Town of Tewksbury annual report 1933-1938, Part 22

Author: Tewksbury (Mass.)
Publication date: 1933
Publisher: Tewksbury (Mass.)
Number of Pages: 980


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50.00


Director of Standards.


60.00


Bingo Permits


71.00


Refunds:


F. C. Church.


6.48


Merrimac Mutual Fire Ins. Co.


6.50


Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co


4.94


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J. Flemings


6.50


Gagnon Company


4.35


Flood Control:


A. G. Pollard Co


9.00


Socony Products Co.


45.50


Lowell Electric Light Corp


137.00


Lowell Electric Light Corp., grant.


1.00


A. Tremblay, license. 1.00


G. Furello, Inc., W. P. A.


231.38


Milk Licenses:


H. R. Gourley


.50


Harold Powell


.50


J. R. Rainy


.50


A. B. Moore


.50


A. Tremblay


.50


First National Store


.50


M. A. Lucia.


.50


I. C. Clark


.50


H. Bischoff .50


.50


Hilda Bonugli


.50


E. Hinton


.50


R. Catherwood & Sons


.50


J. A. Bustead


.50


George Newell


.50


F Spaulding


.50


Anderson Brothers.


.50


H. P. Hood


.50


Whiting Milk Co.


.50


N. M. Anderson & Sons, Pas. License.


10.00


Edwin Osterman, Pas. License


10.00


Duncan Cameron, Pas. License. 10.00


A. Bernat, Pas. License.


10.00


Advertising:


I. C. Clark.


1.50


H. Ramsbotham 1.50


E. Laliberte 1.50


May Larrabee, supplies.


1.40


Amateur Theatre Guild.


5.00


Check returned to Treasury


3.20


Use of Telephone:


E. H. King


3.15


A. A. Pike


4.45


H. C. Dawson


15.00


R. E. Gay


4.10


B. King


24.50


T P. Sawyer


21.20


Fred Vinecour


22


H. L. Trull


I. F. French.


1.80


C. L. Barker, revolver permits.


4.00


D. J. Cameron, sealers fees.


28.43


J. C. Marshall, tax account balance


65.92


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$ 7,582.03


Total Money Received


$357,880.96


Credit


Highways:


Highway 81


$ 23,499.88


Chapter 90 Maintenance


5,499.99


Pleasant Street, Chapter 90


935.75


Pleasant Street, Chapter 90


1,749.99


Chapman Street, Chapter 90


924.55


Schools:


Teachers


27|143.84


Transportation


7,277.39


School Houses


2,074.50


Janitor and Fuel


7,124.29


School Books and Supplies


3,398.08


School Supervision


877.56


Teacher's Retirement Fund.


1,144.59


School Miscellany.


5,684.47


School Nurse


872.70


Medical Inspection


200.00


Public Welfare


15,238.53


Military Aid.


1,416.61


Stationery and Printing.


970.37


Salaries


2,988.00


Incidentals


880.93


Inspection of Meats and Animals


600.00


Board of Health


1,087.03


Memorial Day


249.75


Street Lighting


6,056.99


Library


1,380.57


Town Hall


3,737.98


General


124,322.92


Moth


895.87


Tree Warden


1,199.49


Interest


691.83


Police


4,976.24


Parks and Commons


300.00


Assessors


1,786.70


Fire Department.


4,879.63


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13.37


Vocational School


846.85


Old Age Assistance


3,760.61


Replacing G. A. R. Markers


32.52


W. P. A 6,696.03


Purchase of Fire Hose


1,960.00


Collection of Taxes


3,929.82


High School Loan.


6,608.75


Municipal Fire Insurance Fund.


1,500.00


Cemetery Trust Funds


25.50


Shawsheen School House Loan.


1,998.00


Committee on Insurance and Telephone


10.75


Motor Excise Tax Refund.


71.71


4 H Club.


50.00


Purchase of Tractor and Snow Plow


4,800.00


Sealer of Weights and Measures.


220.78


Maintenance Legion Headquarters


69.15


Foster School Fund.


4.50


Unpaid Bills


2,517.52


Special Unpaid Bills.


1,435.40


Unpaid Bills, High School Acct


91.47


Total Money Received


$298,696.38 $357,880.96


Total Money Paid Out


298,696.38


Bank Balance


$ 59,103.49


Cash on Hand.


81.09


$ 59,184.58


Assets


State Treasurer, acct. Teacher's Salaries. $ 5,295.00


Money due the Town, a/c Highways 5,800.00


Money due the Town, other cities and towns


6,567.98


Outstanding taxes, uncollected.


72,673.50


Cash on hand 59,184.58


$149,521.06


Liabilities


Unpaid Bills. $ 2,493.28


Shawsheen School House Loan, Note 106 1,800.00


High School Loan, Notes 128-177 49,000.00


Additional High School Loan, Notes 187-191 5,000.00


Note No. 196, due Feb. 17, 1937 25,000.00,


Note No. 197, due Feb. 17, 1937


25,000.00


Note No. 198, due Feb. 17 1937


10,000.00


Note No. 199, due Mar. 30, 1937


2,400.00


Note No. 202, due Dec. 2, 1937


25,000.00


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Note No. 203, due Dec. 2, 1937


25,000.00 5,000.00


Note No. 204, due Dec. 2, 1937


$175,693.28


Total Liabilities


$175,693.28


Total Assets


149,521.06


$ 26,172.22


FINANCIAL CONDITION OF TOWN IN LAST TEN YEARS


Tax Rate


1928 Balance against the Town Jan. 1st


$ 21,952.24 $


34.00


1929 Balance against the Town Jan. 1st


21,548.92


29.20


1930 Balance in favor of the Town Jan. 1st


1,604.76


29.40


1931 Balance in favor of the Town Jan. 1st


11,126.04


24.00


1932 Balance in favor of the Town Jan. 1st


13,201.94


24.00


1933 Balance in favor of the Town Jan. 1st


18,201.94


24.00


1934 Balance in favor of the Town Jan. 1st


10,283.39


30.00


1935 Balance in favor of the Town Jan. 1st


4,256.33


29.60


1936 Balance against the Town Jan. 1st


40,363.11


33.30


1937 Balance against the Town Jan. 1st


26,172.22


Respectfully submitted,


ALICE A. PIKE,


Town Treasurer.


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TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT


1931 Account


Outstanding January 2, 1936.


$ 586.86


Taxes Abated. 586.86


Outstanding January 11, 1937


none


1932 Account


Outstanding January 2, 1936


$ 1,208.63


Reassessed


86.40


Abatements


1,184.24


Interest Collected


55.32


Taxes Collected


84.60


Outstanding January 11, 1937


none


1933 Account


Outstanding January 2, 1936


$ 2,262.77


Abatements


1,239.18


Interest Collected


158.61


Taxes Collected


800.83


Outstanding January 11, 1937


222.76


1934 Account


Outstanding January 2, 1936.


$ 17,751.84


Credited with Taxes on Tax Titles


1,291.50


Abatements


27.00


Interest on Above Tax Titles


158.34


Interest Collected.


1,122.74


Taxes Collected


13,071.11


Outstanding January 2, 1937


3,362.23


1935 Account


Outstanding January 2, 1936


$ 40,560.88


Credited with Taxes on Tax Titles.


4,751.20


Abatements


485.23


Interest on Above Tax Titles


224.98


Interest Collected.


789.74


Taxes Collected.


21,102.58


Outstanding January 2, 1937


14,221.87


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1936 Account


Amount of Warrants.


$157,127.69


Credit with Taxes on Tax Titles


525.16


Abatements


582.76


Interest Collected.


35.42


Taxes Collected


104,491.91


Outstanding January 2, 1937


51,527.86


Respectfully submitted,


ROBERT W. BARRON,


Collector of Taxes.


27


REPORT OF THE HEALTH AGENT


To the Tewksbury Board of Health


Gentlemen:


The following is my report for the year 1936. We have had only a few of the usual contagious cases, but the cases of dogbite have been many. These cases are serious in that they may cause financial losses to the owners as well as the town. I would suggest that owners of snappy ill tempered animals keep them in some restraint on their own property. The few cases of cerebro-spinal meningitis were a serious menace for several weeks, but the fine work of the State Infirmary Staff and State Health officials, cooperating with your agent brought the threatened menace to an abrupt termination. This kindly relation- ship with our hospital neighbor has always been a source of security to our town and we look forward with pleasure to its continuance.


Respectfully Submitted,


HERBERT M. LARRABEE, M. D., Agent


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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE


The following is a recapitulation of the families, and persons represented, aided by the Welfare Department of this Town for the year 1937:


·Families Persons


Town settled cases aided in Tewksbury


69


257


Town settled cases aided in Lowell.


13


43


Town settled cases aided in Billerica.


1


3


Families with settlements in other Towns and Cities,


aided in Tewksbury


18


63


Families with no settlement in state, aided in


Tewksbury


39


139


Hospitalization


13


13


Welfare cases transferred to Old Age


5


5


Total


158


523


The Welfare situation in this Town was greatly alleviated by the aid granted the Town by the W. P. A. Work Relief Program dur- ing the year. All Welfare cases able to perform labor were taken off the Welfare rolls and assigned to W. P. A. Projects.


Expenses as per Auditor's Report $ 15,238.53


During the year the following sums have been collected by this department:


Commonwealth


$ 501.50


City of Lawrence


146.69


City of Lowell


360.00


City of Revere


141.00


City of Lynn


245.49


City of Waltham


305.34


City of Malden


721.69


City of Everett


223.85


Town of Dracut


487.00


Town of Wilmington


86.20


Town of Chelmsford


97.44


Town of Andover


17.75


Refunds


29.00


TOTAL


$ 3,362.95


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There is due from the following sources:


Commonwealth


$ 4,373.51


City of New Bedford


235.91


City of Malden


325.86


City of Somerville


207.79


City of Lowell


293.34


City of Boston


53.28


City of Waltham


486.29


City of Revere


352.00


City of Everett


7.50


Town of Wilmington


128.50


Town of Chelmsford


104.00


TOTAL


$ 6,567.98


There is due to the following:


City of Lowell


$ 2,254.75


There is an article in the Town Warrant to cover the above. ·


Respectfully submitted,


IRVING F. FRENCH, HERBERT L. TRULL,


Board of Public Welfare.


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TABLE OF ESTIMATES FOR 1937


Street Lighting


$ 6,100.00


Incidentals


1,000.00


Highways


17.000.00


Schools


54,800.00


Library (Dog Tax)


1,250.00


Police


5,000.00


Stationery and Printing


1,000.00


Board of Health


1,200.00


Salaries


3,000.00


Park Commission


200.00


Tree Warden


1,200.00


Department Public Welfare


17,000.00


Fire Department


5,000.00


Bureau of Old Age Pension


6,000.00


Town Hall


3,200.00


Assessors


2,000.00


Vocational School


1,250.00


Inspection of Meats and Animals


600.00


Aid, State and Military


2,500.00


Interest on Loans


1,000.00


Collection of Taxes


4,000.00


Municipal Insurance


1,500.00


Sealer of Weights and Measures


225.00


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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPRAISERS


The Board of Appraisers submit the following report:


Moth and Tree Warden Departments


January 1, 1936


$ 1,143.50


January 1, 1937


1,124.55


Net Loss


$ 18.95


Highway Department


January 1, 1936


$ 8,046.75


January 1, 1937


9,067.65


Net Gain $ 1,020.90


W. P. A. Property


1 Dodge Truck (1930) $ 200.00


1 Chevrolet Truck (1933)


300.00


Sewing Machines and equipment.


228.50


Sewing findings


20.00


Boots


44.00


Wire on hand (water holes)


90.00


2 horse scoop


8.00


Wheelbarrows


20.00


Shovels, picks, grubs, rakes, etc


136.10


$ 1,046.60


IRVING F. FRENCH, EVERETT H. KING, HERBERT L. TRULL,


Appraisers.


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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MEATS AND PROVISIONS


To the Board of Selectmen, Town of Tewksbury:


Gentlemen: Following is my report for inspection of meats and provisions for the year of 1936 from January 1 to December 31, 1936.


Number of sides of beef inspected. 1210


Number of Calves inspected 669


Number of Hogs inspected. 415


Number of Sheep inspected. 8


Cattle Condemned


Number of sides of beef condemned 6


Number of heads condemned. 3


Number of sets of lungs


9


Number of livers condemned


9


Swine Condemned


Number of Swine condemned 6


Number of Head condemned 2


Number of sets of lungs condemned 6


Number of livers condemned 7


Calves Condemned


Number of veals condemned 17


Number of sheep condemned none


Respectfully submitted,


ASAHEL H. JEWELL.


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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS


To the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Tewksbury:


Gentlemen: Following is the report of the Inspector of Animals from January 1, 1936 to December 31, 1936.


Cows inspected 947


Young Cattle inspected.


200


Bulls inspected 31


Sheep inspected.


3


Hogs inspected


577


Goats inspected.


0


Stables inspected.


88


I have released for immediate slaughter 6 head of cattle.


For dairy purposes, 60 head of cattle and 10 dogs were quaran- tined for rabies and released at the end of 14 days. 1 stray dog head sent to Harvard University school.


I have inspected 1 barn after State and Federal supervision.


Respectfully submitted,


ASAHEL H. JEWELL.


34


REPORT OF PARK COMMISSIONERS


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:


As Park Commissioners, we submit the following report.


Mowing and raking of commons has been done as usual.


The bandstand was shingled and a new flag bought.


No curbing was laid owing to the uncertainty of just what the state would do in regards to grades of road, etc.


The flagpole should be scraped and painted this year.


We recommend an appropriation of $200.


Yours very respectfully,


DANIEL F. DILWORTH, Chairman THOMAS W. McAUSLAND HARRIS M. BRIGGS


Park Commissioners.


35


REPORT OF AGENT FOR SUPPRESSION OF GYPSY AND BROWN TAIL MOTHS


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Tewksbury:


Gentlemen:


As Local Agent for the Suppression of Gypsy and Brown Tail moths, I submit the following report.


During the summer, spraying was done on roadsides where feeding was noticed. In October a W. P. A. Scouting Project was started which will cover the entire Town.


Up to this time practically the whole North section has been covered. Several very bad infestations have been found-25 acres, North side of Andover St., near Andover Line; 30 acres opposite the residence of H. C. Dawson; 20 acres south of Nils Johnson's residence; 50 acres North end Ames Pond to Andover St., south side Prospect Hill on Kendal St., 30 acres.


With only one-quarter of the Town scouted, no doubt, we will find more bad spots. Records of these are being kept and streets bordering them should be sprayed. The list will be sent to the Department of Conservation, and no doubt parasites will be distributed.


Again I wish to ask your help in looking for signs of Dutch Elm Bark disease. Watch for following signs from June to August, dead spikes at tops, yellow curled or wilted leaves. If noted, report to this department at once.


I recommend an appropriation of $1000.


Yours respectfully,


HARRIS M. BRIGGS,


Tree Warden.


36


REPORT OF FISH AND GAME WARDEN


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen:


As Fish and Game Warden the following report is submitted for the year ending December 31, 1936:


During the year 38 complaints were received and investigated, a total of 219 hours was spent in checking ponds and brooks in Tewks- bury. Salvage work was again carried on at the Ames Pond by De- partment of Fisheries and Game, with the stock of fish being found, poor. Due to the reduction in the Department of Fisheries and Game Budget, the towns in Middlesex County received very little game for the year. It was first planned by the Department to winter young pheasants and distribute them the following spring as grown birds. Had this plan been carried out, it would have increased the quantity of pheasants.


A survey of the Town at this time, shows our covers are in great need of re-stocking.


Respectfully submitted,


CYRIL L. BARKER,


Fish and Game Warden.


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37


REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen:


As Tree Warden, I submit the following report.


Brush has been cut on most of our streets. In November, 1935, a W. P. A. Project was started for the pruning of all street trees, removal of dead limbs and those overhanging our streets, upto twelve feet in height. This work was done under the supervision of this department, and finished in October, 1936.


The total number of trees pruned were 16,252. A record was kept of trees on each street and the following species were pruned:


Red Oak


2762


Linden


44


White Oak


1534


Hornbeam


8


Apple


137


Sycamore


2


Hickory


154


Mulberry


1


Butternut


44


White Pine


3841


Alder


11


Pitch Pine


1093


Cedar


11


Locust


130


Horse Chestnut


10


Willow


92


Maple


2614


Cherry


124


Birch


1661


Catalpa


24


Elm


1355


Ash


349


Ironwood


2


Poplar


242


Spruce


7


If the W. P. A. continues, a project should be written for filling of cavities which would help greatly in preserving some of our most beautiful trees.


I recommend an appropriation of $1200.


Yours respectfully,


HARRIS M. BRIGGS,


Tree Warden.


38


REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES


To the Selectmen of the Town of Tewksbury: Gentlemen:


Following is the report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31, 1936.


Number of Scales Sealed


Platform scales, over 5,000 lbs. 3


Platform scales, 100 lbs. to 5,000 lbs. 6


Counter scales, 100 lbs. or over 1


Counter scales, under 100 lbs. 4


Beam scales, 100 1bs. or over


1


Beam scales under 100 lbs.


1


Computing scales, under 100 1bs.


7


Scales Not Sealed


Platform scales, 100 to 5,000 lbs.


1


Personal weighing (Slot) 1


Weights


Avoirdupois


33


Capacity Measures


Liquid


10


Automatic Measuring Devices


Gasoline Pumps 32


Gasoline Meters 12


Kerosene Pumps 2


No. of Stops on Pumps 103 .


No. of Pumps that were not sealed because of lack of gasoline or out of use 7


Sealing fees turned in to Town Treasurer $28.43.


Respectfully submitted,


D. J. CAMERON,


Sealer of Weights and Measures.


39


REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Gentlemen:


As Chief of the Fire Department, I herewith submit the following report :


Total number of fires attended 109


Forest Fires


62


Grass Fires


14


Building Fires. 15


Automobile Fires


3


Out of town fires.


4


False alarms


6


Chimney fires


5


Total value on buildings and contents: Thirteen thousand, four hundred, thirteen dollars ($13,413.00). Damage: One thousand, seven hundred and ninety-eight dollars ($1,798.00). Insurance paid: One thousand, seven hundred and ninety-eight dollars ($1,798.00). Laid 800 feet 21/2 inch hose, 12,250 feet of 11/2 inch hose, 11,900 feet of 1 inch hose. Used 137 extinguishers. Raised 381 feet of ladders and traveled 502 miles to fires.


Personal property and real estate of the department, twenty-seven thousand, five hundred dollars ($27,500.00).


A high pressure hydrant was installed at Main and Chandler streets on the State Water Main.


No. 4 truck has been rebuilt, painted and a new set of aluminum ladders installed.


Yours respectfully,


ALDEN S. HAINES.


40


REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF THE TEWKSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY


The Trustees of the Public Library submit the following report:


The report of the auditor will give in detail the expenditures of the Library.


Monthly meetings of the Trustees have been held with the ex- ception of July and August.


Increased patronage as well as the demand for three extra boxes to be filled and sent to new points in the town has made it necessary to add the services of an assistant Librarian on Saturday afternoon. This means that two librarians are now on duty at all times.


We deeply regret the loss of Miss Kate Folsom, one of our Trustees who served on the board for 20 years.


The trustees respectfully request that the article in the warrant asking for an appropriation of $1,250.00 and the money received from the dog licenses be granted. We are notified by the town clerk that the receipts for the dog tax will be $250.00 less than usual.


Our thanks are due to Miss E. Louise Jones, State Library Advisor, whose report will be found elsewhere.


We wish to thank our Librarians for their unfailing courteous service, and also the patrons of the Library for their co-operation.


Respectfully submitted,


DOROTHY FITZGERALD, HAROLD J. PATTEN, RUTH W. SMITH, HARRY PRIESTLEY, EDGAR SMITH, MARION E. FRENCH, Sec.


Trustees.


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TEWKSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT 1936


CYRIL L. BARKER, Chief WARNER BANCROFT, deceased CHESTER E. BURGESS C. ABBOTT BATTLES ROSS SARGENT


LAUCHIE McPHAIL


REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE December 31, 1936


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:


I respectfully submit the annual report of the Tewksbury Police De- partment for the year ending December 31, 1936.


Offences for which arrests were made:


(F) (M)


Desertion of minor child.


1


Violation of parole.


2


Stubborn child


1


Drunkeness


18


Larceny


8


Breaking & Entering with in-


tent to commit Larceny


2


Breaking, Entering, Larceny


1


Assault & Battery.


6


Violation Illegitimate child act


3


Carnal Abuse.


2


Violation Alcoholic Beverage Law


1


Violation Child Labor Law


1


Violation Transient Vendor Law


1


Violation Motor Laws


1


-


3


45


-


TOTAL 48


Disposition of cases:


Found guilty


35


Not guilty.


2


Drunks released.


6


Dispositions pending


5


TOTAL 48


42


Sessions at District Court Lowell


68


Sessions at Superior Court, E. Cambridge 9


Sessions at Federal Court, Lowell


2


Camps checked


14


Complaints received and investigated


444


Automobile accidents investigated


37


Live wires down.


2


Fires investigated.


6


Automobiles reported stolen received by radio


11


Automobiles checked for licenses and registration


323


Stolen automobiles recovered.


2


Lost persons


11


Telegrams delivered.


21


Private hearings at office


45 4


Telephone calls received at Chief's home


2119


Telephone calls received at office


310


Calls received by radio (Oct. 18 to Dec. 31).


11


Commitments to Westboro State Hospital.


4


Commitments to Massachusetts State Infirmary


5


Investigations for out-of-town police


5


Arrests for out-of-town police.


3


Investigations with Federal Officers


1


Registration plates removed at request of Registrar


13


Transfer of cars recorded.


60


Summons served for out-of-town police.


11


Out-of-town investigations


4


Miles travelled in police work


18,209 miles


Value of property recovered. $1,143.16


A short-wave police radio was installed in the crusing car last year, . which was hooked up on the same wave length as the Lowell Police De- partment transmitter. Through the kindness of the City of Lowell, mes- sages are transmitted for the benefit of the Town of Tewksbury. This piece of apparatus is without question an advanced move for the Town of Tewksbury, and a great asset to the police department.


At this time I wish to acknowledge the splendid co-operation extend- ed me by the Honorable Board of Selectmen, and the citizens of the Town of Tewksbury, and commend my brother officers for their loyalty and untiring eforts.


Respectfully submitted,


CYRIL L. BARKER,


Chief of Police.


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Traffic duty at funerals


REPORT OF W. P. A. SPONSOR'S AGENT


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


The Works Progress Administration paid $59,716.37 for wages to workers in the Town of Tewksbury in 1936. An amount approximately 50% greater than spent under ERA in 1935.


During the past year they completed the following work:


ROAD WORK


Farm to Market Roads


Widened and graveled 1.4 miles on Livingston St.


Widened 1 mile and graveled 1000 ft. on Pinnacle St. Widened, put in drainage and graveled .4 miles on Trull Road. Widened and graveled .9 mile on Foster st.


WATER HOLES


8 completed


1 Main St., near Carters.


1 Pleasant St. near O'Connells.


1 Chapman St. near Andersons.


1 Whipple Rd. near French's.


1 Marshall St. near Smiths.


1 Marshall St. near Benoits.


1 Clark Rd. near Garlands.


1 Chandler St. at Indian Spring.


Of the original work called for there remain 21 water holes to do.


HIGH SCHOOL


Completed making lawn, building walks and road around the school. Finished grading areas adjacent to the rear of the building. Put the gravel top on the tennis courts and erected the enclosure.


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Considerable work has been done on the Athletic Field. Projects in for approval now call for completing the work of grading, loaming and planting grass seed on an area large enough to have a complete Athletic Field.


Playground areas at the Foster and North Schools were regraded.


TREE WORK


Some 16,252 trees on our town roads had all dead wood removed and were trimmed to provide better vision and to eliminate crowding.


At the present time a pest control project to eliminate gypsy and browntail moth is under way.


SEWING UNIT


As many as 20 women have been steadily employed making gar- ments for the distribution to the needy.


WHITE COLLAR PROJECTS:


The results of the recent Water Survey has been placed in the hands of the townspeople.


Our Welfare Records project has been completed and the data turned over to the Board of Public Welfare. This was a fine construct- ive work. The records, now, with very little work, can be kept up to date, thus providing a complete case history of all past and present welfare recipients.


NATIONAL YOUTH ADMINISTRATION


A fine worthwhile project, employing up to 10 youths whose fa- . milies were eligible for relief, has been conducted at the local library for the past several months. Work consisting of cleaning, re-cataloging and repairing is being done.


Respectfully submitted,


RALPH H. WHITEHEAD,


Sponsor's Agent.


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REPORT OF BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE


Owing to the revised Old Age Assistance Law which became effec- tive September 1, 1936, lowering the age requirement of applicants to 65, our Old Age roll has increased considerably.


Compilation of cases handled during the year is as follows:


Applications received and disposed of :


Granted 20


Denied


10


Pending


5


Total 35


Cases continued from 1935


8


Granted in 1936


20


Total 28


Cases closed during year 3


Active cases December 31


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FINANCIAL STATEMENT


Appropriation


$ 3,000.00


Federal Grant, February to October


1,040.54


Total funds available $ 4,040.54


Expenses


3,760.61


Balance carried forward


$ 279.93


Reimbursement from Commonwealth $ 1,200.11


Amounts due :


Federal Grant for Nov. and Dec. $ 617.15


Commonwealth, May to December 749.03


Other Cities and Towns, May to December .. 46.67 $ 1,412.85


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All money received from Federal Funds according to Section 7 of Chapter 437 of the Acts of 1936, must be set-up as a separate sum to be used only for Old Age Assistance. Thus any balance which may be on the books from the current year, together with all money received from the Federal Government, on account of the Social Security Old Age Ac- count, is an available resource and can be used in addition to our appro- priation for Old Age expenses during the year 1937.


Respectfully submitted, IRVING F. FRENCH, HERBERT L. TRULL,


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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPLACING G. A. R. MARKERS


Tewksbury, Mass. December 28, 1936.


To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:


Sirs:


As a committee to replace G. A. R. markers on soldiers graves in Tewksbury cemeteries, we submit the following report.


Our committee purchased 42 G. A. R. 10 Revolutionary War and 2 War of 1812 markers.


Markers were placed on all G. A. R. veterans graves, and G. A. R. markers on Revolutionary War and War of 1812 veterans graves were removed and replaced with the proper markers for these wars.




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