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$25.00
Jeffer's Drug Store
$5.00
Mr. and Mrs. John G.
Charles Thomson
25.00
Beebe-Center
10.00
Clancy's Market
10.00
State Road Filling Station
2.00
Wm. G. McCarty
5.00
Swampscott Furn. Store
5.00
L. A. Pickard
2.00
Mrs. Henry B. Sprague
10.00
Frank C. Nichols
5.00
Prideaux Swampscott Florist
5.00
Vincent P. O'Brien
2.00
Kingsland Dunwoody
5.00
Lynch Brothers
5.00
Swampscott Lion's Club
10.00
Blaney's, Inc.
5.00
Swampscott Rotary Club
10.00
Blaisdell's
5.00
A Friend
10.00
Eaton's Drug Store
10.00
E. C. Phillips, Inc.
2.00
Herschmann's, Inc.
5.00
Swampscott Standard Garage
10.00
Spinney's Cafe
5.00
Shore Line Import, Inc.
6.00
Johnny's Lunch Robert B. Hegarty
2.00
Hamilton P. Edwards
1.00
Al. Chiancone 2.00
Edward C. Call
10.00
Lynn Sand & Stone Co.
10.00
Briggs Coal Company
15.00
Hume Pipe Company
10.00
Malcolm Thomson
5.00
Courtis-Rowe
2.00
Arthur E. Hardy
Doane's, Inc.
10.00
(Collection)
7.75
George A. Brown
10.00
F. W. Paine
10.00
Samuel Livitsky
1.00
Hunt Coal Company
5.00
Bickford's Drug Store
3.00
Curtis & Chaisson
5.00
Clement Kennedy
10.00
IT. J. Falvey
10.00
Misc. Contributions
10.75
Receipts and Disbursements
Paid By Approp.
Paid By Contri.
Town Meeting appropriation
Receipts $500.00 351.50
Public subscription
Washington Jewelry Co. a/c cups
$35.00
United Farmers Co-op. Corp. a/c ice cream
48.75
Connelly Candy Co. a/c lollypops
$45.00
Lynn Sporting Goods a/c badges
18.00
10.00
Raymond P. Miller
1.00
Crandall W. Forbes
2.00
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Lynn Sportings Goods a/c ammunition
$30.18
Gloucester A. L. Post No. 3 band
170.00
Kiltie A. L. Band of Salem
65.00
Wakefield Redmen's Fife & Drum Corps
25.00
O. G. Poor Lumber Co. a/c lumber
6.06
Miscellaneous expenditures
$17.67
Eastern Mass. St. Rwy. a/c transportation
26.00
Eastern Mass. St. Rwy. a/c transportation
15.00
Girl's drill team of Salem
10.00
Boy's Bugle & Drum Corps of Saugus VFW
10.00
Horribles prizes (4 @ $2.00)
8.00
Wiring of bandstand
5.00
Transportation of chairs for band
3.00
Umpire for ball game
3.00
John J. Quigley Co.
a/c Punch & Judy show
25.00
LaVittoria Society a/c food
10.00
Taratine Tribe of Redmen a/c food
20.00
San Giovanni Batiste Society a/c food
35.00
Leon E. Abbott A. L. Post 57 a/c food
100.43
Joseph L. Stevens VFW Post 1240 a/c food
97.00
San Giovanni Batiste Society a/c food
15.00
Swampscott Italian Naturalization Club a/c food
7.40
$851.50
$498.99
$351.50
Balance left in town treasury
1.01
This committee extends to those mentioned above as well as the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Taratine Tribe of Red- men, the Italian' Societies of Swampscott and all other organizations and individuals who contributed to the success of the day, our most sincere thanks and appreciation for their assistance and courtesies rendered.
ROBERT G. BYRNE, Chairman, FREDERICK W. SEATON, CURTIS L. NOYES, LOUIS LaPARELLA, JOHN R. NAGLE.
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JURY LIST
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Jury List
Approved January 20, 1938
In accordance with Section 9 of Chapter 234 of the General Laws, the following jury list is published in the annual town report:
NAME
RESIDENCE
OCCUPATION
Addison, Charles D.
50 Aspen rd.
Optometrist
Balfour, Roy E.
11 Redington st.
Clerk
Ballard, Egbert H.
22 Farragut rd.
Supt.
Bassett, Herbert F.
12 Banks cir.
Salesman
Bee, James D.
5 Suffolk ave.
Real estate
Bergin, Edward R.
448 Humphrey st.
Home
Bergin, William P.
448 Humphrey st.
Garage
Bessom, Richard H.
16 Barnstable rd.
Engineer
Bickford, Frank I.
137 Burrill st.
Salesman
Black, A. Shirley
19
Mostyn st.
Insurance
Blodgett, John H.
100 Beach Bluff ave.
Retired
Bogardus, Frederic R. Breed, Robert W.
19 Orchard rd.
Insurance
Bruyere, George J.
9 Kings Beach ter.
Manufacturer
Bufalino, Julius F.
667 Humphrey st.
Salesman
Burk, Frederick C.
100 Stetson ave.
Forester
Burroughs, Horace
29 Manton rd.
Chemist
Burt, Arthur L.
15 Porter pl.
Foreman
Call, Thomas K.
7 Tid st.
Manager
Callahan, Henry J.
58 Burrill st.
Salesman
Caproni, Royal C.
34 Highland st.
Machinist
Carey, Bernard F.
63 Orchard rd.
Banker
Carroll, William H.
148 Burrill st.
Taxi
Carroll, Edward P.
82 Burpee rd.
Chauffeur
Carter, William Edgar Carver, Paul F.
24 Estabrook rd.
Merchant
Chaisson, George H.
27 Blaney st.
Boat letting
Chausse, Alfred L.
15 Norfolk ave.
Meat cutter
Clancy, Joseph G.
11 Paradise rd.
Proprietor
Clark, John H., Jr. Connell, Charles R.
23 Redington st.
Plumber
Coville, John E.
251 Burrill st.
Lastmaker
Creighton, Albert M.
11 Littles Point
Merchant
Cryan, Patrick J., Jr. 45 Pleasant st.
Clerk
Curtis, Irving A.
122 Redington st.
Laborer
Damsky, Mark
72 King st.
Tailor Home
Dempsey, John C.
1 Devens rd.
Dinan, Henry P.
60 Humphrey st.
Shoe retailer
Driscoll, John C.
250 Burrill st.
Shoeworker
Drummond, Frank B.
50 Franklin ave.
Insurance
Duncan, Thomas W.
38 Crosman ave.
Contractor
Duratti, Leonard V.
986 Humphrey st.
Steamfitter
Durgin, William F., Jr. Edmunds, Norman
5 Chesterlee lane
Salesman
Edwards, Hamilton P.
55 Atlantic ave.
Insurance
Emery, Clyde S.
7 Elmwood ter.
Fisherman
Epps, Thomas B.
34 Berkshire st.
Architect
Felch, Harry O.
42 Rock ave.
Shipper
Fenelon, Eugene S.
76 Walker rd.
Clerk
259 Humphrey st.
Salesman
28 Burrill st.
Clerk
70 Buena Vista st.
Ice
48 Atlantic ave.
Manager
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NAME
RESIDENCE
OCCUPATION
Finch, Clarence M.
Thomas rd.
Insurance
Folger, Ernest M.
Insurance
Folsom, Edward E.
468 Humphrey st.
Salesman
Forbes, Crandall W.
23 Puritan rd.
Salesman
Frechette, Leo W.
3 Plymouth ave.
Manager
Gannon, Cyril J.
1109 Humphrey st.
Salesman
Gill, Herman G.
32 Hillside ave.
Salesman
Glidden, George M.
30 Banks ter.
Boston & Maine
Hampe, Carl F.
57 Roy st.
Shoeworker
Healy, John D.
30 Franklin ave.
Accountant
Hegarty, James A.
350
Essex st.
Clerk
Hegarty, Robert B.
350 Essex st.
Clerk
Hill, Walter G.
1 Arbutus rd.
Accountant
Hillery, Fred W.
8 Hardy rd.
Broker
Holmes, Andrew B.
86
Cherry st.
Carpenter
Hoover, Samuel S.
129
Sherwood rd.
W. P. A. Adviser
Hurley, Richard T.
166 Norfolk ave.
Manager
Illingsworth, Ralph I.
2 Phillips ter.
Executive
Jackson, Almer A.
57 New Ocean st.
Cabinet worker
Johnson, Harold A.
37 Crosman ave.
Banker
Jorde, Morris B.
18 Beverly rd.
Manufacturer
Kausel, Theodore T.
25 Sumner st.
Manufacturer
Kehoe, John C.
103 Stetson ave.
Carpenter
Knowles, Frank W.
40 Magnolia rd.
Stockkeeper
Knowlton, George H.
164 Burrill st.
N. E. T. & T.
Lalime, Arthur W.
11 Rock ave.
Secretary
Legro, Frank A.
19 Orchard cir.
Accountant
Linden, Frederick E.
9 Hillcrest cir.
Manager
Lord, George M.
51 Thomas rd.
Manufacturer
Loring, Maynard N.
5 Essex ter.
Accountant
Lynch, William J.
8 Stearns st.
Painter
Maitland, Walter S.
6 Maple ave.
Salesmanager
Manchin, Ernest
18 Thomas rd.
Insurance
Mansfield, Robert C.
25 Norfolk ave.
Inspector
Marsh, Frank M.
42 Essex ave.
Salesman
McCarthy, R. B., Jr.
127 Redington st.
Engineer
McKennon, Fred A.
51 Beach ave.
Manager
McLean, Delmar H.
15 Beach ave.
Salesman
Miller, Raymond P.
73 Fuller ave.
Insurance
Moffett, John T.
91 Walker rd.
Engineer
Nagle, John R.
3 Upland rd.
Salesman
Olson, Roy F.
23 Mountain ave.
Manager
Owen, Owen H.
30 Grant rd.
Electrician
Paine, Francis W.
22 North Shore rd.
Broker
Parrella, Louis L.
53 Jessie st.
Machinist
Peaslee, Dana N.
2 Linden ave.
Engineer
Pettipas, Herbert M.
14
Cedar rd.
Adjuster
Poor, Frank A.
202 Atlantic ave.
Treasurer
Pope, Roger W.
52 Bay View dr.
Plumber
Powers, Elmer F.
16 Banks rd.
Cutter
Powers, Leslie F.
40 Norfolk ave.
Clerk
Putnam, Ralph G.
8 Brewster ter.
Salesman
Rabinovitz, Isidor
11 Atlantic rd.
Chemist
Redfield, Scranton H.
292 Humphrey st.
Advertising
Robinson, Willard H.
11 Hillside ave.
Carpenter
Rothermel, Albert N.
72 Bradlee ave.
Salesman
22 73 Ocean View rd.
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NAME
Rowen, T. Carlton
Shorten, John J.
128 Redington st.
Stover, Alfred L.
187 Burrill st.
OCCUPATION Engineer Manager Radio
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.
45 Beach Bluff ave.
Real estate
Wade, Raymond B.
107
Aspen rd.
Engineer
Watson, Harold L.
15 Orchard rd.
Engineer
Wheeler, Harold I.
58 Redington st.
Janitor
White, Guy T.
142
Norfolk ave.
Clerk
Wiley, Edward T.
700
Humphrey st.
Architect
Willard, Arthur E.
107
Redington st.
Engineer
Wormwood, Daniel W.
185
Aspen rd.
Insurance
Ximiness, Joseph R.
99 Windsor ave.
G. E.
Yuill, Douglass B.
13 Hillside ave.
Ice
90
RESIDENCE Mountwood rd.
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In Memoriam
DANIEL F. KNOWLTON
Surveyor of Lumber 1885 Measurer of wood and bark 1886-1890 Moderator 1902-3, 1905-1923 Selectman 1928-1929 Died August 13, 1937
EDWARD LaCROIX Selectman 1931, 1932, 1933 Died January 29, 1937
ELIHU THOMSON Trustee of Public Library 1921-1933 Trustee Emeritus of Public Library April 4, 1934, until time of death Died March 13, 1937
COLEMAN M. WOOD
Building Inspector 1922 Died January 27, 1937
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REPORT OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN
1937]
Board of Selectmen
To the Citizens of Swampscott:
We submit herewith our report for the year ending December 31, 1937, together with the reports of all officers, committees and boards which we have received.
In common with many other communities, Swampscott began the year with a feeling of confidence that business conditions were improving, and as a result a progressive program of public improve- ments was initiated. In spite of its increased activities, the town was successful, as a result of the co-operative action of all its offi- cials, in having a further reduction in its tax rate brought about. During the latter part of the year, business conditions ceased to improve and we must, therefore, give much thought to the town's activities during the coming year.
Relief Problems
With improvement being noticed in business conditions, the Federal Government gradually curtailed W. P. A. activities in the town, so that although there were 87 workers on local W. P. A. pro- jects at the beginning of the year, this number was gradually re- duced to 46. However, as the apparent set-back in business was noticed, we continually solicited the W. P. A. authorities for increases in our quota and were successful in having the number of workers on local projects increased to 71, and we are still seeking further increases.
At the special town meeting of October 7, 1937, it was voted to transfer from the Excess and Deficiency fund the sum of $20,000 to be used for the continuation of the Hawthorne Brook Culvert pro- ject. We understand that the project does not meet certain require- ments of the W. P. A. authorities, and as a result the work is being terminated, temporarily at least, and the workers transferred to other projects. We believe that the project should be continued, since it relieves a flood condition in that end of the town and will increase the value of taxable property in that section. We are hopeful that the necessary approval will be received so that the work may be resumed.
Public Improvements
We have attempted to stimulate a program of municipal im- provement. In the report of last year's Board of Selectmen, upon which a majority of this board served, it was recommended that the town undertake a definite program of municipal improvement and attention was called to the need, among other things, of a new Po- lice Station, Town Hall and Field House. The town meeting appro- priated $25,000 for a new Police Station, the construction of which was placed in the hands of a special committee appointed for that purpose. We believe that the town needs and should have a new Town Hall. However, in view of the uncertainty of present business conditions, and since we desire to have the tax rate kept at a low figure, we do not believe that the construction of a new Town Hall should be undertaken at this time, therefore, we have started a se- ries of repairs and improvements which will tend to defer the time when it will be necessary to erect a new building.
The Park Commissioners have informed us that they have pre- pared plans for a new Field House at Phillips Park. We believe that a Field House is needed at that park and recommend that it be built this year as a step in the program of municipal improvement.
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Shortly after assuming office we formulated a sidewalk con- struction program for which the Town Meeting appropriated $5,000. Through the co-operation of Timothy J. Ryan, Surveyor of High- ways, this program was efficiently carried out and a total of 3069 square yards of sidewalk constructed and 1984 feet of curb- stone laid. In order to carry out the program, the Surveyor of High- ways found it necessary to furnish some of his own men for the work and to pay others out of his departmental funds.
As the town has done little or no sidewalk constructing for some time, there are many portions of the town where they are needed, and we urge a substantial appropriation this year in order to carry on an extensive sidewalk building program. We are filing applica- tions with the W. P. A. authorities in an attempt to obtain a blanket project covering sidewalks. However, if this is not obtained, the work should be carried on as a town project.
Under the provisions of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, Swamp- scott joined with the State and County in having a portion of Atlantic avenue, beginning at the Marblehead line, resurfaced. In accordance with the directions of the Town Meeting we have also had a portion of Farragut road resurfaced. We feel that a definite amount of road work should be undertaken each year, and urge that the recommendations of the Surveyor of Highways in this connection be carried out. We also call particular attention to the need of re- surfacing Salem street, a much traveled road, which is in a danger- ous condition for traffic, particularly in wet and icy weather.
We feel that a substantial sidewalk and street construction pro- gram financed by a bond issue would be advisable at this time. First, because it provides employment for workers; secondly, because it furnishes the town with improvements which are needed and in many instances should have been brought about in previous years; and, thirdly, because money can be borrowed at a low rate of inter- est, thus having no drastic effect on our tax rate.
In accordance with the vote of the Special Town Meeting of February 23, the town's street lighting contract was renewed for a five year period, beginning July 1, 1937. Favorable arrangements were made with the Lynn Gas & Electric Co., whereby, without in- creasing our budget, we have been able to discontinue the practice of shutting off certain street lights on the main streets of the town at 1 A.M., so that these lights will burn throughout the night, which reduces, to a large extent, a traffic hazard which previously existed and only last year contributed to the death of one woman.
At a hearing recently held in the Town Hall before a Board of Army Engineers on the proposed construction of a breakwater off Fishermen's Beach, the Board of Selectmen was recorded in favor of the project and we actively supported the committee sponsoring it.
As a result of our continual efforts, the Department of Public Works has definitely undertaken the widening of the State road un- derpass, which has been pending since 1935. A contract for the work has already been awarded and the work will commence in the early spring. We believe this to be a major improvement, and its com- pletion will eliminate what has always been a serious traffic hazard.
We believe that the Essex street overhead bridge should be re- placed with a more modern and safer bridge. There is considerable traffic passing over it and we feel that in its present condition it is a hazard to traffic. We are endeavoring to have a new bridge erected at that location and we believe that it would be a substantial im- provement.
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During the year the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company has replaced its street cars with buses. We have been suc- cessful in having bus service furnished to the Shaw estate. We have attempted to have the bus service on the regular Swampscott line extended beyond the Phillips Beach Railroad Station but, so far have been unsuccessful, since the Railway Company has not been able to obtain a location for turning its buses.
For many years a flood condition has existed in the so-called Orchard section following each heavy rain storm. This condition has been a source of much inconvenience to the residents of that section where there is considerable taxable property. We understand that a drain in Nason road would considerably alleviate the condi- tion. The Surveyor of Highways has inserted an article in the war- rant for the annual Town Meeting calling for such a drain, and we urge the Town Meeting Members to take favorable action on the article in order that the present condition may be corrected.
Veteran's Headquarters
In accordance with the authority granted by the Special Town Meeting of February 23, we renewed for a five year period a lease with the Leon E. Abbott Post 57, American Legion Building Asso- ciation, Inc., for the Burrill street headquarters of the Legion Post. In accordance with the vote of the Special Town Meeting of March 29, 1937, we signed a lease for a one year period with the Joseph L. Stevens Post 1240, Veterans of Foreign Wars Building Associa- tion, Inc., for headquarters on Puritan road. The particular location selected by the Veterans of Foreign Wars caused considerable con- troversy. However, the town's zoning by-laws do not forbid a club house in any section of the town, and accordingly we signed the lease as directed by the Special Town Meeting. We have always believed that the building chosen by the Veterans of Foreign Wars was neither suited for the purpose nor conveniently located, and we un- derstand that the Veterans have not been satisfied. The members of that organization are entitled to suitable headquarters, and we urge the Town Meeting Members to make a definite effort to furnish them with such quarters.
Contributory Retirement System
The town, by referendum, adopted a Contributory Retirement System under which all persons employed by the town on July 1, 1937, were given an opportunity to join the system which is operated by a special board appointed for that purpose. Under the provisions of the law adopted, all future employees of the town, other than school teachers, automatically become members of the system, so that eventually the practice of granting pensions by the town will be eliminated.
Police Department
During the year there has been considerable agitation for the appointment of a second sergeant for the Police Department and we, therefore, at this time, wish to clearly state our position. Some two years ago the position of sergeant in the Police Department was created, and in order to fill it the usual Civil Service examination was held. Following the examination, the patrolman receiving the highest mark was appointed sergeant and since his appointment has carried on his duties in an efficient and creditable manner. Follow- ing the appointment of the sergeant, the Chief of Police Department urged the creation of a second sergeancy, and has on several occa- sions since then recommended it. We have consulted with the Chief
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relative to the benefits to be derived from such an additional ap- pointment and requested him to place his recommendation in writing with the reasons for it. We then made a thorough study of the sit- uation, as a result of which we are of the opinion that the appoint- ment of an additional sergeant is unnecessary at this time and would not materially add to the efficiency of the Police Department. This substantiates the attitude taken by the boards of Selectmen in 1935 and 1936.
During the year the Legislature passed a new law authorizing the granting of one day off in seven to members of Police Depart- ments. This privilege was extended to the members of the Swamp- scott Police Department and has worked out satisfactorily.
We have found that at certain times of the day the Police De- partment is not sufficiently manned to properly protect the town. We, therefore, call to the attention of the citizens the need of adding one or two patrolmen to the force in the near future.
Traffic Rules and Regulations
During the year we redrafted the town's traffic rules and regu- lations with the assistance of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and the Chief of Police. For the information and con- venience of the citizens we list below the traffic rules and regulations, as amended, in force December 31, 1937.
Article I-Definitions
For the purpose of these rules and orders, the words and phrases used therein shall have the following meanings except in those in- stances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
(a) "Street or Highway." The entire width between property lines of every way open to the use of the public for purposes of travel.
(b) "Roadway." That portion of a street or highway between the regularly established curb lines or that part, exclusive of shoulders, improved and intended to be used for vehicular traffic.
(c) "Lane." A longitudinal division of a roadway into a strip of sufficient width to accommodate the passage of a single line of vehi- cles.
(d) "Vehicle." Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a street or high- way, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
(e) "Emergency Vehicle." Vehicles of the Fire Department (Fire Patrol) police vehicles, ambulances and emergency vehicles of federal, state and municipal departments or public service corpora- tions when the latter are responding to an emergency in relation to the police or fire departments.
(f) "Parking." The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporary for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading, or in obedience to an officer or traf- fic signs or signals, or while making emergency repairs or, if dis- abled, while arrangements are being made to move such vehicle.
(g) "Pedestrian." Any person afoot or riding on a conveyance moved by human power, except bicycles or tricycles.
(h) "Sidewalk." That portion of a street or highway set aside for pedestrian travel.
(i) "Crosswalk." That portion of a roadway ordinarily included within the prolongation or connection of curb lines and property lines at intersections, or at any portion of a roadway clearly indicated
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for pedestrian crossing by lines on the road surface or by other markings or signs.
(j) "Railroad Crossing." Any intersection of ways with a rail- road right-of-way.
(k) "Traffic Control Area." Any area along any way, other than an intersecting way, at which drivers are to be controlled by traffic control signals.
(1) "Traffic Islands." Any area or space set aside, within a road- way, which is not intended for use by vehicular traffic.
(m) "Traffic." Pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, or other conveyances either single or together while using any street or highway for the purpose of travel.
(n) "Official Traffic Signs." All signs, markings and devices, other than signals, not inconsistent with these rules and orders, and which conform to the standards prescribed by the Department of Public Works of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction for the purpose of guiding, directing, warning or regulating traffic.
(o) "Official Traffic Signals." All signals, conforming to the stan- dards as prescribed by the Department of Public Works of the Com- monwealth of Massachusetts, not inconsistent with these rules and orders, placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction for the purpose of directing or warning traffic.
(p) "Traffic Control Signal." Any device using colored lights which conforms to the standards as prescribed by the Department of Public Works of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, whether manually, electrically or mechanically operated, by which traffic may be alternately directed to stop and to proceed.
(q) "Officer." For the purpose of these rules and orders an offi- cer shall be construed to mean any officer, any investigator, exam- iner or inspector of the Registry of Motor Vehicles, any constable or special officer, provided he has his badge of office displayed over his left breast and upon his outer garment.
(r) "Funeral." Any procession of mourners properly identified as such accompanying the remains of a human body.
(s) "Official Curb Marking." That portion of a curbing, the painting of which has been authorized by the Board of Selectmen and which has the written approval of the Department of Public Works, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
(t) "Official Street Marking." Any painted line legend, marking or marker of any description painted or placed upon any way which purports to direct or regulate traffic and which has been authorized by the Board of Selectmen and which has the written approval of the Department of Public Works, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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