USA > Massachusetts > Essex County > Andover > Town annual report of Andover 1915-1920 > Part 30
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20 | Part 21 | Part 22 | Part 23 | Part 24 | Part 25 | Part 26 | Part 27 | Part 28 | Part 29 | Part 30 | Part 31 | Part 32 | Part 33 | Part 34 | Part 35 | Part 36 | Part 37 | Part 38 | Part 39 | Part 40 | Part 41 | Part 42 | Part 43 | Part 44 | Part 45 | Part 46 | Part 47
80000 00
Total expenditures
456146 04
Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1918
General Fund
S5648 10
High School Loan
1742 28
Water Loan
5026 59
Sewer Loan
356 59
Abbott Village Sewer Assessments
5776 13
$474695 73
95
GEORGE A. HIGGINS, Treas.,in account with the Town of Andover
DR.
Amount brought forward High School Bonds, interest 11 11
$466695 06
H. F. Marland, reimbursement Board of Health 18 00
Postoffice, redemption of keys
40
Scientific Equipment Co., refund High School Loan Tree Warden Dept., sale of wood
1 02
551 25
Phillips Academy, street lighting
230 00
Water Loan, premium for redemption of bonds 50 78
Sewer Loan, premium for redemption of bonds 151 16
High School Loan, premium for redemption of bonds Sewer Dept., assessments for redemption of bonds
2138 11
4848 84
Total receipts
$474695 73
Richardson Fund-Frye Village School
DR.
Balance January 1, 1917
$1168 88
Andover Savings Bank, interest
47 20
$1216 08
CR.
Edward E. Babb & Co. 9 17
Mary B. Smith 3 50
Deposit, Andover Savings Bank
1203 41
1216 08
96
Draper Fund
DR.
Balance January 1, 1917
1167 01
Andover Savings Bank, interest
47 14
1214 15
CR.
Deposit, Andover Savings Bank 1214 15
1214 15
Edward Taylor Fund
DR.
Balance January 1, 1917
238 59
Andover Savings Bank, interest 9 62
248 21
CR.
Deposit Andover Savings Bank 248 21
248 21
Varnum Lincoln Spelling Match
DR.
Balance January 1, 1917
521 48
Andover Savings Bank, interest 20 24
541 72
CR.
H. C. Sanborn, Supt. of Schools 20 00
Deposit, Andover Savings Bank 521 72
541 72
97
Isaac E. Giddings Burial Ground Fund
DR.
Balance January 1, 1917
$1000 00
Andover Savings Bank, interest
40 40
1040 40
CR.
F. L. Brigham, Treas. South Cemetery
40 40
Deposit, Andover Savings Bank 1000 00
1040 40
Cemetery Funds
DR.
Balance January 1, 1917
17137 86
Andover Savings Bank, interest
712 78
Deposits for perpetual care
1650 00
Andover National Bank Stock
200 00
Andover National Bank dividends
12 00
Cash
56 00
19768 64
CR.
Paid for care of lots
$ 625 00
Deposits, Andover Savings Bank
18883 64
Andover National Bank Stock
200 00
Cash
60 00
19768 64
98
CORNELL FUND
RECEIPTS
Amount of Fund
$5000 00
Deposited in Savings Banks
5000 00
Balance from last account Income
$ 68 47 207 50
275 97
EXPENDITURES
Paid for coal and wood
$233 33
Balance on hand
42 64
275 97
W. D. WALKER C. N. MARLAND JOHN C. ANGUS
Trustees
99
AUDIROTS' 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 Andover National Bank and cash on hand:
General Fund
$5648 10
High School Loan
1742 28
Water Loan
5026 59
Sewer Loan
356 59
Abbott Village Sewer Assessments
5776 13
$18549 69
NESBIT G. GLEASON JOHN S. ROBERTSON WALTER H. COLEMAN
Auditors
+
100
RECOMMENDATIONS OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee has examined with great care all the requests for appropriations. We are impressed with the con- stantly rising market in both labor and materials. Bearing in mind, in addition, the probability of a serious increase in the State Tax, the committee has given its approval only to such appropriations as are absolutely needed in the conduct of the several town departments. With one exception, as noted, the conclusions of the Committee are unanimous.
The following is a list of appropriations recommended by the committee for 1918:
Almshouse expenses
$
4500 00
Almshouse repairs 300 00
Relief out of Almshouse
4300 00
Aiding Mothers with Dependent Children 500 00
Board of Health 1500 00
(In view of the fact that this Board returned over
$500.00 unexpended balance to the Town in 1917, the
amount recommended is deemed sufficient.)
Brush Fires
600 00
Fire Department
9400 00
Hay Scales 125 00
Highway Department, sidewalks, snow 25000 00
(It is estimated by the Board of Public Works that the sum recommended is sufficient for maintenance. The committee is of the opinion that no sum should be ap- propriated this year beyond that required for mainten- ance; and that economy may be wisely effected now by deferring new construction. It should be noted that this recommendation is not unanimous, two votes being re- corded against the recommendation and in favor of the amount requested by the Board of Public Works.)
Amount carried forward
$46225 00
101
Amount brought forward
$46225 00
Insurance
2000 00
Insurance (Workmen's Compensation)
1600 00
Interest
17000 00
Memorial Hall Library
1800 00
Memorial Day
350 00
Post 99, G. A. R.
100 00
Miscellaneous
3000 00
(As this is the only contingent fund to meet any emer- gency that may arise, without calling a special town meeting, the committee is of the opinion that this sum should be available.)
Parks and Playsteads
1500 00
Police
5500 00
(As all employees of the town have received advances in wages, the Police, in the judgment of the committee,
should receive the moderate increase which this recom- mendation provides.)
Printing and Stationery
1400 00
Public Dump
75 00
Retirement of Veterans, Acts 1912
300 00
Redemption of Water Bonds
13000 00
Redemption Punchard School Bonds
6000 00
Redemption Andover Loan Act Bonds 5000 00
Schools and Receipts 60000 00
(The increase in the recommendation over last year's appropriation is due to the increase in teachers' wages- now low-the advance in the cost of fuel and greater amount used; the addition of a building to the plant with consequent additional cost of operation, together with the advance in the upkeep of every nature. We are advised by the School Committee that no extraor- dinary alterations or repairs are planned, and that the appropriation is to be used solely to maintain the schools at their present standard.)
Amount carried forward
$164850 00
102
Amount brought forwaid
$164850 00
Sewer Department Maintenance
2500 00
Sewer Department Sinking Fund 1000 00
Soldiers' Relief 1100 00
(The committee feels that cause for increase is well understood and that any comment is not necessary.)
Spring Grove Cemetery
2500 00
(And receipts from sale of lots)
State Aid 2500 00
(The amount expended under this item is fully refunded by the State.)
Street Lighting 6500 00
Town Officers 6900 00
(This increase is to provide for the payment by the Town of the bonds of the Town Treasurer and Tax Collector.)
Town House 3000 00
(The town has been ordered by the State Board of Health to make material alterations in the provision for confining prisoners in the Police Station. The cells must be brought from the basement to the first floor. A cell must be provided for women, and improved sani- tary conditions must be made.)
Tree Warden, Gypsy and Browntail Moth Dept. 3500 00
(The bulk of the amount recommended -$3100-is decreed by the State Forester; the balance is for the use of the Tree Warden.)
Water Department
Maintenance 15000 00
(The increase in maintenance is due to the general advance in labor and materials; necessary repairs upon the pumping equipment and additional labor and power required to carry out the contract with Lawrence by which that city is now furnished with water. The
Amount carried forward
$209350 00
103
Amount brought forward $209350 00
money received from Lawrence, under this contract, more than offsets the amount expended and reverts to the Town Treasury.) Construction Sinking Fund
1800 00
750 00
Total
$211900 00
The Finance Committee is also required to make recommenda- tions to the voters concerning all articles in the Town Warrant involving the expenditure of money. The Committee, therefore, makes the following recommendations:
Article 4. Not approved. (The expenditure of so large a sum as will be required to carry out the provision of this article estimated by the Board of Public Works, some $20,000, is deemed wholly inadvisable this year.)
Article 5. Referred to the Lighting Committee.
Article 6. Approved. (This work has been ordered by the State Board of Health.)
Article 7. Approved. (This appropriation provides for the in- stallation of a single-unit electric pump. When it is realized that our high pressure sytsem depends upon a single oil engine, the need of an emergency pump is obvious. Without such emergency pump, in the event of a breakdown to the oil engine, the high pressure system would be useless.)
Article 8. Not approved. (The approval of Article 7 auto- matically effects the disapproval of Article 8.)
Article 9. Not approved. (As we are advised that Essex Street is a County road, the Committee suggests that the Town instruct the selectmen to petition the County Commissioners to lay out the portion of Essex Street involved, in order that the purpose desired may be
104
obtained. The cost will, under this plan, be appor- tioned between the County and Town.)
Article 10. Approved. (The recommendation provides for carrying out an understanding between the State, County and Town, by which each interest should contribute an equal amount each year for this work until completed.)
Article 11. Not approved. (The Committee heartily approves the purpose of this Article, but for the reason that the method proposed is illegal, approval must be with- held. The abatement of taxes is placed by the statute in the hands of the assessors, with which officials the Committee feels the situation may be safely intrusted.)
Article 14. Not approved, in present form. The following is sug- gested :
To see if the Town will vote to amend its By-Laws by inserting under Article 4 thereof, sections to be numbered 12, 13, 14.
Section 12 .- The selectmen may, as provided by Chapter 102 of the Revised Laws of Massachusetts and amendments thereto, license suitable persons to be junk collectors, to collect, by purchase or otherwise, junk, old metals, and second-hand articles from place to place within the limits of the town of Andover, and may revoke such licenses at pleasure, and any place, vehicle or re- ceptacle used for the collection or keeping of the articles aforesaid may be examined at all times by the selectmen, or by any person by them authorized so to do.
Section 13 .- A license for the collection of junk shall not be granted to any person who is not a citizen of the United States unless such person shall have declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States.
Section 14 .- A license shall be granted and issued only to such persons as have resided in the town of Andover for one year next preceding the date of application.
A license fee of not less than five dollars ($5.00) must
105
be paid to the Town Clerk at the time of making appli- cation for such license, and in the event that the license is not granted, the Town Clerk shall refund to the appli- cant the amount deposited.
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY M. EAMES SAMUEL H. BOUTWELL GEORGE ABBOT CHESTER W. HOLLAND JOHN H. CAMPION WALTER M. LAMONT FREDERIC G. MOORE HENRY W. BARNARD BARNETT ROGERS
Finance Committee
106
HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
REPORT OF SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE
After several years of planning and discussion, it was decided, at the town meeting of March 1916, to provide for the building of a new high school; the vote passed was as follows: 1.
That the town raise and appropriate the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for the purpose of building and equipping a new high school building to be located on land in front of the present Punchard School building; to make any changes deemed necessary to preserve and use the present Punchard School building; and to make any necessary changes in the central heating plant and its connections. 2.
That for the purpose of building and equipping said new high school building the town treasurer is hereby authorized to issue and sell bonds of the town to an amount not exceeding $100,000, dated October 1, 1916, and payable $5000 thereof on the first of October in each of the years 1917-1936 inclusive, bearing interest at a rate not exceeding 4 per cent per annum payable semi- annually. The said bonds shall be denominated on their face Andover High School Loan 1916. 3.
That the moderator appoint a committee of five in number to be known as the High School Building Committee, said committee to be authorized and instructed to obtain plans, make contracts, approve payments, and to do and act as may be necessary and proper to carry out all provisions of the foregoing vote.
4.
That the committee to whom is entrusted the construction of the new high school building may defer action if, upon consid-
107
eration of plans and figures, they deem it wise to do so.
The moderator, Mr. Alfred L. Ripley, appointed Messrs. Burton S. Flagg, Henry A. Bodwell, John Alden, Harry M. Eames, and Edward V. French, as the Building Committee. The committee started at once upon its work; Mr. Flagg was elected chairman, and Mr. Bodwell, clerk. Mr. Alden attended the first few meetings and then illness prevented his further ac- tivity, and his death following soon after, deprived the town of the services of a man who had keen interest in the problem, and who would have been delighted to give his thought and experience to the work. The committee deeply regretted his loss. In the beginning the committee asked Mr. N. C. Hamblin to sit with them, that his special knowledge of high school conditions from his experience as principal might be available. After the action of the special town meeting in June 1916, providing for the filling of vacancies, the moderator appointed Mr. Hamblin to the com- mittee, to fill the place left vacant by the death of Mr. Alden.
After a careful investigation, the committee selected Messrs. Fisher, Ripley and LeBoutillier of Boston, as architects for the new work. Their services have proved most satisfactory, and Mr. LeBoutillier by his residence in the town, has been able to give the work much closer supervision than would ordinarily be possible. Messrs. French and Hubbard of Boston, were chosen as engineers for the heating work, and they have handled their part of the planning and supervision to the full satisfaction of the . committee.
The first step was a study of general high school conditions and tendencies, so that the building planned would represent the best thought in high school work, fitted to the peculiar needs of An- dover. Representatives of the State Board of Education came to Andover at our request, and gave many helpful suggestions from their broad experience, and answered such questions as had arisen regarding our own problem. The committee then visited a num- ber of modern high school buildings, and thereby obtained many valuable ideas, both as to features which were desirable, and things which should be avoided. The first question before plans could be started, was as to the number of scholars likely to seek
108
high school training in the next ten or fifteen years. Considering the number of scholars now in the high school, the rate of growth in recent years, and the tendency of a larger percentage of gram- mar school pupils everywhere to seek high school education, it seemed clear that any building now constructed should provide for not less than 400 scholars. This was a third larger number than had been considered in previous plans, but even with full allowance for the special factors in Andover, due to other schools,. it appeared certain that it would be unwise to build a new high school for less than 400 pupils.
With this foundation, work upon the actual plans was started and pushed vigorously It was felt that the new building and the old should form one unit. This was what the town evidently desired and was what efficiency and economy required if the old building was to be retained. After some study, it was found that this could all be accomplished, and a plan developed which would make full use of both buildings.
The plan adopted provides a new building of simple and sub- stantial construction, designed to be a convenient and efficient workshop for the various activities which must be carried on in any modern high school. The building is so planned that it can be extended later, by the addition of wings, and still be attractive- and convenient. Punchard hall, slightly altered and re-decorated, will be used for all assembly purposes, and the ell furnishes an excellent room for the manual training work. The remainder of the old building can be refitted to meet such future needs as. may arise.
On the completion of the plans and specifications for the new building, bids were obtained from a number of contractors. As usual in such work, the first bid brought the total cost above $100,000 available. The committee felt that the building must be constructed within the appropriation. The plans were again studied to see where still further savings could be made, and were somewhat modified by omitting a number of desirable but not absolutely essential things. Several of the lowest bidders then refigured the work with the result that the cost was brought within the appropriation. The general contract was awarded to
109
the J. H. Mendell Engineering and Construction Company of Manchester, N. H., who gave the lowest final figures. The heat- ing work was given to Bride Grimes & Co. of Lawrence, Mass., and the new boilers to Wright Stafford & Son, also of Lawrence. Excavation work started in August 1916 and was pushed ener- getically. The contractors worked together harmoniously, and each performed his work in a most satisfactory manner. The new building was practically completed in September 1917, and the high school sessions opened in it on time.
NEW BUILDING
The walls, including all the main partitions, were built of strong hollow interlocking tile, and the exterior walls were faced with brick. The trimmings are of substantial concrete stone. The main ventilating flues are of tile or brick, carried through the roof and covered with concrete caps. The roof is of the flat type
Fisher, Ripley & Le Boutillier Architects
VIEW FROM PUNCHARD AVENUE
draining to interior conductors, and carried over the parapet wall so that extensive flashings were unnecessary. The roof covering is of tar and gravel which long experience has proved most reliable and durable. The aim was to obtain reliable construction which would be as free as possible from the need of repairs. The exterior is plain ; our funds did not permit much decoration. Care- ful study was given that the proportions and general lines should
110
be good, and the structure substantial and dignified. When the harshness of any new work is softened by time and the general setting relieved of its present barrenness by a few shrubs and vines, a high school building in keeping with the needs of Andover and with the simplicity and utility for which Andover stands, will be found to have been secured.
The use of tile for all main walls permitted the interior plaster-
Manual Training
1
T
Porch
Porch
Stair Hall.
Corridor
Class Room
Class Room
06
Study Hall
Library
Corridor
B
T
E
Recitation Rim.
Teacher's" Reception Room
Supl of Schools HCommitlec School
Recilation Room
Class Room
Principal
Class Room
-
FIRST FLOOR
111
ing to be directly upon the tiles, thus making furring and lathing unnecessary, and avoiding the hollow flues running from bottom to top of the building which are common in all ordinary construc- tion, and through which fire can spread readily. The tile parti-
Roof®
Stour casu
Dressing Ran
Stage.
Assembly Hall
DressingRm
Stairllall.
Roof
Men. Teachers
Class Room
Study Hall
Commercial Room
Typewriting Rim
E
Corridor
Lecture Room
Physical Laboratory
Chemical Laboratory
Class Room
Class Room
SECOND FLOOR
tions give further excellent fire cut-offs. Cost prevented making the floors and roof of incombustible construction. Heavy hard- pine joists were therefore used, but all the plastering on ceilings and minor partitions was done on metal lathing. The space between the
112
top-story ceiling and the roof which is necessary for insulation against heat and cold, and which in many public buildings is a bad fire-trap, is sub-divided by incombustible partitions, so that any fire could spread but slowly, with every chance that it could be controlled within narrow limits. A wide corridor runs length- wise of the building, with an easy stairway at each end, the stair- ways being separated from the corridor in each story by a sub- stantial partition of wood and wire glass. Such partitions keep smoke out of the stairways in case of fire, and hold fire back until there is ample time for everyone to get out of the building.
In all work, the many rules of the State governing schoolhouse construction have been followed exactly. These specify the amount of window area required, the width of corridors and stair- ways, the amount of air which must be provided for each room, and many other similar details. The class rooms are all good and there are no waste spaces.
There are twelve class rooms, varying in size to meet the needs of different classes for study and recitation. There are also two science laboratories, a lecture room, a typewriting room and ample storage closets for apparatus, books and supplies. An attractive library opens from one of the large study rooms, so that scholars may learn the use and value of good books. In addition to the high school needs, rooms are provided for the Superintendent of Schools and the School Committee.
In the basement ample and light coat and toilet rooms are provided, also a room for domestic science work, and a good lunch room.
The coloring of finish and walls throughout has been kept in harmonious and pleasing shades. The result is a thoroughly at- tractive and convenient interior.
Fire protection has been provided by two standpipes with small hose equipment in the corridors of the new building, and by chemical extinguishers and fire pails in the old building. We desired to provide some automatic sprinklers but costs prevented. HEATING PLANT
It was possible to enlarge the present central plant or to put boilers into the new building After study, it was found best for
113
Future Corridor
Boys' Toilet Room
Uiris' Toilet Room
Boys' Coat Room
0000
Girls' Cbat Room
Boys
·· Corridor
Girls
-
Storage
Domestic Science
Girls Coal Room
Lunch Room
Boys Coal Room
BASEMENT PLAN
economy in handling and general safety, to enlarge the present plant, and two new boilers were added. More chimney capacity was developed and a thoroughly good and convenient plant with four boilers was established. A new 8-inch steam pipe was laid from this plant for heating both the new and the old high school buildings. The ventilation required by law is often se- cured by the use of a fan, but after studying the various possible arrangements, a simple gravity system with the heating coils in the ventilating stacks was adopted, thus making a fan unneces- sary. The use of low pressure steam was continued which worked well with the heating arrangements of the older grade schools. The heating plant has done its work well so far, and with the few adjustments necessary in putting any new system into opera- tion it will undoubtedly give entire satisfaction, and prove an · easily handled and economical heating equipment.
THE OLD PUNCHARD BUILDING
The committee felt that the one vital point was to get a new building of the size and arrangement which the high school work of the town so greatly needed. Only the most careful planning permitted doing this within the $100,000 available. To do less would hamper future development and prove a bad invest-
114
ment. The retention of the old building and the use of the hall and of the ell for manual training made this possible, but the inevitable result was that some improvements in the old building which were desirable, though not absolutely essential, could not be made. These conditions were presented to the town meeting in March 1917, and a special appropriation of $10,000 was then made so that the desirable work on the old building which could be done most advantageously in connection with the new work could be undertaken at once, and the vote passed was as follows:
That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000 and authorize the High School Building committee to expend the same to build a passageway between the old and new Punchard buildings and to make improvements on the old Punchard build- ing and to provide additional equipment.
That for the purpose of building a passageway between the old and new Punchard buildings and providing additional equip- ment :- the town treasurer is hereby authorized to issue and sell bonds of the town to an amount not exceeding $10,000, dated August 1st, 1917, and payable $1000 thereof on the 1st of August in each of the years 1918-1927 inclusive, bearing interest at a rate not exceeding 4% per annum payable semi-annually. The said bonds shall be denominated on their face Andover High School Loan 1917.
The passageway connecting the new and the old buildings was built, some changes in the hall were made, a new floor laid, toilet rooms provided, and all repainted. A substantial brick stair- tower as a second exit was provided, as the law required. The east wing was converted into a workshop for manual training. The gable roof over the main stairs which somewhat obstructed the light in the new building was removed, and a few other minor changes made. The floor plans show how the new and the old buildings are now connected and made to work together as a unit.
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.