Acton to Host Glorious 12th Orange Parade This Saturday
Acton L.O.L. 467 again hosts the district Orange celebration as about 1500 lodge members are expected. The parade honors the Battle of the Boyne near the Glorious Twelfth with 20 bands, led by Acton Citizens' Band from the park to the high school and back.
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High water plant tenders spark concern over costs
Councillors reviewed four bids for a new water pollution control plant with an estimated cost of 425000 and approved 487000 to cover extras. Bids ranged from 672538 to 775292, nearly double the original. The engineer advised against another call for tenders, yet the council accepted the low bid while the engineer will study all tenders for possible savings, with a report due July 9.
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Reeve Hinton Returns To Acton Council Meeting
Council members welcomed Reeve Hinton back to the session after eight days post hospital discharge. He inquired about budget timing for new town water sewer and road drawings estimated at 1500 dollars with payment due in 1969. George Lucalla seeks quit claim on Beverly property for planned apartments and a draft subdivision agreement will be prepared by engineer Ken Hyde and the clerk.
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Greeve Oakes
Mayor Duby
One car accident near Churchill Road reports minor damages
A Northbound crash on Churchill Road Monday July 1 involving James Bowen of 143 Wynford Place resulted in $350 in damage. The incident was investigated by Acton G.P.P. with no injuries noted and details noted for record.
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James Bowen
Wynford Place
Acton G.P.P
Whiting's Victory Grows as Service Vote Totals Rise
Bud Whiting gains 120 service ballots in Hatton riding, expanding his federal election plurality to 5,223. Offical figures released by returning officer Gordon Blake show Whiting at 17,037 votes, McWilliams 12,614, Kernighan 6,606, with final tallies pending.
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Weston girl revived after lake trouble at Acton park
Myra Lucas 19 of Weston nearly drowned at Fairy Lake Sunday. Pulled from the water by John Torkoff, she was given mouth to mouth resuscitation by Constable Dave Stafford and Roy Swan before Dr Buckner arrived. She regained consciousness, was taken to Georgetown and District hospital, and released Tuesday.
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Georgetown and District Hospital
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Georgetown
Vandalism Reported on Cobbleo Hill Road Damage
Police were informed of vandalism on Cobbleo Hill Road on June 27. Water hoses were left under construction and water remained turned on along with property damage noted by responders.
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