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We would at this time compliment the Chief and his men for the splendid services they have rendered to the Town during the year that lias just passed.
Please see report for further information.
Cemetery.
We believe that the cemetery should be placed in the hands of three commissioners for one, two and three year terms, but before we can accomplish this it will be necessary for the Town to accept the Acts of 1890 in regard to cemetery com- missioners. The Selectmen will put an article covering this matter in the Town Warrant for 1902.
Fire Department.
When the good citizens of the town are asleep, and dead
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to the world, so to speak, it must be a source of gratification to them to know that while in that condition, our fire laddies, ever alert, stand ready to risk their lives to protect them from fire. Too much encouragement and support to these brave men cannot be bestowed by our citizens, and we would suggest that they at all times temper their criticisms with the kindly consideration they so justly deserve in the discharge of their duties.
For a detailed account of this department, please see the Engineers' report.
Public Buildings.
We believe that every citizen of the town will agree with us on the importance of keeping our public buildings in good repair. Now to do this we have got to have a small appro- priation every year. Every one knows that it costs something every year to keep his own private property in good repair, and what is true of ours is equally true of public property. We think that a word to the wise is sufficient.
Finances.
This department of our Town is not in as good a condition as we would wish, although the Town has made some im- provement the past year, from the fact that at the beginning of the year 1901 there was due the Town some $85,000 in uncollected taxes, and at the close of the year 1901 some $75,000, showing a decrease of about $10,000. This is a step in the right direction, but when we consider the fact that there still remains an amount nearly equal to the entire tax levy for a year, we feel that the results attained are far from being satisfactory.
We hope that every citizen of the Town of Saugus will give this matter their most serious consideration.
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Appropriations.
We would recommend the following appropriations:
Highways and Bridges $4,500 00
Selectmen's Incidentals 6,500 00
Insurance 150 00
Police Department 4,000 00
Public Buildings 800 00
Street Lighting
5,100 00
Soldiers' Relief
400 00
J. WESLEY PAUL, H. O. PRATT, H. F. FISKE, Selectmen of the Town of Saugus.
Assessor's Report.
The Assessors herewith present to the citizens of Saugus their report for the year ending Dec. 31, 1901:
Table of Aggregates.
Of Polls, Property and Taxes Assessed May 1, 1901. Number of polls assessed, 1,383; a gain of 15.
Number of polls exempt 108; an increase of 19.
Number of persons paying poll tax only, 657; an increase of 22.
Total number of polls registered, 1,526; a gain of 56.
Total number of persons assessed, 2,478; a decrease of 170.
Number of persons paying property tax, 1,821; a decrease of 202.
Number of persons liable to do military duty, 875; a gain of 50. Number of dogs registered, males 186, females 24, total 210. Population as taken by the Assessors, 5,234; a gain of 180.
Schedule of Property Assessed.
Number of dwelling houses, 1,249; a gain of 42.
Number of acres of land, 6,038; a gain of 39.
Number of horses, 383; a loss of 27.
Number of cows, 756; a loss of 34.
Number of neat cattle, 8; same as last year.
Number of sheep, 60; a gain of 25.
Number of swine, 42: a gain of 3.
Number of fowl, 8,690; a loss of 810.
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Number of carriages, 130; a loss of 20. Number of bicycles, 360; a gain of II. Number of automobiles, 3; a gain of 2.
Value of Personal Property.
Money at interest, $11,875; a loss of $7,360. Stock in trade, $50,270; a loss of $80. Machinery, $31,050; a loss of $20. Live stock, $47,705; a loss of $5,618. Carriages, $9,960; a loss of $1,013. Bicycles, $9,090; a gain of 225.
Automobiles, $2,300; a gain of $1,300. Other personal property, $9,976; a gain of $2,735. Showing a loss of $10,570.
Value of Real and Personal Estate.
Personal property assessed $172,226 Buildings exclusive of land $2,170,150
Land exclusive of buildings 1,449,179
3,619,329
Total amount of property assessed, $3,791,555
Divided as Follows:
Resident real estate, $2,627,875; a gain of $82,895. Non-resident real estate, $990,654; a gain of $39,299. Resident personal estate, $161,972; a loss of $11,487. Non-resident personal estate, $10,254; a gain of $986. Total value of assessed estate May I, 1901, $3,791,555
Total value of assessed estate May 1, 1900, 3,679,062
Showing a net gain of, $112,493
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Divided as Follows:
On buildings $53,200
On land 69,794
Showing a gain of $122,994
On personal property a loss of . . 10.50I
SII2.493
Basis of Taxation.
Appropriations $81.850 00
State tax 2.135 00
County tax
3,017 59
Metropolitan Park tax (two years) .. 2,500 00
State highway tax
So 00
Overlay 1,785 07
$91.367,66
Less Town's income
9,000 00
Net amount raised by taxation. . $82.367. 66
Apportioned as Follows:
On real estate $75.984 90
On personal estate 3.616 76
On polls 2,766 00
$82.367 66
Total tax for State, County and Town purposes committed to Lewis J. Austin, Collector. $82,367.66.
Tax rate per $1000, $21.
State tax rate per $1000, $16.80.
City of Lynn land tax, $383.67.
Corporation tax. $581.40.
National Bank tax, $334.63.
Street Railway excise tax. $2,457.47.
Street railway, $2,769.77.
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The Assessors hereby recommend the sum of $750.00 to meet the expenses (salary) of their department for the year 1902.
During the year 1901, the Assessors have obtained twelve new plans for use in their department, by which means two lots of woodland have been located, and taxed for the first time for several years. By these plans, other lots show an increase in acreage. One lot in particular, taxed heretofore as 3 acres. proved to be 614 acres. One lot of marshland. taxed as 2 acres. increased to 5. Another lot of 3 acres, tax uncollected for several years, has been located. and will be sold for taxes, if not paid in future.
To aid the Assessors to continue this line of work, they would recommend that the sum of $50.00 be appropriated for searching the records. and in securing such plans as might be deemed necessary.
BENJ. F. CALLEY. JOHN H. PARKER. LEVI G. HAWKES. Assessors of Saugus.
Report of Sealer of Weights and Measures.
For the Year Ending Dec. 31, 1901.
Number of glass jars sealed 15,890
Number condemned 930
Number found broken 45
Number of tin measures sealed
305
Total number 17,170
Extracts from the Revised Laws of Massachusetts, relating to the sealing of weights and measures :-
Section 38. Whoever sells or, if by the custom of trade, such weights, measures, scales, beams or balances than those which have been sealed as provided in Chapter sixty- three, shall forfeit not more than twenty dollars for each of- fence to the use of the person suing therefor.
Chapter 62, Acts of 1901.
An Act Relative to the Sealing of Glass Bottles or Jars Used by Milkmen.
Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
Section 43.
above act took effect in cities Dec. 31, 1900; in towns March 1, 1901.
Section 32. All weights and measures and balances that cannot be made to conform to the standard shall be stamped "Condemned" or "C. D." by the sealer.
BENJ. F. CALLEY, Sealer.
Crime.
The whole number of arrests for 1901 was 148, of which 136 were males and 12 were females.
Nature of Offence.
Assault and battery, 8; assault, 6; assault with a dangerous weapon, I ; attempting to utter, I ; bastardy, I; cruelty to ani- mals, 6: drunks, 56; disturbing church, I; defacing a build- ing, 3; disturbing peace, 9; embezzlement, I; exposing per- son, I: forgery, I; liquor nuisance, 2; larceny, 15; malicious mischief, I; non-support, 3; peddling without a license, 5; profane language, 4; riding on sidewalk, 3; stubborn child, 3; violation Town By-laws, 5; violation infant boarding house act, 2; present where gaming implements were found, 10.
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE.
Court Cases.
For the year ending December 31, 1901, there were 257 criminal cases, including continued cases tried in this court.
Disposed of as Follows.
Appealed, 3; continued, 80; cases filed, 42; committed to Salem Jail, 14; committed to Concord Reformatory, 2; com- mitted to State Board, I ; committed to Lancaster School, I; discharged, 16; defaulted, 7; fined and paid, 50; held for Grand Jury, 5; held for Superior Court, 4.
List of Other Work Done.
Arrested for out of town officers, 4; complaints received and investigated, 248; committed to Danvers Asylum, 5; committed to Tewksbury, I; dead bodies removed, 2; doors found open and secured, 62; disturbance suppressed, 15; dogs killed, 51; lights found burning, 37; lights furnished for dan- gerous places, 9; lost children found and restored, 7; fires discovered, 5; search warrants served and liquor found, 2; windows found open, 27; runaway horses stopped, 5; stray teams found, 7; responded to fire alarms, 15.
Appropriation
$4,000 00
C. O. Thompson, salary $863 34
F. W. Joy, salary. 798 70
W. A. Pratt, salary. 762 20
R. L. Mansfield, salary 619 85
L. Florence, salary . 46 00
J. C. Bannon, salary. 42 25
P. A. Flaherty, salary
35 25
W. F. Belcher, salary 24 50
E. P. Burnham, salary 12 00
John Brierly 3 00
Amount carried forward,
$3,207 09
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Amount brought forward, $3,207 09
C. O. Thompson, horse hire. 240 00
J. E. Fields, painting signs. 50
J. F. Pratt, cross arms. 5 40
F. W. Barry, books. I 50
Dr. Knight, services. 5 00
F. R. Foss, use of horse. I 00
Mitchell Mfg. Co., badges. I 50
J. E. Fields, painting signs 3 00
F. C. Bosworth. 1 00
Mitchell Mfg. Co. I 50
Decoration Day 16 00
Expense on Brann warrant. 3 00
R. Marstrangialo, helmets. 9 50
Mitchell Mfg. Co., I badge I 00
H. O. Pratt, use of horse. 9 00
N. E. Telephone Co. 105 00
Couch & Seeley. 2 02
John McCarty, printing
26 00
T. Newhall
3 00
Expense on warrant
2 00
Telegraph I 00
Sampson & Allen I 98
A. B. Mansfield. I 00
Expense on Harding case. 5 00
Telegram I 00
Expense to Campton Village and return, 13 20
Dr. Francois, services 4 50
A. J. Graves, clubs 4 50
Couch & Seeley 50
W. J. Burton. I 50
C. A. Blakely, use of horse I 50
472 60
Amount carried forward,
$3,6.79 69
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Amount brought forward,
$3,679 69
F. W. Barry, books. I 50
Postage on dog notices. 5 00
Expenses to Haverhill I 00
J. A. Halliday. 2 00
H. Milligan, printing. 4 50
Telephone 15 00
Oak Hall Co., buttons
3 00
F. W. Barry, books.
.2 60
F. M. Ferrin, wire.
48 00
D. B. Walker, services. 9 25
William Read, revolvers
40 45
Telegram
I 00
Lock
I 02
Expense on Pushee warrant.
I 00
Expense on Wright warrant.
1 00
Three copies Turny's record.
2 50
Postage
5 00
M. H. Harrington
6 00
F. M. Stocker.
I 00
H. Turner, horse hire.
19 70
170 52
$3,850 21
Finance.
The total amount of fines paid during the year was $374. Paid to Town of Saugus, $307.50. Paid to Mass. Society of Cruelty to Animals, $55. Paid to various officers in peddler cases, $11.50.
I would recommend that the sum of $4000 be appropriated for police service for the year of 1902.
Conclusion.
In concluding my report I wish to thank the honorable Board of Selectmen and George M. Amerige, Trial Justice,
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for the many acts of kindness shown me in the past year. I wish also to extend my thanks to the officers both regular and special for the able manner in which they have supported me.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES O. THOMPSON, Chief of Police.
Report of Sinking Fund Commissioners.
Saugus, Jan. 1, 1902.
To the Selectmen of Saugus:
The Sinking Fund Commissiovers beg leave to submit the following report:
Value of Sinking Fund Jan. 1, 1901 . . . $74,500 00 Interest collected to Nov. 1, 1901. 1,705 00
$81,205 00 No appropriation was made for the year 1901.
Invested in Town of Saugus note ... $80,500 00 Balance in Town Treasurer's hand ... 705 00
$81,205 00
Value of Sinking Fund January 1, 1902. Town of Saugus note. 80,500 00 In Town Treasurer's hands. 705 00 Interest accrued not collected to Jan. I. 1902 805 00
$82,010 00
No appropriation will be required for the year 1902.
HERBERT B. NEWHALL, SAMUEL HAWKES, HERBERT O. PRATT.
Report of Chief of Fire Department.
I would recommend that the Honorable Board of Select- men instruct the Water Board of Revere to place hydrants on Vine St. and on Main St. above the Methodist Church, which would greatly add to the protection of property in that vicinity. I would also recommend the laying of a six-inch water pipe from the four corners on Main St. to the Town Farm buildings, as at present time there is no protection to these buildings. I would recommend that twenty-three hun- dred dollars be appropriated this year, as we now have the fire system in three circuits which is a great benefit to the system, but makes more expense in the battery room.
The apparatus consists of 3 hose wagons, I hook and lad- der truck, 8 Underwriters' and 4 Babcock extinguishers, 4,700 feet of hosc, 100 feet of garden hose, 3 plain brass and 7 regulation play pipes, 12 extinguishers in Town buildings, 4 sets of double harness, 300 feet of ladder, 28 rubber coats, 3 jump nets, I line gun, I pull down hook with chain and rope attached, 3 crotch poles, 8 lanterns, 3 long hooks, 2 axes, 3 bars, 26 spanners and 20 belts, 12 lighters, 14 fire hats, 3 wrenches, 3 wagon jacks.
CHARLES A. BLAKELEY, Chief.
The Fire Department at the present time consists of 39 regular men and 6 call men and superintendent of the fire alarm and 3 engineers.
C. A. BLAKELEY, Chief. C. J. HITCHINGS, Ist Asst. M. F. CUNNINGHAM, 2d Asst.
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RECORD OF ALARMS FOR THE YEAR 1901.
Total number of bell alarms 15
Total number of false alarms I
Total number of still alarms 6
Total number of second alarms 2
Total miles run by all apparatus 51
Total feet of hose laid. 2,550
Total feet of ladders used. 295
Total gallons of chemicals used 72
March 6. Box 14, 320 Central street; damage, $100; insured.
March 19. Box 32. This alarm was for a fire in Lynn; Hose 3 responded and laid 1,000 feet of hose, which was used by the Lynn Department.
June 5. Box 31, East Sauguc Depot; damage about $10.
July 3. Box 125. This alarm was rung for an old stove catching fire, which did no damage.
July 21. Box 25, caused by an overturned oil stove; damage slight.
July 24. Box 213, house on State highway owned by Galliger heirs; total loss.
July 28. Box 27, false alarm.
Aug. 20. Box 126, 25 Whitney street; damage, $410; insur- ed.
Sept. 24. Box 31, spice mills at East Saugus; caused by friction of shafting; damage about $5.
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Oct. 27. Box 32, small building on Atherton street owned by Mr. Atherton and used for' boys club; total loss.
Nov. 10. Box 18, woods fire.
Nov. 17. Box 124, building on Broadway owned by Van Antwerp; total loss before the alarm was given.
Nov. 26. Box 31, Masonic hall, East Saugus; caused by an overheated furnace.
Dec. 2. Box 12, fire on roof of Napashemet Club House; caused from a spark; no damage.
Dec. 16. Box 24, building on Western avenue owned by J. H. Waters, occupied by A. Vollen; total loss; insured.
Firemen's Salaries.
.$1,400 00
Appropriation
Hose I.
F. V. Leroyd $35 00
David Hanson
35 00
C. W. Davis 35 00
J. McGilvery
35 00
Peter Haigh 35 00
A. B. Mansfield
35 00
Chas. Stevens 35 00
Leon Worthley 26 27
James Wilson 32 08
E. E. Ryder 35 00
1
John Ashworth 5 84
344 19
Amount carried forward,
$344 19
REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT. 155
Amount brought forward,
$344 19
Hose 2.
Walter H. Raddin 35 00
A. F. Sachsse 35 00
J. P. Devine 35 00
H. Palmer 35 00
J. H. Stewart. 35 00
M. F. O'Neil 35 00
Harry Smith
35 00
P. Lyons 35 00
Chester Jones II 67
Harry Dearborn
17 50
M. F. Cunningham II 67
P. Flarity 13 03
W. B. Johnson II 66
345 53
Hose 3.
C. L. Putney 35 00
W. L. Putney 35 00
Levi Flarance 35 00
E. A. Whitcomb
35 00
G. Blodgett 35 00
W. L. Newhall 35 00
B. Perkins 35 00
E. Evans, Jr. 35 00
C. W. Oliver
35 00
Geo. Nourse
23 36
338 36
Amount carried forward,
$1,028 08
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REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Amount brought forward,
$1,028 08
Truck I.
C. W. Sellick 35 00
J. H. Williams 35 00
J. W. Wentworth 35 00
F. Symonds
35 00
F. Ramsdell 35 00
R. L. Mansfield . 35 00
J. E. Mansfield 35 00
C. L. Davis 35 00
Thos. Berrett 29 17
O. Christiansen 32 08
341 25 Appropriation $1,400 00 Expenditure 1,369 33
Balance
$30 67
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Appropriation
$2,000 00
Expenditures.
January 7.
Pettingill, Andrews & Co., supplies. . . James F. Pratt, switch board. II 90
84
Henry Deary, call man. 3 25
Amount carried forward,
$15 99
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REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Amount brought forward, $15 99
B. C. Hitchings, call man 2 00
C. Flarance, call man. 75
E. Stevens, horse hire and services
12 75
31 49
February 4.
A. B. Mansfield, services. 2 00
Whitten & Cass, printing. I 25
C. A. Blakeley, wheels on truck 77 50
Knight & Thomas, extinguisher 82 00
C. Callihan Co., supplies. 13 25
H. C. Davis, supplies 17 00
H. O. Pratt, supplies. 8 98
201 98
February 18.
Beattie Zinc Works, supplies 47 90
C. H. Stocker, supplies. 29 57
H. Ward, repairs. I 50
W. H. Hutchingson, supplies
2 50
J. P. Devine, services. 2 00
J. P. Devine, on account of Stewart .... 15 00
H. O. Pratt, horse hire and supplies. . .
38 75
137 22
Amount carried forward,
$370 69
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REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Amount brought forward,
$370 69
March 4.
C. D. Fiske, supplies. . I 80
J. W. Paul, labor and supplies 30 78
C. H. Stocker, coal and wood. 7. 25
J. Walkey, supplies. 96
E. Stevens, horse hire.
3 50
A. B. Mansfield, services
2 75
J. F. Pratt, services 23 81
Brockway-Smith Corp., supplies I 45
G. W. Ferris, painting truck. 30 00
S. Cameron, lineman 3 00
G. M. Amerige, rent 62 50
167 80
April I.
Lynn G. & E. Co., lighting 20 0I
Knight & Thomas, supplies I 20
Pettingill, Andrews & Co., vitriol 27 00
H. C. Davis, supplies 2 85
Hall & Beech, supplies 2 50
C. H. Stocker, fuel 13 50
R. F. Rich, painting tank
6 39
J. W. Burton, harness oil I 50
E. Stevens, horse hire 7 75
H. O. Pratt, fuel 28 93
J. C. Bannon, services 1 00
J. F. Pratt, supplies 4 58
J. H. Quinn, services 4 00
Amount carried forward,
$538 49
REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT. 159
Amount brought forward, $538 49
A. B. Mansfield and others, services ... 1 50
A. B. Mansfield, services 2 25
C. Putney and others, marking hose .. 2 00
126 96
May 6.
E. B. Newhall, supplies 70
H. A. Turner, services 5 00
J. Tupper, step ladder I 50
A. B. Mansfield, services 5 25
J. F. Pratt, services 20 06
U. S. F. & P. Tel. Co., supplies 6 50
C. D. Fiske, supplies 3 27
H. O. Pratt, supplies 15 91
C. H. Stocker, supplies 12 50
E. Stevens, services 4 00
J. A. Hollis, pole straps 4 00
Pettingill, Andrews Co., 100 coppers . 8 00
C. J. Hitchings, services 6 30
92 99
June 3.
A. B. Mansfield, labor 3 88
J. Whitehead, supplies 8 86
G. M. Amerige, rent 62 50
J. P. Dunne, balance Stewart's salary. . 20 00
H. Williams, services 3 00
C. Callihan Co., repairing hose 3ยบ 99
Amount carried forward,
$758 44
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REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Amount brought forward,
G. Marshman, Jr., supplies 7 00
W. H. Hutchingson, supplies 45
E. P. Sanchrean Co., supplies 3 00
Harrison & Co., supplies 4 00
D. Bannon, supplies 5 28
C. A. Blakeley, labor and supplies 14 30
C. H. Davis, supplies 4 85
Brockway-Smith Corp., supplies 86
Wail's Express, expressing 80
Hall & Beede, supplies 4 55
H. Williams and others, washing hose. . 4 50
E. Stevens, services as steward . 40 00
B. C. Hitchings, services as steward. 25 00
R. L. Mansfield, labor * 3 00
$758 44
246 82
July I.
W. L. Newhall, supplies IO 17
F. Blair, labor 4 00
C. J. Hitchings, horse hire and ser- vices . 12 50
J. McVicker, labor 5 00
E. Wormstead, labor 4 00
Perkins & Sawyer, supplies 2 86
Mrs. F. W. Joy, evidence
10 00
E. Stevens, horse hire and services 4 35
J. F. Pratt, cash paid expert 5 00
A. B. Mansfield, labor 2 00
H. O. Pratt, services and horse hire. 3 00
J. F. Pratt, horse hire 5 00
Amount carried forward,
$1,005 26
REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT. 161
Amount brought forward, $1,005 26
G. M. Amerige, water rates 6 00
C. J. Hitchings, painting hydrants 35 00
108 88
August 5.
T. L. Mellan, supplies II 75
C. D. Fiske, supplies 85
G. Haskell, labor 3 00
W. H. Hutchingson, supplies I 30
Lynn G. & E. Co., lighting 17 31
J. F. Pratt, services 29 80
E. Stevens, services and horse hire 12 00
H. O. Pratt, services and horse hire. .
14 50
C. C. Jones, services 25
H. A. Turner, services and horse hire .. 19 50
Pettingill, Andrews & Co., supplies ..
27 00
137 26
September 3.
A. A. Hawkes, supplies 50
H. A. Turner, horse hire and services. . 5 00
W. L. Crafts, supplies 4 00
H. O. Pratt, horse hire and services. 3 00
J. P. Devine, services 3 50
E. R. Newhall. expressing 2 55
18 55
Amount carried forward,
$1,269 95
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REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Amount brought forward, $$1,269 95
October 7.
L. G. & E. Co., lighting 8 87
B. Perkins, labor and supplies 6 35
Brockway-Smith Corp., supplies 3 70
H. A. Turner, horse hire and services . . 6 50
E. Stevens, horse hire and services 3 75
H. O. Pratt, fuel 99 25
F. V. Leroyd, supplies 2 61
A. B. Mansfield, services 1 75
C. H. Stocker, fuel 2 00
134 78
November 4.
Beattie Zinc Works, supplies 22 50
J. F. Pratt, services
38 03
F. Stocker, horse hire and services 25 00
C. Berritt, services
3 13
A. B. Mansfield, services
2 50
H. O. Pratt, services
5 70
G. A. Putney, supplies 30
C. D. Fiske, supplies I 83
98 99
December 2.
H. A. Turner, horse hire and services. . II 50
E. Stevens, horse hire and services .... 24 50
W. H. Hutchingson, supplies I 28
Brockway-Smith Corp., supplies 3 65
Amount carried forward,
$1,503 72
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REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Amount brought forward, $1,503 72
Pettingill, Andrews Co., supplies 16 81
Whitten & Cass, printing 3 00
A. B. Mansfield, labor 16 35
J. F. Pratt, labor 17 30
Weeks & Potter, vitriol 25 88
H. O. Pratt, horse hire and services
9 00
129 27
December 16.
G. M. Amerige, rent and water rates . 68 50
A. B. Mansfield, labor. 6 25
J. P. Devine, washing hose 2 75
Chester Jones, services
50
78 00
December 30.
E. Stevens, horse hire and services .
. .. 14 50
F. Stocker, horse hire and services .
23 00
H. A. Turner, horse hire and services. . 5 00
H. O. Pratt, horse hire and services .. 22 90
McGrath Bros., expressing
50
Beattie Zinc Works, supplies 50 50
A. B. Mansfield, labor 5 00
W. F. Smith, pole straps 4 00
J. F. Pratt, services 7 70
J. F. Pratt, construction 31 85
W. L. Newhall, painting 9 92
W. F. Hutchingson, supplies I 27
U. S. F. & P. Tel. Co., expert services. . 18 00
Amount carried forward,
$1,710.99
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REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Amount brought forward, $1,710 99
H. C. Davis, labor I 50
J. Whitehead, horse hire and services . . 27 82
H. Garsa, supplies 3 00
226 46
Sept. 16. George M. Amerige, rent of hose house. 62 50
Total expenditure,
$1,999 95
Special Appropriation for Fire Alarm Boxes.
Appropriation $400 00
U. S. Fire & Police Tel. Co., 2 boxes
complete 250 00
C. Berritt, labor on construction 12 00
A. B. Mansfield, labor on construction, 15 12
J. F. Pratt, labor on construction
24 30
J. F. Pratt, supplies 5 83
Hutchingson Lumber Co., supplies
I 75
Wm. H. Hutchingson, supplies 2 49
E. Stevens, services 2 50
Ole Christiansen, horse hire
8 25
Pettingill Andrews Co., supplies 73 39
E. R. Newhall, expressing 3 50
Expenditures $399 13
Report of Board of Health.
The Board of Health respectfully submits its annual report for the year 1901.
The Board was organized as follows: George W. Gale, M. D., Chairman; William F. Belcher, Secretary; Benjamin F. Robinson, Health Officer and Inspector.
Regular meetings of the Board are held at the Town Hall on the first Monday of each month at 8 o'clock P. M.
But complaints can be made to any of the members at any time and the same will receive prompt attention. There have been a number of complaints to the Board the past year, but all have been attended to without any recourse to law, all citizens showing a willingness to comply with the require- ments when notified and in most cases being ignorant of the existing ordinances.
There has been a general compliance with the law in regard to the location, ventilation and making of manholes large enough for the passage of a man's body to clean out the same. We would still urge upon the citizens the benefits of this ordi- nance. The collection of ashes. swill and garbage has been attended to and only two complaints have been made during the year. The amount of swill has increased by a third. there being fifty more places than in the year 1900. The ashes have increased in some cases more than one-half. The col- lections of ashes and garbage have been made same as last year, viz .: East Saugus. Tuesdays; Cliftondale. Wednesdays; Saugus Centre, Thursdays. The swill being collected Tues- days and Saturdays. There are still a great many places that
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