Maynard Budget Forecast Shows 1963 Rise Over 1962
Preliminary figures to the finance committee indicate a 1963 town budget of about 1.61 million dollars, up roughly 338 thousand from 1.27 million this year. Key increases stem from a new high school bond and related costs, welfare funding, and school department needs, while some departments show decreases or hold steady as figures are refined.
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Maynard
Building Assistance Commission
Welfare
Finance Committee
Acton Town Meeting Revises Protective Zoning By law
Acton voters at a special town meeting approved amendments to the protective zoning by law addressing residential and industrial use, setback rules, and enforcement. Article changes include new R1 and R2 districts and designations for Azalea Park, with amendments to use regulations and enforcement procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Loring
Planning Board
Front Yard
Board of Appeals
Earle W. Tuttle
Azalea Park
East Acton
Violin Concert Seals of Distinction Highlight Stow Meeting
Mrs Walter P Nichols of Concord presented a violin concert at the Stow Woman's Association meeting hosted by Mrs William Burbidge. Mrs Burbidge accompanied on the organ. Mrs John Derby displayed over 250 famous seals and family coats of arms and explained histories of notable pieces. Members exchanged Christmas greetings.
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Seals
Stow Meeting
Stow
Walter P. Nichols
Concord
Stow Woman's Association
William Burbidge
John Derby
Concord-Carlisle opens with rout of Wayland 73 to 27
Concord-Carlisle-Carlisle defeated Wayland 73 27 in a non league opener. Co captain Gerry Ireland led the scoring with 18 points while Co Captain Davey Crowther and Seth Aronie added 13 each. Wayland was led by Ron Reeves with 10.
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Concord
Concord-Carlisle
Wayland
Gerry Ireland
Davey Crowther
Seth Aronie
Ron Reeves
Hospitality committee names at meeting noted
The hospitality committee for the gathering included Mrs Burbridge, Mrs William Smith, Mrs Robert E. Patterson, and Mrs Francis W. Warren as listed among the attendees.
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Burbidge
William Smith
Robert E. Patterson
Francis W. Warren
Attorney challenges board halt on Hazelwood road house
Maynard attorney Philip A. Wilson for C and C Homes Inc argues against selectmen stopping construction off Hazelwood road. The board cites a rear-yard setback violation and zoning by law. Wilson says to proceed with building and will consult Town Counsel Leonard E. Rae. board awaits Rae’s ruling before replying.
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Maynard
Philip A. Wilson
C & C Homes, Inc
Selectmen
Hazelwood Road
Wilson
Leonard E. Rae
Rae
Holiday social aids needy children through gifts
A holiday social raised gifts for needy children with assistance from the Grange Santa Claus. A Grange card party and penny sale are set for Saturday at 8 p.m. in the lower town hall. The January 1 regular meeting will be omitted.
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Grange
Bolton
Sudbury Fire Station Opens as Freight House Demolished
Sudbury last week issued a permit of occupancy to Fire Chief Albert S. Germain for the new North Sudbury fire station which opened early this week. Selectmen were told demolition of the old Freight House in South Sudbury should take place this week and will be carried out by two railroads.
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Sudbury
Albert St. Germain
Albert S. Germain
David Wayne Stars in The Teahouse of the August Moon TV
Broadway icon David Wayne returns to the Sakini role in The Teahouse of the August Moon as NBC opens the Hallmark Hall of Fame season. He reprises his ragged Sakini costume from the long NY run in a televised adaptation.
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WAYNE
New York
UPI
David Wayne
NBC
Sakini
Commedy
Maynard-Maynard Emblem Club holds holiday meeting
Maynard-Maynard Emblem Club No. 205 met at Elks Home for a regular gathering and annual Christmas party. President Martha Barber initiated two new members in a candlelight service. Members donated to Maynard Public Library and local projects while gifts were collected for elderly residents. Santa handed out gifts, Francis Rizzo performed in pantomime, and carols were sung by eighth grade students. A Christmas centerpiece raffle aided by Peg Quattrocchi was won by Margaret Riggs. A buffet was served by club volunteers.
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Maynard
Maynard Emblem Club No. 205
Elks Home
Martha Barber
Maynard Public Library
Emerson Hospital
Santa
Francis Rizzo
Hugo, Hollihan
Paul Toohey
Dennis Iannetelli
Edward LeSage
Peg Quattrocchi
Margaret Riggs
Evelyn Peterson
Virginia Robinson
Jean Drozdowski
Arlene Simions
Mrs. Melanson
Select Safe Christmas Tree
UPI advises shoppers to pick fresh trees by touching needles to ensure they are firmly attached. Avoid dry trees by keeping them outdoors until decorating and placing the tree away from heat sources until Christmas to reduce fire risk.
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New York
UPI
Committee Approves Varrichione Driver Education Post
The Maynard School committee appointed Louis Varrichione from the junior high faculty to teach the 60 hour classroom portion of high school driver education. Courses start after vacation and run outside regular hours. The board also voted to request PWD to extend Great Road to connect Alumni Field’s field house.
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Maynard — School Committee
Louis Varrichione
Alumni Field
Chimney Fire Sweeps Philip Richardson House
A chimney fire damaged the Philip Richardson residence on King Philip Road Saturday. Fire crews contained the blaze with no injuries reported.
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Philip Richardson
King Philp Road
Highland Volcano Record Cited by National Geographic
United Press reports that the highest volcanic peak in North America lies in Mexico at 887 feet, according to National Geographic data. The figure is noted as the top elevation in regional volcanic records.
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United Press
North American
Mexi
Tional Geographic
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Acton
Dorothy Williams
Highway Department
Veterans’ Aid
Mildred Pope Moore
Wilde
Mits and Progress Inspection
Whittier Drive
Bromfield Road
Agawam Road
Qualboag Road
Doris Road
Francine Road
Birch Ridge Road
Cherry Ridge Road
Duggan Road
Paul Revere Road
Ethan Allen Drive
Durkee Road
Flint Road
Brucewood Road
Oakwood Road
Ashwood Road
Redwood Road
Wachusett Drive
Hudson Dress Shop
Hudson — Maynard
Westboro
C.C.H.S. Wallops Wayland
Roberts
Iran
Almos
Stuart
Nason Street
U.S
Concord Star
Hiers
Star Supermarket
Lowell Road
Tom’s Food World
Bernice
Merry Christmas
B.&m
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