Norwood annual report 1927-1929, Part 30

Author: Norwood (Mass.)
Publication date: 1927
Publisher: The Town
Number of Pages: 1016


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Quoting from figures with explanatory statements made by Clerk Pendergast, Norwood's share of the entrance fee is "approximately $223,- 800.00 and will result in a yearly assessment of about $22,400.00 over a period of ten years. Our total yearly cost is estimated as follows:


Total


1929 Installment of entrance fee


$22,000.00


Debt and Interest requirement 16,300.00


$38,700.00


1931 Including Maintenance Assessments


46,700.00


and continuing at a similar figure up to 1939 at which time the charges for entrance fees cease making the assessment about


24,700.00


until 1941 when by reason of payment on existing debt cancelled in 1940 the assessment will be approxi- mately


14,700.00


until 1947 when debt incurred prior to 1928 will be paid and by reason of such payment will reduce the annual assessment to approximately 8,000.00


This figure will continue until 1949 at which time the assessment would be 5,000.00


these figures being estimates based on the present day comparison of valuation and population ratios continuing, and do not take into account further enlargements of the South Metropolitan System, which we know must come in the future."


We report with much satisfaction the successful outcome of this most important matter. The welfare and progress of Norwood were dependent upon the solution of the vital problem of present and future sewage and industrial waste disposal.


This has now been accomplished through joining the South Metropolitan Sewerage District as the act provides. It is undoubtedly the most im-


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40,000.00


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portant development in the history of the Town viewed from the stand- point of comfort, health and future growth and prosperity. The Neponset River and adjoining meadows will be most favorably affected and we can look forward to their future use for recreation and other purposes which has been impossible in the past.


We cannot close the report on this matter without regarding an ex- pression of thanks to our Clerk, Mr. James E. Pendergast, for time, thought and effort which he gave so generously to secure favorable legislative action. It is doubtful if a successful outcome could have been secured without his untiring and highly efficient efforts. Certain it is that his persistent, care- ful, and intelligent activities as to the financial features resulted in a ma- terial saving of expense not only to Norwood, but to the other towns involved.


Appreciation should be expressed also for the valuable aid given through- out the legislative contest by the Chief Engineer of the State Department of Public Health, Mr. X. H. Goodnough. His knowledge, advice, fairness and firmness were of great importance and the support which he gave to the position taken by Norwood and the other towns in seeking and securing the legislation was as necessary as it was valuable and indicated that the needs and terms sought and obtained were just, as viewed by an impartial and competent State expert.


Washington Street Widening


Considerable attention was given during the year to the work of widening Washington Street northerly from Railroad Avenue.


It was reported last year that the Selectmen filed in 1926 (November 30) a petition with the County Commissioners of Norfolk County for relo- cating the street between Railroad Avenue and Prospect Street and con- sideration was given to the extent and character of the proposed widening and to the damages involved. This year the location of the new easterly line of the street and other important elements were discussed with the County Commissioners and thereafter, namely, on May 1, 1928, the relo- cation and widening were decreed and easements in the land included within the lines of relocation were taken, and the town was ordered to complete the altered way within two years from the date of the decree to the ac- ceptance of the County Commissioners in the manner recited in the decree and to pay all expense of making the relocation of the way. The damages sustained by land owners as determined by the County Commissioners amount to $5867.00.


The decree also provides that the County of Norfolk shall contribute the sum of $8000.00 on account of construction and $3000.00 on account of land damages, payment to be made at such time as the Commissioners may determine.


As a result of application made to the State Department of Public Works a notice dated May 31 was received from that department that the


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State would contribute to the extent of one-third of the cost of the improve- ment from the end of the existing state highway to Railroad Avenue, but not in excess of $8000.00 on condition that the cost to the Commonwealth should not include any part of the street railway changes except paving.


Entry was made to construct the relocated way and formal notice was given of such entry to the Commissioners as required by them. There- after on July 31, a contract in the form approved by the State Department of Public Works was made with Philip J. Keating doing business under the name of the Guaranty Construction Company of Shirley for the con- struction work. Under vote taken July 2 granolithic sidewalks with curbs were constructed in front of the properties along the line of actual widening without assessment on abutters.


We are glad to report that this improvement has thus been brought about including the change of location of the track of the Eastern Massa- chusetts Street Railway Company from the easterly side to the center of the street for a distance of about six hundred feet northerly from Railroad Avenue.


Miscellaneous


The amount apportioned by the County Commissioners to Norwood for the care, maintenance and repair of the Norfolk County Hospital was $7,583.45 as notified by their Warrant on January 24, 1928.


On January 17, 1928, an alteration in the location of existing poles on the easterly side of Washington Street opposite Walnut Avenue was granted to the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company.


On February 14, 1928, the following committee was appointed to act in an advisory capacity to the Selectmen in the matter of providing, using and controlling playgrounds, namely: Thomas B. Mulvehill, Chairman of the Selectmen, Frederick A. Cleveland, Chairman of the School Com- mittee, Dr. Harold G. Metters (since deceased), Miss Maude A. Shattuck and Mrs. Lucille W. Riemer.


On February 21, 1928, an offer by Bird & Son, Inc. to pay one-half the cost of installing a certain street drain in Morse Street near the railroad bridge was accepted, the cost of the project being estimated to be about $882.00 and the General Manager was authorized to install such drainage when a sufficient appropriation was available on the understanding that Bird & Son, Inc. would contribute the sum of $440.00.


On March 6, 1928, it was voted that with respect to all future sidewalk construction in residential areas the cost of curbing be included in the amount to be considered in making assessments on property owners.


On March 20, 1928, Superintendent Barton of the Municipal Light Department reported through the General Manager that all wiring done under wiring permits issued in 1927 had been inspected and that the work had been done in accordance with the National Electrical Code.


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On April 25, 1928, pool and bowling alley license fees were revised as of May 1 as follows:


First pool table $5.00


Each additional table. 1.00


First bowling alley 5.00


Each additional alley


1.00


On May 2, 1928 the following action was taken as to special town meetings, namely :


"All articles for warrants for future town meetings shall be submitted in writing by the petitioners. Articles from the several Boards; Com- mittees or Officials of the Town shall be placed in warrants only upon formal written request indicating that the request is made by vote of the Board, Committee or Official."


On May 8, 1928, a charge for water used for construction purposes based on a minimum of $3.00 was approved.


On May 29, 1928 it was ordered on the request of the Board of Health that all dogs in the Town be restrained from running at large during the period of sixty days beginning June 1, 1928.


On June 5, 1928 it was voted that a charge be made for the use of the police ambulance for private purposes.


On June 12, 1928, an order was adopted for the extension of the sewer system in the following streets, namely:


Maple Street from Vernon Street to Day Street,


Brookfield Road from Walpole Street to Walnut Avenue,


Grant Avenue from Adams Street to Cleveland Street,


Cleveland Street from Grant Avenue to Railroad Avenue,


St. Joseph Avenue,


and further voted that notice of the action taken be recorded in the Norfolk Registry of Deeds and filed in the Norfolk Registry District of the Land Court.


On June 19, 1928, arrangement was made with the Norwood Band for eight concerts for the sum of $500.00 to be given at Elks Park with the right on the part of the Band to solicit funds by tag sales during concerts to an amount not exceeding $300.00.


On June 19 it was voted that permit for the sale of fireworks be limited to the period from July 2 to July 4 and that no permits be granted of lo- cations for such sale nearer Washington Street than the easterly line of Central Street.


On June 26, 1928, it was voted that a granolithic sidewalk be con- structed on Lenox Street to a point at the center of the plant of the Holliston Mills Inc. fronting on said street upon request of the Holliston Mills, Inc. and at its expense, it being understood that an appropriation would be sought in 1929 to reimburse this corporation for one-half the cost.


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On July 2 approval was given to placing certain war trophies on the band- stand lot at the junction of Guild Street and Washington Street.


On July 17 approval was given to the installation of additional street lights and street lighting units of larger lighting capacity than were main- tained at that time.


On July 17 it was voted that all water guaranty charges in the future be established on the basis of yearly requirements of 7% of the cost of each extension of the water mains.


On August 14 approval was voted of the reimbursement of Arthur Shactman to the extent of $545.00 deposited by him for construction of granolithic sidewalk on Central Street through appropriation to be sought in 1929.


On August 28 extension of water mains on East Cross Street and Neponset Street was approved.


On September 4 action was taken looking to the disposal of the existing temporary town hall building.


On September 25 the acceptance of the offer of the Massachusetts Building Wrecking Company of Woburn to pay the sum of $200 for the temporary town hall building and Hose House No. 2 on the understanding that they were to be removed within two weeks of the date of notice was approved. This Company having refused later to go forward with the work the wrecking of the office building was undertaken and successfully completed by the Public Works Department of the Town under approval given November 30.


On November 27 it was voted with respect to electric service that the coal clause charge be discontinued effective January 1, 1929.


On December 4 agreement was made with the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company covering pole locations on Washington Street at the junction of Neponset Street.


On December 18 action was taken looking to the submission to Tax Collector Gay of a course of procedure as to the collection of unpaid taxes for the year 1927.


On September 11 the installation of a concrete sidewalk on Melville Avenue was approved.


On September 25 it was voted to petition the County Commissioners for Norfolk County to relocate Winter Street between Prospect Street and the Westwood town line through the establishment of boundary lines, the alteration in course and width and the making of repairs, and that the Selectmen of Westwood be requested to take similar action as to that portion of Winter Street in that town. On October 10 a report was re- ceived from the Selectmen of Westwood indicating that they were not in favor of the proposal. Thereafter the petition as to Winter Street in Nor- wood was filed with the County Commissioners.


On October 2 it was voted that the license fee for the exhibition of motion pictures on the Lord's Day be reduced from $5.00 to $1.00.


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On August 14 regulations were adopted covering the licensing of portable amusements.


On August 28 the alterations of locations of the track of the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company and of certain poles used in con- nection with the track were approved. These alterations were necessary in connection with the widening of Washington Street north of Railroad Avenue.


On October 2 approval was given to the purchase of three tractor ploughs for snow removal purposes.


At various times action was taken looking to better transportation facilities being secured as to both the steam railroad and street railway through cooperation with the Transportation Committee of the Norwood Chamber of Commerce and through direct dealings with the officials of the railroad and railway companies.


On January 24 advice was received from the State Forester that the liability of Norwood for gypsy moth suppession work for 1928 had been established at $5000.00.


As a result of a meeting with the Committee of the Norwood Chamber of Commerce on January 31 relative to radio interference alleged to have been due to leakage of high tension wires of the Municipal Light System investigation was ordered to be made by the Superintendent of the Mu- nicipal Light Department under the direction of the General Manager and services of an expert were obtained to make an examination and report. Reports were received on April 25 and May 1 indicating that some twenty faults were located, sixteen of which were either fully or partly corrected including three allocated to the Municipal Light Department.


On April 25 the following regulation was adopted, namely: "No person or corporation shall conduct or operate a structure or grounds where public amusements are conducted unless such grounds or structures are operated under a license granted by the Selectmen. The yearly fee for each such license shall be $5.00."


On May 1 the repair of the stone crusher and its removal to the Everett Street gravel pit lot were approved on condition that the expense should not exceed $2400.00 including the building of a roadway to Ellis Avenue from the gravel pit lot.


Approval was given to the purchase of a dump truck for the Public Works Department on April 25.


At the request of the Trustees of the Norwood Hospital the temporary occupation of a portion of Washington Street on the easterly side adjoining the Norwood Hospital premises was granted with respect to the placing of a hedge and certain cornerstone markers between the easterly sidewalk and the hospital grounds provided the Norwood Hospital gave to the Town an agreement of indemnity from liability.


As a result of action taken on July 17 an Advisory Committee was ap- pointed to make a survey and to consider and report a general plan with respect to future parks and parkway needs.


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On November 20 attention was given to the matter of insurance of the New Municipal Memorial Building.


On January 3 consideration was given to the question of the payment of wages of employees during absence on account of sickness.


On January 24 arrangements were made with Lewis D. Thorpe, then General Manager of the Town, to give additional time to that position until a new appointment was made and after his resignation had become effective he was appointed temporary General Manager pending the as- sumption of the duties of General Manager by Clarence A. Bingham newly appointed to that office.


Various public hearings were held from time to time with respect to street lay-outs, garage maintenance and licenses for storage and sale of gasoline and other inflammable fluids.


On February 28 the Chief of the Fire Department was directed to pro- ceed to locate fire hazards and use all authority given by law in all cases of violations found where no improvement was made following orders given to make such improvement and the Chief was further authorized to correct conditions which were not remedied and to recover the expense from the owners of the premises involved.


On December 26 it was voted to recommend an increase in the salary of the Town Game Warden for 1929 in the sum of $25.00.


Joint pole locations were granted to the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Municipal Light Department in Chapel, Cedar and Prospect Streets.


Action was taken with respect to general matters from time to time as follows: Soldiers' relief granted, State Aid approved, Warrants approved, Highland Cemetery Deeds approved for delivery, Abatements of water rates made, Budgets for 1928 and 1929 for various departments considered, Grand and traverse jurors drawn, Warrants prepared and issued for annual and special town meetings, Abatement of cemetery care charges, list of persons qualified for jury service prepared and approved, Sewer assessments abated, also sidewalk construction assessments, Issue of anticipation of revenue notes approved, New Municipal Building rules adopted.


Conclusion


The foregoing brief recital is intended to acquaint the citizens with the more important activities for the year 1928 and will indicate the extent and variety of the service required of the Selectmen who are appreciative of the cooperation and consideration shown by their fellow officials and the citizens generally.


Respectfully submitted,


THOMAS B. MULVEHILL, Chairman, EDMUND G. DALTON,


HAROLD W. BAKER,


ARTHUR J. FORREST, HERBERT H. MILLER,


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 26, 1928'


Name


Address


Occupation


Ahearn, George F.


70 Hill St.


Cloth Maker


Allen, Harry F.


8 Fisher St.


Merchant


Allen, William E.


34 Nichols St.


Real Estate Agent


Badger, Knight A.


Clapboardtree St.


Repairer


Bagley, Frederick H.


303 Prospect St.


Salesman


Bailey, William C.


10 Cypress St.


Clerk


Balboni, Attilo


46 Central St.


Expressman


Balduf, Lawrence P.


108 Wilson St.


Paper Maker


Bashford, John H.


25 Monroe St.


Laborer


Bemis, George F.


121 Vernon St.


Clerk


Bernier, Leo R.


35 Maple St.


Clerk


Bird, Arthur D.


69 Prospect Ave.


Shipper


Blair, Walter


41 Florence Ave.


Clerk


Blanchard, Clark E.


75 Howard St.


Woodworker


Blasenak, John F.


232 Nahatan St.


Electric Lineman


Breen, J. Joseph


417 Nahatan St.


Superintendent


Breen, Thomas F.


21 Hoyle St.


Salesman


Briggs, Charles A.


21 Walpole St.


Candy Maker


Brooks, Frederic


20 Rosemary St.


Druggist


Cashen, Wilfred F.


85 Winslow Ave.


Insurance Agent


Chauvey, Frank E.


33 George St.


Salesman


Cody, Thomas P.


235 Winter St.


Salesman


Colp, George O.


66 Railroad Ave.


Laborer


Connor, William H.


153 Cottage St.


Salesman


Connors, James J.


79 Walnut Ave.


Electrician


Coughlin, James L.


66 Cross St.


Telegrapher


Crowell, Herbert C.


192 Pleasant St.


Stamper


Donovan, Daniel


350 Lenox St.


Retired


Drummey, Thomas J.


110 Munroe St.


Artist


Ellis, David A.


88 Washington St.


Farmer Accountant


Endicott, Eugene


180 Sumner St.


Insurance


Farrelley, Philip J.


109 Washington St.


Mechanic


Finbow, Richard


120 Cottage St.


Bookbinder


Fitzgerald, George F.


284 Lenox St.


Janitor


Flaherty, James T.


126 Cottage St.


Student


Flaherty, Michael J.


Chauffeur


Flaherty, Thos. M.


126 Cottage St. 9 North Ave.


Contractor


Ellis, Fred R.


48 Bond St.


Foreman


Cuff, William J., Sr.


413 Prospect St. 46 Adams St.


Moulder


DeAlmedia, George M.


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Name


Address


Flower, George Fred


Frothingham, Franklin Gilbert, William H.


Shipper Printer


Foreman


Guimond, Peter Gullich, Jacob


Gurney, Stuart W.


40 Saunders Rd. 58 Saunders Rd.


Hallenbeck, Marcus H.


Halstead, Frank E.


45 Howard St.


Clerk


Harbour, William C.


410 Prospect St.


Insurance


Hartshorn, Edwin E.


179 Vernon St.


Millwright


Huntoon, William D.


23 Everett Ave.


Merchant


Jacobsen, Oley


469 Pleasant St. 34 Hoyle St.


Bookkeeper


Johnson, Carl


39 Davis Ave.


Clerk


Jordan, Sidney V.


170 Vernon St.


Foreman


Kelliher, John M.


199 Pleasant St.


Machinist


Kelter, John J.


50 Davis Ave.


Electrician


Kenefick, Daniel J.


8 Hoyle St.


Machinist


Kenrick, Walter H.


309 Walpole St. 14 George St.


Student


Kimball, Clarence H.


425 Prospect St.


Clerk


Latham, Leslie J.


160 Vernon St.


Foreman


LeClaire, Louis


17 Nichols St.


Barber


Lee, John T.


21 E. Hoyle St.


Painter


Lepper, George M.


25 Beech St.


Garage


Linnehan, John J.


8 Cedar St.


Paper Maker


Linehan, Philip J.


141 Walpole St.


Clerk


Lydon, Martin F.


362 Railroad Ave.


Pressınan


Mahar, William C.


9 Lincoln St.


Mechanic


Mahoney, Thomas H.


134 Pleasant St.


Cloth Maker


Mahony, Thomas U.


182 Dean St.


Farmer


Massey, Francis A.


1285 Washington St.


Manager


Mattson, Howard


159 Cottage St.


Stamper


McAuliffe, Henry T.


277 Railroad Ave.


Tinsmith


McDonough, John


76 Casey St.


Brakeman


McLaughlin, James H. McManus, Joseph F.


243 Prospect St.


Real Estate Agent


Meissner, Adam R.


17 Nichols St.


Bookbinder


Morse, Ernest L.


196 Vernon St.


Shipper


Mutch, John M.


62 Highland St.


Mason


Nelligan, Daniel M.


39 Prospect Ave.


Foreman


Newman, LaForrest N.


29 Florence Ave.


Bockkeeper


Greig, Nicholas B. Griffin, Charles A.


40 Nichols St. 178 Winter St. 12 Everett Ave. 234 Nahatan St. 437 Walpole St. 15 Silver St. 9 Elliot St.


Occupation


Building Contractor Salesman


Contractor


Shoemaker


Superintendent


Engineer


Expressman


Jewett, Charles M.


Chauffeur


Kiley, John


17 Nichols St.


Foreman


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Name


Address


Occupation


Paper Maker


Expressman Clerk


Oxner, Perleigh L.


20 Nichols St.


Printer


Parker, Fred S.


32 Bellevue Ave.


Wool Sorter


Parker, Ralph


6 Philbrick St.


Clerk


Payne, Daniel


15 Beacon Ave.


Press Feeder


Payne, Henry C.


Compositor


Pendergast, Raymond G.


Merchant


Pendergast, Richard F.


30 Pleasant St.


Clerk


Perkins, George A.


52 Highland St.


Printer


Peterson, John O.


61 Chapel St.


Electrician


Peterson, William A.


50 Elliot St.


Salesman


Plimpton, Hollis W.


150 Chapel St.


Superintendent


Pope, Edward H.


8 West St.


Foreman


Powers, Charles L.


15 Summit Ave.


Compositor


Praino, Henry E.


191 Prospect St.


Bookbinder


Probert, Harold R.


11 Marion Ave.


Draftsman


Purdy, Victor M.


854 Washington St.


Millwright


Readel, Frank M.


9 Central St.


Painter


Readel, James L.


352 Nahatan St.


Bookbinder


Readel, Walter P.


402 Nahatan St.


Bookbinder


Reynolds, John F.


33 Summit Ave. 137 Nichols St.


Merchant


Rice, Harold F.


1 Walkhill Rd.


Clerk


Robertson, Charles T.


804 Neponset St.


Chauffer


Rodgers, Arthur B.


342 Prospect St.


Manager


Ross, Vincent G.


428 Washington St.


Clerk


Ryerson, George E.


165 Vernon St.


Merchant


Sager, Ronald F.


8 Hoyle St.


Accountant


Schaeffer, John W., Sr.


338 Prospect St.


Treasurer


Scherer, Louis J.


19 Highland St.


Bookbinder


Seekins, Berton L.


3 Douglass Ave.


Foreman


Sheehan, Joseph A.


35 Winter St. 852 Washington St.


Machinist


Slattery, Patrick J.


46 Mylod St.


Clerk


Slee, Warren H.


32 Florence Ave.


Real Estate Agent


Sly, Nelson A.


7 Beacon Ave. 185 Vernon St.


Pressman


Blacksmith


Smith, Julian M.


Laborer


Smith, Melvin C.


29 Granite St.


Contractor


Smith, Samuel R.


Spear, George W., Jr.


409 Prospect St. 36 Bellevue Ave.


Pressman


Tanner


Nordstrom, Herman O'Brien, George H.


O'Connor, Joseph T.


116 Wilson St. 86 Walnut Ave. 5 Hoyle St.


22 Lenox St. 39 Oak Rd.


Ex. of Boy Scouts


Smeddy, Timothy W. Smith, Dennis H.


Engineer


Sheppard, William


Business Man


Rice, H. Eugene


288 Prospect St. 72 Railroad Ave.


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Stevens, Charles H. St. John, William S.


Sullivan, Thos. F.


Talbot, Arthur W.


Book Packer Letter Specialist


Talbot, George B.


19 Florence Ave.


Thompson, George M.


7 Hillside Ave.


Engineer


Thompson, L. Neville


8 Charles St.


Accountant


Thompson, Perley B. Tobin, James D. Tucker, Herbert E.


67 Walnut Ave. 29 Everett Ave.


Accountant


Turner, Frank B.


379 Railroad Ave.


Board Cutter


Very, Gardner W.


783 Washington St.


Manager


Waldheim, John


38 Cedar St.


Musician


Walker, William J.


70 Nichols St.


Plumber


Watkins, Frank F.


431 Prospect St.


Retired


Weisman, William


176 Roosevelt Ave.


Pressman


Whedon, William T.


56 Bullard St.


Sales Manager


Whittier, Arthur


742 Washington St.


Machinist


Wiggin, Herbert L.


171 Vernon St.


Machinist


Williamson, R. Russel Winslow, Frank H.


66 Winter St.


Printer Carpenter


Wittrup, Andrew J.


Compositor


Wragg, Charles A.


* 8 Berwick Rd. 423 Prospect St. 96 Lincoln St. 305 Prospect St.


Merchant


Secretary


Youlden, J. Howard A true copy.


797 Neponset St.


Salesman Watchman Clerk


742 Washington St. 362 Washington St. 46 Guild St.


190 Vernon St.


Salesman


Machinist


Attest: JAMES E. PENDERGAST, Clerk of the Selectmen.


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ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL


January 2, 1929.


Selectmen,


Thomas B: Mulvehill, Chairman,


Norwood, Massachusetts.


Dear Sirs:


The twentieth annual report of the Law Department covering the year 1928 is submitted in the following:


It furnishes information in a summarized way of the more important activities. A supplementary report detailing in chronological form all services rendered is also submitted for the files.


The character and extent of the activities are indicated under the several headings which follow from which it is apparent that attention was given to numerous matters touching the affars of nearly all other town depart- ments which called for fairly constant service from this department. While the usual attention was given as was found to be desirable or required with respect to court matters, hearings, and preparation and study of various papers and documents, yet the major activities related to advice requested in opinion or other form and the consideration of questions submitted by the following departments and officials, viz .: Selectmen, as such and as Board of Survey and Park Commissioners, Finance Commission, School Committee, Board of Health, Town Planning Board, Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes, Trustees of Morrill Memorial Library, Board of Relief, General Manager, Town Clerk and Accountant, Building Inspector, Board of Assessors, Morrill Memorial Library Building Committee, Junior High School Addition Building Committee, and Memorial Municipal Building Committee.




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