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114th ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OF WAKEFIELD MASSACHUSETTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING December 31, 1925
COMPILED BY THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT
FORM OF BEQUEST
I hereby give and bequeath to the Town of Wakefield, Mass., for the benefit of the Beebe Town Library, the sum of dollars the income only of which shall be used for the purchase of books and maga- zines, under the direction of the Library Trustees.
114th ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS
OF
WAKEFIELD, MASS.
Financial Year Ending December Thirty-first Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-five
ALSO
THE TOWN CLERK'S RECORDS
OF THE
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS During the Year 1925
Printing and Binding by the HERALD PRESS, NEWBURYPORT
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Town Officers, 1925-1926
Selectmen Charles F. Young, Chairman
Thomas G. Dignan, Secretary
Arthur E. Newcomb
Roland W. Butters J. Theodore Whitney
Town Clerk Frederic S. Hartshorne
Town Treasurer Arthur H. Boardman
Tax Collector Charles E. Walton
Moderator
Theodore Eaton
Assessors
Charles A. Cheney, Chairman
George H. Stowell, Secretary
Samuel T. Parker
1927
Municipal Light Commissioners
Marcus Beebe, 2nd, Chairman
A. Stanley North, Secretary
Curtis L. Sopher
Term Expires March 1926
" 66
" 1927
1928
Water and Sewerage Board
Guy F. Mildram, Chairman Howard M. Tuttle Sidney F. Adams
Term Expires March 1926
1927
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1928
Term Expires March 1926
1928
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Overseers of the Poor
William C. Strong, Chairman Adelaide J. W. Boynton, Secretary Charles H. Gerrior
Term Expires March 1928
66
1927
66
66
66 1926
School Committee
John B. Sawyer, Chairman
Term Expires March 1926
66
1927
Ida Farr Miller, Secretary
66
66
1927
Harry B. Allman,Treasurer Leo A. Rogers
66
66
66 1926
J. William O'Connell
66
66
66
1928
Eva Gowing Ripley
66
1928
Trustees Beebe Town Library
J. Oliver Beebe, Chairman
Term Expires March 1926
Florence I. Bean, Secretary
66
66
1926
Winfield S. Ripley
66
66
1926
Arthur L. Evans
66
1927
Edson W. White
66
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1927
Frank T. Woodbury
66
66
1928
Hervey J. Skinner
66
66
66
1928
Board of Health
Ernest E. Tyzzer, Chairman
Term Expires March 1928
Wesley S. Goodwin, Secretary
66 66
1926
Charles E. Montague
6
66
6 1927
Park and Cemetery Commissioners
A Philip Knight, Chairman
Term Expires March 1926
George W. Abbott, Secretary
66
66
66 1926
Town Planning Board
Hubbard B. Mansfield, Chairman
Term Expires March 1926
66
66
1928
Edward M. Bridge, Secretary
66
66
1927
Frank T. Woodbury
66
66 1928
Leo A. Brissette
Philip W. Foster
66
66
66 1927
66
1926
Sylvester A. Cameron
66
1927
Elizabeth F. Ingram
1928
Richard Dutton
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Constables
James J. Pollard John G. M. Gates
Gervase V. Stanley Harry A. Simonds
Registrars of Voters
Fred E. Bunker, Chairman
Term Expires March 1928
James F. Curley Patrick J. Kelley
1927
Frederic S. Hartshorne, Clerk
Finance Committee
Howard A. Jones, Chairman
Term Expires March 1926
Loring P. Jordan, Secretary
66
66
1926
Michael J. Kelley
66
66
66
1926
Thomas Hickey
66
66
66
1927
Charles C. Cox
66
66
66
1927
Edwin T. Bonney
66
66
1927
George O. Sheldon
66
66
66
1928
Arthur L. Gardner
66
66
1928
Christopher B. Dinan
66
66
1928
Edward N. Pike
66
66
66
1928
Orvil W. Smith
66
66
66
1928
66
1927
Edward W. Wilder
1927
Luther M. Howe
66
1926
Elmer C. Richardson
66
1926
Charles W. Boynton
1926
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Population 1920 Census 15,611
Congressman 8th District, Harry I. Thayer, Wakefield Councillor 6th District, Charles S. Smith, Lincoln Senator 6th Middlesex District, Charles C. Warren, Arlington Representative 19th Middlesex District, M. E. S. Clemons, Wakefield
LIST OF JURORS
Prepared by the Selectmen of the Town of Wakefield, June 30, 1925
Name
Residence
Occupation
Abbott, Arthur G.
19 Bryant St.
Leather Worker
Alden, Harry P.
452 Main St.
Carpenter
Allman, Harry B., '25
31 Greenwood St.
Teacher
Anderson, Axel H.
12 Armory St.
Moulder
Andrews, Louis A., '25
51 Oak St.
Accountant
Atherton, William C.
60 Chestnut St.
3 Orchard St.
Bayrd, C. Orne
14 Crescent Hill
Music Teacher B. & M. R. R. Piano Tuner
Bears, Earl L., '24
7 Greenwood Ave.
Electrician
Bears, George W., '25
38 Pitman Ave.
Berry, Fred B.
26 Chestnut St.
Black, G. Leonard
48 Cordis St.
Boardman, Hugh L.
19 Byron St.
Bonney, Edwin T., '24
22 Sweetser St.
Brackett, John L., '24
13 Charles St.
Branthover, Levi L., '25
46 Lowell St.
Bretemps, Frank J., '25
260 Lowell St.
Publisher
63 Greenwood Ave.
Contractor
Brissette, Leo A., '24 Brown, Edward E.
17 W. Water St.
Burley, Jacob
4 Eaton St.
Butler, Edward J.
269 Lowell St.
254 Lowell St.
Electrician Shoe Worker Auditor
Churchill, Lawrence W., '24
18 Lawrence St.
Bond Salesman
Clarke, George F., '25
635 Main St.
Salesman Salesman
Clarke, Leander M., '24
15 Salem St.
Piano Maker Designer
Buxton, C. Harold, '25
Callan, William H., '25
1 Franklin St.
Carpenter Teamster Auditor Ins. Agent Com. Merchant Draftsman Auditor
Ayscough, Arthur, '25
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Name
Residence
Occupation
Clinkard, Clarence M.
15 Crystal St.
Cochrane, John E., '25
1 Francis Ave.
Colby, Newton W., '24
227 Nahant St.
Collins, Chester A., '25
24 Summer St.
Conner, Harry F., '24
8 High St.
Conohan, William J.
3 Edmunds Place
Curley, James F., '25
2 Birch Hill Ave.
Daly, Richard J.
41 Cordis St.
Janitor Clerk
Daniel, Alexander H., '25 Daniels, James A.
8 Madison Ave. Eaton Place
Deadman, William F.
21 Park Ave. Morrison Road
Agent Printing Solicitor Banker
Duffie, Herbert W.
6 Central St.
Woodworker Woodworker
Eastman, Ernest R.
15 Myrtle Ave.
Piano worker
Embree, Edward
26 Chestnut St.
Painter
Emery, John R., '24 Evans, Percival B.
10 Lawrence St.
Salesman Maunfacturer Salesman
Fall, Clarence H., '24
115 Greenwood Ave.
29 Lawrence St.
Clerk
Favor, Alfred L., '25
180 Ashland St.
Accountant Clerk
Flanagan, Wilbur J.
497 Main St.
Manager
Flanders, Levi, '25
24 Summer St.
Foreman
Foster, Harold H.
216 Main St.
Chauffeur
Fowler, Herbert M., '24
91 Greenwood Ave.
Salesman
Friberg, Carl M.
39 Salem St.
Rattan Worker Shipper
Fuller, Albert F., '24
238 Lowell St.
Clerk
186 Main St.
Clerk
Gerry, Maurice W.
46 Nahant St.
Tower Man
Gleason, Jeremiah J.
15 Bryant St. Ins. Agent
Goodspeed, Harold N.
34 Lawrence St. Buyer
Gosnay, Joseph T.
23 Cedar St.
Harness Maker
Grant. Sydney H.
16 Franklin St.
Book Finisher
Greany, Dennis C., '25
52 Lake St.
Retired
Green, Harry D.
23 Forest St.
Salesman
Grubb, Edward, '25
231 Lowell St.
Farmer
Guillow, Roscoe M., '25
18 Salem St. Crescent Hill
Leather
Hanley, William M., '24
Hanright, Frank R.
33 Nahant St.
Meat Cutter Machinist
Carpenter Accountant Piano Maker Salesman
Davis, Henry
Dean, Robert M.
Dolbeare, Cyrus M.
28 Wave Ave.
Driver, Harold B.
290 Main St.
Dulong, Henry A., '25
18 Curtis St.
33 Richardson Ave.
Farwell, Willard P.
Fiske, Harry B.
28 Lafayette St.
Fuller, Myrton L., '25 Gardner, George F.
24 Greenwood St.
Clerk Machinist Salesman Insurance
Salesman Superintendent
10 Francis Ave.
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Name
Residence
Occupation
Hartshorne, Richard G., '25
95 Chestnut St.
Hartley, John, '25
10 Madison Ave.
Hatch, J. Edward, '24
5 Lakeside Ave. Manager Mechanic Tailor
Hendrickson, John
28 Gould St.
Hogg, Wilton P., '24
2 High St.
Hurley, Edmund J., '25
1 Madison Ave.
Hurley, John
179 Vernon St.
Jones, Howard A., '25
70 Greenwood Ave.
Insurance Salesman
Jones, Edward A.
74 Greenwood Ave.
Jordan, Frank B.
37 Emerson St.
Kelso, Hugh M.
32 Wave Ave. Prospect St.
Knox, William E.
45a Jordan Ave.
Lane, Robert J., '25
3 Stark Ave.
Foreman
Leete, Herbert G., '24
112 Greenwood Ave.
Electrician
Lewis, Lester C., '25
253 Salem St.
Engineer
Lindsay, William R.
35 Chestnut St.
Salesman
Logan, James
8 Birsh Hill Ave.
Lyons, Dennis, '25
271 Lowell St.
Magnitsky, Gustave F.
4 Parker Road
Maloney, Patrick J.
31 Wave Ave. Sheffield Road
Mansfield, William E.,
Mann., Wm. A., '24
86 Pleasant St.
Marshall, Harry
67 Greenwood Ave.
Mildram, Guy F., '25
69 Myrtle Ave.
Millar, John A.
36 Charles St.
Mohla, Herman G.
45 Charles St.
Moore, Arthur M.
119 Greenwood St.
Morrill, Frederick T.
54 Renwick Road
Munier, Theodore L., '24
23 Sweetser St.
Murrant, Adelbert L.
11 Pearl St.
McCarthy, Harry, '24
17 Byron St.
McCleary, John, '25
607 Main St.
McIntosh, Alexander B.
4 Highland Ave.
McIntire, Frank N.
36 Emerson St.
McMahon, James Lowe, '25
38 Prospect St.
McTeague, Harry G., '25
6 Birch Hill Ave.
Rattan Worker
35 Central St. Chauffeur
Nash, Frank H., '24 Noyes, Arthur O. Nutt, Percy S.
O'Brien, Joseph, '25
Oliver, Frederick M.
Parsons, Frederick A.
22 Lafayette St.
Moulder Merchant Manager Letter Carrier Clerk Asst. Mgr. Auditor Clerk Carpenter Rattan Worker Bookkeeper Merchant Painter Salesman Engineer Rubber Worker Wheelwright Brass Worker Pur. Agt.
130 Pleasant St. Rattan Worker 609 Main St. Cashier Foreman Bellevue Ave. Farm St. Carpenter Clerk
Civil Eng. Coffee Roaster
Hemsworth, Thomas, '25
31 Gould St.
Engineer Heat. & Vent. Rattan Worker
Framer Salesman Merchant Carpenter
Kimball, Harry H.
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Name
Residence
Occupation
Pickering, Louis A., '24
9 Pleasant St.
Pope, Samuel D., '25
237 Salem St.
Potter, Ralph F., '25
24 Greenwood St.
Randall, Charles E., '25
3 Common St.
Redfern, David
18 Court St.
Reed, Arthur, '25
243 Lowell St.
Reed, Harry I., '24
33 Lawrence St.
Regan, Daniel H.
11 Emerald St.
Salesman Manager Bookkeeper Merchant
Richardson, Elmer C., '24
602 Main St.
Clerk
Rockwood, Walter G., '24
226 Main St.
Salesman Auditor
Ronan, J. Fred, '24
368 Main St.
Salesman
Sanford, Clayton G., '25
50 Oak St.
Salesman
Sargent, George D., '25
5 Swain Court
B. &. M. R. R. Electrician
Sederquest, Arthur T.
11 Franklin St. Lakeview Ave.
Clerk
Stark, Edwin J., '24
16 Church St.
Stoddard, Henry, '25
66 Salem St.
Stout, George, '25
4 Bennett St.
Strickland, Walter L.
36
Nahant St.
Stringer, John T., '25
29 Albion St.
Sullivan, Dennis
10 Herbert St.
Sullivan, William H.
182 Vernon St.
Water Insp.
Sunman, Carl W.
21 Hillis Ave.
Clerk
Swanson, Bruce G.
612 Main St.
Clerk
Taggart, William, '24
139 Vernon St.
Rattan Worker
Temple, Elmore C.
36 Eustis Ave.
Invoice Clerk
Titus, Kirk H., '25
15 Pitman Ave.
Retired
Tredinnick, Frank A.
129 Pleasant St.
Leather Worker
True, Harry E.
24 Forest St.
Clerk
VanWagner, Allston
36 Church St.
Clerk
Verge, Arthur C.
10 Otis St.
Wallace, Louis B., '25
110 Main St.
Wannamaker, Stephen J., '25
28 Summer St.
Watrous, Ralph E., '25
57 Myrtle Ave.
Weeks, George, '25
200 Lowell St.
Wells, Harold G., '24
268 Salem St.
Wells, Walter A., '25
8 Park St. Clerk
Weiss, Robert E.,
19 Lincoln St.
West, John A., '24
3 Central St.
Wheeler, Harry M., '25
25 Park Ave.
Wheeler, Herman C., '25
26 Cedar St.
Whiton, Arthur E., '24
43 Green St.
Fed. Reserve Bank Bond Broker Asst. Pur. Agt. Ins. Agent Garage Worker
Reid, George W.
8 Cedar St.
Rolfe, Emery W.
24 Chestnut St.
Sheldon, Edward H., '25
Superintendent Crossing Tender Superintendent Motorman Undertaker Rattan Worker
Insurance Merchant Blacksmith Draughtsman Civil Eng. Salesman
Leather Sorter Chemical Engineer Mfgr. Collector Clerk
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Name
Residence
Occupation
Whittet, Roland G., '24
Winslow, Everett M.
Wood, Manson E., '25
Young, Edward C., '25
28 Sweetser St.
81 Greenwood Ave.
18 Richardson Ave.
6 Grafton St.
Buyer Machinist Research Lab. Mfgr.
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Result of Election, March 2, 1925 as Canvassed by the Board of Registrars
*Indicates Election
Selectmen
Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3
Total
*Roland W. Butters
555
261
219
1035
*Thomas G. Dignan
766
87
427
1280
*Arthur E. Newcomb
624
223
251
1098
Perley E. Walton
445
133
160
738
*J. Theodore Whitney
703
247
306
1256
Edward W. Wilder
512
164
197
873
*Charles F. Young Blank
1508
322
889
2719
Town Clerk
*Frederick S. Hartshorne Blank
877
266
384
1527
321
59
189
569
Town Treasurer
* Arthur H. Boardman Blank
848
266
371
1485
350
59
202
611
Moderator
*Theodore Eaton Blank
839
262
359
1460
359
63
214
636
Collector of Taxes
*Charles E. Walton
827
261
367
1455
Blank
371
64
206
641
Assessor for Three Years
*George H. Stowell Blank
793
253
331
1377
405
72
242
719
877
188
416
1481
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Total
Municipal Light Board for Three Years
*Curtis L. Sopher Blank
748
243
321
1312
450
82
252
784
Water and Sewerage Board for Three Years
*Sidney F. Adams
745
246
306
1297
Blank
453
79
267
799
Overseer of the Poor for Three Years
*William C. Strong
761
245
340
1346
Blank
437
80
233
750
School Committee for Three Years
*J. William O'Connell
851
219
445
1515
*Eva G. Ripley Blank
716
236
299
1251
829
195
402
1426
Board of Health for Three Years
*Ernest E. Tyzzer
726
236
323
1285
Blank
472
89
250
811
Park and Cemetery Commissioners
*George W. Abbott
758
237
318
1313
*Sylvester A. Cameron
739
236
306
1281
*A. Philip Knight
736
239
304
1279
Blank
1361
263
791
2415
Trustees Beebe Public Library for Three Years
*Florence L. Bean
740
238
307
1285
*Elizabeth F. Ingram
745
240
3.04
1289ยช
*Hervey J. Skinner Blank
730
238
305
1273
1379
259
803
2441
Constables
*John G. M. Gates
775
2:49
342
1366
*James J. Pollard
782
242
340
1364
*Gervase V. Stanley Blank
741
236
29
1268
1296
248
746
2290
.
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Record of Town Meetings
Meeting of March 9, 1925 !
Meeting called to order by Moderator Eaton at seven-thirty-eight o'clock P. M. The Town Clerk being absent, the Moderator called for nominations for a Town Clerk Pro Tempore and the name of Harry A. Simonds placed in nomination by Howard A. Jones. No other nomina- tions being made, the meeting thereupon elected Harry A. Simonds as Town Clerk Pro Tempore.
Call for meeting was read by the Moderator and on motion by C. F. Young
Voted: that the reading of the remainder of the Warrants with the exception of the Constables' Return, be dispensed with.
Constable's return read.
Article 1. To act upon the reports of town officers as published.
On motion of S. T. Parker
Voted: That the reports of the town officers as published be ac- cepted and laid upon the table.
Article 2. To choose all town officers not required to be Chosen by ballot.
On motion by S. T. Parker
Voted: That a committee of five be appointed to bring nomina- tions for all town officers not required to be chosen by ballot.
On motion by C. F. Young as amended by L. P. Jordan
Voted: That articles 45 and 46 be taken up Monday evening, March 16th at eight o'clock.
On motion by Perley Walton
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Voted: That article 29 be taken up immediately following the dis- posal of articles 45 and 46.
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 antici- pation of the revenue of the financial year, beginning January 1, 1925, 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 by A. H. Boardman
Voted: That the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select- men, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money on and after January 1, 1925, in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1925 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, 1925.
Article 4. To determine how much money the town will raise and appropriate for General Government, Protection of Persons and Proper- ty, Health and Sanitation, Highways, Charities and Soldiers' Benefits, Education, Recreation and Unclassified Public Service Enterprises, Int- erest and Maturing Debt.
Motion by Finance Committee
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
General Government
On motion by Finance Committee.
Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sun of $24,475, for General Government to be appropriated as follows:
Moderator
$25.00
Selectmen's Department
Salaries of Board
$500.00
Department Expenses
400.00
Accounting Department
$3,800.00
Treasury Department
Treasurer's Salary
$1,000.00
Department Expenses
550.00
Collecting Department
Salary of Collector
$1,000.00
Department Expenses
800.00
Assessors Department
Salary of Board
$2,600.00
Department Expenses
4,225.00
Town Clerk's Department
Salary of Clerk
$500.00
Department Expenses
850.00
Vital Statistics
125.00
Election and Registration
$1,200.00
Legal Department
$1,500.00
Town Hall Account
5,400.00
Amended by C. F. Young
That the Selectmen's salaries be increased to $1,100; $300 for the Chairman and $200 for other members.
Amendment lost and original motion then voted.
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
On Motion by Collins.
Voted : That Items under this head be voted on separately.
On motion by Finance Committee.
Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $94,145. apportioned as follows:
Police Department
$33,890.00
Fire Department
33,880.00
Hydrant Rental
7.225.00
Fire Alarm
3,950.00
Inspector of Wires
300.00
Forest Warden
150.00
Moth Department
9,000.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
750.00
Inspector of Buildings
Motion by Finance Committee
That the town raise and appropriate $1,200.00; $1,000.00 salary and $200.00 for use of automobile.
Amended by Perley Walton
That Salary of Building Inspector be $750.00 and that sum to in- clude use of automobile.
Amendment carried and original motion as amended then voted. Voted to raise and appropriate
Compensation Account
$3,000.00
Planning Board $800.00
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
On motion by Finance Committee
Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $18,700.00 apportioned as follows:
Salaries of Board
$300.00
Department Expenses
11,000.00
Care of Dumps
700.00
Collection of Garbage
6,500.00
Inspector of Animals
200.00
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
On motion by Finance Committee
Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $96,200.00, apportioned as follows :
Maintenance $96,200.00
CHARITIES AND SOLDIER'S BENEFITS
On motion by Finance Committee
Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $43,800.00, apportioned as follows:
Poor Department
Salaries of Board
$300.00
Department Expenses
35,000.00
State Aid Account
1,500.00
Military Aid Account
1,500.00
Soldiers Relief Account
5,500.00
EDUCATION
On motion by Finance Committee
Voted: That the town appropriate from Surplus Revenue the sum of $30,000.00 for the use of the School Department and in addition raise and appropriate the sum of $247,120.00, apportioned as follows :
School Department
$228,400.00
Trade School Library Department
1,220.00
17,500.00
RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED
On motion by Finance Committee
Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $35,350.00, apportioned as follows:
Park and Cemetery Department
Salaries Park Maintenance
$200.00 4,850.00
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Cemetery Maintenance
900.00
Elimination of Weed's
500.00
Reserve Fund
2,500.00
Insurance Account
5,900.00
Miscellaneous Account
1,500.00
Street Lighting
19,000.00
PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES
On motion by Finance Committee
Voted: That the town appropriate for the Salaries of the Municipal Light Commissioners the sum of $300.00 to be taken from the Light De- partment Operating Account and in addition raise and appropriate the sum of $79,597.50 apportioned as follows
Water Department
Salaries of Board
$300.00
Maintenance
37,000.00
Construction
2,000.00
Bonds or Notes
18,000.00
Interest
6,297.50
Services
6,500.00
Sewer Department Maintenance Appropriation $2,500.00 Sewer Connections 7,000.00
INTEREST AND MATURING DEBTS
On motion by Finance Committee
Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $122,850.00, apportioned as follows :
Interest Bonds and Notes
1
$53,000.00 69,850.00
Article 5. To see if the town will raise and appropriate $10,000.00, for the repairing and rebuilding of New Salem Street from Vernon Street to its junction with Salem Street, and thence Salem Street to Lowell Street. The work to be done under the specifications approved by the Department of Public Works, Division of Highways of the State .- Board of Selectmen.
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
On motion by Finance Committee as amended by M. E. S. Clemons
Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000.00, to rebuild the streets named in Article 5 and under the terms therein stated.
Article 6. To see if the town will accept and allow a report of the Selectmen laying out a town way from Greenwood Avenue to Oak Street across the land of Edward E. Lee .- Board of Selectmen.
Article 7. To see if the town will accept as a gift from Edward E. Lee a conveyance of a triangular lot of land at the junction of Oak Street, Green Street and Greenwood Avenue, and name the same,- Board of Selectmen.
On motion by M. E. S. Clemons
Voted: That the subject matter of these articles be laid upon the table for one week.
Article 8. To see if the town will raise and appropriate $13,000 for the installation of the Gamewell Police Signal System, or authorize the Treasurer to borrow any part of said sum for said purpose and issue the bonds of the town therefor .- Board of Selectmen.
On motion by Finance Committee
Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $13,000.00, to carry out the purpose of Article 8.
Article 9. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purchase of land for Highway Department purposes .- Board of Selectmen.
On motion by Finance Committee
Voted: That the subject matter of this article be indefinitely post- poned.
Article 10. To see if the town will vote to purchase land to protect its water supply on the southeasterly end of Crystal Lake now owned by Mrs. Tingley and others and raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000. to pay for same .- Board of Selectmen.
On motion by Finance Committee
Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000, to carry out the purposes of Article 10.
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Article 11. To see if the town will accept a conveyance of land on Wave Avenue from Alice M. Emerson .- Board of Selectmen.
On motion of M. E. S. Clemons
Voted: That the town accept a conveyance of land on Wave Avenue consisting of a strip on the north side of said' Wave Avenue between the Elks Home and land of Campbell and extend a note of thanks to Mrs. Emerson.
Article 12. To see if the town will authorize the Water and Sewer- age Board to relay the water mains on Main Street, from Nahant Street, southerly about 3200 feet and raise and appropriate the sum of $24,000 therefor or authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow said sum and issue the notes of the town to the amount of $24,000 therefor .- Water and Sewerage Board.
The Finance Committee recommends that the town raise by bond issue the sum of $24,000, to carry out the purposes of Article 12.
On motion by A. H. Boardman
Voted : That the Water and Sewerage Commissioners relay the water mains on Main Street from Nahant Street southerly about 3200 feet and to provide for relaying the said mains there is hereby appro- priated the sum of $24,000, and to meet the said appropriation the Treas- urer with the approval of the Selectmen is hereby authoirzed to issue bonds of the town to the amount of $24,000; said bonds to be payable as follows: $2,000 in each of the years 1926 to 1930 both inclusive and $1,000 in each of the years 1931 to 1944 both inclusive, said bonds shall bear on their face the words "Wakefield Water Loan, Act of 1922". Unanimous Vote.
Article 13. To see if the town will authorize the Water and Sewer- age Commissioners to extend the water mains in the following streets : Merriam Street from Forest Street northerly about 800 feet; Green Street from Shady Avenue southerly about 800 feet and raise and ap- propriate the sum of $4,000 therefor or authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen to. borrow said sum and issue the notes and bond's of the town to the amount of $4,000 .- Water and Sewerage Board.
The Finance Committee recommends that the town raise by bond is- sue the sum of $4,000 to carry out the purposes of Article 13.
On motion by A. H. Boardman
Voted: That the Water and Sewerage Commissioners extend the water mains in the following streets; Merriam Street from Forest Street
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northerly about 800 feet; Green Street from Shady Avenue southerly about 800 feet and to make the said extensions on the water mains there is hereby appropriated the sum of $4,000, and to meet the said appropria- tion the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen is hereby authoriz- ed to issue bonds of the town to the amount of $4,000. to be denominated Water Mains Extension Bonds, pursuant to the General Laws Chapter 44, section 8. Unanimous Vote.
Article 14. To see if the town will authorize the Water and Sewer- age Commissioners to extend the water mains in the following' streets: Main Street from Humphrey Street northerly about 300 feet; Humphrey Street from Main Street to Renwick Road about 900 feet; Morgan Ave- nue from Renwick Road southerly to Tamworth Hill Avenue, about 370 feet; Tamworth Hill Avenue from Morgan Avenue easterly about 425 feet; Pine Ridge Road from Renwick Road easterly about 800 feet, and raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000 therefor, or authorize the Treas- urer with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow said sum and issue notes and bonds of the town to the amount of $10,000 therefor .- Water and Sewerage Board.
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