Continuing , he said , that a short time ago the maximum salary for the teachers was raised, and each year the teacher budget is thus increased . The Franklin School on Allen Street will require a new staff of teachers in the Fail , when the school is first opened to the pupils and the normal increase of the number of pupils in the schools at large requires that new teachers be added to the various staffs to care for the new pupils . Mr . Smith pointed out that the school department turned back to the Town about sixteen cents on every dollar invested. He estimated that the schools , through tuition from other Towns , and from the State and school funds , the total of 437 , 870. 0U will be turned back, making the total cost of the operation of schools 4197 , 120 . 00 , stating , that the cost per pupil for operation during 1930 was a little less than it was in 1929 . 8 : 18 P .M. The motion as offered by trIr . Smith was then presented by the Moderator , tr .Holt , and was passed unanimously. 8 : 19 P .M. Selectman Dr . Shannon moved that the balance of the appropriations in Article Five be included in one motion , but voted Spon seperately and under this motion , the following votes were passed , uxaanimously , _ except as noted . 8 : 21 P .M . For the expenses of the Appropriation Oommnittee . • . , . . . . . . 150 . 00 For the salaries and expenses of the Selectman' s Department ( Of which 4250 . 00 is for expenses of Selectman for 1931 ) 6, 125 .00 For the salary and expenses of The Town Accountant , ( Of which 43, 000 . 00 is for salary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 200 .00 For the salary and expenses of the Town Treasurer , ( Of which 4700 . 00 is for salary For the salary and expenses of the 9ollector , ( Of whioh42I00 . 00 is for salary 1 • • • • • • • • • • . • • . . . . . . . . . . 4, 960 . 00 For the salary and expenses of the board of Assessors , ( of whioh 4900 . 00 is for salary of Assessors ) . . . . . . . . . . .6 , 915 .00 Assessor ' s appropriation was questioned by Mr . Fred Moulton, asking bow much of the *6 , 915 . 00 asked for ,was for salaries of the assessor ' s . Selectman Dr . Shannon replied, that * 900 . 0u was for salaries and 46 , 000 . 00 was for expenses , explaining a man was on duty in the . assessor ' s office , all the time dtring the day . Mr . Moulton asks , 'by salary of man mentioned not included under salaries of assessors . 464 in rem Zeleotman Dr . Channon replie ® , man in question was only the clerk ::") of the assessor ' s . :�.. The motion was then offered by Moderator , Mr . Holt , of the appropriation of 4e , 9I5 . 00 for the Board of Assessor ' e , with 49u0 . 00 of same to be used for salaries of Assessor ' s , which was carried unanimously . 8 : 22 P .M . For Legal Services , ( Of which *1000 . 00 is for salary of Town Uounsel ) , . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 500 . 00 Mr . Charles J Nichols , Jr . inquires about the .500 . 00 increase over last year ' s appropriation and why ? Same was raised by the belectman and approveu by the Finance Committee . Above being explain by Mr . Ross . of the appropriation committee , because of the case pending against the Town at this time which would require further legal services . Motion offered by Moderator Mr . Holt , of the appropriation of 43 , 500. 00 for legal services , 4IOu0 . 0U of same for salary of Town Counsel , which was carried unanimously . 8 : 25 r .iI . For the salary ant expenses of Town Clerk, ( Of which 41700 . 00 is for salary ) . . . . • • • • • . . . . . . . . . . . . , Z , I80. 00 sor elections and registrations woes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 , 000 . 00 For the salary and expenses of Supt . of Public Works , ( of which 44200 . 0u is for salary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 , 400 . 00 For the salaries and expenses of the Engineering Dept . . I2, 725 . 00 This .appropriation was approved for 411 , 480 . 00 , although selectman Dr . Shannon recomended the amount be raised to jI2 , 725 . u0 , explaining that the cut mean ' t -the , dropping of three men from the engineering department , but one of these men had already been taen on by the water department . The increase would insure the other two men of their present positions , which he telt necessary to keep up its engineering work and it would therefore be to the best interests of the Town to accept the increased appropriation. Mr . Ered Moulton asked for the Town Engineer ' s opinion of the increase . Mr . John T iosgrove , Tows Engineer , stated that he felt the two men were needed . Mr . Ross , of the Appropriation 4ommittee , said that the expenses of this department , had been doubled in the past five years , and at the rate - of the increase asked , it would double again. He stated he still thought the department could get along on the 411 , 480. 00 as reooamaended. The Motion was placed before the meeting by the Moderator , and the decision was given by the Moderator , in favor of the negative , but with a doubt of over twenty , a rising vote was declared. Moderator Mr . Holt , appointing the followingas tellers , Mr . Esery, Mr . Ellis and Mr . Buckley , with the following resuls , Affirmative . . . . . Mr . Ellis 19 - Negative . . . Mr . Ellis 12 Mr . Emery 32 Mr . Emery 63 Mr . Buckley 14 Mr .Buckley 20 Total 65 Total 95 This motion deolared lost 9b to 66 . 8 : 35 k .M . On the motion to - reconsider by G . E . Hadley , the appropriation was put through as recommended by the appropriation committee , namely , 411 , 480 . 00 , thie motion being carried unanimously . 8 : 36 P .M. for the expenses of the Town Office Building and Car f Memorial building 9 , 00040 For the expenses of the planning board. . . . • . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500. 00 465 For the expense of tne Loard of Appeals . . . . . I50 . 00 For the dalaries and expenses of the Police Department . . . . . . . 34 , 78I . 00 For the salaries and expenses of the Fire Department . . . . . . . . . 41 , 243 . 00 For hydrant rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 , 390 . 00 • ror the salary and expenses of the Building Inspector , ( Of which 4IIuO . 00 is for salary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 , 200 . 00 For the salary and expenses of the Viire Inspector . . . . . . . . . . 825 . 00 For the salary and expenses of the healer of Weights and Measures , ( Of which 4400 . 00 ) is for salary 525 . 0U For the protection of public shade trees and for the planting of shade trees . . 2 , 500 . 00 8 : 39 Z .M . Dr . James J Walsh asked how much of this appropriation was to be spent on the planting of new trees , his idea for this year , being to economize . Selectilan Dr . Shannon , replied , 4900 . 00 was to be used for planting new trees . Dr . James J Walsh then offered the following substitute motion , VOTED ; That the amount for the protection of shade trees be approved for VI60u . O0 and to be used solely for the care of existing trees . Mr. Ross , stated , when aLpropriation was approved , his under- standing was 42 , 200. 00 would be used in the care of existing trees , and 4300 . 00 for new trees . Selectman Mr . Trask states not his understanding and it would be a mistake to cut the budget , as in a few years some of our best trees would die from neglect . General disco: sion about trees followed , by Mr . Uv4AdILWood, Mr . Chamberlain, Lir . Moulton and Selectman Mr . Blake , and tne fact made known , that trees on public park and other public property should be taken care of by the park department . Mr . E B Worthen , spoke on the treatment of the trees , as of last years work by the men from the Alectric bight and Telephone Companies , hoping same v: ould not be repeated , using as an example , the conditiofi of the trees in front of the Baptist Uhurch. Mot ion as presented by Dr . James J Walsh , was offered by the Moderator , which was carries. unanimously . 8 ; 58 2 .M . For the expense of forest fires . . . 00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b00 . 001 For the salary of the dog officer . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 . 00 For the maintenance of public health sanitation . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . 3, bu0 . Ou For the expenses of the dental clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I , 700 . uu For Vital Statistics. 0 . . . 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 . . . . . . . . . . . 50 . 00 b r the salary of the Inspector of Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 . 00 For the salary of tne Inspector of Slaughtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600. 00 For the salary and expenses of the Pltbt#glnspector , ( uf which 4IIO0 . 00 is for salaryJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I , IbUipuU For the sakeand expenses of the Milk Inspector , ( Uf whioh X30 . 00 is for salary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 . 00 466 CD Yor the expenses or tne sewer maintenance department . . . . . . . . . . 8 , 600 . 0u ;C g or the expenses of lowering brooks . . 500. 00 For the removal of ashes and care of dumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 , 2b'U . 0u Mr . ire° Moulton asked what this a1,.propriation was for , who did, ' the work on the care of dumps and removal of ashes , and how much of the apptopriation of 42 , 250 . 00 was for the caretaker or the dumps . Selectman Mr , Custance , informs , about e2 , I00 . uc was paid out for labor , and the work was done by the highway department . Mr . F . Moulton was of the opinion , this item should come under the highway department , therefore moved this appropriation be under that department , although not his intention of increase- ing the highway appropriation . VOTED iMr . Jos . Cotton moved to lay this appropriation upon the table until tne highway appropriation came up for consider- ation , which was carried unanimously . 9 : U7 Y .M. For the expense of collecting garbarge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 , 660 . 0U For the maintenance and care of highways . . oo * * * . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 , 00U . 00 Mr. J . Goti► on states did not reali ;.. e this article so near and voted to lay the highway appropriation on the table . VOTED .s Mt . Coolidge moved that the motion relative to the highy, ays be ta4en from the table , and it was so voted, unanimously . 9 : 09 P .M . VOTED : Mr . bred Moulton then offered the following motion; " That the sum of 42 , 250 . 0Q asked for in the removal of ashes and the care of dumps be included in the appropriation of 460 , 000 . 00 as approved and requested , for highway maintenance . " This motion was carried unanimously . 91;0 P .M . Lelectman Dr . Shannon and Mr . Ross both :;tested they did not feel as though , the original appropriation of the highway depart- ment should be reduced . iviotion by Mr . Coolidge , to amend the previous motion by in- creasing the amount from 460, 000 . 00 to 462 , 250 . 00 . When put to a vote by the Moderator , this motion was lost . 9 : 11 P .M . Mr . C . . . Badley asked if this amount included the completion of thework on Aill Street . Reply by Mr . Ross . it did not . Moderator , Mr . Holt , then presented Mr . Moulton ' s original motion to the meeting , namely , that the sum for the maintenance and cure of highways be 460 . 000 . 00 , which would include 42 , 250 . 00 for removal of ashes and care of dumps , same was carried unanimously . 9 313 For highway construction (Mass . Ave .Lake 5t . , to Lincoln 5t . , ) the same` to be expended in conjunction with the State and Count/ under the authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws.. • • . • • . . • I2, 000 . 00 bor equipment and repairs of traffic beacon signals . . . . . . .,. 300 . 00 For Mainten$nce and operation , antomatic traffic sign als . . . 750 . u0 vuestion by Mr . Badley , regarding the traffic beacon at the junction of Concord Ave . and Waltham St . , reply , same was to be discontinued • For construction and repair of street signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . S Q 0 tor the construction of sidewalks of granolithio where tie a�n� ora will pay ons half of the expense . . . . . o o n s e e si o e di e s t • • • 3 , 500 . 00 467 For the expense of the removal of snow and ice and for the payment 1930 overdraft of w2 , 067 . 06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I4 , 000 . 00 Mr . Ross stated . Appropriation Oormnitts• approved 414 , 000 . 00 over original figures of 4I2 , 000 . 00, which caused general discuss- ion and comments fr ern several Town Meeting Members . Mr . Hadley asked, if this amount would cover to date or to the end of the year . Reply from Selectman Dr . Shannon , covered until the end of year . Mr . Willard 0 Hill , then offered an amendment to the motion by cutting the appropriation to 41I , 000 . 00 . Selectman Dr . Shannon , explained that 411 , 000 . 00 had already been spent and there might be more snow to be removed this Spring , or it the Fall . Mr . W . 0 Hill withdrew his motion . 9 ; lb P .M . The following motion was then offered by the Moderator , I'or the expense of the removal of snow and ice and for the payment of Iy30 overdraft of 42 , 067 . 06 , the sum Of 4I4 , 000 . 00 . As there was some doubt as to the result of the vote , a rising vote was called for , Messers . Ellis , Emery and Buckley being appointed as tellers , with returns as follows , Affirmative , Mr . Buckley 6 Negative , Mr . Buckley IU Mr . Emery 43 Mr . Amery 43 Mr . Ellis 24 Mr . Ellis 3 Total 93 Total 56 The vote was carried 93 to 56 . 9 ; 19 P .M . For the expense of street lights . . 25 , 000 . 00 For the expense of the Public Welfare Department 12 , 000 . 00 For State Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 . 00 For Soldiers _belief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 , 200 . 00 i' or Soldiers Burials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 . 00 For Military Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 . 00 For the proper observance of Memorial Day , to be expended under the direction of Post 119 , of the Grand Army of the Republic . 250. 00 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 500 . 00 For the expense of printing and cublishing the Town teport2 , 2UI . 57 For unclassified expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 . 00 For the expenses of operating the Pubile vdorks Department . 6 , 500 . 00 Mr , Fred Moulton asked what the a propriation covered . Selectman Dr . Shannon replied , general expenses , such as , heat1 light , etc . also mechanic ' s salary , who made repairs on Town s Trucks , from all departments , when necessary . Further discussion and questions , brought ' forth, an aad. itional report from Selectman Mr . yrask , as follows; Coal *I , 40u . 00, Light and Power 43uu . 00 , Iatchman 4I500 . 00 , Repairman 42 , I0u . uV , Water 4125 . 00 Tele hone4I25 . uu , Supplies 4250. 00 , Equipment for the repairs*66U . 0u , Gas 4140. 00 . The mechanic has charge of 14 trucks , which work, previously , ' was done in private garages, when repairs were necest;ary . Mr . Hadley asked how much was spent lastY ear to r ei. air the trucks. ( uest ion not answered . 468 1 Original motion presented by tr�u 1,'od© rat ox , Mr . Holt , and sante w3?.s carried . unanimously . 9 : 36 I .M . for the support of Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2 , 293 . 0U for the maintenance of public parks & playgrounds . . . . . I4, 205 . 00 For the expenses of April I9th (cele._ brat ion3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30u . 00 For the maintenance and development of Munroe uemet ery . 2 , 300 . u0 For the maintenance and development of Westview Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 , U0u . uu For the administration of Trust Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 . 00 The following were voted upon seperately and carried unanimously , birst , For the payment of interest on the public debt34I , 633. 75 , Second , whe sum of 49 , 566 . 26 to be transferred from the Water Maintenance account , t 5I , 200 . 00 ) ; 36 The following were voted upon seperately and carried unanimously , First , For the payment of41I7 , 000 . 00 bonded indebtedness matar4 ing in 1931 the sum of. . . . . . . * * * * * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 9 , 337 . 67 Second, be . appropriated and that the sum ' of ir30 , 000 . 0Q be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account , Third , and the sum of #I3, 000 . 00 from the Water .apartment Maintenance Account , Fourth , and tne sum of 42 , 000 . uu from the +dater Depart- ment Available Surplus Account . ( Balance in maturing Debt , X52 , 662 . 331 _ .; Articles 2& 19 . Selectman Mr . Trask articles 2 and 19 be taken up1 jointly . unanimous . Under these articles mr . dames Stuart Smith, brought forth , the Adams ►-- chool addition , giving the report of the Committee appointed . ovemb © r 7 , 1930 , to investigate plans and • figures for the school , which is as follows ;, The matter of the Adams School has been discussed and reported upon many times in town meeting and while there was a definite vote of the town last November instructing this Uommittee to bring in plans and specifications for an addition tel the new Adams school , yet this Committee thinks it might be well to review some of the reaso . s which led up to the 'Town vote . The old Adams School has been in use off and on since the eighteen fifties . It was abandoned once by the Town as a school building , ant has been operated for the last few years over tree protest of tree School Committee . The old building is not a proper one for. children . It is badly ventilatea .The stairways are dangerous in case of tire . The heating system is worn out . The toilet facilities do not measure up to mpdern standards , and for what we get out of it , it is expensive operate . Hampering restrictions of State , fire and health laws prevent desireable changes and alterations in this building which the School Committee might have made were it allowed to do so . For these reasons , and for others which we will not mention , this plant should be dropped out of the school system. About a year ago , a planning committee reported that new school tacilit ies for the ziast Village should taxa the form of an addition to the so- called new Adams School which was erected eighteen years ago , and the Committee made its re- commendation to the Town tor several reasons , the chief ones being , First , that the new Adane School was erected and designed to take a future addition at less than normal cost . This save- ingis chiefly in the heating plant .The boiler and chimney were designed for an addition of about the size which we propose to erect . The main corridors of the building were also laid out so that it is obvious that the addition was to be made where this Committee propoeea to make it . Second , the Adams School was deemed the beEt location, ever;;thing considered , that could ' be Lound and still give East Village a school building which would be sufficient for at least five years more . 1 469 As theast Village grows in population , it will become more apparent whore tne next school should be built . At present it is not clear whether that future building should be on the right hand or the left hand side of Massachusetts Avenue , nor just how rar this side of the Arlington line , but considering both sides of the Avenue together now and looking ahead five years , ther i of 'large enough population to support a new school near the Arlington line with any e conomy to the Town . In fact a now school elsewhere might prove a liab ility .Moreover , the Town must purchase a site , and until it is plain where that site should be , we are better off on the present location . It is also the unanimous opinion of this Committee that the Town would have to expend at 1.eaat 42U , 000 . 00 more to place a school e lsewhere and then be no better off than by building on to the Adams School as originally planned eighteen years ago . THE ADDITION . This Committee , under the vote of the sown last Jail , now brings in the following recommendation having prepared plans and received bids . An addition to the Adams school calling for six new class- rooms and leaving an unfinished lower story on the ground level which can be developed at small expense when the need comes into three additional rooms . Unless the growth of the population is much greater than in the past five years , this present addition , as said before , will care for five years , and tne finishing of three rooms in the basement will probably care for other growth in the East Village . We have mentioned that there are certain reLtrictive State . laws in reference to alterations of public building . Adams c' chool is eighteen years old and these laws re- (Intro us to make over some changes in our present Adams School . Certain other changes are desirable in view of the larger number of children who will use the school . This refers e specially to children who bring lunches , and to a place to exercise and play. The children now use t :e basement in foul And cold weather . u ith the new and much increased school , we will have to use so much of the basement that it is not given o'er to other purposes , and' also use the auditorium as a sort of combination of playroom and auditorium . This means work in the existing building as we do not think the present finish of the auditorium will stand the wear and tear of children ' s play . To revamp the old building , erect the new , install a sprinkler system, ecuip with furniture and regards so much of the ground as will need it , will cost approximately 487 , 5u0. 0U . The Committee now has definite bids . We can figure the cost of the furniture , and we have an accurate estimate on sprinkler system. When the work is finished , t h a Town will have in the East Village Its largest grade school unit , well located becauc.e of the playground and the set- back from the street , and protected against fire hazard by a sprinkler system. This proposed sprinkler system in this school will bo a great protection , out it is not Liu per cent . To give. complete protection would cost more than the situation warrants , The system proposed will sprinkle everything in tne building except the roof and auditorium, that is , all concealed places like wardrobes , closets and boiler rooms ; all stairways and all corridors ; all rooms where fire might jet started and nft be observed . It will decrease the insurance rate from 32 and 3b to 20 . If both buildings , when complete , have an insurable value of jI70 , 0uu . Q0 , the difference on insurance would be about 4250 . 0u a year . This would pay for the Lystem in :bout ten years . If the system is left out , the Town will pay that 4260 . 00 a year as long as the school lasts We estimate the useLul �► lite on the new structure combined with the old at thirty years . At the time the Town voted an appropriation for the new 1' ranklin School , it was' stated tnat the Committee had to choose between erecting that building or making this addition to Adams . We did not wish to have those neeeded projects overlap , and the Town voted the ira nklin Schools funds , realizing that Adams School was pressing on its heels . The Committee therefore urges the Town to go forward with Adams School now . The citizens of 'Hast Village have endured with patience 470 CD ,n an outofdate building , voting improvements in other parts of the :his his condition should not continue . The cost of the new building is relatively low considering what we get and what other construction has cost . Signe : the Committee , James Stuart Smith. Howard .S 0 Nichols . • Howard ± Custance . William H Ballard . C . E . Steeves . M . A Glynn . Claire S Ryder . Article 19 . VOTED ; " That the Adams School building Committee appointed at the Town meeting 12tovember '9 , 193U , be authorized to erect and equip an addition to the Adams School Building and to make alterations in the existing building substantially in accord with the plans presented ; and that for the purpose of such construction and alterations and for the furnishing of the same the sum of X85 , 000 . 0Q , be appropriated and that of this amount r7 , 000 . 00 , be assessed and 478 , 000 . 00 , be raised by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town ; and the Treasurer , with the approval of the Selectmen , be and hereby' authorized to borrow the sum of478 , 00u . 00 , and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore , said bonds or notes to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 , General Laws , so tnat the whole loan shall be paid in not more than twenty years from the date of issue of the first bond or note , or at such earlier dates as the Treasurer and Selectman may determine .' Mr . Smith then went on to the platform of the stage , where from charts of architect ' s plans , he described and explained the situation in full . VOTED ; Mr . E B Worthen moved that the report of the Adams School Building Committee be accepted . Above motion was carried unanimously . 10 ; 21 P .M . Mr . Smith' s motion on the Adams School Addition was then presented , by the Moderator , being carried unanimously . IV : 23 P .M . Article 4 . Selectman Mr . Trask moved take up article 4 . VOTED :$alectman Mr . Blake offered the following motion . " That . the. Town Tr:dasuror wit1flppr_dval . of • the -digleetemet bs gad hsraby • is authorized too barrow money from tie MO :time in anttcipdtios ••df :retenae 4f . the pre8ent • finanatal year , ; an& -. to is6ae .therefore ; 'a met.' oi' notes to • be ‘ paid ."from the .:rsvenne of the present financial year. .. • • : • ' Above motion carried unanimously . 10 : 25 P .M. Article 18 . Selectman Mr . Trask , moves take up Article eighteen . After explaining the advantages and the necessities of the proposition as contained in article eighteen , Mr . Howard S . C .. Nichols offered the followin6 mo;ttion . VOTED : " To see if the Town will purchase a plot of land owned by Charles P and Harriette W Smith for school play- ground and park purposes in the rear of the Parker School com- prising approximately four aores more or less , and appropriate the sum of /02 , 500 . 00 , for the purchase of said land . Motion as presented by Moderator carried unanimously . 10 : 35 P .M. Selectman Mr . 'cask moved meeting adjourn , until the following Monday evening , Maroh 23rd . 1931 , at eight o ' clock P .M . Unanimous . Meeting adjourned at 10136 P .M . A True record : Attest ; •'/ ,• own �-� cork . 471 i ORIGINAL PAGE LOST . y._ #;4•. 472 . • ORIGINAL P "_Gs LOST . • 1 . it Y