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Sept. 29 Oct. 13
Henrietta C. Peterson
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Cerebral hemorrhage
Crothers
Nov. 5
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Nov. 11
Samuel L. Parks
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Cleveland, Ohio
Nov. 20
Addie M. Evans
80
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Coronary sclerosis stomach
Westboro
Nov. 27 Corinna A. Chandler
78
6 3 Arteriosclerosis-diabetes
Newton
Nov. 28
Walter A. Weston
59 7 16 Acute hemorrhage, pancreati- Cambridge tis
Dec. 2 Lester L. Lyon
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10 11 Chronic myocarditis
Hanover Winthrop
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Dec. 12
Walter W. Campbell
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Summary, 1937
Number of Births registered in Duxbury for the year 1937 34
Males 24
Females 10
Number of Marriage Licenses issued 25
Number of Marriages recorded 31
Number of Deaths recorded 48
Males 25
Females 23
Dog Licenses
Licenses issued January 1 to December 31, 1937 273
171 Males @ $2.00 $342.00
40 Females @ $5.00 200.00
59 Spayed Females @ $2.00 118.00
3 Kennel @ $25.00 75.00
$735.00
Payments to Town Treasurer $735.00
Licenses Issued for Division of Fisheries and Game
Resident Citizen Fishing, 14 @ $2.00 $28.00
Resident Citizen Hunting, 74 @ $2.00 148.00
Resident Citizen Sporting, 17 @ $3.25 55.25
Resident Citizen Minor and Female Fish- ing, 4 @ $1.25 5.00
Resident Citizen Minor Trapping, 1 @ $2.25 . .
2.25
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Resident Citizen Trapping, 3 @ $5.25
15.75
Resident Citizen Sporting (over 70 years of age), 13 Free 00
Lobster and Crab; 15 @ $5.00
75.00
$329.25
Less Clerk's Fees as agent for the State
32.00
Paid to Division of Fisheries and Game
$297.25
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH T. C. JONES,
Town Clerk
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TOWN CLERK'S REPORT REPORT OF TOWN MEETINGS
Annual Town Meeting, March 6, 1937
The meeting convened at 10:00 A.M. and the warrant was read by the Town Clerk.
Under Article 1, voted, unanimously, that the Town Clerk deposit one ballot for Harry B. Bradley for Mod- erator, which was done, and Harry B. Bradley was de- clared elected Moderator.
The Tellers, Harry A. McNaught, Robert I. Tower and Oscar B. Ryder were sworn by the Moderator.
Voted, that a recess be taken from 12 noon to 1 o'clock.
Voted, that petitioners be given opportunity to speak on questions being voted upon, as in previous years.
Under Article 2, voted, unanimously, that the appoint- ment of necessary officers not chosen by ballot be left in the hands of the Selectmen.
Under Article 3, voted, unanimously, to accept the reports of the various Town Officers and Committees as printed in the Town Report.
Under Article 4, voted, unanimously, that the com- pensation of the elected Town Officers be the same as last year.
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Under Article 5, voted to raise and appropriate as follows:
Duxbury High School Loan, 1926
$5,000.00
Interest High School Loan, 1926 2,100.00
Repairs, Gurnet Bridge, 1936 3,175.62
Plymouth County Hospital, Maintenance 1936
2,745.64
Gypsy and Brown Tail Moth
2,957.37
Mosquito Control
1,700.00
Cemeteries
6,000.00
Support of Schools
46,000.00
Trade School
500.00
Forest Warden
1,800.00
Fire Protection
5,000.00
Snow and Ice Removal
1,500.00
Health Department
3,000.00
Vital Statistics
15.00
Animal Inspection
100.00
Inspection of Slaughtered Animals
75.00
Department of Public Welfare
16,000.00
Old Age Assistance
12,000.00
Soldiers' and Sailors' Aid
1,500.00
Aid for Dependent Children
1,500.00
Military Aid
400.00
Moderator
25.00
Selectmen's Department
2,500.00
Election and Registration Department
350.00
Treasurer's Department
1,250.00
Tax Collector's Department
2,000.00
Assessors' Department
2,000.00
Town Clerk's Department
925.00
Law Department
300.00
Town Hall and Offices
1,300.00
Town Accountant
1,200.00
Police Department
8,500.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
350.00
Bounties on Hawks, Crows and Seals
250.00
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Town Dump
400.00
Printing and Delivering Town Reports
350.00
Liability Insurance Unclassified
633.45
200.00
Highways
20,500.00
Sidewalks
500.00
Town Landings
500.00
Street Lighting
2,490.00
Hydrant Rental at Duxbury Beach
400.00
Harbor Master
100.00
Train Field Playground
375.00
Shellfish Department
2,000.00
Tree Warden
600.00
Planning Board
100.00
Duxbury Free Library
2,000.00
Under Fire Protection, it was voted to take up Article 36 at this time, and voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 to purchase a chassis for use in the North Duxbury District for fire purposes.
Under Sidewalks, it was voted that the appropriation be spent anywhere excepting on Washington Street, excepting for necessary repairs.
Under Article 6, voted, to raise and appropriate $3,108.15 to pay unpaid bills of 1936 and previous years.
Under Article 7, voted, unanimously, to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $350.00 to be expended under the direction of Myles Standish Camp, No. 115, S.U.V.C.W., for the observance of Memorial Day.
Under Article 8, voted, unanimously, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1937, and to issue a note or notes
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therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
Record result of vote. (55 yes) (0 no)
Under Article 9, voted, unanimously, to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $100.00 for the use of the Plym- outh County Trustees for the County Aid to Agricul- ture, and chose Ernest Chandler, Town Director.
Under Article 10, voted, unanimously, to apply the dividend from the Plymouth County Dog Fund to the support of schools.
Under Article 11, voted, unanimously, to raise and appropriate the sum of $40.00 for the care and decora- tion of Boomer Square, work to be done under the su- pervision of the Cemetery Department.
Under Article 12, voted to instruct the Selectmen to negotiate with Barbara Bailey in obtaining a small piece of land at the corner of Tremont and Chestnut Streets and the expense to be taken from Highway Ap- propriation.
Under Article 13, voted, unanimously, to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,185.00 for the purchase of a new Tractor and Grader for the Highway Department.
Under Article 14, voted, unanimously, to raise and appropriate the sum of $340.00 for the purchase of a Tar Kettle for the Highway Department.
Under Article 15, voted to instruct the Selectmen authority to sell any old machinery now held by the various town departments.
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Under Article 16, voted, unanimously, to raise and appropriate the sum of $850.00 for a new Power Sprayer for the Moth Department.
Under Article 17, voted, unanimously, to raise and appropriate a sum of $250.00 for a new car for the Po- lice Department and to turn the old car in.
Under Article 18, voted, unanimously, to raise and appropriate the sum of $550.00 for the purchase of about twenty acres of property owned by Charles L. Alden on Alden Street.
Under Article 19, which reads as follows: Will the Town vote to instruct the Selectmen to represent the Town in the matter of trying to retain railroad service in Duxbury, and raise and appropriate a sum of money for same, or take any other action thereon.
The following resolution presented by Mr. Benjamin F. Goodrich was unanimously adopted.
Be it resolved voters of Duxbury in "Town Meeting" assembled regret the decision of the Trustees of the Old Colony and NY NH & H RR to petition for the right to abandon the railroad between Greenbush and Kings- ton, Mass., thereby leaving both Duxbury and Marsh- field without transportation facilities by rail.
That the Town Clerk is hereby directed to enter our Protest with the Interstate Commerce Commission at Washington against their granting said petition for the right to abandon under "Finance Docket N. 11559."
The following resolution presented by Mr. Charles S. Clark was unanimously adopted.
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Resolved: Voters of Duxbury in Town Meeting as- sembled regret the decision of the Trustees of the Old Colony Railroad and N.Y., N.H. & H. R.R. to petition for the right to abandon the railroad between Green- bush and Kingston, Mass., thereby leaving both Dux- bury and Marshfield without transportation facilities by rail.
On motion made and seconded it was
Voted unanimously: The Town Clerk is hereby di- rected to enter our PROTEST with the Interstate Com- merce Commission at Washington against their grant- ing said petition for the right to abandon under Finance Document No. 11559.
Voted unanimously : The Duxbury Railroad Commit- tee shall consist of the Board of Selectmen and three voters to be chosen by the Selectmen. Said committee is authorized and instructed to take such action as will protect and conserve the rights and interests of the town with respect to said railroad, and that the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) be raised and appro- priated for the purpose, including the employment of legal counsel to appear in behalf of the town at hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Courts.
On motion made and seconded it was
Voted unanimously: Said Duxbury Railroad Com- mittee representing the town of Duxbury is hereby di- rected to petition the Massachusetts Legislature to enact such a law or laws as will permit cities and towns to raise by taxation and appropriate such a sum or sums of money as will under proper safeguards defray in whole or in part any deficit between the receipts and
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the cost of operation of said railroad in Duxbury and Marshfield substantially as they now are permitted to do; to insure the continued operation of Street Rail- ways under Chapter No. 161 of the General Laws, and that the Town Clerk of Duxbury send a copy of the above resolution and these votes to :-
His Excellency, Charles F. Hurley, Governor Common- wealth of Massachusetts
The Senators of Massachusetts in Congress
Honorable David I. Walsh
Honorable Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
Hon. Charles L. Gifford, Representative in Congress Fourteenth District, Massachusetts
The Interstate Commerce Commission at Washington The Trustees of the Old Colony and N.Y., N.H. & H. R.R. Each member of the Duxbury Railroad Committee. Honorable Donald W. Nicholson, Senator Massachu- setts Legislature
Charles G. Langille, Representative in the Legislature Second Plymouth District.
Under Article 20, voted, unanimously, to raise and appropriate the sum of $18.00 for one electric light at Mattakeeset Court Town Landing.
Under Article 21, voted, unanimously, to raise and appropriate the sum of $18.00 for one electric light to be located on Depot Street, nearly opposite so-called Wadsworth Lane.
Under Article 22, voted, unanimously, to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $18.00 for one electric light to be
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located on the pole nearest Linden Lane, on Washing- ton Street.
Under Article 23, voted, unanimously, to raise and appropriate the sum of $200.00 for the binding in book form all the Town Reports to date.
Under Article 24, voted, unanimously, to return to the Treasury the amount of $250.00 appropriated in 1934 for the use of a School Building Committee.
Under Article 25, voted, unanimously, to appropri- ate to the Cemetery Department the sum of $40.00 now in the hands of the Town Treasurer.
Under Article 26, voted, unanimously, to appropriate $2,000.00 to the Reserve Fund from the Overlay Re- serve Fund.
Under Article 27, voted, unanimously, to appropriate from the Excess and Deficiency Account a sum not to exceed $15,000.00 to be used to reduce the tax rate.
Under Article 28, voted, unanimously, to raise and appropriate the sum of $200.00 for the extermination of poison ivy, to be left in the hands of the Community Garden Club.
Voted to lay on the table Article 29, which reads as follows: "To see if the Town will vote to adopt a by- law that any person wishing to construct, alter or re- build any dwelling-house must apply to the Board of Selectmen for a permit, and that when the dwelling-
house is completed, it is to be recorded with the Town Clerk. No fee to be charged for such permit or record- ing."
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Under Article 30, voted that it shall be the duty of the Board of Selectmen to appoint a Town Historian, who shall serve without pay.
The Historian will be expected to make a report at each Town Meeting on matters pertinent to the his- tory of the town.
Under Article 31, voted, unanimously, to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,- 000.00) for the use of the Duxbury Tercentenary Com- mittee.
Under Article 32, voted, unanimously, to raise and appropriate $200.00 to be placed in the hands of the Selectmen, for the purpose of painting and repairing the exterior of the Building known as Island Creek School House.
Under Article 33, voted to abolish the so-called five cents per bushel tax on clams.
Under Article 34, The Board of Selectmen made the following report regarding the Abbott Property-so- called, at the corner of St. George and Alden Streets as instructed at the last Annual Town Meeting :-
At a meeting held on February 18, 1937, in conjunc- tion with the Planning Board, it was decided to make a report to the town at the Annual Meeting held on March 6, 1937, that we recommend that the house and stable on the Abbott property be sold to the highest bid- der to be taken down and taken away. And that the town retain the land for future development.
It was voted that the house and stable on the Abbott property be sold to the highest bidder to be taken away.
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And that the town retain the land for future devel- opment.
Under Article 35, voted to instruct the Selectmen to lay out or re-locate Pilgrim By-way, so called, from Depot Street to Chestnut Street.
Article 36, was acted on under Article 5.
Under Article 37, voted to grant permission to the Selectmen to lay out Plymouth Avenue from its old layout to high water mark.
Voted that the Moderator be thanked for his extreme courtesy in the conduct of this meeting, and at 2:15 P.M. voted to adjourn.
JOSEPH T. C. JONES,
Town Clerk
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Under Article 19, the three additional members of the Railroad Committee to be appointed by the Selectmen were as follows:
Charles S. Clark Benjamin F. Goodrich Percy L. Walker
and the following DUXBURY RAILROAD COMMIT- TEE was organized :
Charles S. Clark, Chairman
Charles R. Crocker, Selectman Benjamin F. Goodrich Sidney C. Soule, Selectman Harry F. Swift, Selectman Percy L. Walker
Under Article 30, the Board of Selectmen appointed Dr. Reuben Peterson as Town Historian.
JOSEPH T. C. JONES,
Town Clerk
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS, MARCH 13, 1937
The polls were opened at 7 o'clock A.M.
The following additional Tellers were appointed by the Selectmen: Nahum Hodgdon, Arthur E. Holmes, Gilbert F. Redlon, Richard M. Edgar, and Charles C. McNaught and were sworn by the Moderator.
At 1 o'clock P.M. it was voted to keep the polls open until 3 o'clock P.M. and at 3 o'clock P.M. when the polls were closed, the ballot-box indicated 499, that number of names were checked on the Voting Lists and 499 ballots were taken from the ballot-box.
Following is the result of the balloting for Town Of- ficers :
For Selectman for three years :
Sidney C. Soule
437 Votes
William Edwards 1 Vote
Kimball Randall 1 Vote
Blanks
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And Sidney C. Soule was declared elected by the Moderator.
For Assessor for three years :
Charles R. Crocker 430 Votes
William Edwards 1 Vote
Blanks 68
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And Charles R. Crocker was declared elected by the Moderator.
For Members of the Board of Public Welfare for one year :
Charles R. Crocker 413 Votes
Gordon L. King
389 Votes
Annie L. Williams 383 Votes
Scattering 5 Votes
Blanks 307
And Charles R. Crocker, Gordon L. King and Annie L. Williams were declared elected by the Moderator.
Constables fór one year :
Andrew J. Delano 369 Votes
Delbert C. Glass 180 Votes
William J. Murphy 336 Votes
James T. O'Neil
413 Votes
Blanks
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And Andrew J. Delano, William J. Murphy and James T. O'Neil were declared elected by the Moderator.
For School Committee for three years :
Robert S. Crocker
169 Votes
Walter G. Prince 323 Votes
Blanks 7
And Walter G. Prince was declared elected by the Moderator.
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For Tree Warden for one year :
John D. Morrison
409 Votes
1 Vote
Willard Taylor Blanks 89
And John D. Morrison was declared elected by the Moderator.
For Cemetery Trustee for five years :
Arthur W. Wright
Blanks
421 Votes 78
And Arthur W. Wright was declared elected by the Moderator.
For Planning Board for five years :
Benjamin F. Goodrich ... 398 Votes
Blanks 101
And Benjamin F. Goodrich was declared elected by the Moderator.
Voted to adjourn.
JOSEPH T. C. JONES,
Town Clerk
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The following Town Officials were duly sworn by the Town Clerk :
Hortence E. Merry, Forest Fire Warden for one year.
Hortence E. Merry, Inspector of Slaughtered Animals for one year.
Walter G. Prince, Member of School Committee for three years.
Sidney C. Soule, Selectman for three years.
John D. Morrison, Tree Warden for one year.
John D. Morrison, Special Police for one year.
James T. O'Neil, Constable and Chief of Police for one year.
Earl W. Chandler, Police Officer & Dog Officer for one year.
Lawrence C. Doyle, Police Officer & Dog Officer for one year.
Frank E. Phillips, Jr., Police Officer for one year.
Harry C. Foye, Clam Warden for one year.
Charles R. Crocker, Assessor for one year.
Charles R. Crocker, Annie L. Williams, and Gordon L. King, Members of the Board of Public Welfare for one year.
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Arthur Eliot Holmes, Harbor Master for one year. Clara M. Redmond, Registrar for three years. Edward S. O'Neil, Fence Viewer and Field Driver. Ray M. Parks, Fence Viewer and Field Driver. Eben N. Briggs, Fence Viewer.
JOSEPH T. C. JONES, Town Clerk
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REPORT OF TREASURER
Debit
Balance, January 1, 1937
$44,888.58
Received :
Taxes $192,738.74
Licenses and Permits
2,813.13
Fines and Forfeits
105.90
Grants and Gifts
574.66
General Government
599.25
Protection of Persons and
Property
228.96
Health and Sanitation
559.56
Highways
58.98
Charities
2,064.36
Old Age Assistance
14,696.10
Aid to Dependent Children
1,020.10
Soldiers' Benefits
40.00
Schools
923.76
Unclassified
1,056.53
Cemeteries
1,654.50
Municipal Indebtedness
20,000.00
Interest
6,382.96
Agency, Trust and Investment
1,779.45
Refunds
3,217.52
250,514.46
$295,403.04
Credit
Paid on Selectmen's Warrants ..
$238,300.83
Balance, December 31, 1937 57,102.21
$295,403.04
JOSEPH T. C. JONES,
Treasurer
December 31, 1937
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REPORT OF ASSESSORS
Value of buildings assessed
$5,149,007
Value of land assessed
$1,758,902
Total value of real estate
$6,907,909
Value of personal estate
$287,133
Total valuation
$7,195,042
Increase in real estate from last year
$25,439
Decrease in personal estate from last year
$5,107
Rate of taxation on $1,000.00 valuation
$22.50
Number of houses assessed
1,419
Number of horses assessed
45
Number of cows assessed
105
Number of sheep assessed
8
Number of neat cattle other than cows
18
Number of swine assessed
9
Number of fowl assessed
7,640
Number of persons assessed on property
1,604
Number of polls assessed
708
State Tax
$12,127.50
County Tax
$11,152.54
State Audit Tax
$293.62
State Park & Reservation Tax
$132.90
Tax on personal estate
$6,460.94
Tax on real estate
$155,429.96
Tax on polls
$1,416.00
Number of acres of land assessed
14,342
Assessed valuation of automobiles
$281,635
Excise Tax (rate $34.62 per $1,000 valuation)
$7,793.80
SIDNEY C. SOULE, HARRY F. SWIFT, CHARLES R. CROCKER, Assessors of Duxbury
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REPORT OF THE BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
To the citizens of Duxbury :
At the close of the year ending December 31, 1936, there were fifty-seven cases receiving Old Age Assis- tance and at the close of the year ending December 31, 1937, there were seventy-one cases, showing an increase of fourteen during the year. While we feel that there will not be as great an increase during 1938 as there was during 1937, there will surely be several more cases added.
It will, therefore, be necessary to ask for an increased amount and we recommend that the sum of $14,000.00 be appropriated. While it is necessary to raise this amount to carry on the work of the department, prac- tically two-thirds of this sum will be reimbursed by the State, making the actual expense to the Town approx- imately one-third.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES R. CROCKER ANNIE L. WILLIAMS GORDON L. KING
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
To the citizens of Duxbury :
The demands of the Welfare Department have been about the same as the previous year. The Department has several non-settled cases which have been of con- siderable expense to the town, but which will be to a great extent reimbursed by the State.
The Department is called on more and more each year to pay hospital bills.
Because of the decrease in W. P. A. work since July 1st, it has become necessary to issue numerous food or- ders, especially during the last three months of the year.
Conditions at the Infirmary are about the same as last year. We are fortunate in having, as caretakers of the Infirmary, people who take an active interest in the care of the inmates and the up-keep of the prop- erty.
There have been several minor repairs made during the past year.
There are six inmates at the present time, two of these being added during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES R. CROCKER ANNIE L. WILLIAMS GORDON L. KING
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REPORT OF AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
To the citizens of Duxbury :
This being the first year that the Town has had a separate appropriation for Aid to Dependent Children, we report that there are now four cases receiving this aid. In previous years these cases would have come under the regular Welfare Department, but with the Federal Government now contributing toward this aid, it has become necessary to have a special appropria- tion. The Federal Government contributes one-third of eighteen dollars per month for the first child and one-third of twelve dollars for each additional child in a family. The State contributes one-third of any amount that they agree to, the town being responsible for the remaining expense.
While the money received from the Government may be put into immediate use, it becomes necessary for the Town to appropriate a sufficient amount to cover the State's share. The Town is reimbursed each year from the State but this money goes into the general treasury.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES R. CROCKER ANNIE L. WILLIAMS GORDON L. KING
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REPORT CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
Following is the report of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1937.
Roster of the Department
James T. O'Neil, Chief
Patrolmen
Earl W. Chandler, Lawrence C. Doyle, Frank E. Phillips, Jr.
Constables
Andrew J. Delano, William J. Murphy, James T. O'Neil
List of Offences
Assault and Battery
3
Breaking and Entering and Larceny
2
Cruelty to Animals
2
Default
1
Drunkenness
20
Insane
2
Larceny of Automobile
2
Lottery Laws Violation
3
Malicious Burning
1
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Operating to Endanger Operating after Revocation of License Operating under the Influence Operating without a License Speeding
6
1 8
1
2
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Dispositions
Sentenced to State and County Institutions
10
Given Probation
Released
Filed
7
Held for Grand Jury
5
Not Guilty
4
Continued for Disposition
1
Fined
18
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Amount of Fines Imposed
$475.00
Miscellaneous
Complaints Investigated
878
Motor Vehicle Accidents Investigated
50
Motor Vehicle Violations Recorded and Operators Warned
103
Summons Served for Outside Police
26
Arrests Made for Outside Police
3
Beach Parking Stickers Issued
1643
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES T. O'NEIL,
Chief of Police
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REPORT OF FIRE CHIEF
Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Greetings :
This department had 49 calls in the past year, with a loss of $5,208.00.
Following is a list of type and kind :
Buildings 14, Automobiles 7, Bridge 3, Chimney 12, Oil Burner 1, Emergency 6, Inhalator 4, Out of town 2.
Assessed value of buildings having fires $73,350.00
Insurance on buildings having fires 69,400.00
Loss on buildings having fires 5,208.00
Insurance paid on buildings having fires 2,958.50
We have had several bad fires, delayed alarms is the cause, and I would recommend to the property owners that it is important for their safety to have in advance · a proper alarm system whereby this department is notified instantly when a fire starts. No matter how good a department is it cannot respond to fires promptly if they have no knowledge of it.
The department and apparatus is in good condition. The morale of the men is excellent.
The men of this department brought cheer to many homes last Christmas by repairing, painting and dis- tributing toys to many of the children of the town. We hope to continue this practice and ask you, if you have
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any unused or broken toys to kindly deliver them to the Central Fire Station for future use.
I wish to thank all who have helped in the past year in so many ways to make this department of greater benefit and service to the town. Our telephone oper- ators have given us their usual 100% service.
Respectfully submitted,
H. E. MERRY,
Chief of the Fire Department
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