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Streets
Possible
Connections
Completed
Connections
No Construction
Started
Connections to
Street Line
Partially Installed
to House
Estimated
Revenue 100%
Connected
Revenue
Received
July, 1922
Arlington
12
0
8
1
3
$ 32.70
$ .00
Ash
17
4
13
0
0
127.80
.00
Berkeley
23
6
16
0
1
140.70
3.60
Brook
2
0
2
0
0
19.80
.00
Copeland Ave.
6
2
0
0
4
77.70
23.10
Eaton
1
0
0
0
1
3.60
.00
Fremont
3
1
2
0
0
23.10
3.90
Green
28
7
18
0
3
110.70
3.90
Harnden
4
3
0
0
1
51.30
26.10
Haven
38
20
12
3
3
660.30
73.50
High
22
1
5
14
2
64.50
.00
Hill Crest Rd.
8
2
1
4
1
6.60
.00
Howard
7
3
2
1
1
31.80
15.00
John
9
0
9
0
0
33.30
.00
Kingston
11
4
7
0
0
63.00
2.70
Lincoln
10
2
0
6
2
161.70
5.10
Linden
8
3
3
0
0
76.20
7.20
Lowell
4
3
1
0
0
13.50
24.60
Main
28
14
2
9
3
319.80
169.50
Middle
5
0
5
0
0
37.50
.00
Middlesex Ave.
17
8
0
4
5
81.00
22.50
84
Streets
Possible
Connections
Completed
Connections
No Construction
Started
Connections to
Street Line
Partially Installed
to House
Estimated
Revenue 100%
Connected
Revenue
Received
July, 1922
Mt. Vernon
8
1
6
0
1
72.00
.00
Parker
8
0
7
0
1
27.30
.00
Perkins Ave.
4
4
0
0
0
47.40
30.00
Pleasant
9
3
5
0
1
92.80
4.80
Pratt
5
4
1
0
0
20.70
6.90
Prescott
38
8
0
18
12
345.90
18.30
Prospect
16
3
11
0
2
104.00
.00
Salem
18
5
2
11
0
138.00
9.30
Sanborn
12
2
6
0
4
16.20
26.40
Summer Ave.
16
3
12
0
1
100.20
27.30
Union
4
1
2
0
1
6.30
.00
Village
28
8
19
0
1
128.10
14.70
Washington
25
2
18
5
0
108.90
.00
Wilson
5
1
4
0
0
35.40
.00
Woburn
67
8
18
40
1
500.00
3.90
526
136
217
116
57
$3879.80
$522.30
Recommendations.
Whereas the main sewer was designed to flow two-thirds full when carrying a maximum capacity, and all lateral and sub-mains one half full, the houses that are connected do not discharge enough material to keep the mains thoroughly flushed, and a systematic process of cleaning and flushing should be undertaken this coming year.
The Superintendent would recommend that any further extensions of mains be made only on streets where a substantial percentage of the property owners apply for connections.
HARRY B. COLLINS, Supt.
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PARK DEPARTMENT.
To the Board of Public Works:
Gentlemen :- The following is the yearly report of the Park De- partment:
General Appropriation
$ 1,463.33
Special appropriation, rent of ball park
342.00
Total
$ 1,805.33
Expended :
Memorial Park:
Pay roll care of Park
$ 331.69
Pay roll supervised play
566.62
Bills
76.66
Total
$ 974.97
Common, Leach and Main St. Parks:
Pay roll care of Parks
$ 147.24
Bills
111.68
Total
$ 258.92
Ball Field :
Rent
342.00
Total
$ 342.00
Total pay rolls
$ 1,045.55
Total bills
188.34
Rental
342.00
Total
$ 1,575.89
1,575.89
Balance
$ 229.44
MEMORIAL PARK
From January first 1922 to the time when the summer instruction began nothing was done worthy of note except the repairs that were necessary. On March 8th, 1922, when the dam was opened to let out the
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water which was used for skating, it was noted that at two places the dam had given away. On further investigation it was found the foun- dation walls of the community house had been pushed in at places, win- dows broken and repairs to the plumbing were necessary before the sea- son opened. The above work was attended to and following that, the general care of the grounds was taken up. That portion used by the children during the summer months for their games was constantly kept mown, raked and picked up, and also the approaches to the park on Main and Salem Streets.
All the activities at Memorial Park this past year were under the supervision and direction of the Reading Woman's Club and the Board of Public Works wishes to thank especially that club for their loyal help both in money and personal service. Thanks are due also to in- dividuals who took part in making the summer's work a success, as an unselfish contribution to the good cause.
The gate in the dam was closed early in the fall and at this writing although there has been very little skating, a large area is now flooded and partly frozen which in the near future will provide a fine oppor- tunity during the real cold weather.
Common and Main Street Parks.
It may be said that the Common and Main St. Parks were kept con- stantly mown and raked up during the year. As to the development of the Common, the Superintendent would suggest that it remain as it is at present until the time when the town can afford to develop the square in general.
The flag pole on the Common blew over last Spring due to the rusting off of the eye bolt which held the north stay. Fortunately no. one was injured. The band stand, however, had to be repaired it breaking the fall of the pole. The Park Department not having avail- able funds, a new steel pole was presented to the Town by the Board of Public Works.
The Superintendent would suggest that Leach Park be plowed, graded, fertilized, rolled and seeded down to put it in proper condition. Very little can be done to keep the park attractive in appearance un- less this work is done, in addition to which shrubbery should be set out and to carry out this work would involve an expenditure, which would have to be provided by a special appropriation.
The following is a report of the Reading Woman's Club of Play- ground Activities and Recommendations:
Report of Playground Committee.
The past year marks the fourth season of organized playground work under the direction of the Reading Woman's Club.
Miss Emma McKernon of Framingham, a graduate of Wellesley College was engaged as Supervisor, with Mr. Jesse Bohn of Springfield
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College, as Assistant. Upon Mr. Bohn's resignation, August 3rd, Mr. Chester Putnam was appointed to fill the vacancy.
The Playground was in daily use from July 3 to September 2nd, with an average daily attendance of ninety children.
Many interesting events took place during the summer among them, "Mother's Day", on July 19th, with an attendance of over 400. On Traders' Day, August 19th, a Community Picnic was held, the Business Men's Association giving most valuable assistance. Besides the usual sports and picnic features, women of the community provided food and refreshment, the proceeds from this source helping to defray the expenses of the day. A First-Aid Station was conducted by Boy Scouts and volunteers assisted in caring for the little children. The music of the afternoon was furnished by Gove's Band, of Lynn, and was a great addition.
On August 30th, as a special treat, the children of the Playground were taken to Lynn Beach, by truck, where they spent a gala day under the care of the Supervisors and members of the Committee.
The Class in Basketry was a new and very successful feature of the season, and many women and girls availed themselves of the oppor- tunity of learning this interesting craft. About half of the money spent for this work was returned by the workers for material used.
The Playground was officially closed August 31st. All equipment was put away or stored either in the Community House, or at the home of Mrs. Daniel, the Chairman.
MARY F. DANIEL,
Chairman Playground Committee. GRACE B. SHEPARDSON, President Reading Woman's Club.
December 31, 1922.
Recommendations in Regard to Playground
We recommend that the appropriation for the Playground work be the same as last year: $300.00 to be paid a trained Supervisor and the remaining $300.00 to be used for an assistant and maintenance.
The needs of the Playground are many. Regular attention in the fall to the preparation of the Skating Pond, by mowing and later flood- ing and scraping when necessary, that the young people in this part of the Town may have a suitable place to skate. This has been done to some extent but we simply recommend it as a regular attention.
A new floor in the Community House is a real need and would make for real development. A wading pool, swimming pool and tennis court are all visions of the future.
Recommendations in Regard to Memorial Park
A systematic planting of trees, the soil unsuitable for some things being quite suitable for the "cheap growing of trees." Trees along the
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boundary line of Charles and Harrison Streets, and also to the Cause- way, would be a great addition.
Trees also desirable along side of path from Salem Street to Charles Street. Memorial trees should be looked after, and replaced, in some cases. It has been suggested that Mr. Warren Manning might give very valuable advice along these lines. *
We recommend that a committee be appointed for further inter- ests of Memorial Park, this committee to consist of men and women from the community.
The foregoing recommendations were furnished by the Committee and the Reading Woman's Club.
HARRY B. COLLINS, Supt.
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REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
To the Board of Public Works:
Gentlemen :- The following is the yearly report of the executive office :
Appropriation Expended :
$ 4,000.00
Salary of Supt.
$ 3,000.00
Salary of clerk
706.00
Bills
289.20
Total
$ 3,995.20
3,995.20
Balance
$ 4.80
ORGANIZATION Board of Public Works
George H. Clough, Chairman
Term expires 1925
C. C. White, Secretary
1924
Frederick W. Allen
Charles Van Stone
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Margaret Hunt, Clerk
Highway Dept. Edward Crowe, Supt.
Water and Sewer Depts. Frank Strout, Chief Eng. P. S. Irvin Wier, 1st Assistant P. S. George Putnam, foreman Water Dept. Alex Richmond, foreman Sewer Dept. C. J. Jaquith, clerk Water Dept.
The work of the Park Department was carried on by the men of the above Departments.
The following tables show the expenditures made this past year in all departments, the pay roll of each and the entire expenditure of the Board of Public Works.
1923
John W. Owen
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1925
Harry B. Collins, Supt.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS STATEMENT OF BILLS PAID JANUARY 1-DECEMBER 31, 1922
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Company
B. of P. W.
Highway
Water
Sewer
Park
Total
Adams Company
$
.40
$ 4.30
$4.70
Alden Speare's Sons Co.
$
2690.53
2690.53
Allen Brothers
5.11
5.11
American Oil and Gas Co.
11.58
11.58
American Railway Express Co.
2.59
28.41
87
31.87
American Steam Gauge Co.
3.96
3.96
Amstaco, Inc.
3.18
3.18
Atkinson, G. H. & Co.
11.35
11.35
Austin & Doten
6.50
6.50
Autocar Sales & Service Co.
2358.87
21.90
2380.77
Bancroft, E. P.
12.00
12.00
Bancroft, Wendell & Co.
30.52
5.34
41.60
77.46
Banker & Tradesman
14.00
14.00
Barber Asphalt Co.
420.00
420.00
Barbour, F. A.
1000.00
1000.00
Barrett Co.
9190.76
9190.76
Barry, F. W., Beale & Co.
28.80
2.03
30.83
Bates Motor Sales Co.
149.03
149.03
Bay State Belting Co.
22.09
22.09
Belcher, Geo. H.
33.95
33.95
Belliveau, Florence
17.12
4.00
21.12
Berger Mfg. Co.
178.73
178.73
-
Company
B. of P. W. , Highway
Water
Sewer
Park
Total
Berry, C.
61.60
61.60
Bessom, F. A.
8.00
8.00
Bingham & Taylor
.71
.71
Blackbird, F. H.
1.75
1.75
Boston & Maine R. R.
75.21
394.95
470.16
Braman, Daw & Co.
736.31
736.31
Bristol Co., The
.36
.36
Buffalo Steam Roller Co.
4910.72
4910.72
Builders Iron Foundry
39.48
39.48
Cail, F. W.
9.00
9.00
Caldwell, Geo. A. & Co.
1.95
1.95
Canty, Andrew S.
5.60
5.60
Castner, Curran & Bullitt
609.77
609.77
Chandler & Farquhar
2.69
26.71
29.40
Chadwick Lead Co.
27.00
27.00
Chapman Valve C.
35.52
35.52
Charles, M. F.
17.37
17.37
Chesterton, A. W., & Co.
2.55
2.55
Claflin, A. F. & Co.
4.32
4.32
Clapp, R. D.
.30
.95
9.15
10.40
Cohen, Sidney S.
6.14
1.00
7.14
Collins, H. B.
10.00
11.31
21.31
Comm. of Mass. Reg. Motor Vehicles
10.00
6.00
12.00
28.00
Crafts, Clinton W.
4.00
1.15
7.25
12.40
Creditors National Clearing House
80.00
5.00
85.00
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS STATEMENT OF BILLS PAID JANUARY 1-DECEMBER 31, 1922
Company
B. of P. W.
Highway
Water
Sewer
Park
Total
Crowe, E. H.
.50
Cummings Ex. Co.
34.55
77.45
23.25
50
135.75
Currell, E. B.
29.85
29.85
Curry Bros. Oil Co.
62.78
17.47
80.25
Cutter Wood Supply Co.
7.92
7.92
Dallman, HI. I. Co.
20.78
20.78
Daniel, McPherson
2.50
2.50
DeMerritt, Sarah R.
30.00
30.00
Dennison Mfg. Co.
9.27
9.27
Dewey, F. O. Co.
60.00
60.00
Dexter Bros.
109.48
8.73
118,21
Dexter & Carpenter
279.00
279.00
Dickinson, L. W. & Son
10.00
10.00
Dodge, Haley Co.
23.36
23.36
Dodge Sales & Engr. Co.
31.75
31.75
Dow, Geo. F., M. D.
2.00
2.00
Eagle Oil & Supply Co.
8.44
334.59
22.14
365.17
Eastern Tractor Co.
480.72
480.72
Economy Lubricating Co.
14.00
14.00
Elliott Co., The
30.08
30.08
Engineering News Record
8.00
8.00
Fairbanks Co., The
70.35
70.35
50
.
-
Company
B. of P. W.
Highway
Water
Sewer
Park
Total
Fife, T. C.
10.66
32.56
18.92
62.14
Fitts, Frank E.
1.35
1.35
Flax Mfg. Co.
6.93
6.93
Francis Bros.
50.87
11.44
8.45
3.80
74.56
Frankil Tire Chain Co.
61.13
155.40
216,53
Fonda Lime Kilns
340.00
340.00
Gamon Meter Co.
35.35
35.35
General Crushed Stone Co.
4699.71
21.20
4720.91
Gifford Supply Co.
7.00
7.00
Goff, John W. & Co.
539.03
539.03
Gordon, A. D.
13.50
26.00
24.75
6.00
70.25
Green, John D.
49.00
49.00
Graff-Underwood Co.
3.00
2.00
5.00
Groom, Thomas & Co.
7.07
7.07
Hanscom, E. C.
23.49
23.49
Hatch, E. W.
28.19
28.19
Hersey Mfg. Co.
99.55
99.55
Hill, Smith & Co.
2.17
2.17
Helms, W. H.
1.80
1.80
Hodson Bros.
1.60
45.62
11.80
5.00
64.02
Hoffman, C. L.
1469.31
160.00
1629.31
Hubbard, W. B. & Sons
7.37
7.37
Hughes & Co.
147.87
147.87
Hutchins & Wheeler
20.00
20.00
Jaquith, Cora J.
14.00
14.00
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS STATEMENT OF BILLS PAID JANUARY 1-DECEMBER 31, 1922
Company
B. of P. W.
Highway
Water
Sewer
Park
Total-
Jenkins Bros.
12.87
12.87
Jepson, Wm. A. Corp.
272.63
272.63
Jones, H. R.
12.00
12.00
Kenney's Service Station
126.99
2.80
1.50
131.29
Keuffell & Esser Co.
.76
.76
Knowlton, Geo. W., Rubber Co.
9.59
9.59
Lawrence Machine So.
44.30
44.30
LeFave, J. A.
18.25
18.25
Library Bureau
54.43
8.83
63.26
Lumsden & VanStone
21.55
258.08
281.77
561.40
Lynd, Farquhar Co.
43.60
43.60
McArdle, H. B.
42.85
42.85
Makepeace, B. L.
40.58
40.58
Manning, Warren H.
33.33
33.33
Marshall, Geo. W.
1.10
1.10
Maxwell, J. M. & Son
73.60
73.60
Merrimac Chemical Co.
967.84
967.84
Metcalf Store, The
.84
.84
Michelini, A.
29.00
29.00
Mitchell, Maude M.
56.25
56.25
Mueller, M., Mfg. Co.
237.34
237.34
Municipal Light Board
100.49
1845.86
1946.35
Company
B. of P. W.
Highway
Water
Sewer
Park
Total
Muse, John
55.50
55.50
National Meter Co.
903.14
903.14
Narcus, Samuel
6.75
6.75
Neptune Meter Co.
17.27
17.27
New Eng. Brick Co.
131.10
131.10
New Eng. Rd. Mach. Co.
240.00
240.00
New Eng. Oil, Paint & Varnish Co.
17.32
17.32
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co.
138.65
61.82
156.84
13.11
.20
370.62
New Eng. Towel Supply Co.
8.80
8.80
New Jersey Wire Cloth Co.
2.20
2.20
Norwood Engineering Co.
38.13
38.13
Ordway, O. O.
42.25
30.00
72.25
Owen, John W.
1.25
4.32
5.57
Perkins, Dana F.
35.00
35.00
Pinkham & Smith
3.10
3.10
Prentiss & Parker
12.50
47.70
60.20
Puritan Iron Works
48.00
48.00
Reading, Town of
13,583.37
9175.88
22,764.10
Reading Garage
239.45
239.45
Reading Motor Co.
631.94
71.64
668.88
1372.46
Reading Tire Shop
392.10
103.50
495.60
Red Hed Mfg. Co.
99.60
99.60
Refunds
901.28
901.28
Reliance Carbon & Ribbon Co.
3.00
18.33
21.33
Rensselaer Valve Co.
193.92
193.92
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS STATEMENT OF BILLS PAID JANUARY 1-DECEMBER 31, 1922
Company
B. of P. W.
Highway
Water
Sewer
Park
Total '
Rent of Ball Park
342.00
342.00
Sampson, Geo. H. Co.
1.94
1.94
Seaman, P. J.
1.20
5.25
1.75
8.20
Self-Propelling Nozzle Co.
40.24
40.24
Smart, Charles N.
13.50
13.50
Smith, Benj. W.
22.55
22.55
Smith, Fred F.
1.92
232.84
19.19
229.86
20.08
503.89
Suell, Geo. H. Co.
48.18
48.18
Soanitor Co., Inc.
20.29
20.29
Spencer, S. M. Mfg. Co.
1.35
12.52
1.97
15.84
Standard Envelope Sealer
2.04
2.04
Standard Oil Co. of N. Y.
1129.23
261.00
1390.23
Stembridge, S. R.
516.08
10.49
526.57
Stewart & Robertson
3.00
2.42
3.05
8.80
17.27
Sullivan Machinery Co.
72.10
72.15
133.67
277.92
Sumner & Dunbar
15.11
15.11
Sweetser, Percy N.
28.50
978.15
33.84
574.27
1614.76
Thompson Meter Co.
21.36
21.36
Thorp & Martin Co.
15.05
33.80
48.85
Twombly, W. E. & J. F.
28.00
26.39
58.36
288.22
700.97
Underhay Oil Co.
38.52
38.52
Underwood Typewriter Co.
2.86
5.98
8.84
1
-
Company
B. of P. W.
Highway
Water
Sewer
Park
Total
Union Meter Co.
446.73
446.73
U. S. Post Office, F. E. Gray
133.40
133.40
Waldo Brothers & Bond Co.
2.80
220.41
37.07
298.95
559.23
Walworth Mfg. Co.
12.96
12.96
Wanamaker & Feindad
9.20
9.20
Ware Coupling & Nippling Co.
42.34
42.34
Warren, Geo. E. Corp.
149.00
877.29
1026.29
White Express Co.
.50
.50
Willis, W. H.
1.00
1.00
Woburn, City of
27.00
27.00
Woburn Machinery Co.
30.03
30.03
Worden, J.
4.00
4.00
Worthington Pump & Machinery Co.
10.69
10.69
Yawman & Erbe Mfg. Co.
3.93
102.25
48.10
24.57
178.85
Zanni & Sons
20.25
33.00
53.25
Total
289.20
34,072.88
25,940.22
13,496.46
530.34
74,329.10
Pay Rolls
3706.00
17,213.10
11,132.40
3,192.59
1045.55
36,289.64
Grand Total
$3995.20
$51,285.98
$37,072.62
$16,689.05
$1575.89
$110,618.74
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To tabulate the work of the office is hardly necessary, though im- provements have been made in the keeping of records.
Rules and regulations of the water department have been revised and a set of rules and regulations for the sewer department, adopted. All estates abutting on a public highway, or passage way, where a sewer has been laid have been assessed and said assessment and interest com- puted, and turned over to the Tax Collector.
A general idea of the work for the year can be partially obtained by considering the total expenditures of the four departments which are under the direction of the Board of Public Works. The Superintendent believes that a careful study of the work done and of the unit costs, as compared with the cost of work done elsewhere under contract, will show that the Town has received a full and adequate return for the money expended. This could only be accomplished where the spirit of interest and harmony is manifested on the part of everyone, and the Superintendent fully appreciates the co-operation and interest of all those in any way associated with him in his work.
He would like to acknowledge the helpful suggestions and assist- ance which he has received from other Department Heads in the Town, and the spirit of co-operation which he has met with on all occasions.
The work assigned to the Board of Public Works brings one in closer contact with the citizens of the Town than does the work of any other department, and it has been the Superintendent's aim to meet and satisfy their needs to the best of his ability.
HARRY B. COLLINS, Supt.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN
To the Citizens of Reading :
We herewith submit our report on various matters under our charge together with recommendations for future action, to which we. would ask the citizens to give earnest consideration.
Additional Police
The problem of the orderly regulation of automobile traffic in Reading presents a most serious question. When the yearly increase in the number of automobiles, both for pleasure and business purposes is compared with the permanency of the width of the streets of Reading, the irrefutable conclusion is an imperative need of an increase in the number of policemen for traffic duty. We are also of the opinion that the request of citizens of Reading, in the protection of school children by officers in crossing and recrossing streets, has great merit. This is a service which is of such vital importance that the citizens of Reading can rightfully demand that it be granted to them.
Police Station
At no distant date it will be necessary for the Town to give serious consideration to the matter of better housing facilities for the Police Department. The office arrangements are antiquated, incommodious and poorly siuated for the proper dispatch of the important work being done. The lock-up is a disgrace to the community and cannot be tolerated inde- finitely. The automobile traffic and the enforcement of Prohibition Laws are presenting new difficulties daily to our officers and the work of that Department is changing so rapidly that it cannot be handled in the old- fashioned country village style which formerly prevailed. It will there- fore become necessary shortly to provide suitable quarters for the transaction of this business.
Central Fire Station
We consider that there should be no further delay in pointing up the brick work on this building. We believe it to be unwise business policy to put off this necessary work any longer .and we are accordingly making arrangements to have the work done as soon as the funds are appropriated.
Unused Hose Houses
The matter of sale of the two unoccupied Hose Houses has been held in abeyance inasmuch as the School Committee has suggested that it might be found convenient to make use of one or both of them in a temporary way to relieve the overcrowded condition of some of our schools.
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Parker Tavern
Pursuant to vote of the special town meeting we have had the doors and windows securely boarded and the holes in the roof covered to protect the building from further ravages pending final disposition of the property.
Care of Veterans' Graves
In accordance with authorization given at the annual town meeting we have appointed Alfred E. Goodwin as caretaker of soldiers' and sailors' graves and delegated the Cemetery Trustees to oversee the expenditures of the money appropriated for the care of said graves.
The detailed report of Mr. Goodwin will be found elsewhere.
Town Forest
The question of establishing a Town Forest was brought before the annual town meeting through Article 17 of the warrant. The disposition of this article was to refer the same to our board and we accordingly appointed the Planning Board as a committee to investigate and report at the next annual town meeting on the advisability of establishing a Town Forest.
Perambulation of Town Bounds
Pursuant to the requirements of Statutes of the Commonwealth, the Town Bounds between Reading and Wakefield, and Reading and Stoneham were perambulated by the Board.
Financial Condition
The annual financial reports which have formerly been found in the Selectmen's Report, are omitted in the interest of economy, as these figures appear in the report of the Town Accountant.
Conclusion
We wish to express our appreciation to all Town Officials and citizens who have cooperated with and assisted us in our efforts to give the Town of Reading an economical and businesslike administration.
FRED'K L. SPRINGFORD H. RAYMOND JOHNSON JOS. D. KNIGHT
Selectmen of Reading.
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :- I herewith submit to your Honorable Board the re- port of the Police Department for the year ending December 31st, 1922:
Arrests for Year 1922
Total number of arrests
251
Males
242
Females
9
Residents
111
Non-residents
140
American born
231
Foreign
20
Adults
207
Minors
44
Causes of Arrest
Assaults
4
Larceny
10
Drunkenness
81
Runaway children
15
Keeping and exposing liquor for sale
6
Transportation of liquor
1
Not sending children to school
1
Capais
1
Tramps
2
Arrested for out town officers
6
Bastardy
1
Trespassing on B. & M. R. R.
11
Insane
3
Non support
1
Gaming on Lord's Day
11
Manslaughter
1
Disturbing peace
3
Breaking and entering
4
Driving under the influence of liquor
22
Driving at greater rate than reasonable and proper
37
Overloaded trucks
1
Not having registration
7
Not having license
8
Driving away after causing injury to person
1
102
Not having proper brakes
1
Not giving signal at intersecting streets 9
Interrupting funeral
1
Delinquent children
2
Disposition of Cases in Court
Fined
142
Released
13
Turned over to out-of-town officers
10
Placed on file
27
Probation
7
Cases continued
5
Insane hospital, Danvers
2
Appealed cases
5
State Hospital, Tewksbury
3
Held for Grand Jury
5
Discharged
19
Turned over to parents
2
House of Correction
2
House of Correction, suspended
2
Default
1
Turned State Agent
3
Committed to Home
1
Shirley School for Boys
2
Total
251
Miscellaneous
Cases investigated
100
Disturbances quelled
20
Buildings found open and secured
47
Children lost and returned home
18
Dead bodies taken care of
5
Windows found unlocked
2
Dogs killed
30
Wires found down and reported
3
Accidents reported and investigated
125
Lanterns in dangerous places
8
Defective sidewalks and streets reported
10
Search warrant served
10
Electric lights out and reported
Gasoline tanks found open
3
Mad dogs shot
2
Residence temporarily vacated and
15
Property reported stolen
$15,837.00
Property recovered
11,603.00
Fatal accidents
5
Y
quested special police protection re-
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Amount of Fines Imposed by the Court
44 at $ 5.00 each
$ 220.00
66 at $ 10.00 each 660.00
5 at $ 15.00 each 75.00
1 at $ 25.00
each
25.00
1 at $ 40.00
each
40.00
14 at $ 50.00
eachı
700.00
3 at $ 75.00
each
225.00
7 at $100.00
each
700.00
Total
$2,645.00
ROSTER
Chief Jeremiah Cullinane
Patrolmen
Oscar H. Low
Timothy J. Cullinane
Daniel T. Scanlon
William F. O'Brien Francis T. Slack Patrick J. Long
Special Officers
William H. Manning
William Pierpont James C. Nichols
Morton Skidmore
Frank T. Strout Charles Melendy
Conclusion.
I desire at this time to thank the Honorable Board of Selectmen, the Judges and Clerks of our Court, our Local Press and all others who assisted in any way promoting the welfare of this department, also all members of the force for what they have done.
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