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That the town convey to Lucy A. Pendleton of Wakefield for the nominal consideration of one dollar the premises described in Article eleven and that the Town Treasurer be directed to execute and deliver in behalf of the town a good and sufficient deed conveying said premises to Lucy A. Pendleton. On Motion of Mr. Dean
Voted: That a vote of thanks be extended to the Moderator M. E. S. Clemons, for the able and impartial manner in which he has conducted this meeting. On Motion of Mr. Theodore Eaton.
Voted: That this meeting be dissolved.
Adjourned at 8.50. Attendance 200.
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Report of Selectmen
To the Citizens of the Town of Wakefield :-
We herewith respectfully submit the annual report of the Board of Select- men for the year ending December 31, 1920, together with the reports of the several departments under its control or supervision.
ORGANIZATION
The Board, consisting of Edward Sullivan, Harry E. Clemons, Wesley S. Goodwin, Lauren S. McMaster and Frank H. Hackett, held its first meeting, March 1, 1920. Frank H. Hackett was elected Chairman; Lauren L. McMaster, Secretary; and H. A. Simonds, was appointed Clerk.
COMMITTEES
Street-Harry E. Clemons, Frank H. Hackett
Military-Frank H. Hackett
Police-Wesley S. Goodwin
Fire-Edward Sullivan
Town Hall-Lauren L. McMaster
Licenses-Wesley S. Goodwin, Edward Sullivan, Lauren L. McMaster
APPOINTMENTS
Town Counsel-M. E. S. Clemons
Superintendent of Streets-William R. Thompson
Janitor of Hall-Harvey S. Parker
Dog Officer-James J. Pollard
Fire Inspectors-William E. Cade, Fred D. Graham
Inspector of Wires-William E. Cade and Fred D. Graham
Forest Warden-William E. Cade and Fred D. Graham Town Accountant-Harry A. Simonds
Supt. of Public Market Place-Donald White
Registrar of Voters-James F. Curley
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Inspector of Buildings-Cornelius Donovan
Inspector of Animals-Palmer Corbett
Keeper of Lockup-Joseph L. Preston Burial Agent-J. Warren Poland Agent, Care of Soldiers' Graves-J. Warren Poland
· Moth Department-W. W. Whittredge
Sweetser Lecture Committee-Charles J. Peterson, W. S. Perkins, J. Lowe McMahon, H. M. Wheeler, Harris M. Dolbeare.
Chief of Fire Department-William E. Cade and Fred D. Graham
Constable -H. A. Simonds
POLICE OFFICERS
John A. Meloney, Lewis E. Carter, George O. Russell, Roy D. Jones, James Findley, John L. Logan, W. F. Carley, Herman Salholm, A. D. Cate, H. T. Mitchell, George F. Leach, Ernest Tyler, W. H. Murray, H. S. Parker, G. W. Couillard, A. P. Butler, George B. DeRoach, John D. Shannahan, F. C. Dun- ham, A. H. Ayscough, Charles F. Riley, Patrick McLaughlin, James Galvin, John H. McMahon, W. B. Riley, B. E. Wilksinon, J. M. Cameron, W. R. Tomp- son, Perley E. Walton, F. S. Miner, H. G. Robinson, Morrison Merrill, Edward Barker, Edward Dulong, W. H. Jack, W. L. Young, M. E. S. Clemons, P. A. Bruorton and E. M. Carpenter, Fenwick E. Wheeler.
MEASURERS OF WOOD
George W. Carey, Wilbur C. Crocker.
WEIGHERS OF COAL, COKE AND HAY
Wilbur C. Crocker, George W. Carey, Emma F. Sargent, William A. Hickey, Thomas Hickey, Mary C. Donegan, Patrick McLaughlin, J. H. McMahon, Joseph S. Brewer, James McGrath.
AUCTIONEERS
Frederick S. Hartshorne, David K. Shumway, William H. Woodman.
JUNK LICENSES
M. Arenstein, Joseph Dubin, Israel Horovitz (2), Maurice Levine, Hymna Barron, Louis Levine.
POOL AND BOWLING
Robert F. Godfrey, Salvatoro Giuliano, Frank Ehl, P. Joseph O'Hara and James J. Devlin.
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SECOND HAND FURNITURE LICENSE
Felix Goldberg.
MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES
Bates Garage Co, Inc., Matthew J. Callahan, Wakefield Radiator Co., Sil- vertown Tire Vulcanizing Co., Charles J. Martin, Joseph J. Hughes, David T. Barry.
PEDDLERS' LICENSES
Scott D. Tufts, Stanley Stefanski, Arthur B. Robinson, Claude H. Thomp- son, Carlo DeBerardinis, John H. Driscoll & Co , John H. Whepling.
CIRCUS, "MERRY GO ROUNDS," ETC.
Lowande's Circus. W. T. McNally (2).
29 Victuallers licesnses were granted.
PERMIT TO ERECT AWNINGS, ETC.
Atlantic Awning and Decorating Co., Henry Miller, American Legion, E. Guy Mclain, Wakefield Cash and Carry Market, David Ginsburg, Liberty Market.
The personel of the Board of Selectmen was changed in two respects this year, necessitated by the retirement of Chairman John J. Round and Mr. . George H. Taylor former members of the Board.
The two new members elected to fill the vacancies were Mr. Lauren L. Mc- Master and Mr. Edward Sullivan.
The business of the town was dispatched with characteristic smoothness and in all major question there existed a practical unanimity of opinion.
A departure from the regular routine was instituted whereby it was agreed that the street committee should investigate all matters pertaining to highway and construction work but that decision should be rendered by a vote of the Board, thereby making the Board as a whole responsible for the street work and construction program. -
It was deemed wise because of the expression of sentiment in different quar- ters that the question of a new form of town government should be brought before the people of the town.
To that end an article was inserted in the Town Warrant and a committee appointed by the Moderator.
The Board as a Board has no special recommendation to make pending the report of the committee appointed for that purpose. However in justice to efficiency the Board does feel that some change is necessary that would bring about a closer co-relation of the work of the different town departments.
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
In conclusion a word must be said in appreciation of the services of Town Accountant, Harry H. Simonds, whose intimate knowledge of town affairs has been of much value in handling the town work.
FRANK H. HACKETT, HARRY E. CLEMONS, EDWARD SULLIVAN, LAUREN L. McMASTER, WESLEY S. GOODWIN,
Report of Chief of Fire Department
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :- I herewith submit the Annual Report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1920, with the total alarms, together with their losses and insurance on same as near as possible to obtain.
APPARATUS
/ There are at the present time 8 pieces of apparatus in this department, di- vided as follows :-
1 Triple Combination, built by the Webb Co., of St. Louis, put into service October, 1912. The pump has a capacity of delivering 600 gallons of water per minute, carries 1,100 ft. of hose, 1 Chemical Tank ,together with such other equipment necessary.
One Auto Ladder Truck, carrying 310 feet of ladders; one Chemical Tank and such other equipment necessary. Made by the Peerless Company and put into service September, 1914. Also carries 500 feet of hose and an Oxegen Tank for resuscitation work.
Greenwood Auto made by the Peerless Company, put into service in 1914 Carrying 800 feet of hose and one Chemical Tank.
One Auto Squad wagon made by the Peerless Company, put into service in 1914.
One Auto Combination; the chassis of which was purchased from the White Motor Company. The body for this machine was built and painted by the Permanent Men, and presents a machine that has received much priase from all who have seen it, and also makes a very valuable addition to the Fire De- partment, carrying 1,000 feet of hydrant hose; one 35 gallon chemical tank with
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250 feet of chemical hose and such other equipment necessary to make an up to date piece of fire apparatus.
Montrose Hose, (Horse Drawn) made by the Abbott Downing Company. Put into service in 1893. Carries 800 feet of hose.
There is in reserve, two steam fire engines, both in good condition. The Silsby engine put into service in 1882. The Amoskeag engine put in service in 1907.
RECORD OF FIRES
During the year the department has responded to 158 alarms, divided as follows: 107 still alarms and 51 box alarms. The box alarms and the still alarms which involved loss are as follows:
Sunday, January 4, 3.10 a. m. Box 38. Automatic alarm followed by Box 38. Cause, defect in automatic alarm system, at L. B. Evans Shoe Factory.
Thursday, January 15, 1.05 p. m. Still alarm. Dwelling house at 35 Merriam Street. Owned and occupied by John D. Beyer. Loss small. Cause, explosion of oil stove.
Saturday, January 17, 2.20 p. m. Still alarm. Dwelling house, 25 Lafayette Street. Occupied by Louis Harris. Loss, small. Cause, fat on stove.
Sunday, January 18, 12.45 p. m. Still alarm followed by Box 24. Dwelling house, owned and occupied by Carroll Ronan. Loss, $500.00. Cause spon- taneous combustion. -
Thursday, January 22, 2.14 a. m. Box 32. Chimney fire at dwelling, 68 Val- ley Street. Owned and occupied by Micheal Terravechia. Loss small.
Friday, February 6, 3.00 p. m. Box, 135. Collapse of roof of stable, Mechanic Street. Owned and occupied by Mrs' Hathaway. Cause, weight of snow on roof. Man and 2 horses rescued.
Tuesday, February 17, 4.57 p. m. Box 23. Dwelling house, 165 Albion Street. Owned by Wakefield Building Association. Occupied by G. Deveau. Loss, $100.00. Cause, defective chimney.
Thursday, March 18, 6.45 p. m. Box 9. Dwelling house, 10 Wiley Place. Occupied by George F. Leach. No loss. Cause, defective chimney.
Thursday, March 25, 12.18 P. M. Box 14. Dwelling house, 854 Main Street. Owned by Miss Flint and occupied by T. H. Ayer. Loss, small. Cause, sparks from chimney.
Thursday, April 1. 9.50 p. m. Box 114. Dwelling house. Located in Saugus.
Friday, April 2, 2.10 a. m. Box 65. Dwelling house 22 Eustis Avenue. Owned and occupied by T. Frank Shea. Loss, $2,373.75. Cause, probably spontaneous combustion.
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Saturday, April 3, 3.30 p. m. Box 113. Brush fire off Overlook Road.
Thursday, April 8, 10.36 p. m. Still alarm. Dwelling, 29 Chestnut Street. Owned and occupied by A. Akyroyd. Loss, small. Cause, defective fire- place.
Sunday, April 11, 5.12 p. m. Box 19. Brush fire at Harts Hill.
Monday, April 12. 9.30 a. m. Still alarm. Barracks Building at Rifle Range. Loss, small. Cause, sparks from chimney.
Friday, April 16, 6.35 p. m. Box 18, followed by Box 115. Chair factory, North Avenue. Owned and occupied by American Reed and Willow Co. Loss, $38,500.00. Cause, probably spontaneous combustion.
Sunday, April 18, 8.44 a. m. Box 23. Dwelling house, 5 Lake St. Owned by A. DeCecca, occupied by Nicholas Sullo. Loss, small. Cause, sparks from chimney.
Monday, April 19, 11.21 a. m .. . Box .48. Grass fire off Quannopowitt Avenue.
Monday, April 19, 3.45 p. m. Still alarm followed by Box 44. Woods fire off Montrose Avenue. Loss $100.00. Cause, unknown.
Thursday, April 22, 4.00 p. m. Still alarm, 374 Main Street. Dwelling house owned by W. A. Prescott. Occupied by George J. Waters. Loss $15.00. Cause, careless smoking.
Friday, April 30, 12.44 p. m. Box 9. Dwelling house, 117 Water Street. Owned by Joseph Puplisi. Occupied by Joseph Filoramo. Womans clothing afire. Caused by gas stove igniting clothing.
Monday, May 31, 2.35 p. m. Box 44. Brush fire off Shady Avenue.
Monday, May 31, 8.25 p. m. Box 44. Woods fire off Shady Avenue.
Friday, June 4. 11.40 a. m. Box 18. Dwelling house, 7 Travers Street. owned and occupied by Phillip Melonson. Loss small. Cause, oil stove. explosion.
Wednesday, June 23, 7.45 a. m. Still alarm. Autombile owned by V. Young. Loss, small. Cause, short circuit.
Sunday, June 27, 7.35 a. m. Automatic alarm followed by Box 38. Cause, defect in automatic alarm system at L. B. Evans Shoe Factory.
Monday, July 5, 1.25 a. m. Box 112. False Alarm.
Monday, July 5, 1.29 a. m. Box 23. False alarm.
Monday, July 5, 1.33 a. m. Box 22. False alarm.
1 Monday, July 5, 11.38 p. m. Box 14. False alarm.
Sunday, August 8, 2.37 p .. m. Box 44. Woods fire off Montrose Avenue.
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Sunday, August 8, 4.45 p. m. Box 41. Dwelling house, 138 Pleasant Street. Owned and occupied by Ida M. Walton. Loss small. Cause, struck by light- ning.
Monday, August 9, 12.51 p. m. Box 44. Brush fire on Bear Hill. Fire in Reading.
Saturday, August 21, 3.05 p. m. Box 44. Brush fire off Stark Avenue. Wednesday, August 25, 6.35 p. m. Box 44. Brush fire off Montrose Avenue. Wednesday, August 25, 7.25 p. m. Box 16. Woods fire off Oak Street. Wednesday. August 25, 7.35 p. m. Box 19. False alarm.
Thursday, September 2, 3.04 p. m. Box 23. Dwelling house, 114 North Avenue. Owned by Charles Cheney, occupied by H. O. Green. Loss, $40.00. Cause, sparks from chimney øn roof.
Monday, September 6, 4.57 p. m. Box 8. False alarm.
Friday, September 17, 11.20 a. m. Box 9. Dwelling house, 114 Water Street. Owned and occupied by C. DeTonno. Loss $75.00. Cause, probably children and matches. 1
Friday, September 17, 4.14 p. m. Box, 34. False alarm.
Saturday, September 25, 4.48 a. m. Out of town call to give aid to Stone- ham.
Tuesday, October 19, 4.25 p. m. Still alarm. Dwelling house, Lotus Avenue. Owned and occupied by Tony Messendese. Loss $1,900.00. Cause, explosion of kerosene stove.
Friday, October 22, 2.00 p. m. Box 44. Woods fire off Mt. Pleasant Avenue.
Sunday, October 24, 1.30 a. m. Still alarm. Boarding house, corner Main and Mechanic Streets. Owned by A. J. Walton. Occupied by Frank Whitney. Loss small. Cause, hot ashes from pipe.
Monday, October 25, 9.45 p. m. Box 54. Woods fire off Lowell Street.
Monday, November 1, 7.49 p. m. Box 15. False alarm.
Tuesday, November 2, 11.05 a. m. Still alarm. Dwelling house owned by Curley Brothers. Occupied by Frank Donaldson. Loss, small. Cause, defective chimney.
Friday, November 5, 2.48 p, m. Out of town call to give aid to Saugus.
Saturday, November 6, 12.45 p. m. Out of town call to give aid to Lynn- field.
Tuesday, November 8, 5.30 a. m. Box 115. Lead-lines Pipe Works, Broad, way. Owned and occupied by Thomas E. Dwyer. Loss, small. Cause, pro- bably carleess smoker.
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Sunday, November 14, 2.33 p. m. Box 116. Dwelling house, 41 Pitman Avenue. Owned and occupied by I. Holt. Loss, small. Cause, sparks from chimney.
Sunday, November 28, 5.10 p. m. Box 36. Dwelling house, 28 Pleasant Street. Owned and occupied by A. H. Thorndike. Loss, $1,000.00. Cause, spontaneous combustion.
Sunday, November 28, 9.50 p. m. Box 43. Dwelling house, 35 Wave Ave- nue. Loss, small.
Friday, December 3, 6.50 p. m. Box 31. Rattan Factory. Owned and occupied by Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company. Loss, $150.00. Cause . spark from boiler.
Wednesday, December 8. 4.38 p. m. Box 28. False alarm.
Friday, December 24, 9.16 p. m. Box 14. Dwelling house, 796 1-2 Main Street. Owned by Peter Altieri. Occupied by Herbert Towne. Loss, $1,200.00. Cause, gasoline explosion.
Saturday, December 25, 10.53 a. m. Box 36. Dwelling house, 26 Park Street. Owned by Millidge Elliot. Occupied by Daniel Fessenden and Les- ter Gammons. Loss, $50.00. Cause, unknown.
Estimated value of property endangered. $298,650.00
Loss on same 47,755.00
Insurance on same.
367,450.00
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In Memoriam
WILLIAM F. CADE
Chief of Wakefield Fire Department
Member of Fountain Engine Co., May 1885.
Appointed Captain, 1887 to 1891.
Appointed on Board of Engineers April 25, 1892 to 1898.
Superintendent of Fire Alarm from 1894 to 1899.
Appointed Chief, May 3, 1899 to 1912
Appointed Permanent Chief at Annual Meeting 1912 and serving until time of death November 26, 1920.
It has seemed best to the All-Wise and merciful Providence to summon into a larger service of the heavenly life William E. Cade of the Wakefield Fire De- partment.
And the members of the Fire Department are deeply conscious of the great loss which they and the Town of Wakefield have sustained in the passing of such a faithful and efficient fireman and citizen.
His constant devotion to his duties and his untiring efforts to maintain·a high standard of efficiency that his department might render all possible assistance in time of distress and emergency were his life's ambitions.
His profound influence for good which made 'itself felt in the self control and consideration for others in time of stress were the ideals he always retained. And his profound regard for democracy and service will always stand as a monu- ment.
WILLIAM E. CADE Died November 26, 1920 Chief of Wakefield Fire Department 1899 to 1920 Member of Department 35 Years
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CONCLUSION
In closing this report I wish to return my sincere thanks to the Honorable Board of Selectmen, also to Selectmen Edward Sullivan, Committee on the Fire De- partment, for the interest manifested by them in all matters pertaining to this department during the past year.
To the Chief of Police and the members attached to his department for valu- able assistance rendered.
My thanks are also due to each officer and member of the department for thier prompt and faithful discharge of duty the past year.
Also to Dr. C. L. Sopher for his valuable aid to our members at all fires. For appropriations and expenditures see Town Accountants report.
F. D. GRAHAM,
Chief of Department.
Report of the Chief of Police
Wakefield; Mass., January 1, 1921.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen :- I have the honor to submit to your Honorable Board, the report of the doings of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1920.
Number of arrests 310
Number of arrests on warrants.
27
Number of summons served . 92 Males. 293
Females
17
Residents.
177
Non-residents.
131
Commorants.
2
FOR THE FOLLOWING CRIMES, VIZ :-
Arrested for other officers.
10
Assault and battery.
10
Assault. .
3
Assault with a dangerous weapon.
1
Assault with intent to kill
1
Adultery
4
Bastardy
1
Breaking and entering in the day time .
5
Breaking and entering in the night time.
3
Bicycle no lights .
2
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Bathing in Crystal Lake.
4
Bathing in the nude. .
3
Carrying a revolver without a permit.
1
Capias
1
Drunkenness.
98
Disorderly conduct
2
Disturbance in a public hall
1
Fornication.
8
Forging and uttering.
2
Fishing in Crystal Lake
2 10
Hens trespassing .
1
Interfering with an officer in the discharge of his duty.
1 3
Injuring property.
Illegal sale.
1
Indecent exposure
Insane
Keeping unlicensed dog
Larceny.
5
Loitering .
6 7
Manslaughter.
3 4
Non-support ..
4
Neglected children.
6
Operating an automobile while under the influence of liquor.
6 10
Throwing glass in the street
3
Truancy
1
Trespassing.
1
Violation of town By-Laws
5
Violation of automobile laws.
35
Violation of traffic laws
12
Wagon no lights.
2
Total
310
HOW DISPOSED OF
Continued.
22
Delivered to other officers.
10
Discharged .
20
Defaulted
3
Dismissed .
6
Grand jury .
1
Fines imposed
145
House of correction.
6
Insane hospital.
6
Malicious mischief.
Mutual assault.
Safe keeping.
1 6 15
Gaming on the Lords' day.
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61
Lyman school.
2
Probation.
30
Placed on file
39
Released .
17
Suspended sentence.
2
Truant school.
1
Total
310
AMOUNT OF FINES IMPOSED BY THE COURT
1 at
$2.00
$2.00
3
4.00
12.00
26
66
5.00
130.00
91
10.00
910.00
6
15.00
90.00
9
66
20.00
180.00
1
25.00
25.00
6
66
50.00
300.00
2
100.00
200.00
Total
$1,849.00
MISCELLANEOUS REPORT
Amount of stolen property recovered.
$1,515.60
Amount of lost property recovered.
118.50
Amount of property left outside of stores and cared for.
17.50
Accidents reported.
49
Bicycles found .
7
Burglary (false alarm) .
1
Buildings found open and secured
287
Broken wires reported.
7
Complaints and cases investigated.
215
Detail for public assemblages .
340
Detail for private assemblages
28
Defects in street and sidewalks reported
57
Defects in water pipes reported
10
Defects in hydrants reported.
4
Dogs killed .
8
Dead bodys cared for .
4
Fires discovered and alarm given
1
Fences blown down and reported.
2.
Horses killed.
1
Lost children cared for
24
Lanterns in dangerous places.
39
Lost dogs found and returned to owners.
26
Medical Examiner cases.
7
66
66
1
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Obstructions removed from the Street.
4
Officers at fires. 38
Posting notices. 16
Runaway-boys.
5
Sick and disabled people assisted
22
Stray Teams care for.
1
Stray horses cared for.
1
Street lights not burning and reported .
535
Wires burning and reported.
8
Water running to waste and reported
10
I have collected in non-support cases $3,048.50 and have paid the same by check.
On duty calls 29,280.
January 15, 1920, James A. Preston was appointed a patrolman taking the place of Joseph Fazio, who had resigned.
Discipline
The officers have performed their duty well and I want to thank them.
CONCLUSION
To your Honorable Board, and to his Honor Judge Charles M. Bruce, and his associates, E. Leroy Sweetser and Thomas P. Riley, and to the Clerk, Wilfred B. Tyler, and his Assistant, Henry C. Bacon, and to each and every person who have assisted and remembered this Department, I wish to extend my sin- cere thanks.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES J. POLLARD,
Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF HIGHWAY ENGINEER
Report of Highway Engineer
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :- I herewith submit report of work done by the Highway De- partment for the year ending December 31, 1920.
The Appropriations expended under the Highway Department supervision were as follows :-
Appropriated Expended
Balance
(1) General Highways
$44,000.00
$43,996.82
$3.18
(2) Permanent Construction
6,000.00
5,989.14
10.86
(3) Salem Street .
9,000.00
8,978.93
21.07
(4) Salary (Supt.)
2,500.00
2,500.00
0.00
(5) Ash Collection
2,000.00'
1,362.13
637.87
(6) White Avenue
1,700.00
1,660.17
39.83
(7) New Barn
5,000.00
1,538.43
3,461.57
Total.
$70,200.00 $66,025.62 $4,174.38 .
The following explanation of the above appropriations will be taken in the order named.
(1) GENERAL HIGHWAYS
As the name implies, is a general appropriation to take care of a miscellaneous amount of work and is divided as follows:
Divisions
Allotment
Expended
Balance Overdraft
(A) Vacations
$465.00
$469.88
$4.88
(B) Auto.
1,125.00
959.75
165.25
(C) Stable.
1,683.00
2,327.57
644.57
(D) Sidewalks
7,500.00
9,258.05
1,758.05
(E) Patrol.
1,500.00
1,035.26
464.74
(F) Snow
6,600.00
6,645.32
45.32
(G) Gen. Maint.
7,000.00
2,760.04
4,239.96
Section 1
1,162.16
2,367.29
1,205.13
66
2
3,195.94
4,267.73
1,071.79
66
3.
1,452.70
1,935.67
482.97
66
4. .
2,033.78
2,718.85
685.07
66
5.
1,452.70
1,543.23
90.53
66
6.
1,307.43
1,162.83
144.60
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Divisions
Allotment
Expended
Balance Overdraft
7.
2,179.05
1,409.47
769.58
66
8.
871.62
643.62
228.00
66
9.
871.62
739.93
131.69
(I) Re-treating
3,600.00
3,752.33
152.33
$44,000.00
$43,996.82
The above allotments were made early in March 1920 and in some cases the money actually expended varies somewhat from such allotments, either due to increased cost of materials or dangerous repairs that had to be attended to and the addition of two horses (five in all) given the Highway Department by the Light Department.
(a) Vacations .- Highway Department employees are entitled to two weeks vacations with pay (Acts. of 1914, Chapter 217) accepted by Town, Novem- 1914.
(b) Auto .- This item shows the cost of a new Ford Runabout (truck body, . $494.10) and old Runabout turned in, and all maintenance cost was $465.65. The Runabout has been run (from March 1920 to December 1920) approxi- mately 8100 miles.
(c) Stable -This item shows the cost of maintaining a stable of three horses to March 1, 1920, and five horses for the balance of the year.
(d) Sidewalks .- This item includes new permanent work (granolithic and tar), top dressing, gravel and cinder sidewalks.
New work consisted of 4,357.16 lineal feet of granolithic and tar sidewalks, varying in width from 4 1-2 feet to 6 feet and cost was $5,842.25, and as one- half is paid for by the abutters, $2,889.15 goes to the Town's Treasury.
This new work was constructed in the following streets:
Pleasant Street, westerly side from Sweetser Street to Wave Avenue. Tar concrete.
Oak Street, northerly side in front of property of F. W. Harnden and Collis Lovely. Tar concrete.
Greenwood Street, southerly side from Myrtle Avenue to and by property of Mr. and Mrs. Rilley. Tar concrete.
Stedman Street, southerly side from Dell Avenue to Mr. Atwell's property, northerly side from Park Place to Park Gates. Granolithic.
Converse and Gould Streets, northerly side from Walnut Street to Dell Ave- nue. Tar concrete.
Vernon Street, westerly side from Pleasant Street to Otis Street. Tar con- crete.
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The tar concrete cost from $1.21 to $2.31 per sq. yd. or an average of $1.86
The cost per square yard varies, due to haul and labor in preparing a foun- dation and excavation necessary to put sidewalks on proper line.
The granolithic sidewalks costs $3.75 per square yard.
A great deal of top dressing (tar) was done in many sections of the Town, also gravel and cinder walks were laid.
(e) Patrol .- The following streets were swept by one man for approximately eight months.
Water Street from Main Street to Melvin Street.
Lincoln and Smith Streets.
Richardson Avenue.
Albion Street from Main Street to Murray Street.
Chestnut Street from Main Street to North Avenue.
North Avenue from Albion Street to Chestnut Street.
Main Street from Junction (B. & M. R. R.), to Salem Street.
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