Town Meetings and Local Votes Stir Cam in New England
Fragmentary notes show discussion of town affairs including elections in Acton Carlisle and Maynard, plans for a town hall and parking meters, debates over a Wilson Lumber project, and upcoming town meetings with references to moderators selectmen and local celebrations.
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Nor
George
England
Acton
Carlisle
Gion
Maynard
Ncord
West Concord
Wilson Lumber
Ri es Smith and Haskell Win Close Contests
Ralph T Haskell defeats Samuel Hazard for a three year term 1499 to 1295 amid vacancies created by Winthrop. Smith Ogilvie seek vacancy of Charles Allen as chairman. Edward P Chase reelected selectman and T Livingston Hall elected moderator. Totals show counts for each race and district.
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Ralph T. Haskell
Samuel Hazard
Winthrop
Hh.bee
Smith and
Ogilvie
Charles, W. Allen
Haskell
T. Livingston
Hall
Selectmanada
Hubert W. Wardell
Edward P.chase
Finance Committee Estimates Tax Rate 79.53 Up 3.13
Concord town meeting set for Monday March 4 at 7 30 PM in the State Armory with 26 articles. Finance committee projects a tax rate of 79.53 based on a 20 million valuation, a 3 13 increase from 76 40. higher valuations would lower the rate but the bill remains similar.
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Finance Committee
Concord
State Armory
T. Livingst Hall
Wells A. Hall Memorial
Town Manager Reports New Garbage Contract Details
The town reports completion of a three year waste collection contract with a bid near 8300 dollars per year. The contract covers weekly collection of trash and additional services for restaurants and hotels.
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Elson
Neen
Lincoln
Concord Chamber Explains Parking Meter Queries
The Concord Chamber outlines aims and details of parking meters including purpose, width limits for angle parking, expected one hour limits, trial use options, and effects on traffic and business. Executive Secretary George E. Erickson cites police funding, space availability, and off street parking as part of the plan.
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Chamber of Commerce
Concord
Department of Public Works
Mill
Concord Traffic and Safety Committee
O.K
Planning Board
George E. Erickson
Concord Chamber of Commerce
Rainbow Assembly set for meeting and initiation
Concord Rainbow Assembly meets at Masonic Temple Saturday night with Miss Carolyn Forbes presiding at 7. After the business meeting an initiation is planned. A food sale is scheduled for Saturday March 9 at Larry's or Show to raise funds.
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Concord
Concord Rainbow Assembly
Masonic Temple
Carolyn Forbes
Concord Red Cross Campaign Opens With 18 631 Goal
Concord Chapter led by George Hall outlines local Red Cross work and a campaign to raise 18 631 dollars over the next two weeks. Volunteers from Concord and surrounding towns recount 1956 efforts including four bloodmobile visits yielding 482 pints and readiness for disaster relief and aid at military installations.
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Cross
Gancord
Red Cross Cord
George Hall
Girl Scout
Hall
American Red Cross
Concord
Hungary
West
Acton
Carlisle
Lincoln
Red Cross
Concord selects Parks as new board chairman and reelects Chase
Concord chose Robert D. Parks as chairman of the board of selectmen at Tuesday’s Town House election. Edward P. Chase was re elected as clerk and was sworn in along with Harold C. Smith new to the board. Other board members include H. Whittemore Brown, Archibald H. Ferran, and more.
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Concord
Robert D. Parks
Board of Selectmen
Edward P. Chase
Chase
Harold C. Smith
H. Whittemore Brown
Archibald H. Ferran
Concord DeMolay holds degree work and plans next meeting
DeMolay degree work was in order at the Friday night Concord Chapter meeting held at the Masonic Temple. The officers led by Master Councillor Charles L. Williamson conducted the session. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Friday March 8.
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Concord
Concord DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Charles L. Williamson
Beverly Ann Chaffee Engaged To Robert Lindstrom
Mr and Mrs Osmand C Chaffee of Old Bedford announce the engagement of their daughter Beverly Ann to Robert Lindstrom son of Mrs Oliver Lindstrom and the late Mr Lindstrom of Boulder Colorado. Beverly Ann a Simmons College School of Physical Therapy graduate heads the physical therapy department at Boulder Medical Center. Robert Lindstrom attended University of Colorado School of Engineering and works for the city. A June wedding is planned.
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Concord
Middlesex Opera to Run March 8 and 9 at School
The Middlesex Opera program presents Gilbert and Sullivan at the school with performances at 2 and 8:10 a.m. Tickets must be reserved in advance via Thomas Huckins due to limited seating. this is the fifth presentation of the operetta at the school.
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Bly
Arthur Motter Lamb
Thomas” Huckins
Teele Named Spokesman Amid Smith Resignation
Concord Charles C. Smith resigns as finance committee chairman after winning selectman seat leaving one year in his term. Vice Chairman John W. Teele expected to speak for the committee at Monday's town meeting. Finance panel holds its annual dinner Friday. six terms expire at town meeting.
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Concord
Harold C. Smith
Finance Committee
John W. Teele
Alden K. Coolidge
J. Frank Devlin
William W. Garth, Jr
John K. Norwood
Robert A. Soderman
Stalker Wins New England Final in 135-Pound Bout
Concord youths shine at Lowell New England finals in novice boxing. Peter Stalker took the 135 pound title and a handsome trophy displayed by the Police Athletic League at the station. Jack Spellman, ex high school athlete, dropped a split decision in the 160 pound novice class. Stalker works at Carter Furniture Company.
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Concord
New England
Golden Glves
Lowell
Peter Stalker
Jack
Spike
Spellman
Stalker
Police Athletic League
Thomas Graham
Carter Furniture Company
Two Hearings Scheduled for Real Estate Protests
Concord announces two additional hearings for local real estate owners to protest recent revaluations by the New England Survey Company. The sessions, at the Veterans Building, will run 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. on March 6 and 7, with a prior Precinct 3 hearing tonight at 7:30 to 9:30.
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Concord
New England Survey Company, Inc
Tp Fortnight Age
Veterans Building
Alcott School
Harvey School
Veterans
Plan Gift Shop For Concord Women’s Union Event
The Concord The Woman's Union of the Trinitarian Congregational Church has completed an event plan for a gift shop. Details include setup location and anticipated sales to support church activities. Proceeds aim to fund community outreach and church projects.
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Concord
the Woman's Union of the Trinitarian Congregational Church
Two Towns Vote on New Regional School District Plan
Concord and Carlisle voters prepare for a regional district decision to build a new high school, with Concord set to vote on Monday and Carlisle to follow, marking the third major step in a four stage plan aimed at uniting the towns around 1960.
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Concord
Carlisle
Concord Board of Appeals Sets March Meeting
The Concord Board of Appeals announces its next meeting for Wednesday March 13 at 8 o'clock in the town house court room.
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Board OF Appeals
Concord
Board of Appe
T Court
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Rainbow Assembly
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Chaffee
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Harvard Trust
Ederal
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