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1925
Influenza
1
7
28
Tuberculosis
11
5
12
Epidemic Cerebro- Spinal Meningitis
1
0
0
Typhoid Fever
0
1
0
Scarlet Fever
87
62
16
Diphtheria
0
0
7
Chicken Pox
17
77
31
Whooping Cough
29
22
100
Measles
20
44
164
Mumps
60
199
19
Lobar Pneumonia
12
15
10
Anterio Poliomyelitis
8
0
1
German Measles
9
30
14
Septic Sore Throat
0
1
0
Gonorrhea
2
1
3
Totals
257
464
405
72
1
DEATHS FROM CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
1927
1926
1925
Tuberculosis
7
2
6
Lobar Pneumonia
3
8
4
Epidemic Cerebro- Spinal Meningitis Diphtheria Influenza
1
0
0
0
0
3
0
3
1
Totals
11
13
14
It is most gratifying to note this year that we have had no cases of Typhoid in spite of the fact that there was such a great epidemic of this disease in Canada. It was thought most probable, by the health authorities, that the disease would spread, owing to the fact that many travel to Canada during the summer months. Many of our townspeople were inoculated against Typhoid before going on their vacation, which surely is the best protection for both the people themselves and the community.
Infantile Paralysis has caused much anxiety as this seems to be the maximum year for cases of this disease. The cause of the disease seems to be as much of a mystery as ever. The convales- cence serum when given in the early stages has been of great benefit in many cases, as the patient invariably seemed to clear up without any paralysis.
Our statistics show us that we have not had a case of Diph- theria for the past two years. The Schick test has so far proven its great value both in conservation of life and protection against this disease, and I sincerely hope the mothers will continue to look upon this precautionary method in the future as they have in the past few years.
In spite of the fact that we have had very good quarantine in our cases of Scarlet Fever there have been eighty-seven cases reported this yaer. In most of the cases serum was given with very good results. I wish to emphasize here that where a case of Scarlet Fever exists a most rigid law of quarantine should be kept. It may seem hard for those who are unfortunate enough
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to have a case of Scarlet Fever in their family, but it is only fair that the public should have every possible means of protection from a disease that sometimes has such bad complications and terrible after effects.
Although the Baby Clinic held at the Guild every second Tuesday of the month, has been open only a short while, several hundred babies have been examined, which surely should reduce our baby mortality. Colds and incorrect feeding are the dangers to be avoided.
On account of so many catarrhal colds this year the human system has been impaired, and the result seems to produce many cases of Pneumonia, of all kinds and types. It would be wise for one suffering from a cold to isolate themselves as much as possible from the public, and seek medical advice in the early stages, as the mortality from Lobar Pneumonia is very high.
As I have had many inquiries concerning cancer, I wish to state that Cancer is not a reportable disease because it is not considered contagious. If a person has any suspicion that his suffering may be caused from this disease a physician should be consulted at once. There are many clinics being held through- out the State and I think the nearest one to Andover is held every Friday at the Lowell General Hospital at Lowell, Mass.
Many complaints as to unsanitary conditions have been received by the Board of Health, all being handled in a routine way. There still remains a few people who do not respect other peoples' property and throw all sorts of debris in vacant lots, which has caused much trouble. On the whole I wish to state that in the residential sections of the town, sanitary conditions are excellent.
All communicable diseases must be reported to the local Board of Health. Any person concealing a contagious or infectious disease, that is reportable by law, will be prosecuted accordingly.
Respectfully submitted,
LOTTA JOHNSON, R. N.
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REPORT OF TAX COLLECTOR
1925
Amount of warrant
$15819.92
Amount of moth warrant
45.25
Added to warrant
3.21
Interest
1492.63
Taxes collected 1
$15030.54
Moth collected
45.25
Interest
1492.63
Taxes abated
290.44
Taxes uncollected
502.15
$17361.01
$17361.01
1926
Amount of warrant
$79592.45
Amount of moth warrant
194.25
Added to warrant
31.81
Interest
2451.27
Taxes collected
$52859.00
Moth collected
137.60
Interest
2451.27
Taxes abated
289.41
Taxes uncollected
26475.85
Moth uncollected
56.65
$82269.78 $82269.78
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1927
Amount of warrant
$455928.77
Amount of December warrant
195.42
Amount of moth warrant
2168.00
Added to warrant
97.66
Interest
145.91
Taxes collected
$385394.84
Moth collected
1905.60
Interest
145.91
Taxes abated
227.29
Taxes uncollected
70599.72
Moth uncollected
262.40
$458535.76 $458535.76
SUMMARY COLLECTOR'S CASH ACCOUNT, 1927 AMOUNT COLLECTED AND PAID TO TOWN TREASURER
Taxes
Moth Work
Interest
Total
1925
$15030.54
$45.25
$1492.63
$16568.42
1926
52859.00
137.60
2451.27
55447.87
1927
385394.84
1905.60
145.91
387446.35
$453284.38
$2088.45
$4089.81
$459462.64
WILLIAM B. CHEEVER Collector of Taxes
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REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
To the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Andover.
GENTLEMEN :-
I herewith submit my report of the Building Inspector's De- partment for the year 1927.
One hundred fifty-eight permits were granted to erect and remodel the following buildings :
Dwellings
17
Two-Family Dwellings
2
Garages
40
Additions and Alterations
46
Camps
4
Hen Houses
30
Barn's
.
3
Sheds
6
Bath Houses
1
Foundations for Garages
1
School Buildings
1
Greenhouses
1
Stores
1
Dog Kennels
1
Vestries
1
Lunch Stands
1
Filling Stations
1
Fraternity Houses
1
158
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The dormitories, etc, which contain eight or more rooms above the second story were inspected to see that they comply with the law relative to safety appliances, and a report of each building was forwarded to the Commissioner of Public Safety.
The elevators in Town were inspected and a report of each sent to the Commissioner of Public Safety.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES T. GILLIARD Building Inspector
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AUDITORS' CERTIFICATE
The accounts of the Town Officers have been examined and we find them correct with satisfactory vouchers to cover all payments.
The funds of the Treasurer have been verified and Bank Balances have been checked and agree with Cash Book. Funds in Trust have been verified and accounts of Trustees examined.
Verification notices covering uncollected taxes for years of 1925 and 1926 were mailed November 1st., 1927. The accounts of the Tax Collector have been examined carefully and total collections agree with Treasurer's account with the following adjustments :
Amount of uncollected Taxes for year 1926 in Tax Collector's report for 1926 was incorrectly stated as $79,592.45 instead of $79,614.15 through an overpayment to Treasurer of $20.00 col- lected in error from Tax Payer and refunded in 1927, less a discrepancy of .30 cents, plus a Poll Tax paid June 26th., 1926, not assessed and added to 1926 Warrant this year. The .30 cent discrepancy has been paid to Town Treasurer.
The Board of Public Works Cash book has been examined and agrees with amounts Paid to Treasurer.
The Town Treasurer had on deposit in the Andover National Bank and Cash on hand $88,909.66.
HARRY SELLARS WALTER H. COLEMAN DAVID L COUTTS
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of February, 1928.
CHESTER W. HOLLAND, Notary Public.
My commission expires August 9, 1929.
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TREASURER'S REPORT
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Liabilities
Water Bonds, 4% (7000) due 1928 $22000.00
Water Bonds, 31/2% (3000) due 1928 17000.00
Water Bonds, 41/4% (4000) due 1928 20000.00
Sewer Bonds, 4% (35000) due 1928 45000.00
Sewer Bonds, 5% (2000) due 1928 26000.00
Sewer Bonds, 41/4% (5000) due 1928 130000.00 High School Bonds, 4% (5000) due 1928 45000.00 Shawsheen School Bonds, 41/4% (12000)
due 1928 182000.00
Essex Sanatorium Bonds, 41/2% (7000)
due 1928 49000.00
Library Bonds, 4% (10000) due 1928 40000.00
$576000.00
Assets
Cash, General Fund
$52714.27
Cash, Outfall Sewer
3270.91
Cash, Essex Sanatorium Refund
17139.95
Cash, War Bonus Surplus
803.33
Cash, Haverhill Street Bridge
12500.00
Cash, Planning Board
981.20
Cash, Damages to Property
1500.00
$88909.66
Uncollected Taxes
97577.72
Uncollected Moth Work
319.05
$97896.77
$186806.43
Amount carried forward
$186806.43
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Amount brought forward
$186806.43
Commonwealth, State Aid
$168.00
Commonwealth, Mothers' Aid
967.00
Sewer Assessments
6226.01
Sinking Funds
36726.14
Water Rates due Jan .. 1, 1928
9336.07
$53423.22
$240229.65
Balance against Town
335770.35
$576000.00
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GEORGE A. HIGGINS, Treas. in
DR
Balance, Jan. 1, 1927, General Fund
$49113.94
Balance, Jan. 1, 1927, Outfall Sewer 6019.16
Balance, Jan. 1, 1927, War Bonus Surplus 911.33
Balance, Jan. 1, 1927, Library Building
50712.54
Balance, Jan. 1, 1927, Assessor's Survey
892.50
Balance, Jan. 1, 1927, Essex Sanatorium Refund
23198.03
Commonwealth, Corporation Tax
73495.62
Commonwealth, Income Tax
63501.67
Commonwealth, Bank Tax
2614.59
Commonwealth, Street Railway Tax
875.74
Commonwealth, Reimbursement Land Taxes
246.75
Commonwealth, Smith Hughes Fund
153.98
Commonwealth, School Tuition
493.26
Commonwealth, Vocational Education
865.14
Commonwealth, State Aid
212.00
Commonwealth, Tuberculosis Subsidy
260.71
Commonwealth, Moth Work
66.98
Commonwealth, Mother's Aid
510.77
Commonwealth, Hawker's Licenses
96.00
Essex County, Dog Tax
834.22
Andover National Bank, Notes
300000.00
Collector's Department, Taxes
453284.38
Collector's Department, Interest on Taxes
4089.81
Collector's Department, Moth Work
2088.45
Board of Public Works, Water Rates
38907.51
Board of Public Works, Service Pipe
3828.16'
Board of Public Works, Water Dept. Refund
2.84
Board of Public Works, Highway Dept.
1109.38
Sewer Department, Construction
1060.70
Sewer Department, Assessments
588.08
Sewer Department, Interest on Assessments
71.54
Sewer Department, Outfall Sewer
540.00
Town House, Rentals
577.00
Spring Grove Cemetery
3255.62
Amount carried forward
$1084478.40
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account with the town of Andover
CR.
Orders Paid
School Department
139008.30
.
School Department, Smith Hughes Fund
153.98
Town Officers
14564.55
Municipal Building's
4115.94
Police Department
24635.33
Fire Department
28986.93
Brush Fires
1749.97
Board of Health
3687.59
Spring Grove Cemetery
6309.12
Printing
848.50
Insurance
5823.41
Election and Registration
591.12
Tree Warden
4930.02
Moth 'Department
4699.10
Indian Ridge
279.85
Street Lighting
16419.85
Retirement of Veterans
300.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
413.24
Public Dump
350.00
Town Scales
113.03
Haggetts Pond Land Purchase
3500.00
Pomp's Pond Recreation Committee
2497.96
Interest
33374.65
Water Bonds
9000.00
Sewer Bonds
12000.00
High School Bonds
6000.00
Shawsheen School Bonds
12000.00
Main Street Bonds
20000.00
Essex Sanatorium Bonds
7000.00
Library Bonds
10000.00
Memorial Hall Library
10829.87
Memorial Hall Library Building
52809.79
Memorial Day
600.00
Post 99, G. A. R.
200.00
Andover Post, No. 8, American Legion
999.50
Amount carried forward
$438791.60
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GEORGE A. HIGGINS, Treas. in
DR.
Amount brought forward
$1084478.40
Fire Department
32.91
Police Department
74.00
Essex County, Killing Dogs
102.00
Board of Health, Licenses
30.00
Infirmary
182.00
Outside Relief
120.00
Outside Relief, Reimbursement
152.00
School Department, Continuation School
222.08
School Department, Tuition and Supplies
225.00
Trial Justice Court, Fines
330.00
Old Schoolhouse, Ballard Vale, Rentals
250.00
Town Clerk, Licenses and Fees
295.50
Inspector of Wires, Permits
137.50
Gasoline Licenses
10.00
Motor Vehicle Licenses
40.00
Used Car License
4.00
Building Inspector, Elevator License
.50
Liquor Licenses
2.00
Town Scales
34.30
Tree Warden, Sale of Lumber
596.79
Memorial Hall Library, Building
2097.25
Memorial Hall Library, Maintenance
4717.38
Memorial Hall Library, Fines
278.27
Sealer of Weights and Measures
94.91
Phillips Academy, Street Lighting
230.00
Street Lighting Refund
2.46
Andover National Bank, Interest on Deposits
2496.30
Andover National Bank, Interest Sanatorium Fund
941.92
Total
$1098177.47
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account with the town of Andover
CR.
Amount brought forward
$438791.60
Essex Sanatorium Maintenance
5135.23
Highway Department
79091.71
Sewer Department, Maintenance
4981.99
Sewer Department, Construction
934.46
Outfall Sewer
2748.25
Water 'Department, Maintenance
29989.72
Water Department, Construction
19245.52
Park Department
2992.86
Playstead Land Taking
108.00
Playstead, Article 4
14985.61
Infirmary
8477.68
Outside Relief
7530.85
Mother's Aid
3371.59
Soldiers' Relief
1206.41
State Aid
168.00
Damages to Persons and Property
495.22
Assessor's Survey
3891.67
Planning Board
218.80
Inspector of Wires Department
250.00
County Tax
39796.62
Commonwealth, State Tax
40200.00
Commonwealth, Highway Tax
4461.15
Commonwealth, Corporation Tax
127.86
Commonwealth, Bank Tax
26.96
Commonwealth, Soldiers' Exemption
40.05
Andover National Bank, Notes
300000.00
Total expenditures
$1009267.81
Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1928
General Fund
$52714.27
Outfall Sewer
3270.91
War Bonus Surplus
803.33
Haverhill Street Bridge
12500.00
Planning Board
981.20
Damages to Property
1500.00
Essex Sanatorium Refund
17139.95
88909.66
$1098177.47
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Richardson Fund - Shawsheen Village Schol DR.
Balance January 1, 1927
$1252.80 57.15
Andover Savings Bank, interest
$1309.95
CR.
Harry E. Smith
250.00
Deposit, Andover Savings Bank
1059.95
$1309.95
Draper Fund DR.
Balance January 1, 1927
$1139.15
Andover Savings Bank, interest
54.22
$1193.37
CR.
Carleton Kimball, guild
75.00
Mrs. William Livsley
50.00
Moving piano
12.00
Deposit, Andover Savings Bank
1056.37
$1193.37
Edward Taylor Fund - Fuel DR.
Balance January 1, 1927
$385.90
Andover Savings Bank, interest
19.49
$405.39
CR.
Deposit, Andover Savings Bank
405.39
$405.39
Varnum Lincoln Spelling Fund
DR.
Balance January 1, 1927
$552.92
Andover Savings Bank, interest
26.95
$579.87
CR.
Henry C. Sanborn, Supt.
20.00
Deposit, Andover Savings Bank
559.87
$579.87
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Dr. Edward C. Conroy School Fund DR.
Balance January 1, 1927
$275.94 13.67
Andover Savings Bank, interest
$289.61
CR.
N. C. Hamblin
10.00
Deposit, Andover Savings Bank
279.61
$289.61
Holt Fund School
DR.
Balance January 1, 1927
$199.29
Andover Savings Bank, interest
10.07
CR.
209.36
$209.36
Alfred V. Lincoln Spelling Fund
DR.
Balance January 1, 1927
$531.85
Andover Savings Bank, interest
25.62
$557.47
CR.
Henry C. Sanborn, Supt.
25.00
Deposit, Andover Savings Bank
532.47
$557.47
Isaac Giddings Burial Ground Fund
DR.
Balance January 1, 1927
$1000.00
Andover Savings Bank, interest
50.62
$1050.62
CR.
Jonathan E. Holt
50.62
Deposit, Andover Savings Bank
1000.00
$1050.62
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$209.36
Deposit, Andover Savings Bank
Abbie M. Smart Special Cemetery Fund DR.
Balance January 1, 1927
$1085.74 54.32
Andover Savings Bank, interest
$1140.06
CR.
George D. Millett
48.00
Deposit, Andover Savings Bank
1092.06
$1140.06
Andover Village Improvement Society (Emeline S. Lincoln Fund) DR.
Deposit, April 29, 1927
$1000.00
Andover Savings Bank, interest
25.00
$1025.00
CR.
Deposit, Andover Savings Bank 1025.00
$1025.00
Cemetery Fund
PERPETUAL CARE DR.
Balance January 1, 1927
$44212.58
Andover Savings Bank, interest
2268.47
Deposits for Perpetual Care
2750.00
$49231.05
CR.
Spring Grove Cemetery, for care of lots 872.00
Private Cemeteries, for care of lots 818.59
Deposits, Andover Savings Bank
47540.46
$49231.05
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PUNCHARD FREE SCHOOL
REV. CHARLES W. HENRY, President
EDMOND E. HAMMOND, Clerk and Treasurer
REV. E. VICTOR BIGELOW MYRON E. GUTTERSON REV. NEWMAN MATTHEWS FREDERIC S. BOUTWELL *HARRY H. NOYES JOHN H. CAMPION
*Deceased
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TRUSTEES OF PUNCHARD FREE SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL FUND
January 1, 1927
Cash in Banks
$36040.00
Real Estate Mortgages
40960.00
$77000.00
December 31, 1927
Cash in Banks
$37225.00
Real Estate Mortgages
39775.00
$77000.00
RESERVE FUND
January 1, 1927
Cash in Savings Banks
3066.30
Received from Interest 155.20
$3221.50
December 31, 1927
Cash in Savings Banks
$3221.50
INCOME ACCOUNT
January 1, 1927
Cash on hand
$2415.10
Interest
4005.15
$6420.25
Expenditures
EXPENDITURES
N. C. Hamblin, Principal $1100.00
M. E. Stevens, Instructor 2500.00
Amount carried forward $3600.00
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Amount brought forward
$3600.00
Insurance 25.00
Andover National Bank (Box rent)
5.00
H. H. Noyes, Treasurer
300.00
Stationery
23.75
Expenses of two girls (Mass. State Typewriting contest)
10.00
Harry Sellars (services)
100.00
Flowers
10.00
Adjustment of interest
8.00
Cash on hand
2338.50
$6420.25
BARNARD FUND
January 1, 1927
Cash on hand
25.50
Dividends Union Pacific Railroad
40.00
$65.50
PRIZES AWARDED
First
$20.00
Second
12.00
Third
8.00
December 31, 1927, Cash on hand
25.50
$65.50
DRAPER FUND
January 1, 1927
Cash on hand
$1599.93
Dividends (Savings Bank)
80.94
$1680.87
Scholarship awarded
75.00
December 31, 1927
Cash in Savings Bank
$1605.87
$1680.87
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GOLDSMITH FUND
January 1, 1927
Cash in Savings Bank
$281.77
Dividends (Savings Bank)
14.22
$295.99
Prizes awarded
10.00
December 31, 1927
Cash in Savings Bank
285.99
$295.99
EDMOND E. HAMMOND, Treasurer
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ASSESSORS' SURVEY
To the Board of Assessors of the Town of Andover :-
GENTLEMEN :-
Included herewith is a brief summary of our work on the Assessors' Maps for the Town of Andover for 1926, and a re- port of the work for the year 1927.
In our report of 1927, under the heading of "Collection of Existing Data", you will remember it was necessary to have at hand any information which the State, the County, and the Town might possess which would help us in any way to determine street or property boundaries. In addition, the Boston & Maine Railroad, the Registry of Deeds, the Land Court, the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, and the Harbor and Land Com- mission furnished us with considerable informaton which was valuable to the proper completion of the work.
At that time (1926), we collected an amount of data which we considered sufficient for two years of field work, an econ- omical thing to do while such work was in progress. We found, during the progress of our field work in 1927, that we had sufficient data at hand with the exception of Shawsheen Village, which we had not anticipated doing in 1927. It seemed to be the opinon of your board that we do the field work in Shawsheen this year, and with the co-operation of the authorities in charge of the properties at Shawsheen Village, and the assistance of the Public Works Departmment of the Town, a large amount of data was collected to substantiate the field work in that vicinity.
FIELD WORK
In our report of last year, the area covered by field work com- prised about six hundred eighty (680) acres of the Town; three
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hundred (300) acres of which were in the more thickly settled section, and three hundred eighty (380) acres in the more sparsely settled section.
These two areas are shown on the map attached to the report, and constitute the area easterly of Main Street to the Town line, bounded on the north by Elm Street and on the south by Chapel Avenue, Bartlet, Morton, Upland, and Summer Streets.
The field work of this year has covered a somewhat larger area, and constitutes those streets and properties lying westerly of Main Street, and bounded by Phillips, Torr, Central Streets on the south, and by Red Spring Road, Cuba Street, Shawsheen Road, and Stevens Street on the northwest and north. In add- ition, the field work has included practically all of Shawsheen Village lying to the east of Main Street, and bounded north- erly and northeasterly by the Town line, and shown on the attached map crosshatched in red. The area covered by the field work of 1927 is about eight hundred fifty (850) acres, or a total for both years of one thousand five hundred thirty (1530) acres.
OFFICE WORK
On or about April 1, 1927, we were able to deliver seventeen (17) finished sheets, drawn at the scale of forty (40) feet to an inch, and in addition, two more sheets are being held for completion in 1928, to be included in this year's maps. An in- timate acquaintance with the deeds at the Registry at Lawrence was absolutely necessary, and for nearly every property included in the seventeen maps delivered. the deed was referred to for a complete check before finally fixing the property lines. The area covered by the seventeen sheets already in the possession of the Town, is shown on the attached map, completely colored in red.
The plotting of the field work of 1927 has been completed. and work is now being pushed rapidly forward in getting owner- ships and descriptions at the Registry of Deeds. Fine co-operation has been shown by the Town Clerk and his assistants in supply- ing us with valuable information in this branch of our work. Referring to the map incorporated with this report, we are plan-
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ning to deliver to the Board of Assessors, on or about April 1, 1928, about twenty sheets covering the area shown cross-hatched in red and blue, the section to the west of Main Street, at the scale of forty (40) feet to an inch, and that abutting the North Andover boundary, at the scale of one hundred (100) feet to an inch.
STREET LINES AND BOUNDS
Continuing our policy of last year, we are incorporating a list of streets covered by this year's work, with the conditions of street lines and bounds, and a note of available plans .. It must be seen in looking over the list of both this year and last, that the information regarding your street lines and bounds is de- cidedly limited. This means that when your selectmen are called upon to define a street line, very little reliable information is at hand to aid them, and they find themselves in a rather difficult position.
This year they have asked us to define and fix the lines of Carmel Road and Harding Street, which has been done, and plans will be filed with the Town Clerk together with descriptions.
An appropriation for the setting of bounds and defining of street lines would give the Town officials proper information in the matter, and would mean considerable saving in the years to come, when numerous appeals will be made by property hold- ers for accurate street lines, and which according to law your Selectmen must furnish within a reasonable space of time after application is made.
STREET NUMBERING
At the suggestion of your board, we made street re-numbering plans of Florence Street, Pine Street, and Maple Avenue, show- ing present numbers and assigning new numbers, and through your Town Clerk the changes suggested by the plans have been made. There will undoubtedly be changes which should be made in numbering some of the streets covered by this year's work,
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and a list will be presented to your Board later, should the neces- sity for re-numbering be apparent.
Thanking you and your Board for the kindly co-operation you have accorded us, we are
Very truly yours, MORSE & DICKINSON (signed) CLINTON F. GOODWIN
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TOWN WARRANT
THE 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 quali- fied to vote in elections and in town affairs to meet and assemble at the designated polling places in Precincts One, Two, Three and Four, viz: The Town House in Precinct One; the Old School House, Ballarvale, in Precinct Two; the Boys' Club House, Shawsheen Village, in Precinct Three; and the Phillips Club House, School Street, in Precinct Four, in said Andover, on MONDAY, THE FIFTH DAY OF MARCH, 1928, at 6 o'clock a.m., to act on the following articles :
Article 1. - To elect 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 two years (to fill vacancy), one member of the Board of Assessors for two years (to fill vacancy), one member of the Board of Selectmen for three years, one member of the Board of Asses- sors for three years, one member of the School Committee for two years (to fill vacancy), three members of the School Com- mittee for three years, two members of the Board of Public Works for three years, one member of the Board of Health for three years, 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, five Trustees of Punchard Free School for three years, and all town officers required by law to be elected by ballot.
All to be voted for on one ballot. The polls will be open from 6 o'clock a.m. to 6.30 o'clock p.m.
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After final action on the preceding Article One, the said meeting shall stand adjourned by virtue of Section 20, Chapter 39, of the General Laws, to Monday, March 12th, at 1.30 o'clock p.m. at the Town Hall, then and there to act upon the following articles, namely :
Article 2. - To elect all other officers not required by law to be elected by ballot.
Article 3. - To determine what sums of money shall be appro- priated for Infirmary Expenses, Outside Relief, Aiding Mothers with Dependent Children, Board of Health, Damages to Persons and Property, Brush Fires, Fire Department, Town Scales, Highway Department, Insurance, Interest, Memorial Hall Library, Memorial Day, Post G. A. R., Andover Post No. 8, American Legion, Parks and Playsteads, Police, Printing, Election and Registration,, Essex County Tuberculosis Hospital Maintenance, Public Dump, Retirement of Veterans, Reserve Fund, Redemption of Water, Sewer, High School, Library, Essex Sanatorium, and Shawsheen School Bonds, Schools, Sewer Maintenance, Soldiers' Relief, Spring Grove Cemetery, State Aid, Street Lighting, Town Officers, Town House, Tree Warden and Moth Department, Water Mainte- nance and Construction, and other town charges and expenses.
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