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Respectfully submitted,
E. M. HALLIGAN, M. D.
R. B. SHEPARDSON, M. D.
C. F. ATKINSON
Board of Health.
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REPORT OF CUSTODIAN OF SOLDIER'S AND SAILOR'S GRAVES
Reading, Mass., Dec. 31, 1938.
The Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Town of Reading, Massachusetts,
Gentlemen :
I respectfully submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1938 as Custodian of Soldiers' and Sailors' Graves for the Town of Reading, Mass.
The following veterans have answered their last roll call during the year :
Spanish American War Alfred E. Goodwin, Age 62 years, 28 days Died Aug. 1, 1938 Buried Aug. 3, 1938
World War
Harry Joseph Fisher, Age 47 years, 5 months Died Feb. 7, 1938
Buried Feb. 10, 1938
Irmi E. Skilton, Age 59 years, 4 months, 21 days World War Nurse
. . .
Died ... April 8, 1938 Buried April. 13, 1938
2 George E. Armstrong, Age 50 years, 3 months.
Died" June 19, 1938 Buried June 21; 1938
Frank T. Seaman, Age 43 years, 26 days Served in 102nd Inf. overseas Died Aug. 16, 1938 Buried Aug. 18, 1938
All veterans buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
During the year eighteen sunken graves have been put in. first class condition and the balance of $600.00 spent in labor.
I have inspected the veteran's graves and find they are kept in ex- cellent condition and I have always found Mr. Pierpont the superin- tendent willing to do everything possible to co-operate.
Respectfully, HARRY A. TURNER, Custodian of Soldier's and Sailor's Graves,
290
REPORT OF DOG OFFICER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen : Gentlemen :
I hereby submit my report as Dog Officer to December 31, 1938. I have canvassed the town to see that all dogs were licensed. Unlicensed and strayed dogs have been found and disposed of as follows :
262 have been destroyed.
27 returned to owners.
167 hens destroyed by dogs.
1 pig destroyed by dogs.
1 rabbit destroyed by dogs.
1 sheep destroyed by dogs.
395 complaints investigated.
37 dogs killed by autos. 2 cases of rabies.
At this time I wish to thank the Police Department and the Court for their assistance to me.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES H. MELENDY, Dog Officer.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Reading, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year 1938.
On January 1, 1939 there were approximately 477 head of neat animals in the town.
The number of animals inspected were :
Cattle 216
Swine 229
Goats 32
There were 41 cases of dog bites reported and two cases of dogs affected with the rabies. All dogs known to have had contact and those suspected of having had contact with the rabid animals were quarantined.
Respectfully submitted, BERNARD SCHIMPFKE, Inspector of Animals.
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REPORT OF TOWN FOREST
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Reading, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen :
It was voted at our last March meeting that the Selectmen purchase a parcel of land of twelve acres adjoining the Town Forest.
The Welfare cut 451/2 cords of wood and cleared the land for plant- ing the trees. This job was not completed until December 31, 1937 which made it too late to plant. This parcel of land has made a big improvement to the forest.
Twelve thousand trees of white and red pine were ordered and the Welfare Department set them out this spring.
Three hundred trees were lost by fire this year by careless smokers of cigarettes. A man living on Concord street saw this fire before it had spread far, and he called the Reading Fire Department by phone, otherwise we might have had a serious loss.
Our first planting of trees have grown to the height where they should be trimmed of their lower branches. This will require men of good judgment.
Planting of trees by years as follows :
1930
20,000
193
17,000
1932
11,000
1933
7,000
1934
20,000
1935
50,000
1936
1,000
1937
none
1938
12,000
Total
138,000
Loss
27,000
Leaving
111,000
The loss of 27,000 was from poor stock, winter killed and fire.
These trees were given free of charge by the State Department of Conservation.
The estimate of 111,000, present number of healthy growing trees, is a big asset of the Town Forest to the Town of Reading.
The 1938 budget appropriation was $300. This was not enough to
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keep a watchman for eight months in the year, and we should keep a man to guard our forest against fire or other dangers that could happen to the forest, for at least eight months in a year.
We would recommend the planting of a thousand or more trees this spring.
The work that has been done by the W. P. A. on the Town Forest is :
Five thousand feet of cart roads throughout the Town Forest have been widened to 20 feet, low places filled and knolls cut down. This work has required 2052 cubic yards of earth excavation, 2260 cubic yards of gravel fill and 8560 square yards of gravel surfacing. Sixty- four acres of the Town Forest have also been cleared of brush under this project.
This project will continue late in the spring. There is about fifty acres more to be cut over, and also more roads to be built.
Respectfully submitted,
ORVILLE O. ORDWAY, Chairman. LELAND W. KINGMAN HENRY M. DONEGAN Reading Town Forest Committee.
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
Reading, Mass., February 16, 1939. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of Reading, Mass. Gentlemen :
Please find herewith my report as Tree Warden and Moth Super- intendent for the year of 1938.
The work this year progressed about as usual until July, at which time we found the "Elm Leaf Beetle" doing so much damage that it became necessary to greatly increase and extend our spraying, which we did until the appropriation for this work became exhausted.
Because of the necessity of this extra spraying I have this year recommended a larger amount.
As you know the hurricane of September 22 caused so much dam- age to the trees on the streets, destroying over four hundred shade trees which must be replaced, there will be an added expense this year for trees as well as labor.
Respectfully submitted, HENRY M. DONEGAN, Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent.
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE IN AGRICULTURE AND HOME ECONOMICS
The following is a report of the work of the Middlesex County Ex- tension Service in Reading for the year 1938.
The agricultural work consisted largely of service rendered directly through the Reading Poultry Association and through farm visits made upon request to assist farmers with their individual problems. At the poultry meetings outside speakers consisted of Stanley Bennett of the Essex County School, Prof. G. T. Klein of the Massachusetts State College and Homer Huntington of the New England Fresh Egg Insti- tute.
Of interest to fruit growers was a demonstration on control of mice in the orchard. The spray service, which is of interest to fruit growers, has been continued, and farm visits were also made to assist in fruit and forestry problems.
The program for homemakers during the year consisted of a series of meetings on money management, another on the making of little girls' dresses, and a third on the consumer problems of buying foods.
Mrs. Howard Perley served as town chairman in 4-H Club work, with Mrs. Helen White and Miss Dorothy Allard as other members of the committee. Thirty-six girls and twenty-three boys were enrolled during the year under the leadership of Mrs. Harry Camp, clothing; Mrs. John O'Brien, clothing; and Miss Ruth Tooley, food. Miss Doro- thy Bailey carried on as an individual club member in home furnishings and entered the contest for room improvement.
The officers' training school was held in Reading. Local leaders assisted with the instruction. Club members participated in the sec- tional rally held in Greenwood. The "Little Cooks" food club were winners of the blue ribbon in the song contest. A number of girls took part in the Girls' Day contest held in Wakefield. An excellent exhibit and program was given by the local clubs in Highland School in May.
Several club members attended Camp Middlesex. Mrs. John O'Brien attended Local Leaders' Camp. A Christmas party was given to local leaders of the town by the chairman, Mrs. Howard Perley.
Following the hurricane, with so many farmers having down tim- ber, a great deal of time was spent on getting the government program under way for salvaging timber and reducing the fire hazard. Also, some farmers were helped in obtaining loans to take care of the hur- ricane losses.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING
To the Board of Health :
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1938.
Number of permits granted 94
Number of fixtures installed
489
Bath tubs 77
Lavatories
92
Closets
90
Sinks
73
Wash trays
91
Boilers
63
Showers 3
I have made 238 inspections covering plumbing.
Respectfully submitted, DAVID TAGGART, Inspector of Plumbing.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK AND FOOD
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Town of Reading,
Gentlemen :
The milk inspections of the local milk supply for this year has consisted of the inspection of the local dairies and manner of handling the same. I can report at this time that with a very few exceptions, these have been found to be very satisfactory. Fourteen inspections were made.
Samples of milk have been taken once a month for analysis for the butter fat and solids content. Also for the bacteria count, which is more important. Seventy-four samples have been analyzed this year and most of them were very satisfactory. I found four cases of mastitis which were remedied in time.
The food inspection has been the same as in other years. All of the establishments handling or storing foods were inspected as to their sanitary conditions. Most of the conditions were found to be satisfactory. Thirty-two such inspections were made.
Yours very truly, CARL M. SMITH,
Inspector of Milk and Food.
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SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Reading
Gentlemen :
The following is a tabulation of the work completed by the Depart- ment of Weights and Measures for the year 1938:
Work performed from Jan. 1, 1938 to Dec. 31, 1938, Incl.
Adjusted
Sealed
Con- demned
1. Scales:
,
Platform, over 10,000 1bs.
1
2
Platform, 100 to 5,000 1bs.
5
5
Counter, 100 to 5,000 1bs.
2
5
Counter, under 100 1bs.
5
16
Spring, under 100 1bs.
13
23
Computing, under 100 1bs.
19
32
1
Personal weighing
2
2. Weights:
Avoirdupois
119
3. Volumetric Measures:
Liquid Measures
- 10
Dry Measures
4
4. Automatic Liquid:
Measuring Devices
Gasoline Pumps
18
89
4
Oil Pumps
1
Grease Measuring Devices.
1
5
5. Linear Measures:
Yard Sticks
11
-
64
324
5
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Trial Weighings and Measurements of Commodities Sold or Put Up For Sale
Commodity
Total Number Tested
Number Correct
Over
Incorrect Under
Bread
16
12
1
3
Coal in Paper Bags
10
8
1
1
Dry Commodities
28
22
4
2
Flour
4
3
1
0
Ice
6
1
1
4
Meats and Provisions .
8
8
0
0
Potatoes
18
10
4
4
90
64
12
14
Summary of Inspections
Inspections made :
Paper or fibre cartons
2
Pedler's licenses
4
Markings of bread
4
Coal in paper bags
2
Clinical thermometers
1
Pedler's scales
2
Ice scales
2
Junk scales
1
Retests of gasoline devices after sealing . .
4
Sincerely yours,
CARL M. SMITH,
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEAL
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Gentlemen :
Six petitions for variation of the application of the Zoning By-Law were presented to the Board of Appeal during 1938, of which four were granted, two denied. Full particulars of all these cases are on file with the Town Clerk and are open to the inspection of the public.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY Q. MILLETT, Chairman FRED L. NUTTER, Secretary BENJAMIN B. PIPER
Board of Appeal.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS
To the Citizens of the Town of Reading :
This board organized on March 8, 1938 by electing Edgar Frost, chairman, George E. Horrocks, secretary, and Arthur S. Cook being the third member of the board. Christine F. Atkinson and Helen W. Brown were retained as office assistants. Nellie C. Field, Frances E. Meuse, Carl H. Hoyt, Jr. and John J. Walsh were appointed assistant assessors to compile the annual Street and Alphabetical List. A total of 2200 copies of this list was published and distributed to our towns- people.
Miss Helen W. Brown resigned on October 1, 1938 and she was succeeded by Mrs. Constance B. Marden.
The Field Work of the Assessors and Assistant Assessors began on January 3rd, 1938, and continued until the work was completed.
New building in Reading showed a healthy increase there being fifty-six new houses constructed during the year and with additions and alterations an increase in building valuation amounted to $241,830.
Although there was a substantial decrease in the valuation of Per- sonal Property the Tax Rate was reduced $1.50 per thousand.
All abatement and exemption requests received have been promptly acted upon and decisions rendered in accordance with our best judg- ment.
Board meetings are held Friday evenings at the Municipal Building, from 7:30 to 9:00 P. M. for the convenience of citizens wishing to con- fer with the board.
The following statistics for 1938 are respectfully submitted :
Valuation of Taxable Property
Bldgs., exclusive of land
$12,524,460.00
Land, exclu. of bldgs
3,571,355.00 694,754.00
Personal Estate
$16,790,569.00
Amt. appro. for Town Purposes . Amt. of Overlay Deficit 1936
$800,529.35
536.94
Amount to pe paid for state and County Taxes 59,012.81
Amt. of Overlay
6,353.75
$866,432.85
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Less Estimated Receipts $284,888.16
Less Excise Tax
20,451.67
Less Available Funds
9,000.00
Less 3120 Polls @ $2.00
6,240.00
Less Overestimate State and County Taxes, 1937
155.17
320,735.00
Amount to be raised
$545,697.85 Tax rate for 1938 (Amount to be raised divided by Total Taxable Valuation) is $32.50 per M Recapitulation
Real Estate Tax
$523,117.74
Personal Estate Tax
22,580.11
Poll Taxes
6,240.00
Excise Taxes
22,224.38
Moth Assessments
583.75
Betterments :
Sewer
376.59
Sidewalk and Curbing
957.49
Highway
1,929.66
Water
417.55
Additional Polls
44.00
December Commitment, 1938
20.32
$578,491.59
Detail of State and County Taxes
State Tax
$ 22,222.50
State Parks and Reservations
562.79
Metropolitan Sewerage Tax
10,132.82
County Tax
26,094.70
Total State and County Tax for 1938
$ 59,012.81
Valuation Comparison
1937
1938
Inc.
Dec.
Val. of Bldgs. only $12,282,630.00 $12,524,460.00
$241,830.00
Val. of Land only ..
3,562,825.00
3,571,355.00
8,530.00
Val. of Per. Prop. .
733,630.00
694,754.00
$ 38,876.00
Val. of Town Prop
1,461,060.00
1,497,960.00
36,900.00
Val. of Exempt. Prop.
532,485.00
532,320.00
165.00
Val. of Excise Tax
808,750.00
712,195.00
96,555.00
December Commitment
5,275.00
625.00
4,650.00
Total Town Val. $19,386,655.00 $19,533,669.00 $287,260.00
$140,246.00
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1937
1938
Inc.
Dec.
Net Change in Valuation
$147,014.00
Tax Rate $34.00 per M. $32.50 per M.
$1.50 per M.
Miscellaneous Data
1937
1938
Inc.
Dec.
Num. of Persons, Partnerships
and Corps. Assessed
2664
3067
403
Num. of Auto. Assessed
3440
3181
259
Number of Polls
3073
3142
69
Number of Horses
41
33
8
Number of Neat Cattle.
158
157
1
Number of Swine
86
79
7
Num. of Dwelling Houses
2641
2697
56
Number of Acres of Land
5570
5570
Number of Fowl
14846
15851
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EDGAR FROST GEORGE HORROCKS ARTHUR S. COOK
Board of Assessors.
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
For the Year Ended December 31, 1938
The transactions in the General Cash Account, in summary form, were as follows :
Balance January 1, 1938
$175,970.34
Receipts :
Grace V. Viall, Collector
$581,487.97
Municipal Light Department
358,582.09
Water Department
49,062.93
School Department
16,616.08
Cemetery Department
5,366.27
Tree Warden and Moth Department
744.25
School Cafeteria
10,368.73
Library
456.08
Hearings, Licenses and Permits
769.00
Other Department Receipts
8,879.89
Old Age Assistance Grants and Refunds ..
54,313.09
Welfare and Soldiers' Relief Refunds
19,617.58
Aid to Depend. Children, Grants & Refunds
10,405.82
Temporary Loans in Anticipation of Rev. . 725,000.00
Elementary School Loan
110,000.00
300
Municipal Relief Loan
35,000.00
Highway Construction Loan
29,000.00
Tax Title Loan
25,000.00
Storm Damage Loan-Light Dept.
25,000.00
Storm Damage Loan-General
13,000.00
Middlesex County Hospital Assess. Loan
6 000.00
Commonwealth of Mass .- Taxes
67,966.55
Commonwealth of Mass .- Soldiers' Benefits
1,203.58
State and County-Highway Funds
41,177.20
Federal Grant for Elementary School ..
29.378.70
Municipal Light Dept .- Trans. of Income .
24,000.00
Redemption of Prop .- Taxes, Int., and Costs
22,133.86
Trust Funds Transfers
7,410.48
Trust Funds Income
3,046.59
Miscellaneous
4,817.83
Total Receipts
$2,285,804.57
2,461,774.91
Disbursements :
Temporary Loans
$700,000.00
Funded Debt
55,500.00
Highway Construction Loan
21,200.00
Interest
12,380.22
State Taxes and Assessments
53,451.36
County Tax
25,848.01
Other Disbursements
1,246,778.42
Total Disbursements
$2,115,158.01
Balance December 31, 1938
$346,616.90
Funded Debt
Outstanding January 1, 1938
$360,600.00
Bonds and Notes Issued in 1938
151,000.00
$511,600.00
Bonds and Notes Paid in 1938
$ 55,500.00
Outstanding December 31, 1938
456,100.00
$511,600.00
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Notes Issued in Anticipation of Revenue
Outstanding January 1, 1938
$250,000.00
Notes Issued in 1938 725,000.00
$975,000.00
Notes Paid in 1938
$700,000.00
Outstanding December 31, 1938
275,000.00
$975,000.00
Special Loans
Outstanding January 1, 1938 $ 21,200.00
Issued in 1938:
Highway Construction Loan ... $ 29,000.00
Tax Title Loan
25,000.00
Storm Damage Loans
38,000.00 92,000.00
$113,200.00
Paid in 1938:
Highway Construction Loan. $ 21,200.00
Tax Title Loan
6,026.22 27,226.22
Outstanding December 31, 1938:
Highway Construction Loan
$ 29,000.00
Tax Title Loan
18,973.78
Storm Damage Loans
38,000.00
85,973.78
$113,200.00
A more detailed statement of receipts and disbursements and a statement of the Trust Funds are presented in the report of the Town Accountant.
PRESTON F. NICHOLS, Treasurer.
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REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF TAXES
Taxes 1934
Uncollected December 31, 1937
$ 232.80
Interest and Costs Collected
25.78
Paid Treasurer Uncollected December 31, 1938
$ 91.87
166.71
$ 258.58 $ 258.58
Taxes 1935
Uncollected December 31, 1937
$ 1,296.83
Interest and Costs Collected
145.06
Paid Treasurer
$ 809.71
Abated
48.00
Uncollected December 31, 1938
584.18
$ 1,441.89 $ 1,441.89
Taxes and Assessments 1936
Uncollected December 31, 1937
$ 19,733.00
Interest and Costs Collected
1,887.53
Additional Commitment
2.00
Refunds Account Taxes
83.22
Refunds Account Interest and Costs
9.27
Paid Treasurer
$ 16,744.56
Transferred to Tax Title Account
2,940.23
Abated
335.78
Refund Account Interest and Costs
9.27
Uncollected December 31, 1938
1,685.18
$ 21,715.02
$ 21,715.02
Taxes and Assessments 1937
Uncollected December 31, 1937
$177,609.45
Interest and Costs Collected
4,916.78
Additional Commitments
178.76
Refunds Account Taxes
217.74
Refunds Account Interest and Costs
4.74
Paid Treasurer
$146,292.10
Transferred to Tax Title Account
2,371.82
Abated
426.04
Refund Account Interest and Costs
4.74
Uncollected December 31, 1938
33,832.77
$182,927.47
$182,927.47
303
Taxes and Assessments 1938
General Tax Warrant
$578,722.95
Interest and Costs Collected
672.76
Refunds Account Taxes
1,337.45
Refunds Account Interest and Costs
.43
To be Refunded Account Taxes
15.44
Paid Treasurer
$406,866.34
Abated
4,384.96
Refund Account Interest and Costs
.43
Uncollected December 31, 1938
169,497.30
$580,749.03
$580,749.03
Sewer Rentals
Uncollected December 31, 1937
$ 1,290.63
Committed, 1938
8,354.48
Interest and Costs Collected
74.59
Paid Treasurer
$ 7,976.16
Transferred to Tax Title
66.16
Abated
25.00
Uncollected December 31, 1938
1,652.38.
$ 9,719.70 $
9,719.70
Highway Betterment
Commitments, 1938
$ 2,587.64
Paid Treasurer
$ 219.65:
Deferred Payments
2,367.99.
$ 2,587.64
$ 2,587.64.
Advanced Payment Apportioned Highway
$ 704.51
Interest Collected
.22
Paid Treasurer
$ 704.73.
$ 704.73
$ 704.73.
Sidewalk Betterment
Commitment, 1938
$ 2,379,68
Paid Treasurer
$ 534.29
Deferred Payments
1,845.39
$ 2,379.68
$ 2,379.68.
Advanced Payments Apportioned Sidewalk
$ 516.99
Paid Treasurer
$ 516.99.
$ 516.99
$ 516.99
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Sewer Belterment
$ 723.93
Commitment, 1938
Paid Treasurer
$ 250.09
Deferred Payments
473.89
$ 723.98
$ 723.98
Advanced Payment Apportioned Sewer
$ 100.24
Interest Collected
.97
Paid Treasurer
$ 101.21
$ 101.21
$ 101.21
Water Liens Added to Taxes
Uncollected December 31, 1937
$ 550.27
Interest and Costs Collected
22.47
Paid Treasurer
$ 208.53
Added to 1938 Taxes
364.21
$ 572.74 $
572.74.
Water Liens Not Added to Taxes
Commitments, 1938
$ 892.91
Interest and Costs Collected
15.21
Paid Treasurer
$ 158.74
Uncollected December 31, 1938
749.38
$ 908.12
$ 908.12
Recapitulation
Total receipts from taxes and assessments :
Taxes
$534,819.29
Highway assessments and interest 2,445.57
Sidewalk assessments and interest
1,864.40
Sewer assessments and interest
8,567.29
Water Liens
579.24
Motor Vehicle assessments
25,437.81
Interest, costs, etc.
7,774.37
$581,487.97
Paid to Treasurer as per Treasurer's Receipts
$581,487.97
GRACE V. VIALL, Collector of Taxes.
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
For the year Ended December 31, 1938
RECEIPTS 1938
TAXES
Current Year :
Property
379,566.68
Poll
5,020.60
Previous Years :
Property
148,903.26
Poll
798.00
Tax Title Redemptions
19,732.05
From the State:
Income :
Educational Measure
17,360.00
Valuation Measure
36,075.86
Corporation
14,530.69
Veterans' Exemption
406.08
622,393.22
LICENSES AND PERMITS:
Board of Selectmen :
Bowling and Pool
$ 25.50
Theatre
57.75
Inn Holder
1.00
Auctioneer
18.00
Common Victualer
29.00
Revolver
30.50
Second Hand Auto Dealer
50.00
Lord's Day
141.00
Peddler
12.00
Taxi
3.00
Truck
13.00
Junk
16.00
Advertising Hearings
18.00
$ 414.75
Board of Health :
Frozen Dessert
$ 10.00
Physiotherapist
1.00
Masseuse
2.00
Undertaker
2.00
Pasteurization
20.00
$ 35.00
FINES AND FORFEITS:
Court Fines $ 152.20
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GRANTS AND GIFTS:
From the State :
Aid to Industrial Schools $ 678.41
Juvenile Training 96.48
Chapter 500 Acts 1938
12,750.00
Highways, Chapter 90:
Lowell Street
7,214.03
Woburn Street
9,894.55
Various Roads
741.65
Lowell Street 1937
233.28
From the County :
Highways, Chapter 90:
Lowell Street
4,569.18
Woburn Street
5,475.51
Dog License Fees
1,280.91
U. S. Treasury, Elementary School. ...
29,378.70
ALL OTHER GENERAL REVENUE:
Tailings Account 126.56
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS:
Moth and Tree Work
530.75
Sewer Betterment
602.89
Sidewalk and Curbing Betterment
1,713.33
Highway Betterment
2,053.63
PRIVILEGES :
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
25,437.81
Peddler's License from State
32.00
DEPARTMENTAL RECEIPTS:
General Government :
Collector's Costs and Charges
1,175.60
Certificates, Etc.
13.00
Board of Appeal
30.00
Inspection :
Sealer of W. & M. Fees
68.29
Inspector of Food & Milk Fees
34.00
Inspector of Building Fees
254.50
Forestry :
Moth and Tree Work Bills
818.25
Health and Sanitation :
Health
57.00
Sanitation :
Sewer Rentals
7,901.57
Sewer Rentals, Costs, etc.
32.20
309
Charities :
Reimbursement for General Aid :
From Other Cities and Towns
3,142.57
From the State 15,233.53
Emergency Relief 230.38
Reimbursement for Aid Dependent Children : From the State 6,526.31
Reimbursement for Old Age Assistance :
From Other Cities and Towns
1,454.94
From the State 22,912.25
Federal Grants-Reimbursement :
Old Age Assistance Administration
960.93
Old Age Assistance Aid
28,829.80
Aid to Dependent Children
3,879.51
Soldiers' Benefits :
State Aid
380.00
Military Aid
217.50
Soldiers' Burial
200.00
Soldiers' Relief from Other Cities and Towns
26.70
Schools :
Tuition State Wards
1,789.47
Tuition Town of North Reading 13,338.50
Tuition Sundry Parties
28.00
Tuition City Wards
556.88
School Cafeterias
10,368.73
Miscellaneous
125.98
Library :
Fines, etc.
456.08
Unclassified :
Refund on 1937 Aid
377.68
Town from Municipal Light Dept. 24,000.00
Middlesex County Dog Vaccine 380.60
Road Machinery Account
3,317.15
Sidewalk and Curbing Bills
555.59
Comm. of Mass. Interest
80.06
Allowance Police Department
3.50
Allowance Collector
57.50
Miscellaneous
1.00
Sale Land Taken for Taxes
1,392.26
Auto Fire Loss
100.00
Board of Public Works Bills
21.94
Allowance Police Department
6.65
Sale Material Police Department
84.00
310
Soldiers' Relief Petty Cash
25.00
Care Soldiers' Graves
100.00
Rent Property
47.25
Allowance Assessors' Exp.
22.50
PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES:
Municipal Light Department :
Sale Light and Power, etc.
358,196.74
Miscellaneous Receipts
385.52
Water Department :
Sale Water, etc.
49,062.93
Water Liens
579.24
Water Liens Costs
37.68
CEMETERIES :
Sale Lots and Graves
682.50
Interest
3.02
Care Lots and Graves
2,400.75
INTEREST :
On Deferred Taxes
6,002.19
On Deferred Betterments Assts. 607.03
On Sewer Rentals
42.39
On Motor Vehicle Excise
470.12
On Tax Title Redemptions
2,369.45
All Other
78.76
Premium and Accrued Interest
270.00
MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS:
Tax Title Loan
25,000.00
County Hospital
6,000.00
Anticipation Reimbursement Chap. 90.
29,000.00
Storm Emergency
13,000.00
Municipal Light Department Storm Emerg.
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