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CHARLES A: HARDY, Treasurer. CLARENCE NEEDHAM, Accountant.
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JULIA FILLEBROWN FUND 1929
Principal of Fund $100.00
Receipts
Interest on Arlington Savings Bank Deposits
5.05
$105.05
Payments
Paid Town for Disbursements 5.05
$100.00
Investment
Arlington Savings Bank, Book No. 15841 .. $100.00
LUKE A. MANNING, ARTHUR P. WYMAN, HOLLIS M. GOTT, Trustees, ex-officio.
CHARLES A. HARDY, Treasurer. CLARENCE NEEDHAM, Accountant.
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WILLIAM CUTTER SCHOOL FUND 1929
Principal of Fund
$5,354.00
Receipts
Interest on :
Water Loan, 1925 $120.00
Arlington Savings Bank Deposit. 120.64
240.64
Payments
$5,594.64
Paid Town for Disbursement
240.64
$5,354.00
Investments Two Water Loan 1925 Notes, due
December 31, 1936-37 $3,000.00 Arlington Savings Bank, Book No. 15102 2,354.00
$5,354.00
LUKE A. MANNING, ARTHUR WYMAN, HOLLIS M. GOTT, CHARLES A. HARDY, Trustees, ex-officio.
CHARLES A. HARDY, Treasurer. CLARENCE NEEDHAM, Accountant.
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MARTHA M. W. RUSSELL SCHOOL FUND 1929
Principal of Fund $5,327.86 .
Receipts
Interest on :
Water Loan 1925
$120.00
Arlington Savings Bank 119.33
239.33
$5,567.19
Payments
Paid Town for Disbursement . . 239.33
$5,327.86
Investments
Two Water Loan 1925 Notes, due
December 31, 1938-39 . $3,000.00 Arlington Savings Bank, Book No. 9373 2,327.86
$5,327.86
LUKE A. MANNING, ARTHUR WYMAN, HOLLIS M. GOTT, CHARLES A. HARDY, Trustees, ex-officio.
CHARLES A. HARDY, Treasurer. CLARENCE NEEDHAM, Accountant.
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MARY CUTTER POOR WIDOWS' FUND 1929
Principal of Fund $613.11
Receipts
Interest on Arlington Savings Bank Deposit
31.02
$644.13
Payments
Transferred to Income Account, Poor
Widows' Funds
31.02
Balance, December 31, 1929. $613.11
Investments
Deposited in Arlington Savings Bank, Book
No. 15105 $613.11
LUKE A. MANNING, ARTHUR P. WYMAN, HOLLIS M. GOTT,
Trustees.
CHARLES A. HARDY, Treasurer.
CLARENCE NEEDHAM, Accountant.
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MARTHA M. W. RUSSELL POOR WIDOWS' FUND 1929
Principal of Fund $1,704.23
Receipts
Interest on Arlington Savings Bank Deposit 86.25
$1,790.48
Payments
Transferred to Income Account, Poor
Widows' Funds 86.25
Balance, December 31, 1929 $1,704.23
Investments
Deposited in Arlington Savings Bank, Book No. 439 1,704.23
LUKE A. MANNING, ARTHUR P. WYMAN, HOLLIS M. GOTT, Trustees.
CHARLES A. HARDY, Treasurer. CLARENCE NEEDHAM, Accountant.
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WINFIELD ROBBINS LIBRARY ART FUND 1929
Principal of Fund. $25,000.00
Accumulated Income, Jan. 1, 1929. 12,703.45
$37,703.45
Receipts
Interest on:
Liberty Bonds, Fourth Issue .... $127.50
Arlington Savings Bank Deposit 1,759.38
1,886.88
$39,590.33
Payments
Paid Town for Disbursements ....
251.20
$39,339.13
Investments
Three Liberty Bonds, Fourth Issue. $3,000.00
Arlington Savings Bank, Book No. 20095 36,339.13
$39,339.13
CYRUS E. DALLIN, WILLIAM A. MULLER, M. HELEN TEELE, THERESE N. TURNER, DR. CHARLES J. WALSH, ARTHUR' J. WELLINGTON, Trustees.
CHARLES A. HARDY, Treasurer. CLARENCE NEEDHAM, Accountant.
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TIMOTHY WELLINGTON LIBRARY FUND 1929
Principal of Fund $100.00
Receipts
Interest on Arlington Savings Bank Deposit
5.05
$105.05
Payments
Paid Town for Disbursement
5.05
$100.00
Investments
Arlington Savings Bank, Book No. 15103 ... $100.00
CYRUS E. DALLIN,
WILLIAM A. MULLER, M. HELEN TEELE, THERESE N. TURNER,
DR. CHARLES J. WALSH, ARTHUR J. WELLINGTON, Trustees.
CHARLES A. HARDY, Treasurer. CLARENCE NEEDHAM, Accountant.
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HENRY MOTT LIBRARY FUND 1929
Principal of Fund $5,200.00
Receipts
Interest on Arlington Savings Bank Deposit
263.25
$5,463.25
Payments
Paid Town for Disbursements 263.25
$5,200.00
Investments
Arlington Savings Bank, Book No. 15101 ... $5,200.00
CYRUS E. DALLIN,
WILLIAM A. MULLER, M. HELEN TEELE, THERESE N. TURNER, DR. CHARLES J. WALSH, ARTHUR J. WELLINGTON, Trustees.
CHARLES A. HARDY, Treasurer. CLARENCE NEEDHAM, Accountant.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES of the ELBRIDGE FARMER FUND
For the Year Ending December 31, 1929
Arlington, January 6, 1930.
Receipts
10M Duke Power Co. 41/2% Bonds, due 1967-interest $450.00
5M Illinois Central R. R. 43/4s, due 1966-interest 237.50
5M Grand Trunk Railroad 6s, due 1936-interest 300.00
10M Boston Elevated St. Ry. 4s, due 1935-interest 400.00
Arlington Five Cents Sav. Bank- interest 1,094.56
Menotomy Trust Company-in- .
terest
47.80
$2,529.86
Disbursements
Menotomy Trust Company Vault.
$5.00
Treasurer, Town of Arlington, for
Robbins Library
2,524.86
$2,529.86
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Investments
10M Duke Power Company 41/2%
Bonds, due 1967. . . $10,000.00 5M Illinois Central Railroad 43/4% Bonds, due 1966. 5,000.00
5M Grand Trunk Railroad 6% Bonds, due 1936. . 5,000.00
10M Boston Elevated St. Ry. 4% Bonds, due 1935. 10,000.00
Arlington Five Cents Savings Bank 22,065.00
$52,065.00
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK H. WALKER, Treas., JAMES A. BAILEY, JOHN G. BRACKETT,
EBEN F. DEWING, JOHN A. BISHOP.
CLARENCE NEEDHAM, Accountant.
REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS OF SINKING FUND 1929
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Balance, December 31, 1928 $99,132.44
Receipts
Interest on:
Liberty Bonds, Fourth Issue. . $1,275.00
N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. 4%
Bonds 600.00
High School Bonds, 1914, 41/2% 225.00
B. & M. R. R., 6% Bond. . .. 30.00
Menotomy Trust Co., Int. Dept. 781.58
Arlington Savings Bank ...... 1,584.56
Appropriation by Annual Town Meeting
2,000.00
6,496.14
$105,628.58
Payments
Box Rent, Boston Safe Deposit &
Trust Co. $10.00
10.00
Sinking Fund, December 31, 1929.
$105,618.58
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INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS IN 1928
Investments, January 1. $99,132.44 Securities sold or matured in 1928: Bond 146, High School Loan, 1914 .$1,000.00
1,000.00
$ 98,132.44
Investments Increased
Deposited in Arlington Savings Bank, Book No. 14554 4,639.56
Deposited in Menotomy Trust Co. Int. Dept. 2,846.58
Investments, December 31, 1929.
$7,486.14
. $105,618.58
Invested as follows :
N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. 4% Bonds, due May 1, 1954. . .... .$15,000.00
Four High School Bonds 1914, due
serially commencing Nov. 1, 1930 4,000.00
One B. & M. R. R. Bond. 500.00
Fourth Liberty Bonds. 30,000.00
Arlington Savings Bank, Book No. 14554 35,073.04
Menotomy Trust Co., Int. Dept .. 21,045.54
$105,618.58
JOSEPH C. HOLMES, CHARLES W. ALLEN, FRANK H. WALKER, Commissioners.
CHARLES A. HARDY, Treasurer. CLARENCE NEEDHAM, Accountant.
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS INSURANCE FUND 1929
Balance December 31, 1928.
.$40,644.04
Receipts
Interest on :
Broadway Corner Loan Notes .. $160.00
Hardy School Furnishing Notes 80.00
Menotomy Trust Co., Int. Dept. Arlington Savings Bank ...
593.34
1,088.68
Appropriation by Annual Town Meeting
5,000.00
$6,922.02
Investments
$47,566.06
One Broadway Corner Loan Note, due Oct. 1, 1930. . $2,000.00
One Hardy School Furnishing Note due Oct. 1, 1930. . 1,000.00
Arlington Savings Bank, Book No. 40412 29,562.67
Menotomy Trust Co., Int. Dept ... 15,003.39
$47,566.06
JOSEPH C. HOLMES, CHARLES W. ALLEN, FRANK H. WALKER, Commissioners.
CHARLES A. HARDY, Treasurer. CLARENCE NEEDHAM, Accountant.
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WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND
Principal of Fund, Appropriation at Annual Town Meeting .$5,000.00
Receipts
Interest on:
Menotomy Trust Co., Interest Dept. Deposit. .
65.50
Payments
$5,065.50
Paid Town for Disbursement. . .$2,500.00
Paid Town for Disbursement ..
1,964.91
4,464.91
$600.59
Investments
Menotomy Trust Co., Interest Dept. 600.59
JOSEPH C. HOLMES, CHARLES W. ALLEN, FRANK A. WALKER, Commissioners.
CHARLES A. HARDY, Treasurer. CLARENCE NEEDHAM, Accountant.
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EDITH M. FOX LIBRARY FUND 1929
Principal of Fund. . $ 1.60
Receipts
Gift
500.00
$501.60
Payments
Paid Town for Disbursement.
500.37
Balance, January 1, 1930. 2.04
Investment
Menotomy Trust Company, Interest Dept. 2.04
CYRUS DALLIN, WILLIAM A. MULLER, M. HELEN TEELE THERESE N. TURNER, DR. CHARLES J. WALSH, ARTHUR J. WELLINGTON, Trustees.
CHARLES A. HARDY, Treasurer. CLARENCE NEEDHAM, Accountant.
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ROBBINS CEMETERY FUND
Permanent Fund $5,0.00.00
Income Account
Balance from 1928.
$443.62
Interest on:
Water Loan of 1925 .. ... 120.00
Arlington Savings Bank .. 125.18
$688.80
Expenditures
Paid Town for Disbursement
264.69
Balance Income Account, Dec. 31, 1929 424.11 .
Total Fund and Accumulated Income.
$5,424.11
Investments Arlington Sav. Bank, Book No. 6758.$2,424.11 Two Water Loan 1925 Notes, due Dec. 31, 1939-40. 3,000.00
$5,424.11
WARREN A. PEIRCE, GEORGE G. ALLEN, J. EDWIN KIMBALL, Cemetery Commissioners.
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SAMUEL C. BUCKNAM CEMETERY FUND
Permanent Fund
$2,000.00
Income Account
Balance from 1928. $ 17.68
Interest on Arlington Savings
Bank Deposit 102.13
$119.81
Expenditures
Paid Town for Disbursement
$100.00
Balance Income Account, Dec. 31,
1929
$19.81
Total Fund and Accumulated Income
$2,019.81
Investments
Arlington Sav. Bank, Book No. 12248 2,019.81
WARREN A. PEIRCE, GEORGE G. ALLEN, J. EDWIN KIMBALL, Cemetery Commissioners.
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PERPETUAL CARE FUND 1929
Amount of Fund, January 1, 1929. $81,617.00
Receipts for Perpetual Care of
Lots 2,700.00
Receipts for Perpetual Care of
Single Graves 170.00
Permanent Fund, December 31, 1929.
: $84,487.00
Income Account
Balance of Income from 1928.
$2,889.31
Interest on :
Schouler Ct. Purchase $180.00
Lake St. Loan of 1924 440.00
Heights Fire Station, 1924
80.00
Water Loan of 1924 ..
60.00
Street Loan of 1925.
240.00
Junior High School Bonds, 1928
160.00
Fourth Liberty Bonds
212.50
First Liberty Bonds.
212.50
Arlington Sav. Bank,
Interest
1,233.38
Menotomy Trust Co.
Interest Dept., Int.
945.62
3,764.00
$6,653.31
$91,140.31
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Expenditures
Paid Town for Box Rent. . .. $7.50
Paid Town, a/c grave returned to
Cemetery
5.00
$12.50
Permanent Fund and Income, Dec. 31, 1929. . $91,127.81
INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS IN 1929
Total Investments, Jan. 1, 1929 .. $84,506.31
Deposited in Arlington Sav. Bank $7,647.13
Deposited in Menotomy Trust Co., Int. Department 8,474.37
$16,121.50
Securities Matured in 1929 : Note 31, Schouler Ct. $1,000.00
Note 647, Junior High School .. 1,000.00
Note 377, Heights Fire Station . . . 2,000.00
Note 323, Lake St. Loan, 1924 1,000.00
Note 338, Water Loan, 1924 1,500.00
Note 452, Street
Loan, 1925
3,000.00
$9,500.00
$6,621.50
$91,127.81
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INVESTMENTS
Four Schouler Court Purchase Notes due serially commenc- ing Jan. 1, 1930. $4,000.00
Ten Lake Street Loan Notes, due ' serially commencing Oct. 1, 1930 10,000.00
One Street Loan 1925 Note, due Dec. 31, 1930. 3,000.00
Three Junior High School 1928 Notes, due serially commenc- ing July 1, 1930. 3,000.00
Five Liberty Bonds, First Issue. . 5,000.00
Five Liberty Bonds, Fourth Issue 5,000.00 Arlington Sav. Bank, Book 8992 .. 31,363.54 Menotomy Trust Co., Interest Dept. 29,764.27
$91,127.81
WARREN A. PEIRCE, GEORGE G. ALLEN, J. EDWIN KIMBALL, Cemetery Commissioners.
SOLDIERS' MONUMENT FUND
Permanent Fund $2,000.00
Income Account
Balance from 1928 ... . $920.86
Interest on Arlington Sav- ings Bank 147.83
$1,068.69
Expenditures
Paid Town for Disbursement 200.00
Balance Income Account, December 31, 1929
868.69
Total Fund and Accumulated Income.
$2,868.69
Investments
Arlington Savings Bank, Book No. 6977 $2,868.69
WARREN A. PEIRCE, GEORGE G. ALLEN, J. EDWIN KIMBALL, Cemetery Commissioners.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
At the Annual March meeting Mr. Hollis M. Gott was re-elected Selectman for a term of three years. The Board organized with Mr. Luke A. Manning, Chairman and John A. Easton, Clerk of the Board and Agent for the Overseers of the Public Welfare.
The regular meetings of the Board are held on Monday evenings at which hearings are given on such petitions as are required by law, routine matters are considered, and audiences given to individuals, com- mittees and delegations, by appointment. Special meet- ings and joint meetings with the Board of Assessors and the School Committee have been held during the year to fill vacancies caused by resignations and deaths.
The new Building Code adopted at the last annual Town meeting has been in operation for several months during which time it has been clearly demonstrated that its provisions are a distinct advance over former building by-laws of the Town. There has been, in common with all other municipalities, a curtailment in the volume of building operations. Building permits this year aggregated $2,129,345 as compared to $3,504,245 in 1928. This condition being due, no doubt, to the fact that funds were not readily available for mortgages and building loans.
A survey of the town indicates that new building has been readily absorbed and that at present the town is not overbuilt with dwellings. The results of the cellar inspections by the Fire Department disclose but 168 vacancies in a total of 6247 dwellings and apart- ment houses of which 266 were completed in 1929.
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ROBBINS MEMORIAL HALL
This building, of which the citizens of the Town are justly proud, has been maintained in a good condi- tion. Painting has been done in corridors and offices where needed. Scenery upon the stage has been repaired and sets newly painted. The tower was re- pointed and the roof made tight. The lavatories on the first floor have been remodelled and additional equip- ment of the most modern pattern provided.
MENOTOMY HALL
This building, at the present time, is used largely by the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts, without charge, and sufficient money has been expended to keep it in reasonably good repair.
There are two stores upon the ground floor, one occupied by S. K. Ames Company and the other vacant, but which was rented for a period of several months to Walter Channing, Inc.
A committee was appointed at the last annual town meeting to make a report as to the disposition of the building and land at the annual Town meeting in March 1930.
PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT
The work in this Department has grown to such proportions that it was deemed advisable to engage a trained worker whose entire time would be devoted to investigating and supervising the cases requiring pub- lic aid.
Miss Marion L. Smith was engaged and commenced her duties June 1, 1929, and her report for the past seven months follows :
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To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Arlington, Mass.
Gentlemen :
As this is the first year that the Public Welfare Department has functioned as a separate unit, with the Board of Selectmen acting as the governing Board and a full time trained worker filling the office of agent, it has been necessary to reorganize the work with the end in view of serving all the citizens of the Town in the most comprehensive manner.
The Agent's point of objective since entering the work on June 1st, 1929, has been to endeavor as far as possible to re-construct the home life of the individuals and families who through misfortune or illness have become dependent; in order that, to a greater or less degree they may be a more responsible part of the civic life of the community, and eventually be contributors to, as well as recipients of the Town's resources.
There are many factors which must be taken into consideration if Public Welfare work is to become a really serviceable contribution to the community. Through investigation and casework principle, the un- fortunate people can be brought into a happier and more prosperous condition through a slow process of adjustment.
There are also definite reductions which may be made in the expenditures of this department through a careful consideration of settlements, and a judicious handling of budgets. In the last six months we estimate that a saving of about $6,000.00 has been effected in the year's budget.
All these angles we are endeavoring to unite under a kindly, sympathetic contact with the unfortunate
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dependent; and our aim is to bring the work to a higher level of service than has been possible in the past with a part time worker.
The Agent wishes to extend thanks to the various workers in the Town for their cooperation, which has facilitated the progress of this new service; and also to the Selectmen for their support and understanding of the purpose of the work.
Respectfully submitted, Board of Public Welfare,
MARION L. SMITH, Agent.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Police Department consists of a Chief, an Inspector, thirty-two Patrolmen, and eight Reserve officers.
On May 1, due to ill health, Lt. Daniel M. Hooley, at his own request, was retired from active duty after more than forty years of service. On September 1, Patrolman Thomas F. Priest was retired from active duty at his own request. Letters were sent to both, expressing the appreciation of the Board of Selectmen for the fine service rendered by them to the Town of Arlington, covering a long period of years.
Through boulevard signs were installed on the main arteries of the Town and stop signs at the entrances of all intersecting streets.
The control of traffic, by use of these signs, cannot be legally enforced until a vote has been passed by the Town designating the main thoroughfares as through streets. This action will be taken at the annual Town meeting in March 1930.
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Law and order have been maintained and the Town has been free from violent and outstanding criminal acts.
The Chief and the men under him are to be com- mended for the good record of the past year.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Department consists of a Chief, a Deputy Chief, seven Captains, three Lieutenants, and thirty- one Privates.
Captain Patrick O'Brien requested to be retired from active duty, having served in the Department for more than twenty-six years. He was placed on the re- tired list on December-1, 1929 and a letter of apprecia- tion for his long and faithful services was sent to him from the Selectmen.
The new Highland Hose House was completed and with fitting exercises was dedicated to Charles Gott, former Chief of the Fire Department. This new build- ing of Colonial design is admirably arranged and equipped for the comfort and convenience of the men. It has three doors opening into the main floor which houses the apparatus. The very latest mechanical fixtures and appointments have been installed to assist in the efficient handling of the apparatus.
The Department still lacks a full complement of men to properly man the various pieces at all hours of the day and night. It is hoped that the shortage will be provided for in 1930, by vote of the Town meeting.
No conflagrations have occurred the past year and the fire losses have been small.
The annual inspection of dwellings and the fre- quent inspections of mercantile and apartment houses
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have been effective as a prevention against fires. There has been a splendid co-operation on the part of the citizens of the Town in this work.
The annual inspection of cellars in dwelling houses was inaugurated several years ago by Chief Tierney as a fire prevention measure, and the resulting decrease in cellar fires has given this matter national prom- inence with the result that Fire Chiefs throughout the country are adopting it.
The Department has maintained a very high standard and is rated among the best in the country. The Chief and his men are to be congratulated for their splendid work.
GENERAL MATTERS
Nineteen petitions were received for minor varia- tions of the Zoning By-law and hearings were given. The Board granted the relief requested in seventeen cases and the remaining two were denied.
Twenty-three hearings were given on petitions for filling stations, garages and automobile repair shops and were disposed of as follows: Sixteen granted, four denied, two withdrawn and one tabled.
The Boston Elevated Railway Company petitioned for a license to operate buses on Pleasant Street on the Arlington to Watertown route. This was granted and after a trial of three months was discontinued by the Elevated. The reason given, that it was losing too much money on the operation of the line.
The Lovell Bus Lines, Inc., petitioned for a license to operate buses on Lowell Street, Bow Street, Adams Square, Summer Street Boulevard, Mill Street, Massa- chusetts Avenue and Pleasant Street, on proposed
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Woburn to Watertown route. This was denied due to traffic conditions.
Many other matters were given the consideration of the Board.
The reports submitted by other Boards and Depart- ments are very gratifying and the citizens of Arlington may feel a justifiable pride in the splendid condition of the Town.
LUKE A. MANNING, ARTHUR P. WYMAN, HOLLIS M. GOTT, Selectmen of the Town of Arlington.
REPORT OF ANIMAL INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Arlington, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the Town of Arlington for the year ending December 31, 1929.
The inspection of cattle and the premises where they were kept made during February and March showed the following results :
Number of premises examined 11
Number of cattle examined 22
Number of goats 3
In a majority of the places the stock was found in good condition and the owners endeavoring to keep the premises clean, and where criticism was needed, the owners agreed to do better the coming year.
The real work of inspection the past year was in re- lation to dog bite cases and the suppression of rabies as shown by the following table :
Number of dogs quarantined for biting people. . .. 37 Number of dogs quarantined for contact with rabig dog 12 Number of cats quarantined for contact with rabid dog 1 Total number quarantined 50
Number of known cases of rabies 10
Number of heads sent to Laboratory
7
Number of heads which showed rabies 4
Number of heads which showed negative 3 Total number of calls made on dogs and cats 132 Number of people bitten by rabid dogs 3
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A rabid dog in our towns is a serious menace to the welfare of our people especially our children. One rabid dog may bite a dozen or more dogs before he is secured or dies from the disease. Our towns harbor a number of unlicensed mongrel dogs apparently without owners and they are a real menace when a rabid dog is at large.
It is necessary for owners of dogs to restrain them more than they have in the past and not turn them loose to run at large for hours at a time. Owners are advised to have their dogs vaccinated each year as a protection against the bite of a rabid animal.
There is no cure for rabies in the human family therefore when a person is bitten he should immediately consult a physician and have the wound treated; the dog will be quarantined for observation and steps taken to safeguard the person bitten.
In conclusion I wish to thank the Police Department and the Board of Health for their kind co-operation at all times.
Respectfully submitted,
CHESTER L. BLAKELY, M. D. V., Inspector of Animals.
REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS
Arlington, Mass., January 1, 1930.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the requirements of the new Building Code, the Board of Appeals submits its first annual report.
On March 4th, 1929 your Board appointed the follow- ing persons to constitute a Board of Appeals as provided for in the Code.
Frederic F. Low .3 years
Alton F. Tupper .2 years
Thomas J. Donnelly .1 year
Wm. A. McNeal was appointed Associate Member April 9th, 1929.
The Board met and organized as follows: F. F. Low, Chairman by appointment and A. F. Tupper, Secretary.
During the ten months the new code has been in operation, the Board of Appeals has received no formal appeal from any decision of the Inspector of Buildings.
Several cases arose in which the decision of the Inspector of Buildings was questioned and an appeal con- sidered, but the parties after further considering the
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merits of their case and after they had become ac- quainted with the fact that the Board of Appeals had only limited powers in modifying the provisions of the Code, they decided that their grievance did not warrant making an appeal.
As the new code is apparently functioning satis- factorily and as no desired modifications have been called to our attention, we make no recommendations for any changes in the Building Code.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERIC F. LOW, ALTON F. TUPPER, THOMAS J. DONNELLY,
Board of Appeals.
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INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
WILLIAM GRATTO, Inspector of Buildings.
PAUL MOSSMAN
GEORGE W. DAY
Assistant Inspector
Permit Clerk
Inspector of Plumbing Inspector of Gas
MISS KATHRYN HOFFMANN, Clerk and Stenographer.
Office Hours : 8 to 12 A. M .- 1 to 5 P. M. Saturday : 8 to 12 A. M.
January 20, 1930.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Arlington, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report of the inspection of buildings, plumbing, and gas for the year ending December 31, 1929.
Six hundred and nineteen building permits have been issued, compiled as follows :
Dwellings, one family
203
$1,261,800
Dwellings, two family
39
326,800
Garages
231
124,620
75 car garage
1
30,000
6 car garage
1
2,000
3 car garage
1
2,500
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Enlarge one car garage into two car
1 200
Relocate garage
1
Auto sales and service station
1
20,000
Auto sales
1
20,000
Filling station
2
2,100
Alter garage into filling station and laundry
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