Shirley Hits 369 and Edison Grid Upgrades Stall
Shirley, dubbed the Babe Ruth of the Concord League, scores 369 high in a girls bowling act, with singles of 127 132 and 110. In nearby town, Maynard selectmen hear a petition to place underground wires at Parker Waltham and Powdermill. Edison officials warn Concord lines are overloaded and a rapid upgrade is planned, while Sudbury authorities link their high tension project to the same issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Shirley Ecco
Babe Ruth
Oneuae
Shirley
Maynard
Parker and Waltham Streets
Powdermill Road
Leland Berry
Edison
Berry
Sudbury
Eagles Awarded to Five Scouts at Blanchard Auditorium
In Blanchard Auditorium the Council of Boy Scouts awarded five Eagle Scouts. Scoutmaster Arthur Hirsch presided as Wedhu e Traquair Wachu sett Council executive and Robert by Jack Kelley and Ted Ferry presented the honors. Several hundred attendees including scouts, parents, officials, and guests heard remarks after a supper organized by Thornton Schoch, troop committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop
Acton
Blanchard Auditorium
Wednessing
Randall Pederson
Robert Newman
Jack Kelley
Ard Ferry, Jr
Thornton Schoch
Arthur Ige Traquair
Wachusett Council
Bruce Hamblin
Council of Boy Scouts
Blanchard Auditory
Wedhue Traquair
Wachu
Sett Council
Robert
Ted Ferry
Arthur Hirsch
Boy Scouts
Town Finance Committee Targets Moderate Tax Rate Rise
The Finance Committee favors keeping the town tax rate steady while maintaining services. They attribute savings to frugal budgeting and recent cuts, aided by state and county funds. They note a $75,942 stabilization fund and potential state match for a new school, with about $750,000 to be borrowed for initial construction.
Legislature Reviews Acton Officer Height Waiver Bill
Acton State legislature debates a special bill to exempt Patrolman Richard N Farrell from the 5 ft 7 in minimum height for civil service police. Approval would allow him to qualify in remaining civil service steps. Also notes California salmon catch of 8.63 million pounds in 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Richard N. Farrell
Farrell
House of Representatives
Senate
California
New Trees Replacing 417 Due To Disease
A Concord report shows 417 trees removed on public ways over three years due to disease while 530 new trees were planted. Of 357 samples, 288 had Dutch elm disease and 6 were healthy. Town officials credited Concord Garden Club and noted private trees may spread disease. Citizens can request free samples by contacting the tree warden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Garden Club
Donald J. Crowell
Dorothea Harrison
Acton Names Morrill to Town Building Committee
Announcement by selectmen states Edward L. Morrill of Great Road is appointed to the town building committee pending his acceptance. Morrill will replace Lloyd W. Priest whose term expires in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Edward L. Morrill
Great Road
Morrill
Lloyd W. Priest
Book Pickup Reminder and Library Friends Meeting
Acton Friends of Acton libraries urge patrons to call for their books by Thursday afternoon. Volunteers will meet at Sheila home 2 Algonquin Road tonight at 8 15 to discuss the book drive and plan a future book sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Sheila
Algonquin Road
Jenney Station License Fate in Concord Up in Air
Concord officials debate whether the filling station license stays with land after Jenney sold the property to Kernco. A hearing with selectmen was postponed as attorney Roger Stokey argues the license runs with the land, while town officials consider tank removal and need for a new license. Town Manager Nelson says the matter is not dead yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Jenney
Sudbury Road
Thoreau Street
Selectmen
Herbert P. Wilkins
John J. Sheehan
Enterprise
Roger Stokey
Goodwin Proctor & Hoar
Belknap Street
Kernco
Stokey
Theodore M. Nelson
Area Towns Adopt Chapter To Plow Roads
Concord Massachusetts February 5 1963 area towns including Littleton Carlisle Wayland Maynard have adopted Chapter Forty Section 6C on snow removal from roads open to the public. The move aims to ensure fire equipment and ambulances can access all areas in emergencies. Residents question whether tragic accidents are needed to prompt life protection over dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Mass
Littleton
Carlisle
Wayland
Maynard
Park Service declines jurisdiction on Lowell Road bridge design
In reply to a selectmen letter, the National Park Service says the Lowell road bridge matter is not within its jurisdiction and cannot comment on design. It calls the issue a financial matter among the town, state, and federal government. Concord officials met the Massachusetts DPUs at 100 Nashua Street Boston with Town Manager Theodore M. Nelson Fire Chief Thomas Tombeno and other DPW leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Lowell Road
National Park Service
State Department of Public Utilities
Nashua Street
Boston
Edward McCarthy
Theodore M. Nelson
Thomas Tombeno
Department of Public Works
Otek
Dp.u. Lowing
Concord Receives Premium From Blue Cross for Town’s Year
A premium of $5 551 from Blue Cross and Blue Shield was received Monday for the town’s group year ending April 1961. The funds have been deposited into the town treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Concord Reports About 6500 Voters On Polls
A Concord report notes about 6500 voters on polls and mentions ongoing voter registration activity. Authorities announced a batch of roughly 25 new registrations, highlighting efforts to boost turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Acton's Finance Committee Backs Executive Secretary Proposal
Acton’s Finance Committee plans to recommend at the annual town meeting that selectmen appoint an executive agent to assist multiple departments. Chairman Thomas N. Rogers cites prior studies and past votes, noting workload is heavy and policy work would benefit from centralized administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Thomas N. Rogers
Rogers
Weston
Wayland
Sudbury
Fin-Com Sets Feb 28 Hearing on Town Warrant
The finance committee tentatively schedules February 28 for a public hearing to discuss the annual warrant. The venue is the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Concord area lawmakers vote against state lottery bill
In Boston on Monday the Concord and surrounding area representatives split on a state lottery measure. Except for Rep. Eaton of Concord who was not recorded, the opponents were Rep. DeNormandie of Lincoln Rep. Brox of Dracut Rep. Waterous of Pepperell and Rep. Fletcher of Chelmsford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Hhe Btill
State House
Boston
Eaton
DeNormandie
Lincoln
Brox
Dracut
Waterous
Pepperell
Fletcher
Chelmsford
Also Mentioned on This Page
League of Women Voters
Alcott School
Michael J. Fitzmorris
Robert C. Jacobs
Livingston Hall
Selectman
F. Gregg Bemis, Jr
Voters Service Committee
Sunta
New Acton
Eagle Scouts
Ance Committee
John F. Gray
Ager
Hudson Son Connell Knights of Coumbus
Wight
Hudson Catholic High School
Dave
WBZ
Treasury
Fin-Com
Main St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!