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The Board held many hearings during the year on petitions of the New England Tel. & Tel. Company and the electric light companies.
The street lighting in the Center was improved this year.
Respectfully submitted,
STANLEY W. HEATH, Chairman EVERETT S. WEBSTER ELMER A. SMITH
APPOINTMENTS
FOREST WARDEN William W. Moxham
MOTH SUPERINTENDENT Lyman H. Twiss
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF SELECTMEN Stanley W. Heath
CLERK, BOARD OF SELECTMEN Ernest J. Bonah, Jr.
INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING Arthur W. Bryant
BOARD OF WELFARE Wesley W. Munroe
DIRECTOR OF VETERANS' SERVICE Burton Cogswell
SOLDIERS' RELIEF AGENT Burton Cogswell
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REPORT OF SELECTMEN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO DIRECTOR OF VETERANS SERVICE Dr. White Everett Webster
Charles Harwood Kenneth Hill
Rev. Marshall
CUSTODIAN OF CHEMICAL HALL Andrew Mansfield
WEIGHERS OF COMMODITIES
Elbridge H. Gerry
Elbridge F. Gerry, Jr.
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS Minot H. Carter
HEALTH OFFICER Dr. George S. Robinson
FENCE VIEWERS Board of Selectmen
INSPECTOR OF MILK Arthur W. Bryant
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES George A. Westover
DOG OFFICER Milton H. Doremus
TOWN COUNSEL Joseph W. Cassidy
SOLDIERS' BURIAL AGENT Traugott Hawley
BOARD OF APPEALS (3 years) Eliot Grant
BOARD OF APPEALS - ALTERNATE (3 years) Arthur Law
Augustus S. True
BUILDING INSPECTOR William W. Moxham
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
FINANCE COMMITTEE
> Ralph L. Wilkinson v Leslie E. Luscombe Benjamin Cox
Arthur E. Morton
James D. McNamara
Roger C. Lummus Theodore Ferrin
George Parrot Hilton C. Parker
JANITOR TOWN HALL
George A. Westover
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS (3 years) Thomas Lynch
Stanley W. Heath Minot H. Carter Joseph F. Smith Theodore Palizzolo Roger C. Lummus Harry Higgins Louis B. Tuck Owen Lloyd Elmer A. Smith John R. L. Miller Amos Miller Arthur B. Maddison
SPECIAL POLICE
Ernest Goobie
Harold Treamer
Dr. George Robinson
George H. Carder
Wesley W. Munroe
Josiah Poeton Reginold Campbell William W. Moxham Alfred Copeland Frank Delemater Charles W. Smith
Elbridge H. Gerry Walter Story Chester Melanson James C. Fletcher Ernest J. Bonah, Jr.
J. Arthur McGonnell Jack Hackett Walter White
ELECTION OFFICERS
Precinct 1
Joseph LeBrun Alex. Williams George Roundy George MacGregor Steven Leveroni Elva Pierce Cecelia Furrier Rita B. Pottle Mrs. Ralph Canfield
Precinct 2 Arthur Nelson Alfred Copeland Harry Winchester Edmund Moeglin Cornelius Doyle Everett Harvey Patrick Malloy Charles W. Smith James McNamara, Jr.
Theo. Palizzolo
T. McGonnell Malcolm C. Eaton Karl Johnson
Arthur W. Bryant
Clifton E. Hodgdon
Lyman H. Twiss
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REPORT OF SELECTMEN
LICENSES
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Donovan Bros .- Common Victualer, Wine and Malt Lynnfield Beverage Inc .- Package Goods Store Suntaug Lake Inn-All Alcoholic, Innholder Turnpike Bottle Shoppe, Inc .- Package Goods Store Colonial Country Club-All Alcoholic Club Tally-Ho Club, Inc .- All Alcoholic Club Goodwin's Clam Shoppe-Common Victualer, All Alcoholic Club Goodwin, Inc .- All Alcoholic Club
COMMON VICTUALER
Carter's Market Elmer Goodwin Wilbur Talbot
Tally-Ho Club Ships' Haven Joseph Smith
Bessie Martin Donovan Bros. Colonial Country Club Suntaug Lake Inn Harrington and Marshall Alfred Albertson
HAWKERS AND PEDLARS
Donald Percy
William J. O'Brien
USED CAR CLASS 2 Edwin A. Quinn
PIG LICENSES
Everett Webster Karl Johnson
Archie Melanson Richard Olson
James Fletcher
LODGING HOUSE
Annie Green Richard Thomas
Mary Pembrook Hattie Harvey
SALE OF METHYL ALCOHOL
Perley Burrill Pat. Lloyd
Josiah Poeton George M. Roundy Co.
PASTEURIZATION OF MILK Julius Rombult
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
LORD'S DAY
John Carter Edward Averill Archie Melanson
Pat. Lloyd Wilkinson's Inc.
Daniel W. Leichmer & Son
Maxwell Kahn Josiah Poeton
Perley Burrill
Harrington and Marshall
Colonial Country Club
George Stuart
Karl Nelson Elmer Goodwin Elmer Smith Sagamore Golf Club Geo. M. Roundy Co. Bessie Martin Tally-Ho Club Joe Smith John and Laura Walsh
Benjamin Cox
Stanley Thwing Alfred Albertson Eugene Grant Alice Cox
Ernest Savage Minot Carter, Jr.
DANCE HALL Harrington and Marshall
SUNDAY AMUSEMENT Harrington and Marshall
SUNDAY GOLF Harrington and Marshall
BOTTLER LICENSE
Alfred G. Hayward
Joseph F. Smith
TAXI CAB
Alton E. Lemerise Laura E. Lemerise 2
Andrew Mansfield Charles A. Rich
Gerald P. Lemerise
JUROR LIST
1. Ernest J. Bonah, Jr.
2. Louis Dorman
13. Edmond Moeglin
3. Charles W. Smith
14. Patrick Molloy
4. Percy A. Briggs
15. Theo. C. Palizzolo
5. Lyman Twiss
16. Joseph Furrier
6. Adam Herron
17. Carl Hoffman
7. Richard Olson
18. James Stokes
8. Arthur Nelson
19. Harold Treamer
9. George Lundskog
20. Arthur Bryant
10. Frank Winchester
21. John E. Harris
11. Oscar H. Hixon
12. Edford Seeley
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REPORT F MILK INSPECTOR
REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Milk for the year end- ing Dec. 31, 1947.
I have inspected premises where milk was kept for sale and issued licenses as required.
Fees collected, $14.00.
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR W. BRYANT, Inspector of Milk
REPORT OF ANIMAL INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending Dec. 31, 1947.
I have inspected all premises where animals are kept and found all in good condition.
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR W. BRYANT, Inspector of Animals
REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL
January 27, 1948
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Lynnfield
. The activities of the Law Department during the year of 1947 in- volved the usual oral and written opinions to the various department heads and to your Board, some being routine matters and others on special matters affecting particular departments. A petition was made to the legislature to combine the offices of the Park and Cemetery Com- missioners, but unfortunately was not enacted prior to the time for fil- ing nomination papers on January 26, 1948, at 5.00 p. m., so the former manner of electing separate commissioners will continue for the annual election in 1948.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH W. CASSIDY, Town Counsel
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
And the Citizens of Lynnfield:
Following is the annual report of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1947:
The total number of arrests was 128, as classified :
Assault
6
Larceny
8
Malicious Mischief 10
Driving to Endanger
12
Driving Under Influence 24
10
Vagrancy
2
Violation of Motor Vehicle Laws
33
Non-Support
1
Indecent Exposure
1
Violation of Probation
2
Violation of Traffic Rules
6
Accosting
1
Delinquency
1
Disturbing the Peace
1
Lewdness
2
Stubbornness
1
Carrying Weapon
2
Arson
2
B. & E.
2
Using Motor Vehicle Without Authority 1
Other Activities Include:
Complaints Requiring Police Attention 761
Summons Served for Other Departments 62
Motor Vehicle Violations 296
Lost and Stolen Property Recovered $5,151.45
Ambulance Cases 173
Doors Found Open, Made Secure 6
Lost and Missing Persons Located 8
Commitments 8
Automobile Accidents Investigated 42
Condition of Streets Reported 14
Stray Dogs and Animals Cared For 52
Street Lights Reported Out 463
Live Wires Down, Guarded by Police 2
Messages Delivered 25
Driving Licenses Suspended 8
Dead Bodies Cared For 2
Drunkenness
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REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
Motor Vehicle Transfers 126
Court Appearances, District 63
Superior 8
In addition to the foregoing we have settled numerous damage cases out of court. We have answered all fire alarms, responded to many complaints not requiring police attention and have employed the use of the resuscitator four times.
All together this has been the busiest year the department has had to date. Our ambulance cases have increased tremendously and al- though I appreciate the facilities at our disposal, we must, if we are to continue, think seriously of the purchase of a new ambulance. There are many instances where a light or chair stretcher must be used. We have no means of carrying either in our present ambulance. Then too, there are those cases where a patient requires special equipment be- fore arrival at a hospital, which we are unable to provide.
I wish to again thank the various persons and department who have been very helpful and co-operative throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted, EVERETT S. WEBSTER,
Chief
REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
January 14, 1948
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
and the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield :
Herewith is submitted my annual report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1947.
The Department responded to 134 calls.
5 Building alarms
6 Truck and auto
2 Chimney fires
2 Dump fires
2 Oil burner
2 False
2 Needless
2 Out-of-town calls
1
111 Grass, brush, woods and forest fires
We stretched 15,000 feet of 21% inch hose; 3,000 feet of 11% inch hose; 2,500 feet of 1 inch hose; 2,000 feet booster lines; 40 pump cans were used; 100 feet of ladders were raised.
The total loss resulting from building fires was approximately $5,000, partly covered by insurance.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM W. MOXHAM, Chief of Fire Department
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
January 15, 1948
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith respectfully submit the second annual report of the Building Department, for the year ending December 31, 1947. Number of permits issued, 110, as follows:
Approx. Value
56 Dwellings
$353,300.00
2 Public Buildings
126,000.00
9 Garages 8,250.00
1 Business 3,500.00
12 Remodeling .
9,825.00
$500,875.00
3 Fire repairs
3 Demolitions
1 Building moved into town
23 Shingling and small repairs
Total amount of money paid to Treasurer:
Building .permits $ 601.00
Plumbing permits 60.00
$ 661.00
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM W. MOXHAM, Building Inspector
REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS
During the year 1947 ten public hearings were held by the Board of Appeals.
Six of the cases involved permits to erect single-family dwellings on lots which contained less than the area and street frontage required by the Zoning By-Law. In none of these cases was any opposition ex- pressed, and it appearing that no substantial detriment to other prop- erty would result, the Building Inspector was directed to issue the permit in each instance.
One case involved an application for a permit to alter an existing dwelling so as to provide four apartments. The Board found that it had no authority. either by virtue of the Zoning By-Law or the General Laws of the Commonwealth to authorize the issuance of the permit.
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SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
One appeal was for a permit to build a dwelling in a development which had not been approved by the Planning Board because the de- veloper had not filed a bond to guarantee proper completion of the streets. This appeal was denied because the Board felt that to do other- wise would probably result in the Town being forced to pay for work which should have been done at the expense of the real estate developer.
One appeal concerned the removal of gravel and was strongly op- posed by the Planning Board, Sherwood Forest, and others. This appeal was denied.
One case involved a permit to operate a hardware business in the Lynnfield Center Railroad Station, but the petitioner withdrew the ap- plication because of strong opposition.
Thus of the ten applications, six were acted upon favorably, three were denied, and one was withdrawn. The Board of Appeals is confident that all its decisions were for the best interests of the Town, and all the decisions except one, in which the Board was not empowered to grant the relief requested, were in accordance with the expressed wishes of the majority of the residents who appeared at the public hearings.
Respectfully submitted,
ELLIOT K. GRANT, Chairman
Board of Appeals
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
December 9, 1947
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The following articles were sealed:
Platform Scales
6
Beam Scales
3
Spring Scales 8
Computing Scales 4
1
Liquid Measures
17
Gas Pumps 32
Oil Measuring Pumps
7
Fees collected, $25.72.
Respectfully submitted,
Slot-weighing Scales
GEORGE A. WESTOVER, Sealer of Weights and Measures
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF MOTH DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
ยท Town of Lynnfield, Mass.
Gentlemen :
The past year's work was carried along the same lines as in previous years. Woodlands were looked over for Gypsy Moth infestations, and creosoted. The Gypsy Moth infestations are very slight in both ends of the town. The Tent Caterpillars and Fall Web Worms were very heavy last year. The Elm Leaf Beetle was also very light, except on private property where it was extremely heavy. The Dutch Elm disease has not made its appearance in town as yet, but extra spraying will be done to prevent the spread of the same, if present in town. This work is carried on under the supervision of the State Department of Conserva- tion. The State contributed $875.00 in supplies to the town during the year. I hope that a larger appropriation will be made so that the above infestations may be properly taken care of during the coming year.
Respectfully submitted, LYMAN H. TWISS,
Supt. Moth Dept.
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
At the last Annual Town Meeting an appropriation was made for the care of shade trees. This appropriation was used to take down dead and dangerous trees, also to trim up trees where there were dangerous limbs. Last year 100 trees of various kinds were planted along the high- ways. I hope that a similar amount will be provided for the purchase of trees to be planted along the highways.
Respectfully submitted, LYMAN H. TWISS,
Tree Warden
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Town of Lynnfield, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following construction jobs were completed as per vote of 1947 meeting: Pillings Pond Road, eight hundred fifty feet; Hutchins Circle, fifteen hundred feet; Lakeview Ave., six hundred feet, and Sylvian Circle, four hundred feet.
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REPORT OF HEALTH OFFICER
Drainage construction on Homestead Road, five hundred feet, and on Main Street under Chapter 90, nine hundred feet.
A small section on Summer Street-six hundred feet was completed of permanent construction under Chapter 90.
Tarring and sanding was not up to 1946 level on account of lack of funds.
A new 1947 Dodge truck was purchased in May. A snow plow is on order since October. We purchased a second hand road grader that has given good service.
A 60 by 80 Highway Administration Building was completed. This building contains all departments of the Highway. It will be greatly appreciated by all concerned. A personal invitation is given all towns- people to drop in and inspect this building any time.
Respectfully submitted,
MINOT H. CARTER,
Superintendent of Streets
REPORT OF HEALTH OFFICER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1947.
Chicken Pox
3
Dog Bite
6
German Measles 0
Gonorrhea
1
Measles
11
Mumps
0
Scarlet Fever
5
Syphilis
0
Typhoid
0
Tuberculosis
0
Pertussis
3
Malaria
0
Vincent's Angina
0
Anterior Poliomyelitis
1
Influenzal Meningitis 1
Lobar Pneumonia
2
Summary of Report
Number of complaints
29
School Permits 35
Inspections made 45
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
Letters written 24 Wells examined 8
Cesspools inspected 15
During the past year we have had a marked decrease in the number of reportable diseases although there are some cases that have not been reported.
The Well-Baby Clinic, a State supported function, has continued and has been well attended. This was held under the auspices of the Parent-Teachers Association.
We will continue the Pre-School Clinic for immunization against Diphtheria and Whooping Cough and vaccination against Smallpox. This will be held in the Spring and the date will be announced.
We intend, with the co-operation of the State Food and Sanitation Department, to examine all restaurants and places where food or drink are served on the premises and grade them.
Respectfully submitted,
DR. GEORGE S. ROBINSON
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
TOWN OF LYNNFIELD MASSACHUSETTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1947
SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1947
Burton Barrows Charles Griffen John Caldwell
Term expires 1950 Term expires 1948
Term expires 1949
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS John D. Whittier, Wenham, Massachusetts Residence Telephone-Hamilton 174-W Office Telephone-Topsfield 171 Office Hours-Monday and Thursday South School-10 to 12 M. Center School-2 to 4 P. M.
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TOWN OF LYNNFIELD
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of the Town of Lynnfield:
The School Committee has had an interesting year in attempting to properly administer the educational program of the Town. We express our sincere appreciation for the co-operation we have had from parents and townspeople in assisting us to bring the best available in education to the town. We again thank the many parents who have appeared at our regular monthly meetings at the Centre School for their fine co- operative spirit and their valuable constructive criticisms.
Although we cannot but express our disappointment at the slow progress in our major housing program, the new South School, we feel that considerable credit is due the School Building Committee in carry- ing the program to its present situation in such an efficient manner. Had it not been for a delay in receiving certain steel items definitely prom- ised the contractor, the new West Wing at the Centre School would have been available for the opening of school in September. At the pres- ent writing it, appears it will now be available at the end of the Febru- ary recess. Available enrollment figures indicate that even with these 4 new rooms at the Centre School there will definitely be an overflow with the opening of school in September 1948-a situation which again indicates the imperative need for the new South School. The School Building Committee is attempting to decrease the original estimated cost of the new building, and will be ready to present the South School issue at a special town meeting in the very near future. However, what- ever may be the cost finally arrived at, the townspeople will realize this to be an expenditure for a long overdue necessity, the replacement of the antiquated South School "built in 1871, the handsomest and costliest building of its kind ever built in Lynnfield!" and it is the sincere hope of the School Committee that in order to avoid a truly serious housing shortage every citizen of both ends of the town will get behind the con- struction of the new school so that it may become a reality in 1948.
At the annual Union (No. 44) Meeting held on April 15 in Wenham our Superintendent of Schools, Mr. John D. Whittier, was re-elected for a period of 4 years. His untiring efforts in working with the School Building Committee and the contractor in the construction of the West Wing and on the plans for the new South School, his work with the government in obtaining surplus commodities for the Hot Lunch pro- gram, as well as his efficient administration of the educational program of our schools, merits the commendation not only of the School Com- mittee but of the townspeople as well. We are likewise indebted to Su- perintendent Whittier for obtaining for the Lynnfield schools the gift of a new Bell and Howell moving picture projector and sound track from the Essex County Health Association. His report is incorporated
Article 51. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money :o be used together with a sum allotted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under Chap. 90 for the maintenance of Chap. 90 roads.
Asked $1,500.00
Recommended $1,500.00
The State will contribute one-half the cost of this project, making a total of $3,000.00.
Article 52. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money o be used for the purchase and erection of new street signs or to see what action will be taken thereon.
Asked $300.00
Recommended $300.00
Article 53. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from the 'sales of lots for graves" for the grading of the cemetery or to see what action will be taken thereon.
Asked $1,000.00
Recommended $500.00
Article 54. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money o paint the outside of the Town Hall or to see what action will be taken thereon.
Asked $875.00
Recommended $875.00
Article 55. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money o be spent under the supervision of the selectmen for repairs and painting in the inside of the Town Hall or to see what action will be taken thereon.
Asked $385.00
Recommended $385.00
Article 56. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money or the general expense of the Park Department, to fix the rate of pay and to authorize hem to perform duties in the parks.
Asked $2,800.00 Spent $754.00 Recommended $2,608.50
This request includes $1,800.00 for a permanent surface on the tennis courts at juntaug Park, which we recommend.
Article 57. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money or the general expense of the Town Cemeteries, to fix the rate of pay, and to authorize hem to perform duties in the cemeteries.
Asked $1,700.00 Spent $848.14 Recommended $1,300.00
The Cemetery Commissioners request an increase of $500.00 for salaries. Your 'inance Committee recommends an increase of $135.00 making a total of $1,000.00 or salaries. We also recommend $200.00 requested to put a permanent surface on the Iain entrance and Circle of the Forest Hill Cemetery and $100.00 for miscellaneous ools.
RALPH L. WILKINSON, Chairman JAMES D. McNAMARA, Vice Chairman LESLIE E. LUSCOMBE, Secretary BENJAMIN G. COX THEODORE N. FERRIN ROGER C. LUMMUS ARTHUR E. MORTON HILTON C. PARKER GEORGE E. PARROTT
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Dear Member,
The Taxpayers Association believes that Lynnfield should have the best possible government consistent with the size of its pocketbook.
We emphasize this point because a neighboring community seems to be in deep misery trying to keep up a Cadillac estab- lishment on a Chevrolet income That shouldn't happen here. for we know who would pay the bills
Your Board of Directors have reviewed the Town Warrant as set forth in the report of the Finance Committee and have voted to sustain the recommendations of the Finance Committee, as so given, except as follows:
Ne recommend Reduction
No one of the above requests is large in itself, but taken together they total a good $1.00 on the tax rate .. Our 8.ecific reasons for the above recommendations will be stated at the Town Meeting to which you should bring this letter, the Finance Committee pamphlet and your vote.
l'e assume the beneficiaries of town spending will be present in strength to vote their interests Do thou likewise. taxpayers
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TO THE CITIZENS OF LYNNFIELD:
Your Finance Committee submits its recommendations for the various department budgets for the year 1948 together with comments pertaining to the more controversial budgets.
We feel that the appropriations as recommended are necessary for the efficient functioning of the various departments. Each budget has been very carefully analyzed by your Finance Committee and in each case the recommendation arrived at represents the amount that we feel will give the most value for your tax dollar.
We also feel that if our recommendations are voted, there will be no substantial increase in the 1948 tax rate.
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.
Article 2. To act upon reports of Town Officers and Special Committees as pub- lished.
Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town 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, 1949 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, General Laws.
Article 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.
This article covers the following departments:
Asked
Spent
Recommended
Selectmen
$ 1,271.00
$ 1,306.17
$ 1,271.00
Accountant
1,355.00
1,502.41
1,355.00
Treasurer
1,265.00
950.52
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