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109th ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS OF
WAKEFIELD, MASS.
Financial Year Ending December Thirty-first Nineteen Hundred and Twenty ALSO
THE TOWN CLERK'S RECORDS
OF THE
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS During the Year 1920
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Town Officers, 1920-1921
Selectmen Frank H. Hackett, Chairman
Lauren L. McMaster, Secretary
Wesley S. Goodwin
Harry E. Clemons Edward Sullivan
Town Clerk Frederic S. Hartshorne
Town Treasurer Arthur H. Boardman
Tax Collector Charles E. Walton
Moderator Maynard E. S. Clemons
Assessors
Samuel T. Parker, Chairman.
Term expires 1921
George H. Stowell, Secretary .
1922
Charles A. Cheney
1923
Light Commissioners
John M. Cameron, Chairman
Term expires 1922
Marcus Beebe 2nd, Secretary
1921
Samuel H. Brooks.
1923
Water and Sewerage Board
Charles A. Learoyd, Chairman Harry M. Wheeler. Arthur S. Hill
Term expires 1922
1921
66
1923
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Overseers of the Poor
Hugh Connell, Chairman
Term expires 1923
Albert D. Cate, Secretary
66 1921
George E. Zwicker.
66
1922
School Committee
J. Lowe McMahon, Chairman.
Term expires 1922
Ida Farr Miller, Secretary.
66
1921
Harry B. Allman, Treasurer.
1921
Eva Gowing Ripley.
1922
Leo A. Rogers
1923
John B. Sawyer
1923
Trustees Beebe Town Library
Winfield S. Ripley, Jr., Chairman.
Term expires 1923 6 1922
Elizabeth F. Ingram, Secretary
66
60
1921
Edson W. White.
66 1921
Frank T. Woodbury
60
66
1921
Hervey J. Skinner
66
1922
Florence I. Bean
1922
Richard Dutton. .
66
1923
J. Theodore Whitney (Resigned)
J. Oliver Beebe (Appointed to fill vacancy).
66 1921
Board of Health
Ernest E. Tyzzer, Chairman.
Term expires 1922
Augustus D. Jenkins, Secretary
66 1923 1
Charles E. Montague.
1921
Park and Cemetery Commissioners
Arthur P. Knight, Chairman George W. Abbott, Secretary
Samuel T. Parker
Constables
John G. M. Gates William L. Young
James J. Pollard Harry A. Simonds
Arthur L. Evans .
REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
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Registrars of Voters
Fred E. Bunker, Chairman.
Term expires 1922
Patrick J. Kelly. James F. Curley.
66
66
1923
Frederic S. Hartshorne, Clerk
Town Planning Board
Hubbard B. Mansfield, Chairman.
Term expires 1923
Philip A. Bruorton, Secretary.
1922
J. William O'Connell.
66
1921
E. Horace Perley
66
66
1922
Curtis L. Sopher
1923
Finance Committee
Willis C. Robbins, Chairman.
Term expires 1922
Loring Jordan, Secretary.
1923
Elmer C. Richardson
1921
Ernest L. Brown.
1921
George A. Cowdrey.
1921
Thomas J. Lally
66
1921
Warner V. Taylor
66
66
1922
Edward F. Preston.
66
66
1922
William H. Cartland.
66
66
1922
Eustace C. Fitz
66
1922
Howard A. Jones
66
1923
C. Willis Boynton
66
1923
Michael J. Kelly
66
66
1923
Thomas Hickey
66
66
1923
1921
Salvatore Guarnaccia
66
66
1921
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Population 1920 Census.
13,025
8th Congressional District 6th Councillor District 6th Middlesex Senatorial District 19th Middlesex Representative District
LIST OF JURORS
Name
Residence Occupation
Alden, Harry P.
452 Main St.
Carpenter
Anderson, Andrew G. .27 Park St. Designer
Anderson, George A.
. 6 Warren Ave Carpenter
Arnold, William E.
.7 Francis Ave. Machinist
Balcolm, Edward A. 219 Albion St.
Moulder
Batchelder, George H. 352 Main St ..
Meat Cutter
Bayrd, C. Orne
14 Crescent Hill
Piano Tuner
Bessey, William W
6 Chestnut St.
Stable Keeper
Biggs, Edward E.
5 Byron St.
Watchman
Blaikie, William F
22 Elm Square
Architect
Bonney, Josiah S.
. 9 Lafayette St.
Druggist
Boothby, Asa A ..
19 Chestnut St.
Merchant
Boynton, Arthur H.
43 Spring St.
Salesman
Bradford, Francis I.
62 Pleasant St ..
Machinist
Brown, Alfred. 78 Elm St.
. Carpenter
Brown, Edward E.
637 Main St. Piano maker
Brownell, Henry
46 Crescent St. Carpenter
Bruce, Fred E ..
45 Jordan Ave Manager
Bruorton, Philip A
237 Salem St. Farmer
Bullard, Scott A.
6 Salem St ..
. Chauffeur
Butler, Edward J ..
271 Lowell St.
Electrician
Cade, William E. Jr.,
11 Otis St.
Stenographer
Carpenter, Charles W.
81 Cedar St.
Painter
Cate, Albert D. 26 Prospect St. Clerk
Chace, Harry J. 57 Madison Ave. Salesman
Cheney, Charles A. 12 Avon St .. Real Estate Agent
Chesley, William W.
173 Albion St. Merchant
Churchill, Charles L.
15 Lafayette St. Salesman
Cotting, Walter M.
45 Crescent St. Conductor
Cutler, Augustus L. 6 Eaton St. Clerk
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Name
Residence
Occupation
Dalrymple, Chester W
16 Pleasant St.
Woodworker
Davis, Cyrus R
426 Main St Clerk
Davis, Henry Eaton Place Piano maker
Decatur, Clarence B.
4 Everett Ave
Salesman
Derrick, John W
16 West Water St. Retired
Dinan, Joseph C. 12 Fairmount Ave. Salesman
Dodge, William J.
.63 Emerson St ..
Foundryman
Doherty, Hugh 78 Greenwood Ave. Watchman
Donegan, William 13 Fitch Ct. Rattan worker
Donovan, Cornelius.
16 Gould St .. Bldg. Inspector
Drake, Lowell N.
828 Main St. . Cutter
Dunbar, George E.
10 West Water St .. .Printer
Eaton, George W.
23 Pearl St.
Retired
Eldridge, Arthur W
.7 Gladstone St.
.Clerk
Elliott, Milledge. .26 Park St. Piano maker
Evans, Charles A. 19 Salem St. Mason
Fall, Clarence H.
115 Greenwood Ave. Salesman
Feindel, William B. 26 Summer St. . Carriagesmith
Fell, Thomas W. H Oak St Insurance Agent
Fessenden, Daniel E.
26 Park St. Rattan worker
Findlay, James W
6 Howard St. Plumber
Finn, Patrick H. 10 Emerald St. Rattan worker
Flanagan, Wilbur J. 497 Main St. Salesman
Fuller, Frank A. 33 Greenwood Ave Appraiser
Frye, William H.
12 Eaton St.
. Agent
Fuller, Joseph W. .22 Forest St ..
Coffee Roaster
Galloway, Charles F.
7 Madison Ave.
Insurance
Gerrior, Charles H.
19 Pleasant St.
Steam fitter
Gerry, Maurice W
46 Nahant St ..
Tower man
Gibbs, George E.
33 Madison Ave.
Engineer
Gooch, Joseph L ..
55 Chestnut St.
Builder
Goodwin, Wesley S.
7 Kendrick Rd.
Salesman
Gowing, Henry G.
23 Yale Ave
Merchant
Grace, J. Wallace.
70 Chestnut St.
Merchant
Green, Joseph R.
26 Avon St ..
Mfgr.
Hall, Henry C ..
359 Main St .. Gardener
Hanright, Frank R. 33 Nahant St .. Machinist
Harrington, Peter W 49a Chestnut St. Upholsterer
Haskell, Harry E. 7 Pearl St. Packer
Haskell, Henry. 30 Cedar St. Merchant
Hatch, Louis F 243 Salem St. Farmer
Hill, Melvin J. .2 Park Ave. Retired
' Hosmer, Wilbur F. 20 Summer St. Carpet cutter
Howlett, Leroy E.
16 Yale Ave. Salesman
Hunt, William D.
60 Albion St .. Optician
Hurley, John
179 Vernon St.
Rattan worker
Jenkins, Augustus D. 11 Summer St. Manufacturer
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Name
Residence
Occupation
Jones, C. Albert.
41 Chestnut St.
Music teacher
Jones, Edward A
.74 Greenwood Ave.
. Salesman
Jones, Julius A.
87 Greenwood Ave. Carpenter
Jones, Roscoe F.
38 Spring St .. . Clerk
Jordan, Frank B.
26 Lafayette St. Farmer
Killorin, George W.
72 Chestnut St.
Contractor
Kimball, George W
792 Main St. Merchant
Knowles, Charles S. 497 Main St .. Carpenter
Leete, Herbert G.
112 Greenwood Ave Electrician
Liston, Henry. 22 Highland St. Rattan worker
Magee, Andrew A.
24 Prospect St. Carpenter
Mansfield, Austin L.
179 Lowell St. Merchant
Maxwell, Joseph E.
64. Chestnut St. Merchant
McKie, William C. 19 High St .. Accountant
McLaughlin, Milton P 620 Main St. Retired
McMahon, John H .. 7 Charles St. Stock keeper
McMahon, Thomas F. 7 Charles St. Brass Finisher
Maloney, Patrick J.
31 Wave Ave Letter Carrier
Meloney, John A. 75 Prospect St.
Meriam, Townsend S.
21 Meriam St. Salesman
Metcalf, William
12 Armory St .. Real Estate Dealer
Miller, John A.
36 Charles St .. Carpenter
Moore, Arthur M.
119 Greenwood St. Bookkeeper
Morrill, Chas. E.
35 Pleasant St.
. Clerk
Nelson, Frank A.
43 Cedar St.
Electrician
Nichols, Jefferson J.
20 Lawrence St.
Retired
Nyman, Rudolph F Sheffield Road
Retired
Oliver, Elden S. 8 Madison Ave. Retired
Oxley, Charles A. .60
Bennett St. Woodworker
Parker, Samuel T.
203 Lowell St.
Assessor
Parsons, Frederick A.
22 Lafayette St. Clerk
Pendergrace, Edward H.
13 Summer St. Rattan worker
Poland, J. Warren.
230 Main St .. .Retired
Porter, Harry T ..
600 Main St. . Upholsterer
Preston, Edward F.
267 Lowell St.
Shoemaker
Purrington, Elwin I.
74 Elm St .:.
Machinist
Rich, W. Carleton.
17 Richardson Ave Bank Clerk
Rich, Edward A.
13 Yale Ave.
Retired
Ridlon, Irving F
114 Greenwood Ave. Salesman
Roach, Michael F
25 Gould St. .Clerk
Robbins, Jeffrey
38 Melvin St. . Steamfitter
Rolfe, Emery W. 24 Chestnut St. Auditor
Schurman, John D.
Off Salem St. Sand Dealer
Sederquest, Arthur T. .30 Summer St. Electrician
Shea, John F.
50 Pleasant St .. Retired
Smith, Frank Q.
65 Greenwood Ave
Salesman
Smith, Frank W
10 Eaton St. Retired
Retired
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Name
Residence
Occupation
Southworth, Ezra M.
.39 Chestnut St.
Real Estate Broker
Stanley, Gervaise.
16 Armory St. Teamster
Stantial, William B.
. 6 Kendrick Rd. Supt.
Staples, Van B.
.37 Central St. Carpenter
Stearns, Clinton H.
98 Chestnut St .. Leather merchant
Sullivan, Dennis ..
10 Herbert St.
Rattan worker
Sullivan, William H.
182 Vernon St.
Laborer
Sunman, Carl W.
21 Hillis Ave.
. Clerk
Sweetser, Edward H.
.578 Main St.
Farmer
Temple, Elmore C .. Eustis Ave.
Invoice Clerk
Thompson, George E.
3 Hillis Ave.
Salesman
Titus, Kirk H.
15 Pitman Ave.
Awning Mfgr.
True, Harry E ..
60 Madison Ave.
.Clerk
Tupper, Arthur M.
850 Main St. .
Blacksmith
Wolfe, Walter G ..
7 Crystal St.
. Optician
Whidden, David .
.21 Lafayette St. Carpenter
Whipple, Frank M.
High St ..
. Clerk
Worthley, James N
39 Merriam St. Operator
Young, Edward C
12 Greenwood Avenue Mfgr.
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Result of Election, March 1, 1920 as Canvassed by the Board of Registrars
*Indicates Election
Prec. 1 Prec. 3 Prec. 2 Total
Selectmen
Gardner E. Campbell, 19 Richardson Ave
252
1 147
111
510
*Harry E. Clemons, 79 Gould St.
508
236
137
881
*Wesley S. Goodwin, 7 Kendrick Road.
431
· 186
159
776
*Frank H. Hackett, 12 Birch Hill Avenue
613
284
128
1025
Ernest Heywood, 5-a Charles St ..
105
43
32
180
*Lauren L. McMaster, 36 Yale Ave.
439
202
97
738
Edgar H. Peterson, 22 Wave Ave.
357
126
52
535
*Edward Sullivan, 43 Melvin St.
509
256
48
813
Edward W. Wilder, 244 Lowell St.
241
112
32
385
Charles F. Young, 36 Avon St.
378
189
90
657
Blank.
1087
539
99
1725
Town Clerk
*Frederic S. Hartshorne, 11 Avon St ..
704
332
168
1204
Blank.
280
132
29
441
Town Treasurer
*Arthur H. Boardman, 56 Pleasant St.
667
317
165
1149
Blank.
317
147
32
496
Moderator
*Maynard E. S. Clemons, 2 Dell Ave.
644
307
167
1118
Blank.
340
157
30
527
Collector of Taxes
*Charles E. Walton 4 Park Ave.
664
318
171
1153
Blank.
320
146
26
492
Assessor for Three Years
*Charles A. Cheney, 12 Avon St.
640
315
157
1112
Blank.
344
149
40
533
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
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Prec. 1 Prec. 3 Prec. 2 Total
Water and Sewerage Board for Three Years
*Arthur S. Hill, 75 Myrtle Ave.
615
292
168
1075
Blank
369
172
29
570
Overseer of the Poor, for Three Years
*Hugh Connell, 148 Vernon St
658
321
144
1123
Blank.
326
143
53
522
School Committee, for Three Years
.
J. Richard Lunt, 213 Lowell St.
369
114
68
551
*Leo A. Rogers, Stedman St ..
354
260
59
673
*John B. Sawyer, 16 Summit Ave.
445
222
133
800
Clinton H. Stearns, 98 Prospect St.
332
151
81
564
Blank.
554
243
67
864
Municipal Light Board, for Three Years
*Samuel H. Brooks, 34a Elm St.
480
259
106
845
Frank J. Henkel, 49 Crescent Street
388
163
77
628
Blank.
116
42
14
172
Municipal Light Board, for One Year
*Marcus Beebe, 2nd, 16 White Ave.
651
313
163
1127
Blank.
333
151
34
518
Park and Cemetery Commissioners
*George W. Abbott, 31 Lawrence St.
610
274
152
1036
*Arthur Philip Knight, 19 Fairmount Ave.
600
279
149
1028
*Samuel T. Parker, 203 Lowell St.
626
286
150
1062
Blank.
1116
553
140
1809
Board of Health, for Three Years
*Augustus D. Jenins, 11 Summer St.
644
294
157
1095
Blank.
340
170
40
550
Board of Health, for One Year
*Charles E. Montague, 15 Richardson Ave.
609
283
152
1044
Blank.
375
181
45
601
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Prec. 1 Prec. 3 Prec. 2 Total
Trustees of Beebe Town Library, for Three Years
*Richard Dutton, 33 Avon St. .
634
290
159
1083
*Winfield S. Ripley, Jr., 40 Emerson St.
575
258
153
986
*J. Theodore Whitney, 30 Summer St ..
569
255
. 155
979
Blank.
1174
589
124
1887
Constables
*John G. M. Gates, 71 Greenwood Ave.,
582
277
154
1013
*James J. Pollard, 29 Richardson Ave.
644
298
153
1095
*William L. Young, 26 Greenwood Ave.
568
264
148
980
Blank.
1158
553
136
1847
Shall Licenses be granted for the sale of Intoxicating Liquors in this Town?
*Yes.
539
251
71
861
*No
340
171
107
618
Blank.
105
42
19
166
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Record of Town Meetings
TOWN MEETING, MARCH 8, 1920
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Meeting called to order at 7.45 o'clock P. M., by Moderator Clemons, who read the call for meeting.
On Motion of F. H. Emerson.
Voted: That further reading of the warrant with the exception of the Con- stables' return be omitted.
Constable's return then read.
Article 1. To act upon the reports of town officers as published.
On Motion by Thomas Hickey that reports of town officers as published be accepted.
Amendment by F. J. Henkel, that the portion of the town report, relating to the Municipal Light Plant be laid upon the table. Amendment was voted and original motion as amended was then voted.
Article 2. To choose all town officers not required to be chosen by ballot.
Voted: That a committee of five be appointed by the moderator to choose all town officers not required to be chosen by ballot.
Article 3. To see if the town will authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year, beginning January 1, 1920, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, any debt or debts incurred under this vote to be paid from the revenue of said financial year. On Motion of A. H. Boardman.
Voted: That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money on and after January 1, 1920, in an- ticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1920, and to issue a note or notes therefor payable within one year, any debt or debts incurred under this vote to be paid from the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1920.
Article 4. To determine how much money the town will raise and approp- riate for General Government, Protection of Persons and Property. Health and Sanitation, Highways, Charities and Soldiers' Benefits, Education, Recreation and Unclassified Public Service Enterprises, Interest and Maturing Debt.
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
General Government
On Motion of Finance Committee.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $18,915.00 for the purpose of general government, to be apportioned as follows:
Moderator.
$25.00
$25.00
Selectmen's Department
Salaries of Board.
500.00
Department Expenses .:
300.00
$800.00
Town Accountant
Salary
1,650.00
Department Expenses.
1,000.00
$2,650.00
Treasurer
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Salary
750.00
Department Expenses.
350.00
Paymaster.
200.00
$1,300.00
Collector
Salary .
800.00
Department Expenses
525.00
$1,325.00
Assessors
Chairman
Secretary
2,000.00
Third Member
Department Expenses.
1,750.00
$3,750.00
Town Clerk
Salary
450.00
Department Expenses.
850.00
$1,300.00
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Election and Registration
Salaries of Registrars .
315.00
Department Expenses.
1,500.00
$1,815.00
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Legal Department
Salary of Counsel.
800.00
Department Expenses.
500.00
$1,300.00
Town Hall Account.
$4,500.00
Vital Statistics
$150.00
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
On Motion of John A. Meloney.
Voted: That actions on appropriations be taken separately. Motion by Finance Committee,.
Police Department
Salary of Chief.
$2,000.00
Department Expenses. 17,600.00
Amendment by Major Connelly.
That the sum of $200.00 be added to the salary of the Chief of Police, making the sum total for the Police Appropriation, $19, 800.00.
Amendment carried "Yes" 185, "No" 106.
Original motion as amended then voted.
The remainder of the appropriations under this heading were as follows:
Fire Department
Salary of Chief.
2,000.00
Hydrant Rental.
6,475.00
Department Expenses.
21,744.00
$30,219.00
Fire Alarm Account.
$ 3,000.00
$3,000.00
Forest Warden Department
Department Expenses.
150.00
$150.00
Moth Department
Department Expenses.
5,500.00
$5,500.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures Department
Salary of Sealer .
150.00
Department Expenses.
100.00
$250.00
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Inspection of Building Department
Salary of Inspector .
500.00 $500.00
Compensation Account.
$2,000.00
HEALTH AND SANITATION
At the request of Mr. Tyzzer action was deferred on this appropriation. On Motion of Finance Committee.
Salaries of Board.
300.00
Salary of Plumbing Inspector
600.00
Salary of Inspector of Animals
200.00
Salary of Inspector of Milk.
200.00
Collection of Garbage.
1,200.00
Department Expenses.
6,300.00
$8,800.00
HIGHWAYS
Maintenance
44,000.00
Salary .
2,200.00
Construction.
6,000.00
Salem Street.
3,000.00
$55,200.00
Collection of Ashes
$2,000.00
Of the Highway Maintenance Appropriation $4,000.00 is to be raised and appropriated and the remainder $40,000.00 is to be appropriated from surplus revenue.
CHARITIES AND SOLDIERS' BENEFITS
On Motion of Finance Committee the following appropriation was voted on.
Poor Department
Salaries of Board.
300.00
Salary of Clerk.
75.00
Department Expenses.
23,000.00
$23,375.00
State Aid Account.
$3,000.00
Military Aid Account .
$500.00
Soldiers' Relief Account.
$3,500.00
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
EDUCATION
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Motion by Finance Committee.
School Department. 169,000.00 500.00 $169,500.00 Trade School.
Amendment by J. L. McMahon that the appropriation for the school de- partment be increased in the sum of $21,700.00 making the total appropriation $191,200.00.
Amendment by E. E. Lee that amount of the appropriation be increased to $180,700.00.
Amendment by Mr. McMahon was voted in the affirmative, and the original motion by Finance Committee as amended was then voted.
By unanimous consent of the meeting, Mr. Robbins offered the following resolutions :
That the voters of the town recommend the amount appropriated for salary advance be, so far as possible, apportioned on the merit system.
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
Library Department.
$4,630.00
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RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED
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On Motion of Finance Committee the following appropriations were voted:
Park and Cemetery Department
Salaries of Commissioners $200.00
Park Maintenance. 3,650.00
Cemetery Maintenance.
650.00
$4,500.00
Elimination of Weeds
$500.00
On Motion of Donald White.
Voted: That a Committee be appointed to investigate the question of the elimination of weeds, and report back to the town at an adjournment of this meeting.
Reserve Fund.
$2,500.00
Insurance Account.
$1,950.00
Miscellaneous Account. $1,200.00
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES
On Motion of Finance Committee the following appropriations were voted:
Light Department
Salaries of Commissioners .
$300.00
Operation .
20,700.00
Construction.
4,000.00 $25,000.00
Water Department
Salaries of Board.
300.00
Maintenance.
30,000.00
Construction.
4,000.00
Bonds or notes.
12,000.00
Interest
6,333.75
Services
3,500.00
$56,133.75
Sewer Department
Maintenance Appropriation.
1,500.00
Sewer Connections.
1,500.00
$3,000.00
INTEREST AND MATURING DEBT
On Motion of Finance Committee the following appropriations were voted Interest $23,200.00
Bonds and Notes.
20,500.00
$43,700.00
On Motion of F. H. Hackett.
Voted: That so much of Article 4 as relates to Town Accountant's salary be taken up. During the discussion on this matter, on Motion of H. M. Wheeler.
Voted: That this meeting stand adjourned to Monday evening, March 15th, 1920 at 7.30 o'clock. Adjourned at 10.15 o'clock. Attendance 375.
ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING MARCH 15; 1920
Meeting called to order at 7.50 P. M. by Moderator Clemons. The Moderator appointed the following committee.
Article 4
Elimination of weeds, Donald White.
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Article 2
Fred E. Bunker, Fred L. Waterman, Richard F. Trahey, Ernest Heywood, Thomas Hickey.
Article 4
The question of reconsideration of appropriation for Town Accountant De- partment was the business in order.
A motion by Mr. Hackett to reconsider was lost.
HEALTH AND SANITATION
Amendment by Dr. Tyzzer, that the sum of $200. be added to the item of Collection of Garbage, making the same $1,400.00 and total appropriation for Health and Sanitation $9,000.00
Amendment by H. M. Dolbeare that the salary of Inspector of Plumbing be increased $100.00 making the salary $700.00 the increase being taken from the general appropriation. Amendment carried and original motion as amended was then voted.
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
A Motion by Mr. E. L. Curtis to reconsider the vote relative to the School appropriation was lost.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Motion by H. M. Dolbeare that vote whereby appropriation was made for Fire Department be reconsidered.
Voted: Amendment by Mr. Dolbeare that the sum of $200.00 be raised and appropriated and added to the salary of the Chief of the Fire Department, making the salary $2,200.00 per year.
Amendment carried and original motion as amended was then voted.
Amendment by W. V. Taylor.
That the vote raising and appropriating money for the Fire Department passed at the Town Meeting March 8, 1920 be corrected by adding the words "and that the pay of the permanent members of the Fire Department be fixed at the rate of $5.00 a day, and that the salary of the call men attached to the Central Fire Station be fixed at $150.00 a year."
Amendment carried and original motion as amended was carried.
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
On Motion of F. H. Hackett.
Voted: That vote whereby appropriation was made for Highways be recon- sidered.
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Amendment by F. H. Hackett, that the town raise and appropriate the sum of $300.00 in addition to the sum voted at the last meeting so that the salary of the Superintendent of Streets will be $2,500.00
Amendment carried and original motion as amended was then voted. On Motion of F. H. Hackett.
Voted: That vote whereby appropriations was made for election and regis- tration be reconsidered.
Amendment by F. H. Hackett.
That the town faise and appfopriate the sum of $1,825.00 for electihn and registration, tr fe divided as follows:
Salary of Registrars. $425.00
Department Expenses. 1,400.00 $1,825.00
Amendment carried and original motion as amended was then voted. On motion of J. J. Round.
Voted: That vote whereby appropriation was made for Legal Department be reconsidered.
Amendment by Mr. J. J. Round that the salary of the Town Counsel be in- creased to $1,000.00 and the additional sum of $200.00 be raised and appropriated therefor. Amendment carried and original motion as amended was then voted. On motion of W. V. Taylor ..
Voted: That vote whereby appropriation was made for Town Clerk be recon- sidered.
Amendment by W. V. Taylor.
That the salary of the Town Clerk be increased to $500.00 and that the addi- tional sum of $50.00 be raised and appropriated therefor. Amendment carried and original motion as amended was then voted.
On Motion of W. V. Taylor.
Voted: That vote whereby appropriation was made for Tax Collector be reconsidered.
Amendment by W. V. Taylor.
That the salary of the Tax Collector be increased to $1,000.00 and the additional sum of $200.00 be raised and appropriated therefor.
Amendment carried and original motion as amended was then voted.
A motion to reconsider the appropriation for Town Treasurer was lost.
A motion by W. V. Taylor to reconsider the vote whereby the motion to re- consider the question of salary of Town Accountant was lost. Not carried. "Yes" 109, "No" 112.
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