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May
5.34"
June
5.71"
July
4.25"
August
2.68"
September
1.43"
October.
2.73"
November
6.93"
December.
6.55"
48.27"
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WATER COMMISSIONERS
Pumping Station Statistics-1945
Main Station
Total Gallons Pumped-Service and Booster
681,963,900
Gallons Pumped to Service.
604,867,300
Daily Average to Service.
1,657,170
Gallons Pumped by Booster
77,096,600
Daily Average by Booster
211,220
Total Coal Used-lbs.
1,891,342
Coal Used for Pumping-lbs
1,818,786
Daily Average-lbs .
4,983
Coal Used for Lighting-lbs.
34,856
Coal Used for Heating-lbs .
37,700
Gallons Pumped per lb. of Coal.
375
K. W. Generated at Main Station.
11,618
Artichoke Station
Total Gallons Pumped
371,413,700
Daily Average. .
1,017,570
Gallons Pumped by Motor
258,120,000
Total K.W.H. Used.
192,752
Daily Average.
526
Gallons Pumped per K.W.H
1,339
Gallons Pumped by Diesel .
113,293,700
Diesel Fuel Oil Used-gals.
8,082
Gallons Pumped per gallon of Fuel Oil. .
14,018
Greatest Amount Pumped in one day.
1,440,000
Pumping Records
Total Gallons Pumped-Main and Artichoke.
1,053,377,600
Daily Average-Main and Artichoke.
2,885,960
Daily Average to Service.
1,657,170
Greatest Amount Pumped to Service in one day-Sept. 27th .
1,974,000
Greatest Amount Pumped to Service in one week-Sept. 5-11th
13,136,900
Personnel:
Laborers:
Lester Bridges-Chief Engineer
Dennis Cronin
Jeremiah Leary-Asst. Chief Engineer
Orrin Kimball
Carl Bridges-Engineer
Joseph Rosyna
Ralph Estabrooks-Engineer
Earl Shute
Ernest Miller-Engineer
Harry Lanen
Frank Purcell-Engineer
Respectfully submitted,
LESTER A. BRIDGES,
Chief Engineer.
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ANNUAL REPORT
Budget for 1946
Artichoke River Maintenance.
$200.00
Artichoke Station Maintenance.
Electric
4,700.00
Diesel Oil
650.00
Chlorine.
270.00
Auto.
225.00
Telephone
50.00
Oil.
180.00
Miscellaneous.
1,500.00
Electric
200.00
Telephone .
55.00
Oil.
330.00
Coal.
10,500.00
Chlorine.
270.00
Miscellaneous.
900.00
Filter
Tel. and Lights
200.00
Auto.
120.00
Supplies.
700.00
General Distribution
Supplies
750.00
Gate Maintenance.
100.00
Hydrant Maintenance
300.00
Mains Maintenance.
300.00
Meter Maintenance.
200.00
Service Pipe Maintenance.
500.00
Standpipes
125.00
Trucks
400.00
Insurance
800.00
Construction-Gates, Hydrants, etc.
1,000.00
Retirement
1,900.00
Truck.
2,000.00
Sand
1,119.00
Bonds
7,000.00
Interest
1,695.00
Labor and Salaries
33,706.10
$73,045.10
Bonds.
$7,000.00
Interest
1,695.00
Salaries.
33,706.10
Other Expenses.
30,644.00
$73,045.10
.
Main Station
100.00
General Office
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RETIREMENT BOARD
Report of Retirement Board
Honorable John M. Kelleher, Mayor,
City of Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Dear Sir:
We present herewith the report for the year ending December 31, 1945:
Number of Members at Close of Year
Active.
129
Pensioners
16
Total.
145
Retirements during year
none
Active members deceased.
2
Pensioners deceased.
3
Withdrawals.
16
Cash Receipts
Balance January 1, 1945
$64,137.39
Contributions of members.
7,785.74
Re-deposits .
234.55
Appropriated by City :
Pension Fund
$17,717.00
Expense Fund.
600.00
Interest Deficit (1944)
243.24
Appropriated by Water Department.
3,810.00
$22,370.24
Income from Investments
1,755.26
Increase by Amortization of Ledger Assets
1,712.50
Special Fund for Military service credit.
301.94
$98,297.62
Cash Disbursements
Annuities Paid.
$207.49
Pensions Paid.
12,370.26
Refunds.
5,978.42
Expenses
587.42
Loss on sale Bonds (called)
5.72
Decrease by Amortization of Bonds
4.49
Balance December 31, 1945
79,143.82
$98,297.62
.
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ANNUAL REPORT .
The funds of the Retirement System on December 31, 1945 were invested as follows:
Investments
Due Date
Amount
Income
Merchants National Bank.
Demand
$6,037.71
Institution for Savings.
Demand
18,392.43
$408.11
Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank.
Demand
515.78
10.15
First National Bank of Boston
8,550.00
250.00
National Shawmut Bank of Boston.
1,650.00
50.00
Braintree Co-operative Bank
5,000.00
30.00
Lawrence Co-operative Bank
800.00
22.00
United States Defense Bonds Series G
April
1954
6,000.00
150.00
United States Defense Bonds Series G
Mar.
1955
10,000.00
250.00
United States Defense Bonds Series G
April
1955
9,000.00
225.00
United States Defense Bonds Series G
Mar.
1956
5,000.00
125.00
United States Defense Bonds Series G
May
1956
10,000.00
125.00
Ohio Public Service Company.
Aug.
1962
1,051.46
40.00
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
June
1966
1,046.24
35.00
Consumer's Power Company (called Nov. 1, 1945)
35.00
Cash . .
100.20
$79,143.82
$1,755.26
Respectfully submitted, .
WALTER E. HOUGHTON, Chairman, LUREN STEVENS, NORBERT A. CAREY.
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ELECTIONS
City Preliminary Election NOVEMBER 13, 1945
Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Total
1
2
3
4
5
6
Mayor:
Albert J. Bateman .
85
139
52
58
111
91
536
Henry C. Learned.
170
154
111
128
181
294
1038
John M. Kelleher
258
292
212
210
329
370
1671
Harry Merrill
1
2
1
5
1
0
10
William C. Webster
18
14
8
9
14
22
85
Andrew J. Gillis
174
192
150
100
161
126
903
Blanks.
15
15
12
8
17
19
86
Councillor at Large:
Sidney H. Foley
146
127
69
81
238
125
786
Frank J. Lucy.
163
243
140
116
192
175
1029
Leo V. Klos.
115
164
107
129
212
288
1015
Roy A. Parsons.
30
57
47
31
42
54
261
Clarence E. Fogg
180
239
156
151
192
410
1328
William F. Mahoney
102
127
78
82
84
116
589
John F. Robinson.
89
123
98
84
102
105
601
William J. Fenders.
169
251
193
168
257
332
1370
Edward G. Perkins
358
359
261
231
304
511
2024
Michael O'Connor
154
194
168
197
325
190
1228
James A. Croteau.
244
344
201
172
252
255
1468
Sam Sargent
129
178
139
168
191
341
1146
Carl W. Elwell
176
88
58
52
63
136
573
Roy W. Osborne.
71
112
76
68
69
121
517
Herbert H. C. Bryant
237
108
61
62
69
131
668
Everett M. H. Follansbee.
230
245
182
265
383
528
1833
Blanks.
1012
1081
696
533
1095
792
5209
Total Vote.
721
808
546
518
814
922
4329
No Primaries for School Committee
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ANNUAL REPORT
City Election DECEMBER 4, 1945
Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Total
Mayor:
1
2
3
4
5
6
Henry C. Learned.
473
469
309
282
394
664
2591
John M. Kelleher
380
470
339
364
587
514
2654
Andrew J. Gillis
1
1
Blanks.
7
21
12
11
25
16
92
Councillor at Large:
Sidney H. Foley
199
181
105
122
296
184
1087
Frank J. Lucy.
223
310
219
169
282
277
1480
Leo V. Klos
215
242
180
197
292
445
1571
Clarence E. Fogg
334
365
257
226
279
643
2104
William J. Fenders.
339
378
290
288
427
565
2287
Edward G. Perkins.
497
467
342
303
421
712
2742
Michael O'Connor
339
383
314
387
559
431
2413
James A. Croteau.
367
495
323
274
370
430
2259
Sam Sargent.
287
295
199
211
269
527
1788
Everett M. H. Follansbee.
436
391
304
344
532
770
2777
Blanks.
1069
1293
767
764
1303
986
6182
School Committee:
Donald L. Page
381
484
334
331
489
511
2530
Warren S. Currier.
527
428
281
288
403
718
2645
Arthur J. Duggan.
353
459
346
326
554
616
2654
Blanks.
461
549
359
369
566
543
2847
An Act Relative to Equal Pay for Men and Women Teachers:
Yes
306
357
229
232
339
490
1953
No
89
85
67
73
104
127
545
Blanks.
466
518
364
352
563
577
2840
Total.
861
960
660
657
1006
1194
5338
Approved by City Council, December 28, 1945.
EDWARD G. PERKINS, HERBERT G. POLAND, CARL R. WALTON, JAMES A. CROTEAU,
WILLIAM J. FENDERS,
A. VINCENT KELLEHER, PATRICK J. WELCH, THEODORE STANWOOD, JR., JOSEPH J. CURLEY, ALBERT J. BATEMAN,
JOHN M. KELLEHER, Mayor.
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ELECTIONS
Recount of Mayor DECEMBER 17, 1945
Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Total
1
2
3
4
5
6
Mayor:
Henry C. Learned.
471
468
310
282
404
666
2601
John M. Kelleher
381
469
337
364
575
514
2640
Andrew J. Gillis.
1
1
Blanks.
8
23
13
11
27
14
96
Total.
861
960
660
657
1006
1194
5338
Board of Registrars,
VERA M. KELLY,
Clerk.
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ANNUAL REPORT
List of Jurors -- 1946-1947
Published in accordance with Chapter 234 of the General Laws
Atkinson, Charles G.
15 Bromfield Street
Machinist
Aubin, William James
243 Water Street
Machinist
Auger, Jerome I ..
45 Milk Street
Machinist
Auger, Nelson J.
45 Milk Street
Shoeworker
Bailey, Elmer E.
19 Marlboro Street
Carpenter
Bamford, John J.
12 Essex Street
Meat Cutter
Bamforth, Ernest P.
51 Kent Street
Wood Heel Turner
Bartlett, Harold W.
14 Storey Avenue
Mechanic
Beaudoin, William
18 Madison Street
Fish Dealer
Boutin, Ernest J.
48 Boardman Street
Hytron
Boyle, William A.
7 Fruit Street
Chase-Shawmut
Bresnahan, Thomas L.
49 Kent Street
Shoe Operator
Brown, John A.
55 Marlboro Street
Chauffeur
Browne, Arthur C.
19 Ashland Street
· Sign Painter
Bryant, Clarence S.
10 Lunt Street
Machine Work Chef
Burke, Francis J.
12 Hancock Street
Autoworker
Cahoon, Henry S.
42 Marlboro Street
Taxi Operator
Carey, Ernest J.
14 Olive Street
Shoeworker
Carter, William H.
10 Columbus Avenue
Bank Clerk
Casey, Cornelius A.
23 Merrill Street
Retired
Chase, John M.
251 High Street
Clerk
Chase, Sam M.
23 Pond Street
Clerk
Cobb, Harrison E.
24 Allen Street
Salesman
Coltin, William B.
50 Boardman Street
Reporter
Connors, John J.
18 Congress Street
Shipper
Coombs, Harold A.
345 High Street
Electrician
Corey, Raymond J.
11 Eagle Street
Clerk
Corliss, Norman L.
41 Marlboro Street
Silverworker
Crombie, Raymond W.
11 Arlington Street
Salesman
Cronin, William P.
9 Congress Street
Shoeworker
Crooks, Ralph K.
9 Allen Street
Machinist
Croteau, James
5 Prospect Street
Salesman
Crowley, Charles M.
5 South Pond Street
Painter
Curley, Edward F.
51 Hill Street
Painter
Curley, Joseph J.
21 Prospect Street
Foreman
Currier, Henry G.
63 Marlboro Street
Clerk
Currier, Warren S.
64 Marlboro Street
Salesman
Davis, Charles B.
248 Water Street
Shoe Cutter
Dockery, John J.
63 Prospect Street
Manager
Donahue, Denis
11 Congress Street
Caretaker
Donahue, Edward
11 Milk Street
Janitor
Donahue, William P.
167 High Street
Oil Dealer
Burbridge, Arnold
43 Federal Street
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LIST OF JURORS
Name
Residence
Occupation
Doyle, John R.
144 State Street
Manager
Doyle, Norman J.
4 Otis Place
Salesman
Drew, Charles H.
Painter
Edelstein, Abram E.
Merchant
Erickson, Harold
16 Vernon Street
Silverworker
Fearing, Leland
Auto Mechanic
Fenders, William
19 Walnut Street 7 Dawes Street
Foreman
Fern, Eric
165 State Street
Cook
Foley, William M.
3 Alter Court
Florist
Fowle, Frank O.
15 Ferry Road
Shoeworker
Fowler, Albert E.
14 Essex Street
Exploitation
Gallagher, John J.
11 Woodland Street
Salesman
Gallagher, Timothy H.
32 Titcomb Street
Shoe Operator
Gallant, Arthur N.
47 High Street
Caretaker
Gould, Harold C.
8 Foster Court
Shoeworker
Greaney, Hubert R.
22 Allen Street
Machinist
Greene, Roland
21 Union Street
Laborer
Greenfield, Benjamin
12 Orange Street
Merchant
Griffin, Patrick W.
5 Brown Street
Meat Cutter
Gwinn, Arthur H.
68 Lime Street . 7 Guild Street
Shoemaker
Hallisey, Daniel E.
196 Merrimac Street
Shoemaker
Hamilton, Charles E.
78 High Street
Carpenter
Hanson, Elmer. C. Harris, Walter E. Hayden, Russell
15 Allen Street 1 Hillside Avenue
Shoe Operator
Healey, Jeremiah
319 High Street
Silverworker
Henry, Eugene L.
35 Jefferson Street
Insurance Salesman
Hill, Lester Q.
39 Bromfield Street
Truck Driver
Hollerer, Emery
20 Barton Street
Bank Clerk
Horgan, Daniel F.
14 Columbus Avenue
Clerk
Horn, Louis E.
22 Middle Street
Printer
Hosford, George L.
2 Fruit Street
New England Telephone
Hume, Willard O.
51 Dove Street
Navy Yard
Hunt, Fred L.
163 High Street
Electrician
Kelleher, Cornelius Jr.
1 Temple Street
Shoeworker
Kelleher, James A.
5 Bricher Street
Salesman
Kessler, Paul A.
25 Chestnut Street
Grocer
Kimball, Philip R.
19 Barton Street
Optometrist
Lane, Gardner D.
13 Allen Street
Machinist
LaPlante, Donald A.
8 Forrester Street
Electrical Engineer
Leary, John J. Leary, John J.
1 Griffin Court
Autoworker
Leary, Timothy
16 Carter Street
Custodian
Lessard, Fred
1 Congress Street
Clerk
Little, William E.
42 Temple Street
Shoe Cutter
Littlefield, Milton
268 Merrimac Street
Fireman
Haines, Roland W.
19 Temple Street
Superintendent
96 State Street
Salesman
Superintendent
Healey, Daniel T.
Carpenter
42 Carter Street
Clerk
41 Bromfield Street 2 Garden Street
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ANNUAL REPORT
Name
Residence
Occupation
Littlefield, Raymond L.
4 Alter Court
Silverworker
Lynch, Daniel
3 Currier's Court
Retired
Lynch, John J.
47 Kent Street
Janitor
Lyons, Thomas J.
13 Atwood Street
Counterman
Maguire, Charles W.
62 Bromfield Street
Chauffeur
Marden, Arthur
15 Summit Place
Piano Tuner
Marshall, Reid A.
4 Harrison Street
Shoeworker
Marston, Arthur D.
25 Oakland Street
Carpenter
McDonald, James F.
17 Boardman Street
Retired
McDonald, Thomas W.
76 Prospect Street
Clerk
MeLaughlin, Joseph L.
Funeral Director
Mclaughlin, William H.
59 Washington Street 4 Bromfield Court
Salesman
Miller, Frank W.
202 High Street
Agent
Minahan, William A.
23 Charter Street
Shoeworker
Noyes, Edward R.
20 Allen Street
Navy Yard
Noyes, Harry V. Jr.
3 Bromfield Court
Caretaker
Noyes, Leslie H.
9 Otis Place
Chauffeur
Nutter, Joseph M.
302 Merrimac Street
Pattern Maker
O'Brien, Daniel F.
4 Walnut Street
Gas Station
O'Connell, Maurice W.
51 Prospect Street
Boxmaker
O'Connell, Michael J.
56 Olive Street
Salesman
O'Connor, Michael E.
16 Eagle Street
Silverworker
Oliver, Leon E.
17 Harrison Street
Watchmaker
Pace, Alfred
164 Merrimac Street
Hatter
Papa, Arthur
294 High Street
Shoeworker
Pettingell, Eleazer W.
2 Dalton Street
Tinsmith
Poland, Herbert G.
16 Highland Avenue
Salesman
Purington, Harold A.
14 Fruit Street
Silverworker
Reardon, Joseph L. Jr.
85 Lime Street
Manager
Reilly, Francis M.
12 Otis Place
Shoeworker
Reynolds, Kenneth A.
288 Water Street
Bank Clerk
Roche, Francis A.
25 Arlington Street
Manager
Rooney, James H.
4 Dalton Street
Clerk
Sauvan, Carl C.
20 Tyng Street
Truck Driver
Scranton, Arthur
27 Arlington Street
Clerk
Sheehan, William P.
18 Congress Street
Clerk
Sloman, Louis A.
14 Neptune Street
Clerk
Somers, Stephen C.
16 Jackson Street
Clerk
Stanwood, Theodore P. Jr.
1 Ocean Avenue
Caretaker
Stevens, Harold F.
75 Purchase Street
Salesman
Tarbox, Harold C.
54 Purchase Street
Hatter
Titus, Preston J.
2 Alter Court
Teacher
Todd, Emery P.
150 State Street
Carpenter
Todd, Glendon F.
14 Purchase Street Mechanic
Torrey, Malcolm M.
28 Tyng Street
Chef
Walsh, Edward
39 Milk Street
Mechanic
Walsh, Robert A.
56 Boardman Street
Foreman
Welch, Patrick J.
49 Federal Street
Salesman
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Name
Weltshe, Robert W.
White, John
48 Carter Street
9 Barton Street
43 Bromfield Street
.12 Forrester Street
1 Horton Street
23 Tyng Street Store Clerk
11 Tremont Street
Occupation Hotel Proprietor Shoe Cutter Plumber
Silverworker
Silverworker
Caretaker
Merchant
Board of Registrars
Chairman, John J. O'Brien
LIST OF JURORS
Residence
11 Brown Square
White, John C. Wills, O. Arthur
Wing, Donald E. Worcester, Chauncy W. Zabriskie, Albert C. Zafris, James G.
John O'Donnell Leon E. Oliver Vera M. Kelly, Ex-officio
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ANNUAL REPORT
AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO ABOLISHING A TAX LIMIT City of Newburyport In City Council
April 3, 1945.
Ordered:
Be it ordained by the City Council as follows:
That in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 10 and Section 29 of the General Laws, which gives the City Council the authority to establish, increase, or abolish a Tax Limit.
In Chapter 13, of the revised ordinances of the City, the ordinance establishing a Tax Limit, twenty eight ($28.00) dollars, per one thousand dollars, of the average valua- tion, of taxable property, within the City of Newburyport, is hereby abolished.
This action to take effect upon its final passage.
City Councillor, JAMES A. CROTEAU.
April 3, 1945, In City Council.
First reading. Unanimously adopted on roll call, eleven councillors present. Ordered printed.
Attest: VERA M. KELLY,
City Clerk.
In City Council, April 16, 1945.
Final reading. Unanimously adopted on roll call.
Eleven councillors present. Ordered printed.
Attest: VERA M. KELLY, City Clerk.
Approved: John M. Kelleher, Mayor.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF CITY MESSENGER" City of Newburyport In City Council
June 4, 1945.
Be it ordained as follows:
Section one of "An Ordinance Establishing the office of City Messenger" is hereby amended by striking out the word "annually" in the first line of said Section 1, and by inserting in place thereof, the words "every three years."
Said Section 1, of said Ordinance is further amended by adding thereto the following: Section two. Except as otherwise provided in Section 1, the duties of the City Mess- enger shall cease at six P. M. on every secular day which is not a holiday. On Satur-
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ORDINANCES
days of each week his duties shall cease at one P. M. For all hours during which the City Messenger shall work on Sundays and holidays and after six P. M. on secular days, and after one P. M. on Saturdays, he is to receive such additional compen- sation as the City Council shall allow him each month.
This to take effect upon its final passage.
ALBERT J. BATEMAN.
In City Council, June 4, 1945.
First Reading. Unanimous vote. Ten members present, one councillor, Kelleher, absent. Ordered published.
Attest: VERA M. KELLY, City Clerk. In City Council, July 2. 1945.
Final reading. Adopted on roll call vote, by nine councillors present, two councillors absent, Kelleher and Lucy. Ordered printed.
Attest: VERA M. KELLY, City Clerk.
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT City of Newburyport In City Council
July 2, 1945.
Section 1. Chapter 21, said ordinance entitled "Chief of the Fire Department" is hereby amended, this with reference to the tenure of office of the Chief of the Fire Department and as amended, shall read as follows:
By the addition known as Section 2, said section shall read- The term of office of the Chief of the Fire Department and the As- sistant Chief shall be for a term of three years, said amendment to take effect January 1946.
JOSEPH J. CURLEY, Ward 3.
In City Council, July 2, 1945.
First reading. Unanimous vote, nine councillors present, two councillors absent. Or- dered published.
Attest: VERA M. KELLY, City Clerk.
In City Council, August 6, 1945.
Final reading. Adopted on roll call, ten councillors voting "Yes", one councillor, Kelleher, absent. Ordered published.
Attest: VERA M. KELLY, City Clerk.
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ANNUAL REPORT
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS: City of Newburyport In City Council
July 2, 1945. Section 1. That the term of office of the Superintendent of Highways shall be for a term of three years, said term to begin January 1946.
THEODORE P. STANWOOD, JR., Councillor of Ward One.
In City Council, July 2, 1945.
First reading. Unanimous vote. Nine councillors present, two councillors absent. Ordered published.
Attest: VERA M. KELLY, City Clerk. In City Council, August 6, 1945.
Adopted on roll call, ten councillors voting "Yes", one councillor, Kelleher, absent. Ordered published.
Attest: VERA M. KELLY, City Clerk.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO MUTUAL AID SYSTEM City of Newburyport In City Council
October 1, 1945.
Be it hereby engrossed and ordained by the City Council:
Section 1. The Chief of the Fire Department is hereby authorized to enter into a mutual aid system with such cities and towns contiguous to Newburyport as he may deem ad- visable :- said agreement to be subject to the approval of the Mayor and City Council. Section 2. In order to comply with this provision, the Chief is authorized to send New- buryport Fire apparatus and men to such cities and towns who enter into such mutual aid agreements.
Section 3. If accepted, this ordinance is passed in compliance with the provisions of Section 59A, of General Laws.
JOSEPH J. CURLEY.
In City Council, Oct. 1, 1945.
First reading. Unanimous vote. Eleven councillors present. Ordered printed.
Attest: VERA M. KELLY,
City Clerk.
145
ORDINANCES
In City Council, November 5, 1945.
Final reading. Adopted on roll call, ten councillors present, one councillor absent. Ordered printed.
Attest: VERA M. KELLY, City Cle k. Approved: John M. Kelleher.
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING OF CARS ON THE NORTHEAST SIDE OF PLEASANT STREET, FROM GREEN STREET TO TITCOMB STREET." City of Newburyport In City Council
November 5, 1945.
Be it ordained by the City Council as follows:
Section 1. That parking of all cars be regulated to three-quarters of an hour, on the afore- said side of this street.
ALBERT J. BATEMAN.
In City Council, November 5, 1945.
First reading. Unanimous vote. Ten councillors present, one councillor absent. Ordered printed.
Attest : VERA M. KELLY, City Clerk. In City Council, December 10, 1945.
Second reading. Adopted on roll call vote, ten councillors present, one councillor, Kelle- her, absent. Ordered printed.
Attest: VERA M. KELLY, City Clerk. Approved: John M. Kelleher.
Approved: Dept. of Public Works, Jan. 22, 1946.
INDEX
City Government and Officials 3
Mayors of Newburyport. 6
Report of City Auditor
7
Recapitulation of receipts and expenditures
8
Analysis of receipts.
10
Analysis of payments.
14
Report of William Wheelwright School
49
Balance Sheet.
50
Statement of appropriated accounts at close of financial year
54 62 63
Borrowing capacity
Funded debt.
64
Budget 1945
65
Budget 1946.
70
Report of Treasurer of Newburyport Trust Funds
75
Report of Trustees of Putnam Free School
80
Report of Peabody Fund.
83 86
Report of Board of Assessors
88
Report of Licensing Commissioners
90
Report of City Marshal
97
Report of Fire Department. 101
Report of Park and Tree Department . 103
Report of Sealer of Weights and Measures
106
· Report of Health Department:
Births 107
Deaths
108
Causes of Deaths
109
Contagious Diseases
113
Report of Public Welfare
115
Report of Public Library.
121
Report of Water Commissioners
127
Report of Retirement Board 133
Elections
135
Jury List.
138
City Ordinances 142
Municipal Indebtedness.
Report of City Registrar
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CITY OF NEWBURYPORT
CITY OFFICERS
AND THE
ANNUAL REPORTS To the City Council
CITY OF NEWBURYPORT
TERRA
MARIQUE MDCCCLI
FOR THE YEAR
1946
1947 NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC. NEWBURYPORT, MASS.
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City Government 1946
MAYOR HON. JOHN M. KELLEHER
CITY COUNCIL President EDWARD G. PERKINS
COUNCILLORS AT LARGE
Term 2 years James A. Croteau
William J. Fenders
Michael E. O'Connor
Everett M. Follansbee
WARD COUNCILLORS
Term 2 years
Theodore P. Stanwood, Jr. . Ward One Carl R. Walton Ward Four
Patrick J. Welch. Ward Two
A. Vincent Kelleher Ward Five
Joseph J. Curley . Ward Three
Herbert G. Poland Ward Six
CLERK VERA M. KELLY
COMMITTEES OF CITY COUNCIL
General Government Mayor John M. Kelleher, Councillor Edward G. Perkins, Councillor A. Vincent Kelleher
Public Service
Chairman, Theodore P. Stanwood, Jr., Carl R. Walton, Herbert G. Poland Public Safety Chairman, Joleph J. Curley, James A. Croteau, William J. Fenders Public Welfare Chairman, Patrick J. Welch, Michael E. O'Connor, Everett M. Follansbee
Clerk of Committees John J. Kelleher
CITY OFFICIALS
Mayor. City Clerk
Hon. John M. Kelleher Vera M. Kelly
Treasurer and Collector
Auditor
Charles E. Houghton Norbert A. Carey William H. Donahue
City Messenger
City Solicitor
Ernest Foss
Edward G. Perkins
4
ANNUAL REPORT
Superintendent of Highways. James H. Ronan
Relief Commissioner
James F. Creeden City Marshal. James E. Sullivan
Chief of Fire Department. C. Frank Creeden C. Frank Creeden
Superintendent of Fire Alarm and Wires
Inspector of Meats and Provisions and Slaughtering
Dr. Franklin C. Blakely
Building Inspector George W. Hussey
Tree Warden and Superintendent Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths. Walter O. Noyes
Superintendent of Cemeteries. Timothy A. Healey, Jr.
Soldiers' Relief Agent John J. Kelleher
Clerk of Committees
John J. Kelleher
Dog Officer
William Sweeney
ASSESSORS
John H. Shea, Chairman Term expires 1948 Charles A. Morse, Clerk Term expires 1946
Everett F. Landford.
Term expires 1947
BOARD OF HEALTH
Dr. Arthur Hewett. Term expires 1944
Dr. Frank W. Snow Term expires 1946
Gordon Bingham. Term expires 1948
Wilbur N. O'Brien, Clerk and Agent, and Inspector of Milk Helen O'Brien. Secretary Dr. Frank W. Stockwell, School Physician and Dr. Elwood G. Johnson, School Physician Sidney Grover. Inspector of Plumbing Martin Dugan. Deputy Inspector of Plumbing
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
John J. O'Brien, Chairman. Term expires 1947
John O'Donnell. Term expires 1948
Leon E. Oliver Term expires 1946
Vera M. Kelly, Clerk, ex-officio
ATKINSON COMMON COMMISSIONERS
Frank J. McGregor Term expires 1947 Richard Williams Term expires 1948 Term expires 1946
James P. Dyer
Hon. John M. Kelleher, Mayor, ex-officio Fdward G. Perkins, President, ex-officio
TRUST FUND COMMISSION
Hon. John M. Kelleher, Mayor, ex-officio Edward G. Perkins, President, ex-officio Norbert A. Carey, City Auditor Henry B. Little John T. Lunt
5
CITY GOVERNMENT
WATER COMMISSIONERS
Dr. C. F. A. Hall, Chairman
Term expires 1946
Willard S. Little.
. Term expires 1949
Daniel J. Reardon
. Term expires 1947
John F. Cutter.
Term expires 1948
Thomas P. McGrath
Term expires 1950
Gertrude C. Gorwaiz, Clerk
TRUSTEES MOSELEY WOODS
William Peebles Term expires 1948
James T. French.
Term expires 1952
Charles Gattrell.
Term expires 1951
RETIREMENT BOARD
Norbert A. Carey *Walter Houghton Luren Stevens
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