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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1960
Page
1
Local discussions reference Walden Pond access and two acre or one acre lots with a focus on town improvements. Mentions of selectmen, Christmas trees, and community groups appear amid notes on town business and seasonal shopping hours.
A letter from Sheehan, vice president of the Concord Chamber, requests funds for the center. The chamber plans to raise around $1,250 to add to a previous $1,000 gift, totaling about $3,179 and referencing a state statue adopted by the town.
A three-vehicle collision at the Sudbury road and Concord turnpike intersection Sunday near Route 2 left Ronald Mahoney 17 Bedford and Anne Courtney 23 Worcester with minor injuries. Jane Lord 43 Weston and two others escaped serious harm as cars sustained heavy damage and spill cleanup closed the area briefly.
About 26 Concord and West Concord merchants met at Howard Johnsons under Chamber of Commerce auspices. They favored evening hours before Christmas and on Dec 9 and 16, with most stores likely to stay open until 8:30 p.m. on multiple dates. Jerome Cohen spoke on local retail issues and the impact of nearby shopping centers.
The Concord Band will perform a Christmas carol concert on Saturday December 17 at 2 30 p m in front of the old NE station Santa Claus is expected Dick Vanderlippe of Elsinore Street will conduct and Leroy Anderson Sleigh Ride will be added to the program a secret rehearsal is noted and a good time is expected
Maynard town officials order removal of a large wooden development sign on Route 2 for Silver Hill off Summer Street. A second violation occurs with the sign placed in an unregistered truck on the site. Town counsel John J. Sheehan was notified as building inspector C Waldo MacWilliams warned of court action. The landowner is an Arlington man. Silver Hill involves a subdivision of homes in Maynard.
West Acton welcomes Lawrence E. Jr and his wife after a six year Staten Island stay. He will establish residence on Marian road and joins Anderson's Service Inc as business manager while he finishes duties with Consolidated Cork Co. in Brooklyn and concludes overseas projects in Venezuela and Puerto Rico.
Concord Police report Chief Robert Kelley returns after illness. A patrol spotted a stolen car in Rose Hawthorne School driveway. The vehicle was allegedly taken from Arlington and two juveniles were arrested and handed to Arlington authorities.
The Holy Name Society of Our Lady Help of Christians Church in West Concord will host a Sunday event after the 9 o'clock mass. Fathers and daughters from junior and senior high ages are invited to hear Elmina L. Snow discuss Emerson Hospital's growth and future plans, with a focus on nursing careers. President Conlon will preside. Currier presents the speaker in the church hall with a light collation.
Concord Lions Club schedules a Tuesday 7 p.m. supper at Howard Johnsons with President Everett L. Broughton presiding. Tonight officers attend an advisory meeting in North Reading. The annual Christmas party for members guests and children is set for December 20.
In Ripley Tennessee General Sessions Court Judge Odean Craig ordered the defendant to produce Army papers to confirm his name Y M C A Perkins. Perkins a transient was taken into custody for vagrancy and explained his initials stood for the Young Men's Christian Association.
Green Bay safety Emlen Tunnell keeps setting NFL records for consecutive games played. He began the 1960 season with 138 straight appearances for the Packers.
Concord board of selectmen renewed licenses including Parks Restaurant Condon's Package Store Prendergast's Market Willow Pond Kitchen Thoreau Street Pharmacy and others. They reviewed police protection parking meters Walnut Street extension and transfer of a liquor license request. They also discussed acquiring the Benjamin Smith land and Beharrell Realty Trust property sentiment on Route 62 industrial zoning.
Concord selectmen accept the resignation of James C. Rainey from the planning board effective December 5 as he moves to Pittsburgh with his company. Robert McWalter is appointed as associate member of the board of appeals. Town offices close December 26 and likely January 2 with holiday meetings set for December 28 and January 4.
Concord readers are reminded of a weekend traffic watch as Route 2 and Route 62 signals flashed from noon Saturday to Monday morning due to a faulty part. The piece, dubbed Accident Corner, saw heavy traffic without incidents while the Christmas season raises concerns about office party dangers after 5 pm to 8 pm, with deaths linked to such events.
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is observed with Holy Day masses at St Bernard's and Our Lady's. After morning services, Our Lady's will hold a 7 p.m. mass and St Bernard's a 6:30 p.m. mass tonight.
Voters must file articles by Monday December 12 at the selectmen's meeting for the town meeting warrant. The finance committee continues its review of the 1961 budget. Bids for the Hillside Avenue drainage project close December 16. An article seeks a refund of 940 to Finley Mfg Co for taxes overcharged.
Concord selectmen met with four council members Monday at the Town House to review aging housing plans. They discussed establishing a housing authority and acquiring 4.3 acres on Vale Street for low rent senior housing, with about 150 residents over 65 affected and 87 qualified inquiries returned.
Washington reports a new mineral rush as Beryllium International Corp notes 19 beryllium claims in Utah’s Topaz Mountain area totaling 1900 acres. The move mirrors prior uranium fever with wide industry interest surrounding the site.
Concord area events report Santa Claus arrival at Emerson Playground around 10 30 AM on Saturday December 17 by helicopter due to light snow. He will lead a Santa code tour of the town and shopping areas then appear with the Concord Band at 2 30 PM at the old fire station on Walden Street near the post office for photos and conferences. A Christmas trees sale at the same station supports Jaycees community service with hours Friday 5 9 PM Saturday 9 AM 8 PM and Sunday 12 noon 8 PM.
Carlisle Secretary Richard Warren announces a public hearing at Spaulding School Auditorium on December 22 at 8 o clock to discuss the rewritten subdivision regulations updated to match surrounding communities. Chairman Henry B. Mosmer will preside.
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