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$500 00
No. 30. Due May 1, 1922, at 4 per cent 500 00 .
No. 31. Due May 1, 1923, at 4 per cent 500 00
No. 32. Due May 1, 1924, at 4 per cent 500 00
No. 33. Due May 1, 1925, at 4 per cent 500 00
No. 34. Due May 1, 1926, at 4 per cent
500 00
No. 35.
Due May 1, 1927, at 4 per cent 500 00
500 00
No. 37. Due May 1, 1928, at 4 per cent
500 00
No. 38. Due May 1, 1929, at 4 per cent
500 00
No. 39. Due May 1, 1930, at 4 per cent
500 00
No. 40. Due May 1, 1931, at 4 per cent
500 00
No. 41. Due May 1, 1932, at 4 per cent
500 00
No. 42. Due May 1, 1943, at 4 per cent
500 00
No. 43. Due May 1, 1934, at 4 per cent 500 00
No. 44. Due May 1, 1935, at 4 per cent
500 00
$8,000 00
Coupon Water Bonds of 1917, Issued under Chapter 133, Acts of 1914, Payable at Beacon Trust Co.
No. 48. Due May 1, 1921, at 42 per cent . $500 00
No. 49. Due May 1, 1922, at 4} per cent . 500 00
No. 50. Due May 1, 1923, at 42 per cent .
500 00
No. 51. Due May 1, 1924, at 42 per cent . 500 00
No. 52. Due May 1, 1925, at 42 per cent . 500 00
No. 53. Due May 1, 1926, at 42 per cent . 500 00 No. 54. Due May 1, 1927, at 42 per cent . · 500 00 No. 55. Due May 1, 1928, at 42 per cent . . 300 00
No. 36. Due May 1, 1927, at 4 per cent
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No. 56. Due May I, 1929, at 42 per cent .
500 00
No. 57. Due May 1, 1930, at 42 per cent .
500 00
No. 58. Due May 1, 1931, at 42 per cent .
500 00
No. 59. Due May 1, 1932, at 42 per cent .
500 00
No. 60. Due May 1, 1933, at 42 per cent .
500 00
No. 61. Due May 1, 1934, at 42 per cent .
500 00
No. 62. Due May 1, 1935, at 4} per cent .
500 00
No. 63. Due May 1, 1936, at 42 per cent . 500 00
No. 64. Due May 1, 1937, at 42 per cent .
500 00
$8,500 00
Schoolhouse Loan, 1916, Payable at Beacon Trust Co.
No. 17-20. May 1, 1921, at 4 per cent
$4,000 00
No. 21-24. May 1, 1922, at 4 per cent
4,000 00
No. 25-28.
May 1, 1923, at 4 per cent 4,000 00
No. 29-32.
May 1, 1924, at 4 per cent
4,000 00
No. 33-36. May 1, 1925, at 4 per cent
4,000 00
· No. 37-40.
May 1, 1926, at 4 per cent
4,000 00
3,000 00 No. 44.
May 1, 1927, at 4 per cent
500 00
No. 45-47. May 1, 1928, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 48.
May 1, 1928, at 4 per cent
500 00
No. 49-51.
May 1, 1929, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 52. May 1, 1929, at 4 per cent
500 00
No. 53-55.
May 1, 1930, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 56. May 1, 1930, at 4 per cent
500 00
No. 57-59.
May 1, 1931, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 50.
May 1, 1931, at 4 per cent
500 00
No. 61-63.
May 1, 1932, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 64. May 1, 1932, at 4 per cent
500 00
No. 65-67.
May 1, 1933, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 68. May 1, 1933, at 4 per cent
500 00
No. 69-71.
May I, 1934, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 72. May 1, 1934, at 4 per cent
500 00
No. 73-75. May 1, 1935, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 76. May 1, 1935, at 4 per cent
500 00
No. 77-79. May 1, 1936, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 80. May 1, 1936, at 4 per cent
500 00
$59,000 00
No. 41-43.
May 1, 1927, at 4 per cent
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East Saugus Schoolhouse Loan under Chapter 297, Acts of 1905, Payable at Beacon Trust Co.
No. II. Due May 1, 1921, at 4 per cent
$1,000 00
No. 12. Due May 1, 1922, at 4 per cent 1,000 00
No. 13. Due May 1, 1923, at 4 per cent 1,000 00
No. 14. Due May 1, 1924, at 4 per cent
1,000 00
No. 15. Due May 1, 1925, at 4 per cent
1,000 00
No. 16. Due May 1, 1926, at 4 per cent
1,000 00
No. 17. Due May 1, 1927, at 4 per cent
1,000 00
No. 18.
Due May 1, 1928, at 4 per cent
1,000 00
No. 19. Due May 1, 1929, at 4 per cent
1,000 00
No. 20.
Due May 1, 1930, at 4 per cent
1,000 00
No. 21. Due May 1, 1931, at 4 per cent
.
1,000 00
No. 22. Due May 1, 1932, at 4 per cent
.
1,000 00
No. 23. Due May 1, 1933, at 4 per cent
1,000 00
No. 24. Due May 1, 1934, at 4 per cent
1,000 00
No. 25. Due May 1, 1935, at 4 per cent
1,000 00
$15,000 00
1905 Schoolhouse Loan, Payable to Commonwealth of Massachusetts
No. 19. August 1, 1921, at 4 per cent
$3,000 00
No. 20. August 1, 1922, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 21. August 1, 1923, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 22. August 1, 1924, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 23. August 1, 1925, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 24. August 1, 1926, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 25. August 1, 1927, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 26. August 1, 1928, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 27. August 1, 1929, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 28.
August 1, 1930, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 29. August 1, 1931, at 4 per cent
3,020 00
No. 30. August 1, 1932, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 31. August 1, 1933, at 4 per cent
3,000 00
No. 32. August 1, 1934, at 4 per cent .
.
3,000 00
No. 33. August 1, 1935, at 4 per cent
.
3,000 00
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
$45,000 00
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Lynnhurst Schoolhouse Loan, 1917, Payable at Beacon Trust Co.
No. 4. Due May 1, 1921, at 4} per cent .
$500 00
No. 5. Due May 1, 1922, at 42 per cent . 500 00
No. 6. Due May 1, 1923, at 42 per cent . 500 00
No. 7. Due May 1, 1.924, at 42 per cent . 500 00
No. 8. Due May 1, 1925, at 42 per cent . 500 00
No. 9. Due May 1, 1926, at 42 per cent . 500 00
No. 10. Due May 1, 1927, at 42 per cent . 500 00
No. 11. Due May 1, 1928, at 4} per cent .
500 00
No. 12.
Due May 1, 1929, at 4₺ per cent .
500 00
No. 13.
Due May 1, 1930, at 42 per cent .
500 00
No. 14. Due May 1, 1931, at 42 per cent . 500 00
No. 15 Due May 1, 1932, at 42 per cent . 500 00
No. 16. Due May 1, 1933, at 4} per cent .
.
500 00
No. 17. Due May 1, 1934, at 42 per cent . 500 00 ·
No. 18. Due May 1, 1935, at 42 per cent . 500 00
$7,500 00
Schoolhouse Loan 1920, Payable at Beacon Trust Co.
No. 1. Due June 1, 1921, at 5} per cent .
$1,000 00
No. 2. Due June 1, 1922, at 52 per cent . 1,000 00
No. 3. Due June 1, 1923, at 52 per cent . 1,000 00 No.
4. Due June 1, 1924, at 52 per cent .
1,000 OI
No. 5. Due June 1, 1925, at 52 per cent . 1,000 00
No. 6. Due June 1, 1926, at 52 per cent .
1,000 00
No. 7. Due June 1, 1927, at 52 per cent .
1,000 00
No. 8. Due June 1, 1928, at 52 per cent . 1,000 00
No. 9. Due June 1, 1929, at 52 per cent . 1,000 00
No. 10. Due June 1, 1930, at 52 per cent .
1,000 00
No. II. Due June 1, 1931, at 52 per cent . 1,000 00 No. 12. Due June 1, 1932, at 52 per cent . 1,000 00
No. 13. Due June 1, 1933, at 52 per cent . 1,000 00
No. 14.
Due June 1, 1934, at 52 per cent .
1,000 00
No. 15. Due June 1, 1935, at 52 per cent .
1,000 00
No. 16. Due June 1, 1936, at 5} per cent . 1,000 00
No. 17. Due June 1, 1937, at 52 per cent .
1,000 00
$17,000 00
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1920]
Macadam Pavement Road Bonds payable at Beacon Trust Co.
No. I. Due July 1, 1921, at 52 per cent
$6,000 00
No. 2. Due July 1, 1922, at 52 per cent
6,000 00
No. 3. Due July 1, 1923, at 52 per cent
6,000 00
No. 4. Due July 1, 1924, at 52 per cent
6,000 00
No. 5. Due July 1, 1925, at 52 per cent
6,000 00
$30,000 00
Temporary Loans Outstanding December 31, 1920
No. Date Issue
Date Due
Rate
Amount
No. 13.
May 19, 1920
May 19, 1921
6.30
$10,000 00
No. 14. May 19, 1920
May 19, 1921 6.30
10,000 00
No. 15. May 20, 1920
May 20, 1921 6.30
10,000 00
No. 16.
May 20, 1920
May 20, 1921
6.30
5,000 00
No. 20.
Aug. 2, 1920
Apr. 8, 1921
6.10
10,000 00
No. 21.
Aug. 2, 1920
Apr. 8, 1921
6.10
10,000 00
No. 22.
Aug. 30, 1920
Aug. 30, 1921
6.20
20,000 00
No. 25.
Dec. 6, 1920
Dec. 3, 1921
5.54
10,000 00
No. 26.
Dec. 6, 1920
Dec. 3, 1921
5.54
10,000 00
No. 27.
Dec. 6, 1920
Apr. 4, 1921
5.54
10,000 00
No. 28. Dec. 6, 1920
Apr. 4, 1921
5.54
15,000 00
No. 29.
Dec. 20, 1920
Apr. 5, 1921
6.20
25,000 00
$145,000 00
Statement of Town Bonded Debt
Water Loans
$66,000 00
1905 Schoolhouse Loan
45,000 00
East Saugus Schoolhouse Loan
15,000 00
Schoolhouse Loan, 1916
59,000, 00
Lynnhurst Schoolhouse Loan, 1917,
7,500 00
Schoolhouse Loan, 1920
17,000 00
Macadam Pavement Road Bonds .
30,000 00
$239,500 00
Total Schoolhouse Bonds Out- standing
. $143,500 00
66,000 00
Total Water Bonds Outstanding . Total Macadam Pavement Bonds Outstanding
30,000 00
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$239,500 00
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Town Clerk's Report
Births
Number registered in 1920
239
American parentage
II3
Foreign parentage
.
70
Mixed parentage . .
.
56
Marriages $
Number registered
132
American born
.
193
Foreign born
71
Average age of groom
29
Average age of bride
26
Oldest person
62
Youngest person
15
Deaths
Number registered
I39
Males .
64
Females
75
Under 5 years
40
From 5 to 10
4
From 10 to 20
2
From 20 to 30
II
From 30 to 40
5
From 40 to 50
3
From 50 to 60
25
From 60 to 70
12
From 70 to 80
22
From 80 to 90
15
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TOWN CLERK'S REPORT. 1
1920]
Dogs Licensed During the Year, 1920
Whole number licensed
485
Number of males
385
Number of females
100
Total receipts
$1,270 00
Amount of fees deducted
97 00
Amount paid County .
$1,173 00
Population
1820
749
1901
5,100
1830
690
2 1905
6,252
1840
1,098
1907
6,585
1850
·
1,552
1908
7,422
1860
2,024
1909
7,640
1865
2,106
1910
8,042
1870
2,249
19II
8,355
1875
2,570
1912
8,930
1880
2,612
1913
9,060
1885
2,855
1914
9,348
1890
3,673
1915
10,041
1893
4,040
1916
10,394
1895
.
4,497
1917
10,765
1897
4,804
1918
10,902
1899
·
4,775
1919
11,007
1920
11,488
HENRY A. PARKER,
Town Clerk.
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TOWN DOCUMENTS.
[Dec. 31
Report of the Board of Selectmen
To the Citizens of the Town of Saugus :
The year 1920 has been one of great activity on the part of the Board of Selectmen, for the past year gave little evidence, if any, of solution to the problems of the post war period. There has been a continuation of high prices, making the cost of operation of the various departments correspondingly large.
Perhaps the outstanding feature of the past year was the exe- cution of a five year contract with the City of Lynn for supply- ing the town with water, which now is purchased by meter. The execution of this contract was the result of an amicable adjustment of the water question with the City of Lynn and in our opinion the contract is fair and reasonable.
In as much as Saugus now purchases her water at meter rates it would seem advisable to sell the water to her inhabitants by metered service and this method is recommended. Moreover, until this method is adopted it will be difficult to ascertain the exact amount of water required for our citizens.
The pitometer survey, which was made, proved of value and showed the wisdom of the expenditure. Several large leaks were discovered and repaired. The result is a saving to the town in a very substantial amount.
The past year has shown a marked improvement in the high- ways. Probably in no other one year has there been as much activity along this line as in the year 1920. The Common- wealth of Massachusetts has reconstructed the Newburyport turnpike, three miles of which are in the town of Saugus. This has called for a very large expenditure on the part of the Commonwealth.
In addition to the Newburyport turnpike, part of Walnut street has been reconstructed and for this work we were able to persuade the Commonwealth and the county to make a contri- bution of $10,000. Moreover, the Commonwealth, at the request of the Board of Selectmen has expended approximately $2,500 on the detours through the town on account of the reconstruc- tion of the Newburyport turnpike.
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Mountain aux drain supervised by nu Lombert
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SELECTMEN'S REPORT.
1920
The bond issue, of $30,000 in accordance with the statute, has been expended under the supervision of the state. Central street has been reconstructed, from the Boston & Maine railroad to a point 400 feet beyond Adams avenue.
This highway is the main thoroughfare between Saugus Cen- ter and Cliftondale and needed extensive reconstruction of a permanent character. This work has been expensive but demanded by the state. It ought to be completed, although the Board of Selectmen do not recommend another bond issue, but advise an appropriation which would permit of permanent con- struction, but not to the extent as required by the Common- wealth in the case of a bond issue.
In addition to the permanent work, the main arteries of travel have been treated with tarvia and pea stone, and it is the general opinion that a creditable showing has been made. The appro- priation did not permit of much improvement on the side streets and this work ought not be postponed any longer, as many of them are in urgent need of repair.
The appropriation of $500 for sidewalks is manifestly inade- quate for the very apparent need in this regard and ought to be substantially increased the coming year.
The success of the Public Works Department and the amount of work performed has been very largely due to the creditable manner in which Superintendent, Peter Haigh, has performed his labors. He has been careful, painstaking and always has exercised a rare good sense which has commended him to all our fellow-citizens.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER SPRAGUE, FRANCIS M. HILL, JOHN G. HOLMES,
Board of Selectmen.
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TOWN DOCUMENTS.
[Dec. 13
Assessors' Report
Table of Aggregate of Polls and Taxes Assessed April 1, 1920
Number of polls assessed 2,691
Number of persons paying on property tax .
5,110
Number of persons paying poll tax only 1,291
Number of persons liable to do military duty 2,018
Population as taken by Assessors, April 1, 1920 . 11,488
Schedule of Property Assessed
Number of dwelling houses - 2,615
Number of acres of land
.
6,640
Number of acres of land (exempted)
261
Number of horses
181
Number of cows
,
549
Number of swine
519
Number of sheep
2
Number of fowl .
7,02 1
Number of dogs to be registered (female, 127; male, 390) .
517
Total Amount of Property Assessed
Resident real estate
$5,886,502
Non-resident real estate .
1,704,125
Resident personal estate .
577,290
Non-resident personal estate
294,271
$8,462,188
Value of Real and Personal Estate
Building, excluding land $4,658,491
Land, excluding buildings 2,932,136
Personal property . 871,561
$8,462,188
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ASSESSORS' REPORT.
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Exemptions
Resident
$102,903
Non-resident .
34,655
$137,558
Total Amount of Public Property Exempt from Taxation
Final takings of unredeemed real estate,
$20,245
Town property
485,094
Religious societies .
87,209
Sons of Veterans' Building Associa-
tion
3,100
Charitable organizations ·
860
Historical organizations . .
·
2,640
.
$599,148 1
Abatements
For year 1918
$104 42
For year 1919
1,050 35
For year 1920
1,614 56
$2,769 33
Basis of Taxation
County Tax
$13,473 45
State Tax
22,820 00
Special State Tax .
1,075 80
Special State Tax (polls)
8,073 00
Metropolitan Park
5,684 56
Charles River Basin
876 28
State Highway
4,692 60
Fire Prevention
139 20
Eastern Mass. St. R. R.
504 71
Gypsy and Brown Tail Moth .
225 00
Town Appropriations .
356,409 36
$413,973 96
Overlay
3,000 00
Gypsy Moth (individuals)
1,660 35
$418,634 31
Less Town Income
99,293 36
Net amount to be raised
$319,340 95
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Appropriated as follows :
On real estate
. $272,891 43
On personal estate
31,334 17
On polls
.
13,455 00
On gypsy moth
.
1,660 35
$319,340 95
Tax for State, County and Town purposes committed to Henry A. Parker, Tax Collector, September 15, 1920 · $319,340 95
December 20, omitted assessment, 76 04
Total commitment
$319,416 99
Excise Tax -
Schooner " Laura A. Barnes " .
$66 67
Tax rate, per $1,000 .
$35 95
LEWIS J. AUSTIN, DANIEL R. WILLIS, EDWIN K. HAYDEN.
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CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT.
1920]
Report of Chief of Police
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
GENTLEMEN,- In accordance with the requirement of the Town Ordinance I have the honor to submit my twenty-fifth annual report of the police Department for the year ending December 31, 1920.
Chief of Police Charles O. Thompson.
Patrolmen
Captain Roland L. Mansfield, Frank W. Joy, James P. Sulli- van, Herbert C. Berrett, John T. Stuart, Clifford E. Robie.
Special Police
Peter A. Flaherty, William M. Penney, Timothy J. Bannon, Frank M. Symonds, Carl F. Koch, Howard P. McAdoo, William H. Semons, Walter W. Hanson, Justin E. Mansfield, Thomas E. Berrett, George W. Parker, Henry N. Williams, Christopher C. Merrithew, Thomas E. Sutherst, W. Charles Sellick, Daniel B. Willis, Harvey Upham, Frank Whitford, John H. Newhall, Charles E. Light, Charles E. Stillings, Andrew C. Lynn, George W. Atkinson, Millard H. Tufts, Daniel W. Meade, Lamburton D. Batchelder, Charles N. Wormsted.
Arrests
Total number of arrests for the year 1920 was 164 of which 158 were males and 6 females.
The following are the offences : Assault, 15 ; arrested for out of town officers, 2; breaking and entering, 11 ; cruelty to animals, 4; drunks, 13 ; disturbing peace, I ; disorderly con- duct, 1 ; default, 2 ; dogs not licensed, 9; defacing buildings, 3 ; gaming on Lord's Day, 2 ; illegal transportation of liquor, 1 ; illegal keeping liquor, 4 ; indecent exposure, 1; larceny, 17; manslaughter, I ; non-support, 2 ; neglected children, 5 ; attempt
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[Dec. 31
rape, I ; receiving stolen property, I : stubborn children, 7; threat, I ; trespass, 9 ; vagrant, I ; violation Town By-Laws, 8; violation School Laws, 5; violation Auto Laws, 34.
Disposition of Cases
Fined, 65 ; filed, 58; discharged, 16; defaulted, 3 ; released, 6 ; committed to Salem, 5 ; committed to State Board of Charity, 5 ; committed to Danvers Hospital, 4 ; committed to Lancaster Training School, 2; held for Superior Court, 2 ; appealed, 2.
Miscellaneous
Complaints received and investigated, 682 ; disturbances sup- pressed, 52 ; doors found open and secured, 81 ; lights furnished for dangerous places, 23 ; lost children found, 6 ; windows found open, 21 ; lights left burning, 31 ; lost dogs restored to owners, 5 ; stolen automobiles recovered and returned to owners, 2 ; dogs killed, 45 ; Hospital calls received and parties notified from Boston, 9; from Lynn, 6; automobile accidents reported and investigated, 16.
Keeper of Lockup
There were 37 prisoners locked up during the year ; cost of keeper, $102.25 ; meals for prisoners, $7.45 ; total expenses of lockup, $109.70.
Patrol Wagon
The patrol wagon has answered 61 calls, and the light auto- mobile has answered 127 calls.
Recommendations
I would recommend that the sum of $15,000.00 be appro- priated for the year 1920.
Conclusion
In submitting my report, I wish to thank the Honorable Board of Selectmen for the support given me ; also Judge William E. Ludden and others who have assisted me in the performance of my duties ; I also desire to tender to the officers both regular and special my appreciation for their loyal co-operation.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES O. THOMPSON, Chief of Police.
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FIRE ENGINEER'S REPORT.
1920]
Report of the Board of Fire Engineers
To the Citizens of the Town of Saugus :
The record of the Fire Department, for the year 1920, has been one of achievement. The department has merited and received the commendation of our citizens.
Economy and efficiency has been the watchword and a serious and successful effort has been made toward a satisfactory per- formance of the duties assigned.
During the past year needed and important improvements have been made. One permanent man has been added to the department. A new Seagrave combination auto chemical and hose has been purchased. These additions to the department will increase its efficiency in a marked degree.
By careful financial management there was returned to the town treasury $1,258 of the annual appropriation. We believe this record to be without precedent in town affairs. This result is especially gratifying in view of the fact that the effectiveness of the department has not been impaired.
There have been 51 bell alarms and 87 still alarms during 1920.
Because of the efficient and prompt work of the members of the department the fire loss did not exceed $7,000.
The new Seagrave combination auto chemical and hose was purchased with a view of adding a pump thereto and this addi- tion is recommended.
The present quarters occupied by the permanent firemen, are entirely inadequate. It is recommended that a new central fire station be provided which, with another permanent man would place the department on a first-class basis of operation.
The Board of Engineers appointed Edward J. McTague Chief of the Department. Inasmuch as he was a permanent fireman it was believed that this was a move in the right direction. Experience has proven the wisdom of the selection.
EDWARD J. McTAGUE, JOHN G. HOLMES, WALTER SPRAGUE, FRANCIS M. HILL,
Board of Fire Engineers.
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TOWN DOCUMENTS.
[Dec. 31
Report of Overseers of the Poor
Charities Department
To the Citizens of the Town of Saugus :
Your Board of Overseers herewith submits its annual report for the year ending December 31, 1920.
Of our appropriation of $9,869.00 we have spent $9,794.65, leaving an unexpended balance of $74.35, which reverts to the town treasury ; there are unpaid bills yet to be received which will amount to approximately $500.00 making the total expense of this department $10,294.65 for the year 1920.
We have received from cities, towns and individuals the sum of $763.42 and from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, $2,710.87, making our total receipts $3,474.29 and the net expense of maintaining the Poor Department, $6,320.36.
Our payroll for mothers with dependent children amounts to approximately $150.00 per week.
We recommend that the sum of $14,000.00 be appropriated for the year 1921.
Saugus Home -
We have received on account of the home, from all sources, the sum of $13,583.53 and have spent $12,485.72, leaving. an unexpended balance of $14.48 from our appropriation of $12,500.00 which reverts back to the town treasury; there are unpaid bills amounting to $1,363.49, making a total expense of $13,849.21 for the year, which shows a total net expense to the town for the maintenance of the home of $265.68, which we consider an excellent showing when we take into considera- tion the high cost of labor and supplies.
The home shows the usual good management and the inmates are well cared for.
We recommend that the sum of $14,000.00 be appropriated for the year 1921.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE H. AMES, Chairman. ANTHONY HATCH, EVAN EVANS,
Overseers of the Poor of Saugus.
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BOARD OF HEALTH REPORT.
1920] :
:
REPORT OF Sealer of Weights and Measures
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
GENTLEMEN, - I submit the following report for work done in this department for the year 1920.
Con-
Adjusted
Sealed demned
Platform scales over 5,000 pounds .
I
5
2
Platform scales under 5,000 pounds All other scales
3
35
Computing scales .
I 29
Slot weighing scales
5
Advoirdupois weights
3
296
Metric weights
9
Apothecary weights
7
Liquid measures
87
2
Linear measures
5
I
Measuring pumps .
4
25
3
16
583
IO
Cash receipts .
·
$60.25
Paid Town Treasurer
60.25
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E. EVANS,
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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TOWN DOCUMENTS.
[Dec. 31
Report of Building Inspector
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen : GENTLEMEN,-I herewith submit my annual report to date :
Permits
Total number issued
· 159
For dwellings
36
For garages
. 70
For greenhouse
I
For additions and to remodel
38
For foundations under old buildings
3
For schoolhouse
I
For barns
8
To move
2
Total valuation, $110,845.
Respectfully submitted,
DANIEL B. WILLIS, Building Inspector.
SAUGUS, December 31, 1920.
Report of Janitor FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1920.
DR.
Received for Town Hall
$453 00
Received for police service at town hall, 117 50
$570 50
CR.
Paid the treasurer .
$453 00
Paid the police .
·
117 50
$570 50
J. E. MANSFIELD,
Janitor.
·
1920]
REPORT OF TREE AND FIRE WARDEN.
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Report of Tree Warden
To the Citizens of the Town of Saugus :
I herewith submit to you my annual report for the year ending · December 31, 1920.
I have removed a number of dead trees in different parts of the town and a number of dead limbs, and trimmed a number of trees in all parts of the town. I should recommend the sum of three hundred dollars for the care of town trees for the coming year.
Respectfully submitted,
T. E. BERRETT, Tree Warden.
Report of Forest Fire Warden
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
I submit to you the following report from January 1, 1920, to December 31, 1920.
I have taken care of twelve forest fires and answered several calls from the State Forest Fire Warden. I would recommend the sum of one hundred dollars for the coming year.
Respectfully submitted,
T. E. BERRETT,
Forest Fire Warden.
92
TOWN DOCUMENTS.
[Dec. 31
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Report of Board of Health
SAUGUS, MASS, January 1, 1921
The board herewith submits the following report for the year 1920. Organization as follows: Chairman, Charles E. Light ; Secretary, Tom D. Emmett ; Department Physician, George W. Gale, M. D.
Meeting
Regular meetings of the board are held at the Town Hall on the first Monday of each month at eight o'clock P. M., third floor.
Appointed
Plumbing Inspector, Thomas C. Sutherst ; Inspector of Milk and Cattle, Arthur W. Sawyer, V. S .; Burial Agent, Henry A. Parker.
Departmental Work
Complaints of drainage and other nuisances have been unusu- ally numerous this year ; all have received attention, 26 notices having been sent out but the greater number have been attended to in person by the Inspector. Fifteen Infants' Boarding House licenses have been approved.
Collection of Ashes and Garbage
Contract awarded to John J. Skahan for $265 per month.
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