Norwood annual report 1890-1895, Part 19

Author: Norwood (Mass.)
Publication date: 1890
Publisher: The Town
Number of Pages: 1184


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High School note and interest, 2,385 00


New High School building, 5,753 61


Fire Department,


1,800 03


Support of Norwood poor,


2,054 37


Support of non-resident poor,


345 20


State and military aid,


200 00


Geo. K. Bird Post,


150 00


Old cemetery,


100 00


Prosecution of illegal sales of liquor,


125 60


Norwood Water Works,


2,823 00


Extension of water mains, 5,000 00


Town officers,


2,521 54


Printing,


467 36


Library,


762 91


Highways, bridges, and culverts,


5,322 85


Sidewalks,


504 26


Concrete sidewalks,


831 96


Removing snow,


191 96


Railing, George Street,


42 14


Lighting streets,


694 50


Miscellaneous,


693 90


$43,687 54


We hereby certify that we have this day compared the Selectmen's vouchers with the Treasurer's orders, as paid, and find that they correspond.


WALTER S. HILL, JAS. P. MANNING, EUGENE E. WINSLOW,


Auditors.


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ESTIMATES.


As required by the By-Laws, we submit the follow- ing estimates for the ordinary expenses of the ensuing year : -


For Salaries of teachers in schools, $7,800 00


Salary of music teacher,


300 00


Incidental expenses of schools,


2,400 00


Highways, 4,500 00


Bridges and culverts,


1,000 00


Sidewalks,


1,000 00


Removing snow,


400 00


Fire Department,


1,600 00


Support of poor,


2,500 00


Town officers,


2,500 00


Lighting streets,


700 00


Library,


300 00


Old cemetery,


100 00


Special Police,


300 00


Printing and stationery,


300 00


School books,


1,000 00


Incidentals,


800 00


Sinking Fund,


3,000 00


Interest on water bonds,


3,500 00


High School note,


2,000 00


Interest on High School notes,


350 00


Safe for town records,


400 00


$36,750 00


RESOURCES.


The resources of the town, applicable to the payment of expenses for the current year, are : -


Cash in the treasury, $5,066 00


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REMARKS.


The Selectmen have presented in the foregoing pages their report of the payments of the town of Norwood for the year ending January 31, 1891.


The following sums were granted by the town at the March meeting, 1890, as appears by the Town Clerk's certificate on file : -


For Salaries of teachers in schools, $7,800 00


Salary of music teacher,


300 00


Incidentals for schools,


2,400 00


School books, 800 00


Highways, bridges, and culverts,


5,000 00


Sidewalks, 1,000 00


500 00


Railing on George Street, 200 00


Extension of water mains, Washington Street,


1,300 00


Extension of water mains, Day Street, 600 00


Extension of water mains, George Street,


1,000 00


Extension of water mains, Prospect and Cot- tage Streets, 1,600 00


Fence at reservoir,


500 00


Fire Department,


1,600 00


Public Library,


500 00


Prosecution of illegal sales of liquor,


500 00


Soldiers' graves, 150 00


Interest on water bonds,


2,800 00


Removing snow,


400 00


Support of poor,


2,500 00


Town officers, 2,500 00


Care of old cemetery,


100 00


Special Police,


200 00


Printing and stationery,


500 00


Incidentals,


800 00


Concrete walks,


Amount curried forward, $35,550 00


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Amount brought forward, $35,550 00


For Lighting streets,


600 00


High School building,


2,000 00


High School note and interest,


2,420 00


Total town grant,


$40,570 00


Add State tax,


2,012 50


County tax,


1,547 65


Overlaying,


634 70


Total amount raised by tax,


$44,764 85


Town grant,


$40,570 00


Add cash from treasury for High School,


3,753 61


$44,323 61


Total orders drawn,


43,687 54


Unexpended appropriations,


$636 07


This sum, with the bank and corporation tax, and other amounts received by the town, as shown by the Treasurer's report, make up the balance in the treasury, $5,066.00.


At the town meeting held January 31, 1891, the sum of $1,860.00 was appropriated from the treasury, which leaves a balance of $3,206.00.


At the town meeting held May 29, 1890, the High School building committee reported that they had ex- ceeded the amount of the appropriation for the High School about $3,000.00. That report having been ac- cepted by the town, the money should be appropriated from the treasury or raised by tax this year.


HIGHWAYS.


By the new law passed by the Legislature the Select- men are required to appoint a Superintendent of Streets.


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Last March we appointed to that position Mr. Fred. H. Hartshorne, and he has discharged all his duties to our satisfaction.


GRADE CROSSINGS.


The Selectmen who were appointed as a committee, with full power to act for the town in the matter of the elimination of the grade crossings at Winslow's Station and Chapel Street, after having had several meetings with the railroad company officials, and not being able to make any satisfactory arrangement with them, decided to take advantage of the Grade Crossing Act, as passed by the Legislature, and have petitioned the Superior Court for permission to abolish the above named crossings, also the one at Guild Street. Pending the appointment of said commission, we have sent a petition to the Railroad Com- missioners, asking that the railroad company be ordered to place a night flagman at the Washington and Chapel Street Crossings.


TOWN RECORDS.


As the law requires each town to furnish a proper and safe place to preserve all town records, and as we have not at this time room for all said records, we ask for an appropriation for a fire-proof safe.


Respectfully submitted,


GEORGE H. MORSE, FRANK A. FALES, TYLER THAYER,


Selectmen of Norwood.


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EDGAR F. ROBY, COLLECTOR, in account with the TOWN OF NORWOOD.


1890. DR.


To Amount of commitment,


$44,764 85


Amount of supplementary tax,


118 30


Interest on taxes paid after November 1,


70 55


Ladies' poll tax,


22 00


$44,975 70


1890.


CR.


By Amount paid C. E. Pond, Treasurer,


$44,975 70


We hereby eertify that we have examined the books and aeeounts of Edgar F. Roby, Collector of Taxes, for the year 1890, and find them correctly kept, and properly vouehered, as rendered in his report.


JAS. P. MANNING, WALTER S. HILL, EUGENE E. WINSLOW,


Auditors.


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LIST OF JURORS.


As prepared by the Selectmen on February 12, to be presented to the voters for revision and acceptance, at the annual town meeting, on the first Monday in March, 1891.


ITorace T. Atwood,


John W. Guild,


Sumner Bagley,


John Gillooly,


Harvey L. Boyden,


Cephas Hoar,


Arthur L. Boyden,


Michael Hayden,


Frank W. Bateman,


George Hill,


Henry B. Baker,


John J. Kelley,


Walter D. Chickering,


John F. Kiley,


Willis E. Cheney,


Albert W. Metcalf,


John C. Currier,


William H. Murphy,


Caleb Ellis,


C. Willis Morse,


John Ellis,


William HI. Pond,


Lewis D. Ellis,


Elias E. Pratt, Jr.,


Isaac Ellis,


Jabez Sumner,


Jarvis G. Fairbanks,


David C. Talbot,


James M. Folan,


Francis W. Turner,


Fred. L. Fisher,


Samuel M. Winslow,


E. Fred. Fletcher,


James F. White,


John W. Foster,


Robert Woolard,


Eben F. Gay,


William H. Gay.


GEORGE H. MORSE,


FRANK A. FALES, TYLER THAYER,


Selectmen of Norwood.


NORWOOD, February 12, 1891.


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CHAS. E. POND, TREASURER, in account


1890.


DR.


Feb. 1. To Balance, as per audit, $3,118 62


13. Estate of L. W. Bigelow, for concrete walk, 56 07


26. Town of Canton, for aid to Jolin Newbury, 15 85


Mar. 1. Borrowed of Water Commissioners,


2,000 00


20. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for cor- poration tax, 73 60


April 1. Co-operative Bank, for rent, 4 00


7. Town of Medford, for aid rendered Mrs. M. Ryan and child, 108 81


21.


Borrowed of Commonwealth of Massachu- setts,


6,000 00


May 15.


George H. Morsc, for auctioneer's license, . 2 00


W. A. Guild, for billiard hall license,


2 00


O. B. Carter, for concrete walk,


8 25


June 4. Borrowed of Commonwcaltlı of Massa- chusetts, 6,000 00


28.


Borrowed of Five Cents Savings Bank,


5,000 00


July 10.


T. Thayer, executor of will of J. M. Col- son, to be held in trust for care of cemetery lot, 50 00


Sept. 4.


Co-operative Bank, for rent, 5 00


H. R. Ellis, for stable keeper's license, 2 00


Norman Thayer, for stable keeper's license,


2 00


W. C. Fisher, for stable keeper's license,


2 00


C. F. Whitney, for stable keeper's license, 2 00


H. E. Farnsworth, for stable keeper's license, 2 00


John Gillooly, for stable keeper's license, 2 00


John Folan, for stable keeper's license, 2 00


Lewis Ellis, for stable kecper's license,


2 00


James A. Hartshorn, for stable keeper's license, 2 00


C. Hoar, for stable keeper's license,


2 00


David C. Barris, for poll tax for 1889,


2 00


Win. Roundy, tax for 1889,


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Nov. 13.


Jos. Squires, for gravel,


3 70


Fred Boyden, for gravel,


18 13


15.


John C. Lane, for desk room,


5 00


Amount carried forward, $22,493 41


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Oct. 9.


43


with the TOWN OF NORWOOD.


1890.


CR.


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CHAS. E. POND, TREASURER, in


1890.


DR.


Amount brought forward, $22,493 41


Dec. 10. To Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for cor- poration tax, 478 90


Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for Na- tional Bank tax, 740 15


Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State aid, Chapter 301, Acts 1879, 30 00


25. N. E. Trust Co., interest allowed on de- posits, 121 39


1891.


Jan. 1.


N. Reed, for concrete walk, 14.81


10. Water Commissioners, for repairs on Wash- ington Street, over Tannery Brook, 100 00


13. Geo. W. Gay, for concrete walk, 20 83


Geo. W. Gay, for gravel, 13 32


29 32


17. Geo. S. Winslow, for concrete walk,


113 40


F. A. Fales, for concrete walk,


33 80


19. Rev. James B. Troy, for concrete walk,


53 00


20. J. M. Winslow, for concrete walk,


20 31


J. M. Winslow, for gravel, 12 50


24. Geo. L. Rhoads, for concrete walk, 12 93


Aid furnished on poor account refunded to the treasury, 60 00


Tyler Thayer, for concrete walk,


44 75


27. Estate of E. F. Talbot, for concrete walk, 17 00


Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for in- come of Massachusetts School Fund,


182 18


30. County Treasurer, balance dog tax, 441 79


31. James M. Murphy, for gravel,


4 81


James A. Hartshorn, for gravel,


11 10


John Nugent, for stable keeper's license,


2 00


Town of Walpole, for half expense of Fire Department at F. W. Bird & Sons,


28 50


Received of Edgar F. Roby, Collector of Taxes for 1890, 44,975 70


$70,055 90


Chas. L. Smith, for concrete walk,


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account with the TOWN OF NORWOOD.


1890.


CR.


Nov. 5. By Paid Commonwealth, for money borrowed, $6,000 00 Commonwealth, for interest, 128 66


8. Commonwealth, for money borrowed, 6,000 00 Commonwealth, for interest, 102 66


Five Cents Savings Bank, borrowed,


5,000 00


Five Cents Savings Bank, interest,


83 13


26.


County tax,


1,547 65


Dec. 10.


State tax,


2,012 50


Assessors orders for abatement, 377 76


Selectmen's orders, 43,687 54


J. M. Colson Trust Funds deposited in Dedham Institute for Savings, 50 00


$64,989 90


1891.


Feb. 1. By Balance in treasury,


5,066 00


$70,055 90


We hereby certify that we have examined the books and accounts of Chas. E. Pond, Treasurer, and find them correctly kept, and properly vouchered, and that the foregoing statement is a true statement of the condition of the Treasury on the first day of Feb- ruary, 1891.


JAS. P. MANNING, WALTER S. HILL, EUGENE E. WINSLOW, Auditors.


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CHAS. E. POND, TREASURER OF NORWOOD, in


1890.


DR.


Feb. 1. To Balance, as per audit, $14,949 92


June 4. Interest ou town bonds, 100 00


12. Interest on town notes, 52 50


16. Interest on Deposit in Dedham Institute for Savings, to May 1, 23 20


18. Interest ou deposit in Suffolk Savings Bank, to April 1, 23 02


Interest on deposit in Home Savings Bank, April 1, 21 42


Interest on deposit in Franklin Savings Bank, to February 1, 20 40


Interest on Deposit in Five Cents Savings Bank, to April 1, 20 40


Interest on deposit in Warren Savings Bank, to April 16, 17 54


Interest on Deposit in Roxbury Institute for Savings, to October 1, 21 20


July 2.


Interest on town notes, 5 83


Sept. 13. Appropriation from treasury of Water Com- missioners, as per vote of town, March 4, 1890, 3,000 00


Nov. 13. Interest ou town notes, 35 00


Dee. 3.


Interest on town bonds, 100 00


1891.


Jan. 17. Interest on town notes, 17 50


$18,407 93


The investments of the Sinking Fund are as follows, viz :-


Five (5) town of Norwood bonds, .


$5,000 00


High School, town of Norwood notes,


3,000 00


Deposit in Dedham Institute for Savings,


33 32


Roxbury Institute for Savings,


41 20


Warren Institute for Savings,


23 54


Suffolk Savings Bank, 24 57


Home Savings Bank,


43 22


Franklin Savings Bank, 40 40


Five Cents Savings Bank,


201 68


$8,407 93


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account with the TRUSTEES OF SINKING FUND.


1890.


CR.


July 2. By Paid New England Trust Co., for bonds due August 2, 1890, $10,000 00


1891. Feb. 2. By Balance,


8,407 93 $18,407 93


We hereby certify that we have examined the accounts of Chas. E. Pond, as Treasurer of the Trustees of the Sinking Fund of the town of Norwood, and find the same to be properly kept and properly vouchered, and the securities on hand duly and safely being kept by him, as shown by the foregoing account.


WALTER S. HILL, JAS. P. MANNING, EUGENE E. WINSLOW, Auditors.


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CHAS. E. POND, TREASURER OF NORWOOD, in


1890.


DR.


Jan. 1. To balance, as per audit, $4,034 39


June 28. Town appropriations for extensions of water mains, 5,000 00


17 50 July 17. Interest on High School notes Received of Sinking Fund for High School notes, 3,000 00


Dec. 31.


Received from Geo. A. P. Bucknam, Col-


lector,


7,051 22


$19,103 11


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account with the WATER COMMISSIONERS.


1890.


CI.


Jan. 17. By Loan to town of Norwood, High School account, $1,000 00


Mar. 1. Loan to town of Norwood, High School account, 2,000 00


Dec. 31. Commissioners orders paid, 12,971 13


1891.


Jan. 1. By Balance in treasury, 3,131 98


$19,103 11


We hereby certify that we have examined the accounts of the Town Treasurer with the Water Commissioners, and find the same correctly kept and properly vouchered, and that the foregoing state- ment is a true report of the same for the year ending December 31, 1890.


JAS. P. MANNING, EUGENE E. WINSLOW, WALTER S. HILL,


Auditors.


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CHAS. E. POND, TREASURER OF NORWOOD, in account


1890.


· DR. Feb. 1. To Balance, as per audit, $843 20 1891.


Jan. 31. To W. A. Talbot, for lots and posts, 241 00


$1,084 20


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with the HIGHLAND CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS.


1891.


CR. Jan. 31. By Commissioners' orders paid, $518 56


Feb. 1 Balance in treasury, 565 64


$1,084 20


We licreby certify that we have examined the accounts of the Town Treasurer with the Highland Cemetery Commissioners, and find them correctly kept, and properly vouchered, and that the fore- going is a true statement of the same for the year ending January 31, 1891.


JAS. P. MANNING, WALTER S. HILL, EUGENE E. WINSLOW,


Auditors.


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REPORT OF THE ENGINEERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of the town of Nor- wood : -


GENTLEMEN : During the year ending January 31, 1891, the Department has been called out five times, as follows :


March 9. Fire at the store of Geo. B. Talbot. Cause, defective flue. Loss, $5,700.00. Insurance, $4,200.00.


March 28. Alarm at the honse occupied by Eames. Cause, burning out of a chimney. Loss nothing.


April 18. Fire in the woods back of Sumner Bagley's house. Cause, . Loss, nothing.


July 4. False alarm from Dublin district. Loss, nothing.


July 22. Fire in the woods back of Edwin Fisher's house. Cause, unknown. Loss, $400.00. No insurance.


HYDRANTS.


The hydrants are in better condition than they ever have been.


HOSE.


We have 2,500 feet of good hose.


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APPARATUS.


The Apparatus consists of one hook and ladder truck, two hose carriages, one hose wagon, one pung, and two hand engines, which are kept in good condition.


REMARKS.


It will be noticed that in the past year we have had only one fire of any consequence, that at the store of Geo. B. Talbot, the others being small fires and false alarms in the woods. We would respectfully call the attention of persons in regard to giving false alarms, as it costs the town between thirty and forty dollars every time there is an alarm given. We consider the Department in good condition, and would recommend the sum of $1,600.00. Also recommend the purchase of some new hose.


J. F. BOYDEN, Chief, H. F. WALKER, F. W. TURNER, Clerk, Board of Engineers.


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FRANCIS TINKER in account with THE TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY,


For the Year 1890.


DR.


CR.


1890.


Appropriation from the town, $500 00


Appropriation, money received from the


licenses of dogs,' 362 47


From interest of the Chickering fund, 8 96


$871 43


1890.


For rent of room,


$125 00


Salary of librarian,


175 00


May 3.


Insurance on library,


90 00


June 26.


DeWolf, Fiske & Co., Books,


167 94


26.


F. W. Crooker, printing catalogue,


40 00


July 24.


Houghton, Mifflin & Co.,


6 50


Aug. 16.


Mrs. J. A. Gay, periodicals,


34 35


Herbert M. Plimpton & Co., rc-bind- ing books, 21 60


E. F. Roby, for painting sign,


6 00


$666 39


Outstanding bills, $108 47


Outstanding orders for books,


not received, 96 57 205 04


$871 43


The Trustees would recommend that the sum of $205.04, not drawn from treasury, be carried forward to the appropria- tions of this year, to meet the obligations already incurred.


The Trustecs hope to be excused if they call attention of parents to the fact that some children are not as careful in the use of books as they should be. The marks of soiled fingers are seen upon the leaves and sometimes curious figures are found, as though made by hands not yet tanght to make straight marks. This gives the books an unwholesome and unattractive look. May we not hope that the children will learu to look upon the books which belong to the town, and which were purchased for their instruction, as too sacred to be marred in any manner or way ?


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It will be apparent to those who visit our library room, and see books piled upon the floor, that we are still wanting room. It is true they are books seldom called for; yet they are valnable, or the united wisdom of Congress and the law makers of Massachusetts would not have published and pre- sented them to the town. They contain the doings of the various departments of our government, and as books of refer- ence are very convenient and necessary.


When people from other towns visit our library room, it is pleasant to hear them remark, " What a choice collection of books is found on your shelves." And now if some of our wealthy and public spirited citizens would erect a suitable library building, and present it to the town, with what pride could we point to it as containing some of the richest thoughts of the wise and good of all ages; and tell of the munificent gift of the donors, as a standing memorial to their names more honorable and enduring than brass or marble.


FRANCIS TINKER,


For the Trustees.


REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS.


The Commissioners of Highland Cemetery present herewith their annual report.


A number of lots have been graded, the posts set, and are now ready for sale. A few more will be graded this season.


The number of interments since the cemetery has been laid out to January 1, 1891, has been 375, and one removal.


The lots in the Catholic portion of the cemetery are nearly taken up, and in the present season a new avenne will have to be laid ont and graded, and lots staked ont.


The Commissioners have, the past two years, called the attention of lot owners to the advisability of making provis- ion for the proper care of lots.


The number who have made snch provision is small, and the Commissioners are of the opinion that if the lot owners gave it more thonght they would see the necessity of it and make some provision.


The cemetery has, the past year, received the personal attention and care of W. A. Talbot, and we think the result of his labors improves the general appearance of the cemetery each year.


Respectfully submitted,


ALBERT G. WEBB, W. ALLEN TALBOT, JOHN GILLOOLY,


Commissioners.


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HIGHLAND CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS in account with the TOWN OF NORWOOD.


DR.


1890. To CASH FROM


Feb. 19. Mary Ann Quann, single grave, $5 00


21. Albert Borre, single grave, 5 00


Abby Coakley, Lot No. 544, 40 00


25. Four bound posts and setting, 6 00


Mar. 7. Geo. Odenwalder, single grave, 5 00


May 14. Mary Conner, Lot No. 504,


25 00


Four bound posts and settings, 6 00


June 14.


Rodney D. Henderson, Lot No. 436, 15 00


Four bound posts, and setting, and grading,


16 00


July 10. Tyler Thayer, trustee J. M. Colson, Lot 156, 25 00 Four bound posts and setting, 6 00


18. Estate John Kelly, single grave, 5 00


31. Michael Adelman, single grave, 5 00


Sept. 4. Daglan Hogan, single grave, 5 00


24. A. O. H., No. 1, single grave, 5 00


Dec. 16. Timothy Folan, single grave, 5 00


1891.


Jan. 28. Thomas F. and Anna C. Mahoney, Lot 503, 25 00 Four bound posts and setting, 6 00


31. Patrick McManus, Lot No. 505, 25 00


Four bound posts and setting, 6 00


$241 00


CR.


1891. CASH PAID Jau. 31. Charles E. Pond, Treasurer, $241 00


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HIGHLAND CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS in account with the TOWN OF NORWOOD.


1890. ORDERS DRAWN ON TOWN TREASURER, IN FAVOR OF


June 2. Tebbetts Brothers, nursery stock, $14 40


17 50


28. Philander Allen, number stones, S. B. Corliss, bound posts, 60 00


1891.


W. A. TALBOT,


Jan. 31. Labor on avenues, walks, and


plots,


$107 30


Labor on Lot No. 438, 1 40


Six lots,


82 37


Two lots,


15 30


Twelve lots,


90 90


Catholic Lawn,


13 10


Grass seed,


2 50


Plants and shrubs,


59 79


Manure,


1 00


Fertilizer,


2 25


Setting sixty-four bound posts, 16 00


Paid Geo. E. Metcalf, ploughing, . 24 25


T. Kerrissey, carting, 10 50 426 66


$518 56 .


RECORD OF


TOWN MEETINGS


AND


VITAL STATISTICS


OF THE


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TOWN OF NORWOOD FOR THE YEAR 1890.


RECORDS OF THE TOWN MEETINGS.


1890.


TOWN MEETING WARRANT.


COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.


NORFOLK, SS.


To either of the Constables of the Town of Norwood, in said County,


GREETING :


In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Norwood, qualified to vote in elections and town affairs, to meet in Village Hall, in said town, on Monday, the third day of March next, at 12 o'clock noon, then and there to act on the following articles, namely : -


ARTICLE 1. To choose a moderator to preside in said meeting.


ARTICLE 2. To choose all necessary town officers for the year ensuing.


ARTICLE 3. Shall license be granted for the sale of in- toxicating liquors in this town ? The check-list shall be used, and the vote shall be by separate ballot, and ballots shall be " Yes " or " No" in answer to the question.


ARTICLE 4. To hear and act on the report of the Anditors on the Selectmen's, Treasurer's, and Water Com- missioners' accounts.


ARTICLE 5. To see if the town will accept of the list of jurors, as prepared by the Selectmen, and posted as required by law.


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ARTICLE 6. To see if the town will authorize the Col- lector of Taxes to use the same means as a Town Treasurer may use when acting as collector.


ARTICLE 7. To see if the town will fix the time within which taxes assessed therein shall be paid, and authorize the Collector to charge interest at the rate of seven per cent., or less, a year on all taxes remaining unpaid at that time.


ARTICLE 8. To see what compensation the town will allow for the collection of taxes.


ARTICLE 9. To see if the town will vote to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money in anticipation of taxes for the ensuing year, and to issue notes of the town therefor. The debts incurred under the authority of this vote are hereby made payable from said taxes.


ARTICLE 10. To hear and act on the reports of com- mittees.


ARTICLE 11. To see what sum of money the town will raise and appropriate for the repairs of highways.


ARTICLE 12. To see if the town will accept a new street, leading west from Washington Street, near the house of J. W. Talbot, as laid out by the Selectmeu.


ARTICLE 13. To see if the town will vote to extend the water mains on Washington Street to the house of George H. Morse, and raise and appropriate money for the same.


ARTICLE 14. To see if the town will vote to extend the water mains on Day Street from Washington Street to Broad- way, and raise and appropriate money for the same.


ARTICLE 15. To see if the town will vote to extend the water mains on the new street leading from Washington Street west, near the house of J. W. Talbot, and raise and appropriate money for the sante.


ARTICLE 16. To see if the town will authorize the Water Commissioners to refund the amounts collected of guarantors for extension of water mains, in excess of the re- quired six per cent. on actual cost of said extensions, and


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change the - present guaranty so that they shall cover the actual cost where it is less than the estimated cost.


ARTICLE 17. To see what appropriations the town will make for the maintenance of the water works, and for such improvements as may be recommended by the Water Com- missioners.


ARTICLE 18. To see if the town will vote to accept the trust under the will of the late James M. Colson.


ARTICLE 19. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of five hundred and fifty dollars, to be expended in lighting the streets with gas or electricity.


ARTICLE 20. To see what action the town will take in regard to electric lighting.


ARTICLE 21. To see if the town will appoint a com- mittee to advise with the Selectmen as to what electric com- pany, if any, shall be granted a location in the town.


ARTICLE 22. To see what sum of money the town will raise and appropriate for the support of the organization of the Fire Department the ensuing year.


ARTICLE 23. To see what sum of money the town will raise and appropriate for the support of schools the ensuing year.




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