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George M. Roundy
WOOD MEASURERS William E. Roundy Albert G. Tedford
OFFICERS APPOINTED BY BOARD OF SELECTMEN TOWN COUNSELS
Nelson B. Todd
Gordon H. Millar, Assistant
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
Carl H. Russell
Term expires 1936
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS AND BARNS Arthur W. Bryant
INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING Arthur W. Bryant
SOLDIERS' BURIAL AGENT Traugott Hawley
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS FOR THREE YEARS Edward A. Russell Term expires 1937
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT William W. Moxham (Previously appointed for an indefinite period)
CHIEF OF POLICE Albert G. Tedford
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Minot H. Carter
CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Frederick I. Wilkins
WEIGHERS OF COMMODITIES
Elbridge H. Gerry Ella M. Nesbitt Harry F. Nesbitt
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS Minot H. Carter
INSPECTOR OF MILK Arthur W. Bryant
HEALTH OFFICER Walter H. Perry
JANITOR OF TOWN HALL Louis F. Southworth
DOG OFFICER Arthur W. Bryant
FOREST WARDEN William W. Moxham (Previously appointed for an indefinite period)
SUPERINTENDENT OF MOTH WORK Lyman H. Twiss
INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS Charles E. Pearson
FENCE VIEWERS Board of Selectmen
FINANCE COMMITTEE
John M. Ward, Chairman Cornelius J. Doyle
Robert E. Ramsdell George M. Roundy
Ralph E. Cox
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
BOARD OF APPEALS
. Nelson B. Todd, Chairman
William W. Moxham
Clarence A. Studley
George W. Peavey
Walter H. Perry
NIGHT OFFICERS
Harry C. Pierce Lewis F. Pope Walter M. Riggs
ELECTION OFFICERS, Appointed June 19, 1934 Term expires Sept. 1, 1935
Precinct 1
Precinct 2
Franklin W. Freeman, Warden
Clarence A. Hall, Clerk
Sidney E. Richards
Everett B. Richards
Alexander G. Williams
Daniel J. McCarthy
Wesley W. Munroe, Warden Joseph A. Donovan, Clerk Frank G. Winchester James D. McNamara Sidney M. Eaton Alfred W. Copeland
*James D. Walsh
*Appointed March 26th, to fill unexpired term of Sidney M. Eaton, resigned.
William H. Sheehe appointed Dec. 17, 1934 to fill a vacancy.
LIST OF JURORS
SELECTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN JUNE 19, 1934 FOR YEAR OF 1934-1935
Sidney M. Eaton, Shoemaker Stephen J. Leveroni, Salesman Walter A. Sheehan, Merchant Henry A. Haskell, Merchant Patrick J. Dalton, Caretaker Elbridge H. Gerry, Manufacturer Chester H. Waite, Carpenter John H. Lane, Poultryman
William E. Pitman, Retired Daniel M. Killoran, Manufacturer George W. Peavey, Plumber Frank C. Newhall, Milk Dealer Louis E. Roberts, Mechanic Alexander M. Currier, Manufacturer Frank L. Delamater, Painter Walter M. Riggs, Police Officer
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS AS ORGANIZED
Sidney M. Eaton, Chairman
Term expires 1936
Term expires 1937
Edward A. Russell Frederick I. Wilkins, Clerk *Thomas F. Lynch
Term expires 1935
* Appointed March 26th, to fill unexpired term of James D. McNa- mara, resigned.
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
DOGS LICENSED IN 1934
Number of Licenses issued, 215.
146 Males $2.00
$292.00
37 Spayed @ $2.00
74.00
32 Females @ $5.00
160.00
Total 215
$526.00
Deduct Clerk's fees 215 @ 20c
$ 43.00
Paid to Town Treasurer
$483.00
HUNTERS' LICENSES IN 1934
Number of Licenses issued 42.
10 Resident Citizens' Sporting Licenses @ $3.25
$ 32.50
26 Resident Citizens' Hunting Licenses @ $2.00
52.00
7 Resident Citizens' Fishing Licenses @ $2.00 14.00
Total 43 $ 98.50
Deduct Clerk's fees 43 @ 25c
$ 10.75
Balance paid to Division of Fisheries and Game
$ 87.75
NUMBER OF ASSESSED POLLS as of December 1, 1934
Precinct 1 363
Precinct 2 260
Total 623
NUMBER OF CITIZENS OF MILITARY AGE
as submitted by the Board of Assessors as of April 1, 1934
Precinct 1 180
Precinct 2
134
Total
314
REGISTRATION STATISTICS, 1934
Prec. 1
Prec. 2 Total
Number of registered voters Feb. 21, 1934
612
458
1070
Number of registered voters Oct. 17, 1934
640
480
1120
POPULATION OF THE TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
Census, 1934
1691
Number of families
477
Census, January 1, 1935
1896
Number of families 550
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
THE TOWN OF LYNNFIELD IS IN THE
7th Congressional District: William P. Connery, Jr., Lynn, Mass. 3rd Essex Senatorial District: Cornelius F. Haley, Rowley, Mass. 5th Councillor District: William G. Hennessey, Lynn, Mass.
10th Essex Representative District: Fred A. Hutchinson, Lynn, Mass .; William J. Landergan, Lynn, Mass .; James M. McElroy, Lynn, Mass.
REGULATION OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
The following regulation was adopted at a meeting of the Board of Fire Engineers, held Aug. 13, 1934:
It is hereby ordered, that Lynnfield Fire Apparatus, shall not be taken outside the limits of the Town of Lynnfield, without being ac- companied by the Chief of the Department, or one of the members of the Board of Engineers.
CLARENCE A. STUDLEY GEORGE W. PEAVEY WALTER H. PERRY
Board of Engineers
WILLIAM W. MOXHAM, Chief
GASOLINE PERMITS WERE GRANTED TO
John E. Walsh
Frank E. Russell
George M. Roundy
Caroline E. Swain
Perley W. Hayward
C. M. Strickland Donovan Bros.
Louis Gersinovitch Jenney Mfg. Co. J. F. Carter
Geo. F. & Howard B. Stuart George L. Greene Alfred J. Hayward Lynnfield Community Inc. James H. Reynolds Agnes T. Pratt Sagamore Springs Golf Club J. C. Paon Julius Rombult
RESULT OF ELECTION OF THE TOWN OFFICERS, HELD MARCH 5, 1934
Franklin W. Freeman, Warden
Clarence A. Hall, Clerk
Sidney E. Richards
Daniel J. McCarthy
The Election Officers serving were as follows: Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Wesley W. Munroe, Warden Joseph A. Donovan, Clerk James D. McNamara Sidney M. Eaton
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Everett B. Richards Alexander G. Williams
The Police Officers serving were:
Albert G. Tedford, Prec. 1 Indicates Election. * Indicates Re-election.
Frank G. Winchester Alfred W. Copeland
Walter M. Riggs, Prec. 2
THREE SELECTMEN, BOARD OF HEALTH AND BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE FOR ONE YEAR
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Total
Total vote cast
443
329
772
John J. Bowen
118
72
190
Robert DeMasellis, Jr.
59
3
62
Albert F. Newhall
32
120
152
iGeorge W. Peavey
316
143
459
*Walter H. Perry
208
83
291-
*Clarence A. Studley
222
245
467 -
H. Oscar Swain, Jr.
35
88
123
Everett S. Webster
98
75
173
C. Moriarty Blanks
241
157
398
TOWN CLERK FOR ONE YEAR
*Frederick I. Wilkins
401
290
691
Blanks
42
39
81
TOWN TREASURER FOR ONE YEAR
*Frederick I. Wilkins
385
281
666
Blanks
58
48
106
COLLECTOR OF TAXES FOR ONE YEAR
389
266
655
#Leonard M. Daly F. W. Sweetser Blanks
1
0
1
53
63
116
ASSESSOR FOR THREE YEARS
+George H. Bancroft
358
261
619
Blanks
85
68
153
CEMETERY COMMISSIONER FOR THREE YEARS
¡Arthur W. Bryant F. G. Winchester Blanks
329
269
598
0
1
1
114
59
173
0
1
1
10
TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR THREE YEARS
¡Harold P. Peabody
371
240
611
Joe Donovan
0
1
1
Blanks
72
88
160
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THREE
YEARS
1Malcolm C. Eaton
341
230
571
Mrs. Maynard
0
1
1
Blanks
102
98
200
TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR TWO YEARS
*Rudolf P. Schlenker
260
227
487
Alfred Hayward
0
1
1
Blank's
183
101
284
William W. Grace was appointed Apr. 30, 1934 to complete unexpired term of Willard I. Olmstead, resigned.
PARK COMMISSIONER FOR THREE YEARS
Wallace H. Story
37
144
181
*Walter E. Wilkinson
338
122
460
Blanks
68
63
131
TWO CONSTABLES FOR ONE YEAR
*Percy A. Briggs
268
87
355
Edgar H. Brown
74
71
145
Fred W. Bryant
51
154
205
tAlbert G. Tedford
297
174
471
Leslie J. Tenney
47
36
83
Blanks
149
136
285
TREE WARDEN FOR ONE YEAR
*Lyman H. Twiss
335
257
592
E. D. Evans
0
1
1
Blanks
108
71
179
TOWN PLANNING BOARD FOR ONE YEAR
+Albert P. Mansfield
301
206
507
+Edward W. Pierce
300
225
525
+Carl H. Russell
314
191
505
¡John H. Tedford
311
196
507
*Nelson B. Todd
309
192
501
Blanks
680
635
1315
Louis B. Tuck was appointed Sept. 18, 1934 to fill vacancy caused by resignation of John H. Tedford.
the
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MODERATOR FOR ONE YEAR
*Joseph F. Smith Scattering
323
249
572
2
0
2
Blanks
118
80
198
RECORD OF TOWN MEETING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1934 CALLED AT 7.30 P.M.
Article 1. To choose all town officers not required to be chosen by ballot, viz: Three Field Drivers, one Pound Keeper and three Wood Measurers.
Voted: On motion by John Ward, to appoint James D. McNamara, Daniel J. McCarthy and Joseph F. Smith as field drivers, Joseph F. Smith as Pound Keeper, George M. Roundy, William E. Roundy and Albert G. Tedford as wood measurers.
Art. 2. To act upon reports of town officers and special committees as published.
Voted: On motion by George W. Peavey, to accept the reports of the town officers and special committees, as published.
Art. 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the 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, 1935, 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, 1935; and to renew any note or notes that have been issued in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1934, in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws, any debt or debts, so incurred, to be paid from the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1934.
Voted: On motion by Carl H. Russell, that the Town authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time, in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year, be- ginning January 1, 1935 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, 1935; and to renew any note or notes that have been issued in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1934, in accord- ance with Section 17, Chapter 44 General Laws, any debt or debts so incurred, to be paid from the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1934.
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Art. 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover the expense of General Government of the Town, viz: Town Officers' salaries and expenses, care of Municipal Buildings, and Elections and Registrations, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by Clarence A. Studley, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $8,000, to cover the expense of General Government of the Town, viz: Town Officers' salaries and expenses, care of Municipal Buildings, and Elections and Registrations.
Art. 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover the expense of the Police Department, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by G. W. Peavey, that the Town raise and ap- propriate $4,300 to cover the expense of the Police Department, to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen, that $500 be used for equipment, that the Selectmen be authorized to trade in the old car.
Art. 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover the expense of the Fire Department, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by W. W. Moxham and amended by Daniel M. Killoran, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $4,000 to cover the expense of the Fire Department for the ensuing year, $500 to be used for equipment; the original motion called for an appro- priation of $4,500.
Art. 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover the expense of Hydrant Rental for fire protection for the ensuing year, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by J. Ward, that the Town raise and appropri- ate the sum of $1,075 to cover the expense of Hydrant Rental for fire protection for the ensuing year.
Art. 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover expense of Other Protection of Persons and Property, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by W. H. Perry, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $275 to cover the expense of Other Protection of Persons and Property, including Sealer of Weights and Measures, and Inspection of Buildings, to be divided as follows: Sealer of Weights and Measures, salary $75.00, expenses $10.00; Inspector of Buildings, salary $125.00, expenses $35.00. Other Protection of Persons and Prop- erty $30.00.
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Art. 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover the State Moth Assessment, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by G. M. Roundy, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $1,479.25, to cover the State Moth Assessment.
Art. 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for Private Moth Work, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by Robert E. Ramsdell, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $350 for Private Moth Work.
Art. 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to be used by the Tree Warden for the trimming and caring for trees along the highways, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by John Ward, that the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $400 to be used by the Tree Warden for the trim- ming and caring for trees along the highways.
Art. 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to be used for Health and Sanitation, including Board of Health, Inspection of Animals, Inspection of Milk, and Dog Officer, or what action it will take thereon.
. Voted: On motion by C. A. Studley, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $165 to be used for Health and Sanitation, in- cluding Board of Health, Inspection of Animals, Inspection of Milk, and Dog Officer; to be divided as follows: Board of Health $30.00, the salary to be $20.00, Inspection of Animals $60.00, the salary to be $40.00, Inspection of Milk $25.00, the salary to be $20.00, Dog Officer $50.00, the salary to be $25.00.
Motion made by G. W. Peavey, that Articles 13 and 31 be taken up jointly was carried.
Art. 13. 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.
Art. 31. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to be used in co-operation with C. W. A. Projects.
Mr. Peavey made a motion that $11,000 be raised and appropriated for the General Expense of the Highway Department, that $875.00 be used for equipment, that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to trade in old equipment when purchasing new, and the motion was carried.
Art. 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to carry on the program of Sidewalk Construction, or what action it will take thereon.
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Voted: On motion by Robert E. Ramsdell, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000 to carry on the program of Sidewalk Construction.
Art. 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cut brush along the highways, to be expended un- der the direction of the Board of Selectmen, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by J. Ward, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $350 to cut brush along the highways to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
Art. 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover the expense of Street Lighting, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by George M. Roundy, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $3,600 to cover the expense of Street Lighting.
Art. 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover the expense of Welfare Department, includ- ing Old Age Assistance, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by C. A. Studley, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $7,470 to cover the expense of the Welfare De- partment, including Old Age Assistance.
Art. 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the General Expense of the School Department, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by H. P. Peabody, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $41,100 for the General Expense of the School De- partment.
Art. 19. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the General Expense of the Public Libraries of the Town, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by Malcolm C. Eaton, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $600 for the General Expense of the Public Libraries for the ensuing year.
Art. 20. To see what disposal the Town will make of the money refunded by the County from Dog Licenses for the year 1933.
Voted: On motion by J. Ward, that the Town appropriate the money refunded by the County from Dog Licenses for the use of the Public Libraries.
Art. 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the General Expense of the Town Parks, or what action it will take thereon.
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Voted: On motion by G. M. Roundy, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $750 for the General Expense of the Town Parks, that one half of said sum be used in each part of the town.
Art. 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the Observance of Memorial Day, and determine by whom it shall be expended, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by C. H. Russell, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $175 for the Observance of Memorial Day, same to be expended under the direction of a committee to be appointed by the American Legion Post No. 131 Incorporated.
Art. 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover the Town's share of the expense incurred dur- ing the year 1933 in Maintaining the Essex County Sanatorium, under the provisions of Chapter 111 of the General Laws, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by R. E. Ramsdell, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $655.19 to cover the Town's share of expense in- curred during the year 1933 in Maintaining the Essex County Sanatori- um, under the provisions of Chapter III of the General Laws.
Art. 24. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500 for the Reserve Fund.
Voted: On motion by J. Ward, that the Town raise and appropri- ate the sum of $2,500 for the Reserve Fund.
Art. 25. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to be used by the Cemetery Commissioners for the care of the Town Cemeteries, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by R. R. Pearson, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $550 to be used by the Cemetery Commissioners in the care of the Town Cemeteries.
Art. 26. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover Payments of Interest on Debts and Loans be- coming due the current year, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by C. H. Russell, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $3,200 to cover Payments of Interest on Debts and Loans, becoming due the current year.
Art. 27. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover Payment of Notes maturing the current year, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by C. H. Russell, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $6,000 to cover Payment of Notes maturing the current year.
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Art. 28. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $225.00 in settlement of claims for damages to persons and prop- erty; $100 of said sum to be used to reimburse the Compensation Fund for expenses paid during the year 1933.
Voted: on motion by C. A. Studley, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $225 in settlement of claims for damages to per- sons and property; $100 of said sum to be used to reimburse the Com- pensation Fund, for expenses paid during the year 1933.
Art. 29. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $7,500, to purchase a Standard Fire Department Pump; $2,000 to be raised in the 1934 tax levy, $2,000 in the 1935 tax levy, $2,000 in the 1936 tax levy, $1,500 in the 1937 tax levy, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by W. W. Moxham, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $7,500 said sum together with the sum of $500, voted under Article 6, for the purchase of equipment for the Fire De- partment, be used for the purchase of a Standard Fire Department Pumping Engine and for the purpose of meeting said appropriation of $7,500, there be raised in the tax levy of the current year, the sum of $2,000 and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow a sum up to but not exceeding $5,500, and to issue bonds or notes to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 19 of Chap. 44 of the General Laws, so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than three years from the date of the issue of the first bond or note, or at such earlier date as the Treasurer and Selectmen may determine.
That the following be appointed a committee to purchase the pumping engine: William W. Moxham, John S. Caldwell, Clarence A. Studley, George W. Peavey and Walter H. Perry.
The check list was used and 214 voted in the affirmative and 65 in the negative, one blank.
Art. 30. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,800.00 to purchase a Buffalo-Springfield 13-ton Roller; $2,400 to be raised in the tax levy of 1934 and $2,400.00 to be raised in the 1935 tax levy.
Voted: On motion by G. W. Peavey, to indefinitely postpone action on Article 30.
Art. 32. To see if the Town will vote to increase the rate of wages . to 50c per hour for all Town labor paid on an hourly basis excepting janitors, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by Nelson B. Todd, that hereafter the rate of 50c per hour be paid town employees, (excepting janitors) paid by the hour or day under 50c per hour; that this rate apply to Moth Depart-
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ment, Tree Warden Department, Park Department, Cemetery Depart- ment and Assessors, and that Firemen shall be so paid after the first. hour, that janitors be paid such wages, not exceeding 50c per hour as determined by the Department Heads employing them.
Art. 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $500 to be used in the continuance of the Town survey plotting and mapping.
Voted: On motion by G. W. Peavey, to indefinitely postpone action on Article 33.
Art. 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000; said sum to be used with sums of equal amounts al- lotted by the County of Essex and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in widening Salem Street; in accordance with the provisions of Chap- ter 90, General Laws.
Voted: On motion by J. Ward, to indefinitely postpone action on Article 34.
Art. 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purchase of the Playground on Main Street, Lynnfield, from the Lynnfield Centre Playground Association for Play- ground Purposes, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by N. B. Todd, to indefinitely postpone action on Article 35.
Art. 36. To see if the Town will vote to re-zone the northeasterly side of Salem Street from the Wakefield line, as far as and including the parking space owned by George P. Kimball, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by N. B. Todd, to indefinitely postpone action on Article 36.
Art. 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money sufficient to ensure the collection of ashes and rubbish, not less often than once every two weeks, or what action it will take thereon.
Voted: On motion by J. Ward, to indefinitely postpone action on Article 37.
The Articles on the Warrant were all acted upon, and the meeting was dissolved at 10.35 P. M.
FREDERICK I. WILKINS,
Town Clerk
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APPROPRIATIONS TO BE RAISED IN THE TAX LEVY OF THE CURRENT YEAR VOTED AT THE TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1934
-Article 4. General Government $ 8,000.00
Article 5. Police Department, $500.00 for equipment. 4,300.00
Article 6. Fire Department, $500.00 for equipment 4,000.00
Article 7. Hydrant Rental
1,075.00
Article 8. Other Protection of Persons and Property : Sealer of Weights and Measures, sal- ary, $75.00; expenses, $10.00. $ 85.00
Inspector of Buildings, salary, $125.00 expenses, $35.00 160.00
Other Protection of Persons and Prop- erty 30.00
275.00
Article 9. State Moth Assessment
1,479.25
Article 10. Private Moth Work
350.00
Article 11. Tree Warden, for Trimming and Care of Trees
400.00
Article 12. Health and Sanitation:
Board of Health, salary, $20.00; ex- penses, $10.00 $ 30.00
Inspector of Animals, salary $40.00;
expenses, $20.00 60.00
Inspector of Milk, salary 20.00
Dog Officer, salary, $25.00; expenses, $25.00 50.00
160.00
Article 13. 31.
Highway Department ($875.00 for equipment). 11,000.00
Article 14. Sidewalk Construction
2,000.00
Article 15. Cutting Brush along the Highways
350.00
Article 16. Street Lighting
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