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We recommend for immediate construction the schedule
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of pipes shown in Table 5, page 21, in which is included such portions of the existing pipe system as may be continued in use. It will be seen that some 4-in. pipe and a small amount of 3-in. and 2-in. pipe will be retained, at least for a time, if this recom- mendation is followed. Table 6, page 23, shows the changes in the system which should be made in the near future, preferably within a year after the original construction of the new system.
Table 7, page 24, shows the approximate lengths and pro- posed sizes of pipes suggested for future extensions when the growth of the town shall justify their provision.
Estimated Costs. The figures given below for estimated costs are necessarily based upon prices prevailing at the present time. They may not be even approximately correct for con- struction to be carried out at some time in the future, as changes in prices of material and in construction methods may make the prices used inapplicable.
The estimates of cost of pipes have been based upon ap- proximate lengths, generally scaled from the map, but checked in some cases by known lengths of existing pipes. Specific allowances for difficulties of construction such as rock excava- tion, wet work, railroad crossings and the like, have not been made on individual items, but allowances have been included throughout all the estimates which are believed to be reasonable to cover such difficulties as are likely to be experienced in Med- field. It is probable that actual costs will be found higher in some cases and lower in others than the estimates, if the work is carried out while prices remain substantially the same as they are at the present time.
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Table 6. Proposed Changes and Extensions in Main Pipes in 1931, Medfield Water Works
Street
From
To
10-in. 8-in.
6-in.
4-in.2-in.
Additions and Replacements:
Dale
North Frairy
1500
Vinald Rd.
Frairy Cottage
750
Mitchell
Vinald
175
Cottage
Adams Frairy
400
Pine & Summer North Green
1900
Pound
Main South
2300
Additions:
1900 1500
3450
175
Removals:
Vinald Rd.
Frairy Mitchell
600
Deductions
600
Summary of Lengths after Proposed Changes in 1931
1931 Changes ·
Totals at end of 1931
12-in.
4,300
4,300
12.2
10-in.
6,600
1,900
8,500
24.0
8-in.
7,950
1,500
9,450
26.7
6-in.
8,544
3,450
11,994
34.1
4-in.
900
175
1,075
3.0
2-in.
600
600
0.0
Total ft.
28,894
7,025
600
35,319 6.68
100.0
Total mi.
5.48
Additions
Deductions
ft.
%
Proposed at end of 1930
Table 5. Schedule of Main Pipes after Proposed Reconstruction in 1930, Medfield Water Works
Length in feet
Street
From
To
12-in.
10-in.
8-in.
6-in.
4-in.
2-in.
Green ext.
(tank)
Summer
4300
Green
Summer
North
1900
North
Main
Green
1300
North
Green
Pine
1800
Main
Pound
Park
3400
Main
Park
Causeway
1400
South
Main
Pound
1300
Miller
Main
Oak
1300
Oak
Park
Pleasant
600
Oak
Pleasant
South
490*
Park
Main
Oak
1391*
Pleasant
Main
Oak
1183*
Spring
Main
1070*
Brook
Main
Green
1650
Upham Rd.
Main
Frairy
550*
Frairy
North
Upham Rd.
500
Frairy
Upham Rd.
Dale
Cottage
North
Adams
1728* 500*
100
Adams Dale Mitchell Vinald Rd. Janes Ave.
Cottage
Dale
944* 38*
350*
600*
600
4300
6600
7950
1200
7344
900
600
Total
4300
6600
7950
8544
900
600
Per cent
14.9
22.8
27.5
29.6
3.1
2.1
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* Old pipe retained
Total new pipe Old pipe retained
20,050 ft. 8,844 ft.
Total system
28,894 ft. or 5.48 miles
6
North Frairy Main
--
Mitchell North
New pipe Old pipe retained
-
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Table 7. Probable Changes and Extensions in Main Pipes from 1932 to 1940 or Thereabouts, Medfield Water Works
Street
From
To
10-in.
8-in.
6-in.
North
Pine
Harding
1,300
North
Harding
Farm
4,200
Main
Mt. Nebo
Pound
4,500
Main
Causeway
Bridge
1,600
Harding
North
West
800
Harding
West
Mill
2,500
West
Harding
Grove .
2,800
Mill
Harding,
West
3,700
Frairy
Dale
Bridge
2,100
Bridge
Main
Frairy
1,000
Adams
Dale
West
2,400
Adams
West
Mill
2,300
Wight
Harding
Harding
2,000
School
North
Wight
1,400
Pine
Summer
Winter ,
1,600
Winter
North
Pine
1,300
Spring
End of
present pipe
2,100
Spring
South
2,200
Curve
Spring
South
1,800
South
Pound
Curve
1,400
South
Curve.
Spring
3,600
Pleasant
Oak
South
1,400
Phillips
South
Foundry
2,200
2,000
Foundry
Phillips
Mt. Nebo
.
1,000
Mt. Nebo
Main
Foundry
4,000
Cross
Phillips
Elm
2,300
Elm
South
Cross
900
2,100
32,300
26,600
:
.
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Summary of lengths after these additions:
12-in.
4,300 ft.
4.5%
10-in.
10,600 ft.
11.0%
8-in.
41,750 ft.
43.4%
6-in.
38,594 ft.
40.0%
4-in.
1,075 ft.
1.1%
Total
96,319 ft.
100.0%
or
18.23 mi.
No attempt has been made to indicate where hydrants, valves, etc., should be located, but the average prices used for estimating the cost of the pipes include allowances which have been found reasonable for providing valves and hydrants at such intervals as are common in good water works practice.
The estimated cost of the work which is recommended for construction within the first year (assumed to be the season of 1930) is $122,500 as shown in table on page 98.
This does not include any specific allowance for land required as a standpipe site, nor for rights of way for pipe leading to the tank.
The estimated additional cost of such further extensions of the system as should be provided within a year or so after the original construction is $90,200 as given in the table on page 99. 24,200
When these extensions have been provided the total cost of the works, exclusive of the old pipes utilized in the system and of the land already owned, will be about $146,700, equivalent to $73.35 per person on a population of 2000, which is not an unreasonable or excessive amount.
No estimates are given for the cost of later extensions. The probability of changes in conditions resulting in such modifica- tion of basic prices that estimates made at the present time would be of little or no value is so great that it appears unde- sirable to give any figures for these later extensions. More- over, they are likely to be constructed in small sections, in
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Estimate of Cost of Proposed Water Works System for the Town of Medfield, Mass.
First Year's Construction
Estimate Allowance for based on contingencies and engineer- ing 20% unit prices
Total estimated cost
9 driven wells, suction pipe, (10" and 8") connection to 12 wells, etc.
$ 3,200
$ 600
$ 3,800
Pumping station and equip- ment
9,700
1,900
11,600
Force main, 10"
1,600
300
1,900
Tank, 250,000 gal. capacity,
top 95 ft. above ground, including foundations
18,500
3,700
22,200
Distribution system includ- ing hydrants and valves:
4300 ft. of 12" pipe
17,200
3,400
20,600
6600 ft. of 10" pipe
23,100
4,600
27,700
7950 ft. of 8" pipe
23,800
4,800
28,600
1200 ft. of 6" pipe
3,000
600
3,600
16 hydrants on existing 6-in. pipes
2,100
400
2,500
·
$122,500
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Estimated Cost of Extensions and Changes which should be made during the Second Year, Medfield Water Works
Estimate based on unit prices
Allowance for contingencies and engineer- ing 20%
Total : estimated cost
1900 ft. of 10-in. pipe
$6,700
$1,300
$ 8,000
1500 ft. of 8-in. pipe
4,500
900
5,400
3450 ft. of 6-in. pipe
8,600
1,700
10,300
175 ft. of 4-in. pipe
400
100
500
$24,200
some of which the work may be unusually costly while in others it may cost much less than would normally be the case. Therefore, figures based on average costs over the entire works would be likely to be misleading.
Recommendation
We recommend that the town proceed with the develop- ment of a water supply by means of driven wells in the valley of Vine Brook and the construction of a water works system along the lines indicated in this report, at a cost for original construction estimated at $122,500.
Respectfully submitted,
METCALF & EDDY.
By: CHARLES W. SHERMAN.
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SEWER DEPARTMENT
Sanitary Sewers
We had a stoppage of the Miller Street sewer in February, which is a very disagreeable time to be working on a sewer. The cause was several bunches of tree roots which would probably have been taken care of in the fall of 1927 if we had gone over the system at that time, instead of trying the ex- periment of doing this every second year.
Sewer Beds
We followed the regular routine of caring for the beds, which work is increasing each year, as the quantity of sewerage due to the additions to the system is turned onto the beds which were overloaded several years ago. It will be necessary in the very near future to make provision for at least one new bed.
We ask for the regular appropriation of $900.00 for 1930.
FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE SEWER DEPARTMENT
Appropriation
$900.00
Sanitary Sewers
Paid for Labor
Ira F. Penniman
$ 24.00
A. H. Wheeler
9.10
Horace Hanson
22.20
George A. Wiggin
19.80
Arthur Luther
13.50
$ 88.60
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Paid for Materials
N. G. Tibbetts & Sons
S 2.50
Tools 1.48
S 3.98
Total for Sanitary Sewers $ 92.58
Sewer Beds
Paid for Labor
Ira F. Penniman
$172.50
A. H. Wheeler
12. 5
Arthur Luther
304.80
Albert Catenacci
38.30
George A. Wiggin
72.60
Horace Hanson
38.40
Samuel Holmer
14.40
Dana Weiker
7.80
$661.05
Paid for Trucks, Teams, etc.
Gemi Catenacci
$122.25
C. G. Bridge
10.15
Ira F. Penniman
1.25
F. C. Chick
.75
$134.40
Paid for Materials
· A. A. Kingsbury, lumber
S 5.40
Mrs. Daisy Wilbur, gravel
3.60
W. K. Gilmore & Sons
1.15
$ 10.15
Total labor and materials.
$898.18
Unexpended balance
1.82
$900.00
ALDEN H. WHEELER, IRA F. PENNIMAN, MICHAEL E. GRIFFIN, Water and Sewerage Board.
Correct: W. E. GARDNER, Accountant.
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LIBRARY REPORT
To the Board of Selectmen, the Trustees of the Memorial Public Library respectfully submit the following report for the year 1929:
The organization remains as in previous years with Mr. Crocker chairman of the Board.
Miss Smith resigned as assistant librarian in January, and the vacancy was filled by Miss Mildred Phelps, who also re- signed on August 31st. Since that time Miss Mary Petrie has been serving very acceptably.
During the year there have been purchased 258 new books. Ninety used books have been donated by Mrs. W. J. Hayward, Mrs. H. C. Holbrook, Mrs. Pliny Jewell and Mr. and Mrs. George Peirce to whom we express our thanks. We are also indebted to Mr. and Mrs. George Peirce for six large books con- taining a great number of copies from the masters of English, French, Dutch and Italian Art. Of the 348 books added, 82 are non-fiction, 141 fiction and 35 juvenile. There are about 40 periodicals on the table.
The book circulation exclusive of magazines, numbers 14,486. There has been a marked increase in the circulation of both books and magazines over last year, and also of non-fiction, which is gratifying.
Our ever present trouble, lack of shelf room, necessitated having double book troughs built for the tables. These troughs were installed in the spring and take care of approximately 250 books, which somewhat relieves the congestion.
During July and August the library hours were from 5.30 p. m. to 8.30 p. m., instead of 6.00 p. m. to 8.30 p. m., as for- merly through August. It seemed to be a satisfactory arrange- ment.
The library was open to visitors on Sunday, June 9, when the National Biennial Music Convention celebrated in the First Parish Church, the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Lowell Mason, a native of Medfield. It was also open for a meeting of the Hannah Adams Club on November 1, when Miss
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Edith Jones of the Massachusetts State Library Commission gave a talk on "New and Interesting Books."
Fines to the amount of $84.94 have been collected and turned over to the Town Treasurer.
We recommend that the sum of $2000.00 which includes the dog tax, be appropriated for the maintenance of the library for the year 1930.
As the year closed, we are grieved to record the death of our kind friend and patron, Mr. Granville F. Dailey on December 7, and in his memory, the following resolutions have been pre- pared.
Whereas:
Our Heavenly Father has called from among us, our esteemed friend and benefactor, Mr. Granville F. Dailey;
Therefore, be it resolved that we, the trustees of the Memorial Public Library, wish to honor his memory, and express our gratitude, and appreciation for his generous beneficence, in giving to the Town of Medfield this fine Memorial building.
Whereas:
We wish to extend to his daughter, Miss Mabelle Dailey, our sincere sympathy in her bereavement;
Therefore, be it resolved that a copy of these resolutions be incorporated in the library records, and a copy sent to Miss Dailey.
NELLIE T. KEYOU, Secretary.
FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY
Appropriation, including Dog Tax.
$1,850.00
Interest on Library Trust Funds 408.31
$2,258.31
Paid
Mrs. C. A. Emery, Librarian
$499.92
Dorothy E. Smith, Asst. Librarian
16.00
Mildred M. Phelps, Asst. Librarian 93.00
Mary Petrie, Asst. Librarian
54.00
$ 662.92
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George L. Bent, janitor
468.00
W. K. Gilmore & Son, fuel
429.25
Edison Elec. Ill. Co., lighting
88.64
George L. Bent, ash removal
3.00
W. H. Callow, ash removal
5.00
Town of Medfield, water.
15.00
Mrs. C. A. Emery, postage and supplies.
9.94
Dura Binding Co., binding
72.50
American Library Ass'n, binding
2.00
J. F. Clark, repairs
2.50
H. H. Clark, repairs
9.00
George L. Bent, supplies
4.62
W. A. Fitts, supplies.
1.25
W. A. Gilbert, supplies
1.50
Fred A. Smith, book-racks
60.00
Books and Magazines
George L. Hall
$ 55.00
C. A. Emery
44.25
The Baker and Taylor Co.
10.91
The Macmillan Co.
1.98
National Garden Association
9.35
National Geographic Society
3.00
R. H. Hinkley Co.
49.50
Union Library Association
6.95
Personal Book Shop
188.83
Dodd, Mead & Co.
6.10
Alexander Allan
4.00
H. W. Wilson Co.
7.00
American Library Association
2.00
$ 388.87
$2,223.99
Unexpended balance
34.32
$2,258.31
Correct:
W. E. GARDNER, Accountant.
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SCHEDULE OF TOWN PROPERTY
Real Estate
Town House
$100,000.00
Library
25,000.00
Ralph Wheelock School
25,000.00
Hannah Adams Pfaff School
75,000.00
Land in Walpole
150.00
Water Department, 16 acres
1,300.00
Water Department,
Pumping
Station
1,250.00
Water Department, Spring House
150.00
Town Storehouse
3,000.00
$230,850.00
Personal Property
Town House, furnishings and equip- ment. $ 4,000.00
Library, furnishings and equipment
4,000.00
Ralph Wheelock School, furnishings and equipment. 4,000.00
Hannah Adams Pfaff School, fur- nishings and equipment.
5,500.00
Town Clock
150.00
Highway Department, equipment ....
6,926.46
Forestry Department, equipment ....
961.00
Fire Department, equipment.
12,095.50
Water Department, equipment.
25,319.60
Cemetery Department, equipment ..
100.00
Sewer Department, equipment.
156.75
$ 63,209.31
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Insurance Expires, April 1, 1930
Town House
$ 80,000.00
Hannah Adams Pfaff School
60,000.00
Ralph Wheelock School
20,000.00
Library
20,000.00
Town Clock
100.00
Pumping Station
1,000.00
Town Storehouse
2,400.00
$183,500.00
On contents of above buildings. ...
38,200.00
All companies participate pro rata in any loss on town build- ings or their contents.
Boiler Insurance
Ralph Wheelock School
Hannah Adams Pfaff School - expires April 1, 1930 $ 10,000.00 Town House
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TOWN TRUST FUNDS
School
Held by Treasurer
City of Portland, Oregon, Bond $ 1,000.00
Ohio Power Co., Bond
1,000.00
Dedham Institution for Savings
1,644.26
$ 3,644.26
Library
Invested Through First National Bank of Boston
Charles Billings Fund $ 5,000.00
George Cummings Fund.
1,000.00
George M. Smith Fund
500.00
John M. Richardson Fund 500.00
Willard Harwood Fund
1,000.00
$ 8,000.00
Cemetery Trust Fund
Deposited in Savings Banks
$16,848.08
Total
28,492.34
DANIELS HAMANT,
Treasurer.
The Town Trust Funds, amounting to $28,492.34, are held as above stated.
W. E. GARDNER, Accountant.
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CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS
Name of Fund
Original Fund
Interest for 1929
Balance from 1928
Ex- pended
Balance to Credit of Fund
Mass. Savings Bank
Moses F. Clark
$ 100.00
$ 4.81
$ 100.32
$ 4.81
$ 100.32
Orion Wight
200.00
10.07
209.82
10.07
209.82
Samuel Ellis
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
Francis E. Donlan
50.00
2.40
50.18
2.40
50.18
Francis E. Mason
200.00
9.92
206.37
9.92
206.37
Moses Bullard
200.00
9.62
200.64
9.62
200.64
Soldiers' Lot
700.00
34 22
712.84
34.22
712.84
John Sullivan
50.00
2.40
50.18
2.40
50.18
Francis S. Wight
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
Henry J. Dunn
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
Noah Allen
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
William Crane
50.00
2.40
50.18
2.40
50.18
James T. Allen
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
George H. Wight
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
William Salisbury
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
John Balch
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
John B. Coombs
50.00
2.40
50.18
2.40
50.18
James W. P. Dyer
50.00
2.40
50.18
2.40
50.18
Charles J. Sawyer
200.00
9.62
200.64
9.62
200.64
Daniel S. Wheeler
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
Edmund Bullard
50.00
2.40
50.18
2.40
50.18
John M. Richardson
500.00
24.09
501.75
24.09
501.75
Susan I. Woods
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
Alice O. Sewall
200.00
9.62
200.64
9.62
200.64
Edmund L. Chenery
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
Baxter Lot
300.00
14.46
301.05
14.46
301.05
John Schools
50.00
2.40
50.18
2.40
50.18
Susan B. Ware
50.00
2.40
50.18
2.40
50.18
Washburn Lot
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
Joseph A. Allen
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
C. M. Clark
150.00
7.19
150.47
7.19
150.47
John H. Gould
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
Bruce and Fisher Lot
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
John H. Pember
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
J. Augustus Fitts
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
George E. Pettis
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
Sarah G. Shumway
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
E. V. Mitchell
500.00
24.09
501.75
24.09
501.75
George Emerson
100.00
4.81
100 32
4.81
100.32
Amelia Everett
100.00
4.81
100.32
4.81
100.32
F. Sablome
100.00
4.81
100 33
4.81
100.33
Oliver A. Clark
100.00
4.81
100.33
4.81
100.33
E. P. Tucker
100.00
4.81
100.33
4.81
100.33
Emma Rhodes
100.00
4.81
100.33
4.81
100.33
A. C. Shumway
150.00
7.19
150.47
7.19
150.47
Benjamin Chenery
100.00
4.81
100.33
4.81
100.33
Keyes-Gilley
100.00
4.81
100.33
4.81
100.33
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Name of Fund
Original Fund
Interest for 1929
Balance from 1928
Ex- pended
Balance to Credit of Fund 100.33 100.33
Obed Hartshorn and Spear
200.00
9.62
200.63
9.62
200.63
George Morrill
100.00
4.81
100.33
4.81
100.33
N. A. Stone
50.00
2.40
50.18
2.40
50.18
Henry Wright
100.00
4.81
100.33
4.81
100.33
Clara Howard
150.00
7.19
150.47
7.19
150.47
$7,300.00
$352.42
$7,349.50
$352.42
$7,349.50
Dedham Institution for Savings
James Hewins
$ 200.00
$ 10.13
$ 200.27
$ 10.13
$ .200.27
Caleb Ellis
100.00
5.11
101.02
5.00
101.13
Sabin Smith
100.00
5.11
101.02
5.00
101.13
William S. Tilden
200.00
10.23
202.12
10 00
202.35
Moses Ellis
200.00
10.23
202.12
10.00
202.35
Joseph Breck
100.00
5.11
101.02
5.00
101.13
Mary F. Ellis
100.00
5.11
101.02
5.00
101.13
Mary T. Derby
100.00
5.11
101.02
5.00
101.13
George M. Smith
100.00
5.11
101.02
5.00
101.13
George F. Miller
50.00
2.53
50.50
2,53
50.50
Langley Lot
200.00
10.23
202.12
12.00
200.35
Grant-Newell
100.00
5.11
101.03
5.00
101.14
James Griffin
50.00
2.53
50.50
2.53
50.50
Walter James
50.00
2.53
50.50
2.53
50.50
Jeremiah B. Hale
100.00
5.11
101.03
5.00
101.14
Martha M. Mason
100.00
5.11
101.03
5.00
101.14
George H. Shumway
200.00
10.23
202.12
10.00
202.35
Edward Alward
100.00
5.11
101.03
5.00
101.14
Isaac White
100.00
5 11
101.03
5.00
101.14
J. V. Morang
100.00
5.11
101.03
5.00
101.14
G. D. Hamant
100.00
5.11
101.03
5.00
101.14
Lucius Houghton
100.00
5.11
101.03
5.00
101.14
Alex Ogilvie
100.00
5.11
101.03
5.00
101.14
Bishop-Hartshorn
450.00
23.00
454.86
25.00
452.86
Pattee Turner
100 00
5.11
101.03
5 00
101.14
Henry Parker
100.00
5.11
101 03
5 00
101.14
William Ryan
300.00
15.33
303.19
15.00
303.52
Wesley Balch
100.00
5.11
101.03
5 00
101.14
A. B. Parker
100.00
5.11
101.03
5.00
101.14
Dr. Saunders
50.00
2.53
50.50
2.53
50.50
William Guild
100.00
5.11
101.03
5.00
101.14
Seth Chenery
100.00
5.11
101.03
5.00
101.14
Moses Johnson
100.00
5.11
101 03
5.00
101.14
Samuel Johnson
100.00
5.11
101.03
5.00
101.14
George Chick
100.00
5.11
101 03
5.00
101.14
Mrs. Selwyn Clark
100.00
5.08
100.58
5.00
100.66
Cora B. Simpson
100.00
5.08
100.58
5.00
100.66
The Perry Lot
100.00
5.08
100.58
5.00
100.66
Saarm-Kennedy Lot
100.00
5.08
100.58
5.00
100.66
Braman-Briggs
100.00
5 08
100.58
- 5.00
100.66
Nathaniel Fairbanks
100.00
5.08
100.58
5.00
100.66
Albion C. Gilbert
100.00 100.00
4.81
Seth Maker
4.81
100.33 100.33
4.81 4.81
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Name of Fund
Original Fund
Interest for 1929
Balance from 1928
Ex- pended
Balance to Credit of Fund
Walter Wiswell
100.00
5.08
100.60
5.00
100.68
Samuel Ellis, No. 1
100.00
5.05
100.05
5.00
100.10
George Ellis, No. 1
100.00
5.05
100.05
5.00
100.10
Hutson-Smith
100.00
5.05
100.05
5.00
100.10
John G. Hutson
150.00
7.58
150.07
7.50
150.15
Wales-Plympton
100.00
5.05
100 05
5.00
100.10
Mary A. Hotville
100.00
5.05
100.05
5.00
100.10
Margaret T. Bearse
100.00
5.05
100.18
5.00
100.23
Giles-Lord
100.00
5.05
100.30
5.00
100.35
William Conrick
100.00
5.05
100.18
5.00
100.23
Bennett-Wilson
200.00
10.13
200.09
10.00
200.22
Tyler Thayer Sprague Lot
100.00
5.05
100.00
5.00
100.05
Thomas F. Barney
200.00
10.13
200.00
10.00
200.13
Charles Wight
100.00
5.13
101.50
5.00
101.63
Amos W. Shumway
150.00
7.66
151.69
7.50
151.85
Nathan Fisher
100.00
5.05
100.00
5.00
100.05
Joseph Bullard
200.00
2.50
200.00
2.50
200.00
John Hinkley
100.00
1.25
100.00
1.25
100.00
Thomas Rourke
100.00
1.67
100.00
1.67
100.00
Samuel Guild
100.00
1.67
100.00
1.67
100.00
Edward Blackington
100.00
2.50
100.00
2.50
100.00
$7,750.00
$373.60
$7,802.29
$371.84
$7,804.05
Home Savings Bank
Nancy H. Curtis
$ 50.00
$ 2.67
$ 53.43
$ 2.67
$ 53.43
Mary W. Phelps
50.00
2.67
53.43
2.67
53.43
Eliza E. Williams
475.00
24.27
506.41
24.27
506.41
George C. Davis
100.00
5.13
106.72
5.13
106.72
Daniel D. Curtis
500.00
26.14
547.86
26.14
547.86
Joseph Clark
100.00
5.13
106.72
5.13
106.72
Ellen Wood
300.00
15.41
319.96
15.41
319.96
$1,575.00
$ 81.42
$1,694.53
$ 81.42
$1,694.53
300.00
15.18
300.49
15.00
300.67
117
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Appropriation
$600.00
Paid for Salaries
Sidney W. Stevens.
$25.00
George W. Hinkley
25.00
Frank L. Cheney.
20.83
George S. Cheney, Inspector of Animals
150.00
Benjamin N. Ward, Inspector of Provisions ..
100.00
William H. Everett, reporting births, deaths and marriages. 151.00
Joseph A. Roberts, returning deaths to Town Clerk 25.75
Alexander Allan, supplies.
.60
Labor at Public Dump
John Spender
$10.20
R. E. Conrick
10.20
David Haley
10.20
William Cox
10.20
James Tubridy
10.20
Joseph Leeds
5.10
Michael Ryan
5.10
$ 61.20
$559.38
Unexpended balance
40.62
$600.00
Correct:
W. E. GARDNER, Accountant.
$ 70.83
118
REPORT OF THE WAR MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen :---
We hereby submit the report of the Medfield War Memorial Committee, which Committee was appointed by the Moderator following the town meeting of March 12, 1928.
Frequent meetings were held, types of memorials discussed, locations, and ways and means by which money might be raised.
The Committee endeavored to sound the opinion of the people in town, to find out the wishes of the public and to receive suggestions. Open house was kept by the Committee on the evening of Primary elections, and the public were invited in to see drawings and pictures of different types of memorials.
As a result of these meetings and investigations the Com- mittee reported at the town meeting of October 1, 1928 that it recommended a memorial stone with tablet as base for a flagpole, forming a rostrum for public speaking, to be placed in Baxter Park to commemorate the services of Medfield men in the World War, and the placing, in the Town Hall, of an Honor Roll of parchment under glass containing the names of the men of Medfield who served in the World War.
At that meeting the Committee was voted the power to go ahead with the plans and empowered to receive contributions from those who cared to give money toward the expense of the Honor Roll.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Beckwith Post No. 110 started a fund and other personal subscriptions were received which were sufficient to pay for the Honor Roll.
At the Town Meeting held January 21st, 1929 the Town voted to appropriate three thousand one hundred and forty dollars (3,140.00) from the Town Farm Fund then in the
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treasury, to be expended for the purchase and erection of a War Memorial.
The Committee chose a memorial designed by a well known Boston sculptor, Mr. Raymond Averill Porter, a model and sketch of which were displayed at the town meeting.
The contract was given to the T. F. McGann and Sons Co. of Boston for the sum of two thousand seven hundred and forty dollars ($2740.00); Oregon pine flag pole; granite work, Deer Isle, executed by the H. P. Smith Co. under the supervision of Mr. Daniels Hamant of Medfield, representative of that firm.
Two flags were purchased, one large and one smaller.
The Honor Roll in the town hall was of parchment, hand lettered and suitably decorated, framed under glass. The design was suggested and the work directed by Mr. John E. Alcott, a teacher of design in the Massachusetts School of Art and the work done by the Senior Class.
On Memorial Day, 1929, the Committee presented the Honor Roll and the Memorial to the Town.
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