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Braintree National Bank, Certificates of Deposit . $7,420.44 8,265.53
845.09
Town of Braintree Revenue note .
30,000.00
$11000 NY NH & H RR @ 40 (to 1896 Fund) 4,400.00
2100 4th Liberty Loan @ $87.50
(to C. E. French Fund) 1,737.50
1500 Victory Loan @ $97.50 1,474.50
Value of 66 bonds held by Sinking Fund 66,000.00
Final realization of Sinking Fund $140,662.39
Balance of Water Debt paid by Town 6,681.08
$150,000.00 Examined and approved. Cancelled bonds in custody of Treasurer RALPH W. ARNOLD PAUL MONAGHAN Auditors, 1921.
January 14, 1922.
SINKING FUNDS ACCOUNT WATER LOAN OF 1896, $6,000, 4 PER CENT., DUE AUGUST 1, 1926.
Balance, January 1, 1921 $4,823.93
Town appropriation 120.00
Income. . 348.13
Value of Fund, December 31, 1921. $5,292.06
INVESTMENTS
Randolph Savings Bank
$363.62
Braintree Savings Bank.
528.44
11 Bonds NY NH & H RR @ 40
4,400.00
$5,292.06
Examined and approved,
RALPH W. ARNOLD PAUL MONAGHAN Auditors, 1921.
January 14, 1922.
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THE NATHANIEL H. HUNT TRUST
Otis B. Oakman, Treasurer.
Principal :
Three notes, Town of Braintree, 4%, $1000 (each due July 1, 1920 to 1924, inclusive) 3,000.00
One Boston Elevated R. R. bond, $1000, 4% 1,000.00
Three Boston & Maine R. R. bonds, $1000,4% 3,000.00
One New England R. R. bond, $1000, 4% 1,000.00
Two C. B. & Q. R. R. bonds, $1000, 4% 2.000.00
Two N. Y. N. H. & H. R. R. bonds, $1000,4% . 2,000.00
Two N. Y. N. H. & H. R. R. bonds, $1000, 4%.
2,000.00
Deposited in Braintree Savings Bank
4,526.05
Deposited in Weymouth Savings Bank 4,000.00
Deposited in Quincy Savings Bank 1 .
1,750.94
$24,276.99 Cr. Dr.
Income, 1921 .
$1,234.18
Paid Trustees Thayer Public Library $1,234.18
Examined and approved. The securities listed, amount- ing to $24,276.99 are in the custody of the Treasurer and have been examined by us.
RALPH W. ARNOLD PAUL MONAGHAN Auditors, 1921.
January 14, 1922.
THE CHARLES EDWARD FRENCH TRUST
Otis B. Oakman, Treasurer
Principal:
$2,100. 4th Liberty Loan $2,100.00
Braintree Savings Bank . .
262.50
$2,362.50 Dr Cr.
Balance, January 1, 1921
$40.00
Coupons . 84.63
Interest on deposit
3.27
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Paid Higgins, Magnusson & Co.,
$80.00 medals . .
Balance in Braintree Savings Bank. . 47.90
$127.90 $127.90
Correct, with proper vouchers for expenditures with balance in Braintree Savings Bank of $47.90.
RALPH W. ARNOLD PAUL MONAGHAN
Auditors, 1921.
January 14, 1922.
THE ANN MARIA PENNIMAN TRUST
Otis B. Oakman, Treasurer.
Fund on deposit in Braintree Savings Bank $500.00
Dr. Income Account: Cr.
Balance in bank Jan. 1, 1921. $31.08
Interest to Jan. 1, 1922. 25.86
Paid F. A. Chapman and Alida N. Stevens, Committee $20.00
Balance in bank
36.94
$56.94 $56.94
Examined and approved. Properly vouched.
Balance
on hand in Braintree Savings Bank $36.94. RALPH W. ARNOLD PAUL MONAGHAN
Auditors, 1921.
January 14,1922.
MUNICIPAL LIGHT BOARD
Otis B. Oakman, Treasurer
Dr Cr.
Balance, January 1, 1921 . $1,369.11 Street lights . 6,822.00
F. B. Lawrence, Manager 105,923.29
Interest on deposit .
29.95
Paid by orders (including deprecia- tion fund, $4,313.82) Balance, December 31, 1921
$113,683.62 460.73
$114,144.35 $114,144.35
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Examined and approved, with proper vouchers for expendi- tures and a deposit in the State Street Trust Company of $460.73.
RALPH W. ARNOLD PAUL MONAGHAN Auditors, 1921.
January 14, 1922.
The Account of the Treasurer of the Water Department will be found in the Water Department report.
ELECTRIC DEPRECIATION FUND
Otis B. Oakman, Treasurer.
Dr. Cr.
Balance, January 1, 1921 .
$4,982.84
Interest on deposit.
39.98
Town appropriation (from
Electric
Light Dept.) 4,313.82
Paid by orders. $8,798.28 538.36
Balance on hand Dec. 31, 1921
$9,336.64 $9,336.64
Examined and approved with proper vouchers. Bal- ance on hand in National Shawmut Bank $538.36. RALPH W. ARNOLD PAUL MONAGHAN
Auditors, 1921.
January 14, 1922.
BRAINTREE SCHOOL FUND
Otis B. Oakman, Treasurer.
Principal Account
Real Estate valued .
$4,000.00
Quincy Savings Bank . 1,022.50
Weymouth Savings Bank 1,000.00
Randolph Savings Bank 600.00
Braintree Savings Bank. 1,734.65
Liberty Loan Bond issue of Oct. 1918
500.00
$8,857.15 Dr.
Cr.
Income Account:
Balance, January 1, 1921.
$443.60
Savings Bank interest.
235.67
Liberty Bond coupons
21.25
Rent. .
233.00
Insurance on house
$58.00
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Paid Town of Braintree. 350.00 Balance on hand, Income account deposited in Braintree Savings Bank 525.52
$933.52 $933.52
Examined and approved with amounts of fund as stated Principal Account, $8,857.15 Income Account, $525.52. RALPH W. ARNOLD PAUL MONAGHAN Auditors, 1921.
January 14, 1922.
Wood to the amount of $4.00 has been sold and the proceeds added to the principal account.
FUNDED DEBT OF THE TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
Notes issued August 1, 1896, payable
Aug. 1, 1926, for driven wells ... $6,000.00
$6,000.00
Less Sinking Fund 1896 book value . $5,292.06
$5,292.06
Net Water Debt. $707.94
$6,000.00
GENERAL DEBT.
· Three notes dated July 1, 1914, $1,000 each 4% payable July 1, 1922- 1924.
$3,000.00
Three notes dated July 1, 1914, $750 each, 4% payable July 1, 1922- 1924 2,250.00
Hollis School Bonds, $500 each, 4% maturing $3,000 yearly July 1, 1922-1931 inclusive. 30,000.00
Town Hall Bonds, $1,000 each 4%, maturing $3,000 June 1, 1922. and $2,000 yearly, 1923-1932 inclusive Tuberculosis Hospital Bonds, dated Dec. 1, 1919, 412% maturing $1,000 1922-1935 inclusive.
23,000.00
High School Site Bonds, dated Déc. 1, 1919, 412% maturing $2,000 1922-1925 inclusive and $1000
14,000.00
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1926-1929 inclusive. 12.000.00
East Braintere Playground loan 5.75% dated June 1, 1920, maturing $3.000 1922-1923 and $1,500 1924 7.500.00 Portable Schoolhouse Loan, $12,500, 5.75%, dated Dec. 15, 1920 and maturing $3.000 1922-1924 9,000.00
Less Sinking Funds 1986 (book value)
$106,750.00
5.292.06
Net funded debt, Dec. 31, 1921. $101.457.94
Allowing for payments and accretions to the Sinking Fund, the net funded debt of the town has decreased in 1921. $16,752.56.
In addition to the funded debt the town owes for notes issued in Anticipation of Revenue of 1921 $100.000. 00 4% due April 10. 1922.
OTIS B. OAKMAN. Treasurer.
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Honorable Board of Selectmen, Town of Braintree, Mass.
Gentlemen: - In compliance with your request, submit the following report of the Department of Sealer of Weights and Measures for the yearending December 31, 1921.
I have tried most earnestly during the year just past to perform the duties of the office in an impartial and fair man- ner, and therefore be just to all parties concerned. I have found our merchants most courteous and willing to comply with the laws in relation to the sealing of weights, measures and inspections.
Appropriation .
$700.00
697.65
Balance.
2.35
Received and paid to Treasurer:
Sealing fees
$74.17
Junk licenses .
300.00
Hawkers and Pedlers licenses 1 Court fees . .
15.00
$629.17
INSIDE OR OFFICE WORK. NO FEES CHARGED Surveyors' tape . 3
Scales tested and found correct
164
Scales tested and condemned .
36
Scales tested and adjusted .
15
Weights tested and found correct
90
Weights tested and condemned
28
Weights tested and adjusted
71
Liquid measures sealed .
29
OUTSIDE WORK. FEES CHARGED
Scales tested and found correct 234
Scales tested and condemned
18
Scales tested and adjusted 21
Weights tested and found correct
419
Weights tested and condemned
10
Weights tested and adjusted .
24
Liquid measures tested and found correct . .
182
Liquid measures tested and condemned .
19
Measuring pumps found correct
48
Leather measuring machine not sealed .
1
Slot weighing machines sealed .
4
Slot weighing machines tagged for repairs
7
Oil pumps not sealed .
4
Amount received and paid to the Treas- urer in fees
$74.17
131
31
Linear measures tested and found correct. .
240.00
Expenses and Salary
NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS MADE FROM DECEMBER 15, 1920 TO DECEMBER 15. 1921.
Coal reweighing while in transit
61
Coal reweighing in bags of less than 100 lbs.
291
Inspection in stores after scales tested of commodities.
715
Inspection of scales used by pedlers
94
Inspection of scales used by ice men
73
Inspection of jars on milk wagons
610
Inspection of junk dealers' scales.
39
Inspection of coal teams for certificates
185
Milk jars. Mass. seal
31.000
IN CONCLUSION
I have tried to make this Department a truly public service department, and have earnestly endeavored to ex- tend its influences in the closest manner possible to the people, thereby affording them every opportunity to pro- tect themselves against insufficient weight and measure. Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES S. HANNAFORD. Sealer of Weights and Measures.
Ralph W. Arnold.
Paul Monaghan.
Auditors. 1921.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Honorable Board of Health of the Town of Braintree:
Gentlemen: We herewith submit our report for year ending December 31, 1921.
There has been issued from this office 100 permits to do plumbing together with 1 left over from 1920, of this number 101 have passed inspection.
There were installed in old and new buildings 399 fix- tures as follows, 75 sinks, 56 set tubs, 103 water closets, 85 lavatories, 79 bath tubs, 1 shower bath, the value of which was $31, 975.00.
The number of new buildings in which plumbing was installed was as follows: 39 new 1 family houses, 4 new 2 fam- ily houses, 2 new 3 family houses, 1 new factory, 1 new office building, 1 new store. Old buildings: 41 one family houses, 5 two family houses, 1 three family house, 2 factorys. 1 fire station, 1 school, 1 store, 1 barber shop.
Respectfully submitted, J. E. LUDDEN, Inspector of Plumbing. F. L. CHANDLER, Deputy Inspector.
Braintree, Mass.
To the Board of Health of the Town of Braintree:
Gentlemen: I beg to summarize the milk situation in this town as follows:
Milk permits granted 36
Oleo permits granted . 8
Milk permits revoked 2 ·
Samples of milk taken 42
Samples below legal standard 6
Warning letters 6
Generally speaking, milk in this town is produced under favorable circumstances. Two small "neighborhood" dealers had their permits revoked because of dirty milk. However, those making a business of furnishing milk in any quantity are producing under good conditions and, are willing to receive suggestions at all times. No milk borne infec- tions occurred during 1921.
When the town was threatened with a rail strike, a milk survey was taken. It was found that approximately 60% of the milk consumed was produced locally, and in event of interrupted transportation, those needing milk would have been cared for.
F. HERBERT GILE.
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Braintree, December, 31, 1921.
To the Board of Health of the Town of Braintree:
Gentlemen: I herewith present to the Board my Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 1921. I have inspected 736 Carcasses,and have stamped for approval 716. I have condemned as unfit for consumption 20 car- casses as follows; one cow, one goat, nine hogs, eight pigs, also one dog that I had under observation.
The following chart will show the inspections and disposition.
Respectfully submitted, EDWARD O. PIERSON, Inspector of Meats, Provisions and Slaughtering
Month
Cows
Calves
Hogs
Pigs
Goats
Sneep
Total
Condemned
Disease
Disposition
January
2
115
117
I Cow Inflamation Liver Kidneys, Intestines Rendered
February March
1
1 48
44
45
1 Hog
Hog Cholera Tuberculosis
Rendered Killed nad Buried
April May
1
8
20
29
2
2
15
29
1
49
1 Hog
Pigging 1 Goat Killed by Dogs
Buried Burried
June
5
6
11
July
0
August
1
2
3
September
2
36
38
October
1
20
26
47
1 Hog
Poisened
Rendered Rendered
November 3
97
45
146
1 Pig
Hog Cholera
Buried
December 6
3 162
27
201
7 Pigs
Hog Cholera
Buried
3 Hogs Hog Cholera
Buried
1 Hog
Hog Cholera
Rendered.
1 Hog
Pigging
Rendered
Totals 16 13 519 183 4 736
Collections
$158.45
EDWARD O. PIERSON
Inspector.
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1
50
1 Dog
1 Hog
Hog Cholera
135
1
DEC.
NOV.
OCT.
SEPT.
AUG.
JULY
JUNE
MAY
APRIL
MARCH
FEB.
JAN.
Anterior Polion- syelitis .
2
48
Chicken Pox
13
10
5
5
4
7
1
1.
1
1
1
2
.
1
8
Pneumonia .
2
1
1
2
1
6
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
23
Measles.
1
2
3
.
1
·
8
4
3
8
1
1
1 1
1
1
4 3
1
48 13
Tuberculosis
1
3
1
. .
.
4
.
1
. .
1
2
Gonorrhea. .
1
Encephalitis Leth- argic.
1
Dog Bite .
1
1
Septic Sore Throat
Totals. . .
37 28 19 14 26 20
8 5 5 7 11 13
193
. .
2
2
3
. .
16
German Measles.
1
3
3
6
..
.
·
·
.
. .
. .
. .
.
.
Whooping Cough
1
1
·
1
.
·
.
. .
. .
1
.
EDWARD O. PIERSON,
reported to me during the year 1921.
Respectfully submitted,
a complete list of all contagious and communicable diseases
I herewith present for your information and inspection
To the Board of Health of the Town of Braintree:
Braintree, December 31, 1921.
Secretary.
TABLE OF CONTAGIOUS, or INFECTIOUS DISEASES
4
3
1
. .
. .
1.
1
4
16
Diptheria.
1
4
Mumps
1
1
Scarlet Fever.
20
Typhoid Fever
5
1
2
Trachoma.
. .
1
1
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
There have been no epidemics of contagious diseases dur- ing the past year, only the usual number of isolated cases of the various contagious deseases, having been reported. The board has made twenty-two inspections of the schools of the town, in this connection during the past year.
Dumps: Dumping of rubbish in places other than those assigned by the board is not allowed. Location of the dumps in any part of town may be learned by inquiring from any member of the board.
Collection of garbage: Those persons leaving town for the summer months should notify some member of the board of their departure and of the time they expect to re- turn. It will save the collector unnecessary visits at the time of their departure and he will be notified when to re- sume collection. 1
Attention is again called to the pollution of Monatiquot River, a condition growing worse with each passing year, and one which from the standpoint of the publichealth, makes it imperitive that the town install modern sewerage disposal facilities.
W. B. SKINNER, Chairman. J. G. BAILEY H. A. ADAMS, M. D.
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Report of the Trustees
OF THE
THAYER PUBLIC LIBRARY
To the Citizens of Braintree:
The Trustees of Thayer Public Library havethe honor to present their report for the year 1921, and to submit herewith the statements of the Treasurer and the Librarian.
During the year over 700 new books were purchased at a cost of about $1,245.00. This was possible only because of the income received from the funds which were created a number of years ago by the generosity of Nathaniel H. Hunt and Caleb Stetson. As the population of the town in creases there is a growing demand for the purchase by the Library of more of the new books as they are published This can only be accomplished by an increase in the appro- priation which is made for the support of the Library.
The outside woodwork of the Library Building has been painted and a number of important repairs made so that the building is in a reasonably sound condition.
The branch library at East Braintree has been open for the distribution of books on two evenings each week for the convenience of the residents in that section of the town.
It is with a deep sense of loss that we have learned of the death of Dr. William Gallagher on February 3, 1922. The town of Braintree has received untold benefits from the faithful and conscientious services contributed by Dr. Gallagher through the long period of years when he served as Chairman of the Trustees of Thayer Public Library. Suitable mention of his invaluable services and the esteem in which he was held will be made on our records.
Respectfully submitted ALBERT E. AVERY, Chairman. JOHN W. HARDING, Secretary and Treasurer
HERBERT F. KNEELAND, AMY C. MANNING, STACY B. SOUTHWORTH.
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THAYER PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS, 1921
*Number of books in the library . 19,413
*Number of books added during 1921 746
Number of books circulated during 1921
33,396
Number of books circulated in E. Braintree
4,848
Largest daily circulation, Dec. 10
309
Average daily circulation
114.76
Percent of fiction circulation
69.56
Total number of days library was open
291
Total number of borrowers .
3,860
Number of new borrowers in E. Braintree
102
Number of new borrowers during 1921
386
*This number includes bound magazines
PERIODICALS
The library receives regularly the periodicals on the following list :
America
American City
American Cookery
American Magazine
American Poultry Journal
Arts and Decoration
Asia
Atlantic Monthly
Bird Lore
Book Review Digest
Booklist
Bookman
Boston Evening Transcript
Braintree Citizen
Braintree Observer
Bulletin of Bibliography
Carnegie Pittsburg Bulletin
Catholic World
Century
Collier's Magazine
Country Gentleman
Country Life
Cumulative Book Index
Current Events
Current Opinion
Delineator
Dial
Education
138
Etude Everybody's Forum Garden Magazine Good Housekeeping Harper's Monthly Hibbert Journal House Beautiful
Illustrated London News Illustrated World Ladies' Home Journal Library Journal Life
Literary Digest Literary Review (N. Y. Post)
Living Age London Mercury
London Punch
McClure's Magazine
Modern Priscilla
Musician
Nation
National Geographic Magazine
New Republic
New York Times Current History
Nineteenth Century and After
North American Review
Outing Outlook Pictorial Review
Popular Mechanics
Popular Science Monthly Public Libraries
Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature
Review of Reviews, American
St. Nicholas Scientific American Science and Invention Scientific American Monthly Scribner's Magazine Springfield Weekly Republican Survey System Woman Citizen Woman's Home Companion World's Work Yale Review Youth's Companion
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TRUSTEES OF THAYER PUBLIC LIBRARY
JOHN W. HARDING, Treasurer.
Treasurer's Report for the Year Ending December 31, 1921. RECEIPTS
Cash on deposit Jan. 1, 1921
$934.45
From Town Treasurer, Appropriation .
2,600.00
From Town Treasurer, Distribution of Books
150.00
Fines, lost books, etc.
235.34
Interest on bank balances
12.40
Income from Foundation Fund .
485.97
Income from Caleb Stetson Fund
124.68
Income from Rachael R. Thayer Bequest
. .
7.74
$4,550.58
EXPENDITURES
Salaries
$1,900.00
Coal
403:99
Books
383.95
Binding
113.57
Insurance
271.00
Repairs to Building
466.42
Janitor Service at East Braintree
75.75
Transporting books
31.00
Electric Light
56.99
Water
6.00
Supplies
76.14
Rent of Safe Deposit Box
10.00
Printing Bulletins, postage, stationery, etc. .
76.60
Miscellaneous
4.51
Librarians Expenses.
131.00
Cash on hand Dec. 31, 1921
543. 66
$4,550.58
FUNDS AND ASSETS OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE THAYER PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION FUND
Principal Account:
$7500. Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds, 414% (at cost) .
$6,479.09
$750. Town of Braintree Note due 1922, 4% 750.00
$750. Town of Braintree Note due 1923. 4% 750.00
$750. Town of Braintree Note due 1924 4%. 750.00
1440
1
$700. U.S. Treasury Certificate 534%
700.00
Weymouth Savings Bank. 570.91
$10,000.00
Income Account:
Income 1921
$485.97
Paid Trustees of Thaver Pub. Library
$485.97
$485.97
$485.97
CALEB STETSON FUND
Principal Account:
$1,000. U.S. Treasury Certificate 534%
$1,000.00
Braintree Savings Bank 1,500.00
$2,500. 00
Income Account:
Income 1921
$124.68
Paid Trustees of Thaver Pub. Library
$124.68
$124.68
$124.68
RACHAEL R. THAYER, BEQUEST
Principal Account:
Home Savings Bank, Boston .
$172.50
Income 1921
$7.74
Paid Trustees of Thayer Pub. Library
$7.74
$7.74 $7.74
We have examined the account of John W. Harding Treasurer of the Trustees of Thayer Public Library and find it correct with all bills and receipts properly vouchered and balance of $5-13.66 in State Street Trust Co., December 31. 1921.
We have also examined the assets and income of the Foundation Fund. the Caleb Stetson Fund and the Rachael R. Thayer Bequest, which we find correct.
RALPH W. ARNOLD, PAUL, MONAGHAN. Auditors, 1921.
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NATHANIEL H. HUNT LEGACY INCOME ACCOUNT JOHN W. HARDING, Treasurer INCOME
Cash on deposit Jan. 1, 1921 .
$352.40
Income Received for year 1921
1,234.18
Interest on banks balances
8.15
Rebate
. .
33.85
$1,628.58
EXPENDITURES
Books .
$861.98
Magazines and papers .
343.25
Balance on deposit Dec. 31, 1921 .
423.35
$1,628.58
We have examined the account of John W. Harding, Treasurer of the Nathaniel H. Hunt Legacy Income Ac- count, showing income and receipts and find it correct and properly vouchered. Balance on hand December 31, 1921 in State Street Trust Co., $423,35.
RALPH W. ARNOLD, PAUL MONAGHAN, Auditors, 1921.
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR of ANIMALS
Braintree 84, Mass., January 30, 1922.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of the Town of Braintree:
Gentlemen: As animal inspector for the Town of Braintree for the year 1921, I herewith submit the following report.
During this annual inspection I visited 128 places where cows, young cattle, bulls, pigs, sheep and goats were kept and thoroughly examined every animal.
Of the 493 cattle which I inspected, I found most of them in very comfortable conditions, some were not quite up to the standard of cleanliness, but these people appeared to be willing to improve conditions to meet the requirements of the law. As far as I could ascertain there was not a yoke of oxen in the town.
During the year two cases of tuberculosis were found. These cases were quarantined and the State Board of An- imal Industry notified. An Agent of this Board examined and condemned them. They were taken to and disposed of by Ward's Rendering Plant in Boston Harbor.
I inspected 577 Swine. Some of these were in fine condition. Others were not quite so good, but I prevailed upon these people to make certain changes which were necessary. In three or four different places I found 15 sheep. Also I found several goats, two of which were kept for their milk, while the others were kept as a matter of curiosity.
Mr. Johnson, who gathers the garbage for the town has kept his place in very fine order.
During the year there were 2 cases of Rabies (or mad dog) in the town. The heads of these dogs were dissected and sent to Cambridge for an examination, which proved to show signs of Rabies. As a result of this report the State Board of Animal Industry, ordered a quarantine, to be placed on several dogs that had been known to associate with these dogs.
In passing from one place to another I have found the people very courteous and willing to comply with the laws relating to the animal industry.
Respectfully yours, JOSEPHUS SAMPSON, Inspector of Animals.
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BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
I herewith submit the annual report for the year ending December 31, 1921.
PRECINCT 1.
French's Common was kept clean and mowed every two weeks. Sand boxes were filled and repaired, swings were in use all summer and kept in repair, and there were base ball games every Saturday afternoon during the season. Hollingsworth Playground was kept in excellent condition. The hay was exchanged for labor in cutting the brush, raking the playing field and cutting the grass on the diamond.
PRECINCT 2.
Hollis Field, where band concerts and sunset ball games were held, was mowed every week. Driveways graded. Booth painted, and the grounds around the booth, graded. Trees transplanted. New galvanized back stop was erected.
During the summer, there were held thirteen band con- certs, which were largely attended.
The Hollis Field Association has contributed twelve hundred dollars for the purpose of laying out a ball and athletic field,. which we hope to complete in the spring of 1922
PRECINCT 3.
The grass was mowed regularly during the Summer on the East Braintree Playground, bordering on Commercial Street, The sand box was filled and repaired, swings were in use and kept in repair. The stone wall on the far end of the field was repaired.
No expense was incurred by the Town in the upkeep of the Water Front Playground. The hay was exchanged for labor. Soccer football, Rugby and baseball were enjoyed in their seasons. As the buildings on this property are in need of necessary repairs the Board of Park Commissioners feel compelled to ask the Town for additional appropriations this year for their upkeep.
LAWRENCE A. TRAINOR, Chairman. ALBERT F. HOLLIS, Secretary. JOHN RODGERS, Treasurer.
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TREASURER'S REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1921.
Appropriation .
$550.00
Water Department
$10.00
Moth Department .
30.00
Material and Labor
157.76
Mowing and cleaning grounds . .
314.34
512.10
Unexpended Balance
$37.90 Respectfully submitted, JOHN RODGERS, Treasurer.
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145
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Electric Light Department
OF THE
TOWN OF BRAINTREE
FOR
Year ending Decenber 31, 1921
Printed by Order of the Town
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H. W. BAILEY & COMPANY SO. BRAINTREE. MASS.
1922
146
REPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL LIGHT BOARD
To the Citizens of the Town of Braintree.
The Municipal Light Board submit herewith its annual report for the year 1921.
In spite of the business depression, the consumption of electrical current has been the largest in the history of the Plant. The accompanying report of our Manager gives in detail the results of the year's business, and if compared with his report of a year ago will show the increases in the accounts and should prove an interesting. study.
To indicate a few of the increases we note that the dis- tribution of Kilowatts for 1920 was 1,981,785, while for 1921 it was 2,610,265, a gain of 628,480. The gain for domestic lighting was about 40,000 and for power service it was over 300,000. The increase in Manufacturing account was about $13,000.00, but the increase in Manufacturing costs was about $20,000.00, largely on account of being obliged to purchase current during the installation of the new boilers. The cost of the Plant has increased from $144,858.95 a year ago to $171,143.89 as now reported, which shows where our surplus earnings have been invested. These comparisons are most interesting and gratifying and we trust will prove acceptable to you. We hope that we shall not be dis- appointed in looking for a still greater prosperity for 1922.
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