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I appeared with you and members of the Council before the joint committee on hearing of Senate bill 263 relative to biennial elections, which act I assisted in drawing.
I appeared before the Public Utilities Commission relative to the report of the A. B. Street Railway and consulted with the State Health Department relative to the taking of waters of Mirimichi Pond.
I have drawn one deed of land for the city and examined two deeds of land to the city.
I have had two suits brought in behalf of the City Collector for Taxes and have had one appearance filed in behalf of the city on a Small Claims action against the city.
I filed one proof of claim in the Bankruptcy Court for the City Col- lector.
KIMBALL CASE
There was turned over to my department a suit by Johanna Burke Kimball against the city in an amount of several hundred dollars but the action was settled for the sum of $150.00 I had proper releases and agreements for judgment signed and filed.
KING CASE
The land damage case of Florence T. King was pending when I took office and has since been settled for the sum of $699.00, with proper releases and agreements for judgment filed.
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CITY OF BOSTON CASE
A claim of the City of Boston against the City of Attleboro for care and board of Mary Galliazo was pending when I took office in an amount of $680.75. This was settled by the City of Boston for $383.25.
BATTERSHALL CASE
The petition of Mary H. Battershall for abatement of taxes was pend- ing before the County Commissioners. I appeared before the County Commissioners in behalf of the city and had the petition dismissed be- cause it was improperly brought.
CLARK CASE
Carlos T. Clark brought action for $30.00 for paving stone in the Small Claims Court. I had Attorney Bazil B. Mulligan represent the city. After hearing Judge Connors decided in favor of the city.
CROSBY CASE
The claim of Crosby Brothers for land damages on account of relocation of Morey Street was pending when I took office and is still pending in court.
HOLMAN CASE
The claim of Grace M. Holman which was pending when I took office was settled for $305.10.
The claim of B. P. Galligan relative to drain across his property on County Street was referred to me but no suit was brought and the matter is still pending so far as I know.
There were three claims made against the city on which I advised no liability and so far as I know no action has been brought.
The only court action now pending against the city is the claim of Crosby Bros.
There are prospective claims against the city for the widening of So. Main Street, for the taking of the Blake land in Mansfield, but no pe- titions for damages have yet been brought.
I have had several conferences relative to the South Main Street damages, but no agreement has yet been reached.
I have also talked with Mr. Blake's attorney but no agreement has been reached in that matter.
The expenses of my department for the year 1927 is $39.36, of which $12.16 were for expenses of bringing suit in behalf of the city, for tax bills, and $3.50 for recording deed.
The balance was for postage, stationery, and travelling expenses.
I recommend the same appropriation for this department as last year.
Respectfully,
RALPH C. ESTES, City Solicitor
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City Auditor's Report
To His Honor, the Mayor, and Municipal Council:
I submit herewith the annual report of the Auditing Department.
During the year ending December 31, 1927, the Auditing Department has audited all bills and payrolls presented for payment.
It has also made examinations of the accounts of the City Treasurer, the City Clerk and City Collector, all of which have been found correct.
The accounts of the Commissioners of the Water Sinking Fund and Sewer Investment Fund have been examined and all securities held by them checked and verified.
The Trust Funds in the hands of the City Treasurer and Trustees of the Public Library have been examined and found correct, and all securities held by them examined and found to agree with the reports as presented.
The financial statements, schedules, etc., will be found on the fol- lowing pages.
E. S. J. RANDALL,
City Auditor
REVENUE ACCOUNTS
BALANCE SHEET-December 31, 1927
Assets
Revenue Cash
$117,680.55
Solon D. Bushee gift to Capron Park.
$1,500.00
Petty Cash
200.00
Temporary Loan in Anticipation of Revenue 100,000.00
Real Estate Taxes, 1927
123,499.15
Premiums on St. Widening Loan ..
238.50
Personal Taxes 1927.
10,423.24
Overlay 1927
650.15
Poll Taxes 1927
164.00
Reserve Fund Overlay Surplus.
13,852.19
Moths 1927 ..
34.75
Excess and Deficiency
103,780.63
App. Sewer Assessments 1927.
68.46
North Main Street-Real Estate
490.60
App. Curbing Assessments 1926.
39.61
West Mansfield-Real Estate.
436.40
App. A. B. C. St. Ry. Assessments 1927.
28.80
City Survey
969.18
Com. Int. App. Curbing Assessment 1926. .
14.20
P. W. Highway Maintenance and Operation ..
16,068.37
Com Int. App. A. B. C. St. Ry. Assess. 1927
5.20
Oak Street Drain
152.13
Com. Int. App. Sewer Assessment 1927.
34.94
Water Main Line Extension.
5,511.26
Unapp. Granolithic Walks 1927.
459.51
Sewer Extensions
6,385.24
Unapp. Sewer Assessments 1927.
387.90
Lincoln School
932.29
Tax Titles
4,014.69
Expert Appraisal
1,000.00
Public Property a/c Rec ..
163.40
Special Assessment Revenue.
1,073.37
Health Dept. a/c Rec ....
641.78
Board of Public Welfare a/c Rec ..
5,493.29
School Department a/c Rec.
56.25
A. B. C. St. Ry. a/c Rec ..
129.00
State Aid a/c Rec.
864.00
Water Rates 1926
7.22
Water Rates 1927.
703.86
Pipe and Labor 1924.
14.73
Pipe and Labor 1926.
41.46
Pipe and Labor 1927.
. 839.83
$266,009.82
$266,009.82
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.
4,014.69
Departmental Revenue
7,347.72
Water Revenue
1,607.10
.
.
.
Liabilities
.
Tax Titles Revenue. ..
BALANCE SHEET-December 31, 1927 Non-Revenue Accounts
Assets
Liabilities
Non-Revenue Cash
$8,139.43
Sewer Construction 1924
$398.29
Cambridge Street Drain ..
.57
Street Widening 1925 and 1927
30,912.86
Bank and Water Street Bridge 508.23
Additional Water Supply .. 245,319.48
$277,139.43
$277,139.43
ANNUAL REPORT
213
Loans Authorized
269,000.00
CITY OF ATTLEBORO SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS, TRANSFERS, RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURES
Expended
Debit Transfers
Total
Unexpended Balance
Total
Credit Transfers
Receipts
Approp'n
Municipal Council
General Expenses ..
$736.31
$736.31
$3.69
$740.00
$30.00
$710.00
Mayor
Salary
2,000.00
2,000.00
00.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
Clerical
1,056.67
1,056.67
00.00
1,056.67
1,056.67
Other Expenses
660.00
660.00
00.00
660.00
660.00
Auditing Department
Salary
2,000.00
2,000.00
00.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
Clerical
968.62
968.62
00.00
982.62
32.62
936.00
Other Expenses
725.36
$32.62
757.98
72.02
830.00
830.00
Collecting Department
Salary
1,800.00
1,800.00
00.00
1,800.00
1,800.00
Clerical
1,485.00
14.50
1,500.00
00.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
Bonds
385.00
385.00
00.00
385.00
385.00
Other Expenses
1,573.73
1,573.73
10.77
1,584.50
14.50
1,570.00
Assessing Department
Assessor's Salary.
3,400.00
3,400.00
00.00
3,400.00
3,400.00
Asst. Assessor's Salary . .
623.75
623.75
176.25
800.00
800.00
Clerical
2,629.50
2,629.50
670.50
3,300.00
3,300.00
Other Expenses
1,471.02
1,471.02
128.98
1,600.00
1,600.00
City Solicitor
Salary
1,000.00
1,000.00
00.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
Other Expenses
.
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Treasury Department
7
Salary
2,000.00
2,000.00
00.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
Clerical
491.25
491.25
8.75
500.00
500.00
Bond
190.00
190.00
00.00
190.00
190.00
Other Expenses .
867.04
867.04
37.11
904.15
125.00
$1.65
777.50
City Clerk Department
Salary
2,000.00
2,000.00
00.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
Clerical
491.25
491.25
8.75
500.00
500.00
Vital Statistics
336.13
336.13
23.87
360.00
360.00
Bond
4.00
4.00
00.00
4.00
4.00
Other Expenses
575.94
125.00
700.94
8.21
709.15
1.65
707.50
City Messenger
Salary --- 1926
18.33
18.33
00.00
18.33
18.33
Salary-1927
1,144.00
1,144.00
00.00
1,144.00
1,144.00
Vacation Substitute
44.00
44.00
00.00
44.00
44.00
Other Expenses
115.62
115.62
00.00
115.62
.62
115.00
Elections and Registration
Expenses
1,104.59
1,104.59
20.41
1,125.00
325.00
800.00
Planning Board
Expenses
00.00
00.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
City Stenographer
Salary
1,400.00
1,400.00
000.00
1,400.00
1,400.00
Expenses
47.61
47.61
2.39
50.00
50.00
City Survey
Expenses
111.71
111.71
969.18
1,080.89
1,080.89
Police Department
Salary and Wages
39,007.49
39,007.49
150.87
39,158.36
39,158.36
New Equipment
000.00
000.00
436.40
436.40
436.40
Care and Main. of Equip.
4.625.32
4,625.32
71.63
4,696.95
49.15
4,647.80
Other Expenses
3,731.11
3,731.11
74.89
3,806.00
6.00
3,800.00 .
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Expended
Debit Transfers
Total
Unexpended Balance
Total
Credit Transfers
Receipts Approp'n
Fire Department
Salary and Wages ....
77,486.77
940.00
78,426.77
310.10
78,736.87
78,736.87
Care and Main. Equip ...
3,997.92
3,997.92
2.08
4,000.00
4,000.00
Repairs on Station
1,448.07
1,448.07
1.93
1,450.00
250.00
1,200.00
New Equipment
1,650.00
1,650.00
00.00
1,650.00
1,650.00
Hydrants
15,780.00
15,780.00
00.00
15,780.00
15,780.00
Other Expenses
3,700.00
3,700.00
00.00
3,700.00
3,700.00
Electrical Branch (Fire Department)
Salary and Wages
4,106.25
4,106.25
00.00
4,106.25
4,106.25
Care and Main of Equip.
3,324.37
3,324.37
6.56
3,330.93
690.00
308.80
2,332.13
Other Expenses .
00.00
000.00
00.00
00.00
00.00
New Battery Plates
875.00
875.00
00.00
875.00
875.00
Inspector of Buildings
Salary
500.00
500.00
00.00
500.00
500.00
Other Expenses
14.50
14.50
35.50
50.00
50.00
Inspector of Wires
Expenses
230.86
230.86
19.14
250.00
250.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
Salary and Wages
1,042.00
1,042.00
28.00
1,070.00
1,070.00
Other Expenses
333.89
333.89
1.93
335.82
335.82
City Forester
Salary and Wages
2,799.66
2,799.66
.34
2,800.00
2,800.00
Other Expenses .
697.42
697.42
2.58
700.00
700.00
Dog Officer
Expenses
500.00
500.00
00.00
500.00
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500.00
1
:
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Health Officer Department
Salary and Wages .
7,000.00
7,000.00
00.00
7,000.00
7,000.00
Quarantine & Contagious Disease Hospital
375.30
375.30
00.00
375.30
375.30
Nursing and Care at
306.75
306.75
143.25
450.00
200.00
250.00
State Sanatoria
2,550.30
200.00
2,750.30
4,249.70
7,000.00
7,000.00
Other Expenses
1,867.46
1,867.46
222.54
2,090.00
2,090.00
Public Works Department
General Administration
Salary and Wages
13,229.90
13,229.90
414.10
13,644.00
13,644.00
Other Expenses
1,493.73
1,493.73
196.27
1,690.00
1,690.00
Public Works Department Highway Division
Maintenance and Opera- tion
50,052.57
500.00
50,552.57
16,068.37
66,620.94
1,650.94
64,970.00
Snow and Ice
4,704.04
4,704.04
295.96
5,000.00
5,000.00
New Equipment
2,297.44
2,297.44
202.56
2,500.00
500.00
2,000.00
Sidewalks and Curbing.
10,713.34
10,713.34
786.66
11,500.00
11,500.00
Street Lighting
34,523.11
2,740.00
37,263.11
16.89
37,280.00
37,280.00
Public Works Department
Water Division
Maintenance and Opera-
tion
24,127.86
24,127.86
12.14
24,140.00
24,140.00
Main Line Extension
31,868.74
2,000.00
33,868.74
5,511.26
39,380.00
39,380.00
Public Works Department Pumping Station
Maintenance and Opera-
tion
13,030.23
13,030.23
498.54
13,528.77
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13,528.77 | 217
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Home
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Expended
Debit Transfers
Total
Unexpended Balance
Total
Credit Transfers
Receipts Approp'n
Public Works Department Sewer Division Maintenance and Opera- tion
2,870.44
2,870.44
1,054.56
3,925.00
Sewer Extensions
2,089.76
2,089.76
5,585.24
7,675.00
Public Works Department A. B. C: St. Ry. Maintenance
2,615.65
2,615.65
384.35
3,000.00
3,000.00
Public Works .Department
Rifle Range Maintenance
37.46
37.46
62.54
100.00
100.00
Public Works Department Oak Street Drain
758.51
758.51
152.13
910.64
910.64
Board of Public Welfare
Salaries
2,350.00
2,350.00
000.00
2,350.00
2,350.00
Infirmary
7,925.15
7,925.15
10
7,925.25
250.00
5.25
7,670.00
Outside Relief
10,249.95
250.00
10,499.95
05
10.500.00
10,500.00
Mothers Aid
13,150.00
156.00
13,306.00
704.00
14,010.00
10.00
14,000.00
Temporary Aid
7,657.02
7,657.02
7.98
7,665.00
161.00
4.00
7,500.00 500.00
General Administration .
499.98
499.98
02
500.00
Soldiers' Benefits
Salary. of Agent.
300.00
300.00
00.00
300.00
300.00
Military Aid
40.00
100.00
140.00
4.00
144.00
144.00
State Aid
612.00
450.00
1,062.00
24.00
1,086.00
6.00
1,080.00
Soldiers' Relief
3,442.00
3,442.00
00.00
3,442.00
32.00
2,800.00
Soldiers' Burial
000.00
60.00
60.00
00.00
60.00
60.00
Incidentals
20.00
20.00
00.00
20.00
20.00
218
3,925.00 7,675.00
ANNUAL REPORT
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610.00
.
Public Schools
Salary and Wages
287,577.76
3,000.00
290,577.76
188.80
290,766.56 62,000.00
3,000.00
290,000.00 59,000.00 2,774.06
Lincoln School
1,841.77
932.29
2,774.06
Public Library
Salary and Wages.
8,463.63
8,463.63
37.67
8,501.30
8,501.30
Other Expenses
7,273.92
7,273.92
00.00
7,273.92
.22
7,273.70
Park Commissioners Department
Salary and Wages
7,269.13
7,269.13
10.87
7,280.00
380.00
6,900.00
Other Expenses
8,292.11
130.00
8,422.11
2.89
8,425.00
1,275.00
7,150.00
Comm. of Recreation Dept.
Hayward Field
1,077.26
1,077.26
12.74
1,090.00
50.00
540.00
500.00
Finberg Park
391.96
50.00
441.96
26.86
468.82
468.82
Horton Playground
469.05
469.05
30.95
500.00
500.00
Miscellaneous
Damages to Persons and Property .
1,255.44
1,255.44
19.56
1,275.00
375.00
900.00
Memorial Day
450.00
450.00
00.00
450.00
450.00
Veterans Headquarters.
1,300.00
1,300.00
00.00
1,300.00
1,300.00
Printing City Documents
834.15
834.15
165.85
1,000.00
1,000.00
Revenue Reserve Trans- ' fers a/c ...
7,530.62
7,530.62
209.38
7,740.00
2,740.00
5,000.00
Rent Loan Assn. Vault.
100.00
Rent Store Room
222.00
Fleet Insurance
97.83
Pensions, Hiram Packard
499.92
Fish Warden, Orr's Pond
90.00
Christmas Tree Account
99.57
Sturdy Hospital
3,148.84
Bristol County TB. Hosp.
19,086.18
City Physician
750.00
Robbery Insurance
92.15
219
766.56
Other Expenses
61,647.67
61,647.67 1,841.77
352.33
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Expended
Debit Transfers
Total 24,195.79 435.96
Unexpended Balance 423.01 66.84
Total 24,618.80 502.80
Credit Transfers
Receipts 289.33 2.80
Approp'n 24,329.47 500.00
Interest
Water Loan Bonds. ...
13,385.00
13,385.00
00.00
13,385.00
1,020.00 523.33
12,365.00
Ad. Water Supply Bonds
1,020.00
1,020.00
2,040.00
00.00
2,040.00
1,516.67
Sewer Loan Bonds
9,200.00
9,200.00
00.00
9,200.00
4,600.00
4,600.00
Bonds
960.00
960.00
00.00
960.00
960.00
N. T. & A. St. Ry. Bonds
720.00
720.00
00.00
720.00
720.00
A. B. C. St. Ry. Bonds .. .
202.50
202.50
00.00
202.50
202.50
Bristol County TB. Hosp. Bonds
875.00
875.00
00.00
875.00
875.00
High School Building
Bonds
2,040.00
2,040.00
00.00
2,040.00
2,040.00
Richardson School Loan Bonds
3,200.00
3,200.00
00.00
3,200.00
3,200.00
Add. to Washington and
School House
1,755.00
1,755.00
00.00
1,755.00
1,755.00
South Attleboro School House Bonds. .
6,880.00
6,880.00
00.00
6,880.00
Street Widening Bonds.
1,680.00
1,680.00
00.00
1,680.00
1,680.00
Bank and Water Street Bridge Bonds
935.00
935.00
00.00
935.00
935.00
Surface Drainage Bonds
440.00
440.00
00.00
440.00
440.00
N. T. & A. St. Ry. (Notes) Add. Fire Equipment
150.00
150.00
00.00
150.00
150.00
Loan (Coupon Note) ..
420.00
420.00
00.00
420.00
Anticipation of Revenue
10,157.54
10,157.54
3,842.46
14,000.00
14,000.00
Maturing Debt
Water Bonds Serial ...
6,000.00
6,000.00
000.00
6,000.00
6,000.00
220
Standard Scales Insurance
Fourth of July Celebrat'n
9.30 435.96
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Bliss Bonds
6,880.00
420.00
Loans
Sewer Loan of 1924
Ad, Water Supply Bonds Serial
4,000.00 3,000.00
4,000.00 3,000.00
000.00 000.00
4,000.00 3,000.00
4,000.00
Sewer Bonds Serial. . . Sewer Loan Bonds 1924 Serial
5,000.00
5,000.00
000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
N. T. & A. St. Ry. Bond Serial
2,000.00
2,000.00
000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
A B. C. St. Ry. Bonds Serial
2,250.00
2,250.00
000.00
2,250.00
2,250.00
Bristol County TB. Hosp. Bond Serial
5,000.00
5,000.00
000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
High School Building
8,500.00
8,500.00
000.00
8,500.00
8,500.00
Richardson School Bonds Serial
10,000.00
10,000.00
000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
Add. to Washington and Bliss School House
13,000.00
13,000.00
000.00
13,000.00
13,000.00
South Attleboro School House Bonds Serial. .
9,000.00
9,000.00
000.00
9,000.00
9,000.00
Street Widening Bonds Serial
18,000.00
6,000.00
24,000.00
000.00
24,000.00
24,000.00
Surface Drainage Bonds Serial
1,000.00
1,000.00
000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
Bank and Water Street
Bridge Bonds Serial. .
2,000.00
2,000.00
000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
N. T. and A. St. Ry. (Notes) Serial ..
1,000.00
1,000.00
000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
Add. Fire Equipment Coupon Notes Serial.
6,000.00
6,000.00
000.00
6,000.00
6,000.00
Water Loan Sink'g Fund
10,000.00
10,000.00
000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
TOTAL
$1,024,611.89
$25,298.74 $1,049,910.63
$46,302.54 $1,096,213.17 $10,697.29
$10,129.13 $1,075,386.75
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3,000.00
Bond Serial
Bonds
ANTICIPATION OF REVEUNE LOANS
Paid on same during 1927. . $525,000.00 Balance outstanding January 1, 1927. $125,000.00
Outstanding December 31, 1927
100,000.00
Issued during 1927 .. 500,000.00
$625,000.00
$625,000.00
BONDED DEBT ACCOUNT
Water Loan Sinking Fund ..
$143,433.20
Bristol County TB. Hospital Loan. $15,000.00
Sewer Assessment Investment Fund.
110,492.51
Sewer Loans
220,000.00
Sewer Loans 1924.
19,000.00
Surface Drainage Loans 10,000.00
Bank and Water Street Bridge Loan.
20,000.00
Street Widening Loan 1925 and 1927.
36,000.00
High School Building Loan. .
42,500.00
Richardson School Building Loan.
70,000.00
Lincoln School Building Loan.
157,000.00
Add. to Washington and Bliss School Bldg. Loan
26,000.00
Water Loan
374,000.00
A. B. C. St. Ry. Loan.
2,250.00
N. T. & A. St Ry Loan
14,000.00
N. T. & A. St. Ry. Loan Notes.
2,000.00
Add. to Washington and Bliss School Bldg. Loan
12,000.00
$1,019,750.00
$1,019,750.00
WATER SINKING FUND
In Hands of Water Sinking Fund Commis- sioners
$143,433.20
Bonds and Notes
$140,697.56
Cash
2,735.64
$143,433.20
$143,433.20
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N. T. & A. St. Ry. Notes.
3,000.00
Net Funded or Fixed Debt.
762,824.29
SEWER INVESTMENT FUND
In hands of Sewer Investment Fund Com- missioners .
$110,492.51
Securities Cash
$110,282.85 209.66
$110,492.51
$110,492.51
TRUST FUNDS
CASH AND SECURITIES
$76,001.34
In hands of City Treasurer
Margaret Spangler Fund
$5,000.00
Capron Fund
51,184.80
Deborah Starkey Fund ..
1,330.21
Ruth Holden-Alice Illingsworth Haskell Memorial Nursing Fund.
3,604.34
Surplus War Bonus Fund.
14,881.89
Smith-Hughes Trust Fund. 731.53
In hands of Library Trustees
Emily H. Horton Library Fund.
1,000.00
Daniel H. Smith Library Fund.
5,200.00
William R. Cobb Library Fund.
5,000.00
Everett B. Bliss Library Fund ..
1,000.00
Sarah J. Briggs Library Fund.
561.09
Joseph L. Sweet Library Fund.
1,203.47
Edwin Leach Library Fund.
1,203.47
Library Recital Fund. 667.61
Letitia S. Allen Library Fund.
.
822.67
Library Trust Fund Aid Association.
321.24
Library Trust Fund Income. .
115.04
Library Trust Fund Reserve.
1,343.47
$95,170.83
$95,170.83
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In hands of City Treasurer. .
In hands of Library Trustees.
19,169.49
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ACCOUNT OF RECEIPTS-EXPENDITURES SCHEDULES OF CITY PROPERTY AND CITY DEBT December 31, 1927
Receipts and Expenditures-Recorded in Auditing Department
Cash on hand January 1, 1927 and received to
date
$1,809,966.49
Expended December 31, 1927. 1,684,146.51
Balance on hand December 31, 1927
$125,819.98
Schedule of City Property-Recorded in Assessing Department
Taxable
Water Department (West Ice House)
2,400.00
Real Estate, 64 North Main Street.
19,400.00
Real Estate (Crandall Property) North Main Street
11,200.00
$33,000.00
Non-Taxable
Fire Department
Hebronville House House.
1,900.00
South Attleboro Hose House.
19,000.00
South Main Street Engine House.
56,920.00
Union Street Hose House
20,300.00
Peck Street Tower
950.00
$99,070.00
Schools
Bank Street
29,000.00
Bliss
102,000.00
Briggs Corner
9,000.00
Carpenter Street
7,200.00
Dodgeville
12,000.00
Farmers
9,500.00
Hebronville
17,700.00
High
207,000.00
Lincoln
80,000.00
Plat
5,000.00
Pleasant Street
9,000.00
Prospect Street
7,300.00
Richardson
84,400.00
Sanford Street
76,500.00
South Attleboro
11,200.00
South Main Street
5,500.00
Tiffany Street .
44,500.00
Washington Street
. ..... 36,500.00
$753,300.00
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Non-Taxable
Miscellaneous
Attleboro Public Library 84,000.00
Capron Park 35,500.00
City Athletic Field (Hayward Field) 11,300.00
Cummings Park (Angell Park)
1,000.00
Finberg Playground
1,000.00
Park Square Common (Common)
15,000.00
Horton Playground
4,995.00
Public Works Department (Stone Crusher Lot, Forest Street)
5,000.00
Voting Booth (Union Street)
7,300.00
Stone Crusher Lot (Forest Street)
7,500.00
Rifle Range (Clifton Street)
4,250.00
Sewer Beds
46,000.00
Capron Trustees (Real Estate cor. County and First Streets)
10,000.00
Real Estate, Hodge Street Vacant Lot ..
2,100.00
Real Estate, Cliff Street Vacant Lot.
3,000.00
Real Estate, North Main Street Vacant Lot
6,000.00
Real Estate, South Main Street Vacant Lot City Infirmary
12,500.00
Attleboro Hospital Co. (Sturdy Hospital) ..
393,600.00
Pumping Station Dwelling and Lot.
30,000.00
County Street Building (Public Works Dept.)
11,100.00
Thacher Street Water Tower
45,800.00
Real Estate, West Street Vacant Lots.
58,150.00
Real Estate, South Avenue Vacant Lots.
75.00
$795,270.00
Mansfield Real Estate
Donlon Lot, 9 Acres Jewel Street.
900.00
Clarke Lot, 10 Acres S. S. Balcolm Street .. 300.00
Pierson Lot, 1/2 Acres S. S. Balcolm Street 150.00
Wondergem Lot, 11/2 Acres, Balcolm Street 225.00
Chipman Lot, 13 Acres N. S. Balcolm St ...
400.00
1,975.00
$797,245.00
SCHEDULE OF CITY DEBT Recorded in Auditing Department
Inside Debt Limit (Authorized by General Law)
Sewer Loan 1924.
$19,000.00
Surface Drainage Loans.
10,000.00
Bank and Water Street Bridge Loan.
20,000.00
Street Widening Loan 1926 and 1927. 36,000.00
42,500.00
Richardson School Building Loan
70,000.00
Add. to Washington and Bliss School Bldg. Loan
26,000.00
Additional Fire Equipment (Notes) Loan ..
12,000.00
Net Debt January 1, 1928 subject to debt lim- itations
$235,500.00
High School Building Loan
100.00
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Outside Debt Limit (Authorized by Special Law)
Bristol County Tuberculosis Hospital Loan.
15,000.00
Sewer Loan
220,000.00
Lincoln School Building
157,000.00
Water Loan
374,000.00
A. B. C. St. Ry. Loan.
2,250.00
N. T. & A. St. Ry Loan.
14,000.00
N. T. & A. St. Ry. Loan (Note) .
2,000.00
Loan in anticipation of Revenue (Taxes)
100,000.00
884,250.00
Less Water Sinking Fund and Sewer Assess- ment Fund
253,925.71
$630,324.29
Borrowing Capacity (21/2% of the average
valuation for the past three years) . . . Net Debt January 1, 1928 subject to debt limitations
588,637.77
235,500.00
Borrowing Capacity January 1, 1928 $353,137.77
JURY LIST FOR ATTLEBORO-1927
Name
Residence
Occupation
r25 Bicknell St.
Die Cutter
50 Holman St.
Retired Jeweler
20 So. Main St. 546 Pleasant St.
Farmer
1046 Washington St.
Mason
Attleboro
180 Union St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Amesbury, Joseph W.
31 Maple St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Anderson, Axel H.
112 Dunham St.
Caretaker
Attleboro
Anderson, Carl E.
97 Maple St.
Toolmaker
Attleboro
Anderson, Frederick
107 Park St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Anderson, John E.
499 Thacher St.
Farmer
Attleboro
Appleton, Joseph H.
46 Jefferson St.
Mfg. Jlr.
Attleboro
Ardin, Thomas O.
97 Hope St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Ashley, Edward G.
71 Emory St.
Lumber Dealer
Attleboro
Audette, George J. Austin, George B.
158 South Main St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
616 Pleasant St.
Mfgr.
Attleboro
Babcock, Frederick E.
169 So. Main St.
Machinist
Prov., R. I.
Baer, Lawrence E.
218 County St.
Mfgr.
Attleboro
Bagnall, J. Carleton Baker, George C.
11 East St.
Sec. Chamber
of Commerce
Attleboro
Balser, Louis C.
20 West St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Barden, Winthrop F.
198 So. Main St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Barton, Otis H.
93-A Pleasant St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Bates, Joseph M.
92 Dean St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Beaudry, Joseph A.
258 So. Main St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Beety, Howard F.
6 Wolfenden St. 35 Third St.
Manager
Attleboro
Bergeron, J. Ludger
176 Pine St. 63 Emory St.
Toolmaker
Attleboro
Billington, James E. Blackinton, Amos S.
7 No. Main St.
Mfg. Jlr.
Attleboro
227
Place of Occupation
Abbott, Frank C. Adams, George L. Adel, Frank E. Alger, Isaac Allard, Louis Allen, Walter B.
Attleboro Attleboro No. Attleboro Attleboro
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Engraver
Attleboro
Bell, Randolph E.
Machinist
Attleboro
127 Pleasant St.
Accountant
Attleboro
JURY LIST FOR ATTLEBORO-1927
Name
Residence
Occupation
Blackinton, Virgil
388 So. Main St. 89 County St. 12 Dean St.
Editor
Prov., R. I.
Bliss, Frank W.
Launderer
Attleboro
Bliss, Milford E. Bond, Arthur J.
365 So. Main St.
Foreman
Attleboro
Bottomley, Arthur L.
136 County St.
Foreman
Attleboro
Boudreau, Emery A.
20 Orange St.
Salesman
Attleboro
Bowen, Daniel V.
22 Steere St.
Mechanic
Attleboro
Bowman, Earle L.
33 Emory St.
Machinist
Attleboro
Bregnard, Emile F.
17 Orange St.
Engraver
Attleboro
Brennan, James J.
9 Cambridge St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Brennan, Martin T.
15 No. Main St.
Dept. Manager
Attleboro
Briggs, Frank L.
29 So. Main St.
Manager
Attleboro
Briggs, William A.
26 Carpenter St.
Grocer
Attleboro
Bristow, Clarence E.
386 No. Main St.
Bus Driver
Attleboro
Brownell, Iville A.
6 Third St.
Merchant
Attleboro
Bruce, Isaac H.
351 So. Main St.
Grocer
Attleboro
Bullock, Arthur W.
143 Union St.
Salesman
Attleboro
Bullock, Frederick A.
169 Union St.
Mfgr.
Attleboro
Burt, Frank E.
175 South Ave.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Bussiere, Harvey P. J.
11 Starkey Ave.
Silversmith
Attleboro
Butler, Hugh E.
281/2 Pine St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Byers, Samuel R.
50 Hope St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Carey, Harry M.
16 Foley St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Carpenter, Charles R.
38 Holden St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Chace, George L.
52 Maple St.
Refiner
Attleboro
Chatterton, Charles R. Clark, Carlos T.
37 Maple St.
Toolmaker
Attleboro
130 Oak Hill Ave.
Janitor
Attleboro
Colvin, Edward F.
18-A Fifth St.
Jeweler
No. Attleboro
Conant, Arthur R.
18 First St. 20 Angell St.
Plater
Attleboro Attleboro
Connelly, Arthur
Jeweler
Connelly, Arthur F.
20 Angell St.
Office Work
Boston
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Place of Occupation
Mfgr.
Wrentham
Cooke, Robert L. Cooney, Thomas Cornell, Fred H. Cote, Rosario L. Crosby, Alfred D.
54 Bank St.
Mfgr.
Attleboro
179 Pleasant St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
385 So. Main St.
Foreman
Attleboro
Jeweler
Attleboro
Mfg. Jeweler
Attleboro
Cummings, Arthur B.
11 Holden St.
Mfgr.
Attleboro
Dean, Thomas F.
464 Newport Ave.
Janitor
Attleboro
Dobra, Walter C.
30 So. Main St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Dunham, Albert M.
7 Highland St.
Treasurer
Attleboro
Duplisea, Charles B.
13 Highland St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Fargo, Edwin A.
45 Peck St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Faulkner, Herbert S.
25 Hodges St.
Manager
Attleboro
Finberg, Joseph
24 John St.
Mfgr.
Attleboro
Fischbach, John
92 Tiffany St.
Farmer
Attleboro
Flemming, Willard
6 Charles St.
Salesman
Attleboro
Fonrouge, Alcime
37 Hazel St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Fontneau, Nelson C.
12 Second St.
Adv. Manager
Attleboro
Foster, Frank T.
11 Watson Ave.
Jeweler
Attleboro
French, Aldro A.
234 County St.
Supt.
Attleboro
French, T. Frederick 121/2 Gustin Ave.
Engraver
Attleboro
Gaffney, James E.
15 George St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Gaffney, Hugh
31 Dennis St.
Retired
Attleboro
Gilmore, Ernest D.
357 So. Main St.
Mfgr.
Attleboro
Gilmore, Evans W.
14 Perrin St.
Jeweler
Gormley, John H.
41 Holman St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Gray, Wheaton E.
7 Third St.
Salesman
Attleboro
Hagar, Clifton F.
769 So. Main St.
Steamfitter
Hall, Gilbert C.
9 Highland St.
Clerk
Hall, William D.
5 Foster St.
Toolmaker
Attleboro
Ham, John E.
454 Newport Ave.
Lineman
Attleboro
Harlow, Edward J.
10 Foley St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Harmstone, John H.
4 Prospect St.
Designer
Attleboro
Hawkins, Fred H.
92 Pleasant St.
Shipping Clerk
Attleboro
Healey, Charles B.
61 Emory St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
229
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Attleboro
Attleboro
Attleboro
211 Pine St.
6 Beacon St.
JURY LIST FOR ATTLEBORO-1927
230
Place of Occupation
Name Healey, James F. Hicks, Eustace V.
Residence 13 Foley St. 812 Perrin St. 163 County St.
Clerk Merchant
Attleboro
Hill, Fred H. Holbrook, Harry R.
28 Peck St.
Mfgr.
Attleboro
Holman, Samuel M.
39 Pleasant St.
Real Estate
Attleboro
123 County St.
Foreman
Attleboro
Hunken, Louis D. Hurley, J. Harry
5 County St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Hyde, Karl H.
130 County St.
Merchant
Attleboro
Ide, George W. Inman, Roy W.
18 Jefferson St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
22 Prospect St.
Salesman
Attleboro
Jacques, Archille
105 Union St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Janitzky, Henry L.
Edgewood Ave. 7 North Main St.
Auto Salesman
Attleboro
Keegan, George E.
17 North Ave.
Electrician
Attleboro
Kelly, Patrick
77 Dunham St.
Clerk
Attleboro
Kerkhoff, Joseph
58 Bank St.
Mfgr.
Attleboro
Kiff, Leroy
49 Elizabeth St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Killion, John F.
151/2 Park Ave. Tiffany St.
Toolmaker
Attleboro
King, William L.
45 Holden St.
Mfg. Jlr.
Attleboro
Kissick, George E.
7 North Main St.
Mfg. Jlr.
Attleboro
Klinke, Oscar F.
1 Cliff St.
Die Cutter
Attleboro
Labbe, Aggne F.
34 Holman St. 70 George St. 378 South Main St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Leach, Edwin F.
Lenzen, Albert T.
338 Newport Ave. 26 School St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Liberty, Albert
36 Dean St.
Druggist
Attleboro
Lilly, George F. Logan, Michael J.
59 Dunham St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
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LaMarche, Philip E.
Mfgr.
Attleboro
Mfg. Jlr.
No. Attleboro
Jeweler
Attleboro
Jeweler
Attleboro
King, Walter F.
Watchman
Attleboro
Jeffers, Clement O.
Occupation
Attleboro
Salesman
Attleboro
London, Max Luther, Herbert E.
3 Howard Ave. 176 Pine St.
Merchant Jeweler Manager Jeweler
Attleboro
Attleboro
Luther, William J. Lyle, Francis J.
153 Pleasant St. 26 Torrey St.
Attleboro Attleboro
Mackinnon, Herbert
7 Howard Ave.
Contractor
Attleboro
Manchester, Edward C.
22 Fourth St.
Cost Accountant
Plainville
Manchester, Francis S.
223-A Park St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Manning, Thomas F.
101/2 John St.
Supt.
Attleboro
Marshall, William
582 Pleasant St.
Supt.
Attleboro
Martin, Earle G.
49 James St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
McAuliffe, Michael
161/2 Foley St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
McCambridge, John C.
9 Starkey Ave.
Jeweler
Attleboro
McMurray, David J.
52 Hope St.
Foreman
Attleboro
McNulty, Charles J.
1912 Holman St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Millett, Louis D.
581 Newport Ave.
Dentist
Pawt., R. I.
Monahan, Thomas P.
28 Pine St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Money, Edwin H.
1 Arnold St.
Salesman
Attleboro
Moore, Nathan F.
11 John St.
Salesman
Attleboro
Mossberg, Frank
141 Pleasant St. Holden St.
Druggist
Attleboro
Murphy, Fred J.
91 Cumberland Ave.
Inspector
Attleboro
Murray, Roy B.
49 Benefit St.
Ins. Agent
Attleboro
Nerney, George E.
204 No. Main St.
Mfg. Jlr.
Attleboro
Nerney, Lester W.
200 No. Main St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Nerney, Paul H.
5 Summer St.
Salesman
Attleboro
Newman, Walter J.
177 Pine St.
Deputy
Attleboro
Nicholas, William N.
18 Grove St.
Toolmaker
Attleboro
Niickerson, Joseph E.
400 Newport Ave.
Mfgr.
Attleboro
Niquette, Earle G.
55 Carpenter St. East St.
Manager
Attleboro
Niven, Henry A.
179 Pleasant St.
Merchant
Attleboro
Nolan, Thomas F.
22 Hope St.
Contractor
Attleboro
Norwood, Daniel W.
O'Leary, James J. Orr, Charles F.
106 Robert St. 1550 West St.
Supt. Salesman
Attleboro Attleboro
231
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Jeweler
Attleboro
Mfgr.
Attleboro
Mullaly, Thomas O.
JURY LIST FOR ATTLEBORO-1927
Name
Residence
Patten, Hillary H.
32 Union St. 34 Peck St. 139 No. Main St. 55 John St.
Occupation Theatrical Emp. Merchant Auto Dealer Supt.
Manager
Attleboro
Read, Joseph E.
10 Fourth St.
Treasurer
Attleboro
Read, R. Curtis
44 Holden St.
Jeweler
Boston
Rhind, Edgar D.
14 Hodges St.
Manager
Attleboro
Richardson, Harold K.
12 Florence St.
Ins. Agent
Attleboro
Rioux, Joseph F.
13 King St.
Mfg. Jlr.
Attleboro
Robinson, George R.
450 Pleasant St.
Ins. Agent
Attleboro
Rockwood, Charles C.
109 Park St.
Janitor
Attleboro
Rogers, Stanley T.
10 John St.
Merchant
Attleboro
Rotenberg, Joseph
1 Howard Ave.
Tailor
Attleboro
Ryder, Frank J.
89 No. Main St.
Mfg. Jeweler
Attleboro
Sadler, Herbert A.
574 Newport Ave.
Mfg. Jeweler
Attleboro
Sadler, Thomas G. Jr.
15 Highland Ave.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Salter, Fred B.
44 Jefferson St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Schwinn, Frederick
20 Second St.
Gen. Mgr
Attleboro
Searle, George W.
16 Park Ave.
Engraver
Plainville
Semple, George S.
22 Hodges St.
Salesman
Attleboro
Shaw, Jesse A.
29 Dean St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Sibley, Henry E.
283 So. Main St.
Merchant
Attleboro
Siddall, John H.
11 Oak St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Siddall, Philip M.
11 Oak St.
Jeweler
Prov., R. I.
Simmonds, Ralph C.
185 So. Main St.
Laundryman
Attleboro
Smith, Elmer S.
5 Prospect St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Smith, Ezra S.
56 Peck St.
Foreman
Attleboro
Smith, Frank E.
34 Dean St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Smith, Hugh A.
766 So. Main St.
Lumber Dealer
Attleboro
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Place of Occupation
Attleboro
Payette, Sinai A.
Attleboro
Payson, Frank M.
Attleboro
Pitman, Leroy E.
Attleboro
Polsey, Charles N.
141 Pleasant St.
Smith, James H.
16 Angell St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Soper, John J.
15 Florence St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Stolfer, Carl E.
29 Morey St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Stowe, Wilbur S.
28 Prospect St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Sullivan, Michael J.
47 Maple St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Swanton, Archie F.
117 Lindsey St.
Salesman
Attleboro
Sweet, Arthur L.
26 Fifth St.
Manager
Attleboro
Sweet, Ervin V.
256 Bank St.
Mfg. Jlr.
Attleboro
Sweet, Walter L.
r6 Holman St.
Merchant
Attleboro
Swift, Earle L.
39 Bank St.
Salesman
Prov., R. I.
Swift, Harrison C.
6 Hope St.
Real Estate Dealer
Attleboro
Swift, Lawrence M.
156 Pleasant St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Thayer, Walter M.
18 First St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Thrasher, Edward W.
59 May St.
Foreman
Pawt., R. I.
Trainor, John E.
174 No. Main St.
Manager
Attleboro
Tregoning, Edgar
16 Hodges St.
Supt.
Attleboro
Uhlig, Fred G.
192 Pine St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Washington, Joseph M.
11 Hayward St.
Mech. Engineer
Attleboro
Watson, William J.
65 Locust St.
Insurance
Attleboro
Weaver, Frank W.
7 No. Main St.
Retired
Attleboro
Wells, Raymond L.
102 Dean St.
Mfg. Jlr.
Attleboro
Wetherell, Leslie O.
63 Holden St.
Gen. Mgr.
Norton
White, Winford R.
162 Pleasant St.
Salesman
Prov., R. I.
Wilbar, Charles A.
431 Newport Ave.
Tel. Insp.
Attleboro
Williams, Thomas F.
571 Pleasant St.
Jeweler
Attleboro
Wilson, Roger H.
392 No. Main St.
Machinist
Attleboro
Wolfenden, Harry C.
167 County St.
Mfgr.
Attleboro
Woodward, Joseph S. Jr.
13 Cliff St.
Draughtsman
Prov., R. I.
Woodworth, Roy C.
41 John St.
Merchant
Attleboro
Wray, William
29 Emory St.
Asst. Manager
Attleboro
Young, Frederick W.
368 Newport Ave.
Merchant
Pawt., R. I.
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INDEX
Page
Assessors
28
Attleborough Hospital. 30
Building Inspector
49
Charity Department
50
City Auditor
211
City Clerk
26
City Collector 200
City Forester 62
City Physician 49
City Solicitor
208
City Treasurer
10
Dog Officer
95
Government and Officers.
3
Fire Department 53
Health Department
63
Inspector of Wires
198
Jury List, 1927. 227
Mayor's Inaugural Address 9
Park Commissioners 87
Police Department 91
Public Library 96
Public Works Department 108
Sealer of Weights and Measures 199
School Committee. 139
Superintendent of Fire Alarm 61
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