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1932]
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
3
1,168,246.00
1,276,099.00
Total valuations
22,294,782.00
22,839,306.00
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134
TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Collector of Taxes
Ralph D. Merritt, Collector of Taxes in account with the Town of Swampscott. 1932 Dr.
State tax
$34,320.00
County tax
32,691.70
Auditing accounts tax
1,179.43
Charles River Basin tax
2,189.42
Metropolitan Park tax
15,091.47
Planning Board tax
117.03
Canterbury street
379.39
Broadway highway
157.01
West Roxbury, etc., tax
1,683.66
Malden, etc., tax
20.00
Southern Traffic Route Sewer assessment
11,973.92
Sidewalk assessment
1,284.05
Moth assessment
1,834.75
Tuberculosis Hospital
11,243.14
Town appropriations
524,263.52
Over-lay
5,500.00
Poll tax
6,408.00
Poll tax (supplementary)
64.00
Old Age Assistance tax
3,236.00
Old Age Assistance tax (supplementary)
32.00
Special warrant (vessel)
70.67
Interest on taxes at 6 per cent. from October 15, 1932 to January 1, 1933
132.26
Sewer assessment (supplementary)
80.91
Tax (supplementary)
186.12
$654,139.09
Cr.
Cash paid on moth assessment
$1,366.75
Cash paid on sidewalk assessment
675.33
Cash paid on sewer assessment
3,720.68
Cash paid on poll taxes
6,160.00
Cash paid on Old Age Assistance tax
3,133.00
Cash paid on advance taxes
5,824.47
Cash paid on taxes
437,488.78
Cash paid on special warrant (vessel)
70.67
Cash paid on interest on taxes from October 15, 1932, to January 1, 1933
132.26
Abatement on poll taxes
88.00
Abatement on taxes
3,912.48
Uncollected moth assessment
468.00
Uncollected sidewalk assessment
608.72
Uncollected poll taxes
224.00
Uncollected Old Age Assistance tax
135.00
Uncollected taxes
181,796.80
Uncollected sewer assessment
8,334.15
$654,139.09
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1932]
REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF TAXES '
135
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax-1932 Dr.
Excise tax warrant No. 1
$20,887.34
Excise tax warrant No. 2
7,845.39
Excise tax warrant No. 3
2,212.97
Excise tax warrant No. 4
1,160.44
Excise tax warrant No. 5
173.50
Interest on taxes
72.57
$32,352.21
Cr.
Cash paid on excise taxes Cash paid on interest on taxes Abatements Uncollected excise taxes
72.57
699.34
1,796.03
$32,352.21
Water 1929
Dr.
Water rates
$121.31
Abatements
$121.31
Water 1930
Dr.
Water rates
$402.11
Cash paid
$58.12 343.99
Water 1931
Dr.
Water rates
Cr.
$10,614.20
24.48
374.25
Water 1932
Dr.
Water rates
$65,930.98
Cr.
$53,963.64
Cash paid Abatements Uncollected
51.06
11,916.28
Water Service 1929
Dr.
Water service
$20.62
Cr.
Cash paid
$20.62
$11,012.93
Cash paid Abatements Uncollected
Cr.
Uncollected
Cr.
$29,784.27
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TOWN DOCUMENTS [Dec. 31
Water Service 1930
Dr.
Water service
Cash paid Abatements Uncollected
$71.11 2.75
77.53
Water Service 1931
Dr.
Water service
Cr.
$810.03
Uncollected
292.56
Water Service 1932 Dr.
Water service
Cr.
Cash paid
$3,019.78 760.72
Miscellaneous, Rents 1929
Dr.
Miscellaneous, rents
Cr.
$59.58
Miscellaneous, Rents 1930
Dr.
Miscellaneous, rents
$139.02
Cash paid
$61.75
Abatements
4.05
Uncollected
73.22
Miscellaneous, Rents 1931
Dr.
Miscellaneous, rents
Cr.
Cash paid
$122.05
Uncollected
142.41
Miscellaneous, Rents 1932
Dr.
Miscellaneous, rents
Cr.
Cash paid
$596.32
Uncollected
201.23
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH D. MERRITT, Tax Collector.
$59.58
Cash paid
Cr.
$3,780.50
Uncollected
$1,102.59
Cash paid
$151.39
Cr.
$264.46
$797.55
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REPORT OF TREASURER
1932]
Treasurer's Report
James W. Libby Treasurer,
In account with the Town of Swampscott for the year ended December 31, 1932.
Balance on hand January 1, 1932 RECEIPTS
$131,568.12
Tax Collector
689,229.62
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
97,356.63
Temporary Loan Notes, issued in Anticipation of Revenue
Notes discounted at 5.40%
$200,000.00
Notes discounted at 2.20%
200,000.00
Notes discounted at 0.84%
150,000.00
Premium
1.00
550,001.00
County of Essex Dog Tax Refund
803.86
Trust Funds, Income
Perpetual care of Cemetery
$26.00
Phillips Medal Fund
39.25
Joanna Morse Library Fund
249.71
Mary L. Thomson Library Fund
48.06
Ellen R. Whittle Library Fund
96.13
459.15
Miscellaneous
568.00
Interest on Treasurer's Deposits
2,374.43
Total Receipts
$1,472,360.81
Less :
Treasury Warrants, honored and paid numbered
from 1 to 4,919
1,344,973.52
Balance, December 31, 1932
$127,387.29
Bonds and Notes Payable
Issued Inside Debt Limit School Loans
Machon School Building Loan, 1920
(51/4 %)
$48,000.00
Palmer School Loan, 1922
(41/4 %)
9,000.00
Schoolhouse Loan, 1925
(41/4 %)
52,000.00
High School Addition Loan, 1915
(4 1/4 %)
6,000.00
Hadley School Land Loan, 1913
(4%)
500.00
Schoolhouse Loan, 1929
(4 1/2 %)
91,000.00
Total Schoolhouse debt outstanding
$206,500.00
Sewer Loans
Sewerage Loan, 1917
(41/2 %)
$4,500.00
Sewerage Loan, 1926
(4%)
11,000.00
Sewerage Loan, 1928
(4%)
21,000.00
Sewerage Loan, 1929
(41/2 % )
82,000.00
Sewerage Loan, 1930
(4%)
66,000.00
Sewerage Loan, 1931
(4%)
48,000.00
Total Sewer Loans outstanding, issued inside debt limit $232,500.00
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TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Street Loans
Humphrey Street Loan, 1914 (4%)
$5,000.00
Essex Street Concrete Pavement
Loan, 1925
(4%)
5,000.00
Street Loan, 1929
(41/2 % )
10,000.00
Street Loan, 1930
(4%)
8,000.00
Total Street Loans outstanding
Miscellaneous Loans
Public Park and Town Hall Loan, 1913
(41/2 % )
500.00
Essex Street Park Loan, 1912 (4%)
1,800.00
Stable and Vault Loan, 1929
(41/2 % )
17,000.00
Total Miscellaneous Loans outstanding Total Loans outstanding, issued inside debt limit
$486,300.00
Issued outside Debt Limit
Essex County Tuberculosis Hospital Loan, 1925 (4%) Water Loans
$36,000.00
April 1, 1909 5th Issue Acts of 1909 (31/2 % )
$21,000.00
May 1, 1917 14th Issue Acts of
1912 (41/2 % ) 1,000.00
July 1, 1920 17th Issue Acts of
1916
(5 1/4 %) 13,000.00
August 1, 1922 18th Issue Acts of
1916
(41/4 %)
6,500.00
October 1, 1922 19th Issue Acts of 1916 (41/4 % )
2,000.00
August 1, 1923 21st Issue Acts of 1923
(4 1/4 % )
6,000.00
October 1, 1924 22nd Issue Acts of 1923
(4%) 4,000.00
November 1, 1927 23rd Issue Acts of 1923 (4%) 1,500.00
Total Water Loan Bonds and Notes outstanding
$55,000.00
Sewer Loans
September 1, 1902 Series A-B-C-D Acts of 1902
(31/2 %)
$46,000.00
May 1, 1912 Acts of 1903 (4%)
3,000.00
October 1, 1914 Acts of 1913
(41/2 %)
2,000.00
May 1, 1915 Acts of 1913
(4%)
7,000.00
May 1, 1916 Acts of 1913 (4%)
6,000.00
November 1, 1916 Acts of 1913 (4%)
1,000.00
November 1, 1920 Acts of 1920
(5%)
1,000.00
August 1, 1921 Acts of 1920
(5%)
20,000.00
August 1, 1922 Acts of 1920
(41/4 % ) 10,000.00
October 1, 1924 Acts of 1920
(4%)
9,000.00
Total Sewer Loan Bonds and Notes Outstanding issued Outside Debt Limit $105,000.00
Liabilities
General Debt Bonds and Notes Payable, Issued Inside Debt Limit Due in 1933 Due in 1934
$46,200.00 44,200.00
$28,000.00
$19,300.00
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REPORT OF TREASURER
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Due in 1935
$31,700.00
Due in 1936
28,700.00
Due in 1937
28,700.00
Due in 1938
28,700.00
Due in 1939
27,700.00
Due in 1940
27,700.00
Due in 1941
21,700.00
Due in 1942
20,000.00
Due in 1943
20,000.00
Due in 1944
19,000.00
Due in 1945
19,000.00
Due in 1946
15,000.00
Due in 1947
15,000.00
Due in 1948
15,000.00
Due in 1949
15,000.00
Due in 1950
9,000.00
Due in 1951
9,000.00
Due in 1952
9,000.00
Due in 1953
9,000.00
Due in 1954
8,000.00
Due in 1955
5,000.00
Due in 1956
5,000.00
Due in 1957
3,000.00
Due in 1958
3,000.00
Due in 1959
3,000.00
$486,300.00
Issued Outside Debt Limit
Due in 1933
$3,000.00
Due in 1934
3,000.00
Due in 1935
3,000.00
Due in 1936
3,000.00
Due in 1937
3,000.00
Due in 1938
3,000.00
Due in 1939
3,000.00
Due in 1940
3,000.00
Due in 1941
3,000.00
Due in 1942
3,000.00
Due in 1943
3,000.00
Due in 1944
3,000.00
$36,000.00
Sewer Loans, Issued Outside Debt Limit
Due in 1933
$12,850.00
Due in 1934
10,850.00
Due in 1935
9,350.00
Due in 1936
9,350.00
Due in 1937
9,350.00
Due in 1938
9,350.00
Due in 1939
8,350.00
Due in 1940
7,350.00
Due in 1941
7,350.00
Due in 1942
6,350.00
Due in 1943
1,750.00
Due in 1944
1,750.00
Due in 1945
1,500.00
Due in 1946
1,500.00
Due in 1947
1,500.00
Due in 1948
1,500.00
Amount carried forward
$100,000.00
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[Dec. 31
Amount brought forward
$100,000.00
Due in 1949
$1,500.00
Due in 1950
1,500.00
Due in 1951
1,500.00
Due in 1952
500.00
$105,000.00
Water Loans, Issued Outside Debt Limit
Due in 1933
$8,000.00
Due in 1934
8,000.00
Due in 1935
7,500.00
Due in 1936
7,000.00
Due in 1937
5,500.00
Due in 1938
5,500.00
Due in 1939
4,500.00
Due in 1940
1,500.00
Due in 1941
1,500.00
Due in 1942
1,500.00
Due in 1943
1,500.00
Due in 1944
1,500.00
Due in 1945
1,500.00
$55,000.00
Temporary Loan Notes Issued in Anticipation of Revenue Payable at Rate When Payable
No.
Date
Amount
527 Dec. 8, 1932
Second Nat'l Bank of Boston .84 June 15, 1933
$50,000.00
528
66
25,000.00
529
25,000.00
530
25,000.00
531
66
10,000.00
532
66
10,000.00
533
5,000.00
$150,000.00
TREASURER'S REPORT Principal and Interest Due in 1933
GENERAL DEBT
TOTAL
Inside Debt Limit Principal
Outside Interest Principal
Debt Limit Interest
Interest SEWER LOANS Outside Debt Limit Principal
Interest WATER LOANS Outside Debt Limit Principal
Principal
Interest
January
$2,971.25
$341.25
$3,312.50
February
5,111.25
$712.40
265.56
6,089.21
March
805.00
April
$4,000.00
2,165.00
$3,000.00
$720.00
225.00
$3,000.00
489.98
$10,000.00
3,599.98
May
2,200.00
173.50
$2,250.00
365.00
500.00
52.50
4,950.00
591.00
June
3,000.00
201.25
3,000.00
201.25
July
14,500.00
2,971.25
August
18,000.00
5,111.25
2,500.00
712.60
1,500.00
265.69
22,000.00
6,089.54
September
4,600.00
805.00
October
4,000.00
2,085.00
660.00
2,000.00
225.00
1,500.00
437.52
7,500.00
3,407.52
November
500.00
127.00
1,500.00
320.00
500.00
41.25
2,500.00
488.25
December
140.00
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Total of Principal .
$46,200.00
.
.
.. $12,850.00
$8,000.00
.
$70,050.00
Total of Interest
$21,056.75
$1,380.00
$4,170.00
.
$2,235.00
$28,841.75
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REPORT OF TREASURER
141
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.
..... ...
1,000.00
341.25
15,500.00
3,312.50
4,600.00
805.00
140.00
$3,000.00
. .
805.00
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TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Town Debt December 31, 1932
General Debt Bonds and Notes
Inside Debt Limit Issues
$486,300.00
Outside Debt Limit Issues
36,000.00
Sewer Loan Bonds and Notes
105,000.00
Water Loan Bonds and Notes
55,000.00
Total Debt
$682,300.00
General Debt Statement Indicating Borrowing Capacity as of December 31, 1932
Valuation 1930, less abatements
$24,558,277.00
Valuation 1931, less abatements
24,776,482.00
Valuation 1932, less abatements
24,680,414.00
Gross three years' valuation
$74,015,173.00
Average valuation
24,671,724.33
Three per cent. of average valuation
740,151.73
Less:
Bonds and Notes issued within the debt limit
$486,300.00
Borrowing Capacity $253,851.73
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES W. LIBBY, Town Treasurer.
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REPORT OF TRUST FUNDS
1932]
Trust Funds
Joanna Morse Library Fund Balance, January 1, 1932 Principal Income accrued, 1932
$5,196.00 249.71
Less withdrawals
$5,445.71 249.71
Balance, December 31, 1932
$5,196.00
Ellen R. Whittle Library Fund Principal, January 1, 1932 Income, accrued, 1932
$2,000.00
96.13
$2,096.13
Less withdrawals
96.13
Balance, December 31, 1932
$2,000.00
Mary L. Thomson Library Fund
Balance, January 1, 1932 Principal Income accrued, 1932
48.06
$1,048.06
Less withdrawals
48.06
Balance, December 31, 1932
$1,000.00
Fund for Perpetual Care of Cemetery Lots Balance, January 1, 1932
$27,521.41 4,386.50
$31,907.91
Dividends, 1932
1,228.00
Less withdrawals
26.00
Balance, December 31, 1932
$33,109.91
Municipal Insurance Fund Balance, January 1, 1932 Dividends, 1932
325.00
Balance, December 31, 1932
$7,087.73
Phillips School Medal Fund
Balance, January 1, 1932 Principal
$1,000.00 1,524.49
$2,524.49
Dividends, 1932
118.70
Less withdrawals for medals
39.25
Balance, December 31, 1932
$2,603.94
$1,000.00
Deposits
$33,135.91
$6,762.73
Income accrued
$2,643.19
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TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
High School Alumni Fund (see note) Balance, January 1, 1932
$4,113.78
Dividends, 1932
92.54
$4,206.32
Total Less
Withdrawal, payment made on account
of Scholarship awarded by Executive
Committee of High School Alumni
Association 100.00
Balance, December 31, 1932 $4,106.32
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. HENRY S. BALDWIN, WESTON K. LEWIS, JAMES W. LIBBY, Trust Fund Commissioners.
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REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD
1932]
Report of Planning Board
At the annual election of the town of Swampscott, held February 15, 1932, Herbert E. Ingalls and John R. Hurlburt were elected to the Planning Board for a term of three years. These men, with Henry S. Baldwin, Ralph J. Curtis and George M. Glidden, whose terms held over, constituted the Planning Board of the town of Swampscott for the year 1932.
At the first meeting of the board, George M. Glidden was re- elected Chairman and John R. Hurlburt re-elected Secretary.
Report on Articles in Warrant
The first action of the board was to concern itself with the arti- cles in the town warrant.
On article 14, calling for the replacement of broken street signs, the board recommended an amendment calling for the replacement of broken and lost street signs. The recommendation of the board was sustained.
On articles 21 and 22, calling for the taking of certain property and to construct a new bridge over the B. & M. R. R. at Essex street, the board recommended that they be referred back for further study and report. The recommendation of the board was sustained.
On article 42, calling for an amendment of the zoning by-law to permit the erection of an apartment house at 225 Humphrey street the board recommended indefinite postponement. The recommenda- tion of the board was sustained.
On article 43, calling for an amendment of the zoning by-law to permit the erection of an apartment house at 175 Humphrey street, the board recommended indefinite postponement. The recommenda- tion of the board was sustained.
On article 52, calling for the purchase of lots 675 and 678 on Assessors' Plan No. 11 for playground purposes, the board recom- mended that these lots be purchased by the Park Department for park purposes and used for playground purposes until such time as the Park Department might have other use for the land. The recom- mendation of the board was sustained.
Other Hearings
The board has held several meetings throughout the year with persons interested in the widening of certain streets. Unquestionably, the time will come when these widenings must be made. Due, how- ever, to the financial situation, the board recommends no street wid- enings at this time.
Town Plan
A comprehensive town plan is being developed by the board. Many things must be done eventually. The town buildings are in practically the same condition as they were a year ago, and at some time in the near future some of them must be replaced or enlarged. These buildings include the town hall, police station and High School, the condition of which was covered fully in our last annual report. The board feels that the program as outlined in its report of last year should be put into effect as soon as financial conditions permit, bearing in mind the low cost of building at this time.
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[Dec. 31
Proper Housing
The conditions in the so-called Foster Dam section have not im- proved. In fact, they grow more serious. Unless the town is willing to assume the expense required to take this property for park pur- poses as outlined in our report of last year, the only remaining solu- tion is to have the streets put into proper condition by the abutters so that the town can accept them and lay water pipes.
Humphrey Street
The board has conferred with the Superintendent of Highways regarding the block pavement on Humphrey street. This pavement is in bad condition and dangerous. The fact that from time to time the surface bulges and might bring about a condition whereby the town would be liable for heavy damages causes us to recommend that the entire block pavement be removed and the surface relaid with some modern pavement.
B. & M. Railroad Bridge
The board has given considerable thought and study to the prob- lem of straightening out the bridge over the Boston & Maine Rail- road at Essex street. This is a bad condition, and although there have been comparatively few accidents, it is a spot of extreme dan- ger. We have held meetings with persons interested in the widening of the bridge and with the county engineer and officials of the Bos- ton & Maine Railroad and the Department of Public Works.
At present, there seems to be but two feasible propositions. The first would be to construct a new bridge ten feet wider, at a more favorable angle to the roadway, giving greater visibility and reduc- ing the sharp curve at each end of the bridge. The total cost of this project is estimated as about $11,000, of which the Boston & Maine Railroad would pay its proportionate part, estimated as approximate- ly $2500.00. It is the opinion of the board that this plan would greatly reduce the present traffic hazard. The second proposition would be to completely straighten out the highway at this point, as shown on a plan drawn by the town engineer. This would involve the construction of an entirely new bridge and abutments, together with a new section of highway, a total of about 1000 feet. It is esti- mated that this would cost approximately $60,000 plus land dam- ages, and that the proportionate share of the town would be about $25,000.
From information now available, nothing more definite can be said until the town has expressed itself and placed the matter in the hands of the Selectmen for negotiation with the proper officials.
State Zoning By-Laws
The board recommends that the town adopt the amendments to the State Zoning By-Laws, allowing our laws to conform more fully with laws in other communities.
Walker Road Entrance to State Road
The junction of Walker road and the State road is poor. The curve is such that it makes a dangerous intersection. The board recommends that sufficient land be taken to eliminate this curve. The cost would be slight; the benefits great.
Conclusion
Due to the fact that the sentiment of the town is opposed to any program which calls for the spending of large sums, the work of the
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF CEMETERY
1932]
board this year has been confined, in a great part, to preparing plans for the future. When conditions change, the board will be prepared to offer further definite proposals to the citizens of Swampscott.
Signed,
GEORGE M. GLIDDEN,
RALPH J. CURTIS, JOHN R. HURLBURT, HENRY S. BALDWIN, HERBERT E. INGALLS.
Report of Superintendent of Cemetery
To the Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :- I herewith submit my seventeenth report as Super- intendent of Swampscott Cemetery.
The number of interments for the year was 82. We are well supplied with lots but short of single graves. To meet the require- ments for single graves one of the lots in the old part of the cem- etery had to be changed into single graves.
The work being done as a part of the unemployed relief pro- gram will make a much needed improvement in the vicinity of the Chapel and will give us many more lots when the work is completed. All the avenues were regraded. The dead limbs which have been a source of danger in case of heavy winds were removed from the trees and in several cases the old trees were entirely removed and new ones planted where needed. Many of these old trees were taken down by persons who were in need of fuel and the wood was given them in return for their labor. Many shrubs were planted and lots seeded down as sold. Markers were made and set as soon as lots were completed.
Owing to disorders which took place one night when an automo- bile was driven into the cemetery after dark with resultant carous- ing, the Board of Selectmen ordered that all entrances be locked at 5 o'clock, thus excluding automobile travel without excluding pedes- trians. Patrons did not, however, take kindly to the gates being locked, as the cemetery is used more in the evening than in the day- time. Many who come in automobiles are not able to walk to their lots and the rule was later suspended. My experience of years would lead me to believe that the main and center gates be left open to the public, the gates near Danvers street being kept locked at all times except when used for funerals.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS HANDLEY, Superintendent of Cemetery.
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[Dec. 31
Report of Surveyor of Highways
To the Citizens of Swampscott:
I herewith submit my annual report for the year 1932. No con- struction work was done this year by the town.
Aspen road, Magnolia road, and Arbutus road were scarified by the steam roller, honed with road machine, resurfaced with tarred mixed stone where needed, seal coated with No. 6 asphalt road oil, sanded and rolled with steam roller. The sidewalks on these streets were reshaped and resurfaced with stone screenings.
Forest avenue was put to grade and resurfaced with bituminous macadam asphalt and seal coated with No. 6 asphalt road oil and sand. Sidewalks were reshaped and resurfaced with stone screenings.
Buena Vista street, where ledge was removed last year, was re- surfaced with gravel, sealed with No. 6 asphalt road oil and sand.
Greenwood terrace was resurfaced with asphalt mixed stone and rolled.
Phillips circle was resurfaced with asphalt mixed stone and rolled. The sidewalks on this street were also resurfaced with an asphalt mixed top, covered with stone screenings.
Sheridan terrace was resurfaced with asphalt mixed stone and rolled.
Several streets were scarified with steam roller, honed with road machine and sealed with asphalt road oil and sand.
Both sides of Salem street were widened and sidewalks straight- ened and surfaced with stone dust.
Both sides of Danvers street were widened and the surface pa- trolled with tarred mixed stone. Several trees on this street were re- moved and where necessary new guard rails were built. This street ought to be resurfaced.
Berkshire street and Hampden street, where water pipes were laid this summer were reshaped with roller and oiled with No. 6 asphalt road oil and sand.
On Burrill street, from the end of the wood block pavement to Thomas road, trench for underground wires of the Fire Department was resurfaced with tarred mixed stone, rolled and sealed with No. 6 road oil and sand.
Shoulders on Essex street and Atlantic avenue have been shaped six times during the year.
The usual work of patrolling street surfaces has been done.
The only curbstone laid this year was at the junction of Hum- phrey street and Beach Bluff avenue.
The following streets have been sealed or oiled in whole or in part: Commonwealth avenue, Ocean avenue. Fuller avenue, Prospect avenue, Minerva street, Eastman avenue, Buena Vista street, Bev- erly road, Bradlee avenue, Curry circle, Kings Beach terrace, Forest avenne, Danvers street, Shepard avenue, Claremont terrace, Bond street, Cedar Hill terrace, Shelton road, Hemenway road, Lincoln House avenue. All streets which were oiled were sanded.
Repairs on sidewalks have been made where needed, the follow- ing amounts of material being used: 304 tons of stone dust, 136 leads of gravel, 43 loads of cinders.
Number of loads of sand used for sanding icy sidewalks and streets was 268.
Tar concrete sidewalks were repaired on the following streets wholly or in part: Andrew road, Jessie street, Crescent street, Roy
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street, Buena Vista street, Eureka avenue, Mountwood road, Walker road, Highland street, Minerva street, Eastman avenue, Banks road, Banks terrace, Greenwood avenue, Rockland street, Bay View ave- nue, Redington street, Phillips street, Burrill street, Elmwood road, Thomas road, Oceanview road, Millett road, King street, Fuller ave- nue, Rock avenue, Ingalls terrace, State road, Cherry street, Devens road, Columbia street, Pleasant street, Ellis road, and Suffolk ave- nue. This work has been done by the men of the department. Some 220 yards of granolithic sidewalks were repaired.
The wood block pavement on Humphrey street has blown up 27 times during the year.
Two manholes were built and the following drain pipe laid: 70 feet 6 inch pipe, 183 feet of 10 inch, 16 feet of 12 inch pipe, 100 feet of 15 inch. Five manholes were brought up to the grade of the street.
Seven hundred twenty-seven feet of new guard rail fence has been built and snow fences placed on Salem street, Crosman avenue and Dennison avenue. There has been built on Bay View avenue 102 feet of Anchor (cable) regulation state guard fence.
All gutters and catch basins in all streets have been cleaned when needed. About 1250 yards of tarred and mixed stone have been laid in gutters to prevent washing out. Sixty-three driveways were lowered.
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