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ANNUAL REPORTS CITY OF ATTLEBORO 1922
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33588 1 Sep. 1923 GOVERNMENT AND OFFICERS
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CITY OF ATTLEBORO For 1922
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor
Philip E. Brady. 222 North Main St. Hours-9:30 to 11:30 A. M. daily and 3 to 4 P. M. Monday and Thurs- day.
Term expires January, 1923.
City Clerk and Treasurer
Frank I. Babcock. . 163 So. Main St. Hours-Daily from 8:30 A. M. to 5 P. M., except Saturdays. Satur- days, 8:30 A. M. to 12:30 P. M.
Term expires January, 1923.
Assistant City Clerk
Alberta F. Remington. .6 Fourth St. Appointed by the City Clerk, confirmed by the Council. Term expires January, 1923.
City Collector
Frank F. Blackinton. 203 North Main St. Hours-Daily from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M., except Saturdays. Satur- days from 8 A. M. to 12 M.
Term expires January, 1923.
Councilmen-at-Large
Harlan A. Allen, President. 192 South Main St. 8 Sturdy St. Millard F. Ashley.
Fred E. Briggs Watson Block
Frank Mossberg. 141 Pleasant St.
Chester A. Smith. South Main St.
Howard G. Smith. 32 Elizabeth St.
Ward Councillors
William H. Blake 106 South Main St. Charles S. Holden. 752 North Main St.
Leonard I. Lamb. 191 South Main St.
William Marshall. 582 Pleasant St.
Arthur F. Gehrung South Attleboro
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Assessors
Walter J. Newman, Chairman. . 177 Pine St. Term expires January, 1924.
Thomas E. McCaffrey 99 Union St.
Term expires January, 1923.
Herman N. Collins Term expires January, 1925. 29 Carpenter St.
School Committee
Edwin F. Thayer, Chairman 17 Mechanic St. Mrs. Mary Ford. 177 South Main St.
Joseph Finberg. 24 John St. Terms expire January, 1925.
Mrs. Lida H. Holbrook. 28 Peck St.
Dr. Reginald P. Dakin, Secretary 32 John St.
George M. Gustin. Pleasant Ave.
Terms expire January, 1924.
Harold K. Richardson 12 Florence St. George E. Nerney. 204 North Main St.
Mrs. Florence B. Theobald. 250 County St.
Terms expire January, 1923.
APPOINTED OFFICIALS Overseers of the Poor
Joseph V. Curran, Chairman. Highland Ave., Hebronville Term expires February, 1924.
Mrs. E. Grace King, Clerk. 12 First St.
Term expires February, 1923.
William L. Elliot, Visitor . 9 South Main St. Term expires February, 1925.
City Physician
Wilfrid F. Milot 117 Pine St.
Term expires February, 1923.
Health Officer
Ralph P. Kent 115 County St. Term expires February, 1923.
Fire Department-Fire Engineers
Fred A. Clark, Chief. 22 Hayward St. Term expires February, 1924.
Craig C. Pope, First Assistant 244 Park St.
Term expires February, 1923.
Leonard Gould, Second Assistant. 88 Forest St.
Term expires February, 1925.
Joseph H. Newcomb, Supt. of Fire Alarm 35 North Main St.
Police Department
Edmond H. Gingras, Chief of Police and Lockup Keeper. .. . . 15 John St. Term expires February, 1923.
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Public Works Department
John O. Taber, Jr., Supt. .
Watson Block Term expires February, 1924.
Robert, W. Mawney, City Engineer 17 Second St.
Auditor
Benjamin F. Lindsey .9 Highland St. Elected by the Council. Term expires February, 1924.
Inspector of Buildings
Daniel Young
25 Claflin St. Term expires February, 1923.
Sealer of Weights and Measures
Hugh Gaffney 31 Dennis St. Term expires February, 1923.
Board of Registrars
Michael A. Galligan, Chairman. 70 Dunham St. Term expires February, 1923.
John B. Pinault. Term expires February, 1924.
88 Parker St.
Arthur F. Connelly .
Term expires February, 1925.
20 Angell St.
Frank I. Babcock, ex-officio 163 South Main St.
City Solicitor
Ralph C. Estes 20 First St. Term expires February, 1923.
Park Commissioners
Samuel M. Einstein, Chairman. 224 County St. Term expires February, 1923. Thacher St.
John E. Anderson Term expires February, 1924.
Solon D. Bushee Term expires February, 1925. 255 County St.
Recreation Commissioners
Thomas H. Moore.
Term expires February, 1925.
Oscar Wolfenden.
Term expires February, 1924.
William H. Saart.
Term expires February, 1923.
Trustees of the Public Library
Joseph L. Sweet, Chairman 42 Peck St. Caroline S. Holden. 752 North Main St.
Thomas E. McCaffrey 99 Union St. Terms expire February, 1925.
Miss Edith L. Claflin. 144 Pleasant St. Raymond M. Horton. 116 Pleasant St. Miss Elizabeth J. Wilmarth. 73 North Main St.
Terms expire February, 1924.
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Miss Eleanor S. Carpenter 60 Peck St. William L. King .45 Holden St.
Edwin F. Leach
South Main St.
Terms expire February, 1923.
City Forester
W. E. S. Smith 127 Thacher St. Term expires February, 1923.
Forest Warden
Fred A. Clark. 22 Hayward St. Term expires February, 1923.
Soldiers' Relief, Burial and State Aid Agent
Walter J. Newman. Term expires February, 1923.
177 Pine St.
Planning Board
Joseph Finberg, Chairman 24 John St. Milford E. Bliss. 12 Dean St.
Terms expire February, 1925.
Edgar A. Remington. 3 Fourth St.
Mrs. Mary G. Mullaly 17512 South Main St. Terms expire February, 1924.
Mrs. Josephine L. Hammond.
17 Second St.
Raymond M. Horton . 116 Pleasant St. Terms expire February, 1923.
Inspector of Animals
Frederick L. Briggs 96 Oak Hill Ave. Term expires February, 1923.
Fence Viewers and Field Drivers
Eustace V. Carpenter. 278 Oak Hill Ave. Henry A. Lord . Locust St.
Harry L. Carpenter. . 803 North Main St. Terms expire February, 1923.
Caretaker of Graves Civil, Spanish and World War Veterans. George R. Adams 87 Dean St.
Term expires February, 1923.
City Stenographer
Catherine H. Woodward. . 13 Cliff St. Term expires February, 1923.
City Messenger
Fred L. Morse 24 Dean St. Elected by the Council Term expires February, 1923.
Pound Keeper
Nelson Hagar, City Farm and Pound. . County St. Term expires February, 1923.
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City Representatives on Board of Managers of the Attleborough Hospital
Frank I. Babcock, ex-officio. 163 South Main St. Elected by the Council
Philip E. Brady 222 North Main St.
Harlan A. Allen. 192 South Main St.
Terms expire February, 1923.
Trustees of the Capron and Deborah Starkey Funds
All Ex-officiis. Philip E. Brady, Mayor. Frank I. Babcock, City Treasurer. Edwin F. Thayer, Chairman of School Committee.
Sinking Fund Commissioners Elected by the Council
David L. Low, Clerk. .64 Peck St.
Term expires February, 1925.
5 Torrey St.
Fred L. Torrey Term expires February, 1924.
Ernest D. Gilmore Term expires February, 1923. South Main St.
Sewer Loan Commission
Philip E. Brady, Mayor, ex-officio.
Frank I. Babcock, City Treasurer, ex-officio.
Elected by the Council.
David L. Low. Term expires February, 1925. 64 Peck St.
Fred L. Torrey Term expires February, 1924.
5 Torrey St.
Ernest D. Gilmore
South Main St.
Term expires February, 1923.
STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL
Committee on Finance and Accounts
Howard G. Smith William H. Blake Fred E. Briggs
Committee on Streets, Bridges and Lighting
Chester A. Smith Arthur F. Gehrung Millard F. Ashley
Committee on Water Supply, Sewers and Drains
Charles S. Holden Chester A. Smith Frank Mossberg
Committee on Fire Department and Police
Leonard I. Lamb Millard F. Ashley William H. Blake
Committee on Licenses
Fred E. Briggs Chester A. Smith William Marshall
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Committee on Ordinances, Elections and Legislative Matters William H. Blake Howard G. Smith Leonard I. Lamb
Committee on Health and Poor Departments, State Aid and Soldier's Relief.
Arthur F. Gehrung Charles S. Holden Fred E. Briggs
Committee on Claims
William Marshall Leonard I. Lamb
Charles S. Holden
Committee on A. B. C. Street Railway Line and Norton, Taunton and Attleboro Street Railway
Frank Mossberg
Howard G. Smith Millard F. Ashley
Committee on School Matters
Howard G. Smith
William H. Blake Fred E. Briggs.
MESSAGE
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HON. GEORGE A. SWEENEY
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MESSAGE OF HON. GEORGE A. SWEENEY
Gentlemen of the Council:
We have been delegated by the people of Attleboro as overseers of the executive and legislative departments of our city. I firmly trust and be- lieve that each of us realizes the responsibility and importance of our duties and that all branches and departments of the city will work in harmony and in unison.
I will first call to your attention a brief statement of the financial con- dition of the city as submitted to me by the city auditor on December 30.
DEBT STATEMENT AS OF DECEMBER 21, 1922
Outside of Debt Limit
Water Bonds.
$ 467,000.00
Sewer Bonds. 298,000.00
A. B. C. St. Ry. Bonds 13,500.00
Norton, Taunton & Attleboro St. Ry. Bonds
24,000.00
Bristol County T. B. Hospital Bonds. 40,000.00
A. B. C. One Man Car Note. 3,300:00, *
Norton, Taunton & Attleboro St; Ry. 7,000:00 $852,800.00
Revenue Loans
175,000.00
Total
$1.027,800.00
Less Sinking Funds. 317,517.98
Net Debt outside of Debt Limni
710,282.02
Inside of Debt Limit
High School Bonds.
$85,000.00
Addition to School Buildings Bonds. 93,000.00
Highway Construction Bonds. 30,000.00
Street Bonds. 46,000.00
Park St., Improvement Notes. 2,000.00
Peck House and Land Notes
4,000.00
Mechanic St. Bridges.
15,000.00
Surface Drainage. 16.700.00
Bank & Water St. Bridges Total.
30,000.00
321,700.00 $1,031,982.02
Debt Limit December 31, 1922.
$560,714.72
Debts within the Debt Limit. .
321,700.00
Borrowing capacity December 31, 1922 239,014.72
In planning the work of the various departments I hope that each member of the council will scan closely the reports of the work done during the past years as submitted by the heads of these departments. I wish to call your attention to a few of the most evident needs of the city, not necessarily in the order of their importance, but all of which deserve your earnest consideration.
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT. The importance of our schools puts this department first in the minds of our citizens. Out of our total taxes collected last year of $718,947.00 the school department received $283,885.00 and this money was spent entirely under the supervision of
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the school authorities. The school committee has endeavored at all times to keep Attleboro's schools up to a high standard, and deserves the com- mendation and support of the people of Attleboro for its untiring efforts.
The recent additions to the Bliss and Washington schools are now in use and it is the opinion of the committee that no additional buildings will be needed this year. One-fourth of last year's teaching force resigned at the close of the school year in June, forcing the appointment of many new teachers when school opened in September. It is to be hoped that this year will see fewer resignations so that the education of our children will not be retarded by the continual changing of teachers.
During the past year the school committee has taken a step forward by allowing the use of the school buildings for public gatherings. This was caused by a lack of suitable meeting places in the South Attleboro district, but it is to be hoped that this custom will be continued and extended to other school buildings in other parts of the city.
PUBLIC WORKS. The general public is more intimately concerned with the doings of this department than with any other city department, because every person in the city is in daily contact with some branch of the public works. Whether you ride over our roads or walk over our sidewalks, you expect the Highway Department to be one hundred per cent efficient. Whether you own your home or whether you rent a tene- ment, you demand instant service from the Water and Sewer Depart- ments, and in addition to these duties, it is now the duty of the Public Works Department to manage a city owned railroad.
The Highway Department has many urgent calls for work in the different sessions of the city. Some of our country roads have been neglected while we were building permanent highways in the center, and these must have attention this year. The people who live a short distance from the' center of the city have cheerfully paid their taxes for years and are entitled to a few improvements such as roads that are passable and at least partially lighted at night.
We must also devote considerable time and money to South Attleboro. This section of the city is growing rapidly, new houses are being built. new streets are being laid out, and much work must be done to encourage still more building. It is from this section that we received a large share of taxes. Without its industries near the city line, our tax rate would be at least twenty-five per cent higher. Those who are familiar with the conditions know that at this time of the year it is actually dangerous to drive over the roads leading to these plants at a moderate rate of speed, and one can imagine what might happen in case of a serious fire.
Here in the center, attention must be given to many of our sidewalks which are badly out of repair. In the Sewer Department, the system needs but little attention, but extensions must be made shortly. Water Street, West Street, and portions of North Avenue, are clamoring for this im- provement and their wishes must be respected. The wisdom of installing a gravity system has repeatedly demonstrated itself in the low cost of maintenance in this department.
WATER DEPARTMENT. We have recently had a thorough and com- prehensive report in regard to our Water Department, showing that only fifty-two per cent of the water pumped is accounted for and paid for. Some cities report that eighty-five per cent of their water pumped is ac- counted for, and the average of thirty cities and towns in Massachusetts is seventy-one per cent. Therefore, in Attleboro, with only fifty-two per cent accounted for, some improvement must be made.
We have heard much in the last few months about the necessity of increasing our water supply. This must still be given immediate con- sideration, but if one quarter of the water which we are now losing between
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the pumps and the meters can be used, the present sources of supply will be sufficient for a number of years to come. This report also shows that Attleboro is selling water in some instances at less than one-half the cost of pumping. This cannot be allowed to continue. The water rates must be revised so that the department will be on a self supporting basis.
POLICE DEPARTMENT. Our Police Department is still small in numbers in comparison with the departments of other cities. It will soon be necessary to establish a sub police station in the South Attleboro dis- trict as a great deal of the police work is in that section. I earnestly re- commend that your honorable body give consideration to the recommenda- tions made for several years by the chief of the department in regard to a signal system. One or two additional men will be needed in this depart- ment this year in order to give the city the protection to which it is entitled.
While a new police station is sadly needed, I do not recommend that one be built at present. Some effort should be made to improve condi- tions at the present station, or other quarters must be found.
FIRE DEPARTMENT. Attleboro has a Fire Department of which we are justly proud. No city or town can boast of a better equipped de- partment than ours. The motor driven pump which was purchased after our last disastrous fire proved its true worth last June on the occasion of the Park Street Stable fire. Without it the fire loss would have been at least five times as great.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS. We hear much today about the need for organized play both for children and for grownups, and during the last summer Attleboro took a decided step forward in this direction. The oldest playground of the city is at Capron Park, and here, under two trained leaders, children from all parts of the city come daily to have a good time with each other and to learn the value of cooperation.
July first was the opening of the city's first zoo. The Attleboro Sun was the originator and the chairman of the Zoo Fund, to which every citizen was invited to contribute. The children themselves contributed no small part of the total of this fund. From time to time we expect to add different animals, and so make Capron Park Zoo the pride and envy of neighboring communities.
A notable addition to the Park equipment this year was the piping of the swimming pool. This expense was entirely borne by Mrs. Gertrude Hunton Sweet, and was much appreciated by the children who used the pool.
On the East side, the Finberg Playground was used more extensively than ever before, and with an appropriation from the city in 1923, much necessary work can be done toward making this an ideal playground.
During the last summer the well-known Bungay Field was deeded to the city through the generosity of Mrs.Gertrude Horton Kendall in memory of her father, the late Major Everett S. Horton, who served his country, his state, and his town with honor on many occasions. The city was glad to receive this gift and the field was renamed the Major Horton Playground
The work of the other departments will be taken up later when the budget is under consideration.
CIVIC NEEDS. I believe the time has come when it is imperative that we have a comfort station for the people of Attleboro, and I would suggest that it be located on the common where it would be in plain view of our people and of many passing automobilists. It could also be arranged so that a part of the building could be available for a waiting station for the patrons of the A. B. C. and Norton, Taunton, Attleboro railroads.
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Building lines should be established on Bank Street and on South Main Street so that future building operations would not add to the cost of widen- ing these streets.
The land owned by the city adjacent to the Bliss School should be fenced in and used as a playground for the children living in that neighbor- hood. Electric cars and automobiles have made it necessary for the chil- dren to keep out of the streets, and this would make it possible for the moth- ers to know that their children were not in danger of being injured while at play.
The city survey which has been started this year should be continued until every section of the city has been covered. This will be of great value to the assessors when completed, and should pay for itself many times over.
NEW BUILDINGS. In regard to new buildings, I would refer you to a section of Mayor Sweet's inaugural address of January 1, 1918, and the section reads as follows: "Our fire, unfortunate as it is, means, however, that we shall build anew and better, that we shall have a retail center more modern and up-to-date, and above all furnishes the opportunity for es- tablishing new street lines that will relieve congestion in the center." In reply to this I will say that the city has already done its part. It has bought land on Park Street and on Railroad Avenue so that these streets may be widened and new and better sidewalks laid. I earnestly hope that the owners of this land will build, or at least will lay the retaining walls so that the city may proceed with the proposed improvements.
Gentlemen of the Council and Fellow Citizens, cooperation is the key- note of success. For the next twelve months we must work together for the interest of Attleboro, the Attleboro of today, and the Attleboro of the future.
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TREASURER'S REPORT
To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Municipal Council :-
I herewith submit the annual report of the finances of the City of Attleboro for the year ending January 3rd, 1923 together with a statement showing the amount which the City is within the debt limit, a classified statement of the debt, and the amount of interest and debt to be paid in 1923.
Revenue.
Cash on hand Jan. 1st, 1922. $6,056.99
Transfer from Non-revenue cash 10,650.00
$16,706.99
Receipts for the year 1922. $1,696,563.89
Temporary transfer from Non-revenue
$1,713,270.88 $1,824.48
$1,715,095.36
Payments for the year 1922. $1,715,095.36
Non-revenue
Cash on hand Jan. 1st, 1922
$34,332.54
Receipts for the year 1922. 53,700.00
$88,032.54
Payments for the year 1922:
Bills. .
$56,390.39
Transfer to Revenue 10,650.00
$67,040.39
Balance in Non-revenue cash. $20,992.15
Temporary transfer to Revenue Cash. 1,824.48
Cash on hand, January 3rd, 1923. $19,167.67
DEBT STATEMENT.
Gross City Debt, January 1, 1922 $1,505,800.00
Tax notes issued during the year. 597,000.00
Time notes issued during the year. 7,000.00
Bonds issued during the year. 46,700.00
$2,156,500.00
Paid on above debt during the year
$817,000.00
Gross City Debt, January 3, 1923.
$1,339,500.00
Less Sinking Fund Assets :- Water Department. $170,678.99
Sewer Assessment Investment Fund ...
145,583.82
$316,262.81
Net City Debt, January 3rd, 1923.
$1,023,237.19
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The total debt is as follows :-
Water Bonds:
4 % Bonds due July 1, 1923. .. $35,000.00
4 % Bonds due July 1, 1924 ... 40,000.00
4 Bonds due July 1, 1926. . . 25,000.00
4 Bonds due July 1, 1927 . . . 10,000.00
4 Bonds due July 1, 1928. . . 13,000.00
31/2% Bonds due July 1, 1929. . . 15,000.00
312% Bonds due July 1, 1930. . . 12,000.00
312% Bonds due Apr. 1, 1932. .. 30,000. 00
4 Bonds due Oct. 1, 1933. . 30,000.00
4 Bonds due Oct. 1, 1934. 20,000.00
31/2% Bonds due Mar. 1, 1935. 100,000.00
312% Bonds due Nov. 1, 1935 . . 50,000.00
4 % Bonds due July 1, 1923-30 8,000.00
4 0% Bonds due Apr. 1, 1923-34 24,000.00
4 % Bonds due July 1, 1923-41 55.000.00
$467,000.00
Sewer Bonds:
4
% Bonds due July 1, 1923-40 $116,000.00
4 0% Bonds due Oct. 1, 1923-41 57,000.00
4 0% Bonds due July 1, 1923-42 125,000.00
$298,000.00
6 % Highway Construction Bonds due Sept. 1, 1923- 1924. . $30,000.00
41/2% A. B. C. Street Railway Bonds, due Oct. 1, 1923- 1928 13,500.00
41/2% Additions to Washington and Bliss School House Bonds, due Oct. 1, 1923-29 93,000.00
5 % Bristol County Tubercu- losis Hospital Bonds, due April 1, 1923-1930 40,000.00
4 % High School Building Bonds, due August 1, 1923-1932. 85,000.00
41/2% Norton, Taunton and At- tleboro St. Ry. Co. Bonds due Nov. 15, 1923-1939.
24,000.00
6
% Mechanics Street Bridge Bonds, due Aug. 1, 1923- 1925. 15,000.00
512% Street Bonds, due Oct. 1, 1923-1926. 46,000.00
4 % Surface Drainage Bonds, 16,700.00 41/2% due Sept. 1, 1923-37 . . .. Bank & Water Street Bridge Bonds, due Dec. 1, 1923-1937 30,000.00
Time Notes:
Park Street Improvement 514% Notes due May 18, 1923. $2,000.00
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A. B. C. One Man Car 6% Loan, due Oct. 1, 1923-
1924. 3,300 00
Peck House & Lot 6%, notes due Dec. 31, 1923 4,000 00 Norton, Taunton & Attle- boro St. Ry. Co. 5% notes due Sept. 10, 1923-1929 .. 7,000 00
$16,300 00
Notes in Anticipation of Taxes: Notes dated Aug. 11, 1922 and due Feb. 14, 1923 dis- counted at 3.44% . . .... $50,000 00 Notes dated Sept. 26, 1922 and due Mar. 26, 1923 dis- counted at 3.45%. .. 100,000 00
Notes dated Jan. 3, 1923 and due Feb. 2, 1923 dis- counted at 434 % 15,000 00 165,000 00
$1,339,500 00
Less Sinking Fund Assets:
Water Sinking Fund. . . . $170,678 99 Sewer Assessment Invest- ment Fund $145,583 82
$316,262 81
$1,023,237 19
Amount of Debt Authorized by Special Laws and Not Subject to the Debt Limitations.
Water bonds. $467,000 00
Sewer Bonds.
298,000 00
A. B. C. St. Ry. Bonds. 13,500 00
Norton, Taunton & Attleboro St. Ry. Bonds 24,000 00
Norton, Taunton & Attleboro St. Ry. Notes 7,000 00
Bristol County Tuberculosis Hosp. Bonds. .
40,000 00
A. B. C. One-man car notes. 3,300 00
Loans in anticipation of Taxes 165,000 00
$1,017,800 00
Less Water Sinking Fund and Sewer Assess- ment Investment Fund. 316,262 81
$701,537 19
Net debt Jan. 1, 1923, subject to debt limitations $321,700 00 Borrowing Capacity, Jan. 1, 1923. 247,035 32
Debt limit, (21/2% of the average valuation for the past three years) .
$568,735 32
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Classified Statement of Debt and Amount to be Paid on Debt and Interest During the Year 1923.
Jan. 1, 1923
Water Bonds.
$467,000 00 298,000 00
Principal Payable *$41,000 00 15,000 00 2,250 00
Interest Payable $16,825 00 11,680 00 607 50
A. B. C. St. Ry. Bonds.
13,500 00
Norton, Taunton & Attleboro Street Railway Bonds.
24,000 00
2,000 00
1,080 00
High School Building Loan
Bonds.
85,000 00
8,500 00
3,400 00
Bonds for Additions to Wash- ington and Bliss School
houses . .
93,000 00
14,000 00
4,185 00
Bristol County Tuberculosis Hospital Bonds.
40,000 00
5,000 00
1,875 00
Highway Construction Bonds Mechanics Street Bridge
30,000 00
15,000 00
1,800 00
Prvky Bonds
15,000 00
5,000 00
900 00
Street Bonds.
46,000 00
12,000 00
2,530 00
Surface Drainage Bonds.
16,700 00
2,000 00
634 60
Bank & Water St. Bridge Bonds
30,000 00
1,816 00
1,250 21
Time Notes:
Park St. Imp. Loan.
2,000 00
2,000 00
52 50
A. B. C. One-man Car
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