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Public Works Yard, Loans
7,000.00
Apportioned Sewer Assessments Not Due
15,539.40
Due 1933
3,496.40
1934
2,764.56
1935
2,641.31
1936
2,148.12
1937
1,537.36
1938
1,179.91
1939
838.88
1940
488.16
1941
444.70
Apportionments of Sidewalks Assessments
Not Due
4,704.35
Apportionments of Sidewalks Assessments Due 1933
1,310.98
1934
1,235.98
1935
909.87
1936
626.53
1937
312.40
1938
236.92
1939
44.75
1940
13.46
1941
13.46
Apportioned Street Betterments Not Due
14,091.36
Apportionments of Street Betterments
Due 1933
2,372.95
1934
2,359.95
1935
2,320.95
1936
2,150.28
1937
1,965.10
1938
961.55
1939
747.66
1940
611.96
1941
600.96
Page Totals
1,732,237.88
1,732,237.8
Debit $1,697,902.77
Credit
150
TRIAL BALANCE-Continued
Total Forwarded
Debit $1,732,237.88 1,672.50
Credit $1,732,237.88
Apportioned Park Betterments Not Due
Apportionments of Park Betterments Due 1933
322.00
1934
322.00
1935
322.00
1936
322.00
1937
322.00
1938
62.50
Totals
1,733,910.38
1,733,910.38
151
MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT Summary of Receipts
Cash Received from Town Treasurer and Col-
lector
Electric Service Sales
$224,270.59
Electric Service Sales-Interest on Deposits
350.54
Interest on Deposits-Applications Pending
90.81
Federal Electrical Energy Tax
1,951.12
Committed Accounts
2,964.95
Penalties Collected
110.20
Cash Received from F. S. Barton-Miscel- laneous Sales
1,107.55
Consumers' Deposits
4,145.00
234,990.76
Cash on hand January 1, 1932
Depreciation Fund
$ 419.02
Appro. for Land Damage
12.00
Petty Cash
50.00
Consumers' Electric Deposits
10,722.00
Interest on Consumers' Deposits
210.06
11,413.08
246,403.84
Disbursements
Expenditures as shown
Account's, Report Page
154,655.00
Interest paid on Consumers' Electric Deposit
1.46
Refunds of Overcharges
13.56
Refunds of Consumers' Deposits
2,053.00
Federal Electrical Energy Taxes
1,517.60
Appropriations to Other Departments for Service
17,986.00
Appropriations to be Returned to Town Treasury
40,500.27
Appropriations for Depreciation Fund and Expended for Construction
11,592.71
Balances as of December 31, 1932
Petty Cash
50.00
Appro. for Land Damages
12.00
Depreciation Fund
4,475.31
Consumers' Deposits
12,814.00
Income from Consumers' Deposits
299.41
Federal Electrical Energy Tax
433.52
246,403.84
152
MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT Revenues
Outstanding Accounts
January 1, 1932 Electric Service Rates
$
7,060.42
ยท Commitments to Town Treasurer and Col- lector, Electric Service Rates, Adjustments Deducted
284,180.38
291,240.80
Cash Collected (E. F. Sullivan)
224.270.59
Cash Collected (E. F. S.) as Federal Tax
1,951.12
Cash from Interest on Deposits, Credited
350.54
Discounts Allowed
56,383.96
Uncollectable Accounts Abated
425.87
Uncollected December 31, 1932
7,858.72
291,240.80
Accounts Receivable, Balance January 1, 1932 Charges for Year 1932
3,609.56
5,374.12
8,983.68
Cash Collected (Town Treasurer)
2,964.95
Abatements
3,501.21
Uncollected, December 31, 1932
2,517.52
8,983.68
Miscellaneous Sales ...
Record from F. S. Barton
1,107.55
Consumers' Deposits
Record from F. S. Barton
4,145.00
Penalties
Received from Town Treasurer
110.20
153
WATER DEPARTMENT Revenues
Committed Accounts
Balances uncollected January 1, 1932 Water Rates
9,607.24 $
Other Accounts Receivable
2,315.47
Commitments
To Treasurer and Collector Water Rates
Accounts Receivable
$ 70,514.48 840.41
71,354.89
Receipts from Town Treasurer and Collector
Of Water Rates
69,432.63
Of Other Accounts Receivable
486.62
Abatement
Of Water Rates
413.49
Of Other Accounts Receivable
1,798.67
Outstanding December 31, 1932 Water Rates
10,275.60
Other Accounts Receivable
870.59
Income
Water Rates
69,432.63
Other Committed Accounts
486.62
Deposits of Advance Payments
733.44
Penalties
91.20
Hydrant Rentals from Tax Levy
5,880.00
76,623.89
Appropriations
Balances, January 1, 1932
380.17
77,004.06
Disbursements
Appro. for Maintenance, Expended as shown
28,642.30
Appro. for Construction, Expended as Shown
6,221.51
Appor. for Service from Other Departments
15,407.00
Appor. from Debt Payments
16,000.00
Appor. for Interest Requirements
2,345.00
Appor. for Maintenance Bal. Dec. 31, 1932
2,787.06
Appor. for Construction, Bal. Dec. 31, 1932
1,139.30
72,542.17
Surplus for 12 months
4,461.89
Revenue Deficit, Jan. 1, 1932
7,758.18
Appro. Balance Returned
3,926.36
Surplus for Year
4,461.89
8,388.25
Net Surplus, Dec. 31, 1932
630.07
83,277.60
83,277.60
154
CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS BEQUESTS
Total of Bequests, January 1, 1932 Bequests recorded during year
$33,366.42
Lot No. Donor
Amount.
508
Michael A. Lydon
$150.00
1420 Grave
Estate of Bridget Calnan
25.00
2019 Lot
John and Alfred Anderson
150.00
577
Michael Bree
100.00
384
G. Roy Walsh
100.00
366
Pauline E. Heath
150.00
O. P. C. Lot Estate of Maria Leonard
100.00
570
Margaret McGowan
100.00
530
Helen E. Oldham
150.00
1,025.00
Total Bequests to December 31, 1932
$34,391.42
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION, 1932
Garfield Avenue Extension
Payroll $ 2,703.12
Material and Others $ 2,491.77 10.00
Total $ 5,194.89 10.00
Cottage Street
Nichols Street Extension
268.01
1,048.90
1,316.91
Central Street
200.40
909.99
1,110.39
Winter Street Widening
9.60
101.71
111.31
Sidewalks, Washington Street, Treinont Street, Cedar Street and Washington Street Between Bridges
335.46
335.46
Adj. Along New Walks
88.15
41.19
129.34
S. E. Cor. Pleasant and Dean Streets
23.95
2.76
26.71
N. E. Cor. Pleasant and Dean Streets
441.10
88.36
529.46
S. W. Cor. Pleasant and Dean Streets
175.50
10.72
216.22
Washington Street Sidewalk, Hannigan,s to Granite Street
666.58
575.63
1,242.21
Short and Morse Streets
629.65
385.67
1,015.32
N. W. Cor. Pleasant and Dean Streets
47.25
39.32
86.57
Plimpton Avenue, Lenox Street
26.00
26.00
Hill Street
1,384.42
682.27
2,066.69
Cedar Street Extension
4,562.18
1,500.77
6,062.95
Highland Street
1,066.38
544.50
1,610.88
Mountain Avenue Extension
918.66
1,098.24
2,016.90
Land Damage
515.45
515.45
Others
253.98
253.98
Settlement of Accident
350.00
350.00
$13,210.95
$11,016.69
$24,227.64
Material Used from Previous Year's Purchase 29.25
29.25
29.25
$13,210.95
$10,987.44
$24,198.39
155
DRAINS CONSTRUCTION, 1932
Payroll
Material and Others
Total
Water Street near Railroad Bridge
$ 158.08
$ 36.82
$ 194.90
Garfield Avenue Extension
1,320.41
818.61
2,139.02
Hill Street Extension
1,116.83
538.00
1,654.83
Oliver Street and Rock Street
552.80
340.48
893.28
Plimpton Avenue and Lenox Street, Clark Swamp
15,404.37
9,979.15
25,383.52
Tremont Street
455.35
485.08
940.43
Cedar Street
143.40
58.99
202.39
Washington Street at Bridges
94.60
14.15
108.75
Concord Avenue
427.90
396.50
824.40
Granite Street
234.04
181.82
415.86
Stock
140.53
140.53
Land Damage
1,025.53
1,025.53
Manhole Cor. Nahatan and Fulton Streets
23.12
22.25
45.37
$20,071.43
$13,897.38
$33,968.81
Material used from previous years purchase $ 398.41
398.41
398.41
$20,071.43
$13,498.97
$33,570.40
Stock purchases in 1932 Total
3,168.50
$3,566.91
Less:
Departmental Credits
$1,038.74 2,528.17
Inter-Account Credits
Total $3,566.91
156
SEWER CONSTRUCTION, 1932
Payroll $15,387.22
Material and Others $ 9,563.93 104.54
Total $24,951.15
Hawes Brook Outfall St. John Avenue
396.43
500.97
Hill Street Extension
105.20
53.61
158.81
Mountain Avenue
185.25
52.71
237.96
Metropolitan Connection
750.88
306.68
1,057.56
Morse Street
1,100.01
886.79
1,986.80
Prospect Street
149.48
91.87
241.35
Highview Street
822.89
1,110.36
1,933.25
Washington Street, Morse to Mylod Streets
883.02
311.01
1,194.03
Peter King's Service
29.20
13.17
42.37
Stock
46.10
1,054.43
1,100.53
Others
106.06
106.06
Land Damage
450.00
450.00
Reimbursement, Hill Street
66.63
66.63
Reimbursement, Nichols Street
176.88
176.88
Lump Sum Compensation
500.00
500.00
$19,855.68
$14,848.67
$34,704.35
157
WATER CONSTRUCTION, 1932
Payroll
Material and Others
Total
Hill Street Extension
$ 193.96
$ 125.11
$ 319.07
Cleveland Street
254.13
151.64
105.77
Franklin Street
132.78
464.88
897.66
Highview Lane
412.98
209.05
622.03
Sumner Street Extension
633.37
643.74
1,277.11
Service Extensions
172.36
497.91
670.27
Service Sales
291.51
311.35
602.86
Meter Installation
6.56
105.40
111.96
New Hydrant Installation
109.66
470.92
580.58
Stock
17.76
568.26
586.02
Meters
148.18
148.18
$2,525.07
$3,696.44
$6,221.51
158
MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT Balance Sheet Assets
Balance Jan. 1, 1932
Balance Dec. 31, 1932
Increase
Decrease
Investments
$373,771.23
Plant Account as per schedule
$371,437.16
$2,334.07
7,937.55 General Equipment
7,937.55
Current Assets
691.08 *Cash
5,270.24
$4,579.16
10,722.00 Special Deposits
12,814.00
2,092.00
7,060.42 Accounts Receivable
7,858.72
798.30
6,556.79
Inventory
5,948.06
608.73
Prepaid Accounts
458.92
Insurance
2,672.46
$2,213.54
$407,197.99
$413,938.19
Liabilities
159
$
9,334.35
Accounts Payable
$ 8,725.06
609.29
10,722.00
Consumers' Service Deposits
12,814.00
$2,092.00
210.06
Matured Interest Unpaid
299.41
89.35
Federal Electrical Energy Tax
433.52
433.52
156,808.00
Loans Repayment
156,808.00
12,551.59
Appropriation from Construction Repaid
12,551.59
217,571.99
Profit and Loss Surplus
222,306.61
$4,734.62
$407,197.99
$413,938.19
*Cash
Depreciation Fund Cash
$4,475.31
Appropriated for Land Damage
12.00
Petty Cash Office
50.00
Interest on Deposits, Consumers
299.41
Federal Electrical Energy Tax
433.52
$5,270.24
MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT Operating Expenses
Operation Electric Energy Purchased
$ 97,480.33 Transmission and Distribution
Increase $ 41.74
Decrease
Station Labor
5,108.10
$ 170.70
Operation of Transmission Lines
4,164.15
1,799.25
Inspecting and Testing Meters
1,233.90
957.25
Removing and Resetting Meters
816.80
1,084.95
Maintenance of Transmission Station
511.73
1,056.29
Maintenance of Transmission Lines
8,002.97
8,959.50
Maintenance of Underground Conductors
41.96
18.49
Maintenance of Consumers' Meters
6.89
52.49
Maintenance of Transformers
211.62
97.69
Utilization
Operation
Municipal Street Lamps, Labor
602.83
143.58
Municipal Street Lamps, Supplies
1,030.73-
500.62
Commercial Lamps (credit) ($122.86)
293.89
Maintenance
Municipal Street Lamps
451.05
1,064.40
Consumers' Installation
319.13
1,095.99
Commercial
Salaries and Wages service by other departments
14,210.00
340.00
Expense of service by other departments
3,540.00
40.00
General and Miscellaneous
Salary of Manager
3,900.00
.74
Wages, Office Clerks and Meter Readers
3,986.40
1,582.60
General Office Supplies
583.05
474.55
Insurance
2,849.34
417.14
Transportation Expense
1,221.36
1,793.95
Inventory Adjustment (Credit) ($324.43)
254.28
Maintenance of General Structures
1,390.29
780.22
Depreciation
15,649.00
643.00
Miscellaneous, General Expense
421.80
266.86
160
$167,286.14
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MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT Operating Revenue
Metered Sales to Private Consumers Metered Sales to Street Railways Municipal Revenues, Metered Sales
$195,876.07
4,498.89
$ 4,892.95
9,030.62
7,744.26
Municipal Revenues, Metered Sales, Street Lighting
16,191.00
3,153.00
$225,596.58
Income Statement
$225,596.58
$ 6,096.20
167,286.14
19,559.28
Net Operating Revenue
$ 58,310.44
13,463.08
Deduct Taxes Assignable
13,075.55
$4.46
Net Operating Income
$ 45,234.89
$13,467.54
Profit and Loss Statement Debits
Appropriated by Vote of Town Meeting Balance, Dec. 31, 1932
$ 40,500.27 222,306.61
$262,806.SS
Credits
Credit Balance, Jan. 1, 1932 Credit Balance from Income Account
$217,571.99
45,234.89
$262,806.88
Increase $ 9,694.01
Decrease
Operating Revenues Operating Expenses
161
B
MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT Plant Investment
Original
Cost
$ 9,636.68
Land
Book Value Jan. 1, 1932 $ 9,636.68
Book Value During Year Depreciation Dec. 31, 1932 $ 9,636.68
55,547.28
Structures
47,491.88
$ 55.44
47,547.32
129,046.10
Transformer Station, Equipment
98,455.93
253.90
$15,649.00
83,060.83
170,599.03 Poles, Fixtures and Overhead Conductors
97,088.10
8,900.72
105,988.82
31,898.76
Underground Conduits
28,398.25
426.50
28,824.75
14,171.19
Underground Conductors
12,907.71
263.48
13,171.19
48,589.72
Consumers' Meters
24,927.83
1,449.90
26,377.73
6,843.27
Consumers' Meter Installation
6,605.53
237.74
6,843.27
41,865.41
Line Transformers
22,424.83
789.31
23,214.14
9,336.87
Transformer Installation
8,862.40
474.47
9,336.87
27,068.68
Street Lighting Equipment
16,972.09
463.47
17,435.56
$544,602.99
$373,771.23
$13,314.93
$15,649.00
$371,437.16
Office Equipment
5,147.55
Motor Equipment
2,790.00
Additions
$381,708.78
162
MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT Plant and System Statistics
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932
Overhead System:
Miles of Lines in Public Ways (Overhead)
18.12
19.02
19.70
50.10
50.90
50.50
56.50
Miles of Lines Elsewhere (Overhead)
1.60
1.60
1.80
1.80
2.10
3.50
4.50
Poles in Public Ways (Plant Owned)
1,632
1,651
1,681
767
813
178
105
Poles Elsewhere (Plant Owned)
97
97
104
69
67
76
43
Jointly Owned
442
424
424
1,321
1,418
2,075
2,204
Conduit, Feet of
21,982
21,982
24,492
24,717
28,707
29,007
29,227
Cables in Conduit, Feet of
34,295
34,295
41,400
46,954
66,673
80,913
81,833
Consumers' Meters:
Lighting Service Only
1.015
4,182
4,342
4,312
4,549
4,864
Street Lamps:
Number in Use
789
765
987
1,067
1,142
1,169
Total Hours of, During the year
4,000
3,991
4,008
1,009
3,907
3,831.57
3,916
Electric Energy:
Purchased Kilowatt Hours
6,594,000
6,942,000
7,312,000
7,401,744
7,445,258
7,959,000
8,016,000
Supplied for Street Lighting
273,802
319,155
372,392
531,315
683,000
644,600
631,000
Supplied for Street Railway Use
519,127
509,168
538,680
512,771
467,480
456,342
214,363
Supplied for Metered Service
4,593,219
4,712,516
5,042,203
5,152,176
5,209,249
6,031,494
6,031,250
Used at Station
324,903
270,043
359,810
126,494
Kilowatt Hours not Accounted for
802,786
962,311
912,457
880,079
821,309
923,996
1,012,893
163
164
To the Selectmen of the Town of Norwood, Herbert A. Baker, Chairman
Gentlemen:
The foregoing is submitted herewith as a report of the Town Clerk and Accountant of the Town of Norwood for the year ending December 31, 1932, setting forth abstracts of the records of Town Meetings and Elec- tions, Vital Statistics and Statements of the appropriations and expendi- tures and the receipts. from each source of income. Also statement of funded debt, temporary loans, information relative to maturities and debt, the balance sheet showing the assets and liabilities at the close of the fiscal year together with a statement of the Town Treasurer's cash.
The Treasurer's cash balance as of December 31, 1932, has been verified by reconciliations of the bank account and amount on deposit in banks as of the same date and a statement in accordance with the requirements of statutes is herewith submitted:
Bank Balance, Norwood Trust Co., Dec. 31, 1932
$151,143.50
Bank Balance, Merchant's National Bank, Dec.
31,1932
50,046.12
201,189.62
Outstanding Checks, Dec. 31, 1932
14,742.28
186,447.34
Receipts of Dec. 31, 1932, Deposited Jan. 3, 1933 $6,326.18
225.00
Cash in Office
6,551.18
192,998.52
165
I further certify that I have examined the trust fund securities and cash in the hands of the Town Treasurer and find them to be correct, and securities on hand as shown in the following schedule:
Fund Accounts, Securities, December 31, 1932
Cudworth Fund
Dedham Inst. Savings
62,375
$ 500.00
Electric Service Deposit
Norwood Trust Savings Dept.
23,649
7,600.00
Electric Service Deposit
Town of Norwood Note Number
2,067
1,000.00
Electric Service Deposit
Town of Norwood Note Number
2,069
1,000.00
Electric Service Deposit
Town of Norwood Note Number
2,070
1,000.00
Cemetery Per. Care Trust Fund Norwood Trust Co.
9,054
18,141.42
Cemetery Per. Care Fund
Reg. U. S. Bond 4}
49,384
1,000.00
Cemetery Per. Care Fund
Reg. U. S. Bond 41
166,304
100.00
Cemetery Per. Care Fund
Reg. U. S. Bond 41
166,303
100.00
Cemetery Per. Care Fund
Reg. U. S. Bond 4}
1,475.295
100.00
Cemetery Per. Care Fund
Reg. U. S. Bond 41
1,475,297
100.00
Cemetery Per. Care Fund
Reg. U. S. Bond 41
1,475,298
100.00
Cemetery Per. Care Fund
Reg. U. S. Bond 41
336,399
1,000.00
Cemetery Per. Care Fund
Reg. U. S. Bond 41
336,400
1,000.00
Cemetery Per. Care Fund
Reg. U. S. Bond 44
336,401
1,000.00
Cemetery Per. Care Fund
First Liberty Loan 41
C00325,153
100.00
Cemetery Per. Care Fund
First Liberty Loan 41
C00325,154
100.00
Cemetery Per. Care Fund
First Liberty Loan Conv. 41
E00425,990
100.00
Cemetery Per. Care Fund
First Liberty Loan Conv. 4}
C00167,243
500.00
Cemetery Per. Care Fund
First Liberty Loan Conv. 44
E00167,125
500.00
Cemetery Per. Care Fund
Fourth Liberty Loan 41
B01648,542
50.00
Cemetery Per. Care Fund
Fourth Liberty Loan 4}
F00619,596
50.00
Cemetery Per. Care Fund
Town of Norwood Notes Nos.
2072-73
3,000.00
Cemetery Per. Care Fund
Town of Norwood Notes Nos.
2150-53
7,000.00
High School English Prize Fund First Liberty Loan Conv. 41
A00167,221
500.00
Alice H. Plimpton Trust Fund
U. S. Liberty Loan 4}
K00004,790
10,000.00
City of Lynchburg, Va., Water Bond 4}
22
1,000.00
City of Lynchburg, Va., Water Bond 41
23
1,000.00
City of Lynchburg, Va., Water Bond 4}
24
1,000.00
City of Lynchburg, Va., Water Bond 44
25
1,000.00
City of Lynchburg, Va., Water Bond 4}
26
1,000.00
JAMES E. PENDERGAST, Town Clerk and Accountant
Norfolk, ss.
Norwood, Massachusetts. February 18, 1933
C01648,543
50.00
Cemetery Per. Care Fund
Fourth Liberty Loan 41
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Then personally appeared the above named, James E. Pendergast, and made oath that the foregoing statement is true.
CHARLES P. STONE, Justice of the Peace
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REPORT OF THE SELECTMEN FOR THE YEAR 1932
The Selectmen submit the following report on their activities for the year 1932.
There were held forty-nine regular meetings and three special meetings.
At the annual town meeting held on January 18, 1932, John M. Mutch and Eugene L. Murphy were elected Selectmen for the ensuing three years' term, and duly qualified, in succession to Edmund G. Dalton, who completed terms totaling twelve years, and Arthur J. Forrest, who com- plcted terms covering six years.
The organization for the year was perfected on January 19, 1932, by the unanimous election of Herbert A. Baker as Chairman, and James E. Pendergast as Clerk.
Mr. Pendergast was re-appointed State Aid Agent, Soldiers' Relief Agent and Soldiers' Burial Agent. Clarence A. Bingham continued in the office of General Manager.
Appointments during the year were made as follows:
January 5-Clarence A. Bingham, local gypsy and brown tail moth super- intendent. Approved by State Forestry Department on January 19, 1932; re-appointment.
January 5-John J. Hannigan, forest fire warden for the year 1932. Ap- proved by State Forestry Department on January 13, 1932; rc-appoint- ment.
January 12-William J. Dalton, assessor to fill vacancy for unexpired term, caused by death of Kenneth Mckenzie. Approved by Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation on February 5, 1932.
January 15-Evelyn M. Prescott, member of board of public welfare, to act during the absence of Jennie F. Fales until April 2, 1932.
March 1-Albert Fales, inspector of animals for year ending March 31, 1933. Approved by Director of Animal Industry on March 17, 1932; reappointment.
March 15-Clarence A. Bingham, General manager, appointed as agent to be responsible for carrying out the provisions of Chapter 152 General Laws relative to furnishing all benefits due under Sections 69 to 75 inclusive, with notification to the Industrial Accident Board.
March 22-Patrick J. Lydon, assessor for term of three years from April 1, 1932. Approved by Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation, March 25, 1932; re-appointment.
April 25-Appointments for term of one year beginning May 1, 1932 as follows, namely: William H. Sullivan, pound keeper and dog officer; re-appointment. William J. Barrett, J. Irving Reid and Thomas C. Lydon, field drivers; re-appointments. Austin L. Maddox, John J. Flaherty and Guido A. Stuntzner, fence viewers; rc-appointments. Dr.
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George L. Klein, town physician; re-appointment. James A. Halloran, town counsel; re-appointment. Forrest M. Douglass, inspector of buildings; re-appointment. Walter S. Bagley, constable; re-appoint- ment. Charles E. Houghton, John J. Hannigan, and Herbert A. Baker, board of appeal under building by-law; re-appointments. J. Alexander Abdallah, Anthony J. Bru ga, James M. Folan, Thomas H. Hayden, Charles J. Weisul and Carroll H. Woods, licensed to act as public auc- tioneers.
May 17-Jennie F. Fales, M. Joseph Roache, and Arthur B. Rodgers, board of public welfare; Mrs. Fales and Mr. Roache being re-appoint- ments. On April 18, 1932, Mary G. Millett tendered her resignation as a member of the board of public welfare which was accepted with regret and with appreciation of conscientious service rendered to the Town in such office for the past eleven years. On November 15, 1932, the resignation of Arthur B. Rodgers effective as of December 1, 1932, was received and accepted with appreciation of services rendered by him as member of board. On November 29, 1932, Paul I. Bernier was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Arthur B. Rodgers, effective as of December 1, 1932. John J. Bennett and Charles E. McGlashan, licensed to act as public auctioneers.
August 10-John P. Crowley, temporary registrar of voters, during the absence of John P. Curran, Registrar of Voters.
October 4-Joseph M. Lovell, re-appointment by Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes, Edmund F. Sullivan, as Deputy Collector of Taxes, approved.
October 25-Louis F. Parker, acting chief of fire department for period of thirty days with notice to Civil Service Commission, following resigna- tion of John J. Hannigan as chief of fire department, effective on Septem- ber 30, 1932. Appointment renewed for further periods to and including January 9, 1933; resignation on request accepted effective December 31, 1932.
December 13-Alonzo N. Earle chief of fire department, effective January 10, 1933, but by action taken December 27, 1932, made effective as of January 1, 1933.
Albert L. Murray one of the nominees of the Selectmen was appointed on January 14, 1932, as town fish and game warden for the year ending January 1, 1933, by the Department of Conservation, Division of Fisheries and Game.
There were also appointed from time to time special police officers; election officers for presidential primary, state primary, state election meetings and town meetings; also sworn weighers; sworn measurers of leather and bark, and surveyors of lumber.
Licenses or permits were granted from time to time after due considera- tion and in the manner provided by law to various persons applying therefor
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for the conduct of the business specified in such licenses or permits respec- tively, as follows, namely:
Common victuallers; inn-holders; transient vendors; lodging house keepers; intelligence offices; junk collectors; public amusement; pool room; bowling alley; Sunday entertainment; Sunday sales; taxi-cab owners; taxi-cab operators; sale of gasoline and motor oil on premises; public garage; children's musical exhibition (Norwood Theatre); operation of motor coaches for transportation of passengers for hire between Nor- wood and Walpole to Pierce Bus Lines, Inc., as successor to Fred. W. Pierce; purchase, sale, exchange and assemblance of second-hand motor vehicles or parts; and conduct of open air meeting.
Joint and identical pole locations granted.
On May 17 a license was granted to Sears, Roebuck Company to sell, rent or lease firearms.
Favorable recommendation given to application for a state license to peddle fish.
Permits granted as follows: To Norwood Lodge of Elks, B. P. O. E. to conduct a carnival on June 17 and 18, 1932; To American Legion Post to sell ice cream and other refreshments on July 8, 1932, being occasion of opening of band concert season; To Veterans of Foreign Wars, Norwood Post No. 2452, to conduct a Mardi Gras Festival, also a Poppy Drive; To American Legion Auxiliary Unit Norwood Post No. 70 to sell popcorn at band concerts during July and August.
Numerous public hearings were held from time to time as required by law upon various petitions for licenses, permits, lay outs and the like, which it does not appear to be necessary to detail in this report.
Conferences were held during the year with other departments particu- larly with the Finance Commission, Planning Board and the Board of Public Welfare, also with various officials and committees, and especial attention was given to budget matters, and to the relief of unemployment.
Claims and Litigation
Claims for personal injuries and actions brought against the Town whether for damages for takings of easements in land or for other causes had due consideration, were referred to the legal department for advice and other appropriate action and received such further attention as ap- peared to be required. A brief statement of such claims and actions follows. Reference is hereby made to the report of the Town Counsel for further details of action taken and the status of these matters.
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