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5,600.00
Thirteenth Issue, Acts of 1912
6,500.00
Fourteenth Issue, Acts of 1912
8,500.00
Fifteenth Issue, Acts of 1912
4,500.00
Sixteenth Issue, Acts of 1912
2,800.00
Seventeenth Issue, Acts of 1916
25,000.00
Eighteenth Issue, Acts of 1916
11,500.00
Nineteenth Issue, Acts of 1916
7,000.00
Twentieth Issue, Acts of 1916
4,000.00
Twenty-first Issue, Acts of 1923
15,000.00
Twenty-second Issue, Acts of 1923
12,500.00
Twenty-third Issue, General Laws
4,000.00
$368,300.00
Water Bonds and Notes Paid
Fifth Issue
$54,000.00
Sixth Issue
7,500.00
Seventh Issue
1,300.00
Eighth Issue
1,100.00
Ninth Issue
3,000.00
Tenth Issue
2,000.00
Eleventh Issue
6,000.00
Twelfth Issue
5,600.00
Thirteenth Issue
5,500.00
Fourteenth Issue
5,000.00
Fifteenth Issue
4,500.00
Sixteenth Issue
2,800.00
Seventeenth Issue
7,000.00
Eighteenth Issue
2,500.00
Nineteenth Issue
2,500.00
Twentieth Issue
4,000.00
Twenty-first Issue
4,000.00
Twenty-second Issue
3,500.00
Total Bonds Outstanding
Less Sinking Fund
$121,800.00 $246,500.00 149,608.94
Net Water Debt
$96,891.06
Water Bonds and Notes Due in 1928
First to Fourth Issues inclusive Fifth Issue, Bonds No. 55, 56, 57 Sixth Issue, Bond No. 16
$150,000.00 3,000.00 500.00
59
Thirteenth Issue, Note No. 368
500.00
Fourteenth Issue, Note No. 433
500.00
, Seventeenth Issue, Bond No. 8
1,000.00
Eighteenth Issue, Bond No. 6
500.00
Nineteenth Issue, Bond No. 6
500.00
Twenty-first Issue, Note No. 98
1,000.00
Twenty-second Issue, Note No. 180
1,000.00
Twenty-third Issue, Note No. 381
500.00
$159,000.00
Sewer Bonds and Notes Issued to December 31, 1927
Series A, Acts of 1902
Issued $120,000.00 4,000.00
Paid $75,000.00
Series B, Acts of 1902
2,500.00
Series C, Acts of 1902
40,000.00
25,000.00
Series D, Acts of 1902
20,000.00
12,500.00
Series F, Acts of 1903
13,000.00
13,000.00
Series G, Acts of 1903
12,000.00
12,000.00
Series H, Acts of 1903
14,000.00
14,000.00
Series 1911, A, Acts of 1903
8,500.00
8,500.00
Series 1911, B, Acts of 1903
3,100.00
3,100.00
Series December 30, 1911, Acts of 1903
4,000.00
4,000.00
Series May 1, 1912, Acts of 1903
8,000.00
3,750.00
Series September 1, 1912, Acts of 1903
2,646.00
2,646.00
Series December 1, 1912, Acts of 1903
700.00
700.00
Series July 1, 1913, Acts of 1913
7,500.00
7,000.00
Series October 1, 1914, Acts of 1913
22,700.00
15,700.00
Series May 1, 1915, Acts of 1913
24,000.00
12,000.00
Series May 1, 1916, Acts of 1913
29,150.00
16,500.00
Series November 1, 1916, Acts of 1913
9,200.00
5,700.00
Series May 1, 1917, Acts of 1913
6,500.00
5,000.00
Series 1920, Acts of 1920
13,000.00
7,000.00
Series 1921, Acts of 1920
42,000.00
12,000.00
Series 1922, Acts of 1920
18,300.00
5,300.00
Series 1923, Acts of 1920
9,000.00
4,000.00
Series 1924, Acts of 1920
17,500.00
3,500.00
$448,796.00
$270,396.00
Sewer Bonds and Notes outstanding
178,400.00
$448,796.00
Sewer Bonds and Notes Due in 1928
Series A, Acts of 1902
$3,000.00
Series B, Acts of 1902 100.00
Series C, Acts of 1902
1,000.00
Series D, Acts of 1902
500.00
Series May 1, 1912, Acts of 1903
250.00
Series July 1, 1913, Acts of 1913
500.00
1927]
REPORT OF TREASURER
60
TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Series October 1, 1914, Acts of 1913
1,000.00
Series May 1, 1915, Acts of 1913
1,000.00
Series 1916, Acts of 1913
2,000.00
Series 1917, Acts of 1913
500.00
Series 1920, Acts of 1920
1,000.00
Series 1921, Acts of 1920
2,000.00
Series 1922, Acts of 1920
1,000.00
Series 1923, Acts of 1920
1,000.00
Series 1924, Acts of 1920
1,000.00
$15,850.00
Temporary Loan Notes Issued in Anticipation of Revenue
No. Date
Payable at
Amount
Rate
When Payable
389
Dec. 2, 1927
1st. Nat'l Bank, Boston
$25,000.00
3.28
Nov. 10, 1928
390
Dec. 2, 1927
25,000.00
3.28
Nov. 10, 1928
391
Dec. 2, 1927
25,000.00
3.28
Nov. 10, 1928
392
Dec. 2, 1927
25,000.00
3.28
Nov. 10, 1928
$100,000.00
Town Debt December 31, 1927
General Debt Bonds and Notes Inside Debt Limit Issues
$296,800.00
Outside Debt Limit Issues
55,000.00
Water Loan Bonds and Notes
246,500.00
Sewer Loan Bonds and Notes
178,400.00
$776,700.00
Less Water Sinking Fund
149,608.94
Net Debt
$627,091.06
General Debt Statement Indicating the Borrowing Capacity as of December 31, 1927
Total Bonded Debt Less: Outside Debt Limit Issues Water Debt
$776,700.00
Sewer Debt
$246,500.00 178,400.00 55,000.00
General Debt
$479,900.00
Net Debt
$296,800.00
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1927]
REPORT OF TREASURER
61
Val. 1925, less abatements, $19,527,321
Val. 1926, less abatements, 21,231,622
Val. 1927, less abatements,
22,253,547
Gross three years' valuation
-$63,012,490. 21,004,163.
Average valuation
Three per cent of average valuation
$630,124.00
Less:
Net Debt
$296,800.00
Borrowing capacity
$333,324.00
Respectfully submitted, JAMES W. LIBBY, Town Treasurer.
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TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Trust Funds
Joanna Morse Library Fund.
Balance, January 1, 1927 Principal Income accrued
$5,196.00 263.03
Less withdrawals
$5,459.03 263.03
Balance, December 31, 1927
$5,196.00
Ellen R. Whittle Library Fund.
Principal, January 1, 1927
. $2,000.00
Income accrued
101.25
Less withdrawals
101.25
Balance, December 31, 1927
$2,000.00
Mary L. Thomson Library Fund.
Balance, January 1, 1927 Principal Income accrued
$1,000.00
50.63
$1,050.63
Less withdrawals
50.63
Balance, December 31, 1927
$1,000.00
Fund for Perpetual Care of Cemetery Lots.
Balance, January 1, 1927
$11,121.80 1,969.50
Deposits
$13,091.30
Dividends
539.96
$13,631.26
Less withdrawals for care of lots
3,389.00
Balance, December 31, 1927
$10,242.26
Municipal Insurance Fund.
Balance, January 1, 1927 Principal
$3,500.00
From General Funds
402.00
Income accrued
1,605.87
Dividends
251.30
$1,857.17
Balance, December 31, 1927
$3,902.00
$5,759.17
$2,101.25
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REPORT OF THE TRUST FUNDS
1927]
Phillips School Medal Fund.
Balance, January 1, 1927 Principal Income accrued
$1,000.00 1,215.76
Dividends
$2,215.76 108.73
Less, withdrawals for medals
105.28
Balance, December 31, 1927
$2,219.21
High School Alumni Fund (see note)
Balance January 1, 1927 Receipts
$3,273.58
Received from Swampscott Woman's Club $222.00
Received from Swampscott Teachers' Association 50.00
$272.00 158.51
Total Income accrued
$3,704.09
Less
Withdrawal, payment made on account of Scholarship awarded by Executive Committee of High School Alumni Association $100.00
Balance, December 31, 1927 $3,604.09
Note .- This is not a town of Swampscott trust fund as defined by Chapter 282 of the General Acts of 1915, but is held by the Town Treasurer as Trustee for the Swampscott High School Alumni. It is included in this report in order that the members of the High School Alumni may be kept informed of its existence.
Respectfully submitted, JAMES W. LIBBY, Town Treasurer.
Treasurer of Trust Funds and Custodian of all funds and securities, as provided for by Chapter 282 of the General Acts of 1915.
Swampscott, December 31, 1927.
$2,324.49
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TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Jury List
In accordance with Section 9 of Chapter 234 of the General Laws, the following jury list is published in the annual town report.
Allen, G. Edwin
351 Essex st.
Manager
Bailey, Edwin M.
19 Farragut rd.
Insurance
Bailey, J. Brinton
76 Redington st.
Dealer
Bailey, Robert E.
7 Suffolk ave.
Garage
Baker, John M.
32 Hampden st.
Engineer
Bartol, Harold H.
48 Beach ave.
Clerk
Bassett, Herbert F.
12 Banks circle
Clerk
Bean, Everett G.
44 Elmwood rd. 1 Nason rd.
Merchant
Bergin, William P.
448 Humphrey st.
Mechanic
Bessom, Frank N.
250 Essex st.
Collector
Biggers, James M.
80 Middlesex ave.
Salesman
Bishop, Earl P.
21 Shaw rd.
Engineer
Blackford, J. Hervey M.
36 Maple ave.
Salesman Shoe Operator
Bourke, Aimee H.
12 Ocean View rd.
Stockkeeper
Bresnahan, Maurice T.
48 Humphrey st. Banking
Brown, Chester A.
19 Middlesex ave
Architect
Burgess, Charles V.
15 Boynton st.
Architect
Burk, Michael F. Burrill, Charles W.
187 Burrill st. 34 Maple ave.
Civil Engineer
Burrill, Walter E.
99 Redington st.
Real Estate,
Butler, Frank A.
163 Redington st. 8 Palmer ave.
Accountant
Carter, William E.
169 Humphrey st.
Retired
Cary, Ralph H.
33 Norfolk ave.
Salesman
Clay, George F.
19 Pine st.
Painter
Coleman, Lewis A.
6 Minerva st.
Millwright
Condon, Everett E.
35 Grant rd.
Engineer
Conner, Clarence H.
48 Banks rd.
Salesman
Conrad, Kenneth L.
99 Stetson ave.
Salesman
Corrow, Thomas
14 Shaw rd.
Salesman
Critcherson, Guy H.
30 Beach ave.
Bookkeeper
Crocker, Louis N.
142 Norfolk ave.
Shoe Cutter
Danforth, Arthur H.
6 Maple ave.
General Electric
Delano, Clarence B.
10 Stone ct.
Retired
Doughty, Harold W. Dresser, Elmer A.
22 Crescent st.
Heel Manufacturer
Duren, Charles M.
53 Beach ave.
Salesman
Durland, J. Harris
20 Grant rd.
Manufacturer
102 Norfolk ave. Surveyor
11 Banks rd. Electrical Engineer
Ellis, Stuart P.
12 Porter pl. Photographer
Chauffeur
Foster, George W.
10 Elmwood rd. Estabrook rd.
Real Estate
Fox, John C.
7 Fuller ave.
Investments
Doughty, Charles S.
57 Buena Vista
Salesman
15 Buena Vista
Hardware Dealer
88 Bradlee ave. Treasurer
Duffett George
Eastman, Fred H. Ellis, A. Leroy
Inspector
Cahill, Clarence E.
Architect
Booma, Scott C.
100 Stetson ave.
Bell, Frank M.
Falkins, Chester L.
1927]
THE TOWN'S JURY LIST
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Goodwin, Frank W.
11 Porter pl.
Carpenter
Goodwin, George E.
60 Beach ave.
Cost Estimator
Graham, Earl H.
8 Sheridan rd.
Clerk
Griffin, Hulbert C.
29 Jessie st.
Manufacturer
Hastings, Abner H.
Hayes, William E.
722 Humphrey st. 71 Millett rd.
Accountant
Hebbard, Carl P. 36 Aspen rd.
Auto Dealer
Hutchinson, W. Howard 834 Humphrey st.
Retired
Hutchinson, Frank C.
15 Norfolk ave.
Shoeworker
Johnson, Walter W.
8 Palmer ave.
Retired
Keating, John H.
9 Roy st.
Ticket Agent
Kimball, Fred N.
37 Atlantic ave.
Broker
Kitfield, Edward H.
121 Elmwood rd.
Civil Engineer
Knowlton, Daniel F.
22 Elmwood rd.
Salesman
Lewis, Gardner L.
1 Bond st.
Salesman
Lewis, Weston K
22 Woodbine ave.
Broker
Maddock, James R.
4 Farragut rd.
Sales Agent
Manchester, William D
17 Greenwood ter.
Civil Engineer
Marsh, Frank M.
42
Essex ave.
Salesman
Maxwell, Ralph
82 Millett rd.
Salesman
Mayor, William A.
9 Phillips circle
Electrical Engineer
Monroe, John M.
4 Banks ter.
Morrison, Frank E.
Nugent, Daniel F.
Odiorne, Ralph E.
51 New Ocean st.
Foreman
Pevear, Selwyn R.
9 Bradlee ave.
Salesman
Poor, George T.
1 Hawthorne rd.
Clerk
Ray, Walter M.
49 Beach ave.
Merchant
Restal, Malcolm M.
16 Magnolia rd.
Doctor
Rideout, George F.
Scheuren, John J.
Sprague, Charles F.
44 Atlantic ave.
Manufacturer
Sprague, Lowell E.
10 Orchard rd.
Salesman
Titcomb, William C.
74 Humphrey st.
Retired
Trafton, Fred A.
10 Berkshire st.
Superintendent
Ulman, Julius A.
40 Middlesex ave.
Clerk
Underwood, Louis E.
52 Burrill st.
Electrical Engineer
Webber, John W.
Woodbury, Wilbur L.
131 Walker rd. 1 Ellis ter.
Salesman
Young, Edmund, Jr. Young, Howard R.
22 Stetson ave.
Clerk
9 Orient ct.
Merchant
2 Orchard ter.
Foreman
Contractor
12 Essex ave.
Store Manager
19 Maple ave. 9 Aycliffe rd.
Salesman
Mechanic
Turner, Anthony J.
105 Redington st.
Superintendent
Equipment Engineer
Dealer
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TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Water and Sewerage Board
Water Department
At the last annual town meeting the town voted to lay a 10-inch water main in Foster road, when the usual requirements had been complied with. At the present time these requirements have not been completed, so we have not been able to do this work.
Your attention is called again to the report of the Water Sinking Fund Commissioners, showing $149,608.94 on hand, De- cember 31, 1927, to pay the $150,000 debt due August 1, 1928. The income from January 1, to August 1, 1928, added to present amount, will show a considerable amount over and above that necessary to pay this debt, and we would recommend that the town authorize the Sinking Fund Commissioners to turn over to the Water Department whatever amount is left after cancelling this debt. We would also recommend that all unexpended balances be transferred to the Emergency Fund, as is usually the custom.
Extension of mains (with cost) including gates, hydrants, etc .: From Water maintenance:
Norfolk avenue,
755 ft. 8-in. C. I. Pipe
. $2,087.23
Humphrey street
1,697 ft. 10-in. 66
66
6,767.48
Glen road
236 ft. 6-in.
66
66
731.78
Humphrey street
108 ft. 6-in. 66
(Cost included in replacement cost. )
Kensington lane
770 ft. 6-in. 66 66
2,826.37
Suffolk avenue
48 ft. 6-in.
173.37
Nason road
191 ft. 6-in.
66
248.52
Bradlee avenue
20 ft. 6-in. 66
41.50
Bellevue road
89 ft. 6-in. 66
66
180.95
Burpee road
10 ft. 6-in. 6-in.
34.00
Hillcrest circle
140 ft.
66
488.07
Franklin avenue
161
ft. 6-in. 66
66
587.85
From Appropriation:
Barnstable street
908 ft. 6-in. C. I. Pipe
$2,708.18
Gates:
Total, December 31, 1926 Added
18
Total, December 31, 1927
567
Hydrants:
254
Total, December 31, 1926 Added
8
Total, December 31, 1927
262
Meters:
Total cost to December 31, 1926
$26,864.51
Purchased during year, 66
1,031.40
Total cost to December 31, 1927
$27,895.91
1
549
67
REPORT OF WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD
1927]
Services:
Total, December 31, 1926 Added Abandoned
88
6
82
Total, December 31, 1927
2,488
Table of Distributing Pipe in Feet, December 31, 1927
Wrought Iron
Cast Iron
Lined
Kalemin
Total
1 1/4
inch
1 1/2
66
9,910
1,153
11,063
4
6,335
1,031
7,366
6
108,940
1,861
110,801
8
7,375
7,375
10
21,800
21,800
12
6,714
6,714
14
3,721
3,721
9,910
154,885
3,622
1,031
169,448
Water Debt
Bonds and notes issued to December 31, 1927
$368,300.00
Bonds and notes paid to December 31, 1927
121,800.00
Total bonds and notes outstanding
$246,500.00
Less sinking fund
149,608.94
Net water debt
$96,891.06
Decrease during year
11,644.78
Bonds and notes due 1928
9,000.00
(For details of above debt see report of Town Treasurer.)
GEORGE D. R. DURKEE,
HAROLD G. ENHOLM, CHARLES E. HODGDON, Water and Sewerage Board.
SINKING FUND Report of Trustees of Sinking Fund for Water Department for Year Ending December 31, 1927
To the Citizens of Swampscott:
In compliance with Chapter 293, Acts of 1898, we submit herewith our annual report.
Amount in fund, December .31, 1926 $143,964.16
80
80
2
528
528
Cement
2,406
6 S
TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Receipts
Interest on $37,000 Swampscott
3 1/2
(6
mos.)
$647.50
39,000
3 1/2
682.50
1,000
4
20.00
500
4
10.00
1,000
Ipswich
4
20.00
4
(12 mos.)
40.00
3,000 New Bedford
3 15
-
105.00
4,000
414
170.00
Lynn
4
80.00
2,000
4
(6
mos.)
40.00
4,000
4
(12 mos.)
160.00
1,000
4
40.00
Quincy
31/2
(6
mos.)
35.00
1,000
31/2
17.50
Boston
31/2
(12 mos.)
245.00
..
14,000
4
66
560.00
1,000
4
40.00
Taunton
4
5 14
105.00
Revere
4
(6
mos.)
5.00
24,000 U. S. Bond
41/4
(12 mos.)
1,020.00
2,500
4 1/4
(6
mos.)
53.13
Belmont
4
(12 mos.)
40.00
2,000
W. Springfield
4
80.00
1,000
1,000 Attleboro
4
40.00
1.000 No. Andover
4
40.00
1,000 Gloucester
4
40.00
1,000 Dedham
4
40.00
5,000 Holyoke
312
175.00
1,000 Chelsea
4 1/2
45.00
1,000
Quincy
414
42.50
..
2,000 Brockton
5
100.00
4
40.00
2,000 Salem
4
80.00
$5,173.18
Int. Security Trust Co., Book 1018
Int. Lynn Inst. for Savings, Book 78605
Bonds Matured
1
$ 500. Swampscott
4
$ 500.00
1
1,000. Ipswich
4
1,000.00
1 2,000. Lynn
4
2,000.00
1
2,000. Lynn
4
2,000.00
1
1,000. Quincy
3 1/2
1,000.00
1
250. Revere
4
250.00
$6,750.00
Bonds Sold
2
1,000. U. S. Bonds
4 1/4
2,000.00
1
500. U. S. Bond
500.00
2,500.00
Bonds Bought
2
1,000. Swampscott
3 1/2
2,000.00
2,000.00
Accrued interest on bonds sold
49.25
Profit on bonds bought
11.53
Profit on bonds sold
.75
61.53
EXPENDITURES
Bonds Sold $1,000. U. S. Bonds 500. U. S. Bond $2,500.00
2
1
7,000
280.00
2,000 Fall River
250
1,000
31/2
35.00
..
..
..
1,000 Malden
$206.35
224.96
$431.31
1,000
2,000
2,000
7,000
69
REPORT OF WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD
1927]
Bonds Bought
2 $1,000. Swampscott 31/2
$1,988.47
Accrued interest on bonds bought
21.19
Profit on bonds bought
11.53
Bonds matured
$11,271.19
Balance on hand December 31, 1927
$149,608.94
Sinking Fund Investments REGISTERED
Due
34 $1,000. Swampscott
3 1/2 %
1928
$34,000.00
10
500. Swampscott
3 1/2 %
1928
5,000.00
1
500. Swampscott
4
%
1928
500.00
1
1,000. Ipswich
4
%
1928
1,000.00
1
3,000. New Bedford 3 1/2 %
1928
3,000.00
1
4,000. New Bedford 4
%
1928
4,000.00
1
4,000. Lynn
4
%
1928
4,000.00
1
1,000. Lynn
4
%
1928
1,000.00
1
1,000. Quincy
3 1/2 %
1928
1,000.00
1
7,000. Boston
3 1/2 %
1928
7,000.00
1
8,000. Boston
4
%
1928
8,000.00
1
3,000. Boston
4
%
1928
3,000.00
1
2,000. Boston
4
%
1928
2,000.00
1
1,000. Boston
4
%
1928
1,000.00
1
1,000. Boston
4
%
1928
1,000.00
1
4,000. Taunton
4
%
1928
4,000.00
1
3,000. Taunton
4
%
1928
3,000.00
1
2,000. Fall River
5 14 %
1928
2,000.00
$84,500.00
COUPON
24 $1,000. U. S. Bonds 4 1/2 %
1928
$24,000.00
1
1,000. Belmont
4 %
1928
1,000.00
2
1,000. W. Springfld 4
%
1928
2,000.00
1
1,000. W. Springfld 3 1/2 %
1928
1,000.00
1
1,000. Attleboro
4
%
1928
1,000.00
1
1,000. No. Andover
4
%
1928
1,000.00
1
1,000. Gloucester
4
%
1928
1,000.00
1
1,000. Dedham
4
%
1928
1,000.00
5
1,000. Holyoke
3 1/2 %
1928
5,000.00
1
1,000. Chelsea
4 1/2 %
1928
1,000.00
1
1,000. Quincy
4 14 %
1928
1,000.00
2
1,000. Brockton
5
%
1928
2,000.00
1
1,000. Malden
4
1928
1,000.00
2
1,000. Salem
4
%
1928
2,000.00
Deposit in Security Trust Co., Book 1018 Deposit in Lynn Institution for Savings, Book 78,605 3 Certificates of Deposit Security Trust Co.
$44,000.00
1,440.06
4,668.88
15,000.00
$149,608.94
GEORGE D. R. DURKEE, HAROLD G. ENHOLM, CHARLES E. HODGDON, Sinking Fund Commissioners.
6,750.00
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TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Sewer Department
Last year we recommended the start of extension of the East- ern Intercepting Sewer in an easterly direction, which was re- jected by the town. We again recommend and urge that this work be started this year, as sewers are much needed in that section.
We also recommend that sewers be laid in Walker road, a distance of about 360 feet; Franklin avenue, about 1,600 feet, and Fuller avenue, about 400 feet, and appropriate money for same.
Sewer Debt
Total sewer debt January 1, 1927
$220,450.00
Paid during year 1927 15,850.00
$204,600.00 15,850.00
(For details of above see report of Town Treasurer)
Norfolk avenue sewer M. McDonough Co., Contractor.
440 lin. ft. 6-in. vit pipe @ $1.10
$484.00
280 lin. ft. 6-in. vit. pipe
@ 1.00
280.00
226-1 cu. yds. rock excavation
@
6.00
1,356.60
3 manholes
@ 60.00
180.00
Extra work
10 hours labor
e
1.50
15.00
10 hours labor
a
.80
8.00
20 hours labor
@
.80
16.00
16 hours labor
.80
12.80
10 lin. ft. 5-in. vit. pipe
@
.385
3.85
36 cu. yds. gravel
a
2.61
93.96
Plus 15 %
22.44
172.05
Advertising bids A. H. Jenkins & Son
2.13
11.63
2,484.28
Tid street sewer
Felice Dagnese, Contractor.
189 lin. ft. 6-in. vit. pipe
a $1.05
$198.05
58 lin. ft. 5-in. pipe
@
1.00
58.00
76 cu. ft. of rock excavation
@
6.25
475.00
3 manholes
a
60.00
180.00
Extra work
19 cu. yds. gravel
e
1.40
26.60
Labor
9.00
Plus 15 %
5.34
40.94
Smith Iron Foundry Advertising bids 3 Pans
44.00
15.20
13.50
Cement
2.70
75.40
$1,027.39
$2,300.60
149.61
9.50
$911.05
35.60
Bonds and notes due 1928
1927]
Buena Vista street sewer M. McDonough Co., Contractor.
$1.10
$458.70
417 lin. ft. 6-in. vit. pipe
a
1.00
254.00
284 cu. yds. rock excavation
a
6.00
1,704.00
2 manholes
a
60.00
120.00
$2,536.70
Extra work
2 hours' labor
a
$1.50
$3.00
2 hours' labor
@
.80
1.60
40 yds. gravel
a
2.61
104.40
$109.00
Plus 15 %
16.35
125.35
Advertising for bids
9.50
2 pans
9.00
18.50
$2,680.55
Care of Brooks
We recommend, that the Kings Brook culvert be extended for a distance of 225 feet northerly, and that money be appropri- ated for the same.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY, WATER DEPT. DECEMBER 31, 1927
Water main and standpipe
$220,820 20
Land on Pine street
1,500 00
Brick bldg. Pine street
4,000 00
Thompson meadow (10 Acres)
1,000 00
Work shop and garage
2,500 00
Auto truck and coupe
200 00
Office furniture
700 00
2417 meters and parts
28,027 34
Stock on hand
8,000 00
$266,747 54
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY, SEWER DEPT. DECEMBER 31, 1927
Pumping station
$17,000 00
Pumping plant
14,000 00
Land
5,000 00
Office furniture
350 00
Tools and equipment
500 00
$36,850 00
GEORGE D. R. DURKEE, HAROLD G. ENHOLM, CHARLES E. HODGDON, Water and Sewerage Board.
254 lin. ft. 5-in. vit. pipe
REPORT OF WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD
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[Dec. 31
Police Department
It is my privilege, once again, to transmit to you tlie summary and review of the manner in which the Police Department performed its numerous and exacting duties during the year 1927. No attempt has been made to give in detail the work of the department, but it has been of the same general nature as that of previous years. Noth- ing unusual in character has arisen that requires particular comment.
For many years Police Departments throughout the country have failed to advance with the industries which have advanced by leaps and bounds-and why not Police Departments? Many years ago, be- fore telephones were in use, day patrolmen were a necessity. But today, practically all police work is started at headquarters, and the day patrolman is of little use except for traffic and the protection of pedestrians. In nearly all homes telephones are installed and police officers can be dispatched from headquarters promptly, where much time would be lost sending the patrolmen from the street.
The reason for this ancient method in attempting to protect life and property in many cities and towns is perhaps due to the fact that for years heads of departments have been satisfied to ride along in the beaten trail of their predecessors, so today we have a system of police procedure which has been followed from time immemorial.
It is, of course, true that crime is a secret operation, generally performed in the nighttime. The number of men necessary for law enforcement cannot be allowed to fall below a certain minimum, and if the number of officers is kept at a minimum there should be up- to-date equipment.
A department, even if small, well supplied with modern equip- ment will handle any emergency. I believe that with adequate equip- ment the present force of twelve patrolmen and three officers can, although small, police the town in a proper manner.
Regardless of crime conditions elsewhere crime was effectively checked in the town of Swampscott, and very few complaints were received.
The increase in motor vehicles adds to the difficult problem of handling our traffic. The traffic regulations have been active through- out the year, restricting the parking of vehicles to one side of our narrow streets, and limiting parking on other streets. This has greatly relieved congestion, and has eliminated danger on these thoroughfares.
The Automatic Traffic Signal System, installed on Humphrey street, will be of great assistance to the motorist and pedestrians.
The Police Signal System has given very satisfactory service. The telephone company has commenced the work of removing all wooden boxes, and these will be replaced by metal boxes, without ex- tra cost. This is a great improvement over the police box in use at the present time.
Target practice, with service revolver, has been continuous monthly, and is part of the regular duties of every member of the department, with great success.
The police school has been very successful. Lectures on General Police Procedure, Criminal Law, Evidence, Civil Service Questions,
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and Fingerprints, will be continued during the winter months. Moot Courts will be held, which have already been of great assistance to each and every member of the department.
A safety campaign was carried out by members of the depart- ment during the summer months, when all officers were especially watchful for the safety of small children. Small buttons, inscribed as follows. "I have promised to be careful-Member of the Swamp- scott Police Safety Club," were issued to all children. Cross-walks were painted, and streets were sanded, for the protection of both pedestrians and motorists. Signs were painted and posted on all dangerous points. All officers were alert and watchful for the op- portunity to promote safety.
Juvenile cases during the year 1927 have decreased to a mini- mum. The method followed has been very successful, for I firmly believe what delinquent boys need is not punishment, not law. not an institution but personal attention. Hence, the thing to do with a boy you want to help along the straight and narrow passage is to give him not your money, not your reform machinery, not institu- tional life, but proper comradeship.
The expense of the operation and maintenance of the Police De- partment was kept within its appropriation for the year, with a bal- ance remaining of $4,790.28.
All members of the department have gained for themselves a reputation for politeness and courtesy, which is a great credit to each member and to the department.
Recommendation
I recommend a new Harley-Davidson side car, to be used for pa- trol work, on a 1925 model motorcycle, and that $115 be appropri- ated for the same.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER F. REEVES, Chief of Police.
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Board of Fire Engineers
The following is the report of the Board of Fire Engineers and the Chief of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1927:
Fire Alarm and Service Record
Box alarms; Swampscott 27, Lynn 5, Marblehead 38,
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