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1,306
Books-gifts 712
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Circulation including periodicals
22,299
Main Library
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Branch Library
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School Deposits
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Circulation-Books
20,174
Non-fiction
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Main Library
497
Branch Library
471
Fiction
14,938
Main Library
3,931
Branch Library
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Juvenile
4,268
Main Library
984
Branch Library
2,649
School Deposits
635
Circulation Magazines
2,125
Main Library
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Branch Library
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Borrowers
980
Main Library
395
Branch Library
585
Fines Collected
$4 05
DEPARTMENT OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Hamilton:
Gentlemen - In compliance with General Laws, Chapter 98, Section 34, I herewith submit the Annual Report of this Depart- ment for the year 1935.
Adjusted
Sealed
Con- Non- demned sealed
Scales :
Platform over 5000 lbs.
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1
. .
. .
Platform under 5000 lbs.
11
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. .
Counter over 500 lbs.
· ·
1
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. .
Counter under 500 lbs.
8
· ·
. .
Beam up to 500 lbs.
. .
1
. .
. .
Beam under 500 lbs.
2
. .
. .
Spring under 500 lbs.
21
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. .
Spring over 500 lbs.
5
. .
. .
Computing
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9
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. .
Personal Weighing
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2
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. .
Prescription
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1
. .
. .
Weights :
Avoirdupois
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22
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. .
Metric
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5
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. .
Volumetric Measures : Liquid
33
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Automatic Weighing Devices :
Gasoline Meters
2
12
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. .
Gasoline Pumps
· ·
13
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. .
Kerosene Pumps
· ·
3
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. .
Linear Measures :
Yard Sticks
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3
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· ·
Vehicle Tanks
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1
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. .
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Trial Weighings and Inspections Required by Law :
Total
Over
Under Correct
Peddlers' Licenses
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8
Peddlers' Scales
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2
Ice Scales
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. .
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5
Junk Scales
. .
. .
. .
1
Dry Commodities
154
8
10
136
Bread Labels
69
.
. .
69
One court conviction for peddling. Fined $10.00.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK B. CROWELL
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen : I herewith submit a report of the work performed by the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1935.
Total number of arrests during the year, 21, divided as follows :
Male 20
Female
1
Adults
21
Native born
19
Foreign born
2
Residents
8
Non-residents
13
OFFENSES
Operating under influence and drunk 4
Breaking, entering and larceny 2
Arrested on warrant 3
Assault
1
Drunk
9
Receiving stolen property
1
Non-support
1
DISPOSITION IN COURT
Fined 1
Three months House of Correction
5
One month House of Correction 2
Arrested for out-of-town police on warrant
3
Released without arraignment
6
Found guilty of drunken driving and appealed 4
21
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ARRESTS MADE BY OFFICERS
Poole 2
Frederick 8
Southwick 3
Haraden 1
Whipple 2
21
Report to Commissioner of Correction 1
Report to Special Crime Commission 1
AUTOMOBILE TRANSFERS
By individuals 112
By Class 1 Dealers 84
SUMMONS SERVED
For out-of-town police 10
Service for local police by out-of-town police 6
AUTOMOBILE REGISTRATION
Registrations revoked in town by Registrar of Motor Vehicles 12
Registration certificates and plates taken by Police and re- turned to Registrar of Motor Vehicles 17
AUTOMOBILE LAWS
Licenses revoked by Registrar Licenses suspended 5
Total number of complaints investigated by police during the year 376
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MISCELLANEOUS
Automobiles :
Cars reported stolen 15
Automobiles stolen in town 2
Automobiles recovered 3
Property stolen or lost $400 00
Property recovered 67 00
Serious accidents reported where people were injured
Automobile accidents reported with property damage only 15
I wish to most sincerely thank the Board of Selectmen, the Fire Department, the Highway Department, the Finance Committee, the Town Clerk and the Legion Police, who at all times have been ready to assist with the work of the Police Department.
I wish to thank the officers of this department for their ready cooperation and generous donation of their time.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES F. POOLE
Chief of Police
LEWIS B. NORTON
In Memoriam
LEWIS B. NORTON 1856 - 1935
LEWIS B. NORTON, who passed away November 19, 1935, was born in Hamilton September 6, 1856, and had served as Cemetery Commissioner from 1931 to the time of his death.
During the period of his service he devoted a large portion of his time to the development and improvement of the cemetery, in the reclaiming of the grounds, laying out of new avenues, land- scaping and in caring for the various lots, the benefits of which work will be reflected in a substantial increase in the revenues of the town in the years to come.
Quiet and unassuming in his manner, he nevertheless always evinced a deep interest in the welfare of the town. He was also prominent for years in the affairs of the Congregational Church and in his local social and community life.
In his early life he had resided in near-by Essex and also in Kennebunkport, Maine, where he was connected with the Street Railway Company, and was the first man to be intrusted with the operation of electric cars at the time of their installation.
CHARLES E. WHIPPLE
In Memoriam
CHARLES E. WHIPPLE
1864 - 1935
CHARLES E. WHIPPLE, one of the town's most prominent citi- zens in its civic and social affairs for many years, died December 8, 1935, after an illness of two years.
Born in Wenham, February 15, 1864, he was descended from a long line of Essex County ancestry, his father being John Whipple and his mother Martha Ann (Mears) Whipple.
He had lived in Hamilton from early childhood, and was a part of the town itself. He was at one time Chief of Police, and later became Highway Surveyor, holding the latter office for thirty years, and it may be said that due to his efficiency Hamilton years ago acquired its reputation as being the town of almost perfect roadways. In addition to his highway work, he had been engaged in the ice business for 47 years.
Always interested in fraternal affairs, he had been a member of St. John's Commandery, K. T. of Beverly, and John T. Heard Masonic Lodge of Ipswich. He was also identified with the affairs of the Congregational Church.
Gifted with a genial, happy temperament and generous nature, his first thought ever was to help others, and his charity, gen- erosity, hospitality and kindness were manifold. He was truly the good neighbor, and his passing has left a void in the hearts of all, for to know him was to love him.
We will wait a long time before we have another "Charlie" Whipple.
REPORT OF THE E. R. A. ADMINISTRATOR
To the Citizens of Hamilton:
This is the second E.R.A. report and covers the period from January 1, 1935 to November 30, 1935.
For the eleven months the town received from the Federal Gov- ernment the sum of $21,785.00. During this time 3,856 articles of clothing were distributed with a retail value of $5,181.70; also the following amounts of food were distributed :
Roast Beef
7540 lbs.
Mutton
8231/2 lbs.
Potatoes
13110 lbs.
Cabbage
2640 lbs.
Sugar
106 lbs.
Butter
888 lbs.
Cheese
10713/4 lbs.
Evaporated Milk
1532 cans
Rice
912 lbs.
Hamburg
3605 lbs.
Prunes
470 lbs.
In selecting projects to be done under the E.R.A. program, I took those which would be of permanent value to the town and at the same time represent a minimum expenditure of town money, and I also endeavored to distribute the work so that every section of the town would benefit.
After completing the work on Miles River Road, the next project undertaken was the installation of 3,150 feet of water main. In the installation of this water main the experience of surrounding cities and towns was followed in regard to the installation of gate valves. Gates were put on every hydrant and four gates at
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street intersections. While these make a substantial increase in the cost, it has been found in these places that have had long experience with water works to be necessary.
The next projects that were started were Lincoln and Harris Avenues. On Lincoln Avenue we had to install four catch basins and about six hundred feet of 10" pipe. This took care of a drainage problem that had bothered the residents of this street for a number of years. On both Lincoln and Harris Avenues we ex- cavated about 16" and put back this depth of gravel. After these Avenues were graded the Surveyor of Highways put on an oiled surface. This holds the gravel in place and should be done on all newly gravelled roads.
During the winter of 1934-35 the bridge on Moulton Street broke down in several places and there were a few temporary repairs made on it. As this is a largely travelled thoroughfare, I felt that the replacement of this bridge would be a very desirable project. After getting the approval of the E.R.A. for the rebuild- ing of this bridge, I was successful in persuading the County Commissioners to furnish the necessary engineering and also make a cash contribution of $500.00 toward the cost of materials. This work was fully completed by the time the E. R. A. expired, and at a cost of $1,290.65 the town has a permanent cement bridge.
The removal of the car tracks on Railroad Avenue was another E.R.A.project accomplished during 1935. Repairing this street had been discussed a number of times but no action taken. Be- fore starting this work, I consulted with the Surveyor of High- ways and he said if the work could be done as an E.R.A. project, he would furnish the curbstone out of the regular Highway appro- priation. The completion of this work has assisted in solving the parking problem, as cars now park against the curb instead of in the middle of the road.
In May the new playground at the High School was seeded
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down; the town furnishing the fertilizer and seed, and Mr. Pingree paying for the labor. By the summer of 1936 this field should be ready for use.
During the entire eleven months an Apple Pest control project was going on. This covered to a very large extent the removal of wild-cherry trees. Instead of following the usual method of merely cutting off the tops, we grubbed out the roots, which method makes the job much more permanent.
During the summer I was successful in getting an E.R.A. Geodetic crew in town and they established bench marks or levels at points covering the entire town. These bench marks will be of great value in the future installation of a water system, and the cost to the town was less than ten dollars.
This survey also ended a long outstanding difference of opinion in regard to the relative heights of Cilly's and Brown's Hills, by establishing the fact that Brown's Hill is 51 feet higher than Cilly's Hill.
Another project that continued for the entire eleven months was the sewing project. This furnished work for an average of eleven women and is not being continued under the W.P.A.
The F.E.R.A. ended November 30, and was superseded by the W.P.A. under which the work program will be continued. I wish to thank the various Town Officers and others who cooperated with me to make a success of the E.R.A. work program during 1935.
WILLIAM W. BANCROFT
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
To the Citizens of Hamilton:
In submitting a report for the year 1935, two items, Unemploy- ment Relief and Public Welfare, command the greatest amount of attention. In keeping with all other municipalities their de- mands are constantly growing. They have demanded more time and effort than all others combined. From present indications, it seems as though this situation will continue with us until there is a general improvement in business throughout the country. The Board has worked faithfully to keep it on an economic basis and yet not to cause hardships to those who need aid.
We recommend that the voters take advantage of the generous offer of the State and County in assisting the Town to complete Bridge and Highland Streets. With the balance of $1,752.00 remaining from the construction of Highland Street last year, the small sum of $4,000.00 is expected to be sufficient for the contri- bution of the Town.
The Committee appointed at the Special Town Meeting in January, 1935, to investigate the Town's electric street contract reported to the Board in the fall of 1935. As a result of their report we signed a new five-year contract with the Beverly Gas & Electric Company at a saving of 7% annually.
This Board with the members of the Boards of Selectmen of Ipswich and Topsfield perambulated the Town lines and bound- aries as required by law.
During the past year the Town lost the services of two faithful public officials. The Town mourns the passing of Lewis B. Norton, a member of the Board of Cemetery Commissioners for the past several years, and Charles E. Whipple, who had served the Town both as Highway Surveyor and Chief of Police. The loss of these
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public-spirited citizens leaves a gap that will be very difficult to span.
The assistance of the Unemployment Committee and the Federal Administrator was invaluable. Without their help our Relief problems would have been much worse and we take this oppor- tunity of expressing to them and to the various Town departments our appreciation for their whole-hearted support.
Despite these trying times and many problems, we are confident that there will be a material reduction in the taxes this year.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD A. DEWITT, JOHN H. PERKINS. WALFRED B. SELLMAN.
WARRANT FOR THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
ESSEX, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Hamilton, GREETINGS :
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 election and Town affairs to meet in the Town Hall in said Town on Monday, the second day of March, nineteen hundred and thirty-six (March 2, 1936) at seven thirty o'clock in the evening (7: 30 P. M.) then and there to act on the following 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
Treasurer for one year
Tax Collector for one year
One Surveyor of Highways for one year
Tree Warden for one year.
Three Constables for one year.
One Assessor for one year
One Member of School Committee for three years One Library Trustee for three years
One Cemetery Commissioner for three years
One Cemetery Commissioner for one year
One Park Commissioner for three years
One Water Commissioner for three years
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The above named officers to be voted for on one ballot on Tues- day the tenth day of March, 1936 (March 10, 1936). The polls will be opened at 5: 45 o'clock A. M. and may be closed at 4:00 o'clock P. M.
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 all other committees and take any action thereon,
ARTICLE 4. To raise and appropriate money for Schools, High- ways and all other town expenses and determine the manner of expending same.
ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of sixteen thousand dollars ($16,000.00) to be expended for work to be done on the highways, the cemetery, the parks or for fire protection and for materials and implements, to provide work for the needy unemployed of the town, or take any action thereon.
ARTICLE 6. To see if the town will vote to continue the build- ing of permanent highways on Highland Street and Bridge Street, said highways to be built jointly by the State, County and Town and to raise and appropriate the sum of four thousand and fifty dollars ($4,050.00) for the Town's share of the cost of above work as petitioned for by Leland D. Thompson and others.
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ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to construct a part or the whole of that portion of Chestnut Street laid out and accepted by the Town, March 10, 1925, and appropriate a sum of money therefor, or take any action thereon as petitioned for by Everett F. Haley and others.
ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to accept Linden Street Extension so called, from Lois Street to Highland Street as per plan on file at the Town Clerk's office, or take any action thereon, as petitioned for by Timothy A. Moynihan and others.
ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to accept Lois Street, southwesterly to the Wenham line as per plan on file at the Town Clerk's office, or take any action thereon, as petitioned for by Timothy A. Moynihan and others.
ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to accept Section 106A of Chapter 41 of the General Laws to authorize the Select- men to appoint the School Physician to be the Town Physician.
ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to sell, after first giving notice of the time and place of sale by posting such notice of sale in some convenient and pub- lic place in the town fourteen days at least before the sale, prop- erty taken by the Town under tax title procedure, provided that the Selectmen or whomsoever they may authorize to hold such public auction may reject any bid which they deem inadequate, or take any action relative thereto.
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ARTICLE 12. 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, 1937, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will authorize the Collector to use all means of collecting taxes which a Town Treasurer, when appointed Collector, may use agreeable to Chapter 41, Section 37, of the General Laws.
ARTICLE 14. To act on any other matter that may legally come before said meeting.
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies thereof, one at the Town Hall, and one at each of the three postoffices in said Town, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of hold- ing said meeting.
Given under our hands this 10th day of February A. D. 1936.
EDWARD A. DEWITT JOHN H. PERKINS WALFRED B. SELLMAN Selectmen of Hamilton
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TOWN OF HAMILTON REPORT
OF THE
Finance and Advisory Committee ON THE Appropriations and Articles FOR THE
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
MARCH 2, 1936
MAS
SS
X. HAMI
A
LTON
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TS.
INCO
793.
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SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS NEWCOMB & GAUSS CO., PRINTERS
1936
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FINANCE AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of Hamilton:
In 1936 as in 1935 the unemployment situation is the outstand- ing problem.
During the year 1935 the policy of expending more money for materials was tried, so that work carried on as unemployment jobs would be of permanent value to the town. The results are to be seen in the various jobs completed.
We feel that as long as conditions warrant, this policy should be continued.
Below are the appropriations as recommended, and with the continued co-operation of the various departments, we should have a reduction in the tax rate.
APPROPRIATIONS
1935
1935
Appropriation Expended
Selectmen
$1,200.00
$1,199.53
1936 Recommended $1,300.00
Salaries of Selectmen to be :
Chairman
$350.00
2nd Member
250.00
3rd Member
250.00
Selectmen Unemployed
22,500.00
21,888.67
Accounting
1,350.00
1,347.05
1,350.00
Treasury
1.000.00
997.18
1,020.00
Salary of Treasurer to be ..
750.00
Collector of Taxes
1,250.00
1,234.66
1,280.00
Salary of Collector to be ...
800.00
Assessors
1,800.00
1,799.03
1,800.00
Salaries of Assessors to be :
Chairman
350.00
2nd Member
225.00
3rd Member
225.00
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1936
1933 1935 Appropriation Expended
Recommended
Other Finance Accounts
20.00
4.00
10.00
Law
300.00
300.00
300.00
Town Clerk
650.00
646.23
650.00
Salary of Town Clerk to be. .
500.00
Election and Registration
500.00
523.56*
1,100.00
Town Hall
2,300.00
2,466.38*
2,300.00
Town Hall Painting
750.00
Water Committee
300.00
298.68
300.00
State Census
150.00
121.20
Police
1,800.00
1,795.73
1,900.00
Fire
2,800.00
3,139.95
3,000.00
Fire-New Truck
2,000.00
2,000.00
500.00
Moth, Town
1,900.00
1,899.17
1,900.00
Moth, Private Property
1,200.00
1,047.07
1,100.00
Tree Warden
900.00
899.79
900.00
Forest Fire Warden
200.00
146.76
200.00
Game Warden
15.00
10.00
15.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
300.00
299.34
300.00
Health
4,500.00
2,530.56
3,500.00
Inspector of Animals
75.00
63.00
75.00
Highway
13,000.00
12,997.63
13,000.00
Highland Street
5,000.00
3,247.40
Appleton Avenue
1,800.00
1,799.31
R. R. Avenue Sidewalk
1,000.00
999.60
Snow
10,700.00
10,371.47
7,500.00
Street Lighting
8,400.00
8,171.42
8,000.00
Public Welfare
15,500.00
19,514.03*
17,500.00
Soldiers' Relief
2,000.00
1,508.22
1,500.00
State Aid
400.00
480.00*
750.00
Schools
41,385.58
42,145.99%
** 41,503.06
Schools, Vocational
200.00
197.00
300.00
Seeding Playground
250.00
220.50
Athletics
250.00
250.00
Domestic Science
250.00
250.00
Fertilizer
50.00
Playground Equipment
150.00
Painting High School
400.00
Fire-New Hose
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1936
1935 1935 Appropriation Expended
Recommended
Public Library
2,400.00
2,451.97
2,400.00
Parks
150.00
149.90
150.00
Memorial Day
300.00
202.98
300.00
Town Reports
600.00
589.29
600.00
Town Clock
50.00
50.00
150.00
American Legion
300.00
267.83
300.00
Reserve Fund
6,928.00
6,928.00
3,000.00
Boiler Insurance
75.00
71.38
75.00
Insurance Fund
1,600.00
1,328.96
1,600.00
Cemetery
1,450.00
1,871.12
1,450.00
Interest
4,000.00
3,702.15
3,500.00
Maturing Debt
8,000.00
8,000.00
7,000.00
Balance on Water Tank
583.87
583.87
Revenue Deficit
5,239.80
5,239.80
Maintenance Essex Sanitorium
1,281.96
1,281.96
$182,104.21
$136,728.06
Transferred from Overlay .... 6,928.00
Amount Raised by Taxation. . $175,176.21
Article No. 5
16,000.00
Article No. 6
4,050.00
Maintenance Essex Sanatorium
1,776.00
Amount Recommended from Taxes of 1936
$158,554.06
* Overdrafts.
** Plus Dog Tax.
Article No. 5. We recommend the sum of sixteen thousand dol- lars ($16,000.00). This is sixty-five hundred dollars ($6,500.00) less than last year.
Article No. 6. Under the same very favorable terms as we received last year, the State and County have offered to assist us in completing Highland Street and Bridge Street. There is a balance of seventeen hundred fifty-two dollars and sixty cents ($1,752.60) left from last year's appropriation for Highland Street
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which can be used for this work. By using this balance, we can get one and one-fifty miles of permanent road built with an appro- priation of only four thousand and fifty dollars from this year's tax levy.
WILLIAM W. BANCROFT, Chairman. GEORGE VON L. MEYER. STANDISH BRADFORD. EDGAR D. ANDREWS. JOHN G. KING.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
OF THE
TOWN OF HAMILTON
FOR THE YEAR 1935
MASSA
ALEX.
HAMILTON
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ETTS.
INCORP.
1793
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS NEWCOMB & GAUSS CO., PRINTERS
1936
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
To the Citizens' of Hamilton:
The School Committee herewith submits its report of the school system during 1935.
EDUCATIONAL
During the past year the Adelaide Dodge Walsh School has justified its existence. Much of this credit is due to the able instruction of Miss Anna Barron.
There has been no change in teachers at the Jonathan Lamson School. The same curriculum is followed as was last year with success. The vacant room on the first floor is now used for a nursery school under the supervision of Mrs. Mollie Tyacke and Miss Katherine Duffy at no expense to the school department. The sewing project of the women of the W.P.A. is being done in the old chemical laboratory.
At the High School the only change in the personnel of the faculty was the replacement of Miss Bessie McRae by Miss Beatrice Edmondson. The school department was sorry to have lost her services which were invaluable during the past ten years. Mr. Walton has been given charge of the boys' physical education department along with his work as coach of the athletic teams. Part of the work previously assigned to him has now been given to others. We believe that those best suited to a particular work are now engaged in those fields.
The athletic teams endeavor to meet a high standard of sports- manship and play. While not invariably victorious the players have derived much benefit from their activities.
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FINANCIAL
In 1935 the school department received from the town the sum of $41,950.00. This was the regular budget with which the department had to operate its schools. It was entirely spent with the exception of $29.01 which was returned to the town. From our special appropriations we seeded the athletic field in the rear of the High School building and bought equipment for the cafeteria.
During the year of 1936 we will attempt to follow as far as possible the same course of economy. Our regular budget calls for $41,954.79. We are dropping music in both the high and elementary schools which will result in a saving of $195.00. We are also dispensing with the truant officer. To offset this, we have allotted $10.00 for the purchase of phonograph records to be used in music appreciation and $15.00 to be used for the taking of the school census. The sums of $250.00 for athletics and $150.00 for new typewriters have been included in the regular, instead of the special, budget. Consequently our regular budget is for approximately $270.00 less than it was for last year.
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