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SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENSES-HIGHWAYS
Income
Expense
Approp.
Balance
Chap. 81 (1947 Program)
5,011.67(1)
64.00
Chap. 90 Cons. (1947-Rindge Rd.)
5,998.70(2)
49.24
Chap. 9.0 Cons. (1947-New Ipswich Rd.)
5,997.14(3)
153.96
Chap. 90 Main. (1947 Program )
1,000.00(4)
Chap. 81 (1948 Program) (5)
11,741.00
15,949.92
2,900.00
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Chap. 90 Cons. (1948-Rindge Rd.) (6)
5,000.20
1,000.00
.20*
Chap. 90 Cons. (1948-New Ipswich Rd.) (7)
7,500.13
1,500.00
.13*
Chap. 90 Main. (1948 Program) (8)
1,500.00
500.00
Special Road Oil
1,499.86
1,500.00
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Highways and Bridges
497.22
500.00
2.78
Special Bridges
30.00
1,291.99(9) 1,261.99
Street Lights
738.72
728.00
10.72*
Snow Removal
12,969.62
13,000.00
30.38
Snow Fence
297.50
300.00
2.50
Machine Expense
897.47
900.00
2.53
Machinery Rental
578.45(10)
Machinery Purchase
485.00(11)
Highway Shed
1,000.00
Cost to Town-Highways -Snow removal (inc. snow fence)
9,563.60
13,267.12
Total
$22,830.72
(1) From State-1947 Program closed out.
(2) From State $2,999.35 and County $2,999.35-1947 Program closed out.
(3) From State $2,998.57 and County $2,998.57-1947 Program closed out.
(4) From State $500.00 and County $500.00-1947 Program closed out.
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(5) Accts. Receivable from State-$1,308.92.
(6) Accounts receivable-County $2,000 and State $2.000.
(7) Accounts receivable-County $3,000 and State $3,000.
(8) Accounts receivable-County $500 and State $500.
(9) Balance in old appropriations for Locke Road.
(10) Machinery Rentals:
Balance January 1, 1948 Added
4,205.22 578.45
Total
4,783.67
(11) Includes sale of used tractor @ 260.00 and used Grader @ $225.00 Balance January 1, 1948 1.15
Transfers (mach. pur.)
Added
485.00
Bal. Dec. 31, 1948
4,783.67
Total
486.15
Expended
Balance December 31, 1948
486.15
* Overdrafts
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DETAILS OF EXPENSES
Chap. 90 Con .- New Ipswich Rd.
$447.70
Roland Simonds, superintendent
27.20
Charles Aldrich, labor
308.25
Merrick Pillsbury, labor
107.95
Rudolph Salo, labor
140.25
William Nattila, labor
109.65
George Gooley, labor
89.25
William Underhill, labor
37.40
Paul Bernhardt, labor
90.10
Dwight Bond, labor
78.20
Howard Damon, labor
124.95
Raymond Wilkinson, labor
35.70
John Flinkstrom, labor
61.05
Roland Simonds, car exp.
618.00
Roland Simonds, truck
156.20
Alvah Stacy, truck
96.00
Charles Erickson, truck
444.00
Franklin Ingerson, truck
159.00
Franklin Ingerson, tractor
407.25
Walter Phinney, truck
423.00
Walter Simonds, truck
1,778.00
Roy Elliott, dozer
266.00
E. W. Systrom, roller
112.00
Mach. Rental, grader
13.50
John Flinkstrom, gravel
169.30
Howard Damon
167.10
Ida Nivala, gravel
56.70
W. J. Bedard, cement
10.50
United Co-op Farmers, cement
31.50
H. H. McGuire & Co., road oil
216.95
Berger Culvert Co., culvert
533.48
7,500.13
Chapter 90 Construction, Rindge Rd.
Roland Simonds, superintendent
246.40
Merrick Pillsbury, labor
88.40
Rudolph Salo, labor
110.50
Walter Simonds, shovel
84.00
Barney Wilson, gravel
51.00
Earl Hardy, labor
44.20
William Underhill, labor
64.60
William Nattila, labor
6.80
Raymond Wilkinson, labor
127.50
Charles Aldrich, labor
175.10
Ralph Varney, labor
52.70
Howard Damon, labor
33.60
Roland Simonds, car exp.
342.00
Roland Simonds, truck
139.50
Walter Phinney, truck
129.80
Alvah Stacy, truck
16.00
Charles Erickson, truck
141.00
Franklin Ingerson, truck
129.50
Franklin Ingerson, tractor
980.00
Walter Simonds, shovel
112.00
E. W. Systrom, roller
42.00
Berger Metal Culvert Co., culvert
828.10
Hume Pipe Co., concrete pipe
405.83
H. H. McGuire Co., road oil
381.47
United Co-op Farmers, cement
31.50
Roland Simonds, boards
15.00
Laura Pillsbury, gravel
7.60
Myron Harris, gravel
9.40
Ida Nivala, gravel
183.30
5,000.20
Roads, Chapter 81
Roland Simonds, superintendent
1,094.50
George Gooley, labor
553.85
Charles Aldrich, labor
673.95
Walfred Hill, labor
448.65
Henry Johnson, labor
51.00
Raymond Wilkinson, labor
362.10
Merrick Pillsbury, labor
775.20
Paul Bernhardt, labor
521.05
William Nattila, labor
588.20
Rudolph Salo, labor
453.05
William Underhill, labor
626.45
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George Gooley, labor
95.20
Paul Bernhardt, labor
10.20
Mach. Rental, grader
326.40
Earl Hardy, labor
John Flinkstrom, labor
85.00
Howard Damon, labor
64.60
Ralph Varney, labor
10.20
Roland Simonds, car exp.
149.25
Roland Simonds, truck
710.50
Sulo Mickola, truck
90.30
Henry Johnson, truck
129.70
Alvah Stacy, truck
662.40
Charles Erikson, truck
615.00
Franklin Ingerson, truck
538.80
Franklin Ingerson, tractor
199.00
Eino Pernaa, tractor
84.00
Eino Pernaa, chain, saw and truck
30.30
Phinney Bros., truck
405.00
Phinney Bros., tractor
118.00
Walter Simonds, truck
75.00
Walter Simonds, shovel
2,289.00
Sulo Mickola, mower
480.00
E. W. Systrom, roller
40.00
Machine Rentals
452.45
D. B. Robinson, sand
58.00
Laura Pillsbury, sand
49.80
Files and O'Keefe, paint
49.50
David Damon, cement
3.15
H. H. McGuire Co., road oil
1,680.27
Irving French, gravel
35.80
Emil Malcy, gravel
30.10
Myron Harris, gravel
62.30
Louis Sears, sand
37.80
Berger Culvert Co., culvert
240.30
15,949.92
Highways and Bridges
Roland Simonds, superintendent
36.30
Charles Aldrich, labor
28.05
Merrick Pillsbury, labor
6.80
Paul Bernhardt, labor
28.05
George Gooley, labor
21.25
Earl Hardy, labor
21.25
William Underhill, labor
28.05
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William Nattila, labor Rudolph Salo, labor
6.80
Roland Simonds, car exp.
4.95
46.95
121.50
Roland Simonds, truck H. I. Pitman, plank Clark Lumber Co., plank
111.06
Fitchburg Hardware, spikes
8.16
497.22
Chapter 90, Maintenance
Koppers Co., Inc., road oil
1,051.64
H. H. McGuire Co., road oil
448.36
1,500.00
Special Road Oil Appropriation
Koppers Co., Inc., road oil
216.09
H. H. McGuire Co., road oil
1,247.37
Louis Sears, sand
31.20
D. B. Robinson, sand
5.20
1,499.86
Special Bridge Appropriation
Roland Simonds, lumber
30.00
Special Snow Fence
Files and O'Keefe
297.50
Snow Removal
Walter Johnson, superintendent
507.00
Roland Simonds, superintendent
254.10
George Gooley, labor
525.65
Walfred Hill, labor
432.35
William Nattila, labor
340.45
Charles Aldrich, labor
406.80
Albert Damon, labor
36.00
Henry Johnson, labor
145.20
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28.05
97.85
Merrick Pillsbury, labor
Rudolph Salo, labor
56.95
Raymond Wilkinson, labor
73.95
Walter Johnson, car exp.
68.14
Roland Simonds, car exp.
34.65
Roland Simonds, snow truck
160.60
Henry Johnson, snow truck
829.00
Sulo Mickola, snow truck
504.60
Jewell Hill Farms, snow truck
778.50
Franklin Ingerson, snow truck
246.00
Walter Simonds, snow truck
84.00
Jewell Hill Farms, tractor plow
787.50
Eino Pernaa, tractor plow
160.00
Raymond Heywood, tractor plow
596.00
Franklin Ingerson, tractor plow
1,047.76
Phinney Bros., snow truck
63.00
Walter Simonds, shovel
406.00
Labor under No. 25
124.12
Patari Oil Co., range oil
6.60
Walnut Garage, repairs and parts
22.85
W. J. Bedard, supplies
5.40
Uuno's Garage, repairs and parts
24.12
Bachelder Bailey, tires and chains
99.72
Hope Rubber Co., belts
7.05
E. W. Systrom Co., grader parts and plow blades
283.20
Charles N. Wood Co., plow blades
46.30
Fitchburg Hardware, supplies
27.62
Wilson Oil Co., gas and oil
754.74
Laitala's Garage, welding and material
267.16
Potter Grain Co., salt
447.76
Motor Parts Service, parts
52.81
Motor Tire Service, belts
2.82
Erickson's Garage, repairs and parts
195.46
A. B. & C. Trans. Co., cartage
7.92
H. F. Graves, welding mat.
32.25
R. C. Hazelton, push rods
49.00
N. E. Truck Co., radiator repairs Walter Simonds, welding
147.20
United Co-op Farmers, supplies
19.71
Howard Damon, tire
8.00
Walter Johnson, tire
8.00
Alvah Stacy, snow truck
924.00
77.75
Irving Davis, snow truck
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23.25
Fitchburg Auto Elec., services
19.59
Perkins Eaton Machine Co., tractor grousers, etc.
604.00
Community Service, anti-freeze
14.00
4.75
Arthur Crocker, forge work Emil Elonen, sand Griffin Oil Co., range oil
12.30
8.12
12,969.62
Machinery Expense Account
Patari Oil Co., fuel oil
7.00
Ralph Griffin, fuel oil
16.41
Files & O'Keefe Co., small tools
73.45
Holland Kenyon Co., shop work
6.00
W. J. Bedard, supplies
21.66
Wilson Oil Co., gas and oil
392.70
Railway Express, cartage
3.10
United Co-op Farmers, parts
60.09
E. W. Systrom, grader parts
21.26
Walnut Garage, repairs and parts
117.45
So. West Oil Co., tractor oil
148.33
Hope Rubber Co., belts
3.35
Sears Roebuck, battery
9.97
Fred Erickson, repairs
13.40
Fitchburg Hardware, bolts
1.80
Tauno Hagelberg, welding
1.50
897.47
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Report of Police Department
The following tabulation lists the major activities of the Police Department during the past year:
Felony Cases
Breaking and entering
5 cases, 4 arrests
Houses entered
4 cases, 1 arrest
Hit and Run 3 cases, 1 arrest
Unnatural acts
2 cases, 1 arrest
Autos endangering
2 cases, 2 arrests
Drunkenness
2 cases, 2 arrests
Larceny Cases:
Property stolen $1600. Recovered $1200. 52 items involved (rings, watches, antiques, etc.)
Court Duty
Superior Court - 13 days. Lower Court - 15 days.
Investigations
Total of 32 days. Accidents involving property damage - 6 cases.
Miscellaneous:
Band Concert traffic duty. Traffic patrol duty.
Duty at Fires 2 cases.
Summons' served - 8. Auto violations reported to Registrar - 8.
Auto licenses suspended - 8. Auto transfers - 82. Revolver permits - 25.
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SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENSES
Income
Expense Appropiation Balance
Police (1)
1,596.44(2) 1,450.00 146.44(3)
Cost to Town 1,596.44
(1) Patrol duty fees for dances included in "Licenses" un- der non-departmental income.
(2) Details of Expenses
General duty
$1,303.31
Band concert duty
115.00
Telephone
6.40
Supplies
68.39
Miscellaneous
103.34
Total
1,596.44
(3) Overdraft.
HOWARD F. DAMON,
Chief of Police.
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Report of Fire Chief and Forest Warden
To the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Ashby.
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my annual report as Chief of the Fire De- partment and Forest Warden.
Fire Departments have two essential functions, fire fighting and fire prevention.
I would like to bring to your atttention some of the rules and regulations of the State department of public safety for keeping, storage and use of fuel oil or other inflammable liquid products used for fuel, enacted on June 3, 1947 and revised on May 24, 1948, G. L. Chap. 148.
"Rule 11, Certificate of competency-A person, firm or corporation shall not make nor alter a fuel oil burner installation
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until a certificate of competency is obtained from the marshal. Such certificate shall be issued on the basis of the following:
(a) Previous experience in making installations or altera- tions of fuel oil burners; (b) Knowledge of and familiarity with the type of installation or alteration proposed; (c) facilities and equipment available for making such an installation; (d) con- firmation, through endorsement, of reliability as to the purpose of such certificate.
Section 5. Fuel oil delivery (rules and regulations, Chap. 148, Sec. 10, as amended).
a) No fuel oil shall be delivered to any storage tank by means of a pump or under pressure in any case where a tight connection is made between the discharge line and the tank in- let, unless such storage tank is designed to withstand the addi- tional stress to which it may be subjected, or unless the vent pipe for such tank is of sufficient size to relieve the tank of any undue pressure.
b) No fuel oil shall be delivered to any tank unless a per- mit as required by Section 3, Paragraph B of these rules and regulations is conspicuously displayed on the premises.
At this time I would like to thank the inhabitants of Ashby for calling my house for fire permits. I issued 675 fire permits for the year.
There will be a article in the Warrant in regard to the fol- lowing law.
(CHAPTER 337)
An Act to provide for the furnishing of Gas Masks, so called, for the use of members of fire departments.
Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 48 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 51, as appearing in the Ter- centenary Edition, the following section: - Section 51A. Each city and town shall furnish, as hereinafter provided, gas masks, so called, for use by the members of its fire department when
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they are required to enter any place where there may be an accumulation of noxious or toxic gases or in which the supply or oxygen may be insufficient to sustain human life. Such masks shall meet the requirements of the standards set up by the United States bureau of mines for masks used for the purposes enumer- ated in this section.
Except in cases in which it has been predetermined at the time of the alarm that the fire for which the alarm is given is a grass or rubbish fire or a fire in an automobile or other vehicle, which automobile or vehicle is not within or immediately ad- jacent to a building or structure, at least two such masks, in proper working condition, shall be part of the equipment of each motor vehicle, or other vehicle, which responds to a fire or alarm and carries equipment or apparatus for fighting fires.
Section 2. This act shall take effect on July first, nineteen hundred and forty-nine. Approved May 18, 1948.
There were 23 fires this past year an increase of four over 1947. The fires are classed as follows:
5-Buildings (12,300 loss.)
5-Chimney.
7-Brush (all small).
5-Still alarms (1 truck).
1-False alarm.
There were 9 water holes cleaned, 5 repaired, and 5 new water holes built.
SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENSES
Account
Income
Expenses 1,779.91(1)
Approp. 1,800.00
Balance
Fire Dept.
20.09
Forest Fire
50.00(2)
243.93(3)
250.00
6.07
Firemen's Salaries
175.00
175.00
Fire House Addition (Special)
1,527.62
3,500.00
1,972.33
Water Holes (Special)
1,632.59(4)2,000.00
367.41
Totals
50.00
5,359.05
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Cost to Town $5,309.05.
(1) Detailed Expenses:
Salaries and labor $829.20
Gasoline
83.56
Telephone
57.00
Fuel
199.57
Repairs
138.58
Total
243.93
(4) Detailed Expenses:
Labor
$331.60
Supplies
5.29
Gravel
75.70
Equip. rental
1,220.00
Total
1,779.91
(2) Gen, Revenue-State:
(3) Detailed Expenses:
Labor
$88.40
Repairs
155.53
Supplies
213.26
Electricity
89.26
Miscellaneous
169.48
Total
1,632.59
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE C. ELLIOTT,
Fire Chief and Forest Warden.
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Report of Board of Registrars
During the year the Board of Registrars has held eight ses- sions for the purpose of registering new voters and revising the voting list, one session for the purpose of certifying nomination papers of candidates for town offices and one session for a re- count for the office of Senator from the 1st Middlesex Senatorial District.
Number of registered voters as of January 1, 1948 593
Number of registered voters added during the year 124
Number of registered voters removed 34
Total number of registered voters as of Dec. 31, 1948 684
Number of male voters 364
Number of female voters 320
Respectfully submitted,
LYDIA E. FRENCH, Chairman
ARTHUR L. WASS, Clerk
CLARISSA C. LAWRENCE
GEORGE W. SEYMOUR
Note: Expenses of the Board of Registrars are listed under "General Government" in the Selectmen's Report.
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Report of Election Officers
During the year the Election Officers have presided at four elections, first being the Annual Town Election of March 2, 1948. The polls being open from noon until 7:45 P. M. with but three hundred thirty-nine votes cast out of a total registration of six hundred thirty-five. About 47 per cent of the voters, or nearly one-half, stayed away from the polls.
At the Presidential Primary of April 27 only eight persons cast their votes out of a total registration of six hundred thirty- seven, and at the State Primary held September 14, but one hundred nine voted out of six hundred fifty-nine registered. This is not surprising as there is but very little interest shown in Pri- maries.
At the State Election of November 2, 1948 the polls were open from 10 A. M. until 8 P. M., and the voters made a very good showing, six hundred one voted out of a total registration of six hundred eighty-four. There were two blanks for President, fourteen blanks for Governor and nearly one hundred voters that did not vote and apparently were not interested on the question of alcoholic beverages.
Those who served as Election Officers during the year were duly sworn and were as follows: Arthur L. Wass, presiding offi- cer, Roland F. Simonds, Frank M. Mills, William H. Partridge, Warren J. Bennett, Edward A. Piper, Lydia E. French, Clarissa C. Lawrence and Lucy M. Bingham.
In conclusion, I would say we are proud of our Town, of its splendid tradition, and the place it occupies in this Common- wealth, and firmly believe we should take more interest in our Town Elections, by going to the polls and voting for the candi- dates of our choice.
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR L. WASS,
Town Clerk.
Note: Expenses of Election Officers are listed under "Gen- eral Government" in the Selectmen's Report.
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Miscellaneous Town Offices
There are several town offices that do not fall within the scope of the major departments. These offices are grouped in this section. Even though most of these do not prepare annual reports, it was felt that brief explanatory comments would be valuable. In the following material, where signed reports are not given, the comments are those of the editor.
The summary of income and expenses given at the end of this section covers all accounts not covered in the departmental reports.
DIRECTOR OF EXTENSION SERVICE
The Middlesex County Extension Service is a county organ- ization maintained to serve the various towns of the county especially in the field of agiculture and home economics.
A Twilight Dairy Meeting held at Ashby Stock Farm and a winter meeting on "Better Milking" highlighted the dairy pro- gram in Ashby during the year 1948. The New England-wide "Green Pastures" Contest had one participant located in Ashby and also two progressive dairy farmers in the town availed them- selves of the cow testing association. Twenty-one farmers were enrolled in the Middlesex County Selective Breeding Association, which has as its main purpose the making available to dairy farmers the service of superior sires.
A series of Food Buying lectures was presented in Ashby by the home demonstration agent of Middlesex County Extension Service. In this series, ways of keeping down the amount of money spent on food were explained and discussed, a problem which many homemakers face today. Mrs. George Seymour, town chairman for women's work helped in setting up a dress construction class. A leader from the town was trained by the agent and she returned to teach the women of the community. By this leader training method more women can be reached in more communities.
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There were four 4-H clubs under the leadership of Mrs. Louis Sears, Mrs. Vernice Nevela, Mrs. Waino Pernaa, and Wal- lace Walker. 4-H club work was under the supervision of the Town Committee, of which Mrs. Alice Seymour was Chairman.
Robert Hargraves was recognized by the Massachusetts So- ciety for Promoting Agriculture on his excellent work in poultry. Donald Boudreau received a Bailey Medal on his fine work in gardening. Others who did outstanding work were Grace and Richard Hardy, Robert Kincaid, Ann Johnson, John Hargraves and George Thibault.
While Camp Middlesex in Ashby serves the entire county many in Ashby have availed themselves of the facilities of the camp. It should be added that the success of the camp has been due in no small degree to the splendid cooperation of the citizens of Ashby in its development and its various programs.
Respectfully submitted,
ALICE M. SEYMOUR,
Director.
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my annual report as sealer of weights and measures for the year ending December 31, 1948.
The Sealer of Weights and Measures would call attention to the provisions of Section 41, Chapter 98, of the General Laws, requiring him to give notice to all inhabitants or persons having usual places of business in Ashby, who use weights, measures and balances for the purpose of buying and selling goods, or any commodity, to bring their weights, measures, and balances to be sealed.
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I have sealed 17 gasoline pumps, 11 various kinds of scales and 3 measures.
The buyer of a new scale should insist that every purchase should be perfect and should have it tested before being used. Every scale should be kept free of rust and dirt.
Respectfully submitted,
CLARENCE E. WRIGHT,
Sealer of Weights and Measures for Ashby.
Moderator
Presides at town meetings, appoints members of the Finance committee, and makes other appointments as may be called for at town meetings.
Constable
Posts town warrants and processes official papers.
Tree Warden
Consultant on all work effecting trees on town property (including those within highway limits).
Park Commissioners
Supervises use and maintenance of Allen Field and Town Common. Can organize recreational activities.
Town Counsel
Renders legal advice as needed by town officers.
Moth Superintendent
Supervises spraying and all town work in conjunction with
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the State's moth control program. Town appropriation is based on the town's share (as determined by the state) of the statewide program.
Public Weighers
Appointed individuals authorized to make and certify weighings.
Surveyors of Wood, Bark and Timber
Appointed individuals authorized to make and certify tim- ber and lumber measurements.
Fence Viewers
Appointed individuals authorized to take action in disputes over fence locations and property boundaries.
Field Drivers
Individuals appointed to impound animals "trespassing" on a person's property.
Agent for Veterans Services
Individual appointed to serve as consultant to veterans. Recommends use of town funds (within appropriation) for assist- ance in cases where it is needed.
Agent for Veteran's Graves
Individual appointed to inspect veterans graves and see that they are cared for. Makes arrangement for burial in cases where adequate provision is not otherwise made.
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SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENSE-MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNTS
Accounts
Income
Expense
Approp.
Balance
Band Concerts
500.00
500.00
County Tax
2,328.92
Dog Licenses (1)
582.20
651.80
Extension Service
35.00
35.00
Moth Control
554.26(2)
554.62
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Memorial Day
145.75
150.00
Retirement System
179.00
179.00
Town Common Maintenance
72.68(3)
150.00
77.32
Tax Refunds
242.38
Veteran's Services
32.80
300.00
267.20
Building Committee
483.65
State Audit
12.01
State Parks
83.63
10.00
10.00
Total Expenses
5,321.88
Related income (4)
651.80
(1) Transfer of funds from town clerk through treasurer to County Treasurer. Expenses include forwarding of $69.60 of 1947 funds carried in treasury at beginning of year.
(2) Detailed Expenses:
(3) Detailed Expenses:
Labor
406.50
Labor
57.57
Use of Car
33.55
Trucking
8.00
Supplies
108.06
Misc.
7.11
Misc.
8.15
$556.26
72.68
(4) To relate income to expenses, the $69.60 above must be considered here as 1948 income.
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY REPORTS
This section of the town report has been set up to summarize the town's financial data. This may prove helpful as it is usually difficult to interpret a mass of detailed data such as that given in the departmental reports.
In the following table the total expenses (col. 1) and the re- lated income (col. 2) are listed for each department. By sub- traction, the net expenses (col. 3) are found. General Revenue (income that is not related to any specific department), other than taxes, is then allocated (col. 4) to the departments in pro- portion to their net expenses. By further substraction, the net expenses as carried by local taxation are obtained (col. 5).
Any method used in allocating General Revenue to the various departments is subject to dispute. The method used here, of making each department's share proportional to its net expenses, seems most reasonable to the editor.
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DEPARTMENTAL INCOME AND EXPENSE SUMMARY
Department
Total
Expenses
Related
Income (1)
Net
Expenses
Allocation of
General
Revenue
Net Expenses
As Carried
by Taxation
Percent of Total
School
37,175.71
13,649.49
23,526.22
2,996.84
20,529.38
32.2%
Snow removal
13,267.12
13,267.12
1,693.87
11,573.25
18.2%
Highways
33,880.72
24,317.12
9,563.60
1,219.21
8,344.39
13.1%
Gen. Gov't.
10,903.74
4,961.81
5,941.93
772.48
5,169.45
8.3%
Welfare
15,408.62
9,838.85
5,569.77
716.64
4,853.13
7.7%
Fire
5,359.05
50.00
5,309.05
679.41
4,629.64
7.3%
Misc.
5,321.88
651.80
4,670.08
595.65
4,074.43
6.4%
Health
1,909.31
126.55
1,782.76
223.37
1,559.39
2.4%
Police
1,596.44
1,596.44
204.75
1,391.69
2.2%
Library
1,571.96
371.96
1,200.00
148.91
1,051.09
1.6%
Cemetery
2,098.78
1,655.76
443.02
55.84
387.18
6%
Totals
128,493.33(2) 55,623.34 72,869.99
9,306.97
63,563.02
100.0%
(1) Related incomes do not necessarily appear as segregated items in departmental reports as calculations taking "accounts receivable" into account are needed.
(2) Checks with total expenses given on warrants. Total given above $128,493.33
Dog tax refund (on warrant)
214.89
128,708.22
State deductions (not on warrants 95.64.
Total of Warrants
$128,612.58(2)
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Fire
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