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and estimated costs for the installation of the water and sewer
mains and connections and the location and construction of the neces-
sary ways providing-; aces to the proposed new High School, or what
it will do in relation thereto.
Board of Public Works
.(article 14. To see if the Town will vote to accept the pro-
visions of Chapter '733 of the Acts of 1950 bein r an Act Making
Applicable Increases in Retirement Allowances To Those Persons Re-
tired after January 1, 1946, or what it will do in relation thereto.
Contributory Retirement Board
Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to accept the pro-
visions of Chapter 820 of the Acts of 1950 being an Act Providing
for an Increase in the Annual Amounts of Certain Pensions Payable
to Certain Former Employees or what it will do in relation'tLlereto.
Contributory Retirement Board
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting an
attested copy thereof in at least three public places in each pre-
cinct of the Town, not less than seven days prior to January 22nd,
1951, the date set for the meeting in said Warrant, and to publish
this Warrant in the Reading Chronicle, one day at least prior to
said date.
Hereof fail not and mare due return of this Warrant with
your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at or before the time
appointed for said meeting.
Given under our hands this eleventh day of January, 1951.
KENT',= 1 C. LaTHAI','i
U'11 R`L~ ,~S E. 1iIL_KINSON
G. LAWRENCE ROB::,R' S
A True Copy. Attest:
Selectmen of Reading
CO._JN_ OF MASSACHUSETTS
Officer:!.s Return iviiddlesex ss., Reading January 19, 1951
By virtue of the within warrant, I on January 15, 1951 notified
and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to
vote in elections and town affairs to meet in S-flepardson Fall, Junior
High School, Temple Street in said Reading on Monday January 22, 1951
at 0 o'clock in the evening, by posting attested copies thereof in
the following public places within said Town of Reading:
Precinct 1. Austin's Lunch Room, 17 Harnden St., Central- Fire
Station, Police Headquarters.
Precinct 2. Lyceum Hall Buyldin , Masonic Temple Building,
iJf. F Charles & Sons Store, 6103 Main Street; Odd Fellows Building;
Boston & Maine R. R. Depot.
Precinct 3. Vl ter'iouse's Store, 36 Mlineral Street; Be,1.ny's
Store, 16:3 Lowell St.; Engine #2 mouse, Vioburn Street.
Precinct 4. I`iu.nicipal Building; 7itzow? s Store, 287 Lowell
St., McLaughlin's Store, 1051 Main Street.
The date of postin;f; being seven days prior to January 22, 1951,
the "date set for the meeting in this warrant, and I caused an attested
copy of this warrant to be published in the Reading Chronicle in the
issue of January 18, 1951, the date of publication being more than
one day prior to the date of said meeting.
Constable of Reading
SPECIAL TOINN MEETING '
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Shepardson Hall, Junior High School January 22, 1951
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Charles P.
Howard,.at 8:08 p.m.
The warrant was partially read by the Town Clerk, when on motion
of Kenneth C. Latham, it was voted to dispense with further reading of
the warrant, except the Constablets Return, which wasthen read by the
Town Clerk.
Article 1.
On motion of Harold L. Jones, it was voted that, the Schedule of
Minimum and Maximum Salaries to be paid to employees in positions in--
eluded in the Employees Classification Pla n be and the same hereby is
amended in the manner following:
Amend Section 5, Municipal Light Department under the job title
of Meter Tester by striking out the maximum hourly rate of $ 1.13 and
substituting in place thereof the maximum hourly rate of $1.375 and by
striking out the maximum weekly salary of $45.20 and substituting in
place Vrereof the maximum weekly salary of $55.00, and said section is
further amended under the job title of shipping and Receiving Clerk by
striking out the maximum hourly rate of 97~ and substituting in place
thereof the maximum hourly rate of 1.00 and by striking out the maxi-
mum weekly salary of $38.80 and substituting in place the reof.the
maximum weekly salary of $40.00.
Article 2. On motion of Samuel H. Davis, it was voted that further
reading of the article be dispensed with.
Article 2. On motion of Harold L. Jones, it was voted that Sections
1 to 11 both inclusive of the Schedule of Minimum and Maximum Salaries
to be paid to employees in positions included in the Employees Class-
ification flan be and the same hereby are amended by striking out all
the hourly, weekly and annual minimum and maximum rates under each of
the job classifications appearing thereunder and substituting in place
thereof under such job classifications the following hourly, weekly
and annual minimum and maximum rates:
Junior Clerk
Senior Clerk
Section 1, Clerical Employees
Weekly
Min. Max.
28.38 39.48
42.70 48.87
Section 2, Supervisory Employees
Hourly
Min. Max.
Foreman 69.00 79.00
Supervisory Employees,
Mechanic and Shovel.
Operator 1.58 1.66 63.20 66.40
Section 3,
Hourly Paid
Employees
Skilled Labor
1.45
1.57
58.00
62.80
Semi-Skilled Labor
1.34
1.42
53.60
56.80
Unskilled Labor
1.20
1.31
48.00
52.40
Unclassified Labor
-.75
1.10
30.00
44.00
Section 4,
Public Works
Depar
tment
Superintendent
95.38
114.56
Pumping Station Engineer
64.00
74.80
Assistant to Superintendent
and Relief Pumping Engineer
59.00
79.00
Chief to Survey Party
1.55
1.71
62.00
68.40
Transit, Rodman and Drafts-
man
1.15
1.42
46.00
56.80
Meter Repairman
1.22
1.44
48.80
57.60
Dump Caretaker
1.10
1.25
44.00
50.00
Section 5,
Municipal
Light
Department
Hourly
Meekly
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
Manager
104.00
122.25
Comptroller
98.60
106.13
Assistant to Comptroller
54.53
62.05
Distribution Engineer
73.88
95.38
Construction Superintendent
73.88
95.38
Line Truck
1.93
2.04
77.20
81.60
Cable Splicer
1.93
2.04
77.20
81.60
Lineman--1st Class
1.71 .
1.87
68.40
74.80
Lineman--2nd Class
1.49
1.59
59.60
63.60
Lineman--3rd Class
1.40
1.45
56.00
56.00
Groundsman
1.18
1.39
47.20
55.60
Patrolman--lst Class
1.44
1.69
57.60
67.60
Patrolman--Apprentice
1.18
1.42
47.20
56.80
Mechanic
1.44
1.58
57.60
63.20
Meter Tester
1.15
1.475
46.00
59.00
Meter Reader
1.04
1.18
41.60
47.20
Chief Operator
1.44
1.77
57.60
70.80
Operator
1.31
1.52
52.40
60.80
Stockroom Man
1.18
1.26
47.20
50.40
Merchandise Manager
73.88
87.85
Service Manager
68.50
76.03
Salesman Clerk
47.00
57.75
Service Man
1.44
1.69
57.60
67.60
Service Man--Apprentice
1.18
1.39
47.20
55.60
Shipping and Receiving;
Clerk
1.04
1.10
41.60
44.00
Collector
1.07
1.28
42.80
51.20
Janitor
1.18
1.23
47.20
49.20
Section 6, Cemetery Department
Superintendent
69.00
79.00
Working Foreman
1.51
1.65
60.40
66.00
Section 7,
Public
Library
Librarian
49.48
53.45
Assistant Librarian
37.08
40
55
Library Clerical
075
.65
.
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Section 8,
Tree
and. Moth
Department
Superintendent
Chief
Deputy
Captain
Lieutenant
Private
Call Man--?gull Time ( 24 hours)
Call. Man--Half Time
Extra or part time work .90
69.00 79.00
see relow
Annually
4, 008.00 4,308.00
3,808.00
3,708.00
3,608.00
3,208.00 3,408.00
300.00
150.00
Section 11, General Government
Weekly Annually
Town Accountant 3,608.00 30970.50
Janitor - Town Buildings 47.00 57.75
Article 3.' On motion of Kenneth CLatham, it was voted that the
sum of twenty five hundeed (2,500) dollars be raised and appropriated
for civil defense, such amount to be expended under the supervision
of the Board of Selectman
Section 9, Police Department
Annually
Chief 4,OO8.00 k X08.00
Sargea:nt 19708.00
Patrolman 3,208.00 19,408.00
Section 9, Police Department
Section 1Q, ?dire Department
Article 4. On Motion of Charles E. Wilkinson it was voted that
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the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized and empowered
to sell upon such terms and conditions as they may determine the real
estate owned by the Town situated on the Northerly side of Mill Street
being the property formerly occupied by the Pumping Station Engineer,
which real estate consists of approximately 15,000 square feet of land
together with the dwelling house thereon, and said Board of Selectmen
are further authorized and empowered to execute for and in behalf of
the Town a deed or other instrument of conveyance in such form and
upon such conditions as they may determine conveying said premises to
the purchaser thereof.
Article 5. On motion of G. Lawrence Roberts, it was voted that
the sum of sixteen thousand fire hundred (16,500) dollars be raised and
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appropriated for the purchase of a new Fire Truck with a 750 gallon
pumping engine.
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Article 6. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham, it was voted that
all the benefits, rights and privileges contained and set forth in the
Motion authorizing the expenditure of the Salvage Fund adopted by the
Town under Article 12 of the Annual. Meeting held on.March 18, 1946, be
and the same hereby are extended to all persons who entered the Armed
Forces of the United States since the Cessation of Hostilities of World
War 11 and his or her dependents.
Article 7. On motion of Alexander P. Glover, it was voted that
the School Committee be and they hereby are authorized and empowered
to petition the General Court for enabling legislation authorizing the
Town to borrow from time to time within a period of five years from
the passage of the law such sums as may be necessary not exceeding in
the aggregate $2,500,000 for the construction of a Nigh School building
and for originally equipping the same, and such loans shall be paid in
not more than twenty years from their dates, and such indebtedness
shall be in excess of the statutory limit.
Article 0. On motion of Alexander P. Glover, it was voted that
the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized and empowered
to acquire by taking by right of eminent domain or by purchase for
school. purposes a parcel of land situated in Birch Meadow containing
by estimation 2.53 acres and shown as Lot 61 on Town of Reading F
Assessor's Plan No. 35, and that the sum of twenty-one hundred fifty-
five and 20/100 (2155.20) dollars be appropriated by transferring .
said sum from the unexpended balance of the Special Appropriation for
the acquisition of land for the construction of a new Senior High
school voted at the Town Meeting in March, 1947, and the Town Account-
ant be and hereby is authorized and instructed to transfer said sum to
carry out the purpose of this vote.
Article 9. On motion of Alexander P. Glover, it was voted that
the sum of fifteen hundred (1300) dollars be appropriated by trans-
ferring said sum from the Surplus Revenue Account for the repair and
improvement of the Junior High School building by eliminating the smoke
and fumes from the auditorium so as to meet the safety requirements for
school pupils, and that the Town Accountant be and hereby is authorized
to transfer said sum to carry out the purpose of this vote.
Article 10. On motion of Alexander P. Glover, it was voted that
the sum of two thousand (29000) dollars be appropriated by transferring
said sum from the Surplus Revenue Account for the repair and improvement
of the boiler room in the Highland School building so as to meet the
safety requirements for school pupils, and that the Town Accountant be
and hereby is authorized to transfer said sum to carry out the purpose
of this vote.
Article 11. On motion of Joseph H. Reed, it was voted that the
Municipal Light Board be authorized and empowered to extend and enlarge
the Municipal Light Plant by constructing sub-station in the Town of
1,11Jilmington, installing the :necessary power line from the Ash Street
Plant.to such sub-station, and installing such other appliances and
equipment which may be necessary in connection therewith, and the
Municipal Light Board be further authorized and empowered to acquire
by purchase lot of land in the Town of Wilmington which they may deem
advisable for the construction of such sub-station, and that there be
raised and appropriated for the above purpose the sum of one hundred
fifty thousand (150,000) dollars in addition to the amount which may
be available in the Depreciation Fund to be expended by the Manager of
the Municipal Lighting under the direction and control of the Municipal
Light Board, for the above purpose; and that the Treasurer be and hereby
is authorized and directed with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow
said sum of~150,000 and to issue therefor bonds or notes of the Town,
such bonds or notes to be payable in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 44 of the General Laws, so that the whole loan shall be payable
in not more than twenty years from the date of the first bond or note
or at such earlier time as the Treasurer and the Selectmen may de-
termine; and said bonds or notes shall be signed by the Treasurer and
countersigned by the Selectmen.
128 Affirmative
0 Negative
Article 12. On motion of Walter S. Hopkins, Jr., it was voted
that the Board of Public Works be and they are hereby authorized and
empowered to take by right of eminent domain or purchase, acertain
parcel of land owned by Silas H. Carroll situated on the Westerly
side of Strout Avenue and Northerly of Grove Street and estimated to
contain five acres of land, for the further development of the Town
water supply, and the sum of twenty-five hundred (2500) dollars be
transferred from the proceeds of the sales of real estate and appro-
priated for the acquisition of such land, and the Town Accountant be
authorized and empowered to transfer said sum to carry out the pur-
pose of this vote. 129 Affirmative
0 Negative
Article 15. On motion of Walter S. Hopkins, Jr., it was voted
that the sum of two thousand (2000) dollars be raised and appropriated
for the engineering services in connection with the necessary surveys,
plans and estimated costs for the installation of tlnie water and sewer
maims a.rjd connections and the location and construction of the
necessary ways providing access to the proposed new High School, such
sur. to be expended under the supervision of the Board of Public Works.
Article 14. On motion of Philip R. White, it was voted that the
provisions of Chapter 783 of the Acts of 1050 being an<.'Act Making
Applicable Increases in Retirement Allowances to Those Persons Retired
after January 1, 1946, be and the same hereby are accepted.
Article 15. On motion of Philip R. White, it was voted that the
provisions of Chapter 820 of the Acts of 1950 being an Act providing
for an Increase in the Annual Amounts of Certain Pensions Payable to
Certain Former Employees be and the same hereby are accepted.
On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted to adjourn, Sine die.
Adjourned at 9;25, p. m.
A true record
Attest:
Town Clerk
TOWN WARRANT ~
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex ss.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Reading, Greeting:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required
to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to
vote in elections and town affairs, to meet in Security Hall, Woburn
Street, in said Reading, as the polling place designated for the four
precincts in said Town on ~
MONDAY, THE FIFTH DAY OF MARCH, A: D. 1951
at seven o'clock in the forenoon to act on the following article, vine
ARTICLE 1. To elect by ballot the following Town Officers: A
Moderator for one year: Town Clerk for one year; one Member of the
Board of Selectmen for three years ; one member of the Board of Public
Welfare for three years: one member of the Board of Public Welfare
for one year: onemember of the Board of Assessors for three years:
Treasurer for one year: one member of the Municipal Light Board for
three years: two Constables for one year: two members of the Board
of Public Works for three years two members of the Board of Public
Works for one year: one member of the Board of Health for three years:
two members of the School. Committee for three years two members of
the Trustees of the Public Library for three years: two members of
the Board of Cemetery Trustees for three years; one member of the
Planning Board for three years. Also, in accordance with the provi-
sions of Chapter 7 of the Acts of 1945, in each of the four precincts,
the number of Town Meeting Members as hereinafter specified:
Precinct 1 Fifteen members for three years: two members for two
years to fill vacancy. Precinct 11 - Fifteen members for three years:
one member for two years to fill vacancy. Precinct III - Fifteen
members for three years: one member for two years to fill vacancy.
Precinct IV - Fifteen members for three years: one member for one
year to fill Vacancy.
For these purposes the polls will be opened at each of the four
precincts at seven o'clock A. Id. and will close at eight o'clock P.Tvj.
And to meet in Shepardson Hal
in said Reading on _
MONDAY THE NINETEENTH DAY
at seven forty-five o'clock in the
following articles are to be acted
Town Meeting Members in accordance
the Acts of 1945.
L, Junior High School, Temple Street
OF MARCH A. D. 1951
evening at which time and place the
upon and determined exclusively by
with the provisions of Chapter 7 of
ARTICLE 2. To hear and act on the reports of the Board of Select-
men, Town Accountant, Treasurer, Collector of Taxes, Board of
Assessors, Board of Public Works, Town Clerk, Tree Warden, Board of
Health, Board of Public Welfare, School Committee, Public Library
Trustees, Municipal Light Board, Finance Committee, Contributory Retire-
ment Board, Cemetery Trustees, Planning Board and any other Boards or
Special Committees.
ARTICLE. To choose all other necessary town officers and
special committees and determine what instructions shall be given town
officers and special corom.ittees.
ARTICLE 4. To determine how much money the Town will raise and
appropriate from the tax levy or from available funds for General
Government, Protection of Persons and Property, Health and Sanitation,
Board of Public Works including Highways, Sidewalks, Drainage, Common
Parksand Supervised Play, Water Department and Sewer Department,
Public Dumps, Charities ar.03 Aid, Veterans' Benefits, Public Schools,
Public Library, Cemeteries, Memorial Day Observance, Municipal Light
Department, Street Lighting, Maturing Debt, Interest, Insurance, Con-
tributory Retirement System, Reserve Fund, Publication Street List for
1951, Maintenance and Lighting Old South Clock, Printing Town Reports,
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Damage 'Claims, Larking Area Maintenance, Recording Instru;ients
Registry of Deeds, and General Accounts.
ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the
Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow
money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the
financial year beginning 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 Sections 4 and 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
Town Treasurer
ARTICLE 6. To see what sum the Town will raise and appro-
priate for the purpose of forclosing in the Land Court pursuant
to provisions of Section 65 of Chapter 60 of the General Laws,
the right of redemption to any and all real estate taken by the
Town for non-payment of taxes, or what it will do in relation
thereto.
Town Treasurer
ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro-
priate or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for
Chapter 90 Highway Maintenance and Construction to be used in con-
nection with monies received from the State and County, or what it
will do in relation thereto.
Town Treasurer
ARTICLE S. To see what sum the Town will raise and appro-
priate for the purchase of uniforms for members of the Police De-
partment, or what it will do in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 9. To see what sum the Town will raise and appro-
priate for the purchase of uniforms for members of t3.-B Fire De-..
partment, or what it will do in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 10. To see if tl-B Town will vote to authorize the
Board of Selectmen to sell or exchange upon such terms and condi-
tions as they may determine the 1949 Ford Police Cruising Car; to
see what disposition the Town will make of the proceeds thereof,
and to see what sum the Town will raise and appropriate for the
purchase of a new Cruising Car for the Police Department, or what
it will do in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 11. To see if tl-ie' Town will vote to authorize the
Board of Selectmen to sell or exchange upon such terms and condi-
tions as they may determine the 1948 Ford Police Cruising Car; to
see what disposition the Town will mare of the proceeds thereof,
and to see what sum the Town will raise and appropriate for the
purchase of a new Cruising Car for the Police Department, or what
it will do in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
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ARTICLE 12. To see what sum the Town will raise and appro-
priate for Civil Defense, or wlmt it will do in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 13. To see what sum the Town will raise and appro-
priate for the ftxr° Cher development and maintenance of the Town
Forest, or what it will do in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate
the summ of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1200.) for the care of graves
of any persons who have served in the Array, Navy, or Marine Corps
of the United- States, in time of war or insurrection, and who have
been honorably discharged from such service, as provided by Section
22, Chapter 115, General Laws, r what it will do in relation.thereto.
Board of Selectmen
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ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provi-
sions of Sections 132 to 136 inclusive of Chapter 140 of the General.
Laws as amended being a law regulating the emission of smoke into the
open air, or what it will do in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to amend Schedule A
job classifications under Article VIII-A of the By-Law relating to
the Wage and Hour Classification Plan in the following manner:
Amend under title, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, by striking out
the classification of the Pumping Station Engineer
and Assistant to Superintendent and Relief Pumping
Station Engineer as appearing therein and substitu-
ting in place thereof the following job classifica-
tions:
PUMPING STATION ENGINEER
Under direction of Superintendent is charged with
the duty of operating the water pumping station
including maintenance, repairs, laboratory tests,
compilation of records and supervision of employees
who from time to time, work at the Pumping Station,
Also is charged with the duty of checking continu-
ously on the condition of the wells and suction
mains to report any unusual conditions. Also assists
in.meter room helping on repairs and installations.
ASSISTANT PUMPING STATION ENGINEER
Acts as Assistant to Pumping Station Engineer and
performs the duties of the Pumping Station Engineer
when necessary. Also works in meter room making
repairs and installations and assisting in reading
meters. 'i
JUNIOR 07dTICE ENGINEER
Office work of a varied nature, minor engineering on
design, layouts, drafting, etc. Also keeps unit
cost records and many other types of records. Also
performs title examinations.
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
Assists Superintendent in the performance of the
Sub}erintendentts duties. Performs the duties of the
Superintendent during the absence of the Superinten-
dent .
Amend under Title TOWN ACCOUNTANT by adding thereto
the following "and he shall perform such other duties
as may be assigned to him from time to time by the
Board of Selectmen"; so that such job classification
shall read as follows Duties as required by the
provisions of Section 56 to 61, Chapter 41, General.
Laws, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and he shall per-
form such other duties as may be assigned to him from
time to time by the Board of Selectmen.
Personnel Board
ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Schedule
of Minimum and Maximum Salaries to be paid to Employees in positions
included in the Employees' Classification Plan in the manner following:
Amend Section 4, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTIVENT, under the
job classification PU1TING STATION ENGINEER by
striking out the asterisk and the words referred to
thereby namely:
"Use of house at x;15.00 per month" and to further
strike out the job classification, Assistant to
Superintendent and Relief Pumping Engineer, and the
hourly and weekly minimum and maximum rates under
such job classification and substitute in place there-
of the following new job classifications with the
hourly and weekly minimum and maximum rates
akj _S
01
JUNIOR OFFICE ENGINEER
.
ASSISTANT PUMPING
STATION ENGINEER
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
Hourly
Min Max
1.25 1.50
1.25 1.50
Weekly
Min. Max.
50.00 60.00
50.00 60.00
79.00 B5.00
and to further amend Section 4 unifier the job classi-
fication of Superintendent by striking out the
weekly maximum rate and substituting, in place there-
of the weekly maximum rate of $122.25.
Amend Section 5, Municipal Light Department, under
the job classification of STOCKROOM MAN by striking
out the hourly and weekly maximum rates and substi-
tuting in place thereof an hourly maximum rate of
$1.35 and a weekly maximum of 154.00.
Amend Section 7, Public Library, under the job class-
ification of Assistant Librarian by striking out the
weekly maximum rate and substituting in place there-
of a maximum rate of $44.00.
Amend Section 9, Police Department, by striking out
the annual maximum salary under the job classifica-
tion of Chief and substituting in place thereof
under such job classification annual maximum salary
of $4,500.00.
Amend Section 10, Fire Department, by striking out
the annual maximum salary under the job classifica-
tion of Chief and substituting in place thereof an
annual maximum salary of $4,500.00.
Amend Section 11, General Government by striking out
the Annual Maximum Salary under the job classifica-
tion of Town Account and substituting in place there-
of under such job classification Annual Maximum
Salary of $4,700.00.
Personnel Board
ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to close out the
following unexpended balances of special appropriations by trans-
ferring the several amounts to Surplus Revenue, or what it will do
in relation thereto.
WASHINGTON STREET WIDENING voted at the Annual
meeting held April 5, 1948
* 573.00
CONSTRUCTION of a`~ILLARD ROAD
voted at the
Annual Meeting held in March
1949
60.33
CONSTRUCTION of OVERLOOK ROAD voted at the
Annual Meeting held in March
1950
76.97
EXPENSE of POST WAR PLANNING
COTITVIITTEE voted
at the Annual Meeting held in March 1944
495.00
NEW RADIO for POLICE CHIEF'S
car voted at
Annual Meeting held in March
1950
264.50
NEviv RADIO for,FIRE CHIEF'S car voted at
Annual Meeting held in March
1950
155.37
Town Accountant
ARTICLE 19. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appro-
priate from the tax levy or from available funds, to be added to the
Stabilization Fund under authority of Section 5B of Chapter 40 of the
General Laws or what it will do in relation thereto.
Capital Expenditures Planning Comm.
ARTICLE 20. To see what action the town will take regarding
the installation of additional street lights on the public streets
during the year 1951, or what it will do in relation thereto.
Municipal Light Board
264
ARTICLE 23. To see what sum the Town will vote to appro-
priate from the Cemetery Reserve for the permanent development
of Laurel Hill and Forest Glen Cemeteries, or what: it will do in
relation thereto.
Board of Cemetery Trustees
ARTICLE 22. To see what sum the Town will raise and ap-
propriate for the purpose of providing by lease or otherwise,
suitable headquarters for Reading Post 62 of the American Legion,
or what it will do in relation thereto.
Foster H. Williams and Others
ARTICLE 23. To see what sum the Town will raise and appro-
priate for the purpose of providing by lease or otherwise suitable
headquarters for Reading Post 685 Veterans of Foreign Wars, or what
it will do in relation thereto.
Ralph E. Wilson and Others
ARTICLE 24. To see what sum the Town will raise and appro-
priate for the purpose of conducting and promoting, recreation,
play, sport, physical education and other social, educational and
recreational activities upon such land and buildings as defined
in Section 14 of Chapter 45 of the General Laws, or what it will
do in relation thereto.
Recreation Committee
ARTICLE 25. To see what sum the Town will raise and appro-
priate from the Tax Levy and by transfer from available funds for
the purpose of maintaining, repairing, purchasing and operating
road machinery and equipment for the use of and under the direc-
tion of the Board of Public Works, or what it will do in relation
thereto.
Board of Public Works
ARTICLE 26. To see what sum the Town will raise and appro-
priate for the purpose of improving and constructing a portion of
Charles Street from near Pearl Street toward Haverhill Street under
Section 34, Chapter 90 together with such sums as may be provided
by the State and County, or what it will do in relation thereto.
Board of Public Works
A RTICLE 27. To see what sum the Town will raise and appro-
priate for the purpose of maintaining, repairing and, resurfacing
streets constructed under Section 34, Chapter 90 together with
such funds as may be provided by the State and County, or what ,it
will do in relation thereto.
Board of Public Works
ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to accept the
report of the Board of Public Works., upon the laying out as a
public way of a private may known as Meadow Brook Lane under
provision of law authorizing the asseesment of betterments, such
highway being -;aid out in accordance with plan duly approved by
the Board of Survey and filed in the office of the Town Clerk in
accordance with statutory requirements and to see if the Town will
accept the public way laid out by the Board of Public Works as
Meadow Brook Lane and to see what sum the Town will raise and, ap-
propriate from the Tax Levy and/or from available funds for the
construction of said way, or what it will do in relation thereto.
Board of Public Works
ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to accept the
report of the Board of Public Works upon the laying out as a
public way of a private may known as Orchard Park Drive under
provision of law authorizing the assessment of betterments, such
highway being laid out in accordance with plan duly approved by
the Board of Survey and filed in the office of the Town Clerk in
accordance with statutory requirements and to see if the Town will
accept the public way laid out by the Board of Public Works as.
Orchard Park Drive and to see that sum the Town will raise and
appropriate from the Tax Levy and/or from available funds for the
construction of said way, or what it will do in relation thereto.
Board of Public Works
ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will vote to accept the re-
port of the Board of Public Works upon the laying out as a public
way of a private may known as Shipkin Avenue under provision of law
authorizing the assessment of betterments, such highway being laid
out in accordance with plan duly approved by the Board of Survey
and f sled in the office of the Town Clerk in accordance with statu-
tory requirements and to see if the Town will accept the public way
laid out by the Board of Public Works as Shipkin Avenue and to see
what stun the Town will raise and appropriate from the Tax Leery and/or
from available funds for the construction of said way, or ,,hat it
will do in relation thereto.
Board of Public Works
ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will vote to accept the re-
port of the Board of Public Works upon the laying out as a public
may of a private way known as Bradford Road under provision of law
authorizing the assessment of betterments, such highway being laid
out in accordance with plan duly approved by the Board of Survey
and filed in the offs -e of the Town Clerk in accordance with sta-
tutory requirements and to see if the Town will accept the public
way laid out by the Board of Public Works as Bradford, Road and to
see what sum the Town will raise and appropriate from the Tax Levy
and/or from available funds for the construction of said way, or
what it will do in relation thereto.
Board of Public Works
ARTICLE 32. To see what sum the Town will raise and appro-
priate from the Tax Levy and/or transfer from available funds for
the purpose of improving and constructing a portion of Haven Street
from near Sanborn Street to near Gould Street or what it will do in
relation thereto.
Board of Public Works
ARTICLE 33. To see what sum the Town will raise and appro-
priate by borrowing or otherwise for the purpose of constructing a
new high school building on the land owned by the Town situated in
Birch Meadow so called, including the original equipment and fur-
nishings for the same and to authorize the School Committee to con-
struct said building and contract with respect thereto and to auth-
orize the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow
such sums as may be necessary to meet any appropriation made there-
for, and to use any other available funds that may be raised by tax-
ation or appropriation for that purpose, or what it will do in re-
lation thereto.
School Committee
ARTICLE 34. To see what sum the Town will raise and appro-
priate for the purpose of installing light poles, bulbs and re-
flectors and lights in that area at Birch Meadow used for the game
of softball, and for the maintenance of those lights, including the
supplying of electricity for the calendar year 1951, or what it will
do in relation thereto.
Carl H. Amon, Jr. and Others
ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will vote to accept the pro-
visionso_f Section 30A of Chapter 40 of the General Laws being a
law relative to Reconsideration of Appeal or Petition for Variance
from Terms of Ordinance or By-Law after Unfavorable Action, or
what it will do in relation thereto.
Board of Appeals
ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote to amend the
Zoning Map of the Town of Reading, Mass., dated February 13, 1942
by extending the Residence A-3 District to include all of the land
transferred from the Town of Lynn_f field to the Town of Reading by
the provisions of Chapter 243 of the Acts of 1947 by which the
Town boundaries between the said Towns of Reading and Lynnfield
were relocated.
Planning Board
ARTICLE 37. To see if the town will vote to make the
following amendments to the Zoning By-Law and the Zoning Map of,
the Toi,,,3n 'of Reading dated February 13, 1942, as amended.
To amend Section 1 of the Zoning By-Law by the addition
of a new district to be designated as a Business "C"
district. (Fifty-foot setback required, new dwellings
prohibited.
w a
To amend the Zoning Map to designate as a Business "C"
district the area bounded as follows:
Beginning at a point where the center line of Main
Street and the center line of South.Street intersect
and running in an Easterly direction by the center
line of South Street a distance of two hundred (204)
feet; thence turning and running in a Southerly direc
Lion in a line parallel to the center line of Main
Street, as now relocated, to the Leading-Stoneham
town boundary, thence turning and running in a
Westerly direction by said town boundary a distance of
four hundred (400) feet; thence turning and running in
a Northerly direction in a line parallel to the said
center line of Main Street, as now relocated, to the
center line of South Street; thence turning and running
in an Easterly direction by the center line of South
Street to the point of beginning, said area being now
zoned party' as Residence "A I" and partly as
Business "A° districts as shown on said Zoning Map.
To amend Section TX by adding a new paragraph as follows:
2. In a Business "C" district no new building shall be
constructed or used for dwelling purposes., and no exist-
ing building shall be altered, enlarged or extended for
use for dwelling purposes.
To amend Section XTT by striking out the second sentence
of Paragraph I and inserting in place thereof the follow-
ing sentence:
In Business "A" and Business "C" districts no part of a
building shall extend nearer the street line on the
frontage street that fifty (50) feet, nor nearer any
other street line than twenty (20) .feet, or what the
town will do in relation thereto.
:Planning Board
ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro-
priate the sum of one hundred dollars ($,'100.00) and the Selectmen
appoint a Director, the Director to co-operate with the Middlesex
County Trustees for the County Aid to Agriculture and work of the
Middlesex County Extension Service and the 4®H Clubs, under provi-
sions of Section 40 to 45, Chapter 125, General Laws of Massachusetts
or what it will do in relation thereto.
Lois M. Connor and Others
ARTICLE 39. To see if t1-B Town will raise and appropriate
the sum of four hundred dollars (•$400.00) for Child Tl--lelfare
Work, to be expended under the direction of the Reading Visiting
Nurse Association and the Board of Health, or what it will do in
relation thereto.
M. Estelle Hulsman and others
ARTICLE 40. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and
empower the Board of Health to enter into a contract for the collec-
tion and disposal of garbage for a term of 3 years and upon such
other and further terms and conditions as they may determine and to
see what sure the town will raise and appropriate for such purpose or
what it will do in relation thereto.
March 5, 1951, the date set for the meeting in said warrant and
to cause this warrant to be published inthe Reading Chronicle
one day at least prior to said date.
Board of Health
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested
copy thereof in at least three public places in each of the four
precincts of the Town not less than seven days prior to
Hereof fail not and ma'- e due return of this warrant with
your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at or before the time
appointed for said meeting.
Given under our hands this nineteenth day of February, A.D.
1951.
A True Copy. Attest:
Kenneth C. Latham
Charles E. Wilkinson
G. Lawrence Roberts
Selectmen of Reading
e
Town Clerk
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
OFFICER'S RETURN Middlesex ss. READING, March 2, 1951
By virtue of the within, warrant, I on February 26th, 1951
notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Reading qualified
to vote in elections and town affairs to meet in the place and at
the time specified by posting an attested copy thereof in the follow-
ing places within said town.
Precinct 1. Austints Lunch Room, 17 Harnden Street; The Danforth
Pharmacy, 1 Haden Street; Central Fire Station, Pleasant Street;
Police Headquarters, Pleasant Street.
Precinct 2. Masonic Temple Building; Lyceum Hall Building
II. F. Charles and Sons T Store, 610 Main Street; Boston and Maine
Railroad Depot; Odd Bellows Building.
Precinct 3. Waterhouse's Neighborhood Store, 36 Mineral Street;
Benny t s Neighborhood Store, 168 Lowell Street; Fire Station No. 2,
Woburn Street.
Precinct 4. Municipal Building; Zitzowts Neighborhood Store,
287 Loveell Streets McLaughlin's Neighborhood Stare, 1051 Main Street
the date of posting being more than seven days prior to the date set
for the meeting in this warrant, and I caused an attested copy of
this Warrant to be published in the Reading Chronicle in the issue
of March 1, 1951, the date of publication being more than one day
prior to date of meeting.
(signed) Arthur L. Harris
Constable of Reading
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
Security Hall
March 5, 1951
Pursuant to the foregoing warrant and the Constables Return
thereon, a Town Election was held at the time and place specified
in the Warrant.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 A. MI. by the Moderator
Charles P. Howard.
The warrant was partially read by the Town Clerk, when on motion
of Charles E. Wilkinson it was voted to dispense with the further
reading of the warrant except the Constablets Return, which was
then read by the Town Clerk.
The -ballot boxes were examined by the Constable in charge and
each found to be empty, and all registered 000.
The polls were declared open by Charles E. Wilkinson, with the
following results.
Prec.
Prec.
Prec.
Prec.
Totals
l
2
3
4
MODERATOR for one year:
Charles P. Howard
355
328
291
308
1282
Blanks
42
48
69
36
195
Totals
37
37-6
3,0
M
1477
TOWN CLERK for one year
Guy 101. Ellison
160
187
189
181
717
Boyd H. Stewart
230
187
160
153
730
Blanks
7
2
11
10
30
Totals
397
376
360
344
1477
SELECTIVIEN for three years
Kenneth C. Latham
366
327
311
310
1314
Blanks
31
49
49
34
163
Totals
397
376
360
344
147
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE (3yrs)
Annual Town Election March 5, 1951
Joseph D.
Knight
231
Gwendolyn
H. Newhouse
153
Blanks
13
Totals
307
BOARD OF
PUBLIC WELFARE (lyr) :
Daniel L.
Chamberlain
358
Blanks
39
Totals
397
ASSESSOR for three years:
200
202
204
837
172
147
137
609
4
11
3
31
T7 6
77-0
344
1-
323
290
305
1276
53
70
39
201
3-7
-36-6
344
1477
285 295 1221
75 49 256
360 344 -14-717
Leon G. Bent 346 295
Blanks 51 81
Totals 397 3
TREASURER for one year.
Preston F. Nichols
363
Blanks
34
Totals
337
MUNICIPAL LIGI]T BOARD (3yrs )
Alfred H. Dolben
354
Blanks
43
Totals
30
CONSTABLES for one year :
Leon G. Bent
333
Arthur L. Harris
339
Blanks
122
Totals
_
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS (3yrs):
Coleman J. Donahue
330
Harry R. Walker
339
Blanks
125
Totals
74-
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS (lyr):
John ~V. Harrison
338
Walter S. Hopkins, Jr.
351
Blanks
105
Totals
BOARD OF HEALTH for three years:
Christine F. Atkinson
368
Blanks
29
Totals
O
SCHOOL COVVITTEE for three years:
John L. Griffin
351
Robert E. Turner
337
Blanks
106
Totals
74
TRUSTEE'S PUBLIC LIBRARY ( 3yrs) :
Katherine C. Pierce
348
William J. Tonks
339
Blanks
107
Totals
7D7
CEMETERY TRUSTEES for three years:
322
305
314
1304
54
55
30
173.
373
360
34
1,777
309
300
301
1264
67
60
43
213
36-
360
-3-74-
-1-477
296
288
288
1205
317
287
294
1237
139
145
106
512
752
72
TM
2
282
267
287
1166
310
289
299
1237
160
164
102
551
V572-
72-0
688
2-M
303
279
296
1216
327
297
306
1281
122
144
86
457
7M
7'25
6
315
296
302
1281
61
64
42
196
36-
T67
344
14 7
312
284
297
1244
295
281
303
1216
145
155
88
494
75-2
72-0
6-99
-297--11-
309 309
289
300
1246
306
285
292
1222
137
146
96
486
7BT
7-2-6
TEM
72M
Ernest E. Brown
361
316
296
308
1281
Edouard N. Dube
338
302
292
292
1224
Blanks
95
134
132
88
449
Totals
7Dq
'2
79-0
6`8
29
Annual Town Election March 5, 1951
PLANKING BOARD for three years:
Edward W. Palmer
150 140
146 133
569
Charles Wilson
201 172
147 168
688
Blanks
46 64
67 43
220
Totals
397 376
360 344
1477
PRECINCT 1
Fifteen Town Meeting Members for three years
William F. Cook
75 Cross Street
309
Everett J. Doucette
40 Shackford Road
304
William B. Herrick
515 Summer Avenue
310
Tli_lliam S. List er, Jr.
32 Thorndike Street
296
Herbert Mitchell
156 Salem Street
296
A. Waldo Phinne y
61 Cross Street
307
Neil C. Robinson
9 Cedar Street
308
Katherine J. Russell
26 Wilson Street
311
1,711ils on A. Smith
10 Smith Street
301
Clifford Wadman
66 Pearl Street
296
Henry 0. Ball ou
35
Charles M. Blake
8
Vivian Bliss
27
William C. Bliss
41
C. Ray Brown
1
John Clapperton
1
Philip Clough
2
Howard L. Corbett
1
Arthur Curtin
1
Harold Drury
1
Hugh L. Eames
1
Donald P. Ellingwood
1
Mary Ellingwood
1
Francis C. Emmons, Jr.
16
Anne Enslie
1
Raymond E. Foster
4
William C. Foye
3
Thomas Galvin
1
Howard Gordon
1
Richard T. Hill
1
Francis X. Holland
35
Earl Hutchinson
2
John P. Keane
15
John Lehman
1
Herbert Madden,
2
Dorothy Mallock
1
Andrew Mulhinch
22
Benj.Nichols
1
Louis A Parry
1
John G. Perrault
2
Albert Pigon
1
Dorothy Pigon
1
Edith Platt
1
William Platt
3
Arthur G. Rees
2
Donald Searle
1
Ralph F. Smith
14
Howard M. Stockbridge
17
Kenneth D. Sumner
1
Raymond Swain
4
111esley R. Thomas
2
Jack Turner
18
John E. Turner
I
Donald Waters
1
Ernest R. Watson
25
Clifford Woodside, Jr.
14
Blanks
2570
Total
T955
Annual Town Election
March 5, 1951
PRECINCT 1
TWO Town Meeting Members for two years:
Henry Ballou
2
Vivian Bliss
8
JNilliam C. Bliss
2
Doris Briggs
1
Francis Haig
1
Frances X. Holland
4
Eleanor Maxwell
1
Howard Stockbridge
2
Jack T. Turner
8`
Minetta R. Turner
1
Ernest Watson
1
A. Clifford Woodside
l
Blanks
762
794
PREC INCT 2
Fifteen Town Meeting
Mem ers for three years:
Stanley H. Beaman
206 ZToburn Street
293
Harry H. Brigham
98 Howard Street
293
Paul Ray Cahill
45 Lewis Street
28.5
G. 101arren Cochrane,
Jr 26 County Road
293
Grace E. Curtis
22 Orchard Park Drive
292
Winthrop P. Frazier
438 Summer Avenue
287
Arthur L. Harris
59 Oak Street
292
Leon T. Hutchins
175 Prescott Street
296
Donald C. McKie
12 Ellis Avenue
292
Henry C. Milton
281 Suiirier Avenue
300
John B. Pacino
296 ~Toburn Street
290
Gilliam J. Tonks
3 Copeland Avenue
296
Helen 16. Towle
22 West Street
290
Herbert C. Towle
22 West Street
290
Emerson A. 1Tillard
56 Pine Ridge Road
288
Elizabeth A. Brush
1
Albert 0. Dill
1
Eric Anderson.
1
Ernest Arsenault
1
William G. Denhard
1
,P. 0. Ablon
1
Blanks
1257
Total
5640
PRECINCT 2
Town Meeting Member for two years:
Charles E. Parker 57 Pine Ridge Road 248
Blanks 1.28
Total -076
PRECINCT 3
FIFTEEN Town Meeting Members for three years:
Stephen A. Abbott
Lawrence 01. Allen
Carl H. Amon, Jr.
Forest T. Benton
Donald B. Burkhardt
Edward L. Cornwall
Lawrence G. Crosby
Oscar M. David
Joshua T. Day, Jr.
John L. Devaney
John R. Kay
Harry F. McRell, Jr.
Richard G. Moore
Edward u.T. Palmer
Dorothy F. Stevens
Willis F. Tucker, Jr.
Joshua D. Upton
Albert H. Woodward
Blanks
25
Prospect Street
230
58
Temple Street
241
43
Bond Street
212
402 Lowell Street
231
33
Plymouth Road
137
19
Pilgrim Road
160
64
Grand Street
267
211
High Street
244
64
Berkeley Street
256
34
Washington Street
237
50
GrarO- Street
251
14
Willow Street
211
40
Grand Street
245
12
Willow Street
207
14
School Street
229
39
Vine Street
248
79
Woburn Street
228
207
West Street
158
1408
5400
Annual Town Election March 5, 1951
PRECINCT 3
TOWN Meeting Member for two years:
Francis 1-1. Doughty 25 Berkeley Street
Blanks
PRECINCT 4
FIFTEEN Town Meeting Members for three gears
~~I John M. Barron
57 Wakefield Street
C. Nelson Bishop
55 Lowell Street
Lawrence A. Cate
264 Charles Street
Harold F. Davis
17 Forest Glen Road
Edmund P. Drozek
504 Pearl Street
Eduard C Emslie
252 Charles Street
Donald Higgins
51 Grove Street
Thomas F. Maher
273 Forest Street
Thomas M. Prentiss
2 ullhittier Road
James T. Putnam
1027 Main Street
1"lilliam P. Reed
27 Mt. Vernon Street
Charles V17. H. Smith
155 Wakefield Street
Ralph'B. Story
258 Charles Street
Edward J. Taylor
13 Forest Street
Philip P. Welch
35 Parkman Road.
William 1.1-Willson,Jr 55 Bancroft Avenue
Blanks
Total
PRECINCT 4
235
125
360
247
265
266
286
222
255
262
251.
269
269
256
25'7
266
272
200
.234
1083
5160
TOWN Meeting Member for one year:
Charles B. Jones 49 Wakefield Street 254
Blanks 90
;,,.w_.. Total 344
i
ELECTION OFFICERS
The following persons were appointed by the Selectmen to serve
as election officers and were duly sworn by the Town Clerk.
Ballot Box Clerks - Gladys R. Dickinson
Bertha A. Perkins
Fra.ncella C. Upton
Ballot Clerks Mabel E. Bennett
Frank E, ':yard
John J. Murray
Catherine E. Riley
Vaughan Burnham
25
23
21
82
29
52
19
69
Arlington Street
Highland Street
Sanborn Street
Linden Street
King Street
Village Street
Lincoln Street
Highland Street
Checkers Catherine L. Doherty 111 GreEn Street
Jessie N. Thaxter 11 Winter Street
Martha Stark 73 Eaton Street
Jen ima Clapperton 161 Pleasant Street
Mary C. Barrett 38 Warren Avenue
Susan Kelly 17 Spring. Street
Rebecca Emery 65 Middlesex Avenue
Eleanor S Michelini 48 Prescott Street
Ina M. Berquist 3 Berkeley Street
Annie O a Malley 74 Minot Street
Cates ri. ne V. Wright 123 High Street,,
nary C Horrocks 63 Highland Street
Flora B. Poock 50 Federal Street
Isabel Price 43 Auburn Street
Winifred E. 1.1cClintock 188 Wakefield St
Esther Y'lillians 20 Pierce Street
272
h 5
M
1951
Annual Tow
arc
,
n Meeting
Counters
- M. Gertrude Ballou
71 Green Street
Arthur K. Dodge
21 Echo Avenue
Mary E. Doran
33 Orange Street
Agnes Ratchford.
19 Wilson Street
Nilliam J. Scherra,ch
71 Harrison Street
Rose A. _Gadbois
B Maple Street
Ethel D. Gowing
81 John Street
Mary H. Painting
14 Fairview Avenue
Catherine G. Doucette
89 Woburn Street
Edith Moses
33 Dudley Street
Frances S. Snyder
94 dine Street
Grace E. Wooldridge
156 High Street
Margaret J. Curtin
75 Harrison Street
Lilly M. Sawyer
167 Lowell Street
Elmer D. Jones
24 Charles Street
Chester Fierce
93 Vine Street
Cora M. Abbott
32 Mineral Street
Ruth Stratton
174 Bancroft Avenue
Walter V. Goodridge
103 Village Street
Margaret Thornton
10 Minot Street
Arthur Doucette
23 Fairview Avenue
Tabulators
-Walter A. Scanlon
331 Haven Street
J. Robert Clark
81 Ash Street
Albert R. Maines
13 Green Street
Harold III. Flater
33 Minot Street
The polls were
opened at 7.00 A. M. and
closed at 8:P. M. with
the following
result r
INIhole number of votes cast --------147'
RECOTIvTT OF VOTES FOR TOWN CLERK
in READING, Mass.
Pursuant to a Petition from. Guy 7,1. Ellison, a recount of votes
was held by the Registrars in Room. 2, Municipal Building; on
Tuesday March 13, 1951 with the following results
Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Pree 3 Prec 4 Totals
ORTGINAL
Guy ail.
Ellison
160
187
1839
101
717
Boyd H.
Stewart
230
137
160
153
730
Blanks
7
2
11
10
30
Totals
777
376
360
344
1477
REC OMTT
Guy t+'i.
Ellison
159
137
190
175
711
Boyd H.
Stewart
230
186
162
162
740
Blanks
0
3
a
7
26
Totals
307
376
360
347
1-477
Guy W. Ellison lost 6 votes
Boyd H. Stewart gained 10 votes
Blank lost 4 votes
ffe certify the above recapitulation of votes made at recount
March 13, 1951 is correct.
(signed) IlIr. A. Scanlon
(signed) L. Bacigalupo
A true copy
Attest
~D
y.
QZ121
Boyd Stewart, Town Clerk
ANNUAL TON MEETING
Shepardson. Half., Junior High School March 19, 1951
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Charles P.
Howard at 7;45 P.M.
The new Town Meeting Members were requested to stand and be sworn
to office by the Town. Moderator.
The Warrant was partially read,by the Town Clerk when on motion of
Charles E. Wilkinson, it was voted to dispense with the further reading
of the Warrant except for the Constable's Return, which was then read
by the Torun Clerk.
Article 2. The following report was read by Mrs. Nelson Bishop:
March 29, 1951
committee appointed to make a study and resurvey of the
Z, , : ng By Law and Building Code have nothing further to
report at this meeting. Due to resignations this committee
has failed to function during the past year.
Pn m.otion of Kenneth C. Latham, it was voted that the report be
accepted.
Article 2. The following report was read by Harold F. Davis
REPORT OF COIITT ITTEE APPOINTED TO STUDS' SUITABLE MEMORIAL TO WORLD WAR II
VETERANS,. UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, ;SPECIAL T01711 METING, SEPT.
11, 1950.
Robert G Clinch, Harold F. Davis, George R. Dunn, Alden Goldsmith
and William J. Tighe were appointed to serve on this committee. At the
first meeting of the committee, Harold F. Davis was elected chainaan
and Alden Goldsmith, secretary.
It is the unanimous recommendation of this committee that the con-
tinued study of a suitable memorial for World War II Veterans be author-
ized, with its report to be made at the Annual. Town Meeting to be held
in March 1952.
Respectfully submitted,
Harold F. Davis (Signed)
Chairman
on motion of,Kenneth C. Latham, it was voted that this report be
accepted.
Article 2. The following report was read by Charles Wilson
Final Report and Recommendation of the Planning Board on the Pro-
posed Amendments to the Zoning By-Law and Zoning Map rendered in ac-
cordance with Section 27 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, as amended
Two proposals are being presented to the Town Meeting for con-
sideration.
First: As a result of the construction of the new state highway
commonly kn.ovn as Roue 128 a small area of land now zoned partly for
residential purposes and partly for retAll business has been somewhat
changed in character. That portion presently zoned for residential
useis, by reason of the new highway, now less desirable for that use.
To meet the changed conditions it is proposed to create a new re-
tail business district to be known. as Business "C" which provides for
a depth of 200 feet (ear 50 feet more than the present business dis-
tricts on South Main. Street), a building-line set-back of 50 feet and
prohibits residential usesin the district.
In the opinion of the Planning Board retail business and resi-
dential uses are not compatible and that. a depth of 200 feet is
necessary for proper development of the district.
Second: Due to the relocation of the town boundary line between
the towns of Lynnfie ld and .Reading, as authorized by Chapter 245 of
the Acts of 1947, an area of land-easterly of Haverhill Street which
was acquired from the town of Lynnf ield is at present unzoned. Nearly
274 Annual Town. Meeting March 19, 1951
all of this land is owned by the Commonwealth as part of the State
Rifle Range. The balance of the area is undeveloped and contains no
residents. This area is c ornmonly known as Cedar Swamp. As the
character of tl land is generally similar to the adjacent Residence
A3 District the planning Board has proposed that the said Residence
A3 District be extended to include the said unzoned area.
A public hearing was held by the Planning Board on March 6, 1951
after due notice published in the February 15, 1951 issue of the
Reading Chronicle. No opposition was expressed at this hearing to
either proposal.
The Planning; Board has voted unanimously to recommend the enact-
ment of the amendments as set forth in detail in Articles 36 and 37
of the Warrant for the Annual. Town Meeting to be held on March 19,1951
Reading Planning Board
Charles Wilson, Chairman
Philip R. White, Secretary
A. Lloyd David.
111Iinthrop D. Parker
George B. Pease
On motion of Samuel. H. Davis it was voted that this report be
accepted.
Article 2. On motion of Charles E. Wilkinson, it was voted to
place Article, 2 on the table.
Article 3. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham, it was voted that
the matter of the study of tl~ By-Lawn, for the Construction of
Buildings and Zoning Fy-Laws be and the same hereby are referred to
the Planning Board for further study; such board to report at Torn
1Meeting to be held not later than the Annual Town Meeting in Marc.
1952, the results of its study with definite recommendations as to
what action, if any, it deems adsable relative to the revision,
amendment, addition of such By-Law's.
Article 3. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham, it was voted that'
the following be chosen to serve as Measurers of Lumber for the
ensuing year:
Harold B. Currell
Fred F. Smith
Maurice H. Donegan
and that the following be chosen to serve as Measurers of Wood and
Bark
Percy N. Sweetser
Harold B. Currell
Thomas F. Brogan
Article 3. On motion of Newell Morton, it was voted that here-
after all vacancies existing in tl Recreation Committee be filled
by appointment through the Board of Selectmen as authorized by Section
14 of Chapter 45 of the General Laws as amended.
Article 3. On motion of Charles E. Wilkinson, it was voted to
place Article 3 on the table.
Article 16. On motion of Charles E. IjVilki,nson, it was voted to
take up Article 16 from thy; table.
Article 16. On motion of Harold L. Jones, it was voted,.that
Schedule A Job Classification under Article VIII-A of the By Laws re-
lating to the Wage and Hour Classification Plan be and the sAme here-
by is amended in the following manner:
Amend under title, Board of Public Works, by striking out the
classification of the Pumping Station Engineer and Assistant
to Superintendent and Relief Pumping Station Engineer as appear-
ing therein and substituting in place thereof the following job
classifications :
Pumping Station Engineer
Under direction of Superintendent is charged with the duty
of operating the water pumping station including maintenance,
repairs, laboratory tests, compilation of records and super-
vision of employees who,. from time to time, work at the Pumping
Annual Town Meeting March 19 1951 Station. Also, is charged with the duty of checking continu-
ously on the condition of the wells and suction mains to report any
-,=gsual conditions. Also assists in meter room helping on
repairs and installations.
As:sistant Pumping Station Engineer
Acts as Assistant to Pumping Station Engineer and performs
the duties of the Pumping Station Engineer when necessary. Also
works in meter room making repairs and installations and assisting
in reading meters.
JUNIOR Office Engineer
0 f-- f ce work of~-a v-~ armed nature, minor engineering on design,
layouts, drafting, etc. Also keeps unit cost records and many
other types of records. Also performs title examinations.
Assistant Superintendent
Assists Superintendent in the performance of the Superin-
tendent's duties. Performs the duties of the Superintendent
during the absence of the Superintendent.
Amend under title gown Accountant by adding thereto the following
ggand he shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him
from time to time by the Board of Selectmen"- so that such job
classification shall read as follows: Duties as required by the
provisions of Section 56 to 61, Chapter 41, General Lags, Common-
wealth of Massachusetts, and he shall perform such other duties
as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Board of
Selectmen.
Article 17. On motion of Charles E. Wilkinson, it was voted to
take up Article 17.
Article 17. On motion of Harold L. Jones, it was voted that the
Schedule of minimum and maximum Salaries to be paid to Employees in
positions included in the Employees t Classification plan be and the
same hereby is amended in the manner following: ,
Amend Section 4, Public Works Department, under the job classi-
fication Pumping Station Engineer Vy striking out the asterisk and the
words referred to thereby namely: "Use of house at $'15.00 per month"
and to further strike out the job classification, Assistant to Super-
intendent and Relief Pumping Engineer, and the hourly and weekly mini-
mun -,nd maximum' rates under such job classification and substitute
in place thereof the following new job classifications with the hourly
and weekly minimum and maximum rates:
Hourly Meekly
Min. 14ax. Min. Max.
Junior Office Engineer 1.25 1.50 50.00 60.00
Assistant Pumping Station Eng. 1.25 1.50 50.00 60.00
Assistant Superintendent 79.00 65.00
and to furtl~ r amend Section 4 under the job classification of. Super-
intendent by striking out the weekly maximum rate an substituting in
place thereof the weekly maximum rate of '$122.25.
Amend Section 5, Municipal Light Department, under the job class.,
ification of Stockroom Man by striking out the hourly and weekly max-
imum rates and substituting in place thereof an hourly maximum rate
of $1.35 and a weekly maximum of ,54.00.
Amend Section 7, Public. Library, under the job classification of
Assistant Librarian by striking out the weekly maximum rate and sub-
stituting in place thereof a maximum rate of $44.00.
Amend Section. 9, Police Department, by striking out the annual, max-
imum salary under tI--B job classification of Chief and substituting in
place thereof under such job classification annual maximum salary of
~%4,500.00.
Amend Section 10, Fire Department, by striking out the annual rriax-m
imum salary under the job classification of Chief and substituting in
place _thereof an annual maximum salary of A141500.00.
Amend Section. 11, General Government by striking out the Annual
Maximum Salary under the job classification of Town Accountant and sub-
stituting in place, thereof under such job classification Annual Vlax-
mum Salary of $4,700.00.
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Article 17. On motion of Walter
'irr. Jones' Motion under Article 17 at
thereof relating to the weekly, maximu,
Board of Public Works by striking out
as appearing therein and substituting
mum rate of .$132.00.
S. Hopkins, it was moved to amend
the end of the second paragraph
n rate of the Superintendent of the
the weekly maximum rate of $122.25
in place thereof the weekly maxi-
The motion was defeated.
,Article 4. On motion of Charles E. Wilkinson, it was voted to take
up Article 4.
Article 4. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham, it was voted that
the sum of Fifty-five Thousand Five Hundred and Eleven Dollars and
Seventy-eight cents ($55,511.78) be raised and appropriated for
GENERAL GOVERNKENT as follows
Selectmen's Clerical 975.00
Selectmen's Expense 10500.00
Town Accountant's Salary 40700.00
Town Accountantfs Clerical 590.00
Town Accountant's Expense 600.00 (including travel
outside the State)
Treasurer's Salary
21000.00
Treasurer's Clerical
660.00
Treasurer's Expense
1,100.00
Collector's Salary
32871.00
Collector's Clerical
4,661.40
Collector's Expense
25000.00
Assessor's Salaries
3,456.25;;
Assessor's Clerical
4$63.40
Assessor's Expense
20775.00
Town Counsel's Salary
20000.00
Town Counsel's Expense
950.00
Town Clerk's Salary
1,500.00
(Fees to Town
Treasury)
(Fees to Town
Treasury)
Town Clerk's Clerical
3,863.73
Town Clerk's Expense
700.00
Registrars' Salaries
450.00
Registrar6' Expense
2,000.00
Election and Registration
Exp.
21000.00
Board of Appeal Expense
350.00
Capital Exp. Planning Con.
Exp.
700.00
Planning Beard Expense
350.00
Finance Committee Expense
150.00
Personnel Board Expense
50.00
Municipal Building Janitor
2,496.00
Municipal Building Maintenance
4,50 0.00
;55,511.78
Chairman
575.00
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Secretary
,
1,075.00
Other Member
8^6.25
,456®2
Article 4. On motion of Charles E. Wilkinson, it was moves
that the stern of One Hundred Ninety Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-four
Dollars and. Thirty-.Seven Cents ($190,744.37) be raised and appropri-
ated for PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY AS FOLLOWS:
Police Dept. Salaries
$66,295.43
~
Police Dept. Pensions
4,877.96
Police Dept Maintenance
8.9 87 5.00
(Including Travel
Outside State )
Police Station T:laintenance
3,265.00
Fire Dept . Salaries
47,030.00
Fire Dept. Callmen Salaries
5,462.50
Fire Dept. Pensions
2,738.48
Fire Dept . Maintenance
9,192.50
(Including Travel
Outside State)
Fire Stations Maintenance
3,172.50
Fire Alarm Maintenance
3,560.00
Fire Alarm Extension
21000.00
Moth & Tree.Dept. Salaries
170000.00
Moth & Tree Dept. Tvlaint.
51300.00
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Hydrants Rentals
5,000.00
Inspector of
Buildings Salary
3p575.00
Inspector of
Buildings Expense
320
00
Inspector of
Wires Salary
.
500.00
Inspector of.
Wires Expense
200.00
Sealer of Wei
ghts and Meas. Salary
650.00
Sealer of '01ei
ghts and Meas. Expense
250.0®
Dog Officer's
Salary
375.00
Dog Officer's
Expense
350.00
Game Warden's
Salary
105.00
Traffic Contr
ol, Pearl Street
650.00
j)190, 744.37
Article 4. On motion of Dr. Charles E. Baisley, it was voted
that the sum of Eleven Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty Dollars
($11,730.00) be raised and appropriated for HEALTH AYD SANITATION
as follows
Board of Health Salaries $1,368.00
Board of Health Expense 650.00
Health Officer's Salary 550.00
Inspector of Plumbing Salary 1'156.00
Inspector of Animals Salary 220.00
Inspector of Milk and Food Salary 236.00
Inspector of Milk and. Food Expense 50.00
Care of COntgious Diseases 4,000.00
Premature Babies 1,000.00
Dental Clinic 2,500.00
>l1, 730.00
Article 4. On motion of Newell H. Dorton, it was voted that the
sum of Two hundred one thousand ('201,000.) Dollars be raised and ap-
propriated for Charity and Aid as follows:
General Aid Administrative, salaries A4, 700.00
General Aid Administrative, expertise 1,000.00
I F - General Aid 44,000.00
Aid to Dependent Children Administrative
salaries
20500.00
nd to Dependent Children 18,000.00
07d Age Assistance Administrative 5,400.00
Old Age Assistance 12540
$201,000.00
-x Including travel outside the State-;.
Article 4. On' motion of Cha rle s E. Wilkinson, it was voted
that the sum of Eighteen Thousand Eight Hundred and Eleven, Dollars
and Fifty-Six Cents ($lB,811.56) be raised and appropriated for
VETERANu' BENEFITS as follows
Administrative Salaries $1,541.56
Administrative Expense 770.00
Aid 16, 500.00
018,811.56
Article 4. On motion of Alexander P. Glover, it was voted that
the sum of five hundred fifty-six thousand nine hundred ninety-two and
71/100 (556,902.71) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the School
i I Department as follows
i
- General Salaries 4457,646.86
General Maintenance including travel out-
side the State 80, 845.85
Transportation of School Children 14, 000.00
Athletics 2,500.00
Vocational Tuition 2, 000.00
$556,992.71
Article 4. On motion of William J. Tonks, it was voted that the
sum of Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred and Seventy-one Dollars
($17,271.00) be raised and appropriated: for the Public Library, as
follows: ;Salaries 11,510.00
Maintenance X761.. 00
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Article 4. On motion of Fred L. Nutter, it was voted that the
sum of twenty-one thousand two hundred (21,200) dollars be raised and,
appropriated for the maintenance, care and development of Laurel H111
Cemetery, and Forest Glen Cemetery including travel outside the State;
eighteen thousand seven hundred (18, 700) dollars for salaries and
twenty five hundred (2500) dollars for expenses.
Article 4. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham, it was voted that the
s uri of Twenty-One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars (1,21, 750.00 )
be raised an.c? appropriated for INSURANCE
Article 4. On motion of Joseph H. Reed, it was voted that there
be included in the tax levy, for electricity used for street lights,
the sum of Seventeen Thousand, Five HundreedDollars and that said sum
and the income from sales of electricity to private consumers and for
electricity supplied to municipal buildings, and for municipal power,
and from sales of appliances and jobbing during the current 'fiscal
year be appropriated for the Municipal Light Plant, and that the sum
of Twelve Thousand (12, 000.) Dollars be appropriated from the said
receipts of the department for the sale, installation and servicing
of merchandise, equipment, utensils and chattels, as provided in
Section 34 of Chapter 164 of the General Laws, said appropriations to
be expended by the Manager of the Municipal Lighting Plant under the
direction and control of the Municipal Light Board, for the expense
of the plant, including payments of Fonds and. Notes, the sale, instal-
lation and servicing of merchandise, equipment, utensils and chattels,
as defined in Oh pter 164, Section 57, of the General Laws, or any
amendments thereof or addition thereto, arBthat if said sum of
~111117,500.00 and said income shall exceed said expense for said fiscal
year, such excess up to the amount of 22/ of the primary cost of
plant and General. Equipment as of December 31st of the preceding year
plus 10% of the net profit for the preceding year as defined in
Chapter 164 of the Germs ral Laws, such amount shall be mid into the
Town Treasury, and the balance, if any, shall be trap fe°rred to the
Construction Fund of Said Plant and appropriatedI d used' 'f6r# sudh
additions thereto as may thereafter be authorized by the Municipal.
Light Board.
Article 4. On motion of Charles E. 'Vilkins on, it was voted
that the sum of Sixteen Hundred Dollars (,$1600.00) be raised and
appropriated for 171E ORIAL OBSERVANCE to be expended under the di- ~
rection of Post X62, American Legion and Post #685, Veterans of
Foreign Wars .
Article 4. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham, it was voted that
the sum of Five Hundred Dollars (.500.00) be raised and appropriated
for the settlement of DAIiIAGE CLAIMS against the Town.
Article 4. on motion of Kenneth C. Latham, it was voted that
the sum of One Hundred and Seventy-Five Dollars (I,~175.00) be raised
and appropriated for the CARE AND LIGITING OF OLD SOUTH CLOCK.
Article 4. On motion of Charles E. Wilkinson, it was voted
that Vne sum of One Thousand Pour Hundred and Fifty Dollars
($1,450.00) be raised and appropriated for printing the Town
Report for the year 1950.
Article 4. On motion of,,Kenneth C. Lat'narri3 it was voted that
the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($600.00) be raised and appropriated
for the preparation and printing of the Street List for the year
1951, such sums to be expended under the direction of the Board of
Selectmen.
Article 4. On motion of Charles E. Wilkinson, it was voted
that the sum of Two Hundred Dollars (<J~200.00) be raised and ap-
propriated for the maintenance of the Parking area,,,:
Article 4. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham, it was voted that
the sum of. One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) be raised and appropriated
for recording instruments in the Middlesex District Registry of Deeds.
Article 4. On motion of Philip R. White, it was voted that the
sum of Thirty-two Thousand Ei j t Hundred and Seventy-Eight Dollars
U132,878.00) be raised and appropriated for the Contributory Retire-
ment System to be divided as follows
Pension Accumulation Fund $31,678.00
Expense Fund _1,200.00
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Article 4. On motion of Preston F.
the sum of Twelve Thousand Three Hundred
raised and appropriated for INTEREST, not.
Sewer.
March 19 1951
Nichols, it was voted that
Dollars ($12$300.00) be
including Water, Light and
Article 4. On motion of Preston F. Nichols, it was voted that
the sum of Fifty-Two Thousand Dollars ($52,000.00) be raised and
appropriated for MATURING DEBT, not including Light and eater.
Article 4. On motion of Joshua T. Day, Jr., it was voted that
the sure of Thirty7fIve thousand (35,000. ) Dollars be raised and ap-
propriated for the Reserve Fund., $25,000. of which amount from the
Tax Lever, and A10, 000 by transferring said sum from the Overlay
Surplus Reserve Fund, and that the To7n Accountant be and hereby is
authorized and instructed to transfer said sum to carry out the pur-
pose of this vote.
Article 4. On motion of Walter S. Hopkins, it was voted that
the sum of Three Hundred Fifty-nine Thousand Five Hundred, Twenty-
three ($359,523.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated, for the Board
of Public Works as follows
Salaries for Administration
Expenses for Administration
Salaries for Construction and Maintenance of
Highways
Expenses for Repairs, Construction and
Maintenance of Highways, setting curbs,
p=urchase or otherwise acquiring land
for sung and gravel purposes, purchase
of materials, tools and equipment and
other incidental expenses pertaining
thereto. -
Salaries for Removal of Snow and Ice
Expenses for Removal of Snow and Ice
Salaries for Construe Lion and Maintenance
of Sidewalks
Expenses for Construction and. Maintenance
of Sidewalks
Salaries for Construction of Storm Drains
of which amount the sum of Ten Thousand Two
Hundred. Sixty-one and Fifty One Hundredths
($10,261.50) Dollars shall be transferred
from the Quannapowitt Drainage System In-
stallation Account and the Town Accountant
be and he hereby is authorized and instructed
to transfer said sum to carry out the purpose
of thia vote.
Expenses for Construction of Storm Drains
Salaries for Maintenance of Storm Drains
Expenses for Maintenance of Storm. Drains
Salaries for Maintenance of Dumps
Expenses for Maintenance of Dumps
Salaries for Maintenance of Park Department
and Commons and Supervised Play
Expenses for Maintenance of Parr Department
and Commons and Supervised Play
Salaries for Maintenance, Operation and
Extension of the Sewer System.
Expenses for Maintenance, operation and
Extension of the Sewer System, Payment
of Interest on Sewer Bonds
Salaries for Connecting Estates with the
Common Sewer
Expenses for Connecting Estates with the
Common Server
Drinking Fountains
Salaries for Construction, Maintenance and
Operation of Water Works
of which amount the sum of Fifteen Thousand
Dollars (•;15,000.00) shall be transferred
from Water Available Surplus and the Toren
Accountant be and he hereby is authorized
and instructed to transfer said sni to
carry out the purpose of this vote.
Expenses for Construction, Maintenance
$7,600.00
1,400.00
47,800.00
32,000.00
140000.00
11,000.00
14,600.00
5,400.00
11,000.00
9,'700.00
4,500.00
3, 8 00.00
4,250.00
200.00
10,600.00
5,000.00
13,000.00
12,500.00
60000.00
22900.00
100,00-1
61,000.00
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and Operation of Water Works, Payment
of Water Bonds and Interest including
travel outside the State `'14,000.00
Salaries for Engineering Division 21350.00
Expenses for Engineering Division 650.00
Public Works Pensions 31373.00
$359,523.00
On motion of Charles E. Wilkinson, it was voted to place
Article 4 on the table.
Article 5. On motion of Preston F. Nichols, it was voted
that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be
and he hereby is authorized to borrow money from tilme to time in
anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning
January 1, 1952, and to issue noteor 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 Sections 4 and 17
of Chapter 44 of the General Laws.
Article 6. On motion of Freston F. Nichols, it was voted
that the sum of Two hundred (200.00) Dollars be raised and appro-
priated for the purpose of foreclosing in the sand Court, pursu-
ant to provisions of Section 65 of Chapter 60 of the General Laws;
the Right of redemption of any and all real estate taken by the
Town for non-payment of taxes.
Article 7. On motion of Preston F. Nichols, it was voted
that the sum of Two thousand (2000.) Dollars be transferred from
Surplus Revenue and appropriated for the maintenance of various
streets previously constructed under Chapter 90, of the General.
Laws; and that the further sum of Twelve thous anal (12, 000.) Dollars
be transferred from Surplus Revenue and appropriated for the con-
struction under Chapter 90 of the General Laws of a portion of
Charles Street from the end of the 1950 construction Northwesterly
to a point near Wakefield Street, provided however, that such sums
received as reimbursement from the State and County shall be
credited to Surplus Revenue, and that the Town Accountant be and
he hereby is authorized and instructed to transfer said sums to
carry out the purpose of this vote.
Article a. On motion of Charles E. Wilkinson, it was, voted
that, the sum of Nine hundred (900.) Dollars be raised and appropri-
ated for the purchase of uni.forAgs for members of the Polict Depart-,
went .
Article 9/ On motion of Charles E. Wilkinson, it was. voted
that the sum of Four Hundred (400.) )Dollars be raised and appropri-
ated for the purchase of uniforms for members of the Fire Department.
Article 10. On motion of Kenneth C. Lathan, it was voted that
the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized and em-
powered to sell or exchange upon such terns and conditions as they
may determine the 1949 Ford Police Cruising car, and that the sum of
Six hundred fifty (650) Dollars together with the proceeds from such
sale or exchange be raised and appropriated for the purchase of a
new cruising car for the Police Department-.
Article 11. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham, it was voted that
the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized and empowered
to sell or exchange upon suvh terms and conditions as they may deter-
mine the 1943 Ford Police Cruising car, and that the sum of One
thousand Dollars ($1000.) together with the proceeds from such sale
or exchange be raised and appropriated for the purchase of a new
cruising Car for the Police Department.
Article 12. On motion of Charles E. Wilkinson, it was voted
that the sum of Five thousand (5, 000.) ,Dollars be raised and appro-
priated for Civil. Defense, such sum to be expended under the direc-
tion of the Board of Selectmen.
Article 135 On motion of Charles E. Wilkinson, it was voted
that the sum of One thousand (1,000.) Dollars be raised and appro-
priated for the further development and maintenance of the Town
Forest, such sum to be expended under the direction of the Board of
Selectmen.
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Article 14. On motion of Charles E. Wilkinson, it was voted
that the sum of Twelve Hundred (1200) Dollars be raised and appro®
priated for the care of graves of any persons who have served in
the Army, Navy or Marine Corps of the United States, in time of war
orbinsurrection and who have been honorably discharged from such
service as provided by Section 22 of Chapter 115 of the General Laws.
Article 15. On motion of Charles E. Wilkinson, it was voted
that the provisions of Sections 132 to 136 inclusive of Chapter 140
of the General Laws as amended, being a law regulating the emission
of smoke into the open air, be and the same hereby are accepted.
Motion was not voted.
Article 18. On motion of Charles E. Wilkinson, it was voted
that the following unexpended balances of special appropriations be
closed out by transferring the everal amounts to Surplus Revenue,
and the 'own Accountant be and he hereby is authorized and empowered
to transfer said sums to said account to carry out the purpose of
this vote.
Washington Street Widening voted at the
Annual Meeting held April 5,1948
$573.00
Construction of Willard Road voted at the
Annual ?Meeting held in March , 1949
60.38
Construction of Overlook Road voted at
the Annual Meeting held in March, 1950.
76.97
Expenses of Post "t"sar Planning Committee
voted at the Annual Meeting held in
March, 1944
495.00
New Radio for Police-Chief's car voted
at Annual Meeting held in March, 1950
264.50
New Radio for Fire Chief's car voted at
Annual Meeting held in March, 1950
155.3°7
Article 19. On motion of A. Lloyd David, it was voted to
place Article 19 on the table.
Article 20. On motion of Joseph H. Reed, it was voted that
the subject matter of Article 20 be referred to the Municipal Light
Board, and that said Hoard be, and it hereby is, authorized to in-
stall such additional street lights, as in its judgment are re-
quired, and to make such changes in the size, type, and location
of existing street lights, as it may deem advisable, the expense
of same to be paid from the income of the Plant.
Article 21. On motion of.Fred L. Nutter, it was voted that
the sum of fifteen hundred (1500) Dollars be appropriated from the
Cemetery Reserve Fund receipts from, the sale of lots and graves in
Laure.l Hill Cemetery and Forest Glen Cemetery for maintenance, care
and improvement and. embellishment of said cemeteries under the pro-
visions of Section 15 of Chapter 114 of the General Laws.
Article 22. On motion of Charles W. H. Smith., it was voted
that the sum of Fifteen hundred (1500) Dollars be raised and appro-
priated for the purpose of providing by lease or otherwise suitable
headquarters .for Reading Post No. 62 of the American Legion.
Article 23. On motion of Charles 01. H. Smith, it was voted
that the sum of Six Hundred Fifty (650) Dollars be raised and appro-
priated for the purpose of providing by lease or otherwise suitable
headquarters for Reading Post No. 685 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
- Article 24. On motion of Newell H. Dorton, it was voted that
the sum of Fifty-five hundred (5500) Dollars be raised and appropri-
ated for the purpose of conducting and promoting recreation, play,
sports, physical education and other social, educational and recrea-
tional activities upon such land and buildings as defined in Section
14 of Chapter 45 of the General Laws, with authority to exercise all
powers conferred therein including the purchase of the necessary
equipment and the employment of teachers, supervisors and other
officers and employees and the fixing of their compensation.
Article 25. On motion of Walter S. Hopkins, it was voted
that the sum of Forty Thousand ('$40,000.00) Dollars be raised and
appropriated by transferring Twenty One Thousand Eight Hundred
(21,800.00) Dollars of said sum from the Road Machinery Fund to the
Road Machinery Operating Account and the remaining sum of Eighteen
IN
IV I
Annual Town Meeting March 19, 1951
Thousand Two Huhdred lS, 200.00) Dollars be raised from the Tax
Levy and that the total sum of Forty Thousand ($40,000.00~ Dollars
be appropriated for the maintenance, repair and operation of road. ~d
machinery and for the purchase by the Board of Public Works of
Two Large Trucks, one Station Wagon, two Sidewalk Tractors and one
Compressor and the proceeds received from the old equipment not
exceeding Three Thousand ($3,000.00) Dollars shall be appropriated
in add it ion t o the above men t ioned s um of Forty Thous and ($40' 000. )
Dollars as part of the purchase price for the above mentioned equip-
ment and that the Town Accountant be and he hereby is authorized, and
instructed to transfer said amount to carry out the purpose` of this
vote.
On motion of
meet in the J'unio
Adjourned at
163 Precinct
A true copy
Attest
Charles F. Wilkinsom it was voted to adjourn, to
r High School on Monday, March 26, 1951 at 7:45 P.I.
10;20 P. M.
members were present.
Boyd. S
Town Clerk
ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Junior High School March 26, 1951
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Charles P.Howard
at 7 t50 P. 1,%
The New Town Meeting Members were requested to stand and be sworn
to office by the Town Moderator.
Article 26. On motion of Walter S. Hopkins, it was voted that the
sum of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for
the purpose of improving a portion of Charles Street from northeasterly
of Pearl Street northeasterly toward Haverhill Street together with such
sums as may be provided by the State and County under Section 34,Chapter
90 of the General Laws.
Article 27. On motion of Walter S. Hopkins, it was voted that the
sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for
maintaining, repairing and resurfacing streets constructed under
Section 34 of Chapter 90.
Article 28. On motion of Walter S. Hopkins, it was voted that the
Town accept the report of the Board of Public Works on the laying out
of a Private lay known as Meadow Brook Lane and adopt the recom- menda-
Lions contained therein, and that the sum of Three Thousand Eight
Hundred Sixty ($3,860.00) Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue
and appropriated for the laying out and construction of said way, said
sum to be apportioned as follows: Two Thousand One Hundred ($2,100.00)
Dollars for Salaries and One Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty (,.;1,760.00)
for expenses, aril tba t the Town Accountant be and he hereby is author-
ized and instructed to transfer said s um to said account to carry out
the purpose of this vote.
COMMONs11EALTH OF MAS ryCHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. February 5, 1951
Town o Reading
REPORT OF T I-E BOARD OF PUBLIC 11,1ORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF
MEADOW BROOK LANE
The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having determined
and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require the laying
out of a Town Way under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment
of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described,
having complied with all requirements of law relating; to notice to the
owners of land thereof and of a bearing thereon, and having met at the
time and place appointed for such hearing and then and there heard all
persons present who desired to be .heard, have laid out as a Town Way for
the use of the Town running Northwesterly, Northerly and Northeasterly
from the existing town way known. as Franklin Street to,-a dead end, stab®
stantially as and in the location of the private way known as Meadow
Brook Lane, the boundaries and measurements of said way as so laid out
as follows
Beginning at a point in the North-westerly' side line
of said Franklin Street, said point being N. 43 ® 05T
2011 E. a distance of 343.0 feet, measured along said North-
westerly side line of Franklin Street from a stone bound
near the junction of said Franklin Street and Grove Street;
Thence by a curved line to the left, running in a
Northerly direction, having a radius of 20.0 feet, and by
lands of Cornelius L. McPartlin and. Bernice 112. McPartlin,
formerly known as Bernice M. Campbell, a length of 31.42
feet to a point of tangent;
Thence N. 460 - 541 40i , still by lands of said
Cornelius L. McPartlin et ux, and by lands of Arvo A. Nelson
and Margaret B. Nelson, a distance of 133.53 feet to a point
of curve;
'T'hence by a curved line to the Right, having a radius
of 140.0 feet, still by lands of said Arvo A. Nelson and
Margaret B. Nelson, lands of George A. Luther, Jr., and
Virginia H. Luther, George R. Larson and Ruth. M. Larson,
and lands of Robert A. Muir and Gertrude H. Muir, a length
of. 218.01 feet to a point of tangent,
Adjourned Town Meeting - March 26, 1951
Thence,N. 420 ® 181 - 37" E., still by lands of said
a
Robert A. Muir and Gertrude H. Muir, lands of Ernest R.
t*''
Johnson and Marguerite D. Johnson, and by lands of Harold
E. Mew and Agnes M. Mew, a distance of 134.61 feet to a
point of curve;
Thence by a curved line to the Left, having a radius
of 40.0 feet, still by lands of said Harold E. Mew and
Agnes M. Mew, a length of 33.64 feet to a point of reverse
curve;
Thence by a curved line to the Right, having a radius
of 50.0 feet, still by lands of said Harold E. Mew et ux,
a length of 84.11 feet to another point of reverse curve;
E`"W
Thence by a curved line to the Left, having a radius
j-
x,..
of 40.0 feet, still by lands of said Harold E. Mew et ux,
a length of 33.64 feet to a point of tangent;
Thence N. 420 - 181 ® 37" E., still by lands of said
Harold E. Mew et ux, a distance of 4.66 feet to a point;
Thence turning and running S. 710 - 901 > 48" E., by
lands of the Meadow Brook Golf Club, Inc., a distance of
29.24 feet to an angle point;
Thence turning and running S. 700 ® 191 ® 3611 E.
,
still by lands of said Meadow Brook Golf Club, Inc., a
distance of 14.28 feet to a point;
Thence turning and running S. 420 - 181 ® 37" W.,
by lands of Charles M. Sullivan and Dorothy H. Sullivan,
a distance of 21.81 feet to a point of curve;
Thence by a curved line to the Left, having a radius
of 40.0 feet, still by lands of said Charles M. Sullivan
et u.x, a length of 33.64 feet to a point of reverse curve;
Thence by a curved line to the Right, having a radius
W.f
of 50.0 feet, still by lands of said Charles M. Sullivan
et ux, and by lands of Edward F. Downsand Phyllis H. Downs,
a length of 84.11 feet to another point of reverse curve;
Thence by a curved line to the Left, having a raditAs
of 40.0 feet, still by lands of said Edward F. Down.$, etux,
a length of 33.64 feet to a point of tangent;
Thence S. 420 ® 181 - 37" ;fV., still by lands of said
Edward F. Downs et ux, lands of Harold V7. Cogger and
MLuriel A. Cogger, and by lands of Daniel E. Foran and
nary U. Foran, a distance of 134.61 feet to a point of
curve;
Thence by a curved line to the Left, having a radius
of 100.0 feet, still by lands of said Daniel E. Foran et ux,
a length of 155.72 feet to a point of tangent;
Thence S. 460 - 541 _ 40" E., still by lands of said
Daniel E. Foran et ux, and by lands of Thomas Coppola and
Doris Coppola, a distance of 138.53 feet to a point of curve;
Thence by a curved line to the Left, having a radius of
20.0 feet, still by lands of said Thomas Coppola et ux, a
length of 31.42 feet to a point on said North-Tfi+esterly side
line of Franklin Street;
Thence S. 430 - 051 -20" W., along said North-westerly
side line of Franklin Street, a distance of 80.0 feet to the
point herein described as the point of beginning.
T'-.e above described lines being more full shown on a Flan
entitled "Tvleadovu Brook Lane, Reading, 1111as s . 1 dated January, 1951,
Board of Public Works, Philip Welch, Supt., Said Flan being a part
of this description.
We determine that no damages will be sustained by any person or
persons in their pr,-rerty by reason of the taking to be made for this
1mrrovement. All acts in connect ion with said laying out are done
under the provision of law authorizing the assessment of betterm eats
and betterments are to be assessed therefor.
Adjourned: Town Meeting March 26, 1951
This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the Town for
acceptance and recommend that.sai.d way shall thereafter be known as
a public town way and named Meadow Brook sane, and that the sum of
Three Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty ($3,860.00) Dollars be raised and
appropriated for said laying out and for the construction of said way.
(signed) Fames E. Calvin. Chairman
(signed) Coleman J. Donahue Secretary
(signed) Walter S. Hopkins
(signed) John W. Harrison.
Members of the Board of
Public Works
Town of Reading
Article 20. on motion of Walter S. Hopkins, at was voted that
the Town accept the report of the Board of Public Forks on the laying
out of a ,Private Tay known as Orchard Park Drive and adopt recommenda-
tions contained therein, and that.the sum of Five Hundred. Thirty
($530.00) Dolia.rs be transferred from Surplus Revenue and appropriated
for the laying out and, construction of said way, said sum to be appor-
tioned as follows: Two Hundred Eighty (~~280.00) Dollars for Salaries
and Two Hundred Fifty ($n 50..00) for Expenses, and that the Town
Accountant be and he hereby is authorized and instructed to transfer
said sum to said account to carry out the purpose of this vote.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. February 5, 1951
Town of Reading
REPORT OF T BE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF
ORCHARD PARK DRIVE
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
The Board of Public Works of tlje Town of Reading having deter-
mined and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require the
laying out of a Town 'd'ay under the provisions of law authorizing the
I assessment of betterments, substanti.ally° in the location hereinafter
described, having complied with all requirements of law relating to
notice to the owners of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and
having met at the time and place appointed for such hearing and then
and there heard all persons present who desired to be heard, have
laid out as a Town stay for the use of the Town running Northeasterly
from the existing town way known as Summer Avenue to a dead end, sub-
stantially° as and in the location of the private way known as Orchard
Park Drive, the boundaries and measurements of said way as so laid
out are as follows
Beginning at a point on the South-easterly side line
of said Summer Avenue, said point being located a length
of 50.44 feet South-easterly from a stone bound situated
at, the Northerly terminus of a curved line in said South-
easterly side line of Summer Avenge having a radius of
673.50 feet and a total length of 125.71 feet;
Thence by a curved line South to East, having a
radius of 20.0 feet, by lands of Wi.lliam,. Hoeckel and
Caroline M. Hoeckel, a length of 30.83 feet to a point
of tangent;
Thence N. 650 - 241 - 30" E., still by lands of said,
William Hoeckel and Caroline M. Hoeckel and by lands of
Earl F. Sampson and Ann M. Sampson, John E. Selfridge,
_C and lands of Grace C. Curtis and Martha Curtis, a distance
of 383.00 feet to a point of curve;
Thence by a curved line to the Left, having a radius
of 20.0 feet, by other lands of said John E. Selfridge,
a length of 20.61 feet to a point of reverse curve;
Thence by a curved line to the Right, having a radius
of 50.0 feet, still by other lands of said John E. Selfridge,
and by lands of Harland W. Robinson, Jr., and Dorothy 19.
Robinson, a length of 253.16 Feet to another point of reverse
curve;
Adjourned Town. Meeting March 26' 1951
Thence by a curved line to the, Left, having a radius
Y
of 20.0 feet, still by lands of said Harland W. Robinson, Jr.,
and Dorothy M. Robinson, and by other lands of said Harland
V11. Robinson, Jr., and ,Dorothy M. Robinson, a length of 17.82
feet to a point of tangent;
Thence S. 650 ® 24' ® 30" W., still by lands of said
Harland W. Robinson, Jr., and Dorothy M. Robinson, and by
lands of Edward G. Hout and Catherine L. HoAt, Frank J. Zeo
and Dorothea D. Zeo, and lands of Ruth W. Shepardson, a.
distance of 381.42 feet to a point of curve;
Thence by a curved line to the Left, having a radius
of 20.0 feet, still by lands of said Ruth W. Shepardson,
a length of 34.22 feet to a point of tangent situated on
said South-easterly side line of Summer Avenue;
Thence N. 320 3°7 $ ® 00" W., along said South-easterly
side line of Summer Avenue, a distance of 6.91 feet to a
point of curve in said South.-easterly side line of Summer
Avenue; said paint of curve being the Southerly terminus
of. the curved line in said South-easterly side line of
Summer Avenue having a radius of 679.50 feet and a total
length of 125.71 feet heroin previously.referred to;
Thence along said South-easterly side line of Summer
Avenue, by a curved line having a radius 679.50 feet,
running in a North-westerly direction, a length of 75.27
feet to the point herein described as the point,,of` beginning.
The above described lines being more fully shown on a Plan,
entitled "Orchard Park Drive, Reading, Mass." dated January, 1951,
Board of Public Works, Philip Iffelch, Supt., said Plan being a part
of this description.
We determine that no damages will be sustained by any
person or persons in their property by reason of the taking to be
made for this improvement. All acts it connection with said laying ~
out are done under the provision of law authorizing the assessment
of betterments, and betterments are to be assessed therefor.
This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the
Town for acceptance and recommend that said way shall. thereafter
be known as a public way and named Oreba rd Park Drive, and that the
smn of Five Hundred Thirty ($530.00) Dollars be raised and appropri-
ated for said laying out and for the construction of said way.
(signed) Jars s E. Calvin Chairman
(signed) Coleman J. Donahue Secretary
(signed) Walter S. Hopkins
(signed) John W Harrison
Members of the Board of
Public Works
Town of Reading
Article 30. On motion of Walter S. Hopkins, it was voted that
the Town accept the report of the Board of Public Works on the lay-
ing out, of a Private Way known as Shipkin Avenue and adopt the re-
commendations contained therein, and that the sum of Nineteen.
Thousand Six Hundred ($19,600.00) Dollars be transferred from Surplus
Revenue and appropriated for the, laying out and construction of said
way, said sum to be apportioned as.follows ; Eight Thousand (08000.90)
Dollars for Salaries and Eleven Thousand Six Hundred, (Iy11,600) for
Expenses, and that the Town Accountant be and he hereby is authorized
and instructed to transfer said sum to said account to carry out the
purpose of this vote.
C Ors MON1WEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. February 3.9, 1951
Town of Reading
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF
SHIPKIN AVENUE
Adjourned Town Meeting M
.~vjarch. 26, 1951
The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having deter-
mined and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require the
laying out of a Town Way under the provisions of law authorizing the
assessment of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter
described, having complied with all requirement, of law relating to
notice to the owners of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and
having met at the time and place appointed for such hearing and then
and there heard all persons present who desired to be heard, have
laid out as a Town Way for the use of the Town running Southerly from
the existing 'own Way known as Summer Avenue to the Northerly terminus
of a Public Town Way known as Shipkin. Avenue as accepted at an Ad-
journed Annual :T vs?n Meeting held March 10, 1934, said point also being
the Southerly sine line of a Private Way known as North Street, sub®
- stantially as and in the location of the Private Way known. as Shipkin
Avenue, the boundaries and measurements of said way as so laid out
are as follows
Beginning; at a point in the Southerly side line of
said Summer Avenue, said point being N. 880 - OOP - 30" W.
a distance of 122.52 feet, measured along said Southerly
side line of Summer Avenue, from a County Stone Bound
located at the Westerly tenninus of a curved line in said
Southerly side line of Summer Avenue having a radios of
699.46 feet and a total length of 364.81 feet;,
Thence by a curved line to the Left, running in a
South-westerly direction, having a radius of 20.0 feet,
and by lands of John R. Maliar and June F. Maliar, a
length of 30.37 feet to a point o'f tangent,
Thence S. 40 - 591 - 10" W., still by lands of said
John R. Maliar and June f. Maliar, and by lands of Maurice
E. Gillespie and Margaret F. Gillespie, Wilbur W. Macintosh
and Samuel A. Stein, Rufus B. Price and Hazel H. Price,
John P. Keane and Mary E. Keane, Harold F. Jonah, Jr.., and
Joann E. Jonah, and lands of Wilbur W. Macintosh a distance
of 515.45 feet to a point of curves
Thence by a curved line to the Left, having a radius
of 20.0 feet, still by lands of said Wilbur W. Macintosh,
a length of 31,49 feet to a point of tangent on-the North-
erly side line of said North (Private) Street;
Thence N. 850 - 131 - 00" W., along said Northerly
side line of North (Private) Street, a distance of 20.07
feet to an angle point;
Thence turning and running S. 40 - 591 - 10" W., a
distance of 40..0 feet to a point on said. Northerly tenninds
of Shipkin Avenue as accepted March 39, 1934;
Thence turning and running N. 850- 33P - 0011 w.,
along said Northerly ten,,iinus of Shipkin Avenue as accepted
March 19, 1934, a distance of 40.0 feet to a point;
Thence turning and running N. 40 - 591 - 10" E. P a
distance of 40.0 feet to an angle point;
Thence turning and running N. 850 - 131 - 00" IT`I. , a
distance of 19.93 feet to a point;
Thence by a curved line having a radius of 20.0 feed
running in a North--easterly direction, by lands of Frank
C. Dodge, a length of 31,35 feet to a point o tangent,
Thence N. 40 - 591 - 10" E., still by lands of said.
Frank C. B dge and by lands of Jessie McGillicuddy, Andrew
Mulhinch aPA Olive R. Mulh.inch, Sidney L. Look and Elizabeth
M. Look, Ruth E. Mathews, and lands of Herbert Madden and
Myrtle I. Madden, a distance of 511.55 feet to a point of
curve;
Thence by a curved line to the Left, having a radius
of 20.0 feet,. still by lands of said Herbert Madden and
Myrtle I. Madden, a length of 32.46 feet to a point on
said Southerly side lice of Summer Avenue;
Thence S. 880 - 001 - 30" E.°, along. said Southerly
side line of Summer Avenue, a distance of 80.11 feet to
the point of beginning.
Adjourned Town.Meeting March 26, 1951
The above described lines being more full
Plan entitled "Shipkin Avenue, Reading, Mass." dated
Board of Public Works, Philip ;etch, Superintendent,
a part of this description*
d_
Sr shown on
February, 1951, ~
said Plan bei ng
This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the
Town for acceptence and recommend that said way shall thereafter
be known as a Public Town. Way and named Shipkin Avenue, and that
the sun of Nineteen Thousand Six Hundred ($19,600.00) Dollars be
raised and appropriated for said laying out and for the construe-
t ion of said Way.
(signed) Jams E. Calvin Chairman.
(signed) Coleman J. Donahue' Secretary
(signed) Harry R. Walker
(signed) Jahn W. Harrison
Members of the Board of. Public Works
Town of Reading
Article 31. On motion of Walter S. Hopkins, it was voted that
the Town accept the report of the Board of Public Works on the lay-
ing out of a Private Way known as Bradford Road and adopt the re-
commemdations contained th4rfie"rx, and that the sum of Two Thousand
($2,000.00) Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue and appro-
priated for the laying out and construction of said may, said sum
to be apportioned as follows: One Thousand One Hundred (01,100.00)
Dollars for Salaries and Nine Hundred ($900.00) for Expenses, and
that the Town Accountant be and he hereby is authorized and instructed
to transfer s&id suss to said account to carry out the purpose of this
vote.
CO11,11OYv7EALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, -ss. February 26,E 1951
Town of Reading
REPORT, OF TI BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF A
PORTION OF BRADFORD ROAD
The Board of Public {works of the Town of Reading having de-
temined. and adjudged that corrx-non convenience and necessity require
the laying out of a Town Way under the provision of law authorizing
the assessment of betterments, substantially in the location herein-
after described, having complied with all requirements of law re-
lating to notice to the owners of land thereof and of a hearing
thereon, and having met at the time and place appointed for such
hearing and then and there heard all persons present who desired to
be heard, have laid out as a Town Way for the use of the Town run-
ning South-westerly from the existing town way known as Lowell Street
to a dead end, substantially as and in the location of a portion of
the private may known as Bradford Road, the boundaries and mea ure-
ments of said may as so laid out as follows;
Beginning at a point on the Southwesterly side-line
of said Lowell Street, said point being N. 490-11 t ®OO" W.
a distamce of 195.74 feet measured along said Southwesterly
side lase of Lowell Street from a Stone Bound set at the
P. C. of a curve at Fielding Road,
Thence by a curved line running in a Westerly ate,
Southwesterly direction having a radius of 20.0 feet by
lands of John J. Ventura, a length of 39.34 feet to a point
of tangent;
Thence S. 180-061-301"01., still 'by lands of said John
J. Ventura, and by lands of James L. Allen and. Mary A. Allen.,
a distance of 186.74 feet to a point of curve;
Thence by a curved line to the Left, having a radius
99.38 feet, still by lands of said James L. Allen et ux, a
length of 86.66 feet to a point;
Thence burning and running S. 580-081-loll W., by the
proposed future extension of Bradford (Private) Road, 'a
distance of 40.0 feet to apoint;
of
Thence turning and running N. 310-511-5011 W., by lands
of the Boston arr:? Maine Rail Road Corporation, a distance of
64.95 feet to a point;
Adjourned Town Meeting March 26, 1951
Thence turning and running le0 ®066-30" E., by lands now
or f orT.ierly of Fannie D. Way or the Inhabitants of the Town of
Reading, a distance of 271.86 feet to a point of curve;
Thence by a curved line to the heft, having a radius of
40.0 feet, still by lands now or formerly of Fannie D. :'Tay or
Inhabitants of, the Town of Reading, a. Length of 46.08 feet to a
point on said South-best erl y side lane of Lowell Street -
A
Thence S. 490®111-00" E., along said South-Westerly side
line of Lowell Street, a distance of 100.03 feet to the point
of beginning.
The above desc:lbed lines being more fully shown on a
Plan entitled "Bradford Road, Reading, Mass.. P° dated February 1951,
Board of Public Works, Philip 11elch, Superintendent, said Plan being
a part of this description.
We determine that no damages will be .sustained by any
person or persons in. them p.rnperty by reason of the taking to be
rude for this improvement. All acts in connection with said laying
out are done under the provision of law authorizing the assessment
of betterments, and betterments are to be assessed therefor.
This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the
Town for acceptance and recoraaend that said way shall thereafter be
known as a public town way and named Bradford Road, and that the
sum of Two Thousand (11'2,000.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated
for said laying out and for the construction of said way.
(signed)
Jaime s E.
Calvin Chairman.
(signed)
Coleman
J. Donahue Secretary
(signed)
Larry R.
Walker
(signed)
John GV.
Harrison
Members
of the Board of
Publi
c Works
Town of
Reading
Article 32. On motion of Walter S. Hopkins, it was voted that
the seam of Two Thousand (,2,000.00) Dollars be transferred from
Surplus Revenue and appropriated for the purpose of improving and
constructing a portion of Haven, Street from Sanborn Street to near
G uld. Street, said sum- to be apportioned "as follows; Five Hundred
500.00) Dollars.for Salaries and One Thousand Five Hundred
( f 1, 500.00) Dollars for Expenses and that the Town Accountant be
and he hereby is authorized and instructed to transfer said stun to
said account to carry out the purpose of this vote.
Article 32. Amendment by Lawrence A. Cate
It was moved that the stmt of Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars
be raised and appropriated from the Tax Levy for the purpose of
improving and constructing a portion of Haven Street etc
This amendment not voted.
Article 33. On motion of Alexander P. Glover, Chairman of
School Committee it was moved that. t ie surd of Two Million four
hundred thousand 0,400,000.) Dollars be raised and appropriated
for the purpose of constructing a High School building to be
erected on land now owned by the Town situated in Birch Meadow
so-called, and for originally equipping and furnishing the said
building; and to meet said appropriation the sum of Forty-five
thousand ($45,000.) Dollars be raised and appropriated from the
tax levy, and One Hundred Fifty-five thousand (1,11155, 000.) Dollars
be appropriated by transferring said stun from available funds as
follows
Stabilization Fund $145,000.00
Surplus Revenue 87,744.48
Joshua Eaton School Construction Account 7,253.52
Proceeds of Sale of Real Estate Fund 6,000.00
Post War Rehabilitation Fund 50000.00
Public Library Addition Constr°action. Account 4 000.00
and the Town Accountant be and hereby is authorized and empowered
Adjourned Town Meeting March 26, 1951
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to transfer said sums to carry out the purpose of this vote, and
that the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be and here-
by is authorized to borrow the sum of Two million two hundred,
thousand ($2,200,000.) Dollars as follows; 4$2,000.000. to be
borrowed in excess of the statutory 1iinit as authorized under
Chapter 045 of the Acts of 1943 as amended by Chapter 528 of the
Acts of 1950,. and p200,OOO. to be borrowed within the statutory
limit under authority of Chapter 44 of the General Laws and to
issue bands or notes of the 'own for the said 2,200,000. payable
in accordance with the provisions of said 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, or at such
earlier time as the Treasurer and Selectmen may detennine and said
bonds or notes shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned
by the Selectmen, and the School Committee are hereby authorized to
proceed with the construction of said building and to enter into
all contracts and agreements in respect thereto and to do all
other acts and things necessary and proper for carrying out the
provisions of this vote.
154 In favor
1 Against
Article 34. On motion of Carl H. Amon, Jr., it was voted that
the sum of Twenty-fire Hundred (~{~2500.) Dollars be raised and appro-
priated for the purpose of installing and maintaining light poles'
bulbs and reflectors and lights in that area at Birch Meadow used
for the game of softball, including the supplying of electricity
for the calendar year 1951.
Not voted
Mr. Amon questioned the voice vote.
On count it was 59 in favor
87 Opposed
Article 35. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that
the provisions of Section 30A of Chapter 40 of the General Laws
being a law relative to Reconsideration of Appeal or pet ti.on. for
Variance from Terms of Ordinance or By-Law after Unfavorable Action
be and the same hereby are accepted.
Article 36. On motion of Charles Wilson, it was voted that the
Zoning Map of the 'own of Reading dated February 13, 1942, as
amended, be and it hereby is _further amended by extending the
Residence A-3 District to include all of the land transferred from
the Town of Lynnf iel d to the 'down of Reading by the provisions of
Chapter 245 of the Acts of 1947 by which the town boundaries between
the said towns of Ly.nnfield and Reading were .relocated.
On count it was 151 in favor
Opposed
Article 37 ® On motion of Charles ffilson., it was voted that the
Zoning By-Law and the Zoning Map of the 'down of Reading dated.
February 13, 1942, as amended, be and it hereby is further amended
as follows:
Amend Section 1 of the Zoning By-larf by the addition of a new
district to be designated as a Business "C" district. (Fifty-foot
setback required, new dwellings prohibited).
Amend the Zoning Map to designate as a Business "C" district the
area bounded as follows
Beginning at a point where the center line of Main Street and the
center line of South Street intersect and running in an Easterly
directSon by the center line of South Street a distance of two hun.d..red.
(200)f eet; thence turning and running in a Southerly direction in a
line parallel to the center line of Main Street, as now relocated, to
the Reading-Stoneham town boundary; thence turning and running in a
'.Testerly direction by said town boundary a distance of four hundred
(400) feet; thence turning and running in a Northerly direction in a
line parallel to 'the said center line of Main `Street as now relocated,
to the center line of South Street; thence turning and running in an,
Easterly direction by the center line of South Street to the point of
beginning; said area being now zoned partly as Residence "A I" and
partly as Business "All districts as shown on said Zoning Map.
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