1966 House Bill 2876. An Act To Provide That There Shall Be Eight Ward Aldermen, Five Aldermen At-Large, The Term Of The Mayor, Aldermen And The School Committee Shall Re Four Years, The Salary Of Said Aldermen Shall Be One Thousand Dollars, A Vacancy Among The Aldermen At-Large Shall Be Filled By The Runner-Up In The Last Election, A Vacancy Among The Ward Aldermen Shall Be Filled By A Special Election, And That The Preliminary Election Be Held In September In The City Of Newton.