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Abatements 16.00
38.04
Poll Taxes-1940
Outstanding January 1, 1942
143.00
Payments to Treasurer, 1942
67.00
Abatements
44.00
Outstanding December 31, 1942 32.00
143.00
Poll Taxes-1941
Outstanding January 1, 1942
458.30
Payments to Treasurer, 1942
258.00
Abatements
120.30
Outstanding December 31, 1942 80.00
458.30
Poll Taxes-1942
Commitment as per Warrant
1,882.00
Abatement and payment refunded 2.00
1,884.00
Payments to Treasurer, 1942
1,324.00
Abatements
388.00
Outstanding December 31, 1942
172.00
1,884.00
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes-1935
Outstanding January 1, 1942 4.20
Abatements 4.20
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Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes-1936 Outstanding January 1, 1942
11.35
Abatements 11.35
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes-1937
,Outstanding January 1, 1942
63.33
Abatements 63.33
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes-1939
Outstanding January 1, 1942
152.15
Payments to Treasurer, 1942 8.42
Abatements 1
143.73
152.15
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes-1940
Outstanding January 1, 1942
145.30
Payments to Treasurer, 1942
44.26
Abatements
58.83
Outstanding December 31, 1942 42.21
145.30
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes-1941
Outstanding January 1, 1942
224.85
Additional Commitment
44.06
Abatements and payments refunded
8.87
277.78
Payments to Treasurer, 1942
229.82
Abatements
10.46
Outstanding December 31, 1942
37.50
277.78
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes-1942
Commitments as per Warrants
8,024.71
Abatements and payments refunded
150.44
8,175.15
Payments to Treasurer, 1942
$7,725.98
Abatements
293.83
Outstanding December 31, 1942
155.34
8,175.15
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Moth Assessments-1939
Outstanding January 1, 1942
Payments to Treasurer, 1942 1.65
Abatements
6.30
7.95
Moth Assessments-1940
Outstanding January 1, 1942
57.05
Payments to Treasurer, 1942
46.40
Abatements
9.15
Tax Titles taken
1.50
57.05
Moth Assessments-1941
Outstanding January 1, 1942
179.45
Payments to Treasurer, 1942
146.40
Abatements
11.75
Added to Tax Titles
1.50
Outstanding December 31, 1942
19.80
179.45
Moth Assessments-1942
Commitment as per Warrant
1,102.55
Payments to Treasurer, 1942
939.10
Added to Tax Titles
1.00
Outstanding December 31, 1942
162.45
1,102.55
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS R. ELDREDGE,
Collector of Taxes.
7.95
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ANNUAL REPORT - 1942 HARWICH WATER DEPT.
To the Citizens of the Town of Harwich :
We hereby submit for your approval the Sixth Annual Report of the Harwich Water Department for the year end- ing December 31 ,1942.
Administration
The Board of Water Commissioners organized on Feb- ruary 5th as follows : Walter E. Cahoon, Chairman; Harold A. Thompson, Secretary ; and Lawrence F. Nickerson. John W. Hughes was appointed Superintendent and Norwood W. Bee Clerk and Collector.
The activity of the department was greatly curtailed, during the year, by restrictions imposed by the Federal Government due to the war effort. Construction work has been limited or entirely forbidden and materials for main- tenance work are restricted to essentials. Although we have been given a priority under Order P-46. they are not usually sufficiently high to obtain replacement of our stock, and applications for higher ratings are usually denied un- less absolutely essential. However, this lag in construction work has given the department an opportunity to concen- trate on maintenance work as is outlined later in this report.
Receipts for the year amounted to $12,508.28, this is a slight decrease from the previous year but exceedes our operating and maintenance cost by $4,741.94.
The total number of services used during the year was 427, this a slight increase over the previous year.
We were able to return a substantial balance of $991.01 from our operating budget for the year and plan to lower our 1943 budget accordingly.
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At the latter part of the year the war effort began to take its toll of our personnel. Mr. Harold A. Thompson, Secretary of the Board, who is engaged in war work found it necessary to move his family to a location nearer his work, and being unable to devote sufficient time to the department he resigned his post effective December 31, 1942, Mr. Thompson has been a member of the board since 1939 and has always given freely of his time and experience to department affairs, and all concerned extremely regret he found it necessary to resign. Late in November the Clerk and Collector, Norwood W. Bee, received his call to the Army, and was granted a military leave of absence for the duration. The board appointed the Superintendent temporary Clerk and Collector until more satisfactory ar- rangements could be made.
The water rates remain the same as in past years and it was decided to continue the temporary increase in allow- able water until such time as the rate structure could be more completely revised.
All property and equipment have been maintained in a good state of repair.
Maintenance
Much maintenance work of a routine nature was per- formed during the year. No major repairs were made or large leaks reported. All hydrants were inspected fre- quently and many minor repairs made where necessary. Guard posts were placed at two hydrants that seemed to be a favorite target for motorists. The Herring River pipe crossing was thoroughly scraped and painted. A survey of service box locations was completed and brought up to date and the necessary tracings and prints made. A similar survey of valve boxes was started but not com- pleted before the end of the year.
Services
Due to the WPB restricting the use of critical material,
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as well as the inability of property owners to obtain plumb- ing material, the number of new services dropped to 23. This is an unavoidable condition and no doubt installations for the coming year will again be decreased.
Pumping Station
Early in the year the diesel engine was taken down for the annual overhaul and inspection and several minor re- pairs and adjustments made. It was also necessary to com- pletely overhaul one of the small gasoline auxiliary engines. All equipment has been carefully maintained in good con- dition by the department. An inexpensive type of black- out curtain was installed in the office and pump room.
During the year we experienced the largest weekly and daily demands to date although the monthly and yearly totals were slightly below last year.
Elevated Tank
As was authorized at the last annual Town Meeting the elevated tank was equipped with the necessary apparatus for corrosion prevention by the cathodic method. This equipment was installed by the Electro Rust-Proofing Co. of Dayton, Ohio. Late in the year the tank was drained and flushed and an inspection of the riser at that time proved that this method of protection on the inside of tanks is very effective.
In fulfillment of the maintenance clause in our con- tract with the Ed Palfrey Co., who painted the tank on the outside in 1941, he retouched all rusted areas on the tank and legs.
We were instructed by the Army to paint out the name Harwich on the tank for the duration.
Truck
Unfortunately before the funds for this item were made available at the Town Meeting the Federal Govern-
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ment prohibited the sale of new trucks and it was necessary for us to make application for a release. This was denied however, and a second attempt failed. It was evident that further applications would be useless and it was decided to purchase a second hand truck. The department was for- tunate in obtaining an exceptionally good 1340 Ford pick- up which would serve the purpose well until new trucks are again available. A substantial balance of $443.68 is returned under this account.
Extensions
Extremely slow delivery of certain materials resulted in a slight delay in completing the Harwich - Chatham con- nection. The project was completed in due time however and few substitutions of critical material were necessary. This connection is a definite improvement to the system and an excellent stand-by in the event of breakdown or failure of our present facilities and has received the hearty ap- proval of civilian defense and insurance organizations. A balance of $462.63 was returned from this account.
Under the Emergency Extension account only two short lines were laid. As in the case of services this decline is due to the fact that there was practically no new build- ings constructed or major remodeling projects locally dur- ing the past year, and no doubt the activity under this ac- count will reach a lower level during the coming year. This is an open account and a balance of $1,430.57 is car- ried over to 1943.
National Defense
It was not considered necessary during the year to make any expenditures from this account, although as the war situation becomes more critical certain precautions may be necessary with a resulting expenditure under this heading.
Our own defense measures remain essentially the same
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as last year and we feel prepared to cope with any emer- gency that may occur locally.
The following data is taken from the department rec- ords :
Service connections-
Taking water Dec. 31, 1942 222
Seasonal takers shut off 205
Total services used during year 427
Previous takers not turned on in 1942 26
Services not used since installed 50
Total service connections
503
Hydrants in place Jan. 1, 1942
119
Hydrants added 1942 1
Total hydrants Dec. 31, 1942
120
1
2
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Sprinkler systems-(none added in 1942)
1942 Construction
Kind of pipe
Size of Length of
Total Cost per
pipe
Extension
Cost
foot
State Rd., So. Harwich
(connecting with Chatham)
Transite
8"
881'
$2,055.30
$2.33
Woodlawn Ave.
Transite
72'
111.91
. 1.55
Sisson Rd.
Steel C.L. 2"
189.7'
118.30
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Total
1142.7'
Main Line Total by Sizes
10"
8"
6"
2"
11/2"
Total
Total 1941
5.7
5.98
6.5
1.3
.12
19.60
Added 1942
none
.167
.014
.036
none
.217
1942 Total
5.7
6.147
6.514
1.336
.12
19.817
Service Installations
34"
1"
2"
Total
Number of services
7
15
1
23
Length in feet
305.4'
1135.0'
41.8'
1482.2'
Ave. length per service
43.6'
75.6'
41.8'
64.4'
Average cost per service
$37.87
Average cost per foot
$ .57
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Water Consumption
Gallons
Gallons
January
1,130,718
July
3,704,664
February
965,940
August
3,750,120
March
1,244,358
September
2,034,156
April
965,940
October
1,329,588
May
1,926,198
November
920,484
June
2,164,842
December
1,079,580
Total Gallons Pumped 21,216,588
Pumped to metered ratio
75%
Average daily consumption
58,128 gals.
Largest monthly consumption - August
3,750,120 gals.
Largest weekly consumption - Ending Aug. 8
1,352,316 gals.
Largest daily consumption - Aug. 3
255,690 gals.
Hours of operation - Diesel
728 hrs. 40 min.
Hours of operation - Gasoline
22 hrs.
35 min.
Total operation
751 hrs.
15 min.
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SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS EXPENDITURES
1942 Budget
Payments
$7,766.34
Appropriation
$8,750.00
Balance
991.01
Gas tax refund
7.35
$8,757.35
$8,757.35
Classification of Expenditures
Administration
General
Commissioners
$300.00
Labor
$835.75
Superintendent
2,385.00
Truck
260.37
Clerk
960.00
Pipe and Fittings
58.54
Stationery and
Meters and Fittings
622.26
postage
54.15
Electricity (Tank)
70.70
Printing and
advertising
24.00
All other (misc.)
148.13
Telephone
90.21
Office Supplies
46.27
$2,050.85
All other (misc.)
20.27
$3,879.90
Service Connections
Labor
$173.75
Diesel Repairs
$137.49
Pipe and Fittings
891.68
Labor
61.75
Fuel
(Power and Heat)
365.91
Electricity (Pumps)
71.00
All other (misc.)
109.79
$745.94
Totals
Administration
$3,879.90
General
2,050.85
Service Connections
1,089.65
Pumping Station
745.94
$7,766.34
Electricity (General)
55.10
All other (misc.)
24.22
$1,089.65
Pumping Station
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SPECIAL ACCOUNTS
Harwich - Chatham Connection
Payments
$2,337.37
Appropriation $2,800.00
Balance
462.63
$2,800.00
$2,800.00
Emergency Extensions (Open Account)
Payments
$569.43
Appropriation $2,000.00
Balance
1,430.57
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
National Defense Program (Open Account)
Payments
None
Appropriation $400.00
Balance
$400.00
$400.00
$400.00
New Truck
Payments
$406.32 Appropriation
$850.00
Balance
443.68
$850.00
$850.00
Cathodic Protection (Water Tank)
Payments
$494.00
Appropriation
$500.00
Balance
6.00
$500.00
$500.00
RECEIPTS
Minimum Charges
$9,681.45
Excess Water
1,429.09
Meter Rentals
521.50
Service Connections
870.93
Meter Repairs
5.31
Total Collections 1942
$12,508.28
Paid to Town Treasurer 1942
$12,508.28
December 31, 1942
No cash on hand
1940 Commitments outstanding Jan. 1, 1942
$23.00
Collected 1942
23.00
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1942
None
1
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1941 Commitments outstanding Jan. 1, 1942 Collected 1942 Abatements 1942
$961.87 920.90
6.00
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1942
$34.97
1942 Commitments per warrants
$12,415.70
Collected 1942
11,564.38
Abatements 1942
166.86
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1942
$684.46
Total outstanding Dec. 31, 1942
$719.43
The board wishes to express their appreciation for the cooperation received from the Selectmen and other town departments and assure them of the continued cooperation of this department.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER E. CAHOON, LAWRENCE F. NICKERSON, Board of Water Commissioners.
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REPORT OF THE HARWICH POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Harwich, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
I herewith respectfully submit my tenth annual report of the Police Department for the Town of Harwich, for the year ending December 31, 1942.
Cases before the Second District Court
88
Found Guilty
77
Found Not Guilty
10
Dismissed 1
Cases Filed
23
Complaints Received and Investigated
610
Fires Attended
34
Auto Accidents Investigated
14
Injured in Auto Accidents, none to Hospital
10
Persons Confined to Lockup by this Department 55
Persons Confined to Lockup by Outside Departments
16
Trips to Provincetown Court
19
Trips to Barnstable 12
Trips to Other Outside Institutions
4
Patients taken to Cape Cod Hospital
10
Summons and Warrants Served 34
Permits Issued for Transfer of Cars 111
Miles covered by Cruiser
27,571
It is gratifying to report a decided drop on auto acci- dents and the number of persons injured in these accidents.
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The War Emergency has increased manifold the duties of the department, many of which have arisen from Emer- gency Legislation and Executive Orders of the Governor.
The Police Department expresses its appreciation for your assistance and cooperation during the year.
EMULOUS E. HALL,
Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF THE CALEB CHASE FUND
Interest Account
December 31, 1942
Received Interest for year
$343.80
Paid Overseers Public Welfare
343.80
Statement of Investments
December 31, 1942
30 shares W. L. Douglas Shoe Co., P. Pref. 20 shares Common $300.00
1000 N. Y. Water Service Coop. 5 per cent Bond
992.50
50 shares First National Bank of Boston
1,703.75
50 shares National Shawmut Bank 1,312.50
Deposit in C. C. F. C. S. Bank
5,752.80
$10,061.55
Respectfully submitted,
THEOPHILUS B. BAKER,
JOHN T. WOOD,
JOSEPH B. ATKINS,
EARL B. ELDREDGE,
J. FREEMAN RYDER,
BERTRAM D. CROSBY,
ALONZO NICKERSON, Trustees of Caleb Chase Fund.
I, the undersigned Accounting Officer of the Town of Harwich, have this day examined the Books and Vouchers of the Treasurer for the Caleb Chase Fund Trustees and found the same correct.
FRANKLIN D. UNDERWOOD.
December 31, 1942.
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REPORT OF BROOKS LIBRARY
George W. Nickerson Fund
Cash on hand December 31, 1941
Interest for year
$5,210.42
Cash on hand December 31, 1942
$5,113.60
John F. Small Fund
Cash on hand December 31, 1941
$225.28
Interest for year
5.66
Cash on hand December 31, 1942 $230.94
Librarians - Miss Susan Underwood
Mrs. Howard Cahoon
Circulation
10,500
Number of books added
325
Total number of books
27,817
Magazines
25
Respectfully submitted,
MILDRED B. PAINE, CHARLOTTE P. SIMS, HILLARY M. LeCLAIRE, Trustees of Brooks Block.
$5,083.92 126.50
Payments
96.82
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING
December 31, 1942
To the Board of Health :
I submit for your approval the following report for the year 1942.
Number of Permits issued
36
Permit Fees $39.00
Assessors' value of New Plumbing
$10,392.00
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN T. WOOD,
Inspector of Plumbing.
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To :
The Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Town of Harwich, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen :
I herewith respectfully submit my ninth annual report as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the Town of Har- wich for the year ending December 31, 1942.
Tested
Adjusted 23
Sealed 91
2
6
Volumetric Measures
102
1
9
Automatic Liquid Measuring Devices
15
132
17
5
Linear Measures
8
Weights
8
152
8
Total
46
485
28
20
Money received for Sealing Fees
$62.32
Money received for Adjusting Charges
1.75
Total
$64.07
Paid Town Treasurer
$64.07
Money returned to Treasurer by State
ยท Director of Standards for Peddler's License Fees
16.00
Total
$80.07
Not Sealed
Con- demned
Scales
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Inspections made of Peddler's Licenses Other Inspections
6 432
Trial Weighings and Measurements of Commodities sold or put up for sale Coal in Transit re-weighed
375
Lbs.
10,000
Retests of Gasoline devices after sealing
10
Inspections and tests made for OPA
59
Respectfully submitted,
VICTOR S. RYDER, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSION
To the Voters of the Town of Harwich :
The Cemetery Commissioners submit for your approval their fourth annual report as follows :
Harwich Center
North Harwich
West Harwich
Kelley
Seth Eldredge
End of Long Pond
Services, East Harwich
Appropriation $250.00
Spent 148.50
Balance $101.50
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN T. WOOD, JOHN CONDON, EARL ELDREDGE, Cemetery Commissioners.
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REPORT OF FISH AND GAME COMMITTEE
To the Voters of the Town of Harwich :
We submit for your approval the following report for the year 1942. Expended for grain $22.60
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH W. DOANE, WILLIAM R. ORTON, Sr., CHARLES H. TAYLOR, Fish and Game Committee.
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF WIRES
The following inspections were made for new services and change-overs for electrical current in the Town of Harwich during the year ending December 31, 1942.
Pleasant Lake
1
East Harwich
1
North Harwich
2
Harwich Center
5
South Harwich
7
West Harwich
10
Harwich Port
15
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41
Respectfully submitted,
BRADFORD L. BARRETT, Inspector of Wires.
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LIST OF JURORS FOR 1942
Baldwin, James-Garageman Thompson, Frank-Innkeeper Crosby, Bertram D .- Marble Worker Derby, R. Stafford-Realtor Doane, John Howard-Druggist Dunbar, J. Bryce-Grocery Clerk Hamilton, Leroy F .- Retired Holmes, Elmer W .- Fuel Dealer Joy, Robert E .- Clerk Nickerson, Norman O .- Bank Clerk
Taylor, Thomas S .- Garageman Thayer, Sheldon J .- Nurseryman Tobey, Jesse C .- Retired Perkins, Edward L., Jr .- Merchant Enos, Henry B .- Plumber Hibbert, Francis J .- Plumber
Cahoon, Roger W., Sr .- Retired
Farham, Axel W .- Decorator Eldredge, Calvin C .- Cranberry Grower Crowell, Cleon S.
Nickerson, Charles E .- Storekeeper.
Sawyer, Winslow B .- Carpenter Sullivan, Howard R .- Realtor Gilmore, Walter-Retired Thornhill, James H .- Minister Wales, Wallace-Retired Harwich Port Barrett, Bradford-Electrician Harwich Port
Hardie, Charles W .- Salesman
Larkin, Daniel J .- Retired
Dean Earl-Cranberry Grower
Harwich Port Harwich Port Harwich Center Harwich Port Harwich Port Harwich Center North Harwich East Harwich West Harwich Harwich Center South Harwich South Harwich Harwich Center West Harwich West Harwich West Harwich
West Harwich West Harwich Pleasant Lake East Harwich Harwich Center South Harwich Harwich Port Harwich Port West Harwich
West Harwich
Harwich Center North Harwich
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES D. HOLMES, CHARLES T. CHASE, HOWARD C. CAHOON, Selectmen, Town of Harwich.
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TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1942
Article 1. To choose on one ballot the following Town Officers and Committees: Town Clerk, Town Treas- urer, Collector of Taxes, for one year ; one Selectman, Over- seer of Public Welfare and Board of Health, for three years; one Assessor for three years; three Herring Com- mittee for one year; one School Committee for three years ; three Constables for one year; one Trustee of Brooks Li- brary for three years; one Park Commissioner for three years; Moderator for one year; one Water Commissioner for three years; Surveyor of Highways for one year; one Cemetery Commissioner for three years.
See the first pages of this book.
Article 2. To choose all other Town Officers and Committees.
See the first pages of this book.
Article 3. To see if the town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1942, and to issue a note or notes therefor payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
Accepted and adopted.
Article 4. To hear the report of all Town Officers and Committees for the year 1941.
Reports accepted as printed.
Article 5. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be necessary to defray town expenses for the ensuing year, and act fully thereon.
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APPROPRIATIONS
Hearings
$150.00
Moderator
25.00
Selectmen's Salaries
2,200.00
Selectmen's Expense
300.00
Assessors' Salaries
1,500.00
Assessors' Expense
400.00
Treasurer's Salary
700.00
Treasurer's Expense
250.00
Treasurer's Bond
123.50
Collector's Salary
1,800.00
Collector's Expense
475.00
Collector's Bond
268.00
Town Clerk's Salary
500.00
Town Clerk's Expense
100.00
Town Clerk's Bond
5.00
Accountant's Salary
1,000.00
Accountant's Expense
75.00
Stenographer's Salary
720.00
Election and Registration
1,000.00
Certifying Town Notes
10.00
Repairs on Public Buildings
1,000.00
Office Equipment
200.00
Exchange Building
2,200.00
Law
200.00
Miscellaneous
250.00
Police Department
6,500.00
Fire Department
4,000.00
*Forestry Department
3,500.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
500.00
Tree Warden
50.00
Wire Inspector
200.00
Board of Health
3,000.00
Dump
1,200.00
Plumbing Inspector
500.00
Inspector of Animals
50.00
Inspector of Slaughtering
50.00
Highways
11,000.00
Bridges
300.00
Fences and Railings
200.00
Snow Removal
4,000.00
Electric Street Lights
7,000.00
Park Commissioner
600.00
Traffic Lights
200.00
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Outside Poor
6,000.00
Poor Other Towns
2,000.00
State Poor
1,500.00
Infirmary
3,000.00
Old Age Assistance
22,000.00
Soldier's Benefit
2,000.00
Aid to Dependent Children
4,200.00
State Aid
600.00
** Schools
56,116.00
Brooks Library
1,150.00
Reserve Fund
2,500.00
Insurance
2,500.00
Advertising
100.00
Herring Committee
100.00
Town Reports
575.00
Retirement Water Bonds
7,000.00
Interest
2,030.00
Retirement Water Extension Note
1,000.00
Interest on Water Extension Note
72.00
Retirement School House Loan
7,000.00
Interest on School House Loan
1,137.00
Water Department
8,750.00
Interest Tax Anticipation Loans
50.00
Welfare Agent Salary
780.00
Welfare Agent Expense
100.00
Budget
$190,562.00
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS 1942
Art. 7 Unpaid Bills
$118.71
Art. 8 Cemetery Commissioner
250.00
Art. 14 Lawrence C. Homer - Allens Harbor 100.00
Art. 15 Cleaning Beaches
400.00
Art. 16 Bank Street Parking Lot
200.00
Art. 17 Zoning Committee
200.00
Art. 18 Memorial and Armistice Days
200.00
Art. 20 Chase Library
450.00
Art. 21 Harwich Port Library
600.00
Art. 22 Water Mains to Chatham Line
2,800.00
Art. 23 Extension of New Water Lines
2,000.00
Art. 24 Water Dept. National Defense
400.00
Art. 26 Water Dept. - Truck
850.00
Art. 27 Painting Water Tank
500.00
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Art. 28 Visiting Nurse Association
1,600.00
Art. 35 Assessors' Map
500.00
Art. 36 South Street Work 500.00
Art. 37
East Harwich - Brewster Road, No. 137
700.00
Art. 39
Depot Road Work, North Harwich
500.00
Art. 40
Forest Street Work
600.00
Art. 41
Sea Street Work
300.00
Art. 45
Band Concerts
200.00
Art. 47
Civilian Defense
5,000.00
Art. 48
Stocking Ponds
100.00
Art. 49 Free Bed, Cape Cod Hospital
500.00
Art. 50 WPA Work
1,150.00
Art. 51 Planting Shell Fish
200.00
Art. 52 Care of Docks and Floats
50.00
Total Special Appropriations
$20,968.71
FOOTNOTES TO BUDGET
* $500.00 of this sum to be used in spraying for elm leaf beetles.
* Includes $3,600.00 for operating the school cafeteria. TRANSFERS FROM RESERVE FUND IN 1941
$1,200.00 to be used under the supervision of the selectmen for Civilian Defense.
$400.00 to the Police Department.
$300.00 to the Fire Department
RECOMMENDATION
It is the belief of the Finance Committee that the compen- sation of the Surveyor of Highways, an elected official, should be fixed according to law by a vote of the town. To accomplish this end the committee recommends that an article be inserted in the warrant for the next annual town meeting.
Article 5 was adopted exactly as recommended by the Fi- nance Committee with the exception of the item for Snow Re- moval. This amount was made $4,000 because of the expense already incurred by two recent snow storms.
Article 6. To see if the town will vote to instruct its Selectmen to control, regulate and prohibit the taking of Eels, Clams, Quahaugs and Scallops, within the town limits as provided in Chapter 130, Section 57, as amended by Chap. 329 of the Acts of 1933 and to make any regulations in regard to such Fisheries as may be expedient, and act fully thereon.
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