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Charles P. Rea, labor,
45 71
Nathan F. Abbott, labor,
35 00
John Barry, labor,
6 00
Woods and Hill, oil,
9 10
E. Pike, supplies and labor,
16 03
M. C. Andrews, labor,
28 13
C. C. Holt, pump,
18 00
Providence Tool Co., supplies,
31 80
Dodge and Gilbert, supplies,
73 07
William Blake and Co., bell, etc.,
475 10
Boston and Maine R.R.,
3 60
Abbott and Jenkins, contract, etc.
8901 27
Total expenditure,
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$9957 83
Balance unexpended,
$42 17
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STATE AID,
Appropriation, March 6th,
$1700 00
Charles H. Bell,
$72 00
Christina Bell,
24 00
Eliza Barnard,
48 00
Albert Berry,
36 00
Sarah H. Berry,
36 00
Lucy Bailey,
48 00
John S. Dearborn,
72 00
Susan B. Farnham,
48 00
Lizzie A. Johnson,
48 00
Henry C. Higgins,
72 00
Eliza A. Higgins,
48 00
Charles E. Jones,
36 00
William Lovejoy,
36 00
Charles Mears,
72 00
Bridget McCollough,
48 00
Susan P. Merrill,
48 00
James McDonnell,
24 00
John McQueeney,
72 00
Susan R. Poor,
48 00
Augustine K. Russell,
72 00
Charles O. Shedd,
67 50
Laura F. Smith,
48 00
Charles W. Shattuck,
48 00
Eliza J. Upton,
48 00
Sophia Wardman,
12 00
Joseph Russell, Jr.,
54 00
Elizabeth K. Patrick,
48 00
Nancy M. Travers,
48 00
Charles H. Poor,
72 00
Benjamin Cheever,
48 00
Betsey J. Cheever,
48 00
John P. Morgan,
72 00
Amount carried forward,
$1621 50
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Appropriation,
$1700 00
Amount brought forward,
$1621 50
Lavina B. Betts,
48 00
William Hunter,
36 00
Charles Cosanack,
15 00
Total,
$1720 50
Overdrawn,
$20 50
It will be seen that we have overdrawn the appropriation ; this is caused by persons drawing State aid here who formerly drew it elsewhere. The whole amount is reimbursed by the Commonwealth.
ADDITIONAL PAY TO SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.
Appropriation, March 6th,
$700 00
J. W. Wardwell,
$72 00
George Craig,
72 00
William Craig,
72 00
Aaron S. Clark,
94 00
Samuel Cheever,
72 00
T. A. Gibbs,
24 00
George W. Parker,
60 00
Nathaniel Roundy,
108 00
Joseph Nolan,
40 00
$614 00
Balance unexpended,
$86 00
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We have paid out the above sum to the poor and indigent soldiers and sailors who served on the quota of Andover during the war who do not receive any other State aid or pension. One half of the amount will be reimbursed by the Commonwealth. An appropriation of $700 will be needed the present year.
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BOUNTY TO SOLDIERS.
The following amount of money has been paid to Veteran Volunteers of Company H, 1st Regt. Mass. Heavy Artillery, who re-enlisted under the call of the President of the United States, dated October 1863, and under authority of Chapter 124 of the Laws of Massachusetts passed in the year 1882, and by a vote of Andover passed May 22, 1882.
We have paid forty-two of the number, and there are still ten to be paid, which will necessitate an appropriation of twelve hundred and fifty dollars. No appropriation was made for the payment of this money.
Benjamin F. Stevens,
$125 00
Edward P. Abbott,
125 00
John B. A. Russell,
125 00
John S. Dearborn,
125 00
George Dane,
125 00
Henry Sherman,
125 00
David B. Gilcreast,
125 00
Augustine K. Russell,
125 00
Jolın Clark,
125 00
William A. Pasho,
125 00
Benjamin Cheever,
125 00
Charles E. Jones,
125 00
W. H. Greene,
125 00
Benjamin C. Lovejoy,
125 00
Henry O. Burnham,
125 00
John Logue,
125 00
James I. Anderson,
125 00
John Kennedy,
125 00
Sylvester C. Melcher,
125 00
John S. Sargent,
125 00
Benjamin P. Grant,
125 00
Charles F. Trull,
125 00
Amount carried forward,
$2750 00
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Amount brought forward,
$2750 00
W. Warren Townsend,
125 00
Bernard McGurk,
125 00
William Russell,
125 00
James S. Findley,
125 00
Joseph Bell,
125 00
Farnham P. Grant,
125 00
Frank McCabe,
125 00
Noah B. Abbott,
125 00
John C. Hovey,
125 00
Franklin Hardy,
125 00
Solon Johnson,
125 00
Edward O'Hara,
125 00
John D. Coulie,
125 00
Michael Mahoney,
125 00
George F. Hatch,
125 00
Edward Farmer,
125 00
Thomas R. Bailey,
125 00
Charles W. McClenna,
125 00
Samuel P. Farnham,
125 00
Andrew J. Hatch,
125 00
Total,
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- $5250 00
STATE TAX,
Appropriation, March 6th, $5000 00
Daniel A. Gleason, State Treasurer, $4300 00
Daniel A. Gleason, National Bank Tax, 1040 37
$5340 37
Overdrawn,
$340 37
COUNTY TAX.
Appropriation, March 6th, $3500 00
E. K. Jenkins, County Treasurer, Overdrawn, $10 62
$3510 62
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ADJUSTMENT TAX.
D. A. Gleason, State Treasurer, bank tax, 1881, $106 60 D. A. Gleason, State Treasurer, corporation tax 1881, $1 71 $108 31
NOTES DISCOUNTED.
May, 1, Note, 4 months to run, $1000 00
June 5, Note, 3 months to run, 5000 00
June 24, Note, 3 months to run, 2000 00
July 3, Note, 2 months to run, 5000 00
Aug. 7, Note, 1 month to run, 2500 00
Oct. 2, Note, 3 months to run, 6500 00
Nov. 6, Note, 1 month to run, 6000 00
18, Note, 1 month to run, 2500 00
Amount discounted, $30500 00
INTEREST ON NOTES.
Appropriation, March 6tlı, $1400 00
Andover National Bank, $218 32
J. A. Smart, treasurer Memorial Hall, 1200 00
J. A. Smart, trustee Free School Fund, 96 00
$1514 32
Overdrawn,
$114 32
ABATEMENT OF TAXES.
Appropriation, March 6th, $300 00
C. S. Parker, collector, 1882, $328 96
C. S. Parker, collector, 1881, 196 48
$525 44
Overdrawn,
$225 44
DISCOUNT ON TAXES.
Appropriation, March 6th, $1000 00
C. S. Parker, bank tax,
$103.35
C. S. Parker, taxes,
1177 95
$1281 30
Overdrawn,
$281 30
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SPRING GROVE CEMETERY.
Appropriation, March 6th,
$250 00
Amount received for sale of lots,
530 00
$780 00
C. S. Parker, services, 1881,
$50 00
S. O. Cheever, labor,
9 75
C. O. Gowing, labor,
4 50
H. A. Hayward, labor,
50 25
E. D. Pearson, labor,
15 75
Regan and Howard, laying wall,
607 62
Pierre H. Duval, labor,
10 35
Wm. Gallagher, labor,
3 00
Fred McIntyre, labor,
11 25
Wm. Barnett, materials and labor,
7 00
Abbott and Jenkins, supplies,
2 60
John Pray, horse and carriage,
4 25
$776 32
Balance unexpended,
$3 68
PRINTING AND STATIONERY.
Appropriation, March 6th,
$400 00
Geo. S. Merrill, printing and advertising, $43 75
Marden and Rowell, printing, 6 10
John H. Flint, book, 50
W. F. Draper, supplies and printing,
354 21
Thomas Groom and Co., supplies, 2 00
Cochrane and Sampson, supplies,
14 50
Geo. L. Abbott, books and blanks,
9 83
Charles S. Parker, postage and envelopes, 8 25
Wm. Marland, postage and envelopes,
16 00
$455 14
Overdrawn,
$55 14
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DECORATION DAY.
$175 00
Appropriation,
Col. Carrol D. Wright, Oration,
$15 00
Col. Carroll D. Wright, expenses, 1 00
Andover Brass Band,
60 00
Mrs. L. S. Waterman, bouquets,
35 70
George Piddington, bouquets,
24 80
Mrs. Robert Callahan, bouquets,
3 00
John Pray, carriages,
22 00
S. G. Bean, carriages,
5 00
B. B. Tuttle, express,
1 50
C. A. Hart and Co., flags,
7 00
$175 00
INSURANCE ON MEMORIAL HALL.
Appropriation, March 6th,
$300 00
Joseph A. Smart,
$270 00
Balance unexpended,
$30 00
MISCELLANEOUS.
Appropriation, March 6th, $1000 00
Daniel Trow, returning deaths, $1 50
Defence of Shawshin river, 583 62
Geo. L. Abbott, retuning ages of children, assessing bank tax, fares, and horse-hire, 35 40
Samuel H. Boutwell, returning, ages of children, fares, etc., 18 05
Charles Greene, returning ages of children, fares, etc., 21 35
Charles S. Parker, painting signs, returning deaths, etc., 64 50
Amount carried forward, $724 42
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Appropriation, $1000 00
Amount brought forward, $724 42
Abbott & Jenkins, signs and posts, and repairing pumps and platforms, 44 06
Benjamin Cheever, repairing flag and furnishing ropes, etc., 10 57
Patrick Lahee, labor,
1 75
Henry C. Harnden, cleaning well,
1 50
John McCarty, labor,
1 75
M. F. Whitten and Co., supplies,
11 73
Regan and Howard, stonework on well,
7 00
John Connolly, labor,
1 50
E. Pike, new pump, 14 00
E. D. Hatch, dinners, 3 50
M. C. Andrews, labor on guide-boards,
28 75
Geo. S. Merrill, advertising,
10 00
Wm. Barnett, repairs on pump,
1 00
Robert Callahan, distributing envelopes,
2 00
Richard M. Abbott, truant officer,
10 00
Warren Mears, jr., truant officer,
10 00
Samuel K. Johnson, express,
16 05
Geo. H. Poor, services and advice,
33 00
Geo. A. Putnam, recording and return- ing births, marriages, and deaths,
86 25 - $1018 83
Overdrawn, $18 83
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SUMMARY OF SELECTMEN'S ORDERS.
Total Appropriation and Receipts, and Income of State School Fund, 1882,
$85068 66
Schools,
$9484 26
School-houses,
1323 75
Highways and Bridges,
6261 43
Sidewalks,
771 79
Removing Snow,
1675 10
Elm Street,
403 77
Removing Ledge,
327 50
Reservoir.
125 00
Jacob Chickering's Reservoir,
300 00
Street Lamps,
641 14
Town Officers,
1931 49
Town House,
701 75
Town House Extension,
1237 20
Hay Scales,
25 00
Fire Department,
1630 63
Repairs on Steamer,
994 05
Engine House,
9957 83
State Aid,
1720 50
Additional pay to Soldiers and Sailors,
614 00
Bounty to Soldiers,
5250 00
Abatement of Taxes,
525 44
Discount on Taxes,
1281 30
Notes discounted,
30500 00
Interest on Notes,
1514 32
County Tax,
3510 62
State Tax,
5340 37
Adjustment of Bank Tax,
108 31
Cemetery,
776 32
Insurance of Memorial Hall,
270 00
Printing and Stationery,
455 14
Decoration Day,
175 00
Miscellaneous,
1018 83
Total amount expended,
$90851 84
Overdrawn,
$5783 18
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Selectmen's Report.
SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL-HOUSES.
The School Committee have given the following estimate for the ensuing year : Schools, $9500 ; for repairs on School- houses, $1200.
SERVICES OF TOWN OFFICERS.
An appropriation of $2000 will be required for the present year.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The Board of Engineers have made their annual report, to which we call your attention ; $1600 will be needed for run- ning expenses.
HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES.
The Roads have been under the care of two Highway Surveyors the past year, who have made a full report, which will be found elsewhere ; they ask for Highways and Bridges, $6000; Sidewalks, $1000; Removing Snow, $1000.
DECORATION DAY.
The sum of $175 should be appropriated for this purpose.
TOWN HOUSE.
We would ask for an appropriation of $600.
STATE AID.
The sum of $1700 is deemed sufficient for this purpose.
DISABLED SOLDIERS AND SAILORS. We think the sum of $700 will be ample for this purpose.
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HAY SCALES.
The sum of $50 is all that will be required for this appropriation.
ABATEMENT OF TAXES.
We would recommend the sum of $500 for this object.
DISCOUNT ON TAXES.
The amount required for this purpose will require an appropriation of $1200.
STATE AND COUNTY TAX.
We can only estimate the amount that will be required for the State and County Tax by what was paid the past year ; State Tax, $5000; County Tax, $5000.
INTEREST.
We would call for $1800 for this purpose.
PRINTING AND STATIONERY.
It is thought that $500 will be sufficient for this purpose.
LIABILITIES AND ASSETS.
We would refer you to the Treasurer's Report for all matters in this department.
SOLDIERS' BOUNTY.
An appropriation of $1250 will be required for this purpose.
MISCELLANEOUS.
An appropriation of $600 will be required for this depart- ment.
GEORGE L. ABBOTT, Selectmen CHARLES GREENE, of Andover.
SAM'L H. BOUTWELL, )
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Overseers' Account.
Appropriation, March 6th,
$3000 00
RELIEF OUT OF ALMSHOUSE.
Theodore A. Gibbs,
$18 00
James Phillips,
84 00
Calvin P. Hatch,
21 15
Sylvia Abbott,
66 00
Mrs. Jane Messer,
30 00
Sarah Kendall,
60 00
William Trulan,
50
Mrs. James McKeon and family, 120 00
Abbie A. Mears,
48 00
E. G. Wardwell,
12 00
Mrs. Susan Pickersgill,
32 78
William Osgood,
38 50
Charles Tenson,
5 00
Mrs. Qualey,
1 69
Child of M. A. Dane,
16 50
John Hayes,
19 40
Augustus Merrill,
4 40
Mrs. David Goodwin,
3 88
Owen Burns,
7 75
Wm. S. Moore and wife,
105 56
Mrs. John Conley,
146 75
Mrs. Henry Smith,
115 70
Mrs. David Burns,
114 25
Robert Smith,
85 00
Amount carried forward, $1156 81
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Appropriation,
$3000 00
Amount brought forward, $1156 81
PAID ON ACCOUNT OF CITIES AND TOWNS.
Billerica, Mrs. E. Pasho, $109 00
Lynn, Child of Chas. B. Abbott, 52 00
North Reading, F. C. McIntire, 96 39
North Reading, Mrs. William
McIntire, 66 00
North Reading, Addison McIntire, 2 00
North Reading, Mrs. Eliza Bird, 16 00
Lawrence, Mary Donahoe, 49 12
Somerville, Mrs. James Mellen, 28 00
$418 51
PAID CITIES AND TOWNS.
Methuen, William Craig,
$30 50
Rockland, Sarah D. Nolan, 20 00
Woburn, Mrs. Daniel Eames, 176 00
Salem, M. E. Goldsmith,
13 50
Marblehead, Nathaniel Roundy, 40 75
Lowell, William I. Damon,
9 25
Lowell, Mrs. Henry Sherman, 9 25
Lawrence, Thomas Donovan, 92 00
Lawrence, Jane Lindsey and family,
136 08
Groveland, Frank McCabe,
72 00
Boston, Martha P. Emery, 3 00
Boston, Caleb O. Parker,
2 75
Boston, Elizabeth H. Tyler,
14 00
Boston, Nathan H. Gray,
1 00
$620 08
Amount carried forward,
$2195 40
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Appropriation,
$3000 00
LUNATIC HOSPITALS.
Amount brought forward, $2195 40
Danvers, T. A. Gibbs, $44 04
Danvers, Luke Worthley, 148 28
Danvers, George F. Stevens, 126 77
Worcester, Isabella C. Johnson, 184 11
- $503 20
STATE REFORM SCHOOL.
Robert Lindsey,
$13 00
Annie Wescott,
45 43
$58 43
Total expenditure,
$2757 03
Balance unexpended,
$204 97
ALMSHOUSE.
Appropriation, March 6th,
$1000 00
Walter B. Allen, superintendent,
$500 00
George A. Shattuck, labor,
25 00
Jane Youngson, labor,
122 00
Lawrence One-price Clothing-store,
58 15
Hannah B. Abbott, labor,
8 25
H. K. Webster and Co., grain,
24 58
C. G. Hussey, washing,
27 75
W. F. Findley, fish,
82 70
C. S. Parker, undertaker,
56 00
Smith and Manning, groceries,
731 11
Thomas Howell, furniture,
44 13
J. H. Chandler, supplies,
7 50
Charles L. Holt, labor,
45 00
T. A. Holt and Co., groceries,
911 96
Walter B. Allen, car fare,
2 75
Amount carried forward,
$2646 88
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Appropriation,
$4000 00
Amount brought forward,
$2646 88
George L. Allen, labor,
190 00
Greene and Woodlin, groceries,
42 03
McLawlin and Baker, supplies,
50 73
Valpey Brothers, meat,
193 50
John Cornell, coal,
298 56
Benjamin Cheever, labor,
4 00
H. P. Wright, boots and shoes,
58 25
John H. Flint, meat,
61 93
Boston and Maine R.R., freight,
3 39
A. F. Holt, labor,
20 00
Tompkins and Mann, oil,
3 58
William Marland, postmaster,
4 50
Glover and Willcomb, husks,
28 39
Bishop Brothers, ladders,
7 15
John J. Brown, medicine,
35 55
Rea and Abbott, meat,
139 90
J. W. Faulkner, iron-work,
98 74
Albert Blood, labor,
80
Dow and Neal, hats,
2 56
C. A. Metcalf, seeds,
8 91
Pedrick and Closson, furniture,
22 65
Napoleon Dobard, labor,
34 00
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Frank Holt, labor,
70 00
W. R. Spaulding, clothing,
54 20
Wm. Oswald and Co., clothing,
74 87
E. Pike, tin,
23 28
David Jameson, pigs,
8 00
Agnes Haynes, labor,
80 00
Swampscot Machine Co., repairs,
12 60
Dr. J. C. Pennington,
26 00
Charles F. Mayer, repairs,
9 90
William Poor, repairs,
25 85
D. W. Trow, undertaker,
4 00
Amount carried forward, $4397 70
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Appropriation,
$4000 00
Amount brought forward,
$4397 70
. Saunders Brothers, tin,
16 08
J. E. Whiting, repairs,
4 25
J. P. Wakefield, meat,
97 14
Benjamin Brown, boots,
7 90
George H. Parker, medicine,
34 50
William Barnett, tin,
7 73
P. M. Jefferson, soap,
42 50
James O'Keefe, labor,
10 00
Total expenditure,
$4617 80
Overdrawn,
$617 80
REPAIRS ON ALMSHOUSE.
Appropriation March 6th,
$400 00
Abbott and Jenkins,
$274 68
Wood and Hill,
85 79
Saunders Brothers,
4 86
McLawlin and Baker,
22 71
Total expenditure,
$388 04
Balance unexpended,
$11 96
SUMMARY OF OVERSEERS' ORDERS.
Total Appropriation,
$7400 00
Almshouse expenses,
$4617 80
Relief out of Almshouse,
2757 03
Repairs on Almshouse,
388 04
Total expenditure,
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$7762 87
Overdrawn,
$362 87
REPRESENTATIVE FUND.
In accordance with the wishes of the donor, Edward Taylor, Esq., the interest has been given to Mrs. Benjamin Stevens.
GEORGE L. ABBOTT, Overseers CHARLES GREENE, SAM'L H. BOUTWELL, of Poor.
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Report of Overseers of Poor.
There is little change to note in this establishment the past year, The expenses have been more than we expected ; caused partly by the advance in the cost of supplies bought, and partly by the failure in a large measure of the farm produce. There has also been more sickness than usual, and six deaths, - a larger number than ever before in one year.
Everything in connection with the place is in first class condition, and only a small appropriation will be required for repairs ; and we think the usual appropriation of $4000 will be ample to meet the running expenses of the house.
The Overseers desire to bring before the Town the fact that in case of fire at the Almshouse the water supply is entirely insufficient to be of any benefit. We should have to depend upon the fire department ; and before that could arrive the property would, in all probability, be destroyed. An examination has been made, and a never-failing spring, or brook, has been found on the Town land, where it is believed a reservoir can be built and a windmill put up at a cost of five hundred dollars that will give an ample supply of water for the use of the house and sufficient for all pur- poses in case of fire. The Overseers believe it to be their duty to lay this matter before the Town, that some action may be taken upon it at the March meeting.
The relief out of the Almshouse will be about the same as usual, and $3000 will be needed. We have not used this amount the past year, but the number at the Insane Asylum is more than usual, and as will be seen by our report the cost of the inmates there is considerable.
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ALMSHOUSE.
Whole number of paupers in Almshouse during the year, 54
Whole number of weeks' board, 2055
Whole number of tramps, 378
Whole number of weeks' board, 54
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Whole number of prisoners awaiting trial, Whole number of weeks' board, 2
Total number of weeks' board, 2111
Average weekly expense for each inmate, first deduct- ing the amount sold from the farm from the expense of the Almshouse, is $2 00
REMAINING IN ALMSHOUSE.
Over ninety years old,
1
Between eighty and ninety,
4
Between seventy and eighty,
6
Between sixty and seventy,
3
Between fifty and sixty,
2
Between forty and fifty,
1 4
Between twenty and thirty,
3
Between ten and twenty,
2
Between one and ten,
9
Under one year, Total,
35
Number at beginning of the year,
36
Number admitted,
18
Number discharged,
13
Number died,
6
William Harrison, March 1, 1882, aged 74 years. Charles Mullen, March 5, 1882, aged 64 years. Caroline E. Russell, March 25, 1882, aged 79 years. John Cochran, Nov. 14, 1882, aged 86 years. Arthur B. Shattuck, Dec. 19, 1882, aged 3 months William H. Withey, Dec. 22, 1882, aged 33 years.
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. Between thirty and forty,
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PERSONAL PROPERTY AT THE ALMSHOUSE.
Household furniture,
$1250 00
Clothing,
500 00
Farm stock,
700 00
Farm Tools,
1350 00
Farm produce,
600 00
Fuel and lumber,
300 00
Provision,
375 00
Total,
$5075 00
The Overseers would recommend the following amount of money to be appropriated for the ensuing year :
For the Almshouse,
$4000 00
For Relief out of Almshouse,
3000 00
For Repairs of Almshouse,
250 00
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE L. ABBOTT,
CHARLES GREENE,
Overseers
SAM'L H. BOUTWELL, of Poor.
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Superintendent's Account.
DR.
To cash received for
Hay,
$82 50
Calves,
33 90
Milk,
52 70
Custody of prisoners,
2 50
Removing snow,
14 00
Fruit,
8 75
Pigs,
28 00
Labor,
137 00
Vegetables,
41 00
$400 35
CR.
By cash paid Town Treasurer, Cash on hand,
$400 00
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$400 35
WALTER B. ALLEN,
SUPERINTENDENT.
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Report of the Chief Engineer
OF THE
Fire Department.
TO THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :
Gentlemen, - In accordance with the Regulations of the Fire Department, I submit the following Report.
The force of the department consists of five Engineers, sixteen members of the Steamer Company, and forty mem- bers of the Shawshin Company at Ballard Vale.
The apparatus consists of one third-class steam fire-engine, and one hand-engine, with a hose-carriage for each ; also one · four-wheeled horse hose-carriage, carrying 1000 feet of hose, all of which are in good order.
We have hooks, ladders, and ropes at each engine-house and 2400 feet of hose in good condition.
There have been eight alarms of fire during the past year.
March 1, 1882, chimney in house of J. W. Foster.
July 4, 1882, bonfire on Central Street.
Aug. 3, 1882, fire in woods at Woodlin farm, Ballard Vale. Damage $200.
Aug. 3, 1882, fire in woods at Woodlin farm, Ballard Vale. Damage $90.
Aug. 15, 1882, fire in woods at Lowell Junction. Damage $25.
Aug. 15, 1882, fire in woods at Lowell Junction. Damage
$150.
Nov.25, 1882, fire on railroad at Ballard Vale. Damage $25.
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Jan. 8, 1883, fire in house of William Abbott. Damage $50.
During the past year there has been erected a new engine- house, with ample accommodations for the steam fire-engine and hose-carriages, with suitable arrangements for cleaning and drying hose, and a room for a hook and ladder truck, of which the department stands in need, also room for a stable, should the Town at any time decide to purchase horses for use in this department and on the highways.
I would recommend for your consideration the necessity of a proper means of heating the new engine-house, and would suggest the practicability of a steam heating apparatus large enough for heating both the engine-house and the town house.
I would also call your attention to the fact that the supply of water for fire purposes is entirely insufficient, and in a dry time would leave a large amount of property unprotected in case of fire.
I would recommend that $1600 be appropriated for the running expenses of the Fire Department for the ensuing year.
SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY.
Engine-houses and land
$11800 00
Steam fire-engine and apparatus,
6140 00
Shawshin engine and apparatus,
606 00
Four reservoirs,
$2500 00
Total,
$21046 00
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN L. SMITH,
CHIEF ENGINEER.
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Report of Highway Surveyors.
The Highway Surveyors herewith submit their Annual Report for the year ending February 5, 1883 :
APPROPRIATIONS.
Highways and Bridges,
$6000 00
Sidewalks,
800 00
Snow,
1500 00
Elm Street,
400 00
Removing Ledge,
300 00
BILLS APPROVED.
Highways and Bridges,
$6261 43
Sidewalks,
771 49
Snow,
1675 10
Elm Street,
403 77
Removing Ledge,
327 50
Amount of overwork last year, and paid out of this
year's appropriation,
250 00
There are now outstanding bills to the amount of 300 00
The bridge across the Shawshin River at Frye Village was found to be in a bad condition in October. We had supposed that it could be repaired, so that it would be safe for another year ; but on examining it, in company with the Selectmen, it was thought best to rebuild it, and therefore we had to overdraw our appropriation enough to rebuild the same.
The following appropriations are recommended for the coming year.
Highways and Bridges,
$6000 00
Sidewalks,
1000 00
Snow,
1000 00
GEORGE F. BAKER, JOHN B. ABBOTT, HIGHWAY SURVEYORS.
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Schedule of Town Property.
Town Hall and fixtures,
$25000 00
Land,
3000 00
Weights and measures,
325 00
Safe in Town House,
175 00
Hay Scales,
350 00
Three Engine-houses,
11500 00
Land under old Engine-house, Main Street,
500 00
Steam fire-engine and apparatus,
7000 00
Shawshin engine and apparatus,
1300 00
School-house property,
85000 00
Town Farm and buildings,
11500 00
Personal property Town Farm,
4950 00
Punchard School Fund,
75205 00
Memorial Hall permanent Fund,
20000 00
Memorial Hall and Land,
38000 00
Memorial Hall Library, John Byers Fund,
5000 00
Memorial Hall Library and Furniture,
7600 00
Four Reservoirs,
2600 00
Spring Grove Cemetery,
6000 00
Receiving Tomb,
1425 00
Total,
$306,430 00
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Report of Cemetery Committee.
The Cemetery Committee herewith submit their Annual Report, together with the receipts and expenditures for the year ending February 7th, 1883.
The substantial face wall which was commenced at tlie northern entrance several years ago, and continued for sev- eral rods on the westerly side of the Cemetery, has the past year been extended by the road nearly as far as the land is cleared, and a new entrance has been opened at that point. An unusually large number of lots has been disposed of during the year ; Mr. J. P. Bradlee, proprietor of the Ballard Vale factories, having purchased fourteen, which he has distributed among his older employees. Owners of lots con- tinue to beautify and improve them, several valuable monu- ments having been recently erected.
The Committee find much necessary work yet to be done in laying out and gravelling the avenues and pathis, as found upon the plan of the Cemetery recently obtained, and in further protection of the entire enclosure from intrusion. They therefore respectfully ask an appropriation of $250, together with the avails of the lots sold during the ensuing year.
DR.
Cash paid
Charles S. Parker, services, etc.,
$50 00
Samuel O. Cheever, labor, 9 75
C. O. Gowing, labor, 4 50
C. D. Pearson, labor,
15 75
Amount carried forward,
$80 00
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Amount brought forward,
$80 00
Pierre H. Duval, labor, 10 35
William Gallager, labor, 3 00
Fred M. McIntyre, labor,
11 25
Henry A. Hayward, labor and team, 50 25
Regan and Howard, building wall,
607 62
William Barnett, repairs on tomb,
7 00
Abbott and Jenkins, lumber,
2 60
John Pray, carriages,
4 25
$776 32
CR.
By cash received of
Town Treasurer,
$250 00
Sale of lots,
512 00
Sale of wood and Grass,
18 00
$780 00
Balance unexpended,
$3 68
$776 32
Received from the Town as per last Report,
$7904 07
Received from the Town this year,
520 00
Received from sales, lots, wood, etc.,
2770 30
$10924 37
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