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Petitions were filed in accordance with Chapter 54, Section 135 of the General Laws, for a recount of the votes cast on November 6th, for Representatives in General Court and District Attorney, and a re- count was held in the Town Hall, Thursday, November 15th, at one o'clock P.M.
The Board of Registrars, assisted by Clarence A. Hall, Clerk of the Election Officers in Precinct 1, conducted the recount and the several candidates or their representatives were present.
A loss was sustained of one vote by Harold E. Dodge, two votes by Walter A. Cuffe, six votes by William J. Landergan, two votes by Frank Bancroft Willis, and Fred A. Hutchinson gained one vote; all of whom were candidates for Representative in General Court and for the Office of District Attorney Hugh A. Cregg gained two votes.
The result of the Recount follows:
Prec. 1
Prec. 2 Total
Total vote cast
547
418
965
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
FOR REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL COURT TENTH ESSEX DISTRICT
Walter A. Cuffe, of Lynn
82
106
188
Harold E. Dodge, of Saugus
353
244
597
Fred A. Hutchinson, of Lynn
368
249
617
William J. Landergan, of Lynn
87
119
206
James M. McElroy, of Lynn
82
91
173
Frank Bancroft Willis, of Saugus
337
207
544
Blanks
332
238
570
DISTRICT ATTORNEY-EASTERN DISTRICT
Hugh A. Cregg, of Methuen
408
249
657
John J. Foley, of Swampscott Blanks
102
140
242
Recorded Nov. 17, 1934.
FREDERICK I. WILKINS,
Town Clerk
RECOUNT OF VOTES CAST FOR SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH
By order of the Secretary of the State, that a State-Wide Recount be held of the votes cast on November 6, 1934, for the office of Secretary of the Commonwealth, a petition having been filed for same, a recount was held in the Town Hall, on Wednesday evening, Decem- ber 12, at 7 o'clock, a notice of the recount having been mailed to the several candidates as required by the laws of the State.
The Board of Registrars was assisted by Clarence A. Hall, Clerk of the Election Officers in precinct 1, and representatives of the lead- ing candidates were present.
By the recount William Burke gained one vote, George L. McGlynn gained one vote, and Joseph Santosuosso lost one vote.
The result of the Recount follows:
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Total
Total vote cast
547
418
965
William Burke, of New Bedford
0
1
1
Frederic W. Cook, of Somerville
423
282
705
George L. McGlynn, of Beverly
1
2
3
Leslie A. Richards, of South Hadley
1
2
3
Joseph Santosuosso, of Boston
90
104
194
William B. Taylor, of Plymouth
4
2
6
Blanks
28
25
53
Recorded December 13, 1934.
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FREDERICK I. WILKINS,
Town Clerk
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
April 30,1934.
At a meeting of the Library Trustees and the Board of Selectmen held on above date, William W. Grace was unanimously chosen as a member of the Board of Trustees, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Willard I. Olmstead.
September 18, 1934.
At a meeting of the members of the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen held on above date, Louis B. Tuck was unanimously chosen as a member of the Planning Board, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John H. Tedford.
JURORS DRAWN IN 1934
The following were drawn by the Board of Selectmen to serve as Traverse Jurors.
William G. Wright, to serve at Salem Superior Court Feb. 12, 1934.
Henry A. Haskell, to serve at Superior Court in Lawrence, Oct. 15, 1934.
John H. Lane, to serve at Salem Superior Court, Jan. 7, 1935.
RECORD OF BIRTHS IN 1934 Any errors or omissions noted should be reported promptly to the Town Clerk.
DATE
NAME OF CHILD
Jan. 5
Joann Susan Williams
Jan. 20
Ethel Mae Levoy
Feb. 16 Esther Marie Ham
Clifford Carmichael Ham and Esther Mary Davenport Ralph Grant and Minnie Cole
Feb. 18
Nancy Fay Grant
Mar. 16
Martha Sears Robinson
Wesley Alden Robinson and Evelyn Gertrude Drake
Apr. 14
Philip MacLean Elderbaum
William Edgar Elderbaum and Blanche MacLean
May 5
Gilman
Theodore Gilman and Lillian Walker
May 8
Audrey May Newhall Horton
Charles Horton and Mildred Ellis Leslie Marriner Bates and Ann Gustafson
May 31 David Martin Bates
June 6
John Michael Furrier
Joseph Furrier and Cecelia Madigan
Francis James Bowen and Ethel May Bangs
June 19 Richard Nutile
July 1
Foster
July 13
Stephen Sigmund Homicz
July 24 Shirley Weeks
July 25 Chester Bartlett Gilson
Sept. 4 Carl Walter Dyer
Sept. 25 Dorothy Erma Urquhart
Oct. 15 Anna Louise Powell
Nov. 22 Edna Jane Hazel Anderson
Nov. 23 Norman Alfred Sanford
NAME OF PARENTS
Alexander Grant Williams and Freida Annie Barter George Levoy and Edna Dalton
D. Richard Nutile and Florence Agnes Langone Alfred S. Foster and Evelyne P. Stevens Sigmund Homicz and Anna Budack Edwin C. Weeks and Irene Preston Jackson W. Gilson and Nina L. Laraway Arthur Seabury Dyer and Ida Elizabeth Bruning Finlay Urquhart and Dorothy Erma Galeucia James Henry Powell and Amy Spratlin Lenard H. Anderson and Lillie Lind
Alfred L. Sanford and Ethel G. Eaton
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Albert F. Newhall and Mabel F. Harding
May 31
June 10 Marion Ethel Bowen
RECORD OF MARRIAGES IN 1934 Any errors or omissions noted should be reported promptly to the Town Clerk
DATE
PLACE OF MARRIAGE
NAME OF GROOM AND BRIDE
RESIDENCE
Jan. 27
Lynnfield
John McCadden
Saugus
Lila Demars
Saugus
Feb.
3
Wakefield
Arthur Clayton Dalton, Jr.
Medford
Beatrice Evelyn Savage
Lynnfield
Feb. 17
Lynnfield
Charles Wesley Tuttle
Lynnfield
Ruth Elaine Stansberry
Lynnfield
June 12
Reading
Arthur Lewis Putnam
Lynnfield
Ruth Elizabeth White
Lynnfield
June 21 Lynnfield
Kenneth B. Robinson
Lynn
Jennie E. Kelley
Watertown, N. Y.
June 23
Somerville
Daniel Martin Killoran
Lynnfield
Margarete A. Lacy
Somerville
July
7 Lynn
Lester William Walwork
Lynn
Ina McQueon Blackstock
Lynnfield
Aug. 4 Medford
John Joseph McWeeny
Lynnfield
Eileen Denise Wholley
Medford
Aug. 4 Lynnfield
John H. Sadler
Malden
Florence Evans Davis
Everett
Sept. 7 Lynnfield
Byron Morley
Lynn
Edith Morley
Lynn
Sept. 16 Sharon
Leon Everett Pearson
Lynnfield
Ruth Elinor Perkins
E. Bridgewater
Oct. 12 Lynnfield
Paul Russell Goodhue
Gladys Louise Richards
Ipswich Lynnfield
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OF LYNNFIELD
Oct. 28 Lynnfield
Harold Melvin Dicker
Lynnfield
Isabell Ethel Lockwood
Lynn
Nov. 2 Lynnfield
Warren Clarence Knowland
Lynnfield
Marcia Dearing Carter
Lynnfield
Nov. 19
Lynn
Andrew Urquhart
Lynnfield
Evelyn Frances Fox
Peabody
Dec. 29
Melrose
Herbert Andrew Betty
Lynnfield
Margaret Arvilla Cameron
Reading
REPORT
OF TOWN CLERK
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RECORD OF DEATHS IN 1934
Any errors or omissions noted should be reported promptly to the Town Clerk
Date Name of Deceased
Years
Months
Days
Jan. 10
Jeanette Eileen Marten
1
3
22
Mar. 1
Helen L. Armstrong
72
9
1
Mar. 7 Lydia Delia Perkins
72
2
3
Mar. 14
Ruby B. Johnson
47
4
15
Apr. 3 William E. Roundy
78
7
13
Apr. 10
Cornelius Henry Moriarty
62
0
0
June 1
Georgina Preston
58
9
24
July 1 John Malin Temple
72
1
26
Sept. 4
William Stanley Warren
54
4
27
Sept. 28
Almiol R. Hemeon
84
7
3
Oct. 8 Henry Thomas Wheelock
70
0
0
Oct.
16 Francis Sampson
21
6
0
Oct. 29
Ellen Elizabeth Bayliss
86
7
5
Dec.
5
Franklin W. Freeman
74
1
12
Dec. 28
John Wylie
66
11
0
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
REPORT OF SELECTMEN
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
Your Board of Selectmen respectfully submit their report for the year 1934.
At the meeting held March 6th, the Board consisting of George W. Peavey, Walter H. Perry and Clarence A. Studley, organized and Clar- ence A. Studley was elected as Chairman, and Frederick I. Wilkins was appointed Clerk of the Board.
The Committee appointments made were as follows:
Supervisor of the Town Hall, George W. Peavey.
Supervisor of Chemical Hall No. 2, Clarence A. Studley.
Health Officer, Walter H. Perry.
The record of other appointments can be found in the Report of the Town Clerk.
LICENSES GRANTED IN YEAR 1934 DANCE HALL George P. Kimball
COMMON VICTUALLERS
Elmer W. Goodwin
Frank E. Russell J. C. Paon John J. Kelley
Nellie J. Robinson
Louis Gersinovitch Alymer Bennett John McCabe
Caroline E. Swain Colonial Golf and Country Club
Harry F. Griffin
Miss Ruth Pillsbury
Wilkinson's, Inc.
Marguerite F. Foster
LORD'S DAY
Arthur W. Bryant Rufus T. Boothby George P. Kimball Frank C. Newhall Louis Gersinovitch, Chestnut St. Edward M. Fletcher Clarence A. Hall Marguerite F. Foster Raymond C. Daly George L. Greene Nellie J. Robinson
Mrs. Ruth Orlick and Mrs. Florence Sakey Harold J. Melanson
Frank Oram
Walter Sheehan Caroline E. Swain
William G. Wright C. M. Strickland George F. and Howard
B. Stuart J. C. Paon
S. A. Wormsted
Elmer W. Goodwin Frank E. Russell John J. Kelley Wilkinson's, Inc. Julius Rombult Donovan Bros. Irene Alward Colonial Golf and Country Club Lynnfield Nurseries Edward C. Walker Alymer Bennett
James H. Reynolds
Harry F. Nesbitt
George P. Kimball
Mrs. Ruth Orlick and
Mrs. Florence Sakey
Julius Rombult Donovan Bros. Irene Alward Edward C. Walker Sagamore Spring Golf Club
John F. Carter Mrs. Gertrude Small Joseph F. Smith
William H. Fenton
Arthur W. Bryant
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John McCabe John F. Carter Harry F. Nesbitt
Mrs. Gertrude Smith Miss Ruth Pillsbury William H. Fenton
Mary A. Donovan
Richard A. Thomas Miss Ruth Pillsbury
Donovan Bros. John F. Carter Lynnfield Community, Inc.
Benjamin Cox E. F. Gerry Co. Joseph F. Smith
Harry F. Griffin James H. Reynolds G. Stanley Harvey
LODGING HOUSE
Julia M. Callahan Hattie K. Harvey
Ralph E. Cox Louis Gersinovitch, Lowell St.
Richard A. Thomas
Sagamore Spring Golf Club
Grace and Harry I. Winchester
DENATURED ALCOHOL
Jenney Mfg. Co. George M. Roundy
Perley W. Hayward George L. Greene
C. M. Strickland George F. and Howard
Frank E. Russell
B. Stuart
INNHOLDERS LICENSE John E. Walsh
AMUSEMENT
John E. Walsh
Donovan
Bros.
BOTTLERS Alfred J. Hayward ICE CREAM Harry F. Nesbitt
PASTEURIZATION OF MILK Frank C. Newhall JUNK LICENSE Charles Winikor AUCTIONEERS
Paul A. Revere
Henry F. Smith
HAWKERS AND PEDLARS
Peter Anganis John D. McNamara
GOLF CLUB A. C. Gillon BOWLING ALLEY George P. Kimball SECOND CLASS USED CAR LICENSE Perley W. Burrill
The unemployment problem has continued to be very difficult to handle and has called for extreme care and our best judgment. Once more the Government Grants, secured by our local Administra- tor, George W. Peavey, have helped relieve suffering, reduced the de-
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mands upon the town's finances and the projects have helped improve and saved the town a considerable sum of money.
The contributions of food supplies from the Federal Government also have been a great help to the needy.
The several departments over which we have supervision have co-operated with us and it has been possible to keep well within the appropriations, in most cases, through careful supervision.
As authorized by the vote of the town at the March meeting, a new police car and Ford dump truck were purchased, and a satis- factory allowance was realized for the old car and truck bringing the cost of the new ones well within the amounts appropriated.
A petition has been filed with the State and County, asking their co-operation with the Town in building necessary shoulders on Salem Street; the State to pay 50% of the cost and the County and Town 25% each, and an appropriation will be asked for at the Annual Town Meeting in March, to cover the Town's portion of the cost. We feel if this work can be done, the Town will make a substantial saving as it has been an annual expense to keep the shoulders safe.
During the month of July there were several cases of rabies in our town, and more in the surrounding towns, and we issued an order restraining all dogs for a period of 60 days as a precautionary meas- ure, and no further cases developed.
Learning that the Jenney Manufacturing Company was building a new driveway to its Gasoline Station, we found upon investigation that the Company had cut across a small parcel of land that was deeded to the town in the year 1923.
We immediately entered a protest, and after a number of con- ferences with the Company, we entered into an agreement with them, whereby they agree to keep the plot of land at the corner of Salem Street and Broadway, suitably grassed, grass to be cut at regular in- tervals, and the so-called park to be landscaped and suitably shrubbed, this agreement to continue as long as the Jenney Mfg. Co. conducts the gasoline station.
Looking forward we can see in the near future, the need of a piece of land suitable upon which to build a Fire and Police Station in the Centre, and learning that plans were under way to place a dwelling house on the land south of the library building, Mr. Charles O. Blood kindly consented to purchase the land in question, and hold it for the Town, that it may purchase same, and we sincerely hope the voters will be ready to make the necessary appropriation at the coming March Meeting with which to buy this piece of land.
On account of the increasing traffic on Salem Street, from the Wakefield line, the present bridge at said line is inadequate to care for same and it is in rather a weakened condition, and your Board has, in co-operation with the Selectmen of Wakefield, petitioned the
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State and the respective Counties, to co-operate with the Towns in building a wider and more substantial bridge that the traffic may be provided for more efficiently and safely. The petition calls for a pay- ment of 50% of the cost by the State and the balance to be equally divided between the Counties and the Towns.
Health Regulations: Sensing the growing necessity for the adop- tion of health regulations for our town, your Board appointed a com- mittee consisting of Walter H. Perry, Harold P. Peabody and Dr. Ralph N. Brown, our School Physician, to co-operate with your Selectmen in drawing up regulations that will provide adequate health protec- tion for our town. These regulations have been adopted and when money is available they will be printed.
An emergency having arisen which made it imperative that more room be provided, to properly care for our pupils, we co-operated with the School Committee by giving them authority to use temporarily the lower hall in the town hall for the seventh and eighth grades from both Centre and South Schools, which has relieved a serious condi- tion for the time being.
The town having voted at the annual meeting last March, acting under Article 29, to appropriate the sum of $8,000.00 for the purchase of a Standard Fire Department Pumping Engine, the committee ap- pointed, consisting of your Board of Selectmen, William W. Moxham and John S. Caldwell, purchased a 600-gallon Mack Pumping Engine, which adds much to the fire protection of our town.
Noting that the heating cost at the town hall has been ex- tremely high, we felt it was good business for the town to take steps to reduce the cost, consequently we asked for and received proposals and bids from several reputable heating concerns for the installation of an oil heating unit in accordance with our specifications.
Upon receiving the recommendation of the Finance Committee that we install an oil heating unit at an expense not exceeding $1,300, we contracted with the Thomas Hickey Coal and Oil Co., to install in the town hall a Kohler Oil Burning Steam Boiler, 26-14 and a Delco Oil Burner, Model D 12, total capacity 2330 sq. ft. of steam radiation, to be installed according to our specifications, at a cost of $1,014, and we are assured that this system will more than fulfill our requirements and will pay for itself in the saving of fuel within the next three years.
We wish to express our appreciation, and to thank all officers, department heads, employees and citizens of the town who have co- operated with and assisted us during the past and most trying year in the history of our town.
CLARENCE A. STUDLEY,
GEORGE W. PEAVEY,
WALTER H. PERRY,
Selectmen of Lynnfield.
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REPORT OF APPOINTIVE OFFICERS
REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1934.
There have been twenty-two arrests during the year, for the follow- ing reasons:
Larceny.
Drunkenness.
Driving under the influence of liquor
Operation motor vehicles without lights.
Operation motor vehicle without license.
Lynnfield Police have, also, served twenty-nine summons for out of town police.
The cruising car, equipped with radio, has been maintained during the year and with the co-operation of the State Police it can be reached on short notice by calling the State Police Patrol, telephone Reading 0348 between the hours of 8 o'clock P. M., and 4 o'clock A. M.
Two patrolmen have been on duty every night and the Chief can be reached by calling Lynnfield Center 100 at all times.
Respectfully submitted,
ALBERT G. TEDFORD, Chief of Police
REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
I respectfully submit my annual report of the Fire Department for the year ending Dec. 31, 1934.
The Department has responded to more than 65 alarms: 6 were building fires, the loss on which for the year was small, the remainder of the alarms consisted of auto fires, forest fires, chimney fires, dump fires, false and needless alarms. The problem of the false alarms I am glad to say has not been so bad during the past year. I respectfully call your particular attention to the fact that we should extend the fire alarm signal service, the whole town is inadequately covered by fire alarm boxes.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM W. MOXHAM, Chief Lynnfield Fire Dept.
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REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report for the year ending Dec. 31, 1934.
New Dwellings 16 approximate value
$56,400.00
New Alterations to Dwellings 5 approximate value 1,300.00
Alterations and Repairs
4 approximate value 1,400.00
New Garages and Additions
11 approximate value 1,800.00
New Poultry Houses
5 approximate value 3,225.00
Additions to Business Buildings 2 approximate value 2,050.00
Greenhouse, Barns and Storage
4 approximate value 1,700.00
Total
47 $67,875.00
Fees for above have been collected and turned over to Town Treas- urer.
Fourteen shingling and chimney permits have been given for which no charge was made.
Respectfully submitted, C. E. PEARSON, Inspector of Buildings
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
This past winter there was an unusual amount of snow and ice which cost us about $3,000.
The usual cleaning up of the streets was done and tar was put on where needed.
We bought a new Ford Truck and snow plow this year.
A sidewalk was built from Essex Street to Russell's store on Main Street, also from Chestnut Street to Mr. W. E. Gilson's house on Main Street.
A gravel sidewalk is being built on Salem Street from Summer to Walnut Street with the hope of being treated with a hard surface this coming year.
Respectfully submitted, M. H. CARTER, Superintendent of Streets
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REPORT OF APPOINTIVE OFFICERS
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The following articles were sealed:
7 Counter scales.
7 Spring scales.
4 Computing scales.
1 Slot weighing scale.
16 Avoirdupois weights.
8 Liquid measures.
1 Gasoline meter.
31 Gas pumps.
32 Gasoline stops on pumps.
Total fees collected, $13.12.
Respectfully submitted, MINOT H. CARTER, Sealer
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF MOTH DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
The past year's work was carried along the same lines as the previous six years. Woodlands were looked over for infestations. There was a slight increase in gypsy moths. The centre part of town remains very good. With the help of CWA workers more woodland was looked over with very good results. Nine brown-tail moth webs were found. They were found near the Wakefield line. This work was carried on under the supervision of the State Department of Conservation.
Respectfully submitted,
LYMAN H. TWISS, Supt. of Moth Dept.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 31, 1934.
I have inspected 30 barns where animals are kept and have found all in good condition.
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR W. BRYANT, Inspector of Animals.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Milk for the year ending December 31, 1934.
ยท I have inspected premises where milk was kept for sale and issued licenses and permits as required by law.
Number of permits and licenses, 40.
Fees collected, $25.00.
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR W. BRYANT, Inspector of Milk.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Slaughtering for the year ending December 31, 1934.
There has been no slaughtering in the town to my knowledge.
I have filed all reports with the State Board of Health as re- quired by law.
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR W. BRYANT, Inspector of Slaughtering.
REPORT OF DOG OFFICER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Dog Officer for the year ending December 31, 1934.
Owing to the prevalence of rabies in this and nearby cities and towns much more work has been called for. Fortunately only two positive cases were reported in this town.
Have answered 70 calls.
Killed 21 dogs and found homes for ten.
To the best of my knowledge all dogs have been licensed.
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR W. BRYANT,
Dog Officer.
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OF MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE
REPORT
REPORT OF MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
The appropriation for Memorial Day, May 30, 1934, was used as follows:
Decorating 116 graves
$ 38.25
Parade music
95.00
Dinner expense
41.75
$175.00
Respectfully submitted,
T. HAWLEY,
Treasurer of Committee, Lynnfield Post 131, American Legion.
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
At the last annual Town Meeting an appropriation of $400.00 was made to take care of shade trees. This amount was used to take down dead trees, also to remove dead limbs which were very dangerous. There is a lot of such work to be done, but owing to such a small appro- priation it is impossible to make much headway. I think the people do not fully realize the amount of work to be done along these lines. Some of this work is very slow and dangerous. I hope a larger appro- priation will be made this year for the work. Also an appropriation for the planting of some new trees.
Respectfully submitted, LYMAN H. TWISS, Tree Warden.
REPORT OF PARK DEPARTMENT
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
The Park Department has taken care of the lawn at the Common and the trimming of the trees, also filled and graded some of the park at the Wakefield line.
It was necessary to take down the old boat house at Suntaug Park to prevent injuries to the children. The tennis courts were all regraded and the park as a whole was regraded and rolled.
With the assistance of the ERA project we were able to complete the filling of Suntaug Park and, also, build a retaining wall about 600 feet long. This wall has been capped for about 400 feet, and should be finished during 1935, including pointing.
We are planning on the use of the loam from the town hall park- ing space to help grade all the parks during 1935.
Suntaug Park was used more this year than ever before, and this
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should be taken into consideration by us, as it gets the children off the streets and gives them a chance to pay in safety.
Respectfully submitted,
E. M. FLETCHER, Chairman.
REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
The Cemetery Commissioners report that all five town cemeteries have been given general care.
During the past year a sizeable area has been plowed and worked over at the Willow Cemetery. This is a step in the right direction as it makes available better and more uniform lots.
We feel that a similar plan would be advisable at Forest Hill when funds are provided.
Respectfully submitted,
LYNNFIELD CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS.
REPORT OF LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
I hereby submit for your approval a report of the CWA and ERA activities for the year ending December 31, 1934.
The Federal Government allotted to us the sum of $13,583.70 for labor. The cost of materials and gasoline for trucks has been taken from various department appropriations, eliminating the necessity of asking for special appropriations.
We have during the year finished the widening of Walnut Street and hope that the Board of Selectmen of the coming year will carry out the plans of your present Board, that is, scarify the entire length of this street, roll it and bind the new and old with one coat of oil and one coat of tar. The available funds would not permit doing this in the year 1934.
Of the above amount $1980 was spent for a retaining wall at Suntaug Park. I am sure the results of this project are gratifying and of great benefit to the future development of this park.
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