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1916.
Dr.
Uncollected moth tax
$321 59
Uncollected sidewalk assessment
1,188 13
Uncollected sewer assessment 100 49
Uncollected taxes
37,464 67
Interest on taxes at 6 per cent from January 1, 1917, to Janu-
ary 1, 1918
596 52
$39,671 40
1916.
Cr.
Cash paid Wm. H. Bates, Treasurer, on moth tax
$196 93
Cash paid Wm. H. Bates, Treasurer, on sidewalk assessment,
331 41
Cash paid Wm. H. Bates, Treasurer, on sewer assessment .
72 07
Cash paid Wm. H. Bates, Treasurer on taxes
18,324 71
Cash paid Wm. H. Bates, Treasurer, for interest on taxes at 6 per cent from January 1, 1917
596 52
Abatements on moth tax .
10 50
Abatements on sidewalk assessment
142 42
Abatements on taxes
349 56
Uncollected moth tax
114 16
Uncollected sidewalk assessment
714 30
Uncollected sewer assessment
28 42
Uncollected taxes
18,790 40
$39,671 40
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TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT.
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Nathan G. Bubier, Collector of Taxes, in Account Current with the Town of Swampscott.
1917. DR.
State Tax .
$34,760 00
Metropolitan Park Tax
7,983 03
Charles River Basin Tax
1,764 64
State Highway Tax .
1,490 00
Municipal Accounts Tax
437 47
County Tax
24,699 12
Town Tax ,
194,485 80
Moth Tax
.
2,206 50
Sidewalk Assessment
1,730 06
Sewer Assessment
407 82
Excise Tax
1,300 97
Supplementary Tax
42 00
Overlay
1,500 00
Interest on Taxes at 6 per cent from November 1, 1917, to January 1, 1918 .
183 90
$272,991 31
1917. CR.
Cash paid William H. Bates, Treasurer, on moth tax
$1,783 60 Cash paid William H. Bates, Treasurer, on sidewalk assess-
ment
1,052 82
Cash paid William H. Bates, Treasurer, on sewer assessment,
287 64
Cash paid William H. Bates, Treasurer, on taxes . .
222,625 19
Cash paid William H. Bates, Treasurer, for interest on taxes, at 6 per cent from November 1, 1917, to January 1, 1918 .
183 90
Abatements on moth tax .
33 00
Abatements on sidewalk assessments
121 26
Abatements on taxes
1,029 92
Uncollected moth tax
389 90
Uncollected sidewalk assessment
555 98
Uncollected sewer assessment .
120 18
Uncollected taxes
44,807 92
$272,991 31
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TOWN DOCUMENTS.
[Dec. 31
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF STATISTICS STATE HOUSE, BOSTON
JANUARY 19, 1918.
To the Board of Selectmen, Mr. Henry S. Baldwin, Chairman, Swamp- scott, Massachusetts:
GENTLEMEN,-I submit herewith my report of an audit of the accounts of the town of Swampscott for the period extending from July I to Decem- ber 31, 1917. The audit was made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 598 of the Acts of 1910, as amended, and is in the form of a report to me from Mr. Edward H. Fenton, Chief Accountant of this Bureau, who was placed in charge of the work.
Very truly yours, CHARLES F. GETTEMY, Director.
Mr. Charles F. Gettemy, Director, Bureau of Statistics, State House, Boston.
SIR,-In accordance with your instructions, I have made the semi- annual audit of the Town of Swampscott for the period from July I to December 31, 1917, and report as follows :
This report, which marks the completion of the seventh year since the installation of the uniform accounting system, shows the accounts to be in such a condition as to reflect credit on the several department officials in charge. The several books and forms provided for the keeping of the accounts and reporting of transactions are being systematically kept. As a result complete information relative to the town's finances is on file.
With the ever increasing demand for service at public expense, it becomes mandatory that the costs of the various activities be clearly set forth, in order that the taxpayer may know for what purpose his compul- sory contribution is to be used.
The proposed expenditures, as outlined by the budget, are systemati- cally followed, and detailed information of the expenditures is available at all times from the accountant's books.
The books in the accountant's office were checked in detail. The ledger accounts were checked, footed, and a trial balance was taken off and the books proved to be in balance.
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The cash book was proved; the receipts and payments were checked with the treasurer's books, with departmental reports, and with properly . approved warrants.
The systematic and business like method followed, both in recording and filing, reflects credit upon the official in charge and greatly assisted in the work of the audit.
The books and accounts of the Treasurer were examined and checked. The reported receipts were compared with the Accountant's books and with departments making payment to the Treasurer. All payments are made by check. These were compared with the authorized warrants and cancelled vouchers on file, outstanding checks were listed, and bank balances were proved.
The debt and interest accounts were checked with the maturities of the year and with paid bonds, notes, and coupons reported by the banks through which payment was made.
The funds in the custody of the Treasurer were examined and found to be as recorded on his books.
Tables showing a reconciliation of cash and a summary of the funds are appended to this report.
The books and accounts of the collector were checked. The receipts were compared with his payments to the Treasurer and his reports to the the Accountant; the abatements were checked with the amounts duly authorized ; outstanding accounts were listed and proved.
At the time of making the audit in July, verification notices were sent to delinquent tax payers whose names appeared on the list; therefore, it seemed unnecessary to send additional notices at this time.
The overpayment on the 1916 account, as reported in the July audit, remains the same at this date.
Detail tables showing commitments, collections, abatements and out- standing accounts are appended to this report.
The books and accounts of the Water and Sewer Board were examined. The cash book was footed and payments to the Treasurer were checked with the Treasurer's books. The abatements allowed were checked, and outstanding accounts were listed and checked with the Accountant's books. The Sewer Assessment accounts were verified by checking the commit- ments, apportionments, abatements, and outstanding accounts and by reconciling the same with the Accountant's ledger.
A summary statement of the water accounts is appended to this report.
The records of receipts from licenses, permits, fees, rents, etc., as reported by the several departments, were checked with the Treasurer's books and with the reports to the Accountant.
The Balance Sheet appended shows an improvement over the preceding year. It must be borne in mind, however, that a very large number of appropriation balances are on account of loans, and constitute a direct liability against cash. Under the statute, these balances can be trans- ferred to be used for similar purposes only, and I would recommend that they be classified and so used, if appropriations are contemplated and loans are to be authorized for the same.
The outstanding taxes of 1916 are in excess of the surplus account, and these should be reduced to cash before they are appropriated.
While engaged in making the audit, uniform courtesy was extended to
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me by every department official, all books and records being placed at my disposal.
To those in charge of the several departments, I wish, on behalf of my assistants and myself, to express my appreciation for the cooperation received and the assistance rendered.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD FENTON.
Chief Accountant.
1917]
RECONCILIATION OF CASH AND BANK ACCOUNTS.
General Accounts.
Balance December 31, 1917, per cash
book, ·
$35,944 06
Security Trust Company.
Balance December 31, 1917, per
statement
· $34,066 33
Less
Outstanding checks, $3,150 92
Excess deposit 60
3,151 52
$30,914 81
Central National Bank.
Balance December 31, 1917, per
statement, .
.
$5,092 52
Less December interest, credited in January
63 27
5,029 25
$35,944 06
Water Account.
Balance December 31, 1917, per cash book
$760 34
Security Trust Co. 1
Balance December 31, 1917, per statement $880 34
Less outstanding checks
120 00
$760 34
Debt and Interest Accounts.
Balance, July 1, 1917, First National Bank
$4,319 00
Deposits July 30, to November 26
19,400 50
Deposit December 31 for January coupons
560 25
$24,279 75
Payments per bank statements .
$23,659 50
Balance January 1, 1918, per bank statement
620 25
$24,279 75
Balance July 1, 1917, Common wealth Trust Co.,
$1,061 25
Deposits July 30 to September 27
6,791 25
Payments per bank statements .
$7,300 00
Balance January 2, 1918, per bank statement
552 50
$7,852 50
Taxes, 1913.
Outstanding July 1, 1917
$12 00
Abatement
$12 00
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$7,852 50
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Taxes, 1915.
Outstanding July 1, 1917
$472 61 Collections
$432 56
Tax sales
40 05
$472 61
Taxes, 1916.
Outstanding July 1, 1917
$24,423 00
Unlocated difference .
39 00
$24,462 00
Collections . .
$5,627 60
Outstanding December 31, 1917, per detailed list, 18,834 40
$24,462 00
Taxes, 1917.
Commitment
. $267,120 06
Additional commitment
42 00
Street Railway excise tax
1,300 97
Moth assessments credited in error
42 35
Overpayment
OI
$268,505 39
Collections
$222,667 44
Abatement
1,030 12
Unlocated differences .
5 85
Outstanding, December 31, 1917, per detailed list .
44,801 98
$268,505 39
Moth Assessments, 1915.
Outstanding July 1, 1917
$6 50
Collections
$1 00
Abatements,
5 50
$6 50
Moth Assessments, 1916.
Outstanding July 1, 1917
$151 29
Collections
$38 13
Outstanding December 31, 1917, per detailed list,
113 16
$151 29
Moth Assessments, 1917.
Commitment
$2,206 50
Collections
$1,741 25
Abatements
33 00
Credited to taxes in error
42 35
Unlocated difference .
25
Outstanding December 31, 1917, per detailed list,
389 65
$2,206 50
1917]
Sewer Assessments, 1916. (Apportioned)
$63 II
Outstanding July 1, 1917 Collections ,
$34 69
Outstanding December 31, 1917, per detailed list,
28 42
$63 II
Sewer Assessments, 1917. (Apportioned)
Commitment
$407 82
Sidewalk assessments, credited in error
15 88
$423 70
Collections . .
$287 64
Outstanding December 31, 1917, per detailed list, 136 06
$423 70
Sewer Assessments. (Unapportioned)
Outstanding July 1, 1917
$5,573 86
Commitments
2,412 50
$7,986 36
Apportioned
$750 03
Collections
3,317 54
Cancelled and abated .
210 72
Outstanding December 31,1917, per detailed list, 3,708 07
$7,986 36
Sidewalk Assessments, 1915.
Outstanding July 1, 1917
$2 40
Abatements .
$2 40
Sidewalk Assessments, 1916.
Outstanding July 1, 1917
$866 34
Collections
$106 27
Abatements
38 08
Outstanding December 31, 1917, per detailed
list
721 99
$866 34
Sidewalk Assessments, 1917.
Commitment
$1,730 06
Recommitted
12 07
Sewer Assessment, credited in error
5 53
$1,747 66
Collections
$1,176 35
Abatements
I33 33
Outstanding December 31, 1917, per detailed
437 98
list
$1,747 66
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Water Accounts.
Outstanding, July 1, 1917, per ledger .
$13,521 36
Charges
21,780 09
$35,301 45
Collections
·
$26,704 03
Abatements
2,281 00
Unlocated differences .
2 67
Outstanding, December 31, 1917, per detailed
list
6,313 75
$35,301 45
Water Loan Sinking Fund.
Savings
Deposits.
Securities. Total.
On hand at beginning of year
$345 63 $79,300 00 $79,645 63
On hand at end of year .
$315 73 $88,700 00 $89,015 73
RECEIPTS.
Sale of securities
$100 00
Withdrawn from savings deposits
29 90
Appropriation .
3,000 00
Appropriation-sale of land
3,136 00
Discount on securities purchased
122 10
Income
3,206 92
Total
$9,594 92
PAYMENTS.
Securities purchased
$9,500 00
Premiums on securities purchased .
19 30
Accrued interest on securities purchased
75 62
Total
$9,594 92
Phillips School Medal Fund.
Savings Deposits. Total.
On hand at beginning of year
$1,663 71
$1,663 71
On hand at end of year
.
$1,718 60 $1,718 60
RECEIPTS.
Income
$88 72
Total
$88 72
PAYMENTS.
Savings Deposit
$54 89
Expended
33 83
Total
$88 72
1917]
Joanna Morse Library Fund.
Savings Deposits. Total.
On hand at beginning of year
$7,066 67 $7,066 67
On hand at end of year
$7,131 85 $7,131 85
RECEIPTS.
Income .
$299 18
Total ·
$299 18
PAYMENTS.
Savings Deposit
$65 18
Expended
234 00
Total
$299 18
Mary L. Thomson Library Fund.
Cash in General Treasury.
Total.
On hand at the beginning of year
$1,000 00
$1,000 00
On hand at end of year
$1,000 00
$1,000 00
RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand at beginning of year
$1,000 00
Total
$1,000 00
PAYMENTS.
Cash on hand at end of year
$1,000 00
Total
$1,000 00
May Ingalls Hodge Library Fund.
Cash in General Treasury.
Total.
On hand at beginning of year
On hand at end of year
$1,000 00 .
$1,000 00
RECEIPTS.
Bequest
$1,000 00
Total
$1,000 00
PAYMENTS.
Cash on hand at end of year
·
$1,000 00
Total
$1,000 00
.
. .
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A. F. Nesbitt Cemetery Fund (General).
Savings Deposits.
Total.
On hand at the beginning of year
$256 12
$256 12
On hand at end of year
$267 II $267 II
RECEIPTS.
Income
$10 99
Total ·
$10 99
PAYMENTS.
Savings deposit
$10 99
Total
$10 99
A. F. Nesbitt Cemetery Fund (Private).
Savings Deposits.
Total.
On hand at beginning of year
$224 92
$224 92
On hand at end of year
$230 45 $230 45
RECEIPTS.
Income
$9 53
Total .
$9 53
PAYMENTS.
Savings Deposit
$5 53
Expended .
4 00
Total .
$9 53
Cemetery Lots Investment Fund.
Savings Deposits. Total.
On hand at beginning of year
$7,104 51 $7,104 51
On hand at end of year
. $8,307 22 $8,307 22
RECEIPTS.
Sale of lots
$956 88
Income .
298 83
Total
$1,255 71
PAYMENTS.
Savings deposits
$1,202 71
Expended .
53 00
Total .
$1,255 71
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Municipal Insurance Fund.
Cash in Town Treasury. Securities.
Total.
On hand at beginning of year
$1,902 00
$1,902 00
On hand at end of year .
$402 00 $3,500 00 $3,902 00
RECEIPTS.
Appropriation .
$2,000 00
Cash on hand at beginning of year
1,902 00
Total .
$3,902 00
PAYMENTS.
Liberty Bonds .
$3,500 00
Cash on hand at end of year.
402 00
Total .
$3,902 00
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TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT.
Balance Sheet - December 31, 1917.
General Accounts.
ASSETS.
Cash :
In Banks
$36,704 40
Accounts Receivable :
Taxes :
Levy of 1916
$18,795 40 ·
Levy of 1917 .
44,807 83 .
63,603 23
Special Assessments :
Moth, 1916
$113 16
Moth, 1917
389 90
503 06
Sidewalk, 1916 .
$721 99
Sidewalk, 1917 .
437 98
1,159 97
Unapportioned sewer
$3,708 07
Apportioned sewer, 1916 .
28 42
Apportioned sewer, 1917 .
136 06
3,872 55
Water rates, etc.
6,316 42
Tax titles held by town .
214 62
Property taken for taxes at final sale
309 61
Loans authorized
11,500 00
$124,183 86
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TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT.
Balance Sheet - December 31, 1917.
General Accounts.
LIABILITIES.
Temporary Loans
$50,000 00
Library Funds
2,000 00
Municipal Insurance Fund .
402 00
Premiums on Notes and Bonds
409 38
Unexpended balances :
Land damage, Cedar Hill
$183 00
Library building
543 71
Park .
75 00
Pension
50 00
Water Department
760 34
Appropriations from loans
48,636 10
50,248 15
Costs of property held for taxes .
132 34
Overlay Reserve .
3,095 92
Overlay reserved for Abatements :
Levy of 1917
.
469 88
Water revenue reserved for Water Department when collected .
6,316 42
Surplus Revenue :
Special Revenue
$562 46
Excess and Deficiency
.
11,926 96
$12,489 42
Less Abatements in excess of Overlay of 1916,
1,379 65
11,109 77
$124,183 86
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TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT.
December 31, 1917.
Deferred Revenue Accounts. ASSETS.
Apportioned Assessments, not due $3,054 94
$3,054 94
Debt Accounts.
Water Loan Sinking Fund
. $89,015 73
Net Funded or Fixed Debt .
709,084 27
$798,100 00
$798,100 00
Trust and Investment Accounts.
Trust and Investment Funds (Securities) ,
.
$21,155 28
$21,155 23
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TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT.
December 31, 1917.
Deferred Revenue Accounts.
LIABILITIES.
Apportioned Sewer Assessments :
Due in 1918
$401 68
Due in 1919
383 62
Due in 1920
368 95
Due in 1921
237 05
Due in 1922
221 04
Due in 1923
209 43
Due in 1924
200 28
Due in 1925
191 48
Due in 1926
57 28
Due in 1927
58 00
$2,328 81
Apportioned Sidewalk Assessments :
Due in 1918
$285 80
Due in 1919
197 76
Due in 1920
156 25
Due in 1921
86 32
726 13
$3,054 94
Debt Accounts.
Permanent Improvement Notes .
. $312,000 00
Sewer Bonds (Serial)
234,600 00
Water Bonds (Serial)
101,500 00 .
Water Bonds (Sinking Fund)
· 150,000 00
$798,100 00
$798,100 00
Trust and Investment Accounts.
Phillips School Medal Fund
$1,718 60
Joanna Morse Library Fund
7,131 85
A. F. Nesbitt Cemetery Fund (private)
230 45
A. F. Nesbitt Cemetery Fund (general) 267 II
Cemetery Lots Fund .
S,307 22
Municipal Insurance Fund
3,500 00
$21,155 23
$21,155 23
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In Memoriam
AARON R. BUNTING
Selectman
Died March 1, 1917
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TOWN WARRANT.
1917]
Warrant for Town Meeting Monday, February 18, 1918.
ESSEX, SS.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Swampscott in said County,
GREETING :
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts vou are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Swampscott, qualified to vote in elections, and in town affairs, to assemble in the Town Hall, in said Swampscott, on Monday, the eighteenth day of February, at 6 A. M., then and there to act on the following articles, viz. :
ARTICI.E I. To choose a Moderator for one (1) year.
To choose a Town Clerk for one (1) year.
To choose three members of the Board of Selectmen for one (1) year.
To choose one member of the Board of Assessors for three (3) years.
To choose a Town Treasurer for one (1) year.
To choose a Collector of Taxes for one (1) year.
To choose one member of the Board of Trustees of the Public Library for three (3) years.
To choose one member of the School Committee for three (3) years.
To choose one member of the Overseers of the Poor for three (3) years.
To choose one member of the Board of Health for three (3) years.
To choose a Surveyor of Highways for three (3) years.
To choose three Constables for one ( 1) year.
To choose one Park Commissioner for three (3) years.
To choose one member of the Water and Sewerage Board for three (3) years.
To choose one Tree Warden for one (1) year.
All to be chosen on one ballot.
ART. 2. To vote by ballot " Yes " or " No " upon the question : "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town ?"
ART. 3. To vote by ballot " Yes " or "No " upon the question: " Shall the town accept Chapter 293 of the Acts of 1916," entitled : " An act to authorize the licensing by cities and towns of motor vehicles carry - ing passengers for hire."
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ART. 4. To hear and act upon the reports of the :
Town Clerk.
School Committee.
Town Engineer.
Board of Fire Engineers.
Committee on Purchase of Motor Truck.
Superintendent of Moth Work.
Tree Warden.
Forest Warden.
Superintendent of the Cemetery.
Board of Health.
Health Officer.
Inspector of Milk.
Inspector of Animals and Slaughtering.
Inspector of Plumbing.
Overseers of the Poor.
Surveyor of Highways.
Trustees of the Public Library.
Library Building Committee.
Board of Assessors.
Chief of Police.
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
Construction Committee, Sewerage Pumping Station.
Park Commissioners.
Water and Sewerage Board.
Trustees of Sinking Fund for Water Department.
Building Inspector.
Board of Selectmen.
Town Accountant.
Finance Committee.
ART. 5. To see what amount of bonds will be required of the Town Treasurer for the ensuing year.
ART. 6. To see what amount of bonds will be required of the Col- lector of Taxes for the ensuing year.
ART. 7. To see what amount of bonds will be required of the Water and Sewerage Board for the ensuing year.
ART. 8. To see what amount of bonds will be required of the Town Clerk for the ensuing year.
ART. 9. To see what action the town will take in relation to salaries of town officials for the ensuing year.
ART. 10. To see if the town will authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in antici- pation of the revenue of the financial year, beginning January 1, 1918, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, the debt or debts incurred thereby to be paid from the revenue of said financial year.
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ART. II. To see what action the town will take in relation to the recommendations in the report of the Fire Engineers, as contained in the Annual Report, dated December 31, 1917, on page 121.
ART. 12. To see what action the town will take in relation to the recommendations in the report of the Superintendent of Moth Work, as contained in the Annual Report, dated December 31, 1917, on pages 123 and 124.
ART. 13. To see what action the town will take in relation to the recommendations in the report of the Tree Warden, as contained in the Annual Report, dated December 31, 1917, on page 125.
ART. 14. To see what action the town will take in relation to the recommendations in the report of the Forest Warden, as contained in the Annual Report, dated December 31, 1917, on page 126.
ART. 15. To see what action the town will take in relation to the recommendations in the report of the Superintendent of Cemetery, as contained in the Annual Report, dated December 31, 1917, on page 127.
ART. 16. To see what action the town will take in relation to the recommendations in the report of the Board of Health, as contained in the Annual Report, dated December 31, 1917, on page 129.
ART. 17. To see what action the town will take in relation to the recommendations of the Health Officer, as contained in the Annual Report, dated December 31, 1917, on page 133.
ART. 18. To see what action the town will take in relation to the recommendations of the Overseers of the Poor, as contained in the Annual Report, dated December 31, 1917, on page 137.
ART. 19. To see what action the town will take in relation to the recommendations in the report of the Surveyor of Highways, as contained in the Annual Report, dated December 31, 1917, on pages, 138 and 140.
ART. 20. To see what action the town will take in relation to the recommendations in the report of the Board of Assessors, as contained in the Annual Report, dated December 31, 1917, on page 146.
ART. 21. To see what action the town will take in relation to the recommendations in the report of the Chief of Police, as contained in the Annual Report, dated December 31, 1917, on page 150.
ART. 22. To see what action the town will take in relation to the recommendations in the report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures, as contained in the Annual Report, dated December 31, 1917, on Page 152.
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ART. 23. To see what action the town will take in relation to the recommendations in the report of the Construction Committee, Sewerage Pumping Station, as contained in the Annual Report, dated December 31, 1917, on page 155.
ART. 24. To see what action the town will take in relation to the recommendations in the report of the Park Commissioners, as contained in the Annual Report, dated December 31, 1917, on pages 156, 157, 158 and 159.
ART. 25. To see what action the town will take in relation to the recommendations in the report of the Water and Sewerage Board, as con- tained in the Annual Report, dated December 31, 1917, on pages 160, 169 I74.
ART. 26. To see what action the town will take in relation to the recommendations in the report of lhe Board of Selectmen, as contained in the Annual Report, dated December 31, 1917, on pages 196, 197, 200. 202, 203, 204, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213 and 214.
ART. 27. To see if the town will vote to accept Crosman avenue, so- called, laid out by the Board of Selectmen, as shown on a plan drawn by W. W. Pratt, Town Engineer, dated December, 1917, and reported to the town at this meeting, as soon as the waivers are signed, and appropriate money for the same.
ART. 28. To see if the town will vote to accept Linden avenue, so- called, laid out by the Board of Selectmen, as shown on a plan drawn by W. W. Pratt, Town Engineer, dated December, 1917, and reported to the town at this meeting, as soon as the waivers are signed, and appropriate money for the same.
ART. 29. To see if the town will vote to construct a sewer in Jessie street for a distance of 450 feet, and appropriate money for the same, as petitioned for by C. Sanford Doughty, et als.
ART. 30. To see if the town will vote to construct a sewer in Roy street for a distance of 750 feet, and appropriate money for the same, as petitioned for by C. Sanford Doughty, et als.
ART. 31. To see if the town will vote to extend the water main in Magnolia road 250 feet, and appropriate money for the same, as petitioned for by Harry R. Stanbon, et als.
ART. 32. To see if the town will vote to extend the water main in Aspen road 500 feet, and appropriate money for the same, as petitioned for by Harry R. Stanbon, et als.
ART. 33. To see if the town will appropriate the sum of $375 for the employment of district or other nurses, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 72 of the Acts of 1911.
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1917]
ART. 34. To see if the town will vote to take, for the purpose of widening Cherry street, a parcel of land situated at the corner of Cherry and Essex streets and bounded and described as follows :
Northwesterly by Cherry street about 53 feet ; easterly by the junction of Cherry and Essex streets about 16 feet southerly by Essex street about 47 feet ; and westerly by land now or formerly of Anton S. Selman, about 40 feet, containing about 1,311 square feet.
ART. 35, To see if the town will vote to appropriate a sum of money in payment of architect's expenses in the preparation of plans and specifications for the Machon School Building, as authorized by vote of the town on February 20, 1917.
ART. 36. To see if the town will direct the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court for authorization to abate the poll taxes assessed to all men now or hereafter in any branch of the military or naval service of the United States in connection with the war now in progress.
ART. 37. To see if the town will vote to appoint a committee of three (3) citizens to investigate the matter of a more suitable ambulance for the use of the Police Department, said Committee to report at the adjourned town meeting, and appropriate money for the same, as recommended by the Chief of the Police Department.
ART. 38. To see if the town will vote to appropriate the sum of $75 for the proper observance of Firemen's Memorial Sunday, as petitioned for by Herbert F. Jabobs, et als.
ART. 39. To see if the town will vote to determine upon and order the use of voting machines, approved, as provided in Section 249, of Chapter 835 of the Acts of the year 1913, at all primaries and elections of State and town officers in the Town of Swampscott, in accordance with the provisions of Section 251 of said Chapter 835 of the Acts of 1913, as amended by Chapter 43 of the Acts of 1916, as petitioned for by James F. Caton, et als.
ART. 40. To see if the town will vote to lease for the term of one (1) year five (5) American Voting Machines, described in and to be used for the purposes set forth in the foregoing Article, with the necessary appur- tenances ; to authorize the Selectmen to lease the same as aforesaid, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $240 to pay for the same, all in accord- ance with Chapter 43 of the Acts of 1916; said amount of rental to be applied on account of the purchase price in case of any purchase of said machines by the town, as petitioned for by James F. Caton, et als
ART. 41. To appropriate and raise, by borrowing or otherwise, such sum or sums of money as may be necessary for any or all of the purposes mentioned in the foregoing articles.
The polls will be closed at 4.30 o'clock P. M.
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[Dec. 31
And you are directed to serve this Warrant, by posting attested copies thereof at the Town Hall, Post Offices and three other public and con- spicuous places in the town, seven days before the day appointed for said meeting.
HEREOF, FAIL NOT, and make due return of this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of meeting as aforesaid.
Given under our hands this first day of February, in the year 1918.
HENRY S. BALDWIN, WILLIAM E. CARTER, CLARENCE B. HUMPHREY, Selectmen of Swampscott.
A true copy. Attest :
FRANK H. BRADFORD, Constable.
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