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7,000.00
Health
Salaries $ 700.00
Expenses, Fumigation, Care of Dumps 800.00
Collection of Garbage 2,231.66
Contagious Diseases 1,500.00
Vital Statistics .. 50.00
Inspection of Animals 125.00
Inspection of Meats and Provisions 350:00
Inspection of Milk 100.00
Inspection of Plumbing
486.22
98
Dental Clinic
550.00
Tuberculosis Clinic
500.00
Norfolk County Tuberculosis Hospital
4,546.00
$ 11,938.88
Highways
Salaries, Highway Surveyors .... .$
150.00
Salary, Superintendent of Streets. .
3,000.00
Clerk and Expenses
400.00
Repairs (plus credits)
44,800.00
Insurance on Equipment
615.75
Snow Removal
8,500.00
Sidewalks
4,200.00
Sidewalks-Franklin street
4,200.00
Extension, Adams Street Bridge. .
3,500.00
New Equipment
7,850.00
Pond Street (Wash. St. to Torrey
School)
2,000.00
Park Avenue
500.00
Washington Street (Elm Street
to River Street)
2,399.00
Commercial Street
4,425.00
Howard Street. 880.00
West Street
5,000.00
Drainage-West and Maple Streets,
Hollis and Monatiquot Avenues
5,200.00
Street Lighting.
7,785.00
$105,404.75
Charities
Salaries, Overseers of the Poor. .$ 600.00
Salary Visitor, and expenses
1,400.00
Clerk
300.00
Outside Relief
8,000.00
Mothers' Aid (Chap. 763, Acts 1913)
9,000.00
Maintenance, Braintree Home
5,100.00
$ 24,400.00
99
Soldiers' Benefits
State Aid and Soldiers' Burials. $ 1,370.00
Soldiers' Relief
556.00
Military Aid
100.00
$ 2,026.00
Education
Teachers' Salaries
$130,000.00
General expenses, including
Repairs to Buildings 64,100.00
$194,100.00
Library '
General expenses (plus fees,
estimated)
$
2,750.00
Salary Janitor
300.00
$ 3,050.00
Recreation
Parks and Playgrounds
$
800.00
Unclassified
Miscellaneous $ 3,439.18
Memorial Day, Post 87, G.A.R ..
200.00
Memorial Day, American Legion ..
100.00
Insurance-Employees'
Compensation
1,500.00
Insurance-Town Buildings
7,948.90
Committee to Investigate Schools
500.00
Engineering Department
1,000.00
General Land Damages
3,193.10
Repairs to Honor Roll
155.00
Reserve Fund
6,000.00
$ 24,036.18
100
Public Service Enterprises
Electric Light Department :
-
Salaries $ 300.00
Depreciation Fund
6,708.02
Unexpended balance, 1923
2,336.35 $ 9,344.37
Water Department :
Salaries $
300.00
6" main, Hollingsworth Avenue" 2,075.88
Brookside Road
3,260.08
6" main, Plain street
4,478.10
Liberty and Peach Streets
8,000.00
West Street
9,100.00
$ 27,214.06
Cemetery
Plain Street Cemetery $ 550.00 1.1.
Interest
Interest on Bonds, Notes, Loans
in anticipation of Revenue ...
$ 11,885.63
Municipal Indebtedness
Payment of Bonds and Notes
$ 19,124.75
Total Appropriations at Annual
Town Meeting $504,897.62
Less amounts appropriated, but not raised by taxation :
Electric Light Department :
1
Salaries $ 300.00
1
Depreciation. Fund .6,708.02
Unexpended balance, 1923 2,336.35
Water Department : )
Salaries (); $ 300.00
Hollingsworth Avenue 2,075.88
Brookside Road
3,260.08
101
Plain Street
4,478.10
Liberty and Peach Streets
8,000.00
West Street
9,100.00
Excess and Deficiency :
Adams Street $
3,500.00
Pond Street
1,200.00
West Street, Drainage
5,200.00
Washington Street
2,399.00
State Aid
1,370.00
Military Aid
50.00
$ 50,277.43
$454,620.19
Special Meeting, Held March 31, 1924
Memorial Lay, Lennon-Murray Post, $ 100.00
$454,720.19
Estimated Revenue
79,665.50
Town appropriations to be
raised by taxation
$375,054.69
Taxes for Town, County and State Purposes
Town Tax
$375,054.69
Charles River Basin Tax
1,321.58
State Tax
21,700.00
State Highway Tax
2,544.76
Metropolitan Parks Tax
8,721.14
Municipal Lighting Plant
41.16
Division of Metropolitan Planning.
123.60
County Tax
20,965.49
Overlayings, 1924.
6,934.87
$437,407.29
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Less 3403 Poll Taxes
6,806.00
$430,601.29
Moth tax for work on private
property
1,180.50
Total commitment, September,
1924
$431,781.79
Additional poll and omitted taxes,
committed December, 1924 .. 748.69
$432,530.48
$430,601.29 to be raised by taxation on 3403 polls and a valuation of $15,269,550.00 makes the rate per $1,000.00 valuation $28.20.
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TREASURER'S REPORT
OTIS B. OAKMAN, Treasurer.
In account with Town of Braintree. DR.
Balance, January 1, 1924.
General Town Account balance .... $78,010.33
Balance, E. Braintree Schoolhouse
Loan
13,060.04
Water Department Balance
25,716.95
Electric Light Department
balance
2,336.35
School Fund Income Balance 756.93
Penniman Trust Income Balance ... 44.50
C. E. French Trust Income
Balance
90.12
Electric Depreciation Fund.
11,486.54
Reserve Fund Overlays 1,314.72
$132,816.48
Walter N. Mckean and Otis B. Oakman,
Collectors of Taxes.
Tax
Interest
1922
$ 26,062.88
$2420.38
1923
103,357.11
4398.34
1924
314,773.83
230.13
$451,242.67
Loans in Anticipation of Revenue $ 175,000.00 All other sources, including Dividends on
Town Funds, given in detail in Accountant's
Report 425,422.57
$1,184,481.72
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CR.
Paid by orders of Selectmen $1,103,252.06 Cash book balance, December 31, 1924. 81,229.66
$1,184,481.72
The above cash book balance is made up as follows : General Town Account Balance. $ 32,919.76
Balance E. Braintree Schoolhouse Loan 12,145.05
Water Department balance 29,528.56
Electric Light Department balance. 3,923.41
School Fund Income balance 882.81
Penniman Trust Income balance
48.35
C. E. French Trust Income balance 44.94
Electric Depreciation Fund 386.34
Reserve Fund Overlays 1,350. 44
$81,229.66
Paid During The Year On Town Notes And Bonds :
Town Hall Bonds $ 2,000.00
Thayer Notes (held by Library Trustees) 750.00
Hollis School bonds 3,000.00
High School Site bonds 2,000.00
Hunt Trust Refunding notes 1,000.00
Portable School Houses .
3,000.00
Tuberculosis Hospital bonds 1,000.00
E. Braintree Playground 1,500.00
Temporary Loans 250,000.00
E. Braintree School bonds
5,000.00
$269,250.00
Interest Paid During The Year On Notes And Bonds :
Temporary loans (discounted) average rate 3.195 Per Cent. $ 3,159.10
Refunded: Thayer notes 70.00
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High School Site 360.00
Town Hall 680.00
Hollis School 900.00
Tuberculosis Hospital 540.00
E. Braintree Playground
43.13
Portable School Houses
172.50
E. Braintree School
3,120.00
$ 9,044.73
Paid To Commonwealth of Massachusetts :
State Tax
$ 21,700.00
Charles River Basin Loan Fund Interest
492.60
Maintenance
786.41
Serial Bonds
42.57
Metropolitan Parks Sinking Fund
208.81
Interest
1,498.36
Cost of Maintenance
4,904.13
Serial Bonds
71.30
Metropolitan Planning Division
123.60
Sinking Fund, Series 2
48.36
Interest
550.80
Cost of Maintenance
947.73
Serial Bonds
166.03
Metropolitan Parks Loan Fund,
Nantasket Maintenance
369.09
Wellington Bridge, Maintenance
16.53
Repairs, State Highways
2,544.76
Municipal Lighting Plant
41.16
$34,452.24
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RESERVE FUND FROM OVERLAYS
Acts of 1913.
DR. CR.
Balance, January 1, 1924 $1,314.72
Interest on Deposit 35.72
Balance on hand, Dec. 31, 1924 $1,350.44
$1,350.44 $1,350.44
Account verified. Balance, $1,350.44, on deposit in National Shawmut Bank.
RALPH W. ARNOLD, PAUL MONAGHAN, CHARLES H. TOBEY, Auditors, 1924.
January 8, 1925.
THE NATHANIEL H. HUNT TRUST
OTIS B. OAKMAN, Treasurer.
Principal :
One Boston Elevated R. R. bond, $1,000 4% $ 1,000.00
Three Boston & Maine R. R. bonds, 4% ..... 3,000.00
One New England R. R. bond, $1,000, 4% .. 1,000.00 Two C. B. & Q. R. R. bonds, $1,000, 4% .... 2,000.00
Two N. Y. N. H. & H. bonds, $1,000, 4% .... 2,000.00
Two N. Y. N. H. & H. R. R. bonds, $1,000, 4% 2,000.00
Deposited in Braintree Savings Bank 6,526.05
Deposited in Quincy Savings Bank
1,750.94
Five Matured Shares Braintree Co-operative Bank Certificate No. 148. . 1,000.00
Deposited in Weymouth Savings Bank. 4,000.00
$24,276.99
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Income, 1924
DR. CR. $964.22
Paid Trustees Thayer Public Library ... $964.22
Examined and approved. The securities as listed are in the custody of the Treasurer and have been examined by us.
RALPH W. ARNOLD, PAUL MONAGHAN, CHARLES H. TOBEY, Auditors, 1924.
January 8, 1925.
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, 1924 $ 90.12
Coupons
44.62
Interest on deposit
14.15
Paid Higgins, Manguson & Co., medals ...
$103.95
Balance in Braintree Savings Bank
44.94
$148.89 $148.89
Examined and approved. Securities amounting to $2,362.50 and balance $44.94 found in custody of Treasurer as listed. Income balance $44.94 in Braintree Savings Bank, book No. 10092.
RALPH W. ARNOLD, PAUL MONAGHAN, CHARLES H. TOBEY, Auditors, 1924.
January 8, 1925.
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THE ANN MARIA PENNIMAN TRUST OTIS B. OAKMAN, Treasurer.
Income Account : DR. CR.
Balance in bank, Jan. 1, 1924. $ 44.50
Interest to January 1, 1925. 23.85
Paid F. A. Chapman and Alida N. Stevens, committee $ 20.00
Balance in Bank
48.35
$ 68.35 $ 68.35
Amount of fund, $500.00, and balance $48.35, on deposit in Braintree Savings Bank. Voucher for payment scanned by us and approved.
RALPH W. ARNOLD,
PAUL MONAGHAN, CHARLES H. TOBEY, Auditors for 1924.
January 8, 1925.
MUNICIPAL LIGHT BOARD
OTIS B. OAKMAN, Treasurer.
DR. CR.
Balance, January 1, 1924 $ 2,336.35
Street Lights
7,785.00
F. B. Lawrence, Manager 174,787.63
Interest on Deposit
134.90
Paid by orders (including depreciation fund, $6,708.02) $181,120.47
Balance, December 31, 1924. 3,923.41
$185,043.88 $185,043.88.
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Examined and approved. Receipts have been checked and proper vouchers for expenditures examined. Balance in State Street Trust Company of $3,923.41.
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RALPH W. ARNOLD, PAUL MONAGHAN, CHARLES H. TOBEY, Auditors, 1924.
January 8, 1925.
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, 1924 .$11,486.54
Interest on deposits 331.82
Town Appropriation (from Electric
Light Department) 6,708.02
$ 5,900.00
General Electric Co.
6,653.50
Babcock & Wilcox Co.
5,586.54
C. H. Wheeler Mfg. Co.
Balance on hand, Dec. 31, 1924 386.34
$18,526.38 $18,526.38
Examined and approved. Proper vouchers found for payments made. Balance in National Shawmut Bank, found on deposit of $386.34.
RALPH W. ARNOLD, PAUL MONAGHAN, CHARLES H. TOBEY, Auditors, 1924.,
January 8, 1925.
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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 1,751.65
Liberty Loan Bond, issue of Oct. 1918
500.00
Income Account : DR.
Balance, January 1, 1924.
$ 756.93
Savings Bank Interest
230.06
Liberty Bond Coupons
10.62
Rent
242.00
Scholarship, Berget Reese
$ 150.00
Scholarship, Herbert G. Davis
150.00
Balance on hand, Income Account
deposited in Braintree Savings Bank
882.81
$1,239.61
$1,239.61
Examined and approved with amounts of fund
as stated. Principal Account, $8,874.15. Income Account, $882.81.
RALPH W. ARNOLD, PAUL MONAGHAN, CHARLES H. TOBEY, Auditors, 1924.
January 8, 1925.
Wood to the amount of $4.00 has been sold and the proceeds added to the principal account.
$8,874.15 CR.
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FUNDED DEBT OF THE TOWN
Hollis School Bonds, $500, each, 4% maturing $3,000, yearly, July 1, 1925-1931, inclusive $ 21,000.00 Town Hall bonds, $1,000 each, 4% maturing $2,000 yearly, 1925-1932 inclusive. 16,000.00
Tuberculosis Hospital Bonds, dated Decem- ber 1, 1919, 41/2%, maturing $1,000, 1925- 1935 inclusive 11,000.00
High School Site bonds, dated December 1, 1919, 41/2%, maturing $2,000, 1925, and $1,000, 1926-1929 inclusive 6,000.00
East Braintree School House Loan, dated September 1, 1922, maturing $5,000, 1925, and $4,000, 1926-1942 73,000.00
Electric Light Construction Loan Payable by Electric Light Department, dated July 1, 1924 and maturing $10,000, yearly 1925-1929 50,000.00
$177,000.00
In addition to the funded debt the town owes for notes issued to pay street taking damages to be refunded by the County of Norfolk, due January 15, 1925, $5,000.00. The town has no notes issued in Anticipation of Revenue out- standing.
OTIS B. OAKMAN,
Treasurer.
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TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT
Walter N. McKean, Collector from January 1, 1924 to March 6, 1924.
Otis B. Oakman, Collector from March 6, 1924 to December 31, 1924. -
1922
Outstanding January 1, 1924. $28,846.38
Collections January 1, 1924
to December 31, 1924. .
$26,062.88
Abatements January 1, 1924
to December 31, 1924.
1,609.68
Property taken by Town at
Tax Sale 1,173.82
$28,846.38 $28,846.38
1923
Outstanding January 1, 1924. . Collections January 1, 1924
$106,610.11
to December 31, 1924. $103,357.11
Abatements January 1, 1924
to December 31, 1924 2,888.69
Property taken by Town at
Tax Sale
191.47
Outstanding December 31, 1924.
172.84
$106,610.11 $106,610.11
The outstanding taxes for 1923 are taxes on personal property and are in process of collection, partly through the Bankruptcy Court and partly through Deputy Collec- tors' Warrants.
1924
Commitment of Taxes (Real Estate
and Personal) $430,601.29
1
113
Commitment of Taxes (Poll) . ยท 6,806.00
Commitment of Moth Assessment
1,180.50
Supplementary Commitment Taxes (Real)
576.69
Supplementary Commitment Taxes (Poll)
172.00
Collections March, 1924 to
December 31, 1924 $314,773.83
Abatements March, 1924 to
December 31, 1924 2,705.13
Outstanding December 31, 1924
Real Estate and Personal . 121,817.52
Outstanding December 31, 1924
Poll, 40.00
$439,336.48 $439,336.48
Interest on 1922 Taxes
.$2,420.38
Interest on 1923 Taxes
4,398.34
Interest on 1924 Taxes
230.13
$7,048.85
OTIS B. OAKMAN, Collector of Taxes.
We have examined the above statements and find that they agree with the Accountant's books and that the above amounts have been turned in to the Town Treasurer, and are a correct reproduction of the Collector's books.
RALPH W. ARNOLD, PAUL MONAGHAN, CHARLES H. TOBEY, Auditors, 1924.
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January 8, 1925.
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
of the Town of Braintree.
Gentlemen :
Having been appointed as Inspector of Animals for the year 1924, I herewith submit the following report.
In making this inspection I visited 129 different places. I found 467 cows, a very large number of these cows were giving milk, the others had gone dry and were in their resting time, they were soon to become new milch cows. These cows seem to be in good condition.
The number of young cattle found this year is some- what smaller than last year, numbering 35. I also found 7 bulls, they were in a healthy condition, among them were a few thoroughbreds. .
I inspected different places in Braintree, 767 pigs, most of these pigs were fed on garbage, quite largely coming from Quincy. A few are fed on grain. I found at several places that they were not quite as clean as they should be, I gave them a little time and most of them complied with the request.
I also found 15 goats; I was called upon this year to examine a horse which was to be shipped from East Brain- tree to New York State. I found the horse in very good condition and a valuable horse. I gave a permit for the horse to be shipped.
I have not been notified of any case of rabies among dogs this year.
I always endeavor to leave the people in a very kindly manner and have had no trouble in making this inspection. All of which is respectfully submitted.
JOSEPHUS SAMPSON, Inspector of Animals
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF MEATS, PROVISIONS AND SLAUGHTERING
Braintree, December 31, 1924.
To the Board of Health of the Town of Braintree.
Gentlemen :
I have the honor of submitting to you my annual report of the inspection of meats, provisions and slaughtering for the year ending December 31, 1924.
I have inspected during the past year 375 animal car- casses and from that number I have stamped for approval 369, as food, and condemned as unfit for consumption, 2 hogs, 4 small pigs and 12 livers.
The usual inspection of markets and meats and fish peddlers has been made.
Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. HEANEY,
Inspector of Meats, Provisions and Slaughtering.
116
REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
I respectfully submit to you the annual report of the Fire Department for the fiscal year ending December 31st, 1924.
Total number of calls during the year-223, divided as follows :---
Box Alarms
Month
Still Alarms 3.
.January
4 1.
10
7.
April
May
4
4.
.July
26
6.
August
3
6.
September
2
3.
October
15
5.
November
19
0.
December
13
48
Totals
175
1 OH False Alarm
- Dumps
Automobiles
Bridges
Buildings
- Lost Persons
Calls to Rescue
persons in pond Buildings
Collapsed
Totals
Jan.
0
12
1 0
23
Feb.
1
0
0
1
1
5
0
0
0
8
Mar.
4
0
0
0
2
0
4
0
0
1
11
Apr.
22
11
0
3
3
0
4
1
0
0
44
May
5
15
1
1
0
0
4
0
0
0
26
June
1
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
2
0
9
July .
2
6
4
6
0
1
9
0
2
0
30
20 4.
February
March
37. 4.
.June
22 5.
-7 Grass
0 0 o Woods
117
Aug.
1
0
0
0
5
0 0 0 .
9
Sept.
2
0
2
1
8
Oct.
1
4
2
4
18
Nov
3
10
3
Dec.
4
1
1
0
53 49
15 22 Insurance on Buildings $ 34,800.00
Ins. Paid Buildings on Buildings
Jan.
$ 50,200.00
$ 3,469.00
Feb.
31,300.00
22,100.00
$ 3,669.00 3,203.60 700.00
3,203.60
Mar.
375,100.00
12,600.00
700.00
Apr.
23,100.00
18,500.00
4,364.00
May
32,000.00
28,000.00
4,364.00 850.00
850.00
June
1,000.00
800.00
none
none
July
43,000.00
35,900.00
632.00
632.00
Aug.
21,400.00
18,300.00
2,055.00
2,055.00
Sept.
14,500.00
11,500.00
5,642.50
5,642.50
Oct.
36,300.00
28,500.00
224.00
199:00
Nov.
46,000.00
22,600.00
3,030.00
3,030.00
Dec.
27,000.00
22,000.00
150.00
150.00
Tot.
$700,900.00
$255,600.00
$24,520.10
$24,295.10
Mo.
Valuation on
Contents
Insurance on Contents $ 27,900.00
Damage to Contents
Ins. Paid on Contents
Jan.
$ 38,700.00
$10,057.10
$ 8,522.20
Feb.
11,100.00
7,200.00
915.00
515.00
Mar.
56,500.00
5,500.00
775.00
475.00
Apr.
7,714.00
7,000.00
1,663.81
1,663.81
May
25,600.00
21,000.00
461.11
461.11
June
none
none
none
none
July
19,500.00
14,000.00
177.00
177.00
Aug.
11,500.00
5,500.00
737.00
637.00
Sept.
11,980.20
10,800.00
2,764.50
2,683.82
Oct.
7,300.00
6,500.00
20.00
20.00
1 0 1 0 12 1
0 1
6 5 5
0 0 0
0 0
0 0 0 0 24 13
3 62 1 Damage to
5
1
223
Mo.
:
Valuation on Buildings
2 2 2
0 0
2
0
0
118
Nov.
11,500.00
9,100.00
680.00
680.00
Dec.
7,000.00
5,000.00
none
none
Tot.
$208,394.20
$119,500.00
$18,250.52
$15,834.94
Mo.
Hose Laid (feet)
Chemical used (gals.)
Ladders used (feet)
Pumping Eng. Pump. water Hrs.
Min.
Jan.
2,950
89
374
4
55
Feb.
1,200
126
160
10
Mar.
300
30
20
n
0
)
Apr.
7,800
263
218
1
5
May
2,100
155
30
1
55
June
450
15
none
non
e
July
1,100
65
45
5
Aug.
3,300
53
151
5
Sept.
2,600
6
150
20
Oct.
1,600
51
210
15
Nov.
3,100
60
150
40
Dec.
650
3
102
15
Totals
27,150
916
1,610
9
45
Total number of calls that each piece answered :
Month
Chief's Car
Pump
Hook & Ladder
Hose No. 2
Comb Forest No. 3 Fire Truck
January
18
10
5
2
1
8
February
8
7
6
6
1
1
March
8
8
4
3
2
2
April
27
8
7
5
5
9
May
9
4
4
5
2
2
June
23
10
5
6
3
16
July
43
9
7
10
6
33
August
10
3
6
1
2
2
September
7
5
4
4
2
0
October
19
14
4
5
5
0
119
November
23
8
8
5
1
13
December
12
6
1
1
1
3
-
Totals
207
92
61
53
31
89
Total Calls in each Precinct.
Month
Precincts
One
Two
Three
January
8
9
6
February
4
2
2
March
2
6
3
April
20
16
8
May
19
5
2
June
4
2
3
July
15
7
8
August
3
4
2
September
1
5
2
October
16
1
1
November
8
9
7
December
6
5
2
Totals
106
71
46
Permits and Inspections
Total number of inspections made during year. 371
Total number of permits granted to set fires in open air 530
Total number of permits granted to use dynamite. . . 22
Total number of permits granted to sell fireworks .... 11
Total number of permits granted to store gasolene .... 27
Total number of permits granted to receive and deliver oil in boats in the harbor 66
Total number of permits granted to store fuel oil. 13
RECOMMENDATIONS-1925
Chief's Salary $ 2,500.00
Permanent Men 13,624.00
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Deputy Chiefs
150.00
Captains
150.00
Call men
1,680.00
Poll Taxes
116.00
Extra Pay of Firemen
1,500.00
General Epenses
4,000.00
Deputy Forest Fire Wardens
75.00
Qualey's Truck.
1,500.00
Pumping Engine
12,200.00
HOUSING PROBLEM
I cannot permit this opportunity to pass without call- ing the attention of the citizens of Braintree to the dire need at this time of proper housing facilities in precinct 1.
The fire house, at the present occupied and operated in the south section, was constructed almost 50 years ago at a cost of about $1,800.00. It was originally used for storing the old Butcher Boy. Today, despite constant and continual repairs, the building is absolutely lacking in conveniences and location and adequate facilities for the permanent men, who are obliged to reside there. It seems unnecessary for me to remind the citizens that, in the event of a big fire breaking out in the community, no matter where located, it is only fair that we should also bear in mind the wants of those whom we call upon. in such emergencies.
I would, therefore, respectfully recommend an appro- priation sufficient to construct and equip a suitable and mod- ern fire station in precinct 1.
FIRE APPARATUS IN PRECINCT 3
The growth of this particular precinct far exceeding that of any other in the town, warrants me at this time coming before the citizens with a request that adequate and proper facilities be immediately placed at the command of the firemen in the station, located at the east end of the town and I feel that I would be derelict in my duty if I did
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not call the attention of the citizens to the great imme- diate need of fire apparatus sufficient to meet the require- ments of this growing precinct.
For the information of those unfamiliar with existing conditions, I would like to call their attention to the present means employed in combatting fires in that precinct. There is now only a combination wagon located in the fire-house in that district, with one man to handle it. This is an old White touring car, purchased in 1917, and, at time of pur- chase, was 3 years old. From this, the citizens can readily see that, having been constantly in use since that time (a period of ten years), in which it has given good service, it has long since ceased to be dependable and should be re- placed with more adequate fire-fighting apparatus. For that reason, I feel that I would be neglectful of my duty if I did not, at this time, recommend the purchase of a pump- ing engine, similar to the one at present located in precinct 1. to be purchased and placed in the fire house at precinct 3.
PERMANENT MEN
As we look around at near-by towns and stations, we are forcibly impressed by the means employed for the pro- tection of the small house-owner and many times we have had our attention called at public town meetings, to the protection afforded citizens of other towns, while we have overlooked the great necessity in our own immediate vicin- ity. For that reason, and having in mind the growth of our town, the fact that the insurance board has advised the placing of one permanent man to each 1,000 citizens in every community in the Commonwealth, and realizing that here in Braintree, at the present time, we employ only five (5) permanent men, I earnestly urge that this number be increased to 10. To one who will take the time to investi- gate, it can be readily seen that this is considerably less than the insurance inspectors require, and yet is sufficient to procure their approval.
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As matters exist at the present time, employing as we do only five (5) permanent men, having accepted the law permitting one man off in five (5) days, or, in other words, a man every fifth day, it can be readily seen that we are many days of the month in a position to call on only four (4) men. In addition to. this, one must bear in mind, that today where we are entirely dependent upon call men, we are in many instances at the mercy of a big fire, because we have had this year alone 175 telephone fire calls, which, being still alarms, absolutely render it impossible to get in immediate touch with the call men. I feel, therefore, that it is my duty at this time to recommend to the citizens the countenance and sanction an addition to our present per- manent fire force of five (5) new permanent men.
In conclusion, I wish to extend my thanks to the Hon- orable Board of Selectmen, for their co-operation and inter- est in the welfare of the Fire Department. To all others who have volunteered their services or assisted the Depart- ment in any manner.
The officers and members of the Department have my commendation and sincere thanks for the efficient and faith- ful manner in which they have performed their duties.
Respectfully submitted,
F. A. TENNEY, Chief of Department.
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REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Braintree, December 31, 1924.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
I herewith submit my report of the Police Department for the year of 1924:
Total number of arrests
241
Residents
170
Non residents
71
Male
231
Female
10
Non
Causes of Arrests:
Residents
Residents
Male
Female
Total
Assault and Battery
8
2
10
0
10
Assault on Officers
2
0
1
1 2
Assault to commit rape
2
1
3
3
Adultery
2
1
1 2
Accessory to a hold up
1
1
1
Bastardy
2
1
3.
3
Breaking and Entering
7
7
7
Carrying concealed weapons
1
1
1
Desertion
1
1
2
2
Disturbing the Peace
3
3
3
Driving Autos under the influence of liquor
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