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Commitment
$ 1,715.00
December commitment
5.00
Polls not committed
10.00
$ 1,730.00
Paid Treasurer in 1920
1,685.00
Outstanding Nov. 30, 1921-per list
45.00
$ 1,730.00
TAXES, 1920
Commitment
$ 50,428.30
December taxes
82.88
$ 50,511.18
Paid Treasurer in 1920
34,385.74
Abatements in 1920
148.39
Outstanding Dec. 31, 1920
15,977.05
$ 50,511.18
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1921
$ 15,977.05
Collected and not committed
19.50
Over-entry
.03
Paid and abated (refunded by Treas.)
14.03
. .
91
Duplicate cash entry-due collector .. 5.74
$ 16,016.35
Paid Treasurer to Nov. 30, 1920
8,684.86
Abatements Jan. 1, '21 to Nov. 30, 1921
401.63
Paid and not entered
91.13
Cash on hand Nov. 30, 1921
1,173.61
Outstanding Nov. 30, 1921-per list
5,663.11
Unlocated difference
2.01
$ 16,016.35
POLLS, 1921
Commitment
$ 1,780.00
Polls paid, to be committed
30.00
Duplicate cash entry-due collector
5.00
: $ 1,815.00
Paid Treasurer to Nov. 30, 1921
1,715.00
Outstanding Nov. 30, 1921-per list
60.00
Cash on hand Dec. 1, 1921
40.00
$ 1,815.00
TAXES, 1921
Commitment
$ 56,853.42
December taxes to be committed
153.05
Duplicate cash entry-due collector
29.09
Unlocated difference
.21
Paid Treasurer to Nov. 30, 1921
35,239.93
Abatements
59.72
Paid and not entered
48.21
Cash on hand and in bank
121.89
Outstanding Nov. 30, 1921-per list .
21,566.02
$ 57,035.77
MOTH, 1920
Commitment
$ 328.60
Paid Treasurer to Dec. 31, 1920
$ 157.95
Outstanding .Dec. 31, 1920
170.65
$ 328.60
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1921
170.65
Paid Treasurer to Nov. 30, 1921
126.15
Outstanding Nov. 30, 1921-per list .. 44.50
$ 57,035.77
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$ 170.65
MOTH, 1921
Commitment
$ 114.00
Paid Treasurer to Nov. 30, 1921
$ 47.50
Outstanding Nov. 30, 1921-per list
66.50
$ 114.00
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Fees collected Jan. 1 to Nov. 30, 1921
$
11.28
Cash on hand Nov. 30, 1921
$
11.28
MOTH DEPARTMENT
Moth bills to November 30, 1921
$ 694.62
Paid Treasurer to Nov. 30, 1921
$ 555.12
Committed to collector in 1921
114.00
Outstanding bill Nov. 30, 1921
10.00
Cash on hand Nov. 30, 1921
15.50
$ 694.62
NASH IMPROVEMENT FUND
Bank Deposits
Total
On hand Jan. 1, 1921
$ 2,414.36
$ 2,414.36
On hand Nov. 30, 1921
2,414.36
2,414.36
Receipts
Payments
No Transactions
SUNTAUG FUND
Bank Deposits
Securities
Total
On hand Jan. 1, 1921
$ 857.91
$ 3,000.00
$ 3,857.91
On hand Nov. 30, 1921
1,009.51
2,000.00
3,009.51
Receipts
Payments
Income and interest
$ 151.60
Added to bank deposits
$ 151.60
Securities sold
1,000.00
School bond paid Aug. 1, 1921
1,000.00
Total
$ 1,151.60
$ 1,151.60
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GEORGE L. HAWKES LIBRARY FUND
Bank Deposits
Total
On hand Jan 1, 1921
$ 500.00
$ 500.00
On hand Nov. 30, 1921
500.00
500.00
Receipts
Payments
Interest and income earned
$
22.50
Credited to library
$
22.50
Total
$ 22.50
$
22.50
MARY U. NASH LIBRARY FUND
Bank Deposits
Total
On hand Jan. 1, 1921
$ 1,000.00
$ 1,000.00
On hand Nov. 30, 1921
1,000.00
1,000.00
Receipts
Payments
Interest and income earned
$
45.00
Credited to library
$ 45.00
Total
$ 45.00
$ 45.00
GEORGE N. BLAKE LIBRARY FUND
Securities
Total
On hand Jan. 1, 1921
$ 4,000.00
$ 4,000.00
On hand Nov. 30, 1921
4,000.00
4,000.00
Receipts
Payments
Interest and income earned
$
150.00.
Credit to library
$ 150.00
Total
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
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ADELLA J. CLOUGH LIBRARY FUND
Securities
Total
On hand Jan. 1, 1921
$ 300.00
$ 300.00
On hand Nov. 30, 1921
300.00
300.00
Receipts
Payments
Interest and income earned
7.11
Credit to library
$ 7.11
Total
$
7.11
$
7.11
CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE
Cash
Bank Dep.
Securities
Total
On hand Jan. 1, 1921
$.40
$5,202.18
$ 200.00
$ 5,402.58
On hand Nov. 30, '21
.40
5,202.18
300.00
5,502.58
Receipts
Payments
Bequest to establish fund
$ 100.00
Purchase of securities
$ 100.00
Cash on hand Jan. 1, 1921
.40
Cash on hand Nov. 30, 1921
·
.40
Total
$ 100.40
$ 100.40
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD BALANCE SHEET -- NOVEMBER 30, 1921 GENERAL ACCOUNTS
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Cash :
In bank
$ 4,000.00
Accounts Receivable
Taxes:
Levy of 1919
$ 187.14
106.77
Levy of 1920
6,974.86
Levy of 1921
21,836.12
$ 2,375.15
$28,998.12
Charities and Soldiers' Benefits
2,028.29
Moth 1920
44.50
484.05
Moth 1921
66.50
330.09
Precinct 2 Engine House . .
328.29
General Highways .
605.08
Salem Street Construction
3,976.44
Sealer
11.28
Street Lights
487.20
State Aid
118.00
Appropriations Overdrawn :
Library
267.33
Park
78.46
Cemetery
202.34
Fire Warden
100.09
Forest Warden
170.00
Miscellaneous
734.30
. .
Departmental :
Moth Bills
25.50
.
Schools
1,416.00
.
Moth
941.88
2,357.88
Temporary Loans : $ 5,600.44 In Anticipation of Revenue Due Collector on account of Overpayments to Treasurer and Duplicate Cash Entries Unexpended Balances : General Government
Special Assessments :
Police and Board of Health Fire
111.00
36.78
.
12,285.11
Overlay Reserved for Abatements :
Levy of 1919
396.09
Levy of 1920 1,212.00
Levy of 1921 1,583.30
3,191.39
Surplus Revenue
17,520.95
$37,104.22
$37,104.22
DEBT ACCOUNTS
$24,000.00 3alem St. Construction Loan $ 9,000.00
South School Loan 2,000.00
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Center School Loan .. 13,000.00
$24,000.00
$24,000.00
$24,000.00
Trust Funds : Cash and Securities ..
TRUST ACCOUNTS
Nash Improvement Fund .. $ 2,414.36
$16,726.45Suntaug Fund 3,009.51
George L. Hawkes Library Fund
500.00
Mary U. Nash Library Fund .. 1,000.00
George N. Blake Library Fund
4,000.00
A. J. Clough Library Fund .. 300.00
Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds
5,502.58
$16,726.45
$16,726.45
$16,726.45
Net Funded or Fixed Debt ..
109th Annual Report
OF THE
Town of Lynnfield, Mass.
Year Ending December 31, 1922
Compiled by the Town Accountant
ITEM PRESS WAKEFIELD, MASS.
109th Annual Report
OF THE
Town of Lynnfield, Mass.
CT 1782
A DISTRICT
TOWN 1814
MEETING HOUSE
M
BUILT 1714
ISFITS.
Also the Town Clerk's Records of the Births, Marriages and Deaths during the year 1922.
Year Ending December 31, 1922
ITEM PRESS WAKEFIELD, MASS.
Onun Officers ELECTED
SELECTMEN AND OVERSEERS OF THE POOR
Albert P. Mansfield, Chairman
Frank C. Newhall, Secretary
Carl H. Russell
Term expires 1923 Term expires 1923 Term expires 1923
TOWN CLERK Oscar E. Phillips TOWN TREASURER Franklin W. Freeman TAX COLLECTOR Franklin W. Freeman ASSESSORS
Charles J. Bolton, Chairman
George H. Bancroft, Secretary
Everett E. Harvey
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Nelson B. Todd, Chairman
Term expires 1923
Martha D. Mansfield, Secretary
Edward A. Russell
Term expires 1924 Term expires 1925
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY
George E. Lambert, Jr., Chairman
Term expires 1923
Ernest J. Clarke, Secretary
Term expires 1925
Andrew Mansfield
Term expires 1924
PARK COMMISSIONERS
Edward Q. Moulton, Chairman
Term expires 1924
Sidney E. Richards, Secretary
Term expires 1925
Harry B. Nesbitt
Term expires 1923
CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
Seth H. Russell, Chairman
Term expires 1923
Betram M. Parker, Secretary
Arthur W. Bryant
Term expires 1924 Term expires 1925
TWO CONSTABLES FOR ONE YEAR
Albert G. Tedford
John F. Currier
TREE WARDEN Lyman H. Twiss
OFFICERS APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN TOWN COUNSEL Rutherford E. Smith
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Term expires 1924 Term expires 1925 Term expires 1923
TOWN ACCOUNTANT Oscar E. Phillips (Term expires April 1, 1924) INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING AND BEEF Edward A. Doyle INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Walter Gray SOLDIERS' BURIAL AGENT Edward Q. Moulton
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS FOR THREE YEARS Everett B. Richards
CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT Edward A. Russell
CHIEF OF POLICE Albert G. Tedford
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Ralph E. Cox
WEIGHERS OF COMMODITIES
Elbridge H. Gerry
William E. Roundy
George M. Roundy
Oscar E. Phillips
Edward A. Russell William F. Gerry Stephen J. Daly Fred W. Bryant
Harold I. Pitman (weigher of coal only)
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS Ralph E. Cox
INSPECTOR OF MILK Franklin W. Freeman
HEALTH OFFICER Franklin W. Freeman
JANITOR OF TOWN HALL Edward L. Phillips
DOG OFFICER Fred W. Bryant
FOREST WARDEN Ralph E. Cox
SUPERINTENDENT OF MOTH WORK Lyman H. Twiss
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REGISTRARS OF VOTERS (as organized)
Sidney M. Eaton, Chairman
Everett B. Richards George E. Pillsbury
Term expires 1924 Term expires 1925 Term expires 1923
Oscar E. Phillips (ex officio)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Lewis F. Allen, Chairman John Ward
J. Hammond Stewart, Secretary William Walden
George M. Roundy
SPECIAL OFFICERS
Lewis F. Pope
William J. Larkin
Oscar E. Phillips
George H. Fenwick
John F. Currier
Allison G. Tedford
Fred W. Bryant
Stephen J. Daly
Edward L. Phillips
Alfred W. Copeland
John M. Lynch
Harry Williams
ELECTION OFFICERS
Precinct 1
Clarence A. Hall, Clerk Sidney E. Richards
Franklin W. Freeman Daniel J. McCarthy
Precinct 2
Joseph F. Breen James D. McNamara
Frank Winchester John Hamilton
LIST OF JURORS
Bancroft, George H., Main st., Grocer Carder, George H., Broadway, Clerk Davis, Charles E., Chestnut st., retired Harvey, Everett E., Munroe st., Grocer Hastings, Luther W., Summer st., Farmer Hayward, William M., Broadway, Bottler Perry, Walter H., Main st., Poultryman Phillips, Edward L., Main st., Farmer Roberts, Louis E., Broadway, Fireman Walden, William, Summer st., Salesman Winchester, Frank G., Salem st., Steam Fitter Wylie, John, Main st., Manufacturer
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REGISTRATION STATISTICS
At the Close of Registration October 28, 1922
Pre. 1
Pre. 2
Total
Number of registered voters
308
267
575
Assessed polls
193
179
372
DOGS LICENSED IN 1922
106 males at $2.00
$212.00
16 females at $5.00
80.00
4 breeders licenses at $25.00
... 100.00
126
$392.00
Deduct Clerk's fees 20 cents per license
25.20
Balance to County Treasurer HUNTERS LICENSES IN 1922
$366.80
22 Combination resident citizens at $2.00 $ 44.00
13 Residence hunting and trapping at $1.50
19.50
14 Residence fishing licenses at $1.00
14.00
1 Minor's trapping at 25 cents . . .
.25
50
$ 77.75
Deducts Clerk's fees at 15 cents per license
7.50
Balance sent to Com. of Fisheries and Game $ 70.25
RECORDS OF TOWN MEETINGS
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 13, 1922
The election officers were, Clarence A. Hall, Ella D. Roundy, Frank G. Winchester and Lewis F. Pope.
The meeting was called to order at 11 o'clock a. m. and the war- rant read by the Town Clerk.
Article 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting.
The Town Clerk was instructed to cast one ballot for Rutherford E. Smith for Moderator of this meeting.
Art. 2. To act upon the reports of Town Officers as published.
On motion of George E. Herrick it was voted to accept the reports of Town Officers as published.
Art. 3. To choose all Town Officers not required to be chosen by ballot.
On motion of George E. Herrick it was voted that the Surveyors.
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of lumber and wood measurers be William E. Roundy, Andrew Mans- field and Frank Newhall. Field Drivers and Fence Viewers be the Board of Selectmen. On motion of Wm. E. Gilson it was voted that Clarence E. Whitaker be pound keeper.
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 the Revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1922, 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.
On motion of George E. Herrick it was voted to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money in anticipation of the Revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1922 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 Rev- enue of said financial year.
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, 1923, in anticipation of the Revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1923, and to issue a note or notes therefor, pay- able within one year, any debts incurred under this vote to be paid from the Revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1923.
On motion of George E. Herrick it was voted to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money on and after January 1, 1923, in anticipation of the Revenue of the financial year, beginning January 1, 1923, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year any debts incurred under this vote to be paid from the Revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1923.
Art. 6. To see if the Town will vote to set a time when the Col- lector of Taxes shall settle his account.
On motion of George E. Herrick it was voted that the Collector of Taxes shall settle his account on December 31, 1922.
Art. 7. To see if the Town will vote to accept or revise the Jury list as published by the Selectmen.
On motion of George E. Herrick it was voted to accept the Jury list as published by the Selectmen.
Art. 8. To see what disposal the Town will make of the money refunded by the County from the Dog Tax for the year 1921.
On motion of William F. Gerry, it was voted that the Dog Tax of the year 1921 refunded by the County ($145.25) be appropriated for the Library.
Art. 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the
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sum of $125.00 for the observance of Memorial Day and determine how the same shall be expended, or what action it will take thereon.
On motion of Carl H. Russell, it was voted to raise and appro- priate the sum of $125.00 for Memorial Day, to be expended under the direction of Edward Q. Moulton.
Art. 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,800.00, said sum to be used for maintenance of General Government as follows: Town Officers salaries and expenses, care of Municipal buildings, elections and registrations, or what action it will take thereon.
On motion of George E. Herrick, it was voted to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $3,800.00 for maintenance of General Govern- ment as follows: Town Officers salaries and expenses, care of Muni- cipal Buildings, elections and registrations.
Art. 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,300.00 said sum to be used for Charities, and Soldiers' Benefits for the ensuing year, or what action it will take thereon.
On motion of John Ward it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,300.00 for Charities and Soldiers' Benefits for the en- . suing year.
Art. 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $240.00 to cover payments for State Aid for the ensuing year, said payments to be ultimately refunded by the Commonwealth.
On motion of George E. Herrick it was voted to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $240.00 to cover payments for State Aid for the ensuing year, said payments to be ultimately refunded by the Com- monwealth.
Art. 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 said sum to cover the expense of Police Work, Board of Health, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Inspector of An- imals and of slaughtering for the ensuing year, or what action it will take thereon.
On motion of Lewis F. Allen it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 to cover the expense of Police Work, Board of Health, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Inspector of Animals and of slaughtering for the ensuing year.
Art. 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,650.00 to be used for the maintenance of Street Lights for the ensuing year, or what action it will take thereon.
On motion of George E. Herrick, it was voted to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $2,650.00 to be used for the maintenance of Street Lights for the ensuing year.
Art. 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $400.00, said sum to be used by the Cemetery Commission-
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ers in caring for the Town Cemeteries, $150.00 of which to be used in planting shade trees in Cemeteries.
On motion of Seth H. Russell it was voted to raise and appro- priate the sum of $400.00 to be used by the Cemetery Commissioners in caring for the Town Cemeteries, $150.00 of which to be used in planting shade trees in the Cemeteries.
Art. 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $550.00 for the use of the Library Trustees, in maintenance of the Public Library for the ensuing year, or what action it will take thereon.
On motion of Albert P. Mansfield it was voted to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $550.00 for the use of the Library Trustees, in maintaining the Public Library for the ensuing year.
Art. 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00, said sum to be added to the Trust Fund created for payment of Liability Insurance as may be necessary during the ensuing year, or what action it will take thereon.
On motion of Albert P. Mansfield it was voted to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $500.00 to be used to create a fund for payment of Liability Insurance as may be necessary during the ensuing year.
Art. 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $9,000.00 for the maintaining of Highways, or what action it will take thereon.
On motion of Wm. E. Gilson it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $9,000.00 for the maintenance of highways for the ensuing year.
Art. 19. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $28,000.00 for general expenses of the School Department, · or what action it will take thereon.
On motion of Nelson B. Todd it was voted to raise and appro- priate the sum of $28,000.00 for the general expenses of the School Department.
Art. 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 for the use of the Fire Department for the en- suing year, or what action it will take thereon.
On motion of Wm. E. Gilson it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 for the use of the Fire Department for the en- suing year ..
Art. 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $400.00, said amount being that voted by the Selectmen to re- pair the Fire Alarm System, under the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 31 of General Laws.
On motion to Albert P. Mansfield, it was voted to raise and ap-
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propriate the sum of $400.00, said amount being that voted by the . Selectmen to repair the Fire Alarm System, under the provisions of : Chapter 44, Section 31 of the General Laws.
Art. 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate . the sum of $3,000.00 for the use of the Tree Warden, to repair the damage to trees by sleet storm, $200.00 to be used in the planting of shade trees or what action it will take thereon.
On motion of John Ward, it was voted to raise and appropriate . the sum of $750.00 to repair the damage done to trees by sleet storm ..
Art. 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1500.00, said amount being that voted by the Selectmen to . repair damage done by the sleet storm to trees, under the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 31, General Laws.
On motion of Edward Fletcher, it was voted to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $1500.00, said amount being that voted by the Selectmen to repair damage done to trees by the sleet storm under the . provisions of Chapter 44, Section 31 of the General Laws.
Art. 24. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate . the sum of $75.00 for the use of the Park Commissioners, or what action it will take thereon.
On motion of George E. Herrick it was voted to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $75.00 for the use of the Park Commissioners.
Art. 25. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $824.03 for suppression of the Gypsy and Brown tail moth as required by the Commonwealth.
On motion of Nelson B. Todd it was voted to raise and appro-' priate the sum of $824.03 for the suppression of the Gypsy and Brown tail moth as required by the Commonwealth.
Art. 26. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1500.00, said sum to be used in painting and repairing Town Hall and sheds, or what action it will take thereon.
On motion of Harry B. Nesbitt it was voted to raise and appro- priate the sum of $1500.00, said sum to be used in repairing Town Hall and sheds.
Art. 27. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to have three additional street lights installed on Main street between Lowell street and the Middleton Line and raise and appropriate the sum of $30.38 to cover their operation for the re- mainder of the year. Benjamin A. Shute.
On motion of Carl H. Russell it was voted to raise and appro- priate the sum of $30.38 to install three additional street lights on Main street between Lowell street and the Middleton Line, said sum to cover their operation for the remainder of the year.
Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board'
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of Selectmen to contract with the Town of Reading for furnishing street lights in Lynnfield Center for a period of three years, or what action it will take thereon.
On motion of Albert P. Mansfield it was voted to authorize the Board of Selectmen to contract with the Town of Reading for fur- nishing street lights in Lynnfield Center for a period of three years.
Art. 29. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $100.00 to install a fire alarm box midway between the houses of Frank Dewing and George Gove, or what action it will take thereon. Edith M. Gove and others.
On motion of Peter Walsh as amended by William F. Gerry, it was voted to install a fire alarm box under the direction of the Chief of the Fire Department on Salem street, between Mansfield's corner and Lawrence's corner and that the expense thereof be paid out of the appropriation made for the Fire Department in Article 20, of this Warrant.
Art. 30. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 for a reserve fund, or what action it will take thereon.
On motion of Nelson B. Todd it was voted to raise and appro- priate the sum of $500.00 for a reserve fund.
Art. 31. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Board of Selectmen to oppose the granting of permits for erection or mainten- ance of advertising signs and devices within the public view of any highway in the Town of Lynnfield.
On motion of Wm. E. Moxham it was voted to instruct the Board of Selectmen to oppose the granting of permits for the erection or maintenance of advertising signs and devices within the public view of any highway in the Town of Lynnfield. Unanimous vote.
. Art. 32. To see if the Tow will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 to be spent on Walnut street, provided the State and County will contribute an equal amount for this purpose. Bertram Hawthorne.
On motion of Wm. F. Gerry it was voted to indefinitely postpone the raising of any money for Walnut street.
Art. 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 to pay interest on notes, due during the ensuing year.
On motion of John Ward it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 to pay interest on notes due during the ensuing year.
Art. 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,500.00 to cover payments of notes becoming due during the ensuing year.
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On motion of John Ward it was voted to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,500.00 to cover payments on notes due during the ensu- ing year.
Art. 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 for the maintenance and upkeep of Summer street from corner of Walnut street to Salem street, or what action it will take thereon.
On motion of Wm. F. Gerry it was voted to postpone the appro- priation of $1,000.00 for the maintenance and upkeep of Summer street from corner of Walnut street to Salem street.
Art. 36. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $275.00 to place new street signs and guide boards through- out Town, or what action it will take thereon.
On motion of Edward Fletcher it was voted to raise and appro- priate the sum of $275.00 to place new street signs and guide boards throughout the Town.
Polls closed four o'clock.
Art. 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $350.00 to install a new heater in Chemical House No. 1, or what action it will take thereon.
On motion of Nelson B. Todd it was voted to raise and appro- priate the sum of $350.00 to install a new heater in Chemical House No. 1.
APPROPRIATIONS FOR TOWN PURPOSES
Art. 9. Memorial Day
$ 125.00
Art. 10.
General Government
3,800.00
Art. 11. Charities
1,300,00
Art. 12. State Aid
240.00
Art. 13. Protection
1,000.00
Art. 14. Street Lights
2,650.00
Art. 15. Cemetery Commissioners
400.00
Art. 16.
Libraries
550.00
Art. 17.
Liability Insurance
500.00
Art. 28. Highways
9,000.00
Art. 19. Schools
28,000.00
Art. 20.
Fire Department
3,000.00
Art. 21. Fire Alarm
400.00
Art. 22. Tree Warden
750.00
Art. 23. Storm Damage
1,500.00
Art. 24. Park Commissioners
75.00
Art. 25. Gypsy Moth
824.03
Art. 26. Town Hall Repairs
1,500.00
Art. 27. Add. Street Lights
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Art. 30. Reserve Fund
500.00
Art. 33. Interest
2,000.05
Art. 34. Notes Bonds .
5,500.00
Art. 36. Street Signs . .
275.00
Art. 37. Heating Engine House No. 1 . 350.00
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