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As follows :
On buildings .
$63,043
On land .
27,207
On personal
10,662
$100,912
BASIS OF TAXATION.
Amount of appropriations . $42,126 77 Less diff. '89 $932 73
State tax
1,995 00
Less do. 285 00
County tax 2,181 85 Same as '89.
Overlay
615 50 Less diff. '89
1,657 27
Total tax State, County, etc.$46,919 12
Apportioned as follows :
On real estate
$40,569 75
On personal .
4,301 87
On polls
2,047 50
-$46,919 12
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ASSESSORS' REPORT.
Rate of taxation, $18 00 per $1,000.
Total tax for State, County and Town purposes com- mitted to A. Dudley Johnson, Collector . $46,919 12 Supplementary list 5 34
$46,924 46 BENJ. F. CALLEY, BENJ. F. ROBINSON, GEO. N. MILLER, JAMES M. MAXWELL, JOSHUA COBURN,
Assessors.
In accordance with the By-Laws of the Town of Saugus, the Assessors would recommend the appropriation of $400 00 to meet the estimated expenses of their department for the year 1891.
BENJ. F. CALLEY, For the Assessors.
REPORT OF WATER COMMISSIONERS.
At the March Town Meeting of 1890 an appropriation of $500.00 was made for the extension of our water pipes in two new streets in Cliftondale. Owing to the increased cost of the pipes above what we had formerly paid, on which basis the appropriation was made, we were only able to extend the pipes through Cottage Street. These were laid in No- vember, just as soon as the street was in proper condition.
We employed Mr. James W. Riley, of Melrose, to lay these pipes, under the superintendence of our inspector, and he performed this labor to our satisfaction, laying in Cottage ; Street five hundred and four feet of four-inch cement-lined pipe, and setting one hydrant for fire service.
The following are the items of expenditure for this work :
For laying 504 feet 4-inch pipe, at 70 cts. $352 80
17 cubic yards rock work, at $4.00 68 00
Hydrant . 32 08
Gate and gate box 12 83
Hydrant branch 4 00
Extra work at gate 3 00
George S. Sanborn, inspector 29 65
I. K. Harris, surveying 5 00
$507 36
Thus making an excess of expenditures above Town ap- propriation of $7.36.
We need to ask the Town for an appropriation sufficient to re-locate the positions of all our water gates, so that any gate may be found without delay, either in the night, or in the
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WATER COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
winter, when everything may be buried in snow and ice. We think this cost would not exceed one hundred dollars,
We need also to have numbers given to all dwellings, es- pecially through the streets where the water pipes are laid. The Town alone can do this work properly.
We wish to call attention to the increasing income the Town is receiving from the water rates, amounting to $559.00 for the last six months.
If we could induce our citizens along the lines of our pipes to more generally take the water, we are certain it would add very much to their own comfort, convenience and health, and also rapidly bring our Town to that time when the in- come from our water-takers would be sufficient to meet the interest on all our expenditures for water pipes.
WILBUR F. NEWHALL. CHARLES H. BOND. EDWARD BREWER.
ENGINEERS' REPORT.
To the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Saugus :
I herewith present the Third Annual Report of the ex- penses and condition of the Fire Department.
APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENTS.
Three one-horse hose wagons, built by Sawyer & Chase, of Lynn; 800 feet of new Eclipse hose ; 2200 feet Climax hose ; six Callahan pipes, with patent nozzles; six Babcock chemical extinguishers ; three 45-foot Somerville extension ladders ; three 20-foot roof ladders ; six hydrant gates ; three crowbars ; three fire axes ; three plaster hooks; six nickel- plated lanterns ; nine hydrant wrenches ; thirty-six spanners ; eighteen belts; three white rubber coats; eighteen black rubber coats ; three white fire hats ; eighteen black fire hats ; six ladder dogs; three hammers ; three brass pipes ; twelve hose suspenders ; three one-gallon oil cans ; three half-pint oilers ; six galvanized water pails ; three wagon jacks ; three canvas covers for wagons; six 18-foot extension ladders ; three jumping nets. The apparatus and equipments are all in good order, and divided equally between the three hose companies. Hose 1 has in addition, one table ; 18 chairs ; one Rochester hanging lamp; four bracket lamps and fix- tures ; ten window shades; coal shovel; 15-gallon oil can ; two blocks and ropes, and 100 feet of small hose and nozzle. Hose 2 has one table ; six chairs ; six bracket lamps and fix- tures ; one Rochester hanging lamp; one feather duster ; one window brush ; two hose brushes ; one fire shovel ; one block and rope; two brooms; one 25-foot ladder. Hose 3
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ENGINEER'S REPORT.
has one table; twelve chairs; eight curtains; stove; four bracket lamps and fixtures ; one Rochester hanging lamp; one feather duster; one hose brush ; one coal shovel ; 25 ft. rubber hose ; three sponges and three chamois skins.
MEMBERSHIP.
In accordance with the new By-Laws of the Town we have reduced the number of members to twenty for each of the three hose companies.
EXPENSES.
The expenses of the Department for the year have been $636.47. There is an outstanding bill for rent of $25.00 additional.
The expenses since the organization of the Department have been paid from the Selectmen's Incidental appropria- tion. I would recommend a special appropriation for the use of the department, for the year 1891, of $750.00.
ALARMS.
Jan. 2, Hose 3 responded to an alarm from the burning of stable of M. Fenton, in Ward 7, Lynn.
Feb. 13, Hose 2, with extinguishers responded to a small blaze in the house of Mrs. F. L. Raddin, Cliftondale, caused by boxing around water pipes taking fire. Loss, small.
July 2, Hose 2 extinguished fire in pile of tobacco. Loss, slight.
There are 83 hydrants, which, according to the new By- Laws are under the charge and care of the Board of Engi- neers.
Would recommend placing a hydrant on Robinson's Hill, also one corner of Hesper and Atherton Streets.
While we have been very fortunate in the past year in regard to losses from fire, who will venture to prediet how
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ENGINEERS' REPORT.
many fires may occur the ensuing year, or to what extent the loss will be ?
We should bear in mind the fact that the Fire Department cannot be dispensed with, that it is an absolute necessity for the welfare and protection of our citizens, both rich and poor. All alike need protection from fire, and in time of need all call for aid from the firemen.,
In our last report we spoke of the unsatisfactory condition of two of our companies, on account of no quarters being provided for their accommodation. At the last annual meeting of the Town $2,500.00 was appropriated for a new house for Hose No. 1. Temporary accommodations have also been provided for Hose No. 3, and both companies have been reorganized.
We hope before another year that the Town will provide permanent accommodations for Hose No. 3.
C. I. HITCHINGS, Chief Engineer.
C. I. HITCHINGS,
W. S. DODGE,
J. F. PRATT, CLERK,
Board of Engineers.
REPORTS OF COLLECTORS.
B. F. CALLEY, Collector, to TOWN OF SAUGUS, Dr.
Amount uncollected Dec. 31, 1889, on Tax
CR. $98 90 List of 1880
By amount paid Treasurer
$20 00
Balance
78 90
$98 90
WM. F. HITCHINGS, Collector, to TOWN of SAUGUS, Dr.
Amt. uncollected Dec. 31, 1889, on 1885 List, $954 54
CR.
By amount paid Treasurer in 1890 $49 51 Tax deeds to Treasurer for am't of taxes 47 21
Abatement checks received and delivered to the Auditors . 294 61
$391 33
Balance
$563 21
To amount due Dec. 31, 1889 on 1886 list . $1,552 86
Cr. By amount paid Treasurer in 1890 . . $311 27 Tax deeds to Treasurer for taxes . 75 43 Abatement checks received and de- livered to the Auditors 461 77
$848 47
Balance
$704 39
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COLLECTORS' REPORT.
To amount due Dec. 31, 1889, on 1887 list . $2,131 29
Cr. By amount paid Treasurer in 1890 . . $667 78 Tax deeds to Treasurer for taxes . 99 84 Abatement checks received and de- livered to Auditors 672 45
- -
$1,440 07
Balance
$691 22
Of the above balances over $500.00 has been paid W. P. Copp, and receipts are held in proof.
To amount due Dec. 31, 1889, on 1888 list . $6,437 48
Cr. By amount paid Treasurer in 1890 . . $4,226 57 Tax deed to Treasurer for taxes . 274 67 Abatement checks received and de- livered to Auditors 1,159 24
Balance,
$777 00
INTEREST STATEMENT.
Paid Treasurer on 1886 list
$70 94
Paid Treasurer on 1887 list
137 19
Paid Treasurer on 1888 list
443 96
$652 09
Interest incorp'd in 1886 tax deeds to Treas. $18 11
Interest incorp'd in 1887 tax deeds to Treas. 16 34
Interest incorp'd in 1888 tax deeds to Treas. 33 25
$67 70
Interest abated by check received and deliv- ered to Auditors on 1886 list . $25 22
Interest do. on 1887 list . 19 32
Interest do. on 1888 list . 41 71
$86 25
Total amount of interest accounted for . . $806 04
WILLIAM F. HITCHINGS, COLLECTOR.
$5,660 48
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COLLECTOR'S REPORT.
A. DUDLEY JOHNSON, Collector, To Town of Saugus, Dr.
Balance of tax list, 1889 . $30,485 49 Interest (recorded on Treas. acct. $425.00) 421 58
$30,907 07
Cr. By amount paid Treasurer
$24,400 00
Abatements 684 25
$25,084 25
Balance .
$5,822 82
Dr. To amount of 1890 tax list
$46,919 12
Cr. By amount paid Treasurer
$26,400 00
Abatements 237 53 Discounts 339 08 $26,976 61
Balance
$19,932 51
ABATEMENT OF TAXES. W. F. HITCHINGS, Collector.
Selectmen and Assessors' Certificates,
Tax of 1885 $294 61
Tax of 1886 461 77
Tax of 1887
672 45
Tax of 1888
1,159 24
$2,588 07
A. DUDLEY JOHNSON, Collector.
Certificates, Tax of 1889
$684 25
Tax of 1890 237 53
$921 78
FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
TRUSTEES' REPORT.
WE are glad to report the past year as the most prosperous of the three since the Public Library was established.
This is indicated not only by the increase in the number of volumes added, but also by the increased circulation. This increase of circulation is only the natural result of the larger range of books from which to choose.
The additions have been made at several different times, in order to keep the shelves supplied with fresh matter, so far as our funds would permit.
It has been the aim of the Trustees and the Book Com- mittee to make the contents of the Library as symmetrical as possible ; to provide a good proportion of Fiction and lighter reading, and at the same time sufficient History, Biography, Books of Literature, and more general works to make the Library a centre of information for the people, to whom it belongs.
The Encyclopædia Britannica, Grote's History of Greece, and " Battles and Leaders of the Civil War," are some of the more important works of the latter class added during the year.
Our thanks are due to the local press for publishing lists of the additions made since the issue of the Supplementary Catalogue in January, 1890.
Donations of books and magazines have been received from several of the friends who have favored us in the past.
The large number of volumes of magazines (over 200), which is thus being increased yearly, contains a great amount of interesting and profitable reading. It is hoped
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PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT.
that a list of their most important contents may be published in the papers before many months.
At the annual examination the books were found in good condition, although many of the most popular are considera- bly worn, and about forty of the semust be re-bound. Not a single volume has been lost.
The statistical report of the Librarian clearly indicates the growing appreciation of our citizens for their Library. If with its growing use its resources also continue to increase, there need be no fears for its future.
W. F. GILLETTE,
THOMAS P. PARSONS,
M. B. FAXON, BENJ. F. CALLEY, CHARLES H. BOND,
Trustees.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT.
Number of volumes in Library, Jannary 1, 1890 1,745
Number of volumes added during the year . 360
Number of volumes in Library, January 1, 1891 2,105
Number of volumes of magazines bound during the year . 14
Number of volumes of magazines donated during the year 14
Number of pamphlets in Library January 1, 1891 80
Number of volumes loaned during 1890 . 5,255
Monthly average 438
Per cent. of fiction .66
Names of borrowers registered during 1890 67
Whole Number of names of borrowers registered . 514
RECEIPTS.
Cash balance January 1, 1890 $0 22
From sale of Catalogues 4 80
From fines . 16 31
$21 33
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PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT.
EXPENDITURES.
For delivery of books at East Saugus
$12 75
Bulletin board
3 00
Books .
1 06
Expressage
93
Stationery, postage, etc. .
3 45
Cash balance January 1, 1891
14
$21 33
W.IF. GILLETTE, LIBRARIAN.
.
CONSTABLE'S REPORT.
THE whole number of arrests made during the year was eigh- teen. Of this number nine was for assault and battery, six for drunkenness, one for non-support of family, one for stealing, and one surrendered by his bondsman.
CHAS. F. CLARK, CONSTABLE.
THERE is in the custody of the Treasurer, the income of which is to be applied to the perpetual care of lots in the Cemetery, the following described funds :
Sept. 21, 1887. Received for care of lot of
Mary T. Perley . $200 00
Income to Dec. 31, 1890 . 32 30
-. $232 30 By deposit in Lynn Five Cents Savings Bank, . $232 30
Dec. 29, 1890, Received for care lot of Henry E. Hone $200 00 By deposit in Lynn Institution for Savings . $200 00
No disbursements have been made from above funds.
To the Auditors of the Town of Saugus :
IN compliance with the By-Laws of the Town we recommend the sum of Nine Thousand Dollars for the year 1891 for School purposes.
For the School Committee.
E. G. SMITH.
REPORT OF SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS
Value of Sinking Fund Jan. 1, 1890 $30,680 00
Investment Jan. 1, 1890 $29,500 00
Interest collected to May 1, 1890 . 1,770 00 Collected of the appropriation of 1890 . 1,230 00
-$32,500 00
Invested in Town of Saugus note .
$32,500 00
VALUE OF SINKING FUND JANUARY 1, 1891.
Investment . $32,500 00
Accrued interest to Jan. 1, 1891 1,300 00
Value of Sinking Fund, Jan. 1, 1891 - $33,800 00
The approriation required for 1891 is Ten Hundred and Fifty Dollars.
HERBERT B. NEWHALL, SAMUEL HAWKES, HERBERT O. PRATT, SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS.
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TREASURER'S REPORT.
JOSEPH WHITEHEAD, Treasurer,
Dr. To Cash in Treasury Jan. 1, 1890 $2,818 30
Essex County, Dog Licenses 325 62
Rental of Town Hall 132 00
Roswell Hitchings
· 54 17
Income of the School Fund
172 80
W. F. Merrill, house rent
48 00
B. S. Hone, legacy of H. E. Hone 10,200 00
City of Boston
122 25
City of Lynn, water City of Lynn .
100 00
Copp's bondsmen .
15,000 00
Interest on the same
80 00
B. F. Calley, Tax, 1880 .
20 00
W. F. Hitchings, Tax, 1885
49 51
W. F. Hitchings, Tax, 1886
311 27
W. F. Hitchings, Tax, 1887
667 78
W. F. Hitchings, Tax, 1888
4,226 57
W. F. Hitchings, interest
652 09
A. Dudley Johnson, Tax, 1889 .
24,400 00
A. Dudley Johnson, Tax, 1890 .
26,400 00
A. Dudley Johnson, Interest . 425 00
Town of Revere
20 00
Commonwealth Corporation Tax
1,099 65
Mathew Burns, for use of Land
26 00
Lynn Institution for Savings, two notes
24,000 00
I. S. Meacon, Liquor License .
1 00
Francis Berry, Liquor License
1 00
F. C. Kinsman, Liquor License
1 00
George Copeland .
1,000 00
Commonwealth Pauper Account
30 90
Abington Savings Bank
45 67
Interest on Deposits
251 32
H. B. Newhall, in Settlement
300 00
Discount on County Tax, Fisk estate
13 82
Edward S. Kent, for Flagstaff
10 00
T. P. Parsons, Cemetery Lots Sold Commonwealth National Bank Tax
540 10
Commonwealth State Aid
865 00
Goodhue & Birney
13 00
B. N. Johnson, Graham case
416 50
Proceeds of the Sinking Fund Notes,
3,000 00
352 00
$119,160 95
968 63
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TREASURER'S REPORT.
in account with TOWN OF SAUGUS.
CR. by Cash Lynn Five Cents Savings Bank $5,000 00
Lynn Institution for Savings 50,000 00
Six Coupon Notes 3,000 00
Salem Savings Bank
1,000 00
Commonwealth State Tax
1,995 00
County Tax
2,181 85
Deposited in Savings Bank, the interest thereof to be used for the care of H. E. Hone burial lot .
200 00
William F. Hitchings, recording deeds and expenses
26 50
Interest on Coupon Notes
2,231 25
Interest on Temporary Note
3,267 50
Interest on Sinking Notes
1,770 00
Commonwealth on Account Liquor Li-
cense, 1889 .
1 00
Commonwealth on Account Liquor Li-
cense
251 00
Overseers' Orders paid
3,899 39
Selectmen's Orders 40,319 23
Cash in Treasury .
4,018 23
$119,160 95
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STATEMENT OF TOWN DEBT.
STATEMENT OF TOWN DEBT.
Salem Savings Bk., Water Loan, . $37,000 00
Coupon Notes . 53,000 00
Sinking Fund Notes
32,500 00
TEMPORARY LOANS.
Lynn Institution for Savings
12,000 00
Cyrus Cheever Estate 7,600 00
--- $142,100 00.
Coupon Notes and Water Loan payable as follows :
4 Coupon Notes due May 1, 1891, 42 per ct.$2,000 00
2
66 Nov. 1, 1891, 4 per ct. 1,000 00
3 66
66 May 1, 1892, 4 per ct. 1,500 00
4
66 Nov. 1, 1892, 4 per ct. 2,000 00
3
May 1, 1893, 4 per ct. 1,500 00
4 66 66 Nov. 1, 1893, 4 per ct. 2,000 00
4
66 May 1, 1894, 4 per ct. 2,000 00
4
66 Nov. 1, 1894, 4 per ct. 2,000 00
4
66
66 May 1, 1895, 4 per ct. 2,000 00
4
66
66 Nov. 1, 1895, 4 per ct. 2,000 00
4
66
6.
May 1, 1896, 4 per ct. 2,000 00
4
66
Nov. 1, 1896, 4 per ct. 2,000 00 May 1, 1897, 4 per ct. 2,000 00
5
.6 Nov. 1, 1897, 4 per ct. 2,500 00
5
6:
66
May 1, 1898, 4 per ct. 2,500 00
5
66
66 Nov. 1, 1898, 4 per ct. 2,500 00
5
May 1, 1899, 4 per ct. 2,500 00
5
6:
66 May 1, 1900, 4 per ct. 2,500 00
6
66
66 Nov. 1, 1900, 4 per ct. 3,000 00
6
،،
66 May 1, 1901, 4 per ct. 3,000 00
6
66
Nov. 1, 1901, 4 per ct. 3,000 00
6
66
.6 May 1, 1902, 4 per ct. 3,000 00
4
Nov. 1, 1902, 4 per ct. 2,000 00
-
-$53,000 00
4
66
66 Nov. 1, 1899, 4 per ct. 2,500 00
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STATEMENT OF TOWN DEBT.
PRINCIPAL OF WATER LOAN, Payable as follows :
December 1, 1891
$1,000 00
1,1892
1,000 00
1,1893
1,500 00
1,1894
1,500 00
1,1895
1,500 00
1,1896
1,500 00
1,1897
1,500 00
1,1898
2,500 00
1,1899
2,500 00
1,1900
2,500 00
1,1901
2,500 00
1,1902
2,500 00
1,1903
3,000 00
1,1904
3,000 00
1, 1905
3,000 00
1,1906
3,000 00
1,1907
3,000 00
- $37,000 00
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CONDITION OF THE TOWN.
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE TOWN.
LIABILITIES.
Coupon Notes $53,000 00
Water Loan, Salem Savings Bank 37,000 00
Sinking Fund Notes 32,500 00
Lynn Institution for Savings
12,000 00
Estate of Cyrus Cheever
7,600 00
Accrued Interest .
2,000 00
Danvers Lunatic Asylum
128 13
Worcester Lunatic Hospital
42 71
Worcester Insane Asylum
42 71
Commonwealth
52 00
Chapman Valve Co
10 50
C. A. Sweetser, Rent of Hose House 25 00
Road Commissioners
119 42
$144,520 47
ASSETS.
Cash in Treasury
$4,018 23
Sinking Fund
32,500 00
Benjamin F. Calley, Collector, Tax of 1880
78 90
William F. Hitchings, Collector, Tax of
1885
563 21
William F. Hitchings, Collector, Tax of 1886
704 39
William F. Hitchings, Collector, Tax of 1887
691 22
William F. Hitchings,. Collector, Tax of 1888
777 00
A. Dudley Johnson, Collector, Tax '89 . A. Dudley Johnson, Collector, Tax '90 . Corporation Tax
890 47
Corporation Tax, to be allowed
880 84
Tax Titles, or Collector's Deeds
850 00
Commonwealth State Aid
954 00
City of Lynn
557 95
Essex County Dog License
181 14
Essex County, Salem Turnpike
764 86
Town of Revere
30 00
Deficiency .
$70,197 54
74,322 93
$144,520 47
From the amounts above reported due from W. F. Hitchings, Col- lector for years 1885, 1886 and 1887, $500.00 should be deducted. See Collector's Report.
5,822 82
19,932 51
TOWN CLERK'S REPORT.
BIRTHS.
Number of births registered, Males, 64, Females, 51 115
More than last year . 19
American parentage 72
Foreign parentage .
20
American and foreign parentage .
23
- 115
MARRIAGES.
Number of marriages registered 24
Residents of Saugus, 33, Resident elsewhere, 15 48
American born, 32, Foreign born, 16 48
Average age of groom . 28
Average age of bride 24
Oldest person married .
63
Youngest person married
15
DEATHS.
Number of deaths registered in 1890
69
Males, 33 Females, 36.
AGES.
Under 5 years, 19 From 50 to 70 . 12
From 5 to 30 15 From 70 to 90 . 17
From 30 to 50
6
Deaths in January 8
Deaths in July 3
February
10
August 7
March
7
September
April
4
October
2
May
6
November . C
June
4
December 5
50
TOWN CLERK'S REPORT.
DOGS.
Number of dogs registered, Males, 115, Females, 9
124
POPULATION OF SAUGUS.
1820
748
1855
1,788
1875 . 2,570
1830
960
1860
2,024
1880
2,612
1840 .
1,098
1866
2,006
1885
2,855
1850
1,552
1870
2,247
1890
3,673
WILLIAM H. NEWHALL,
TOWN CLERK.
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STATISTICS OF THE TOWN.
STATISTICS OF THE TOWN OF SAUGUS.
YEARS
Real Estate
Personal Property
Total Valuation
Debt
Tax rate per $1000
1890
$2,253,875
$238,993
$2,492,868
$ 74,322 93
$18 00
1889
2,162,530
228,331
2,390,861
84,952 42
20 00
1888
2,037,192
234,107
2,271,299
112,135 36
19 00
1887
1,906,061
202,835
2,148,896
94,785 07
13 50
1886
1.373,680
156,555
1,373,680
56,106 57
17 50
1885
1,289,982
184,378
1,474,360
55,699 40
16 80
1884
1.197,402
181,280
1,378,692
58,719 11
18 00
1883
1,200,590
145,780
1,346.370
66,231 25
18 20
1882
1,197,760
142,605
1,342,395
69,909 48
19 00
1881
1.205,210
223,752
1,425,962
70,345 49
17 60
1880
1,210,495
254,960
1,465,095
69,305 49
16 50
1879
1,202,054
260,890
1,462,944
69,901. 28
17 00
1878
1.210,725
299,810
1,510,535
72,425 67
18 00
1877
1,326,529
355,460
1,681,980
74,541 62
16 00
1876
1,317,128
381,300
1,691,428
84,217 75
20 00
1875
1,289,433
448,825
1,738,258
52,676 73
19 00
1874
1,254,233
543,000
1,796,233
36,832 18
18 50
1873
1,165,475
541,710
1,707,184
36,142 44
13 50
1872
1,110,125
492.225
1,602,350
35,730 42
12 50
1871
1,048,908
451,937
1,500,845
37,709 40
18 00
1870
1,004,929
457,160
1,462.089
12,769 89
15 00
1869
973,342
469,629
1,442,971
14,900 87
13 33
1868
914.214
369,558
1,310,772
16.143 62
14 50
1867
906.464
385,429
1,291,893
18,103 84
18 00
1866
895,312
453,366
1,348,678
20,201 36
15 00
1865
904,544
444.973
1,349,517
22,749 58
17 00
1864
909,646
397,400
1,307,046
30,080 86
12 50
1863
880,314
324,490
1,204,804
30,235 16
13 33
1862
876,680
270,000
1,146,695
18,407 08
8 00
1861
889,693
286.189
1,175,882
16,580 17
7 86
1860
877,605
301,087
1,179,592
16,601 33
6 80
REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH.
During the year ending Dec. 31, 1890, there were reported to this Board fourteen cases of sickness from contagious diseases, of which twelve were diphtheria and two scarlet fever.
We would again urge upon the citizens of the Town the great necessity for the better construction and a more fre- quent cleaning of cesspools and vaults. We have been called to inspect many places on account of poor drainage, and in most of them found the cesspcols totally inadequate, either from poor construction or insufficient size.
The introduction of a Public Water Supply increases very materially the amount of water used, and citizens must not forget that a larger use of water makes a corresponding in- crease in the amount of sewage to be taken care of, and although their cesspools have answered in the past, yet under the new conditions either more care and frequent emptying or an enlarged cesspool is necessary.
At the present time there is no cart nor appliances in Town which can be used for the proper cleaning out of cesspools or vaults, and we believe it would be well for the Town to buy such apparatus as is needed for this work. It could be kept at the Town Farm, and by making a reason- able charge for its use and the necessary work, we believe the Town would derive quite a revenue from it.
As the duties of this Board are enlarging each year, and as the carrying out of the provisions of the new By-Laws will require much closer attention, we would recommend
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that at the next annual meeting a separate Board of Health be chosen, and believe it would be well to have a physician on the Board.
HARMON HALL, ARTHUR B. SMITH, THOMAS P. PARSONS.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SELECTMEN
OF THE
TOWN OF SAUGUS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1890.
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LYNN, MASS. : THE NICHOLS PRESS - THOS. P. NICHOLS, 7 MUNROE STREET, CORNER MARKET, 1891.
SELECTMEN'S REPORT.
We herewith submit our report for the past year. While congratulating the Town upon the improvement in its ma- terial and financial condition, as shown by the increase in population and buildings, and by the substantial reduction of $10,629.49 in the deficiency, and of $33,047.28 in the liabilities of the Town, we would urge upon the citizens the importance of using great care and judgment in making appropriations, as it is only in this way that the tax rate can be reduced.
INCIDENTALS.
The expenditures under this head cover all the general expenses of the Town not otherwise provided for, including those of the Fire Department and Public Library, and the items may be seen by reference to the detailed report.
STREET LIGHTING.
The contract for lighting the street lanterns was again awarded to Mr. Charles F. Clark, at 34 cents per lantern per night, under the same conditions as heretofore.
While we know the rate of 34 cents is a very low one, still with the appropriation of $1,200.00, we were unable to light the Town as thoroughly as we could have wished.
There are at the present time 172 lanterns, and in order to light these 20 nights a month, at the above rate, it will necessitate an appropriation of $1,350.00. We wish to call the attention of the citizens to the vote passed at the last annual meeting, " That no street lanterns should be lighted by the Town unless located by the Selectmen."
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SALEM TURNPIKE.
The fence on the side of the roadway belonging to us to keep in order having been repaired and strengthened, is now in good condition its entire length. The roadbed has been scraped and covered with gravel, and is in good condition. Three-fourths of the amount expended by the Town on account of this Turnpike is repaired by the County of Essex.
STATE AID.
On account of State and Military Aid there has been paid the past year $1,012.00 ; $854.00 of which will be repaid by the State. Reference to the Auditor's Report will show the names of the parties receiving aid and the amount paid to each.
SUITS.
The suit brought in favor of John Kiernan, April, 1886, remains the same as at the time of our last report.
The action of tort in favor of John Katwick, for the sum of $2,000.00, is being defended by the L. & B. R. R. Co.
The suit against Richard Graham has been settled by the payment of $500.00 and costs.
No other actions than the above are pending for or against the Town.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
During the past year the Town has built a Hose House at the Centre for Hose One, which provides them with excel- lent accommodations. Hose Three, at East Saugus, has been provided with better quarters than formerly, while Hose Two, at Cliftondale, occupies the same house as during the past two years. We believe this department to be on a better footing than ever before, and refer you to the Chief Engineer's Report for particulars.
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POLICE.
We have received from the City of Lynn $100.00, on account of extra expenses incurred at North Saugus last year.
Of this year's appropriation of $500.00, we have expended $324.83 and believe the service rendered by this Department has been generally acceptable. The Town having made a special appropriation of $500.00 for the enforcement of the License Law, we have expended $376.62. Five parties have been arrested for the illegal sale of liquor, all of whom were convicted. Of these parties, one has left the State; one case has been put on file ; one party is serving a sentence of four months in the House of Correction, and two,-one of whom received a sentence of three months and a fine of $100.00, and the other five months and $100.00,-have ap- pealed to the Superior Court, where their cases are now pending.
LIBRARY.
The money received this year from the County of Essex on account of the Dog Tax has enabled the Trustees to make a substantial addition to the Library, and we believe that the money received from this source can be put to no better use in the future.
BY-LAWS.
The By-Laws as adopted by the Town have been approved by a Judge of the Superior Court, with the exception of Sections 3, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 15 of Article 4, and Section 11, Article 5. These sections, if slightly amended at the Annual Town Meeting, can be made acceptable to the Judge. We have thought it best not to print these By- Laws for distribution until the Amendments have been made and approved.
SAUGUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
3 1729 00051 3868
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CEMETERY.
Of the appropriation of $1000.00, for extending the Cem- etery, $972.96 has been spent; there have been sold lots amounting to $346.00, and there still remain fifty lots for sale. We have built a Main Avenue from Winter Street to the River, with catch basin at the head, and a blind drain and 15-inch drain pipe running its entire length. There have also been built three shorter avenues, connecting with the older part of the Cemetery, with blind drain, and drain pipe under them running to the main drain. All the land to the west of this Main Avenue has been surveyed and staked out into lots. In order that this section of the Cemetery may be put in good condition we would recom- mend an appropriation of $500.00 for the ensuing year.
Our estimate of appropriations needed for the ensuing year is as follows :
Incidental expenses .
$5,000 00
Salem Turnpike
1,000 00
Salaries 1,500 00
Street lights
1,350 00
State aid
1,200 00
Interest
7,000 00
Police
500 00
Fire Department
700 00
HARMON HALL, ARTHUR B. SMITH, THOMAS P. PARSONS.
SAUGUS PUBLIC LIBRARY 295 Central St. Saugus, MA 01906
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