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Tax of 1916
Tax on list of 1916 uncollected Dec. 31, 1916,
30198 79
Interest on list of 1916 uncollected Dec. 31, 1916,
452 98
Moth tax on list of 1916 uncollected Dec. 31, 1916,
429 91
Interest accrued since Dec. 31, 1916,
885 60
$31967 28
Cash entered on Treasurer's book as tax,
20526 21
Cash entered on Treasurer's book as interest,
613 14
Cash entered on Treasurer's book as Moth tax,
282 35
Uncollected tax to new account,
9672 58
Uncollected interest to new account,
725 44
Uncollected Moth Tax to new account,
147 56
$31967 28
Tax of 1917
Tax on list of 1917,
90037 61
Bay State St. Ry. Co. Excise Tax,
1953 89
Lowell & Fitchburg St. Ry. Co.
219 12
Moth Tax of 1917,
1003 08
Interest collected since Oct. 1, 1917,
30 96
Interest accrued since Oct. 1, 1917,
436 38
$93681 04
84
Cash entered on Treasurer's book as tax,
60945 09
Cash entered on Treasurer's book as interest, 30 96
Cash entered on Treasurer's book as Moth tax, 588 32
Excise tax of Lowell & Fitchburg St. Ry. Co. 219 12
Uncollected tax to new account, 29092 52
Uncollected interest to new account,
436 38
Uncollected Moth tax to new account, 414 76
Uncollected Excise tax of Bay State St. Ry. Co.
1953 89
$93681 04
Dec. 31 1917.
E. W. SWEETSER, Collector.
REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS.
J. Roland Parkhurst has had charge of Forefathers and Pine Ridge cemeteries and has been the same efficient worker as in previous years. Forefathers Cemetery has received its usual care, the paths have been kept clean and the grass trimmed. There are 40 lots in perpetual care.
In Pine Ridge Cemetery 5 lots have been sold during the year, and two new ones have been graded. One lot has been placed under perpetual care, the only one in this cemetery at the present time.
Hart Pond Cemetery under the direction of A. H. Sargent is in very good condition. In the spring twenty-five Norway Ma- ple trees were set out on the lower side, which added to the ap- pearance of the cemetery.
Several lots have been reseeded, one lot sold, and several placed in perpetual care.
In the West Cemetery work has been well carried on by A. F. Whidden. The summer house has been repaired, some new lots have been graded, the walks trimmed, and the cemetery on the whole has a good appearance.
Riverside Cemetery in care of J. S. Wotton is in a good condition. Some of the lots have been graded, and nine new lots sold.
CHARLES F. SCRIBNER, JAMES S. BYAM, BAYARD C. DEAN.
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REPORT OF THE SELECTMEN
NEW HIGH SCHOOL
Fred F. Meloy, contractor
$6,071.64
H. H. Richardson, plumbing
3,092.42
Hobson & Lawler, plumbing
1,587.00
Adams & Co., furniture
1,243.86
Kenney Bros. & Walkins, supplies
2,340.69
Scientific Equipment Co., supplies
560.07
Arthur D. Little, supplies
132.00
Edwin R. Clark, architect
300.00
Wm. C. Hinkley, electrical
322.49
Chelmsford Water District, labor & supplies
316.55
Wm. Foley, plastering
1,233.93
Charles O. Robbins, janitor
295.00
No. Chelmsford Coal Co., coal
262.19
Walter J. Corbett, supplies
257.79
Paid for grading
392.58
N. Y. N. H. & H. R. R., freight
52.57
Byron Lamphere, labor
36.50
A. P. Miner, labor
31.13
F. G. Pratt, painting
39.75
Swift & Libbey Co., supplies
10.00
Bartlett & Dow, 2 scoops
13.20
W. Boltze, supplies
31.35
Richardson, cleaning
18.00
James F. Mooney, roofer
50.20
$18,690.91
MOTH WORK
M. A. Bean, 192 days labor
$527.00
Stanley Seeton, 151 1-2 days' labor
343.08
P. Harmon. 74 1-2 days' labor A
167.16
Robert Shinkwin, 92 5-8 days' labor
208.61
L. E. Clark, 77 7-8 days' labor
175.03
Dimon Stirk, 47 5-8 days' labor
107.70
Geo. M. Wright, 41 1-4 days' labor
132.16
Earl O. Shepard, 56 1-8 days' labor
135.50
Walter Shepard, 51 days' labor
153.00
R. N. Scott, 47 1-2 days' labor
118.75
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F. Russell, 24 1-3 days' labor 54.75
John Walker, 40 2-3 days' labor 91.28
L. Gaudette, 36 1-2 days' labor 89.04
A. C. Perham, 16 days' labor 35.84
Geo. Hand, 15 2-3 days' labor
35.28
L. F. Harmon, 11 1-2 days' labor 27.44
Charles Shinkwin, 9 1-2 days' labor
23.24
James Hocking, 8 days' labor
16.00
Joseph Fallon, 2 days' labor
5.50
Isaac Knight, 2 days' labor
4.48
E. H. Russell, 1 1-8 days' labor
2.52
H. M. Beals, 15 days' labor
37.50
H. G. Penniman, 21 days' labor
52.50
E. J. Felton, 1 day's labor
2.50
Leon H. Parker, teaming
123.00
M. A. . Bean, use of auto 83 days
83.00
R. Shinkwin, use of horse
53.50
F. Russell, use of auto 25 days
25.00
James P. Emerson, teaming
18.00
P. Harmon, use of auto 4 days
4.00
H. G. Penniman, use of horse
1.50
M. A. Bean, expenses
12.03
Geo. M. Wright, supplies
18.00
Gulf Refining Co., gasolene
31.25
Charles O. Robbins, gasolene
11.34
F. W. Santamour, repairs
6.80
Adams Express Co.
3.31
Brackett, Shaw & Lunt Co., repairs
1.18
N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R.
.51
A C. Perham, labor
28.30
Moses C Wilson, team
3.38
Ethel Wright, typewriting
1.50
Parkhurst Press, printing
2.00
Ervin E. Smith Co., supplies
2.50
Chelmsford Garage, gasolene
1.20
Pitts Auto Supply, supplies
.40
E. T. Adams, supplies
1.75
Courier Citizen, advertising
.50
$2,983.81
HART POND CEMETERY
A. H. Sargent, labor
$133 65
J. B. Emerson, supplies 3 17
$136 82
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CARE AND IMPROVEMENT OF CEMETERIES PINE RIDGE AND FOREFATHERS
J. R. Parkhurst, labor
$258 92
Sweetser & Day, supplies
3 60
Ervin E. Smith Co., supplies
6 50
G. W. Howe, labor
12 00
Robin Hill Nursery, supplies
33 75
Parkhurst Press, printing
24 25
Samuel Felch, labor
11 25
James S. Byam, secretary and labor
24 60
$374 87
WEST CEMETERY
A. F. Whidden, labor
$125 76
Bayard. C. Dean, water
8 00
Edwards & Monahan, repairs
13 74
$147 50
RIVERSIDE CEMETERY
North Chelmsford Fire District, water $15 00
$15 00
Total
$674 19
CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS
Care of Lots as follows-Forefathers and Pine Ridge.
Adamıs & Emerson
$17 00
Coburn
6 00
Kimball
6 00
Shedd & Parkhurst
5 00
A. Day
4 00
Gardner Fletcher
4 00
B. Marshall
6 00
E. G. Smith
5 00
John Shedd
11 00
John C. Hobbs
6 00
David C. Perham
4 00
Charles Sweetser
3 00
E. & A. H. Richardson
6 00
E. P. Parker
4 00
H. & S. Parkhurst
5 00
Burt Emerson
5 00
Joseph W. Smith
4 00
Susan E. Brown
5 00
Hodges & Green
5 00
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Jabez Stevens
4 00
E. F. Webster
5 00
W. A. Cheney
5 00
Emily E. Reed
2 00
Henry P. Davis
5 00
Joseph Reed
5 00
P. P. Perham
5 00
S. Hazen
4 00
G. P. Kittredge
2 00
F. B. & E. F. Parker
3 00
S. L. Dutton
4 00
M. F. Hutchins
2 00
J. M. Fletcher
3 00
Samuel Andrews
5 00
$165 00
Isaac & T. M. Adams
22 00
N & S. Howard
3 00
Paul Kittredge
2 00
27 00
$192 00
HART POND CEMETERY
S. M. Hutchins
$14 50
Benjamin Spaulding
9 00
Kendall Lot
8 00
T. Blaisdell
8 00
B. Fletcher
2 00
George O. Byam
2 00
John Byam
2 00
Heywood Lot
6 00
$51 50
WEST CEMETERY
A. G. Parkhurst
$3 00
George F. Snow
6 00
Bussey Lot
3 00
M. H. Winship
3 00
Wm. H. Brown
3 00
Frank Furlong
3 00
J. H. Whidden
3 00
Wm. H. Clark
3 00
J. C. Butterfield
3 00
A. W. Parkhurst
3 00
Brown & Quist
6 00
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J. B. Longley
3 00
John N. Perry
3 00
Jaquith Winn & Kimball
3 00
S. F. Wheeler
3 00
S. Bowers
3 00
$54 00
D. FRANK SMALL, A. HEADY PARK, JUSTIN L. MOORE,
Selectmen.
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
In making this, my last report as Tree Warden for the Town of Chelmsford, I wish to thank the Citizens of the Town for the courtesy that was always shown to me during my ten years of service.
It will be a pleasure to me to think of the many trees that I was able to place in the different parts of the town, also to think of the many high limbs that were made to trim the dead branches from the large Elms or to protect the trees from the various insects that live only to destroy.
May the work be carried on by my successor in the best possible manner. Although the amount of money appropriated by the Town for the work is very small, there can be a great deal of good accomplished.
There are many State Laws governing the shade trees, and those who have charge of them, so that the Tree Warden carry along the work under their restrictions.
Every Citizens should get acquainted with the Tree War- den for he is the man that can accomplish a great deal of good. The beauty of any city or town is greatly increased by the shade trees that dot the streets, parks, or road sides.
Once again, I thank you for the many pleasures I have had in the past, when acting as your Tree Warden.
Very truly yours,
M. A. BEAN.
AGGREGATE OF APPROPRIATIONS, RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES 1917
ACCOUNTS
Appropriations and Receipts
Expenditures
Surplus
Deficit
Teaching.
$21,700 00
$21,762 02
$1,437 98
Receipts
1.500 00
Superintendent
1,700 00
1,725 03
$ 25 03
Text Books and Supplies
1.800 00
1.826 60
26 60
Janitor Service
3,800 00
3,343 00
Fuel
3,250 00
4,197 93
457 00
947 93
Miscellaneous
800 00
778 27
Upkeep
1,500 00
1.958 82
21 73
458 82
Transportation
3,100 00
4,253 72
Receipts
2,200 00
Medical Inspection
250 00
251 28
1 28
Balance 1916, Transportation
700 00
700 00
New Equipment ..
Highways ..
6,500 00
Receipts
219 12
8.658 94
1,939 82
Support of Poor ..
3,500 00
Receipts
2,056 32
6,062 17
505 85
Street Lighting .
7,000 00
6,766 44
23 56
Miscellaneous
3,000 00
3,023 03
23 03
Officers and Committees
5,000 00
6,179 80
1,179 80
Land Damages-Boston Road ..
2,000 00
628 50
Meat Inspection ..
600
00
562 38
37 62
Cattle Inspection. .
150 00
100 00
50 00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
100 00
Receipts
63 66
105 78
57 88
Tree Warden .
250 00
221 00
29 00
Moth Department
1,832 45
Receipts
1.209 39
2,983 91
57 93
Public Parks
400 00
398 94
1 06
Indigent Soldiers and Sailors
400 00
396 00
4 00
State Aid-Receipts
819 00
910 00
91 00
Military Aid . .
25 00
24 00
1 00
.
460 54
460 54
1,046 28
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Industrial School.
1,00 , 00
Receipts
666 88
1,088 75
578 13
Adams Library ...
1,200 00
1,200 00
North Chelmsford Library.
800 00
800 00
Flag Pole North Village
500 00
500 00
Land for Cemetery, North Village.
800 00
740 00
60 00
Flag at Centre
75 00
75 00
Repairs of Public Buildings
500 00
402 11
97 89
Chelmsford Water District.
750 00
750 00
Fire Escape. Old School Building
600 00
542 59
57 41
Town History
1,500 00
1,500 00
Loans and Interest.
9,146 75
9,146 75
Insurance Fund ...
200 00
200 00
For Herman P. Grantz
167 00
167 00
Care and Improvement of Cemeteries
800 00
674 19
125 81
Trust Fund Receipts
297 50
297 50
Memorial Day.
125 00
124 69
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Treasurer's Bond ..
220 00
220 00
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New Safes
200 00
145 00
55 00
New Auto Trucks. .
7,600 00
7,600 00
Walk at Centre Town Hall
250 00
250 00
Village Clock . .
30 00
30 00
New High School
23,4-18 16
18,690 95
4.757 21
Walk at New High School
400 00
400 00
$127,319 76
$123.622 94
$9.356 52
$5,659 70
Net Surplus
3,696 82
3,696 82
$127,319 76
$127,319 76
$9,356 52
$9,356 52
Appropriations
$118,570 39
Expenditures
$123.622 94
Receipts.
8,749 37
Net Surplus
3,696 82
$127,319 70
$127,319 76
D. FRANK SMALL, A. HEADY PARK, JUSTIN L. MOORE, Selectmen.
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REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
The residents of the town are to be congratulated that no contagious or infectious disease, of any magnitude, has been visited upon them during the past year. This, I attribute in a great measure, to the good sanitary condition under which we are living and which is carefully scrutinized by two of our skilled physicians.
An article appears in the warrant for an appropriation of one hundred dollars for the purchase of land, near the center of the town, and also at or near the north part of the town, to be used for a public dump. I trust it will receive careful con- sideration.
The law relative to the production and dealing in milk has been enforced in so far as the Board of Health is concerned.
- To every owner of one or more cows, was sent a copy of the law and as a result fifty places were inspected and per- mits issued for the production of milk and fourteen permits issued for dealing in milk.
I solicit the hearty co-operation of all in order that the law may be enforced.
The Board of Health respectfully calls your attention to Sec- tion 1, Chapter 228, Laws of 1916
Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any producer of milk or dealer in milk to sell or deliver for sale in any city or town in the commonwealth any milk produced or dealt in by him without first obtaining from the Board of Health or such city or town a permit authorizing such sale or delivery. Said boards of health are hereby authorized to issue such permits after an inspection, satisfactory to them, of the milk and of the place in which and of the circumstances under which such milk is produced and handled, has been made by them or by their authorized agent. Any permit so granted may contain
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such reasonable conditions as said board may think suitable for protecting the public health and may be revoked for fail- ure to comply with any of such conditions. No charge shall be made to the producer for said permit or for said inspec- tion.
JUSTIN L. MOORE, Chairman of Board of Health.
Chelmsford, Mass., Jan. 1st, 1918.
Board of Health,
Chelmsford, Mass.
Dear Sirs :- Herewith I respectfully submit the report for 1917, as Agent of precincts one and four : Chicken pox, many cases ; diphtheria, seven ; German measles, three ; lober-pneu- monia, two; measles, 24; mumps, three, pertussis, several cases ; scarlet fever, one ; tuberculosis, four.
I believe this does not represent the real number of cases, as many of the milder diseases are not reported by parents, and such diseases as pneumonia and tuberculosis escape also.
ARTHUR G. SCOBORIA, M. D.
Board of.Health,
Chelmsford, Mass.
Gentlemen :- Asagen of the Board of Health for Precincts II and III, I have the following report:
Tuberculosis 6
Diphtheria.
6
Scarled Fever 6
Measles. 2
German Measles 2
Typhoid Fever 1
Lobor Pneumonia 1
FRED E. VARNEY, M. D.
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF MOTH DEPARTMENT
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Chelmsford, Dec. 31st, 1917.
Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen-This report covers a period of two months, ending Dec. 31st, 1917.
Nov. 1st I began creosoting egg masses on street trees. The work was completed in the three villages Nov. 10th.
Back road trees I left until such time as I should be do- ing moth work for private property owners in close proxim- ity, when the work might be done without making a special trip for the purpose. From Nov. 10th to Dec. 20th I cut and burned brush on about seven miles of roadside.
Next to spraying I consider this to be the most economi- cal and efficient method of fighting the Gypsy Moth pest, along our highways.
It not only has a tendency to make the roadside trees immune from the attack of the moth, but beautifies the roads, and makes them safer for travel.
This work is being done in accordance with a plan laid out by Mr. F. W. Rowe, State Forester, and under his super- vision.
The object is to cut and burn all trees and shrubs that are food for the newly hatched larvae, and leave those stand- ing which are not food.
The heavy fall of snow compelled me to quit roadside thinning Dec. 19th, when I took up the work of creosoting on private property, which I have continued to date. Many of the orchards I find badly infested, and this condition, I be- lieve, is directly traceable to the heavy rains during the last two spraying seasons.
I want to lay particular emphasis upon the importance of creosoting and spraying apple trees, as the apple leaf is perfect food for Gypsy Moth larvae at all stages. Every dol- lar spent this way is an investment to be realized in crops.
I shall be glad to co-operate with property owners in all ways to keep the pest under control, but the final extinction of the Gypsy Moth rests with the experiment laboratories:
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By observation, I am led to believe, that the Brown-tail moth is practically extinct.
The credit for this welcome condition belongs to the State Forester's Department, and was brought about by introdu- cing the fungus disease in badly infested districts.
Up to date, I have found but 28 Brown-tail nests, and these were evidently infected, as they were not in a healthy condition. I have sent them to the Bureau of Entomology Experiment Laboratory for examination.
Creosote may be obtained free by applying to this de- partment.
Watch your currant bushes for indications of Pine tree blister rust, and when found, notify this department, at once.
WALTER SHEPARD, Superintendent of Moth Work.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
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GENTLEMEN OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH :--
During the year ending December 31, 1917, the following number of animals have been slaughtered by the licensed but- chers and inspected by me, together with those slaughtered by the owners thereof upon their own premises.
Inspected : 219 cattle, 679 calve, 863 hogs.
Condemned : 3 cattle, 21 calves, 9 hogs.
About one thousand pounds of meat in small quantities have been condemned for various reasons. All inspection have been reported to the State authorities as required.
There has been a 45% decrease in the number of hogs during 1917, over the year previous probably due to the in- crease cost of feed.
A. C. PERHAM,
Inspector.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
January 23, 1918.
SELECTMEN OF CHELMSFORD,
To The Honorable Board, Greetings :
The Fire Engineers wish to submit the following report : The Centre Fire Dept. has responded to eighteen alarms dur- ing the past year, all but two were chimney fires.
We wish to call the attention of the residents of the town to see that their chimneys are clean and in good order as there will be a lot of wood burned, a large share of it being green. All fires in the town should be reported to the engineers so they can report to the State Police in accordance with the state fire laws.
No person shall keep store, manufacture or sell explosives in a building or other structure without obtaining a license from the Selectmen and a permit from the Chief of the State . Police or the Fire Engineers of the town.
ARTHUR W. HOUSE, ARNOLD C. PERHAM, CLARENCE G. NICKLES, Fire Engineers
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Total expense-labor and apparatus. $91.00
Received in fees. 63.66
Total tests made. 11.38
Respectfully submitted,
C. A. AIKEN.
Sealer.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
AND THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
OF CHELMSFORD, MASS.
For the School Year Ending December 31,
1917
1917
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
STEWARD MACKAY, Chairman and Financial Secretary,
Term expires 1919
WILLIAM H. HALL, Secretary -
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1918
ULYSSES J. LUPIEN, Purchasing Agent
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1920
Superintendent of Schools
WALTER K. PUTNEY, - Residence, Chelmsford Centre Office Hours of Superintendent - Only when schools are in session Mondays 4-6 P.M. At Princeton Street School, North Chelmsford 3 Thurs.12M-2 P.M.
§ 8.15-9.15 A. M. 3-4 P. M. At High School, Chelmsford Centre, Daily (except Monday & Friday
School Physicians
ARTHUR G. SCOBORIA, M. D.,
Chelmsford Centre
FRED E. VARNEY, M. D., North Chelmsford
Attendance Officers
EDWARD FALLON
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North Chelmsford
WALTER E. VICKERY
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Chelmsford Centre
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
GRADED SCHOOLS
WINTER TERM 1918-11 WEEKS
Opens January 7 Closes March 22 Vacation -- 1 week
SPRING TERM 1918- - 11 WEEKS
Opens April 1 Closes June 14
Vacation-12 weeks
FALL TERM 1918 15 WEEKS
Opens September 9 Closes December 20 Vacation-1 week
WINTER TERM 1919 - Opens December 30, 1918
HIGH SCHOOL
WINTER TERM 1918-13 WEEKS
Opens January 2
Closes March 28
SPRING TERM 1918 -
13 WERKS
Opens April 17 Close June 28
FALL TERM 1918
15 WIEKS
Opens September 9 Closes December 20
WINTER TERM 1919 - Opens December 30, 1918
HOLIDAYS : Jan. 1, Feb. 22, April 19, May 30, Sept. 2, Oct. 12, Nov. 28, 29 "NO SCHOOL" Signal at 7.45 A. M. calls for no session during the day, and consists of six blows repeated twice, thus I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I. I-I-I-I-I-I-I
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Report of School Committee
To the People of Chelmsford :
We submit, herewith, our report for the fiscal year end- ing December 31, 1917.
This year has marked the beginning of a new epoch in the history of the school system of the town. This important change in the operation of the system has been due to two reasons :- First, the consolidation of the two High Schools, and, second, the use of the automobile trucks for the trans- portation of school children.
The new High School system is by no means perfected. It is just in its infancy, yet we feel that the situation has been very ably handled by Superintendent Walter K. Putney, to- gether with the assistance and co-operation of the entire corps of High School teachers. In this connection, we wish to thank the parents and pupils themselves for the hearty sup- port and forbearance that they have shown.
In preparing the curriculum, our chief objective has been to make all courses as broad as possible, in order to lay a foundation for a good, broad, fundamental training, and hope that a few years will emphasize the fact that we made a prop- er choice.
The problem of automobile transportation has been pass- ing through an experimental period for the past four months, during which time, we consider, it has received a good, sound test. The data obtained during this time affords a very good basis for comparison with other methods. Before going into detail in this comparison, it seems appropriate to give a brief outline of the case.
The trucks were purchased, primarily, to support those High School pupils who would have attended the North High School. It has been found possible to do away with the South Row routes, the car transportation to the West- lands, and in addition, to transport grade children one way on the Groton and Tyngsboro roads.
The Committee has tried to safeguard the children's in-
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terests by making provision for two High School teachers to ride in each truck, thereby taking all the responsibility for conduct and order from the drivers.
It has also been considered good judgment to have driv- ers do all of our light repairing about the buildings during their spare time, and from records that have been kept, it is safe to estimate that each driver spends on the average about 12 1/2 hours per week on work that is in addition to driving. This, if extended over a period of 40 weeks, would mean a saving of at least $300.
For the sake of a financial comparison we submit the fol- lowing items that have been taken over by the trucks :
North and West High School pupils by Bay State Ry. $3,840 00
West High School pupils by Lowell and Fitchburg Ry.
125 00
Westlands (street car fares) 228 00
North Chelmsford Grade pupils (1 way) 198 00
South Row routes 1,140 00
Total · $5,531 00
From the data available, the estimated cost of operation of the trucks for the coming year is as follows :
Gasoline
$785 00 125 00 1,600 00
Insurance
Drivers
Repairs
400 00
Tires
320 00
Totals
$3,230 00
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This shows a saving of $2,301.00. It seems, from the above comparison, that it will be to the advantage of the town to purchase another truck in the near future, thereby eliminating all other routes and giving better service.
The Committee has instituted certain changes that have seemed beneficial, viz. :
1. The payment of employees in ten equal instalments.
2. Centralization of supplies.
3. Making all purchases through the Purchasing Agent, and arranging for purchase in whoesale lots wherever pos- sible.
4. No school signal.
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Under "No School Signal" it is necessary to state that provision has been made in all parts of the town, except at the Center. At the latter place the Fire Commissioners were opposed to using the church bell, and until the matter can be adjusted, it is impossible to make further provision.
5. The purchasing of sufficient fuel to carry through the entire school year.
In this connection it must be stated that it was neces- sary to purchase fuel to the amount of $1,890.00 for the period from January 1, to June 15, 1917.
This means that it is more advantageous to contract for coal in the Spring, for the entire year, rather than to con- tract for a sufficient supply to last only until January 1st.
We feel that the supply already contracted for last April will be ample to last until June.
6. The fixing of a maximum and a minimum salary for teachers, and a scale of increases between these two limits.
We had practically arrived at a decision to establish a definite program for the repairing of buildings. Under the circumstances, however, we have refrained from asking for the amount necessary to put them in proper shape.
It seems our duty, however, to call attention to the poor condition of repair, especially in so far as interior and ex- terior painting are concerned.
In closing, we wish to express our appreciation for the hearty co-operation and apparent good-will expressed by all with whom we have come in contact.
Whereas it is to be admitted that it is impossible to please everybody, yet we have been governed in all of our decisions by the idea of doing what was best for the good of the ma- jority and trying to keep foremost the principle that every effort is in behalf of the children who are destined to become our future citizens.
Respectfully submitted,
STEWART MacKAY, WILLIAM H. HALL, U. J. LUPIEN.
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Report of Superintendent of Schools
To the School Committee of Chelmsford :
I herewith submit my first report as Superintendent of the Chelmsford schools.
I have been very much pleased with the spirit shown by the teachers of Chelmsford in their work during this fall term. Several teachers' meetings have been held and certain phases of the work have been discussed. Very few adverse criti- cisms have been required and I would commend the efforts of our teachers in trying to build up and standardize the grades.
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