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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1964
Page
28
Patrons at the new federal building on Bower Avenue saw Wilchar Construction Co. workers begin repairs to broken outer doors and equipment. Inspectors from the public works department had earlier urged necessary work after years of inaction.
Deputy Reeve Bert Wood questioned how the county salary by law relates to actual pay at the Hulton County Council meeting. An Actun representative cited committee approval of raises within the by law maximum, while the reeve noted many employees may already be at the maximum. A personnel officer guide was proposed to clarify future salary negotiations.
Daylight saving time ends on a Sunday night. Clocks go back one hour at 2 am on October 375, restoring standard time and giving extra sleep.
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey visited Acton High School Tuesday morning addressing almost 400 students about education and health. He recalled early fights and urged college study, hard work, and good health as foundations for success, noting his Canadian and U.S. ties and his roles in business and DeVry.
Acton firefighters fought four grass fires over a long weekend from Thursday to Monday. The first blaze was at the Esquesing dump, followed by a fire at Bill Cox’s farm on Naossagaweva. Crews battled an unvalowned field fire near Eva Ayunagai and Joe McDonald property, with Georgetown aid. A final grass fire on Monday near Crescent and Poplar Street occurred while ladder practice was underway.
Council members debated the High School expansion during Tuesday's session amid concerns as work began on Monday. Deputy Reeve J. Bert Wood noted the loan could be approved this week, after an increase from 80000 to 169000 was approved to cover capital costs, with parking and no parking signs on Acton Boulevard sparking opposition.
A 20 year town plan based on a October survey by 21 University of Toronto postgraduates led by Professor Bukin recommends a new library and enhanced recreation. The report, presented to Acton council, outlines development for 1983 and stresses organized recreation, central business use, housing, roads and utilities, and capital costs.
The library board advances a centennial project seeking new quarters for the library. They prepare a presentation for the council and assemble figures on circulation and government grant support.
Nassagaweya ratepayers sign a petition to present May 4 to the township council seeking to convert No 3 School into Nassagaweya Township Offices as a Centennial Project. The proposal includes a county chamber, three private offices, vault, reception area, at an estimated 7000 dollars, with council plans for a 40000 dollar new office building and funding through loans debentures and the tax base.
Taxpayers hear that Nassagaweya seeks a dedicated township office in Brookville with a council chamber kitchen and private offices. An architect has been commissioned to prepare plans for a three to four room complex including council chamber and facilities.
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