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300.28
Total
$ 29,376.00
$ 30,489.16
$ 29,731.05
$ 17,178.22
$ 15,240.55
Public Welfare
Administration
$ 213.84
$ 130.34
$ 154.41
$ 70.60
$ 57.45
Relief
5,153.52
4,977.37
5,302.90
2,922.60
2,286.81
Old Age Administration
418.28
56.90
Old Age Assistance
11,835.00
7,660.93
5,557.00
4,666.00
4,222.00
Other Expenses
72.68
173.58
625.38
Soldiers' Relief
1,280.71
1,454.27
938.19
159.73
Total
$ 18,901.35
$ 14,279.81
$ 12,025.18
$ 7,992.51
$ 7,191.64
Schools
General Expenses
$ 1,821.65
$ 1,787.44
$ 1,654.15
$ 2,688.52
$ 1,528.22
Teachers' Payrolls, including Supervisor
13,741.66
13,038.05
12,436.00
11,041.00
11,735.59
Text Books and Supplies
1,193.74
1,018.18
1,024.34
1,233.97
533.64
Tuition
11,349.67
11,610.71
11,567.83
13,203.85
14,730.57
Transportation
6,418.23
6,565.53
6,545.15
6,255.72
5,835.78
Janitors' Services
2,410.50
2,348.00
2,474.33
2,200.34
2,105.00
Fuel and Light
1,171.26
880.24
821.44
687.39
644.66
Maintenance, Buildings and Grounds
2,420.29
1,985.92
2,247.67
1,440.21
1,627.73
Furniture and Furnishings
1,317.58
656.44
435.85
1,074.15
Other Expenses
148.36
96.00
660.22
652.49
131.13
Addition to Centre School
31,022.08
Total
$ 73,015.02
$ 39,986.51
$ 39,866.98
$ 40,477.64
$ 38,872.32
Construction, Sidewalks Snow and Ice Removal Lighting Other Expenses
Analysis of Actual Expenditures
1937
1936
1935
1934
1933
Libraries
Salaries and Wages
$ 495.00
$ 506.00
$ 503.50
$ 460.00
$ 454.50
Books, Periodicals, etc.
675.56
541.13
424.09
459.02
313.58
Fuel and Light Other Expenses · Repairs to Centre Library
56.35
98.01
68.75
71.24
60.63
374.39
226.87
332.35
166.46
117.09
211.00
343.60
Total
$ 1,812.30
$ 1,715.61
$ 1,328.69
$ 1,156.72
$ 945.80
Parks
$ 798.72
$ 616.66
$ 879.95
$
736.20
$ 837.91
Unclassified
Damages to Persons and Property Memorial Day
$ 175.00
$ 175.00
$ 175.00
175.00
175.00
Government and Relief Projects
1,309.59
3,839.02
1,699.74
All Other
118.00
700.00
1,483.57
1,025.00
Total
$ 1,602.59
$ 4,014.02
$ 2,574.74
$ 1,903.57
$ 1,689.00
Cemeteries
Maintenance
$ 697.75
$ 649.52
$ 634.42
$ 545.57
$ 477.44
Care of Lots
374.50
359.25
372.44
375.68
367.25
Land for Cemetery Purposes
1,600.00
200.00
Total
$ 2,672.25
$ 1,208.77
$ 1,006.86
$ 921.25
$ 844.69
Total Operation and Maintenance
$159,520.95
$121,675.26
$106,895.38
$ 99,512.23
$ 87,008.20
Interest
211.78
272.62
384.73
1,673.09
3,855.72
Revenue Loans, etc.
75,000.00
70,000.00
90,000.00
90,000.00
110,000.00
Payments of Notes
8,172.51
4,000.00
6,000.00
6,000.00
7,000.00
Payments to State and County
12,324.28
11,062.46
11,015.73
8,750.98
9,572.00
Refunds and Other Payments
1,921.56
2,224.34
1,334.48
1,725.58
10,363.38
Grand Total Payments
$257,151.08
$209,234.68
$215,630.32
$207,651.88
$227,799.30
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$ 245.00
$ 489.00
125th
ANNUAL REPORT
of the
TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
MASSACHUSETTS
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TOWN 1814
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YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1938 Compiled by the Town Accountant
125th ANNUAL REPORT
of the
TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
MASSACHUSETTS
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YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1938 Compiled by the Town Accountant
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Town Officers Elected
SELECTMEN, BOARD OF HEALTH AND BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
Everett S. Webster, Chairman
Clarence A. Studley George W. Peavey
Term expires 1939 Term expires 1939 Term expires 1939
TOWN CLERK Fred I. Wilkins
TOWN TREASURER Fred I. Wilkins
TAX COLLECTOR Clifford C. Ham
MODERATOR Joseph F. Smith
ASSESSORS
William W. Moxham, Chairman
Everett B. Richards Sidney E. Richards
Term expires 1939 Term expires 1941 Term expires 1940
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Harold P. Peabody, Chairman
Term expires 1940
Norma C. McKillop, Secretary
Term expires 1939 Term expires 1941
Neal D. Herrick
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY
Rudolf P. Schlenker, Chairman
Term expires 1939
Malcolm C. Eaton, Secretary
Term expires 1940 Term expires 1941
William W. Grace
PARK COMMISSIONERS
Edward M. Fletcher
Term expires 1939
Traugott Hawley Walter E. Wilkinson
Term expires 1941 Term expires 1940
CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
Arthur W. Bryant, Chairman Raymond R. Pearson Benjamin W. Skinner
Term expires 1940
Term expires 1939 Term expires 1941
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
CONSTABLES FOR ONE YEAR
Albert G. Tedford
Charles V. Sweetser
TREE WARDEN
Lyman H. Twiss
Term expires 1939
TOWN PLANNING BOARD
Term expires 1939
Carl H. Russell Edward S. Averell
Term expires 1939
James D. McNamara
Term expires 1939
Louis B. Tuck
Term expires 1939
Robert DeMasellis, Jr.
Term expires 1939
APPOINTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING, MARCH 14, 1938 FIELD DRIVERS Joseph F. Smith Daniel J. McCarthy
Everett S. Webster
POUND KEEPER Joseph F. Smith
George M. Roundy
WOOD MEASURERS Daniel Kelleher Albert G. Tedford
OFFICERS APPOINTED BY BOARD OF SELECTMEN
TOWN COUNSEL William D. Harrington
SOLDIERS' BURIAL AGENT John H. Tedford
TOWN ACCOUNTANT FOR THREE YEARS
Carl H. Russell
Term expires 1939
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS Thomas F. Lynch, for 3 years
CHIEF OF POLICE Albert G. Tedford
WEIGHERS OF COMMODITIES Harry F. Nesbitt Elbridge F. Gerry, 2nd Ella M. Nesbitt
Elbridge H. Gerry
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS Minot H. Carter
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HEALTH OFFICER George S. Robinson, D. O.
JANITOR OF TOWN HALL Louis F. Southworth
FOREST WARDEN William W. Moxham
MOTH SUPERINTENDENT Lyman H. Twiss
BUILDING INSPECTOR Charles E. Pearson
FENCE VIEWERS Board of Selectmen
Clarence A. Studley Everett S. Webster
BOARD OF APPEALS
Chester H. Waite
George W. Peavey Carl H. Russell
INSPECTOR OF MILK Arthur W. Bryant
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES George A. Westover
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS AND BARNS Arthur W. Bryant
INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING Arthur W. Bryant
CLERK OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN Fred I. Wilkins
DOG OFFICER Arthur W. Bryant
NIGHT OFFICERS
William E. Foley
Walter M. Riggs
FINANCE COMMITTEE
John Ward Ralph L. Wilkinson
George M. Roundy Ralph E. Cox
James D. McNamara CO-ORDINATOR Wesley W. Munroe
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
ELECTION OFFICERS APPOINTED BY THE SELECTMEN,
FOR YEAR 1938-1939
Precinct 1
Everett B. Richards, Warden
Sidney E. Richards, Clerk
Alexander G. Williams
William H. Sheehe
George C. MacGregor Daniel J. McCarthy
*Stephen J. Leveroni
*Edward C. Walker
*Charles G. McCarthy
Precinct 2
Wesley W. Munroe, Warden Joseph A. Donovan, Clerk Alfred W. Copeland James D. Walsh Franklin Neat Patrick F. Malloy *Thomas J. Kevill *Patrick J. Dalton
*To serve as substitutes or when called.
Cornelius J. Doyle was appointed as a substitute to serve at the Primary on September 20, 1938.
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS AS ORGANIZED
Sidney M. Eaton, Chairman
Term expires April 1, 1939
Carl I. Cheever
Thomas F. Lynch
Fred I. Wilkins, Clerk
GASOLINE REGISTRATIONS ISSUED IN 1938
Maxwell Kahn, Russell's Store
Muriel M. Henderson
Howard B. & George F. Stuart
Jenney Manufacturing Co.
Lynnfield Motor Service
George L. Greene
Louis Gersinovitch
Ernest R. Bragdon
Perley P. Burrill George M. Roundy & Co. Lynnfield Community, Inc. John F. Carter Caroline E. Swain Donovan Bros. Sagamore Spring Golf Club Julius Rombult
JUROR LIST PREPARED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, FOR THE YEAR 1938-1939
George A. Badaracco, Painter Percy A. Briggs, Auto Repairer Edward G. Cleary, Shoemaker Joseph A. Donovan, Merchant Everett S. Webster, Ice Dealer Alfred W. Copeland, Carpenter George C. MacGregor, Salesman Harry C. Pierce, Radio Operator Wilmot Smith, Retired
Arthur W. Leavitt, Electrician Lyman H. Twiss, Tree Warden James D. Walsh, Electrical Worker Louis A. Dorman, Retired Walter F. White, Carpenter Fred W. Bryant, Police Officer Charles W. Smith, Shipper William C. Sparkes, Chauffeur Frank G. Winchester, Laborer
Robert DeMasellis, Jr., Clerk
Term expires April 1, 1940 Term expires April 1, 1941
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
JURORS DRAWN FOR SERVICE IN 1938
The following were drawn by the Board of Selectmen to serve as Traverse Jurors:
George A. Badaracco, to serve at the Superior Court in Salem on September 6, 1938.
Fred W. Bryant, to serve at the Superior Court in Salem, on Decem- ber 7, 1938.
THE FOLLOWING JUNK LICENSES WERE GRANTED IN THE YEAR 1938, EXPIRING MAY 1, 1939
Charles Winikor, 547 Boston Street, West Lynn, Mass. Samuel Casper & Sons, 2 Salem Street, Wakefield, Mass.
RESULT OF TOWN ELECTION, HELD MARCH 7, 1938 The following Election Officers served:
Precinct 1
Precinct 2
Sidney E. Richards, Warden
Alexander G. Williams, Clerk
Maynard M. Ulm
Stephen J. Leveroni
George C. MacGregor
Elva F. Pierce
William H. Sheehe
Charles G. McCarthy
Wesley W. Munroe, Warden Joseph A. Donovan, Clerk Alfred W. Copeland Thomas J. Kevill Frank J. Donahue Franklin Neat James D. Walsh Patrick J. Dalton
The Police Officers serving were:
Albert G. Tedford, in Prec. 1 Arthur W. Bryant, in Prec. 2 *Indicates elected. ** Indicates re-elected.
THREE SELECTMEN, BOARD OF HEALTH, AND BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE, FOR ONE YEAR
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Total
Total vote cast:
570
459
1,029
William F. Emerson, 182 Essex Street
95
90
185
Charles R. Jones, 34 Grove Street
226
185
411
** George W. Peavey, 68 Highland Avenue Elmer A. Smith, 131 Broadway
181
263
444
** Clarence A. Studley, 11 Clark Road
258
210
468
** Everett S. Webster, 946 Main Street Blanks
203
190
393
TOWN CLERK, FOR ONE YEAR
** Fred. I. Wilkins, 529 Main Street
492
392
884
Blanks
78
67
145
330
147
477
417
292
709
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TOWN TREASURER FOR ONE YEAR
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Total
** Fred. I. Wilkins, 529 Main Street
472
367
839
Blanks
98
92
190
COLLECTOR OF TAXES FOR ONE YEAR
Ann E. Cox, 26 Main Street
91
38
129
Mabel L. Daly, 25 Prospect Avenue
69
39
108
Joseph P. Furrier, 511 Lowell Street
39
41
80
Jackson W. Gilson, 378 Main Street
60
14
74
*Clifford C. Ham, 8 London Road
194
107
301
Earl T. Larrabee, 994 Main Street
47
25
72
Marie M. Stokes, 236 Salem Street
68
195
263
Blanks
2
0
2
ASSESSOR FOR THREE
YEARS
Elbridge H. Gerry, 59 Walnut Street
247
229
476
*Everett B. Richards, 826 Main Street Blanks
300
186
486
23
44
67
SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR THREE YEARS
Neal D. Herrick, Salem Street
452
330
782
Blanks
118
129
247
TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THREE YEARS
475
343
818
** William W. Grace, 447 Main street Blanks
95
116
211
CEMETERY COMMISSIONER FOR THREE YEARS
** Benjamin W. Skinner, 54 Essex Street
467
333
800
Blanks
103
126
229
PARK COMMISSIONER FOR THREE YEARS
** Traugott Hawley, 281 Chestnut Street
458
324
782
Blanks
112
135
247
CONSTABLES FOR ONE YEAR
Percy A. Briggs, Summer Street
232
242
474
*Charles V. Sweetser, 35 Stillman Road
309
189
498
** Albert G. Tedford, 665 Lowell Street Blanks
441
301
742
158
186 ·
344
TREE WARDEN FOR ONE YEAR
** Lyman H. Twiss, 356 Salem Street
463
353
816
Blanks
107
106
213
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TOWN PLANNING BOARD FOR ONE YEAR
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Total
*Edward S. Averell, 494 Broadway
395
291
686
** Robert DeMasellis, Jr., Beaver Avenue
398
285
683
** James D. McNamara, 52 Grove Street
382
300
682
** Carl H. Russell, 281 Chestnut Street
426
304
730
431
291
722
** Louis B. Tuck, 138 Forest Hill Avenue Edward W. Pierce, Munroe Street
0
39
39
Scattering
6
2
8
Blanks
812
783
1,595
MODERATOR FOR ONE YEAR
** Joseph F. Smith, 154 Lowell Street
452
345
797
Blanks
118
114
232
FRED. I. WILKINS, Town Clerk.
RESULT OF RECOUNT OF VOTES CAST FOR SELECTMEN ON MARCH 7, 1938, HELD ON MARCH 16, 1938
A petition was filed by Elmer A. Smith, and others for a recount of the votes for Selectmen cast at the annual election held on March 7, 1938, in accordance with Chapter 54, Section 135 of the General Laws and a recount was held on Wednesday evening March 16, 1938, in the Town Hall at 7 o'clock.
The Board of Registrars assisted by Alexander G. Williams, an election officer, conducted the recount. All the candidates and their appointed representatives were present and witnessed the recount, the following changes resulting:
William F. Emerson lost 3 votes, Charles R. Jones lost 2, George W. Peavey lost 1, Elmer A. Smith lost 2, Clarence A. Studley lost 8 and Everett S. Webster gained 14.
THE RESULT OF THE RECOUNT FOLLOWS:
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Total
Whole number of votes cast
570
459
1,029
William F. Emerson
92
90
182
Charles R. Jones
224
185
409
George W. Peavey
330
146
476
Elmer A. Smith
181
261
442
Clarence A. Studley
249
211
460
Everett S. Webster
430
293
723
Blanks
204
191
395
Recorded March 18, 1938.
FRED. I. WILKINS,
Town Clerk.
Recorded March 9, 1938
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RECORD OF TOWN MEETINGS
RECORD OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD JANUARY 14, 1938, AT 8 O'CLOCK P. M.
The meeting was opened by the Moderator at 8.10 P. M. who read the warrant and the return of the Constable, and the articles were then taken up for action.
Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover expense of Old Age Assistance in the year 1937, in excess of money appropriated for said purpose.
Motion was made by John Ward that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $349.02 to cover the expense incurred during the year 1937 for Old Age Assistance, and the motion was carried by a unanimous vote.
Art. 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for Gipsy Moth Work, that the unemployed may be given work.
Motion made by John Ward that the Town vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of $3,000.00 for Gipsy Moth Work, that the unemployed may be given work, and that the money be expended under the direc- tion of the Tree Warden; was amended by Carl H. Russell, that the men be paid at the rate of $4.00 per day, and the foremen be paid at the rate of $4.25 per day; and the motion as amended was carried by a unanimous vote.
All articles on the warrant having been acted upon the meeting was dissolved at 8.23 P. M.
Recorded January 15, 1938.
FRED. I. WILKINS, Town Clerk.
RECORD OF THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, HELD MARCH 14, 1938, CALLED AT 7.30 P. M.
The Meeting was opened by the Moderator at 7.40 P. M. who read the call for the meeting and the Constable's return.
It was voted to dispense with the reading of the articles on the warrant and Article 1 was taken up for action.
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 J. Ward, that Joseph F. Smith, Daniel J. McCarthy, and Everett S. Webster be appointed as Field Drivers, Joseph F. Smith as Pound Keeper, and George M. Roundy, Daniel Kelleher and Albert G. Tedford as Wood Measurers.
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Art. 2. To act upon reports of town officers and special com- mittees as published.
Voted: On motion by G. W. Peavey to accept the reports of Town Officers and special committees as published.
Art. 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treas- urer 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, 1939, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
Voted: On motion by C. H. Russell, to authorize the Town Treas- urer, 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, 1939, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
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.
Voted: On motion by G. W. Peavey, to raise and appropriate the sum of $8,600.00 to cover the expense of General Government of the Town, viz: Town Officers' salaries and expenses, care of Municipal Buildings, and Elections and Registrations, subject to amounts appro- priated under Articles 36 and 43. This action was later reconsidered and it was voted that $9,500.00 be raised and appropriated for the pur- poses stated, that $900.00 be used for salaries of the assessors. The motion passed to reconsider was made by W. D. Harrington and the motion carried covering the appropriation was made by C. H. Russell.
Art. 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the expense of the Police Department.
Voted: On motion by E. P. Lane, that the sum of $3,800.00 be raised and appropriated for the expense of the Police Department.
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.
Motion was made by E. P. Lane, that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,800.00 to cover the expense of the Fire De- partment, was amended by J. Ward that $4,000.00 be raised and appro- priated for said purpose and the amendment was carried.
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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.
Voted: On motion by W. W. Moxham to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,175.00 to cover the expense of Hydrant Rental for fire pro- tection for the ensuing year.
Art. 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover Other Protections of Persons and Property.
Motion was made by G. W. Peavey, that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $390.00 to cover Other Protections of Persons and Property and it was so voted.
Art. 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover the State Moth Assessment.
Voted: On motion by G. M. Roundy, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,614.33 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.
Voted: On motion by E. P. Lane, that the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $540.00 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 highway.
Motion was made by A. H. Riggs, that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $700.00 to be used by the Tree Warden for the trimming and caring for trees along the highway, and motion was amended by E. P. Lane that the sum of $360.00 be raised and appro- priated for said purpose, and the motion as amended was carried.
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, Inspector of Milk.
Motion was made by E. S. Webster, that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $310.00 to be used for Health and Sanita- tion, including Board of Health, Inspection of Animals, Inspector of Milk, and the motion was carried.
Art. 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover the General Expense of the Highway Department.
Motion made by M. H. Carter, that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,500 to cover the General Expense of the
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Highway Department, was amended by E. P. Lane that $10,000.00 be raised and appropriated for said purpose and the amendment was carried.
Art. 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover the expense of the Welfare Department.
Motion was made by C. A. Studley, that $5,300.00 be raised and appropriated to cover the expense of the Welfare Department, and it was so voted.
Art. 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover the expense of Old Age Assistance.
Voted: On motion by E. S. Webster, to raise and appropriate the sum of $7,550.00 to cover the expense of Old Age Assistance.
Art. 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover the expense of Soldiers' Relief.
Voted: On motion by C. A. Studley, that the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $1,200.00 to cover the expense of Soldiers' Relief.
Art. 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the General Expense of the School Department.
Motion was made by H. P. Peabody, that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $42,700.00 for the General Expense of the School Department; was amended by E. P. Lane that $42,000.00 be raised for said purpose. The amendment was defeated and the original motion was carried.
Art. 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the general expense of the Public Libraries.
Motion was made by W. W. Grace, that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $800.00 for the General Expense of the Public Libraries, and was amended by Mr. Green that Articles 18 and 19 be taken up jointly and the amendment was defeated. The original motion was then put and carried.
Art. 19. To see what disposal the Town will make of the money refunded by the County from the Dog Licenses for the year 1937.
Voted: On motion by R. P. Schlenker, that the Town appropriate the money refunded by the County from the Dog Licenses for the year 1937, for the support of the Public Libraries.
Art. 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover the general expense of the Town Parks.
Motion made by E. P. Lane, that the Town vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of $450.00 to cover the General Expense of the Town
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Parks, was amended by J. Ward that $500.00 be raised and appropri- ated for the purpose, and the amendment was carried.
Art. 21. 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.
Voted: On motion by C. H. Russell, that the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $200.00 for the Observance of Memorial Day, to be expended under the direction of a committee to be appointed by the American Legion Post No. 131, Incorporated.
Art. 22. 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 during the year 1937 in maintaining the Essex County Sanatorium under the provisions of Chapter 111 of the General Laws.
Voted: On motion by G. M. Roundy, that the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $1,465.10 to cover the Town's share of the expense incurred during the year 1937 in maintaining the Essex County Sana- torium, under the provisions of Chapter 111 of the General Laws.
Art. 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the Reserve Fund.
Motion made by J. Ward, that the Town vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of $2,000.00 for the Reserve Fund, was amended by W. W. Moxham, that the sum be $1,500.00 and the amendment was carried.
Art. 24. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the use of the Cemetery Commissioners for the care of the Town Cemeteries ..
Voted: On motion by R. R. Pearson, that the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $650.00 for the use of the Cemetery Commissioners for the care of the Town Cemeteries.
Art. 25. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to cover Payments of Notes maturing the current year.
Motion was made by C. H. Russell, that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,500.00 to cover payment of notes matur- ing during the current year, and that the sum of $5,166.35 be assessed in the current tax levy, and the remainder of $333.65 be taken from the fund known as the Premium on Coupon Notes, and it was so voted.
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.
Motion was made by C. H. Russell, that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $950.00 to cover Payments of Interest on Debts and Loans becoming due the current year, and it was so voted.
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Art. 27. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to be used for Government or Relief Projects.
Motion made by E. S. Webster, that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,200.00 to be used for Government or Relief Projects, was carried.
Art. 28. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00, said sum to be used with sums allotted by the County of Essex and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in reconstructing Summer Street, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90 of the General Laws.
Motion was made by C. A. Studley, that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00, said sum to be used with sums allotted by the County of Essex and the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts in the continuation of the reconstruction of Summer Street, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, and it was so voted.
Art. 29. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to purchase and plant shade trees along the highways.
On motion by E. P. Lane, it was voted to indefinitely postpone action on Article 29.
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