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QUINCY
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City of Quincy Massachusetts
CITY GOVERNMENT OF 1934
TOGETHER WITH THE
ANNUAL REPORTS
OF THE OFFICIALS OF THE YEAR
1933
MANET
$129
QUINCY 888
CITY DOCUMENT NO. 45
E. L. GRIMES PRINTING COMPANY 368 CONGRESS STREET BOSTON
AN INDEX OF THE REPORTS APPEARING IN THIS VOLUME WILL BE FOUND AT THE END OF THE BOOK
INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY MAYOR CHARLES A. ROSS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1934
Gentlemen of the City Council:
We assemble today to organize the legislative branch of the City Government, to review the year that has passed, and to outline a program for the coming year.
The City of Quincy received its charter in 1888, and organized its first Council in 1889. I had hoped to have with us today Mr. John C. Kapples, the only surviving member of the first City Coun- cil, and it is with deep regret that I learned he would not be able to participate in these ceremonies.
It is a great pleasure for me to welcome to its duties the Council of 1934, the 46th in succession. Five of you gentlemen are assum- ing office, while four are continuing. I am sure you are impressed with your responsibilities.
These responsibilities have increased in far greater measure than has the growth of the city, not only to you, gentlemen, but to every member of the City Government.
It is well at this time to comment on the various measures that have been submitted by me to the City Council in 1933, and to say that all of them received the approval and support of that body.
This was due to the harmony that existed between the executive and legislative departments, a relationship which I trust will con- tinue this year, and to that end I pledge my hearty cooperation.
Election of Auditor
One of the progressive steps of the past year was the restoration to the City Council of the right to elect the City Auditor, a policy which your Mayor has consistently advocated. The city is particu- larly fortunate and is to be congratulated on having the benefit of the services of the present incumbent who has been continued in office.
Welfare Department
Here in Quincy we have been faced with at least our proportion- ate share of the burden of relief problems. All of this was due to the ranks of unemployed being augmented by the depression. We believe, and I think rightly, that this year many more men will be placed at work in Quincy through our industries, and that our re- lief expenditures will be greatly reduced.
There has been a close personal contact between our relief de- partment and the recipients of aid, with a most thorough investi- gation of each case. It is a matter of record that recipients have received better attention than ever before, and have been given every consideration.
Disbursements of relief, particularly through the Department of Public Welfare, have taxed the capacities of all. The Commis- sioner and his associates have rendered an invaluable service.
City Hall Accommodations
In order to carry on the affairs of the city we must have proper accommodations. It would be unwise to spend money on the pres- ent City Hall. Until we have a new building to adequately accom- modate the various departments, it will continue to be necessary to use quarters in privately owned buildings.
Public Safety
Improvements in the departments of public safety are most de- sirable. In this connection I believe the Police Department can be
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brought to a still higher point of efficiency through the installation of radio, and I will recommend in the annual budget that the City Council provide an appropriation for that purpose.
I believe funds should be provided this year for the construction of a new fire station, to be the headquarters of the department. Surveys show that it should be located just south of Quincy Center.
In order to anticipate the growth of the city the new station should be an eight-way building, with accommodations for an aerial ladder and a double company.
If this is done it will lead to increased efficiency in the depart- ment and will be a step toward a reduction in fire insurance rates, with saving to our citizens.
City Hospital
The City Government has approved the building of a new ad- ministration unit at the Quincy City Hospital, with utility fea- tures, to take the place of the old wooden structure still in service.
It will provide the facilities which are much needed. The trans- fer of many activities from the old to a new one has long been desired by the surgical and medical staffs, the Board of Managers, and those in charge of administration.
Schools
Generally speaking, school buildings of the city are in good con- dition, with the repairs that are desirable being made.
The request of the School Committee for increased facilities in the northern section of the city should receive the earnest consider- ation of the City Council.
Finance
Through prudent and economical management during the past year, the credit of the City has been reestablished. Despite the abnormal conditions of business and excessive unemployment, the administration has courageously faced its responsibilities. Advan- tage has been taken of every opportunity to make it possible for the property owner to meet his obligations.
Our present City Charter was drafted with a view of centraliz- ing responsibility in the Mayor. My every effort has been to con- duct the business of the city on an economical basis, without neg- lecting the interests and welfare of our taxpayers and the citizens of our fair city.
We have reason to believe that this year holds promise of better things, but it does not alter the fact that prudent economy must still be the watchword.
I have been constantly available for conference with the members of the City Council, who are co-directors of city affairs, and have sought their views on innumerable occasions. This practice shall be continued. I invite the hearty cooperation and assistance of your Honorable Body, also the continued cooperation of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, and all organizations interested in the wel- fare of the city. And I urge the press to place the affairs of the citv properly before the citizens.
The past year has been a period of great distress, and the citizens of our city have placed their faith in us. We must justify that faith, and we must go forward with our work, and with Divine Providence inspiring us, we shall be successful.
With the sincere wish that the same harmonious relations of the past year will be continued, I bid you, one and all, a Happy New Year.
CITY GOVERNMENT-1934
MAYOR, HON. CHARLES A. ROSS
DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, ANGELO P. BIZZOZERO.
CITY TREASURER, KENNETH D. McLENNAN.
CITY CLERK, EMERY L. CRANE.
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK, HATTIEMAY THOMAS.
COLLECTOR OF TAXES, EDWARD G. MORRIS.
AUDITOR OF ACCOUNTS, GEORGE H. BONSALL.
CITY SOLICITOR, CHARLES R. YOUNG.
CHIEF OF POLICE, ERNEST H. BISHOP.
CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT, WILLIAM J. SANDS.
CITY ENGINEER, WALLACE S. CARSON.
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WELFARE, ROLAND BROBERG.
CITY PHYSICIAN, ISRAEL EDELSTEIN, M.D.
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS, EDWARD A. DeVARENNES.
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, JAMES M. CANTFILL.
INSPECTOR OF WIRES, FRANK LINTS.
INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS, FRED ERICKSON.
DOCK AND WATER FRONT COMMISSIONER, EDWARD M. WIGHT.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SEWER DEPARTMENT, WALTER S. MC- KENZIE.
SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER DEPARTMENT, JOHN G. WHITMAN.
ADMINISTRATIVE BOARDS
Assessors C. RUSSELL GOMEZ, CHAIRMAN Term expires first Monday of February, 1935 JAMES J. FLAVIN Term expires first Monday of February, 1936
RICHARD J. BARRY Term expires first Monday of February, 1937
Park Commissioners YRJO M. MATSON, CHAIRMAN
J. ERNEST COLLINS
WILLIAM J. SPARGO
Board of Health HEALTH COMMISSIONER, EDMUND B. FITZGERALD, M.D.
SANITARY INSPECTOR, HOWARD E. PORTER. INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING, JEREMIAH J. KENILEY.
INSPECTOR OF MEATS AND PROVISIONS, HOWARD ROGERS.
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Trustees of Thomas Crane Public Library Meet first Wednesday of month at 7:30 P.M.
GEORGE E. ADAMS, CHAIRMAN.
GEORGIANNA: C. LANE, SECRETARY.
PAUL A. COLETTI, TREASURER.
VINCENT J. READDY.
HENRIETTA C. THOMAS.
SYLVESTER A. LYONS.
Managers of Woodward Fund and Property
HON. CHARLES A. ROSS, MAYOR.
KENNETH D. MCLENNAN, CITY TREASURER.
EMERY L. CRANE, CITY CLERK.
GEORGE H. BONSALL, AUDITOR OF ACCOUNTS.
JAMES F. YOUNG, ELECTED BY COUNCIL.
Manager of Public Burial Places THOMAS L. GAMMON
Board of Survey
LOUIS F. R. LANGELIER, CHAIRMAN. Term expires 1937
AARON HOBART Term expires 1935
JOSEPH N. NOVER Term expires 1936
WALLACE S. CARSON, CLERK
Planning Board
WILSON MARSH, CHAIRMAN Term expires 1939
JOHN FORREST, VICE-CHAIRMAN Term expires 1937
FORBES A. CRAIG Term expires 1935
JOHN A. SANDISON Term expires 1936
JAMES' C. HORNE
Term expires 1938
Board of License Commissioners
EMERY L. CRANE, CITY CLERK
ERNEST H. BISHOP, CHIEF OF POLICE
WILLIAM J. SANDS, CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Board of Registrars
ALBERT S. LeCOUNT .Term expires 1937
ALBERT FETTER Term expires 1935
GEORGE O'BRIEN Term expires 1936
EMERY L. CRANE, CITY CLERK
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Managers of Quincy Hospital
JOHN W. KAPPLES, CHAIRMAN. Term expires 1938
MADELINE M. MCCORMACK, SECRETARY Term expires 1936
JOSEPH M. CASHMAN Term expires 1937
IRVING L. BADGER Term expires 1939
CHARLES J. HERBERT Term expires 1935
Quincy Committee on Public Safety LEWIS L. BROYDRICK ERNEST H. BISHOP JOHN H. HAYES, CHAIRMAN
CITY COUNCIL LAURENCE J. CURTIN, PRESIDENT. EMERY L. CRANE, CLERK OF COUNCIL.
MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
At Large-Term Expires December 31, 1934 LAURENCE J. CURTIN 29 Garfield Street
STANLEY S. BATES. 259 Presidents Lane
THOMAS S. BURGIN 22 Stony Brae Road
From Wards-Term Expires December 31, 1935
JOHN J. HURLEY, Ward 1
45 Hobomack Road
LEO E. MULLIN, Ward 2 33 Avalon Avenue JOHN R. SHAUGHNESSY, Ward 3. 14 Bennington Street
NEIL A. McDONALD, Ward 4. 54 West Street WILLIAM M. EDMONSTON, Ward 5. .268 South Central Avenue
DANIEL S. DENNEHY, Ward 6. 4 London Avenue ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL, DONALD P. CRANE. CLERK OF COMMITTEES, THEODORE R. DAVISON. CITY MESSENGER, HARRY W. TIRRELL.
TRUSTEES OF CITY HOSPITAL (Elected by Council)
LEO E. MULLIN DANIEL S. DENNEHY
SUPERVISORS OF ADAMS TEMPLE AND SCHOOL FUND (Elected by Council)
CHARLES R. YOUNG GEORGE E. ADAMS
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CITY OF QUINCY
COUNCIL MEETINGS
Regular meetings of the City Council are held the first and third Monday evenings of each month at 7:45 P.M.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Meetings of the Finance Committee are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month; meetings of Special Committees at the call of the Chairman.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Finance-Councillors Burgin, Bates, Curtin, Edmonston, Den- nehy, Hurley, McDonald, Mullin, Shaughnessy.
Fire and Police-Councillors Shaughnessy, Burgin, Hurley.
Ordinances and Legislative Matters-Councillors Bates, Den- nehy, McDonald.
Public Buildings, Sewers and Water Supply-Councillors Mul- lin, Edmonston, Shaughnessy.
Streets, Sidewalks and Municipal Lighting-Councillors McDon- ald, Bates, Hurley.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Chairman HON. CHARLES A. ROSS, MAYOR
Vice-Chairman DR. NATHANIEL S. HUNTING.
HON. CHARLES A. ROSS. Term expires December 31, 1934 98 Independence Avenue
DR. NATHANIEL S. HUNTING. .Term expires December 31, 1934 1136 Hancock Street
ROBERT E. FOY Term expires December 31, 1934
13 Elliot Street
JOSEPH J. KENDRICK Term expires December 31, 1935 110 Harvard Street
COL. WARREN E. SWEETSER Term expires December 31, 1935 56 Elm Avenue
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MRS. BEATRICE W. NICHOLS Term expires December 31, 1936 45 Elm Street
JOHN H. TAYLOR. Term expires December 31, 1936 108 Warren Avenue
Secretary of Board and Superintendent of Schools JAMES N. MUIR
The regular meetings of the School Committee are held at 7:30 o'clock P.M. on the last Tuesday of each month except July.
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CITY OF QUINCY
REPORT OF THE AUDITOR
APRIL 2, 1934.
To His Honor the Mayor and the City Council:
In accordance with the requirements of the City Ordinances, I herewith submit the annual report of the financial transactions of the City of Quincy for the year ending December 31, 1933, includ- ing detailed departmental expense schedules as reported by the several departments, together with a balance sheet as of the close of the year, and various statements showing the condition of the city as of that date.
In compliance with Section 50, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, there is appended a certificate under oath with reference to the verification of cash balances in the hands of the City Treasurer and various trustees having custody of funds. During the year, bank accounts of the Tax Collector were closed out and consolidated with the Treasurer's accounts, the Collector now depositing daily to those accounts.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE H. BONSALL, Auditor of Accounts.
I hereby certify that I have verified, by actual count of the cash and verification of the bank balances, the cash of the City Treas- urer, the Board of Managers of the Adams Temple and School Fund, the Board of Managers of the Woodward Fund and Prop- erty, and the Trustees of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
GEORGE H. BONSALL, Auditor of Accounts.
Sworn to before me this 20th day of April, 1934.
HATTIEMAY THOMAS, Notary Public.
AUDITOR'S REPORT
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IN COUNCIL
Order No. 100
FEBRUARY 27, 1933.
Ordered:
That the several sums named herein be and are hereby appro- priated for the payment of the expenses of the City of Quincy for the financial year beginning January 1, 1933, and ending December 31, 1933, to be expended by and under the direction of the several officers or boards as herein designated.
That the appropriation for Bonds, Interest, and Expenses of Water Department be paid from Water Receipts.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Legislative
Salaries
$6,100 00 540 00
$6,640 00
Executive
Salaries
$8,936 00
Expense
600 00
Contingent
600 00
10,136 00
Auditor
Salaries
$7,600 00
Expense
2,452 50
10,052 50
Treasurer
Salaries
$7,940 00
Expense
3,602 61
11,542 61
Collector
Salaries
$12,834 00
Expense
5,352 00
18,186 00
Assessors
Salaries
$23,188 00
Expense
3,180 00
Equipment
360 00
26,728 00
OTHER GENERAL DEPARTMENTS Law
Salaries
$3,000 00
Expense
2,070 00
Awards and Claims
1,000 00
6,070 00
Expense
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City Clerk
Salaries
$6,830 00
Expense
400 00
Vital statistics
600 00
7,830 00
City Messenger
Salary
$800 00
800 00
Commissioner of Public Works
Salaries
$7,200 00
Expense
360 00
7,560 00
City Engineer
Salaries
$16,000 00
Expense
1,400 00
Auto maintenance and operation
1,125 00
18,525 00
Board of Registrars
Salaries
$2,075 00
Election officers
3.315 00
Expense
4,050 00
9,440 00
Board of Survey
Expense
$90 00
90 00
License Commission
Salary
$150 00
Expense
75 00
225 00
Municipal Buildings
Maintenance and expense $14,504 00
14,504 00
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Police Department
Salaries and wages
$261,590 00
Pensions
2,700 00
Station and general expense.
3,500 00
Prisoner expense
300 00
Motor equipment,
maintenance and
operation
5,000 00
Traffic
400 00
Liquor law
200 00
Traveling expense
300 00
Connors annuity
300 00
Hollis annuity
1,000 00
275,290 00
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Fire Department
Salaries
$228,090 00
Pensions
6,200 00
Station and general expense 6,500 00
Equipment-Maintenance and operation
6,600 00
Hose
1,000 00
Curry annuity
1,400 00
Fire and Police Signals
Salaries
$10,000 00
Power and Light
1,800 00
Maintenance
8,000 00
Auto maintenance and operation
250 00
Weights and Measures
Salaries
$4,450 00
Expense
200 00
Auto maintenance and operation
250 00
Inspector of Wires
Salaries
$3,200 00
Expense
135 00
Auto maintenance and operation
225 00
3,560 00
Inspector of Buildings
Salaries
$3,900 00
Expense
270 00
Auto maintenance and operation
125 00
4,295 00
Gypsy Moth
Salaries and wages
$10,000 00
Pensions
780 00
Supplies
1,300 00
Equipment-Maintenance and operation
850 00
12,930 00
HEALTH AND SANITATION Board of Health
Administration
Salaries
$4,100 00
Expense
1,315 00
Auto maintenance and operation.
1,200 00
Contagious Diseases
25,000 00
Undernourished Children
1,000 00
Dispensary
Salaries
5,300 00
Expense
350 00
Welfare Physicians and Nurses Salaries
4,900 00
Expense
700 00
Health Inspectors and Nurses
Salaries
$12,090 00
Expense
200 00
249,790 00
20,050 00
4,900 00
1
56,155 00
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Sanitary (Public Works)
Salaries and wages
$88,340 00 702 00
Pensions
Garage and stable expense
3,900 00
Equipment-Maintenance and operation
9,400 00
Truck rentals
6,000 00
Care dumps
3,000 00
New equipment
2,000 00
113,342 00
Sewer and Surface Drains
Salaries
$6,300 00
Expense
300 00
Sewer maintenance
10,000 00
Surface drains
10,000 00
Equipment-Maintenance and operation
600 00
Particular sewers
15,500 00
42,700 00
Highways
Salary and Wages
Superintendent
$3,350 00
Labor
115,000 00
Pensions
11,607 44
Motor equipment, maintenance and
operation
6,500 00
New equipment
2,000 00
Garage and stable
8,000 00
Sidewalks
10,000 00
Brooks
5,000 00
Bridges
4,000 00
Truck and equipment rentals
10,000 00
Street signs
5,000 00
Street oiling
5,000 00
Street lighting
90,000 00
Street rebuilding
10,000 00
Materials and general expense.
40,000 00
325,457 44
CHARITIES Public Welfare
Salaries
$19,106 00
Expense
1,500 00
Auto maintenance and operation.
1,500 00
City Home
10,000 00
Mothers' aid ...
22,000 00
Outside aid
330,000 00
Old age assistance
70,000 00
Soldiers' Benefits
State aid
$3,000 00
Soldiers' relief
50,000 00
Military aid
500 00
Soldiers' burials
200 00
454,106 00
53,700 00
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EDUCATION
Total for all Schools. $1,000,000 00
$1,000,000 00
Library
Salaries
$31,629 00
Expense
15,000 00
Books and periodicals
10,750 00
Auto maintenance and operation
175 00
57,554 00
RECREATION Park Department
Salaries
$2,000 00
Expense-parks
3,500 00
Expense-playgrounds
2,500 00
Equipment-maintenance and operation
600 00
New equipment
500 00
9,100 00
Hospital
Salaries and wages
$165,000 00
Expense
110,000 00
Cemetery
Salaries
$5,300 00
Maintenance and operation
19,150 00
Auto maintenance and operation ..
350 00
Hancock Cemetery
500 00
25,300 00
Unclassified
Memorial Day
$975 00
Veterans' organizations, rent
3,475 00
Harbor master
425 00
Boiler insurance
1,479 87
Workmen's compensation
15,000 00
Rifle range
1,000 00
Mosquito control
2,500 00
24,854 87
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS
Budget Appropriations as Required by Section 7 of Chapter 44 of General Laws
Sewer construction, Paragraph 1 of Section 7 of Chapter 44
20,000 00
$3,176,413 42
Bonds maturing 1933 (except Water)
$717,500 00
Interest due 1933 (except Water)
172,101 24
Temporary loan interest
75,000 00
275,000 00
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WATER DEPARTMENT To Be Paid from Receipts
Bonds
$119,000 00
Interest
19,270 00
Salaries
20,586 00
Pensions
2,800 00
Expense-office
1,600 00
Maintenance
25,000 00
Auto maintenance and operation
3,000 00
New meters
6,000 00
New equipment
1,000 00
Service connections
15,000 00
$213,256 00
Passed to be ordained, March 21, 1933.
Attest :- Emery L. Crane, Clerk of Council.
Approved, March 22, 1933.
Charles A. Ross, Mayor.
A true copy.
Attest :---
EMERY L. CRANE, City Clerk.
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Original budget
$4,141,014 66
SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGETS
Council
Order No.
259 Temporary loan interest
$50,000 00
342 Tax Collector: expense
1,000 00
Tax Collector: new equipment
350 00
Assessors: expense
850 00
Law: awards and claims
1,000 00
Board of Registrars: election offi- cers
1,400 00
Board of Registrars: expense ..
1,100 00
License Commission: expense .
75 00
Highways: labor
5,000 00
Highways: truck and equipment rentals
4,000 00
Public Welfare: Auto maintenance and operation
1,000 00
Soldiers' Benefits: state aid ..
2,000 00
Soldiers' Benefits : soldiers' relief
35,000 00
Soldiers' Benefits: military aid ....
1,500 00
Schools
100,000 00
Cemeteries: auto maintenance
and operation
200 00
Unclassified: Insurance Fore River Club
592 00
Inspector of Wires: Auto main- tenance and operation
75 00
Inspector of Wires: expense
25 00
Board of Health: Administration:
auto maintenance and operation
200 00
salaries
950 00
Board of Health: contagious dis- eases
12,000 00
Sanitary Dept .: salaries and wages
2,000 00
Sanitary Dept .: care dumps
1,500 00
Highways: salaries and wages- labor
15,000 00
Highways: garage and stable ex- pense
2,000 00
Highways: Bridges
1,000 00
Highways: truck and equipment rental
3,000 00
Highways: street lighting
18,000 00
Welfare Dept: outside aid ..
50,000 00
Park Dept .: playground expense ..
1,500 00
Hospital: salaries and wages.
20,000 00
Hospital: expense
10,000 00
Unclassified: Workmen's compen- sation
2,500 00
Unclassified: parking rent
2,100 00
Sewer construction 367
12,500 00
359,417 00
Total
$4,500,431 66
348
Board of Health: Dispensary:
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CITY OF QUINCY
DEBT STATEMENT
The total funded debt of the city Jan. 1, 1933, was $4,977,000.00. During the year it has been reduced by payments as follows:
Within Debt Limit
City Debt $444,000 00 Sewer Debt 67,000 00
Outside Debt Limit
Sewer Debt
19,500 00
City Hospital Debt
15,000 00
Schools
126,000 00
Southern Artery
31,000 00
Grade Crossing
15,000 00
Water
119,000 00
Total
The funded debt has been increased as follows:
Within Debt Limit
Sewer
$120,000 00
Outside Debt Limit
Water
30,000 00
Total
(The above figures do not include $60,000.00 for Sewers and $10,000.00 for Water authorized but unissued.)
Funded Debt as of January 1, 1934
Schools
$1,847,000 00
Sewers
566,000 00
Drains
83,000 00
Streets
747,500 00
Hospital
349,000 00
Water
450,000 00
Police Building
20,000 00
Fire Station
12,000 00
Land
112,000 00
Grade Crossing
60,000 00
Southern Artery
44,000 00
Total long-term debt
$4,290,500 00
Tax Title Loans
During the year there were borrowed at various times under the provisions of Chapter 49, Acts of 1933, $531,000.00 on tax titles and of this $84,435.94 was paid off out of the receipts from tax title redemptions, leaving a balance outstanding on December 31st of $446,564.06.
The total debt of the city on December 31st, including both long- term debt and tax title loans was $4,737,064.06 divided as follows:
Inside Debt Limit $2,487,500 00
Outside Debt Limit 1,799,564 06
Water
450,000 00
$4,737,064 06
$836,500 00
$150,000 00
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BORROWING CAPACITY FOR 1934 General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 10
"Except as otherwise authorized by law, a city shall not author- ize indebtedness to an amount exceeding 21/2 per cent of the aver- age of the assessors' valuations of the taxable property for the three preceding years, the valuations being first reduced by the amount of all abatements allowed thereon previous to December 1st of the preceding year."
Net valuation real and personal 1931 $131,558,093 00
Motor vehicle excise 5,096,480 00
Net valuation real and personal 1932 127,801,854 00
Motor vehicle excise 4,227,848 00
Net valuation real and personal 1933. 128,307,384 00
Motor vehicle excise 3,483,065 00
$400,474,724 00
Three years' average
$133,491,574 00
21/2 per cent thereof
3,337,289 00
Debt within limit Jan. 1 $2,487,500 00
Authorized but unissued
60,000 00
2,547,500 00
Borrowing margin as of January 1, 1934. $789,789 00
Debt maturing in 1934 which will increase the borrowing margin:
January
February
$12,500 00
March
April
77,000 00 ...
May
42,000 00
June
48,500 00
July
126,000 00
August
45,000 00
September
48,000 00
October
31,000 00
November
20,000 00
December
41,000 00
$491,000 00
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Condensed Balance Sheet, December 31, 1933 Revenue Accounts
ASSETS
Cash
$92,891 67
Accounts Receivable:
Taxes 1932 and prior $58,945 00
State of Massachusetts 296 00
Taxes 1933 1,782,426 85
Appropriation Balances
26,340 19
Old Age Assistance Tax 1932
and prior
$3,572 00
Special Assessments 61,833 79
Tax Titles 430,085 09
Departmental
230,714 79
Water Revenue 89,131 06
Water Liens 37,215 15
912,760 56
Special Deposits:
Cesspool
$210 00
Sewer
440 00
Sewer
13,543 40
Street Betterments
27,264 35
Sidewalks
6,260 99
Committed Interest
14,217 08
Tax Titles
430,085 09
Water Liens
37,215 15
Water Rates 1932 and prior .. $9,973 38
Water Rates 1933
74,501 31
84,474 69
Water Service Connections
4,656 37
Departmental bills:
Health $29,975 30
Scavenger
695 27
Particular Sewers
2,982 25
Highways
194 45
Schools
5,441 25
Welfare
188,476 52
Cemetery
2,874 25
Police
75 50
230,714 79
Overlay Deficit 1932 and prior 1,406 39 Collector's Cash Variation 350 82
Water Dept. Reserve
23,630 19
2.884.062 02
AUDITOR'S REPORT
Sale of Land
1,618 87
Excess Tax Title Sale
297 02
Pay Roll Tailings
1,169 27
Tax Title Redemptions Reserved.
18,244 31
Donations
3,356 71
Overlay 1933
14,493 48
Excess and Deficiency
249,960 44
Revenue 1933
82,807 38
Motor Vehicle 1932 and prior
$27,583 72
Motor Vehicle 1933 36,196 46
63,780 18
Special Assessments:
Gypsy Moth
$614 01
Water
220 00
Hospital
.. 1,167 35
2,037 35
61,899 83
LIABILITIES
Temporary Loans $1,540,000 00
Bills Payable 30,681 94
1,841,371 85
Revenue Reserved until Collected: Motor Vehicle Excise. $63,780 18
Old Age Assistance Tax 1933 8,014 00
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