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800 00
4I 1-2 acres land, Spring Grove Cem'y, $6500 00
Receiving Tomb and Tool House, 1500 00
8000 00
Amount carried forward,
$900525 28
70
Amount brought forward, Weights and Measures, Steam Road Roller, One Sled, Fire Alarm apparatus, 5000 feet Hose,
$900525 28 350 00 1500 00
75 00
3800 00
2500 00
$908750 28
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TREE WARDEN'S REPORT
I herewith submit my first annual report as Tree Warden.
During the past year fifty shade trees have been planted in various sections of the town; namely, Wolcott Avenue, Avon Street, Shawsheen Road, Chestnut Street, Lowell Street, Walnut Avenue, Ridge Street, Locke Street, Cuba Street, Brook Street, Maple Avenue, Center Street, High Street, Tewksbury Street, Chestnut Street, and Andover Street. Also reset two trees in front of James May's residence on Wolcott Avenue and one in front of Timothy J. O'Sullivan's on Washington Avenue.
By petition to the Tree Warden twelve willow trees were taken down on Bartlet Street to make room for a new sidewalk, one elm on Wolcott Avenue, one maple on Locke Street ; also removed one elm on Poor Street, two on Haverhill Street, and one on Maple Avenue, and the dead branches were removed from the following streets : Park, Whittier, Bartlet, School, Phillips, Cuba, and Shawsheen Road. Also stoned up six maple trees on Union Street. During the past year the elm trees were sprayed for the elm leaf beetle.
I should recommend that the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) be appropriated for this department during the com- ing year.
Respectfully submitted,
J. H. BAKER, Tree Warden
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REPORT OF MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
In again submitting my annual report I am pleased to note a marked decrease in the Gypsy and Browntail Moth work in the residential part of the town. In the outlying districts my report is not so favorable, owing to the badly infested woodlots in close proximity to the highway. I also wish to say that one of our worst enemies to shrubs and fruit trees is the San Jose and Oyster Scale, of which there is a vast amount in this town and should be handled at this time of the year. As this particular work cannot be done by this department unless the parties are willing to pay the cost of the same independent of the moth work, it will be necessary to make application to this department before work can be done.
Some twelve miles of roadside cutting has been done during the past year and all the roadsides have been sprayed.
I ask that the sum of thirty-two hundred and fifty ($3250) dollars be appropriated for this department, which will include the cost of spraying the trees on the school grounds, park prop- erty and Carmel Woods.
Owing to the large number of Tent Caterpillars during the past few years, we are obliged to spray before the fruit buds are . set, and in order to get the best results from the fruit trees two sprayings are often necessary, the first spraying to be from April 15 to May 15 with the solution of arsenate of lead at the rate of six pounds to 100 gallons of water, to be followed a month later at the rate of ten pounds of arsenate of lead to 100 gallons of water, and should be applied to the under side of the leaf. If the trees are to be sprayed only once, use ten pounds of arsenate of lead to 100 gallons of water.
In spraying for the San Jose Scale use five gallons of lime sulphur solution to 50 gallons of water, during the month of
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March or early April before the foliage appears, as this is a sap- sucking insect and not a leaf-eating insect. In extreme cases these applications will have to be continued for two to three years before the trees are cleaned of the scale. In applying the solution a good strong force-pump is necessary, and that the solution be applied on a still day with the temperature about freezing, driving the solution well into the bark on all sides of the tree. As the lime sulphur solution is expensive, use no more than is necessary to cover the tree properly, hence the advisability of selecting a mild day.
Respectfully submitted, J. H. PLAYDON Local Moth Superintendent
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SUPPRESSION OF BROWNTAIL AND GYPSY MOTHS
Appropriation March 3, 1913,
Received for Private Work,
$3000 00 2359 67
$5359 67
J. Howard Baker, labor,
$393 54
Fred C. Coffin, labor,
175 65
Harry Hayward, labor,
449 66
John Stanley, labor,
87 51
Frank Mealey, labor,
88 97
John Ronan, labor,
133 29
Patrick Tucker, labor,
3II 29
J. M. Derrah, labor,
278 40
Jerry O'Connor, labor,
277 66
Charles Bowman, Jr., labor,
171 39
William Hatch, labor,
225 86
John Stewart, labor,
152 64
Henry Buckley, labor,
22 40
Charles Buckley, labor,
4 00
John Shevlin, labor,
85 00
Fred Topping, labor,
21 00
John McDermott, labor,
38 00
James Craik, labor,
55 43
Earl Powers, labor,
138 77
William Lynch, labor,
54 97
William Ross, labor,
82 13
James Wallace, labor,
32 32
James Tardiff, labor,
29 25
James McMeekin, labor,
28 32
John McIntyre, labor,
14 77
Fred Brundrett, labor,
230 27
Ernest Zecchini, labor,
49 00
M. O'Connor, labor,
II 00
William Broderick, labor,
8 00
Jonathan Hilton, labor,
8 00
Walter I. Morse, supplies,
28 56
Amount carried forward,
$3687 04
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$5359 67
Appropriation and Receipts,
Amount broughi forward, Freeman Abbott, use of horses, W. H. Coleman & Co., supplies, T. F. Morrissey, use of horses, William Lynch, use of horses, W. H. Coleman, supplies,
$3687 04
222 78
43 47
96 75
43 34
I 51
Est. J. H. Dean, supplies,
I 80
Anderson & Bowman, repairs,
7 15
Board Public Works, water,
36 20
Buchan & McNally, supplies,
I 75
J. H. Playdon, 287 06
S. P. Shattuck, storing sprayer and labor,
84 57
Ira Buxton, repairs and supplies,
17 10
American Express Co.
25
B. & M. R. R., freight,
46
Morrison & O'Connell, repairs,
3 55
Tyer Rubber Co., supplies,
50
F. W. Rane, State Forester, tools,
204 68
Total expenditure,
$4739 97
Balance,
619 70
$5359 67 $5359 67
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ANIMAL INSPECTOR'S REPORT -
GENTLEMEN :- I hereby submit my report for the year be- ginning November 15, 1912, and ending November 15, 1913.
Number of cattle inspected, I225
Number of cow stables inspected, I57
Number of tuberculosis cattle quarantined and condemned, 36
Interstate cattle held for test, and identified and released
from quarantine, 96
Swine inspected,
486
Number of cases of glanders,
I
Number of cases of rabies, 4
Dogs quarantined on account of rabies, 14
Dogs killed on account of rabies,
8
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES H. NEWTON,
Inspector of Animals
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SPRING GROVE CEMETERY
The trustees of Spring Grove Cemetery take much pride in the cemetery entrusted to their care, " God's Acre," the resting- place of the bodies of loved ones gone to their reward. It is indeed a beautiful location, the far-reaching western view solemnly reminding the spectator that the sunset of life is ever before him, and the evening shadows like the last years of life cause one to consider that the time will come when he will " wrap the drapery of his couch about him and lie down to peace- ful dreams." It is well and fitting that a cemetery should be made attractive in order that visitors may not be shocked by signs of negligence in the care of "holy ground." Your com- mittee therefore, in order to carry our the plans as laid out by the engineer, are under the necessity of adding to the lots for burial purposes a small plot of land connected with the ecmetery, increasing the number of lots and preparing the same for those desiring to purchase. They therefore ask for a larger appropria- tion than usually made, realizing that in the immediate future the limited number of lots now on sale will be disposed of and the demand for more must be met. The plans for further im- provement have been made and in order to meet them require- ments your committee ask for the appropriation of $1000 and the proceeds from the sale of lots.
JOHN L. SMITH GEORGE W. FOSTER FELIX G. HAYNES OLIVER W. VENNARD GEORGE D. MILLETT JOHN W. BELL DANIEL H. POOR
Andover, February 16, 1914
Trustees
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT
Lots sold as per last report,
412
Lots sold this year,
II
Total number of lots sold,
423
Total number of single graves sold,
140
Interments as per last report,
1056
Interments this year,
54
Total number of interments,
IIIO
Respectfully submitted, O. W. VENNARD, Supt.
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CORNELL FUND
RECEIVED
Amount of Fund,
$5000 00
Deposited in Savings Bank,
5000 00
Balance from last year,
$ 55 II
Dividends,
250 54
$ 305 65
PAID
Expended for coal and wood. Balance on hand,
$206 50
99 15
$ 305 65
JOHN C. ANGUS ALLAN SIMPSON FRANK E. GLEASON
Trustees
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REPORT OF TAX COLLECTOR
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To the Board of Assessors :-
I herewith hand you my report as Collector of Taxes for the year ending January 12, 1914.
1908
Amount of Warrant uncollected,
$ 68 30
(Suit pending)
1909
Amount as per Warrant,
$503 42
Error in abatement,
2 48
Street Sprinkling,
5 04
Moth Work,
8 43
Interest,
88 80
Collected Taxes,
$469 81
Collected Street Sprinkling,
5 04
Collected Moth Work,
8 43
Collected Interest,
88 80
Abated,
16 09
Error in Warrant,
20 00
$608 17
$608 17
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1910
Amount as per Warrant,
$4030 91
Additional Assessments,
2 29
Add for Error in Warrant,
538 53
Street Sprinkling,
IO 14
Moth Work,
42 97
Interest,
448 23
Collected Taxes,
$2907 09
Collected Street Sprinkling,
IO 14
Collected Moth Work,
42 97
Collected Interest,
448 23
Abated,
436 17
Uncollected,
I228 47
$5073 07
5073 07
I9II
Amount as per Warrant,
$9472 67
Additional Assessments,
4 23
Street Sprinkling,
49 0I
Moth Work,
124 65
Interest,
541 16
Collected Taxes,
$5385 78
·
Collected Street Sprinkling,
49 OI
Collected Moth Work,
124 65
Collected Interest,
541 16
Abated,
235 80
Uncollected,
3855 32
$10191 72
$10191 72
1912
Amount as per Warrant,
$20232 40
Additional Assessments,
1604 08
Street Sprinkling,
72 05
Moth Work,
135 92
Interest,
421 89
Amount carried forward,
$22466 34
80
$22466 34
Amount brought forward,
Collected Taxes,
$12614 28
Collected Street Sprinkling,
72 05
135 92
Collected Moth Work, Collected Interest, Abated, Uncollected,
421 89
103 14
9119 06
$22466 34 $22466 34
1913
Amount as per Warrant,
$125194 57
Additional Assessments,
1519 68
Bay State St. R. R. Excise Tax,
2044 54
Street Sprinkling,
1015 18
Moth Work,
2047 70
Interest,
40 24
Collected Taxes,
$108927 17
Collected Bay St. R. R. Excise Tax,
2044 54
Collected Street Sprinkling,
1015 18
Collected Moth Work,
2047 70
Collected Interest,
40 24
Abated,
I33 12
Uncollected,
17653 96
$131861 91 $131861 91
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SUMMARY COLLECTOR'S CASH ACCOUNT AMOUNT COLLECTED AND PAID TO TOWN TREASURER
Taxes
Street Sprinkling
Moth Work
B. S. St. R. R. Excise Tax
Interest on Taxes
Totals
1909
469.81
5.04
8.43
88.80
572.08
1910
2907.09
10.14
42.97
448.23
3408.43
1911
5385.78
49.01
124.65
541.16
6100.60
1912
12614.28
72.05
135.92
421.89
13244.14
1913
108927.17
1015.18
2047.70
2044.54
40.24
114074.83
130304.13
1151.42
2559.67
2044.54
1540.32
137400.08
JOHN W. BELL, Collector of Taxes
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TREASURER'S REPORT
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Liabilities
Water Bonds, 4 per cent (7000 due 1914), $125000 00 Water Bonds, 3 1-2 per cent (3000 due 1914) 59000 00 Sewer Bonds, 4 per cent 33000 00
Schoolhouse Bonds, 4 p. c. (4000 due 1914)' 4000 00 Andover Loan Bonds 4 p.c. (5000 due 1914) 35000 00
$256000 00
Assets
Cash, General Fund,
$16026 00
Cash, Water Department,
481 17
Cash, Sewer Department,
638 69
$17145 86
Uncollected Taxes,
$31925 II
Street Sprinkling,
179 48
Moth Work,
904 00
33008 59
Commonwealth, State Aid,
$1316 00
Commonwealth, Pauper Account,
94 54
Cities and Towns, Pauper Account,
202 92
Sewer Assessments,
976 об
Unpaid Water Rates of January I,
2946 37
Sidewalk Assessments,
38 50
Sinking Funds,
39237 48
Balance against Town,
44811 87 161033 68
$256000 00
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GEORGE A. HIGGINS, Treas. in
DR.
Balance, January 13, 1913,
$15607 25
Commonwealth, Corporation Tax,
26657 35
Commonwealth, Bank Tax,
6770 30
Commonwealth, State Aid, 1558 00
Commonwealth, St. R. R. Tax,
2615 02
Commonwealth, School Tuition,
221 00
Mass. Highway Commission,
80 0I
County of Essex, Dog Tax,
712 47
Andover National Bank, Notes,
60000 00
John W. Bell, Collector, Taxes,
130304 13
John W. Bell, Collector, Interest on Taxes,
1540 32
John W. Bell, Collector, St. Ry. Excise Tax,
2044 54
John W. Bell, Collector, Street Sprinkling,
1151 42
John W. Bell, Collector, Moth Work,
2359 67
John W. Bell, Interest on Deposits,
85 59
John W. Bell, Collector, Two Tax Certificates, 2 00
Water Rates, 22739 88
C. J. Stone, Trial Justice, Fines, 331 00
Almshouse, F. A. Swanton, Supt.,
446 52
Spring Grove Cemetery, Lots Sold,
389 00
Town Hall, Rents, 496 00
James Saunders, Janitor, Lumber Sold.
2 00
School Department, Tuition and Supplies,
677 46
Cities and Towns, Pauper Account ,
175 30
Hay Scales, 105 25
G. A. Higgins, Town Clerk, Fees,
128 00
Andover National Bank, Interest on Deposits,
2II 88
Smart & Flagg, Agts., Insurance Dividends,
224 57
Ballard Vale Stores, Rents,
170 00
F. H. Stacey, Milk Licenses,
8 00
W. C. Crowley, Sealers' Fees,
34 38
Highway Dept., Sale of Supplies, Labor, Etc.,
450 55
Sidewalk Assessments, 156 37
Amount carried forward,
278455 23
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account with the Town of Andover
CR.
Orders Paid,
Schools,
$38688 37
School Houses,
1418 71
Books and Supplies,
2175 23
Lawrence Industrial School,
800 00
Horses and Drivers,
5593 63
Highways and Bridges,
20726 26
Macadam,
1463 13
Sidewalks,
1507 04
Snow,
571 7I
Oil Wagon, Heater and Tools,
1048 29
Parks,
IOII II
Bandstand and Concerts,
999 27
Playstead,
722 93
Street Lighting,
5604 38
Police,
3190 07
Printing and Stationery,
1028 79
Insurance,
1100 38
Miscellaneous,
2163 43
Town House,
1932 75
Town Officers,
6106 76
Fire Department,
6480 40
Spring Grove Cemetery,
1077 15
Board of Health,
753 89
Tree Warden,
465 II
Moth Work,
4739 97
Public Dump,
75 00
Interest on Notes and Bonds,
I2307 06
Redemption of 10 Water Bonds,
10000 00
Redemption of 4 School House Bonds,
4000 00
Redemption of 5 Andover Loan Act Bonds,
5000 00
Redemption of 20 Sewer Bonds,
20000 00
Maintenance Water Department,
8500 00
Amount carried forward,
$171250 82
85
GEORGE A. HIGGINS, Treas., in DR.
Amound brought forward,
$278455 23
J. H. Playdon, Supt. Moth Dept., Supplies, 8 57
Liquor Licenses, 3 00
County of Essex, Refund Killing Dogs,
42 00
Tyer Rubber Co., Refund Fire Dept.,
2 45
Burroughs Machine Co., Refund,
I 75
Fireworks Licenses,
I 00
P. J. Dwane, Hay on Playstead,
10 00
Board of Public Works, use of Horses,
2790 55
Tree Warden, use of Horses,
10 16
W. B. Hodgkins, Treas. Sewer Sinking Funds,
20000 00
$301324 71
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account with the Town of Andover
CR.
Amount brought forward,
171250 82
Construction Water Department,
1500 00
Maintenance Sewer Department,
2500 00
Sewer Sinking Funds,
1000 00
Water Sinking Funds,
750 00
Memorial Day,
350 00
Memorial Hall Library,
2500 00
Memorial Hall, Dog Tax,
712 47
Hay Scales,
75 05
Almshouse Expenses,
4433 70
Relief Out,
4299 83
Soldiers' Relief,
852 25
State Aid,
1316 00
Almshouse Repairs,
394 33
Commonwealth, State Tax,
18160 00
Commonwealth, Bank Tax,
I479 08
Commonwealth, Repairs State Highway,
209 50
Commonwealth, Corporation Tax,
98 51
County Tax,
.
13417 17
Andover National Bank Notes,
60000 00
$285298 71
Cash to Balance,
16026 00
$301324 71
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Water Department DR.
Balance, Jan. 13, 1913,
$2903 09
Maintenance,
85.00 00
Construction,
1500 00
Service Pipe,
3484 79
Boston & Maine R. R., Refunds,
I 66
Andover Nat'l Bank, Int. on Deposits,
16 79
$16406 33
CR.
Orders Paid,
$15925 16
Balance on hand Jan. 12, 1914,
481 17
$16406 33
Sewer Department DR.
Balance, Jan. 13, 1913,
$ 960 47
Maintenance,
2500 00
House Connections,
742 95
Sewer Assessments,
341 10
Sewer Assessments,
60 63
Entrance Fees,
826 55
Andover Nat'l Bank, Int. on Deposits,
7 84
$5439 54
CR.
Orders Paid,
$4355 92
W. B. Hodgkins, Treas. Sinking Fund,
426 73
House Connections, Refund,
18 20
Balance on hand, Jan. 12, 1914,
638 69
$5439 54
Richardson Fund-Frye Village School
DR.
Balance, January, 1913,
$1087 23
Andover Savings Bank, Interest,
43 90
$1131 13
88
Pilgrim Press, Deposit, Andover Savings Bank,
CR.
$ 75
1130 38
$1131 13
Draper Fund
DR.
Balance, January, 1913,
$1227 23
Andover Savings Bank, Interest,
45 36
$1272 59
CR.
Columbia Phonograph Co.,
57 26
Burt A. Wheeler,
4 00
Charles Sayles,
II 13
Walter I. Morse,
25 18
Joseph Stanley,
2 00
Herbert Lewis,
3 00
Geo. M. Bemis,
I 00
Smith & Manning,
I IO
James McGhie,
2 00
E. F. Conkey,
10 00
E. S. Hardy
2 00
Abbott Chase,
I 00
W. A. Allen,
28 30
Geo. E. Flint,
7 50
Poor & Riley,
90
. Columbia Phonograph Co.,
1
3 00
Wm. Read & Sons,
24 00
Perry Pictures Co.,
IO 24
Deposit Andover Savings Bank,
1078 98
$1272 59
Edward Taylor Fund
DR.
Balance, January, 1913,
$203 73
Andover Savings Bank. Interest,
8 20
$211 93
80
Deposit Andover Savings Bank, CR.
$2II 93
$2II 93
Varnum Lincoln Spelling Fund
DR.
Balance, January, 1913,
$520 60
Andover Savings Bank, Interest,
20 20
$540 80
CR.
G. M. Bemis, Supt. of Schools,
$ 20 00
Deposit Andover Savings Bank, 520 80
$540 80
Isaac E. Giddings Burial Ground Fund CR.
Balance, January, 1913,
$1000 00
Andover Savings Bank, Interest,
40 40
$1040 40
CR.
Philip R. French, Treas. South Cemetery, $ 40 40
Deposit Andover Savings Bank, 1000 00 - $1040 40
Cemetery Funds DR.
Balance, Andover Sav. Bank, Jan. 1913, $12144 32
Interest, Andover Sav. Bank, 499 22
Deposits for Perpetual Care, 1913,
1382 33
Andover Nat'l Bank Stock,
200 00
Andover Nat'l Band Dividends, 12 00 Cash 40 00
$14277 87
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CR.
Paid for Care of Lots, Deposits And. Savings Bank, Andover Nat'l Bank Stock, Cash,
$ 486 33
13547 54
200 00
44 00
$14277 87
GEORGE A. HIGGINS, Treasurer
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AUDITORS' CERTIFICATE
We have examined the accounts of the several Town Officers and find them correctly cast, with satisfactory vouchers for all payments.
The Town Treasurer has on deposit in the Andover National Bank and cash on hand, $16,026.00.
Also, to the credit of the Water Department, $481.17, and to the credit of the Sewer Department, $638.69.
NESBIT G. GLEASON, WALTER H. COLEMAN, JOHN S. ROBERTSON, Auditors
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RECOMMENDATIONS OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
The following is a list of appropriations recommended by the Finance Committee for 1914.
Almshouse Expenses,
$ 4000 00
Repairs on Almshouse,
800 00
Relief out of Almshouse,
4500 00
Aiding widows and destitute children,
500 00
Board of Health,
1000 OG
Fire Department, running expenses
Purchase of new hose, and necessary repairs,
7700 00
Use of hydrants and water used in Engine House, Hay Scales,
550 00
100 00
Highway Department,
18000 00
Also amount received from Street
Sprinkling and St. Ry. Tax,
The amounts received
from these
sources during year of 1913,
St. Railway Franchise Tax,
$2615 02
St. Railway Excise Tax,
2044 54
Street Sprinkling,
1151 42
$5810 98
Water for Street Sprinkling,
300 00
Insurance,
850 00
Interest,
14000 00
Memorial Hall Library,
2300 00
Memorial Day,
350 00
Post 99, G. A. R., Chap. 62, Acts of 1913,
50 00
Miscellaneous,
2800 00
Parks and Playstead,
1500 00
Police,
4200 00
Printing and Stationery,
I250.00
Public Dump,
75 00
Amount carried forward,
64825 00
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Amount brought forward,
64825 00
Redemption of Water Bonds,
10000 00
Redemption School House Bonds,
4000 00
Redemption Andover Loan Act Bonds,
5000 00
Schools,
Maintenance,
39000 00
Books and Supplies,
2400 00
Schoolhouses,
2500 00
Industrial School,
500 00
Sewer Department,
Maintenance,
1500 00
Sinking Funds,
1000 00
Snow,
1500 00
Soldiers' Relief,
1000 00
Spring Grove Cemetery,
1000 00
and receipts from sale of lots
State Aid,
1500 00
Sidewalks, ($250 to be spent under Better- ment Act),
1500 00
Street Lighting,
6000 00
Town Officers,
6500 00
Town Hall,
2000 00
Tree Warden,
250 00
Gypsy and Browntail Moth Department,
3250 00
Water Department, .
Maintenance,
10000 00
Construction,
1500 00
Sinking Funds,
750 00
Total.
$167475 00
Estimated County Tax,
13400 00
Estimated State Tax,
23000 00
$203875 00
The Finance Committee is also required to make recommenda- tions to the voters in regard to all Articles in the Town Warrant involving the expenditure of money. The Committee, therefore makes the following recommendations :
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Art. 4. Approved, as an economical investment for the town. The net saving, after installation, will be more than $1000 per year, and the fire protection for all parts of the town will be largely increased.
Art. 5. Approved. This addition is absolutely necessary to take care of the increase in the school population of the district. Art. 6. Not approved. It is recommended that the School Committee be instructed to secure plans for remodeling and making additions to the present building, and that $500 be appropriated therefor. The present building, as a whole, is in good condition, and, in the judgment of the Finance Committee, can be remodeled to meet the requirements of the school at a cost much less than that of a new building. Art. 7. Approved, but should be referred to the Board of Public Works.
Art. 8. Approved.
Art. 10. An appropriation of $150 is recommended for this purpose.
Art. II. Approved.
Arts. 12 and 13. Two fire alarm boxes, one on Morton Street and one at Andver and High Streets, Ballardvale, are ap- proved, and an appropriation of $600 is recommended there- for. An alarm box at Centre and Tewksbury Streets is not approved.
Art. 14. Not approved, on the ground that the majority of the abutters are not in favor of it.
Art. 15. Not approved.
Art. 16. It is recommended to refer to the Board of Public Works.
Art. 17. Approved.
Art. 20. Indefinite postponement is recommended.
Art. 21. An appropriation of $250 is recommended for this ·sidewalk.
Art. 22. Not approved. This sidewalk would be opposite the one called for in Art. 21, and is not so much needed.
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Art. 23. Not approved. An underground arrangement is not practicable for a plant of this kind. It would cost about $7000 and a building similar to the present one, if erected elsewhere, would cost as much. The Board of Public Works will soon install electricity as a motive power, and thus remove all nuisance from smoke and oil.
Art. 24. Not approved.
The total of appropriations recommended by the Finance Com- mittee amounts to $217,175, an increase over last year of $22,750. There will be a probable shrinkage of $6000 in the receipts from the Corporation Tax. With the same valuation as last year, this will mean an increase in the tax rate of about $2.50 per thousand.
HARRY M. EAMES GRANVILLE K. CUTLER LEWIS T. HARDY BERNARD M. ALLEN
SAMUEL H. BAILEY
ALBERT W. LOWE
GEORGE L. AVERILL
Finance Committee
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TOWN WARRANT
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
ESSEX, SS .: To either of the Constables of the Town of Andover. GREETING :
In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in town affairs to meet and assemble at the Town House, in said Andover, on Monday, March 2nd, 1914, at 6 o'clock A.M., to act on the following articles :
Article I. To choose a Moderator for one year, Town Clerk for one year, Treasurer for one year, Collector of Taxes for one year, one member of the Board of Selectmen for three years, one member of the Board of Assessors for three years, three members of the School Committee for three years, one member of the Board of Public Works for three years, one member of the Board of Health for three years, one member of the Board of Health for one year, three Auditors of Accounts for one year, three Constables for one year, one Trustee of Memorial Hall Library for seven years, one Tree Warden for one year, one Trustee of Cornell Fund for three years, Pound Keeper, Fence Viewers, Surveyors of Lumber, and any other officers the town may determine to choose.
Article 2 .- To take action on the following question, " Shall Licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town? "
Article 3 .- To determine what sums of money shall be appro- priated for Almshouse Expenses, Repairs on Almshouse, Relief out of Almshouse, Aiding Widows and Destitute Children, Board of Health, Fire Department, Hay Scales, Highway Department,
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Water for Street Sprinkling, Insurance, Interest, Memorial Hall Library, Memorial Day, Miscellaneous, Parks and Playstead, Police, Printing and Stationery, Public Dump, Redemption of Water Bonds, School House Bonds and Andover Loan Bonds, Schools, School Houses, School Books and Supplies, Sewer Maintenance, Sewer Sinking Funds, Snow, Soldiers' Relief, Spring Grove Cemetery, State Aid, Sidewalks, Street Lighting, Town Officers, Town Hall, Tree Warden, Moth Department, Water Maintenance, Construction and Sinking Funds, and other town charges and expenses.
Article 4 .- To see if the town will appropriate the sum of $8900 for the purchase of a Combination Hose and Pump Motor Truck, operating and maintaining the same, to replace the hose wagon and fire engine now in use and dispose of two pair of horses, on petition of the Board of Fire Engineers.
Article 5 .- To see if the town will vote to build an addition to the North School and appropriate $2500 therefor, on petition of the School Committee.
Article 6 .- To see if the town will instruct the School Com- mittee to secure the services of a competent architect to prepare floor plans and elevations of a new high school building, and to obtain approximate estimates of the cost of same. These plans and estimates to be submitted to the town at the annual meeting in March, 1915, and appropriate the sum of five hundred ($500) dollars therefor, on petition of the School Committee.
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