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ANNUAL REPORT 308th YEAR IPSWICH, MASSACHUSETTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1941
Whipple House
Built in 1640 of sturdy oak and pine the Whipple House, shown on cover, is the headquarters of the Ipswich Historical Society, and stands as a symbol and type of the worth of those who founded Ipswich, the Commonwealth and the Nation. Its builders were Englishmen come hither to carve out of the wilderness a new land for free men. Its owners laid the foun- dations of the American Revolution and contributed to its victory. Before its ample fireplaces the great men of Ipswich of other days have gathered to discuss the problems of town and nation in liberty of thought and action.
Preserved for all time it stands today that men may know the manner of men who in other days kept the faith of a new country and received from them the heritage of inspiration of honest building, dignified construction, beauty of expression.
Considered by architects as one of the outstanding ex- amples of American domestic architecture of the 17th century the Whipple house has been visited by more than fifty thousand people since it was opened to the public.
Ipswich treasures this house as a worthy landmark to give to generations growing up a firm link with the past and a dir- ection and faith to an uncertain future.
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TOWN OF IPSWICH, MASSACHUSETTS
Report and Recommendations Of The
FINANCE COMMITTEE
On The
WARRANT
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Annual Town Meeting
Monday, March 2, 1942
HENRY S. BOWEN, PRINTER IPSWICH, MASS.
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THE REPORT
To the Citizens of Ipswich:
Following is the report of your Finance Committee cover- ing departmental budgets and articles in the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting of 1942. As is customary, your Com- mittee has met with all Town Officials and Department heads before arriving at its recommendations. This year we are faced with a National Emergency, the extent of which none of us can hope to estimate at this time. This condition must be met by Federal, State and Local governments and it is with this clearly in mind that your Committee has attempted to face the situation squarely here at home. Demands from Federal and State Gov- ernments are bound to increase materially in the future so that it is more important than ever before that local governments must use every precaution possible to keep their own expenditures within reason and at the same time provide ample funds for efficient administration.
This year your Committee has been faced with many re- quests for increased appropriations due to increased costs of materials, purchase of necessary equipment and to increase in pay for Town employees. In the matter of pay raises your Com- mittee has faced this situation squarely and has attempted to weigh every case with care. Living costs have increased some- what, but, using government figures, it is not more than 8 to 10% over a year ago. With these things in mind, your Com- mittee recommends a general 10% increase in hourly wages. Regular police and firemen have already received substantial in- creases as voted at a special town meeting late in 1941 and these are largely responsible for the increases in those two departments this year. Some extra hose and other equipment, which we feel necessary under present conditions, is recommended for the Fire Department. Also an increase in the pay of the "call men" from $100 to $125 and the two Engineers from $150 to $175 per year is recommended both of which are covered in the regular department budget and amounts to $750.
Other increases are included in the Moth, Tree, Public Wel- fare, Highway, Accountant and Town Hall budgets, all of which
have been included in tabulation. All department heads and interested persons have been duly notified of our action and in practically all cases have co-operated with this Committee's recommendations.
In regard to the School Department's budget, your Com- mittee has recommended an amount in line with last year's ex- penditures. The Superintendent and School Committee have presented us with a very commendable schedule of teachers' salaries which we strongly trust will be adopted. Also their treatment of janitor's salaries is recommended. Both of these can be accomplished without any increase over that expended last year. The drop in student enrollment continues with forty less reported than a year ago. In view of war conditions there is every indication that this will continue for the duration, par- ticularly as concerns the High School. This undoubtedly will eventually stop some teacher replacements. School equipment and supplies are in better shape than for many years and it is our firm belief that education can be adequately maintained with the appropriation recommended by this committee.
Your Committee urges serious consideration of a contri- butory retirement pension plan for Town employees and there- fore had article 33 placed in the warrant with the idea that definite action may be possible at the annual meeting in 1943. Over 80% of the cities and towns of the Commonwealth have adopted this plan.
Having met with the Selectmen and Chairman of the local defense committee we recommend that $5,000 be appropriated for Civilian Defense and that the present Chairman and Com- mittee be officially recognized by the Town.
It is the opinion of this Committee that the Town Treas- urer should delegate the Manager of the Water and Light Dc- partment as a Deputy Collector with power to collect all accounts due the water and Light Department.
We take this opportunity to thank the Board of Selectmen, Department head«, and Committees for their cooperation.
JEROME RICHARDSON. Chairman EDWARD J. MARCORELLE. Vice-Chairman
WILMOT E. HALL. Secretary
M. CHARLES ARTHUR JESSE M. MOREHOUSE
THOMAS A. JOHNSON HARLAND BURKE
WALTER E. LEZON
EDMUND H. KELLEHER
The Recommendations
Article 1. To fix the compensation of Town Officers.
Article 2. To choose the following officers, viz: Moderator for one year.
One Selectman for three years.
One Selectman for one year-to fill vacancy.
One Treasurer and Collector of Taxes for three years. One Assessor of Taxes for three years.
Two members of the School Committee for three years.
One Water & Electric Light Commissioner for three years.
One member of the Board of Health for three years.
One member of the Board of Public Welfare for three years.
Constable for one year.
One Cemetery Commissioner for three years.
One Clam Commissioner for one year.
One Park Commissioner for three years.
On: Tree Warden for three years.
One Trustee to manage the land of the Town of Ipswich at Great Neck in said Ipswich for three years.
The above named officers to be voted for on one ballot on Mon- day, the Ninth Day of March, 1942. The polls will be opened at 5:45 A. M. and may be closed at 5:00 P. M.
Article 3. To choose all other necessary Town Officers.
Article 4. To hear and act on the report of the Finance Committee and raise and appropriate money for the Town charges for the ensuing year.
Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1942, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, of the General Laws.
The Committee recommends the adoption of the article.
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Department
1941
Transfer Appropriated Reserve Fund
Credit Transfer
Moderator
100.00
Selectmen
2,812.50
500.00
Auditing and Accounting
2,100.00
Treasurer and Collector
6,360.50
Assesors
2,538.00
25.00
Law
600.00
100.00
Town Clerk
1,776.00
50.00
Election and Registration
1,319.00
Town Hall
3,382.90
Police
14,145.00
459.00
V. H: Grant-Pension
728.00
Fire
13,000.00
450.00
180.00
Moth
5,384.00
650.00
Tree Warden
765.00
.
Weights and Measures
528.00
Forest Warden
300.00
150.00
Clam Commissioner
1,500.00
Bounty on Seals
150.00
Health
5,970.00
Cable Hospital
2,500.00
Essex Sanatorium
3,073.66
Mosquito Control
850.00
Highway
23,000.00
Snow Removal
6,500.00
99.14
Street Lighting
6,400.00
Public Welfare -
Temporary Aid
27,600.00
Old Age Assistance
24,000.00
Old Age
Assistance Adm.
Aid to Dependent Children
4,500.00
Aid to Dependent Children Adm.
State Aid
480.00
Military Aid
1.000.00
315.00
Soldier's Relief
4.500.00
Soldier's Graves
175.00
Education
100,610.00
2,000.00
Library
3,200.00
Parks
700.00
Playgrounds
1.091.00
50.00
Memorial Day
300.00
2.37
Town Clock
75.00
Memorial Building
2,250.00
Reserve Fund
3,500.00
Cemetery·
3,700.00
350.00
1,173.61
Interest
3,798.38
Maturing Debt
17,700.00
$304,961.94
$2.741.51 $3.812.61
Expanded 1941 100.00
Requested 1942
Recommended 1942
100.00
100.00
3,270.49
3,352.91
3,352.91
2,075.16
2,525.00
2,525.00
6,173.82
9,264.00
9,264.00
2,544.44
2,538.00
2,538.00
626.45
600.00
600.00
1,803.07
1,812.00
1,812.00
1,218.68
1,920.00
1,920.00
2,904.08
3,799.99
3,799.99
14,491.52
16,530.00
16,530.00
728.00
728.00
728.00
13,615.18
17,300.00
17,300.00
5,991.77
5,308.00
5,308.00
758.12
808.00
808.00
527.88
558.88
558.88
391.20
650.00
650.00
1,420.73
1,500.00
1,500.00
80.00
150.00
150.00
5,631.04
5,885.00
5,885.00
2,500.00
2,500.00
2,500.00
3,073.66
3,757.51
3,757.51
850.00
850.00
850.00
23,026.60
24,000.00
24,000.00
5,427.27
4,000.00
4,000.00
6,400.00
5,800.00
5,800.00
18.340.39
17,000.00
16,850.00
23,061.13
30,000.00
30,000.00
300.00
300.00
3,554.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
100.00
100.00
470.00
360.00
360.00
1,185.00
420.00
420.00
2,539.82
3,000.00
3,000.00
175.00
175.00
175.00
102,608.48
103,022.49
100,600.00
3,199.97
3,200.00
3,200.00
682.73
700.00
700.00
1,140.71
935.00
935.00
302.37
365.00
365.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
2,183.60
1,750.00
1,750.00
3,137.71
5,000.00
5,000.00
5,219.78
3,870.00
3,870.00
3.751.43
3,400.00
3,400.00
17,700.00
18,100.00
18,100.00
$294,956.28
$313,009.78 $310,437.29
Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to refund any or all of the revenue notes in anticipation of the revenue year 1941, in accordance with the provisions of Section 17, Chapter 44, of the General Laws, any debt so incurred to be paid from the revenue of 1941.
The Committee recommends the adoption of the article. Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to extend as much as is neccessary of the revenue loans of 1941, not to exceed $75,000.00 for a period not to exceed six months, under the authority of and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 303 of the Acts of 1932 or take any action relative thereof.
The Committee recommends the adoption of the article. Article 8. To see if the Town will appropriate for the current expenses of the Water Department a sum of money to be paid from the revenues received by the Department during the year.
The Committee recommends the acceptance of the motion to be offered by the Water and Light Commissioners.
Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to accept a transfer to the Town Treasurer of a sum of money from the profits of the Electric Light Department for the current year.
The Committee recommends that the Town accept a transfer of $11,000.00 from the profits of the Electric Light Department.
Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,757.71, said sum being the Town's portion of the net expense of the care and maintenance of the Essex Sanatorium at Middleton for the year 1941, and provide for the payment thereof.
Recommended in tabulation.
Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $850.00, for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year the mosquito control works as estimated and certified to by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112, Acts of 1931.
Recommended in tabulation.
Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to make an appropriation for the care of Soldiers' Graves and provide for the payment thereof.
Recommended in tabulation.
Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate a sum of money towards the support of the Heard Public Library, and provide for the payment thereof.
Recommended in tabulation.
Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate a sum of money for the observance of Memorial Day, and provide for the payment thereof.
Recommended in tabulation.
Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate the sum of $75.00 for the repairs and maintenance of the Town Clock, and provide for the payment thereof.
Recommended in tabulation.
Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate a sum of money to provide for bounties on seals, and provide for the payment thereof.
Recommended in tabulation.
Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate a sum of money not to exceed 5% of the Tax Levy of 1941. to be known as the Reserve Fund, and provide for the payment thereof.
Recommended in tabulation.
Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate a sum of money for a contract with the Cable Memorial Hospital, and provide for the payment thereof.
Recommended in tabulation.
Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate a sum of money for the improvement of Topsfield Road: said money to be used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted by the State or County, or both, for this purpose, and provide for the payment thereof.
There will be no State funds available for Chapter 90 work this year, therefore the Committee recommends that no appropriation be made under this article.
Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate a sum of money to be used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted by the State or County, or both, for Chapter 90 Maintenance work or any other purpose, and provide for the payment thereof.
The Committee recommends the acceptance of the motion to be offered by the Selectmen.
Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate a sum of money to be expended in connection with any funds received from the Federal Government for W. P. A. Projects, or any other Federal Unemployment Relief Projects undertaken, or to be undertaken within the Town, and provide for the payment thereof.
The Committee recommends the appropriation of $10,000.00 for W. P. A.
Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint an agent to represent the Town of Ipswich in connection with any Unemployment Relief Projects undertaken or to be undertaken by the Federal Govern- ment and the Town of Ipswich, or both, within the Town.
The Committee agrees with the Board of Selectmen that they appoint an agent to represent the Town, under this article, but we believe that the time has gone by when a full time agent should be employed and that the salary should be commensurate with the amount of work entailed.
Article 23. To see if the Town will make an appro- priation for the repair, alteration and improvement to the Labor-in-Vain Bridge and provide for the payment thereof.
The Committee makes no recommendation because of lack of information in regard to cost.
Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate a sum of money for the installation of a fire alarm box at Little Neck and provide for the payment therof.
The Committee believes this project to be one that is necessary, but the sum estimated seems large. We recommend an appropriation, for this purpose, of an amount not to exceed $2,000.00.
Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to change the name of the avenue now called Fairview Avenue to Pulaski Avenue.
No recommendation.
Article 26. . To see if the Town will vote to authorize any of the Town Boards to appoint any member or members of their respective boards to any other town office or position, and fix the salary for any such member or members who may be appointed under such authority.
The Committee recommends that the salaries of all such members be at the rate prevailing in 1941, with the exception of the Agent of the Board of Public Welfare and that the Board of Health be authorized to appoint one of their members as Clerk at a salary not to exceed $75.00 a year.
Article 27. To see if the Town will vote to increase the salary of the call firemen from one hundred dollars a year to one hundred and fifty dollars a year and provide for the pay- ment thereof.
The Committee recommends a salary of $125.00 a year. This amount having been provided for in the Fire Department budget.
Article 28. To see if the Town will adopt a by-law. to regulate the manner in which the various trust funds of the Town shall be managed.
The Committee understands that a By-Law will be presented at the Annual Town Meeting and will make its recommendation at that time.
Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to make an appropriation for the care and maintenance of the Town Dump and provide for the payment thereof.
The Committee recommends that $200.00 be appro- priated for the care and maintenance of the Town Dump.
Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate a sum of money to reimburse Worthington H. Mansfield for the balance due on the construction and erection of the flag pole at the New High School.
The Committee recommends that $37.75 be transferred from the Marianna T. Jones Fund for this purpose.
Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate a sum of money to purchase land for the purpose of widening the entrance to Lakeman's Lane from County Road.
The Committee recommends that no appropriation be made under this article.
Article 32. To see if the Town will vote to appoint a committee to be known as the Public Works Reserve Com- mittee, and make an appropriation therefor.
The Committee recommends that no appropriation be made under this article.
Article 33. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to appoint a committee of three for the purpose of investigating the advisability of adopting a contributory re- tirement system as provided in Sections 26 and 39-I of Chapter 32, General Laws; or take any action relative thereto.
The Committee recommends the adoption of the article. Article 34. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate a sum of money for the repair and improvement of various offices at the Town Hall and provide for the payment therefor.
The Committee recommends the appropriation of a sum not to exceed $2,000.00.
· Article 35. To see what action the Town of Ipswich will take relative to raising and appropriating a sum of money to develop the property of the Town of Ipswich at Great Neck, so called.
Article 36. To see what action the Voters of the Town of Ipswich will take to give the Trustees of the Great Neck property, authority to dispose of the property at Great Neck, so called, by lease or otherwise.
Article 37. To see what action the Voters of the Town of Ipswich will take towards giving the Trustees of the Great Neck property authority to draw up rules and regulations for the management and control and supervision of the property of the Town of Ipswich at Great Neck, so called.
35-36-37 - The Committee makes no recommendation for lack of information.
Article 38. To see what action the Town will take in regard to printing the Town Report.
No recommendation.
Article 39. To see if the Town will make an appro- priation for Civilian Defense and further vote that the Ipswich Civilian Defense Committee shall be the Committee having con- trol of the expenditure of the appropriation or to take any other action in regard to Civilian Defense.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,000.00 for Civilian Defense.
Article 40. To see if the Town will vote an appro- priation of Fifty Dollars for the purpose of paying for a renewal of the lease of the clam flats from the Commonwealth for 10 years, as provided in Chapter 712, Acts of 1912, and amend- ments thereto.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $50.00. Article 41. To hear and act on the reports of Trustees, Committees, and Town Officers.
No recommendation.
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List of Town Officers, 1941
ELECTED BY BALLOT
Moderator
Walter E. Callahan
Term expires 1942
Selectmen
Brainard C. Wallace, Chairman
Wallace J. Lathrop Bernard M. Sullivan
Term expires 1943 Term expires 1942 Term expires 1944
Town Clerk
Edward S. Cogswell Term expires 1944
Treasurer and Collector
James D. Reilly to October 31, 1941 Elwyn F. McCarthy* *Appointed to fill vacancy
Term expires 1942
Assessors
C. Chester Caldwell, Chairman John E. Norman Worthington H. Mansfield
Term expires 1943 Term expires 1944 Term expires 1942
Auditor
Kennard V. Damon Term expires 1942
Board of Public Welfare
George R. Hovey, Chairman Term expires 1943 Nelson W. Pascoe Walter E. Callahan Term expires 1944 Term expires 1942
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Water and Electric Light Commissioners
James E. Cole, Jr., Chairman
A. B. C. Mulholland George E. Hodgkins*
*Appointed to fill vacancy
Term expires 1943 Term expires 1944 Term expires 1942
School Committee
William F. Hayes, Chairman
Reverend Frederick C. Wilson
Herman W. Kyes
Earl M. Ewing
Frederick C. Wilder, D. M. D.
Paul R. Raupach
Term expires 1943 Term expires 1943 Term expires 1944
Term expires 1944
Term expires 1942 Term expires 1942
Board of Health
Paul M. Jodoin, Chairman
Lawrence M. King Frank L. Collins, M. D.
Term expires 1944 Term expires 1943 Term expires 1942
Park Commissioners
C. Gardner Caverly Samuel C. Gordon Robert D. Lord
Term expires 1944 Term expires 1943 Term expires 1942
Constable
Thomas G. Gauld
Term expires 1942
Cemetery Commissioners
Ralph K. Whittier, Chairman Term expires 1943 Arnold R. Richards Benjamin W. Homans Term expires 1944 Term expires 1942
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Clam Commissioner
Henry Shaw
Term expires 1942
Tree Warden
C. Gardner Caverly Term expires 1942
Trustees Great Neck Property
Charles L. Henley, Chairman
John E. Norman
George W. Brown
Term expires 1944 Term expires 1943 Terwm expires 1942
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Accountant
Kennard V. Damon Term expires 1943
Registrars of Voters
Frank H. Girard, Chairman
Henry F. Hills Peter Bonczar
Term expires 1942 Term expires 1944 Term expires 1943
Edward S. Cogswell
Term expires 1944
Town Counsel
Hon. George A. Schofield Term expires 1942
Chief of Police
Frank Machaj
Engineers of Fire Department
Edward H. Smith, Chief Samuel W. Atherley Lionel Sheppard
Term expires 1942 Term expires 1942 Term expires 1942
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Superintendent of Schools
Harry S. Merson
Superintendent of Moth
C. Gardner Caverly Term expires 1942
Forest Warden
George W. Brown Term expires 1942
Sealer of Weights and Measures
William J. H. Ewing Term expires 1942
Superintendent of Streets
Francis E. Wood Term expires 1942
Inspector of Animals
G. Loring Woodbury Term expires 1942
Inspector of Slaughtering
Eben B. Moulton
Term expires 1942
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Sanitary Agent
Eben B. Moulton
Term expires 1942
Inspector of Milk
Eben B. Moulton
Term expires 1942
Child Hygiene
Frank L. Collins, M. D., Director Muriel E. Riley, Nurse
Term expires 1942 Term expires 1942
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Agent, Board of Public Welfare
Nelson W. Pascoe Term expires 1942
Clerk, Board of Assessors
C. Chester Caldwell Term expires 1942
Inspector of Wires
Elmer A. Wiley Term expires 1942
Bell Ringer
Guy E. Wells Term expires 1942
Janitor, Town Hall
Samuel H. Williams Term expires 1942
Sworn Weighers for Town Scales
Samuel H. Williams Term expires 1942 Kennard V. Damon Term expires 1942
Manager, Water and Light Departments
Charles A. Mallard
Burial Agent for State and Military Aid
Edward S. Cogswell Term expires 1942
Superintendent of Cemeteries
Benjamin W. Homans Term expires 1942
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Town Forest Committee
C. Gardner Caverly, Chairman George E. Rose Samuel C. Gordon
Term expires 1944
Term expires 1943 Term expires 1942
Dog Officer
Thomas G. Gauld
Term expires 1942
Finance Committee
Jerome Richardson, Chairman*
Term expires 1943
Wilmot E. Hall, Secretary* *
Term expires 1943
Walter E. Lezon **
Term expires 1943
M. Charles Arthur*
Term expires 1944
Edward J. Marcorelle'
Term expires 1944 Term expires 1944
Edmund H. Kelleher*
Harland Burke ***
Term expires 1942
Thomas A. Johnson
Term expires 1942
Jesse M. Morehouse
Term expires 1942
*Appointed by Town Meeting.
** Appointed by Selectmen.
** *Appointed by Moderator.
(Messrs. Burke and Hall were appointed to fill vacancies.)
ANNUAL REPORT
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ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
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