Report of the city of Somerville 1950, Part 23

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Publication date: 1950
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The Police Signal System is in good operable condition. By a systematic maintenance check, ordinary troubles are kept to the minimum. However, in order to keep the system operating under all possible conditions, I again recommend the purchase of a standby power unit.


The system consists of the following:


96 Street Signal Boxes


2 Bank Alarm Signal Boxes


1 Type "C" Police Signal Desk


3-5 circuit Registers


35 Secondary Batteries


1 Charging panel - 3 Rectifiers


2


Automatic time and date stamps


2 Takeup reels


5 Official phones connected with police desk


The Police Radio System consists of the following:


1 Central Station Transmitter and Receiver


3 Remote Central Stations


1 Vertical Antenna


1 Lampkin frequency monitor


1 Tuning meter


17 F. M. 2-way mobile radio telephone units


TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM


A weekly inspection system is maintained as regards checking all traffic light installations, in order to maintain timing in accordance with Massachusetts Department of Public Works permits, as well as general inspection of all working parts, thereby eliminating many night and weekend trouble calls. Some of our controllers are 17 to 18 years old, and are now obsolete as regards obtaining new parts. I recommend a gradual replacement of same. Five new installations were placed in operation during the year: Magoun Square, Ball Square Bridge, Summer & Lowell Sts., Wilson Square, and Washington St. at Lincoln Park.


The System consists of 30 intersections, 19 of which are equipped with pedestrian push-buttons.


SUPERVISION OF POLES AND WIRES ON THE STREETS


Constant attention and inspection of the condition of poles and wires has been given in conjunction with the companies owning or using same. During 1951 work will continue on


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ELECTRIC LINES AND LIGHTS


Somerville Avenue to place all utility owned overhead wires under-ground and poles removed.


STREET LIGHTING


The number of street lights December 31, 1950 are as follows:


1050


800


lumen lamps =


208


1,000


32 -


2,500


13 -


4,000


11


469


6,000


468 -


10,000


31


15,000


7


16,000


Mercury lamps


I wish to thank His Honor, the Mayor, and the members of the Board of Aldermen, and the several department heads for many courtesies received throughout the year.


Respectfully submitted,


MARTIN F. DENNING,


Commissioner Electric Lines & Lights.


352


ANNUAL REPORTS


REPORT OF THE SANITARY DEPARTMENT


To the Honorable, the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of Somerville.


Gentlemen:


The report of the Sanitary Department for the year 1950 is respectfully submitted herewith:


COLLECTIONS OF ASHES AND REFUSE


Loads


Yards


Tons


January


2500


16,250


5625


February


2400


15,600


5400


March


2450


15,925


5513


April


2350


15,275


5288


May


2300


14,950


5175


June


2100


13,650


4725


July


2000


13,000


4500


August


1850


12,025


4163


September


1900


12,350


4275


October


2300


14,950


5175


November


2450


15,925


5513


December


2450


15,925


5513


COLLECTIONS OF PAPER


Yards


Tons


January


3750


500


February


3900


520


March


3825


510


April


3600


480


May


3675


490


June


3600


480


July


3525


470


August


3450


460


September


3375


450


October


3825


510


November


3750


500


December


3900


520


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SANITARY DEPARTMENT


The above figures are approximate and are based on the general average of amounts carried by the trucks.


The ashes and refuse are being collected with motor trucks on account of the distance to the Medford dumps, which are being used by this department subject to the rules and regula- tions of the Board of Health of the City of Medford.


There is a general increase in the amount of rubbish being collected due to the fact, so many householders converted their heaters from coal to oil.


The total estimated collection of garbage amounted to 4200 cords, the work is being done by a contractor who fur- nishes trucks and chauffeurs, the City supplying the laborers and collections to be the same as previously, namely: - two collections a week throughout the year from private dwellings and three times a week from restaurants, stores, etc.


The department as a whole is operating efficiently and with the citizens' co-operation we shall continue to carry on in the usual manner.


I wish to thank His Honor, the Mayor, the Board of Alder- men and the employees of my department for their co-opera- tion extended during the year.


Respectfully submitted,


JOHN F. MESKELL, Supt. Sanitary Department.


354


ANNUAL REPORTS


REPORT OF THE LAW DEPARTMENT


March 27, 1951


The Honorable, the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen Somerville, Massachusetts


Gentlemen:


I herewith respectfully submit the annual report of the Law Department for the year 1950.


There was a marked increase in the number of claims aris- ing out of defective sidewalks and streets. Whenever war- ranted, settlement was made in these matters, and in several instances court action was instituted.


The services of the Law Department were available during 1950, as in past years, to such other departments as found them necessary. Several suits were entered for the Welfare Department in settlement cases; bonds and mortgages were drawn for the Old Age Assistance Bureau; assistance was given to the Board of Assessors in the matter of appeals taken by property owners to the Appellate Tax Board and to the City Treasurer's office in connection with Land Court proceedings and foreclosures.


I am happy to acknowledge the service rendered this de- partment by Arthur A. Forte and Mary A. Kerwin, Assistant City Solicitors, and Officer Thomas J. Flanagan of the Police Department and Inspector of Claims assigned to this office.


I, also, wish to express my appreciation for the cooperation and pleasant relations existing between this department and his Honor, Mayor Lynch, members of your Honorable Board, and the officials and employees of this city with whom this de- partment has been in contact.


Respectfully submitted,


ROBERT J. MULDOON, City Solicitor


355


SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES


REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES


OFFICE OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES CITY HALL, MASSACHUSETTS


January 1, 1951.


TO HIS HONOR, THE MAYOR AND THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN:


The following report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year 1950 is respectively submitted.


Work of Weights and Measures Department for 1950


Scales


Adjusted


Sealed


Not Sealed


Con- demed


Over 10,000


0


29


0


0


5,000 lbs. to 10,000


0


13


0


0


100 to 5,000 lbs.


7


397


3


4


Under 100 lbs.


15


860


2


2


Weights:


3


1535


0


1


Capacity Measure:


Vehicle Tanks


0


0


0


Liquid over 1 gallon ....


0


18


0


0


Liquid under 1 gallon ..


0


210


0


0


Dry


0


1


0


0


Adjusted


Sealed


Not Sealed


Con- demed


Automotic Measuring Devices:


Less than one inch


Quantity Measure on


Pumps


0


2


0


0


Gasoline Meters


12


292


12


4


Oil and Grease Meters ..


0


62


0


14


Over one inch


Tank Meter Systems ....


5


172


0


4


Bulk Meter Systems


3


30


0


0


Other


Grease Measuring De-


vices


0


47


132


1


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ANNUAL REPORTS


Linear Measure:


Yard Sticks


0


70


0


0


Cloth Measuring Devices


0


7


0


0


Taxi Meters


1


40


0


0.


Total


16


3785


149


30


Summary of Inspection made:


Clinical Thermometers


1024


Coal Certificates


0


Ice Scales


3


Junk Scales


1


Marking of Bread


60


Marking of Food Packages


313


Milk Jars


0


Oil Jars


612


Paper or Fibre Cartons


0


Pedlers' License


10


Pedlers' Scales


2


Transient Vendors


0


Wholesale Milk Cans


0


Taxi Meters


4


Fuel Meters


9


Gas Pumps and Meters


10


Coal in Paper Bags


0


Kindling Wood in Paper Bags


0


Oil Measures (5 gallons)


18


Summary of Tests made:


Berry Baskets


0


Cartons (approved as measures)


0


Gasoline Devices (other than Sealings)


21


Ice Cream Cartons


0


Scales in Stores


31


Taxi Meters (other than Sealing)


4


Fuel Meters (other than Sealing


9


Applications inspected and signed for Special Licenses:


Special City Licenses


17


County


46


State


63


Disabled Veterans


19


Transfers


4


Total


149


Gasoline Station Tests:


Total number of calls


113


Number of different stations


104


Number of call-backs to stations previously inspected 9


Number of Gallons drawn for tests


3340


Total meters at stations


311


Total meters sealed


298


Total meters not sealed


13


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SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES


Trial weighings and measurements of commodities sold or put up for sale:


- Incorrect


Total No. Tested


Number Correct


Under


Over


Bread


60


34


0


26


Butter


40


33


2


5


Coal (in paper bags)


0


0


0


0


Coal (in transit)


0


0


0


0


Confectionery


38


28


0


10


Dry Commodities


122


108


5


9


Flour


15


6


9


0


Fruits and Vegetables


73


28


15


30


Ice


0


0


0


0


Lard


4


4


0


0


Meat and Provisions


47


15


2


30


Potatoes


26


5


1


20


Total


425


261


34


130


Miscellaneous:


Court Cases


0


Complaints investigated


0


Respectfully submitted,


JOHN F. CASEY,


Sealer of Weights and Measures


358


ANNUAL REPORTS


REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS


January 1, 1951


To the Honorable, the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen:


The following report is respectfully submitted as the Annual Report of the Board of Assessors for the year end- ing December 31, 1950:


CITY OF SOMERVILLE - 1950 RECAPITULATION


A-City or Town: All appropriations since 1949 Tax Rate was fixed


1. Total to be raised by taxation


$9,125,827.02


2. Total from Available Funds:


1950 $35,477.64


1949


339,044.26 374,521.90


$9,500,348.92


3. Deficits due to abate- ments in excess of prior years:


1947 $21,045.51


1948 48,199.41


1949


93,719.91


162,964.83


4. Dept. of Correction Chap. 59, Section 21


102.21


B-State: Tax & Assessments


1950 Estimates


1949 Underestimates


1. State Audit Municipal Accounts


$4,744.44


$1,496.24


2. State Exam. Retire- ment System ..


786.36


3. Smoke Inspection Service


1,723.01


4. Addditional State As-


sessements


529,433.23


39,447.64


$536,687.04


$40,943.88


$577,630.92


.


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BOARD OF ASSESSORS


C-County:


Tax & Assessments:


1. County Tax


$294,183.78


$25,364.25


2. Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment 98,319.34


18,335.91


$392,503.12


$43,700.16


$436,203.28


D-Overlay of Current year:


GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED


$10,839,336.76


E-Estimated Receipts & Available Funds:


1. Income Tax


$812,556.69


2. Corporations Taxes 524,601.05


3. Reimbursements a/c Publicly Owned Land


883.20


4. Old Age Tax, Meals


13,099.23


5. Chapter 804, Acts 1949 7,173.13


6. Old Age Tax


(Meals) Acts 1949 Chapter 307 18,089.42


7. Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise


337,552.63


8. Licenses


134,816.78


9. Fines


11,100.80


10. General Government.


14,466.95


11. Protection of Persons and Property ..


2,837.22


12. Health & Sanitation


6,390.80


13. Highways


1,731.00


14. Charities


192,241.72


15. Old Age Assistance


568,779.64


16. Veterans' Benefits


65,324.52


17. Schools


74,116.85


18. Libraries


3,325.84


19. Recreation


558.20


20. Public Service Enter- prises 519,911.08


21. Interest:


On Taxes & Ass'ts.


13,075.72


22. Gas & Electric Fran- chise Tax


326.18


23. Dog Licenses


4,093.74


24. Electrolysis


500.00


25. Somerville Housing Auth. Earned Sur- pluses


26,569.17


Total Estimated Receipts ... $3,354,121.56


Add. Overestimates


7,477.21


26. Amounts to be taken from Available Funds:


162,086.60


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ANNUAL REPORTS


(a)


9-19-49


$4,058.01


(o)


12-30-49


$25,778.30


(b)


9-28-49


108,870.00


(p)


12-30-49


10,670.24


(c)


9-30-49


2,441.00


(q)


12-30-49


3,282.70


(d)


10-18-49


28,984.50


(r)


1-12-50


1,200.00


(e)


11- 4-49


785.00


(s)


1-17-50


600.00


(f)


11- 7-49


3,000.00


(t)


2- 1-50


1,500.00


(g)


11-21-49


31,476.76


(u)


3-17-50


1,100.00


(h)


12- 2-49


2,250.00


(v)


4- 4-50


1,000.00


(i)


12-13-49


26,240.60


(w)


4- 5-50


1,632.15


(j)


12-15-49


1,956.40


(x)


5- 5-50


1,400.00


(k)


12-16-49


1,400.00


(y)


5-19-50


3,800.00


(1)


12-27-49


3,511.70


(z)


5-25-50


1,163.32


(m)


12-29-49


35,000.00


(al)


6- 7-50


21,018.31


(n)


12-29-49


49,339.05


(bl)


6-16-50


1,063.86


$374,521.90


Total Available Funds


$381,999.11


Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds


$3,736,120.67


F-Net Amount to be raised by Taxation on Polls and Property ..


$7,103,216.09


G-Number of Polls: 32.750 @ $2.00 each


$65,500.00


$65,500.00


H-Total Valuation:


Personal Property


$6,639.350.00


Tax


364,500.31


Tax


6,673,215.78


$128,191,550.00


Tax Rate: $54.90


TOTAL TAXES LEVIED ON POLLS & PROPERTY $7,103,216.09


The Board of Assessors wishes to thank the other depart- ments for the co-operation extended during the year, particu- larly to the Legal Department.


Respectfully submitted,


CHARLES R. BRUNELLE WILLIAM B. BAILEY MAURICE F. AHEARN GORDON FAULKNER TIMOTHY J. CRONIN Board of Assessors.


Real Estate


121,552.200.00


36!


FIRE DEPARTMENT


REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT


May 15, 1951.


To The Honorable Mayor and Board of Aldermen:


Gentlemen:


In compliance with the Revised Ordinances of the City of Somerville, I have the honor of submitting for your informa- tion, the Annual Report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1950.


ALARMS AND LOSSES


Number of First Alarms


761


Number of Second Alarms


8


Number of Third Alarms


2


Number of A. D. T. Alarms


7


Number of Still Alarms


1231


First Aid, Accidents, Emergency Calls


1624


Number of Alarms for the Year 1950


3633


Number of Alarms for the Year 1949


2603


Increase in the number of Alarms during the Year 1950


1030


Value of Buildings at risk


$1,749,268.00


Insurance on Buildings at risk


1,927,400.00


Insurance Damage on Buildings


107,551.16


Value of Contents at risk


823,632.00


Insurance on Contents at risk


812,017.00


Insurance damage on Contents


160,615.88


Total value at risk


2,572,900.00


Total Insurance damage


268,167.04


Approximate Per Capita Loss


2.60


CLASSIFICATION OF ALARMS


Fires In Residence Buildings


318


Fires in other Buildings


160


Chimney Fires


35


Fires in rubbish, near buildings


100


Fires in dumps, vacant lots


130


Grass Fires


57


Miscellaneous Fires out-of-doors


82


Automobile Fires


196


False Alarms


217


Smoke scares -


Needless Alarms


64


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ANNUAL REPORTS


Accidents, Inhalator Calls


167


Miscellaneous Emergency Calls


190


False Telephone Calls 4


Out of City Calls


289


Wrecker Calls 67


Ambulance Calls


1557


Total


3633


MANUAL FORCE


The manual force consists of two hundred and twenty four (224) permanent men. During the year, two enginemen died, one Deputy Chief pensioned, one Captain pensioned, one Master Mechanic pensioned, one hoseman pensioned, and seven permanent men have been appointed to the Department from the Eligible List of the Civil Service.


The Roster of the Department is as follows:


1 Chief Engineer


4 Deputy Chiefs


3 District Chiefs


7 Captains


32 Lieutenants


147 Privates 3rd Grade


23 Privates 2nd Grade


7 Privates 1st Grade


224 Total


"IN MEMORIAM" HARRY W. DEARBORN


Died January 1, 1950 - Age 51 years Appointed July 14, 1929 A member of the Department for 21 years


ALLAN J. COLLINS


Died May 21, 1950 - Age 61 years Appointed December 28, 1916 A member of the Department for 34 years


363


FIRE DEPARTMENT


To His Honor the Mayor, the members of the Honorable Board of Aldermen, the officers and members of the fire de- partment, all municipal departments who so ably assisted this department and to the citizens of the city, I extend the thanks of the department for their support and cooperation.


Respectfully submitted, JAMES H. O'HARA Deputy Chief (Acting) Chief Engineer


364


ANNUAL REPORTS


REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD


The Honorable, the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen Somerville, Massachusetts


June 21, 1951.


Gentlemen:


The Planning Board of the City of Somerville herewith respectfully submits its annual report for the year 1950.


Applications for zoning changes were acted upon, after public hearings, and recommendations forwarded to the Board of Aldermen for final action. All monies received in connec- tion therewith have been turned over to the City Treasurer and incorporated in his report.


The Planning Board has frequently conferred with repre- sentatives of the city government, including your Honorable Board, with regard to the necessity of supplementing the present Planning Board with a properly trained city planner, civil engineer and such other clerical and technical assistants as considered necessary for the board to operate efficiently. The need for a city planner and staff has not been lessened to any extent since our last annual report, especially in the light of the rapidly expanding highway program which is gradually reaching the borders of Somerville and might cause irreparable damage if proper consideration has not been made in advance.


During 1950, at the recommendation of the Planning Board, there was filed and approved by the Board of Aldermen an application in behalf of the City of Somerville to participate in the Urban Redevelopment Program, which has resulted in the ear-marking of $360,000 for this particular program in Somerville.


Also, during 1950, there has been considerable discussion about an improved Planning Board, together with suggestions that the powers of the Planning Board be enlarged. It is the opinion of the Planning Board that the ordinances presently in


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effect are broad enough to give the present board sufficient authority to efficiently operate, providing adequate funds were appropriated and approved, so that it could hire and maintain an efficient technical staff. The board recommends that funds for such a program be made available at a very early date, so that the Planning Board of Somerville can play an essential and necessary part in the general redevelopment program which is facing Somerville at the present time.


Respectfully submitted, PLANNING BOARD ERNEST BRENNER, Chairman


366


ANNUAL REPORTS


REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS


June 1951.


To the Honorable, the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of Somerville


Gentlemen:


The Board of Election Commissioners respectfully submits the following report for the year 1950.


REGISTRATION


Before the State Primary in September, registration was held in the office at City Hall, beginning on January 3, and continuing until Thursday, August 17, from 8:30 A. M. to 4:30 P. M. except Saturday. Also Monday, August 7; Tues- day, August 8; Wednesday, August 16; Thursday, August 17, from 7:00 P. M. to 9:00 P. M. and Friday, August 18, from 8:30 A. M. to 10:00 P. M.


Outside Sessions were as follows: 7:00 to 9:00 P. M .- at the Cutler Schoolhouse on Powder House Boulevard, Wed- nesday, August 9th; at the John A. Dickerman Schoolhouse on Cross Street, Wednesday, August 9th; at the Morse School- house on Summer Street, Thursday, August 10th; at the Western Junior High School on Holland Street, Thursday, August 10th; at the Carr Schoolhouse on Atherton Street, Fri- dey, August 11th; at the Perry Schoolhouse on Washington Street, Friday, August 11th; at the Bingham Schoolhouse on Lowell Street, Monday, August 14th; at the Glines Schoolhouse on Jaques Street on Monday, August 14th; at the Knapp Schoolhouse on Adrian Street, Tuesday, August 15th; at the Southworth Schoolhouse on Myrtle Street, Tuesday, August 15th; at the Brown Schoolhouse on Willow Avenue, Wednes- day, August 16th; at the Southern Junior High School on Sum- mer Street, Wednesday, August 16th.


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Sixteen hundred fifty-two (1652) names were added to the voting list.


After the State Primary, September 19, 1950, registration began September 20th in the office at City Hall, continuing until Thursday, October 5th, from 8:30 A. M. to 4:30 P. M. except Saturday. Evening sessions at City Hall were Monday, September 25, Wednesday, October 4, Thursday, October 5, from 7:00 P. M. to 9:00 P. M. and Friday, October 6, from 8:30 A. M. to 10:00 P. M.


OUTSIDE SESSIONS from 7:00 to 9:00 P. M.


Cutler Schoolhouse, Powder House Blvd., Tuesday, September 26th John A. Dickerman Schoolhouse, Cross Street, Tuesday, September 26th Morse Schoolhouse, Summer Street, Wednesday, September 27th Western Junior High School, Holland Street, Wednesday, September 27th Carr Schoolhouse, Atherton Street, Thursday, September 28th Perry Schoolhouse, Washington Street, Thursday, September 28th Bingham Schoolhouse, Lowell Street, Friday, September 29th Glines Schoolhouse, Jaques Street, Friday, September 29th Knapp Schoolhouse, Adrian Street, Monday, October 2nd Southworth Schoolhouse, Myrtle Street, Monday, October 2nd Brown Schoolhouse, Willow Avenue, Tuesday, October 3rd Southern Junior High School, Summer Street, Tuesday, October 3rd


Fifteen hundred and twenty-two (1522) names were added to the voting list during the period from September 20 to Octo- ber 6th.


NOMINATION PAPERS INITIATIVE - REFERENDUM PETITIONS


The Board of Election Commissioners received two hun- dred ninety-two (292) democratic nomination papers on which six thousand, eight hundred and ninety (6890) names were certified, eighty-seven (87) republican papers on which two- thousand, five hundred, and ninety-eight (2598) names were certified.


They also received fifty-two (52) papers on which nine hundred and seventeen (917) names were certified. These papers were Referendum papers, Initiative Petition papers and papers of Public Policy.


This made a total of four hundred and thirty-one (431) papers on which ten thousand, four hundred and five (10,405) names were certified.


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ANNUAL REPORTS


JURORS


In accordance with Chapter 234 of the General Laws, as amended by Chapter 211 of the Acts of 1924, the Election Commissioners prepared a list of the inhabitants of Somerville, liable to serve as jurors.


The Board has established a system, whereby, each person, provisionally selected for jury service, fills out a questionnaire and appears before a member of the Board at the office and makes oath to the statements contained therein. This gives the Board an opportunity to meet each individual and note, if any, his physical defects or disability to render the county the ser- vice that would be required of him as a juror. These personal examinations also, enable the Board to know the educational qualifications of each prospective juror.


The jury list prepared by the Board for the year 1950 con- tains the names of twelve hundred and fourteen (1214) citi- zens.


RECOUNTS


A Recount was held on Saturday, September 30, 1950 at 1:00 P. M. of ballots cast in the Republican and Democratic Primaries, held September 19, for Representative in the 24th Middlesex District - Wards 1-2-3-4-5 and for Congressman in the 8th District for Ward 4 only. This recount was held in the Aldermanic Chamber at City Hall.


EXPENSES


The expenses for the Election Department for the year ending December 31, 1950, were as follows:


Board of Election Commissioners $21,902.85


Pay of Election Officers 10,178.00


Total Expenses $32,080.85


The Board of Election Commissioners has had the coopera- tion of His Honor, the Mayor and the Honorable members of the Board of Aldermen and the City Officials, for which it is. deeply grateful.


Respectfully submitted,


THOMAS W. ORPEN, Chairman JOHN T. FORD, Secretary DENNIS L. DONOVAN LEWIS A. PRATT


BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS


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ELECTION COMMISSIONERS


June 1951.


To the Honorable, the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of Somerville


Gentlemen:


The Listing Board of the City of Somerville respectfully submits the following report for the year 1950.


Listing of males, twenty years of age and upwards for poll taxes and listing of females, twenty years of age and upwards.


THOMAS W. ORPEN JOHN T. FORD DENNIS L. DONOVAN LEWIS A. PRATT AUGUSTINE F. SHARRY Listing Board of the City of Somerville


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ANNUAL REPORTS


NUMBER OF PERSONS LISTED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 1950


Ward


Prec.


Male.


Female


Total


Male


Female


Total


1


1


1137


1116


2253


1


2


847


923


1770


1


3


829


865


1694


1


4


936


1027


1963


1


5


927


1004


1931


4676


4935


9611


2


1


1036


1020


2056


2


2


841


894


1735


2


3


634


746


1380


2


4


998


1081


2079


2


5


959


1102


2061


2


6


879


955


1834


5347


5798


11145


3


1


904


1036


1940


3


2


816


978


1794


3


3


905


1086


1991


3


4


800


1005


1805


3


5


709


972


1681


4134


5077


9211


4


1


1062


1184


2246


4


2


742


792


1534


4


3


959


1181


2140


4


4


990


1134


2124


4


5


1006


1133


2139


4


6


663


722


1385


5422


6146


11568


5


1


714


819


1533


5


2


801


867


1668


5


3


842


894


1736


5


4


794


919


1713


5


5


827


885


1712


5


6


863


945


1808


4841


5329


10170


6


1


830


954


1784


6


2


929


1085


2014


6


3


745


925


1670


6


4


691


842


1533


6


5


758


959


1717


3953


4765


8718


7


1


913


1049


1962


7


2


903


1002


1905


7


3


860


978


1838


7


4


897


990


1887


7


5


867


968


1835


4440


4987


9427


32813


37037


69850


32813


37037


69850


371


ELECTION COMMISSIONERS


REGISTERED VOTERS


Registered Voters October 1949


Revised Lists June 1950


Registered Voters


Votes Cast


Ward


Pct.


Men


Women


Men


Women


Men


Women


1


1


833


731


714


607


790


707


1157


1


2


700


735


641


622


679


656


1057


1


3


666


607


617


570


677


610


937


1


4


746


723


679


666


714


708


1072


1


5


768


737


728


646


766


743


1140


2


1


795


579


725


535


725


580


963


2


2


656


651


629


611


670


650


1037


2


3


513


530


456


488


495


531


757


2


4


731


723


663


662


726


736


1140


2


5


724


718


676


670


718


717


1057


2


6


663


693


588


528


631


609


931


3


1


745


777


680


702


718


748


1120


3


2


685


748


613


679


662


733


1081


3


3


749


845


688


774


734


760


1194


3


4


666


783


623


752


669


811


1150


3


5


557


740


508


690


535


713


1022


4


1


854


916


796


835


846


830


1296


4


2


621


563


579


526


618


565


934


4


3


785


852


709


782


760


848


1221


4


4


841


913


798


850


831


886


1296


4


5


813


824


725


760


779


820


1202


4


6


551


542


511


51


540


540


833


5


1


605


637


570


588


598


637


938


5


2


713


707


669


666


683


691


1051


5


3


694


688


645


634


675


662


1032


5


4


685


694


619


643


648


664


1024


5


5


676


657


611


612


630


642


907


5


6


734


718


687


679


735


727


1110


6


1


702


749


648




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