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Plot 29-North of Oak street to Howard street, Scotland road, etc., Scotland.
Plot 30-North of Oak street to Howard street, west of Sum- mer avenue, Scotland.
The Town has appropriated . . $1,500 00 .
Of which there has been expended 1,485 39
Leaving a balance on hand Dec. 31, 1913, of . $14 61
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We recommend that the sum of $500 be raised and ap- propriated to continue this work the coming year.
We invite inspection of our work by any citizen or citi- zens who are interested.
MILLARD F. CHARLES, ALVAH W. CLARK, GEORGE E. HORROCKS, Board of Assessors.
REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :
I herewith submit the annual report of the Police De- partment for the year ending December 31, :1913.
ARRESTS FOR THE YEAR 1913
Total number of arrests
117
Males
113
Females .
4
Residents
64
Non-residents .
53
American born
89
Foreign born
28
Adults
86
Minors
31
CAUSES OF ARREST
Assault
16
Adultery
2
Breaking and entering
5
Attempt to break and enter
1
Caption .
2
Carnal knowledge
1
Concealed weapon
1
Drunkenness .
50
Disturbing the peace
5
Delinquent children
5
Disturbance on car
1
Deserter from Army
.
1
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199
Escaped from institutions
4
Insane committed .
4
Idle and disorderly
1
Larceny
3
Maintaining liquor nuisance
1
Non-support
1
Placing obstruction on R. R. track
1
Safe keeping .
1
Stubborn child
1
Throwing missiles
1
Tramps
5
Violating probation
1
Vagrants
1
Violating auto laws
1
Walking on R. R. track .
1
DISPOSITION OF CASES
Committed to House of Correction
11
Committed to House of Correction (suspended)
6
Committed to State Farm
3
Committed to Lyman School .
1
Committed to Industrial School
1
Danvers Insane Asylum .
4
Fined
20
On file
19
Released
21
Held for grand jury
4
Discharged
6
On probation
Continued
4
Appealed
1
Turned over to out of town officers
11
Industrial School for Girls
1
Total
117
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MISCELLANEOUS
Cases investigated .
88
Buildings found unsecure
133
Defects in sidewalks reported
5
Dogs killed
15
Disturbances quelled
3
Lanterns placed in dangerous places
5
Lights reported out
16
Alarms given .
1
Search warrants served .
3
Vacant houses protected
29
Amount of property stolen
$702 00
Amount of stolen property recovered
301 00
Property recovered for out of town officers
520 00
Fines imposed
226 00
Fines collected from 1912
10 00
Fines due from 1913
5 00
Fines collected 1913, total
161 00
LIST OF PROPERTY IN CUSTODY OF DEPARTMENT
Two roll-top desks .
$20 00
One table
.
5 00
Five chairs
6 50
Twelve helmets
30 00
Fifteen regular police badges
15 00
Eleven special police badges .
15 00
Eight belts
9 00
Six pairs hand cuffs
20 00
Three twisters
3 00
Twenty billies
17 00
Two stop watches
14 00
One dark lantern
1 50
One watchman's clock
5 00
Six lockers
30 00
One shot gun .
10 00
Four revolvers
15 00
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Four Colt automatic pistols
$52 00
Four holsters .
6 00
One auto trap .
14 00
One police telephone box
12 00
One bulletin board .
6 00
One stretcher .
7 00
$313 00
ROSTER
CHIEF William E. Swain
PATROLMEN
Jeremiah Cullinane Oscar H. Low George C. Stock
SPECIALS
Ardene M. Allen
William C. McKinley
Edward L. Abbott
David J. Whelton
William C. Cram
Clement Gleason
T. J. Cullinane.
Jesse N. Hutchinson
Samuel Brown William Kidder
James W. Sias
William J. Murphy
William F. Welch
William H. Killam
CHANGES DURING YEAR
January 31 John M. Cullinane died. April 5 Jeremiah Cullinane, Oscar H. Low and George C. Stock were appointed to regular force.
In Memoriam
JOHN M. CULLINANE Appointed to the Force September 18, 1908 DIED JANUARY 31, 1913
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CONCLUSION
I desire at this time to thank the Honorable Board of Selectmen, the judges of our district court, our local press and all others who have assisted in any way in promoting the welfare of this department: also all members of the force for what they have done.
Respectfully yours, WILLIAM E. SWAIN, Chief of Police.
Reading, Mass., Jan 1, 1914.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :
I herewith submit a general summary of the work of the Highway Department for the past year. The open conditions of the winter left the streets of gravel construction in bad shape. After the spring cleaning process and some reshap- ing they were in fairly good condition the rest of the season. Owing to the changing conditions of traffic the streets in general are wearing out much faster than they can be re- paired with the small appropriation allowed. I would sug- gest that your Honorable Board investigate the needs of a larger appropriation for construction work, also the need of a stone crusher and oiling machine.
MAINTENANCE
Owing to the increasing demands on the maintenance account of this department there was considerable work which we were unable to do owing to the lack of funds. In order to reserve the surface of Salem street macadam your Superintendent had it treated with an application of Tarvia B, for the distance of one mile at a cost of $360.00, which is chargeable to maintenance. It should be treated with another application this spring. The rest of the Town's macadam roads should be treated with a heavier oil than what has heretofore been used. All catch basins have been cleaned whenever needed and are in good condition for the winter. Considerable ditching has been done, but more should be done the coming season to prevent flooded streets. Small repairs have been made on a number of streets, gut- ters have been cleaned, grass cut wherever needed, and the
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general routine work looked after to the best interest of everybody concerned. It seems to me it would be advisable for the town to furnish a conveyance for the use of this de- partment as it takes considerable time to get from one job to another when this department has men working in dif- ferent parts of the town.
CONSTRUCTION
Considerable construction work has been done this year from the regular appropriation. 4500 square yards macadam bound with Tarvia and penetration method were laid on High and Haven streets at a cost of 45 cents per square yard ; 700 square yards of tar macadam were laid on the east side of the square at a cost of 47 cents per square yard; 660 square yards of tar macadam were laid on Washington street at a cost of 43 cents per square yard ; 1350 square yards of tar macadam were laid on Woburn street at a cost of 55 cents per square yard. The following work was done from special appropriations : gravel road on West street from the Jones farm to the Wilmington line-cost $1000.00; gravel road on Haverhill street from North Reading line to short distance south of Franklin street-cost $1000.00; Dudley street was laid out and constructed by this department at a cost of $1200.00. A section of Lowell street was constructed of tar macadam, after much trouble owing to the changing of grades, from High street to opposite the C. M. Barrows estate. This work was done under direction of the State Highway Commission.
A drain was constructed at the corner of Pratt and Pres- cott streets at a cost of $350.00.
A 24 inch pipe was laid in the open ditch from Gould street to property of David Whelton at a cost of $582.70 which completes the covering in of this ditch.
Gravel grading was done on High, Willow, Woburn streets, and Hill Crest Road. I would recommend that the construction work on High, Haven, Woburn, West, Haver-
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hill and Lowell streets be continued this year. Reading Square, Woburn street to B. & M. crossing, Prescott street, Summer avenue, Prospect, Berkley, Temple and Lincoln streets are some of the streets that need attention as soon as possible.
SIDEWALKS
Some of the concrete sidewalks are in bad shape and should be repaired this year to save expense later. Gravel was used on sidewalks on 32 different streets. A new side- walk was constructed on South Main street from South street to the Stoneham line, which will require about $100 to complete. I would recommend an appropriation for con- crete repair work.
STREET CLEANING
Besides the general cleaning of the streets and gutters, the Square and upper Haven street have been kept as clean as possible by the use of a push-cart, and I would recom- mend the use of another push-cart on lower Haven street and streets near the depot.
DUST NUISANCE
About 26,000 gallons of oil have been used in addition to the use of water. The purchase of a sweeper has worked to good advantage in the process of applying oil. Owing to the increased price of oil, the applied cost this year was about .018 per square yard road surface. I would recommend that a heavy oil be used on the macadam roads and such gravel roads as are in condition to receive it.
SNOW REMOVAL
There was very little snow the past winter and no serious trouble was caused by it.
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GUIDE POSTS AND STREET SIGNS
Street signs are needed on about all streets. Guide posts or suitable substitutes are maintained at the following locations :
Corner Walnut and South streets
66 Walnut street and Summer avenue
Main street and Summer avenue
Woburn street and Summer avenue
. 6 West street and Summer avenue (3)
66 West and Woburn streets (2)
Lowell and Willow streets (2)
Lowell and High streets
Lowell street and Middlesex avenue
Grove and Franklin streets (2)
Main and Franklin streets
66 Mill and Short streets
Franklin and Haverhill streets (2)
66 Charles and Haverhill streets (2)
66 Haverhill and Pine streets
Pine and Salem streets
66 Charles and Pearl streets
.6 Charles and Main streets (2)
Main and Pearl streets
.6 Main and Salem streets Woburn and Lowell streets (2)
Salem and Harnden streets
Main and Pleasant streets
66 Pleasant and Parker streets Haven and Village streets
66 Main and Ash streets (2)
.6 Salem and Lowell streets
66 Harnden street near Pleasant street
.6 Main street on Common
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SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY OF HIGHWAY DEPART- MENT
Steam roller
$2,500 00
13 snow plows
400 00
2 road machines
250 00
Street sweeper
250 00
2 derricks
25 00
Miscellaneous lot of tools
240 00
$3,665 00
Tool house
500 00
$1,165 00
GENERAL EXPENSES
Street cleaning
$1,515 91
Construction
4,631 45
Maintenance
3,704 54
Snow and ice
103 57
Salary Superintendent
914 55
Unexpended
13 60
For itemized account I would refer you to the Town Ac- countant's report. In conclusion, I desire to thank the Board of Selectmen for their very kind and helpful advice and suggestions, and to thank the employes for their interest in the work.
Respectfully submitted,
E. H. CROWE,
Superintendent of Streets.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :
Gentlemen :- I herewith submit the annual report of the Inspector of Wires for the year ending Dec. 31, 1913.
INTERIOR WIRING FOR LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER
Number of buildings in process of construction which
have been wired 47
Number of old buildings wired 46
Number of buildings which have been rewired or in which additional wiring has been installed . 51
Number of inspection notices received from electrical contractors 144
Total number of inspections made 173
In most cases the electrical contractors have been prompt to make such changes as have been recommended, in order that the wiring shall conform with the requirements of the New England Insurance Exchange.
Respectfully submitted, J. W. SIAS, Inspector of Wires. Reading, Mass., Jan. 27, 1914.
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF FIRE ALARM
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF ENGINEERS :
I herewith submit the following report :
During the year the following changes have been made :
A new box, No. 31, has been installed on Lowell street, north of Grove street.
The battery room has been moved from the second floor to a new room in the attic built for that purpose. A tapper has been installed in the sleeping room of the permanent men.
I have replaced about four miles of old wire with new. There yet is eight or ten miles of old wire that should be re- placed with new. This wire has been in use a long time and was not of the best quality when put up. The line from Main street across the field to the pumping station should be rebuilt.
There are a number of the boxes in which the contacts have become brittle with age and must be changed.
A punching register has been installed at the Central Fire Station that will register the box number by punching holes in a paper tape.
The fire system consists of one five circuit Stevens re- peater with four circuits in commission, one five circuit switch board to change the four circuits into one. One five circuit charging switch board, with amphier and vault me- ters for controlling the railroad current that charges 160 storage batteries which furnish electricity which operates the system.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF ENGINEERS
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :
Gentlemen - The annual report of the Board of Fire Engineers is herewith presented, giving the record of fires that have occurred during the year ending the 31st of Decem- ber, 1913, together with such information as we think may be of interest to the Town.
COMMITTEE ON AUTO COMBINATION
The Committee on Auto Combination, which includes the Board, have carried out the instructions of the Town, purchasing a Triple Combination Auto, placing same in commission the 11th of November, 1913, transferring bat- tery room from second floor to third floor of Town Building, appointing two permanent men, remodeling room to accom- modate same. and reducing force to twenty-eight call men and two permanent men, which with the three engineers makes a total force of thirty-three men.
The apparatus of Hose 3, 4, 5 and Hose Houses 3, 4, have been turned over to the Forest Fire Wardens, who may have the use of the same under the supervision of the Chief Engi- neer. Above companies have been disbanded in process of reducing force.
AUTO COMBINATION
The new and first piece of auto fire apparatus has been in commission about two months. While we have had only a limited experience with it, we feel that it will be a very valuable addition to the department.
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FINANCES
Our financial transactions are all embodied in the report of the Town Accountant to which we would respectfully refer you for any information you may desire in that line.
REPAIRS ON PROPERTY
Necessary repairs have been made on buildings. The Hancock Engine House, occupied by Hose 2, has been newly shingled ; new roofing has been laid on the extension shed of the room occupied by Hook and Ladder No. 1, also a new fence has been built on the line between Hose 4 house and Mr. Ells' house.
FIRE ALARM
Our Fire Alarm System is not in the best condition and we feel we ought, in order to give the Town the service to which it is entitled, to spend about $400 to put the system in first-class shape.
ADVANCEMENT
We have found it necessary in keeping with the advance and increasing efficiency of the department to install a new Tape Indicator at a cost of $125, also a sliding pole.
RECOMMENDATIONS
We would respectfully recommend the immediate in- stallation of a Repeating Box ; also the purchase of 1000 feet of 2 1.2 inch regulation fire hose. We would recommend for your consideration the advisability of purchasing an Auto Tractor to be used on Hook and Ladder truck.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, we wish to extend to your Honorable Board and to the Finance Committee our thanks for the courtesies and co-operation which we have received during the year. We wish to compliment the officers and members
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of the department on the prompt and efficient manner in which they have performed their duties. We also wish to express our thanks to the Bay State Railway Company for the use of current, and to the Chief of Police for services rendered by his department at fires.
Respectfully submitted, O. O. ORDWAY, Chief, LUKE McKENNEY, FRANK E. GRAY, Sec'y, Board of Engineers.
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FIRES FOR THE YEAR 1913
Total
Date
Box
Time
Owner
Occupant
Loss on Building
Ins on Building
Ins. Paid
Ins. on Cont'ts Cont'ts Ins. P'd
Cause
Jan.
3
Still
7.20 p m
Jan.
20
38
7.20 p m
Jan.
25
Still
Feb.
1
Feb.
10
9.30 a m
Jenny Bosson
Golf Club.
$3500 00 $10,500 00
$2965 00 $4330 00 12450 00
7830 00 Steam pipes
Feb. 22
Grass
Mar. 18
69
2.25 p m
Grass
Mar. 19
29
12.30 p m
Grass
Mar. 22
45
4.40 p m
Grass
Mar. 23
Still
6.00 p m
Chimney
Mar. 26
Still
10.00 a m
Apr.
9
47
1.40 a m
Frank T. Lewis
Frank T. Lewis ...
35 00
1500 00
35 00
5 00
1500 00
35 90|Hot ashes Brush Rubbish
Apr. 21
28
9.55 a m
Apr. 24
Still
8.30 p m
May
3
212
12.55 p m
May
15
21
8.30 pm
800 00
800 00
650 00
900 00
None
May
18
68
4.53 pm
May 30
21
3.45 p m
False Sparks
June 28 June 28
16
2.45 pm
64
8.50 p m
Lowell St. Bridge
Unknown
July July
4
12.05 a m
Incendiary
July
4
12.40 a mì
July
4
25
3.10 p m 7.45 a m
Slight
July 1
41
Brush
July 12
2.35 p m
July
1.4.
2.44 pm 8.55 p m
22 00
Blanket
22 00
July 25
68
1.35 p m
Mellen Estate ..
Purvis' Bakery ..
O. P. Symonds & Sons. ... O. P. Symonds & Sons
800 00
Blanket
Aug. 2
13
3.42 a m
W. A. Bancroft
W. A. Bancroft
Slight
Chimney False Auto
Masonic Block
Hot ashes 'Chimney Chimney
Feb. 17
Still 62
11.00 a m
H. B. Howard
E. C. Metcalf and others ..
Nokes' Stable .
Mrs. Nokes ...
E. L. Chamberlain
E. L. Chamberlain
Grass False 650 00 Vulcanizing machine False
3
41 11.45 p m
A. M. Allen.
Incendiary
Still Still
Grass Incendiary
July
22
27
Brush False 22 00 Combustible
300 00 Lightning
62 Still
11.00 a m
Golf Club.
Mrs. Hatch . .
1088 on
..
A. M. Allen
33 Still
R. C. Totten Estate.
H. E. Steinhour
Aug. 5 Aug. 15
55 2.10 p m |Sanford Mills ..
. Sanford Mills S. J. Robinson
6000 00 2000 00
Blanket 2000 00
1403 80
None
13
1.58 p m S. J. Robinson
Aug. 22
31
2.30 p m
Aug. 28 18
7.20 am
A. Michelini.
Frank Conti.
83 00
1800 00
83 00
465 00
1200 00
1403 00 Overheated stove Grass 308 00 Spontaneous Combust.
Sept. 13
Still
4.30 p m
Auto truck, S. S. Holton .. Butler Furniture Co.
1500 00
1500 00 5200 00
1500 00 700 00
320 00 None
None 1500 00 Spark
Sept. 17
64
7.05 p m
Auto truck, Barrett Mfg. Co Fred Sweeney. ..
800 00 Slight
Sept. 26
Still
3.00 p m
Touring auto, H. G. Brown Harry G. Brown.
Sept. 18
6
7.05 p m
Bangs & Co.
Bangs & Co.
Slight
Oct. 21
Still
1.40 p m
John Connelly .
John Connelly.
Slight
Defective chimney
Nov. 1
6 6.50 a m
Nov. 11
Still
1.15 p m
Nov. 26
32
7.40 p m
Fanny E. Nichols.
Elmer B. Nichols.
50 00
1100 00
50 00
18 00
800 00
Nov. 21
412
9.15 p m
Nov. 28
Still
4.05 p m
J. Riseman
J. Riseman
Slight
Dec.
3
42
8.41 a m
Dec.
8
21
9.54 p m
J. Galvin
J. Galvin J. Riseman
None 275 00
100 00
100 00
175 00
None
Dec.
12
18
8.40 a m
Canty Estate.
Dec. 17
Still
2.51 pm
Bangs & Co. .
Bangs & Co.
Slight
700 00 Gasoline tank Unknown Oil rags
Oil rags Grass 68 00 Overturned lamp Grass Chimney
False Gas in heater
100 00 Unknown Brush
...
12000 00 200 00
.. | Explosion
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :
Gentlemen-I submit the following report as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31, 1913 :
ADJ. SEALED
cs. TOTAL
No. of scales over 5,000 1bs.
3
No. of scales under 5,000 lbs.
2
30
No. of small scales
28
27
No. of computing scales
3
10
No. of pan scales .
10
11
1
No. of family scales
3
3
No. of slot weighing scales
3
1
No. of weights
107
212
No. of steel yards
3
No. of balances .
5
No. of wet measures
1
48
1
No. of dry measures
1
No. of yard sticks
11
1
No. of milk and cream jars
100
No. of gasolene pumps
3
No. of oil pumps ·
6
2
No. of molasses guages
1
162
474
3
639
Weighings of bundled hay. Coal. Inspections of junk and pedlar's wagons, 30.
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2
No. of ice scales
.
·
219
Coal weighings, 6.
Money received for sealing, $34.30.
Working equipment same as last year with the excep- tion of a pair of Fairbanks Platform Scales No. 1128, capa- city 600 lbs., which have been a great help.
This year the work of the Sealer will be greatly in- creased as all graduates and scales at the drug stores must be sealed.
Respectfully submitted, FRANK W. PARKER, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :
Dear Sirs-I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year of 1913. During the early part of the year I received order to make the annual tour of inspection for the purpose of ascertaining the conditions of health and sanitation under which our food supply (especially milk) is obtained and cared for prior to shipment. I visited every stable where cattle are kept and reported conditions as found regarding health of animals, ventilation, light, space, cleanliness, drainage, etc. With very few exceptions things were found satisfactory, and where they were not sugges- tions were made and a second visit later to see that they were carried out. In one instance a third visit had to be made before a satisfactory report could be returned. This instance, however, proves an exception and was no doubt due to lack of interest on the part of the owner who sold no milk and thought it good enough. He, however, did make the desired changes and conditions are very satisfactory at present.
The milk supply of our town I think is as good and in fact better than that of most towns as it is mostly of home production by citizens of the town who are hardly getting a dollar for the odd one spent, considering the present price of grain and feed. I can only state, as often before, that milk produced and handled under such conditions as most of ours is, ought not to be sold for less than ten or even twelve cents a quart and when food value be taken into con- sideration it is worth much more. It costs at the present
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time more than five cents to produce a quart of milk, to say nothing of the care, handling, delivering, etc., which is cer- tainly more than half. We are all very anxious for the goods and ought to be just as anxious to settle.
While at present much anxiety is felt on account of rabies having made an appearance, we hope no ill effect will result. If those who own dogs could be taught to notice a dog acting strangely and confine him somewhere, if possible, and notify the police or me, I will then examine them. Most rabid dogs run with a funny gait, head down, mouth partly open, eyes staring, bark hoarse or high pitched, a sort of howl, sometimes saliva running from the half open mouth. The walk or trot is the most characteristic, a lan- guid, tired, almost unsteady gait. While within the next few weeks when all is excitement many will think all dogs act strangely. I trust that if anyone sees a strange dog act- ing unsteady on his legs, head down, apparently listless and wandering he will not hesitate to call me.
While much uneasiness is felt by some on account of the drinking fountains being closed, it is the best interest toward all which prompts it. Glanders being prevalent at this time in cities and towns about here and cases having been found in town, it was thought best to close sources of possible infection and keep them closed until apparent dan- gers are past. Here, also, is a place where all interested in the welfare of our humble friend the horse can lend a help- ing hand. If you know of a suspicious case of either Glan- ders or Farcey let me know at once and I will do the rest.
Trusting my report may be enlightening to some and misleading to none, I remain
Yours very truly, C. H. PLAYDON, M. D. V.
Inspector of Animals.
REPORT OF FOREST WARDEN
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF READING :
Gentlemen - I have the honor of submitting to you the annual report of the Forest Ward Department for the year ending Dec. 31, 1913.
This department consists of a Forest Warden and five deputies. Four of the deputies are stationed on the out- skirts of the town and one on Auburn street, which is con- sidered a dangerous section.
Calls from Lookout station . 11 Calls for grass and brush fires 28
Applications for permits 153
Permits issued .
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All fires have been investigated and reports promptly forwarded to the State Forester.
The State Forester recommended that the Forest War- dens be appointed earlier in the year than has been the cus- tom as it enables the department to become thoroughly or- ganized before the early spring fires. For this reason the appointments are made in this department December 31 instead of March 1.
I would recommend the purchase of twelve fire extin- guishers, as they are more efficient and economical. One man with an extinguisher can do more work than several with pumps and brooms.
The Fire Department has turned over to this depart- ment three hose wagons and two fire houses which will add
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about one hundred dollars more to the expense account of this department, but I think it is money well spent, as it keeps these wagons in commission and they will be loaded so that they can be used at any time in case of emergency by the Fire Department.
H. E. MCINTIRE, Forest Warden.
REPORT OF CEMETERY TRUSTEES
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN AND CITIZENS OF READING :
The Trustees submit the following report :-
We feel we need not make any extended report as to the care of the cemetery, only to say that its general appear- ance speaks for itself.
It has been our aim and effort to make it as near a gar- den spot as possible with what we are given to do with, and we know that something has been done every season to make it more beautiful.
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