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United States of America,
113,800 00
Town of Plymouth,
1,336,050 00
County of Plymouth,
528,525 00
Table of Aggregates:
Residents assessed on Property,
2,940
Corporations and Firms,
676
Non-Residents,
1,158
Poll Taxes Assessed,
4,000
Poll Taxes Exempted Clause 18, Chap. 59,
47
Poll Taxes Exempted Clause 23, Chap. 59,
19
Cows Assessed,
439
Horses,
201
Neat Cattle,
18
Sheep,
32
Swine,
6
Fowl,
4,125
Dwellings,
3,725
Acres of Land,
46,572
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ABATEMENT ACCOUNT
Levy 1923,
Jan. 1, 1925. Balance Overlay, To Reserve Overlay,
$126 55
126 55
Levy, 1924,
Jan. 1, 1925.
Balance of Overlay,
$5,266 50
Dec. 31, 1925.
Abatements, 375 34
To Reserve Overlay,
$4,891 16
Levy 1925,
Sept. 3, 1925.
Overlay,
$7,467 66
Dec. 31, 1925.
Additional Property,
335 40
Dec. 31, 1925. Additional Polls,
158 00
Dec. 31, 1925.
Reassessed,
212 40
$8,173 46
Dec. 31. 1925.
Abatements,
Property, $1,841 20
Polls,
288 00
2,129 20
$6,044 26
Reserve Overlay,
Jan. 1, 1925.
Balance,
$9,990 94
Balance Overlay, 1923,
126 55
Balance Overlay, 1924,
4,891 16
$15,008 65
Transferred to Reserve
Account,
5,000 00
$10,008 65
We recommend an appropriation for the year 1926, $3,900.00 for Salaries of Assessors, and $2,100.00 for As- sistant Assessors, Clerks, and Expenses.
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On April 18, 1925, Mr. George Harlow, who had been one of the Assessors for twenty-eight years, died.
At a meeting of the Boards of Selectmen and Asses- sors on May 28, 1925, Mr. Charles H. Sherman was chosen to fill the vacancy, until the March Election in 1926.
JAMES C. BATES, NATHANIEL G. LANMAN, CHARLES H. SHERMAN,
Assessors.
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Report of the Overseers of the Poor
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1925.
ALMSHOUSE
Number of inmates on January 1, 1925,
13
Admitted during the year,
4
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17
Discharged, 3
Died,
2
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5
Number, Dec. 31, 1925, 10 men and two women, 12
No very marked changes have occurred in the number of inmates remaining in the almshouse on the first of Jan- uary during the last three or four years, those discharged together with the deaths, offset by the number admitted, serving to keep the number quite closely to the 12 mark of the present year. All are well cared for, and are ap- parently as satisfied as anyone can be in an institution where time is plentiful with very little work or occupa- tion to make it pass swiftly and pleasantly. As is usual, only the necessary repairs to maintain the house in a fairly good condition have been made. A certain amount of food is produced, such as chickens, eggs, milk, and dur- ing the summer the usual garden vegetables, the surplus, especially of the milk and eggs is sold and the money turned into the Town Treasury-see accountant's report appended herewith.
The income from the Julia P. Robinson fund was drawn and under the direction of the Matron, Mrs. Dickson, was expended for the benefit of the inmates.
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OUTSIDE AID
214 persons residing in town and 52 living in other places within the State, but retaining their settlements here have been aided during the past year. Notwith- standing all our efforts to keep down the expense the cost continues to mount, with a continued pressure upon us to aid more liberally than we do. A few years ago one did not dream of a time when an indigent family would be aided to the extent we find necessary today, apparently not only has the purchasing power of the dollar decreased, but the standard of living among the poor has been raised to correspond with that of the more well to do class.
At the end of 1924 we asked for an appropriation of $19,000.00 for the year 1925, this was reduced by $1,000.00 by the Finance Committee, but at the end of the year 1925, the said Committee transferred to us from an appropriation under their charge the sum of $1,284.90, besides which we used the balance left in our Mothers' Aid appropriation of $647.44 in an effort to pay all our 1925 bills, but we were not successful and must ask for a special appropriation of $511.45 to pay those bills carried over.
We recommend a special appropriation of $511.45 to balance the 1925 bills.
We also recommend an appropriation of $21,000.00 for the year 1926.
POOR DEPARTMENT
Appropriation,
$18,000 00
Appropriation for 1924 Bills,
1,437 95
Transfer from Reserve,
1,284 90
Transfer from Mothers' Aid,
647 .44
Income from Trust Funds,
111 43
$21,481 72
Payments,
General Administration :
Salary of Chairman, $50 00
Salary of Secretary, 350 00
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Stationery and Postage,
14 00
All Other, 3 00
$417 00
Almshouse :
Salary of Superintendent, $624 00
Other Salaries and Wages, 1,700 60
Groceries and Provisions, 1,734 02
Dry Goods: Clothing, 268 41
Building,
372 67
Fuel and Light,
1,034 46
Equipment,
49 99
Hay and Grain,
367 31
Ice,
88 35
All Other,
325 36
6,565 17
Outside Relief by Town:
Cash,
$5,737 41
Rent,
720 00
Groceries and Provisions, 1924,
443 00
Groceries and Provisions, 2,895 78
Coal and Wood,
856 60
Dry Goods : Clothing,
20 32
Medical Attendance,
236 00
Burials,
100 00
State Institutions,
13 43
Other Institutions,
384 60
Care and Nursing,
843 50
All Other,
9 00
12,259 64
Relief Given by Other Cities and Towns :
Cities-1924,
$994 95
Cities,
977 46
Towns,
267 50
$2,239 91
Total Payments, $21,481 72
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RECEIPTS AND REIMBURSEMENTS, 1925
Almshouse :
$338 20
Sale of Produce, Board, Miscellaneous,
51 00
11 35
400 55
Outside :
Individuals,
$17 00
Cities and Towns,
785 00
State,
1,121 85
$1,923 85
Total Receipts,
$2,324 40
Total Payments,
$21,481 72
Less Receipts,
2,324 40
Net Cost,
$19,157 32
INCOME FROM JULIA P. ROBINSON FUND
Expended by Overseers of the Poor for Inmates
of Almshouse,
$13 64
MOTHERS WITH DEPENDENTS
During the past year we closed one case receiving aid under this law by reason of the family's income being augmented by the wages of an older child going to work, thus enabling the fam- ily to get along by themselves. Shortly after we took on a widow with two children, making a total of seven mothers with twenty- two children, sixteen of the latter under fourteen years of age.
Aid allowed under this law is wholly under direction of the State Department of Public Welfare, one-third of the money expended being returned by the State, the other two-thirds having to be paid by the Town of settlement. In case the family so aided has no settlement, the State reimburses for the full amount of the bill. We have one of these so-called "State" cases out of the seven, and one other in which the settlement is in another town.
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MOTHERS' AID
$5,000 00
Appropriation, Payments,
Cash,
$3,904 00
Rent,
204 00
Fuel,
194 00
All Other,
50 56
Total Payments, 4,352 56
Balance transferred Dec. 31, to Poor Department, $647 44
Expended during the
year, 1925,
$4,352 56
Less refunds, 2,628 61
Net cost to the town,
$1,723 95
We recommend an appropriation of $5,500.00 for the year 1926.
WILLIAM T. ELDRIDGE, GEORGE L. GOODING, HERBERT W. BARTLETT,
Overseers of Poor.
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Report of the Park Commissioners
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen. Gentlemen :
During the past year the Parks and Playgrounds under the supervision of the Park Commission have been cared for according to our best judgment.
BEACH PARK
Several improvements were made here. The most im- portant being the erection of a pavilion. This has proven to be very popular and much praise has been received from our patrons. A system of boxes was installed to relieve the congestion of the bath rooms, by this system a box is rented to the patron, who then takes any vacant room. After putting on bathing clothes the box is locked and returned to its place, leaving the room free for further use instead of being kept by the patron all the time they were out, which might be a number of hours. This system should be extended as it has proven very satisfactory. It will be necessary to rebuild the piazza this season, also install cement piers under it.
We strongly recommend securing more land for park- ing purposes as many could not be accommodated the past season on account of lack of parking space. The sea wall should be extended to the north as the banks are washing badly. Total number of rooms let during the season, 5,437.
STEPHENS FIELD
The filling here has been going on rapidly. The right of way from Sandwich Street has been opened although not yet finished. The much needed tool house was erected, the field has been partially fenced and a steel flag pole erected.
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The bleachers are in need of repairs. We again strongly recommend the erection of a bath house similar to the one at Nelson Street. A larger appropriation is needed this year as the Board of Health will do no more filling for the present so it will be necessary for the Park Commission to repair the driveway and grounds as they settle.
Suitable gateways should be erected at Sandwich Street, also Fremont Street, entrances, both drives will need more attention. The fencing should be completed.
MORTON PARK
The usual work has been carried on here. 360 pine trees have been set out. No green wood has been cut but money expended in cutting out the dead trees. This wood was sold to the tax payers. A number of new benches and tables were placed at Little Pond Grove.
We again recommend the installation of several hy- drants around the Little Pond and Billington shores where the pumping engines could be attached in case of fire. A bath house is much needed. Present storehouse and outbuildings are in need of repairs. The usual ap- propriation is recommended.
NELSON STREET PLAYGROUND
The playground and bath house have been well pa- tronized the past season. More playground equipment should be installed. It will be necessary to move the showers this season. We recommend the appropriation of $450.00 for maintenance.
MUNICIPAL CAMP GROUND
The camp was patronized to its capacity during the season. 808 automobiles with a total of 2,695 persons were registered from May 30th to Sept. 20th. It is still a very popular camp with the tourist. The sewerage
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trouble was solved by the erection of a comfort station similar to the one on Water Street at the rear of the Town Hall. This contains a ladies' rest room and a wash tray is on the outside for the use of the campers. We recommend the appropriation of $750.00 for main- tenance.
BREWSTER PARK
This is now one of the beauty spots of the town. The land on the south side of Town Brook has been taken over and the filling will be completed in the early spring. The iron fence on Main Street Extension should be ex- tended to the Emond Building.
SOUTH STREET PLAYGROUND
A new fence and a flag pole were erected here. The usual appropriation is recommended.
BURTON PARK
A new fence was erected and the park given a much needed cleaning up. The usual appropriation is recom- mended.
INDIAN LANDS - MANOMET
This reservation has received the usual care. The usual appropriation is recommended.
TRAINING GREEN
A sprinkler system was installed which will keep the grass in better condition during the hot weather. A larger appropriation is recommended as it has been found out that the usual appropriation does not cover the maintenance of the Green.
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BATES PARK
The usual care has been given this Park. The usual appropriation is recommended.
DEPOT PARK
This Park was turned over to the Park Commission the past season. It was in bad condition and quite a sum had to be expended to put it in good condition. We rec- ommend an appropriation of $150.00 for maintenance and upkeep.
NORTH END PLAYGROUND
The land on Standish Avenue has been taken over and the equipment will be installed this spring. An appro- priation of $2,500.00 is recommended for maintenance and improvements.
A record of the receipts and expenditures of the De. partment will be found in the report of the Town Ac- countant, Schedule B.
We recommend the following appropriations for the ensuing year :
Morton Park-
Maintenance,
$1,500 00
Cutting Wood,
$300 00
Bath House,
1,000 00
Stephens Field-
Maintenance, 2,500 00
Burton Park- Maintenance,
100 00
South Street Playground- Maintenance, 250 00
Beach Park-
Maintenance,
1,750 00
Indian Lands - Manomet- Maintenance,
150 00
Plymouth Thirteen
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Nelson Street Playground- Maintenance, 450 00
Nelson Street Municipal Camp-
Maintenance,
750 00
Training Green- Maintenance,
500 00
Bates Park-
Maintenance, 100 00
Brewster Park-
Maintenance,
1,000 00
Iron Fence, Main St. Ext.,
790 00
Depot Park-
Maintenance,
150 00
North End Playground- Maintenance,
2,500 00
LOOMIS R. GRANT, HENRY T. GEARY, JOB H. STANDISH, Park Commissioners.
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Sealer of Weights and Measures
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen: In compliance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 98, Section 34, I herewith sub- mit a report for 1925 as Sealer of Weights and Meas- ures. Period from January 1, 1925 to January 1, 1926.
OFFICE STANDARDS
Balance-1. Yard measure-1. Meter-1. Kilogram-1. Avoirdupois Weights.
50 1b .- 1, 25 1b .- 1, 20-1, 10-1, 5-1, 4-1, 2-1, 1-1, 1/2-1, 1/4-1, 1/8-1, 1/16-1.
Capacity Measures.
1/2 bu .- 1, 1/4-1, 1/8-1, 1/16-1, 1/32-1. 1 gal .- 1, 1/2-1, 14-1, 1/8-1, 1/16-1, 1/32-1.
Standards other than those furnished by the Commonwealth.
Apothecary Weights.
1 lb .- 1, 6 oz .- 1, 2 oz .- 2, 4 dram-1, 1 dram-1, 2 scruples-1, 1 scruple-1, 10 grain-1, 5 grain-1, 2 grain-1, 1 grain-1, 0.5 grain,-1, 0.2 grain-1, 0.1 grain-1.
Metric Weights.
500 grams-1, 200-1, 100-2, 50-1, 20-1, 10-2, 5-1, 2-2, 1-1, 500 mil .- 1, 200-1, 100-2, 50-1, 20-1, 10-1, 5-1, 2-2.
Cylindrical Glass Graduates.
32 oz-1, 16-1, 8-1, 4-1, 2-1, 1-1, 35 cu. inch-1, 10-1, 3-1. Volumetric Flasks.
500-mi .- 1, 250-1, 100-1, 50-1, 25-1. Pipettes.
4 Drs .- 1, 10-Ml .- 1, 30 Mins .- 1.
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Sealer's Working Equipment.
Test Balance-1, test balance for apothecary weights-1.
Avoirdupois Weights. 50 lb .- 21, 25-2, 20-1, 10-2, 5-2, 2-3, 1-3, 8 oz .- 3, 4-3, 2-3, 1-3, 1/2-2, 1/4-2, 1/8-2, 1/16-2, 1/32-2.
Apothecary Weights.
1 lb .- 1, 6 oz .- 1, 2-2, 1-1, 4 drams-1, 2-1, 1-1, 2 scruples -1, 1-1, 10 grains-1, 5-1, 2-1, 1-2, 1/2-1, 0.2-2.
Metric Weights.
500 grams-1, 200-1, 100-2, 50-1, 20-1, 10-2, 5-1, 2-2, 1-1.
Capacity Measures.
1 gal .- 2, 1/2-2, 1/4-2, 1/8-2, 1/16-2, 1/32-2, 2 oz. glass-1, 1/2 bu .- 1, 1/4-1, 1/8-1, 1/16-1, 1/32-1.
Gasoline Measures.
5 gal .- 1, 4-2, 3-1, 2-2, 1-2.
Tools, Record Books, Etc.
Yard measure-1, steel tape-1, steel dies-6, lead seal press-1, lead seal-200, aluminum seals-200, sealing clamp-1, paper seals; green-50, red-100, non-seal la- bels-100, condemning tags-25, drills-6, punches-1, adjust- ing leads-4 lbs., level-1, receipt books-2, sealing record books-1, commodity reweighing book-1, coal reweighing book-1, inspection pads-5, ice weighing kit-1, chain-1, point remover-1, dry measure gauge-1, 14 inch stillson-1, 6-inch stillson-1, hammer-1, student bag-1.
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One Ford Runabout, M-1924, with convertible body.
Summary of Inspections Made.
Clinical Thermometers,
49
Ice Scales, 50
Marking of Bread, 11
Metal Ice Cream Containers,
9
Paper or Fiber Cartons,
14
Pedlers Scales, 37
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Wholesale Milk Cans,
8
Coal Certificates,
9
Junk Scales,
3
Marking of Food Packages,
35
Milk Jars,
17
Pedlers' Licenses,
103
Transient Vendors,
0
Summary of Tests Made.
Berry Baskets,
2
Climax Baskets,
0
Ice Cream Cartons,
65
Mass. Standard Boxes,
0
U. S. Standard Barrels,
0
Oil Jars "Approved,"
125
Cranberry Barrels,
4
Cartons "Approved,"
10
Gasoline Devices,
167
Manufacturers' Sealed Milk Jars,
36
Reweighings and Measurements (Muni)
1
Mass. Standard Cranberry Boxes,
263
Glass Graduates,
15
Trial Reweighings and Measurements of Commodities Sold or Put up for Sale
Commodity,
Total No. Tested
Correct 21
Under 28
Over
Bread,
91
42
Butter,
9
9
Charcoal in bags,
22
10
1
12
Coal in bags,
12
12
Coal in transit,
11
1
4
6
Coke in baskets,
83
13
70
Peanuts,
3
3
Flour,
30
6
8
16
Fruits and Vegetables,
98
11
42
45
Grain and Feed,
2
2
Hay,
16
2
6
8
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Ice,
2
2
Olive Oil,
6
6
Meat and Provisions,
41
23
1
17
Wood (cord)
7
2
5
Miscellaneous.
Coal bags (100 lb. capac- ity)
40
13
16
11
Truck body (1/2 cord meas-
surement for wood)
1
1
Work performed on Scales, Weights, and Measures.
Device
Adjusted
Sealed 24
Non- Sealed 1
Con - demned
Platform over 5,000 lbs.,
7
2
Platform under 5,000 lbs., 82
194
39
25
Counter over 100 lbs.,
0
0
0
0
Counter under 100 lbs.,
26
88
40
19
Beam over 100 lbs.,
4
16
1
Beam under 100 lbs.,
11
41
7
4
Spring over 100 lbs.,
3
42
15
Spring under 100 lbs.,
76
142
10
59
Computing over 100 lbs.,
3
7
2
Computing under 100 lbs., 41
89
18
Personal weighing,
9
5
Prescription,
6
1
Jeweler's,
2
2
Weights.
Avoirdupois,
26
1572
59
Apothecary,
75
13
Metric,
15
Troy,
3
20
Capacity Measures.
Liquid,
449
27
Ice Cream Cans,
74
Glass Graduates,
4
3
Dry,
14
2
Fuel Baskets,
73
7
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Automatic Measuring Devices.
Gasoline measuring pumps, 8 104
4
7
Kerosene measuring pumps, 23
22
1
Oil measuring pumps, 14
82
34
3
Molasses measuring pumps,
2
7
Quantity measures on
pumps, 354
739
Linear Measures.
Yard Sticks,
42
3
Receipts.
Sealing Fees,
$355 57
Adjusting Charges,
53 39
Unpaid Fees,
2 30
Balance turned into Town Treasurer,
$406 66
Expenditures.
Appropriation for 1925,
$2,460 00
Salary of Sealer,
$1,050 00
Labor,
347 00
Equipment,
348 32
Printing and Advertising,
12 60
Auto Expense,
654 93
Stationery and Postage,
12 96
Telephone,
32 64
Total Expenditures,
$2,458 45
Balance,
1 55
Total,
$2,460 00
Recommendations. 1. The purchase of a 3/4 ton Dodge Truck to carry the necessary equipment about the Town.
DANIEL J. SULLIVAN,
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REPORT OF MEASURER OF WOOD AND BARK
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
The following report is rendered for the year 1925 by the Measurer of Wood and Bark:
CORD WOOD
Date
Kind
Tested No.
Correct
Under
Over
April 30
Maple, 4 F. L.
1
1
Aug. 19 Pine, 4 F. L.
1
1
Sept. 3 Oak, Stove L.
1
1
Oct.
14 Pine, 4 F. L.
9
7
2
Oct.
30 Oak, Stove L.
1
1
Nov.
22
Maple, Stove
3
1
2
Total,
16
7
4
5
MEASUREMENTS OF CONVEYANCES
Date
No. Measured
Truck
Team
May 21
1
1
Oct. 15
1
1
Oct. 30
1
1
Nov. 18
1
1
Nov. 22
1
1
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Total,
5
4
1
1. I would especially call the wood dealers' atten- tion to Section 298, Chapter 94, General Laws, Mass., as amended. "The STANDARD unit of measure for cord- wood or firewood shall be the cord of 128 cubic feet con- sisting of or equivalent to a pile, closely stacked, eight feet in length, four feet in width and four feet in height."
The puchaser of cordwood or firewood is entitled to, and should receive for each cord purchase, wood con- sisting of or equivalent to a pile, closely stacked, 8 feet in length, 4 feet in width, and 4 feet in height, or a pro-
1
1
1
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portionate amount for any fraction of a cord purchased. This is true whether the wood is in 4-foot lengths or whether it has been sawed and split before delivery. This latter point has been the cause of much misunderstanding in the past, and, because of the shrinkage which occurs when 4-foot is sawed, many dealers have assumed that a lesser amount of sawed wood may be delivered for a cord. The language of section 298, chapter 94, General Laws, as amended, leaves no ground for this contention, and it should now be definitely understood that a lesser amount than 128 cubic feet of wood cannot be consid- ered as a cord under any circumstances.
2. Section 299, chapter 94, General Laws, as amend- ed, requires that the seller of cordwood and firewood, ex- cept as otherwise provided, shall cause to be issued and delivered to the purchaser a certificate or memoran- dum stating the quantity of wood delivered, in terms of cords or of cubic feet, and provides for a fine of not more than $50 for any violation of this requirement. The words "except as otherwise provided" undoubtedly refer to section 303, chapter 94, General Laws, which reads as follows :
3. Section 303. The city council of a city may es- tablish ordinances, with suitable penalties not exceeding five dollars for any one violation thereof, for the regula- tion of the sale of prepared wood slabs, and edgings for fuel, when sold by the load, and for the inspection, sur- vey, measurement and sale of bark for fuel or manufac- turing purposes brought into said city for sale, whether the same is exposed for sale in ranges or upon a vehicle ; and said city may provide for the appointment of such surveyors, inspectors, and other officers as may be neces- sary to carry into effect said ordinances and may estab- lish their fees.
DANIEL J. SULLIVAN.
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Report of Forest Fire Warden
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen :
I submit the folowing report for the year 1925:
The fires during the past year were few in number but several were of large extent. The fire of May 5 and 6 was the most disastrous and covered the largest area since the big fire of 1898.
The fire March 27 burned over an estimated area of 300 acres. More than three-quarters of the total appro- priation for this Department was expended to extinguish the above fires.
A fire near White Island Pond, May 4, burned over a large area estimated at more than 500 acres. The other fires, seven in number, were much smaller.
There were two arrests during the year for violation of the fire laws. A ten dollar fine was imposed and paid in each case. I advise the purchase of a truck for the use of this Department as the old one that has seen so many years' service is no longer of any use.
The appropriation for this Department last year was $3,500.00. The expenditures were $5,394.92. $1,900.00 was paid over from the reserve fund to make up for the deficiency, leaving a balance on hand of $5.08.
I recommend an appropriation of $3,500.00 for 1926.
IRA C. WARD,
Forest Fire Warden.
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Report of the Committee on Inland Fisheries
The Committee last year did not accomplish very much. We bought some fresh water snails for food fish and cleaned out the outlet at Ship Pond.
We ask an appropriation of Two Hundred Dollars for this year.
Respectfully submitted,
J. S. CLARK, Chairman.
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Gypsy and Brown Tail Moth Account
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, the following report is respectfully submitted :
Appropriation, Payments,
$5,000 00
Salaries and Wages-
Superintendent,
$759 00
Labor, 1,716 00
$2,475 00
Other Expenses-
Insecticides,
$52 60
Hose,
245 00
Hardware and Tools,
100 08
Trucking,
525 00
Auto and Sprayer Expense, 676 93
Telephone,
35 14
1,634 75
4,709 75
Balance to Excess and Deficiency,
$290 25
During the past year there has been very little change in the moth work. The conditions as a whole are about the same as last year. Every precaution has been taken to keep the moths out of the Town; all roads leading into the Town having been sprayed, thus poisoning any caterpillars that might drop off of automobiles. According to reports, the surrounding towns are infested with more moths this year than last; nevertheless, I think we can keep Old Plymouth green with our usual appro- priation.
Therefore, I respectfully recommend an appropriation of $5,000.00 for labor and supplies for the ensuing year.
A. A. RAYMOND, Moth Superintendent
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New Sprayers,
600 00
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Tree Warden Account
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, the following report is respectfully submitted.
Appropriation, $3,000 00
Payments, Salaries and Wages-
Superintendent,
$816 00
Labor, 1,950 00
$2,766 00
Other Expenses-
Trees,
$85 00
Hardware and Tools,
19 18
Teams,
30 50
Miscellaneous,
92 35
227 03
2,993 03
Balance to Excess and Deficiency, $6 97
During the past year, a large amount of trimming has been done: dead limbs cut and dead trees removed. The extra amount of $500. for Court Street enabled the department to put same in good condition from Kingston line to Lothrop Street. With a like amount this year, the street should be finished sat- isfactorily.
A few Elm-Beetle were evident. It may be necessary to spray for them this year.
Several new trees were planted in various parts of the Town. I respectfully recommend an appropriation of $3,000.00 for labor and supplies for the ensuing year.
A. A. RAYMOND, Tree Warden.
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Report of Town Forestry Committee
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Unexpended balance Jan. 1st, 1925,
$10 00
Appropriation for purchase of land,
1,000 00
$1,010 00
Paid for purchase of land,
700 00
Balance,
$310 00
Appropriation for planting trees and improvement,
$2,000 00
Paid for trees,
$280 00
Paid for labor and teams,
827 25
Paid for tools,
21 00
Paid for signs and markers,
44 00
1,172 25
Balance,
$827 75
This balance was held in reserve for clearing and burn- ing brush this winter as a safety measure, and this work is being done at the present time.
During the past year forty acres of land have been purchased, bringing the total up to two hundred acres, a large part of which is well wooded at the present time. One mile of fire belt has been cleared, adding greatly to fire protection.
Twenty thousand trees, have been planted, making a total of forty thousand.
The committee would recommend an appropriation of $2,000 for further planting and improvement for 1926. Respectfully submitted,
W. N. SNOW, Chairman of Comm.
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Report of Cemetery Commissioners FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1925
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