Norwood annual report 1923-1927, Part 18

Author: Norwood (Mass.)
Publication date: 1923
Publisher: The Town
Number of Pages: 1656

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Article 14. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate as required by the provisions of Section 39 of Chapter 33 of the General Laws; namely, for the providing of suitable quarters for the maintenance thereof of an Armory for the use of Company G, 101st Infantry, Massa- chusetts National Guard, or take any other action in the matter.

Voted: By taxation the sum of $1,225.00.

RESOLUTION OFFERED

Whereas, The Norwood Housing Association has since it was organized performed many valuable and definite services to the Town, not only in securing and holding various parcels of land in all parts of the Town for all purposes, but also in many other matters of importance has shown a most commendable civic attitude, it is therefore highly desirable and ap- propriate that the Town should properly recognize the same. Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, that the Town of Norwood, in regular Town Meeting assembled, March 20, 1924, do and hereby does express its deepest appreciation to The Norwood Housing Association for the many public services rendered the Town by them over a period covering many years, and further that these resolutions be spread on our records and a copy of the same sent to the above-named Association.

Voted: That this meeting be now dissolved.

Attest: JAMES E. PENDERGAST, Town Clerk and Accountant.

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING March 20, 1924

On a Warrant duly issued by the Selectmen and dated March 11, A. D. 1924, and signed by Thomas B. Mulvehill, H. Eugene Rice, Eugene Endicott and Harold W. Baker, Selectmen of Norwood, the proper service of which Warrant was duly attested by William J. Barrett, Constable of Norwood.

All of the requirements of the Statutes and By-Laws relating to Town Meetings having been complied with, the meeting was called to order by the Moderator, James A. Halloran, the articles contained in this Warrant and the action taken thereunder being as follows:

Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to accept an alteration of Cottage Street, an existing town way, as made, laid out and reported by the Select- men and raise and appropriate a sum of money to meet the expense thereof, or take any other action in the matter.

Voted: To accept and allow said alteration as laid out and reported and to appropriate by taxation the sum of $847.50 to meet expense of same.

Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to give the Selectmen full power and authority to alter and amend from time to time existing regulations of the Norwood Water Works, so called, or take any other action in the matter.

Voted: To so authorize.

Article 3. To hear and act on the report of the Committee on Municipal Memorial Building.

Voted: To accept the following report:

To the Citizens of Norwood in Town Meeting assembled, March 20, 1924:

Your Committee has from the date it was appointed given considerable time and thought to the selecting of an ideal location for this Municipal Memorial Building. It was unanimously felt by the Committee that if the Town eould secure that part of the land owned by the Norwood Hous- ing Association in Norwood Square and bounded by Washington Street, Nahatan Street, Broadway and the proposed Cottage Street Extension and use it all for this purpose, that it would make a wonderful develop- ment for the civie center of the Town.

The plan was laid before the previous boards of Selectmen and Town Planning Commissioners some time ago, and the Town Manager was directed to make a survey and prepare a map of the same, which he did and which met with the approval of these boards.

In the meantime, however, the needs of the School Department became very pressing and as you know a large sum of money is now about to be appropriated for a new high school building, and more money will un- doubtedly be needed in a few years to extend the same project, as well as to make necessary additions to some of the other sehool buildings in various parts of the Town.

It ean, therefore, easily be understood in the light of these recent devel- opments that the Town is going to be hard pressed for money for several years to eome. Much as we would like to see this Munieipal Building built on the land just referred to, nevertheless we fully realize that it is too great a financial burden to ask the eitizens to bear at this time, es- pecially as the Town already owns a town lot which many of our citizens feel should be utilized for this purpose. Furthermore, the present town office building has never been considered but a temporary makeshift, and not only is it entirely inadequate in every way to carry on the Town's business properly, but it is also absolutely dangerous as it offers no protec- tion against fire of public records of all kinds that have a priceless value.

This Committee, therefore, does not wish to be responsible in any way whatsoever in delaying this matter, and desires at this time to urge upon the citizens the utmost necessity of going ahead at once and planning for this building on the present town lot as soon as the finances of the Town will permit. We are not going to ask the Town to appropriate the money for this building tonight, for the simple reason that the Town has no money avialable, but we are going to ask that a sum be appropriated sufficient

to allow the Committee the opportunity of having plans prepared and estimates obtained, and in this way have the matter well laid out so that if the Town is ready next year to provide money for the building, every- thing will be in shape to start on the same.

The Finance Commission will we understand subsequently offer a mo- tion covering the foregoing recommendation.

If this Committee is delegated by the Town to have charge of this work, then of course the responsibility will rest with them; nevertheless, in proceeding with this undertaking, your Committee propose to work in close cooperation and harmony with the Board of Selectmen and Finance Commission, so that in planning this building all the needs of the various departments of the Town may be carefully considered and provided for and the plans as they are being prepared will be gone over carefully from time to time with these boards, so that when they are presented to the Town for final action and approval, they will already have had the thorough scrutiny and mature consideration of all three commissions.

Respectfully submitted, FRANCIS BERNIER, WILLIAM G. UPHAM, NELLIE P. MORROW, ALFRED N. AMBROSE, FRANCIS J. FOLEY, Chairman, Committee on Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial.

Article 4. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise by taxation and borrow and appropriate for the erection of a Municipal Memorial Building and direct by whom such sum, so appropriated, shall be expended, or take any other action in the matter.

Voted: That the sum of $5,100.00 be raised by taxation and appropriated to meet the expense of the erection of a Municipal Memorial Building on the parcel of land owned by the Town and situated on the northerly side of Nahatan Street and bounded by Washington and Market Streets, and that the expenditure of said sum be committed to the existing Committee on Municipal Memorial Building, so called, which Committee shall report at a future Town Meeting, and it is further voted that the Moderator be and hereby is authorized to fill any vacancies which may occur on this Committee.

Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to purchase and cancel certain outstanding indebtedness of the Town and appropriate money therefor, or take any other action in the matter.

Voted: To so instruct the Treasurer and by transfer the sum of $11,427.50 for Electric Light Notes.

Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to lease a part of the building of the Norwood Civic Association, Inc., for the purpose of providing a

suitable headquarters for Post No. 70 of the American Legion and appro- priate money for said purpose, or take any other action in the matter.

Voted: That the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized and directed to lease for a period of not more than one year a portion of the building of the Norwood Civic Association, Inc., for the purpose of providing suit- able headquarters for Post No. 70 of the American Legion and that the sum of $150.00 be raised by taxation and appropriated for said purpose.

Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen, under the provisions of Chapter 81 of the General Laws to stipulate in writing in behalf of the Town to indemnify and save harmless the Common- wealth of Massachusetts against all claims and demands for damages which may be sustained by any person whose property is taken for or is injured by the laying out, alteration and construction by the Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, as a State Highway of a portion of Walpole Street as altered and shown on a plan and profile entitled, "Plan and Profile of 1897 and 1899 State Highway Layouts and Proposed Alterations of 1897 and 1899 Layouts in the Town of Norwood."

Voted: To so authorize the Selectmen.

Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of constructing a new school building upon land to be designated in said vote, and for the purchase of original equipment and furnishings for said building, and to authorize the borrowing of any or all of said sum in accordance with the authority of any general or special laws, or take any other action in the matter.

Voted: That the sum of $200,000.00 be appropriated for foregoing pur- poses, of which $20,000.CO be raised by taxation and the sum of $180,000.00 be borrowed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 77 of the Acts of the Legislature for the year 1924.

Rising vote: Yes, sixty-six; No, two.

Voted: That this meeting be now dissolved.

Attest: JAMES E. PENDERGAST, Town Clerk and Accountant.

TOWN OF NORWOOD

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

(Seal)

Warrant for Presidential Primaries

Norfolk, ss.

To either of the Constables of the Town of Norwood, Greeting:

In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to meet in Everett Hall, Norwood, Tuesday, the

twenty-ninth day of April, A. D. 1924, at seven o'clock in the forenoon, for the following purposes:

To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Election of Candi- dates of Political Parties for the following offices:

7 Delegates at Large to the National Convention of the Republican Party. 8 Delegates at Large to the National Convention of the Democratic Party. 7 Alternate Delegates at Large to the National Convention of the Repub- lican Party.

8 Alternate Delegates at Large to the National Convention of the Demo- cratic Party.

2 District Delegates to the National Convention of the Republican Party, Fourteenth Congressional District.

2 Alternate District Delegates to the National Convention of the Republi- can Party, Fourteenth Congressional District.

4 District Delegates to the National Convention of the Democratic Party, Fourteenth Congressional District.

4 Alternate District Delegates to the National Convention of the Demo- cratic Party, Fourteenth Congressional District.

The polls will be open from seven o'clock in the forenoon to six-thirty in the afternoon.

And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting attested copies thereof in ten public places in this Town seven days at least before the time of said meeting as directed by vote of the Town.

Hereof fail not and make return of this Warrant with your doings thereof at the time and place of said meeting.

Given under our hands this eighth day of April, A. D. 1924.

THOMAS B. MULVEHILL, EDMUND G. DALTON, H. EUGENE RICE, EUGENE ENDICOTT, HAROLD W. BAKER, Selectmen of Norwood.

Attest: JAMES E. PENDERGAST, Town Clerk and Accountant.

PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES April 29, A. D. 1924

Warrant calling meeting read by Town Clerk and Accountant, James E. Pendergast. The election officers who were notified to be present were sworn by the Town Clerk and Accountant. The Presiding Election Offi- cer, H. Eugene Rice, declared the polls open for the reception of ballots at 7 o'clock A. M. The polls were declared closed at 6.30 P. M.

The votes cast were canvassed and the following results announced in open meeting at 83.0 P. M.

REPUBLICAN PARTY

Delegates at Large to the National Convention.

Channing H. Cox, two hundred thirty-nine (239). Henry Cabot Lodge, two hundred thirty-five (235). Frederick H. Gillett, two hundred thirty-four (234)' William M. Butler, two hundred thirty-two (232). John H. Sherburne, two hundred thirty-one (231). Anna C. Bird, two hundred thirty-eight (238). Jessie A. Hall, two hundred thirty-two (232). Blanks, eighty-one (81).

Alternate Delegates at Large.

Pauline R. Thayer, two hundred twenty three (223). Elizabeth Putnam, two hundred nineteen (219). Charles H. Innes, two hundred sixteen (216). John Jacob Rogers, two hundred seventeen (217). Robert M. Stevens, two hundred sixteen (216). Mary B. Browne, two hundred seventeen (217). Spencer Borden, Jr., two hundred seventeen (217) Blanks, one hundred ninety-seven (197).

District Delegates-Fourteenth District.

Roger Keith, two hundred fourteen (214). George L. Barnes, two hundred fourteen (214). Eugene H. Sprague, thirteen (13). Blanks, fifty-one (51).

Alternate District Delegates-Fourteenth District. Beatrice W. Nichols, two hundred eleven (211). Elwin T. Wright, two hundred fourteen (214). Blanks, sixty-seven (67).

DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Delegates at Large to the National Convention. David I. Walsh, thirty-two (32).

Arthur Lyman, twenty-three (23). Joseph B. Ely, twenty-four (24). John F. Doherty, twenty-three (23). Helen A. MacDonald, eighteen (18). Susan W. Fitzgerald, twenty-one (21) Rose Herbert, eighteen (18). Mary E. Meehan, seventeen (17). Charles H. Cole, twenty-three (23). Blanks, eighty-nine (89). Alternate Delegates at Large. Arthur J. B. Cartier, eighteen (18). William A. O'Hearn, nineteen (19). Jeremiah J. Healy, twenty-two (22).

Edward A. Ginsburg, fifteen (15).

Dorothy Whipple Fry, seventeen (17).

Mary H. Quincy, eighteen (18)

Anne O'Keefe Heffernan, nineteen (19) Mary Bacigalupo, ten (10). William H. Doyle, thirteen (13).

Blanks, one hundred thirty-seven (137). District Delegates-Fourteenth District. Arthur A. Hendrick, ten (10).

David W. Murrav, twenty (20).

John H. O'Connell, thirteen (13)

Frank A. Manning, ten (10).

Christopher M. Clifford, none.

William L. Gleason, three (3).

Patrick F. McMahon, four (4).

William H. Powers, one (1). Charles F. Riordan, fourteen (14).

Alternate District Delegates. Lizzie Gormley, fourteen (14).

Kathleen E. Kiggen, fifteen (15).

William P. Nickerson, twenty-three (23).

Joseph W. Ramsey, fifteen (15).

Walter C. Russell, fourteen (14).

Blanks, sixty-three (63).

Attest: JAMES E. PENDERGAST, Town Clerk and Accountant.

WARRANT FOR STATE PRIMARY (Seal)

Town of Norwood, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

To either of the Constables of the Town of Norwood, Greeting:

In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town who are qualified to vote in Pri- maries to meet in Everett Hall, Norwood, Tuesday, the ninth day of Sep- tember, 1924, at seven o'clock A. M., for the following purposes:

To bring their votes to the Primary Officers for the Nomination of Can- didates of Political Parties for the following offices:

Governor for this Commonwealth. Lieutenant-Governor for this Commonwealth. Secretary for this Commonwealth. Treasurer and Receiver-General for this Commonwealth. Auditor for this Commonwealth.

Attorney-General for this Commonwealth

Senator in Congress for this Commonwealth.

Councillor for Second Councillor District.

Representative in Congress for 14th Congressional District.

Senator for Norfolk Senatorial District.

Representative in General Court for 8th Representative District.

County Commissioners (two, 2) for Norfolk County.

County Commissioner (one, 1) for Norfolk County to fill vacancy.

County Treasurer for Norfolk County.

And for the Election of the following officers:

District member of State Committee for each political party for the Senatorial District.

Members of the Republican Town Committee.

Members of the Democratic Town Committee.

Delegates to State Convention of Republican Party.

Delegates to State Convention of Democratic Party.

All the above candidates and officers are to be voted for upon one bal- lot. The Polls will be open from seven o'clock in the forenoon until 4.30 o'clock in the afternoon.

And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting attested copies thereof seven days at least before the time of said meeting in ten public places in this Town. Hereof fail not and make return of this Warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting.

Given under our hands at Norwood this 26th day of August, A. D. 1924.

H. EUGENE RICE, EUGENE ENDICOTT, THOMAS B. MULVEHILL, HAROLD W. BAKER, Selectmen of Norwood.

Attest: JAMES E. PENDERGAST, Town Clerk and Accountant.

STATE PRIMARIES September 9, 1924

The Warrant calling the meeting was read by Town Clerk and Ac- countant, James E. Pendergast. The election of officers who were notified to be present were sworn by the Town Clerk and Accountant. The presiding Election Officer, Thomas B. Mulvchill, declared the polls open for the reception of ballots at 7 o'clock A. M.

The votes were canvassed and the following results announced in open meeting at 8.30:

REPUBLICAN PARTY

Governor

Alvan T. Fuller, three hundred eighty-four (384). James Jackson, five hundred seventy-nine (579). Blanks, eighteen (18).

Lieutenant-Governor

Frank G. Allen, nine hundred seventeen (917). Blanks, sixty-four (64).

Secretary

Frederic W. Cook, eight hundred thirty-five (835). Blanks, one hundred forty-six (146).

Treasurer

Otis Allen, sixty-seven (67). William A. Allen, fifty-one (51). James W. Bean, seventy-seven (77).

Fred J. Burrell, two hundred forty-nine (249).

Horace A. Keith, one hundred fifty-six (156). William S. Youngman, two hundred sixty-two (262). Blanks, one hundred nineteen (119).

Auditor

Herbert W. Burr, one hundred seventy-one (171). Alonzo B. Cook, five hundred five (505). Harold D. Wilson, one hundred ninety-one (191). Blanks, one hundred fourteen (114).

Attorney-General

Jay R. Benton, eight hundred thirty-two (832). Blanks, one hundred forty-nine (149).

Senator in Congress

Louis A. Coolidge, two hundred eighty-three (283). Frederick W. Dallinger, two hundred six (206). Frederick H. Gillett, four hundred twenty-five (425). Blanks, sixty-seven (67).

Congressman

Louis A. Frothingham, eight hundred eight (808). Allen Lawson, one hundred twenty-three (123). Blanks, fifty (50).

Councillor

Washington Cook, three hundred seventy-one (371). William W. Ollendorff, four hundred fifty-five (455). Blanks, one hundred fifty-five (155).

Senator

Robert Foster Cook, one hundred fifty (150). Jonathan W. French, one hundred twelve (112). Samuel H. Wragg, six hundred eleven (611). Blanks, one hundred eight (108).

Representative in General Court

George F. James, eight hundred forty-four (844). Blanks, one hundred thirty-seven (137).

County Commissioners

Edward W. Hunt, four hundred eighty-six (486).

Lawrence F. Power, three hundred ninety-seven (397).

Evan F. Richardson, five hundred thirty-four (534). Blanks, five hundred forty-five (545).

Thomas V. Nash, seven hundred seventy-eight (778). Blanks, two hundred three (203).

County Treasurer

Frederic C. Cobb, seven hundred ninety-seven (797). Blanks, one hundred eighty-four (184).

County Commissioner

Frederick A. Leavitt, seven hundred seventy-two (772). Blanks, two hundred nine (209).

State Committee

Walter F. Stephens, six hundred three (603). Blanks, three hundred seventy-eight (378).

Delegates to State Convention

Frank G. Allen, eight hundred sixty-eight (868).

Walter F. Tilton, eight hundred twenty-one (821). Frank A. Fales, eight hundred forty-two (842).

Herbert M. Plimpton, eight hundred twenty-six (826). Florenee H. LeFevre, eight hundred twenty-one (821).

Alma H. Bagley, eight hundred twenty-one (821).

John J. Morris, eight hundred eight (808). Andrew C. Morrow, eight hundred thirty-two (832). Scattering, one (1) Blanks, twelve hundred nine (1209).

Town Committee

Frank G. Allen, seven hundred fifty (750). May Wells Atwood, six hundred sixty-four (664). Alma H. Bagley, six hundred seventy-three (673). L. Aliee Bagley, six hundred forty-four (644). Patrick F. Brennan, six hundred thirty-seven (637). Charles V. Britton, six hundred forty-eight (648). James H. Butler, six hundred forty-nine (649). John Vietor Carlson, six hundred sixty-two (662). Mary Cushing, six hundred thirty-six (636). Albert Fales, six hundred sixty-six (666). Frank A. Fales, six hundred seventy (670). Edna L. Gay, six hundred fifty (650). Stephen R. Googins, six hundred forty-two (642).

George T. Hartshorn, six hundred sixty-seven (667). James A. Hartshorn, six hundred eighty-one (681). Harry G. Kirk, six hundred forty-three (643). Carl Koch, six hundred twenty-seven (627). Florence H. LeFevre, six hundred forty-two (642). Katherine T. McCartin, six hundred thirty-three (633). John J. Morris, six hundred thirty-three (633).

Carroll P. Nead, six hundred seventy-one (671). Roy C. Webber, six hundred thirty-six (636).

John F. Wheclock, six hundred sixty-nine (669). Susie D. Wheelock, six hundred fifty-eight (658). Elisha F. Winslow, six hundred sixty-eight (668). Scattering, one (1).

Blanks, eighty-seven hundred seventy-onc (8771).

DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Governor James M. Curley, fifty-five (55). Blanks, five (5).

Lieutenant Governor

Thomas J. Boynton, seventeen (17).

John J. Cummings, fifteen (15). William A. O'Hearn, twenty (20). Blanks, eight (8).

Secretary H. Oscar Rocheleau, forty-two (42). Blanks, eighteen (18).

Treasurer Michael L. Eisner, forty-six (46). Blanks, fourteen (14).

Auditor Blanks, sixty (60).

Attorney-General

John E. Swift, forty-five (45). Blanks, fifteen (15).

Senator in Congress David I. Walsh, fifty-six (56). Blanks, four (4).

Congressman David W. Murray, fifty-three (53). Blanks, seven (7).

Councillor Otho L. Schofield, forty-two (42). Blanks, eighteen (18). Senator Blanks, sixty (60).

Representative in General Court

Eugene L. Murphy, forty-nine (49). Blanks, cleven (11).

County Commissioners

Daniel A. Donnelly, forty-eight (48). James E. Foley, twenty (20).

Lawrenee F. Power, twenty-two (22) Blanks, thirty (30).

Blanks, seventeen (17).

County Treasurer Frederie C. Cobb, forty-two (42). Blanks, eighteen (18).

County Commissioner Scattering, four (4). Blanks, fifty-six (56).

State Committee Scattering, three (3). Blanks, fifty-seven (57).

Delegates to State Convention Scattering, thirteen (13). Blanks, forty-seven (47).

Town Committee Lena T. Cavanaugh, thirty (30).

Thomas B. Mulvehill, thirty-three (33).

Eugene L. Murphy, twenty-nine (29).

William P. Niekerson, twenty-one (21).

Edward T. O'Leary, twenty-five (25).

Lillian A. O'Toole, twenty-eight (28).

John P. Riley, thirty-one (31).

Katherine Ryan, twenty-eight (28).

Sarah E. Rye, twenty-eight (28).

Gertrude T. Williams, twenty-nine (29).

Mary E. Williams, twenty-eight (28).

Seattering, three (3).

Attest: JAMES E. PENDERGAST, Town Clerk and Accountant.

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING October 20, 1924

On a Warrant duly issued by the Selectmen and dated October 10, 1924, and signed by Thomas B. Mulvehill, Edmund G. Dalton, Harold W. Baker, H. Eugene Rice and Eugene Endicott, Selectmen of Norwood,

the proper service of which Warrant was duly attested by Thomas C. Lydon, Constable of Norwood.

Article 1. To see what sum or sums of money, if any, the Town will vote to appropriate from revenues of the Municipal Electric Light De- partment to reimburse the Town Treasury for funds appropriated by taxation and expended by said department in previous years.

Voted: That the sum of twelve thousand five hundred ($12,500) dollars be appropriated from the surplus cash revenue of the Municipal Elcetric Light Department to reimburse to that extent the Town Treasury for funds appropriated by taxation and expended by said department in previous years for note payments, and further voted that said sum so appropriated be set up in the accounts of the Municipal Electrie Light Department and he held to be an offset to liabilities in said department for funds appropriated by taxation.

Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to accept and allow as public ways two new ways, one extending from Washington Street to Broadway, shown as Cottage Street, East and the other extending from Nahatan and Market Streets to said new way shown as Cottage Street East, and shown as Proposed Street, or either of them as laid out by the Selectmen, and to accept and allow an alteration and relocation of a portion of Central Street as made, laid out, altered and relocated by the Selectmen with a discontinuance of a certain portion of said Central Street because of said alteration and relocation, and to accept and allow an alteration by widening of a portion of Nahatan Street extending from Broadway to said new Proposed Street, so called, as laid out and altered by the Selectmen, each and all as reported by the Selectmen, and raise and borrow and appro- priate a sum or sums sufficient to meet the estimated expense of laying out and constructing said new ways and of laying out and relocating said portion of Central Street and of altering by widening said portion of Na- hatan Street, or take any other action in the matter.

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Norwood annual report 1923-1927, Part 18

Author: Norwood (Mass.) Publication date: 1923 Publisher: The Town Number of Pages: 1656

Author: Norwood (Mass.)
Publication date: 1923
Publisher: The Town
Number of Pages: 1656