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398,110,000
1937
403,070,000
1942
411,815,000
1938
374,733,000
1943
430,120,000
1939
432,095,000
1944.
468,481,000
Respectfully submitted,
ALBERT W. THOMPSON, Director of Public Works.
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TOWN OF NORWOOD
REPORT OF MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT
Mr. Francis W. Smith, General Manager.
Dear Sir:
I submit herewith, my report of the activities and operations of the Municipal Light Department for the year ending December 31, 1944.
Because of the effect imposed by war economy, the situation of the department is much the same as last year. There has been no new construction, and only what maintenance work a curtailed personnel could accomplish.
Credit is given to the employees of this department for work they are doing outside of their specified line of duty, which is more or less dictated by Civil Service regulations. Were it not for this co-operation on their part, it would be very difficult to carry on without immediately filling the vacancies which exist.
The sales of electric energy dropped due to the completion of war contracts in the industries of the town.
The hurricane that came in September did very little damage. Our system was able to endure the strain because of the materials and methods of construction we have endeavored to use from experience encountered during the previous hurri- cane.
A decided improvement was made in the.service location at the Winslow Plant of the Winslow Bros. and Smith Company. With their co-operation, our metering equipment and their part of the service equipment has been brought up to stand- ard with the possibilities of loss of service from fire, or the elements at a minimum.
Many times during the year, we have been called on by other town depart- ments to do various jobs such as, wiring in public buildings, plowing snow, etc. Approximately 40,000 feet of wire was replaced for the Water Department's water level indicators.
Other activities and statistical information of this department is attached and submitted as a part of this report.
Respectfully submitted, -
C. C. CHURCH, Superintendent.
CLERICAL DIVISION
I wish to aubmit my report as Acting Clerk for the year 1944.
In June, Robert Hauck resigned to accept a position elsewhere. At the request of Supt. C. C. Church, I have endeavored to pinch hit until such time when a permanent clerk is employed. I have also continued to act as Chief Operator.
There were 202 purchase requisitions issued.
There were 296 applications for new service. 274 applications for transfers. 261 services discontinued.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN M. CLAPP, Acting Clerk.
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REPORT OF MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
INSPECTION AND METER DIVISION
This has been another year of curtailed supplies and no new building. Only 109 Wiring Permits were applied for during the year 1944 ..
Factory R.I. demand meters were read and charts exchanged on the first of every month, and on the fifteenth all meters were wound.
Meetings of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Inspector Association were attended monthly.
Maintenance of electric wiring and equipment in schools and other town buildings has been taken care of. The new Wood Working Shop at the Senior High School and the Metal Work Room at the Junior High School have been completed.
Daily inspections of the Short Street Sub-station have been made.
Statistics
New electric ranges installed
9
New meters installed
6
Meters discontinued 23
Meters discarded.
24
Meters replaced.
84
Complaints investigated for Billing Dept.
191
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH J. O'BRIEN, Deputy Wire Inspector.
REPORT OF CHIEF OPERATOR
I wish to submit my report for year 1944 as Acting Chief Operator.
Purchased Energy for 1944
Short St. Sub-Station
6,639,947 KW
Central Street Station
9,645,000 KW
Total
16,284,947 KW
Decrease for the year 1944
1,160,368 KW
Or 6.65% less than previous year.
Average Cost per KW
.01205
Statistics
KW used for year 1944 Station Light and Power
18,731 KW
KW used for year 1944 Fire Alarm Bldg. 1,987 KW
Total
20,718 KW
Street Lights were illuminated approximately 4,012 hours, 9 minutes using 643,435 KW.
We had no interruptions of service from the Boston Edison Company during the year.
A spare operator was employed thereby allowing the regular operators one day off in seven.
We purchased a motor generator set and installed it to be used in case of emergency for charging the storage battery.
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TOWN OF NORWOOD
All data concerning electrical equipment at the Light Department has been compiled in loose leaf form.
After the rebuilding of No. 6 Feeder, this Line was energized from the Short Street Sub-Station allowing us to take an old 2,000 KVA Power Transformer out of service at the Light Department. This resulted in more efficient operation, saving approximately $50.00 per month.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN M. CLAPP, Acting Chief Operator.
Average Annual Kilowatt Cost of
Energy Purchased from the Boston Edison Company
2.00
1.75
Cent per Kilowatt Hour.
1.50
1.25
1.00
.75
.50
.25
1916
1918
1920
1922
1924
1926
1928
1930
1932
1934
1936
1938
1940
194?
1944
REPORT OF MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
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18
17
Amount of Electric Energy Purchased Yearly from 1916 to 1944 Inclusive.
16 15
14
13
12
11
10 9
Millions of K.W.H.
8
¥7
6
5
A
CV
2
1
1916
1918
1920
1922
1924
1926
1928
1930
1932
1934
1936
1938
1940
1942
1944
132
TOWN OF NORWOOD
REPORT OF LINE FOREMAN
I am pleased to submit a report of the activities of the line crew of the Light Department for the year ending December 31, 1944.
We worked about on the same basis as we did the year of 1943. Being still short of help, we did no new construction. Most of our work consisted of repair work. We cut over quite a few Street Light Circuits to improve conditions of the circuits. By doing so, we also removed a few feet of Mo-6 wire which we could use over again.
This year our street light trouble was greater than last year, and we also found that we had more shades and bulbs broken. Last year's estimation was that 65% of our shades and bulbs were broken with stones and air guns, while this year I would estimate the damage at 75%. Most of our trouble is around the Senior High School and the outskirts of the town.
I wish at this time, to thank the citizens of the town for their kind co-operation in calling our office and reporting street lights when they see them out. It is a great help as we are short-handed and do not patrol at night.
From the end of Endicott Street to the Winslow Bros. and Smith plant, our Fire Alarm wires have been put in underground ducts, which is a great improve- ment. We also ran in new wires for the Water signals from the Standpipe to the Westwood and Ellis Stations.
The only time we had to call outside help was July 30, 1944, when we had primary wires down on Washington Street, and we called the Belmont Light Department. Then again on November 6, 1944, the Edison Company sent help to replace a transformer on Pleasant Street. On September 15, 1944, the night the hurricane hit us, we took care of all our trouble with our own help. September 16, 1944, we were called on for what help we could send to assist the Town of Danvers to help clear some of their hurricane trouble, and we sent two men and a truck. Since then we have received word that they were a great help. Our large truck has been called out to help the Public Works Dept. to plow snow and other jobs.
I also wish to report that our line equipment is in good shape.
Statistical Report
Wood Poles Set:
Size
No.
Removed
35'
21
21
40'
1
1
45'
1
1
2
Guy Stubs
23
25
Replacements on Public Streets
15
Extensions on Public Streets
3
Replacements on Private Property
3
Extensions on Private Property
2
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REPORT OF MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
Secondary Wire:
Wire Size
Feet Installed
Feet Removed
No. 6
3,490
1,060
No. 4
400
No. 1
2,025
Primary Wire:
Wire
Feet Installed
Feet Removed
No. 6
200
No. 2/0
200
No. 3/0
1,800
No. 4/0
625
Street Lighting Wire:
Wire
Feet
Feet Removed
No. 6
7,675
35,176
Street Lighting Fixtures:
Lumen
Size
Installed
Removed
1,000
4
2,500
2
175 Watt
1
4,000
1
6,000
1
45 ornamental globes and bulbs were broken by stones and air guns. Distribution Transformers:
No. Installed
Size K.V.A.
Total K.V.A.
2
5
10
5
7.5
37.5
8
10
80
1
15
15
1
25
25
167.5
No. Removed
Size K.V.A.
Total K.V.A.
7
5
35
4
7.5
30
5
10
50
1
37.5
37.5
3
100
300
452.5
Seven transformers were removed because of burn-out by lightning and over- load.
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Size
Size
Installed
.
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TOWN OF NORWOOD
One pole type voltage regulator was purchased and installed on Neponset Street to improve service at the Metropolitan Airport.
Secondary Services Installed:
Overhead 3-2 wire 2-3 wire 1-4 wire
Underground 1-renewal
13 services were changed from 2 wire to 3 wire.
175' of primary cable was installed in fibre duct for service to the woodworking shop at the Senior High School.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN F. BLASENAK,
Line Foreman.
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REPORT OF CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
REPORT OF CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
Mr. Francis W. Smith, General Manager.
Dear Sir:
Submitted herewith is the annual report of the Cemetery Department for the year 1944.
The first part of the year was spent in digging over a part of Section 47, which is being prepared for burial purposes.
Maintenance and repair work started in March.
Early in May, in preparation for Memorial Day, the Department, which, by that time, was reduced to three men, was given extra help from the Public Works Department. This additional assistance was made available to us for most of the summer.
Due to the manpower shortage, it was impossible to do any improvement work in the Fall, as all the time between burials was taken up in maintenance work, which was necessary and important.
The Department handled one-hundred-seventy-five (175) interments, of which one was made in the Old Parish Cemetery.
Foundations were built for forty-seven (47) monuments.
Respectfully submitted,
LOUIS J. D'ESPINOSA, Superintendent.
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TOWN OF NORWOOD
REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mr. Francis W. Smith,
General Manager.
Dear Sir:
I hereby submit my annual report relative to the number of arrests and the disposition of the cases brought before the courts during the year 1944.
Arrests Made for the Following Offenses
1943
1944
A. W. O. L.
2
3
Assault .
15
11
Assault to Murder
4
. .
Breaking, Entering and Larceny
10
7
Conspiracy
.
3
Delinquency .
.
7
Disturbing the Peace
6
4
Dog Keeping Unlicensed
2
4
Driving Intoxicated
1
4
Drunkenness
64
51
Electricity, Unlawful Use of
1
Escape
1
5
False Fire Alarm
1
Forgery
. .
2
Illegitimacy
. .
1
Indecent Exposure
2
. .
Larceny
5
S
Larceny of Automobile
4
8
Lewdness
2
2
Maintaining Lottery
.
1
Malicious Mischief
5
. .
Motor Vehicle Law Violation
32
17
Neglect of Family
10
24
Rape
3
1
Revolver in Vehicle
1
. .
Runaway Boys
6
. .
Straggler
1
. .
Truancy
Violation of Food Law
.
1
Violation of Health Regulations.
.
1
Violation of Parole
1
. .
Violation of Probation
3
8
180
181
1
Breaking Glass
1
Driving to Endanger
1
Idle and Disorderly
3
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REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
Disposition of Cases as Follows
1943
1944
Committed to Concord Reformatory
1
1
Committed to House of Correction
6
16
Committed to Women's Reformatory
.
. .
. .
1
Committed to State Farm.
7
2
Committed to State Prison
2
1
Continued
6
Delivered to Child Welfare
1
10
Delivered to Military Police
2
5
Delivered to Parents
6
4
Delivered to U. S. Marshal
4
. .
Delivered to Other Departments
12
16
Dismissed
7
. .
Fined
48
32
Filed
30
20
Not Guilty
7
7
Pending
1
. .
Probated
15
17
Released
12
20
Suspended Sentences
13
26
180
181
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM H. SULLIVAN, Chief of Police.
1
Committed to Lyman School
2
1
Committed to Shirley School
138
TOWN OF NORWOOD
REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Chief of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1944.
Number of box alarms
410
Number of still alarms
39
Total
449
Classified as follows:
Buildings
79
Automobiles
13
False
18
Woods, brush, dumps, etc.
339
. Total
449
Property involved:
Buildings
$361,916.00
Contents
112,650.00
Total
$474,566.00
Estimated loss on buildings
47,005.00
Estimated loss on contents
27,080.00
Total
$74,085.00
Insurance paid on buildings
47,168.01
Insurance paid on contents
26,959.09
Total
$74,127.10
Insurance carried on buildings
16,676,119.00
Insurance carried on contents
75,750.00
Total
$16,751,869.00
Number of gallons water used (approximate)
417,850
Number of feet of hose used
59,320
Number of feet of ladders raised
822
Inspections of business buildings and dwellings, recreation and public gather- ing places, garages and gasoline stations, oil and gasoline storage, were made in the usual manner.
Ambulance calls attended 295
A number of dangerous areas were burned over by the Department.
I wish to express my appreciation to the Honorable Board of Selectmen, all Departments, the press and all citizens of the town, for their co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
ALONZO N. EARLE, Chief of Department.
139
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
The Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen:
The Norwood Committee on Public Safety submits the following report on the activities of the Civilian Defense Organization for the year 1944.
Effect of the War
Due to the great improvement in the war situation both at home and abroad, interest in Civilian Defense activities has gradually fallen off in proportion to the advances made by our armed forces.
Educational Meetings
At the January and February Executive Committee meetings plans were de- veloped to hold two meetings in the Junior High School to stimulate interest in Civilian Defense activities. A good program was arranged and well advertised by the Educational Committee, but the interest, judged by the attendance of citizens at the March meeting, was so slight that it was decided not to hold the second meeting.
Air Raid Tests
The state committee arranged to have a general Air Raid Test on Sunday, January 9th, but due to severe weather conditions the test was postponed.
A state-wide test was held on Sunday, March 26th, which included (a) mobili- zation of all personnel, (b) complete black-out, (c) sounding of audible signals, and (d) test of communications.
A third state-wide Air Raid Drill including mock bombing exercises was held Sunday afternoon June 11th, conducted jointly by the First Service Command, the Massachusetts Committee on Public Safety, the Fifth War Bond Drive Committee, and the Massachusetts Salvage Committee. The local Boy Scout troops also participated. The exercises were not as stimulating as they might have been, due to the fact that no planes appeared to drop "mock bombs" on Norwood.
Testing Audible Alarm
The testing of the Air Raid signal every day was changed about June 1st to a test once a week.
Reduction of Telephone Service
On July 24th the Executive Director arranged with the Telephone Company to place all telephones, except two, in the Report Center on a temporary suspen- sion basis. The suspended telephones thereby only to be used during an emer- gency.
Plane Crash
The first Saturday in August a Navy training plane crashed on Chapel Street between Berwick Street and Winslow Avenue. At this incident several auxiliary policemen and air raid wardens appeared voluntarily and rendered assistance which proved to be a great help to town officials.
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TOWN OF NORWOOD
Hurricane
During the hurricane in September the whole Protection Division was mobi- lized for active duty, together with the Report Center personnel. The Medical, and Services and Supplies Divisions were alerted and ready to render service if needed. The services co-operated with the town departments and rendered a great service of assistance by (1) reporting location of clogged drains and flooded streets, flooded cellars, fallen trees and poles, "live" electric wires on the ground, and other similar incidents, as well as (2) patrolling areas dangerous to vehicles and pedestrians, and (3) rendering assistance wherever needed.
When one considers the high velocity of the wind and the tremendous down- pour of rain accompanying the hurricane, together with the dangers involved, it can be stated with the highest of praise that the members of the Civilian Defense organization were out in force and fulfilled their duties with courage and fortitude.
Financial Statement
Total Appropriation for 1944
$1,561.15
Expenditures during 1944 792.38
(Secretarial Services, telephones and miscel- laneous)
Unexpended balance as of Jan 1, 1945 $768.77
Conclusion
While our services with the exception of the Salvage Committee and Auxiliary Police are more or less in an inactive status, the organization, equipment and medical supplies are intact. In view of the above incidents we feel confident that if an emergency should arise the members of the Civilian Defense Organi- zation will respond with an equal sense of civic responsibility.
Respectfully submitted,
GORDON F. WOODBERRY, General Chairman.
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REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
Mr. Francis W. Smith,
General Manager.
Dear Sir :
Following is my report for the year 1944:
Type of Building
Number of Permits
Estimated Cost
New Buildings:
Factories
2
$2,300
Minor Out-buildings
6
893
Garages
7
3,600
$6,793
Additions and Alterations:
Dwellings
57
20,710
Non-residential
16
16,093
Repair of fire damage
4
8,354
Total
$45,157
Grand Total
$51,950
Inspection was made of all buildings for which permits were issued and all were approved.
All elevators were inspected and reports sent to the Department of Public Safety.
Inspection was made of the Norwood Hotel, and it was found to be in safe condition.
Of all the buildings razed, the most important were those of the Morrill Estate on Bond Street.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY J. CRONAN,
Building Inspector.
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TOWN OF NORWOOD
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
To the Citizens of Norwood:
The Board of Assessors herewith submit their annual report for the year 1944 together with the statement showing comparison of tax rate recapitulations for the years 1943 and 1944 and also the table of aggregates of polls, property and taxes assessed January 1, 1944.
Appointment
On March 28, 1944, Mr. Richard D. Northrop was reappointed by the Select- men and approved by Tax Commissioner, Henry Long, for the term of three years expiring April 1, 1947.
Tax Rate
On May 3, 1944, the Board of Assessors voted that the tax rate for the year 1944 be determined as $33.00 per each one thousand dollars of valuation, an in- crease of $1.00 on the 1943 rate.
Financial Report
The financial statement of the department will be found in the report of the Town Clerk and Accountant.
On June 7, 1944, Mrs. Agnes M. Halloran received a six months' continued provisional appointment as clerk from the Director of Civil Service, Ulysses J. Lupien as per letter of same date. This appointment is to take the place of John F. O'Connell who is now in Alaska with the armed forces of the United States Army.
Appellate Tax Board Cases
On April 29, 1944, the Appellate Tax Board notified the Assessors of the appeal of Bendix Aviation Corporation from the assessment of their tax in 1943. The Bendix Aviation Corporation maintain that they should be exempt from tax on buildings and structures.
Also on April 10, 1944, the Appellate Tax Board notified the Assessors of an appeal of the Norwood Cooperative Bank on account of an over-valuation of land located on Lenox Street.
Both cases are pending for hearing at the end of December, 1944.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD A. FLAHERTY, WILLIAM J. DALTON, RICHARD D. NORTHROP. Board of Assessors.
COMPARISON OF TAX RATE RECAPITULATIONS OF YEARS 1943 and 1944
1943
1944
Increase $103,927.79
Decrease
Appropriations by Taxation
$1,586,350.27
$1,690,278.06
Overlay Deficits
1,121.28
1,369.66
248.38
State Tax
20,650.00
52,635.00
31,985.00
State Audit of Municipal Accounts
1,164.67
1,916.82
752.15
State Examination of Retirement System
417.09
152.90
$264.19
State Parks and Reservations.
586.61
831.81
245.20
Metropolitan Sewerage Loan Sinking Fund
13,915.84
12,683.46
1,232.38
Boston Edison Company Franchise Tax Refund.
227.17
227.17
County Tax
34,940.68
43,653.05
8,712.37
Overlay
11,209.61
7,792.43
3,417.18
Gross Amount to be raised
$1,670,583.22
$1,811,313.19
$145,870.89
$5,140.92
Estimated Income Tax (Certified)
$79,855.39
$81,740.51
$1,885.12
Estimated Corporation Taxes (Certified)
124,350.06
138,718.68
14,368.62
Gasoline Tax (Certified)
28,727.60
28,727.60
Estimated Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise.
15,000.00
14,000.00
1,000.00
Other Estimated Receipts and Available Funds
656,511.37
730,035.10
73,523.73
Poll Tax
10,844.00
10,776.00
68.00
Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds Net Amount to be raised by Taxation of Property Assessed Valuation 1943, $24,500,700.00 at $32.00 Assessed Valuation 1944, $24,464,100.00 at $33.00
$886,560.82
$1,003,997.89
$118,505.07
$1,068.00
$784,022.40
$807,315.30
$784,022.40
$807,315.30
REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS
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TABLE OF AGGREGATES OF POLLS, PROPERTY, AND TAXES
Assessed under Date of May 1, for the Following Years: 1872, 1875, 1880, 1885, 1890, 1895, 1900, 1905 Assessed under Date of April 1, for the Following Years: 1910, 1915, 1920, 1925, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934 Assessed under Date of January 1, for the Following Years: 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944
Year
No. of
Male Polls
Valuation
of Personal
Estate
Valuation
of Real
Estate
Total
Assessed
Rate per $1,000.00
Total Taxes
Horses
Cows
Cattle
Swine
Sheep
Fowl
Dwelling Houses
of Land
Assessed
1944
5,388
$1,059,500
$23,404,600
$24,464,100
$33.00
$818,091.30
9
169
44
4,500
2,909
5,000
1943
5,422
1,051,400
23,449,300
24,500,700
32.00
794,866.40
6
166
56
4,750
2,909
5,000
1942
5,263
1,078,700
22,806,260
23,884,960
34.90
844,120.15
14
175
38
3,500
2,861
5,505
1941
5,290
1,012,500
22,286,050
23,298,550
31.90
753,803.75
14
185
21
3,550
2,774
5,515
1940
5,232
1,008,350
22,048,760
23,057,110
33.40
780,571.47
12
191
11
3,450
2,736
5,550
1939
5,207
995,800
21,906,590
22,902,390
32.00
743,290.48
20
196
7
3,283
2,697
5,674
1938
4,890
1,001,100
21,725,430
22,726,530
32.60
750,664.88
21
188
25
4,219
2,670
5,683.5
1937
4,881
984,550
21,602,560
22,587,110
32.00
732,549.52
25
207
40
20
3,190
2,583
5,090.5
1936
5,072
2,838,600
: 21,259,190
24,097,790
32.40
790,912.44
31
142
9
20
3,295
2,558
5,090.5
1935
4,989
2,913,090
21,464,450
24,377,540
32.60
804,685.83
38
155
8
14
3,382
2,552
5,091.5
1934
4,784
3,103,604
21,851,940
24,955,544
32.20
813,136.54
35
154
62
3,188
2,591
6,002
1933
4,700
3,145,167
21,948,750
25,093,917
31.30
794,847.78
33
175
13
34
2,725
2,581
6,002
1932
4,656
3,392,537
23,267,729
26,660,266
32.00
862,440.51
39
194
7
46
3,646
2,575
6,002
1931
4,673
3,484,556
23,419,341
26,903,897
29.00
789,559.02
46
188
5
25
. .
2,788
2,561
6,096
1930
4,678
3,770,169
23,262,712
27,032,881
29.00
793,309.56
42
198
7
9 0
.
2,540
2,510
6,096
1925
4,497
4,477,510
19,612,360
24,089,870
26.50
647,383.68
114
193
7
81
7
2,369
2,203
6,096
.
.
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.
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TOWN OF NORWOOD
Acres
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Valuation
Assessed
Other Neat
1920
3,716
4,158,640
14,488,848 11,460,934
18,647,488 16,989,234 14,033,280
18.00 12.80 9.20
354,234.78 224,054.57 134,196.17
283
375
10
85
1
1,438 4,325
1,904 1,759
6,096 6,096
1900
1,670
892,595
3,584,214
4,476,809
18.00
83,922.56
397
328
10
20
1
375 300 890
1,160 1,069 810 698
6,151
1895
1,410
684,795
2,673,970
3,358,765
16.90
59,583.00
358
408
5
202
920
6,162
1890
1,096
513,473
2,051,085
2,564,558
16.60
45,398.36
300
410
17
84
6,200.5
1885
880
447,014
1,618,928
2,065,942
13.00
28,618.09
271
420
7
129
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1880
650
456,635
1,338,793
1,795,428
11.80
22,486.32
240
382
1
511 415
6,216 6,231
1875
551
448,633
1,343,867
1,792,500
11.80
22,195.81
198
362
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1872
472
518,540
1,100,016
1,618,556
11.40
19,397.79
185
405
320
6,275
147
335
15
86
9
1915
3,296
5,528,300
1910
2,545
5,614,895
8,418,385
1,286
6,130
1905
2,070
1,167,405
4,254,265
5,421,670
17.40
98,477.05
360
375
10
40
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REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS
145
370
358
17
70
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354
6,255.5
6,135
146
TOWN OF NORWOOD
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
To the Citizens of Norwood:
The Board has outlined a program designated as "Post-War Projects." A list of twenty-three projects recommended by the Board was presented to the Board of Selectmen in February, 1944, and was discussed at a joint meeting, but no final decision was made on any project. The two Boards agreed to meet again for further discussion on post-war projects, but no further meetings were held during the year. The Selectmen held to the point that a committee on Post-War Rehabilitation was to be appointed, and further discussion of post-war projects could be recommended through the sub-committee on Public Works of which the chairman was a member. Unfortunately the sub-committee did not hold a meeting during 1944.
After a careful study the Board recommended to the Selectmen the removal of ashes and rubbish for the town. The recommendation was not received favor- ably by the Selectmen. The Planning Board entered a petition with the Select- men for an Article in the warrant of the Special Town Meeting of April, 1944. The immediate passage of the Article was opposed by the Selectmen, and through their recommendation it was voted by the town to appoint a committee to make further study of the subject. A member of the Planning Board was appointed to that committee and through him the Board was informed of the progress that was being made, and a final report on ashes and rubbish removal was made to the Selectmen. The Board is looking forward to further action on the part of the Selectmen and recommends that an Article be inserted in the warrant of the Annual Town Meeting.
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