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51 Thomas rd.
Manufacturer
Loring, Maynard N.
21 Bay View dr.
Accountant
Lynch, William J.
8 Stearns st.
Printer
Mahan, William
115 Aspen rd.
Diemaker
Manchin, Ernest
58 Burrill st.
Insurance
Mansfield, Robert C.
25 Norfolk ave.
Clerk
McNamara, Richard H.
802 Humphrey st.
Salesman
Melzard, Ralph
65 Salem st.
Electrician
Moffett, John T.
91 Walker rd.
Engineer
Nagle, John R.
3 Upland rd.
Interior Decorator
Nies, John H.
53 Essex st.
Draftsman
Norcross, William P.
10 Valley rd.
Electrician
Olson, Roy F.
23 Mountain ave.
Salesman
Owen, Owen H.
30 Grant rd.
Salesman
Pettipas, Herbert M.
14 Cedar rd.
Insurance
Place, George J.
44 Sherwood rd.
Accountant
Poor, Frank A.
202 Atlantic ave.
Lamp Mfr.
Pope, Roger W.
52 Bay View dr.
Plumber
Pretat, Hamilton G.
76 Kensington lane
Salesman
Rabinovitz, Isidor
11 Atlantic rd.
Chemist
Redfield, Scranton H. Reed, Ralph H.
78 Aspen rd.
Retired
Reinholm, Ernest F.
25 Bristol ave.
Clerk
Rothermel, Albert N. Rowe, Charles
62 Crescent st.
Welder
Seaton, Frederick M.
113 Paradise rd.
Salesman
Sellman, Charles R.
71 Essex ter.
Cemetery Worker
Shorten, John J.
128 Redington st.
Manager Retired
Spinney, Joseph D. Stover, Alfred L.
187 Burrill st.
Radio
Thompson, Bertram
H.
3 Essex ter.
Brass Molder
Twomey, Harry F.
1 Berkshire st.
Counselor
Viles, Bertram S.
33 Atlantic ave.
Real Estate
Vincent, George F.
78 Phillips ave.
Manufacturer
Vose, Harold L. Wiley, Edward T.
700 Humphrey st.
Architect
Winkpaw, Albert V.
17 Rockland st.
Chauffeur
White, Guy T.
142 Norfolk ave.
Clerk
Wormwood, Daniel W.
185 Aspen rd.
Insurance
Ximiness, Joseph R.
99 Windsor ave.
Gas & Electric
Zuchero, Rocco
15 Hemenway rd.
Steamfitter
292 Humphrey st.
Advertising
72 Bradlee ave.
Salesman
56 Crescent st.
45 Beach Bluff ave.
Real Estate
RESIDENCE 521 Humphrey st. 30 Franklin ave. 350 Essex st. 37 Farragut rd. 1 Arbutus rd.
OCCUPATION Plumber Accountant Clerk Y. M. C. A. Dir. Accountant Broker
166 Norfolk ave. 66 Redington st. 37 Crosman ave. 103 Stetson ave. 53 Jessie st.
Painter
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In Memoriam
GEORGE F. CLAY Member of the Board of Fire Engineers, 1911-1915, 1934 Died July 2, 1936
JOHN B. EARP
Auditor March 16, 1896, to March 16, 1903 Assessor 1904-1907 Selectman Feb. 16, 1920, to Feb. 21, 1922 Assessor February 19, 1923, to December 14, 1936 Died in office as Chairman December 14, 1936
EDWARD H. KITFIELD Member of Board of Park Commissioners 1897-1903 Died June 26, 1936 EDMUND RUSSELL
Moderator Sept. 28, 1896, and March 20, 1899 Overseer of the Poor March 10, 1906, to January 9, 1931 Died July 29, 1935
MICHAEL J. RYAN
Surveyor of Highways March 20, 1899, to March 20, 1900, July 18, 1904, to September 27, 1936 Died in office September 27, 1936
DR. FRANK B. STRATTON Member of Board of Health 1899 to 1908 Sewer Commissioner 1900 to 1902 Inspector of Animals at time of death Died June 3, 1936
GEORGE C. THOMAS School Committee 1929 to 1932 Sitting member of High School Committee in charge of building High School Died December 2, 1936
ALVIN M. WILFORD Town Meeting Member, Precinct 2 Died March 6, 1936
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Board of Selectmen
To the Citizens of Swampscott:
We submit herewith our report for the year 1936, together with the reports of all officers and boards which we have received.
During the past year it has been the policy of the board to encourage co-operation between the various town officers, boards and committees with the aim of obtaining for the citizens a maximum of efficient municipal service as economically as possible.
We point with considerable pride to the reduced tax rate of $27, resulting in part from our action in causing to be brought be- fore the special town meeting held March 30, 1936, an article calling for the use of certain available funds in the treasury for the reduc- tion of the tax rate over the previous year. We believe that by con- tinued co-operative action on the part of the various town depart- ments, together with the possible use of available funds in the trea- sury, this rate can and should be maintained for some time.
Relief Problems
In common with other communities, Swampscott is still faced with the problem of meeting continued unemployment and increased demands for relief from its citizens.
Activities sponsored under the W. P. A. continue to be a neces- sary function. During the year much work has been done on the Hawthorne brook project and at the cemetery, as well as under the recreational and sewing projects. The distribution of food and cloth- ing through a federal agency has continued as in the past few years. The town furnishes the quarters for this distributing center. There are still many projects which could be carried on under the W. P. A. and we strongly recommend that the town avail itself of every op- portunity to benefit from the funds being disbursed' by the Federal government.
Work will begin in the early spring on the proposed widening of the underpass on the State road. We believe that this project will not only eliminate a serious traffic hazard, but will also improve the general appearance of that particular location and at the same time furnish work for many of the unemployed. This work will be fin- anced entirely by the Federal government and we have arranged so that the excess material resulting from the excavation work can be obtained for filling purposes at Phillips Park without cost to the town.
Public Improvements
We are pleased to bring to the attention of the citizens various improvements that we have caused to be made throughout the town.
Through the co-operation of the various town departments af- fected, the dumping nuisance at Phillips Park, which for years has been a source of annoyance to the residents and taxpayers in that vicinity, has been eliminated.
Lighting conditions have been improved at the Swampscott de- pot through the efforts of Boston & Maine Railroad Company, and the board has endeavored to eliminate several so-called dark spots throughout the town.
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The old scales on New Ocean street have been covered over in order to prevent accidents which might result in serious law suits being brought against the town.
On July 4, John Albree presented to the town a cannon of con- siderable historic interest, cast in the latter part of the eighteenth century. This cannon, which was captured from the British in the War of 1812, has been mounted at the Blaney Beach Reservation and bears an inscription briefly outlining its history. We wish to publicly express our thanks to Mr. Albree for his gift and also to Wallace W. Pratt, the Town Engineer, for his exhaustive studies which resulted in having the cannon mounted on an authentically designed carriage of the period from which it dates.
During the year the town was presented with a flagpole by Mrs. Bessie Preston Butler, which has been erected at Phillips Park. A large flag also for use at Phillips Park has been presented by Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Gage. We are glad to publicly express the thanks of the town for these gifts.
We feel that the citizens of the town should give serious thought to a progressive program of municipal improvement, which, over a period of years, will provide certain buildings to enhance the prestige of the town and at the same time fill a very definite need. A new town hall, police station, central fire station and field house at Phillips Park are things which are needed, and some of which could undoubtedly be obtained under the P. W. A. at a considerable saving over what their costs would be if paid directly by the town in a period of rising prices.
Permanent Road and Sidewalk Construction
We believe that the town should follow a definite plan of road and sidewalk construction. The continual patching from year to year of old roads is not economical. We therefore advocate a progressive program of this type of work in the interests of civic improvement as well as of economy.
V. F. W. Club House Fire
On December 1, 1936, the building on Pine street occupied by the Joseph L. Stevens Post, No. 1240, Veterans of Foreign Wars, was destroyed by fire. This building originally was a school house and later was converted into a hall for the use of the James L. Bates Post, No. 118, G. A. R. In 1931 the building was condemned, and at that time the Joseph L. Stevens Post arranged to take over the building as a club house and make the necessary repairs to place it in a usable condition. According to a statement filed with the board the V. F. W. Post made an investment of materials and labor aggregating $4,489, and with the assistance of the W. P. A., the club house prior to the time of its destruction had been placed in very good condition. The building was adjudged a total loss and the insurance, amounting to $8,000, has been paid in full to the town.
Humphrey Street Widening
For years that portion of Humphrey street in the vicinity of the old Palmer School lot has constituted a serious hazard to traf- fic. We feel that steps should be taken to widen the street from the junction of Atlantic avenue to Palmer avenue. This will involve the taking of approximately 7,100 feet of land by the town. How- ever, as it would not involve the moving of any building it would be far more economical to acquire the land at this time than to wait and thus permit new buildings to be erected on the land. Assistance in the actual widening and resurfacing of the street would undoubt-
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edly be furnished by the State and County. We have, therefore, caused articles to be inserted in the warrant covering this work, and we strongly recommend favorable action on the part of the town ineeting members.
Visit of U. S. S. Hatfield
The town was honored by a visit, over the Fourth of July, of the U. S. S. HATFIELD, flagship of Destroyer Division Seven. This courtesy call was arranged through the kindness of the late Con- gressman A. Piatt Andrew. In accordance with the usual custom, arrangements were made for entertaining the officers and men at- tached to the ship. Financial assistance was extended to the local American Legion and V. F. W. Posts which assisted in the enter- taining plans. Transportation facilities were provided from ship to shore for the personnel of the U. S. S. HATFIELD. A communication has been received from the Commander of Destroyer Division Seven expressing the thanks of all those on board the U. S. S. HATFIELD for the hospitable reception accorded them while in Swampscott.
General Remarks
The reduction of the tax rate referred to before is a source of pride to all town officials. We take this opportunity to thank all of- ficers and boards as well as the individual members of the Finance Committee, who have co-operated in bringing about this reduction.
It has been our policy in the operation of our own department as well as in the departments coming under our jurisdiction to elimi- nate wasteful expenditures so frequently found where the spending of public funds is concerned. It is cur firm belief that savings of this type are the desire of the citizens, rather than a tax reduction re- sulting from a curtailment of public service which the townspeople expect.
ADMINISTRATIVE Bonds of Town Officers
Bonds of the following officers were furnished (except as noted) by the American Surety Co. of New York.
Ralph D. Merritt, Collector of Taxes $46,900.00
James W. Libby, Town Treasurer (Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Co.) 46,900.00
The above amounts are set by the State.
Ralph D. Merritt, Town Clerk 1,000.00
Ralph D. Merritt, Collector of Water Rates 5,000.00
James W. Libby, Custodian of Trust Funds 10,000.00
Licenses
The following is a record of the licenses issued by the Board during the year.
AUCTIONEERS:
George W. Smith, 57 Monument avenue.
Earl E. Wells, 2 Neighborhood road.
BOWLING:
James D. Bentley, 215 Burrill street. EXPRESS:
Thomas E. Andersen, 3-9 Railroad avenue.
Willis E. Shephard, 645 Humphrey street.
Thorner's Express, 12 Harris street, Marblehead.
Victor E. Trenholm, 28 Blaney street.
New Ocean House, Inc., 216 Puritan road.
David Sherman, 196 Burrill street.
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SEVEN-DAY COMMON VICTUALERS:
Louis A. Hershman, 156 Humphrey street.
Robert B. Hegarty, 357 Essex street.
Blaney's, Inc., 153-155 Humphrey street. Lillian A. Little, Sunbeam Inn, 1010 State road. Karmelkorn Shop, 148 Humphrey street. Mrs. Foster's Food Shop, 112 Burrill street. Blaisdell Conf. Co., 149 Humphrey street. Eaton, the Druggist, 146 Humphrey street. Johnny's Lunch, John A. and Mary M. Dedrick, 422 Humphrey street. Spinney's Cafe, Harold D. Spinney, 408-410 Humphrey street. Depot Lunch, Fred M. Eichel, 15 Railroad avenue. Lantern Lunch, Ethel Fish, 27 New Ocean street.
Gerould's Ice Cream Shop, 230 Salem street. Doane's, Inc., 141 Humphrey street.
Goodell's, William H. Goodell, 426 Humphrey street.
Puritan Variety Store, David F. Doherty, 434 Humphrey street.
INNHOLDERS:
New Ocean House, 216 Puritan road.
Willey House, 80 Humphrey street.
General Glover Inn, Salem street. Hotel Preston Operating Co., 440 Atlantic avenue.
Samovar, Bess Talcoff, 28 Claremont terrace.
Bellevue Hotel, Anton and Leila T. Squillari, 1098 Humphrey street. JUNK:
Nathan E. Zletz, 97 Eastmen avenue.
Jacob Goldberg, 36 Elm place.
Louis Zletz, 36 Cherry street.
HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS:
Speros Kolatsonis, 18 Richmond place, Lynn.
Charles Foundas, 70 Arlington avenue, Revere.
Gino R. Spedeacci, 30 Melvin avenue, Lynn.
Nichola Pirro, 7 Fremont court, Lynn.
POOL TABLES:
James D. Bentley, 215 Burrill street.
USED CAR DEALERS:
Oceanside Garage, 12 Pine street.
Stetson Avenue Garage, 144 Stetson avenue.
T. J. Gandolfo, 182 Paradise road.
Larsen's Garage, Edith Larsen, Proprietor, 219 State road. TAXI:
J. W. Bruley, 26 Puritan road. William H. Carroll, 148 Burrill street. James Waldron, New Ocean House Garage (3). ZONING PERMITS:
Parisian Dry Cleaning, 132 Humphrey street. Henry P. Dinan, 62 Humphrey street, Shoe Store. Sara G. Eagleton, 256 Humphrey street, Dry Goods Store. Paradise Motor Service, 182 Paradise road, Filling Station. David F. Doherty, 434 Humphrey street, Variety Store. Moses Laham, 250 Humphrey street, Fruit Store. Friend Bros. Inc., 162 Humphrey street, Retail Bakery. Nicholas Dicherico, 664 Humphrey street, Flower Shop. William H. Goodell, 426 Humphrey street, Refreshment Stand. F. H. Jackman, 158-160 Humphrey street, Beano Parlor (denied). Tony Paradise, Shoe Repairing Shop, moved to 150 Humphrey street. M. Winer Co., 252 Humphrey street, General Groceries, Dairy Prod- ucts.
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Corrado Caproni, 244 Humphrey street, General Grocery Store. (Laid on table.)
Mary Johnson, 242 Humphrey street, Art Store.
Jennie Mastromarino, 304 Essex street, Variety Store.
Mah Sing, 152 Humphrey street, Restaurant (denied).
Walter H. Forbes, junction Puritan road and Humphrey street, Fill- ing Station (denied).
Philip E. Brown, 3-9 Railroad avenue, Filling Station (denied).
Joseph Winer, Moose Hill Spring Tonic Co., moved to 324 Essex street.
Samuel Prideaux, 179 Burrill street, Variety Store.
George E. Nichols, Funeral establishment, 208 Humphrey street.
Moose Hill Spring Tonic Co., 324 Essex street, enlargement of building.
Harry Sherman, 196 Burrill street, enlargement of building.
Velma J. Allen, Prop. Stetson Ave. Garage, 144 Stetson avenue, en- largement of building.
Deigo, Maniglia, 459 Humphrey street, Barber Shop and Beauty Par- lor.
LIQUOR LICENSES:
Hershman's Delicatessen, Louis A. Hershman, 156 Humphrey street, retail package goods store, all alcoholic.
Shore Line Import Co., junction Puritan road and Humphrey street, retail package goods store, all alcoholic.
General Glover Inn, Lillian A. Little, Hotel, Salem street, all al- coholic.
Willey House Co., 80 Humphrey street, Hotel, wines and malt bev- erages.
Robert B. Hegarty, 357 Essex street, retail package goods store, malt beverages only.
Depot Lunch, Fred M. Eichel, 15 Railroad avenue, 7-day common victualer, wines and malt beverages.
Spinney's Cafe, Harold D. Spinney, 408-410 Humphrey street, 7-day common victualer, wines and malt beverages.
Johnny's Lunch, John A. and Mary M. Dedrick, 422 Humphrey street, 7-day common victualer, wines and malt beverages.
Clancy's Market, Joseph G. Clancy, 119 Burrill street, retail package goods store, all alcoholic beverages.
New Ocean House, 216 Puritan road, hotel, all alcoholic beverages. Joseph L. Stevens Post 1240 V. F. W., Pine street, club, all alcoholic. Hotel Preston Operating Co., Atlantic avenue, hotel, all alcoholic.
ONE DAY BEER PERMITS:
John A. Purdon, Prop. Standard Garage (2).
Bennett Gallo.
Grover C. Hambrecht.
A. J. Leone, San Giovanni Battista Society.
Joseph P. Hines, Leon E. Abbott Post 57, Inc., The American Legion. Frank Pietrogallo.
John Yasi.
Frank Dedrick.
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THE TOWN BUDGET FOR 1937
The following are the amounts requested by the various officers, boards, and committees for the conduct of their departments during the year 1937:
General Government
Moderator
$100.00
Finance Committee
175.00
Town Meeting
100.00
Selectmen
3,336.00
Selectmen's Contingent Fund
500.00
Accounting
3,900.00
Treasury
4,982.00
Certification of Notes and Bonds
200.00
Law
1,000.00
Collector of Taxes
4,487.90
Assessors
4,800.00
Valuation Book
800.00
Town Clerk
818.00
Election and Registration
2,779.00
Engineering
7,525.00
Town Hall
5,416.00
Board of Appeals
100.00
Planning Board
160.00
Selectmen's Cont. Fund, W. P. A.
1,500.00
$42,678.90
Protection of Persons and Property
Police
41,900.00
Fire
44,840.00
Moth
5,845.00
Tree Warden
3,375.00
Forest Warden
225.00
Inspector of Buildings
1,125.00
Care of Prisoners
100.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
595.00
Dog Officer
500.00
Constable
100.00
Inspector of Animals
250.00
Insurance
5,000.00
103,855.00
Health and Sanitation
Health
8,973.00
Sewer
9,595.00
Refuse and Garbage
12,144.00
Nurse
1,350.00
Dental Clinic
1,200.00
Brooks
75.00
Particular Sewers
100.00
District Nurse
600.00
Emergency Sewer
500.00
34,537.00
Highways and Bridges
Highway Lighting Streets
75,460.00
25,000.00
100,460.00
1936]
Charities and Soldiers' Benefits
Public Welfare
Pensions
25,837.00 7,103.40
Old Age Assistance
23,791.00
Soldiers' Relief State and Military Aid
10,100.00
350.00
Military Aid
67,181.40
Schools and Libraries
Schools
191,897.00
Traveling expense outside State
25.00
Library
11,425.00
203,347.00
Recreation and Unclassified
Parks
16,454.00
Legion Lease
1,350.00
Memorial Day
500.00
Printing Town Reports
1,200.00
Trust Fund Custodian's bond
50.00
19,554.00
Enterprises
Water
72,910.00
E'mergency Water
5,000.00
Cemetery
6,440.00
84,350.00
Interest, Maturing Debt and Agency
Interest
25,167.00
Maturing Debt
60,550.00
85,717.00
Total Budgets
$741,680.30
Respectfully submitted, LESTER B. MORLEY, PHILIP E. BESSOM, KENNETH W. ULMAN,
Board of Selectmen.
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Town Warrant
Monday, February 15, 1937
Essex, ss.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Swampscott in said County : Greeting:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are di- rected to notify the inhabitants of the town of Swampscott, qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs, to assemble in their respec- tive precincts, in said Swampscott, on Monday, the fifteenth day of February, at 7 A.M., then and there to act on the following articles, viz .:
At the close of the election the meeting will adjourn to Tuesday, February 23, 1937, at 7.45 P.M., at the Town Hall.
Article 1. 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 one member of the School Committee for three (3) years.
To choose one member of the Board of Public Welfare for three (3) years.
To choose one member of the Board of Health for three (3) years.
To choose one member of the Water and Sewerage Board for three (3) years.
To choose a Surveyor of Highways for two (2) years, to fill vacancy.
To choose one member of the Park Commission for three (3) years.
To choose one member of the Board of Trustees of the Pub- lic Library for three (3) years.
To choose one Tree Warden for one (1) year.
To choose three Constables for one (1) year.
To choose one member of the Planning Board for three (3) years.
To choose one member of the Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds for three (3) years.
To choose eight (8) representative town meeting members in each precinct for three (3) years.
To choose one (1) representative town meeting member in precinct one for two (2) years to fill vacancy.
To choose one (1) representative town meeting member in precinct two for one (1) year to fill vacancy.
To choose one (1) representative town meeting member in precinct five for two (2) years to fill vacancy.
To choose one (1) representative town meeting member in precinct six for one (1) year to fill vacancy.
To choose one (1) representative town meeting member in precinct seven for two (2) years to fill vacancy.
To choose one (1) representative town meeting member in precinct eight for one (1) year to fill vacancy.
All to be chosen on one ballot.
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Article 2. To vote by ballot: "Shall the town accept the provi- sions of Chapter 211 of the Acts of 1936 entitled, 'An Act Providing an Improved Method of Municipal Planning'."
Article 3. To hear and act on the reports of town officials, boards and committees.
Article 4. To see what amount of bonds will be required of the Town Clerk and Custodian of Trust Funds for the ensuing year.
Article 5. To see if the town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money, from time to time, in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year, beginning January 1, 1937, and to issue a note or notes there- for, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year, in accordance with Sec- tion 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
Article 6. To see what action the town will take in relation to salaries of elected town officials for the ensuing year.
Article 7. To see what action the town will take in relation to the recommendations not calling for the appropriation of money, as contained in the reports of officers, boards or committees.
Article 8. To see what action the town will take in relation to the recommendations calling for the appropriation or expenditure of money, and creation of a debt, or the disposition of town property, as set forth in the reports of officers, boards or committees.
Article 9. To see what action the town will take in relation to the appropriation of money for departmental and other expenses, as listed in the budget in the Selectmen's report.
Article 10. To see if the town will vote to appropriate to the account of Unpaid Bills the sum of $548.33 to cover bills contracted prior to January 1, 1937, and remaining unpaid at the time of clos- ing the books for the year 1936: Insurance, $226.93; Fire, $86.17; Town Hall, $125.13; Dog Officer, $104.00; Soldiers' Relief, $6.10.
Article 11. To see if the town will authorize the Board of Pub- lic Welfare to appoint one of its own members as agent and investi- gating officer and fix the salary of such an appointee at $1200 and appropriate money therefor, as provided by Chapter 41, Section 4A, of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.).
Article 12. To see if the town will authorize the Bureau of Old Age Assistance to appoint one of its own members as agent and in- vestigating officer.
Article 13. To see if the town will authorize the Board of As- sessors, the Park Commission, the Board of Public Welfare and the Planning Board to appoint a member of such boards to act as sec- retary thereof and receive pay therefor, as provided by Chapter 41, Section 4A, of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.).
Article 14. To see if the town will vote to purchase certain necessary equipment for the fire alarm system and to do such work as is necessary for its proper installation and appropriate the sum of $4,875 as recommended by the Board of Fire Engnieers.
Article 15. To see if the town will vote to appropriate five hun- dred dollars ($500) for 500 feet 21/2 inch cotton rubber-lined fire hose, as recommended by the Board of Fire Engineers.
Article 16. To see if the town will vote to appropriate one hundred fifty dollars ($150) to place a fire alarm box at the junction of Devens road, Banks road and Redington street, as recommended by the Board of Fire Engineers.
Article 17. To see if the town will authorize the Board of Park Commissioners to build a field house, approximately 52 feet by 68 feet, as shown by plans of Edward T. Wiley, architect, to be located on the northwest corner of Phillips Park and appropriate money therefor, as recommended by the Park Commissioners.
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Article 18. To see if the town will authorize the Board of Park Commissioners to fill in another strip at Phillips Park adjacent to east side and the length of the new football field and appropriate five thousand dollars ($5,000) therefor, as recommended by the Park Commissioners.
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