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James V. King was born in Maynard in 1911. He was the son of James J. (born 1874) and Ellen F. (born 1876), both born in Newfoundland. He had one brother, Matthew B. (born 1907 in Maynard). He grew up in Maynard and graduated from Maynard High…

G. L. Chapter 32, Sec. 1-28 and Other Special Acts.

Retirement as provided by law for employees of Massachusetts and the counties, cities, towns, districts and some public authorities in Massachusetts.

By the early 1900's Maynard and surrounding towns were infested with both the gypsy moth and brown-tailed moth. These invasive insects destroyed many species of hardwood trees. The town instituted a spraying program in attempt to control the…