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Licenses were granted after due consideration to various perons for the conduct of certain lines of business as provided by law as follows: Second Hand Motor Vehicles, Inn-Holders, Common Victuallers, Pool Room, Bowling Alley, Sunday Sales, Third Class Liquor selling, Junk collecting, . Public Amusement, Local peddling of fruit and vegetables, public garage and gasoline stations and Sunday concerts. Action was taken with re- spect to State licenses to peddle.
Warrants for the annual and for special town meetings were prepared. Permits for Sunday baseball, street business signs, guide boards, sidewalk obstruction and street openings were granted.
Numerous hearings were held as required by law. Approval of various note issues and sales of same was given. Cases involving soldiers' relief and military aid were investigated and acted upon. Bonds of the Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes in each capacity were approved.
Extensions of the water mains in various streets were authorized. Va- rious conferences were held with the coordinate departments of the Finance Commission and the School Committee and budget requirements were considered. Action as the Board of Survey was taken as occasion required.
Rentals of Washington Street tenement and store properties were in- creased at the rate of $5.00 monthly.
Easements or rights of way for sewer line purposes were taken under authority of Ch. 311 Acts of 1901 as follows:
May 22, 1923. Through a private way known as Baker Avenue.
September 18, 1923. Through a private way known as St. James Avenue. November 20, 1923. Through lands of John P. Welch and others, extend- ing westerly from the westerly line of Washington Street.
An easement or right of way for main drain purposes was taken on May 22, 1923, through Cedar Street. a private way, under authority of said Ch. 311, Acts of 1901.
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An easement or right of way for a water main extension was taken on Oct. 30, 1923, through a private way known as Oolah Avenue.
Several claims for damages were presented and considercd and acted upon after investigation by the General Manager and under the advice of the Town Counsel.
The alteration by widening of Washington Street on the easterly side in the business district was completed in accordance with the layout re- ported to and accepted by the Town at the special meeting held Dec. 19, 1922. The buildings owned by Elihu G. Loomis, Trustee were moved back by him to the new line and the amount awarded to him as damages for the taking was accepted and paid and a release and quitclaim deed obtained from him. The new Dana building was set on the new line of the street and it is safe to assert that this improvement has already demonstrated its desirability and value.
With respect to the apportionment of one-half of the expense of the work done on the Neponset River in accordance with the requirements of Ch. 655, Acts of 1911, the Board of Commissioners appointed by the Supreme Judicial Court in 1921 conducted actively during the year various hearings at which evidence was heard in behalf of the towns of Walpole, Norwood and Canton; and in particular evidence from land owners as to the effect of the work upon their respective meadow properties in Norwood and in Canton. Many of these hearings were held for the convenience of local witnesses in Norwood, and were substantially attended and much testi- mony was offered. Views of the river, meadows and surrounding territory were also taken by the Commission and various law questions raised were considered. A more detailed statement of this matter will be found in the report of the Town Counsel. The Selectmen were represented at the views and hearings by some of the members and General Manager Hammersley.
The Dept. of Public Health of the State requested the Town to install additional filter beds at the sewerage disposal plant. In compliance with this request two additional filter beds were constructed under the direction of the General Manager.
The Selectmen were represented at the hearings held by the Div. of Highways, Dept. of Public Works, with respect to granting permits for the erection and maintenance of certain advertising signs within view of certain highways in the Town and the objection and protest of the Selectmen to the granting of such permits was presented and recorded.
The Selectmen through the General Manager recorded themselves as in favor of the proposed new Metropolitan Roadway through the Blue Hill Reservation at the hearing at the State House relative to this matter.
Legislation was sought and obtained authorizing the Town to borrow money for school purposes in excess of the statutory limit, in accordance with request for such action by the School Committee and the Finance Commission.
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Charges for electric light service were revised on June 5, 1923, making the following rates effective as of July 1, namely, 9 c. per K. W. H. for light- ing service, with a discount of 1 c. for each K. W. H. used on all bills paid within twenty days upon presentation of the bill to the consumer. No such discount to be allowed on any accounts where there are remaining balances unpaid for previous service or on charges of less than $1.00 per month.
At a meeting held July 24, 1923, it was voted to rescind the action taken at the meeting held Aug. 20, 1917 wherein it was voted that a portion of the Everett School lot near the junction of Guild and Washington Streets bc designated as a public market place and that the management of such market be placed under the direction of the Norwood Civic Association subject to the rules and regulations prescribed. It was further voted that notice of this rescission together with copy of the rules and regulations be forwarded to the Secretary of the State Dept. of Agriculture for approval.
Permission was granted J. Fred Boyden, Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, to form an association known as the Norwood Fireman's Relief Association.
At a meeting held Aug. 7, 1923, it was determined that Perley B. Evans of Walpole Street was the oldest living citizen and the Chairman was requested to present Mr. Evans with the Boston Post cane together with the best wishes of the Selectmen.
Certain regulations with respect to the removal of snow from the streets by the Eastern Mass. Street Ry. Co. were adopted. Subsequently at a meeting held Aug. 7, 1923, notice was received that the Street Railway Co. had appealed to the Dept. of Public Utilities for a modification of these regulations and following a hearing thereafter, viz. on Nov. 6th, notice was received from the Dept. of Public Utilities that these regulations were modified, so that the Street Railway Co. was required to level the snow which it might remove from its tracks in such a manner as to leave the street reasonably safe and convenient for travelers.
At a meeting held Nov. 13th it was voted that all persons who were subject to the transient vendor's law, should be required to take out li- censes as required by law.
The New England Telephone Co. was permitted to place three manholes with necessary connections at certain indicated points on Guild and Lenox Streets in connection with the service of that company.
The Edison Elcetric Illuminating Co. of Boston was permitted to rebuild and enlarge certain manholes on Washington Street between Everett and Hill Streets in connection with the service of that company.
Upon a report made Nov. 27, 1923 by the General Manager as to dang- erous conditions of certain buildings in South Norwood, it was voted that the attention of the building inspector be directed to these specific buildings and that he further make a general inspection of similar buildings and that action to correct such dangerous conditions be taken. Thereafter, namely
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on Dec. 11th, upon it appearing that the specific buildings in ques- tion had not been made safe, it was voted that a careful survey and report be made in accordance with Sec. 8, Chap. 143 of the General Laws. At the meeting held Dec. 18, 1923, a committee on Survey which had been ap- pointed, reported confirming the conditions found by the building inspector and it was voted that steps be taken to give proper legal notice to the owners and that the provisions of law requiring the dangerous conditions to be remedied, be carried out.
Consideration was given to the plans for a sewerage system by the Town of Walpole with respect to a disposal plant in Norwood, at the request of Mr. Joseph A. Leach of Walpole, representing the Sewerage Committee of that town. Action as to approval of legislation sought by Walpole to establish such a system was deferred until further information had been obtained.
A plot of land between the Wrentham Branch, Lenox and Dean Streets, was leased from the Old Colony Railroad Co. for use as a public dump.
Consideration was also given at the instance of the Planning Board to the matter of widening Washington Street from Railroad Avenue to the First High Bridge, so called, and to the extension of Market Street as pro- posed and to the layout of Town Square and to a proposed development of land east of Pleasant Street and southerly from Neponset Street at the junction of these streets.
Attention was given to the matter of the removal from Walpole Street of property formerly belonging to the Norfolk and Bristol Street Railway Co. and the conditions were named under which such property could be removed so far as Norwood was concerned.
Much interest was taken in the assignment to Norwood and in the forma- tion of the military unit known as Company G, Mass. National Guard, of which Francis E. Bernier is the commander. It was with great satis- faction that the Selectmen cooperated in locating the Company and other- wise providing for its incidental needs and assisted in stimulating an in- terest in the organization and its value to the community as a whole as well as to the young men who were eligible for membership. We con- gratulate Capt. Bernier and his associates in the success which has attended their recruiting efforts and the progress made in military science by the entire company. Already the company reflects great credit on our Town and neighborhood. It should have the enthusiastic support of every citizen. Thanks are due and heartily tendered to Rev. Fr. James F. Doherty, permament rector of St. Catherine's Parish, for the prompt and generous spirit and action displayed by him in placing at the disposal of the company, without rent, Columbia Hall for temporary armory purposes. A copy of the letter addressed to Adjutant General Stevens in relation to this company is appended.
A certain private way known as Mountain Avenue was laid out as a public way on October 16, 1923, subject to the statutes relative to assess-
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ment of betterments. The layout was reported to the Town and duly · accepted.
The list of citizens chosen for jury duty is appended.
Certain resolutions were adopted and same are set forth at the end of this report.
The foregoing report deals but briefly with the more important matters with which the Seleetmen had to deal and shows the varied character and extent of the duties sought to be performed.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK G. ALLEN, WALTER F. TILTON, THOMAS B. MULVEHILL, EDMUND G. DALTON, H. EUGENE RICE, Selectmen of Norwood.
RESOLUTIONS
Whereas Warren G. Harding, President of the United States of America, died suddenly at San Francisco, Calif., on August 2, 1923, to the profound sorrow not only of our own country but also of the whole world, now therefore be it Resolved by the Selectmen of the Town of Norwood that we the people of Norwood are today united in more than official and formal mourning. President Harding will remain in the memories of our people because, in this time of international distrust and elass hatreds, he stood as the embodiment of human gentleness, honesty and sympathy.
We commend to the leaders of the whole world the noble, earnest, faith- ful and devoted spirit which he brought to the service of our people and has contributed as an example of true Christianity to all humanity.
We request the observance by all Norwood residents of Friday, August 10, when the mortal remains of the late Chief Magistrate are laid to rest, as a day of mourning, and their participation in ceremonies befitting the Nation's loss and respect.
The following letter of appreciation, signed and forwarded to Officer Charles R. Donnell, Police Department.
December 11, 1923.
"The Seleetmen being desirous of expressing in a formal way the appre- ciation of the citizens of Norwood of your conduct as an officer on the occasion of your apprehension of two of the men involved in the shooting of Officer Gonya of the Boston Police Department at Hyde Park on October 21st last, have passed unanimously the following. resolutions, viz .:
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Resolved, That the action of Officer Charles R. Donnell of the Norwood Police Department in arresting, single handed without thought of the great personal danger involved, two desperate men who were sought as partici- pants in the shooting to death at Hyde Park on October 21, 1923, of Officer Gonya of the Boston Police Department while in the performance of his duty, is entitled to the highest commendation which the Selectmen gladly tender. Such brave conduct reflects great credit upon the Police Depart- ment of Norwood as well as upon Officer Donnell and serves to maintain the high traditions and splendid spirit of this most important municipal service. To those who like ourselves know Officer Donnell, his action would be expected, but his courage, bravery and resourcefulness, in the performance of his duty is nevertheless worthy of the Town's sincerest gratitude and approval, which is heartily given."
Letter to Jesse F. Stevens, Adjutant General of the Commonwealth, un- der date of May 1.
"Dear Sir: We the Selectmen of Norwood, at a meeting held on April 18, 1923, passed the following vote, viz .:
"That the appreciation of the Selectmen of Norwood be expressed to the Adjutant-General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of his action in assigning to Norwood a unit of organized Militia, and the Selectmen at this time tender their services in so far as they may be of assistance in furthering the formation of such a unit, and with respect to all matters connected therewith."
LIST OF JURORS, 1923
List of the inhabitants of the Town of Norwood of persons qualified to serve as Jurors as prepared by the Selectmen.
Aiken, Frank D.
413 Washington St. Florist
Allen, Arthur P.
25 Florence Ave. Purchasing Agent
Allen, Edward H.
277 Winter St. Manager
Anderson, August N.
- 108 Winslow Ave.
Farmer
Anderson, Harold C.
344 Walpole St. Machinist
Anderson, James A.
256 Lenox St. Ellis Ave.
Bank Clerk
Babcock, Howard C.
Salesman
Bailey, William C.
126 Walpole St. 34 Nichols St.
Clerk
Baker, Edward D.
88 Nichols St.
Bookkeeper
Baker, Robert D.
122 Vernon St.
Auditor
Balduff, Edward E.
57 Wilson St.
Pressman
Banks, George L.
· 230 Nahatan St.
Butcher
Barr, Oliver J., Jr.
60 Winslow Ave.
Printer
Car Trimmer
Archibald, Edwin C.
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Bayer, Louis A.
191 Roosevelt Ave. Bindery
- Benkert, John J.
92 Chapel St.
Cutter
Bernier, Francis E.
37 Maple St. Clerk
Bernier, Paul
31 Maple St .. Clerk
Bigelow, Bernard L.
219 Winter St.
Salesman
Bigelow, Irad H.
27 Everett Ave.
Salesman
Billingham, Arthur
275 Winter St. 75 Howard St.
Woodworker
Blasenak, Martin Jr.
337 Railroad Ave.
Stamper
Boothby, Alden H.
53 Highland St. Engineer
Borchers, Henry
335 Walpole St.
Cutter
Brady, Herbert V.
22 George St.
Clerk
Bree, Michael
68 Mylod St.
Foreman
Briggs, George H.
12 Morse Ave. "
Merchant
Briggs, Walter S.
88 Walpole St.
Salesman
Brown, Alvan F.
Druggist
Burgess, Lewis M.
Leather Worker
Butler, Lester H.
149 Vernon St.
Pressman
Callaghan, Martin F.
97 Broadway
Ball Player
Calnan, Michael
21 Park St.
Boilermaker
Carey, Thomas J.
90 Hill St.
Chemist
Caverly, Charles
408 Prospect St.
Storekeeper
Chadbourne, Neal D.
51 Oak Road
Bookkeeper
Chamberlain, Eli L.
106 Walpole St.
Superintendent
Chandler, William E.
82 Hoyle St.
Trans. Clerk
Chauvey, Frank E.
33 George St.
Tannery
Chubet, Bernard C.
17 Tremont St.
Clerk
Clark, Elton O.
19 Prospect Ave.
Grocer
Clark, John A.
19 Everett Ave.
Foreman
Cleary, John J.
714 Washington St.
Florist
Colburn, Fred E.
160 Vernon St.
Plumber
Conley, John
93 Casey St. ª
Foreman
Conley, Joseph E.
329 Prospect St.
Superintendent
Conlon, Harry
Compositor
Connolly, John J.
Bookbinder
Connolly, Roger J.
93 Casey St.
Machinist
Connor, Peter J.
86 Pleasant St.
Foreman
Cotter, John
4 North Ave.
Clerk
Coyne, Coleman J.
20 Hoyle St. Saunders Road
Treasurer
Crowley, Daniel F.
79 Monroe St.
Bookbinder
Crowley, John P.
Foreman
Cuff, Francis I.
Pressman
Curran, John P.
305 Prospect St.
Pressman
Curran, Patrick J.
Machinist
Curran, Thomas A.
27 Pine St. 378 Railroad Ave.
Machinist
80 Prospect Avc. 46 Adams St.
Insurance Agent
Cox, James B.
317 Nahatan St. 30 Rock St.
648 Washington St. . 3 School St.
Chemist
Blanchard, Clark E.
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Curtin, John D.
94 Mylod St ..
Dalton, William J.
415 Prospect St.
Daniels, Jason N.
27 Florence Ave.
Dean, Eben W. .
282 Dean St.
Farmer
Dennett, Phillips
78 Bond St.
Salesman
D'Espinosa, Vincent M.
1191 Washington St.
Dolan, Joseph
317 Nahatan St.
Donahoe, John R.
24 Railroad Ave.
Pressman
Donovan, Jeremiah F.
24 Rock St.
Boiler Maker
Donovan, Stephen W.
79 Hill St.
Stock Clerk
Dower, John F.
11 Summit Ave.
Machinist.
Drummy, James B.
73 Railroad Ave. Ellis Ave.
Contractor
Duffy, Francis J.
31 Hoyle St.
Clerk
Dunn, William J.
39 Monroe St.
Chauffeur
Dyer, Stanton J.
68 Chapel St.
Wool Sorter
Eaton, Lawrence
907 Washington St.
Electrotyper
Elston, Edmund E. Jr.
32 Cross St.
Upholsterer
Elwell, Arthur W.
9 East Hoyle St.
Electrotyper
Endicott, Eugene
180 Sumner St.
Real Estate
Everett, Edward P.
183 Winslow Ave. 76 Winter St.
Adv. Manager
Fahy, Lawrence
407 Nahatan St.
Electrotyper
Farwell, Ernest L.
187 Walpole St.
Press
Fenton, Earl W.
84 Monroe St.
Electrotyper
Fisher, William H.
25 Marion Ave. 386 Neponset St.
Farmer
Flaherty, John J.
30 Granite St.
Pressmàn
Flaherty, Peter T.
4 North Ave.
Grocer
. Flood, Francis P.
2 High St.
Clerk
Foley, Mathew J.
361 Railroad Ave. 2 Ellis Ave.
Bank Clerk
Forest, George L.
742 Washington St.
Dentist
Fowler, George L.
135 Roosevelt Ave.
Foss, Walter F.
269 Winter St.
Appraiser Manufacturer
Frazier, James B. French, John E.
22 Elliot St.
Tanner Monotype Operator
Frost, Edmund L.
51 Walnut Ave. 45 Central St.
Laborer
Gallagher, Michael J.
127 Winslow Ave.
Drug Clerk
Garceau, Henry Gay, Eben F.
93 Walnut Ave.
Proofreader
Poultryman
· Gay, George W.
246 Pleasant St. 71 Winter St.
Buyer
Gilbert, William H. Googins, Stephen R. Gove, Albert H.
33 Everett Ave. 225 Vernon St.
12 Everett Ave. . Shipper Bookkeeper Electrician
Clerk
Fisher, Leonard C.
Bookbinder
Folkins, Lawrence R.
46 Florence Ave.
Watchman
Gahagen, J. Patrick
Clerk
Everett, Willard W.
Machinist
Drummy, James J.
Printer Wool Foreman Contractor
Laborer Pressman
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Gowell, Albert M.
405 Prospect St. 14 School St.
Accountant Foreman
Graney, Thomas M.
Harriot, Alfred T.
783 Washington St.
Jeweler
Harris, Clifton E.
55 Florence Ave.
Salesman
Harris, Lorenzo D.
Merchant
Hartshorn, Edwin E. Hauck, Ferdinand
24 Everett Ave. 38 Marion Ave.
Salesman
Hewitt, John G ..
Salesman
Hoar, Clarence D.
681 Neponset St. 46 Garfield Ave.
Machinist
Holstein, Arthur H.
63 Broadway
Foreman
Horgan, Cornelius B.
19 Day St.
Coachman
Houghton, Herbert S.
81} Walnut Ave.
Moulder
Howard, Herman C.
19 Nichols St.
Buyer
115 Vernon St.
Foreman
186 Pleasant St.
Clerk
246 Pleasant St.
Gardener
Keeler, Arthur L.
852 Washington St.
Printer
Keenan, John C.
120 Winslow Ave. 46 Phillips Ave.
Wool Department
Lailey, Benjamin D.
153 Walnut Ave.
Bookbinder
Libby, Lawrenee C.
779 Washington St.
Fireman
Littlefield, Charles O.
117 Mylod St.
Caretaker
Lydon, Michael A.
362 Railroad Ave.
Boilermaker
Maier, Charles F.
200 Vernon St.
Telephone Operator
Kimball, Clarence H.
425 Prospeet Ave. 87 Cottage St.
Shipper
Mattson, Clarence R.
131 Winslow Ave.
Repairer
McGlashen, Charles
633 Neponset St.
Merchant
Mitchell, John W. Moreland, Edward P.
15 Beech St.
Engineer
Morrow, Raymond K.
125 Walpole St.
Foreman
Murray, John F.
33 Press Ave.
Bowling Alley Prop.
Nead, Carroll P.
10 Beaeon St.
Student
Niekerson, Walter
112 Sumner St.
Editor
Patzold, Emil O.
9 Warren St.
Bookbinder
Pearson, Alfred
Janitor
Pendergast, William J.
Pressman
Pennington, John T.
Laborer
Plimpton, Herbert M.
Manufacturer
Plimpton, Howard E.
75 Bond St.
Engineer
Poneelot, John C.
82 Day St.
Auditor
Pratt, Waldo E.
39 Cottage St.
Clerk
Reardon, Daniel F.
125 Neponset St.
Tannery
Reynolds, John F.
146 Winslow Ave.
Bookbinder
9 Talbot Building 178 Vernon St.
Millwright
Farmer
Holden, William G.
Hurst, Wilfred Jordan, Frank G. Joy, George M. Kanaly, Thomas W.
14 East Hoyle St.
Electrotyper
Bookbinder
Kirk, Harry G.
Clerk
Mason, Edmund V.
64 Chapel St.
Machinist
22 Highland St. 98 Walnut Ave. 85 Coneord Ave. 150 Chapel St.
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Riley, John P.
35 Adams St.
Ritchie, Harold E.
13 Phillips Ave.
Telegrapher Clerk Painter
Robinson, George W.
134 Cottage St.
Rodgers, Arthur B.
Superintendent
Ryan, Dennis A.
342 Prospect St. 15 Lenox Ave.
Repairer
Schroeder, John A. T.
85 Wilson St.
Broker
Seaman, Arthur A.
27 Cottage St. .
Foreman
Shaw, Harold E.
296 Walpole St.
Clerk
Sinclair, William R.
16 Cedar Lane
Clerk®
Storme, Nicholas E.
20 Monroe St.
Miller
Sullivan, David F.
25 Adams St.
Clerk
Talbot, Edward E.
788 Neponset St.
Farmer
Taylor, Herman E.
61 Maple St.
Machinist
Thompson, Albert W.
7 Hillside. Ave.
Civil Engineer.
Tobin, John J.
22 Clark St.
Blacksmith
Ward, John H. R.
18 Douglass Ave.
Electrical Engineer
Watson, Charles J.
56 Parkway
Superintendent
Van Buskirk, Holmes
39 Winter St.
Millwright
Wellington, James T.
35 Winter St.
Druggist
Werner, Aloysius A.
167 Pleasant St.
Backer
Williamson, Russell R.
66 Winter St.
Printer
Winslow, Elisha F.
14 Florence Ave.
Tanner
Wragg, Charles A.
96 Lincoln St.
Merchant
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
To the Citizens of Norwood:
The Board of Assessors herewith submit their annual report together with statement of valuations as determining the tax levy for the year 1923.
Organization
Patrick J. Lydon was reappointed by the Selectmen as Assesosr. His appointment was approved by the Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation. The present Board organized as follows:
Patrick J. Lydon as Chairman and James E. Pendergast as Clerk.
Assistant Assessors
Under authority of the vote of Town Meeting the Board of Assessors appointed Charles B. Paddleford, Albert W. Rafuse, Thomas L. Darling, Oscar F. Thompson, Walter Scott, Michael J. Flaherty, William Curran, William Scannell, Jr., Charles Gallagher, Joseph Murphy, John J. Tobin, James S. Sullivan and Edward Duffy as assistant assessors for the period of thirty days from April 1st or such shorter period as the Board of As- sessors may determine.
The duties of the Assistant Assessors were:
To secure in their respective districts all necessary information for the Assessors in making lists of persons liable to be assessed for poll taxes in such districts, and
In the securing of the information required under Section 4 of Chapter 51, General Laws, and
To make return of the amount of such personal property in the Districts as may be assigned them, and
To secure information with respect to certain children below the school age and also the number of illiterate persons in their respective districts.
The information secured with respect to children below the school age and the number of illiterate persons in the Town was secured for the use of the School Committee. The duty of securing this information is not placed by law upon the Board of Assessors, but it was the opinion of the Board that this work could properly be done in connection with other duties of the Assistant Assessors and at a saving in cost to the Town.
Tax Rate for the Year 1923
The Town Grant for the year 1923 was approximately $67,500.00 greater than that of the previous year. By reason of the fact that funds in the sumn of $14,000.00 were not borrowed prior to July 1, 1923, the Board of
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· Assessors as required under the provisions of Chapter 59, Seetion 23, in- eluded this amount in the tax levy for the year 1923. The amount of esti- mated revenues for the year with respect to income and corporation taxes as used by the Board of Assessors as estimated receipts were those certified to it by the Commissioner of Corporations and it is apparent that the future income from this source will steadily be reduced, that the income from receipts for Corporation Taxes is now fairly established as to the future under the existing law and that additional or surplus revenues cannot be expected from either of these sources. This being so, the Board of Assessors desire to emphasize the fact. that increased appropria- tions ean result in only one thing: namely, increased local taxes.
Property Values
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