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During the year 876 new books were added to the library, 44 of them gifts, 61 bound periodicals, and 771 purchases. Seventy were discarded, 37 replaced, and 217 we rebound.
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The new books added are classified as follows :
General Works
47
Philosophy and Religion
36
Sociology
65
Language and Science
19
Useful Arts
57
Fine Arts
27
Literature
61
Travel and Description
34
History
98
Biography
37
Fiction
213
Young People's
182
New cards issued during the year numbered 336. Of that number, 127 were taken by children under the age of fifteen years.
The library was opened to the public for distribution of books 304 days, and the total number of books issued in that time was 63,897. Of that number 32,785 were fiction, 8,216 non-fiction, and 22,896 young people's. The largest number issued in one day was 468, the smallest 104, the daily average being 210.
Miss Sarah B. Kingman, after many years of efficient ser- vice as one of the assistants of the Middleborough Public Library, left the position to take one as Children's Libra- rian, in the Ray Library, Franklin, Mass., and, her place has been filled by Miss Mabel B. Sears.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY M. EDDY, Librarian.
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REPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL LIGHT BOARD FOR 1919.
With the cost of materials, entering into the manufacture of Gas, getting down to a more stable basis, and a large increase in the sale of both Gas and Electricity, the Plant shows a material gain in the operating profit for the year. For comparison :
Gas Plant .- For the first six months of 1918, showed a loss of $378.52 and the last six months a small profit of $93.36; or a total operating loss for the year of $369.16. For the year 1919, the operating profit was $2,865.11, or a gain of $3,234.27 over the previous year.
Electric Plant .- As the electricity is purchased by con- tract, plus the aid of our water wheels, the increased manu- facturing profit for the year an operating gain of $19,181.28. in the year's business, an increase of $7,923.45 over the previous year.
The combined manufacturing profits for the year are $22,046.39.
Your Commissioners feel that the Depreciation Account should be built up from the earnings of the Plant, for new extensions or any other emergencies that may arise in the near or subsequent future. We wish to add right here that the money received from the sale of Gas and Electricity goes right into the Town Treasury, and is used to pay Town bills, with no interest credited to the Plant, but is kept to the credit of the Plant until such time arrives when it is needed. A new governor, which has been needed to regulate the power from the water wheels, is about to be installed, and it is only a question of a short time before a new lift must be added to the present holder to increase its capacity, to meet the increasing demands of our cus- tomers.
As to the subsequent future, we don't believe in crossing bridges until we come to them; but as a matter of business foresight, we believe in being prepared financially to meet any and all emergencies at the expiration' of our present contract for electricity.
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During the year there have been several occasions when the electric current has been shut off ; this was owing chiefly to breaks in the High Tension line, the result of storms and other causes in districts over which we have no control; but in justice to our Superintendent we wish to say that only once in three years has trouble occurred on the lines within the Town limits, over which we have control.
The Plymouth Electric Light Company has made several urgent requests to your Commissioners to do something rela- tive to the loss incurred by their contract with us for electricity. The Town Counsel informs us, according to the vote of the Town, your Commissioners have no power in the matter, therefore an article to cover this will be put in the warrant, to see what action the Town wishes to take, if any, and act thereon.
(Signed) WILLIAM A. ANDREWS, Chairman HARLAS L. CUSHMAN, CORNELIUS H. LEONARD, Municipal Light Board.
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REPORT, OF THE MANAGER OF THE MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT FOR 1919.
Messrs. William A. Andrews, Chairman,
Harlas L. Cushman and Cornelius H. Leonard,
Municipal Light Board, Town of Middleboro.
Gentlemen :- I have the honor to present herewith for your consideration and approval, the twenty-sixth annual report of the Manager on the operation of the Plant, as well as the several accounts as shown on the books for the year ending December, 31st, 1919.
This was indeed the banner year for the Plant as viewed from any angle, both as to the increase in sales of both gas and electricity, and growth of the Plant as a whole.
The amount of gas sold by meter in 1919, namely 9,148,- 000 cubic feet, increased 1,459,000 cubic feet over that of 1918, or an increase of 15.9%, which was the greatest factor in reducing the percentage of gas unaccounted for from 8% in 1918 to 5.6% in 1919. The increase in amount of gas made was 13%.
By practicing strict economy, a substantial manufacturing profit was made on the gas without the necessity of during the year increasing the price of gas sold, and when one stops to think that this increasing the price had to be re- sorted to by so many of the surrounding cities and towns in order that the earnings should be sufficient to allow for dividends to stockholders, the ownership of the Plant by the Town has in this case proven the benefit of municipal ownership.
The price charged may seem large by comparison with that charged by some of the large companies, but when compared with that of some of the neighboring cities and towns, will not be found to be excessive.
The 1,500 feet of 4" cast iron pipe purchased early in the year arrived at the time of extreme hot weather, when it was hard. to get laborers to work, and together with, the
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scarcity and high price of labor later, it was deemed ad- visable to put off laying of this pipe until the present year, so this is available for this year's extensions.
Owing to the condition of steel market, the contemplated additional lift to the holder was not made, for at the time bids were received, it was found that the cost of the extra lift equalled or exceeded the entire cost of the present holder complete. Although it was thought we could get by this winter, it now becomes imperative that this lift should be added early this spring because the leeway of storage is so small that it is unwise as well as unsafe to prolong the time for making the addition. Should it be possible to make favorable contracts this year for materials entering into the manufacture of gas, and if the income should increase in same ratio as last year, a slight reduc- tion in the price charged for gas might be made.
The increase in sales of electricity has been materially aided by the hydraulic plant, because the supply of water has been so much greater this year. There has been pro- duced by water power 291/2% of the total output against 16 3/10% in 1918. Changes are under consideration at the present time, which if adopted will increase the efficiency of the water wheels.
The sales of light and power for 1919 amounted to $40,- 139.17, an increase of $8,087.91 over 1918.
The increase in gas and electric sales over 1918 was $11,- 356.91, whereas the increase in 1918 over 1917 was only $412.93.
The increase in sales and customers of the Plant for ten . years shows a substantial as well as satisfactory gain, for during that time the gas sales have increased from $3,411.85 to $16,010.46 ; the lighting from $16,264.84 to $31,628.26, and the power from $1,943.43 to $8,510.91; and the customers during the same period from 388 to 1,240.
The Profit and Loss balance was $9,281.10, this being the profit by operation of the Plant, while ten years ago this Profit and Loss balance showed a loss of $64,234.99. The income from private consumers and the $2,000.00 appro- priated by the town for street lights amounted to $56,474.19, and from these earnings there was expended $34,427.80 for operation and repairs; $1,600.00 for interest; $4,000.00 for Bond; and cash to the amount of $6,657.10 placed in the Depreciation fund to be available for future additions or renewals to the Plant. Also from these earnings $5,000.00
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went into new construction. After all this was accomplished there was still a balance of $4,789.20 toward the payment of the new water governor already ordered and the addi- tional lift to the gas holder.
Following is a detailed statement for the year 1919 :
Amounts of Bills Payable, Dec. 31st, 1919 $1,185.81
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE.
Which include the December sales (Jan. 1st bills).
Gas
$3,312.65
Lighting
7,388.86 2,753.58 481.40
Power Jobbing
$13,936.49
SALES.
1919
1918
Gas
$16,010.46
$12,741.46
Lighting
31,628.26
25,672.69
From Street Lights
2,000.00
4,000.00
Power
8,510.91
6,378.57
Jobbing
1,789.04
2,130.74
$59,938.67
$50,923.46
Increase in sales to private consumers-1919 over 1918 :
Gas
$3,269.00
Electric and Power
8,087.91
Gas, Electric and Power, combined
11,356.91
CONSUMERS.
Jan. 1, Jan. 1,
1920
1919
Increase
Gas Electric Gas and Electric
174
162
12
628
527
101
438
405
33
1240
1094 146
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METERS INSTALLED.
Jan. 1, 1920
Jan. 1, 1919 607
Increase 66
Gas
673
Electric
1230
1085
145
1903
1692
211
STREET LIGHTS.
Total No. Total No. Av. No. Av. No. of
nights run
hours run
per mo. per night
All Night Service
365
3800
30
10 h. 25 m.
(21 Series Incandescent)
(4 Multiple Incandescent)
2:00 A. M. Service
337
2170
28
6 h. 26 m.
(235 Series Incandescent)
So. Middleboro, Rock and No. Middleboro Service (99 Series Incandescent)
365
1976
30.
5h. 25 m.
Total K. W. made
.
203,000
Total K. W. bought
485,000
Total K. W. used for street lights
28,633
nights
hours
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GAS MANUFACTURING ACCOUNT.
Expenses.
For Manufacture :-
Anthracite Coal,
$22.35
Bituminous Coal
1,044.23
Coke
3,461.06
Wood
9.75
Water
184.37
Fuel Oil
3,517.68
Purifying Materials
144.00
Wages at Works
2,176.83
Works, Tools, etc.
55.54
Repairs and Maintenance, Works
808.88
Repairs, Real Estate
60.44
$11,485.13
For Distribution :-
Wages, Reading Meters
60.30
Repairs, Mains and Services
127.76
Repairs, Gas Meters
149.83
Distribution Tools, etc.
134.46
472.35
Miscellaneous :-
General Salaries
497.67
Salaries of Municipal Light Board
66.66
Rent of Office
25.00
General Office Expenses
82.97
Insurance
47.40
Garage Account
146.29
Expenses of State Board
9.25
875.24
Total Expenses
$12,832.72
Balance to Profit and Loss (Profit)
2,865.11
Total Debits
$15,697.83
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GAS MANUFACTURING ACCOUNT.
Income.
From Sale of Gas Less Discounts
$16,010.46 312.63
$15,697.83
Total Credits
$15,697.83
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ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING ACCOUNT.
Expenses.
Current Bought
$8,487.50
For Manufacture :-
Wood
$20.00
Oil and Waste
72.03
Electrodes
1.00
Wages and Station
3,889.32
Station Tools, etc.
184.32
Repairs, Real Estate
77.66
Gas Engine Plant
10.00
Steam Plant
2.63
Water Plant
127.45
Electric Plant
391.59
For Distribution :-
Wages, Reading Meters
$178.71
Distribution Tools, etc.
32.73
Garage Account
1,316.68
Repairs, Lines and Wires
2,059.15
Electric Meters
234.92
and Maintenance, Street
Incandescent Lamps 699.72
$4,521.91-
Miscellaneous :-
General Salaries
$2,488.37
Salaries of Municipal Light Board
333.34
Rent of Office
125.00
General Office Expenses
414.79
Insurance
426.58
Expenses, State Board
21.59
$3,809.67
Total Expenses Balance. to Profit and Loss (Profit)
$21,595.08
$19,181.28
Total Debits
$40,776.36
$4,776.00
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ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING ACCOUNT.
Income.
From Lighting
Less Discounts and Rebates
$31,628.26 922.10
$30,706.16
From Power
8,510.91
Less Discounts and Rebates
440.71
8,070.20
From Street Lighting
2,000.00
$40,776.36
-
-
Total Credits
$40,776.36
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BALANCE SHEET.
Assets
Liabilities
Loans Repayment Account
$78,200.00
Appropriations for Construction
42,992.39
Bonds Outstanding
16,000.00
Notes Outstanding
20,000.00
Bills Payable
1,185.81
Deposits
8.00
Interest accrued, but not due
240.00
Land, Gas -
$1,200.00
Buildings, Gas
2,777.30
Machinery and Appliances, Gas
7,917.05
Street Mains
25,662.62
Gas Meters
4,779.39
Land and Water Power, Electric
6,000.00
Buildings, Electric
4,338.44
Steam Plant, Electric
614.15
Water Plant, Electric
11,472.98
Gas Producer Plant, Electric
2,304.48
Gas Engine Plant, Electric
6,102.59
Electric Plant
3,080.76
Electric Lines
34,530.64
Transformers
11,283.86
Electric Meters
12,725.43
Street Incandescent Lamps
1,257.64
Operation Fund
1,831.73
Deposit Fund
8.00
Construction Fund
234.13
Depreciation Fund
7,555.29
Bills Receivable, Gas-
3,312.65
Bills Receivable, Lighting
7,388.86
Bills Receivable, Power
2,753.58
Bills Receivable, Jobbing
481.40
Inventory
8,294.33
Profit and Loss Balance
$9,281.10
$167,907.30 $167,907.30 1
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CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT.
Gas Mains and Services
$2,813.34 622.70
Gas Meters
Electric Meters
1,941.98
Lines and Wires
2,801.58
Transformers
856.04
Street Incandescent Lamps
27.25
$9,062.89
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT.
For Balance from last account
498.62
Interest paid and accrued to Dec. 31, on Bonds and Notes
1,573.33
Bond paid
4,000.00
Bad Debts 52.54
Amount charged off for depreciation of Plant as follows :
On Gas Plant :
Machinery
879.67
Street Mains and Services
1,266.92
Meters
238.56
On Electric Plant :
Gas Engine Plant
321.19
Steam Plant
32.32
Electric Plant
162.15
Gas Producer Plant
121.29
Street Lines
2,125.94
Street Incandescent Lamps
315.43
Transformers
583.38
Meters
610.34
By Balance of Gas Manufacturing Acct. Balance of Electric Mfg. Acct. Balance of Jobbing Account
2,865.11 19,181.28
16.39
To Balance of Account 9,281.10
$22,062.78 $22,062.78
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STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS.
1919 Oct.
Transferred
from
1919 Operation Acct. $4,000.00 Dec. 31 Orders' drawn $4,000.00
INTEREST ACCT.
April
Transferred from Operation Acct. $800.00
Oct.
Transferred from Operation Acct. 800.00 Dec. 31 Orders drawn $1,600.00
$1,600.00
$1,600.00
MUNICIPAL LIGHT BOARD SALARIES ACCT.
Dec. 31 Transferred from Operation Acct. $400.00 Dec. 31 Orders drawn $400.00
DEPRECIATION ACCT.
Jan. 1 Balance on hand $898.10
Dec. 31 Transferred from
Dec. 31
Balance
in
town
Operation Acct. 6,657.19
Treasury $7,555.29
$7,555.29 $7,555.29
CONSTRUCTION ACCT.
Jan.
1
Balance in
town
Treasury
$297.02
Dec. 31 Orders drawn $9,062.89
Dec. 31
Balance in town
Treasury
234.13
$9,297.02
$9,297.02
OPERATION ACCT.
April Transferred to In- terest Fund $800.00
Oct. Transferred to In- terest Fund 800.00
Dec. 31 Transferred to De- preciation Acct. 6,657.19
Oct Transferred to
Bond Fund 4,000.00
Dec. 31 Transferred to Municipal Light Board Salaries
Fund 400.00
Dec. 31 Transferred from Operation Acct. 5,000.00
Mar. 12 Appropriation 4,000.00
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Dee.31 Transferred to Con- struction Fund 5,000.00
Jan. 1 Balance in town Treasury
$699.92
Dec. 31
Orders drawn
36,673.09
Jan. 1
Cash in Office
443.52
Mar. 12
Appropriation
2,000.00
Dee. 31
Collections
53,026.57
Dec. 31
Cash in Office
620.09
$56,170.01
$56,170.01
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE A. PHILBROOK,
Manager.
Dec. 31
Balance in town Treasury 1,219.64
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REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER.
For the Year Ending December 31, 1919.
Cash on hand January 1, 1919,
$8,632.90
Received for accounts as follows :-
250th Anniversary Celebration :-
Proceeds from Anniversary Ball, $42.00
Other receipts, 2.00
$44.00
Board of Health :-
Mrs. George A. Pitman,
$12.00
John Morris Estate,
5.00
Rev. Joseph B. Kettle,
4.00
J. V. Sullivan, Attorney,
96.00
H. L. Thatcher,
3.00
John H. Wheeler, Agent,
124.00
Adam Sopas,
13.00
Chester Sylvester,
59.00
A. A. Sisson,
1.00
$317.00
Cemetery Trust Funds :-
Additions to Permanent Funds, $1,920.00
Income used for care of lots, 863.69
Collector of Taxes :-
Account 1913 Assessments,
$55.00
Account 1914 Assessments,
63.25
Account 1915 Assessments,
150.08
Account 1916 Assessments,
1,384.06
Account 1917 Assessments,
13,093.85
Account 1918 Assessments,
12,411.99
Account 1919 Assessments,
100,344.17
$2,783.69
$127,502.40
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Corporation and Bank Tax :-
State Treasurer, $12,438.65
Fire Department and District :-
Alvin C. Howes, Treasurer, $8,871.41
Collections for December, 587.31
$9,458.72
Fourth District Court :-
Luke F. Kelley, Clerk,
$558.00
Herring Account :-
F. T. Besse,
$125.00
Town of Raynham,
40.00
Town of Freetown,
20.00
$185.00
Highway Accounts :-
Center Street, Pierce Trustees, $377.25
East Main Street, account 1918, Pierce Trustees,
1,577.79
Plymouth Street, Pierce Trustees, 2,522.19
Maintenance :-
E. H. Cromwell,
$21.40
Henry Shaw,
6.00
S. N. Shiverick,
12.05
Hartford Boiler Co.,
5.28
Ida F. Rounseville,
17.00
D. D. Sullivan,
2.50
Bailey's Garage,
15.00
Tree Warden,
27.54
Town of Middleboro (Moth Truck),
20.40
Water Department,
27.50
Elwyn B. Lynde,
87.50
Town Teams and Truck,
1,251.87
Village Account :-
Middleboro Water Works $1.75
Lakeville State Sanatorium 50.70
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Esther A. Phinney
45.00
G. Herbert Phinney
15.00
Fred N. Whitman
3.00
Leonard & Barrows
36.00
Nathan Washburn
125.00
Town of Lakeville
62.15
Middleboro School Department
12.90
Middleboro Fire District
368.38
Matthew Cushing, Admr.
43.74
Levi L. Crane
1.50
C. P. Washburn
90.08
Town Teams
24.00
James T. Norton
6.83
J. Gamache
3.19
Wm. Tribou
15.00
Freeman Daughaday Co.
8.00
Gilbert H. Simmons
12.00
Goodwin Ransden
18.90
A. I. Hopkins
6.90
W. J. Thibault
8.45
Baileys" Garage
4.50
Fletcher L. Barrows
24.74
Leonard & Barrows
16.81
Leonard & Barrows
366.68
Louis Hathaway
25.00
Fred A. Southwick
44.72
J. J. McCarthy
5.16
Everett T. Lincoln
5.60
Middleboro School Department
112.01
William H. Crapo
6.75
Andrew J. Pasztor
6.00
Paul Silva
12.48
Levi O. Atwood
64.80
Street Railway Corp., Tax
470.47
Middleboro School Department
21.00
Edward H. Cromwell
21.04
Middleboro G. & E. Plant
18.00
T. M. Soule
10.25
Central M. E. Church
73.57
N. B. & Onset St. Ry. Excise Tax
750.28
Samuel N. Shiverick
23.72
Jesse F. Morse
13.75
Central Baptist Church
7.50
Bay State St. Ry. 1918 Excise Tax
1,681.75
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Sidewalk Account :-
Maria L. H. Pierce Estate
$8.45
Pierce Trustees
19.12
Flora G. Weston
19.28
Chester E. Weston
36.52
Sewer Account :-
Abial F. Deane $25.00
Fred A. Southwick
25.00
Louis Hathaway
25.00
$10,874.69
Highway-Account Estimated Receipts :-
Street Ry. Corp. Tax 1917
$119.28
Bay State St. Ry. Excise Tax 1917
1,875.51
Street Ry. Corp. Tax 1917-Bal-
647.74
Incidentals :-
Fowler, Supt. Truck (Moth)
$582.60
Sale of Town Histories
24.00
E. H. Cromwell
5.36
Middleboro School Department
37.20
Geo. W. Starbuck
5.00
E. H. Blake
6.00
· $660.16
Income Tax Account :--
State Treas .- 1917 Estimates
$496.00
State Treas .- 1918 Estimates
868.00
State Treas .- 1919 Estimates
5,191.58
State Treas .- 1919 Estimates
(School Fund)
4,580.00
Interest :-
Collector of Taxes
$2,272.52
Daily Bank Balances
336.52
Bay State St. Ry Co. ac. Excise Taxes 208.89
$11,135.58
$2,817.93
ance
$2,642.53
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Income-Enoch Pratt Fund :-
Kansas City Terminal Bonds
$200.00
225.00
City of Troy-N. Y. Bonds Savings Bank Deposit
30.40
$455.40
Licenses :-
Dog License Refund
$1,356.60
Isador Freedman
50.00
Max Bermer
50.00
State Commr. Weights & Measures
28.00
All other licenses
55.50
$1,540.10
Loans :-
Temporary Loans
$90,000.00
Military Aid :-
State Treasurer
$96.00
Moth Account :-
State Treasurer
$511.36
State Treasurer
61.20
Charles G. Wrightington
38.00
Myron R. Sturges
13.98
Mrs. W. I. Jeffers
30.00
New Haven Railroad Co.
16.80
Fowler, Supt.
6.00
Albert Morse
3.75
Elisha Shaw
.50
Fowler, Supt.
1.35
Fowler, Tree Warden
2.40
Fowler, Supt.
7.50
Fowler, Supt.
10.98
Mrs. John Sheehan
10.00
W. B. Macomber
2.00
$715.82
Middleborough Gas & Electric Plant :-
George A. Philbrook, Mgr. $52,850.00
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Overseers of Poor :-
J. H. Pushee-Farm Account
$4,934.34
State Treasurer
847.49
Charles M. Thatcher, Clerk 12.82
Cordelia A. Finney Account
300.00
Frank Travassos
3.00
John T. Norris Account
226.48
Fred N. Whitman
1.18
Town of Sandwich
347.68
City of New Bedford
164.00
$6,836.99
Maria L. H. Peirce Trust Fund :-
Maria L. H. Pierce Estate $3,500.00
Police Account :--
Western Union $ .85
County of Plymouth-Rent two years 600.00
Transfer from Reserve Fund 56.00
Transfer from Fourth District Court 371.44
$1,028.29
Reserve Fund :-
B. C. Shaw account logs $23.50
Schools-Maintenance :-----
State Treasurer,
$687.25
Town of Rochester,
150.00
Pratt Free School,
26.00
Town of Lakeville,
1,783.88
Town of Plympton,
862.51
Charles H. Bates,
26.70
City of Boston,
20.25
Town of Halifax,
75.00
Pierce Trustees,
2,349.00
Transfer from Reserve Fund,
700.00
$6,680.59
Schools-Repairs :-
Transfer from Reserve Fund, $1,000.00
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Sealer of Weights and Measures :-
S. T. LeBaron-Fees collected, $126.71
Soldiers' Exemption Account :-
State Treasurer, $306.83
State Aid :-
State Treasurer, $4,296.00
Town Hall Account :-
Middleboro Light Plant (2 years), $300.00
Middleboro School Department, 594.50
Mass. State Prison-Refund, 9.33
Edward H. Cromwell, Agent, 2,093.18
$2,997.01
Tree Warden :-
Sundry Receipts, $5.50
Water Department :--
Alvin C. Howes, Superintendent,
$1,837.15
Total, $364,347.14
Payments have been as follows:
250th Anniversary Celebration :-
Selectmen's Orders
$2,286.64
Band Concerts :-
Selectmen's Order
$150.00
Board of Health :-
Orders of Department $3,554.96
Cemetery Trust Funds :-
Annual Care of Lots $840.50
Funds Invested 1,920.00
$2,760.50
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County Tax :-
To Plymouth County Treasurer $7,815.29
District Nurse Association :-
Selectmen's Order $300.00
Fire Department and District :-
Commissioner's Orders $5,642.78
Fourth District Court :-
Louis Hathaway
$104.89
Edward S. Jackson
20.56
Alton R. Rogers
1.00
$126.45
G. A. R. Post No. 8 :-
Selectmen's Order $200.00
Herring Account :-
Selectmen's Orders
$303.10
Highway Accounts-Selectmen's Orders :-
Bridge
$1,596.46
Center Street Repairs
377.25
Maintenance of Plant
9,529.80
Outside Districts
4,122.83
Pleasant Street Repairs
1,048.15
Clearing Snow
83.42
Village Account
8,868.27
Water Supply
136.23
Sewer Account
569.37
Sidewalks
779.96
Street Watering, etc.
4,296.88
Plymouth Street Repairs
2,522.19
$33,930.81
Incidentals :-
Selectmen's Orders $4,704.93
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Interest and Discount :-
Temporary Loans
$3,631.08 528.00
Time Loans
$4,159.08
Income-Enoch Pratt Fund :-
Middleborough Public Library
$455.40
Licenses :-
Middleborough Public Library
$1,677.44
School House Loan :-
Selectmen's Order
$1,650.00
Temporary Loans :-
Selectmen's Orders $90,000.00
Middleborough Public Library :-
Selectmen's Order $400.00
Maria L. H. Pierce Fund :-
Deposit in Savings Dept. Middle- borough Trust Co.
$3,500.00
Military Aid :-
Selectmen's Orders
$262.00
Moth Account :-
Selectmen's Orders,
$4,444.52
Middleboro Gas and Electric Plant :-
Commissioners ' Salaries, $400.00
Notes paid through Sinking Fund,
4,000.00
Interest,
1,600.00
Construction,
9,062.89
Maintenance,
36,534.16
$51,597.05
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Overlay Account :---
Abatement-Smith, $28.80
Overseers of Poor :-
Orders of Department, $17,417.60
Pension Fund :-
Selectmen's Orders, $281.32
Plymouth County Farm Bureau :-
Selectmen's Orders,
$200.00
Police Department :-
Selectmen's Orders,
$6,370.95
Fourth District Court :-
Transfer to Police Account,
$371.44
Reserve Fund-Transfers to :-
School-Repairs,
$1,000.00 700.00
School-Maintenance,
Police Department,
56.00
$1,756.00
Schools-Orders of Department :-
Maintenance,
$49,890.99
Repairs,
2,973.55
Transportation,
3,899.09
$56,763.63
Sealer of Weights and Measures :-
Orders of Department, $374.31
Soldiers' Burial :-
Selectmen's Orders, $150.00
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Soldiers' Relief :---
Selectmen's Orders,
$2,810.36
State Aid :----
Selectmen's Orders,
$3,412.00
State Highway Tax :-
Selectmen's Order,
$7,682.00
State Tax :-
Selectmen's Order,
$14,108.60
Town Hall Account :---
Selectmen's Orders,
$5,375.54
Town Officers :-
Selectmen's Orders,
$4,830.90
Town Officers' Expenses :-
Selectmen's Orders,
$1,371.57
Tree Warden :-
Selectmen's Orders,
$668.51
Water Department :-
Orders of Department,
$4,572.26
Total,
$348,466.74
Balance January 1, 1920,
15,880.40
Total,
$364,347.14
250th Anniversary Celebration :-
Appropriation
$3,000.00
Received from C. E. Weston
2.00
From sale of Anniversary Ball Tickets
42.00
$3,044.00
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Payments :-
Nemasket Press
$21.40
H. L. Thatcher & Co.
74.00
Cash Prizes
250.00
Other Prizes
139.15
American Ry. Express-Fireworks
11.99
Sears Lumber Co .- Fireworks
15.69
Sundry account Fireworks
21.60
International Fireworks Co.
478.01
Pasztor & Klar-account Dance
26.05
Bay State Band
531.00
Charles E. Burt-Band
194.84
W. P. Craft-Band
195.00
Expenses-Musicians
43.00
Clerical Assistance
3.50
C. E. Weston-account Antiques
60.55
B. F. Tripp Co .- Punch
12.50
Blair Sign Co .- Decorations
198.00
R. M. Bassett-Electrician
4.20
Other Expenses
6.16
$2,286.64
Balance, January 1, 1920
$757.36
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WARRANT FOR THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH, MASS., MONDAY, MARCH 1, 1920.
Plymouth, ss.
To G. Louis Hathaway, or either of the Constables of the Town of Middleborough :-
Greeting :
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn all the inhabitants of said town qualified to vote in town affairs, to meet at the Town Hall of said town on Monday, March 1, 1920, at eleven o'clock A. M. to act on the following articles, viz :
Article 1. To choose all necessary town officers, the fol- lowing officers to be voted for on one ballot, viz: One mod- erator for one year, one town treasurer, one collector of taxes, eight constables, three fish wardens, three fence view- ers, one auditor, one tree warden, all for one year each, one selectman, one assessor, one overseer of the poor, three trustees of the Public Library, two members of the School Board, one member of the Board of Health, one member of the Municipal Light Plant, and one Water Commissioner, all for three years each. one member of the Municipal Light Board for two years.
The polls will be opened at half past eleven A. M. for the election of these officers and will not be closed before eight o'clock P. M.
Article 2. To vote by ballot "yes" or "no" in answer to the question "Shall license be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquor in this town ?"
Article 3. To raise such sums of money, by tax or other- wise, as may be necessary to defray the expenses of the town, for the current year, appropriate the same, and to act any- thing in relation to the assessment of and collection of taxes for the year.
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Article 4. To authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen or a majority thereof, to borrow during the municipal year beginning January 1, 1920, in anticipation of the revenue of said year, such sums of money as may be necessary for the current expenses of the town, but not exceeding the total tax levy of the preceding financial year, as provided in Section 3, Chapter 719, General Acts 1913 and amendments thereto, giving the notes of the town therefor, payable within one year from the date thereof. All debts incurred under authority of this vote shall be paid from the revenue of the present municipal year.
Article 5. To hear the report of any committees or officers of the town, to appoint any committee, and to act anything thereon.
Article 6. To allow accounts against the town, and act anything thereon.
Article 7. To see if the town will vote that the yards of persons chosen Field Drivers shall be town pounds as long as they remain in office.
Article 8. To dispose of money for dog and other licenses the present year and act anything thereon.
Article 9. To see if the town will vote to pay the ex- penses of one or more police officers in the village and act thereon.
Article 10. To see if the town will appropriate any money to be expended by Post 8, G. A. R. on Memorial Day and act anything thereon.
Article 11. To see what action the town will take rela- tive to allowing the Simeon Nickerson Post 64, American Legion, the use of the Town Hall free of charge or at reduced rates for twelve (12) occasions in each year and act anything thereon. .
Article 12. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate for the use of the Plymouth County Trustees for County Aid to Agriculture a sum not exceeding $250.00 and choose a Town Director, as provided in Chapter 273 of the Acts of 1918 and act anything thereon. (By request.)
Article 13. To see if the town will authorize its Munici- pal Light Board to make any change or changes in the price
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now paid for electricity now furnished to the town by the Plymouth Electric Light Company under the terms of a written contract between said Plymouth Electric Light Com- pany and the town dated April 10th, 1916, and act anything thereon.
Article 14. To see if the town will vote to enlarge the West Side School House, raise and appropriate money there- for, and act anything thereon.
Article 15. To see if the town will vote to increase its school accommodations by the erection of any new school house or school houses, raise and appropriate money therefor and act anything thereon.
Article 16. To see what action the town will take in relation to oiling the streets and act anything thereon.
Article 17. To see what action the town will take in relation to concrete or other sidewalks, appropriate any sum of money for same and act anything thereon.
Article 18. To appoint a Committee on Appropriations and act thereon.
Article 19. To see if the town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to institute, defend or compromise suits for or against the town during the coming year, and act anything thereon.
Article 20. To see if the town will vote to appropriate money for band concerts the coming season, and act anything thereon.
Article 21. To see what action the town will take in relation to disposing of its rights to the alewives for one year or a term of years, and act anything thereon.
Article 22. To see if the town will vote to extend its sewerage system, appropriate money therefor, and act any- thing thereon.
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INDEX
Assessors, Report of 73
Auditor's Report . . 82
Board of Health, Report of. 150
Chief of Police, Report of. 145
Cemetery Trust Funds. 121
Collector of Taxes, Report of.
127
Election Officers . 136
Fish Wardens, Report of.
110
Forest Warden, Report of 158
Inspector of Milk 154
Inspector of Slaughtering 155
Inspector of Animals 160
Inspector of Wires 160
Jurors, List of . 138
Middleboro Public Library
Report of Librarian 162
Report of Treasurer . 161
Moth Superintendent, Report of 159
Municipal Light Plant, Report of. .
164
Municipal Lighting and Power Plant Report of Superintendent.
166
Overseers of the Poor, Report of.
141
School Reports .
5
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of .
109
Selectmen, Report of 129
Soldiers' Relief 135
State Aid . 135
135
Superintendent of Streets, Report of.
111
Town Clerk, Report of.
84
Births
98
Deaths 106
Marriages 102
Town Officers 3
Town Treasurer, Report of. 178
Trustees under will of Thomas S. Pierce, Report of. 79
Tree Warden 157
Town Warrant 190
Military Aid
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