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Art. 31. Iron Fence on Market 'Street,
1,000 00
Art. 33. Asphalt Surface on Shore Road (petition), 2,500 00
Art. 36. Plymouth Beach for Park Pur- poses,
6,000 00
Art. 38. Addition to Vine Hills Cemetery, 2,500 00
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Art. 41. Driveways at Memorial Building (petition),
1,400 00
Art. 26. New Public Way from Billington St. to land of J. Malaguti off Standish Ave., $35,000.00. If bond issue is authorized, there . must be an appropriation in cur- rent year of not less than 6,500 00
Art. 32. Fire Alarm Signal System, $40,- 000.00. If bond issue is author- ized, there must be an appropri- ation in current year of not less than 6,500 00
$805,270 72
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen : -
Gentlemen: I have the honor to respectfully submit my annual report of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1926.
ROSTER OF DEPARTMENT John Armstrong, Chief Patrolmen
Joseph W. Schilling, Lincoln S. Wixon, John Gault, Jacob E. Peck, Peter W. Winter, Robert M. Fogarty, Leo M. Murphy, Edward A. Smith, Lawrence J. Savoy, John H. Barrett.
Constables
John Armstrong, Joseph W. Schilling, Lincoln S. Wix- on, John Gault, Jacob E. Peck, Peter W. Winter, Robert M. Fogarty, Leo. M. Murphy, Edward A. Smith, Law- rence J. Savoy, John H. Barrett, Herman W. Tower, and Edwin A. Dunton.
Special Police Officers
Lee W. Cole, Charles J. Grandi, Nicholas Stephan, John Nauman, Fred Longhi, Arthur G. Mayo, Daniel E. Bea- ton, John Kennedy, William Armstrong, Ralph E. Cook, Daniel J. Sullivan, Charles Carr, Thomas W. Regan, An- tonio P. Diegoli, Nelson Cushing, Arthur Terry, Edward K. Morse, James W. Lewis, Charles Webber, Joseph W. Richardson, Neil Mckay, Leon D. Badger, Seth E. Wall, Henry Dries, John F. Hollis, Daniel E. Ellis, Welling- ton J. Lahey and Guy C. Bunker.
Special Police for Limited Territory Edward F. Stranger, Cemeteries and Burial Hill; Mar-
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tin W. Holmes, Burial Hill; John Yates, Junior High School; William H. Raymond, Mount Pleasant School; Charles Coates, High School; Abbott A. Raymond, Jr., Fresh Pond; William S. Fuller, South Pond ; Ralph Matin- zi, Boy's Club; Frank Thomas, R. B. Symington's Es- tate ; George A. Burgess, South Street School ; John Good- win and Alfred Nickerson, George Mabbett and Sons Co .; Charles Williamson, James Cameron and William Cam- eron, Plymouth Theatre; Malcolm Robicheau and George T. Wood ; Old Colony Theatre; Martin Anderson, Charles Wedell, Samuel Gray, Alex Bongiovanni, John F. Doyle, David Dean, James Shaw, Adelbert L. Christie, Edward White, A. M. Douglas, John McCormick, Antone F. Lorenzo, George K. Harding, Robert Anderson, Axel Frie- burg, Edward Sweeney, George Fox, John Grandi, James Bain, Robert Fox, Arthur W. Stone, Charles L. Robbins, Plymouth Cordage Company; Lewis F. Smith, Training Green; Thomas Baldner, State Armory ; Anton Rossler, Manomet ; George F. Barlow, Beach Park; Albertus Wil- liams, Little Pond Grove; Nicholas Keefe, Memorial Hall.
Arrests by the month
Males
Females
Total
January,
33
2
35
February,
19
1
20
March,
40
2
42
April,
42
4
46
May,
48
5
53
June,
32
4
36
July,
55
6
61
August,
66
0
66
September,
21
4
25
October,
40
0
40
November,
33
0
33
December,
17
0
17
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446
28
474
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DISPOSITION OF CASES
Total number of arrests,
474
Males,
446
Females,
28
Residents,
273
Non-residents,
201
Amount of fines imposed,
$5,605.00
Number of fines imposed,
147
Appealed cases,
24
Continued cases,
28
Discharged,
73
Released,
58
Suspended sentences,
10
Filed,
75
Probation,
13
House of Correction,
15
Taunton Hospital,
7
Arrested for out of town officers,
6
Held for Grand Jury,
5
Defaulted,
.4
State Farm,
1
Returned to their homes,
7
Shirley School,
1
474
OFFENCES
Males
Females
Total
Assault,
9
0
9
Adultery,
0
1
1
Abduction,
1
0
1
Bastardy,
1
0
1
Breaking and Entering,
20
0
20
Carrying Revolver,
1
0
1
Default Warrant,
4
0
4
Delinquent Children,
4
0
4
Disturbance of the Peace,
45
3
48
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Disorderly House,
2
2
4
Drunk,
116
1
117
Eavesdropping,
1
0
1
Exposing his person,
1
0
1
Fornication,
1
0
1
Forgery,
1
0
1
Fugitive from Justice,
1
0
1
Gambling,
3
0
3
Impersonating an Officer,
1
0
1
Insane,
1
6
7
Idle and Disorderly,
25
6
31
Kidnapping,
1
0
1
Larceny,
11
0
11
Lewdness,
1
1
2
Malicious Mischief,
8
0
8
Neglected Children,
3
1
4
Non-support,
4
0
4
Runaway Children,
7
0
7
Rape,
2
0
2
Receiving Stolen Property,
3
0
3
Stubborn Children,
2
0
2
Trespassing,
13
0
13
Threatening Language,
1
0
1
Violating Automobile Laws,
129
2
131
Violating Corn Bore Law,
2
0
2
Violating Liquor Laws,
14
4
18
Violating Probation,
3
0
3
Violating Town By-Laws,
4
1
5
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446
28
474
MISCELLANEOUS WORK OF DEPARTMENT Children lost and found,
4
Buildings found open and secured,
103
Patrol wagon called out,
64
Accidents investigated,
71
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Telephone calls, 6,840
Liquor turned over to Federal Officers, (gallons) 1,488 Liquor turned over to State Police, (gallons) 750
One Dodge truck turned over to the Federal Officers
which was seized in the transportation of liquor,
The matter of new quarters for the Police Department should be given your earnest consideration as the ac- commodation in the building which we now occupy is not what it should be.
I would suggest a Ford Touring car be purchased for the officer who takes care of the Manomet district, it could be used to good advantage in a great many ways, give better service, and another step towards efficiency.
The new patrol wagon which was installed a few months ago has been called out quite often on different occasions. The benefits derived from this piece of ap- paratus can never be measured in dollars and cents.
The Police Signal System was put in operation over one year ago, is giving good service, and has increased the efficiency of this department considerably.
The installation of traffic lights along Court Street for the regulation of traffic should be given consideration. This is something which will have to be installed in the near future.
I respectfully recommend an appropriation of $27,- 000.00 to defray the expenses of this department for the. year 1927.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN ARMSTRONG, Chief of Police.
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ASSESSORS' REPORT
Aggregate Valuation,
$25,975,450 00
Exempt under Clauses 11-18-23,
103,025 00
Available for Revenue,
$25,872,425 00
Valuation, Personal,
$5,493,375 00
Valuation, Real,
20,379,050 00
Gain on Valuation, 1,514,075 00
To be raised by Taxation :
State, $52,080 00
State Highway,
7,999 00
County,
65,868 48
Town,
710,672 33
Overlay,
5,368 83
$841,988 64
Estimated Receipts,
221,441 04
$620,547 60
April 1. Division of Taxes,
Personal,
$131,527 80
Real, 489,019 80
Dec. 31. Moth, 720 85
Additional, 390 60
Reassessed,
274 80
July 1. Polls, 7,944 00
Dec. 31. Polls, 142 00
$630,019 85
Warrants to Collector :
Property,
$621,933 85
Polls,
8,086 00
$630,019 85
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Exempted under Chap. 59, Sec. 5, Gen. Laws : Charitable, Benevolent, Literary, Edu- cational, $712,300 00
Houses of Religious Worship, 344,600 00
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
172,425 00
United States of America,
118,200 00
Town of Plymouth,
1,651,700 00
Plymouth County,
608,525 00
Table of Aggregates :
Residents assessed on Property, 3,003
Corporations, Firms, etc.,
740
Non-Residents,
1,206
Polls Assessed,
4,033
Polls Exempted, Clause 18,
44
Polls Exempted, Clause 23,
14
Horses,
192
Cows,
405
Neat Cattle,
21
Sheep,
16
Swine,
31
Fowl,
3,800
Dwelling Houses,
3,760
Acres of Land,
48,053
ABATEMENT ACCOUNT
Levy, 1925,
Dec. 31, 1925.
Balance,
$6,044 26
Abatements :
Personal, $445 20
Real, 289 20
734 40
$5,309 86
To Reserve Overlay,
5,183 26
$126 60
Dec. 31, 1926.
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Levy, 1926,
Aug. 15.
Overlay,
$5,368 83
Dec. 31.
Reassessed,
274 80
$5,643 63
Dec. 31.
Abatements :
Personal,
$772 80
Real,
2,358 60
1
Polls,
360 00
3,491 40
$2,152 23
Reserve Overlay,
Jan. 1, 1926.
Balance,
$10,008 65
From Overlay, 1925,
5,183 26
$15,191 91
Transferred to Reserve Account, 4,895 71
$10,296 20 We recommend an appropriation of $6,000.00 for Sal- aries and Expenses and an appropriation of $1,000.00 for Surveying and Plans, for the year 1927.
JAMES C. BATES, NATHANIEL G. LANMAN, CHARLES H. SHERMAN,
Assessors,
Plymouth Fourteen
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REPORT OF THE OVERSEERS OF THE POOR
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1926
ALMSHOUSE
Number of inmates in the Almshouse on
January 1, 1926, 12
Admitted during the year, 1
13
Discharged,
1
-
Number remaining Dec. 31, 1926, 12
In commenting on the number of inmates at the Alms- house in the report of last year we remarked that the number kept quite closely to the 12 mark, and this year proves to be no exception. Of the 12 now there 2 are women and 10 men, and considering that the ages of 7 of them run from 75 to 84 years, with the other five from 48 to 67 years it would appear as a good place to live from the point of longevity. There is no doubt but what the good food and surroundings, with the absence of worry, all tend to prolong life.
Very little was spent on repairs the past year, a little painting of the interior, some plumbing, with the usual small repairs that occur from time to time and that at an expense of $212.88 was all.
A garden was maintained during the summer for the production of the usual table vegetables, of which 159 quarts of various kinds, 26 quarts of fruit, 139 glasses of jellies and 67 pints of unfermented grape juice were pre- served for winter use. Fifty chickens were raised, and what milk and eggs needed for use at the house, the sur- plus being sold and the proceeds turned into the Town treasury.
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The income from the Julia P. Robinson Fund was drawn, and under direction of the Matron, Mrs. Dickson, was expended upon the inmates as is directed.
OUTSIDE AID
This form of aid has been rendered to 186 persons liv- ing in Town and to 42 living in other places within the State but for which this Town is responsible. The cost of this aid, together with all our expenditures the past year will be found at the end of this report, and in the subdivisions according to the State's recommendation for the Accountants' report. We closed the year with a small balance to our credit in our general pauper account and with a considerable balance in our account of aid given ' to mothers with dependents, and have paid all bills pre- sented during the year, but we are aware of two or more good sized amounts for which we were unable to get the bills, and which will necessarily have to be paid out of the 1927 appropriation.
MOTHERS' AID
In March we took on a case that we had had previously and that had been closed, so that at one time during the year we were aiding 8 mothers with their 25 children. By mid-summer, however, one widow having remarried, the children of another having reached the age limit where this form of aid automatically ceases, and with two others able to get along for themselves, we reduced to four families. Since then we have reopened one of the later cases so that we end the year with five families. A glance at our reimbursements for this form of aid will show that the net cost to the Town was $1,543.21.
Expended, $3,793 30
Reimbursed, 2,250 09
Cost to Town,
$1,543 21
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POOR DEPARTMENT
Appropriation March 27, $21,000 00
Appropriation for 1925 Bills,
511 45
Income from Trust Funds,
111 43
$21,622 88
Payments
General Administration-
Salary of Chairman, $50 00
Salary of Secretary, 350 00
Stationery and Postage, 10 50
All Other, 13 00
$423 50
Almshouse-
Salary of Superintendent,
$624 00
Other Salaries and Wages, 1,462 43
Groceries and Provisions, 2,270 95
Dry Goods: Clothing,
278 66
Building, 212 38
Fuel and Light,
1,320 32
Equipment,
78 16
Hay and Grain,
348 80
Ice,
94 30
All Other,
606 58
7,297 08
Outside Relief by Town-
Cash, $4,893 00
Rent,
1,805 50
Groceries and Provisions,
3,240 50
Coal and Wood,
1,086 00
Dry Goods : Clothing, 3 95
Medical Attendance,
276 50
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Burials, 100 00
Institutions other than State, 26 00
Care and Nursing, 941 25
12,372 70
Relief Given by Other Cities and Towns-
Cities,
$1,476 29
Towns,
28 25
1,504 54
Total Payments, (Including $511.45 for 1925 bills), 21,597 82
Balance to Excess and Deficiency, $25 06
INCOME FROM JULIA P. ROBINSON FUND Expended by Overseers of the Poor for Inmates of Almshouse, $13 64
MOTHERS' AID
Appropriation, $5,500 00
Payments
Cash,
$3,612 00
Rent,
108 00
Fuel,
55 00
All Other,
18 30
Total Payments, 3,793 30
Balance to Excess and Deficiency,
$1,706 70
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APPROPRIATION FOR 1927
For this year we are going to recommend the adoption of the suggestion of the State examiner who audited the accounts of the Town in October, last, that one appropriation cover both branches of aid under charge of this Department, although the accounts would be kept separately as now, therefore, we recom- mend an appropriation of $26,000.00 for the year 1927, an amount $500.00 smaller than both appropriations in 1926.
GEORGE L. GOODING, HERBERT W. BARTLETT, WILLIAM T. ELDRIDGE, Overseers of the Poor,
For the Town of Plymouth, Mass.
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REPORT OF THE PARK COMMISSIONERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Plymouth, Mass.
Gentlemen :
We, the Park Commissioners of the Town of Plymouth, hereby submit our report for the past year.
BEACH PARK
The pavilion which was erected last year has proven its worth many times.
The system of boxes at this park was increased, and will be still further increased this season.
Immediate steps should be taken to enlarge the park- ing space as it was found to be much too small this last season. Upon many days persons arriving at the beach, and desiring to stay, were forced to leave immediately as no parking space could be found for their cars.
The sea wall should be extended further north.
The total number of rooms let at this park during the season were 4,988.
STEPHENS FIELD
The filling in of this field is going on rapidly.
The driveways at Sandwich and Fremont Streets should be finished, and the bleachers are in great need of repairs. The comfort stations, which are far too small, must be enlarged.
One of the greatest improvements that could be made, that we have spoken of before and that we again recom- mend, is that a bath-house be erected.
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MORTON PARK
The new bath-houses at Little Pond Grove, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the park, proved very suc- cessful and were extremely well patronized.
The drives are in bad condition and there are some very very bad curves, for which we recommend that a larger appropriation be made.
The pines set out upon this reservation are growing extremely well, and add much to the beauty of the place.
BREWSTER PARK
The filling in on the south side of Town Brook has been completed and a rustic bridge erected. More trees and shrubs, which will add greatly to its beauty, will be planted in this attractive park.
SOUTH STREET PLAYGROUND
Some new playground apparatus was added to the playground, and was extremely appreciated by the chil- dren of this locality.
BURTON PARK
The usual care has been given to this reservation.
NELSON STREET PLAYGROUND
Bathing facilities were not at all good here last sea- son, owing to the wash of mud from the wharf dredging operations.
MUNICIPAL CAMP GROUND
This camp was more popular than ever. 1182 automo- biles and a total of 4111 persons were registered during the season. Many favorable comments and articles ap- peared in the tourists' magazines and daily papers regard- ing the desirability of this camp.
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INDIAN LANDS-MANOMET
The usual care was given this reservation.
A larger appropriation is asked, as a request has been received from some of the adjoining land-owners, that some improvements be made.
BATES PARK
This park has received the usual care.
DEPOT PARK
New walks were laid from Court Street to the Station.
Water was piped to a center point where a fountain will be erected later.
A strip of land fifteen feet wide was also taken from the Station end, and was used to widen the street.
VETERAN'S FIELD - NORTH PLYMOUTH
In accordance with the Town's vote a Committee of Veterans requested that this playground be known as "Veteran's Field." This request was approved by the Board.
It has proven that a wise choice was made in the selec- tion of the location for this playground. Hundreds of children may be seen playing there daily, and merchants of the North End announce that there is a very marked improvement in the number of children previously seen playing in the streets.
The ground has been plowed and rolled, and a comfort station has been built, but more apparatus is needed for the field, it should be fenced, and proper entrances should be erected.
JOB H. STANDISH, LOOMIS R. GRANT, HENRY T. GEARY Park Commissioners.
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SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :- In compliance with the General Laws, Mass., Chapter 98, Section 34, I herewith submit a report for 1926 as Sealer of Weights and Measures. Period from January 1, 1926 to January 1, 1927.
OFFICE STANDARDS
Balance-1. Yard Measure-1. Meter-1. Kilogram-1.
Avoidupois Weights.
50 lbs .- 1, 25-1, 20-1, 10-1, 5-1, 4-1, 2-1, 1-1, 8 oz .- 1, 4 oz .- 1, 2 oz .- 1, 1-1, 1/2-1, 1/4-1, 1/8-1, 1/16-1.
Capacity Measures.
1/2 bu .- 1, 1/4-1, 1/8-1, 1/16-1, 1/32-1, 1 gal .- 1, 1/2-1, 1/4-1, 1/8-1, 1/16-1, 1/32-1, 1/64-1.
Standards Other Than Those Furnished by the Commonwealth
Apothecary Weights.
4 drms .- 1, 2-1, 1-1, 1/2-1, 2 scruples-1, 1-1, 10 grains-1, 5-1, 2-1, 1-1, 0.5-1, 0.2-1, 0.1-1.
Metric.
500 grams-1, 200-1, 100-2, 50-1, 20-1, 10-2, 5-1, 2-2, 1-1, 500 milligrams-1, 200-1, 100-2, 50-1, 20-1, 10-2, 5-1, 2-1, 1-1.
Troy.
1 lb .- 1, 6 oz .- 1, 2-2, 1-1.
Cylindrical Glass Graduates.
32 oz .- 1, 16-1, 8-1, 4-1, 2-1, 1-1, 35 cu. inches-1, 10-1, 3-1.
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SEALERS WORKING EQUIPMENT Test Balance-1. Test Balance for Apothecary Weights-1.
Avoidupois Weights.
50 lbs .- 21, 25-2, 20-1, 10-2, 2-4, 1-3, 8 oz .- 2, 4-2, 2-2, 1-2, 1/2-2, 1/4-1, 1/8-2, 1/16-2, 1/32-1.
Metric.
500 grams-1, 200-1, 100-2, 50-1, 20-1, 10-2, 5-1, 2-2, 1-1, 500 milligrams-1, 200-1, 100-2, 50-1, 20-1, 10-2, 5-1, 2-1, 1-1.
Apothecary.
12 oz .- 1, 6-1, 2-2, 1-1, 4 drams-1, 2-1, 1-1, 2 scruples-1, 1-1, 10 grains-1, 5-1 2-1, 1-2, 0.5-1, 0.2-2, 0.1-1.
Capacity Measures.
1 gal .- 1, 1/2-1, 1/4-1, 1 pt .- 1, 1/2 pt .- 1, 1 gill-1, 1/4 bu .- 1, 1/8-1, 1/16-1.
Testing Measures for Gasoline Pumps.
5 gal .- 1, 4-2, 3-1, 2-2, 1-2.
Standard Measuring Flasks.
Metric Units :
500 mil .- 1, 250-1, 100-1, 50-1, 25-1.
Pipettes.
6 liq. drams, graduated in minims-1.
10 milliliters, graduated in 1/10ths-1.
30 minims, graduated.
1 inside caliper.
Tools, Record Books, Etc.
Yard measure-1, steel tape-1, steel dies-6, lead press-1, lead seals-300, aluminum seals-100, liquid clamp-1, paper seals : red-50, green-50, non-sealed labels-50, rubber seals- 3, condemning tags-100, drills-6, punches-3, adjusting lead-51 lbs., level-1, slicker plates-1, receipt books-2, seal- ing record book-1, commodity reweighing record book-1, coal reweighing book-0, reweighing pads-0, inspection
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pads-1, ice-weighing kit-1, hopper funnel-0, striking stick-0, chain-1, hooks-6, point remover-1, dry measure guage-1, 14 inch stillson-1, 6 inch stillson-1, hammers-2, student bag-1.
Office Equipment.
All-steel desk-1, fireproof file, 3 compartment-1, Rem- ington Standard No. 10 typewriter-1, safe-1, chairs-2. One Ford, ton truck, M-1926, with covered body.
Summary of Inspections Made
Clinical thermometers, 7 Coal Certificates, 18
Ice scales, 53 Junk scales, 3
Marking of bread,
20
Marking of food pkgs., 44
Metal ice cream container, 10 Milk jars, 21
Paper or fiber cartons, 19 Pedlers licenses, 90
Pedlers scales, 58 Transient vendors, 3
Wholesale milk cans, 20 Oil Jars, 19
Cranberry measures, 34 Milk dealers licenses, 135
Oleomargarine licenses, 10 Berry baskets, 2
Summary of Tests Made
Berry baskets, 5 Cartons, approved
Gasoline devices,
175
measures, 20
Ice cream cartons, 39
Manufacturers' sealed milk jars, 79 Massa. standard boxes, 11 Oil jars, 206
Reweighings for muni- cipal,
1 Glass graduates, 31
Re-test of store scales, 14
Half barrel cranberry boxes, 282
Cranberry barrels,
8
Fuel baskets,
86
Pedlers yard sticks,
Oil pumps,
7
Miscellaneous,
377
Vehicles measured for wood, 9
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Trial Reweighings and Measurements of Commodities Sold or Put Up for Sale Total
Article
No. Tested Correct
Under 85
95
Butter,
4
· ·
4
Charcoal in bags,
9
9
.
. .
Coal in transit,
18
1
2
15
Coke in bags,
53
29
. .
24
Confectionery,
4
. .
·
4
Fruits and vegetables,
25
6
2
17
Ice,
4
1
· ·
3
Liquids,
240
102
138
Meat,
2
2
· ·
· ·
Cord wood,
14
6
1
7
Kindling,
26
9
17
Miscellaneous,
396
269
18
109
1,007
457
117
433
Work Performed on Scales, Weights, and Measures
Article
Adjusted
Sealed
Non-Sealed
· Condenmed
Platforms over 5,000 lbs.,
11
23
35
18
Counter 100 lbs. or over,
1
3
· ·
. .
Counter under 100 lbs.,
33
86
38
11
Beam 100 lbs. or over,
5
8
. .
. .
Beam under 100 lbs.,
6
16
4
1
Spring 100 lbs. or over,
4
43
. .
11
Spring under 100,
85
149
7
51
Computing 100 lbs. or over,
7
8
1
· ·
Computing under 100,
46
95
2
8
Personal weighing,
7
. .
3
Prescription,
1
7
. .
2
Jewelers,
. .
2
. .
.
Over
Bread,
212
32
Platforms under 5,000 lbs.,
101
211
. .
.
. .
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Weights.
Avoidupois,
35
1,409
. .
36
Apothecary,
. .
· ·
13
Metric,
16
. .
. .
Troy,
. .
. .
· ·
Capacity Measures.
Liquid,
. .
455
.
18
Ice cream cans,
5
. .
. .
. .
Glass graduates,
3.
. .
1
Dry measures,
· ·
. .
1
Fuel baskets,
66
· ·
Automatic Measuring.
Gasoline measuring pumps,
5
132
3
19
Kerosene measuring pumps,
1
34
2
"Oil measuring pumps,
28
110
31
1
Molasses measuring pumps,
2
5
. .
Quantity measures on pumps, 334
967
. .
. .
Linear Measures. Yard sticks,
86
· ·
3
Summary total,
703
5,121
127
207
Receipts
Sealing fees,
$360 73
Adjusting charges,
49 57
Total paid to Town Treasurer,
$410 30
Expenditures
Appropriation for 1926,
$2,900 00
Salary of Sealer,
$1,050 00
Labor,
373 50
Equipment,
196 30
. .
10
8
. .
· ·
·
. .
132
. .
26
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Printing and advertising,
47 75
Postage and stationery, Telephone, Auto expense,
64 47
37 31
1,104 75
Miscellaneous,
25 90
$2,899 98
Balance,
02
Total,
$2,900 00 DANIEL J. SULLIVAN, Sealer.
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REPORT OF MEASURER OF WOOD AND BARK
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :- The following report is rendered for the year 1926 by the Measurer of Wood and Bark.
CORD WOOD
Date
Kind
Tested 14
5
. .
9
Jan. 28
Stove length
1
. .
. .
1
Feb. 27
Stove length
1
. .
. .
1
Mar. 9
Stove length
1
1
. .
Mar. 15
Stove length
1
1
. .
· ·
Mar. 16
Stove length
1
.
. .
1
Apr.
5
8 foot length
3
. .
. .
3
Apr. 6
8 foot length
1
· ·
. .
1
June 21
Stove length
3.
. .
· ·
3
July
1
Stove length
8
. .
8
. .
July 27
Stove length
1
. .
1
5
Nov. 9
8 foot length
1
. .
. .
-
-
Total,
41
6
10
25
KINDLING
Jan. 26
9
. .
. .
9
June 21
3
. .
. .
July
1
8
. .
. .
July 27
1
. .
· ·
July 28
5
. .
. .
-
-
Total,
26
. .
9
17
. .
. .
1
July 28
Stove length
5
3
8
1
5
Jan. 26
Stove length
Correct Under
Over
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DELIVERY UNITS MEASURED
Date
Type Number Measured
May 19
Baskets
6
May 20
Baskets
1
Oct. 14
Truck 1
Oct. 21
Truck
1
Oct. 26
Team
1
Nov. 1
Team
1
Nov. 16
Truck
2
Nov. 22
Baskets
2
Nov. 23
Baskets
16
Dec.
1
Baskets
16
Dec. 1
Trucks
3
Total, 50
1. I would especially call attention of wood dealers to Chapter 94, Section 299, General Laws, Mass.
a. Section 299, Chap. 94, General Laws, Mass., as amended, requires that the seller of cordwood and fire- wood, except as otherwise provided, shall cause to be is- sued and delivered to the purchaser, a certificate or mem- orandum stating the quantity of wood delivered, in terms of cords or cubic feet. and provides for a fine of not more than $50.00 for any violation of this requirement. The words "except as otherwise provided" undoubtedly refer to Section 303, Chapter 94, General Laws, Mass., which are as follows:
Section 303. The City Council of a city may establish ordinances, with suitable penalties not exceeding $5.00 for any one violation thereof, for the regulation of the sale of prepared wood slabs, and edgings for fuel, when sold by the load, and for the inspection, survey, measure- ment and sale of bark for fuel or manufacturing purposes brought in said city for sale, whether the same is exposed for sale in ranges or upon a vehicle, and said city may provide for the appointment of such surveyors, inspec- tors, and other officers as may be necessary to carry into effect such ordinances and may establish their fees.
DANIEL J. SULLIVAN.
Plymouth Fifteen
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REPORT OF TOWN FORESTRY COMMITTEE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Unexpended balance, Jan. 1st, 1926, for purchase of land, $310 00
Balance from 1925,
848 75
Appropriation for planting trees, improve-
ments, etc., . $2,000 00
$2,848 75
Paid for trees,
$380 00
Paid for labor and teams,
1,276 70
Paid for tools, etc.,
37 65
$1,694 35
Balance, $1,154 40
This balance is held in reserve to work with during the winter months as the cleaning up, cutting brush, burn- ing, etc., can be done much more economical and safer at this time of the year.
We planted 20,000 trees the past year, making a total of 55,000 for the past three years.
We would estimate that 90% of these trees are alive and doing well.
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