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At a meeting in April, 1821, the people met to express their minds respecting the amendment of the Constitution of this Commonwealth. See town records, hook 3d, page 37th.

In 1822, a Committee was chosen to establish the line between Westminster and Gardner.

At the annual town meeting in March, 1833,

Voted, to raise $600 school money, to be equally divided between the six school districts: $1,200 to repair roads and bridges: $700 to defray town charges; and $200 for purchasing engines.

In 1834, the town voted to raise $550, to build a bridge over Otter river.

At a legal town meeting held July, 1839,

Voted to raise $300 to repair the road from Dea. Fairbanks' to Templeton line.

August 31st, 1840, the town voted to raise $1,000 by tax, and authorized the Treasurer to borrow $3,500 to make and keep roads in repair.

In 1845, Voted, to authorize the Treasurer to borrow $150 for town charges.

In 1847, a vote was taken that a tomb be built for the use of the town.

In 1849, Voted, to appropriate $20 annually, for the ringing of each hell in town.

Voted, to accept of the report of the Commit-