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A MOTOR PATROL AND AMBULANCE.
We do need a motor-driven combination patrol and ambulance; the methods we are compelled to use in handling injured persons are a disgrace to a community like Arlington. Think of it: one of the finest hospitals in the State within our borders and no am- bulance to convey injured to it.
Notices served to delinquent dog owners
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CHIEF OF POLICE
Eight hundred dollars would buy a motor ambulance that would fill our needs for many years to come and the expense outside of housing would be slight, and I ask that $800 be ap- propriated for a motor-driven combination patrol and ambulance.
MORE OFFICERS NEEDED.
With a population now estimated at over 15,000 and increasing every month, the calls and duties of your police have increased in proportion until it is impossible for the present force to adequately patrol the town as it should be.
I do not feel that the burden of responsibility should be placed upon your honorable board, nor upon your chief of police when the Town neglects to appropriate sufficient funds to properly police it.
For 521 days during the year 1915, on account of the one day off in fifteen, vacations and sickness, we have been obliged to double up on routes on account of lack of funds to fill the gap made.
I feel that under present conditions your patrolmen are entitled to great credit for the vigilance they have shown in caring for routes often fifteen miles long.
If it were not for our police signal system, it could not be done, and a continuance of this policy, especially with our rapidly increasing population and the one o'clock lighting system, is dangerous.
TRAFFIC RULES.
There should be some uniform traffic rules adopted for the government of the immense amount of traffic that passes through our streets; there should be at least one patrolman assigned to traffic duty at Mystic Street, one of the most dangerous crossings to be found in any community. It may be instructive to know that during the year the increase of motor-driven vehicles was 26,970, or 31 per cent, and that fatal accidents increased 65, or 28 per cent.
AUTO TAXI SERVICE.
The local Taxi Service Companies should receive serious consideration from your honorable board; there are at present nine different firms doing business in Arlington and no fixed rule or
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regulation to govern them; there should be a maximum charge within the limits of the town which the passenger should know about, the drivers should be made to wear a designated badge or number and should not be allowed to cry out their wares and NO LICENSE to operate a taxi auto should be renewed or granted until the owner has filed a bond in a suitable amount to insure the safety of passengers; at present I know of no way by which damages could be collected should a passenger or pedestrian become injured by the carelessness of a driver of one of our taxi cabs.
I would ask that the sum of $19,000 be appropriated for the use of the Police Department for the year 1916 as follows:
Salaries
$14,475.00
Pension
548.00
Telephones
190.00
Maintenance motor cycle
100.00
Auto and ambulance hire
300.00
Miscellaneous
762.00
Two extra men
1,825.00
New motor ambulance
800.00
$19,000.00
In conclusion, I wish to thank your Honorable Board for the many courtesies rendered me during the year and assistance and support given me in the enforcement of law and order.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS O. D. URQUHART, Chief of Police.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of the Town of Arlington:
Gentlemen: I respectfully submit my annual report of the Arling- ton Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1915.
The number of companies and equipment are the same as last year, excepting a motor-driven ladder truck, which was installed December 1, 1915, in place of the horse-drawn truck which has been in commission a long time.
The new motor has proved its efficiency, and we feel that the Town is better protected than ever before.
The manual force consists of nine permanent men and twenty- seven call men. One more permanent man should be added the coming year, to be placed in Highland Hose House. There are four men there at present and two motor pieces, so that on days off and meal hours the apparatus is undermanned.
The motor equipment is still giving good service. There have been no accidents the past year. New tires have been put on the rear wheels of Combination A. 'All three pieces are in first-class condition. The department has at present only two horses in service, located at the Heights. I believe it would be economy for the Town to replace this horse-drawn hose wagon with a small motor vehicle in the near future. The cost of keeping the horses the past year was $532.25. One of the ladder truck horses was provided with a good home for the rest of his life, he having been in service for the past sixteen years. The other one was younger and was sold for $200.
The Fire Stations are in good condition, considering their age. There will have to be made extended repairs in two of the stations in the near future. They will have to be made fireproof, to con- form to the new garage laws. Towns and cities are given five years in which to make these changes.
The department has answered 71 bell alarms and 81 still alarms, making a total of 152 alarms, which is a decrease of 30 alarms from last year.
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' Value of buildings endangered
$85,800.00
Insurance on buildings
·77,300.00
Insurance paid on buildings
7,643.00
Value of contents
31,950.00
Insurance on contents
26,600.00
Insurance paid on contents
2,922.75
For further details of alarms and work of department, see records of the Clerk of Engineers.
The appropriation for the year ending December 31, 1915:
General appropriation $15,800.00
49.00
Received for sale of horse
200.00
Received of city of Woburn on account of repairs
335.00
$16,384.00
EXPENDITURES.
Permanent men, pay roll
$9,187.09
Call men and officers
3,810.00
Telephones
164.84
Laundry
47.32
Gas Company
17.59
Electric lights
67.60
Gasoline
111.00
Hay and grain
532.25
Blacksmith
44.75
Repairs
434.73
Supplies
164.28
Incidentals
132.23
Knox Motor Company, repairs
502.77
New hose
300.00
$15,838.39
Unexpended balance
10.61
Cash for horse (credited to unexpended balance)
200.00
Cash from city of Woburn (credited to unexpended balance) 335.00
$16,384.00
For further details, see report of Auditor.
Receipt of department
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RECOMMENDATIONS.
I recommend the appropriation of $16,000 and the receipts of the department for the ensuing year.
The fire alarm is in the hands of Superintendent of Wires. For detail in regard to Fire Alarm system, see report of Superin- tendent of Wires. Owing to the increase of buildings in Town and the opening of vacant land for building purposes, the demand for new boxes is increasing. A certain number of new boxes should be installed each year.
The water supply has still continued to give us the best of serv- ice, as in the past. Few towns have as good pressure and unlimited supply of water. In laying new pipe care should be taken in placing new hydrants, as by so doing a great saving can be made in the use of hose.
The strict enforcement of all building laws in regard to the prevention of fire should be well considered and looked after before it is too late. Attention to these details at the present time may save a great deal of trouble later on.
CONCLUSION.
In closing my report, I respectfully thank your Honorable Board for the courteous manner in which you have received me in my official capacity. I also wish to thank all other officials of the Town who have so willingly given their services when called upon, and to my assistants and all other members of the Fire Depart- ment my sincere thanks for the able manner in which they have answered all demands made upon them, making the work of the department a credit to the Town and a pleasure to command.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER H. PEIRCE, Chief.
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APPROPRIATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR THE ARLINGTON FIRE
DEPARTMENT, 1916.
1915
1916
Permanent pay roll
$9,187.09 *$10,036.00
Call men and engineers
3,810.00
3,800.00
Fuel
321.94
320.00
Hay and grain
532.25
300.00
Laundry
47.32
50.00
Telephones
164.84
1200.00
Gas
17.59
20.00
Electric lights
67.60
70.00
Gasoline
111.00
¥150.00
Blacksmith
44.75
35.00
Repairs
434.73
425.00
Supplies
164.28
170.00
Incidentals .
132.23
124.00
$15,035.62
$15,700.00
Bill of Knox Company for 1914, repairs on Combination A on account of accident
502.77
New hose
300.00
300.00
$15,838.39 T$16,000.00
Balance left over
10.61
$15,849.00
Receipts.
Regular appropriation
$15,800.00
Received for manure, etc.
19.00
Received for two exercise wagons
30.00
$15,849.00
Balance to Credit of Department.
Sale of horse
$200.00.
From city of Woburn on repair bill, Combination A
335.00
Unexpended balance
10.61
$545.61
*One additional man, nine months, $624. Advance in pay of one man, $104. iExtra telephone this year, F. P. Winn.
¿Advance in price. One more motor.
TAmount asked for 1916.
REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
ARLINGTON, MASS., December 31, 1915.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen: I herewith respectfully submit my ninth report of the services of this department for the year ending December 31, 1915.
Number of scales, weights and measures sealed
2703
Number of scales, weights and measures condemned
101
Total
2804
Number of milk jars sealed
531
Number of milk jars condemned
20
Total
551
Weights found incorrect and adjusted
103
Scales found incorrect and adjusted or repaired
91
25
Pumps having measuring devices adjusted and sealed Total
219
Weights condemned
31
Scales condemned
14
Measuring pumps condemned
5
Slot weighing machines condemned
4
Liquid measures condemned
21
Dry measures condemned
26
Total 101
Number of visits made to stores
387
Weighed out packages tested at stores
611
Number of complaints investigated of short weight and measures 19
Number of inspections of milk jars in use on milk teams 97
Number of inspections of scales and measures used by junk collectors, hawkers and peddlers
161
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One thousand and twenty-four (1024) weights, scales, and meas- ures were inspected, sealed or condemned at places of business and statutory fees were received and the same paid to the Town Collector. The remainder of the sealing was done at the office, for which no fees were charged in accordance with Chapter 65, Section 35 of the Revised Laws.
Number of berry baskets tested 556
Number of ice cream moulds tested and sealed 1103
51
Number of ice re-weighings
Number of gasoline measures tested and sealed
76
COAL INSPECTION.
Loads in transit examined for certificate of weight 112
Loads not properly certified to 2
Loads in transit re-weighed
21
Bags of charcoal re-weighed 52
Bags of charcoal re-weighed 71
The loads re-weighed did not show any unusual shortage, the largest shortage being nineteen pounds on a two-ton load; this shortage was made up by the concern on the next load to the consumer. On a three-ton load the shortage was eleven pounds; and on a one-ton load, seven pounds.
INSPECTOR OF PETROLEUM.
As Inspector of Petroleum, I have had five samples of petroleum products submitted to me for testing during the past year.
MEASURER OF WOOD AND BARK.
In this capacity I have measured twenty-one lots of kindling wood; fifty-one loads of cord wood; thirty-two carloads of manure; ten loads of loam; and four loads of gravel. On complaints, I have measured sixteen loads of wood and nine carloads of manure.
In conclusion, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the Town officials and citizens, who have assisted me in various ways in discharge of my duties.
Very respectfully submitted,
CHARLES F. DONAHUE, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS.
ARLINGTON, MASS., January 17, 1916.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Arlington, Mass .:
I herewith submit my report of the inspection of buildings for the year ending December 31, 1915. Three hundred sixty-one permits have been issued, classified as follows:
Dwellings, one-family
86
$283,800
Dwellings, two-family
161
814,200
Dwellings, four-family
2
19,000
Additions and alterations
24
26,195
Churches
2
24,000
Garages
59
24,779
Blocks of stores
4
68,150
Hen houses
3
225
Tool houses and sheds
11
1,925
Cellars
2
650
Sun parlor
1
200
Rebuilding burnt house
1
1,400
Laundry
1
1,500
Stable
1
735
Hall
1
3,000
Bowling alley
1
5,000
Greenhouse
1
500
361
$1,275,259
I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen and the builders of the Town for their hearty co-operation with me during the past year. Eighteen hundred and forty calls have been made in con- nection with applications and for information.
As the Town is growing so rapidly, I think the present building laws are inadequate for the needs of the Town, and I would advise that the present laws be revised.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM GRATTO, Inspector of Buildings.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS.
To the Selectmen of the Town of Arlington.
Gentlemen: I herein submit to you my annual report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 31, 1915.
This year, as we were about to undertake the regular annual inspections, we were stopped by the State authorities on account of the spreading of the foot and mouth disease, so that no annual inspection was really made in 1915.
During the year there has been one case of glanders in a horse, one case of rabies in a dog, nine cases of foot and mouth disease in cows, three in pigs, and one in sheep.
Respectfully submitted,
LAURENCE L. PEIRCE, M.D.V., Inspector of Animals.
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REPORT OF TOWN PHYSICIAN.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen: I hereby submit a report of the work done by the Town Physician for the year 1915:
Number of house calls 58
Number of office calls
67
Emergency calls at Police Station
26
There has been an increase in the amount of work this year, owing to the larger number of poor persons depending on the services rendered by this department.
The purchase of a pulmotor is again recommended for certain emergency cases, and should be a part of the equipment of one of the various Town departments.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES A. KEEGAN, M.D.
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GYPSY AND BROWN-TAIL MOTH DEPARTMENT.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
1 herewith submit my report as Superintendent of the Depart- ment for the Suppression of Gypsy and Brown-Tail Moths for the year ending December 31, 1915.
GYPSY AND BROWN-TAIL MOTHS.
The work of this department has been carried out mainly on the same lines as pursued last year, and the Town is in good con- dition. The usual spraying, cutting of nests of Brown-Tails, and creosoting Gypsy nests, removal of deadwood and cleaning neglected lots and roadsides have been attended to in their season. Exclusive of street trees, parks, cemeteries, etc., we have cared for 1191 private jobs at a cost to the owners of $1,609.74. That this work has been performed with satisfaction to the owners and at a minimum cost is evident by the few complaints received. During the spraying season, which lasts about six weeks, we used five tons of arsenate of lead, hired six horses, and had a force of from twelve to eighteen men employed. At all other times the force consists of from four to six men, all of whom are climbers. The nature of the work has changed to such an extent that it is neces- sary that all must be able to climb. The Brown-Tail infestation is very slight but to keep the Town clear of this pest is rather an uncertain job, as during the season that the moths are in the wing form, flights from towns where the infestation is bad are likely to occur, and then towns which happen to be in the path of the wind are sure to be victims.
TENT CATERPILLAR.
This pest was very numerous this past year. I have done what I could by spraying and cutting along the roadsides, and look forward to more favorable conditions the coming year.
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LEOPARD MOTH.
The most serious pest with which we are confronted at the present time is the Leopard Moth. The only successful treatment is the manner in which I outlined in my Tree Warden report of 1914, which is slow and expensive. The maples on Wyman, Palmer, Jason and Maple Streets were very badly infested and were gone over, also Pleasant Street and Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, and with gratifying results, as the Superintendent of Cemeteries will vouch for.
If the property owners will continue to co-operate with the Town in the suppression of these pests, we may hope to be relieved from any serious annoyance at a minimum expense. Taking the cost and character of last year's work as a fair basis for the com- ing year, I would recommend that the same amount as last year, $5500, be appropriated for the year 1916.
Thanking your Honorable Board for their confidence, and the property owners for their co-operation, I remain,
Respectfully,
DANIEL M. DALEY, Superintendent.
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LOCATION OF WORK. JANUARY 1915 TO JANUARY 1916.
Labor
Sundries
Almshouse
$3.63
Hose No. 2, Fire Department
.33
Hospital property
11.10
Meadow Brook Park
17.41
Menotomy Rocks Park
123.41
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
12.31
Mystic Street gravel pit
44.76
New Town Hall property
.90
Pleasant Street Cemetery
18.85
Private work
1,229.50
Reservoir woods
20.90
Robbins Library
.98
School properties:
Crosby
1.51
Cutter
1.51
Locke
2.09
Parmenter
.91
Russell
.45
Spy Pond Field
2.26
Stone crusher
14.48
Street trees
920.23
Town yard
1.23
Waste land
22.50
Inspection
10.00
Storehouse labor
137.77
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Lost time
7.53
Superintendent and clerk
$1,334.25
Rent of storehouse
96.00
Team hire
546.53
Tools, repairs and supplies
826.18
Office supplies and expenses
70.72
$2,606.55
$2,873.68
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Labor
Sundries
$2,606.55 2,873.68
Total Expenditures
$5,480.23
Appropriation
5,500.00
Expenditures
5,480.23
Unexpended Balance $19.77
NATURE OF WORK. JANUARY 1915 TO JANUARY 1916.
Labor
Sundries
Cutting and burning brush
$385.46
Cutting and treating nests
813.14
Cementing trees
8.28
Burlapping
1.56
Removing deadwood
601.35
Spraying
638.82
Turning burlap
2.64
Inspection
10.00
Storehouse labor
137.77
Lost time
7.53
Superintendent and clerk
$1,334.25
Rent of storehouse
96.00
Team hire
546.53
Tools, repairs and supplies
826.18
Office supplies and expenses
70.72
$2,606.55 $2,873.68
Labor
$2,606.55
Sundries
2,873.68
Total expenditures
$5,480.23
Appropriation
5,500.00
Expenditures
5,480.23
Unexpended Balance
$19.77
LIST OF JURORS.
LIST OF JURORS OF THE TOWN OF ARLINGTON, REVISED BY THE SELECTMEN, JANUARY, 1916.
Name
Occupation
Residence
Adams, Frank H.
Creamery 441 Mystic St.
Ahern, John J ..
Plumber
17 Beacon St.
Allen, W. Stuart.
Manager .
15 Court St.
Averill, George H.
Fish Dealer
41 Wollaston Ave.
Aylward, William P. Merchant 10 Trowbridge St.
Bacon, Major Mason 8 Bacon St.
Barr, Russell W. Carpenter 53 Lancaster Rd.
Barry. John.
Market Gardener
94 Broadway
Baston, James W. . Wood Carver. 9 Court St.
Bean, Harlan B.
. Salesman. .. . 1218 Massachusetts Ave.
Beers, W. Warren
Machinist. .. . 402 Massachusetts Ave.
Benham, John H.
Special Officer
49 Norcross St.
Bennett, John N
Carpenter
19 Avon Pl.
Bevins, James J.
Restaurant. . . 606 Massachusetts Ave.
Biggs, Douglas S. . Printer 8 Florence Ave.
Birch, Arthur Machinist 74 Wollaston Ave.
Bond, Everett P ..
Clerk .
18 Linwood St.
Bott, William G.
Salesman
158 Pleasant St.
Bridgham, Arthur L. . Civil Engineer 82 Florence Ave.
Brooks, Ernest R. Dentist. 103 Claremont Ave.
Brooks, William A.
Commissioner.
78 Jason St.
Brown, Henry K.
Shoemaker
52 Westmoreland Ave.
Buttrick, David. Merchant. 15 Swan St.
Callahan, Frank E. Machinist. 7 Lewis Ave.
Campbell, Clarence H.
Real Estate
108 Broadway
Carens, George C.
Reporter
28 Trowbridge St.
Chase, Fred M ..
Garage .
743 Massachusetts Ave.
Cheney, William H. Contractor 261 Broadway
Clark, George. Stable Keeper 30 Mystic St.
Clifford, Daniel I. Letter Carrier. . 115 Westminster Ave.
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LIST OF JURORS
Name
Occupation Residence
Connor, Fred Paul.
Salesman 36 Draper Ave.
Cotton, A. Eugene. Mason. 1054 Massachusetts Ave.
Crosby, Edgar
Farmer
88 Lake St.
Curry, Fred H.
Engineer 146 Park Ave.
Cutter, Waldo R. Farmer 151 Summer St.
Dacey, John A. Chemist . . . . 1263 Massachusetts Ave. Dale, David T. Rope Maker 32 Lewis Ave.
Deering, Edwin F Marketman. . 104 Massachusetts Ave.
Dick, John M .. Investments 190 Pleasant St.
Dinsmore, Robert S.
Conductor
52 Mystic St.
Doane, Foster P.
Salesman.
243 Lowell St.
Doane, Warner S Clerk. 51 Rangley Rd.
Donahue, John J. Forester 49 Brattle Lane
Doe, George I .. Retired 44 Jason St.
Downing, Edward I. Salesman
10 Harvard St.
Drouet, William C. Salesman. 56 Florence Ave.
Duff, John J .. Spring Maker 12 Henderson St.
Duncan, David W. Florist.
133 Mystic St.
Durgin, Winfield S. Ice Dealer. .. 301 Massachusetts Ave.
Eaton, Joseph H. Produce. 97 Paul Revere Rd.
Finley, Henry Piano Maker 71 Wollaston Ave.
Fitzpatrick, William A. Clerk .. 27 Central St.
Frost, Harold L. . Forester 26 Academy St.
Fowle, George M. Bookkeeper 21 Trowbridge St.
Gardner, John P Saw Filer . .61 Lowell St.
Giles, Harvey E. Harness Maker. 14 Whittemore St.
Goddard, Joseph V. Clerk . 201 Forest St.
Grannan, William D. Undertaker 14 Wyman Ter.
Guarante, Raffaele D. Undertaker 29 Chestnut St.
Higgins, Charles H. Forester 7 Swan St.
Hilldreth, Nathan L Insurance. 104 Medford St.
Hill, Horace H.
Draughtsman 25 Aerial St. Hill, George H .. Woodturner 38 Brattle Lane
Hilliard, R. Walter . Insurance 25 Norfolk Rd.
Hurley, Timothy W Janitor .
20 Grove St.
Jenkins, Richard O. Case Maker 19 Harvard St.
Kelly, John. Farmer 83 Highland Ave.
Kimball, Roscoe C. Foreman 21 Linwood St.
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Name
Occupation Residence
Kimball, Samuel E.
Retired
121 Lake St.
Lowe, George H.
Contractor
21 Cleveland St.
Lusk, John T ..
. Compositor
22 Crescent Hill Ave.
Marvin, Louis G.
Printer
17 Norcross St.
Miller, George H. Jeweler .66 Walnut St.
Parsons, Clarence T. Broker 207 Appleton St.
Quimby, Truman L.
Journalist.
132 Appleton St.
Peirce, Charles A.
Market Gardener
11 Appleton St.
Parker, Charles A Foreman 135 Lake St.
Puffer, James P. Clerk . 100 Broadway
Purcell, Edmund J. Market Gardener 109 Broadway
Roden, Thomas.
.Retired
5 Bacon St.
Roop, William T
Merchant .
32 Paul Revere Rd.
Ross, Malcolm Carpenter 49 Brattle St.
Russell, Frank F. Sexton. 28 Russell St.
Sawyer, George A
Carpenter
5 Wyman St.
Sawyer, John H.
Furniture
.24 Maple St.
Schnetzer, Florentine. Jeweler. 184 Appleton St.
Schumacher, Fred W. .Teamster 105 Crescent Hill Ave.
Smith, Fred S. Agent. .10 Jason St.
Snow, Ernest A. Architect . 15 Lincoln St.
Storey, Orville L .. Artist : 10 Devereaux St.
Stratton, George C. Salesman 17 Orchard Ter.
Sunergren, Adolph F Illustrator. .15 Glen Ave.
Swadkins, Jason A. Engineer 52 Tufts St.
Swett, Warren P .. Salesman. 56 Claremont Ave.
Tappan, Daniel L. Farmer . 269 Massachusetts Ave.
Taft, W. Allen.
Lumber
.44 Academy St.
Tewksbury, George C.
Bookkeeper.
.45 Claremont Ave.
Thorpe, William H Superintendent. .30 Russell St.
Trow, Albert W. Retired 21 Russell Ter.
Painter 16 Central St. Waage, John C.
Wilder, Frederick G .. Clerk . 15 Jason St.
Woodend, John E .. Jeweler 72 Crescent Hill Ave.
Woodman, Charles W. Lumber 1140 Massachusetts Ave.
REPORT OF REGISTRARS OF VOTERS.
January 1, 1916.
The Board of Registrars of Voters herewith submit their report for the year ending December 31, 1915.
During the year sixteen meetings were held for the purpose of revising the voting list, certifying to names on nomination papers and registering citizens possessing the necessary qualifications.
The law requires that the Registrars, on receipt of the list of assessed polls from the Assessors in July, revise the voting list in accordance with the list submitted.
The law further requires that no names shall be stricken from the list until the Registrars have notified such party of their intention to so strike his name from the list and assigning a time when he may appear and show reasons (if any) why such action should not be taken.
The total number of registered voters December 31, 1914 was 2504. During the year 170 names were dropped from the list on account of death or removal from Town. Four hundred and sixty eight (468) names were added at the various meetings as follows:
February 9. 20
February 13. 26
February 20. 81
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September 14. 53
October 13.
92
October 20.
73
October 23. 123
Total. 468
Making the total number of male voters December 31, 1915, two thousand eight hundred and two (2,802).
The number of women voters reported December 31, 1914, was 104. Four names were dropped on account of death. During the year fifty-six (56) names were added making the total
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number of women registered December 31, 1915, one hundred fifty six (156).
The list as revised January 1, 1916, is as follows:
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