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Any debt or debts incurred by a loan or loans to the Town under this vote shall be paid from said taxes of the present municipal year.
ART. 11. Voted, To choose a Committee on Claims.
ART. 12. Voted to pass over the article.
ART. 13. Voted to pass over the article.
ART. 14. Voted to pass over the article.
ART. 15. Voted, to appropriate the sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250) for a free bed in the Waltham Hospital.
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ART. 16. Voted, That the matter be referred to the Water Commissioners, to make further investigations and report to the Town at some future meeting.
ART. 17. Voted, That the Water Commissioners are hereby authorized to extend the water pipe from the present terminus opposite the house of George L. Cousins to opposite the house of George F. Harington, provided, that before such extension is made, a bond is filed in accordance with the By-Laws, and the sum of $4000 is hereby appropriated for the same.
ART. 18. Voted, That so much of the money as is needed for the extension ot the water pipe voted under Article 17, be taken from the Treasury, temporarily, pending an issue of bonds, and the Selectmen are here- by authorized to borrow the amount of money neces- sary, not exceeding $4000.
ART. 19. Voted, That the Selectmen and Dr. Stephen H. Blodgett be a committee to prosecute per- sons for keeping liquor nuisances or selling intoxicat- ing liquors within the Town, and the sum of $500 be appropriated for the same, to be taken from the Treas- ury.
Voted.to adjourn.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN, Town Clerk.
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Proceedings of a Town Meeting held July 11, 1903.
WARRANT.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. MIDDLESEX, SS.
To James T. Laird, or any Constable of the Town of Lincoln, in said County:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the in- habitants of the Town of Lincoln, duly qualified to vote in Town affairs, to assemble in Bemis Hall, on Satur- day, July eleventh, at 7.30 P. M., to act on the follow- ing articles, viz :
ARTICLE 1. To choose a Moderator.
ART. 2. To see if the Town will extend the water pipe from its present terminus opposite the house of Daniel H. Sherman, to a point opposite the house of Eugene A. Sherman; and from a point opposite the junction of the South Great Road and the Tower Road (so called) to a point opposite the house of Abijah G. Jones, and make provision for the payment of the same.
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ART. 3. To see if the Town will extend the water pipe from a point near Baker's Bridge, to a point op- posite the house of Napoleon Gilbert, and appropriate money for the same.
ART. 4. To see if the Town will borrow any money by an issue of bonds, or otherwise, under the provis- ions of Chapter 341 of the Acts of the year 1897, or any subsequent act, for the purpose of replacing in the Town Treasury such sums as have been expended for the extensions of the Water Works and paid for under votes of the Town by funds taken from the Town Treasury, temporarily, pending an issue of bonds, or appropriated under the foregoing articles, or take any action in reference to the matter.
ART. 5. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.) for the use of the Cemetery Commissioners, in anticipation of the ap- propriation for the coming year, or take any action in relation to the matter.
ART. 6. To see if the Town will appropriate One Thousand Dollars ($1000.) or any part thereof for use in connection with the highways of the Town, in antici- pation of the highway appropriations for the coming year, or take any action in relation to the matter.
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by post- ing copies thereof in each of the Post Offices and one of the Churches, or some other public place seven days, at least, before the day appointed for such meeting, and to make seasonable return thereof with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk. Hereof fail not.
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Dated at Lincoln,
this third day of July, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and three.
CHARLES S. SMITH, EDWARD F. FLINT. ANTHONY J. DOHERTY, Selectmen of Lincoln.
Attest copy:
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable.
The return on the Warrant is as follows :
July 11, 1903.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested copy at each of the Post Offices, and one in the vesti- bule of the First Parish Church, seven days before said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD, Constable.
In accordance with the above Warrant, the meeting was called to order as directed, and the following votes passed.
ARTICLE 1. Chose Charles S. Wheeler, Moderator, the Check List being used.
ART. 2. Voted unanimously, That the Water Com- missioners be authorized to extend the water pipe from its present terminus opposite the house of Daniel H. Sherman, to a point opposite the house of Eugene A. Sherman. Provided, that before the work of construc- tion is begun, a bond, with sureties satisfactory to the Water Commissioners, shall be filed with the Town Clerk, in accordance with the By-Laws of the Town; and that the sum of Three Hundred and Seventy-five
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Dollars ($375) be appropriated for the same, to be taken from the Treasury pending an issue of bonds.
ART. 3. Voted unanimously, That the Water Com- missioners be authorized to extend the water pipe from a point near Baker's Bridge, to connect with the pipe recently laid to the house of Napoleon Gilbert, and that such extension be made under Section 10 of Arti- cle 2 of the By-Laws; and that the sum of Two Hun- dred and Seventy-five Dollars ($275) be appropriated for such extension, to be taken from the Treasury, pending an issue of bonds.
ART. 4. Voted unanimously, That the Treasurer of the Town is hereby authorized to borrow the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5000) or any part thereof, which sum is the amount appropriated for the extension of the water pipes at this meeting, together with the sums heretofore expended on the extensions of the water pipes and paid from the Town Treasury under appropriations heretofore made by the Town, providing that the sum be paid from the Treasury pending an issue of bonds; and for the purpose of borrowing the said sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5000) the Treas- urer is authorized to issue, from time to time, the bonds of the Town, in denominations of not less than One Thousand Dollars each, each of which bonds shall be payable in thirty years from the date of issue. The said bonds shall bear interest payable semi-annually, at a rate not exceeding four per centum per annum; shall be signed by the Treasurer of the Town, and countersigned by the Selectmen; and the same may be sold at public auction or at private sale at the discre- tion of the Treasurer. The said bonds shall bear upon their face the words "Lincoln Water Loan."
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The issue and sale of said bonds shall be made under and conform to in all respects, the provisions of Chap- ter 337 of the Acts of the year 1902.
ART. 5. Voted, To appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200).
ART. 6. Voted, That the sum of One Thousand Dol- lars ($1000) or so much thereof as may be necessary, be appropriated to the use of the Highway Depart- ment to purchase and team crushed stone, after the regular work upon the highways is completed this fall.
The attention of the Town was called to the fact that next year will complete one hundred and fifty years existence of the Town.
The following resolutions were unanimously passed,
Resolved-That it is appropriate that the Town take some notice of the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniver- sary of its incorporation, next year; therefore.
Voted, That the Selectmen and the Committee on Claims be a Committee to consider the matter and re- port to the Town at some future meeting, some plan for the proper observance of the day.
Voted to adjourn.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN, Town Clerk.
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Proceedings of a Town Meeting held Nov. 3, 1903.
WARRANT.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. MIDDLESEX, SS.
To any Constable in the Town of Lincoln, in said County:
GREETING :
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1 you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabi- tants of the Town of Lincoln, duly qualified to vote in the election of State and County Officers, to assemble at Bemis Hall, on Tuesday, November 3, at 6.30 o'clock in the forenoon, to give in their votes for the following officers, viz: A Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, Secre- tary, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney-General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a member of the Executive Council from the Sixth Councillor District, a Senator from the Fifth Middlesex Senatorial District, a Representative in the General Court from the Seven- teenth Representative District in Middlesex, and a County Commissioner, Register of Probate and Insol- vency, Register of Deeds, and County Treasurer; also any other officers required by law to be chosen in the month of November of the current year.
Also to vote on the acceptance of Chapter 454, Acts of 1903, entitled "An Act to Provide for Joint Caucuses or Primaries of all Political and Municipal Parties."
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All officers enumerated above are to be designated and voted for on one ballot.
The polls to be opened at 6.30 o'clock A. M., and may be closed at four o'clock P. M.
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by post- ing an attested copy thereof in each of the Post Offices and in one of the Churches, or in some other public place, seven days, at least, before the day appointed for said meeting, and to make seasonable return hereof with your doings thereon, with the Town Clerk. Hereof fail not.
Dated at Lincoln, Massachusetts, this twenty-sixth day of October, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and three.
CHARLES. S. SMITH, EDWARD F. FLINT, ANTHONY J. DOHERTY. Selectmen of Lincoln.
Attest copy.
JAMES T. LAIRD, Constable. .
The return on the Warrant is as follows:
Oct. 27, 1903.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested copy at each of the Post Offices and one in the vesti- bule of the First Parish Church, seven days before said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD, Constable of Lincoln.
In accordance with the above Warrant, the meeting was called to order in Bemis Hall, at 6.30 A. M., by the Chairmen of the Selectmen.
Thomas L. Giles was sworn as Teller, and Owen E. Martin as Ballot Clerk.
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The polls were immediately opened with the register on the Ballot Box showing 000, and closed at 4 o'clock P. M., with the register showing 127, and the Check List showing the same. The votes being counted, were as follows, and declaration thereof made in open meeting, and the returns signed and sealed.
FOR GOVERNOR .-
John L. Bates of Boston, 70 votes
John C. Chase of Haverhill, 1
Oliver W. Cobb of Easthampton,
3 66
William A. Gaston of Boston, 52
66
Blanks, 1
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR .-
John Quincy Adams of Amesbury 2 votes
Curtis Guild, Jr., of Boston, 69 £
William F. Merrill of Malden,
3
Richard Olney, 2d, of Leicester, Blanks, 8
45
66
FOR SECRETARY .-
Olof Bokelund of Worcester, 1 vote.
Alfred L. Cutting of Weston, 4 votes.
Ezekiel M. Ezekiel of Springfield, 41 66
William M. Olin of Boston, 69 66 Blanks, 12
FOR TREASURER AND RECEIVER GENERAL .-
John A. Billings of Rockland, 2 votes.
Edward S. Bradford of Springfield, 69 Napoleon B. Johnson of Milford, 3
Thomas C. Thatcher of Yarmouth, 44 Blanks, 9
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FOR AUDITOR .--
John H. Hagan of Lynn,
1 votes.
Joseph Orr of Chicopee, 1
Alfred E. Steele of Northampton, Francois X. Tetrault of Southbridge, Henry E. Turner of Malden, Blanks, 1
3
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69 66
66
FOR ATTORNEY-GENERAL.
John A. Anderson of Gardner, William J. Carroll of Lowell, Henry M. Dean of Hyde Park, John J. Flaherty of Gloucester, Herbert Parker of Lancaster, Blanks,
1 votes.
1
4
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72
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FOR COUNCILLOR, SIXTH DISTRICT .-
Oscar C. Hulsman of Malden,
2 votes.
Wm. J. Mccluskey of Lowell, 38
Walter S. Watson of Lowell, 70 " Blanks, 17
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FOR SENATOR. FIFTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT .-
Otis M. Gore of Waltham, 64 votes.
William T. Jenney of Medford, 40
William E. Killmer of Waltham, 4
William H. Weldon of Medford, 3 66
Blanks, 16
FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT. SEVENTEENTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT.
Grant M. Palmer of Weston, 42 votes.
Harvey Wheeler of Concord, 72 . 6
Blanks, 13
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FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, MIDDLESEX .-
George R. Duren of Carlisle, 38 votes.
Samuel D. Upham of Waltham, 69
Charles W. Ussher of Cambridge, 3
Blanks, 17
FOR REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY. MIDDLESEX .-
Emanuel Bernier of Medford, 2 votes.
Samuel H. Folsom of Winchester, 71
Frank J. Simonds of Lowell, 37 66
Blanks, 17
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.
MIDDLESEX SOUTHERN DISTRICT .-
Edwin D. Childs of Newton, 81 votes.
Charles F. Drury of Natick, 3
Blanks,
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FOR COUNTY TREASURER, MIDDLESEX .- -
Joseph D. Authier of Cambridge, 37 votes.
Charles G. F. Claus of Malden, 2
Joseph D. Hayden of Somerville, 72 " Blanks, 16
And the meeting was dissolved.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN, Town Clerk.
At a meeting of the Town Clerks of the Seventeenth Middlesex Representative District, at Concord, held Nov. 13, 1903, the following vote was disclosed:
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Concord
Bedford Lincoln
Weston
Grant M. Palmer of Weston
182
32
42
120
Harvey Wheeler of Concord
546
100
72
145
Blanks
48
21
13
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Total,
776
153
127
299
Harvey Wheeler of Concord,
863
Grant M. Palmer of Weston,
376
Blanks,
116
Total vote of District,
1355
And a certificate of election was filled out for Har- · vey Wheeler of Concord, and signed by:
Abram E. Brown, Town Clerk of Bedford.
Walter A. Carr, Town Clerk of Concord.
George L. Chapin, Town Clerk of Lincoln,
George W. Cutting, Town Clerk of Weston. Attest :
GEORGE L. CHAPIN, Town Clerk
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There have been recorded during the year ending Dec. 31, 1903, 16 Births, 6 Marriages, 16 Deaths.
BIRTHS REGISTERED.
Date of Birth.
Name of Child.
Names of Parents.
Sept. 15, 1902.
Henry Bodge Pennell.
Henry B. Pennell and Grace(Jewett)
June 29, 1899.
Margaret Lyda Hutton.
James Hutton and Elizabeth (McKinnon.)
Jan. 8, 1902.
Elizabeth Hutton.
James Hutton and Elizabeth (McKinnon).
Oct. 2, 1902.
Margaret Diamond.
James Diamond and Catharine (Fahey.)
Jan. 22, 1903.
Louise Foster Bunker.
Charles F. Bunker and Abbie E. (Minor).
Feb. 25, 1903.
Richard Johan Nelson.
Charles M. Nelson and Ida Elizabeth (Peterson )
May 5, “
Rothwell Newton MacRae
Isaac Newton MacRae and Nellie Grant (Christie).
May 5, “
James Martin Corrigan,
Patrick F. Corrigan and Margaret M. (Cahill).
1 May 9, "
- Dougherty.
Andrew J. Dougherty and Annie M. (Driscoll).
May 19, “
Jacquelin Crook.
Russell G. Crook and Minnie (Simp- son).
July 18, «
Harold Rocks.
John Rocks and Annie (Flynn).
Aug. 29, “
Esther Thayer Farrar.
Sept. 29, “
Lyman Sherman Cousins.
Herbert W. Farrar and Alice (Giles). George L. Cousins and Lillian L. (Sherman),
Oct. 4, "
Mary Helen Rooney.
John W. Rooney and Mary Ann (Martin).
Oct. 30, "
Mary Connors.
Nov. 14, "
O,Brien.
Michael Connors and Mary (Martin). James O'Brien and Ellen (Martin).
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DEATH REGISTERED.
Date of Death.
Name.
Y.
Age. M.
D.
Cause of Death.
Feb. 5, 1903.
John T. McGuire.
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7
0
Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
Mar. 11, «
George A. Wright.
55
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7 Influenza and Pneumonia.
Mar. 22, "
Katherine Mayer.
76
5
13 Heart Disease.
Apr. 11, “
(Infant) Danner.
5
Apr. 27, "
Israel Archibald Bent.
54
6
0
Apr. 27, "
Sarah Sybella Bent.
52
8
6
May 10, “
John Flynn.
61
10
19 Pulmonary Emplysema.
May 10, «
John Delory.
75
0
0 Chronic Nephritis.
May 13, “
(Infant) Dougherty.
4
May 19, “
Mary Bannon.
72
0
0 Lung Complication.
June 17, "
Martha E. Tarbell.
87
4
Senility.
July 13, “
Annie Kennedy.
57
0
0 Paralysis Aphasia.
July 20, "
Robert Mulligan.
28
0
0 Drowning.
Aug. 8, “
Margaret Sarah Ann
Stone.
Nov. 14, “
(Infant) O'Brien.
Nov. 30, "
Esther Thayer Farrar.
0
3 0 Marasmus.
MARRIAGES REGISTERED.
Date of Marriage.
Name.
Residence.
Jan. 28, 1903.
James McCarthy. Katie Culkin.
Lincoln. Lincoln.
Mar. 28, . "
Edward Stackpole. Elizabeth S. Bayley.
Lincoln .. ** Salem, Mass.
Apr. 13.
Edmund Jefferson Burke. Gertrude Lucy Story.
Philadelphia, Pa. Lincoln.
Apr. 15,
Dennis J. Welch. Honoria Scanlon.
Lincoln. Boston
June 18, 66
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Harold Stearns Cousins. Bessie Marion Sherman.
Lincoln. Wayland.
Oct. 14,
66 George Floyd Young. Emily Ena Pearson.
Waltham. Weston.
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Extract From the Revised Laws. Chapter 29.
Sect. 3. Physicians and midwives shall, on or before the fifth day of each month, report to the clerk of each city or Town a correct list of all children born therein during the preceding month at whose birth they were present, stating the date and place of each birth, the name, if any, of the child, its sex and color, and the place of birth and residence of the parents, the maiden name of the mother, and the occupation of the father. A physician or midwife who neglects to report such list on or before the fifteenth day of the month, shall for each offence forfeit not more than twenty-five dollars.
Sec. 6. Parents, within forty days after the birth of a child, and every householder, within forty days after the birth of a child in his house, shall cause notice thereof to be given to the clerk of the city or Town in which such child is born.
Sec. 8. A parent, keeper, superintendent or other person who is required by section 6 to give or cause to be given, notice of a birth or death, who neglects so to do for ten days after the time limited therefor, shall forfeit not more than five dollars for such offence.
DOGS LICENSED IN 1903.
There have been 136 dogs licensed. 118 males, 18 females, and 1 kennel, for which $348.60 have been paid to the County Treasurer.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN, Town Clerk.
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REPORT OF THE SELECTMEN.
The Selectmen have the honor to present the fol- lowing Report of the fiscal year, ending January 31, 1904.
The Board was organized at a special meeting by the choice of Charles S. Smith as Chairman, and Anthony J. Doherty as Secretary.
Stated meetings have been held on the second, and fourth Saturday evenings of each month at 7.30 o'clock, P. M.
During the year the Board have held twenty-four regular meetings and two special meetings. No pub- lic hearings have been held.
The following table gives the appropriations made by the Town during the year 1903, and the appropri- ations recommended to be made at the next annual meeting. --
Appropriations for 1903.
The Selectmen recommend the following appropriations for the ensuing year.
For schools, for all departments, $6,500.00
$6,500.00
Support of poor,
1,000.00
300.00
Highways and bridges,
6,000.00
4,000.00
Library, dog tax and
500.00
500.00
Interest,
200.00
200.00
Cemeteries,
400.00,
200.00
Street lamps,
600.00
600.00
Board of Health,
300.00
300.00
Tree Warden,
500.00
500.00
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State aid,
48.00
48.00
Miscellaneous expenses,
3,000.00
3,000.00
Contingent fund,
1,500.00
1,500.00
Payment of water bond,
1,000.00
1,000.00
Sinking fund,
1,125.00
1,000.00
Hydrant and other public
water service,
1,500.00
1,500.00
Free bed in Waltham Hospital,
250.00
250.00
Suppression of liquor nuisance,
500.00
500.00
Repairs on library and Town
Hall,
1,000.00
Observance of 150th Anniversary
500.00
Under the provisions of the public statutes the Board has made the following appointments : --
Sealer of weights and measures, M. H. Doherty.
Special police, Lorenzo E. Brooks, R. A. Shepard, and Edward Dempsey.
Forest fire wardens, Lorenzo E. Brooks, John F. Farrar, Arthur W. Kidder, F. E. Cousins, Edward F. Flint, and Charles S. Smith.
Inspector of provisions and animals, Martin M. Welch.
Inspectors and ballot clerks at the annual State Election, Thomas L. Giles, Owen E. Martin.
Jury List.
A subjoined list of names has been prepared and posted in accordance with the provisions of the revised laws, and will be reported at the next annual meeting, and will be placed in the jury box, subject to revision by the Town.
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Herbert E. Barnes, Clarence A. Brooks, Edward Bannon,
Isaac B. Cook,
George F. Cook,
George L. Cousins,
Geo. B. Cunningham,
Edward Dempsey,
Thomas J. Dee, R. D. Donaldson.
John G. Flynn, Herbert W. Farrar, C. Edgar Wheeler, Mason P. Hunter,
George H. Hoar,
Eugene Jose,
Edwin B. Rice,
Moses Underwood,
Martin M. Welch, Jos. S. Hart.
Finances.
The Town Treasurer's Report shows but partially the condition of the finances of the Town. It appears by the Treasurer's Report that there is in the treasury $2,200. In addition to this sum, there are uncollected taxes for 1903, amounting to about $2,000. There is also due from the Central National Bank more than $1,000.00, besides $2,200.00 of uncollected water rates, making a total amount of cash available for the treasury of upwards of $7,000.00.
Let it not be understood, however, that this sum is money available for general purposes of the Town, be- cause, of this amount, $3,500.00 is money belonging to the water works. The balance, $4,000.00 is a sur- plus for use for general purposes.
The total indebtedness of the Town amounts to $61,000.00, and has been contracted on account of the water works. This is a net increase of $2,000.00 for the past year, there having been 5,000 bonds sold and a $1,000.00 bond paid, and $2,000.00 paid from the Sinking Fund, on account of a note for $10,000.00 held by the Concord National Bank. Payments have been made from the Sinking Fund on this note, by which it has been reduced to $3,000.00.
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The water debt is being regularly retired by the payment each year of a $1,000.00 bond and by a Sinking Fund of sufficient size to cancel the entire debt at maturity.
Town Records.
From an examination of the earlier records of the Town, it seems advisable that some steps be taken to preserve these records. Former Town Clerk, Mr. James L. Chapin, had, previous to his death, re-written some of the earlier records, and, in the opinion of the Selectmen, this work should be continued and com- pleted, as these records are invaluable.
Anniversary of Incorporation.
The Town was incorporated by act of the General Court, April 23, 1754. The 150th anniversary will take place the current year. In anticipation of this event, the Town, by resolution passed at a meeting held July last, elected the Committee on Claims and the Selectmen as a Committee to make necessary pre- liminary arrangements for a celebration on this date. The Committee have taken such steps as seem to be wise looking to a proper observance by the Town of this day, and it is desirable that the Town take, at the next annual meeting, further action in regard to the matter, and also that they make a suitable appro- priation for the same.
Highways.
Town has, by votes passed at the last two annual Town meetings, authorized the Selectmen to purchase for the Highway Department six horses and the nec- essary equipment. The Selectmen have, in accordance
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with these votes, purchased at an expense, which will appear by reference to the expenses for highways, three pairs of horses, with carts, sled, harnesses, etc. The town now has what we believe to be a proper equipment for all the public work the Town has to do. The Selectmen believe that with proper management this equipment can be used not only in the Highway Department, but also in connection with the water works, cemeteries, and all other public work, with great economy.
We recommend that the Town pass such votes at its next annual Town meeting as will enable the Selectmen to appoint a Superintendent of the public works, who shall have charge, under the Board, or under some other committee elected by the Town, of all the work the Town has to do. The Town teams should not be kept at a greater distance from the cen- ter than they are at present, and if a proper place, more centrally located, can be found, it is for the in- terest of the Town, we believe, that they should be kept there.
Support of Poor.
The Town has supported during the past year four persons, all of whom are in insane hospitals, namely, -- Mary Craven, Marianne Souza, Jere Bur- nette and Mary E. Curry.
Mr. John F. Farrar has had care of the tramps; at an expense to the Town of $100.
By an act passed at the last session Legislature the State is to take charge of all persons in insane hospi- tals, and will pay for the same.
The manner of payment has not yet been decided on by the State, but the present Legislature is con-
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sidering various methods. It is possible, of course, that the expense to the Town indirectly for the care of these persons may be greater under the present law than it has been in the past, but the Town will not be obliged to provide, as in the past, by direct taxation for this expense.
Water Works.
The water system has been extended during the past year by three different extensions, as will appear in the Report of the Water Commissioners. It appears by reference to recent reports of the Water Board that the water works are now self-supporting; paying the current expense of maintenance, interest on bonded debt, a $1,000 bond each year, and a sinking fund, which will retire the bonded debt on account of water works at maturity; also showing a small net balance.
Schools.
We wish to repeat what was said in our Report of the previous year in regard to schools, and to empha- size the necessity of action by the Town, looking to securing suitable grounds for a school building and playgrounds, and to the establishment of a high school in the Town. This is a question, we believe, which demands the serious consideration of the Town at this time.
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