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The Planning Board wishes to call attention to the map showing the proposed future development of street system, etc., for the Town, which is in the booklet above mentioned. We think it very important that the different Department heads of the Town keep this continually in mind in their work, and try as much as possible to recognize the map and the suggestions which it makes.
Respectfully submitted
HUBBARD B. MANSFIELD. Chairman E. M. BRIDGE, Secretary FRANK T. WOODBURY LEO A. BRISSETTE
January 15, 1926.
Report of Moth Superintendent
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report as Supt. of the Moth Department for the year 1925.
The condition of the Gypsy and Brown Tail moths is about the same as last year but we found quite a few more Satin Moths.
We planted 100 young trees where they were needed this year and hope to put out as many next year.
This year we spent $2500 for spraying, $2000 for creosoting, $1000 for cutting brush and $1328.40 for trimming and taking down trees.
For other expenditures and appropriations of this department see Town Accountant's report.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. LANDRY
Superintendent of Moth Dept.
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Report of Inspector of Buildings
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
I herewith respectfully submit my report for the year ending Dec- ember 31st, 1925.
Number of building permits issued
335
Decrease from previous year
11
For the following purposes:
Single Dwellings
132
Two Family Dwellings
16
Increase
22
Dwelling Additions and Alterations
Stores
32 2 4
Store Room and Storage
6
Storage for Scenery
1
Telephone Co. Building
1
Tea Room
1
Club Room Addition
1
Greenhouse
1
Poultry and Pigeon Plants
2
Roadside Stand
1
Elevator Wellway
1
Camp
1
Barn and Stable
2
One Car Garages
60
Two Car Garages
51 4
One 11 Car Fireproof Garage
1
Service Garages
2
Service Garage Additions and Alterations
3
Decrease
14
586 Building Inspections have been made
37 Elevators Inspected and tested and certificates of Inspection issued. Approximate estimate of costs as submitted by applicants
43
Store Additions
Shops
Three Car Garages
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1924 Total
$1,185,364.00
1925 Total
984,527.80
Decrease
200,836.20
1924 Total includes the Franklin and Parochial School at
$245,000.00
1925 Building operations show an increase of
44,163.80
I have inspected fifty three rooms in Lodging Houses and found safety ropes in fair condition, Fire escapes and exits as required and reported to the Department of Public Safety.
Owners notified and conditions improved where roof gutters dripped on sidewalks.
Unsafe buildings examined and improved.
Respectfully submitted FRANK J. HENKEL,
Building Inspector.
Report of Sealer of Weights and Measures
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Wakefield, Mass., Jan. 1, 1926.
Gentlemen :-
I respectfully submit the following report for the year 1925.
Adjusted
Sealed
Condemned
Platform scales over 5000 lbs.
10
3
Platform scales under 5000 lbs.
30
113
Counter scales over 100 lbs.
1
Counter scales under 100 lbs.
14
78
Spring scales over 100 lbs.
14
2
Spring scales under 100 lbs.
20
86
2
Computing scales over 100 lbs.
3
1
Computing scales under 100 lbs.
31
75
Personal ยท weighing
9
1
Prescription scales
5
Weights (avoirdupois)
11
829
Weights (apothecary)
50
Weights (Metric)
17
Measures liquid
105
4
Gasoline Pumps
34
45
5
Taxable Property.
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Kerosene Pumps
1 6
Molasses Pumps
2
Quantity Stops
264
Yard Measures
31
Cloth Measuring devices
2
Amount of fees collected
$177.15
Respectfully submitted
JAMES J. DEVLIN Sealer of Weights and Measures.
Report of Workmen's Compensation Agent
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Wakefield, Mass.
Gentlemen :
There were thirty-six (36) employees injured during the past year. Fifteen (15) received medical attendance.
Four employees (Highway Department) received compensation as follows:
One case-Fingers of both hands frozen January 23rd, received $226.66 compensation.
Two cases strained backs
$66.67 paid first case
$69.33 paid second case.
One strained shoulder paid $32.00 compensation.
One case Highway Department, injured April 18, 1924, jumped off moving truck leaving work. Broken hip. Question of Liability. Set- tled by Town Meeting $2,200.
In addition there was paid for the year compensation to employee who lost both arms four years ago, also to widow of employee who lost his life seven years ago.
The expenditures for compensation have been $3876.91
The expenditures for medical and other
480.00
Total $4356.91
A detailed statement of expenditures may be found in the Town Ac- countant's report.
I have attended a number of meetings, consultations and hearings at the State House by the Industrial Accident Board.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK J. HENKEL,
Compensation Agent.
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REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL
Report of Town Counsel
Wakefield, Mass., Jan. 1, 1926.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of Wakefield. Gentlemen :-
For the year 1925 my report as town counsel is as follows :
There are now pending three actions of tort against the town for alleged defects in ways.
One petition for assessment of damages from highway taking is pending.
One petition to County Commissioners for abatement of taxes is pending.
One tort action defended by insurance company resulated in a verdict for the town, this action founded on alleged highway defect.
One contract action brought by the town is undisposed of.
A compensation case on the recommendation and approval of the State Compensation Board was adjusted and settled for $2,200.
Suit for injury to Poor Department truck was settled by full com- pensation.
Claim by town for destruction of beacon was settled in full.
Many days were given to the Boston & Maine abandonment cases, William B. Sullivan of Danvers represented all the communities includ- ing Wakefield, before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The South Reading branch is to be abandoned and the Newburyport Branch con- tinued under the decrees issued.
One small highway alleged defect claim was settled for $500.
Many trustee actions have been brought in which the town had no pecuniary interest but which required attention.
The town has made several purchases of real estate and the titles thereof have been examined.
About the usual number of conferences with the departments have taken place and the assistance of this department given.
Respectfully submitted
M. E. S. CLEMONS,
Town Counsel.
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Report of Inspector of Animals
Greenwood, Mass., Jan. 16, 1926
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Dear Sirs:
I herewith submit my Annual Report as Inspector of Animals, for the year 1925.
Have had six (6) dogs under observation.
Three (3) killed with Rabies, and one (1) died, with Rabies.
Have made two hundred and fifty-three (253) calls, during the year 1925, asd a number of repeat calls.
I have found no T. B. among the cattle, and no Hog Cholera.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. PALMER CORBETT.
Report of Forest Warden
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
During the year 1925 there was a total of 125 Woods and Grass fires.
Respectfully submitted,
F. D. GRAHAM
Forest Warden.
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE
Report of Chief of Police
Wakefield, Mass., Jan. 1, 1926
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, 1925.
Number of arrests
524
Number of arrests on warrants
31
Number of summons served
48
Males
518
Females
6
Residents
374
Non residents
150
For the following crimes: Viz :-
Arrested for other officers
18
Assault and battery
24
Assault on officers
5
Attempt to commit a felonious assault
1
Bastardy
3
Breaking entering and larceny
9
Breaking and entering
4
Being present at a game
13
Concealing leased property
1
Capias
8
Carrying a revolver without a permit
1
Causing a false alarm of fire
1
Drunkenness
236
Disturbing the peace
7
Fishing in a restricted pond
3
Gaming on the Lords Day
34
Highway Robbery
1
Insane
7
Illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor
5
Illegal sale of intoxicating liquor
10
Interfering with an officer in the discharge of his duty
1
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Illegitimate child
2
Keeping and exposing intoxicating liquor for sale
17
Keeping gaming implements
1
Larceny
Mutual assault
14 4
Non payment of wages
1
Non support
8
Neglected children
5 1
Profane language
2
Suspicious persons
4
Stubborn child
1 11
Violation of the Lords Day
1
Violation of automobile laws
57
Violation of milk laws
3
524
How disposed of:
Appealed
9
Continued
41
Delivered to other officers
18
Discharged
27
Dismissed
14
Defaulted
7 304
Fines imposed
2
Held for the grand jury
12
Insane hospital
10
Lyman school
1
Placed on file
18
Probation
16
Restitution
2
Released
21
Suspended sentence
7
Shirley School
1
State farm
6
State prison
3
Turned over to State Board of Welfare
5
524
Amount of fines imposed by the court : 5 at $2.00 $10.00 110.00
22 at 5.00
Receiving stolen property
Safe Keeping
House of correction
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232 at 10.00
2,320.00
3 at 15.00
45.00
9 at 25.00
225.00
12 at
50.00
600.00
14 at 100.00
1,400.00
6 at 250.00
1,500.00
1 at 500.00
500.00
$6,710.00
MISCELLANEOUS REPORT
Amount of stolen property recovered
$6,661.30
Amount of lost property recovered
70.06
Amount of property left outside of stores and cared for
10.00
Accidents reported
188
Bicycles found
7
Buildings found open and secured
178
Broken wires reported
12
Complaints and cases investigated
401
Detail for public assemblages
440
Detail for private assemblages
23
Defects in street and sidewalks reported
46
Defects in gas pipes, and reported
2
Defects in water pipes, and reported
9
Dogs killed
30
Dead bodies cared for
3
Electric light poles blown down and reported
4
Fires discovered and alarm given
2
Firse extinguished without an alarm
1
Horses killed
1
Lost children cared for
13
Lost dogs found and returned to owners
32
Lanterns in dangerous places
32
Liquor search warrants served
15
Medical examiner cases
4
Obstructions removed from street
5
Officers at fires
34
Posting notices
60
Runaway boys cared for
2
Runaway girls cared for
2
Sick and disabled people assisted
9
Stray teams cared for
2
Street lights not burning and reported
834
Wires burning trees and reported
2
Water running to waste and reported
9
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I have collected $1,557.50 in non-support cases and have paid the same by check.
On duty calls 54,020.00
During the past year the Gamewell Police Signal System with ten boxes has been installed and I can truthfully say that we have not made a mistake.
Discipline.
My thanks are due the members of this department for the manner in which they have performed their duty.
Conclusion.
To the Honorable Board, and to each and every member who have in any way assisted this department, I wish to extend my sincere thanks.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES J. POLLARD
Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
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, 1925, with the total alarms, together with their losses on same as near as possible to obtain.
There are at the present time 9 pieces of apparatus in this de- partment divided as follows:
One Triple Combination purchased from the Seagrave Co. and put in service July 1924. Is equipped with pump, 80 gallon water tank which replaces the 35 gallon soda and acid type of chemical tank, 1200 feet of 21/2 inch hose and various other equipment.
One Combination Service Truck put in service September 1914. Is equipped with 310 feet of ladders, chemical tank, 1 oxygen tank for re- susitation work, together with 500 feet of 21/2 inch hose and much other equipment.
One Auto Combination put in service 1920. Carries 1000 feet 21/2 inch hose, chemical tank and other necessary equipment.
One Auto Squad wagon put in service 1914. Carries water gun of 1100 gallon capacity and much other equipment.
One Triple Combination at the Greenwood Station. Put in service at the Central Station in October 1912. After complete overhauling and repainting this machine was transferred to the Greenwood Station in October 1924. Carries 1000 feet of 21/2 inch hose, 35 gallons of chemical and much other equipment.
One horse drawn hose wagon stationed in Montrose. Put in service in 1893. Carries 800 feet of 21/2 inch hose and other equipment.
One Buick Chief's car. This machine has been of invaluable service to this department.
At the present time there is under construction a Pierce Arrow Squad Wagon which when finished will replace the present Squad car
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which has been found to be badly worn out and in need of replacement. The new machine will carry many added features in equipment for the many uses to which it is called upon and can be easily converted into an emergency truck for carrying hose and etc. The building and painting is being done by the Permanent Men of the Department.
There is in reserve 2 Steam fire engines, both in good condition. The Silsby engine put in service in 1882. The Amoskeag engine put in ser- vice in 1907.
RECORD OF FIRES
During the year the department has responded to 242 alarms, di- vided as follows: 191 still alarms and 51 box fires. The box alarms and the Still alarms which involved loss are as follows:
Friday Jan. 23, 4-35 P. M. Still alarm, Mountain Ave. Dwelling house owned and occupied by W. H. Woodman. Loss $310.00. Cause: thawing frozen water pipes.
Tuesday Jan. 27, 1-13 A. M. Box 17. False Alarm. Tuesday Feb. 10, 12-50 A. M. Box 14. False Alarm.
Saturday Feb. 21, 8-23 A. M. Box 12. 69 Myrtle Ave. Dwelilng house owned and occupied by G. Frank Mildram. Loss $3616.00. Cause: overheated furnace.
Sunday, March 1, 7-28 P. M. Box 22. False Alarm.
Monday, March 2, 2-07 P. M. Still Alarm. 200 Albion St. Auto- mobile owned by Dr. William Corcoran. Loss $200.00. Cause careless use of gasoline.
Saturday, March 7, 3-30 P. M. Box 7. 24 Traverse St. Dwelling house owned by Ralph DeCecca. Occupied by Felix Pasqualio. Loss: $823.00. Cause: sparks from burning paint cans.
Sunday, March 22, 12-07 A. M. Box 14. Small grass fire Main St. near Melrose line. Cause: set maliciously.
Wednesday, March 25, 2-11 P. M. Box 8. Richardson St. Work horses mired in mud near new construction.
Saturday, March 28, 9-35 A. M. Box 54. 233 Salem St. owned and occupied by Ernest E. Kilgore. Loss: $568.00. Cause: defective wires.
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Tuesday, March 31, 9-22 P. M. Box 15. Main St. Ford Automobile operated by Fred Edwards. Loss: small.
Sunday, April 5, 12-43 P. M. Box 322. Water St. Woods fire 7 acres. Cause: cooking in woods.
Tuesday, April 7, 10-40 A. M. Box 28. 52 Lake St. Dwelling house owned and occupied by Dennis Greaney. Loss: small. Cause: probably careless smoking.
Thursday, April 9, 7-19 P. M. Box 14. Small brush fire Main St. near Melrose line.
Friday, April 17, 1-51 P. M. Box 65. 6 Parker Road. Dwelling house owned and occupied by George H. Thompson. Loss: $3719.00. Couse: defective wires.
Sunday, April 19, 8-03 A. M. Still Alarm. 370 Main St. Store and dwelling. Owned by A. B. Fine. Loss: $205.00. Cause; spark from sanding machine in shavings bag.
Tuesday, April 21, 8-15 P. M. Box 114. Pine St. Small brush fire. Cause: bonfire.
Wednesday, April 22, 12-08 P. M. Box 26. Clarina St. Large brush pile. Cause: bonfire.
Saturday, May 2, 1-03 A. M .. Box 36 followed by 2nd alarm at 1-14 A. M. 471-489 Main St. Business block owned by S. A. Singer. Oc- cupied by stores and offices and Legion Hdqrts. Loss : $35,187.00.
Friday, May 8, 12-43 P. M. Box 12. 752 Main St. Dwelling house owned by John Arthur. Occupied by Fred Dodge. Loss: $60.00. Cause: sparks from chimney on roof.
Sunday, May 10, 2-03 A. M. Box 8. 66 Melvin St. Automobile owned by Michel Leone. Loss: $25.00. Cause: defective wires.
Tuesday, May 19, 12-48 P. M. Box 6. Nahant St. No loss. Cause: burning brush pile.
Wednesday, May 20, 5-02 P. M. Box 322. Spring St. Small shack. Loss: $10.00. Cause: set by children.
Friday, June 6, 2-23 A. M. Still alarm. 2 Birch Hill Ave. Automo- bile owned by James Curley. Loss: $75.00. Cause: probably smoking.
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Saturday, June 6, 3-36 P. M. Automatic alarm followed by Box 36. Water St. Shoe factory owned and occupied by L. B. Evans Sons Co. No fire found. Cause: defective thermostat.
Thursday June 18, 6-59 P. M. Box 41. 138 Pleasant St. Dwelling house owned and occupied by James Russell. Loss: $75. Cause: sparks from bonfire.
Friday, June 19, 3-53 P. M. Still alarm. Brook Ave. Goat shed. Loss: $10.00. Cause: Children playing with matches.
Friday, July 3, 10-13 A M. Box 23. 3 Lake St. Fireworks stand owned by L. H. Muse. Loss $30.00. Cause: Careless use of firecrackers.
Friday, July 3, 9-56 P. M. Box 116. Maple Ave. Hen house owned by Mrs. John Waters. Loss: $30. Cause: Incendiary.
Saturday, July 4, 4-50 A. M. Still alarm. 3 Greenwood Ave. Shed owned by Charles Stohl. Loss: $25. Cause: Incendiary.
Thursday, July 9, 12-07 P. M. Box 22. Foundry St. Oiless Bearing Mftr. Owned and occupied by The Oiless Bearing Co. Loss: $7888.10. Cause: defective heating plant.
Monday, July 13, 12-38 P. M. Box 32. 9 Wakefield Ave. Dwelling house owned by Paul Carruba, and occupied by several families. Loss: unknown. Cause: spontaneuos combustion of oily rags.
Saturday, July 18, 10-11 P. M. Box 12. 775 Main St. Business block and tenements. Owned by David Sherman. Occupied by several stores and tenements. Loss: $1150. Cause: unknown.
Monday, July 27, 4-57 A. M. Box 12 blows. Lynnfield Centre. Barn owned and occupied by Minot H. Carter.
Monday, Aug. 31, 10-31 P. M. Box 19. False alarm.
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 10-30 A. M. Box 51. Old Vernon St. Coal pocket owned by L. E. Bennett. Loss: small. Cause :' unknown.
Friday, Sept. 4, 10-10 A. M. Still alarm. Rear of 775 Main St. Auto- mobile owned by Ernest England. Loss $5.00. Cause: backfire carburetor
Friday, Sept. 4, 6-22 P. M. Box 26. False alarm.
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 9-12 P. M. Box 61. North Ave. Greenhouses
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owned by Devita's Conservatories. Cause: smoke from fumigation pots. No fire.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 3-05 P. M. Box 13. Off Vine St. Small brush fire. Cause: unknown.
Thursday, Oct. 8, 3-53 P. M. Still alarm. 19 Park St. Dwelling house. Owned and occupied by William White. Loss :small. Cause: Kettle of tar on stove overheated.
Monday, Oct. 19, 9-39 A. M. Box 23. Cor. Albion St. and North Ave. Business block and tenement. Owned by the Wakefield Real Estate and Business Assn. Occupied by several stores and Benjamin Orenthicker on 2nd floor for tenement. Loss: $4302. Cause: sparks from chimney on wooden shingles.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 11-51 A. M. Box 34. Cor. Lafayette St. and Common St. Pile of leaves near Lafayette School. No loss. Cause: burning leaves.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 8-10 A. M. Still alarm. 97 Richmond St. Dwelling house owned and occupied by Raymond J. Beane. Loss: $90. Cause: rags placed in smoke flue.
Saturday, Oct. 31, 8-17 P. M. Box 14. Rear of 13, Cooper St. Hen shed owned by James D. Frasier. Loss: $200.00. Cause: Incendiary.
Sunday, Nov. 1, 10-27 P. M. Still alarm. 11 Franklin St. Automo- bile owned by Arthur T. Sederquest. Loss: $90.00. Cause: probably smoking.
Tuesday, Nov 3. 9-14 A. M. Box 41. Mailing of postal card in fire alarm box.
Saturday, Nov. 7, 9-33 P. M. Box 35. Opp 13 Albion St. Auto Truck owned by Spero Bros. Furniture Co. Loss: $71.69. Cause: smoking.
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 4-22 P. M. Box 24. False alarm.
Saturday, Nov. 14, 12-18 P. M. Box 8. 7 Bateman Court. Dwelling house owned and occupied by Raphael Maurillo. Loss: $350. Cause: pro- bably rats and matches in partitions.
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 5-05 P. M. Box 32. Needles salarm. Cause: incin- erator fire.
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 10-23 A. M. Box 114. Garage owned by George
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A. Anderson. Loss: unknown. Cause: children playing with matches.
Saturday, Nov. 21, 11-40 A. M. Still alarm. Main St. Owned and oc- cupied by Wakefield Trust Co. and various offices. Loss: $525.00. Cause: defective gas burning apparatus.
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1-58 A. M. Box 116. Vale Road. Dwelling house owned by Domingoes Veiga. Loss: $1000. Cause: unknown.
Thursday, Nov. 26, 4-59 P. M. Box 8. False Alarm.
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 3-09 A. M. Box 54. Salem St. Garage office owned by Joseph Cantone. Occupied by Donald Sawyer. Loss: $1110. Cause: spontaneous combustion to oily rags.
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 11-06 A. M. Valley St. Boiler shed owned by Town of Wakefield, Occupied by Wakefield Highway Dept. Loss: $200. Cause: hot slicing bar placed near wooden wall.
Saturday, Dec. 26 , 4-24 P. M. Box 65. 10 Summitt Ave. Barn and auto owned and occupied by J. B. Rutter. Loss: $1307. Cause: defective wires.
Estimate of property endangered
$504,957.00
Loss on same '
66,966.79
Insurance on same
435,650.00
Insurance paid
58,937.54
Property in Tansit Value
300.00
Property in Tansit loss
10.00
CONCLUSION
In closing this report I wish to return my sincere thanks to the Honorable Board of Selectmen, also to Chairman Charles F. Young and Roland W. Butters Committee on Fire Department for the interest mani- fested by them in all matters pertaining to this department during the past year.
To the various other departments who have rendered valuable assis- tance to the Fire Department during the past year.
My thanks are also due to the Officers and Members of the depart- ment for their prompt and faithful discharge of their duty the past year.
To the department physician Dr. Curtis L. Sopher for his valuable aid to injured members of this department.
For appropriations and expenditures see Town Accountant's report.
Respectfully submitted
FRED D. GRAHAM
Chief of Fire Dept.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES
Report of Inspector of Wires
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To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my Annual Report as Inspector of Wires in com- pliance with the vote of the Town of 1922.
There was a total of 770 inspections made. All defects found were made to conform with the National Code.
Respectfully submitted
FRED. D. GRAHAM
Wire Inspector.
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Report of Sweetser Charity
Rosa B. Cutler, Treasurer
In Account with Sweetser Charity
Dr.
To balance on hand Jan. 1, 1925
$417.96
Received dividends from Wakefield Savings Bank Nov. 6. 1925
13.93
Received from Treasurer of Sweetser Lecture Committee
80. 86
$512.75
Cr.
By disbursements
167.85
Jan. 1, 1926, Balance
$344.90
Rosa B. Cutler, Treas.
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Report of Highway Engineer
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit a report of work done by the Highway Depart- ment for the year ending Dec. 31, 1925.
The appropriation for 1925 was expended as follows:
General Highways
New Salem Street
Appropriation $ 96,200.00 10,000.00
Expended $ 95,172.94 9,402.00
Balance $ 27.06 598.00
Totals
$106,200.00
$105,574.94
$625.00
Greenwood Plains
$8,400.00
$8,123.27
$276.73
This appropriation was made in 1924 and did not enter into the Tax Levy for 1925, but this money was spent and work completed in 1925.
Approximately 2175.46 feet of Gravel road was constructed, tar and sanded and sidewalks built. These streets before being re-con- structed were in a very muddy condition and at certain times of the year have been impassible. This reconstruction has completely reme- died this condition.
These streets were accepted under the Betterment Act and one half of the Adjusted Betterment will be assessed the Abutters.
The following is an explanation of General Highways and New Salem Street appropriations :
Appropriation
Expended
Balance
General Highways
$ 96,200.00 $ 95,172.94
$ 27.06
and is sub-divided as follows:
Vacations
Employees who worked 32 weeks in 1924
$1,120.25
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Auto (Supt. of Streets)
$752.07
Stable { Two horses, man and care
of barn and sheds
$1,421.22
Sidewalks
(New Work and repairs)
$17,577.44
Patrol
(Sweeping Square and side streets
$1,106.52
Ploughing streets and side-
Snow walks-sanding and materials-gas and oil $12,129.12
General
Maintenance
Assistant, clerk, Telephone printing-Express- etc
$2,815.49
Re-treating
Care of Permanent Roads such as Main Street- Lowell Street and Salem Street
$12,736.56
Salary (Superintendent of Streets)
$3,000.00
SECTIONAL EXPENDITURES
Section
Cleaning
Drain
Gravel
Tar
Misc.
1
$90.12
$131.11
$288.65
$1,184.30
$705.57
2
1,385.95
305.97
2,333.31
2,485.46
790.39
3
247.38
110.10
789.75
2,602.17
430.25
4
7.91.97
677.47
3,945.05
1,836.20
358.81
5
460.43
2,917.91
2,900.81
2,024.19
370.94
6
286.92
136.20
814.38
1,409.82
337.90
7
680.02
2,763.55
668.81
1,576.52
614.18
8
127.45
534.68
270.75
195.84
372.54
9
200.00
231.88
1,552.81
276.52
299.24
Totals
$4,270.26
$7,808.87 $13,564.32
$13,591.02
$4,279.82
SIDEWALKS
Sidewalks were constructed in the following places: Albion Street from Murray Street to Byron Street, Granothilic and
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