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The number of accounts using water increased to 532, an increase of 79 for the year.
Late in the year the Board voted to discontinue all meter rental charges effective as of December 31, 1944. This has the effect of a slight lowering of the annual charge. The receipts for the year were such that it seemed war- ranted at this time.
The War Production Board lifted many of the restric- tions on construction, however materials containing critical metals such as brass are difficult to obtain and delivery is slow. This condition will no doubt continue for some time.
Maintenance
All equipment and property have been maintained in a good state of repair. It was necessary, however, to defer much of the usual work performed under this heading due to the unusually large number of new services installed. All hydrants have been inspected and maintained in good working order.
Fortunately, there was no major damage to the system from the hurricane in September. Some house services were
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damaged and a short section of main exposed on the beach front.
The erosion of the beach between Pilgrim Road and Ayer Lane gives us much concern. A main in this area has lost much of the original cover and if this action con- tinues it will no doubt be necessary to relocate several hun- dred feet of pipe.
Services
The Department enjoyed an unusual amount of activity under this heading. A total of 66 new services were in- stalled. This is the largest number of new installations in any one year to date, and represents an increase of 12% in the total number of services.
Pumping Station
All equipment was maintained in good condition and repaired and overhauled where necessary.
The total gallons pumped showed a decided increase over any previous year. This was due in part to the in- creased number of takers, but more especially to the defi- ciency of rainfall during the summer months.
Elevated Tank
The contract for the cleaning and painting of the ele- vated tank was awarded to the Emmons Co. of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, who was the lowest qualified bidder. The work was performed in a very satisfactory manner and a bond posted for the maintenance of same. Although the hurricane had no visible effect on the tank structure, the paint film was damaged as were many painted structures in the effected areas.
The defective wiring to the beacon light has been re- paired, but it is recommended that it be completely re-wired with weatherproof materials when they are again available.
Emergency Extensions
Three short extensions of 1", 11/2" and 2" pipe were made during the year to accommodate new takers. In all cases the revenue was far in excess of the 6% required. * **
Following is a brief summary of engineering and finan- cial data.
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Service Connections
Taking water Dec. 31, 1944 287
Seasonal takers shut off 245
Total services used during year 532
Services not used during year
69
Total service connections 601
New Service Installations
3/4 "
1"
Total
New services installed
32
34
66
Length in feet
1559'
3108'
4667'
Average length per service
49'
91'
71'
Average charge per service
$38.55
Cost to Department per foot
$.49
1944 Main Line Construction
Size and
Cost per
kind of pipe
Length
Total Cost
Foot
Union St.
2" C.L.
55'
$47.48
$.86
Forest St.
1" C.L.
170'
45.32
.41
Orleans Rd.
11/2" C.L.
130'
62.86
.48
355'
$155.66
Miles Of Mains By Sizes
10"
8"
6"
2"
11/2"
TOTAL
1943 Total
5.7
6.15
6.51
1.34
.12
19.82 Miles
1944 Added
none
none
none
.01
.02
.03
TOTAL
5.7
6.15
6.51
1.35
.14
19.85 Miles
Hydrants (none added 1944)
120
Sprinkler System (none added 1944)
2
Water Consumption
Gallons'
Gallons
January
1,119,354
July
6,582.032
February
1,102,308
August
6,875.220
March
1,232,994
September
3,608.070
April
1,619,370
October
2,051.202
May
2,789,862
November
1,352.316
June
3,737,756
December
1,357.998
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Total Gallons Pumped 33,428,482
Pumped to metered ratio
85%
Average daily consumption
91,585 Gals.
Largest monthly consumption -August-
6,875,220 Gals.
Largest weekly consumption - ending Aug. 19th
1,727,328 Gals.
Largest daily consumption - August 16th- 323,874 Gals.
Hours of operation - Diesel-
1,263 hrs.
10 min.
Hours of operation - Gasoline
14 hrs. 20 min.
1943 Total 5.7 6.15 6.15 1.34 .12
19.82 Miles
Total hours of operation 1,277 hrs. 30 min.
Summary Of Accounts Ending Dec. 31, 1944 Receipts
Minimum Charges
$11,177.06
Excess Water
2,090.86
Meter Rentals
614.51
Service Connections
2,317.11
Meter Repairs
1.70
Miscellaneous
6.50
TOTAL COLLECTIONS 1944
$16,207.74
Paid to Town Treasurer 1944
$16,207.74
Commitments .
1941 Commitments Outstanding Jan. 1, 1944 Abatement
5.97
1941 Ealance Outstanding Dec. 31, 1944
None
1942 Commitments Outstanding Jan. 1, 1944 Abatement
25.00
1942 Balance Outstanding Dec. 31, 1944
None
1943 Commitments Outstanding Jan 1, 1944 Collections
422.38
1943 Balance Outstanding Dec. 31, 1944
None
1944 Commitments
17,162.95
Less Abatements
4.00
17,158.95
Collections
15,785.36
1944 Balance Outstanding Dec. 31, 1944 Total Balance Outstanding Dec. 31, 1944
Expenditures
Payments
$9,008.83 Appropriation
$7,500.00
Balance
.02
Transferred from
Reserve Fund
1,500.00
Refunds 8.85
$9,008.85
$9,008.85
$5.97
25.00
422.38
$1,373.59
$1.373.59
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Classification of Expenditures
Administration
$3,650.27
General 2,580.37
Pumping Station 731.17
Service Installations
2,047.02
$9.008.83
SPECIAL ACCOUNT Emergency Extensions (Open Account)
Payments
$90.21 1943 Balance $1,430.57
Balance
1,340.36
$1,430.57
$1,430.57
National Defense Program (Open Account)
Payments
None Appropriation $400.00
Balance
$400.00
$400.00
$400.00
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER E. CAHOON, LAWRENCE F. NICKERSON, NORMAN O. NICKERSON, Board of Water Commissioners.
JOHN W. HUGHES, Superintendent and Collector.
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REPORT OF HARWICH RATIONING BOARD NO. 153
To the Citizens of the Town of Harwich :-
Your Ration Board takes this opportunity to express its appreciation to the patriotic citizens of the Town who have cooperated so cheerfully with the 1944 OPA regula- tions.
Expenditures for 1944
Appropriation
$750.00
Petty Cash
$20.00
Miscellaneous (Office Supplies)
30.03
Cape and Vineyard
36.48
Printing
111.50
Express
18.55
Telephone
98.92
Fuel
102.85
Janitor
220.00
Total Expenses 638.33
Balance on hand Dec. 31, 1944 $111.67
Every effort has been made to accord each applicant all possible consideration and so far as Regulations have permitted all have been extended justice and equality in rationing the various commodities. The saving of essen- tial war materials by the cheerful cooperation of the public has placed Harwich on the nation's Honor Roll and it has been a service all Panels have been glad to render to our Nation at war.
Respectfully submitted, MARSHALL SIEBENMANN,
Chairman.
MILEAGE PANEL : ROBERT W. CHASE, Chairman. MARSHALL SIEBENMANN
FOOD PANEL : WALLACE WALES
FUEL PANEL:
MRS. THERESA ATKINS, Chairman
MRS. HELEN DRAKE
FRED PEASE WICKHAM AMES
PRICE CONTROL: EARLE W. PHILLIPS
.
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REPORT OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
To The Honorable Board Of Selectmen ;
I herewith submit my report for the year 1944 on the activities of the Department of Public Safety for Civilian Defense.
This past year has brought many changes in Coastal security measures. Dimout regulations have been suspended and most of the waterfront restrictions have been altered or revoked. These all indicate clearly that the progress of the war has been favorable, and that enemy danger in the coastal area has been nearly completely removed.
The wild din of horns, bells and whistles has not shat- tered the peace and quiet of this town in the past year to herald a practise air-raid or blackout drill, as none have been held, and in my opinion there has been no need for them.
The report Center has been maintained ready for use. together with the alarm system, and we have expended money for telephones and Report center only. No equip- ment has been purchased, and none is needed under present conditions.
During and after the Hurricane of September last, Wardens made themselves useful and assisted the Police. A fire watch was posted in Harwichport, where many dry pine trees were blown down, householders were cautioned of the fire hazard, and the men patrolled for several days after the storm.
I feel that the Report Center and alarm system should be maintained until Military authorities advise they are no longer needed. I have asked for no appropriation for 1945, as I am of the opinion that any petty cash payments that may have to be made can be taken care of out of "Selectmen's miscellaneous account".
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY F. SMITH.
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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 eleventh annual re- port as Sealer of Weights anl Measures for the Town of Harwich for the year ending December 31, 1944.
Tested
Adjusted 33
Sealed 80 59
Not Sealed
Con- demned
Scales
5
4
Volumeric Measures
2
3
Automatic Liquid Measuring
Devices
9
94
53
1
Linear Measures
5
Weights
4
124
11
Total
46
362
71
8
Money received from Sealing Fees
$51.20
Money received for Adjusting Charges
1.35
Money received for Transient Vendor's Local License Fees
30.00
Total
$82.55
Paid Town Treasurer
$82.55
Money returned to Treasurer by State Director of Standards for Pedlar's License Fees Paid Director of Standards for Transient Vendor's License 50.00
16.00
Total $148.55
Inspections made of Pedlar's Licenses
3
2
Inspections made of Transient Vendor's Licenses Other Inspections 168
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Trial Weighings and Measurements of Commodities sold or put up for sale
268
Coal in Transit re-weighed
Retests of Gasoline devices after sealing
lbs. 3,000 5
Respectfully submitted,
VICTOR S. RYDER, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES
With war time restrictions still in force, curtailing the building of all new houses, there have been only a few completed new electrical installations in old houses, that previously were not electrified, in the year, ending Decem- ber 31, 1944.
To offset this fact along comes a hurricane in the month of September which did a tremendous amount of damage to poles, wires and services. It took practically all the inspector's time, for two months following this destruction, surveying the damage and advising the townspeople as to what should be done, and inspecting the work after repairs were made. At the present time, there are probably a good many summer homes that will not be repaired and in- spected until sometime in the future.
Harwichport
75
West Harwich
40
Harwich Center
28
South Harwich
16
North Harwich
8
Pleasant Lake
4
East Harwich
3
Total
174
Respectfully submitted,
BRADFORD L. BARRETT, Inspector of Wires.
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REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF THE CALEB CHASE FUND
Interest Account December 30, 1944
Received Interest for the year $390.44
Paid Overseers Public Welfare 380.44
Statement of Investments
1000 N. Y. Water Service Bond
$992.50
50 Shs. First National Bank of Boston
1,703.75
50 Shs. National Shawmut Bank
1,312.50
Deposit C. C. F. C. Savings Bank 4,522.45
10 Shs. Am. Tel. & Tel. Co.
1,561.85
$10,093.05
Respectfully submitted,
THEOPHILUS B. BAKER,
JOHN T. WOOD,
JOSEPH B. ATKINS, EARL B. ELDREDGE,
J. FREEMAN RYDER, EARLE SIMS, Trustees of Caleb Chase Fund.
I, the undersigned Accounting Officer of the Town of Harwich, have this day extmined the Books and Vouchers of the Treasurer for the Trustees of the Caleb Chase Fund and found the same correct.
Dec. 30, 1944.
FRANKLIN D. UNDERWOOD.
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REPORT OF THE HARWICH POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Harwich, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen :
I, herewith respectfully, submit my twelfth annual report of the Police Department for the Town of Harwich, for the year ending December 31, 1944.
Cases before the Second District Court
33
Guilty
32
Not Guilty
1
Calls received and investigated
670
Fires Attended 35
2'7
Persons Injered in Auto Accidents
8
Accident Victims taken to Cape Cod Hospital
4
Fatal Accidents
1
Transfer of Ownership of Automobiles
117
Summons and Warrants Served 17
Persons confined to Lockup by this Department
18
Persons Confined to Lockup by Other Departments
18
Trips to Provincetown
10
Trips to Cape Cod Hospital
5
Trips to Other Institutions
8
Miles Covered by the Cruiser
17,571
The Emergency brought about by the Hurricane was handled by us with the aid of the State Guard and the Boy Scouts.
The Boy Scouts volunteered their services and effi- ciently carried out their duties. All of us owe them a vote of thanks for what they have done.
The Red Cross Canteen thoughtfully served hot meals to the men and boys who were on duty.
We thank each and everyone of you for your coopera- tion throughout the past year.
EMULOUS E. HALL,
Chief of Police.
Automobile Accidents Investigated
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REPORT OF BROOKS FREE LIBRARY
George W. Nickerson Fund
Cash on hand December 31, 1943
$5,099.70
Interest for year .
101.55
$5,201.25
Payments
96.44
Cash on hand December 31, 1944
$5,104.81
John F. Small Fund
Cash on hand December 31, 1943
$236.73
Interest for year
4.75
Cash on hand December 31, 1944
$241.48
Librarians - Miss Susan L. Underwood Mrs. Howard Cahoon
Circulation
12,000
Books added
325
Books in Library
8,500
Magazines taken
23
Respectfully submitted,
MILDRED B. PAINE, CHARLOTTE P. SIMS, HILLARY M. LECLAIRE, Trustees of Brooks Free Library.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING
Dec. 31, 1944
To the Board of Health :
Gentlemen,
I have issued 68 permits. Paid into the Board of Health $68.00
I have had to make many trips, as the Plumbers have had with the shortage of help, and the shortage of material, an extremely hard year.
The storm of September 14th caused heavy damage to our shore property, and has brought in many Plumbers from outside.
The assessed value of new Plumbing is $21,419.00.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN T. WOOD, Inspector of Plumbing.
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REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSION
To the Citizens of Harwich :
Dec. 31st, 1944.
The Cemetery Commissioners have used their allotment of $500.00 on the following cemeteries :
South Harwich
Union, East Harwich
Seth E., East Harwich
End of Pond, East Harwich
Ryder's, East Harwich
Kelley, Harwich Center
Harwich Center North Harwich
Baptist, West Harwich
Smith, West Harwich
Chace, West Harwich
From Hurricane Fund Allotment $600.00. Owing to scarcity of help we have partly cleaned up Kelly Cemetery ; Union, East Harwich; and the Harwich Cemetery. Our expenditures have amounted to $400.00
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN T. WOOD, Chairman, EARL ELDRIDGE, JOHN CONDON, Cemetery Commissioners,
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REPORT OF THE FIRE AND FOREST WARDEN DEPARTMENT
To the Hon. Board of Selectmen and
To the Citizens of the Town of Harwich :
I hereby respectfully submit my annual report of the Departments for the year 1944.
The departments have answered 72 calls for fires dur- ing the year and the estimated value of buildings covered was $92,000. estimated loss $13,000. Acreage of grass and forest land burned was 71/2 acres.
We have a very bad Fire Hazard facing us this year on account of the fallen timber in the woods due to the hurricane. Please be very careful when hunting, fishing or travelling through the woods. Try to clean up all brush, limbs, etc. on your home lot and get a permit to burn it during the winter months, don't wait until next spring.
Call the Department for all fires no matter how small, clont wait.
Permits are required for all open air fires.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE M. MOODY, Chief of Fire Department and Forest Warden.
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LIST OF JURORS FOR 1945
Dunbar, J. Bryce-Grocery Clerk 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
Cahoon, Roger W., Sr .- Retired
Farham, Axel W .- Decorator
Eldredge, Calvin C .- Cranberry Grower
Crowell, Cleon S.
Sawyer, Winslow B .- Carpenter
Sullivan, Howard R .- Realtor
Wales, Wallace-Retired
Barrett, Bradford-Electrician Hardie, Charles W .- Salesman
Larkin, Daniel J .- Retired
Dean, Earl-Cranberry Grower
Kelley, Walter W .- Retired
Baker, Channing N .- Farmer
Young, Harry-Retired
Hunt, Alfred L .- Chauffeur
Chase, Robert W .- Cranberry Grower
Ryder, Victor S .- Cranberry Grower
Abbott, William J .- Golf Professional
Ames, Wickham-Retired
Wilbur, Edgar M .- Fisherman
Carlson, C. Oscar-Merchant
Harwich Center East Harwich West Harwich Harwich Center South Harwich South Harwich Harwich Center West Harwich West Harwich West Harwich West Harwich Pleasant Lake East Harwich South Harwich Harwich Port Harwich Port Harwich Port West Harwich Harwich Center North Harwich West Harwich Harwich Port Harwich Center Harwich Port West Harwich North Harwich Harwich Port South Harwich East Harwich Harwich Center
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES D. HOLMES, CHARLES T. CHASE, HOWARD C. CAHOON, Selectmen of Harwich.
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REPORT OF HERRING COMMITTEE
Dec. 29, 1944.
Board of Selectmen,
Harwich, Mass.
Gentlemen :
Your Herring Committee submit the following report :
We have had a rather strenuous year due to lack of water for the young herring to leave Long Pond until very late this fall, however we feel that we have been able to get the usual number out of pond.
The outlet from Long Pond is in very poor condition and will need rebuilding; we are asking for an appropria- tion for this work.
The acution sale was very satisfactory with conditions as they are at present. The only thing that we have to offer the purchaser is the right to catch the herring, purchaser has to furnish and find place to sein, there is no place at the present time that the herring committee can give the purchaser the privilege of seining, this condition makes it rather uncertain for one who does not have the assurance of a right of way to a place of seining and naturally re- tards the amount of bids and for these reasons we are ask- ing for an appropriation to purchase a suitable and avail- able pool, which will, we hope, be a good investment and soon repay the present investment. We hope that we can have a seining pool that will be a credit to all concerned.
As usual there is some trouble in getting the fishways working properly but we are in hopes that these conditions will be corrected. We have had good cooperation with bog owners and feel that unsatisfactory conditions at this time will be adjusted to the satisfaction of all.
Receipts and expenditures, App. for Herring Comm. $150.00
Sale of Fishery rights 456.00
$606.00
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Auctioneering and advertising $55.00 Salary of Committee 150.00
205.40
Balance paid to Treasurer $400.60
Respectfully submitted,
CLARENCE E. GREENWOOD, ROBERT H. CAHOON, Herring Committee.
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TREASURER'S REPORT 1944
Dr
Cash on hand January 1, 1944
$113,662.78
Cash received during 1944
286,974.57
Total
$400,637.53
Cr.
Payments during 1944
$290,631.83
Cash on hand in office Dec. 31, 1944
165.72
Cash in Cape Cod Trust Co., Dec. 31, 1944
109,839.98
Total
$400,637.53
BROOKS SCHOOL MEDAL ACCOUNT TRUST FUND
Amount of fund January 1, 1944
$1,221.79
Interest 1944
24.15
Total
$1,245.94
Paid for school medals
39.14
Amount on hand Dec. 31. 1944
$1,206.80
CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS-1944
Amount of principal,
Dec. 31, 1943
Amount of bequests added in 1944
$19,185.00 1,700.00
Amount of principal Dec. 31, 1944
$20,885.00
Accrued interest
$1,253.11
Paid for 1944 work
240.80
Remaining interest
$1,012.31
Total Trust Fund (Cemetery) $21,897.31
HENRY K. BEARSE,
Treasurer.
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TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
DOG ACCOUNT-1944
Registering :
167 Males @ $2.00
$334.00
35 Females @ $5.00
175.00
54 Spayed Females @ $2.00
108.00
Total 256 $617.00
Fees retained
51.20
Paid County Treasurer
$565.80
FILLING STATIONS, GASOLINE PUMPS AND STORAGE TANKS
30 licensed @ $.50 each $15.00
Paid the Town Treasurer
$15.00
HENRY K. BEARSE,
Town Clerk.
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REPORT OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING FEBRUARY 7-8, 1944
Article 1. To choose on one ballot the following Town Officers and Committees: Town Clerk, Town Treasurer, Collector of Taxes, for one year; one Selectman, Overseer of Public Welfare and Board of Health, for three years ; one Assessor for three years; three Herring Committee for one year ; one School Committee for three years; three Con- stables for one year; one Trustee of Brooks Library for three years ; one Park Commissioner for three years; one l'ark Commissioner for two years; Moderator for one year ; one Water Commissioner for three years; Surveyor of High- ways for one year; one Cemetery Commissioner for three years.
Printed on the first pages in this book.
Article 2. To choose all other Town Officers 'and Committees.
Printed on the first pages in 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, 1944, and to issue a note or notes therefor payable within one vear, 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 vear 1943.
It was voted that the report of all officers and com- mittees as printed in the annual Town Report be accepted.
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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Recom- mended for 1944
Moderator Selectmen's Salaries Selectmen's Expense
$25.00
2,200.00
Assessors' Salaries
1,500.00
Assessors' Expense
400.00
Treasurer's Salary
250.00
Treasurer's Bond
109.00
Tax Collector's Salary
400.00
Tax Collector's Bond
161.25
Town Clerk's Salary
500.00
Town Clerk's Expense
100.00
Town Clerk's Bond
5.00
Town Accountant's Salary
1,100.00
Town Accountant's Expense
75.00
Stenographer's Salary
936.00
Surveyor of Highways' Salary
1,300.00
Elections and Registrations
1,000.00
Certifying Town Notes .
10.00
Repairs of Public Buildings
800.00
Office Equipment
100.00
Exchange Building
2,200.00
Law
200.00
Miscellaneous
200.00
Foreclosure of Tax Titles
300.00
Police Department
7,000.00
Fire Department
3,700.00
Forestry Department (See Footnote No. 1.
3,500.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
500.00
Tree Warden
50.00
Wire Inspector
200.00
Board of Health
2,000.00
Dump
1,100.00
Plumbing Inspector
500.00
Inspector of Animals
50.00
Inspector of Slaughtering
50.00
Highways - General Repairs
9,500.00
Bridges
200.00
Fences and Railings
300.00
Snow Removal
3,000.00
Electric Street Lights
7,723.20
Park Commission
600.00
Traffic Lights
100.00
Outside Poor
4,000.00
Poor of Other Towns
500.00
State Poor
3,000.00
Infirmary
3.000.00
Old Age Assistance
28,000.00
Soldiers' Benefits
1,200.00
Aid to Dependent Children
4,800.00
700.00
Treasurer's Expense
1,800.00
Tax Colector's Expense
250.60
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State Aid
700.00
Schools (See Footnote No. 2.)
63,803.00
Brooks Library
1,150.00
Reserve Fund
2,500.00
Insurance
2,000.00
Advertising
100.00
Herring Committee
150.00
Town Reports
600.00
Retirement of Water Bonds
7,000.00
Interest on Water Bonds
1,750.00
Retirement of Water Extension Notes
1,000.00
Interest on Water Extension Notes
40.00
Retirement of School House Bonds
7,000.00
Interest on School House Bonds
892.50
Water Department
7,500.00
Interest for Tax Anticipation Loans
20.00
Welfare Agent's Salary
780.00
Welfare Agent's Expense
100.00
Cemetery Commission
500.00
Civilian Defense
500.00
$199,279.95
Footnotes to the 1944 Budget
1. $500.00 of this appropriation to be ear-marked for the spray- ing of the elm tree beetle.
2. $8,800.00 of this appropriation to be used for the operation of the Elementary and High School cafeterias, approxi- mately all of which sum will be returned to the town through the sale of lunches.
TRANSFERS FROM THE RESERVE FUND IN 1943 $2,300.00 to the "Old Age Assistance" Account.
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 Chapter 329 of the Acts of 1933 and to make any regula- tions in regard to such Fisheries as may be expedient, and act fully thereon.
Accepted and adopted.
Article 7. To see if the town will vote to transfer from surplus revenue or available funds a sum not in excess cf twenty thousand dollars, ($20,000) for the purpose of re- ducing the 1944 tax rate and act fully thereon.
Accepted and adopted.
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sufficient sum of money to defray the ex- penses of Harwich Ration Board and to act fully thereon.
Accepted and adopted. $750.00 raised and appropriated.
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Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sufficient sum of money for the use of Har- wich Post No. 292 American Legion in the proper obser- vance of Memorial Day and Armistice Day ond other proper patriotic purposes.
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