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TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Town Clerk
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To the Citizens of Swampscott:
I herewith submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1946:
Births recorded, 203: males-102; females-101.
January 19 April
17 July 22 October 16
February 17 May
17 August 20 November 18
March 10 June
16 September
12 December 12
Marriages recorded, 197.
January 16 April
9 July
22 October 11
February 13 May
14 August 12 November 14
March 12 June
35 September 27 December 12
Deaths recorded, 141: males-67; females-74.
January 10 April
15 July 13 October 14
February 17 May
14 August
6 November 11
March 13 June
11 September
6 December 11
Dogs licensed, 680; males-380; females-47; spayed-228; military-25.
Money Paid to the Town Treasurer
Resident citizen fishing licenses
76 @ $2.00
Resident citizen hunting licenses
147
@ 2.00
Resident citizen sporting licenses
57
@ 3.25
Resident citizen minor and female fishing licenses
17
@ 1.25
Resident citizen trapping licenses
1 @ 5.25
Resident citizen minor trapping licenses
0
a 2.25
Resident citizen sporting licenses
9
@ Free
Resident citizen military and naval sporting licenses
9
@ Free
Duplicate licenses
1
@ .50
Money paid to the Commissioner of Fisheries and Game.
MALCOLM F. MacLEAN, JR., Town Clerk.
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BOARD OF ASSESSORS
1946]
Board of Assessors - 1947
The Board of Assessors submit herewith all figures used by them in the determination of the Tax Rate and other figures of a statistical nature. The Real Estate valuation for 1946 was $22,524,115, an in- crease of $147,495 over 1945.
The Excise tax on automobiles for 1946 was $19,136.05, an in- crease of $6,786.38 over 1945.
LIABILITIES 1946
State Assessments:
State Tax
$19,400.00
Auditing Municipal Accounts
1,013.36
Charles River Basin
2,331.37
Metropolitan Parks
4,895.59
ยท Nantasket Beach Maintenance
692.64
Boulevards
159.07
Metropolitan Water
12,542.52
State Retirement System Audit
53.47
1945 Underestimates
14.84
Total State Assessments
$41,102.86
County Assessments :
County Tax
$45,761.96
Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment
10,382.11
1945 County Underestimates
480.79
Total County Assessments
56,624.86
Court Judgment Settlement
1,117.52
Town Appropriations:
(a) to be raised by Taxation $948,187.82
(b) to be raised by Available Funds
32,101.20
980,289.02
Overlay Deficits:
1924
618.46
Overlay, 1946
16,000.00
Gross amount to be raised
$1,095,752.72
ASSETS 1946
Property Tax Valuation $23,789,359 @ $32 per $1000
$761,259.48
Available Funds
71,044.44
Estimated Receipts (State Accounts)
122,789.22
Estimated Receipts (Town Accounts)
132,715.58
Poll Taxes: 3972 Polls @ $2.00
7,944.00
$1,095,752.72
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS (State)
Income Tax $69,760.95
Corporations Tax 36,166.25
Gasoline Tax under Acts 1943, Chapter 569. 16,862.02
Total Estimated Receipts (State) $122,789.22
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TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS (Town)
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
$12,163.80
Licenses
2,543.53
Fines
10.00
Grants and Gifts
996.64
Special Assessments
4,359.74
General Government
287.30
Protection of Persons and Property
232.45
Health and Sanitation
1,708.81
Highways
354.40
Charities (other than Federal Grants for
A. D. C. .... ).
38,323.25
Soldiers' Benefits
881.05
Schools
1,847.91
Libraries
1,207.85
Public Service Enterprises (Water Dept.)
61,798.30
Interest on Taxes and Assessments
2,171.43
Old Age Tax (Meals, G. L. Chapter 64B, Paragraph 10)
2,107.47
1945 Overestimates
1,721.65
Total Estimated Receipts (Town) $132,715.58
TABLE OF AGGREGATES 1946
Number of Persons, Partnerships and Corporations Assessed on Property
3,320
Number of Polls Assessed
3,972
Value of Land
$ 6,606,475
Value of Buildings
15,917,640
Value of Assessed Real Estate
$22,524,115
Value of Stock in Trade. $ 95,412
Value of Machinery
131,259
Value of Live Stock 250
Value of all other Personal Property
1,038,323
Value of Assessed Personal Estate
$1,265,244
Tax Rate per $1000
$32.00
Number of Horses Assessed
5
Number of Acres of Land Assessed
1,675
Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed
2,775
TAXES FOR STATE, COUNTY AND TOWN PURPOSES
On Personal Estate $ 40,487.80
On Real Estate 720,771.68
On Polls
7,944.00
Total Taxes Assessed $769,203.48
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK E. MORRISON, CLARENCE B. HUMPHREY, JOHN A. HOLMES, Board of Assessors.
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WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD
1946]
Water and Sewerage Board
To the Citizens of Swampscott:
We submit herewith our annual report for the year ending December 31, 1946.
SERVICES:
14 New Services have been installed
2 Services abandoned
54 Services renewed completely
13 Services renewed from main to sidewalk
5 Services renewed from sidewalk to meter
4 Frozen Services thawed
56 Services leaks repaired
85 Services cleaned out
METERS:
73 Obsolete Meters have been replaced with new ones
200 Meters have been cleaned, repaired and tested
115 Meter leaks have been repaired in the field
1 Frozen Meter
MAINS:
A total of 4277 feet of mains were laid in the following streets: Worcester Avenue, Plymouth Avenue, Ocean Avenue, Bradlee Avenue, Winshaw Road and Essex Street, thus making a distributing system of 37 miles of main pipes in sizes from 11/2" to 16" in diameter.
In November of this year the laying of an 8" cast iron water main in Essex Street, from the Cemetery, along Essex and Vinnin Streets to the State Road, was completed. The laying of this main has com- pleted a very important link in our system. All of the larger mains in town are now connected in one circuit, thereby surrounding the town with a girdle of water from which the pressure and supply should be more constant during heavy droughts.
For the benefit of Fire Protection purposes, hydrants have been installed at two vital points in this line.
Although this project had not been planned for this year, after requests had been received from several ex-servicemen for an oppor- tunity to work, a meeting was held at which it was decided to begin the project immediately. Upon which notice to this effect was broad- cast from a local radio station, in answer to which sixteen G. I.'s applied for and were given work.
Eight major breaks were repaired in our larger mains .
HYDRANTS:
The spring and fall flushing of hydrants was carried out in the usual manner after first having had notices posted in the daily paper informing the public of our schedule.
After the fall flushing a check was made on all hydrants in order to make any necessary repairs before winterizing.
One new hydrant was installed in Winshaw Road.
Two new hydrants were installed in Essex Street.
Two broken hydrants were replaced.
One hydrant was relocated.
All excavations made by this department have been brought to grade, tar patched or cemented.
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TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
RATES:
It is the desire of this board to have as cheap a water rate as is consistent with the proper functioning of the department. Whenever a saving in cost or curtailment of a current debt is enjoyed by this department, it has been the board's policy to reflect the savings in the water rate. Due to a reduction in the cost of water from the Metropoli- tan System this year, we have been able to discontinue the meter rental charges, increase the minimum consumption allowance by 500 cubic feet at no extra charge, and lower the excess charges from 20 cents per 100 cubic feet to 15 cents per cubic feet.
We would like at this time to thank all of the department heaus and their personnel for the splendid co-operation shown us throughout the year.
The details of water pipe construction follows and cost of same can be found under the Town Accountant's Report.
TABLE OF DISTRIBUTING PIPE IN FEET DECEMBER 31, 1946
Size
Wrought Iron
Cast Iron
Cement Lined
Brass
Total
11/4
....
...
303
1 1/2
80
438
518
2
4,067
1,468
2,117
7,652
4
4,494
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4,494
6
129,311
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129,311
8
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11,158
........
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11,158
10
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22,050
.......
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22,050
12
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14,604
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14,604
14
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4,712
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4,712
16
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4,067
186,479
1,851
2,555
194,952
HYDRANTS:
In use December 31, 1945
311
Added in 1946
3
In use December 31, 1946
314
GATES:
In use December 31, 1945
582
Added in 1946
15
In use December 31, 1946
59'
SERVICES:
In use December 31, 1946
2,942
Added in 1946
14
Abandoned in 1946
2
In use December 31, 1946
2,954
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY, WATER DEPARTMENT
DECEMBER 31, 1946
Water mains and standpipe
$195,346.71
Land on Pine Street
2,000.00
Brick building on Pine Street
2,000.00
Workshop and garage
2,500.00
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150
150
Inch
303
105
Two auto trucks Office furniture
600.00
1,200.00
Meters and parts
39,784.00
Stock on hand
5,000.00
$248,430.71
HAROLD G. ENHOLM, GEORGE B. ATKINS, HAROLD C. HUDSON, Water and Sewerage Board.
SEWER DEPARTMENT
Sewer costs for 1946, amounting to $46,436.94, were laid in the following streets: Plymouth Avenue, Worcester Avenue, Brewster Terrace, Lexington Circle, Vinnin Street, Bates Road, Hawthorne Road, Ocean Avenue, Brooks Terrace, and Lexington Park will be completed in the spring.
Several sewer connections have been dug up this year and roots have been removed. This work has to be done each year.
In the past year we have had the services of divers and engineers to inspect the town's outfall sewer. We have a report of their findings which state that the sewer is in such a condition that it would prove to be a health menace in a short time. They also advise construction of a new outfall sewer.
The unbroken spirit and co-operation shown by all department heads has been greatly appreciated.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY, SEWER DEPARTMENT DECEMBER 31, 1946
Pumping station
$19,400.00
Pumping plant
10,314.25
Land
5,000.00
Office furniture
350.00
Tools and equipment
450.00
Truck and garage
1,375.00
$36,889.25
Comminutor building and equipment:
Building
$7,000.00
Machinery and equipment
5,665.88
$49,555.13
HAROLD G. ENHOLM, GEORGE B. ATKINS, HAROLD C. HUDSON, Water and Sewerage Board.
1946]
WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD
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TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Jury List
Approved January 9, 1947
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
Abbott, Phillip S.
Ahearn, Thomas M.
48 Humphrey St.
Atkins, George B.
171 Burrill St.
Bell, J. Carroll
Benedict, Orville M.
Benoit, Alfred
18 Eastman Ave.
Machinist
Bolton, William J.
Bowley, Charles E.
13 Shelton Rd.
Laborer
Express Co.
Mech. Eng. Gas. Sta. Oper. Personnel
Carver, Paul F.
24 Estabrook Rd.
Clapp, Joseph
259 Puritan Rd. 3 Grant Rd.
Insurance
Codwise, Hubert E.
35 Beach Bluff Ave.
Coe, O. Robert
31 Lewis Rd.
Colby, Warren H.
Cooper, John R.
Cropley, John H.
Cryan, Patrick J., Jr.
Cunningham, Melville J.
20 Beach Ave.
Toolmaker
Dager, Lester S.
Daley, Victor W.
Davie, Leroy J. Dolan, Francis P.
Doland, William P.
374 Humphrey St. 41 Roy St.
143 Aspen Rd.
Elliott, Edgar M. Erikson, Karl E.
153 Redington St. 49 Paradise Rd.
Accountant Shoeworker
Fellows, Frank G. Fenner, James H. Flaherty, Thomas J. Fisk, Daniel B. Foley, P. Henry Follansbee, Horace S. Forrest, Ralph M.
73 Plymouth Ave.
125 Elmwood Rd. 42 Pleasant St. 86 Walker Rd.
79 Fuller Ave.
55 Devens Rd.
246 Humphrey St.
Market Purchasing Agent Manufacturer Engineer Supervisor Secretary Market
Gallup, Raymond H. Goodwin, Earl H. Goodwin, Warren Gordon, C. Arthur Gormley, Ernest R. Gould, Frank D.
80 Columbia St. 65 Atlantic Rd. 69 Essex St. 82 Essex St. 6 Maple Ave. 116 Windsor Ave.
Machinist Foreman Radio Eng.
41 Puritan Rd.
126 Walker Rd.
Leather Insp.
Service Manager
Doughty, Robert S. Durkee, Elmer L.
253 Humphrey St. 95 Rockland St.
Salesman Personnel Mgr. Publisher
Leather Work Machinist
157 Essex St. 45 Pleasant St.
Accountant
Bufalino, Peter J. Burke, Arthur J.
666 Humphrey St.
35 King St.
Accountant Salesman Electrician
Draftsman G. E.
Manufacturer
19 Suffolk Ave.
Bromberg, Arthur A.
88 Banks Rd. 20 Shaw Rd.
Buckley, James E.
82 Farragut Rd.
25 Elmwood Rd. 28 Jessie St.
Merchant Retired
Clark, John E.
24 Norfolk Ave. 43 Grant Rd.
Office Laundry
Sun Oil Co. Manufacturer Salesman Garage Milk Driver Shipyard
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1946]
NAME
Hanscom, Alvin D. Harding, Burt F. Hilliard, Harry I. Hoague, Joseph M. Hoff, David Holbry, Joseph B. Homan, Clyde W.
Hopkins, Karl F.
Howe, Everett C.
Hulquist, Selden D.
Humphrey, Dana V.
Jackson, Lawrence W. Johnson, Carl W.
Johnson, Harry E.
Johnson, Howard M.
Johnson, John M.
Johnson, Philip P.
Johnson, Stephen E.
Kehoe, Walter L. Kennedy, Leonard N.
Legere, Henry
Leonard, Lawrence B.
Lermond, Maynard S. Ludlam, Albert E.
Mahan, William H. Mansfield, Robert C. Marble, Harold E.
Marsh, Robert C. Marshall, Alfred
Martin, Thomas P. Matthews, Robert J. Mayo, Ralph
McArthur, George H. McAuliffe, Thomas J. McGrath, Harry L. McNair, George A. Merritt, Charles Minihane, Donald
Morse, Elihu N.
Mulvey, Thomas J. Murphy, Joseph E. Muthe, John F.
Neily, Frederick E. Norris, Harry L.
54 Stetson Ave.
22 Devens Rd.
18 Pleasant St.
51 Windsor Ave. 7 Elmwood Ter.
28 Pleasant St.
32 Hampden St. 121 Norfolk Ave. 33 Puritan Park 36 Hillside Ave. 31 Minerva St. 15 Norfolk Ave.
Occupation
Laborer Compositor G. E.
Salesman Advertising
Machinist
Contact Man Manager Accountant
Manager Banker
Printer Machinist
Home
Manufacturer
Insurance Adjuster
Inspector Navy Yard
Fisherman Manager
Carpenter Investment G. E. Machinist
Machinist Inspector
Inspector
Boston Machine
Foreman
Inspector
Executive
Factory
Awnings
Druggist Truck Loader
Truck Driver
N. E. T. & T. Co.
Mach. Engineer
Draftsman
Production Manager
Shell Oil Gardener
Bookkeeper Salesman
Peters, John E.
Pratt, William H.
Prout, Godfrey E.
Quealy, Thomas L.
Ramsden, John W. Regan, Patrick F. Remis, Harry Reynolds, Harold P.
Richardson, Carl P. Richardson, Kendall
JURY LIST
Residence
34 Crescent St. 38 Sherwood Rd.
69 Stetson Ave. 37 Puritan Ave. 34 Sheridan Rd. 37 Magnolia Rd. 164 Norfolk Ave.
6 Greenwood Ave. 49 Magnolia Rd. 60 Beach Ave. 80 Walker Rd.
15 Highland St. 7 Superior St. 358 Essex St. 16 Hawthorne Rd.
20 Hillcrest Circle
20 Devens Rd.
50 Columbia St.
9 Boynton St.
99 Kensington Lane
79 Pine St.
106 Bradlee Ave. 31 Hillside Ave. 186 Norfolk Ave.
40 Maple Ave.
25 Norfolk Ave.
45 Maple Ave.
76 Aspen Rd.
14 Norfolk Ave.
39 Barnstable St.
126 Stetson Ave. 54 Glen Rd. 3 Magnolia Rd. 60 Walker Rd. 18 Roy St.
230 Burrill St. 19 Banks Ter.
64 Franklin Ave.
32 Andrew Rd. 99 Rockland St.
129 Elmwood Rd.
201 Forest Ave.
Mechanic Cutter Toolmaker
Laborer
Foreman Clerk Leather
Printer
Technician
Electrician
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TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
NAME
Rowe, George F.
Ross, Leland S.
16 Curry Circle
Ryder, Francis H.
43 Barnstable St.
Sadler, Henry A.
Sargent, Fred D.
Soutter, James C., Jr.
Sprague, Fred L.
Stearns, James F.
Svenson, Donald H.
25 Mountain Ave.
B. & M. R. R.
Thompson, Bertram H. Twitchell, George W. Twomey, Harry F.
3 Essex Ter. 177 Paradise Rd.
1 Berkshire St.
Waite, Albert H.
38 Mountwood Rd.
Banker
Waldron, Ralph B.
24 Ingalls Ter.
Plastic Engineer
Whiteford, Thomas B.
32 Allen Rd.
Manufacturer
Wall, Walter H., Sr.
Walton, William H.
Webber, John W. West, Rufus L.
131 Walker Rd.
145 Elmwood Rd.
Carpenter
White, Charles H.
52 Crosman Ave.
Manufacturer
Whittier, Prescott G.
53 Magnolia Rd.
Draftsman
Worrall, Albert E.
45 Rockland St.
G. E.
Salesman
Wyman, Herbert A., Jr.
118 Norfolk Ave.
Occupation
Retired Accountant Accountant
Salesman Lynn Gas & Elec. Manager
United Shoe
584 Humphrey St.
17 Bay View Ave.
Statistician
Moulder Chemist Consultant
65 Buena Vista St. 59 Pine St.
G. E. Life Ins. Draftsman
Residence
17 Phillips St.
63 Cherry St. 237 Humphrey St. 49 Sargent Rd.
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REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD
1946]
Report of Planning Board For the Year 1946
To the Citizens of Swampscott:
During 1946 two plans of subdivision were submitted, one of which was approved after slight modification, while the other is still under consideration.
Since the 1946 Town Meeting referred the proposed new zoning ordinance back to the Board for further study and education of the voters, we have had many discussions of the proposed ordinance as previously submitted and have re-worded some sections to eliminate the objections raised by some of the Town Meeting members.
After considerable discussion by the Board, it has been decided not to re-submit this new zoning ordinance to the voters at the 1947 Town Meeting. With the housing situation as it is, and with great efforts being made by some to break down all zoning, we feel it advisable to withhold any improvements of the zoning until the time is more opportune.
We have endeavored to get information from the various Town Departments in order to start work on the six year budget voted by the last Town Meeting; so far, however, very little data has been made available. We hope that during the coming year we can get sufficient information on the long term requirements of the Town Departments so that this budget can be put into good working order.
Respectfully submitted, THE PLANNING BOARD
J. R. Maddock, Chairman
R. L. Williams, Secretary C. A. Brown
G. L. Brown A. B. Way, Jr.
Board of Public Welfare
To the Citizens of Swampscott:
The Board of Public Welfare submits herewith its report for the year 1946.
During the past year the majority of cases aided were persons physically unable to obtain employment and for the most part were between fifty and sixty-five years old.
Aid was rendered to a number of families to the extent of ap- proximately one thousand dollars during the year due to labor dif- ficulties in surrounding cities.
We wish to convey our thanks to the Swampscott Family Welfare and Visiting Nurse Association and Miss Sylvia Chesley, the Visiting Nurse, for their fine co-operation with our department during the year.
The net cost to the town for Public Welfare in 1946 was $9,682.63. Respectfully submitted,
WALTER L. RANGER, FRED M. SEATON, DONALD REDFERN,
Board of Public Welfare.
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SUMMARY OF TEMPORARY RELIEF
1944
1945
1946
Individuals aided during the year ..
40
44
75
Individuals being aided at the present time
28
24
20
Individuals aided at the expense of other cities and towns
4
5
16
Individuals aided at the expense of the State ..
4
4
8
Individuals aided with settlement in Swampscott
32
35
51
Persons supported in State institutions
5
4
4
Number of new applications rejected during the year
10
15
17
Number of new applications received during the year
24
27
30
Number of requests for aid rejected during the year
52
75
60
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PAID TO OTHER CITIES AND TOWNS
Lynn
$1,104.81
Lynn
$1,434.82
Lynn
$2,676.53
Waltham
1,238.85
Waltham
1,138.84
Cambridge
...
19.28
Boston
3.92
$2,362.94
$2,577.58
$2,676.53
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[Dec. 31
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1946]
COMPARISON OF PERSONS AIDED
Families Aided
1944
1945
1946
1944
1945
1946
1944
1945
1946
1944
1945
1946
January
9
4
10
16
18
22
5
5
2
30
27
34
February
6
4
19
16
18
30
5
4
2
28
26
51
March
4
9
20
16
17
30
5
4
2
26
30
52
April
4
6
9
17
17
18
5
4
3
27
27
30
May
4
6
4
17
17
13
5
4
3
27
27
20
June
4
4
4
17
17
13
5
4
3
27
25
20
July
4
4
4
16
16
14
5
4
3
26
24
21
August
4
4
4
17
14
14
5
17
5
4
3
27
22
28
September
4
4
8
17
4
17
15
13
5
4
3
27
23
20
October
4
..
..
4
4
4
18
16
13
4
4
3
28
24
20
November
4
4
4
17
16
13
5
4
3
27
24
20
December
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Singles (Non-family) Persons Aided
Persons Aided in Institutions
Total Number of Persons Aided on Public Welfare
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
111
..
...
..
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..
4
3
27
22
21
..
..
4
14
1944
Cities and Towns Individuals
$ 867.60
Cities and Towns
$1,617.60
Individuals
256.00
State:
Temporary Aid
.. 1,014.00
$2,887.60
1946
Cities and Towns ..
$1,325.88
Individuals
270.00
State:
Temporary Aid
.. ......
$1,595.88
AMOUNTS DUE TOWN
1945
Lynn
$352.80
Marblehead
32.00
State
396.20
Temporary Aid
Medford
90.00
Medford
130.00
Medford
130.00
Salem
165.17
$871.00
$1,312.18
$2,620.48
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1946
Lynn
$ 932.20
Marblehead
208.00
State
684.21
State
1,558.28
Temporary Aid
Temporary Aid
REIMBURSEMENTS
1945
19.00
State:
Temporary Aid .. 1,210.71
$2,097.31
1944
Lynn
$124.80
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BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
1946]
Bureau of Old Age Assistance
To the Citizens of the Town of Swampscott:
The Bureau of Old Age Assistance submits herewith a report of its operations for the year 1946.
The cost to the town for Old Age Assistance has increased sharply during the past year. This is due to increases granted for food, fuel, clothing and medical fees together with the change which became effective January 1, 1946, wherein the children of Old Age recipients were allowed an exemption substantially higher than in previous years, before being required to financially aid their parents.
The following is a summary of the financial operation of the department for the year 1946:
EXPENDITURES FROM TOWN APPROPRIATION
Local Assistance
$47,882.35
Swampscott Cases Aided in Other Cities and
Towns
1,295.30
Salaries and Wages
3,215.20
Total
$52,392.85
REIMBURSEMENTS TO TOWN
From State Department
$29,934.99
From Individuals
3,497.30
From Other Cities and Towns
1,286.56
Total
34,718.85
Net Cost to Town $17,674.00
REIMBURSEMENTS FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Balance on Hand, January 1, 1946 ..
$ 8,496.18
Reimbursement for Assistance 27,309.48
Reimbursement for Administration
967.05
Total
$36,772.71
EXPENDITURES FROM FEDERAL FUNDS
Local Assistance
$26,989.80
Salaries and Wages
472.00
Office Administration
370.54
Total
27,832.34
Balance on Hand from Federal Funds December 31, 1946 $8,940.37
SUMMARY OF CASES
Total Receiving Assistance Locally 189
Total Receiving Aid in Other Cities and Towns 16
Number Receiving Aid, December 31, 1946 146
Cases Closed 27
New Applications
30
Cases Accepted
28
Cases Rejected
2
Respectfully submitted,
FRED M. SEATON, WALTER L. RANGER, DONALD REDFERN, Bureau of Old Age Assistance.
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[Dec. 31
Aid to Dependent Children
To the Citizens of the Town of Swampscott:
The Department of Aid to Dependent Children submits the fol- lowing report for the year 1946:
TOTAL NUMBER OF FAMILIES AIDED
1944
1945
1946
January
8
4
7
February
8
4
7
March
8
5
7
April
8
5
7
May
7
6
7
June
7
6
7
July
7
6
7
August
7
6
7
September
6
6
6
October
5
6
6
November
5
6
6
December
4
7
9
The following is a financial summary of the operation of the department during the past year:
EXPENDITURES FROM TOWN APPROPRIATION
Local Assistance
$6,218.92
Total
$6,218.92
REIMBURSEMENTS TO TOWN
From State Department $2,217.26
Total
2,217.26
Net Cost to Swampscott for the Year 1946
$4,001.66
REIMBURSEMENTS FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Balance on Hand January 1, 1946
$1,302.81
Reimbursement for Assistance
1,159.38
Reimbursement for Administration
119.96
Total
$2,582.15
EXPENDITURES FROM FEDERAL FUNDS
Local Assistance
$1,329.50
Salaries and Wages
269.91
Office Administration
13.22
Total
1,612.63
Balance on Hand from Federal Funds, December 31, 1946 $969.52
Respectfully submitted,
FRED M. SEATON, WALTER L. RANGER, DONALD REDFERN, Aid to Dependent Children.
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TREASURER'S REPORT
1946]
Treasurer's Report
Lester B. Morley, Treasurer
In account with the Town of Swampscott for the year ended December 31, 1946.
Balance on hand, January 1, 1946
$190,594.79
RECEIPTS
Town Collector
$1,024,672.25
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
36,997.26
Temporary Loan Notes, Issued in Anticipation of Revenue:
Notes Discounted
400,000.00
Tax Titles Redeemed
3,970.52
Essex County, Dog Tax Refund
774.83
Town Clerk, Dog Licenses
1,401.00
Trust Funds Income
184.78
Withholding Income: Tax 1946
53,142.36
Fines
187.00
Proceeds from Sale of Notes
71,407.53
Miscellaneous
17,064.73
1,609,802.26
$1,800,397.05
Less:
Warrants Paid
1,391,461.60
Balance December 31, 1946
$408,935.45
BONDS AND NOTES PAYABLE
Issued Inside Debt Limit
School Loans:
Schoolhouse Loan, 1929 (41/2 %)
$15,000.00
Total Schoolhouse Debt Outstanding.
15,000.00
Sewer Loans:
Sewerage Loan 1928 (4%)
$ 7,000.00
Sewerage Loan 1929 (414 %)
39,000.00
Sewerage Loan 1930 (4%) 24,000.00
Sewerage Loan 1931 (4%) 20,000.00
Sewerage Loan 1946 (1%)
40,540.00
Total Sewer Loans Outstanding Issued Inside Debt Limit
130,540.00
Miscellaneous Loans:
Police Station Loan 1937 (134 %)
$ 1,000.00
Sewer and Drain Loan 1937 (134 %)
1,000.00
Stable and Vault Loan 1929 (41/2%)
3,000.00
Town Hall Loan 1944 (34%)
18,000.00
Highway Equipment Loan 1946 (1%) ....
30,490.00
...
Total Miscellaneous Loans Outstanding ... 53,490.00
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TOWN DOCUMENTS
[Dec. 31
Total Loans Outstanding Issued Inside Debt Limit Issued Outside Debt Limit
$199,030.00
High School Addition 1936 (2%) .. $130,000.00
$130,000.00
Sewer Loans:
August 1922, Acts of 1920 (5%)
$5,000.00
August 1922, Acts of 1920 (41/4 %) 3,000.00
Total Sewer Loan Bonds and Notes Outstanding Issued Outside Debt Limit
8,000.00
Total Loans Outstanding Issued Outside Debt Limit ....
$138,000.00
LIABILITIES
General Debt Bonds and Notes Payable,
Issued Inside Debt Limit:
Due in 1947
$32,030.00
Due in 1948
29,000.00
Due in 1949
28,000.00
Due in 1950
22,000.00
Due in 1951
22,000.00
Due in 1952
16,000.00
Due in 1953
16,000.00
Due in 1954
15,000.00
Due in 1955
5,000.00
Due in 1956
5,000.00
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