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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF THE
TOWNof MERRIMAC
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1953
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DIRECTORY OF TOWN OFFICERS
Elected Officers
Moderator
Robert L. Eckert
Selectmen
J. Arthur Ollis Ralph L. Buzzell Kenneth L. Haskell
Board of Public Welfare
J. Arthur Ollis Hazen M. Emery Ellen M. Wallace
Assessors
E. Palmer Sargent Term expires 1956
Alvin F. Heath Term expires 1955
Clifford R. Howe, Jr. Term expires 1954
Town Clerk
C. Howard Phillips
Tax Collector
Wilfred G. Journeay Term expires 1955
Town Treasurer
Roy C. Journeay
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Municipal Light Commissioners
Ulysses N. Corson Term expires 1956
*William H. Franklin Term expires 1955
Norman E. Taylor Term expires 1954
*Ray Wallace appointed to March 1954 to fill vacancy caused by the death of William H. Franklin
Municipal Water Commissioners
Ulysses N. Corson Term expires 1956
*William H. Franklin Term expires 1955
Norman E. Taylor Term expires 1954
*Ray Wallace appointed to March 1954 to fill vacancy caused by the death of William H. Franklin
School Committee
Virginia H. Webster ...... Term expires 1956
* Alfred E. Lambert
Term expires 1955
Russell B. Kelly Term expires 1954
*Howard L. DeLong appointed to March 1954 to fill vacan- cy caused by resignation of Alfred E. Lambert
Trustees of Cemetery
Clifton V. Bixby
Term expires 1956
Henry D. Lay Term expires 1955
Arthur R. Clark
Term expires 1954
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Trustees of Public Library
Barbara N. Adams
Term expires 1956
Charles M. Tibbetts
Term expires 1956
Alvin F. Heath Term expires 1955
Robert L. Eckert Term expires 1955
Grace F. Gibbs Term expires 1954
Burnell S. O'Brien
Term expires 1954
Trustees of Kimball Park
Donald J. Selby Term expires 1956
Henry D. Lay Term expires 1955
Arthur D. Lockwood Term expires 1954
Playground Commission
George J. P. Stevens Term expires 1958
George D. Currier
Term expires 1957
George H. K. Nicol Term expires 1956
Henry D. Lay Term expires 1955
Merrill B. Smith Term expires 1954
Constables
Alexander M. Sullivan George R. Buzzell
Ronald C. Sarasin
Surveyors of Lumber and Measurers of Wood and Bark
Edson C. Walker Richard E. Sargent
Robert L. Eckert
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Tree Warden Harold C. Lamb
Civil Service Tenure Chief of Police Maurice Carey, Constable
OFFICERS APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN
Night Watchman Fred A. Smith, Constable
Special Police Officers
Alexander M. Sullivan Thomas Chaff
Clarence O. Libby (Honorary)
Herman Currier
Leon L. Dow
Ronald C. Sarasin
George R. Buzzell
John F. McCarron
James L. Howe (Grange Hall) George J. P. Stevens
Harold M. Waterhouse (Cattle Crossing)
James H. Christie
John P. Gilmore (Pumping Station)
Albert W. Lord
Irvine G. Burbeck (Light & Water Dept.)
Merrill B. Smith
Harold Mooney (Light & Water Dept.) Kenneth E. Haskell (School)
George Keller (Light & Water Dept.)
Harlan M. Haight (Cemeteries)
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Sworn Weighers
Byron Sargent George L. Sargent Ralph L. Buzzell
Mrs. Isobel Knight John A. Hutchins David Stewart
Robert L. Eckert
Fence Viewers
F. Palmer Sargent William J. Battis
Inspector of Milk, Animals and Slaughtering
John A. Hutchins
Inspector of Wiring Ulysses N. Corson
Moth Superintendent
Harold C. Lamb
Burial Agent
Charles J. Vincent
Veterans Service Officer
Charles J. Vincent
Town Forest Committee
James T. Colgan
Term expires 1956
Russell B. Kelly Term expires 1955
Harold C. Lamb
Term expires 1954
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Registrars of Voters
C. Howard Phillips
George Gulezian
James P. Flynn
Bernard Hume
Janitor of Town Hall Guy Sheldon
Veterans Agent J. Arthur Ollis
Agent of the Board of Health W. Harold Whiting
*Norman E. Taylor appointed to fill vacancy caused by resignation of W. Harold Whiting
Superintendent of Streets Albert W. Lord
Sealer of Weights and Measures Merrill B. Smith
Dog Officer Harold C. Lamb
Health Nurse
Cecile Sargent
Town Accountant W. Harold Whiting
*Norman E. Taylor appointed to fill vacancy caused by resignation of W. Harold Whiting
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Director of Civil Defense Parker T. Walton
Forest Fire Warden George R. Buzzell
Engineers of Fire Department
George R. Buzzell
Elmer T. Grant
Glen I. Blackden
Election Officers
Mary D. Flynn
Mellisa Buzzell
Mary E. Flynn
Nora Dwyer
Mary F. Casazza
Yvonne Donahue
Elaine Noone
Marjorie Staples Marjorie Joralman Alfreda Lovell Grace Clark Edna Harrington
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 EMERGENCY OPERATOR.
In all cases give your name and exact location of fire.
3-3 Chief's Call
4 Mass. N. E. Bus Garage, East Main St.
5 Merrimac Square
12 Locust St., corner of Green St.
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13 Main St., Opposite Forrest St.
14 Main St., near residence of William H. Franklin.
15 Birch Meadow Rd. and Main St., to Haverhill-Mer- rimac line.
16 Woodland and Grove Streets.
17 School and Pleasant Sts.
18 School and Mill Sts.
21 East Main St., opposite Skip's Snack Bar.
23 East Main St., near residence of John P. Gilmore.
24 Church St., opposite Maple St.
25 Liberty and Mechanic Sts.
26 Summer and Prospect Sts.
27 Church St., near residence of Richard Powers.
28 Sawyer and Nichols Sts.
31 Pleasant St., Merrimacport.
32 Merrimac St., near Middle Rd.
34 Merrimac St., Merrimacport.
35 High St., M'port., near Merrimac Brass Foundry.
36 Merrimac and Broad Sts., Merrimacport.
41 Lower East Main St., Lake Attitash entrance.
42 Lake Attitash Park at Fern Ave.
51 Locust and Walnut Sts.
52 Lower Locust St., to Merrimac-Haverhill Line.
62 Birch Meadow Rd. and Hadley District, Tel. No Box.
71 Bear Hill Rd. to Newton N. H. Line, Tel. No Box
72 West Shore, Lake Attitash, Tel No Box
74 Dance Hall, Lake Attitash, Tel. No Box No Box - Call 2211
2 Recall - all out - also All Clear Air Raid.
1-1-1 Police Call
10 Blasts - Boy Scouts
Red Alert for Air Raids 7-7-7. All Clear 1-1.
No School Signals
NO SCHOOL announcements will be made over Sta- tion WBZ after 7:00 o'clock in the morning.
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JURY LIST
The following Jury List for the calendar year begin- ning July 1, 1953 has been prepared by the Merrimac Selectmen in compliance with Chapter 234, Section 4 of the General Laws and adopted June 15, 1953.
Harold K. Joralman, 96 East Main St., Painter William F. Acorn, 51 East Main St., Salesman Arthur F. Allen, River Road, Elec. Worker Martin E. Anderson, Trailer Park, Salesman Howard L. Delong, 7 Pine St., Mechanic Everett P. Dwinnells, Huse Road, Auto Mechanic Jesse E. Gleed, 74 West Main St., Gas Station Michael J. Gilmore, 17 Locust St., Shoe Worker Harold J. Kramer, 25 Pleasant St., Bus Driver Winthrop W. Litchfield, 5 Summer St., Laborer James McMasters, River Road, Mill Worker George S. Nelson, 46 West Main St., Painter Chester W. H. Streeter, 1 Mechanic St., Plumber Elwin E. Rollins, 6 Union St., Real Estate Ralph L. Goodwin, Westminister Rd., Shoe Worker Robert C. Freyer, 68 West Main St., Salesman Arnold F. Hargraves, 21 School St., Wood Heel Forrest M. Lavalley, 14 West Main St., Clerk Fred L. Spencer, 80 East Main St., Blacksmith Edward H. Worcester, Winter Street, Carpenter Philip E. Rodier, 4 Adams Street, Bus Driver Cecil Welch, 19 Middle Street, Foreman Ernest E. Hewson, 10 Woodland St., Bus Driver Frank W. Hoyt, 70 Church Street, Painter Bernard A. Hume, 10 Lincoln Street, Shoe Worker John Fyfe, Jr., 11 Green Street, Laborer George P. Hanson, 123 East Main Street, Gas Station Harrie P. Cushing, 3 Vendome Street, Bus Driver Shirley G. Condon, 9 Summer Street, Shoe Worker
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Homer H. Reynolds, Pine Street, Laborer Thomas W. Greeley, 57 Church Street, Metal Worker Joseph W. Bray, 10812 East Main Street, Laborer Samuel F. Barr, 40 East Main Street, Salesman
J. Arthur Ollis
Ralph L. Buzzell
Kenneth E. Haskell
Selectmen of Merrimac.
SELECTMEN'S REPORT
To the Citizens of the Town of Merrimac:
The seventy-eighth annual report of the Town of Merrimac is herewith presented for your consideration in accordance with Chapter 40, Section 49, of the General Laws of Massachusetts.
The organization of the Board of Selectmen for the year 1953 was as follows:
J. Arthur Ollis Chairman
Ralph L. Buzzell Clerk
Kenneth E. Haskell Member
The Board also organized as a Board of Health, and Veterans Benefits, with the same officers with W. Harold
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Whiting appointed Agent of the Board of Health and J. Arthur Ollis appointed as Veterans Agent.
When Mr. Whiting resigned in August, Mr. Norman E. Taylor was appointed as Agent of the Board of Health.
We have spent the funds voted by the town for the various departments under our direction, to the best of our ability.
We wish to thank the Department of Corporations and Taxation for their co-operation and assistance, also the Bureau of Accounts, local heads of departments and citizens of the Town for help during the past year. We also wish to thank the Town Accountant, Norman E. Tay- lor, for his help and assistance during the past year.
Respectfully submitted, J. Arthur Ollis
Ralph L. Buzzell
Kenneth E. Haskell
Selectmen of the Town of Merrimac
APPROPRIATIONS MADE IN 1953
March 3, 1953
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Merrimac, Mass.
Gentlemen:
I submit the following list of appropriations made at
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the Annual Town Meeting of the Town of Merrimac, for the year 1953, held on March 2, 1953 :-
Moderator
$ 12.00
Selectmen, Chairman, Salary
325.00
Selectmen, Clerk, Salary
200.00
Selectmen, Other Member, Salary
150.00
Selectmen, Deparmental Expenses
400.00
Board of Public Welfare, Salary
200.00
Board of Public Welfare, Clerk
200.00
Board of Public Welfare, Other Member, Sal.
100.00
Town Accountant, Salary
3,120.00
Town Accountant, Expenses
125.00
Treasurer, Salary
600.00
Treasurer, Expenses
500.00
Tax Collector, Salary
1,700.00
Tax Collector, Expenses
500.00
Assessors, Chairman, Salary
470.00
Assessors, Clerk, Salary
280.00
Assessors, Other Member, Salary
250.00
Assessors, Expenses
500.00
Town Clerk, Salary
300.00
Town Clerk, Expenses
150.00
Registrars of Voters, Salary, Chairman
100.00
Registrars of Voters, Other Three Members @ $50.00 each
150.00
Janitor, Town Offices, Salary
240.00
Town Hall Maintenance
1,500.00
Town Hall Repairs
200.00
Bonding Town Officers
435.00
Election Officers
150.00
Police Department
8,658.00
Fire Engineers, Chief, Salary
300.00
Fire Engineers, Clerk, Salary
200.00
Fire Engineers, Other Member, Salary
150.00
Fire Department
4,400.00
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Sealer of Weights and Measures, Salary
150.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Expenses
35.00
Inspector of Wiring, Salary
90.00
Inspector of Wiring, Expenses
5.00
Dog Officer, Fees
150.00
Moth Department
869.00
Tree Warden
500.00
Town Forest
400.00
Forest Fire Warden
150.00
Board of Health
1,000.00
Health Nurse, Salary
1,200.00
Health Nurse, Expenses
250.00
Inspector of Animals, Salary
100.00
Inspector of Animals, Expenses
5.00
Inspector of Slaughtering, Salary
20.00
Inspector of Slaughtering, Expenses
5.00
Inspector of Milk, Salary
20.00
Inspector of Milk, Expenses
5.00
Snow and Washouts
5,000.00
Sidewalks, Railings and Bridges
100.00
Rocks Bridge
1,700.00
Street Lights
6,200.36
Public Welfare
5,000.00
Soldiers Benefits
3,500.00
Aid to Dependent Children
5,000.00
Old Age Assistance
40,000.00
School Committee, Salary, Chairman
50.00
School Committee, Clerk, Salary
75.00
School Committee, Other Member, Salary
50.00
School Department
99,757.00
Public Library
1,500.00
Memorial Day
275.00
Vocational Aid
2,000.00
Lighting Town Buildings
1,225.31
Insurance
5,000.00
Reserve Fund
1,000.00
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Interest
9,222.50
Cemeteries
3,000.00
Vital Statistics
250.00
Water in Town Buildings
394.56
Printing Town Reports
603.00
Water Commissioners, Sals., (3 @ $50.00)
150.00
Light Commissioners, Sals., (3 @ $50.00)
150.00
Disability Assistance
5,000.00
$227,721.73
Article 7 Playground 1,325.00
Article 9 Tax Title Expenses 100.00
Article 10 Highway, Thickly Settled Sts. ...
1,000.00
Article 11 Board of Registrars, Exp. Chap.
427 and 440
650.00
Article 13 Legal Suits, Expenses
100.00
Article 14 Chapter 90 Highways
1,500.00
Article 17 Chapter 81 Highways
5,300.00
Article 18 Veterans Service Officer, Salary
250.00
Article 19
Veterans Service Officer, Ex-
penses
250.00
Article 20 Essex County Retirement System
3,379.06
Article 21 Water Department Operation & Maintenance
24,000.00
Article 22 Welfare Agent, Salary
2,400.00
Article 23 Dutch Elm Disease Control
1,250.00
Article 24
Rental Quarters for American
Legion
300.00
Article 25 School Construction Loan
17,000.00
Article 26 Dog Officer, Salary
100.00
Article 27 Civilian Defense
1,800.00
Article 28
Light Extension (Ridgefield
Road)
200.00
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Article 34 Transplant Trees
150.00
Article 38 Two Way Radio, Maintenance
75.00
Article 40 Bicycles (Registration & Oper-
ation)
50.00
Article 43 Water Extension (Birch Mead-
ow Road)
4,000.00
Article 44 Hose (Fire Department)
800.00
$293,700.79
Resectfully submitted,
C. HOWARD PHILLIPS
Town Clerk
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of the Town of Merrimac:
In accordance with the by-laws of the Town of Merri- mac and the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Mass- achusetts, the Merrimac Finance Committee recommends the following appropriations to be made for the year 1954:
Moderator $ 12.00
Selectmen, Salary Chairman
325.00
Selectmen, Clerk, Salary 200.00
Selectmen, Other Member Salary 150.00
Selectmen, Departmental Expenses
400.00
Board of Public Welfare, Chairman, Salary
200.00
Board of Public Welfare, Clerk Salary
200.00
Board of Public Welfare, Other Member Sal.
100.00
Town Accountant, Salary
3,380.00
Town Accountant, Expenses
125.00
Treasurer, Salary
750.00
Treasurer, Expenses
500.00
Tax Collector, Salary
2,000.00
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Tax Collector, Expenses
600.00
Assessors, Chairman Salary
600.00
Assessors, Clerk Salary
280.00
Assessors, Other Member Salary
250.00
Assessors, Expenses
800.00
Town Clerk, Salary
450.00
Town Clerk, Expenses
200.00
Registrars of Voters, Chairman Salary
100.00
Registrars of Voters, Other Three Mem-
bers Salaries each $50.00
150.00
Janitor, Town Hall Salary
240.00
Town Hall Maintenance
1,500.00
Town Hall Repairs
200.00
Bonding Town Officers
500.00
Election Officers
500.00
Police Department
8,300.00
Fire Engineers, Chief Salary
300.00
Fire Engineers, Clerk Salary
200.00
Fire Engineer, Salary Other Member
150.00
Fire Department
4,400.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Salary
150.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Expensees
35.00
Inspector of Wiring, Salary
90.00
Inspector of Wiring, Expenses
5.00
Dog Officer Fees
150.00
Moth Department
869.00
Tree Warden
900.00
Town Forest
400.00
Forest Fire Warden
200.00
Board of Health
1,500.00
Health Nurse, Salary
1,200.00
Health Nurse, Expenses
100.00
Inspector of Animals, Salary
100.00
Inspector of Animals, Expenses
5.00
Inspector of Slaughtering, Salary
20.00
Inspector of Slaughtering, Expenses
5.00
Inspector of Milk, Salary 20.00
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Inspector of Milk, Expenses
5.00
Snow and Washouts
5,000.00
Sidewalks, Railings and Bridges
100.00
Rocks Bridge
6,375.00
Street Lights
7,594.00
Public Welfare
5,000.00
Soldier Benefits
3,000.00
Aid to Dependent Children
8,000.00
Old Age Assistance
40,000.00
School Committee, Chairman Salary
50.00
School Committee, Clerk Salary
75.00
School Committee, Other Member Salary
50.00
School Department
107,947.00
Public Library
1,500.00
Memorial Day
275.00
Vocational Aid
2,000.00
Lighting Town Buildings
1,509.56
Insurance
5,000.00
Reserve Fund
1,000.00
Interest
9,222.50
Cemeteries
3,000.00
Vital Statistics
250.00
Water in Town Buildings
514.44
Printing Town Reports
603.00
Water Comm., Salaries (Three each $50.00)
150.00
Light Comm., Salaries (Three each $50.00)
150.00
Disability Assistance
4,000.00
Total $246,181.50
Respectfully submitted,
RAY T. WALLACE
CLIFFORD R. HOWE
EDWARD C. GIBBONS
JAMES P. DONAHUE MILLARD B. HILLS
Merrimac Finance Committee
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MERRIMAC FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The following is a brief summary of the activities of the Fire Department for the year 1953.
Month
Number of Alarms
Dwelling
Store
KIND Factory
OF FIRE Garage
Brush
Misc.
Estimated Loss
January
4
2
1
4
1,186.55
March
10
10
April
6
2
3
1
219.00
May
4
1
1
2
461.00
June
9
9
3
August
6
5
1
September
7
1
1
5
October
8
2
6
2,000.00
November
4
1
3
239.00
December
9
3
3
3
2,000.00
Totals
8 3
13
1
2
41
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$10,520.55
Appropriation for year
$4,400.00
Number of men in Department
38
Salaries
$2,760.00
Other expenses
1,640.00
Total
$4,400.00
We wish to express our thanks to all Town Officials and Citizens for their cooperation and support. We recommend that the sum of Forty-Four Hundred Dollars ($4,400.00) be appro- priated for salaries and general maintenance of the Merrimac Fire Department for the year 1954.
Respectfully submitted, Board of Fire Engineers GEORGE R. BUZZELL Sr, ELMER T. GRANT Sr. GLEN I, BLACKDEN
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2
$ 4,415.00
February
2
July
9
6
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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 the annual report of the De- partment for the year begining January 1, 1953 through December 31, 1953.
The report follows:
Number of Arrest for Crimes against the person 2
Number of Arrest for Crimes against property 2
Number of Arrest for Crimes against public order 38
Total Arrests 42
A decrease of 55% over last year.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Accidents Reported 47
A decrease of 25% over last year.
Ambulance Service and assistance 23
A. W. O. L. 2
Assistance to other Police Departments 24
Complaints Investigated 228
Doors & Windows left open and secured 228
An increase of over 50% (unnecessary)
Fire Alarms 67
Funeral Escorts 12
Insane committed to Danvers State Hospital 3
Lights left on in buildings
21
Lost Dogs reported 5
Lost and found articles 47
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Messages Delivered 82
Missing Persons 26
I desire to thank His Honor, Judge Martin F. Connally, the Associate Justices, Clerk of Court, the Probation Offi- cers, the District Attorney, the Massachusetts Chiefs Asso- ciation, the Principals of the Merrimac Schools the Superin- tendents of Streets and Light & Water Departments and the Citizens of the Town for their kindly Co-operation dur- ing the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
MAURICE CAREY
Chief of Police
REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER
To the Citizens of the Town of Merrimac :
The balances, receipts and disbursements for the year 1953 were as follows:
Balance, January 1, 1953 $111,853.41 Receipts to January 1, 1954 474,765.26
$586,618.67
Payments on warrants 1953 $460,258.84
Balance, January 1, 1954 126,359.83 $586,618.67
Respectfully Submitted,
ROY C. JOURNEAY
Town Treasurer
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
The Board of Assessors respectfully submit the follow- ing report for the year 1953.
During the course of the past year, the existance of an undesirable condition regarding assessments has become increasingly apparent to the Board. This condition has ex- isted to a lesser degree for some time and was recognized as a problem of increased proportions by our predecessors. In spite of their best efforts and long years of experience, a combination of rapidly changing economic factors made the maintaining of a fair and equitable system of assess- ments a most difficult task. This work was further hamp- ered by the modest appropriations with which the depart- ment was operated and by the rapidly increasing amount of detail and paper work.
Your present Board has expended considerable time and effort in an attempt to find a definite and positive course of action which would correct this situation at a minimum and reasonable cost. We believe that the follow- ing suggestion would accomplish this end.
Considering the heavy tax burden which each citizen must now carry, it is more important than ever that he be assessed only his fair share and no more or less. Bearing this important objective in mind, we wish to submit the idea of a complete scientific revaluation of all taxable prop- erty as the best possible solution. This work would be per- formed by a reputable and completely disinterested firm of appraisal experts.
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The main purpose of this proposed revaluation would not be an increase in assessments but an equalization of the burden of taxation. Due to existing legislation it will be impossible to present an article for vote at this time. How- ever, we earnestly request that each and every taxpayer give this problem serious consideration so that he may be informed at some future date when an appropriate article may be submitted for his decision.
Recapitulation
Town Appropriations ..... $309,085.79
Overlay Deficit
4,013.46
State Parks & Reservations
234.30
State Audit Tax
1,035.04
County Tax
6,336.76
T. B. Hospitable
2,399.23
Underestimates for 1952
224.94
Overlay for 1953
10,335.22
$333,664.74
Estimated Receipts
Income Tax
$ 24,580.23
Corporation Taxes
9,533.35
Motor Vehicle Excise
18,354.68
Old Age Tax (Meals)
1,401.49
Licenses
1,334.00
Fines
146.00
General Government
868.00
Protection of Persons & Property
78.75
Health and Sanitation
110.00
Charities
6,870.60
Old Age Assistance
25,727.58
Schools
2,406.07
Veterans Benefits
876.77
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Libraries
117.07
Public Service Enterprises
14,028.11
Interest
767.43
Agriculture
50.00
Overestimates
532.18
Available Funds
55,985.13
Cemeteries
584.00
$164,351.44
Net Amount to be Raised
$169,313.30
Poll Taxes
1,734.00
Personal Property Tax
14,042.70
Real Estate Tax
153,536.60
$169,313.30
Table of Aggregates
Value of Real Estate
$2,193,380.00
Value of Personal Property
200,610.00
Number of Polls
867
Value of Automobiles
509,110.00
Number of Automobiles
1,299
Number of Horses
20
Number of Cows
216
Number of Other Animals
58
Number of Fowl
7,380
Number of Houses
793
Number of Acres of Land
4,468
Respectfully Submitted,
CLIFFORD R. HOWE
EDGAR P. SARGENT
ALVIN F. HEATH
Board of Assessors
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REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF TAXES
To the Citizens of the Town of Merrimac:
I submit herewith my report as Collector of Taxes for the year ending December 31, 1953.
I wish to thank the various officials and citizens for their co-operation during the past year.
1951 Poll
Outstanding
Cash
$ 2.00
1-1-53
$ 2.00
$ 2.00
$
2.00
1951 Personal
Outstanding
Cash
$1,581.44
1-1-53
$1,834.24
Abatements
214.40
Refunds
12.80
Outstanding
64.00
Journal Debit
12.80
$1,859.84
$1,859.84
1951 Real Estate
Outstanding
Cash
$3,275.34
1-1-53
$3,485.06
Journal Credit
32.24
Abatements
135.40
Tax Title
42.08
$3,485.06
$3,485.06
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TOWN OF MERRIMAC
1952 Poll
Outstanding
Cash
$ 14.00
1-1-53
$ 28.00
Abatements
16.00
Refund
2.00
$ 30.00
$ 30.00
1952 Personal
Outstanding
Cash
$1,016.96
1-1-53
$4,747.88
Abatements
152.00
Journal Debit
34.96
Outstanding
3,681.44
Refund
67.56
$4,850.40
$4,850.40
1952 Real Estate
Outstanding
Cash
$20,256.87
1-1-53
$26,385.46
Abatements
778.64
Journal Debit
221.72
Tax Title
55.72
Refunds
1.30
Outstanding
5,417.25
$26,508.48
$26,508.48
1953 Poll
Commitments
$1,746.00
Cash
$1,282.00
Abatements
78.00
Over 65 exempt
288.00
Outstanding
98.00
$1,746.00
$1,746.00
1953 Personal
Commitment
$14,042.70
Cash
$9,671.90
Abatement
135.80
Outstanding
4,235.00
$14,042.70
$14,042.70
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ANNUAL REPORT
1953 Real Estate
Commitment
$153,536.60
Cash
$121,516.91
220.50
Abatements
7,597.50
52.50
Taxtiller
837.94
Outstanding
23,857.25
$153,809.60
$153,809.60
1951 Excise
Outstanding
Cash
$118.04
1-1-53
$237.08
Journal Credit
126.84
Journal Debit
10.19
Abatement
4.65
Refunds
4.02
Outstanding
1.76
$251.29
$251.29
1952 Excise
Outstanding
Cash
$5,516.84
1-1-53
$4,275.91
Abatements
424.22
Commitments
Journal Credit
54.03
in 1953
2,007.67
Outstanding
748.59
Journal Debit
126.98
Refunds
333.12
$6,743.68
$6,743.68
1953 Excise
Commitments
Cash
$16,109.76
Two
5,998.56
Outstanding
3,927.73
Three
3,650.05
Four
1,488.05
Refunds
668.17
$20,941.52
$20,941.52
One
$ 9,136.69
Abatements
904.03
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TOWN OF MERRIMAC
Respectfully Submitted,
WILFRED G. JOURNEAY,
Tax Collector
REPORT OF THE PLAYGROUND COMMISSION FOR THE YEAR 1953
To the citizens and Selectmen of the Town of Merrimac:
We, the Playground Commission, submit the following
report for the year 1953.
During the past year the playground has been kept in
good condition for the school children and townspeople alike. A new power mower was purchased by the Play- ground Commission and School Board to be used for the playground and school grounds. A small field house was erected to store all the equipment.
We thank the people of Merrimac for their co-oper- ation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted, GEORGE P. STEVENS HENRY D. LAY MERRILL SMITH GEORGE CURRIER GEORGE NICHOLS
Playground Commission
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ANNUAL REPORT
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