Concord area faces tax hike and school debate
The editorial notes a proposed $100 plus tax rate in Concord, potential increases in coming years, and a junior high addition with only five of ten positions claimed as gains. It mentions Carlisle considering its own school system, a finance hearing with long duration, and local caucus turnout amid voters and candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Buss
Maynard
Carlisle
Card
Carl
Concorde
Guard
Sudbury
Concord Women’s League Plans Series Orientation Meetings
Mrs. Roger Carl e Fenn invites prospective members and new joiners to a three-session League of Women Voters orientation. First informal meeting Monday at 8 p m at Mrs Harlan E Ander n’s Rolling Wood Lane. second at 3 p m the next day at Mrs Fenn’s church green. third Feb from 3 p m to 5 p m at Mrs Dan T Smith’s Nantucket Hill. Board members will visit each home to explain terms and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Roger Carle Fenn
League of Women
Harlan E. Andern
Rolling Wood Lane
Dan T. Smith
Naantuc Hill
Kert S. Ireland
Carlisle Caucus Chooses Initial Contenders for March Ballot
At Spalding School 57 of 753 voters chose candidates for planning board with four seats. Joseph F. Macone led with 18 votes while Nathan Grier Parke and William N. Weickert each had 15 and Richard E. Hale 4th with 3. Doreen I. Young faces Prof. T William Lambe for school committee. re-elected officials include Moderator Guy W Clark Selectman George W Foss Cemetery Commissioner Edward J Clark and Board of Public Welfare Eva Dutton. Nomination papers close Monday and voter registration ends February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Citizens
Spalding School
Planning Board
Joseph F. Macone
Nathan Grier Parke
William N. Weickert
Richard E. Hale
Doreen I. Young
Concord Academy
T. William Lambe
Guy. W. Clark
George W. Foss
Edward J. Clark
Board of Public Welfare
Eva Dutton
Everett F. Lapham
Francis H. Dutton
Cath
Margaret M. Heald
Marshall G. Simonds
Joan Bates
Teacher Leaves Acton System Vacancy Filled
Acton public schools announce Delores Dye resigns as second grade teacher for personal move to South Carolina. The school committee, on Superintendent William L. O'Connell's recommendation, appoints Pauline G. O'Hara to the vacancy. O'Hara, Belmont High alumna with a BS in elementary education from Boston College, is currently teaching second grade in Boston schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Delores Dye
Acton Public School
Dye
South Carolina
William L. O'Connell
Pauline G. O’hara
Miss O'Hara
Belmont High
Boston College
Boston State College
Miss O’hara
Boston
Ward to preach Youth Sunday sermon at West Concord Church
Seminarian Steven E Ward will preach the sermon on Youth Sunday at West Concord Church. Pilgrim Fellowship members will assist at the 11 o clock service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven E. Wardwell
West Concord Church
Pilgrim Fellowship
Town Board Reviews School Land Proposals and Road Work
Acton Regular meeting notes show approval of a low-bed trailer permit, a three year overhaul for the town office typewriter, and support for House Bill 531 granting public access to Fort Pond. The board elected Dr. Mary Donald to the health vacancy, discussed school land with Elizabeth Boardman, and agreed on Main and Central street construction funding with state, town, and country shares totaling 13,700 and maintenance duties of 1,500 each.
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Acton
Board of Selectmen
William Craig and Sons
H. M. Nichols Co
Fort Pond
Julian D’agostino
Boston Edison Co
N. E. Tel. and Tel. Co
Great Road
Concord Road
Arlington Street
Frank Justice
Thomas Motley
Insurance
Board of Health
Martin Duggan
Robert Heustis
Mary Donald
Donnell W. Boardman
Elizabeth Boardman
Edwin Richter
Department of Public Works
Chapter 90
Concord Car Fine Arts Show Highlights Global Objects
The Concord area presents 13 rare art objects from Alaska, Costa Rica, Peru, New Guinea, and Africa. Miss Miller and Mrs. Nelson discuss cultural backgrounds while Mrs. Irwin Hoogheem touts closed circuit TV for close-up viewing and museum resources from the de Cordova Museum. The two are noted for travel and lecturing with upcoming programs on theatre, dance, and literature from notable professors and lecturers.
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Alaska
Costa Rica
Peru
New Guinea
Afica
Miller
Nelson
Irwin Hoogheem
de Cordova Museum
Concord
Wheaton
Geneva
Switzerland
Concord Academy
deCordova Museum
Murray Yaeger
Boston University
Adele Archer
William Bond
Harvard
Town Hearing Deliberates 1964 Budget and School Expansion
About 150 voters attended a five hour meeting on the town budget. Education receives the largest share with 1.901 million, while debt totals show the town at 2.2 million and regional school debt at 5.6 million. Proposals include adding rooms at Wells A Hall Auditorium and expansions to the junior high and regional high school, plus funding for civil defense and a potential community center study.
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Wells A. Hall
Alcott
Archibald
Finwood
Civil Defense
Tom's Food World
Savings Bank
Lowell Road
Local Woman's Car Stolen and Crashed in Boston
Mrs. Robert R. Buchanan Jr of 5 Betsy Ross Circle reported a 1958 Mercury stolen from the Kenmore square area Monday evening. The car was found demolished on Storrow Drive after a crash into an abutment, recovered by M.D.C. police.
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West Acton
Robert R. Buchanan, Jr
Betsy Ross Circle
Boston
Kenmore Square
M.D. C
Storrow Drive
Davis on Business Trip to Buenos Aires
Carlisle Richardson E. Davis of West street on a business trip in Buenos Aires Argentina. Davis works for Arthur D Little Co Cambridge.
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Carlisle
Richard E. Davis
West Street
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Davis
Arthur D. Little Co
Cambridge
No Candidates File In Closing Of Nominations
Concord townsfolk face a tame election on February 26 as no new candidates filed by the closing date. Nine incumbents may win by acclamation after a brief citizens caucus produced only 62 voters. Ed note laments apathy and the aging caucus system.
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Concord
Selectman
Citizens Caucus
Golden wedding anniversary celebrated in Cochituate
Mr and Mrs Chester L Hunt observed their golden wedding anniversary at Cochituate where they reside. The event also marked the birthday of their daughter Peony Hunt, making it a double occasion for the family.
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Chester L. Hunt
Clifford Bowles
Cochituate
Peony Hunt
Town to Nominate Candidates for March Election
Nomination papers are due next Monday at 5 p.m. for the upcoming March town election. Positions include Moderator, selectman, town clerk, treasurer, assessor, town collector, tree warden, board of public welfare, cemetery commissioners, four constables, Memorial Library trustee, local and regional school committee, board of health, planning board, and the unexpired term of Dr Donnell W Boardman.
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Acton
Board of Public Welfare
Cemetry
Memorial Library
Board of Health
Donnell W. Boardman
Planning Board
Concord Grange to present wheelchair at hospital
Members of the Concord Grange P. of H. No. 150 meet February 6 at 3 p.m. at Peter Bulkeley School to present a wheelchair to Emerson Hospital. Miss Elm ina L. Snow, administrator at Emerson Hospital, will be present for the gift. After the meeting, a Valentine party will follow.
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Concord
Concord Grange P. of H. No. 150
Peter _ Bulkeley
Emerson Hospital
Elmina L. Snow
Two Committees Approve JHS Addition Plans
Concord officials report joint school and building committee approval of the junior high school addition plans and specs for preliminary cost estimates. Architect Bastille-Halsey Associates will present floor plans and elevations this week for public viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
William Halsey
Bastille - Halsey Associates
Foes Toes Visit by Hill and Sclafani Families
Mr and Mrs A P Hill of Los Angeles and Mr and Mrs Ben J Sclafani of Arcadia California recently visited their parents Mr and Mrs Antonio Venti at 4 Cottage One.
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A.P. Hill
Los Angeles
Ben J. Sclafani
Arcadia Cal
Antonio Venti
Fire Burns Vacant Home In Carlisle
An unoccupied house owned by Ralph C. Sanford on Brook Street in Carlisle was destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin Thursday morning at 2 11 o clock. Neighbors discovered the blaze before fire units arrived and the building was a total loss. Chief Waldo D. Wilson directed firefighters and Lieut. David Murphy of the state fire marshal's office was asked to investigate. No damage estimate was provided.
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Carlisle
Ralph C. Sanford
Brook Street
Waldo D. Wilson
David Murphy
State Fire Marshal’s Office
Scouting Leader Continues as Assistant Scoutmaster
Named official serves as scouting chairman and aids in warding general scouting activities. He will continue in his present capacity as assistant scoutmaster while overseeing troop scouting in the town.
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Wep
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