Town Report on Lincoln 1935-1940, Part 20

Author: Lincoln (Mass.)
Publication date: 1935
Publisher: Lincoln (Mass.)
Number of Pages: 860


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199 20


Nurse, Schools


400 00


Licenses


37 50


Schools: Grammar School Fund


36 77


Miscellaneous


7 67


City of Boston


159 20


Commonwealth of Massachusetts:


Educational Measure


1,075 00


Industrial Schools


1,003 82


Tuition of Children


346 56


Transportation of High School Children


2,855 78


Account Highways


3,826 52


Income Tax, 1937


4,764 53


Gas Electric and Water Tax


204 21


State Aid


120 00


Veterans' Aid


10 00


State Valuation Measure


2,255 59


Old Age Assistance


1,004 65


Sundry


1,51 32


Aid to Dependent Children (U. S.) and Mothers' Aid


352 34


Old Age Assistance, U. S. Grant


2,743 52


Old Age Assistance, U. S. Grant for administration costs


90 51


Loan: First National Bank


20,000 00


Highways: Local


283 37


Middlesex County


2,911 74


Machinery account


402 98


45


TREASURER'S REPORT


Library Receipts


$69 73


Town Hall Rentals


105 00


Building Inspector


150 00


Miscellaneous


201 04


$165,039 81


Payments


Selectmen's Orders


$102,958 34


Dog Officer, Care and Killing Dogs


16 00


Middlesex County Dog Licenses through Nov. 30, 1937


743 40


Middlesex County Tax 1937


4,934 14


Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, 1937 Tax.


6,182 81


First National Bank, Loan Paid.


20,000 00


$134,834 69


Dec. 31, Balance, Cash on Deposit


30,205 12


$165,039 81 WARWICK V. HARRIS, Town Treasurer.


TOWN TREASURER In Account With John H. Pierce Legacy to the Town


1937


Dr.


Jan. 1 Balance on hand


$17,502 30


Trustees of John H. Pierce Will, Income. 3,000 00


Rent


475 00


Interest on Savings Accounts


337 42


$21,314 72


Cr.


Paid on Selectmen's Orders


$1,124 22


Balance


20,190 50


Dec. 31


Balance on deposit in:


Provident Institution for Savings, Boston


$2,117 64


Wakefield, Savings Bank


2,143 95


Suffolk Savings Bank


2,122 89


Warren Institution for Savings


6,011 36


Boston Five Cents Savings Bank (Deposit, Jan., 1937)


3,042 62


First National Bank, Boston


4,752 04


$20,190 50


WARWICK V. HARRIS, Treasurer.


46


TOWN OF LINCOLN


AUDITOR'S REPORT


1


I hereby submit a report of all money paid out by the Town Treasurer on order of the Selectmen of Lincoln.


I have examined the books and accounts of the officers entrusted with the receipt, custody, or expenditure of money and find that the reports of these officers to the Town are correct. I have verified the cash balance of each of such officers by reconciliation of bank balances and count of cash.


JAMES W. LENNON, Auditor.


Schools


Payments


Transportation :


Doherty Garage


$4,830 41


Thomas J. Dee


1,289 35


Waltham and Lincoln Bus


385 97


Lovell Buss Line


214 60


Town of Weston


30 50


Town of Wayland


24 50


Alice Enman


17 10


$6,792 43


Tuition :


Town of Concord


$6,083 80


City of Waltham


500 00


Town of Weston


160 00


Town of Wayland


194 09


$6,937 89


Supplies .


$1,339 60


Labor and Supplies


$523 37


Miscellaneous:


Teachers' and Janitors' Salaries


$19,157 67


Mass. Teachers' Retirement Board 694 08


Carl Holloran - Expenses.


138 20


Boston Edison Co., Power and Light


173 04


Lincoln Water Works, Water


89 26


New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., Services


102 76


Maynard Coal Co., Coal


679 68


John E. Smith, Electrical Work


141 20


Rev. D. M. Greeley, Services


25 00


Henry A. Wood, M.D., Services


200 00


AUDITOR'S REPORT


47


Board of Health, Nurse


$400 00


Payments less than $25.00


. 12 84


$21,813 73


Unexpended Balance


$292 98


Appropriation


$37,700 00


$37,700 00


Highway Payments


Supplies:


Utility Oil Co.


$2,637 01


Barrett Co.


2,010 47


Other payments


2,734 66


$7,382 14


Labor and Supplies


Payments


$725 59


$725 59


Miscellaneous :


S. Smith, rent of barn, 2 years


$800 00


T. Coan, care of barn and trucks, 2 years


720 00


F. K. Johnson, Payment on truck


640 65


E. W. Giles, Payroll


6,897 40


Charles Glover, Gravel.


725 23


Other payments


1,008 99


$10,792 27


Total


$18,900 00


Appropriation


$18,900 00


$18,900 00


Water Account


Payments


Salaries:


John J. Kelliher


$475 00


Sumner Smith


75 00


Sidney MacRae


75 00


$625 00


Labor:


Joseph Gilbert


$762 00


John Gilbert


700 00


Frank Ryan


312 00


George Martin


248 00


Lawrence Hallett.


218 00


Thomas Williamson


114 00


Luis Florio


102 00


Louis N. Young


150 00


Payments under $100.00


373 37


$37,407 02


$2,979 37


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TOWN OF LINCOLN


Supplies:


Warren Pipe Co.


$1,809 01 697 50


Other Payments


$2,506 51


Labor and Supplies:


E. C. Browning


$719 64


Neponset - Machine Works


182 15


Other Payment


128 79


$1,030 58


Miscellaneous:


William Davis


$200 00


Alfred C. Coughlan


150 00


Boston Edison Co.


1,928 01


Payments under $50.00


148 02


$2,426 03


Total


$9,567 49


Appropriation


$23,000 00


Balance


$13,432 51


Highway Chapter 90 Payments


Labor - E. W. Giles, Payroll


$4,311 73


Supplies - Payments


2,019 54


Miscellaneous:


Town of Lincoln, Machinery Account


397 31


Ashland Sand & Gravel Co.


596 07


Thomas Giles, Truck Rental


144 00


Francis B. Sargent, Gravel


342 69


Other Payments


288 66


Total .


$8,100 00


Appropriation


$2,500 00


State


3,100 00


County


2,500 00


Total


$8,100 00


Road Machinery Account Payments


Supplies:


Standard Oil Co.


$472 73


Other Payments


326 31


$799 04


Labor and Supplies: Payments $253 96


49


AUDITOR'S REPORT


Miscellaneous:


Payments


$147 00


$1,200 00


Appropriation


$1,200 00


$1,200 00


Fire Department Payments


Labor:


Doherty Garage, Storing and Service


$701 51


Tracy's Service Station


237 29


Labor at Fires


561 25


Labor and Supplies - Payments


Miscellaneous:


Boston Edison Co., Service


$18 33


New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., Service


55 33


$73 66


Total


$1,962 35


Transferred from Reserve Fund


$37 35


Appropriation


1,925 00


$1,962 35


Salary Account Payments


Herbert G. Farrar, Assessor


$200 00


William H. Sherman, Assessor 175 00


C. Lee Todd, Jr., Assessor


150 00


Herbert G. Farrar, Selectman


200 00


Robert D. Donaldson, Jr., Selectman


200 00


Sumner Smith, Selectman 200 00


William H. Davis, Tax Collector, Town Clerk .


1,250 00


Otto Hagmann, Services as Clerk


1,300 00


John F. Farrar, Cattle Inspector


100 00


Herbert G. Farrar, Fire Engineer


25 00


John E. Smith, Fire Engineer


25 00


Joseph Tracy, Fire Engineer 25 00


Harold S. Cousins, Fire Engineer


25 00


Andrew J. Dougherty, Fire Engineer


25 00


Matthew H. Doherty, Fire Engineer


25 00


Sidney, MacRae, Fire Engineer 25 00


James W. Lennon, Auditor


150 00


Anthony J. Doherty, Clerk, Board of Appeals. . 50 00


Warwick V. Harris, Treasurer


300 00


Raymond E. Hagerty, Registrar


25 00


$1,500 05 $388 64


50


TOWN OF LINCOLN


Philip Snelling, Registrar


$25 00


Andrew J. Dougherty, Registrar


25 00


John J. Kelliher, Fire Engineer


25 00


Total


$4,550 00


Unexpended Balance


275 00


Appropriation


$4,825 00


$4,825 00


Miscellaneous Account


Payments


Supplies


$181 97


Miscellaneous:


Garden City Press, Printing


347 10


Lincoln Press, Printing


178 50


William H. Davis, Expenses


147 93


Other Payments


144 30


Herbert G. Farrar, Rental of Land


100 00


Hayward Peirce, Services as Inspector


275 94


$1,193 77


Total


$1,375 74


Transferred from Reserve Fund


$75 74


Appropriation 1,300 00


$1,375 74


Police


Payments


Salaries:


John J. Kelliher


$1,500 00


Special Police


194 00


Supplies - Payments


$252 93


Miscellaneous - Payments


$49 45


Total


$1,996 38


Appropriation $1,925 00


$1,694 00


Transferred from Reserve Fund 71 38


$1,996 38


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AUDITOR'S REPORT


Town Hall and Public Grounds


Payments


Labor and Supplies - Payments


$1,808 49


Miscellaneous:


P. J. Lennon, Janitor


$781 50


Other Payments


254 28


Edward Macleod, Installing Oil Heater


252 00


Lawton Eng'r Corp., Oil Burner, etc.


788 00


2,075 78


Total


$3,884 27


Unexpended Balance


$265 73


Appropriation


$4,150 00


$4,150 00


Library


Payments


Salary - Edith B. Farrar


$600.00


$600 00


Supplies - Payments


611 70


Labor - Payments


95 48


Miscellaneous - Payments


142 71


Total


$1,449 89


Appropriation


$1,050 00


Dog Tax


399 89


Total


$1,449 89


Street Lights


Payments


Boston Edison Co., 12 mos., December, 1936,


ending November, 1936


$3,350 00


Appropriation $3,350 00


$3,350 00


Moth and Tree Work


Payments


Labor:


John Gilbert


$500 00


Joseph Gilbert


436 00


Albert Cunningham


88 00


$1,024 00


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Supplies - Payments


$443 83


Miscellaneous - Payments


14 56


Total


$1,482 39


Unexpended Balance


17 61


Appropriation


$1,500 00


$1,500 00


Insurance Account


Payments


Payments


$1,042 24


Appropriation


$1,000 00


ยท


Transferred from Reserve Fund


42 24


1,042 24


Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital


Payment


Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital


$555 35


Interest Account


Payments


First Nat'l Bank, Discount on Note


$37 22


Total


$37 22


Unexpended Balance


62 78


Appropriation


$100 00


$100 00


July 4th Celebration


Payments


$150 00


Total


$150 00


Appropriation


$150 00


$150 00


Welfare


Payments


Public Welfare, Selectmen's Orders


$2,981 35


Old Age Assistance, Selectmen's Orders


6,250 53


Aid to Dependent Children, Selectmen's Orders


1,260 00


Total


$10,491 88


53


AUDITOR'S REPORT


Federal Grants, Old Age Assistance


$2,743 52


Federal Grants, Aid to Dependent Children


352 34


$3,095 86


Net Expenditure


$7,396 02


Appropriation .


$10,000 00


$10,000 00


Unexpended Balance


2,603 98


Board of Health


Payments


Salaries:


Marion Ober


$1,500 00


Dorothy Bates


100 00


$1,600 00


Labor and Supplies - Payments


$219 54


Miscellaneous - Payments


$222 40


Total


$2,041 94


Unexpended Balance


208 06


Appropriation


$2,250 00


$2,250 00


Soldiers' Relief


Selectmen's Orders


$553 00


Appropriation


$250 00


Transferred from Reserve Fund


303 00


$553 00


$553 00


Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Refund


Expenses


$274 55


Vocational Account


Payments


Transportation - Payments


$319 43


Tuition - City of Waltham


$782 89


Total


$1,102 32


Unexpended Balance


$232 68


Appropriation $1,335 00 $1,335 00


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TOWN OF LINCOLN


Election Expenses


Payments for Services at Election


$35 00


Unexpended Balance


40 00


Appropriation


$75 00


$75 00


Old Age Assistance Administration Payments


Selectmen's Orders


$46 55


Federal Grant


90 51


Unexpended Balance


43 96


Cemetery Payments


Labor:


George Cunningham


$234 80


Albert Cunningham


140 00


George Martin


110 00


Other Labor Payments.


168 00


$652 80


Supplies:


Supplies.


119 50


Labor and Supplies


17 13


Miscellaneous


20 00


Total


$809 43


Transferred from Reserve Account


209 43


Appropriation


600 00


Total


$809 43


Water Tax Refund Account


Payments


$39 16


Poll Tax Refund Account


Payments


$4 28


Real Estate Tax Refund - Payments


100 70


PWA Water Main Renewal


Payments


Refunds on Plans, Specifications, etc.


. $200 00


Advertising


113 90


Other Expenses


111 02


Total


$424 92


55


AUDITOR'S REPORT


Reserve Fund


Transferred to Soldier's Relief


$303 00


Transferred to Miscellaneous Account


75 75


Transferred to Police Department


71 38


Transferred to Insurance Account


42 24


Transferred to Fire Department.


37 35


Transferred to Cemetery Account


209 43


Total


$739 14


Unexpended Balance


260 86


Appropriation


$1,000 00


$1,000 00


Tax Title Refund


Payment of Refund


$55 84


John H. Pierce Fund


Payments


Selectmen's Orders


$1,124 22


Recapitulation . Payments


Schools


$37,407 02


Highways


18,900 00


Highway Chapter 90


8,100 00


Old Age Assistance


6,250 53


Salary Account


4,550 00


Town Hall and Public Grounds


3,884 27


Street Lights


3,350 00


Public Welfare


2,981 35


Board of Health


2,041 94


Police Department


1,996 38


Fire Department


1,962 35


Moth and Tree Work


1,482 39


Library Account


1,449 89


Miscellaneous Account


1,375 74


Aid to Dependent Children


1,260 00


Road Machinery Account


1,200 00


School Vocational Account


1,102 32


Insurance Account


1,042 24


Cemetery Account


809 43


Middlesex County Tuberculosis Hospital


555 35


Soldiers' Relief


553 00


Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Refund


274 55


Real Estate Tax and Tax Title Refund


156 54


56


TOWN OF LINCOLN


July 4th Account


$150 00


Interest Account


37 22


Election Account


35 00


Poll Tax Refund


4 28


Old Age Assistance Administration


46 55


$102,958 34


Water


$9,567 49


PWA Water Main Renewal


424 92


Water Tax Refund


39 16


John H. Pierce Fund


1,124 22


57


COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS


REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS In Account With Charles S. Smith Legacy for High School


1937


Dr.


Jan. 1 Balance


$65,571 58


Gain on $5,000 - Boston Metropolitan District


434s 1948 redeemed at 10212 and Int. 3/1/37 ...


125 00


Interest on above bonds 118 75


Interest on Savings Bank accounts.


1,072 66


Interest on U. S. Treasury 314s 1945 325 00


Interest on U. S. Treasury 3s 1948


225 00


$67,437 99


Cr.


Safe Deposit Box rent


3 75


$67,434 24


Dec. 31 Balance:


Invested in


Middlesex Institution for Savings


$13,419 56


Suffolk Savings Bank


6,101 21


Warren Institution for Savings


12,090 15


Boston Five Cents Savings Bank


12,675 51


$10,000 - U. S. Treasury 314s 1945


10,000 00


7,500 - U. S. Treasury 3s 1948


7,520 31


6,500 - U. S. Bonds due 1947, purchased June, 1937, Interest Payable on collection of bonds. .


4,875 00


Cash in First National Bank, Boston 752 50


$67,434 24


COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS


In Account With The Bemis Lecture Fund


1937


Principal


Income


Jan. 1 Balance


$1,153 64 $294 94


Receipts and Investments at year end: $3,000.00 Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe R.R. 4s 1995 120 00 3,000.00 Louisville & Nashville R.R. 4s 1955 120 00


58


TOWN OF LINCOLN


$1,040.03 Deposit in Middlesex Inst. for Savings. 3,000.00 New England Power Co., 314s 1961


$97 50


3,000.00 Philadelphia Electric 31/2s 1967


52 50


3,000.00 Pere Marquette Ry. 4s 1956 10,000.00 U. S. A. Treasury 314s 1946


120 00


1,000.00 U. S. A. Treasury 212s 1938


25 00


1,000.00 U. S. A. Treasury 11/2s 1940 16 Shares Boston & Albany R.R.


15 00


10 Shares Boston & Providence R.R. 85 00


Refund safe deposit box rent


7 50


Proceeds of 60 shares and 60 "Rights" Penna. R.R. sold $2,875 14


$4,028 78


$1,402 44


1937


Payments:


Clerical services for 1936


5 00


Thomas Todd Co., Printing, etc.


30 35


Postage


6 47


Transportation for Tony Sarg


4 50


Assistant at Tony Sarg Lecture


3 00


Rent safe deposit box to 2/15/38


13 75


Accrued interest on bonds bot


7 00


Purchase Philadelphia Elec. Co. bonds $2,988 75


Deposit in Middlesex Inst. for Savings


1,040 03


For Lectures


Jan.


C. J. Friederich


50 00


Feb.


E. S. Carter


160 00


Feb.


Pitt F. Parker


75 00


Mar.


White Entertainments


250 00


Nov.


Tony Sarg


250 00


Dec.


Pitt F. Parker


75 00


$4,028 78


$930 07


Dec. 31 Balance, cash


COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS


In Account With Lincoln Library


1937


On deposit in the


Principal


Income


$684 05


$20 67


Julia A. Bemis Fund, Middlesex Inst. for Savings. John H. Pierce Fund, Middlesex Inst. for Savings


1,114 57


33 68


0


472 37


Co.


325 00


140 00


59


COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS


George Russell Fund, Middlesex Inst. for Savings


$415 74


$12 55


George G. Tarbell Fund, Middlesex Inst. for Sav'gs Abbie J. Stearns Fund, Middlesex Inst. of Savings


3,138 38


94 85


1,430 00


43 22


Paid to Trustees Lincoln Library


$6,782 74


$204 97


0


204 97


Also held for the Library 5 shares Boston & Albany R.R. Co., Capital in Codman Fund. $203 Deposit in Boston Five Cents Savings Bank.


COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS


In Account With Abbie J. Stearns Fund for Town Hearse


1937


Jan. 1 Balance


$2,195 24


Interest


66 35


Dec. 31 Balance


$2,261 59


COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS


In Account With Abbie J. Stearns Fund for Silent Poor


1937


Jan. 1 Balance Interest


$2,363 91


68 59


$2,432 50


Paid on Selectmen's order


50 00


Dec. 31 Balance: Income


$1,157 45


Principal 1,225 05


$2,382 50


COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS


In Account With Donald Gordon Recreation Fund


1937


Jan. 1 Balance Interest


$5,282 41


159 65


$5,442 06


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TOWN OF LINCOLN


Paid a/c July 4th


$150 00


Dec. 31 Balance: Income


$97 31


Principal


5,194 75


$5,292 06


The above three funds are on deposit with the Middlesex Institution for Savings.


C. LEE TODD, Chairman, F. WINCHESTER DENIO, FREDERIC M. SEEGER, Commissioners of Trust Funds.


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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS


REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS


In 1937 with the money available we were able to surface treat about ten and one half miles of road, picking those roads that seemed in worse need. To keep the roads in proper condition, they should be treated every third year. Some roads, however, due to their condition, should be given more frequent treatments. Although this part of our work takes a large proportion of our appropriation, it is most economical to spend a sufficient sum for this purpose.


The most serious problem in road work, however, is drain- age. It is also probably the most costly as regards visible benefits. This past year six catch basins, seven culverts and two side drains were put in, but considerable more drainage is necessary to overcome the frost heave that occurs at poorly drained places in the spring.


The work on Conant Road was taken up where the WPA left off and a mile of this road is now completely gravelled and surfaced. We plan to complete the remaining three-tenths of a mile on Conant Road, and gravel and surface Page Road this winter and spring.


On Chapter 90 Maintenance, besides trimming brush, new approaches were built at Baker Bridge and a drainage system was built at Farnsworth Corner. On Chapter 90 Construc- tion, about half a mile of road was built on Old Bedford Road, starting from the Bedford line. Next year we expect to continue this road as far as Virginia Road.


Respectfully submitted,


EDMUND W. GILES, Superintendent of Streets.


62


TOWN OF LINCOLN


REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS


The Board organized with the choice of Sumner Smith, Chairman and Sidney MacRae, Secretary.


The centrifugal pump is working and is standing up in first class shape. The old Triplex pump is started often enough to keep it in condition as a spare.


The renewal of the water main on Winter Street with 6" cement lined cast iron water pipe was carried on as far as the Pollard Estate. All connections and services were tied in this spring.


In accordance with the vote at the last Annual Town Meet- ing a PWA project was applied for to renew the water main on Bedford Road. This application was made immediately after the meeting but final approval of PWA authorities was not received until September 30, 1937. The vote passed at the Annual Town Meeting appropriated only the Town's share of the estimated cost of the project ($17,000.00). The full amount ($30,850.00) needed to be appropriated so that the Town might have the authority to spend the money re- ceived by way of grant from the Federal Government. So that no further difficulty might arise Mr. Waddell, State Director of Accounts, was consulted as to the form of vote that should be passed which would meet with all State, Fed- eral and Local requirements. Accordingly, a special Town Meeting was held on October 16, 1937, and the vote passed as prepared by Mr. Waddell. Bids were received and opened on November 26, 1937. The contract was awarded to A. G. Tomasello & Son, Inc., Boston, Mass. Work started Decem- ber 9, 1937, and project is to be completed in 100 days. How- ever, extension of time will be necessary so that the road may be properly repaired. If severe weather is encountered it may be necessary to suspend the project until spring.


It is yet too early to pass judgment on the advantages and disadvantages of doing work under this program. However, the contractor, by declaring a union project, has eliminated local help from being assigned to the job, which is contrary to the intent and desires of the Board.


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REPORT OF WATER COMMISSIONERS


Because of the low contract price received, it is recom- mended that the 4" pipe on Virginia Road be renewed with 8" pipe for a distance of 2,750 feet. This work would be done under the unit prices received in the original proposal and the Federal Grant would apply to money expended on this extension. In other words, sufficient funds are available for this extension without further appropriations.


It is recommended that the present 4" main on Lexington Road be renewed with an 8" pipe and that the amount of renewal work be governed by the funds in the Water Works Treasury. The amount expected to be available is estimated to be $10,000.00.


The Board itemizes the following budget, which is recom- mended be appropriated for 1938.


Power


$2,500 00


Salaries


825 00


Miscellaneous


800 00


Repairs


500 00


Renewals


10,000 00


Total


$14,625 00


Respectfully submitted,


SUMNER SMITH, JOHN J. KELLIHER, SIDNEY G. MACRAY.


Statistics


Mains


1. Replaced 1,372 ft. of 4-inch pipe with 6-inch pipe on Winter Street.


2. Laid 770 ft. 6-inch pipe on Old County Road and 200 ft. 6-inch pipe on Concord Turnpike.


3. Discontinued, none.


4. Total now in use, 28.75 miles.


5. No. hydrants replaced, 2.


6. No. hydrants added, 3.


7. No. hydrants now in use, 145.


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TOWN OF LINCOLN


8. No. stop gates renewed, 1.


9. No. stop gates added, 2.


10. No. stop gates now in use, 170.


11. No. blowoffs, 31.


12. Range of pressure on mains, 40-100 lbs.


13. Total gallons pumped, 106,521,000.


Services


14. Renewed 12, discontinued none.


15. No. service taps added during year, 11.


16. Total now in use 464.


17. Meters added during year, 1.


18. Meters now in use, 18.


WATER CONSTRUCTION PWA ACCOUNT Report of Town Treasurer


1937 Received from:


Water Department Treasury


$17,000 00


Fees a/c Construction Plans


230 00


a/c release of low bidder on contract 102 50


$17,332 50


Paid on Selectmen's Orders


$424 92


December 31, Balance on hand


$16,907 58


$17,332 50


WARWICK V. HARRIS, Treasurer.


WATER DEPARTMENT REPORT Receipts and Expenses for Year Ending December 31, 1937


Receipts


Expenditures


Balance on hand January 1, 1937


$17,238 48


Selectmen's Orders


$9,606 65


From Collector .


15,396 73


Balance on hand December 31, 1937


6,040 26


From Service Bond Cash


50 00


Transfer from Service Bond Cash


50 00


Water Lien costs


11 70


Transfer to P.W.A. Construction Account .


17,000 00


$32,696 91


$32,696 91


Operating Account for Year Ending December 31, 1937


Receipts


Expenditures


Rates . .


$14,391 67


Expense


$527 32


Meter


1,055 06


Power


1,928 01


Lien Costs


11 70


Salaries.


975 00


Repairs and Renewals


4,146 85


Miscellaneous


40 78


Construction


1,988 79


To Surplus . .


5,851 68


$15,458 43


$15,458 43


Capital Account


Assets


Liabilities


Construction


$211,637 22


Cash in lieu of service bond


$100 00


Bills uncollected


4,398 15


Surplus ...


221,975 63


Cash on hand .


6,040 26


$222,075 63


$222,075 63


WARWICK V. HARRIS,


Treasurer.


REPORT OF WATER COMMISSIONERS


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TOWN OF LINCOLN


REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH


The Board met on March 6, 1937, to organize for the ensu- ing year. Dr. DeNormandie was elected chairman, and Mr. Conant, clerk. Mrs. Ober was appointed nurse and agent. Mr. J. J. Kelliher was nominated inspector of slaughtering to the Department of Public Health and later the Department confirmed this nomination. Dr. McGlinchey was appointed milk inspector. Dr. DeNormandie was appointed to the nursing committee.


The following diseases were reported to the Board of Health during the year: Scarlet fever 5, measles 5, whooping cough 8, paratyphoid 1, mumps 13, pulmonary tuberculosis 1, lobar pneumonia 2, gonorrhea 2, chickenpox 8, dog bite 6. The paratyphoid case did not originate within the town limits.


Permits to sell denatured alcohol were granted to 5 garages.


Licenses to retail milk were granted to the following farms and companies: Woodridge Farm, DeNormandie Farm, Foster Bunker, Moskeht Farms, Cedar Hill Dairy, H. L. Stone Company, Whiting Milk Companies, Blue Ribbon Dairy and Lydonville Creamery; and to the following stores and roadside stands: E. A. Rollins, H. T. Doherty, The Lincoln, Aunt Sadie's, Ruth's, Pop's, and Dud's.


Dr. McGlinchey has reported on samples of milk taken each month, and all were found to be satisfactory.


The two pasteurizing plants in the town were relicensed.


Requests for increase in the size of two piggeries were re- ceived but were refused.


Licenses were granted to the following piggeries: John N. Connors, 600; Manuel Silva, 500; Cornelius Shea, 400; Boyce Brothers, 100; John Wilson, 100; E. S. Coburn, 75; John E. McHugh, 50; Nicholas Catoni, 50.


Six licenses were granted to transport garbage through the town.


The license of one piggery was held in abeyance because of increase in the number of pigs over the allotment and because the owner enlarged his piggery without knowledge of the


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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH


Board of Health. The status of this piggery is at the present time under consideration by the courts.


The clinic for the inoculation of dogs against rabies was held in April. Aside from the fact that the dogs were inoculated for the prevention of rabies, the by-law has the effect of making the citizens pay their dog license fees more promptly. This year, of the 273 dogs licensed, 113 were inoculated either at the clinic or privately.


Up to last year towns were reimbursed by the County for the vaccine used and treatment given to residents bitten by or exposed to dogs suspected or known to have rabies. Under the new law (Chapter 375 of the Acts of 1937) there will be no reimbursement to a town if the biting or exposure is by an unlicensed dog. The entire cost must be borne by the town. This means that if a dog owned by a citizen who has refused to pay the license fee should bite some one, the town might have to pay a large sum for treatment. It is therefore im- portant that all dogs be promptly licensed, and those that are not licensed should be disposed of.


A clinic for the inoculation of dogs against rabies will be held in April and due notice will be sent to dog owners.


The yearly check-up by the Chadwick Clinic of the children at the schools showed that the physical condition of those under observation was satisfactory.




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