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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS
OF THE
TOWN OF MILFORD MASSACHUSETTS
INCORPORATED 1780 POPULATION: 1945 STATE CENSUS, 15,801 AREA: 7,960 ACRES 26,901 SQ. FT.
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For the Financial Year Ending DECEMBER 31, 1949
One hundred and Sixty-Nine Years of Progress
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TOWN OFFICERS, 1949
SELECTMEN
Marco A. Balzari, Chairman
Term expires 1950
John J. Casey Vincent Votolato
Term expires 1950 Term expires 1950
TOWN CLERK (Clerk of Selectmen) Catherine L. Coyne
TOWN TREASURER John J. Besozzi
TAX COLLECTOR
Cyril F. Kellett
2 HIGHWAY SURVEYOR Edward C. Carroll
ASSESSORS
John F. Maher, Chairman
Term expires 1950
Renaldo A. Consoletti
Donald F. Phillips
Term expires 1952 Term expires 1951
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
Henry J. Pillarella, Chairman Francis L. Kirby
Wesley W. Stevens
Term expires 1951 Term expires 1950 Term expires 1952
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BOARD OF HEALTH
Nicholas J. Capece, Chairman
Term expires 1951
Frank Calzone
Term expires 1952
Harris P. Tredeau
Term expires 1950
SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Guido Sabatinelli, Chairman
Term expires 1950
Richard J. Abretti
Term expires 1951
George F. C. Cooper
Term expires 1952
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY
Paul F. Raferty, Chairman
Term expires 1951
Martin B. Ahern
Term expires 1950
Robert E. McGinnis
Term expires 1952
Emilio A. Pighetti
Term expires 1951
William G. Rae
Term expires 1950
George L. Sullivan
Term expires 1952
TRUSTEES OF VERNON GROVE CEMETERY
Jesse E. Peaslee, Chairman
Term expires 1950
Arthur L. Delfanti
Term expires 1952
Pomeroy Edwards
Term expires 1951
Hugo V. Larson
Term expires 1951
Arthur L. Maynard
Term expires 1950
Dwight L. Watson
Term expires 1952
PARK COMMISSIONERS
Christopher C. Morcone, Chairman
Term expires 1952
Angelo P. Ferrario Term expires 1950
Francis J. Wallace Term expires 1951
DOG OFFICER
Austin J. Davoren
Term expires 1950
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CHIEF OF POLICE DEPARTMENT John J. Moloney (Classified under Civil Service)
Appointed by Director, Division of Animal Industry INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Joseph Fabricotti
Appointed by the State Forester
FOREST CITY WARDEN John F. Adams
GYPSY MOTH SUPERINTENDENT Matthew P. Andreano
PLANNING BOARD
Robert W. Holbrook, Chairman (resigned)
Term expires 1951
Robert A. Grillo
Term expires 1953
Michael D. Ianzito
Term expires 1952
Robert O. Shea
Term expires 1954
Sidney Solomon
Term expires 1950
TREE WARDEN
Matthew P. Andreano Term expires 1950
MODERATOR
John F. Curran Term expires 1950
Officers Appointed by Your Selectmen
TOWN COUNSEL Atty. Michael P. Visconti
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TOWN ACCOUNTANT Michael J. Hannigan (Classified under Civil Service)
CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT John F. Adams (Classified under Civil Service)
INSPECTOR OF WIRES Matthew N. Niro
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Daniel J. O'Brien (Classified under Civil Service)
CUSTODIAN OF TOWN AND LOCKUP KEEPER
John J. O'Connor (Classified under Civil Service)
JANITOR OF MEMORIAL HALL
Vincent J. Dagnese
BURIAL AGENT
John L. Abretti
VETERANS' ADMINISTRATOR John L. Abretti
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Nicholas A. Mastroianni, Chairman Term expires 1950
Marco A. Balzarini, Jr.
Term expires 1951
William V. Bellantonio
Term expires 1952
Nicholas J. Capece
Term expires 1952
Anna M. (Berardi) O'Brien Term expires 1950
William W. O'Brien
Term expires 1951
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REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
John J. Best, Chairman
Fred W. Clarridge
Michael D. Vasti
Catherine L. Coyne (Ex-Officio)
Term expires 1951 Term expires 1950 Term expires 1952
Appointed by the Selectmen
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dr. Frank J. Moschilli, Chairman Term expires 1951
J. Frank Cahill (resigned) Term expires 1952
Henry G. Consigli (appointed to fill vacancy)
John G. Glennon
Term expires 1952
Angus H. Mckenzie
Term expires 1952
Bennie Rosenfeld
Term expires 1952
John C. Usher
Term expires 1952
M. Henry DeCoste
Term expires 1951
Joseph L. DeLuca
Term expires 1951
John T. O'Brien
Term expires 1951
Lawrence R. Sherman
Term expires 1951
John J. Casey (resigned)
Term expires 1950
Daniel F. Carney
(appointed to fill vacancy)
J. Laurence Doyle (resigned)
Term expires 1950
Arthur D. Hill (appointed to fill vacancy)
Pio A. Guglielmi Term expires 1950
Joseph Santosuosso Term expires 1950 Joseph F. Sargeant Term expires 1950
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Annual Report of the Board of Selectmen
For the first time in many years an entire new Board of Selectmen took over the duties and responsibilities of carrying out the town's business affairs. On March 8, 1949, the Board organized by choosing Marco A. Balzarini as its chairman. It is hoped that the report submitted herewith meets with the approval of the townspeople.
The Board is happy to report that it established vari- ous policies during the year which it feels were for the general good of all. For instance, in the matter of encour- aging veterans to purchase town land available at a nom- inal price for the purpose of building a home for himself and family, some veterans took advantage of this policy and as a result, in several instances, homes are now in the process of being constructed. Such a policy serves many purposes. The primory one is, of course, that it helps to alleviate the housing shortage which still exists in Mil- ford and, at the same time, adds taxable property to the town. The Board believes that this policy should be con- tinued in the future.
This administration has followed the policy of the two previous administrations in that it has supported bet- ter street lighting throughout the town. Notable progress has been made along that line. It is hoped that further improvements will be made in the future as it is the firm conviction of the Board that good street lighting is not only good, sound business for the town but, also, affords better protection to persons and property.
In the matter of designating one-way streets, the Board is of the opinion that it has taken a step forward in the right direction. The opposition, voiced at the time Ex-
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change Street was designated as such, vanished after a few weeks of trial. It is now agreed by the vast majority that the action taken was right. This Board proposes to take similar steps in the matter of other streets. The Board takes this opportunity to publicly thank the Chief of Police, Chief of the Fire Department, and Investigator William W. O'Brien for their full co-operation.
For the first time in the history of Milford a public Hallowe'en party and parade was held for the youth of Milford under the sponsorship of the Selectmen. The re- sult was hailed by all as being a great innovation. Accord- ing to police records and reports, no damage was done to anyone's property in any way, shape, or manner. That, of course, was something out of the ordinary in the annals of the Police Department. It is well to remember that children engaged in clean, wholesome fun have no time to deface, damage, and destroy property. When one reads daily of the many crimes being committed by teen-agers, it goes without saying that any endeavor which tends to prevent child delinquency is worth while continuing. Hence, this Board recommends strongly the continuance of such an affair. To the many citizens who contributed so unselfishly toward making the affair the hugh success that it was, a heartfelt "Thank You".
The administration is proud to report that the imme- diate steps taken by it to create the Housing Authority has paid dividends in the form of the wholesale moving- in of veterans' families just before Christmas. Shortly, similar scenes may be witnessed at the project. Most all of the credit rightfully belongs to the members of the Housing Authority who gave unstintingly of their time and effort to the end that the housing situation in Milford would be relieved. They are deserving of the unqualified praise of all. May the members of the Authority continue their splendid work.
Another accomplishment of which the administration is proud is its active role in bringing about the Stylon
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Manufacturing Co. which is located at the old Hopedale Manufacturing Co. plant. Many Milford people are pres- ently employed there and it is more than likely that many more will be employed in the future as it appears that the factory is here to stay.
In conclusion, we would like to say that weekly meet- ings, with special meetings when required, were held throughout the year. Conferences and consulations were held relative to miscellaneous matters which needed im- mediate attention.
Respectfully submitted, MARCO A. BALZARINI, Chairman VINCENT VOTOLATO JOHN J. CASEY
Financial Report of Town Clerk's Department and Departments Under Supervision of the Selectmen, 1949
SELECTMEN'S
Salaries
Appropriation
$2,200.00
Expenditures
Marco A. Balzarini
$448.05
John J. Casey
448.05
Vincent Votolato
448.05
Michael P. Visconti
101.95
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P. Eugene Casey
101.95
Robert W. Holbrook
101.95
Catherine L. Coyne
550.00
$2,200.00
Expenses
Appropriation
$1,000.00
Expenditures
Marco A. Balzarini, Reimbursement
$2.50
H. Wendell Beal
34.50
Clarke Printing Co.
32.75
Commissioner of Public Safety
.40
Catherine L. Coyne, Reimbursement Eastman & Corbett, Inc.
283.75
Ernie's Cabinet Shop
23.55
John E. Higgiston, P.M.
47.00
Hobbs & Warren, Inc.
30.82
H. S. Horne
19.30
Johnson Office Supply Co.
11.48
Charles W. Knowlton, Treas.
60.00
Liberty Typewriter Co.
8.00
John Lundvall
1.50
H. B. McArdle
9.90
Milford Daily News
36.10
Narcus Bros., Inc.
4.92
New England Tel. & Tel. Co.
153.74
Niro & Niro
120.00
George T. Pascoe
5.54
Pete's Job Press
17.75
Ribbon & Carbon Products Co., Inc.
8.50
Royal Typewriter Co., Inc.
20.00
Vincent Votolato, Reimbursement
41.05
Worcester County Commissioners
3.00
Wright & Potter Printing Co.
1.86
Balance
3.33
$1,000.00
18.56
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BAND CONCERTS
Appropriation $450.00
Expenditures
Lt. Robert C. Frascotti Post
$450.00
BLANKET INSURANCE
Appropriation
$8,400.00
Expenditures
Boston Insurance Co.
$333.25
P. Eugene Casey Co.
625.82
B. J. Clancey
9.00
Old Colony Insurance Co.
7,413.28
Balance
18.65
$8,400.00
BOILER INSURANCE
Appropriation
Transferred
$283.91 46.80
$330.71
Expenditures
B. J. Clancey
$295.46
Balance
35.25
$330.71
CARE OF TOWN HALL CLOCK
Appropriation
$100.00
Expenditures
James Till
$100.00
CLARK HEIRS-FLOWAGE RIGHTS
Appropriation
$69.00
Expenditures
Bertha A. Clark $69.00
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DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
Appropriation
$600.00
Expenditures
P. Eugene Casey Co. $600.00
ELECTIONS, REGISTRATIONS AND TOWN MEETINGS
Salaries
Appropriation
Transferred
$5,597.00 216.30
$5,813.30
Expenditures
John J. Best
$435.60
Fred W. Clarridge
435.60
Catherine L. Coyne
640.20
William E. Moore
98.34
Michael D. Vasti
337.26
Janitors
38.00
Erecting Booths
179.60
Election Payrolls
1,732.75
Street Listing Payroll
1,219.15
Voting List Revision
670.80
Balance
26.00
$5,813.30
ELECTIONS, REGISTRATIONS AND TOWN MEETINGS
Expenses
Appropriation Transferred
$1,900.00 477.97
$2,377.97
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Expenditures
Bay State Cabinet Co.
$10.00
Cahill's News Agency
25.23
Charlescraft Press
333.00
Clarke Printing Co.
1,210.50
Catherine L. Coyne, Reimbursement
7.47
Davoren's Express
17.00
John E. Higgiston, P.M.
58.00
H. S. Horne & Co.
13.12
Leonard N. Jaques & Sons
1.00
Johnson Office Supply Co.
6.68
L. C. Smith & Corona Typewriters, Inc.
11.00
Liberty Typewriter Co.
26.00
H. B. McArdle
11.80
Milford Daily News
113.20
John J. Moloney
9.00
New England Tel. & Tel. Co.
35.00
Niro & Niro Co.
63.00
Paquette Stationery Co.
6.70
George T. Pascoe Co.
135.26
Royal Typewriter Co., Inc.
13.76
Spaulding-Moss Co.
253.00
Ted's Diner
9.00
R. Dexter Tolman
9.25
$2,377.97
HYDRANT SERVICE
Appropriation
$10,750.00
Transferred
43.13
$10,793.13
Expenditures
Milford Water Company
$10,792.13
Balance
1.00
$10,793.13
MARINE CORPS HEADQUARTERS
Appropriation $450.00
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Expenditures
William H. Casey Balance
$421.67 28.33
$450.00
MASS. STATE GUARD VETERANS
Appropriation
$50.00
Expenditures
American Legion
38.00
Hachey's Flower Shop
$50.00
MEMORIAL HALL LIGHT
Appropriation
$100.00
Expenditures
Niro & Niro Co.
$75.00
Balance
25.00
$100.00
MEMORIAL DAY-AMERICAN LEGION
Appropriation $350.00
Expenditures
Sgt. John W. Powers Post No. 59 $350.00
MEMORIAL DAY-SONS OF UNION VETERANS
Appropriation $200.00
Expenditures
John Begian
$5.00
G. DeCicco, Inc.
84.00
Fuller & Wilson
.88
Hachey's Flower Shop
69.00
$12.00
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A. L. Maynard 4.00
Milford High School Activities Fund
32.50
Balance 4.62
$200.00
MEMORIAL DAY-SPANISH WAR VETERANS Appropriation
$75.00
Expenditures
Lt. Arthur Joy Draper Camp $75.00
ARMISTICE DAY-VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
Appropriation $350.00
Expenditures
Cahill's News Agency
$11.25
Chilson Radio Service
10.00
Fantini & Trotto
18.00
Hachey's Flower Shop
222.00
Milford High School Band
75.00
John Shea
10.00
Harold Vilensky
3.00
Balance
.75
$350.00
MODERATOR
Appropriation
$110.00
Expenditures
John F. Curran
$110.00
PLAYGROUNDS
Appropriation
$100.00
Expenditures
Lynch Estate
$50.00
Mary A. Nolan Estate
50.00
$100.00
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STOCKING PONDS
Appropriation
$100.00
Expenditures
None
$100.00
STREET LIGHTS
Appropriation
$24,500.00
Expenditures
Worcester Suburban Electric Co. $23,878.18
Balance 621.82
$24,500.00
STREET SIGNS-INSTALLING AND REPAIRING
Appropriation
$300.00
Expenditures
Central Supply Co. $132.74
Catherine L. Coyne, Reimbursement
.92
Railway Express Agency
2.14
Ruhan Signs
99.00
Guido Sabatinelli & Sons
30.00
State Prison
12.00
Joseph L. Volpe
18.00
Balance 5.20
$300.00
TOWN REPORTS
Appropriation
$3,334.35
Expenditures
The Clarke Printing Co.
$3,334.35
CLERK HIRE-TOWN CLERK'S
Appropriation $2,102.00
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Expenditures
Katherine E. Cullinan
$2,102.00
TOWN CLERK'S Expenses
Appropriation
$650.00
Expenditures
H. Wendell Beal
$32.00
Walter A. Blasenak, Treas.
3.00
C. & I. Venetian Blind Co.
22.50
Cahill's News Agency
13.97
H. Ray Chesson, Treas.
2.00
B. J. Clancey
7.50
Clarke Printing Co.
17.00
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
1.00
Philip P. Costello
10.00
Catherine L. Coyne, Reimbursement
56.33
The Drummond Press
55.58
Hobbs & Warren, Inc.
23.27
Milford Daily News
21.80
Niro & Niro
60.00
Paquette Stationery Co.
122.06
George T. Pascoe Co.
24.56
Pete's Job Press
13.00
Robinson Seal Co.
85.46
Royal Typewriter Co.
78.00
Balance
.97
$650.00
TOWN CLERK'S
Appropriation
$1,824.50
Expenditures
Catherine L. Coyne
$1,824.50
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NEW SAFE
Appropriation
$800.00
Expenditures
Milford Daily News
$5.75
Stimpson's
722.40
Oliver Frieswick & Son
22.99
Balance
48.86
$800.00
WORCESTER COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
Appropriation
$50.00
Expenditures
Worcester County Extension Service
$50.00
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION AND PUBLIC LIABILITY
Appropriation
Transferred
$2,913.51 72.76
$2,986.27
Expenditures
Joseph Morcone & Sons
$2,986.27
TOWN SOLICITOR
Appropriation
$1,430.00
Expenditures
Michael P. Visconti, Esq. $1,430.00
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Town Accountant's Report
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Herewith I submit my annual report of the financial transactions of the Town of Milford for the year ending December 31, 1949.
Included is a detailed report of the Receipts from all sources of Income, a detailed report of the Expenditures of each Department and Account, a Recapitulation and Estimate table showing the Appropriation, Receipts and Transfers, Expenditures and Balance December 31, 1949 and the estimated cost to run various departments as submitted by them for the coming year.
Included also is the usual Balance Sheet, a table showing the Salaries paid Town Officers and also a De- tailed Summary of the Net Funded or Fixed Debt of the Town.
I wish to thank all the Departments for their co- operation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL J. HANNIGAN,
Town Accountant.
TOWN OF MILFORD - - BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31, 1949
General Accounts
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Cash in Office and Banks Accounts Receivable:
$165,442.77
Sale of Cemetery Lots and Graves
$956.00
Taxes:
Levy of 1947
$405.10
Levy of 1948
18,598.05
Levy of 1949
103,007.46
Fire Department:
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Levy of 1947
18.26
Installing New Air Whistle 2,000.00
Levy of 1948
169.52
Levy of 1949
13,455.52
135,653.91
New Pump-Sewer Department
72.00
Special Assessments:
Sewer Construction:
870.97
Unapportioned Sewers 1949
3,574.00
Apportioned Sewers 1949
43.35
3,717.35
Departmental:
Health
$3,449.33
Public Welfare
606.70
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Sidewalk-Lawrence Street
2,846.53
Infirmary
1,559.61
Aid to Dependent Children
4,745.23
Old Age Assistance
1,274.21
Central and Beach Streets
557.37
Payroll Deductions: Savings Bonds
734.50
Parking Meter Collections
22,771.21
Appropriation Balances:
Motor Vehicle Excise:
Purchase New Apparatus $419.61
Repairs and Improvements Sewer Disposal Plant
84.06
Unapportioned Sewers 1947
$100.00
West Maple Street Altieri Court
735.84
Pine Island Road Improvement
619.50
Drainage West Maple Street
353.70
Drainage Archer Avenue
2,741.50
Sidewalk-South Main Street
401.71
Chapter 90 Construction: Depot Street 501.40
BALANCE SHEET -- Continued
Veterans' Benefits Cemetery
2,353.59 318.00
Bridge-Howard Street
1,250.00
Bridge-Mellon Street 992.68
Road Machinery Fund
421.80
Tax Judgments:
192€
$157.10
2,590.24
1931
1,363.67
113.30
1932
812.66
1933
698.51
U. S. Grant-O.A.A. for Assistance Administration
8,451.70
Overlay Deficits:
Levy of 1945
$187.42
Levy of 1946
50.88
Levy of 1948
1,167.63
Advisory Committee-Rehabilitation of Veterans
680.44
Levy of 1949
3,550.80
Repairs to Spillway Charles River
200.00
Aid to Highways:
State
$4,915.84
Acquisition of Stone Property
8,000.00
County
2,957.93
Income Trust Funds: Vernon Grove Cemetery North Purchase Cemetery
245.25
Overdrafts:
State Parks and Reservations $495.53
38,477.39
County Tax Overlay of 1947
235.77
Overlay Reserve
1,645.70
Taxi Badge Reserve
190.00
Reserve for Uncashed Checks
1,560.79
Fire Loss-Sewer Department
210.00
Refund-Dog Tax
1,735.89
Premium on Bonds
62.40
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4,956.73
World War 2 Committee- Plans of Field Building 2,500.00
7,873.77
22.37
Auditing Municipal Accounts 81.59
2,176.95
Chapter 90 Maintenance
1,999.47
2,576.59
Plans and Specifications Chapter 58 of 1943 450.90
354.52
3,031.94
U. S. Grant-A.D.C. for Assistance Administration
14,306.67
Road Machinery Fund 2,338.59 Revenue Reserved Until Collected: Aid to Highways Revenue $7,873.77
Departmental Revenue 14,306.67
Sewer Revenue
3,717.35
Motor Vehicle Excise
Tax Revenue 13,643.30
Uncollected Court Judgments 3,031.94
Excess and Deficiency
42,573.03 221,891.51
$337,559.73
$337,559.73
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Trust and Investment Accounts
Trust Funds-Cash and Securities Municipal Retirement Funds- Cash and Securities
$55,583.58 Cemetery and Perpetual Care Funds $44,113.42
Post War Rehabilitation Fund 11,470.16
149,500.42
Annuity Savings Fund
87,316.00
Annuity Reserve Fund
6,794.45
Pension Fund
49,442.13
Expense Fund
309.45
Special Fund for Military Service
2,793.66
Undistributed Income 2,844.73
$205,084.00
$205,084.00
Deferred Revenue Accounts
Sewer Assessments: Apportioned but not due
$427.93
Due 1950
$72.01
Due 1951
72.01
Due 1952
42.37
Due 1953
42.37
Due 1954
42.37
Due 1955
42.37
Due 1956
42.37
Due 1957
36.05
Due 1958
36.01
$427.93
$427.93
Debt Accounts
Sewer Loan 1922
$6,000.00
Sewer Loan 1935
12,000.00
High School Addition Loan 1935
47,000.00
Net Funded or Fixed Debt
$85,000.00
Sewer Construction Loan 1948
20,000.00
$85,000.00
$85,000.00
Tax Accounts
Tax Titles
$11,719.22
Tax Title Revenue
$17,740.67
Tax Title Possessions
6,021.45
$17,740.67
$17,740.67
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Apportioned Sewer Assessments:
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RECEIPTS
Taxes
Current Year :
Poll
$8,964.00
Personal
85,561.78
Real Estate
612,677.19
M. V. Excise
51,242.09
$758,445.06
Previous Years :
Poll
$254.00
Personal
3,948.03
Real Estate
77,488.77
M. V. Excise
2,477.63
84,168.43
From the State :
Income Tax
$144,059.40
Corporation Tax
74,872.12
Meal Tax
4,516.98
Franchise Tax
1,334.23
224,782.73
Tax Title Redemption
1,453.64
Total Taxes
$1,068,849.86
Licenses
Liquor
$22,760.00
Pedlars
168.00
Sunday
765.00
Pool, Billiards and Bowling
34.00
All Other
1,689.75
Total Licenses
25,416.75
Fines
Third District Court 884.04
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Grants and Gifts
From U S. Government :
For Old Age Assistance $86,676.40
For Aid to Dependent Children
13,090.56
From the State: Vocational Education
3,026.39
From the County :
Dog Licenses 3,397.54
Total for Grants and Gifts
106,190.89
Special Assessments
Apportioned Sewer Assessment $118.00
Unapportioned Sewer Assessment 4,712.82
Total Sewer Assessments
4,830.82
DEPARTMENTAL REVENUE General Government
Treasurer :
Lockup Keys $1.00
Tax Collector :
Charges on Taxes
95.90
Assessors :
Sale of Valuation Books
125.00
Town Hall :
Rentals ·
1,145.00
Total for General Government
1,366.90
Protection of Persons and Property
Police Department :
Bicycle plates
$17.80
Meter Collections
15,898.50
Sundry 9.34
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Fire Department : Sale of old materials
342.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures : Sealing Fees
445.50
Total for Protection of
Persons and Property
16,713.14
Health and Sanitation
Tuberculosis
$40.00
Slaughter Fees
84.65
Plumbing Permits
349.50
Dental Clinic
96.10
Sewer Rentals
215.00
Total for Health and Sanitation 785.25
Highways
General for Expenses :
General
$715.00
Snow Removal
228.25
Joint Maintenance-
County and State
1,999.92
Individuals
1,238.12
For Outlays :
Joint Construction-
State
12,375.47
County
8,664.38
Total for Highways
25,221.14
Charities
Temporary Aid :
From State
$5,742.72
From Cities and Town ·
523.75
From Individuals
146.35
Total Temporary Aid $6,412.82
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Infirmary :
Board and Care
10,448.60
Aid to Dependent Children : From State 13,104.48
Old Age Assistance :
From State $76,324.21
From Cities and Towns 2,829.37
From Individuals
1,443.44
Total for Old Age Assistance
80,597.02
Total for Charities 110,562.92
Veterans' Benefits
From the State
$10,949.47
From other Cities and Towns
25.00
Total for Veterans' Benefits
10,974.47
Schools
Tuition
$92.13
Sales of Books and Supplies
11.62
Rental for Hall
125.00
Total for Schools 228.75
Library
Fines
268.90
Recreation
Rental of Fino Field
2,530.47
Unclassified
Sale of Real Estate
$195.00
Rental of Building
631.00
Fire Loss
125.90
Total for Unclassified 951.90
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Cemeteries
Sale of Lots
$390.00
Sale of Graves
48.00
Care of Lots
535.00
Internments
470.00
Total for Cemeteries
1,443.00
Trust Funds
Perpetual Care Bequests
1,900.00
Interest
On Deferred Taxes
$2,608.38
On Tax Titles Redeemed
45.16
On Special Assessments
38.98
On Post War Rehabilitation Fund
250.00
On Cemetery Funds
912.50
Total for Interest
3,855.02
Municipal Indebtedness
Anticipation of Revenue Notes
350,000.00
Agency
Payroll Deductions-
Federal Taxes
$38,157.09
Savings Bonds
3,721.25
Blue Cross
4,889.00
Dog Licenses
2,126.00
Treasurer's Tailings
63.79
Taxi Badges
13.00
Total for Agency
48,970.13
Refunds
Taxes
$768.60
General Departments
2,765.57
Petty Cash
25.00
Total for Refunds 3,559.17
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Transfers
From Reserve Fund-
Finance Committee Expenses $23.70
Memorial Hall
30.76
Elections and Registrations
694.27
Dog Officer
28.50
Hydrant Service
43.13
Highway-General Expenses 466.04
Welfare-General Assistance
2,871.89
Town Park-Expenses 545.00
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
72.76
Boiler Insurance 46.80
Library-Salaries, from Dog Tax 1,661.65
From Parking Meter Collections-
Parking Meter Operation 3,000.00
Parking Meter Operation Expenses 2,000.00
Paving Roads Vernon Grove Cem-
etery from Sale of Cemetery
Lots and Graves 2,000.00
Total for Transfers 13,484.50
Total Receipts
$1,798,988.02
Cash in Treasury January 1, 1949
80,379.62
Grand Total
$1,879,367.64
EXPENDITURES
General Government
Moderator $110.00
Finance Committee :
Clerical Services $50.00
Printing and Mailing Reports 91.20
Association Membership 10.00
Total for Finance Committee
151.20
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Selectmen :
Salaries :
Selectmen
$1,650.00
Clerk 550.00
Expenses :
Stationery and Postage 193.48
Printing & Advertising 46.30
Telephone
153.74
Surveys and Plans 283.75
Expenses to Meetings 43.55
Association Dues
60.00
Office Fixtures and Supplies 178.35
Binding Books
34.50
Filing Fees 3.00
Total for Selectmen
3,196.67
Accountant :
Salaries :
Accountant
$3,850.00
Clerk
2,102.00
Expenses :
Stationery and Postage 76.80
Telephone 90.75
Association Membership 23.00
Expenses to Meetings 3.00
Typewriting
Maintenance 12.00
Adding Machine
Maintenance 13.50
Office Supplies
11.35
Total for Accountant 6,182.40
Treasurer :
Salaries :
Treasurer $2,400.00
Clerk
2,100.00
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Expenses :
Stationery and Postage 421.69
Printing & Advertising 43.10
Telephone 67.65
Surety Bond 249.00
Forgery Bond
37.50
Safe Deposit Box
5.00
Express
4.35
Moving Safe
450.00
Office Equipment
and Supplies
310.67
Lockup Keys
3.00
Expenses to Boston
25.00
Total for Treasurer 6,116.96
Tax Collector :
Salaries :
Tax Collector
$4,250.00
Clerk
2,102.00
Expenses :
Stationery and Postage 689.98
Printing & Advertising 44.23
Telephone
87.16
Surety Bond
354.00
Office Supplies and Equipment
131.06
Plans
2.00
Recording Fees
7.00
Serving Notices
1.16
Deputy's Bond
5.00
Association Dues
2.00
Expenses to Boston
30.00
Total for Tax Collector 7,705.59
Assessors :
Salaries :
Assessors $5,618.00
Clerk 2,102.00
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Expenses :
Publishing Valuation Book 758.85
Stationery and Postage 241.32
Printing & Advertising 70.50
Telephone 98.33
Abstracts 585.52
Repairs to Equipment
59.50
Express
.77
Association Dues
6.00
Expenses to Meetings 105.00
Auto Hire 33.00
9,678.79
Total for Assessors
Town Clerk :
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