Local Campaign News Mix in Concord Maynard Acton
A Concord caucus on January 18 signals races for town posts including two selectman seats as John K. Damon departs. Maynard Acton and nearby areas brace for elections amid budget talks and school committee changes while weather and holidays frame the season’s civic tempo.
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Maynara
Acton
Mill Town
John K. Damon
Concord
Lawton
John Collins
Devlin
Fred
Bunker Hill
Washington
Stoke
Wiedig
Maynard
Lexington
GS Will Meet Acton Guests
The Trinity Group of Episcopal Church will meet Friday at Town Hall in Ao ler to discuss local guest arrangements and activities. Alan Fos is listed as a contact for further details.
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Acton
T.ag
Trinity Group
Episcopal Chur
Ao Ler
Concord-Damon Selectman Withdraws Citing Business Pressure
The letter from Concord resident and two term selectman Damon explains a withdrawal from office due to changed business responsibilities. The town will fill two posts at the town hall election caucus for a three year term and a two year unexpired term. Damon, a World War II colonel, notes appreciation for public trust.
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Concord
John K. Damon
Main Street
Law
Damon
Concord’s White Building Preserved as State Park Site
Five Of Concord's white building in a setting of pines contains the author's maus library and associated with him. Send to Amherst College it is open to the public. He ee it was here that Louisa Alcott wrote her famed Women. This home den. Site of his cabin is marked by a cairn of rocks. The entire area is now a state park.
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Pines
Maus
Amherst College
Louisa Alcott
Acton Water District Warrant Nomination Deadline Noted
Data for the Acton warrant shows nominations must be filed with the clerk at Witcomb by 5 p.m. on January 14. See advertisement for details.
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Water District
Acton
Witcomb
New Methodist Services Listed Starting Sunday
Acton St Matthew’s Methodist Church at Acton Community Center will hold regular Sunday services with Rev. J Gary Campbell as minister in charge. The church meets at the Pinewood Road home of Alfred Parlee.
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Acton
St. Matthew’s Methodist Church
Acton Community Center
J. Gary Campbell
Alfred Parlee
Pinewood Road
Fire Causes Smoke in Home but Damage Minimal
Firefighters found heavy smoke in the residence with investigators citing a possible short circuit. Officials reported the resulting damage as negligible and no injuries were mentioned.
Acton-A Special Town Meeting Set for January 21
A special town meeting will be held January 21 to discuss the proposed Soca tany school to be located on Astington. The session aims to decide on the project and related town actions.
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Acton
Astington
Residential land sought near Allied Research plant to park
A request seeks to convert nearby residential land into a parking area. The site lies close to the Allied Research plant, with officials evaluating feasibility and impact on local traffic and zoning. The proposal outlines potential community access needs and environmental considerations.
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Allied Research Plant
Concord Board of Appeals to Hold Public Hearing
The Concord Board of Appeals will meet in the town house courtroom on Wednesday at 8 pm to review petitions. Topics include Concord Oil Company for a gasoline pumps showroom and storage on Lowell road, a zoning variance for Margaret Sorrenti to build a dwelling on a undersized lot, Plainfield tourist camp permit, removal of loam sand gravel at Route 2 Gandy Pond, and Thomas J. McGrath gravel removal permit amendments at Thoreau Hills on Main Street West Concord.
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Concord — Board of Appeals
Concord Oil Company, Inc
Lowell Road
William R. Martin
Florence E. Ee
Margaret Sorrenti
Route 2
Gandy Pond Road
Thomas J. McGrath
Thoreau Hills
Main Street
West
Concord
1576 New Pupils To Enter Acton Schools By 1964
The Acton borough reports 1576 new pupils expected to enter regional high schools by 1964 with enrollment beginning in October.
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Acton
Borough Regional High School
Board Notes on Warrant and Quit Claim Deed Presented
The board reported notes on the recent actions including a warrant and a quit claim deed. Natar's Store Inc at 404 Main Street and Classee L Hanselpacker were involved in the proceedings. Selectmen received the deed from Kinsley for the citizens.
Concord First Parish Brigham minister to lead service
The 11 o clock service at First Parish Brigham will be led by the associate director of the ministry department. The sermon is titled A Mountain Without A Tow and a coffee hour will follow for greetings. Tuesday hosts the king’s daughters meet at 2 in the parish parlor with Mrs Barker and Mrs Koskenhovi as hostesses. Wednesday chapel service on Jan 9 to focus on Sources of Courage.
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Concord
First Parish
Brigham
First
Department of the Ministry of Unitarice Ee Se
Meng
King's Daughters
George Barker
Lyyli S. Koskenhovi
Cubs Of Acton In Bottle Drive
Cubs of Acton plan a bottle drive starting January 12. Boys will ring doorbells all week to collect bottles and exchange for money to benefit the Den mothers. Den mothers will meet January 9 at 8 p.m. at 28 Oneida Road, home of Mrs James Bunting.
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Cubs
Acton
James Bunting
Oneida Road
Finance Board Hearing Set for Jan 21 at Wells Memorial
The Finance Board announces a hearing on Monday January 21 at Wells Memorial Auditorium. Jee's A. Hall-Finance committee will present items for discussion and potential action.
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Finance Board
Jee’s A. Hall
Wells Memorial Auditorium
Concord To Revive Minutemen Observation In 1775 Spirit
The Concord Minutemen arrive for a muster at the Veterans Building 2 p.m. Saturday to revive Concord history. Invitations go to 18 communities to form similar groups and join in ceremonies chaired by Otis M. Whitney with local selectmen involved. A tentative program features welcome remarks, aims, equipment planning, and a drum corps and parade remembrance.
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Concord
Concord Minutemen
Veterans Building
Seechenutecesary
Herbert P. Wilkins
Tour of Bedford VA Hospital Highlights Boy Living Week 1963
Under Dr S P LaCerva leadership the Bedford Veterans Administration Hospital hosted Troops 74 and 75 during Boy Living Week in 1963. Laison officer Hughe Kilmartin Sr from West Concord coordinated arrangements.
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Bedford — Veterans Administration Hospital
S.P. LaCerva
Hughe Kilmartin
West
Dinner Dance at Brook Event Details Unclear
A fragment notes a dinner dance at Brook with sparse details. No names, dates, or explicit outcomes are readable, making it difficult to identify participants, location specifics, or event purpose beyond a social gathering.
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Seaman
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Bedford
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