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The list of citizens chosen for jury duty is appended.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS B. MULVEHILL, EDMUND G. DALTON, HAROLD W. BAKER, EUGENE ENDICOTT,
ARTHUR J. FORREST,
Selectmen of Norwood.
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LIST OF PERSONS QUALIFIED FOR JURY SERVICE (INHABI- TANTS OF THE TOWN OF NORWOOD) AS PREPARED BY THE SELECTMEN OF NORWOOD ON JUNE 29, 1926
Name
Address
Occupation
Ahearn, George F.
79 Hill St .
Cloth Maker
Anderson, Harold C.
344 Walpole St.
Machinist
Archibald, Harry B.
Ellis Ave.
Gardener
Badger, Knight A.
Clapboard tree St.
Repairer
Bagley, Frederick H. Bashford, John H. Bettinger, Theodore M. Blair, Walter
303 Prospect St. 25 Monroe St.
Laborer
Retired
Blasenak, John F.
41 Florence Ave. 232 Nahatan St.
Electric Lineman
Brooks, Frederick
20 Rosemary St.
Druggist
Credit Manager
Call, William M. Capen, Chester M. Cashen, Wilfred F. Conley, John Joseph Connors, James J.
49 Florence Ave.
22 Morse Ave.
Manager
9 Warren St.
Insurance Agent
13 Central St.
Student
Coughlin, James L.
66 Cross St.
Telegrapher
Coughlin, Joseph F. Crowell, Herbert C. Curtin, John D. Davis, Clair V.
49 Central St. 413 Prospect St. 94 Mylod St.
Foreman
Bookbinder
Donovan, Daniel
239 Winter St. 350 Lenox St.
Mason
Blacksmith
Artist
Farmer
Accountant
246 Nahatan St.
Painter
120 Cottage St.
Bookbinder
Clerk
Janitor
Chauffeur
Contractor
Building Contractor
Hammer Maker
Salesman
Machinist Helper Dentist Shipper
12 Everett Ave. 26 Oak Road Pressman
176 Vernon St.
Piano Hammer Maker
Gordon, Charles E. Gowell, Albert M.
Greig, Nicholas B.
405 Prospect St. 234 Nahatan St.
Accountant
Printer
Flaherty, Michael J. Flaherty, Thos. M. Flower, George Fred Foren, John F. Frothingham, Franklin Gahagan, Patrick J. Gethro, Joseph C. Gilbert, William H. Gleichauf, Arthur
17 Florence Ave. 284 Lenox St.
Fitzgerald, George F.
126 Cottage St. 9 North Ave. 40 Nichols St. 25 Curran Ave. 178 Winter St. 45 Central St.
56 Hoyle St.
Clerk
Drummey, Thomas J. Ellis, David A. Ellis, Fred R. Farnsworth, William F. Finbow, Richard Fisher, Herbert D.
110 Munroe St.
88 Washington St. 48 Bond St.
Electrician
79 Walnut Ave.
Salesman
80 Hoyle St.
Clerk
192
Name
Address
Occupation
Guimond, Peter
15 Silver St.
Contractor Shoemaker
Gullich, Jacob
9 Elliot St.
Gurney, Stuart W.
40 Saunders Rd.
Superintendent
Hallenback, Marcus H.
58 Saunders Rd.
Engineer
Halstead, Frank E.
45 Howard St.
Clerk
Hartshorn, Edwin E.
179 Vernon St.
Millright
Hill, Arthur G.
89 Cottage St.
Cover Maker
Holden, William G.
46 Garfield Ave.
Machinist
Hubbard, Ezra L.
227 Railroad Ave.
Dealer
Jacobsen, Oley
469 Pleasant St.
Expressman
Jewett, Charles M.
34 Hoyle St.
Bookkeeper Foreman
Jordan, Sidney V.
170 Vernon St.
Kelliher, John M.
199 Pleasant St.
Machinist
Kenefick, Daniel J.
S Hoyle St. 309 Walpole St.
Chauffeur
Kiley, John F.
14 George St.
Student
Kimball, Clarenee H.
425 Prospect St.
Clerk
Kinsman, Willard F.
84 Walpole St.
Retired
Lee, John T.
21 E. Hoylc St.
Painter
Locke, Irving B.
30 Elm St.
Victualler
Lydon, Martin F.
362 Railroad Ave.
Pressman
Lyons, John C., Jr.
65 Winslow Ave.
Bookbinder
Mahar, William G.
9 Lincoln St.
Mechanic
Mahoney, Thomas H.
134 Pleasant St.
Cloth Maker
Massey, Francis A.
1285 Washington St.
Manager Tinsmith
McAuliffe, Henry T.
277 Railroad Ave. 76 Casey St.
Brakeman
McLaughlin, James H.
17 Nichols St.
Foreman
Meissner, Adam R.
17 Nichols St.
Bookbinder
Mohan, Michael
42 Highview St.
Finisher
Morgan, George F.
53 Adams St.
Painter
Morris, Hugh R.
42 Winslow Ave.
Manager
Murray, John F.
33 Press Ave.
Merchant
Mutch, John M. Nead, Carroll P. Nelligan, Daniel M. Nevil, John J.
39 Prospect Ave. 44 Adams St.
Moulder
Newman, LaForrest N.
29 Florence Ave. 116 Wilson St.
Bookkeeper
Nordstrom, Herman O'Brien, George H.
86 Walnut Ave.
62 Elliot St.
Chauffeur
5 Hoyle St.
Clerk
420 Prospect St.
Pressman
Ortla, Howard L.
Electrotyper
Oxner, Perleigh L.
423 Nahatan St. 20 Nichols St.
Printer
Paper Maker
Expressman
O'Connor, Frederick J. O'Connor, Joseph T. Olson, John A.
62 Highland St.
Mason
7 Beacon Ave.
Insurance Agent
Foreman
McDonough, John
Machinist
Kenrick, Walter H.
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Name
Address
Parker, Fred S.
32 Bellevue Ave.
Parker, Hubert F.
21 Florence Ave.
Parker, Ralph M.
6 Philbrick St.
Payne, Harry M.
180 Winter St.
Payne, Henry C.
288 Prospect St. 30 Pleasant St.
Clerk
Perkins, George A.
52 Highland St.
Printer
Peterson, John Q.
51 Chapel St.
Electrician
Peterson, Robert
294 Lenox Ave.
Packer
Philbrook, Daniel H.
145 Walpole St.
Engineer
Plimpton, Hollis W.
150 Chapel St.
Superintendent
Plummer, Edward C.
32 Prospect Avc.
Machinist
Pope, Edward H.
8 West St.
Foreman
Probert, Harold R.
11 Marion Ave. 854 Washington St. 9 Central St.
Painter
Readel, James L.
352 Nahatan St.
Bookbinder
Readel, Walter P.
402 Nahatan St.
Bookbinder
Reynolds, John F.
100 Winslow Ave.
Business Man
Rice, H. Eugene Rice, Harold F.
1 Walkhill Rd.
Clerk
Robbins, Stanley P.
25 Hoyle St.
Salesman
Robertson, Charles T.
804 Neponset St.
Chauffeur
Sager, Ronald F.
80 Hoyle St.
Accountant
Schaeffer, John W., Jr. Scherer, Louis J.
19 Highland St.
Bookbinder
Seekins, Berton L.
3 Douglass Ave.
Foreman
Sheehan, Joseph A.
742 Washington St.
Engineer
Sheppard, William
61 Highland St.
Machinist
46 Mylod St.
Clerk
32 Florence Ave.
Real Estate Agent
Pressman
Smith, George A.
414 Washington St.
Superintendent
Smith, Julian M.
39 Oak Rd.
Laborer
Smith, Richard H.
32 Chapel St.
Bookbinder
Smith, Samuel R.
409 Prospect St.
Pressman
3 Douglass Cir.
Superintendent
49 Cottage St. 24 West St.
Bookbinder
797 Neponset St.
Salesman
Sullivan, Edmund F.
15 Everett Ave.
Clerk
Clerk
Book Packer
788 Neponset St.
Farmer
Occupation Wool Sorter
Textile Engineer Clerk Merchant
Compositor
Pendergast, Richard F.
Purdy, Victor M.
Millwright
Readcl, Frank M.
137 Nichols St.
Merchant
338 Prospect St.
Treasurer
Slattery, Patrick J. Slee, Warren H. Smeddy, Timothy W. Smith, Dennis H.
185 Vernon St. 22 Lenox St.
Blacksmith
Civil Engineer
Sodergren, Benjamin Spencer, Arthur E. Steele, Robert H. Stevens, Charles H.
Sullivan, Thos. F. Talbot, Arthur W. Talbot, Edward E.
362 Washington St. 46 Guild St.
Draftsman
194
Name
Address
Occupation
Talbot, Frank W.
623 Washington St.
Florist
Talbot, George B.
19 Florence Ave.
Thayer, Axor H.
Thompson, Albert W.
7 Hillside Ave.
Civil Engineer
Thompson, George M.
7 Hillside Ave.
Student
8 Charles St.
Accountant Machinist
Tucker, Herbert E.
29 Everett Ave.
Accountant
Turner, Frank B.
379 Railroad Ave.
Board Cutter
Vincent, Charles A.
42 Mountain Ave.
Bookbinder
Waldheim, John
38 Cedar St.
Musician
Walker, John J.
8 Chickering Rd. 221 Vernon St.
Student
Wallis, Alva E.
Engineer
Watkins, Frank F.
431 Prospect St.
Retired
Weisman, William
176 Roosevelt Ave.
Pressman
Welch, Frank William
48 Marion Ave.
Paper Maker
Wellington, James T.
35 Winter St.
Chemist
Wheelock, John F.
45 Maple St.
Teacher
White, William L.
45 Prospect Ave.
Marine Engineer
Whittier, Arthur
742 Washington St.
Machinist
Williamson, R. Russell
66 Winter St.
Printer
Winslow, Elisha F.
14 Florence Ave.
Tanner
Winslow, Frank H.
8 Berwick Rd.
Carpenter
Wittrup, Andrew J.
423 Prospect St.
Compositor
Wragg, Charles A.
96 Lincoln St.
Merchant
Youlden, J. Howard
305 Prospect St.
Secretary
93 Cottage St.
Letter Specialist Salesman
Thompson, L. Neville Tobin, James D.
67 Walnut Ave.
195
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
To the Citizens of Norwood:
The Board of Assessors herewith submit their annual report together with the statement of valuations as determining the tax levy for the year 1926.
Organization
The Board organized on March 26, 1926; Patrick J. Lydon was elected as Chairman and James E. Pendergast as Clerk.
Assistant Assessors
Under authority of vote of Town Meeting the Board appointed George L. Banks, Stephen J. Cavanaugh, Timothy M. Connolly, Edward J. Duffey, Eugene L. Murphy, Robert B. Oldham, Howard L. Johnson, Albert N. Refuse, Edmund Sullivan and Charles Sullivan, for the period of thirty days or such shorter period as the Board of Assessors may deter- mine.
Tax Rate for the Year 1926
The table of comparisons of tax requirements submitted herewith exhibits the differences as to the years 1925 and 1926. On September 3, 1926, it was voted that the tax rate for the year 1926 be determined as $28.20 per thousand.
Neponset Valley Improvement
In the year 1926 Norwood was called upon by warrant from the State Treasurer to pay to the Commonwealth $1,960.36 as the first installment of ten annual payments of a total sum of $19,603.60, which was the amount determined as the sum apportioned and assessed against Norwood as its share of the cost of the improvement as authorized in Chapter 655 of the Acts of 1911.
Section 7 of said Act provided that when the Town was called upon for such payment "The Assessors annually divide and apportion the sum which the respective municipalities arc required to pay upon the land benefited in proportion to the benefit received, but no apportionment shall be made that exceeds the special benefit received by the estate assessed."
Acting under the instructions of the General Court the State Department of Health in the year 1921 submitted its report of an estimate of the agri- cultural benefits accruing to lands in Norwood by reason of the work of the improvement.
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Sinee that date the question of agricultural benefits to lands in Norwood has been given consideration by this Board, the areas in question have been viewed by the Board, interviews have been had with a eonsiderable number of persons familiar with conditions not only as they exist at the present time but also as they existed prior to the work of the improvement. Care- ful attention was given to the efforts of the owners or oceupants of lands in their endeavor to make use of eertain lands within the area supposed to have been benefited for agricultural purposes and so far as ean be learned after diligent enquiry no satisfactory results have followed from sueh efforts and the lands eultivated are reverting to a common condition of meadow grass lands.
Having in mind that the intention of the Department of Publie Health, at the time that the work of improvement was first eonsidered, was that lateral drainage systems should be installed in the entire valley and that the plans showed several of such proposed lateral drains in the Norwood area and that no sueh drainage has been undertaken and that the General Court has refused though requested to appropriate further funds for this project, it is apparent that the areas in Norwood are not receiving the benefit which was originally eontemplated.
The Board of Assessors appreciate that if the assessment levied upon the Town is not passed on to the owners of the several pareels in the Valley Area, the entire burden of eost will fall upon all property within the Town through the general tax levy.
But it is also true that before an assessment is levied for alleged special benefits aeeruing from the improvement the Assessing Board must be eon- vineed and find that the benefit which is assessed is then apparent and of such a nature that it ean be immediately realized upon by the present owner of the property and that it must be a special benefit that can be defended and sustained.
Therefore, after a careful review of all of the information that has eome to the attention of the Board, it is of the opinion that no assessment should be levied in the year 1927 as a Special Assessment against individual pareels for the purpose of meeting the expense which the Town has been ealled upon to pay, because no special benefit ean be found to exist.
Respectfully submitted,
PATRICK J. LYDON, KENNETH MeKENZIE, THEODORE E. GAVIN.
COMPARISON OF TAX REQUIREMENTS
Valuations as Assessed in Each of the Years
1925
1926
Increase $89,393.78
Decrease
Appropriation by Taxation.
$717,701.51
$807,095.29
State Tax.
46,200.00
46,200.00
County Tax .
36,485.97
38,529.19
2,043.22
State Highway Tax.
2,123.00
2,244.00
121.00
Overdraft (abatement)
1,016.41
Overdraft (other) ..
691.00
106.00
Neponset Valley Improvement Assessment
1,960.36
1,960.36
804,217.89
896,134.84
91,916.95
Estimated Receipts. .
41,902.66
47,299.00
5,397.24
Estimated Corporation Tax.
68,555.00
62,000.00
6,555.00
Income Tax (Certified)
53,199.18
57,704.88
4,505.70
Tax on Polls. . .
8,894.00
8,978.00
84.00
172,550.84
175,981.88
Net Charges. . .
631,667.05
711,464.97
79,797.92
Plus Overlay Requirements
6,722.63
4,450.49
2,272.14
638,389.68
715,915.46
Valuation 1925-$24,089,870.00 at $26.50
$638,389.68
Valuation 1926-$25,387,075.00 at $28.20
$715,915.46
$1,016.41 585.00
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TABLE OF AGGREGATES OF VALUATION OF PROPERTY Assessed under Date of April 1, for the Following Years: 1926, 1925, 1924, 1923, 1922, 1921, 1920, 1919, 1918, 1917, 1916, 1915, 1914, 1913, 1912, 1911, 1910, 1909, 1908, 1900, 1890, 1880, 1872
Year
No. of
Male Polls
Valuation
of Personal
Valuation
of Resident
Bank Stock
Valuation
of Land
Total
Total
Tax
Rate per
$1,000.00
Horses
Cows
Sheep
Neat Cattle
Swine
Dwellings
Area of Land
Fowl
1926
4,489. $4,620,055
$20,767,020
$25,387,075
$724,893.46
$28.20
96
197
6
8
2,286
6,096
2,253
1925
4,497
4,477,510
19,612,360
24,089,870
647,383.68
26 50
114
193
7
7
81
2,203
6,096
2,369
1924
4,092
4,414,620
17,505,920
21,920,540
593,465.36
26.70
123
269
18
6
2
2,110
6,096
2.397
1923
3,940
3,950,830
16,670,230
20,621,060
541,414.51
25.30
116
269
8
8
3
2,076
6,096
3,020
1922
3,942
3,849,490
16,010,375
19,859,865
516,206.70
25.00
128
321
10
15
33
2,031
6,096
1,525
1921
3,612
3,859,010
15,017,400
18,876,410
484,307.32
24.70
173
365
8
13
42
1,949
6,096
1,214
1920
4,143
4,158,640
14,488,848
18,647,488
354,234.78
18.00
147
335
9
15
86
1,904
6,096
1,438
1919
3,810
2,930,300
12,996,389
15,926,689
262,447.02
16.00
153
275
10
91
77
1,853
6,096
740
1918
3,816
3,243,430
12,762,177
16,005,607
241,314.84
14.60
191
326|
79
146
84
1,849
6,096
1,255
1917
3,782
3,509,205
$117,360
12,760,069
16,386,634
225,509.18
13.30
230
232 182
36
58
1,842
6,096
1,735
1916
3,486
4,923,540
129,600
12,021,570
17,074,710
225,527.00
12.80
267
307
4
55
111
1,744
6,096
2,329
1915
3,296
5,405,900
122,400
11,460,934
16,989,234
224,054.57
12.80
283
375
1
10
85
1,759
6,096
4,325
1914
3,311
5,062,115
113,880
11,123,800
16,299,795
185,920.22
11.00
311
376
11
81
1,697
6,099
6,370
1913
3,168
5,188,050
103,660
10,348,670
15,640,380
168,996.23
10.40
340
438
12
9
106
1,622
6,122
8,336
1912
2,955
5,136,490
94,900
9,412,530
14,644,020
145,031.37
9.50
342
427
18
9
133
1,507
6,125
8,060
1911
2,956
5,453,555
83,950
8,824,960
14,362,465
135,174.39
9.00
346
399
35
57
125
1,437
6,130
3,838
1910
2,545
5,523,645
91,250
8,418,385
14,033,280
134,196.17
9.20
370
358
14
17
70
1,286
6,130;
375
1909
2,287
6,026,870
91,250
7,680,945
13,799,065
121,866.05
8.50
376
328
19
11
52
1,265
6,130,
400
1908
2,150
1,290,095
71,500
4,739,065
6,100,660
160,476.89
25.60
370
350
15
50
328
1
70
300
410
1880
650
456,635
1,338,428
1,795,428
22,486.32
11.80
240
382
1
415
6,231
1872
472
518,540
1,100,016
1,618,556
19,397.79
11.40
185
405
320
6,275
1,240
6,130
1900
1,670
892,595
3,584,214
4,476,809
83,922.56
18.00
397
20
1,069
6,151
890
1890
1,096
513,473
2,052,085
2,564,558
45,398.36
16.60
17
698
6,200
200
and Buildings
Valuation
Estate
198
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Citizens of Norwood:
The Board of Health herewith submit the following as their report for the year 1926:
Organization
Following the annual election the Board of Health met and organized as follows:
Chairman, William P. Nickerson; Health Physician, Dr. Joseph J. Hagerty; Inspecting of Plumbing, John A. Shannon; Clerk and Agent, James E. Pendergast; Agent and Inspector of Milk, Dr. James J. Mulve- hill.
The following table shows the contagious diseases reported for the year 1926 in comparison with that of previous years:
Diphtheria
Scarlet Fever
Measles
Typhoid
Fever
Tuberculosis
Cerebro
Spinal
Meningitis
Infantile
Paralysis
Lobar
Pneumonia
Influenza
Total
1905
16
57
10
2
10
-
34
1906
3
36
179
5
5
1
229
1907
S
22
7
2
5
1
47
1908
12
18
10
6
9
55
1909
23
A
47
20
15
109
1910
15
4
53
2
13
1
88
1911
40
5
271
6
0
3
383
1912
12
00
26
1
17
72
1913
IA
13
43
2
9
109
1914
19
18
118
3
14
1
211
1915
28
2
68
3
12
113
1916
26
75
17
2
19
3
143
1917
20
39
17
11
87
1918
2
11
195
1
12
11
1100
1332
1919
14
41
9
2
19
1
16
500
602
1920
or
29
48
5
9
3
37
85
135
1921
00
10
64
1
29
00
20
146
1922
34
17
142
00
19
24
1
238
1923
36
24
23
10
24
111
1924
31
102
11
1
20
41
206
1925
56
138
224
13
17
448
1926
13
75
27
2
11
9
137
-
-
200
Contagious Diseases Regulations
New Regulations and Rules covering isolation and quarantine were adopted by the Board and were published as required by law in Decem- ber, 1926, and are now in effect.
These regulantios have to a considerable extent modified the quarantine and isolation conditions with respect to chicken-pox, mumps and whooping- cough.
It is also the policy of the Board to permit cases of scarlet fever and diphtheria to be treated at home rather than oblige patients to be removed to isolation hospitals.
Plumbing Regulations
New plumbing regulations were adopted at the same meeting effective February 1, 1927.
The reports of the patients at the tuberculosis clinic, as in the report of the Public Health Nurse, are submitted herewith, as is also the report of the Inspector of Milk.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM P. NICKERSON, Chairman, JOHN A. SHANNON, JOSEPH J. HAGERTY, M. D.
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TUBERCULOSIS CLINIC Report for 1926
Number of patients to clinic 175
Number of new patients. 106
Number of children (new) 55
Number of adults (new)
51
Number of children (old) 42
Number of adults (old) .. 27
Number of sputum tests (positive) .
3
Number of sputum tests (negative).
1
Number having tuberculosis. 3
Number sent to sanitoriums
3
Number clinic days.
32
K. E. KINGMAN, R. N.
202
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK
To the Board of Health,
Norwood, Mass.
Gentlemen:
115 samples of milk were examined for fat and solid content and for number of bacteria per cc.
91 Samples examined for fat and solid content alone and
43 samples for number of bacteria per cc. alone.
No sample was found to be below the State standard of fat and solid content, and only a few abnormally high bacteria counts were obtained.
Seventy-two dairies supplying milk to Norwood were inspected and with a few exceptions where suggestions of improvement of certain conditions were accepted, were found to be in a satisfactory condition.
The few herds supplying milk to the town where tuberculosis testing had been delayed are now being tested by the State and Federal inspectors.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES J. MULVEHILL, Inspector of Milk.
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HAROLD W. GAY, COLLECTOR OF TAXES
Charges
Collected
Abated
Uncol- lected
1926
Taxes
$725,007.67
$602,179.55
$2,791.93
$120,036.19
Moth
657.28
544.54
112.74
Appor. of Sewer
2,079.30
1,464.79
614.51
Committed Interest 1925
604.08
455.32
148.76
Taxes
88,372.08
65,291.24
387.00
22,693.84
Moth
139.40
66.60
72.80
Appor. of Scwer
227.02
146.72
80.30
Committed Interest
66.46
49.18
17.28
1924
Taxes
5,254.89
1,505.58
505.50
3,243.81
Moth
9.10
9.10
Appor of Sewer
18.13
9.77
9.36
Committed Interest
9.42
4.65
4.77
1923
Taxes
1,281.07
476.51
632.52
172.04
Moth
8.80
8.80
Appor. of Sewer
13.67
13.67
Committed Interest
6.44
6.44
1922
Taxes
909.76
294.21
615.55
Moth
7.50
7.50
Appor. of Sewer
8.40
8.40
Committed Interest
4.74
4.74
1921
Taxes
208.64
133.64
75.00
Advance Appor.
831.14
831.14
Sewer Assessments
1,955.50
1,955.50
Committed Interest on Advance Appor.
44.82
44.82
Water Rates
77,653.48 3,419.50
59,665.09 660.00
44.85
17,943.54
Cemetery Accounts
2,759.50
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HAROLD W. GAY, TREASURER AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES AS TOWN TREASURER
Balance, Cash on Hand January 1, 1926.
$ 149,458.25
Received from Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
Corporation Taxes
66,346.83
Income Taxes
81,750.36
Bank Tax.
3,615.93
Street Railway Tax.
473.85
Notes Issued on Loans:
In Anticipation of Highway Construction .
20,000.00
In anticipation of Revenues
575,000.00
School Purposes
299,000.00
Premiums .
752.18
Electric Light Department:
F. S. Barton, Collector
187,710.16
Other Receipts.
5,485.06
Cemetery Receipts.
4,105.81
Interest on Cemetery Trust Funds.
756.22
Real Estate Rentals.
740.04
Interest on Deposits
3,724.26
Interest Accrued on Loans.
185.16
Departmental Receipts:
General Government .
13.00
General Manager.
42.01
Town Clerk .
505.30
Treasurer and Collector
935.94
Town Office Building
4.00
Engineering.
18.05
Police.
864.08
Fire Departincnt.
50.57
Moth Department .
544.30
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
117.53
Armory Maintenance
900.00
Armory Lot, Sale of
10,000.00
Board of Health
1,037.00
Sewer Construction
93.88
Particular Sewers .
6,762.36
Entrance Fees, Sewer
5,127.99
Drain Construction
46.20
Ash Removal.
1,385.40
Highways.
1,348.94
Highways, from Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
27,000.00
Highways, from County of Norfolk .
13,000.00
Charities
3,366.84
.
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Education
$ 8,714.47
Libraries
550.00
Licenses
1,044.50
Fines
2,508.00
Sale of Real Estate. .
44.00
Dog License Fees from County
1,303.88
Boxing Matches-Fees.
7.33
Refunds .
253.51
Private Trust Receipts:
Perpetual Care Bequests
1,125.00
Other Private Trust Receipts
3,522.58
Water Department
13,691.62
Collection of Taxes:
Tax Collections
699,880.73
Intercst on Taxes
2,828.87
Apportioncd Sewer Assessment
2,452.42
Interest on Same.
553.97
Sewer Assessments
1,955.50
Water Rates
59,665.09
Water Fees.
147.00
Cemetery Care .
660.00
Moth Assessments
611.14
In Lieu of Taxes. .
8,400.00
Town Clerk Sporting Licenses
1,476.20
Town Clerk Dog Licenses
971.50
$2,254,635.81
Payments on Warrants.
2,113,629.46
Cash on Hand, December 31, 1926.
$ 141,006.35
HAROLD W. GAY, Town Treasurer and Tax Collector.
I hereby certify that I have examined the accounts of Harold W. Gay as Treasurer and Collector of Taxes of the Town of Norwood, and that the foregoing statement of his accounts and cash on hand agrecs with the records of this office.
JAMES E. PENDERGAST, Town Clerk and Accountant.
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REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMISSION
At the Annual Town Meeting held on January 17, 1927, Mr. Fred R. Ellis was re-elected a member of the Finance Commission for the ensuing three years, and Mr. Theodore E. Gavin was elected for one year to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the Hon. Frank A. Fales.
The Finance Commission for the year 1927 was organized with Mr. Charles J. Prescott as Chairman and Mr. Fred R. Ellis as Clerk. Mrs. Clarissa G. Maier was elected as Executive Secretary.
The Finance Commission wishes to take this opportunity to express its very sincere regret at the passing of our late member, Mr. Frank Aldrich Fales,-a man who had, for many years, served his State and Town in many capacities as a conscientious and efficient official, and in his own unassuming manner had promoted the personal welfare of many of his fellow citizens in Town. The Finance Commission at all times most highly respected his judgment on Town matters and were constantly seeking his advice in the many perplexing problems necessitating our at- tention, and we are fully cognizant of the fact that we have not only been deprived of the services of a capable and faithful official, but have lost a true and loyal friend.
During the past year the Finance Commission has held regular meetings on nearly every Friday night. We have not confined ourselves strictly to the performance of our duties as specified by the Town Charter, but have considered our responsibilities from a broader viewpoint as to how we might function for the best interests of the Town, and have given our consideration to many matters which ordinarily we were not required to do, but were very appreciative of the opportunity of being of service to our fellow Boards and Committees.
We still urge that the citizens follow the policy of "Pay as We Go" and would respectfully call to your attention the fact that in the budget to be presented for 1927 nothing is to be borrowed. The progress made in this policy is very evidently shown by the following figures where we put into our budget items herctofore largely borrowed for construction "other permanent improvements."
1921
1922
0 0
1923
$ 42,600.00
1924
71,855.00
1925
98,235.00
1926
150,800.00
1927
157,842.00
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At the Annual Meeting in January, 1927, the Town adopted the Play- ground Act by a great majority, which is very evident that it is the desire of the citizens that something progressive be accomplished along this line. We are of the opinion that for the first year, and until we are certain as to just what should be done, that a conservative policy be adopted and with this in mind, we have recommended a nominal appropriation for the ensuing year. We believe that very beneficial results can be obtained for the younger generation by the operation of supervised playgrounds and that this should be encouraged not only by appropriation of monies by the Town, but by the continuance of private contributions as in previous years.
We would call to the attention of the citizens the very definite progress made during the past few years in the permanent development of the Town, which has been possible only by their most constant cooperation and desire to make Norwood a better Town, and to the official Boards and Committees, we recommend that they prepare a definite program for their departments covering a period of the next five years, not only as a possible goal of accomplishment, but so as to be able to adopt a conserva- tive policy of making necessary improvements over a period of years, thereby eliminating the possibility of an unnecessary increase in the tax rate in any one year.
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