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Disallowances and abatements, 126 50
Outstanding December 31, 1930,
230 90
$387 40
PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT
Outstanding January 1, 1930:
Temporary aid,
$577 00
Mothers' aid, 324 18
$ 901 18
Charges 1930:
Temporary aid,
$805 50
Mothers' aid, 497 55
1,303 05
$2,204 23
Payments to treasurer :
Temporary aid, $577 60
Mothers' aid, 307 51
$
884 51
Disallowances and abatements, 16 67
Outstanding December 31, 1930:
Temporary aid,
$805 50
Mothers' aid,
497 55
1,303 05
$2,204 23
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LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
Cash on hand January 1, 1930, $42 55
Receipts 1930 :
Fines. $31 04
Sales. etc .. 3 85
34 89
Payments to treasurer 1930.
$77 44
$77 44
H. AUGUSTA DODGE LIBRARY FUND
Savings Bank Deposits Total
On hand at beginning of year 1930,
$1,000 00 $1,000 00
On hand at end of year 1930, $1,000 00 $1,000 00
Receipts Payments
Income, $50 63 Transferred to town $50 63
DR. JUSTIN ALLEN LIBRARY FUND
Savings Bank
Deposits
Total
On hand at beginning of year 1930,
$500 00 $500 00
On hand at end of year 1930,
$500 00
$500 00
Receipts
Payments
Income, $31 94 Transferred to town, $31 94
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DIVISION OF ACCOUNTS
CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND
Savings Bank Deposits Total
On hand at beginning of year 1930, $10,595 78 $10,595 78 $10,830 63 $10,830 63
On hand at end of year 1930,
Receipts
Payments
Income, $597 35
Added to savings de- posits, $234 85 Transferred to town for care of lots, 362 50
$597 35
$597 35
CEMETERY SPECIAL FUND
Savings Bank Deposits
Total
On hand at beginning of year 1930,
$2,210 08 $2,210 08
On hand at end of year 1930,
$2,410 84 $2,410 84
Receipts
Payments
Income,
$190 76
Added to savings de- posits, $200 76
Sale of lot,
10 00
$200 76
$200 76
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MAXWELL NORMAN FUND
Savings Bạnk
Deposits Total
On hand at beginning of year 1930. $10.748 37 $10.748 37 On hand at end of year 1930, $11.292 50 $11.292 50
Receipts Payments
Income. $544 13 Added to savings de- posits. $544 13
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DIVISION OF ACCOUNTS
TOWN OF HAMILTON BALANCE SHEET-DECEMBER 31, 1930 GENERAL ACCOUNTS ASSETS
Cash :
In bank and office,
$7,935 89
Accounts Receivable :
Taxes :
Levy of 1929,
$1,743 05
Levy of 1930,
22,245 39
23,988 44
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes :
Levy of 1929,
$ 11 72
Levy of 1930,
402 91
414 63
Special Assessments :
Moth 1929,
$ 11 40
Moth 1930,
228 06
239 46
Departmental : Health,
$230 90
Commonwealth of Massachusetts :
State Aid,
273 00
Temporary Aid,
805 50
Mothers' Aid,
497 55
1,806 95
Overdrawn Accounts :
Snow Removal, Public Welfare,
$1,672 09
2,454 82
4,126 91
$38,512 28
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LIABILITIES
Tailings, $115 52
Overpayment to Collector,
25 00
Trust Fund Income :
Allen Library Fund,
$10 66
Dodge Library Fund, 11 13
21 79
Surplus War Bonus Fund,
965 37
Unexpended Appropriation Balance : Moth-special, 204 35
Overlays-Reserved for Abatements of Taxes : Levy of 1929, $1,371 46
Levy of 1930, 664 65
2,036 11
Reserve Fund-Overlay Surplus,
7,409 33
Revenue Reserved until Collected : Motor Vehicle Excise Tax $ 414 63
Special Assessment, 239 46
Departmental, 1,806 95
2,461 04
Surplus Reveune,
25 273 77
$38,512 28
DEBT ACCOUNTS
ASSETS
Net Funded or Fixed Debt, $18,000 00
$18,000 00
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DIVISION OF ACCOUNTS
LIABILITIES
East Schoolhouse Loan, $ 5,000 00
Essex County Tuberculosis Hospital Loan,
13,000 00
$18,000 00
TRUST ACCOUNTS ASSETS
Trust and Investment Funds :
Cash and Securities, $26,033 97
$26,033 97
LIABILITIES
Allen Library Fund,
$ 500 00
Dodge Library Fund,
1,000 00
Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds,
10,830 63
Cemetery Special Fund,
2,410 84
Maxwell Norman Fund,
11,292 50
$26,033 97
LIST OF JURORS, 1930
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Frank Dane, Union Street, Foreman. John E. Cox, Main Street, Foreman. Fred A. Saunders, Railroad Avenue, Clerk. Daniel P. McGinley, Park Street, Machinist.
Frank L. Bailey, Highland Street, Electrician. Foster E. Tappan, Goodhue Street, Farmer. Earl E. Johnson, Linden Street, News agent. Edward A. Underhill, Main Street, Forester. John J. Crosby, Railroad Avenue, Retired. Raymond C. Gould, Home Street, Grocer. Francis C. Moynihan, Main Street, Contractor. Jonathan Lamson, Highland Street, Farmer. Elmo O. Adams, Plum Street, Banker. George E. Smith. Rust Street, Clerk. A. Merrill Cummings, Mill Street, Mechanic. Rodney H. Adams, Highland Street, Farmer. Clarence H. Fisher, Cummings Street, Machinist. Ernest M. Haraden, Bridge Street, Machinist. Leland D. Thompson, Prospect Street, Machinist. Frank M. Whipple, Bridge Street. Farmer. Francis W. Dane, Main Street, Radio engineer.
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REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
To the Citizens of the Town of Hamilton:
GREETINGS :-
On February 12, 1930, the town of Hamilton and the Cemetery Commission lost one of its most valued and faith- ful servants. George H. Gibney passed away. He had served as a member of this commission for many years. His smile and counsel are greatly missed.
Raymond A. Whipple was elected to Mr. Gibney's place at the Town Meeting in 1930.
The Commission reappointed William G. McKay Superin- tendent of the Cemetery for the year 1930. It is to him that we owe many thanks for the trim, neat appearance of our cemetery. It is a beautiful spot and many favorable com- ments were received at Decoration time.
A few complaints were received about the condition of the driveways in the spring of the year. Some citizens believe the present dirt drives should be replaced with macadam. Your commission does not think it advisable to ask for an extra appropriation to do this at this time.
We want at this time to suggest that lots may be endowed for $50.00, $100.00, or more, which provides for perpetual care of the lot. Our endowed lots, together with the interest that has accumulated, total $10,830.63. No lots were endowed in 1930.
May we thank at this time all those that have extended courtesies to this department during 1930.
GEORGE GIBNEY HARADEN, FRANCIS C. NORTON, RAYMOND A. WHIPPLE, Cemetery Commissioners.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
To the Citizens of the Town of Hamilton:
The Selectmen during the year 1930 supervised the build- ing of some $35,000.00 of road construction, a majority of which was of a permanent nature.
We also supervised the installation of a pipe line and hydrant system at South Hamilton, providing adequate water for fire protection at that point and resulting in a radical reduction in insurance rates in that section.
We feel that in both these projects the Town received full value for the money expended and therefore recommend a continuation of both these policies.
During the past year the Town, in conjunction with the State and County constructed a piece of highway on High- land Street beginning at the Wenham line and extending approximately one and one-eighth miles. We have been given assurance by the State and County that they will continue construction on this route until finished, provided the Town will continue to cooperate. The remaining distance on High- land Street is about two and one-half miles and we feel that this road may well be completed in two years. In accordance with this, we are asking for an appropriation of $12,000.00 as the Town's share of this construction during the coming vear.
We are also asking an appropriation large enough to finish the permanent construction of the easterly end of Bridge Street and from Main Street to Miles River Road. With the completion of Bridge Street this year the Town will be in a position in 1932 to begin construction on Asbury Street, at
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which time we feel quite sure that the question of the car tracks on this street will have been settled.
At the Annual Town Meeting the Town will be asked to appropriate a sum of money for the construction of a new High School. After some investigation we believe that the cost of maintenance will not average over two dollars per thousand on the tax rate over a period of twenty years. The crowded condition at the South School demand a new High School in the near future. Because of low building costs and interest charges we feel that the coming year offers a favor- able opportunity to construct a new building.
Yours respectfully JONATHAN LAMSON ARTHUR C. CUMMINGS GEORGE E. SMITH
Selectmen of Hamilton.
REPORT OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
To the Citizens of the Town of Hamilton:
GREETINGS :-
During the past year many people have asked, "Where are the parks in Hamilton ? How many are there? How were they acquired ?"
Your Park Commission takes this opportunity to give a brief description of each of the four Parks as part of their annual report.
CENTRAL PARK: In 1911. by an act of Legislature, the town acquired a plot of land located on Main Street in the center of the town. This piece of land was then known as Wigglesworth Cemetery. It runs from the main road back to Cutler Pond. Much has been done since 1911 to improve this property. In 1926, the late Nathan Mathews offered to cooperate with the Park Commission in making this a spot of beauty. He gave to the Town of Hamilton hundreds of dollars worth of shrubs, rhododendrons, and arbor vitae and had them set out at his expense. In the spring and summer with the shrubbery in blossom, many transients pause to admire this spot and often in the evening people stroll to the hill to watch the sun slowly sinking in the west. casting its many shadows across Cutler Pond. It is truly a spot to be proud of and we hope that more of the townspeople will visit it from time to time. The past year a way was cleared from the top of the hill to the pond and a small pier erected. This was done to aid those who wanted to moor their boats here in the summer and for the convenience of skaters dur- ing the winter months.
SOLDIERS' GREEN: The green is located on the main road across from the Cemetery, near the Congregational Church in the center of the town. In 1924. a committee headed by Col. J. C. R. Peabody erected a memorial here. "in honor of the
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townspeople who served their country in time of war." Through the diligent efforts of the committee three guns were obtained and placed on the green. During the past summer the Tercentenary Committee had a covered wagon on the green. It was from a spot near the green that the first cov- ered wagon left Massachusetts for the West.
CHEBACCO PARK: In 1926, the Park Commission were given custody of Chebacco Park. This park was acquired by the town in an exchange of land with Frederick H. Prince. It is reached via Chebacco Road and has a large frontage on Chebacco Lake. The park offers the only public way in the town to reach the lake. Here in the summer time, scores upon scores of people come and eat their lunch under the shade of the tall pines or enjoy a dip in the cool waters of the lake. The park is also used during the winter months. On a recent Sunday as many as 25 autos were parked here while their owners enjoyed the skating and iceboating on the lake.
DOROTHY WINTHROP MEMORIAL PARK: Frederick Winthrop gave to the town a lot of land situated on Union Street in South Hamilton. This was given in memory of Dorothy Winthrop and was to be used as a park, playground, or as a possible site for a schoolhouse. In 1926, this land was turned over to the Park Commission. We found it in a deplorable state. It was being used as a dump, exercise ground for horses, and for numerous other purposes. Our first move was to erect a fence around all four sides. This was completed in 1929. From year to year. the Park Commission has asked for suggestions from the townspeople as to what this land was best suited for. It is our understanding at this time that a committee is to report at the Annual Town Meeting favor- able to the erection of a schoolhouse here. Permission was given to the Selectmen, in December of last year, to remove
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a large tree from this lot. The tree was carried to the Town Hall, set up on the front lawn and used as a Christmas tree. This tree was growing between two larger trees and if it had not been removed it would have died within a short while.
The Park Commission also wish to take this opportunity to thank all those who have helped them during the past year and hope that more citizens will visit the parks in 1931.
CHARLES F. POOLE LAWRENCE R. STONE GEORGE GIBNEY HARADEN Park Commissioners.
DEPARTMENT OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Board of Selectmen of Hamilton:
Gentlemen-In compliance with General Laws, Chapter 98, Sec. 34, I herewith submit the annual report of this depart- ment for the year 1930.
Adjusted
Sealed
Non- Con- sealed demned
Scales
Platform over 5000 lbs. . .
4
. .
1
Platform 100 to 5000 lbs.
. .
13
. .
. .
Counter under 100 lbs. . .
11
. .
. .
Spring 100 to 5000 lbs.
. .
3
. .
. .
Spring under 100 lbs.
13
. .
. .
. .
Computing 100 to 5000 lbs.
1
. .
. .
Personal weighing
. .
2
. .
. .
Prescription
. .
1
. .
. .
Weights
Avoirdupois
110
. .
. .
Apothecary
. .
24
. .
. .
Metric
. .
7
. .
. .
Capacity Measures
Vehicle Tank (compart- ments)
. .
3
. . . .
Liquid
. .
42
. .
89
1
. .
13
Computing under 100 lbs.
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Automatic Measuring Devices
Gasoline Pumps
. . 19
. .
1
Kerosene Pumps
. .
. .
. .
Oil Pumps
. .
5
14
. .
Quantity Stops on Pumps
. .
133
. .
. .
Yard Sticks
. .
13
. .
. .
Trial Weighings and Inspections Required by Law
Tested
Correct
Under
Over
Bread
29
18
1 10
Dry Commodities
51
51
. .
. .
Fruits and Vegetables
30
13
5
12
Bread Labels
29
. .
. .
. .
Pedlers' Licenses
15
. .
. .
. .
Permanent records are kept at the Town Hall, showing individual tests and inspections, as well as all sealings. to- gether with fees.
Respectfully submitted,
MERRILL S. LOVERING
Sealer.
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REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Hamilton, Mass., February, 1931.
To the Board of Selectmen of Hamilton:
Gentlemen: I wish to submit my annual report of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1930.
Whole number of arrests during the year, 49, divided as follows :
Male
47
Female
2
Adults
47
Minors
2
Native born
29
Foreign born
20
Residents
14
Non-residents
35
OFFENSES
Breaking and entering
2
Driving with no license
4
Driving with no license or registration
2
Driving so as to endanger
5
Driving drunk
7
Disturbing the peace
13
Drunk and released
4
Drunk and paid fine
2
Drunk and disturbances
2
Drunk and cases filed
3
Keeping and transportation of liquor
2
Assault with dangerous weapon
2
Held on suspicion
2
Larceny
1
Going away after an accident
1
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PROBATION-JUVENILE
No. 2 Breaking and entering. report to Police for 6 months
DISPOSITION
Fined-paid 34
Drunks released 4
Drunks-filed 3
Larceny-turned over to Lynn Police
1
Assault with dangerous weapons
2
1 sentenced to three months-appealed
1 fined-paid
Keeping and transportation of liquor
2
1 released
1 fined-paid
Breaking and entering
2 probation for 6 months
Held on suspicion (released) 2
Driving so as to endanger and going away from an acci- dent (fined) 1
ARRESTS MADE BY OFFICERS
Arthur Southwick
12
A. L. Perley 3
Edward Frederick
14
Fred Stillings
十
Frank Dever 7
Fred Saunders
1
Benjamin Dodge
7
William Caldwell 1
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OFFICERS ATTENDANCE AT COURT
Arthur Southwick
41
A. L. Perley
14
Edward Frederick 25
Fred Stillings
8
Frank Dever
15
Fred Saunders
2
Benjamin Dodge
20
William Caldwell
1
COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED
Arthur Southwick
182
A. L. Perley
42
Edward Frederick
26
Fred Stillings
16
Frank Dever
24
Fred Saunders
22
Benjamin Dodge
21
William Caldwell
2
George Haraden
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SUPERIOR COURT
Cases on docket 1
Automobile licenses and registrations revoked or suspended during the year 1930 in Hamilton by George A. Parker, Registrar of Motor Vehicles :
Licenses revoked 15
Licenses suspended 14
Registrations revoked 11
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Number of motor vehicle accidents in Hamilton where persons were injured, during the year 1930, reported to police
27
Number of motor vehicle accidents in Hamilton dur- ing the year 1930, property damage only, reported to police
49
Number of revolver licenses issued by police to carry a pistol or revolver in the State of Massachusetts, dur- ing the year 1930
27
Number of notices of intended transfer or sale of motor vehicles issued by the Hamilton police during the year 1930, on forms supplied by George A. Parker 136
MISCELLANEOUS
Automobiles reported stolen
7
Automobiles recovered
4
Automobile tires stolen
2
Complaints received
362
Complaints investigated
344
Disturbances
13
Dogs reported lost or stolen
40
Dogs found and recovered
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Dog's killed
35
Lights reported out
150
Summonses served for out-of-town officers
24
Dangerous wires reported or removed
2
Accidents reported
70
Persons received assistance
2
Police assistance to out-of-town officers
21
Police assistance by out-of-town officers
45
Court attendance for 1930
126
Report to Prison Commission
1
4
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Report to Highway Commission
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Letters, postal cards, and notices sent out, about
206
Letters, postal cards, and notices received, about 423
Persons drowned
1
Persons saved from drowning
3
Doors found open 1
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR SOUTHWICK
Chief of Police.
REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen :- The Engineers of the Fire Department here- with submit their report for the year ending December 31st, 1930.
During this period the department has responded to 59 alarms; 14 still and 44 alarms in Hamilton, also one call for assistance from Ipswich. Total amount of hose laid, 12,250 feet.
A water main for fire purposes has been laid on Railroad Avenue, as far as Willow Street, with four hydrants installed in the system. The New England Insurance Exchange has, therefore, regraded property within a radius of 500 feet from hydrants, changing such classification from a Grade "E" to a Grade "D" town, assuring an approximate saving in insur- ance rates of 30 to 50%. This reclassification carries a 80% co-insurance clause, which we believe the citizens should under- stand; i.e. if your property insured is valued at $5,000.00, it would require an insurance coverage of $4,000.00 for you to receive the full amount, $4,000.00, if your property was destroyed by fire; if you were only carrying $3,000.00, you would only receive in case of fire, three-fourths of $3,000.00, or $2,250.00. You agree under the 80% clause to insure your property for at least 80% of its value, you may carry the full value of insurance if you so desire. Be sure your property is properly protected with insurance. Those who now enjoy the benefits of lower insurance rates, can well afford to be properly protected at a much lower total cost
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than previously. This 80% clause applies only to commer- cial and public buildings.
We recommend the purchase of 500 feet of 11/2-inch hose, 200 feet of 3/4-inch chemical hose, a new 16-foot extension lad- der to replace one condemned, and a new set of tires for the Ford chemical, the money to be appropriated outside of the regular budget for 1931.
We submit herewith report of alarms answered during 1930.
Jan. 8 21 Grass, Park Street.
15 21 Chimney, R. W. Fletcher, Rust Street.
21 31 Chimney, Mrs. Eben Hurlburt, Asbury Street.
27 25 Oil Stove, Maj. F. T. Colby, Farms Road.
Feb. 18 31 Cottage, George Small, Highland Street.
19 21 Automobile, Railroad Avenue.
27 23 Farm building, J. B. Moulton, Main Street.
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13 Chimney, Miss Gertrude Knowlton, Essex St. Call for assistance from Ipswich.
Mar. 2 3 25 Grass, Charles Walker, off Farms Road.
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21 Grass, Episcopal Church, off Park Street.
10 21 Grass, C. H. Davis, Willow Street.
14
25 Grass and Brush, Appleton Farms, Farms Road.
Still Chimney, B. & M. Depot, Main Street. Still Grass, Myopia Field, off Main Street.
15 Still Chimney, Mrs. Eben Hurlburt, Asbury Street.
16 24 Ipswich Line.
20 Still Grass, Idlewood Lake Entrance.
22 23 Grass, Essex Branch, near Myopia.
23 13 Overheated Boiler, East School, School Street.
24 23 Grass, James Gaffey, Main Street.
Still Grass, Tuckerman Estate, off Maple Street.
28 21 Grass, Myopia Club, Asbury Street.
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29 Still Grass, Myopia Club, Asbury Street.
24 Grass and Brush, Libbey and Dane, Moulton Street.
25 Grass, Mrs. G. von L. Meyer, Farms Road.
31 Still Brush, J. Brown, Jr., Main Street.
31 Brush, Tuckerman Estate, off Asbury Street.
Still Grass, A. C. Cummings, Main Street.
Still Grass, Myopia Club, Main Street.
Apr. 5 24 Grass, Mrs. L. D. Ahl, Main Street.
16 21 Grass, Nelson Peirce, Walnut Road.
20 31 Grass, Sumner Pingree, Highland Street.
21 21 Grass, Episcopal Church, off Park Street.
23 21 Grass, J. Brown, Jr., Main Street.
21 Brush, T. A. Moynihan, off Union Street.
31 Brush, Tuckerman Estate, Asbury Street.
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31 Brush, Bradley Palmer, Topsfield.
31 Grass, Sumner Pingree, Highland Street.
25 Brush, Appleton Farms, Farms Road.
Still Brush, Sumner Pingree, Highland Street.
27 25 Grass, Harvard College, Farms Road.
21 Grass, Myopia Club, Main Street.
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25 Nursery Stock, Harvard College, Farms Road. Grass, Mrs. G. von L. Meyer, Farms Road.
May 3 24 Chimney, Mrs. A. L. Cochrane, Main Street.
June 6 31
July 5 Still
Chimney, G. A. Perkins, Asbury Street. No fire, report from Fire Tower.
12 24 Grass and Brush, A. F. Goodwin, Moulton St.
20 24 Garage, W. J. Emeney, Gardner Street. 14 Dump fire, C. E. Whipple, Essex Street.
Aug. 2 Still No fire, report from Fire Tower.
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Oct. 4 31 Chimney Fire, Savin Farm, off Highland St.
5 15 Brush, A. J. Davis, Chebacco Road.
20 Still Grass, A. Begg, Asbury Street.
23 21 Leaves, Willow Street.
Nov. 14 32 Grass, Est. G. M. Adams, Highland Street.
Dec. 11 13 Tool House, Est. H. C. Frick, Woodbury St.
14 Still No fire.
Respectfully submitted, .
CHESTER H. KNOWLES. LESTER M. WHIPPLE, RODNEY ADAMS, FRANK DANE, RUDOLPH H. HARADEN,
Board of Engineers of Fire Department.
WARRANT FOR THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
ESSEX, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Hamilton, GREETING :
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Hamilton, qualified to vote in elections and Town affairs to meet in the Town Hall in said Town on Tuesday the tenth day of March, nineteen hundred and thirty-one (March 10, 1931) at fifteen minutes before six in the fore- noon (5.45 o'clock A. M.), then and there to act on the fol- lowing articles, viz. :
ARTICLE 1. To bring in your ballots for :
Moderator for one year
Town Clerk for one year
Three Selectmen for one year
Three Overseers of Public Welfare for one year One Assessor for three years Treasurer for one year
Tax Collector for one year
Tree Warden for one year
Three Constables for one year
One Library Trustee for three years
One Cemetery Commissioner for three years
One Park Commissioner for three years
One member of the School Committee for three years One Surveyor of Highways for one year
All on one ballot.
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The Polls will open at fifteen minutes before six in the morning and may be closed at one o'clock in the afternoon (1 o'clock P. M.). After the close of the Polls the remain- ing articles of the warrant shall be acted upon.
ARTICLE 2. To choose and appoint all other Town Officers in such manner as the Town shall determine.
ARTICLE 3. To hear the report of the Town Officers and of the Finance and Advisory Committee and other committees and take any action thereon.
ARTICLE 4. To raise and appropriate money for Schools, Highways and all town expenses and determine the manner of expending the same.
ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of $4,126.91 from the Excess and Deficiency Fund to cover the following overdrafts :
Public Welfare $2,454.82
Snow Removal 1,672.09
ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to continue the building of permanent highway on Highland Street, said high- way to be built jointly by State, County and Town and appro- priate the sum of $12,000.00 for the Town's share of the cost of above work.
ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to finish the permanent construction of the Easterly end of Bridge Street and also from Main Street to Miles River Road on said Bridge Street and authorize the Selectmen to take by emi- nent domain or purchase any land necessary to carry out the above work and appropriate the sum of money necessary for the above purposes or take any action thereon.
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ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of $500.00 to provide drainage at the intersection of Hamil- ton Avenue and Willow Street, work to be done under the supervision of the Selectmen or take any action thereon. as petitioned for by Frank B. Crowell and others.
ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to accept Knowl- ton Street. so called. as laid out by the Board of Selectmen and as per plan on file in the Town Clerk's office and appro- priate the sum of $2,000.00 to build the same or take any action thereon as petitioned for by Walter E. Cheever and others.
ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will accept Lorenzo Street, so called, as laid out by the Selectmen and as per plan on file in the Town Clerk's office and appropriate a sum of money to build the same or take any action thereon as petitioned for by Arthur Southwick and others.
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