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Water District
55. 10
55. 10
Real Estate
2,612.85
2,612.85
Motor Vehicle
2,306. 68
2,306.68
Personal
12.30
12.30
Poli
18.00
18.00
Accrued Interest
1. 48
1.48
Total
975, 066.34
112, 391.67
64,546.27
878, 192.35
144,719. 39
1,000. 00
Interest
26
On Trust funds On Deferred Taxes Total Interest
Agency Trust and Investments Agency:
Withholding Taxes 24, 903. 17
Blue Cross and Blue
Shield
1, 675. 95
Dog Licenses for County 1, 434.60
Beverage Licenses for
State 20.00
Total Agency
28, 033.72
Trust and Investment
Teachers Retirement 5,020.05
Essex County Retirement 5,291.65 Cemetery Perpetual Care 820.00 Total Trust and Investment 11, 131.70 Total Agency and Trust 39, 165.42
Refunds
Overpayment on Abatements 80.00
General Departments 29.00
Insurance Premiums
1, 268. 86
Damages to Trees 260.00
Total Refunds Grand Total Receipts
1, 637.86 1,729,251.52
EXPENDITURES
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
SELECTMEN
Salaries
Chairman
400.00
Other members
700.00
Clerk
600.00
Expenses
Stationery and Postage
9.85
ASSESSORS
Salaries
Chairman
999.97
Other members
1,800. 00
Assistants
300.00
Expenses
Recording Deeds and
Abstracts
182.46
Stationery and Postage 2.70
Printing and Advertising
197.39
Office Supplies
54.72
Repairs to addressograph
106.31
Transportation
104.66
Dues
9.00
Telephone
204.40
3,961.61
OTHER FINANCE OFFICES
Printing Town reports (1500 copies)
1, 390. 00
Finance Committee
Expenses
382. 10
Clerk salary
100.00
Personal Damages
350.00
Association Meetings
89.80
1,996.90
Adding Machine Rental
28. 83
Office Supplies
48.60
Transportation
100.00
Dues
2.00
Tax Title Procedures
484.70
2, 551.65
COLLECTOR
Salary
Collector
1,300.00
Deputy Collector
29.00
Expenses
Stationery and Postage
95.32
Printing and Advertising
426. 38
Surety Bonds
419.50
Burglary Insurance
53. 80
Adding Machine rental
28. 84
Office Supplies
95.47
Tax Title Expenses
26. 91
Dues
2.00
2, 477.22
Printing and Advertising
114.28
Office Supplies
29.50
Dues
34.00
Perambulating
20.00
1,907.63
ACCOUNTING
Salary
Accountant
1,750. 00
Expenses
Stationery and Postage
13.98
Telephone
21.92
Adding Machine rental
28.83
Office Supplies
63.13
Equipment maintenance
26.75
Dues
4.00
1,908.61
TREASURER
Salary
Treasurer
1, 350. 00
Expenses
Stationery and Postage
165.62
Surety Bond
210.00
Burglary Insurance
26.90
Check Protection
135.00
COUNSEL
Salary
Counsel
700.00
Expenses
Clerical services
25.00
Printing
11.25
Witness Fees
6.00
Mass Volume reports
53.00
Dues
5.00 800.25
27
50. 18 624.97
8, 126.96
Total Trust and Investment Total Agency and Trust Refunds General Departments
13, 726. 04
Taxes Insurance
195.67 1,664.81
1,911.08 1,273, 602.72
EXPENDITURES
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
SELECTMEN
Salaries
Chairman
400. 00
Other Members
700.00
Clerk
600.00
Expenses
Stationery and Postage
34.06
Printing and Advertising
433.25
Perambulation of Bounds
20.00
Office Supplies
7.07
Dues
34.00
Repairs to Chimney
1,408. 11
Repairs to Fire House Doors
255.70
Repairs
400.00
Voting Booths
295.00
Personal Damages
25.00
4,612. 19
ACCOUNTING
Salary
Accountant
2,000.00
Expenses
Stationery and Postage
12.66
Telephone
21.78
Office Supplies
35.03
Office Furniture
195.30
Equipment Maintenance
26. 75
Dues
5.00
2,296.52
TREASURER
Salary
Treasurer
1,765.00
Expenses
Stationery and Printing
230. 47
Surety Bond
218.00
Burg lary Insurance
26. 90
Office Supplies
80.00
Adding Machine
240.00
Sign-O ยทยท Meter
260.00
Dues
2.00
Transportation
100. 00
Tax Titles
115.00
3,037.37
COLLECTOR
Salary
Collector
1, 300. 00
Deputy Collector
14.50
Expenses
Stationery and Postage
472.49
Printing and Advertising
483.09
Surety Bonds
428.00
Burg lary Insurance
53.80
Office Supplies
56.77
Dues
2.00
2,810.63
ASSESSORS
Salaries
Chairman
1,000. 00
Other Members
1,800. 00
Assistants
375.00
Expenses
Deeds and Abstracts
178.20
Stationery and Postage 38. 18
Printing and Advertising
39. 15
Telephone
218.45
Transportation
114.00
Office Supplies
284.81
Equipment Service
50.00
Dues
9.50
4, 107.29
OTHER FINANCE OFFICES
Printing Town Reports
(1500 Copies)
1,576.00
Finance Committee
525.85
Clerk
250. 00
Delivering Reports to Homes
190.00
2,541.85
COUNSEL
Salary
Counsel
800.00
Expenses
Clerical
25.00
Law Library
48.00
Dues
5.00
Deeds
57.31
935.31
TOWN CLERK
Salary
Clerk
500.00
Expenses
Recording Fees
212.00
Stationery and Postage
15.95
Printing and Advertising
2,181.93
Surety Bond
7.50
Office Supplies
122.36
Transportation
15.00
Dues
7.50. 3, 062.24
ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATIONS
Salaries
Registrars
355.00
Election Officers
866. 25
28
47,944.72
Total Refunds Grand Total Receipts
50.60
Constable
20.00
Expenses
Street Listing
300.00
Printing
572.75
Meals
16.50
Transportation
35.00
Supplies
43.70
2,209.20
PLANNING BOARD
Master Plan
4,000.00
Clerk
100.00
Counsel Fees
200.00
Dues
12.50
Printing and Advertising
669.76
Postage
13. 15
Other
69.52
5,064.93
BOARD OF APPEALS
Clerical Services
50.00
Counsel Fees
250.00
Supplies
25.24
Advertising
224.27
549.51
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS
Town Hall
Janitor
2, 120.00
Fuel
1, 306. 49
Light
431. 19
Repairs
624.85
Janitor Supplies
82.69
Water
38.08
All Other
179.81
Chemical Hall
Janitor
450.00
Janitor Supplies
10.20
Fuel
604.75
Light
287. 16
Repairs
300. 13
6,435.35
GENERAL GOVERNMENT CLERKS
Clerk
4,738. 00 910.00
5,648. 00
Association Meetings
63.25
Total General Government
43, 373. 64
SUMMARY OF GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Salaries
Expenses
Total
Selectmen
1,700. 00
2,912. 19
4,612. 19
Accounting
2,000.00
296. 52
2,296. 52
Treasurer
1,765.00
1,272.37
3,037.37
Collector
1, 300. 00
1,510. 63 2,810.63
Assessors
2,800. 00
1,307.29
4, 107.29
Other Finance Offices
250.00
2,291. 85
2,541.85
Counsel
800.00
135.31
935.31
Clerk
500.00
2,562.24
3,062.24
Elections and Registration
1,241.25
967.95
2,209.20
Planning Board
100. 00
4,964.93
5, 064. 93
Board of Appeals
549.51
549.51
Municipal Buildings
2,570.00
3,865.35
6, 435.35
General Government Clerks
5,648. 00
5,648. 00
Association Meetings Totals 20, 674. 25 22, 699. 39
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
POLICE
Salaries
Chief
4,485.79
Patrolmen
26, 307.97
Special Officers
622.45
Expenses
511.50
Radio Maintenance
330. 85
Repairs
708.29
Gas and Oil
82.18
Clothing and Equipment Telephone
318.30
Printing and Postage
63.25
Office Supplies
54.18
All Other
273.06
34,740.57
FIRE
Salaries
Chief
1,500. 00
Assistants
1,400. 00
Privates
4,296. 00
Expenses
Apparatus
395.90
Hose
490.00
Equipment
168. 66
Truck
350.00
Garage Rent
84.00
Repairs
323. 14
Alarm Box Installations
2,673.07
Alarm Maintenance
639.49
Water
37.00
Telephone
414. 83
Insurance
388. 15
All Other
98.85
13,490. 88
HYDRANT RENTALS
Lynnfield Water District
2,475.00
Lynnfield Centre Water District
3,000. 00 5,475.00
63.25
63.25
43, 373.64
Cruiser
982.75
Assistants
PRIVATE RESIDENCE - LYNNFIELD
29
231.79
Gasoline and Oil
BUILDING INSPECTOR
Salary
500. 00
Fees Collected
1, 866.75
Expenses
Printing
35. 12
Dues
5.00
2,406. 87
WIRE INSPECTOR
Salary
Fees Collected
765.56
Expenses
Printing
52.50
Postage
13.02
831.08
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Salary
Sealer
140. 00
Expenses
Transportation
25.00
Supplies
11. 01
176. 01
MOTH DEPARTMENT
Salaries
Superintendent
1,412.40
Other Labor
1, 261. 00
Expenses
Air Spray
327.00
Insecticides
368. 16
Chain Saw
450.00
Tools and Supplies
162.83
Use of Car
56.27
Private Moth Work
184. 00
All Other
7.55
4,229.21
DUTCH ELM DISEASE
Salaries
Superintendent
1, 320. 00
Other Labor
2,321.20
Expenses
Chain Saw
181.25
Supplies and Tools
35.28
Insecticides
406. 92
Use of Car
57.26
4,321.91
TREE WARDEN
Salaries
Warden
660.00
Other Labor
3,332.80
Expenses
123.75
Hardware and Tools
102.65
Materials
62.03
Gas and Oil
52.43
Weather Service
100.50
Insurance
113.25
Engineering Service
705. 80
Office Supplies
107.08
All Other
717. 41 53,514.76
DOG OFFICER
Salary
Officer
550.00
Expenses
Care and Custody of Dogs
231.00
Auto Mileage 78.70 859.70
Total Protection of Persons and Property 71,753. 89
HEALTH AND SANITATION
Salaries
Board of Health
90.00
Agent
300. 00
Expenses
Printing and Advertising 53.70
Office Supplies 3.82
Nurse
20.00
Patients at Sanitorium
625.50
County Hospital Maintenance .
Engineering Services 738.76 7,155.32
ANIMAL INSPECTOR
Salary-Inspector
75.00
Expenses-Transportation 15.00
90.00
MILK INSPECTOR
Salary-Inspector
20.00
Expenses-Office Supplies 16.95
36. 95
PLUMBING INSPECTOR
Salary
Fees Collected
879.00
Cesspool inspections 513.00
Expenses
Printing
18. 00
Supplies-postage
13. 11
1,423. 11
REFUSE AND GARBAGE COLLECTION
Refuse
6, 650. 00
Garbage 4,350. 00 11, 000. 00
Total Health and Sanitation
19,705.38
HIGHWAYS
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
Salaries and Wages
Road Commissioner
4,240. 00
Other Labor
21,412.80
Expenses
660. 08
Telephone
185.40
Lights
142.86
Equipment Hire
3,983.07
Stone Gravel Pipe
15, 969.70
Equipment and Repairs
5,124.38
Cutting Brush
100. 00
Trees
750.00
Use of Car
89.80
All Other
1.63
5,222.66
SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL
Salaries and Wages Labor 1, 083.18
Expenses
30
Fuel
Insecticides
5,323.54
Inspector
Plowing Streets Sand and Salt Meals
720. 00 1, 104.65 31.29 2,939. 12
Outside Relief by Town Board and Care 550. 88
Medicine and Medical Care 435.52 Cash Grants 265.00 All Other 70. 20
Relief by Other Cities and Towns Towns 509.27 Total Public Welfare 2,793. 12
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Salary-Agent 2,438. 00
Expenses
Transportation 365.00
Printing-Stationery-Postage 125.52
Office Supplies 11.25
Assistance
Cash Grants - Town
26,731. 86
Cash Grants - Federal Funds 19,627.01
Relief by Other Cities and Towns
Cities
1, 164.77
Towns 283.91
Total Old Age
50, 747.32
AID DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Cash Grants - Town
1, 190. 22
Cash Grants - Federal Funds 594.00
Total Aid Dependent Children 1,784.22
VETERAN BENEFITS
Salary
Director
300. 00
Expenses
Telephone 219.77
Transportation 99.78
Office Supplies
31. 81
Benefits
Cash Grants
2,750. 82
Medical
137.73
Nursing Homes
1,225.00
Total Veteran Benefits 4, 764.91
Total Charities
60, 089.57
EDUCATION
SCHOOL - GENERAL
Salaries and Wages
Superintendent
6, 749. 94
Clerks 3,014.30
Nurse
2,706.25
Physician 250.00
Expenses
Printing, Stationery, Postage 390. 65
Telephone
860.90
Traveling Expenses-Out of
State
120.30
Traveling Expenses-In State
302.70
All Other 1,096.53
Teachers Salaries
Elementary 94, 192.00
Junior High
32,330. 00
Dues
CHARITIES
PUBLIC WELFARE
General Administration
Board
60. 00
Agent
795.00
Expenses
Office Supplies
39.00
Counsel Fees 63.25
5.00
Storm Drains
831.35
Re-Building Streets
Materials
282.53
Hired Equipment
90.00
372.53
Hilltop Road
Engineering
25.00
Materials
1, 423.53
8
Hired Equipment
554.30
2,002.83
Lowell Street Storm Drain
Materials
5,352.32
Hired Equipment
1, 416. 00
Engineering
255.00
7,023.32
Re-Surfacing Parking Areas
1,027.33
Pillings Pond Road
60.00
Street Signs
38. 41
Purchase of Equipment
Diaphragm Pump
548.38
Hough Pay Loader
6,282.00
Truck
3,380. 80
Sand Spreader
1,406. 08 11,617.26
Total Highway
708. 83
Materials
1,952. 17
Hired Equipment
339.00 3,000.00
STREET LIGHTING
Precinct 1
4,440. 86
Precinct 2
2,339. 94 6,780. 80
Purchase of Gasoline and Oil 3,173.01
HIGHWAY PROJECTS
Engineering
Materials
85.00 1,479.88
Hired Equipment
277.50 1,842.38
CHAPTER 90 CONSTRUCTION
Labor
1,207.78 2,854.57
Materials
Hired Equipment
520.25 4,582.60
CHAPTER 90 MAINTENANCE
Labor
SIDEWALKS AND CURBING
98, 805.70
31
Substitutes Home Tutoring 227.50
Text Books and Supplies
Junior High-Text Books
2, 834.44
Elementary -Text Books
2,629.74
Junior High-Supplies 3,668. 19
Elementary -Supplies 3,433.75
Tuition
Wakefield High School
40, 613. 88
Elementary School
330. 25
Vocational
1,981.49
Transportation
High and Elementary
28, 812.65
Private High
460. 12
Vocational
315. 62
Educational Trips
304.50
Maintenance of Buildings
Janitor's Services
Junior High
5,457.70
Elementary
7,834.00
Additional Services
2,065.39
Fuel
8, 549.42
Light
3,572.56
Gas
621.04
Repairs
9,285.33
Janitor's Supplies
1,902.48
All Other
594.42
Water
374. 35
Furniture and Furnishings
Desks and Equipment
1,941.88
Other Expenses
Audubon Instruction
700. 00
Professional Services
100.00
Athletic Equipment
1,477.41
Insurance
245.76
Diplomas
23.75
Total School - General
274, 326. 44
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
Salaries
Wages
11, 390. 40
Expenses
Provisions
22,579. 84
Supplies
480. 74
Repairs
86. 13
All Other
238. 32
Total Hot Lunch
34,775.43
SUMMER PLAYGROUND
Wages
825.00 262. 14
Supplies
Total Summer Playground
1,087. 14
PLAY AREA SOUTH SCHOOL
Contract
5,529.40
Future School Sites
Surveying
275.00
Test Borings
186.80
All Other
101.30
563. 10
School Building Committee
90. 00
Typewriter
135.00
Printing Advertising
251.52 19.25 495.77
Elementary School - South
"Acoustical Ceilings & Walls 2,736.00
Construction Junior High School Equipment 12, 677. 98 All Other 2,518.71 15, 196.69
LIBRARIES
Salaries
Librarians
1,757.00
Assistants
564.00
Janitor
360. 00
Expenses
Books
984.72
Periodicals
311.40
Binding
111. 49
Fuel
221.29
Light
96. 08
Repairs
784. 93
Furniture
86.20
Water
37.00
Stationery and Printing
54.35
All Other
77.48
Total Libraries
5, 445.94
Total Education
340, 155. 91
RECREATION AND PARKS
Memorial Playground
Care of Grounds
243.90
Repairs
93.70
Total Recreation
337.60
UNCLASSIFIED
Civil Defense
Salary-Director
500. 00
Supplies
144.73
Office Supplies 17. 89
Total Civilian Defense 662.62
Liability and Property Damage 1,605.41
Memorial Day Observance
300. 00
Blanket Fire Insurance
3,219.11
Workmen's Compensation
2,406. 97
Commercial Development
300. 00
Grading Center School 87.69
Acquisition of Land for School 26, 020.64
Procurement of Plans for School
3, 143.48
Total Unclassified
37,745. 92
PARKS AND CEMETERIES
Wages
Superintendent
3,180.00
Other Labor
1,945.20
Expenses
Markers
150.00
Tools and Supplies 66.45
Repairs
272.69
Gasoline
15. 19
Power Mower
139.50
All Other
273.40
Total Park and Cemeteries
6, 042.43
32
Clerical Services
1,955.25
INTEREST
General Loans South Elementary School Junior High School Addition to Center School Total Interest
3, 856.25
21, 840. 00
225.00
25, 921.25
MATURING DEBT
General Loans
South Elementary School
20,000. 00
Junior High School
55, 000. 00
Addition to Center School
6, 000. 00
Total Maturing Debt
81, 000. 00
AGENCY TRUST AND INVESTMENT
Agency
State Park and Reservations
939. 88
Auditing Municipal Accounts
1,778. 86
County Tax
16, 869.39
Withholding Tax
30, 426.23
Beverage Licenses for State
10. 00
Dog Licenses for County
1,641.40
Total Agency
51, 665. 76
Investments
Teachers' Retirement
6, 641. 16
Employees Retirement
6, 602. 12
Essex County Assessment
6, 317.27
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
2,237.80
Fireman Pension
1,000.00
Cemetery Perpetual Care
535. 18
Nash Improvement Fund
17.00
Total Trust and Investment
23, 350. 53
Respectfully submitted,
HURRICANE RELIEF
Materials
2, 564.58
Labor
8, 116.90
Report of TAX COLLECTOR
Year Ending December 31, 1954
Commitments
Collected
Abated
Tax Titles
Refunds
Interest
Balance
1951 Personal
302.26
1952 Personal
64.80
7.20
. 54
57.60
1953 Personal
1, 146.67
588. 27
80.00
3.06
478. 40
1954 Personal
25, 764.62
24, 103.30
45. 10
12.30
. 15
1,628.52
1951 Real Estate
3,675.29
2, 758.27
356. 04
144.72
145.53
705.70
1953 Real Estate
16, 054.54
14, 043.64
40.90
155.60
224.45
1,814.40
2
1954 Real Estate
483, 734. 41
457, 445. 72
12, 434. 68
484.21
2,157.88
54.04
15, 527.68
1951 Polls
26.00
4.00
8.00
.22
14.00
1952 Polls
310.00
230.00
48. 00
2.00
3.78
34.00
1953 Polls
3,204.00
2,772.00
368.00
14.00
2. 18
78.00
1954 Polls
71. 19
6.53
48.11
203.83
1952 Motor Vehicle Excise
769. 07
565.24
1953 Motor Vehicle Excise
11, 061.29
9,837.04
427. 04
314.69
72.32
1,111.90
1954 Motor Vehicle Excise
72,692.32
62,238. 80
3,525. 12
1, 983.49
30. 02
8,911.89
Total
619, 034.70
574,604. 01 16, 976. 84
995. 85
4,629.08
586. 15
31,087. 08
Percent 1954 Taxes Outstanding
4. 46%
Percent All Taxes Outstanding
5.02%
Hired Equipment 2, 556. 88
Total Hurricane Relief
13, 238. 36
REFUNDS
Taxes
Real Estate
2,643. 15
Motor Vehicle
2,306.68
Accrued Interest 1.48
Water District
55.10
Total Refunds
5,006.41
Total Cash Payments
878, 192.35
Balance Cash on Hand Dec. 31, 1954
Treasurer
393, 745. 19
Collector
50.00
Surplus War Bonus
1,615. 18 395,410. 37
1,273, 602.72
ACCOUNTANT'S CERTIFICATE
I have examined the cash receipts and securities in the vari- ous Trust Funds in the hands of the Treasurer and find them to be as stated in the Treasurer's Report.
The income from Trust Funds in the hands of others have been received for the year 1954 and credited to the proper accounts. The receipts as reported by the Treasurer agree with the books and that payments of the Town correctly present the financial status as of December 31, 1954.
I wish to extend my sincere thanks to the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Town Officers and Employees, Members of the Town Report Committee and all others who have so willingly con- tributed of their time and efforts in compiling this report.
Theodore C. Palizzolo Town Accountant
148.24
148.24
1952 Real Estate
10.00
4.00
.59
6.00
1.16
64.66
1951 Motor Vehicle Excise
Respectfully submitted,
Clifford C. Ham Collector of Taxes
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302.26
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Report of FIRE DEPARTMENT
During the year the Department answered alarms classified as follows:
Brush and Grass
72
False
27
House
3
Oil Burner
8
Auto
9
Accident
12
Total
131
The above figures do not give a true picture of service ren- dered, as many hours of work were performed during the two hur- ricanes and at the time of the Peabody flood. Both stations were manned night and day during the hurricane when the alarm system was out of order. Cellars were pumped out in all sections of the Town and assistance was given in setting up portable generators toprovide electric current where urgently needed. On May 18th Engine 3, in charge of Captain Harry W. Higgins, responded to a call from Peabody for help to pump out cellars which were flooded when a local dam broke. The usual number of cats were removed from trees and numerous calls answered to assist persons locked out of their homes.
Ten new alarm boxes were installed this year and it will be necessary to add more boxes in the year of 1955. Captain Harry W. Higgins at the request of the School Department has continued our "Fire Prevention Week" program in the schools, and he has seen evidence of its value on many occasions. Every effort is being made to control careless outside burning which is the cause of most of our fires, some of which have been very costly .
Report of POLICE DEPARTMENT
There have been two new men appointed as Regular Patrolmen during the year.
We received a new Ford Police Cruiser on July 3, 1954.
We also had power brakes put on the ambulance as well as having the rear springs built up to give a better ride to the patients. We had several complaints as to the riding quality of the am- bulance and also we were wearing the inside of the rear tires as we made a turn in either direction on the street.
The Department has answered 1289 complaints requiring Police Attention as well as innumerable complaints that were settled without Police action.
The Total number of arrests for the year was 64 as classified.
Male
Female
Total
Assault & Battery on Police Officer 2
0
2
Breaking and Entering
1
0
1
Drunk
30
0
30
Driving Under the Influence
4
0
4
to the town. Once again we ask that permits be obtained for all outside fires, otherwise persons responsible for such fires are liable to prosecution. Three serious house fires marred our record for the year and, unfortunately, they appeared to be caused by carelessness.
During the year we have lost the services of two veteran fire- men of our Department. Charles A. Smith was retired, having reached the age of sixty-five, and former Captain Carl I. Cheever resigned December 15, 1954 on account of ill health. Both of these men served good and faithfully for many years and will be greatly missed both at the scene of the fire and in the firehouse.
The new Superintendent of the fire alarm system, Thomas McGonnell has done a commendable job in his first year, parti - cularly in restoring the alarm system after the hurricane. Two way radio is a "Must" in our department and should be given serious consideration.
On January 14, 1955 I reach the age of sixty-five and in accordance with the retirement laws must retire on January 31, 1955. At this time I wish to thank the Honorable Board of Selectmen, all other department heads and men, and particularly the members of the Fire Department for their wonderful spirit of loyalty and co-operation during my term as Chief.
To my successor, may I say Congratulations and Good Luck !
Respectfully submitted,
Josiah Poeton, Chief
Driving to Endanger
2
0
2
Failing to Obey Signal of
Police Officer
1
0
1
Failing to Slow Down at Intersection
2
0
2
Forgery
1
0
1
Giving False Statements to
Police Officer
1
0
1
Larceny by Check Non-Support
2
0
2
Operating Without a License
2
0
2
Resisting Arrest
2
0
2
Speeding
6
2
8
Violation of Probation
1
0
1
61
3
64
Recapitulation
1. Against Person
4
2. Against Property 7
3. Against Public Order
53
4
1
5
34
Other Activities Include:
Accidents
134
Ambulance Cases
137
Commitments
29
Conditions of the Road Reported
12
Court Appearances
47
Cruiser Out of Town - Number of Hours
152
Dead Bodies Cared For
1
Doors Found Open - Made Secure
195
Driving Licenses Suspended
20
Lights Reported Out
126
Light Tags Given Out
20
Live Wires Guarded
15
Messages Delivered
50
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Missing Persons Located
8
Walter M. Riggs
John P. Gorham Norman T. A. Grady Edwin L. Price
Leon W. Cobb
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Stolen and Lost Property Recovered
$5,145. 00
Summons Served
90
Summons Taken Out
11
Suspension of Registration
3
Use of Resuscitator
13
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Report of BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Our town has just completed the largest building year in its history. The number of new homes started in 1954 is more than double the average of the past eight years. While this is largely due to the large development being constructed by Realty Con- struction and Engineering, Inc., it is evident that even without this large project the number of new homes started would exceed the eight year average.
Both the average estimated value of the homes and the quality of building have been high. Violations of the building code have all been minor and have been corrected upon notification to the builder. 2
- Rigid standards are being maintained by this department with special attention to the fire safety of buildings in an effort to eliminate as much as possible the danger of fatalities due to fire in dwellings.
PERMITS ISSUED IN 1954 ARE:
New dwellings 201
New non-residential buildings 20
Alterations and repairs 97
TOTAL 318
Estimated value of new buildings $2,598, 605
114,635
of alterations and repairs TOTAL $2,713, 240
Over 800 inspections have been made. All fees have been collected and turned over to the Town Treasurer.
Respectfully submitted,
Howard S. Armerding Inspector of Buildings
REPORT OF PLUMBING & CESSPOOL INSPECTOR
My report of the Plumbing Inspection Department for the year ending December 31, 1954 is as follows:
Plumbing Permits Issued. 210
Total Fixtures . 1172
Inspections Made 527
During the year we have had several violations mostly in the installation of washing machines and automatic dish washers. These were corrected after notification to the owner that permit is required on all such installations and work done by licensed plumber.
My report as Inspector of Cesspool and Septic Tanks for the year ending December 31, 1954 is as follows:
Permits Issued 192
Inspections Made 475
I have received several requests to inspect overflowing Cess- pool and Septic Tanks and with the cooperation of the owners these conditions have been corrected.
Respectfully submitted,
Edward Harney Inspector
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Vacant Houses Checked (Vacations) 329
The usual number of Property damage cases have been settled without court action.
We have cooperated with the Fire Department in every way possible by forwarding all telephone calls for fires and answering all alarms.
At this time we would like to thank the various department heads and their colleagues for the cooperation extended to the Police Department through the year.
Patrolmen
Motor Transfers
140
Chilton M. Hastings
Motor Vehicle Violations to Registry
184
Thomas P. Ganley
Parking Violations
77
Stray Dogs and Cats Cared For
39
Frank E. Martin, Jr.
Respectfully submitted,
William E. Foley Chief of Police
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Report of TREE WARDEN
During 1954 the Tree Department continued a planting program designed to lend grace and beauty to the highways of the town. A total of 150 young Maples were planted with permission of abutters along public ways. The program is designed to lend uniformity in the landscaping of Lynnfield. The value of this project will become increasingly evident in the years ahead as these trees mature.
Improvement in the town highways necessitated removal of the large Elm at Summer and Salem Streets and a large Maple in Priscilla Road. These removals have resulted in improved traffic safety conditions.
The town received the sum of $25. 00 for damage to two Maples on Main Street. These trees were treated and damaged surfaces painted over.
Hurricanes Carol and Edna presented a sizeable removal and salvage problem for the department. The repair of damage from these two storms will continue to demand much effort in 1955 to
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