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115th ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS
OF
WAKEFIELD, MASS.
Financial Year Ending December Thirty-first Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-six
ALSO MAY 5 1927
THE TOWN CLERK'S RECORDS
OF THE
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS During the Year 1926
Printing and Binding by the HERALD PRESS, NEWBURYPORT
GC Wake field
39099
Town Officers, 1926-1927
Selectmen J. Theodore Whitney, Chairman
Arthur E. Newcomb, Secretary Thomas G. Dignan
Roland W. Butters Charles F. Young
Town Clerk Frederic S. Hartshorne
Town Treasurer
Arthur H. Boardman
Tax Collector
Charles E. Walton
Moderator
Theodore Eaton
Assessors
Charles A. Cheney, Chairman
Term expires March 1929
George H. Stowell, Secretary
66
1928
Samuel T. Parker
1927
Municipal Light Commissioners
Marcus Beebe, 2nd, Chairman A. Stanley North, Secretary Curtis L. Sopher
Term Expires March 1929
"
1927
1928
Water and Sewerage Board
Guy F. Mildram, Chairman Howard M. Tuttle Sidney F. Adams
Term Expires March 1923
1927
" 1928
4
TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Overseers of the Poor
William C. Strong, Chairman Adelaide J. W. Boynton, Secretary
Term Expires March 1928
66
66
1927
Charles H. Gerrior
66
66
66 1929
School Committee
John B. Sawyer, Chairman
Term Expires March 1929
66
66 1927
Ida Farr Miller, Secretary
66
66 1927
Harry B. Allman, Treasurer
66
66
66 1928
J. William O'Connell Eva Gowing Ripley
Leo A. Rogers
Trustees Beebe Town Library
J. Oliver Beebe, Chairman
Florence I. Bean, Secretary
60
66
1928
Arthur L. Evans ...
66
1927
Frank T. Woodbury -
66
66
1927
Elizabeth F. Ingram
66
66
1928
Hervey J. Skinner - Winfield S. Ripley
66
66
66
1929
Richard Dutton
66
66 1923
Board of Health
Ernest E. Tyzzer, Chairman
Term Expires March 1928 66
Wesley S. Goodwin, Secretary ยท
66 1929
Charles E Montague
66
66 1927
Park and Cemetery Commissioners
A. Philip Knight, Chairman George W. Abbott, Secretary
Term Expires March 1927
66 66 1927
Sylvester A. Cameron
66
66 66 1927
Town Planning Board
Frank T. Woodbury, Chairman
Term Expires March 1927
66 66 1928
Leo A. Brissette, Secretary
66
66 1928
66
1929
66
66 1927
66
1927
Edson W. White
66
1928
66
1929
Term Expires March 1929
66
1928
.
Edward M. Bridge T. Fulton Parks William G. Roberts
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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
66 66 1929
Patrick J. Kelley
66
66 1927
Frederic S. Hartshorne, Clerk
Finance Committee
Howard A. Jones, Chairman
Term Expires March 1929
Loring P. Jordan, Secretary
1929
Elmer C. Richardson
1927
Charles C. Cox
66
1927
Edwin T. Bonney
66
66
1927
George O. Sheldon
66
1927
Edward W. Wilder
66
66
66
1927
Luther M. Howe
66
66
1928
Arthur L. Gardner
66
1928
Christopher B. Dinan
66
1928
Edward N. Pike
66
66
1928
Orvil W. Smith
66
1928
T. Joseph Daley
66
66
1929
Charles W. Boynton
66
1929
Michael J. Kelley
60
1929
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Population 1925 Census 15,611
Congressman 8th District, Frederick W. Dallinger, Cambridge. Councillor 6th District, Harvey L. Boutwell, Malden. Senator 6th Middlesex District, Joseph R. Cotton, Lexington. Representative 19th Middlesex District, M. E. S. Clemons, Wakefield
LIST OF JURORS
Prepared by the Selectmen of the Town of Wakefield, June 29, 1926
Name
Residence
Occupation
Abbott, Arthur G., '24-25-26
Anderson, Axel H., '24-25-26
Anderson, John, '26
30 Lawrence St.
Atherton, Leroy L., '26
51 Cordis St.
Atherton, William C., '24-25-26
60 Chestnut St.
3 Orchard St.
Bayrd, C. Orne, '24-25-26
14 Crescent Hill
B. & M. R. R. Piano Tuner
Bears, Earl L., '24-25-26
7 Greenwood Ave.
Electrician
Bears, George W., '25-26
38 Pitman Ave.
Carpenter
Berry, Fred B., '24-25-26
26 Chestnut St.
48 Cordis St.
19 Byron St.
Ins. Agent Com. Merchant
Brackett, John L., '24-25-26
Branthover, Levi L., '25-26
46 Lowell St.
Auditor
63 Greenwood Ave. Contractor
17 W. Water St.
Piano Maker
Brown, Frank E., '26
Butler, Edward J., '24-25-26
Callan, William H., '25-26
Carley, Walter F., '26
Carr, Daniel R., '26
27 Lawrence St.
Salesman
Churchill, Lawrence W., '24-25-26
18 Lawrence St.
Bond Salesman
Clarke, George F., '25-26
66a Albion St.
Salesman
Clarke, Leander M., '24-25-26
15 Salem St.
Salesman
Clines, Gregory W., '26
5 Crescent Hill
Clinkard, Clarence M., '24-25-26
15 Crystal St.
Bookkeeper Clerk
Leather Worker Moulder Foreman Clerk Music Teacher
Black, G. Leonard, '24-25-26 Boardman, Hugh L., '24-25-26 Bonney, Edwin T., '24-25-26
22 Sweetser St.
13 Charles St.
Draftsman
Brissette, Leo A., '24-25-26 Brown, Edward E., '24-25-26
18 Pine St.
269 Lowell St.
Assistant Shipper Electrician Auditor Cashier
1 Franklin St.
21 Pine St.
Teamster Auditor
Ayscough, Arthur, '25-26
19 Bryant St.
59 Chestnut St.
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Name
Residence
Occupation
Cochrane, John E., '25-26 Colby, Newton W., '24-25-26
Collins, Humphrey, '26
5a Avon St.
Foreman
Conohan, William J., '24-25-26
3 Edmunds Place
Superintendent Janitor
Daniel, Alexander H., '25-26
Davis, Henry, '24-25-26
Deadman, William F., '24-25-26
Dean, Robert M., '24-25-26
Dolbeare, Cyrus M., '24-25-26
Driver, Harold B., '24-25-26
290
28 Wave Ave. Main St.
Printing Solicitor Banker Rattan Worker
Dulong, Henry A., '25-26
17 Curtis St.
Wood Worker
Eastman, Ernest R., '24-25-26
15 Myrtle Ave .. Piano Worker
Edson, Frank L., '26
805 Main St.
Clerk Painter
Evans, Percival B .. '24-25-26
10 Lawrence St.
Manufacturer
Farwell, Willard P., '24-25-26 Favor, Alfred L., '25-26 Findlay, William E., '26
180 Ashland St.
29 Lawrence St. Clerk Accountant 17 Grafton St. Coppersmith 28 Lafayette St. Clerk 24 Summer St. Foreman 27 W. Water St. Manager
Fiske, Harry B., '24-25-26
Flanders, Levi, '25-26
Flannigan, Wilbur J., '24-25-26
Flint, Arthur W., '26 Flynn, Daniel, '26
Foster, Harold H., '24-25-26
Fowler, Herbert M., '24-25-26
Friberg, Carl M., '24-25-26
Fuller, Albert F .. '24-25-26
Gerry, Maurice W., '24-25-26 Gleason, Jeremiah J., '24-25-26 Godfrey, Robert, '26
46 Nahant St.
15 Bryant St. Ins. Agent
17 Summer St.
Garage Prop. Salesman
Gooding, Earle D., '26
3 Pitman Ave.
34 Lawrence St. Byer
23 Cedar St.
Harness Maker
26 Franklin St. Merchant
16 Franklin St. Book Finisher 52 Lake St. Retired
23 Forest St.
Salesman
231 Lowell St. Farmer
18 Salem St. Crescent Hill Meat Cutter
Leather
Hanley, William M., '24-25-26
Hanright, Frank R., '24-25-26 Hartley, John, '25-26 Hartshorne, Richard G., '25-26
33 Nahant St. Machinist
10 Madison Ave.
95 Chestnut St.
Coffee Roaster Civil Eng.
1 Francis Ave.
227 Nahant St.
Machinist Salesman
Curley. James F., '25-26
2 Birch Hill Ave.
10 Francis Ave. Eaton Place
21 Park Ave. Morrison Road
Carpenter Piano Maker Salesman Agent
Duggan, Timothy, '26
8 Bennett St.
Embree, Edward. '24-25-26
26 Chestnut St.
26 Prospect St.
Bank Examiner
19 Franklin St. Laborer
216 Main St. Chauffeur 91 Greenwood Ave. Salesman 39 Salem St. Rattan Worker 238 Lowell St. Shipper Tower Man
Goodspeed, Harold N., '24-25-26
Gosnay, Joseph T., '24-25-26 Granese, Andrew, '26
Grant, Sydney H., '24-25-26
Greany, Dennis C., '25-26
Green, Harry D., '24-25-26 Grubb, Edward, '25-26 Guillow, Roscoe M., '25-26
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Name
Residence
Occupation
Haskell, Harry A., '26 Hatch, Lewis G., '26
Hemsworth, Thomas, '25-26
Hendrickson, John, '24-25-26 Heutis, George B., '26
47 Lake St.
Hill, George E., '26
619 Main St.
Hogg, Wilton P., '24-25-26
2 High St.
Hurley, Edmund J., '25-26
7 Madison Ave.
Hurley, John, '24-25-26
179 Vernon St.
Jenkins, Augustus D., '26 Jones, Harold L., '26
2 Everett Ave.
Jones, Howard A., '25-26
70 Greenwood Ave.
Jordan, Frank B., '24-25-26
37 Emerson St.
Kelso, Hugh M., '24-25-26
32 Wave Ave.
Kennedy, James J., '26 Kimball, Harry H., '24-25-26
50 Chestnut St. Prospect St.
King, Harrison S., '26
Knox, William E., '24-25-26
45a Jordan Ave.
Lally, Thomas J., '26
221 Albion St.
Lee, Roy W., '26
10 Green St.
Leete, Herbert G., '24-25-26.
112
Greenwood Ave.
Lennon, Edward J., '26
20 Main St.
Lewis, Ralph, '26
111 Greenwood St.
Lindsay, James H., '26
24
Cedar St.
Bookkeeper Salesman
Lindsay, William R., '24-25-26
35 Chestnut St.
Logan, James, '24-25-26
8 Birch Hill Ave.
Moulder
Lyons, Dennis, '25-26
271 Lowell St.
Merchant
Macdonald, J. Kenneth, '26
23 Stedman St.
Secretary
Magnitsky, Gustave F., '24-25-26
45 Fairmount Ave.
Mahoney, John F., '26
67 Cedar St.
Maloney, Patrick J., '24-25-26
31 Wave Ave.
67 Greenwood Ave.
69
Myrtle Ave.
36 Charles St.
45 Charles St.
119 Greenwood St.
54 Renwick Road
23 Sweetser St.
7 Pearl St.
17 Byron St.
607 Main St.
4 Highland Ave.
38 Prospect St.
Pur. Agt. Auditor
32 Armory St.
6 Birch Hill Ave.
Rattan Worker
Superintendent Manager Mechanic Tailor Clerk Salesman Engineer Heating & Vent. Rattan Worker Retired Inspector Insurance Framer Salesman Foundryman Merchant Bank Clerk Carpenter Banker Machinist Electrician Printer Clerk
Manager Shipper Letter Carrier Auditor Clerk Carpenter Rattan Worker Bookkeeper Merchant Painter Salesman Engineer Rubber Worker Wheelwright
Murrant, Adelbert L., '24-25-26 McCarthy, Harry, '24-25-26 McCleary, John, '25-26
McIntosh, Alexander B., '24-25-26
McMahon, James Lowe, '25-26
McTague, Arthur H., '26
McTeague, Harry G., '25-26
36 Gould St.
53
Cordis St.
37 Albion St.
28 Gould St.
Mohla, Herman G., '24-25-26
Moore, Arthur M., '24-25-26
Morrill, Frederick T., '24-25-26
Munier, Theodore L., '24-25-26
Marshall, Harry, '24-25-26
Mildram, Guy F., '25-26 Millar, John A., '24-25-26
14 .Byron St.
11 Summer St.
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Name
Residence
Occupation
Noyes, Arthur O., '24-25-26
Nutt, Percy S., '24-25-26
609
Main St.
Parsons, Frederick A., '24-25-26
22 Lafayette St.
Pickering, Louis A., '24-25-26
9 Pleasant St.
Fed. Res. Bank Bond Broker
Pope, Samuel D., '25-26 237 Salem St.
Potter, Ralph F., '25-26
24 Greenwood St.
Phipps, Solon P., '26
27 Summer St.
Randall, Charles E., '25-26
3 Common St.
Rattray, Alexander, '26
8 Grafton St.
Reed, Arthur, '25-26
243 Lowell St.
Reed, Harry I., '24-25-26
33 Lawrence St.
Regan, Daniel H., '24-25-26
11 Emerald St.
Reid, George W., '24-25-26
Richardson, Elmer C., '24-25-26
Rolfe, Emery W., '24-25-26
24 Chestnut St.
Ronan, J. Fred, '24-25-26
254 Main St.
Ryan, Everett R., '26
29 Pine St.
Ryan, Harold W., '26
Sanford, Clayton G., '25-26
Sargent, George D., '25-26
Sederquest, Arthur T., '24-25-26
11 Franklin St.
54 Salem St. Salesman
Stark, Edwin J., '24-25-26
16 Church St.
Stearns, Clinton H., '26
98 Prospect St.
Stoddard, Henry, '25-26
66 Salem St.
Stout, George, '25-26
4 Bennett St.
36 Nahant St.
29 Albion St.
9 Nahant St.
10 Herbert St.
Sunman, Carl W., '24-25-26
21 Hills Ave.
Clerk
Swanson, Bruce G., '24-25-26
612 Main St. Clerk
139 Vernon St.
Rattan Worker Retired
Titus, Kirk H., '25-26
15 Pitman Ave.
Trefry, Percival F., '26
32 Pine St.
Foreman
True, Harry E., '24-25-26
24 Forest St.
Clerk
VanWagner, Allston, '24-25-26
36 Church St.
Clerk
Verge, Arthur C., '24-25-26
10 Otis St.
Insurance Mfg. Agt. Laborer
Wannamaker, Stephen J., '25-26
28 Summer St.
Watrous, Ralph E., '25-26
57 Myrtle Ave.
Weeks, George, '25-26
200 Lowell St.
Weiss, Robert E., '24-25-26
19 Lincoln St.
Weld, Arthur B., '26
623 Main St.
Leather Sorter Manufacturer
Asst. Pur. Agt. Salesman Ins. Agent Brass Finisher Salesman Manager Bookkeeper Merchant Clerk
8 Cedar St.
602 Main St.
Auditor Salesman Electrician
29 Pine St. Elec. Chemist Salesman
50 Oak St.
5 Swain Court
B. & M. R. R. Electrician
Sliney, David, '26
Strickland, Walter L., '24-25-26 Stringer, John T., '25-26 Strong, William C., '26
Sullivan, Dennis, '24-25-26
Superintendent Salesman Crossing Tender Superintendent Motorman Undertaker Superintendent Rattan Worker
Wall, Richard E., '26 Walsh, Maurice, '26
9 Salem St.
4 Turnbull Ave.
Blacksmith Draughtsman Civil Eng.
Taggart, William, '24-25-26
130 Pleasant St.
Rattan Worker Cashier Clerk
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Name
Residence
Occupation
Wells, Harold. G., '24-25-26
268 Salem St.
Wheeler, Harry M., '25-26
Whiton, Arthur E., '24-25-26
Whittet, Roland G., '24-25-26
Wilkinson, James Jr., '26 Williams Alexander G., '26
41 Main St. Lakeview Ave.
Salesman
Winslow, Everett M., '24-25-26
81 Greenwood Ave.
Machinist
Wood, Manson E., '25-26
18 Richardson Ave.
Research Lab.
Salesman Manufacturer Clerk
25 Park Ave.
43 Green St.
28 Sweetser St. Buyer Salesman
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Result of Election, March 1, 1926 as Canvassed by the Board of Registrars
*Indicates Election
Selectmen
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Prec. 3
Total
*Roland W. Butters
781
357
314
1452
P. Joseph Daley
569
132
321
1022
*Thomas G. Dignan
831
182
426
1439
John I. Downing
401
67
300
768
A. Augustus MacWhinnie
464
153
257
874
*Arthur E. Newcomb Perley E. Walton
688
143
329
1160
966
328
449
1743
*J. Theodore Whitney *Charles F. Young Blank
1029
232
521
1782
1375
606
713
2694
Town Clerk
*Frederic S. Hartshorne Blank
1123
390
550
2063
481
105
255
841
Town Treasurer
*Arthur H. Boardman Blank
1074
378
512
1.964
530
117
293
940
Moderator
*Theodore Eaton Blank
1097
372
514
1983
507
123
29
921
Collector of Taxes
*Charles E. Walton Blank
1101
393
520
2014
503
102
285
890
Assessor for Three Years
*Charles A. Cheney Blank
1074
371
495
1940
530
124
310
964
916
275
395
1586
12
TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Municipal Light Board for Three Years
Pre 1.
Pre. 2
Pre. 3
Total
*Marcus Beebe, 2nd
1030
369
476
1875
Blank
5'74
126
329
1029
Water and Sewerage Board for Three Years
*Guy F. Mildram
967
377
444
1788
Blank
63'
118
361
1116
Overseer of the Poor for Three Years
*Charles H. Gerrior
1060
353
528
1941
Blank
544
142
277
963
School Committee, for Three Years
*Leo A. Rogers
1019
326
507
1852
*John B. Sawyer
974
338
451
17.63
Blank
1215
326
652
2193
Board of Health for Three Years
*Wesley S. Goodwin
968
340
453
1761
Blank
636
155
352
1143
Park and Cemetery Commissioners
*George W. Abbott
987
333
463
1783
*Sylvester A. Cameron
968
334
446
1748
*A. Philip Knight
964
328
456
1748
Blank
1893
490
1050
3433
Trustees Beebe Public Library for Three Years
*J. Oliver Beebe
1024
361
462
1847
*Richard Dutton
1038
364
501
1903
*Winfield S. Ripley Blank
1011
357
468
1836
1739
403
984
3126
Constables
*John G. M. Gates
1030
368
508
1906
*James J. Pollard
1023
364
504
1891
*Gervase V. Stanley
955
360
462
1777
Benjamin F. Butler
1
0
0
1
Blank
1803
393
941
3137
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
"Shall an act passed by the general court in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-six entitled :
"An act providing for precinct voting, representative town meetings, town meeting members, a referendum and an annual moderator in the town of Wakefield, be accepted by this town?"
Yes
681
284
318
1283
*No
840
152
451
1443
Blank
83
59
36
178
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Record of Town Meetings
MEETING OF MARCH 8, 1926
Meeting called to order at seven-forty-five o'clock P. M. by Moder- ator Eaton. The Town Clerk being absent, the Moderator called for nominations for a Town Clerk Pro Tempore, and the name of Harry A. Simonds was placed in nomination by M. E. S. Clemons. No other nom- inations being made, the meeting thereupon elected Harry A. Simonds, Town Clerk Pro Tempore.
The Moderator then read the call for the meeting and on motion by M. E. S. Clemons
Voted: That the further reading of the Warrant with the excep- tion of the Constable's return be dispensed with.
Constable's return then read.
Article 1. To act upon the reports of town officers as published.
Voted: That the report of town officers as published be accepted and laid upon the table.
Article 10. To see if the town will vote to authorize its Municipal Light Board to contract on behalf of the town for the purchase of gas for the use of its inhabitants .- Municipal Light Commissioners.
On motion by Perley Walton
Voted: That Article 10 be taken up at eight o'clock P. M., at an adjournment of this meeting to be held March 15th, next.
On motion by M. E. S. Clemons
Voted: That there be a further adjournment of this meeting to March 18, next, and that a vote be taken by precinct voting on the following question, which shall be printed on the official ballot to be used at said adjournment, "Shall the Municipal Light Board of the Town of Wakefield be authorized to contract on behalf of the town for the purchase of gas for the use of its inhabitants."
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
The polls at said adjournment for precinct voting to be open from four P. M. to nine P. M.
Article 2. To choose all town officers not required to be chosen by ballot.
On motion by M. E. S. Clemons
Voted: That a committee of five be appointed to bring in nomina- tions for all town officers not required to be chosen by ballot.
Committee : Edgar H. Peterson, George F. Gardner, R. G. Whittet L. W. Churchill and Edwin T. Bonney.
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, 1926, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable 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, 1926 in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1926 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, 1926.
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, In- terest and Maturing Debt.
On motion by Jones for Finance Committee
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
General Government
Voted : That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $26,545.00 to be apportioned as follows:
Moderator
$25.00
$25.00
Selectmen's Department
Salaries of Selectmen
500.00
Department Expenses
450.00
950.00
Accounting Department
4050.00
4050.00
Treasurers Salary
1000.00
Department Expenses
650.00
1650.00
Collector
Collector's Salary
1000.00
Department Expenses
1100.00
2100.00
Assessors
Salaries
2900.00
Department Expenses
4300.00
7200.00
Town Clerk
Salary
500.00
Department Expenses
1000.00
1500.00
Election and Registration
1750.00
1750.00
Legal Department
1500.00
1500.00
Town Hall Account
5670.00
5670.00
Vital Statistics
150.00
150.00
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
Motion by Finance Committee that the town raise and appropriate the sum of $102,135.
Motion by J. W. Murphy
Voted: That each item be acted upon separately. "Yes" 142, "No" 136
Voted: That the town raise and appropriate as follows:
Police Department $38,000.00 $38,000.00
Motion by J. W. Murphy to increase appropriation to $42,882.00; $500.00 of which is for salary increase for Chief of Police, was lost.
Fire Department
$36,860.00 $36,860.00
Motion by Morton to increase appropriation to $38,060.00 was lost.
Hydrant Rental
$7525.00
$7525.00
Fire Alarm
5200.00
5200.00
Inspector of Wires
300.00
300.00
Forest Warden
150.00
150.00
Moth Department
8500.00
8500.00
Sealers of Weights and Measures
800.00
800.00
Inspector of Building
1000.00
1000.00
Use of Auto Building Inspector
200.00
200.00
Compensation Account
3000.00
3000.00
Planning Board
600.00
600.00
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
On motion by Finance Committee
Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $16,400.00 to be apportioned as follows :
Salaries of Board
$300.00
Department Expenses
8500.00
Care of Dumps
900.00
Collection of Garbage
6500.00
Inspector of Animals
200.00
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
HIGHWAYS
On motion by Finance Committee
Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $110,000.00 for General Highways and in addition raise and appropriate the sum of $5500.00 provided the State and County each contribute an equal amount.
CHARITIES AND SOLDIERS' BENEFITS
On motion by Finance Committee
Voted: 'That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $43,800.00 to be apportioned as follows:
Poor Department
Salaries of Board
$300.00
Department Expenses
35,000.00
State Aid Account
1500.00
Military Aid Account
1500.00
Soldiers' Relief Account
5500.00
$43,800.00
EDUCATION
On motion by Finance Committee
Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $271,700.00 to be apportioned as follows :
School Department
.Trade School Library Department
$251,500.00 600.00 19,600.00
$271,700.00
And in addition appropriate from surplus revenue the sum of $30,- 000.00 for the use of the School Department.
RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED
On motion by Finance Committee
Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $35,750.00 to be apportioned as follows:
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Park and Cemetery Department
Salaries of Commissioners
$200.00
Park Maintenance
4850.00
Cemetery Maintenance
1200.00
Elimination of Weeds (Lake Quannapowitt)
500.00
Recreation Commission (to provide playground)
1500.00
Reserve Fund
2500.00
Insurance Account
5500.00
Miscellaneous Account
1500.00
Street Lighting
18,000.00
PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES
On motion by Finance Committee
Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $89,142.50 to be apportioned as follows:
Water Department
Commissioners Salaries
$300.00
Maintenance Fund
37,000.00
Water Construction
2000.00
Bond and Notes
23,000.00
Interest
7092.50
Services
10,000.00
Sewer Maintenance
2750.00
Sewer Connections
7000.00
And in addition appropriate the sum of $300.00 for salaries of the Light Commissioners to be taken from their Department Receipts.
INTEREST AND MATURING DEBTS
On motion by Finance Committee
Voted: That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $120,500.00 to be apportioned as follows:
Interest
Bonds and Notes
$52,000.00 68,500.00
Article 8. To see if the town will authorize the Water and Sewerage Board to construct a sewer in the following streets: Greenwood Avenue northerly from Main Street approximately 2330 feet, thence easterly on
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Greenwood Avenue to Orchard Avenue approximately 450 feet and raise and appropriate the sum of $15,500.00 therefor, or authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow said sum and issue the notes or bonds of the town to the amount of $15,500.00 or any other sum and in addition to the foregoing sums to appropriate for the aforesaid purposes the unexpended balance of the 1925 Sewer Construc- tion Account .- Water and Sewerage Board.
On motion of M. E. S. Clemons
Voted: That the town authorize the Water and Sewerage Board to construct sewers as proposed under Article 8 and that the town raise and appropriate the sum of $15,500.00 and in addition appropriate the unexpended balance of the 1925 Sewer Construction account of $4041.64 to carry out the purposes of Article 8.
Article 5. To see if the town will authorize the Water and Sewerage Board to construct sewers in the following streets: Nahant Street from Main Street to Hart Street, approximately 2400 feet; Hart Street from Nahant Street to Valley Street, approximately 1000 feet; Valley Street from Hart Street, approximately 700 feet northerly, also in Valley Street from Water Street southerly, approximately 550 feet, also on private land east of Valley Street, approximately 800 feet; also to erect and equip a sewer pumping station and acquire the necessary land therefor .- Board of Health by Wesley S. Goodwin, Secretary.
Article 6. To see if the town will vote to appropriate a sufficient amount to carry out the purposes set forth in the preceding article and authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow such amount as may be appropriated under this article and issue the notes of the town therefor .- Board of Health by Wesley S. Goodwin, Secretary.
Under Article 5 the Finance Committee recommends that the Water and Sewerage Board be authorized to construct sewers as proposed under Article 5, and erect and equip a pumping station and acquire necessary land to carry into effect the purposes of said article, and it was so voted.
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