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Art. 19. To see if the Town will vote to raise the sum of three thousand dollars for the operation of street lighting for the ensuing year.
Art. 20. To see if the Town will vote to install six additional street lights on Lowell Street, beginning at the residence of Joseph F. Smith and continuing to the Peabody line, and that the sum of $81.00 be raised and appropriated for the same.
Art. 21. To see if the Town will vote to install two street lights on Fairview Avenue and raise and appropriate the sum of $27.00 for the same.
Art. 22. To see if the Town will vote to install nine additional street lights on Main Street, beginning at the residence of Benjamin A.
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Shute and continuing to the Middleton-Peabody line, and that the sum of $121.50 be raised and appropriated for the same.
Art. 23. To see if the Town will vote to install three street lights on Maple Street and appropriate the sum of $40.50 for the same.
Art. 24. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,150 for the maintenance expense of the Fire Department for the ensuing year, or what action it will take thereon.
Art. 25. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $200.00, said amount to be used for alteration and addition to Five Alarm battery system, or what action it will take thereon.
Art. 26. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00, said sum to be used for the installation of new wiring from the school house at Salem and Summer Streets to Mansfield Corner and Walnut and Summer Streets to Engine Lvuse No. 1, or what action it will take thereon.
Art. 27. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00, said amount to be used by the Board of Assessors to continue the survey of the town this year, or what action it will take thereon.
Art. 28. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of one thousand dollars to be used for hydrant rental in Lynnfield Water District for the year 1927.
Art. 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover payment of interest on debts and loans becoming due the current year, or what action it will take thereon.
Art. 30. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 to cover payment of notes maturing the current year, or what action it will take thereon.
Art. 31. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to be set aside for payment of Liability Insurance as claims may become due, or what action it will take thereon.
Art. 32. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover payment of State Aid during the ensuing year, or what action it will take thereon.
Art. 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,162.73 to cover payment of State Moth Assessment for the en- suin ; year, or what action it will take thereon.
Art. 31. To see if the Town will vote to adopt a by-law creating a Town Planning Board and fixing its powers and duties.
Art. 95. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the appointment of a committee to study Town Planning and Zoning.
Art. 36. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 for the use of the Cemetery Commissioners for the car- ing for and laying out of the Town Cemeteries for the ensuing year, or what action it will take thereon.
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Art. 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $551.84 to cover the Town share of expenses incurred during the year 1926 in maintaining the Essex Sanatorium under the provisions of Chapter 111 of the General Laws, or what action it will take thercon.
Art. 38. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover the maintenance of Public Library for the ensuing year, or what action it will take thercon.
Art. 39. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 to finish the alterations at Centre Library.
Art. 40. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate.a sum of money to build an addition on Town Hall, and determine how same shall be spent.
Art. 41. To sce if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover expenses of caring for the Town Parks during the ensuing year, or what action it will take thereon.
Art. 42. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $600.00 to be used by the Tree Warden in trimming and caring for the shade trees along the highway, or what action it will take thereon.
Art. 43. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 to be used by the Tree Warden to mow the bushes along the highway, or what action it will take thereon.
Art. 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $700.00 for private moth work, or what action it will take thereon.
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting attested copies thereof in at least six public places in said Town and in such other public places as the Selectmen may designate seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof fail not, and make due returns of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at or before the time of said meeting.
Given under our hands at Lynnfield the sixteenth day of February in the year of our Lord nine hundred and twenty-seven.
FRANK C. NEWHALL JOSEPH F. SMITH RALPH E. COX
A true copy, attest :
Albert G. Tedford, Constable of Town of Lynnfield.
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114th ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
MASSACHUSETTS
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A DISTRICT I
A TOWN 1814
MEETING HOUSE BUILT 1714
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Year Ending December 31, 1927
Compiled by the Town Accountant
ITEM PRESS, WAKEFIELD, MASS.
114th ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
MASSACHUSETTS
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STRICT
A TOWN 1814
A DI
MEETING HOUSE BUILT 1714
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MASSAC
Year Ending December 31, 1927
Compiled by the Town Accountant
ITEM PRESS, WAKEFIELD, MASS.
Town Officers
ELECTED
SELECTMEN, BOARD OF HEALTH AND OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.
Frank C. Newhall, Chairman
Ralph E. Cox, Secretary
Joseph F. Smith
Term expires 1928 Term expires 1928 Term expires 1928
TOWN CLERK Oscar E. Phillips
TOWN TREASURER Franklin W. Freeman
TAX COLLECTOR Franklin W. Freeman
ASSESSORS
William W. Moxham, Chairman
George H. Bancroft, Secretary
Everett B. Richards
Term expires 1930 Term expires 1928 Term expires 1929
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Louis F. Tuck, Chairman
Martha D. Mansfield, Secretary
Norman B. Cawley
Term expires 1929 Term expires 1930 Term expires 1928
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY
Charles Payzant, Chairman
Willard Olmsted Julius Glasgow
Term expires 1928 Term expires 1929 Term expires 1930
PARK COMMISSIONERS
Edward Q. Moulton, Chairman
Sidney E. Richards, Secretary
Harry B. Nesbitt
Term expires 1930 · Term expires 1928 Term expires 1929
CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
Seth H. Russell, Chairman
Dexter F. Parker, Secretary
Arthur W. Bryant
Term expires 1929 Term expires 1930 Term expires 1928
TWO CONSTABLES FOR ONE YEAR
Albert G. Tedford Fred W. Bryant
TREE WARDEN Lyman H. Twiss
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OFFICERS APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN
TOWN COUNSEL Rutherford E. Smith
TOWN ACCOUNTANT Oscar E. Phillips (Term expires Apr. 1, 1930)
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Walter Gray
INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING Fred W. Bryant
SOLDIERS' BURIAL AGENT Edward Q. Moulton
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS FOR THREE YEARS Sidney M. Eaton
CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT William W. Moxham
CHIEF OF POLICE Albert G. Tedford
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Minot H. Carter
WEIGHERS OF COMMODITIES
Elbridge H. Gerry
George M. Roundy
Harry F. Nesbitt
Minot H. Carter
Oscar E. Phillips Edward A. Russell John A. Gault Ella M. Nesbitt
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS Ralph E. Cox
INSPECTOR OF MILK Wesley W. Munroe
HEALTH OFFICER Ralph E. Cox
JANITOR OF TOWN HALL Edward L. Phillips
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DOG OFFICER Fred W. Bryant
FOREST WARDEN William W. Moxham
SUPERINTENDENT OF MOTH Lyman H. Twiss
INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS George T. D. Barnjum
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Nelson B. Todd, Chairman
Samuel Guildford, Secretary - John Ward
- George M. Roundy ~ Frank L. Cass
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS AS ORGANIZED
- William R. Delamater, Chairman Sidney M. Eaton, Clerk
Edward A. Russell Oscar E. Phillips (ex-officio)
ELECTION OFFICERS
Precinct I.
Franklin W. Freeman, Warden
Clarence A. Hall, Clerk
Carl H. Russell
Sidney E. Richards
Everett B. Richards
Daniel J. McCarthy
Precinct 2. Wesley W. Munroe, Warden Joseph A. Donovan, Clerk William R. Delamater Sidney M. Eaton Harold Treamer James D. McNamara
SPECIAL POLICE
Lewis F. Pope
Josiah Poeton
Edward L. Phillips
William J. Larkin
John M. Lynch
Fred W. Bryant
Allison G. Tedford
James W. Darling
Ralph E. Cox Joseph F. Smith Stephen J. Daly Wesley W. Munroe Harold W. Treamer George L. Greene Harry P. Munroe Edgar H. Brown
LIST OF JURORS
1. Bancroft, George H., Clerk
2. Bryant, Arthur W., Storekeeper
3. Cox, Ralph E., Farmer
4. Crafts, Howard S., Realtor
5. Eaton, Sidney M., Shoemaker
6. Evans, E. Dudley, Laborer
Main St. Salem St. Main St.
Fairview Ave. Salem St. Essex St.
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7. Fletcher, Edward M., Farmer
8. Lynch, John M., Laborer
9. Munroe, Harry W., Retired
10. Smith, Joseph F., Merchant
11. Swain, H. Oscar, Merchant
12. Temple, John M., Contractor
13. Walden, William, Salesman
14. Wright, William G., Gardener
Summer St.
Salem St.
Salem St.
Lowell St.
Salem St. Summer St.
Summer St. Locust St.
REGISTRATION STATISTICS
AT THE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION, FEBRUARY 23, 1927.
Prec. 1
Prec. 2 Total
Number of registered voters
352
331
683
Assessed Polls
238
201
439
Population of 1925 Census
663
668
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
is in the 7th Congressional District 5th Councillor District, 3rd Essex Senatorial District and 10th Essex Representative District.
DOGS LICENSED IN 1927
117 males @ $2.00
$234.00
31 females @ $5.00
155.00
1 breeder's license @ $25.00
25.00
$414.00
Deduct Clerk's fees, 149 licenses @ 20c
29.80
Balance sent to County Treasurer
$384.20
HUNTER'S LICENSES ISSUED IN 1927
40 Sporting licenses @ $2.25
$ 90.00
1 Alien sporting license @ $15.25
15.25
1 Minor's license @ 75c
.75
1 Duplicate (lost license) 50c
.50
Deduct Clerk's fees 42 licenses @ 25c
10.50
Balance sent to Game Commission
$106.50
$ 96.00
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TOWN WARRANT FOR SPECIAL MEETING HELD JANUARY 21, 1927
Article 1. To choose a moderator to preside at said meeting.
Art. 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise a sum of money for the Highway Department or what action it will take thereon.
Art. 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise a sum of money for the Fire Department, or what action it will take thereon.
Art. 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise a sum of money for General Government, or what action it will take thereon.
Art. 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise a sum of money for the School Department, or what action it will take thereon.
SPECIAL MEETING HELD JANUARY 21, 1927
The meeting was called to order by Selectman Joseph F. Smith.
Art. 1. A motion was made by Nelson B. Todd for the chairman of the Board of Selectmen to cast one ballot for Joseph F. Smith to act as Clerk pro tem for said meeting.
One ballot was examined and counted by the full Board of Selectmen and Joseph F. Smith was duly elected and sworn.
A motion made by Peter Walsh and duly seconded for Nelson B. Todd to act as Moderator of said meeting was carried.
Art. 2. A motion was made by Ralph E. Cox and seconded that the sum of $560.00 be raised and appropriated for Highway Department, motion was lost, 11 voted in the affirmative and 13 in the negative.
A motion was made by Franklin W. Freeman that Art. 3 be taken up, an amendment was made by Peter Walsh and seconded that Art. 4 be taken up next and was carried.
A motion was made by George Cornet and seconded that the sum of $1,790.00 be raised and expended under the direction of the Selectmen, for General Government, Highway Department, School Department and Fire Department. Motion was carried.
A motion was made that Art. 3 and Art. 5 be indefinitely postponed, made by Peter Walsh and carried.
A motion made by Peter Walsh and seconded that the Meeting adjourn was carried.
FIRST ELECTION FOR TOWN OFFICERS IN PRECINCTS
At the Annual Election of Town Officers, March 7, 1927, the follow- ing vote was cast : The Election Officers were: Prec. 1, Carl H. Russell, Warden; Clarence A. Hall, Clerk; Everett B. Richards, Daniel J. McCarthy, Sidney E. Richards and Minot H. Carter, Inspectors. Prec. 2, Harold W. Treamor, Warden; Joseph Donovan, Clerk; Howard Crafts, John D. Mc- Namara, William R. Delamater and Sidney M. Eaton, Inspectors.
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RESULT OF ELECTION OF THE TOWN OFFICERS
* Indicates Election.
THREE SELECTMEN, BOARD OF HEALTH AND OVERSEERS OF POOR FOR ONE YEAR
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Total
Total Vote Cast
251
270
521
*Ralph E. Cox
227
93
320
Wesley W. Munroe
70
212
282
*Frank C. Newhall
124
236
360
*Joseph F. Smith
201
162
363
Blanks
131
107
238
ASSESSOR FOR THREE YEARS
Frank L. Cass
52
114
166
*William W. Moxham
187
152
339
Blanks
12
4
16
TOWN TREASURER
*Franklin W. Freeman
240
213
453
Edmond A. Moeglin Blanks
10
51
61
1
7
TAX COLLECTOR
*Franklin W. Freeman
240
241
481
Blanks
11
29
40
TOWN CLERK
*Oscar E. Phillips
239
239
478
Blanks
12
31
43
SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR THREE YEARS
*Martha D. Mansfield
217
212
429
Scattering
2
0
2
Blanks
32
58
90
TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THREE YEARS
*Julius B. Glasgow
214
236
450
Blanks
37
34
71
PARK COMMISSIONER FOR THREE YEARS
*Edward Q. Moulton
214
235
449
Blanks
37
35
72
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CEMETERY COMMISSIONER FOR THREE YEARS
*Dexter F. Parker Scattering
222
203
425
1
0
1
Blanks
28
67
95
TWO CONSTABLES FOR ONE YEAR
*Fred W. Bryant
207
243
450
*Albert G. Tedford
232
199
431
Albert H. Riggs Blanks
0
2
2
63
96
159
TREE WARDEN FOR ONE YEAR
*Lyman H. Twiss
218
224
442
Scattering
2
1
3
Blanks
31
45
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD IN THE EVENING OF MARCH & 14, 1927
At the Annual Town Meeting held in the evening of March 14, 1927 at 7.30 o'clock, the following business was transacted.
The meeting was called to order at 7.30 o'clock by the Town Clerk. Charles N. Pratt made a motion which was carried that we omit the read- ing of the Articles and only read the call for the meeting.
Art. 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting.
Upon motion of Joseph F. Smith it was voted that the Town Clerk be instructed to cast one ballot for Nelson B. Todd to be Moderator of this meeting which was accordingly done.
Art. 2. To act upon reports of town officers as published and special committees.
Upon motion of Lewis F. Allen it was voted to accept the report of Town Officers as published. A report of the Committee on Town Hall Plans was given by Joseph F. Smith for the Committee, and then upon motion of Oscar E. Phillips it was voted that the report on Town Hall Plans be accepted and the Committee discharged from further obligations. Unanimous vote.
Art. 3. To choose all town officers not required to be chosen by ballot. Upon motion of Oscar E. Phillips it was voted that James D. McNamara. Daniel J. McCarthy and Joseph F. Smith be field drivers; Joseph F. Smith, pound-keeper; George M. Roundy, William E. Roundy and Albert G. Ted- ford, wood-measurers.
Art. 4. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money in anticipation of revenue of the financial year beginning Jan. 1, 1927 and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year; any debt or debts incurred under this vote to be paid from the revenue of said financial year.
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Upon motion of Lewis F. Allen it was voted to authorize the Treasurer- with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money in anticipation of revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1927, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, any debt or debts incurred. under this vote to be paid from the revenue of said financial year. Unani- mous vote.
Art. 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow money on and after January 1, 1928, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year any debt or debts incurred under this vote to be paid from the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1928 .
Upon motion of William W. Moxham it was voted to authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money on and after January 1, 1928, and to issue a note or notes therefor payable within one year any debt or debts incurred under this vote to be paid from the: revenue of the financial year beginning Jan. 1, 1928.
Unanimous vote.
Art. 6. To see what disposal the Town will make of the money re- funded by the County from the dog tax for the year 1926.
Upon motion of George H. Bancroft it was voted that the money re- funded by the County from the dog tax of 1926 be appropriated to the- Library.
Unanimous vote.
Art. 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the observance of Memorial Day and determine how the same shall be expended, or what action it will take thereon.
Upon motion of Joseph F. Smith it was voted to raise and appropriate · the sum of $150.00 for the observance of Memorial Day to be expended" under the direction of the American Legion.
Unanimous vote.
Art. 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the- sum of $32,725.00 for the general expense of the School Department, or what action it will take thereon. .
Upon motion of Louis B. Tuck it was voted to raise and appropriate- the sum of $32,725.00 for the general expense of the School Department.
Unanimous vote.
·Art. 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the general expense of the Highway Department, or what action it will take thereon.
Upon motion of Joseph F. Smith it was voted to raise and appropriate· the sum of $15,000.00 for the general expense of the Highway Department.
Unanimous vote.
Art. 10. To see if the Town will vote to accept as a public way Maple Street, as laid out by the Board of Selectmen and shown on "Plan?
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of Land in South Lynnfield, Mass., subdivided by Howard S. Crafts", dated April, 1926, Morse & Chase, Engineers, filed with the Town Clerk.
Upon motion of William W. Moxham it was voted to accept as a pub- lic way, Maple Street, as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on "Plan of land in South Lynnfield, Mass., subdivided by Howard S. Crafts", dated April, 1926, Morse & Chase, Engineers, filed with the Town Clerk.
William W. Moxham and Lewis F. Allen wished to have the name. South Lynnfield stricken from the motion and the word Lynnfield inserted. but the Town Counsel, Rutherford E. Smith, informed them that they must not change the wording of the article as it would wrong the Plan. Joseph F. Smith suggested that all future plans in that part of the Town be iden- tified as Lynnfield.
Art. 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to be used for the purpose of grading Maple Street.
Carl H. Russell moved to indefinitely postpone. Not carried.
William W. Moxham moved that we raise and appropriate $5,100.00 for the purpose of grading Maple Street.
Franklin W. Freeman made an amendment which was accepted by William W. Moxham, that we raise $2,100.00 in the Tax Levy of 1927, and the balance in two notes of $1,500.00 each, one payable in 1928 and the other in 1929, and that for the purpose of meeting such loans the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen, be authorized to borrow a sum up to but not exceeding $3,000.00 and to issue a note or notes therefor in ac- cordance with Section 19 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws. Carl H. Russell made an amendment to the amendment that all money to be ex- pended on Maple Street be taken from the General Highway Appropriation. This was not carried.
Charles N. Pratt moved it be laid on the table. The motion to lay it on the table was lost and doubted. The Moderator appointed as Tell- ers, Harry B. Nesbitt, H. Oscar Swain, and Franklin W. Freeman.
The standing vote gave yes-75, no-79. (Not a vote). Then the original motion of William W. Moxham as amended by Franklin W. Free- man was voted on and the same tellers were appointed. Gave for the motion 97, against 50, but it required a two-thirds vote and was lost.
George W. Peavey moved to re-consider Article 10. Carried. Palmer Hutchinson moved to indefinitely postpone. Lost and doubted. Same Tellers polled the house and the result for postponing 95, against post- poning, 116. Not a vote. (A substitute motion by Charles N. Pratt was not entertained by the Moderator as he ruled that a motion to postpone- was the same as laying it on the table).
Joseph F. Smith moves to accept Maple Street. Carried and doubted. Same tellers polled the house, result yes 115, no 86. Thereby accepting- the street again.
Peter J. Walsh moved to reconsider Article 11. Carried. Franklin W. Freeman moved that we raise $5,100.00 for the purpose.
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of grading Maple Street. Carried and doubted. Same tellers gave the result as yes-132, no-58. Thereby appropriating $5,100.00 to be paid in one year.
Art. 12. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Se- lectmen to use a part of the appropriation made under Article 26 at the annual town meeting held March 9, 1925, in reconstructing Lowell Street from the Peabody line to Main Street, such amount as is expended on Lowell Street to be used with sums allotted by the County of Essex and by the Commonwealth for said purpose, one-third of the total cost to be borne by each and that the sum of $2,000.00 be taken from surplus revenue for the same.
Upon motion of Joseph F. Smith it was voted that the Board of Selectmen may use a part of the appropriation made under Article 26 at the Annual Town Meeting held on March 9, 1925, in reconstructing Lowell Street from the Peabody line to Main Street, such amount as is expended on Lowell Street to be used with sums alloted by the County of Essex and by the Commonwealth for said purpose, one-third of the total cost to be borne by each, and that the sum of $2,000.00 be taken from surplus revenue for the same.
Art. 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover the expense of the General Government of the Town, viz: Town Officers' salaries and expenses, care of municipal buildings, elec- tions and registrations, or what action it will take thereon.
Upon motion of William W. Moxham it was voted to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $5,200.00 to cover the expense of the General Govern- ment of the Town, viz: Town Officers' salaries and expenses, care of municipal buildings, elections and registrations.
Unanimous vote.
Art. 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover protection, including Police, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Inspection of Animals and Sanitation, and specify how this money is to be divided among the aforesaid departments.
Upon motion of Franklin W. Freeman it was voted to raise and appro- priate the sum of $2,675.00 to cover protection, including Police, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Inspection of Animals and Board of Health, divided as follows: Police, $2,425.00. Sealer of Weights and Measures, $150.00. Inspection of Animals, $50.00. Board of Health, $50.00.
Unanimous vote.
Art. 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover Department of Charities, or what action it will take thereon.
Upon motion of Joseph F. Smith it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,400.00 to cover expense of the Department of Charities.
Unanimous vote.
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Art. 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 for painting the Center School building.
Upon motion of Louis B. Tuck it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 to paint the Centre School building.
Unanimous vote.
Art. 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to install a new heating system in Center School building.
Upon motion of Louis B. Tuck it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 to install a new heating system in the Center School building.
Unanimous vote.
Art. 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to be known as the Reserve Fund, or what action it will take thereon.
Upon motion of Franklin W. Freeman it was voted to raise and appro- priate the sum of $1,500.00 to be known as the Reserve Fund.
Unanimous vote.
Art. 19. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 for the operation of street lighting for the ensuing year.
Upon motion of Carl H. Russell it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 for the operation of street lighting for the ensuing year.
Unanimous vote.
Art. 20. To see if the Town will vote to install six additional street lights on Lowell Street, beginning at the residence of Joseph F. Smith and continuing to the Peabody line, and that the sum of $81.00 be raised and appropriated for the same.
Upon motion of George H. Bancroft it was voted to raise and appro- priate the sum of $81.00 to install six additional street lights on Lowell street beginning at the residence of Joseph F. Smith and continuing to the Peabody line.
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