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600.00
$1,550.00
MISCELLANEOUS REPORT
Amount of stolen property recovered
$14,850.20
Amount of lost property recovered
1,432.20
Amount of property left outside of stores and cared for
213.00
Accidents reported
461
Bicycles found
2
Bicycles taken away (no lights)
5
Burglary (false alarm)
1
Buildings found open and secured
338
Broken wires reported
28
Complaints and cases investigated
1,360
Detail for public assemblages
318
Detail for private assemblages
6
Defects in streets and sidewalks reported
111
Defects in hydrants reported
2
Defects in water pipes reported
3
Dogs killed
9
Electric light poles blown down
1
Fires discovered and alarm given
9
Fires discovered and extinguished without alarm
4
Fences blown down and reported
1
Lost children cared for
23
Lost dogs found and returned to owners
72
Lanterns put in dangerous places
38
Lights burning in buildings
4
Medical Examiner cases
11
Obstructions removed from the streets
89
Officers at fires
166
Persons reported as missing
36
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Posting notices
43
Runaway boys cared for
10
Runaway girls cared for
4
Serious sickness signs put out
33
Sick and disabled persons assisted
22
Stray horses cared for
1
Stray pigs cared for
1
Street lights not burning and reported
304
Wires burning trees and reported
11
Water running to waste and reported
9
Legal papers served for out of town Police Departments during the year
196
Duty calls for the year
36,674
Ambulance cases
299
Miles covered by ambulance
4,049
Miles covered by cruising car No. 1
41,932
Miles covered by Chevrolet car No. 2
9,902
Miles covered by motor cycle
95
Money collected at office for fines imposed by the court
$403.50
Money collected at office for non-support
151.00
Money collected at office for restitution
65.10
Money collected for revolver permits issued
47.00
During the past year three patrolmen have retired on pension after having served the town faithfully for a number of years.
On May 13th, 1938 Patrolman Gervase V. Stanley retired under the Veterans' Pension Act owing to physical disability.
On September 1st, 1938 Patrolman Eugene P. McDonnell was retired under the Town Retirement System, also on November 1st, 1938 Patrol- man John A. Peterson was retired, both having reached the age of retire- ment.
On December 13th, 1938 Reserve Officers Raymond J. Beane, Peter A. Quinn and Charles H. Sullivan were appointed regular patrolmen to fill these vacancies, these appointments to take effect January 1st, 1939.
On December 20th, 1938 Frederick C. Hupprich Jr., Henry F. Gavin and John C. Clark were appointed from the Civil Service list to reserve officers. These appointments to take effect on January 1st, 1939.
On September 1st, 1938 the teletype system of communication between police departments was installed by our department. This system has proved in many ways as being a very valuable aid in the efficiency of the depart- ment. By this system we may send a typewritten message which will be re- ceived simultaneously by forty police stations that are connected to this system. Messages may also be sent to other States having this service, by having the State Police with whom we are connected, re-broadcast our mes- sage over their state to state hook-up.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
I recommend the employment of a girl clerk and stenographer for the department. In addition to doing this work she would act as matron for the department when there are women prisoners.
I further recommend the addition of two regular patrolmen to the de- partment. We have for a number of years been undermanned to properly protect the lives and property of our citizens.
I also recommend the appropriation of a sum of money sufficient to furnish the department with a camera to be used for police work.
CONCLUSION
In closing this report I wish to extend my sincere thanks to each and every member of the Honorable Board of Selectmen for the interest and co-operation manifested by them in all matters pertaining to this depart- ment during the year, also to Mr. Donald White for his hearty co-operation, advice and time so freely given during the past year as Committee on Police.
To the various town departments who have assisted and co-operated with the Police Department in various ways during the year and to each and every person who has in any way assisted this department, my thanks.
I wish also to extend my sincere thanks to Dr. Curtis L. Sopher for his manifested interest in the department and for the numerous favors he has done for it during the year.
I desire to also thank Mr. Harry Marshall for a folding invalid's chair which he donated to the equipment of the ambulance, and which has been used many times in taking sick patients to and from second floors where it was impossible to reach them with a bed stretcher.
I wish also to extend my sincere thanks to the Lieutenant, Sergeants and all members of the department for their most hearty co-operation and their faithful discharge of their duties at all times.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN G. GATES,
Chief of Police.
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Report of Chief of Fire Department
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my Annual Report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1938, with the total number of alarms, and the losses on same as near as is possible to obtain.
APPARATUS
There are at the present time seven pieces of apparatus in this de- partment.
One Triple Combination purchased from the Seagrave Corp. and put in service October 27, 1938. This piece of apparatus represents the latest type of pumping engine and is of the sedan body type. It is equipped with a 750 gallon centrifugal type pump, 100 gallon booster tank; 250 feet of 34 in. hose; 1250 feet of 212 in. hose; ladders; smoke masks; 5 nozzles, 2 of which are of the fog type for combatting oil and gasoline fires; 4 types of extinguis- hers; salvage covers; and much other necessary equipment to bring this unit up to an efficient piece of apparatus.
One Triple Combination purchased from the Seagrave Co. and put in service July 1924. This piece of apparatus is equipped with a 750 gallon centrifugal type pump; 1250 feet of 212 in. hose; 200 feet of 34 in. hose; 80 gallon booster tank; 2 types of cellar nozzles; salvage covers; stretcher; cannister type smoke masks; 3 types of extinguishers; fog nozzle for oil and gasoline fires; ladders; first aid kit; and much other necessary equipment.
One Double-bank type 75 feet aerial ladder truck purchased from the Seagrave Corp. and put in service December 1928. This piece of apparatus carries 379 feet of ladders; 80 gallon water tank; 300 feet of 34 in. hose for booster line; booster pump; life net; salvage covers for furniture protection; stretcher, 2 oxygen type masks for heavy concentrations of smoke and gasses; 3 cannister type smoke masks; 1 portable type Baker water gun; several types of cellar pipes; water gun mounted on aerial ladder with 3 in. hose attached; oxygen tank for resuscitation work; and other necessary equip- ment.
One Pierce-Arrow Squad car which was placed in service in 1926. Equip- ment consists of one 1100 gallon water gun, mounted; 1000 feet of 112 in. hose; nozzles; adapters; extinguishers; and other minor equipment.
One Pierce-Arrow Combination put in service in 1927. Equipment consist of 800 feet of 212 in. hose; 200 feet of 34 in. hose for booster line;
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booster pump; 52 gallon water tank; extinguishers; Eastman Deluge Set; and other equipment including extinguishers, axes, bars, and etc. This machine is used only to replace such other pieces of its type as may be out of service for repairs.
One Buick, Chief's car, purchased in 1929 and which has been a valuable asset to the department's equipment. This machine is in need of repair and do recommend that this year a new car be purchased to replace this one.
One Triple Combination of 600 gallon capacity stationed at Greenwood. It is equipped with Centrifugal type pump; 1350 feet of 212 in. hose, 200 feet of 34 in. hose; 80 gallon water tank; cellar pipe; salvage covers; smoke masks; ladders; and other necessary equipment.
During the year the department has responded to 379 alarms divided as follows: 85 box alarms, and 294 still alarms.
Estimate of property endangered
Loss on same
$218,802.63 45,278.62
Insurance on same
222,550.00
Insurance paid on same
37,165.13
Transit value
1,500.00
Transit loss
20.00
CONCLUSION
In closing this report I wish to extend my sincere thanks to the Honor- able Board of Selectmen for the interest and co-operation manifested by them in all matters pertaining to this department.
To Mr. Charles F. Young for his hearty co-operation and interest dur- ing the past year on matters pertaining to this department as Committee on Fire Department.
To all the other Town Departments who have rendered valuable as- sistance by their hearty co-operation during the past year, you have my sincere thanks.
To the Officers and Members of the Fire Department for the prompt and faithful discharge of their duties my thanks are also due.
To Dr. Curtis L. Sopher for the hearty co-operation given by him in matters pertaining to the fire alarm system.
To Dr. John Holleran, Department Physician, my sincere thanks for the interest you have shown and the valuable aid you have given to mem- bers of this department who were injured in the line of duty.
Respectfully submitted,
FRED D. GRAHAM,
Chief of Fire Department.
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Report of the Forest, Warden
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
During the year there was a total of 180 woods and grass fires.
Respectfully submitted,
CHIEF FRED D. GRAHAM, Forest Warden.
Report of Inspector of Wires
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, 1922.
There was a total of 339 inspections made. All defects found were made to conform with the National Code.
Respectfully submitted,
CHIEF FRED D. GRAHAM,
Wire Inspector.
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
Report of the Superintendent of Streets
January 20, 1939.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Wakefield, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen:
I respectfully submit the annual report of the work done and the ex- pense incurred in the Highway Department for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1938.
Appropriation-March
$58,000.00
Gasoline Tax Refund
401.53
$58,401.53
Expenditures
55,049.26
Balance
$3,352.27
Receipts:
Snow Plowing-State Aid
$135.00
Factory Mutual Liability Insurance Co., Settlement of Claim 17.40
Light Department-Sand, Pea Stone 16.00
Lumbermen's Mutual Casualty Company-Settlement of Claim
14.48
Boston Stove Foundry Company-Use of Roller
9.63
Romano and Cali Contractors-Lantern Service
7.54
W. E. Wilkinson-Use of Roller
5.00
Mr. Lee-Sale of Stone Bound
2.00
$207.05
EXPENDITURES
Overhead
Salary of Superintendent
$3,000.00
Timekeeper and Engineer's Assistant
1,818.75
Clerk
1,188.75
Office
285.84
$6,293.34
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General Maintenance
Patrol
$1,167.95
Patching
2,181.74
Tar and Sand
5,723.69
Street Cleaning
597.14
Repairs to Guardrail
64.89
Repairs to Sidewalks
47.96
Repairs to Equipment
3,927.32
Resurfacing and Repairs
2,058.00
Supplies
3,005.54
New Guardrail
39.49
Cleaning Catchbasins
1,162.20
Street Signs
892.19
New Tools
347.87
Buildings
1,132.09
Traffic Lines
264.70
Miscellaneous
80.00
W.P.A.
821.02
$23,518.57
Saturday Afternoons
2,107.87
Holidays
834.90
Vacations
940.25
Drainage
3,899.99
Snow and Ice
7,914.05
Rebuilding
149.58
New Equipment
5,125.00
Sidewalks
Removal of Ashes
$45.52
Gravel and Dust
648.21
Asphalt
287.22
Cement
1,629.12
Lawns
322.45
Stone Bounds
23.70
Curb
1,062.71
Retaining Walls
246.78
4,265.71
$55,049.26
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Patrol-The cleaning of the business sections of the Town daily by one man.
Tar and Sand-The following streets, measuring 8.7 miles, received surface treatment. Those listed with a star were also honed.
Bartley Street-entire 1550' *Bay State Road-entire 2600'
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*Birch Hill Avenue-entire 550' Broadway-3 sections-800' Bryant Street-entire 960' Butler Avenue-entire 3600'
*Charles Street-entire 950'
*Cordis Street-Pleasant St. to Main St .- 800' Curtis Street-entire 1180' Everett Avenue-entire 320'
Francis Avenue-Greenwood Ave. to Madison Ave .- 200'
*Green Street-entire 2900'
*Greenwood Avenue-entire 3300'
*Greenwood street-entire 3800' Hillis Avenue-entire 480'
*Humphrey Street-entire 900' Lake Street-entire 1540' Maple Street-entire 300' Montrose Averue-entire 4800'
*Morgan Avenue-entire 350'
*Myrtle Avenue-entire 2600' Oak Avenue-entire 350'
*Oak Street-Green St. to Greenwood Ave .- 1450'
Orchard Avenue-entire 580' Orchard Street-entire 280'
Park Street-entire 1000' Pine Ridge Road-entire 600'
*Pleasant Street-Swain Pl. to. Cordis St .- 2400'
*Preston Street-entire 2500' Spring Street-Greenwood St. to Myrtle Ave .- 700'
*Tamworth Hill Ave .- entire 350'
*Wharton Park-entire 960'
West Chestnut Street-R. R. to Murray St .- 100'
The cost: Labor $1,779.34
Material 3,944.35
$5,723.69
Repairs to Equipment-The following is a list of equipment, model and money spent to keep same in repair which includes both labor and material.
Plymouth Coupe 1937
$173.51
Dodge Pick-up 1937
155.55
Mack Truck 1925
13.68
Mack Truck 1938
162.52
Dodge Truck 1934
304.34
Dodge Truck 1935
218.64
Ford Truck 1 Ton 1928
132.01
Ford Delivery Sedan 1929
42.40
Plymouth Sedan 1933
124.45
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Dodge Truck 1936
$101.87
Shovel-12 yard Marion 1932
316.93
Sand Spreader 1930
7.55
Holt Tractor 2 Ton 1925
8.72
Cletrac 2 Ton 1935
2.72
Cletrac 2 Ton 1936
7.62
Cletrac 2 Ton 1937
9.79
Best Tractor 5 Ton 1927
103.98
Graders 1921 and 1928
13.00
Stone Drag
8.50
Acetylene Torch
8.85
Gas Roller 6 Ton 1929
131.59
Gas Roller 14 Ton 1931
387.53
Air Pump
9.50
Hone
99.73
Cold Patch Mixer 1928
42.05
Repairs to Tools
211.15
Loader 1929
18.96
Crusher (Motor, Plant) 1928
944.74
Traffic Lines Machine
2.62
Fordson 1925
2.00
Water Pump
3.84
Jack
3.75
Acetylene, Oxygen
12.37
Mixsellaneous
14.68
Shop
126.18
$3,927.32
Resurfacing and Repairs-The following streets were scarified, reshaped with gravel, rolled, given two coats of tar and sanded.
Forest Street-Meriam St. to Town line.
Lake Avenue-Spaulding St. to Lake-in conjunction with W.P.A. work.
Lafayette Street-near new Municipal building-in conjunction with W.P.A. work.
Mountain Avenue-Albion St. to Town line.
Park Street-section near Main St .- in conjunction with W.P.A. work.
Bryant Street-section near Main St .- in conjunction with W.P.A. work.
Stedman Street-section below Clarina St.
The cost: Labor $1,199.02
Material 858.98
$2,058.00
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Supplies-
Gasoline
$2,372.37
Kerosene
159.72
Lubricating Oil
339.60
Alcohol
37.24
Grease
69.75
Miscellaneous
26.86
$3,005.54
Street Signs-Includes the erection of new street signs, traffic regulation signs, warning signs, and the maintenance of existing signs.
40 New cast aluminum street signs were erected.
8 New wooden street signs were made and erected.
5 "Stop" signs were erected.
2 Town line signs repainted and erected.
4 "Welcome to Wakefield" signs repainted and erected.
5 "Road Under Repair" signs painted.
2 Directional signs repainted and erected.
5 "No Parking" signs were erected.
8 "No Parking Between Signs" were erected.
8 Railroad warning signs were erected.
2 "Street Closed Detour" signs repainted.
2 "Single Line" signs made, painted and erected.
1 Reflector sign made and erected.
12 "Warning Coasting" signs repainted.
4 "Curve" signs repainted and erected.
3 "Keep to Right" signs erected.
2 "Taxi" signs erected.
9 "School" signs erected.
The cost: Labor
$359.51
Material
532.68
$892. 19
Buildings-
Janitor
$674.48
Light
56.03
Water
50.00
Fuel for heating
247.08
Repairs
109.28
$1,136.87
W.P.A .- Such Highway equipment as could be spared was used on Govern- ment projects and no rental charged. Highway labor necessary on W.P.A. projects was paid from Highway appropriation. This also in- cluded building retaining walls, walks, and alterations to the Linden Avenue bridge.
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The cost: Labor
$348.70
Material
472.32
$821.02
DRAINAGE
Surface Drains laid:
Size and Length in
Manholes
Catchbasins
Location
type
feet
Madison Ave .- near No. 23 24" r.c.
8
1
Oak Street
24" r.c.
148
1
Crystal Street
15" v.c.
88
1
Renwick Road
10" corr.
40
Myrtle Avenue
12" pl. con.
9
Spring Street
10" corr.
80
Meriam Street
10" v.c.
32
Nowell Road
₹ 10" v.c.
168
Park Street
5" v.c.
12
Bryant Street
12" v.c.
22
Chestnut Street
6" v.c.
6
Orchard Avenue
8" corr.
20
Montrose Avenue
12" v.c.
60
Lake Avenue
18" corr.
20
Albion Street
36" r.c.
44
2
Emerson Street-by R. R.
12" v.c.
200 (relaid)
1
Sheffield Road
1
10" v.c.
16
Bryant Street
5" v.c.
4
Madison Ave. at Warren Avenue
1
Greenwood Street.
Brook Avenue
Morrison Road West
1
Strathmore Rd. at Eustis Avenue
18" r.c. 24
In addition, leaves and debris on tops of catchbasins were cleaned and culverts cleared during and after rain storms.
The cost on the above work was as follows:
Labor
$2,902.58
Trucks 51.17
Material
946.24
§ 8"" v.c.
50
1
§ 10" v.c.
28
12" pl. con. -
24
§ 4" v.c.
14
1
1
$3,899.99
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SNOW AND ICE
The following are the expenditures for this work:
Labor-Removal
$3,122.72
Trucks Plowing Roadways
2,030.34
Horse Plowing Sidewalks Trucks Hauling
579.00
786.39
Repairs to Snow Plows-
Labor
$336.01
Material
525.38
861.39
Sanding-
Labor
$181.24
Material
86.54
267.78
Snow Fence-
Labor
$115.07
Material
139.00
254.07
Miscellaneous
12.36
$7,914.05
REBUILDING
Green Street-Albion Street to Town line $149.58
NEW EQUIPMENT
1 5 Ton Mack Truck
$5,000.00
1 Plow Underframe 125.00
$5,125.00
SIDEWALKS
Gravel and Dust-
Bartley Street-No. 22 and No. 26.
Cooper Street-Main St. to No. 5.
Fairmount Avenue-No. 49 and No. 51.' Forest Street-south side-Main St. to Meriam St. Greenwood Avenue-No. 3 and No. 115.
Main Street-west side-North Ave. corner.
Morrison Road-east side-Morrison Ave. to Park Ave.
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Nahant Street-Main St. to Traverse St.
Oak Avenue-No. 5.
Pitman Avenue-No. 42
Richardson Street-No. 63.
Salem Street-No. 228.
Wakefield Avenue-No. 4.
Water Street-Brook Ave. to Farm St.
The cost: Labor
$447.70
Material 200.51
$648.21
Cement-
Francis Avenue-south side-Madison Avenue to Pine Street. Greenwood Street-south side-Myrtle Avenue corner.
Gould Street-No. 9, No, 36 and No. 36a-replacing walks due to change in grade.
Lawrence Street-No. 30.
Main Street-Traffic Island opposite Post Office.
Main Street-No. 549-replacing defective W.P.A. walk. Mechanic Street-replacing due to new parking facilities. Morrison Road and Shumway Circle-replacing defective W.P.A. walk. Spring Street-No. 54-replacing defective W.P.A. walk. Stedman Street-No. 20-replacing low walk.
Wave Avenue-No. 4.
White Avenue-No. 20.
The cost: Labor $1,256.04
Trucks 6.25
Material 366.83
$1,629.12
Curb-
Albion Street at North Avenue-south side-granite-relocation of corner 24.6 ft .- 4 corners.
Bryant Street-No. 36-granite, 34.5 ft .- 3 corners.
Francis Avenue-Madison Ave. to Pine St .- concrete, 164.4 ft .- 6 cor- ners.
Greenwood Street-Myrtle Ave. to Ware St .- concrete, 193.1 ft .- 2 corners.
Lake Avenue-at lower end-granite, 33.0 ft.
Main Street at Nahant Street-south side-granite-relocation of corner, 34.5 ft .- 5 corners.
Morrison Road at Morrison Avenue-south side-granite-relocation of corner, 36.7 ft.
Salem Street at New Salem Street-south side-concrete 78.6 ft .- 6 corners.
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Salem Street-No. 330-concrete, 84.5 ft .- 6 corners.
Lawrence St .- No. 30-concrete, 33.3 ft .- 3 corners.
White Avenue-No. 20-concrete, 79.3 ft.
Wave Avenue-No. 4-concrete, 34.9 ft .- 1 corner.
Oak Street-No. 173-concrete, 58.9 ft .- 3 corners.
Water Street-No. 134-concrete-replacement, 139.5 ft .- 1 corner.
The cost: Labor
$803.56
Material 259.15
$1,062.71
CHAPTER 90 WORK
Vernon Street was completed from the end of 1937 construction, from Foster's Lane to the Lynnfield Town Line, a distance of 1,400 linear feet by 30 feet wide, Type "I" construction.
Appropriation by Town $1,750.00
Allotment from State 3,500.00
Allotment from County
1,750.00
Total Allotment
$7,000.00
Expended
6,736.98
1 Balance
$263.02
We started the rebuilding of North Avenue from Church Street to the Reading Town Line. This year we rebuilt to a point about 150 feet north of Lakeside Avenue, a distance of about 1,200 linear feet by 35 feet wide, Type "I" construction. Drainage was installed to Beacon Street prior to the re- surfacing.
Appropriation by Town $3,000.00
Allotment from State 6,000.00
Allotment from County
3,000.00
Total Allotment
$12,000.00
Expended
10,787.76
Balance $1,212.24
Chapter 90 Maintenance-The following streets received surface treatment of tar or asphalt:
Lowell Street (Main Street to Wharton Park)
Main Street (Intersection at Lowell Street)
New Salem Street (Cold Patching)
Salem Street (Cold Patching)
Vernon Street (Section near Cordis Street)
Water Street (Brook Avenue to Saugus Town line)
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Albion Street (Cedar Street to Murray Street) dirt gutters on both sides were excavated, stoned and asphalted.
Main Street (section north of Cordis Street on west side) dirt gutter excavated, stoned and asphalted. .
Main Street (Lakeside)-Lowell Street-North Main Street-Salem Street and New Salem Street-new guardrail built, or repairs to existing guardrail, including repainting.
Appropriation by Town $1,000.00
Allotment from State 1,000.00
Allotment from County
1,000.00
Total Allotment
$3,000.00
Expended
2,374.44
Balance to 1939
$625.56
CHAPTER 500 (Gasoline Taxes)
Wakefield was allotted $16,750.00 by the State to be expended by the local Highway Department on highway projects, the purpose being to al- leviate existing conditions resulting from unemployment. With State ap- proval $5,000.00 of the allotment was set aside for hurricane damages.
The amount spent by the highway department for hurricane damages is as follows.
Labor
$1,130.33
Trucks
206.76
Material
419.78
Total $1,756.87
The following projects were submited to the State, approved and built:
1. Myrtle Avenue, west side (Greenwood Street to Spring Street)- gravel and dust walk.
2. Oak Street, Oak Avenue, Green Street-street widening surfaced with tar and sand, gravel and dust walk, and drainage.
3. Salem Street, south side (Grand Passway to New Salem Street)- street widening, ledge removal, and gravel and dust walk.
4. Main Street, east side (at Melrose City Line)-surface drainage through Flint Field to brook. 318 linear feet 12" concrete pipe, 33 linear feet 15" concrete pipe, one manhole and two catchbasins.
5. Valley Street, east side (Water Street to Hart Street)-gravel and dust walk and cement curb.
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6. Nahant Street, both sides (Traverse Street to Valley Street)-gravel and dust walk.
Allotment to Town
$16,750.00
Total Hurricane Damages Expended
4,999.17
$11,750.83
Six Projects Listed Above:
Labor
$8,653.95
Trucks
1,101.75
Material
1,383.43
11,139.13
Balance
$611.70
During the past few years, the department has availed itself of every opportunity to employ welfare labor in departmental activities in order to effect possible savings in current appropriations. The value of the labor re- ceived from the Welfare Department on the basis of $3.00 per eight hour day for the year 1938 amounted to $4,765.50, and was distributed as follows:
Patching
$533.00
Street Cleaning
1,731.50
New Guardrail
9.00
Sidewalks-
Gravel and Dust
$276.00
Removal of Ashes
57.00
Grass Plots
45.00
378.00
Snow and Ice
220.50
Drainage
579.50
Traffic Lines
57.00
Street Signs
15.00
Buildings
111.00
Resurfacing and Repairs
1,113.00
Miscellaneous
18.00
$4,765.50
The value of the labor received from the Soldiers' Relief Department on the basis of $4.40 per eight hour day for the year 1938 amounted to $2,550.40, and was distributed as follows:
Patching Street Cleaning (Lakeside)
$556.60
268.40
New Guardrail
25.60
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Sidewalks-
Gravel and Dust
$35.20
Removal of Ashes
17.60
Grass Plots
22.00
Stone Bounds
88.00
$162.80
Snow and Ice
290.20
Drainage
57.20
Traffic Lines
132.40
Buildings
318.80
Resurfacing and Repairs
145.20
Street Signs
63.80
Tar and Sand
444.60
Repairs to Equipment
84.80
$2,550.40
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY H. DENNING,
Superintendent of Streets.
Report of Supt. of Moth Department and Tree Warden
Wakefield, Mass., January 1, 1939.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report as Superintendent of the Moth and Tree Departments for the year ending December 31, 1938.
We have found that the Tent Caterpillar, Satin Moth and the Brown Tail Moths are about the same as in 1937. The Elm Leaf Beetle has increased 20 per cent over last year. The Gypsy Moth has increased 500 per cent in the woodland sections of the Town. This increase is very serious. We have found no trace of the Dutch Elm Disease as yet but scouts from the State Depart- ment of Entomology have found carriers of this disease in various sections of the Town.
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