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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS
OF THE
TOWN OF MERRIMAC
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31
1943
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THE WHITTIER PRESS, PRINTERS AMESBURY, MASS. 1944
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS
OF THE
TOWN OF MERRIMAC
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31
1943
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OF
TOWN
MASS.
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THE WHITTIER PRESS, PRINTERS AMESBURY, MASS. 1944
Directory of Town Officers 1943
Elected Officers Moderator Clifford R. Howe
Selectmen
Hazen M. Emery Arthur D. Lockwood Ralph L. Buzzell
Hazen M. Emery
Board of Public Welfare Ellen M. Wallace Harriett F. Bigelow
Assessors
George B. Crofut Clifford R. Howe Roscoe Child.
Term Expires 1944 Term Expires 1945 Term Expires 1946
Town Clerk C. Howard Phillips
Tax Collector Wilfred G. Journeay
Town Treasurer Roy C. Journeay
Municipal Light Commissioners
George F. Wilde. . Term Expires 1944
Charles A. Lancaster. Term Expires 1945
Dale W. Blackden Term Expires 1946
Board of Water Commissioners
George F. Wilde. Term Expires 1944
Charles A. Lancaster Term Expires 1945 Dale W. Blackden Term Expires 1946
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School Committee
Howard DeLong. .
Term Expires 1944
Annie L. Tucker.
Term Expires 1945
Willard T. Kelly.
Term Expires 1946
Trustees of Cemeteries
Charles A. Lancaster. Term Expires 1944
E. Clifton Hargraves. Term Expires 1945
Cecil E. Welch. Term Expires 1946
Trustees of Public Library
Ethel B. Whiting
Term Expires 1944
Barbara N. Adams.
Term Expires 1944
Grace F. Gibbs.
Term Expires 1945
Abbie W. Sargent.
Term Expires 1945
Alvin F. Heath.
Term Expires 1946
Chester E. Whiting
Term Expires 1946
Trustees of Kimball Park
John W. Kirkpatrick.
Term Expires 1944
Herbert C. McIlvin
Term Expires 1945
Arthur D. Lockwood.
Term Expires 1946
Playground Commissioners
Burton C. Lafavor. Term Expires 1944
Theodore R. Chase
Term Expires 1945
William C. Rafferty.
Term Expires 1946
George D. Currier .
Term Expires 1947
Edgar P. Sargent, Jr
Term Expires 1948
Constables
Leon L. Dow George W. Goldsmith
Edward J. O'Keefe
Surveyors of Lumber and Measurers of Wood and Bark
Edson C. Walker George R. Hoyt Ralph L. Buzzell
Tree Warden Samuel C. Doust
CIVIL SERVICE TENURE Chief of Police, Edward J. O'Keefe
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OFFICERS APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN
Night Watchman Alden B. Morse
Special Police
Clayton Turner Almon Pickard Rodney Fitzgerald John Hutchins
John P. Gilmore
Roscoe Child
George W. Goldsmith
Harold M. Waterhouse
Alexander M. Sullivan
Leon L. Dow, Jr. Clarence O. Libby Louis B. Davis William L. Andrews
Sworn Weighers
Ralph L. Buzzell Charles A. Follansbee
Benjamin F. Stewart David W. Stewart Byron H. Sargent George L. Sargent
Town Accountant W. Harold Whiting
Fence Viewers
Loren E. Wallace
E. Palmer Sargent
Public Health Nurse Mrs. Cecile C. Sargent
Dog Officer Kenneth E. Haskell
Aaron A. Hume
Engineers of Fire Department Wm. C. Casazza Charles E. Bridges
Inspector of Milk, Slaughtering and Animals George R. Hoyt
Inspector of Wires Ulysses N. Corson
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Moth Superintendent Samuel C. Doust
Forest Fire Warden
Aaron A. Hume
Burial Agent
Roscoe Child
Superintendent of Streets Aaron A. Hume
Town Forest Committee
James T. Colgan.
Samuel C. Doust
Russell B. Kelly
Term Expires 1944 Term Expires 1945 Term Expires 1946
Registrars of Voters
George W. Berry Isaac Williams
James P. Flynn C. Howard Phillips
Janitor of Town Hall Guy Sheldon
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JURY LIST
The following Jury List for the calendar year beginning July 1, 1943 was prepared by the Merrimac Selectmen in compliance with Chapter 234, Section 4 of the General Laws, and adopted June 21, 1943.
Harold E. Anderson Nichols St. Service Man
Ernest G. Brooks. Forest St .. Salesman
Lloyd W. Buzzell.
East Main St.
Bus Driver
Theodore R. Chase Church St. Supt. Wood Heel
Ulysses N. Corson.
West Main St.
Refrigeration
Service Man
Harold Dunnells. West Main St. Retired
Charles A. Follansbee. Forest St.
Bookkeeper
Frederick E. Gibbs.
Locust St.
Shoe Cutter
Merrill Q. Goldsmith
Nichols St.
Dairyman
Ralph K. Hawkes
Green St.
Bus Driver
Clifford R. Howe. Forest St. Shoe Cutter
Roy N. Hoyt.
Church St.
Trimmer
John H. Hughes.
School St.
Mechanic
John W. Kirkpatrick.
Church St
Gardner
Burton C. Lafavor.
Lincoln St.
Salesman
Clement L. Lockwood.
Woodland St.
Storekeeper
Charles E. Morse.
Church St.
Farmer
Carroll W. Osgood.
East Main St.
Bus Driver
Almon E. Pickard.
East Main St.
Radio Rep. Man
Lincoln M. Ross
Birch Meadow Road .. Shoe Worker
C. Leonard Sargent.
Bear Hill Rd.
Farmer
Orlando M. Sargent
Emery St.
Carpenter
George E. Smith .
Broad St. (Port)
Shoemaker
George W. Smith.
School St.
Last Maker
Edmund Thain.
Union St.
Electrician
Arthur G. Trefethen Walnut St. Painter
Charlie E. Wallace Central St. Foreman W.P.A.
Loren H. Wallace . Winter St .. Woodworker
Kenneth J. Williams. Vendome St. Optician
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In Memoriam
FRED O. BAILEY 1866-1943
Active and Honorary Member Merrimac Fire Department-57 years Member Merrimac Board of Fire Engineers 16 years 1925-1940 inclusive
Special Police Officer 19 years, 1902-1921
Constable, Fish and Game Warden, several years
LEON L. DOW 1880-1943
Acting Merrimac Chief of Police 1943 Constable 23 years, 1920-1943 Patrolman and Night Watchman 16 years 1927-1943
MRS. ELLEN J. MURPHY 1868-1943
Member Merrimac School Committee 7 years, 1913-14-15-16-17-18-1919
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In Memoriam
WILLIAM S. TUCKWELL 1868-1943
Constable 1902 and 1903 Member Merrimac Board of Fire Engineers 11 years, 1905-1915 inclusive Member Merrimac School Committee 6 years, 1915-1921
Member Merrimac Public Library Trustees 6 years, 1915-1921
CHARLES EDWARD HOYT 1868-1943
Member Merrimac Public Library Trustees 3 years, 1935-1938
MRS. MINNIE S. HALE 1879-1943
Member Merrimac Public Library Trustees 3 years, 1938-1941
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SELECTMEN'S REPORT
To the Citizens of the Town of Merrimac:
The sixty-eighth annual report of the Town of Merrimac is here- with presented for your consideration in accordance with Chapter 40, Section 49 of the General Laws of Massachusetts.
The Board of Selectmen organized with Hazen M. Emery as Chairman, Arthur D. Lockwood as Clerk, and Ralph L. Buzzell as the third member. The board organized as a Board of Health and Soldiers Relief Commission with the same officers and members. W. Harold Whiting was designated as agent of the Board of Health.
The board is happy to state that during the year no special meetings were necessary to raise additional funds and again the Town was able to close out the year with no outstanding revenue loans. We were also able to reduce the outstanding tax title loans in the amount of $4,422.53 thus leaving outstanding tax title loans of only $7,701.15. These loans are secured as follows :-
Tax Titles subject to redemption $22,513.97
Tax Title property owned by town. 7,938.32
We hope during the coming year to be able to turn our present possessions and titles into taxable property and thus wipe out any tax title loans.
The local rationing board comprised of Ralph L. Buzzell, Chair- man, James P. Flynn, Clerk, and W. Harold Whiting as third member have functioned again this year, as well as the various branches of the Civilian Defense.
We as a board wish to express our appreciation to W. Harold Whiting our Town Accountant for his work and co-operation dur- ing this past year in efficiently performing his various duties, and also all departmental heads who have assisted in any way to make this past year such a successful one. We also wish to express our thanks to the Division of Accounts, Department of Corporations and Taxation for their help and advice during the past year.
We have administered the affairs of the town to the best of our ability and look forward to another good year in the town's history.
HAZEN M. EMERY, ARTHUR D. LOCKWOOD, RALPH L. BUZZELL,
Board of Selectmen.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF MERRIMAC BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
To the Citizens of the Town of Merrimac:
The three members elected to the Board of Public Welfare at the Annual Town Meeting organized for the year 1943 as follows-
Hazen M. Emery, Chairman, Ellen M. Wallace, Clerk and Harriett F. Bigelow as the third member.
During the past year the Welfare situation has been better than for a great number of years, due to recipients obtaining employ- ment in all branches of industry. We feel as a board that the year 1944 should also show. this same condition and thus allow us to decrease the expenditures for this branch of relief.
We have had no change in the Aid to Dependent Children branch of relief and anticipate no increases as regards numbers in the com- ing year.
At this time the Board wishes to thank all Federal, State and local Departments who have in any way helped to lighten our duties as Administrators of Relief in the Town during the past year.
HAZEN M. EMERY, ELLEN M. WALLACE, HARRIETT F. BIGELOW,
Board of Public Welfare.
REPORT OF MERRIMAC BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
To the Citizens of the Town of Merrimac:
The Old Age Assistance Board for the year 1943 which organized as follows: Ellen M. Wallace, Chairman, Hazen M. Emery, Clerk, and Harriett F. Bigelow as third member, submit the following report for the year 1943.
Active cases December 31, 1942-114. New cases added during the year 1943-9. Cases closed during the year 1943-16. Active cases January 1, 1944-107.
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The itemized account of the receipts and expenditures for the year 1943 appears in detail in the Town Accountant's report.
During the past year the case load has dropped and the expendi- tures have decreased accordingly.
Respectfully submitted,
ELLEN M. WALLACE, HAZEN M. EMERY, HARRIETT F. BIGELOW,
Merrimac Bureau of Old Age Assistance.
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APPROPRIATIONS MADE IN 1943
Moderator.
$12.00
Selectmen, Chairman
450.00
Selectmen, Clerk 125.00
Selectmen, Other
100.00
Selectmen's Departmental Expenses.
400.00
Board of Public Welfare, Chairman.
200.00
Board of Public Welfare, Clerk.
200.00
Board of Public Welfare, Other.
100.00
Town Accountant Salary
1,820.00
Town Accountant Expenses.
125.00
Treasurer Salary.
450.00
Treasurer Expenses.
800.00
Tax Collector Salary.
800.00
Tax Collector Expenses .
900.00
Assessors, Chairman
275.00
Assessors, Other Two
375.00
Assessors' Expenses.
200.00
Town Clerk Salary .
225.00
Town Clerk Expenses.
50.00
Registrars of Voters.
112.50
Town Hall Maintenance.
1,200.00
Town Hall, Janitor Salary. Town Hall Repairs .
100.00
Bonding Town Officers.
310.00 143.50
Police. .
3,900.00
Fire Engineers, Salary, Chief.
150.00
Fire Engineers, Salary, Clerk.
125.00
Fire Engineers, Salary, Other
100.00
Fire Department.
3,500.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Salary
100.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Expenses.
15.00
Inspector of Wiring, Salary .
90.00 5.00
Dog Officer
100.00
Moth Department.
1,025.00
Tree Warden
500.00
Town Forest.
400.00 150.00
Forest Fire Warden.
Board of Health.
1,250.00
Public Health Nurse and Expenses
1,200.00
Inspector of Animals Salary
100.00
Inspector of Slaughtering Salary
20.00
Inspector of Milk Salary .
20.00
Essex County T. B. Hospital
1,156.71
Highway and Chapter 81.
4,800.00
Snow and Washouts.
.
3,000.00
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Inspector of Wiring, Expenses.
240.00
Election Officers.
.
.
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Sidewalks, Railings and Bridges
$100.00
Rocks Bridge
1,175.00
Street Lights.
3,854.24
State Aid.
120.00
Public Welfare
8,000.00
Soldiers' Relief. .
3,600.00
Aid to Dependent Children
2,500.00
Old Age Assistance
29,000.00
School Committee Salary, Chairman.
50.00
School Committee Salary, Clerk.
75.00
School Committee Salary, Other.
50.00
School Department
29,100.00
Public Library
1,000.00
Memorial Day
150.00
Vocational Aid.
300.00
Lighting Town Buildings
406.76
Insurance .
2,300.00
Reserve Fund.
500.00
Interest
500.00
Cemeteries
1,400.00 90.00
Vital Statistics.
Water in Town Buildings.
243.17
Printing Town Reports.
224.40
Playground-Art. No. 8. .
150.00
Highway Thickly settled Streets-Art. No. 10.
500.00
Board of Registrars Expense Ch. 427-440-Art. No. 11
250.00
Tax Title Repairs-Art. No. 12
300.00
Highway Shed-Art. No. 14.
700.00
Basketball Expense-Art. No. 15.
25.00
Ration Board Expense-Art. No. 18.
250.00
Civilian Defense-Art. No. 19
1,000.00
Playground, to complete work-Art. No. 21
1,000.00
Recreational Purposes-Art. No. 23.
300.00
Town Hall Repairs In or On-Art. No. 25.
1,400.00
Mill Street Bridge-Art. No. 26.
700.00
Cleaning Stevens Pond-Art. No. 27.
500.00
Legal Suit-Art. No. 29. . . . . .
200.00
$123,433.28
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REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
As Chief of the Police Department of the Town of Merrimac, I hereby submit my annual report of the Department for the year 1943:
Miscellaneous Business
Assistance to other Police Departments 5
Assistance to Medical Examiner. 3
Complaints Investigated .
301
Doors and Windows found open and secured.
27
Days at District Court (Chief)
19
Days at Superior Court (Chief)
1
Days at District Court (Patrolman) .
4
Disturbances suppressed without arrest.
17
Defects in sidewalks and streets reported.
4
Escorts furnished processions .
1
Injured and sick person assisted.
21
Lights furnished dangerous places
1
Fires discovered, no alarm rang.
2
Lost and runaway children returned to parents.
18
Messages delivered . 59
Number of assignments of Officers. 201
Witness Subpoenas served. 10
Wires down and reported. 1
Lights burning in buildings and reported to owners 33
Number of Arrests for the Year
Male.
32
Female.
2
Total 34
Resident.
25
Non-resident. 9
I desire to thank the Honorable Board of Selectmen, His Honor, Judge Charles I. Pettingell, the associate Justices, Clerk of the District Court, the Probation Officer, the Officers of the Depart- ment, the Superintendent of the Light and Water Department and the Citizens of the Town for their kindly co-operation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD J. O'KEEFE,
Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Merrimac:
The following is my report for the year 1943:
Ad- Not
Con- justed Sealed Sealed demned
Platform over 5,000 lbs.
2
Platform 100 to 5,000 lbs.
8
Beam 100 to 5,000 lbs.
1
Counter under 100 lbs
5
Spring under 100 lbs.
9
Spring over 100 lbs.
1
Computing under 100 lbs.
5
Tank Truck Meter System
1
Gasolene Meter System
3
14
7
1
Kerosene Measuring Pump
1
3
47
7
1
Inspections Made
Peddlers' Licenses
3
Peddlers' Scales
1
Ice Scales
1
Food Packages.
10
Expenditures
Receipts
Salary . .
$100.00
Sealing Fees.
19.40
Transportation.
2.75
Adjusting Pumps ..
.75
Supplies.
1.05
Total
$103.80
Total
$20.15
Appropriation.
$115.00
Unexpended balance
11.20
Owing to the shortage of gasolene there were several pumps that could not be tested and sealed.
I wish to thank all who in any way assisted me in the performance of my duties.
JOHN K. SARGENT,
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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MERRIMAC FIRE ALARM
Emergency fire alarm telephone number 2211.
Emergency phone 2211 should be used for fire calls only. If for any reason line is out of order, dial operator and ask for EMER- GENCY OPERATOR.
In all cases give your name and location of fire.
3-3 Chief's Call.
4 Mass. N. E. Bus Garage, East Main St.
5 Merrimac Square.
12 Locust St., opposite Green St.
13 J. B. Judkins Co., Main St.
14 Main St., near residence of William H. Franklin.
15 Birch Meadow Rd. and Main St., to Merrimac-Haverhill line.
16 Woodland and Grove Sts.
17 School and Pleasant Sts.
18 School and Mill Sts.
21 East Main St. Bear Hill Rd., to Merrimac-Amesbury line.
23 East Main St. near store of Leo Noone.
24 Church St. opposite Maple St.
25 Liberty and Mechanic Sts.
26 Summer and Prospect Sts.
27 Church St. near residence of Charles H. Staples.
28 Sawyer and Nichols Sts.
31 Pleasant St., Merrimacport
32 Merrimac St., near residence of George H Whitcomb.
34 Merrimac St., Merrimacport.
35 High St., near William S. Tuckwell Foundry.
36 Merrimac and Broad Sts., Merrimacport.
41 Lake Attitash Park.
51 Locust and Walnut Sts.
52 Lower Locust St. Haverhill-Merrimac line.
62 Birch Meadow Rd. and Hadley District. Telephone. No box.
71 Bear Hill Rd., Newton, N. H. line. Telephone. No box.
72 West Shore Lake Attitash.
2 Recall-all out-also All Clear Air Raid.
No School Signals
7:15 A. M. 11-11-long pause-1. No school in grades only.
7:15 A. M. 11-11-11. No school in High and Grade Schools.
11:20 A. M. Same signals. One session.
12:30 P. M. Same signals. No school in afternoon. Police Call 1-1-1.
Boy Scouts-10 blasts. Air Raid 7-7-7.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF ENGINEERS
January 24, 1944.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Board of Fire Engineers submit for the year ending December 31, 1943:
Number of alarms 61
Fire loss.
$1,331.00
We recommend that the sum of $3,500.00 be appropriated for the salaries and general maintenance of the department.
Respectfully submitted,
AARON A. HUME, CHARLES E. BRIDGES, WILLIAM CASAZZA,
Board of Engineers.
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR OF 1943
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Merrimac:
The Public Health Nurse's Report for the year 1943 is submitted as follows-March 22, 1943 to Dec. 31, 1943. .
Visits Cases made
Heart.
3
95
Shocks
2
20
Old Age.
2
160
Diabetic Ulcers
1
2
Hardening of Arteries
1
143
Cancer.
3
107
Sprained knees.
2
13
Pneumonia.
2
4
Grippe.
3
.7
Colonic irrigation.
.2
55
Fractured hip.
1
12
Packed rectum.
4
10
Post operative care
1
3
Deaths.
6
6
Maternity
9
66
Mumps.
.
.
1
1
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Measles
1
1
Umbilical hernia
1
1
Septic sore throat
1
1
Neurotic
2
3
Broken leg.
1
22
Care of newborn babies
11
75
Circumcision.
3
3
Pleurisy
1
2
Diabetic
1
6
Accident
1
1
Colitis.
1
1
Uremia.
1
3
Athletic foot.
1
2
Kidney stone
2
4
Prep. for exam
1
1
72
830
I have taken patients to Benson's Hospital, to Amesbury Hos- pital and to Danvers State Hospital.
I have turned over to the Town Treasurer $152.50.
I have travelled 3,483 miles at .05 per mile $174.15.
I have investigated and reported all communicable diseases.
Respectfully submitted,
CECILE C. SARGENT, R.N.,
Public Health Nurse.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK, ANIMALS, AND SLAUGHTERING
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I have made the following calls and inspections during the last half of the year, having been appointed in July to serve for the balance of Mr. Chase's unexpired term.
Number of barns inspected 43
Number of cattle inspected . 258
Number of swine inspected .
90
Number of bulls inspected .
19
Number of goats inspected . 47
Number of sheep inspected
3
Inspection of slaughtering: Hogs
2
. Animals quarantined: Dogs. 1 . .
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I have been unable to find any accurate records of the number of milk and oleomargarine licenses issued for the year, so have not made any report on same.
Respectfully submitted, GEORGE R. HOYT,
Inspector of Milk, Animals, Slaughtering.
REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSION
We hereby submit a report of the developments in the depart- ment during the year of 1943.
With the advance in wages, the scarcity of help, and sixty-six Perpetual Care lots with less than one dollar balance from the in- terest of 1942 the Cemetery Trustee's have had a very difficult season, altho several of the one hundred dollar Trust Funds on Perpetual Care lots have been increased fifty dollars during the year.
In the operation of the services in the Cemeteries we have been obliged to turn back to the Town according to a new State ruling four hundred and sixty dollars obtained for opening graves, and we still have one hundred and twenty-five private lots which have had the care of our employees at our expense, but we have issued bills to the owners of these lots payable to the Town Treasurer which are expected to be paid before another season; this money will also be returned to the Town.
The sale of lots the past year has been less than previous years which will give us less money than previous years for our Contin- gent Fund to be used to repair roads, purchase plants and other improvements.
During the year of 1944 we hope to see some improvement so the Cemeteries can have proper care.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES A. LANCASTER E. C. HARGRAVES CECIL WELCH
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
To the Citizens of Merrimac:
The Board of Assessors submit the following report for the year 1943:
Recapitulation
Town Appropriations
$128,516.57
Overlay Deficit.
1,359.27
State Tax.
1,500.00
State Parks and Reservations .
57.74
State Audit of Municipal Accounts . .
1,560.49
County Tax .
2,648.67
T. B. Hospital
1,156.71
Overlay for 1943
4,755.55
$141,555.00
Estimated Receipts
Income Tax .
$8,330.52
Corporation Tax.
3,893.41
Motor Vehicle Tax .
3,000.00
Licenses. .
150.00
Fines. .
12.00
Special Assessments.
129.00
General Government.
680.00
Protection of Persons and Property ..
23.00
Health and Sanitation
628.00
Charities .
5,500.00
Old Age Assistance
16,000.00
Old Age Tax.
788.97
Schools
4,300.00
Library
116.00
Available Funds.
14,898.75
Interest .
1,900.00
$60,341.65
Net Amount to be raised
$81,213.35
826 Polls at $2.00.
$1,652.00
Personal Property $108,750 at $45.00
4,893.75
Real Estate $1,659,280 at $45.00.
74,667.60
Total Tax Levy
$81,213.35
Table of Aggregates
Value of Real Estate. $1,659,280.00
Value of Personal Property 108,750.00
Value of Automobiles 154,115.00
.
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Number of Automobiles
664
Number of Horses.
27
Number of Cows.
166
Number of Fowl.
4,750
Number of other Neat Cattle
52
Swine.
15
Number of Houses.
762
Number of Acres of Land.
4,840
Value of Live Stock.
$17,720.00
Value of Machinery.
19,480.00
Value of Stock in Trade. .
20,900.00
Value of other Tangible Property.
50,650.00
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE B. CROFUT,
CLIFFORD R. HOWE,
ROSCOE CHILD,
Board of Assessors.
REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
January 31, 1944.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Merrimac, Mass.
Gentlemen:
As Town Clerk of the Town of Merrimac, I hereby submit the annual report for the year 1943 :-
Births
Number of Births Recorded .
43
Males. .
22
Females.
21
Father, Native Born.
41
Mother, Native Born.
43
Father and Mother, both Native Born.
41
Father and Mother, both Foreign Born
0
Mixed Parentage
2
Marriages
Number of Marriages Recorded 37
First Marriage of Groom .
30
First Marriage of Bride.
28
Grooms, Native Born.
35
Brides, Native Born.
37
Grooms, Foreign Born
2
.
23
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Brides, Foreign Born.
0
Average Age of Groom 28 Years, 3 Months, 17 Days 25 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days
Average Age of Bride.
Deaths
Number of Deaths Recorded.
29
Males.
10
Females.
19
Under 5 Years.
1
Males, Native Born.
10
Females, Native Born.
17
Males, Foreign Born
0
Females, Foreign Born
2
Of Native Parentage
18 2
Of Mixed Parentage
Average Age.
68 Years, 4 Months, 14 Days 96 Years, 3 Months, 6 Days
Licenses
Number of Dogs Licensed 122
Males.
110
Females. 12
150
Minors Sporting Licenses Issued.
15
Respectfully submitted,
C. HOWARD PHILLIPS,
Town Clerk.
REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER
To the Citizens of Merrimac:
The balances, receipts and disbursements for the year 1943 were as follows :-
Balance January 1, 1943. $16,934.77
Receipts to January 1, 1944 229,212.90
$246,147.67
Payments on Warrants ..
$192,801.06
Balance January 1, 1944
53,346.61
$246,147.67
Respectfully submitted,
ROY C. JOURNEAY,
Town Treasurer.
Oldest Person
Sporting Licenses Issued .
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MERRIMAC TOWN REPORT
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL LIGHT BOARD
The Municipal Light Board herein submit their fortieth Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 1943.
Four services have been added during the year making a total of 992 lighting services and 14 Power services, a loss of one, now in- stalled.
Estimate of Expense
Gross Expense of Operating .. $30,000.00
Depreciation (3% on $81,972.89) 2,459.19
Total
$32,459.19
Estimated Income
From Private Consumers.
$31,000.00
From Municipal Buildings.
399.34
From Street Lights 4,040.18
Total
$35,439.52
Cost of Construction
Substation Equipment. $650.00
Poles, Fixtures & Overhead Conductors. 46,297.62
Meters. 9,004.76
Transformers . . 18,107.48
Street Lighting Equipment. 5,173.45
Transportation Equipment.
2,739.58
Total.
$81,972.89
Expended for Constructions
Construction and Materials.
$540.59
Meters. . 40.71
Total .
$581.30
Expended for Operating Expenses
Electric Energy Purchased. $18,805.11
Station Wages. 1,169.20
Station Expense. 350.00
Meter and Transformer Operation. 3.30
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MERRIMAC TOWN REPORT
Maintenance of Transmission and Distri- bution Lines $1,691.07
Maintenance of Meters and Trans- formers. 1.44
Operation and Maintenance of Street Lights . 416.11
Commercial Salaries and Expenses. 585.13
Salaries of Municipal Light Board and Manager 1,493.07
Office Salary.
1,180.20
General Office Supplies and Expenses
598.64
Insurance .
318.45
Transportation Expense.
418.91
Miscellaneous Expense 76.23
$27,045.86
Total Expended for Construction and Maintenance. $27,627.16
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