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$2,067.47
Recommitted during 1939
76.59
2,144.06
2,144.06
Real Estate Taxes collected 1939
1,796.31
Tax Titles added during 1939
199.31
Charged to R. W. Barron
10.00
2,005.62
2,005.62
Outstanding Jan. 4, 1940
138.44
Outstanding Poll Taxes Jan. 1, 1939
202.00
202.00
Poll Taxes collected during 1939
46.00
Charged to R. W. Barron
2.00
48.00
48.00
Outstanding Jan. 4, 1940
154.00
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Outstanding Excise Taxes Jan. 1, 1939
487.52
487.52
Excise Taxes collected during 1939
50.77
Charged to R. W. Barron
10.01
60.78
60.78
Outstanding Jan. 4, 1940
426.74
Interest collected during 1939
215.74
Costs collected during 1939
9.10
224.84
224.84
1937 Account
Outstanding Real Estate Jan. 1, 1939
$ 16,564.92
Recommited during 1939
60.12
Refunded during 1939
66.80
16,691.84 $ 16,691.84
Real Estate Taxes collected 1939
14,002.80
Abated during 1939
95.72
Tax Titles added during 1939
1,496.55
15,595.07
15,595.07
Outstanding Jan. 4, 1940
1,096.77
Outstanding Poll Taxes Jan. 1, 1939
262.00
262.00
Poll Taxes collected during 1939
36.00
Poll Taxes abated during 1939
2.00
38.00
38.00
Outstanding Jan. 4, 1940
224.00
Outstanding Excise Taxes Jan. 1, 1939
654.55
654.55
Excise Taxes collected during 1939
87.82
Excise Taxes abated during 1939
30.38
118.20
118.20
Outstanding Jan. 4, 1940
536.35
Interest collected during 1939
1,054.09
Costs collected during 1939
14.35
1,068.44
1,068.44
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1938 Account
Outstanding Real Estate and Per. Jan. 1, 1939 .... $ 35,008.69
Recommitted during 1939 56.00
Refunded during 1939 64.00
35,128.69 $ 35,128.69
Real and Personal Taxes collected during 1939 ..
18,261.40
Added to Tax Titles during 1939
1,572.64
Abated during 1939
227.20
20,061.24
20,061.24
Outstanding Jan. 4, 1940
15,067.45
Outstanding Poll Taxes Jan. 1, 1939
650.00
650.00
Poll Taxes collected during 1939
140.00
Poll Taxes abated during 1939
8.00
148.00
148.00
Outstanding Jan. 4, 1940
502.00
Outstanding Excise Taxes Jan. 1, 1939
364.78
Warrant Feb. 3, 1939
197.20
561.98
561.98
Excise Taxes collected during 1939
3.69.82
Excise Taxes abated during 1939
4.34
374.16
374.16
Outstanding Jan. 4, 1940
187.82
Interest collected during 1939
458.52
Costs collected during 1939
1.75
460.27
460.27
1939 Account
Real Estate Warrant to Collector
$ 83,377.86
Refunds during 1939
165.15
83,543.01 $ 83,543.01
Real Estate Taxes collected 1939
48,844.17
Real Estate Taxes abated 1939
780.13
Added to Tax Titles during 1939
2,827.65
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52,451.95 52,451.95
Outstanding Jan. 4, 1940
31,091.06
Personal Estate Warrant to Collector
52,185.03
52,185.03
Personal Estate Taxes collected 1939
51,212.60
Personal Estate Taxes abated 1939
5.86
51,218.46
51,218.46
GAL. 9-TEWKSBURY
Outstanding Jan. 4, 1940
966.57
Poll Tax Warrants to Collector
2,206.00
2,206.00
Poll Taxes collected 1939
1,326.00
Poll Taxes abated 1939
136.00
1,462.00
1,462.00
Outstanding Jan. 4, 1940
744.00
Excise Warrants to Collector 1939
6,888.44
Refunded during 1939
146.24
7,044.68
7,044.68
Excise Taxes collected 1939
5,944.33
Excise Taxes abated 1939
721.80
6,666.13
6,666.13
Outstanding Jan. 4, 1940
378.55
Interest collected during 1939
51.28
Costs collected during 1939
4.20
55.48
55.48
Cash collected during 1939 and turned over to the Treasurer $144,135.28 Amount collected during 1939 by Tax Taking, & Tax Titles 6,096.15
Total amount of collection during 1939 $150,231.43 Respectfully submitted,
HARRY C. DAWSON,
Collector of Taxes.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPRAISERS
Moth and Tree Warden Departments
January 1, 1940
$ 1,269.90
January 1, 1939
1,215.20
Net Gain
51.70
Highway Department
January 1, 1940
10,499.25
January 1, 1939
$ 9,437.35
Net Gain
1,061.90
WPA Property
1 Dodge Truck (1930) $ 20.00
1 Chevrolet Truck (1933)
100.00
1 Ford Truck (1931)
100.00
Sewing Machines and Equipment
150.00
Wheelbarrows
12.00
Axes, Shovels, Miscellaneous Tools
175.00
Office Equipment, Forms, etc.
35.00
1 Yard Loader
400.00
Total $ 992.00
Respectfully submitted,
IRVING F. FRENCH,
EVERETT H. KING,
BERNARD H. GREENE,
Appraisers.
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF MEATS AND PROVISIONS
To the Board of Selectmen, Town of Tewksbury:
Gentlemen:
Following is my report for the inspection of meats and provisions for the year of 1939 from January 1 to December 31, 1939.
Number of Sides of Beef inspected 704
Number of Calves inspected 581
Number of Hogs inspected 790
Number of Sheep inspected
27
Cattle condemned:
Number of Sides of Beef condemned 4
Number of Heads condemned 4
Number of Sets of Lungs condemned
3
Number of Livers condemned
3
Swine condemned:
Number of Swine condemned 12
Number of Heads condemned 13
Number of Sets of Lungs condemned 12
Number of Livers condemned
18
Calves condemned :
Number of Veals condemned
47
Number of Sheep condemned
0
Respectfully submitted,
ASAHEL H. JEWELL,
Inspector of Meats and Provisions.
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ASSESSORS' REPORT
Value of land excluding Buildings Jan. 1, 1939 ... $ 821,681.00
Value of Buildings
2,023,980.00
Value of Personal Property
1,781,050.00
Total Valuation for 1939
$4,626,711.00
Total Valuation for 1938
4,646,671.00
Loss in Valuation
19,960.00
TAX LEVY FOR 1939
State Tax
$ 20,036.77
County Tax
7,226.34
Overlays, 1939
2,642.80
Deficit in Overlays
587.94
Available Funds
9,200.00
$ 30,693.85
TOWN APPROPRIATIONS
Schools
$ 57,530.00
Street Lighting
5,740.00
Incidentals
1,000.00
Highways
16,000.00
School Loan No. 1 and interest
5,127.50
School Loan No. 2 and interest
1,082.50
Library
1,250.00
Police
6,000.00
Stationery and Printing
1,150.00
Board of Health
2,100.00
Park Commission
400.00
Tree Warden
1,200.00
Fire Department
5,000.00
Dept. of Public Welfare
12,000.00
Aid to Dependent Children
3,500.00
Bureau of Old Age Assistance
11,000.00
Town Hall
4,000.00
Assessors
2,300.00
Vocational School
1,000.00
Inspection of Meat and Animals
600.00
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Aid State and Military
2,500.00
Interest on Loans
600.00
Collection of Taxes
1,200.00
Municipal Insurance
1,500.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
225.00
Dog Officer
100.00
Maintenance of Legion Hall
125.00
Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths
1,000.00
Auditor
700.00
Town Clerk
750.00
Tax Collector
1,500.00
Selectmen
800.00
Election Committee
50.00
Road Commissioners
400.00
Land Court Expenses
350.00
W. P. A. Works
10,000.00
Fire Hose and Equipment
1,000.00
Town Treasurer
1,300.00
For Another School Bus
1,500.00
For Re-Registration
1,300.00
Maintenance Chapter 90
2,500.00
School Committee
225.00
Memorial Day
350.00
- $ 167,955.00
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS
Income Tax
$ 11,981.35
Corporation Tax
1,076.42
Reimbursement State Owned Land
3,306.39
Motor Vehicle Excise
5,200.00
Licenses
2,000.00
Fines
200.00
Charities other than Federal Aid to Depen-
dent Children
7,500.00
Old Age Assistance
5,000.00
General Government
1,000.00
Schools
2,500.00
Libraries
5.00
Interest on Taxes and Assessments
1,857.00
Veteran Exemption
65.68
Estimated Receipts from Gas Tax Aug. 14, 1939
8,996.39
Available Funds
9,200.00
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Surplus Revenue
10,000.00
Total Amount to be raised
207,648.85
Total Deductions
69,888.23
$ 137,760.62
Total Valuation on Property
$4,626,711.00
Tax Rate $29.30.
Total Amount on Property
135,562.62
1099 Polls
2,198.00
Total on Polls and Property
137,760.62
Total Valuation on Automobiles
236,281.00
Amount of Warrants to Collector
7,085.64
Amount taken as Estimated Revenue
5,200.00
Amount Abated
667.94
Balance
$ 1,198.70
TABLE OF AGGREGATES
Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed
1,105
Number of Acres of land
11,771
Horses
74
Cows
685
Neat Cattle
75
Swine
356
Sheep
10
Fowl
10,775
Foxes
10
Persons Assessed
1,949
EXEMPTED PROPERTY
First Congregational Church $ 50,500.00
First Baptist Society
11,900.00
Oblate Fathers O. M. I.
33,300.00
Roman Catholic Archbishop
2,000.00
South Tewksbury M. E. Mission
5,500.00
Congregation Basai Shalon
2,250.00
Silver Lake Evangelical Association Inc.
17,000.00
Catholic Literary Association 2,250.00
Seraphic Seminary Mount St. Francis
500.00
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Tewksbury Cemetery Corporation
11,400.00 Pine Hill Cemetery
1,000.00
Ladies Shawsheen Camping Club Assoc. Inc.
500.00
Women's Home and Foreign Missionary So- ciety A. C. D. 100.00
Good Samaritans Missions Inc.
1,600.00
TOWN AND STATE PROPERTY EXEMPT
Fire Dept. and Legion Hall
$ 20,000.00
School
230,000.00
Public Library
12,000.00
Cemeteries
2,300.00
Highways
2,700.00
Public Parks
3,500.00
Scales
400.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures Equipment.
1,500.00
Moth Department Equipment
1,700.00
Police Department
1,700.00
Land Reserved for Fire Protection
1,700.00
Town Hall
79,000.00
Property of Comm. of Mass. Chap. 59 Sec. 5
Personal
300,000.00
Buildings
$4,000,000.00
Respectfully submitted,
BUZZELL KING,
PERCY L. HAINES,
WILBUR K. FOSS,
Board of Assessors.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
This department which deals with all relief, not qualified to re- ceive Old Age Assistance or Aid to Dependent Children, has had in common with all the towns in this neighborhood, very heavy demands on their funds.
Owing to the lay-off of W. P. A. workers on account of the eighteen months rule, costs were increased very heavily during October, Novem- ber and December as approximately thirty-two families were affected by this rule.
In the summer months, the men obtained some work with the Coleman Brothers Construction Company, but this did not in fact help as much as one would suppose as most men on this job were not wel- fare recipients, but were taken from Works Projects Administration workers, or Soldiers' Relief. This, of course, helped to absorb the monthly cuts in quota, even though it gave but little aid to the direct relief recipients.
We feel that the expenses for the coming year will not be far from those this year. The eighteen months rule in the Works Projects Administration will not affect us as badly, but the prospect of a heavy cut in quota is probable. Industry will absorb a larger proportion than usual of this, but the outlook of those between forty and sixty-five is not very bright.
We asked last year for $14,000 and $12,000 was appropriated, this was exhausted late in October, and a special Town Meeting was called at which time a quorum was not present and we have been running under Emergency Order since. The deficit amounted to $3,877.46 for which an article is in the Town Warrant.
During the year the cross suits of Boston vs. Tewksbury and Tewksbury vs. Boston have been settled, disposing of a long standing controversy. Besides the above settlement, this department has col- lected a total of $13,290.39 from State, City, Town and individuals as reimbursement for aid granted under General Welfare, Old Age As- sistance and Aid to Dependent Children. We believe an appropriation of $14,000 is necessary for the year 1940.
The following is a recapitulation of the families, and persons rep- resented, aided by the Welfare Department of this town for the year 1939:
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Families Persons
Town settled cases aided in Tewksbury
66
235
Town settled cases aided by other cities and towns
16
54
Aided in Tewksbury, settled elsewhere Hospitalization, members of above families
55
211
15
Hospitalization, cases receiving no other relief
12
12
Total
149
527
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Appropriation
$ 12,000.00
Expended for Direct Relief $ 13,802.18
Expended for Hospital, Medical, Dental, Burial,
Optical
2,075.28
Total Expended
15,877.46
Net Deficit
$ 3,877.46
Received as Reimbursement for aid granted to cases with settle- ments elsewhere:
Town of North Andover $ 212.00
Town of Billerica 224.70
Town of Dracut
78.79
Town of Lexington
31.50
Town of Wakefield
63.00
Town of Wilmington
207.81
City of Chelsea
20.80
City of Everett
73.85
City of Malden
380.20
City of Lowell
433.58
City of Salem
3.00
City of Somerville
65.17
City of Medford
331.60
Total received from Cities and Towns
$ 2,126.00
Refunds from Individuals
56.28
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
2,315.23
Total Receipts $ 4,497.51
There is due from the following sources:
Town of Billerica $ 26.00
Town of North Andover 104.00
City of Lowell
135.50
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City of Chelsea
188.76
City of Malden
244.00
City of Everett 105.65
City of Medford
65.81
City of Cambridge
3.50
City of Boston
106.62
Total due from Cities and Towns
$ 977.84
Estimated from the Commonwealth
2,065.43
Total due $ 3,043.27 ...
REPORT OF AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
As of January 1, 1939, there were eight families representing 24 children, who were receiving this type of assistance. During the year two cases representing seven children were closed and two cases rep- resenting nine children approved, and in one family, one child became ineligible, leaving a case load of eight families, 24 persons; on De- cember 31, 1939.
A change in policy by the Federal Government permitted includ- ing in the family allowance for reimbursement, those children between the ages of 16 and 18, who were in regular school attendance, thus pro- viding a larger Federal Government participation than was formerly allowed when this age group was not considered.
The Works Projects Administration now feels that cases eligible for this type of relief should be aided by the towns, and not employed on work relief projects, which will result in an increase in our case load.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Appropriation
$ 3,500.00
Expended
3,705.50
Net Deficit
$ 205.50
Federal Grants, ADC only
$ 1,101.21
Expended
1,090.00
Balance carried forward to 1940
$ 11.21
Federal Grants received, Administration only. $ 154.70
Expended 151.60
Balance carried forward to 1940 $ 3.10
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Reimbursement received from the Commonwealth $ 1,545.00 Anticipated receipts from the Commonwealth 846.49
REPORT OF BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
This department's rolls which on January 1, 1939 carried a total of sixty persons, has remained rather steadily at a level of approx- imately 58 persons. During the year eleven persons were added to the rolls, of this number two were reopened cases, four were trans- ferred from other cities or towns and five were original applications. By reason of death or removal from this town, 15 cases were closed, leaving 56 active cases as of December 31, 1939.
It is anticipated that expenditures for the year 1940 will amount to $18,500, of this sum it will be necessary for the town to appropriate $9,500 to be used in conjunction with Federal Grants. Approximately $6,100 will be reimbursed as the state's share for Old Age Assistance.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Appropriation, Old Age Assistance only
$ 11,000.00
Expended 10,995.70
Balance
$4.30
Federal Grants, Old Age Assistance only. $ 9,073.90
Expended 7,899.67
Balance carried forward to 1940
$ 1,174.23
Federal Grants, Administration only $ 302.41
Balance from 1938 48.79
Total available
351.20
Expended
351.20
Reimbursements received:
City of Everett
$ 18.44
City of Malden
42.50
City of Lowell
111.00
City of Lynn
34.00
Town of Winthrop
100.75
Town of Wilmington
194.00
Town of Stoneham
40.00
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Town of Arlington
17.50 Town of Chelmsford 50.00
Total received from Cities and Towns $ 608.08
Reimbursement by Individuals
163.65
Received from Commonwealth
6,476.15
Total receipts
$ 7,247.88
There is due from the following sources: City of Boston $ 125.00
Estimated from the Commonwealth 4,032.00
Total due
$ 4,157.00 The total cost to the Town for all forms of relief has been $30,578.66. We have succeeded in collecting from various sources, $13,290.39, making a net cost of Aid to Dependent Children, Old Age Assistance and General Welfare, $17,288.27.
Respectfully submitted,
EVERETT H. KING,
IRVING F. FRENCH,
BERNARD H. GREENE,
Board of Public Welfare.
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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, 1939 to December 31, 1939.
Cows inspected 886
Young Cattle inspected
72
Bulls inspected 23
Sheep inspected
1
Hogs inspected
1429
Goats inspected
89
Stables inspected
89
I have released for immediate slaughter 63 head of cattle.
For dairy purposes 46 head of cattle and 12 dogs were quarantined for rabies and released at the end of 14 days.
I have released two cattle after blood tests.
I have found six barns not tested.
Respectfully submitted,
ASAHEL H. JEWELL,
Inspector of Animals.
58
REPORT OF THE PARK COMMISSIONERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
As Park Commissioners we submit the following:
During the summer the commons were mowed and raked, the edges and walks were recut. The bandstand was repaired and painted.
The watering trough is now on a permanent setting and a drink- ing fountain should be installed.
The main mast of the Fag pole was reset and painted. Bids for a new top mast were received from five firms. The lowest bidder was given the contract. The total length of the pole is now 126 feet, 8 inches.
A new curb has been installed on Common Street -150 feet.
The bandstand should receive another coat of paint and a new Flag bought.
We recommend an appropriation of $300.00.
Yours respectfully,
HARRIS M. BRIGGS, THOS. McAUSLAND, GEO. MERCIER,
Park Commissioners.
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JURY LIST-1940
Name
Occupation
ACKLES, WALTER R. Assembler
ALLEN, HERMAN O Chauffeur
AMIOT, LOUIS H. Mill Operator
ANDERSON, RALPH A. Milk Dealer
BATTLES, C. ABBOTT Farmer
BLAKE, GEORGE E. Mechanic
BELL, LESTER W.
Service Man
BLUE, GILBERT A.
Tower Man
BERUBE, LOUIS O.
Agent
BONUGLI, LEO M.
Merchant
BRIGGS, HARRIS M.
Moth Superintendent
BUCHANAN, MALCOLM D. Poultryman
CARTER, WILLIAM I. Florist
CAMERON, DUNCAN Milk Dealer
COLLINS, LESLIE Laborer
DEWING, WILLIAM H. Carpenter
DUGAU, FRED A. Weaver FAIRBROTHER, HERBERT A. Supervisor FARWELL, WALLACE A. Carpenter
FOSTER, ERNEST A. Engineer
FRENCH, JESSE J.
Farmer
FRENCH, IRVING F.
Market Gardener
GALE, J. HARPER Florist
GARLICK, FRED H.
Truck Driver
GOODWIN, WALTER E. Salesman
GREENE, BERNARD H. Engineer
GRAY, GUY B. Clerk
HINTON, EDGAR G.
Filling Station Attendant
HOULIHAN, JEREMIAH
Laborer
KELLEY, ANTHONY G. Watchman
KELLEY, JOHN H. Railroad Operator
KING, EVERETT H. Farmer
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JOHNSON, NILS A. Farmer
LUNDQUIST, VICTOR M. Florist
McPHAIL, LAUCHIE .Chauffeur
O'CONNELL, PAUL J. Fireman
OLSON, ELMER Tinsmith
REID, ROBERT E. Poultryman
SMITH, EDWARD H.
Florist
STAVELY, ROBERT Janitor
TRULL, JOHN A. Farmer
WILLIAMS, CHARLES D. Market Gardener
IRVING F. FRENCH,
EVERETT H. KING,
BERNARD H. GREENE,
Selectmen of Tewksbury.
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REPORT OF THE MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
As local agent for the suppression of Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths, I submit the following:
There is a very heavy increase of Gypsy Moths. A large crew of men are now scouting the woodlands, treating egg clusters with cre- osote. Up to this date they have destroyed 278,409 nests.
During the feeding season a large number of parasites were noticed in the North Section. Wilt disease in the upper Great Swamp Section destroyed thousands.
All street trees were sprayed early to suppress the Gypsy and Tent moths. The elms were sprayed again late in June for Elm Leaf Beetles. Elm trees seem free of the Dutch Elm disease and no Brown Tail Moths found.
All street trees and badly infested woodlands should be sprayed during the feeding season.
The full liability should be appropriated.
Yours respectfully,
HARRIS M. BRIGGS,
Moth Superintendent.
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REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
As Tree Warden I submit the following report:
About 35 miles of brush has been cut. On all curves permission was obtained from land owners and brush was cut to obtain an un- obstructed view of at least 200 feet. Thirty-two leaning trees con- sidered dangerous were removed.
Seven trees split during the hurricane were bolted and 17 in- fected with Slime Flux were treated by boring holes in the trunk to reduce water pressure in the heart wood.
Forty-eight trees which were blown down in 1938 and were erected, reset and guyed are all doing well.
A grant by the Federal Government was allowed for pruning and filling cavities. It was not deemed advisable to start this work till spring owing to a compulsory 30 day lay-off of men.
$1,500.00 should be appropriated for the proper operation of this department.
Yours respectfully,
HARRIS M. BRIGGS,
Tree Warden
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REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
o the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Tewksbury:
The following is my report for the year 1939 as Sealer of Weights nd Measures.
Scales
Platform over 5000 lbs.
3
Platform 100 to 5000 1bs.
8
Counter under 100 1bs.
5
Spring under 100 lbs.
18
Spring over 100 lbs.
2
Computing under 100
8
Personal Weighing
1
Avoirdupois
52
Measures
Liquid
5
Gasoline Pumps, No. of Stops
35
Gasoline Meters
17
Kerosene Pumps
4
Grease Pumps
1
Amount Collected in fees
$26.91
Respectfully submitted
DUNCAN J. CAMERON Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF 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
147
Forest Fires
70
Grass Fires 48
Chimney Fires
11
Building Fires
13
False Alarms
4
Out-of-Town Fires
1
Total value of buildings and contents: Twenty thousand two hun- dred and fifty dollars ($20,250).
Damage: Four thousand one hundred and fifty dollars ($4,150.) Insurance paid: Three thousand six hundred and sixty-five dollars ($3,665.)
Laid 1500 feet of 21/2 inch hose, 17,650 feet of 11/2 inch hose, 41,600 feet of 1 inch hose and used 329 pump cans.
Raised 792 feet of ladders and traveled 586 miles to fires.
Personal property and real estate of the department, thirty-two thousand, five hundred dollars ($32,500.)
Respectfully submitted,
ALDEN S. HAINES,
Chief of Fire Department.
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TABLE OF ESTIMATES FOR 1940
Street Lighting
$ 5,770.00
Incidentals
1,000.00
Highways
16,000.00
Schools
59,769.00
Library (Dog Tax)
1,250.00
Police
6,000.00
Stationery and Printing
1,150.00
Board of Health
2,500.00
Park Commission
300.00
Tree Warden
1,500.00
Department of Public Welfare
14,000.00
Aid to Dependent Children (Plus Federal Grants)
4,000.00
Bureau of Old Age Assistance (Plus Federal Grants)
9,500.00
Fire Department
6,000.00
Town Hall
3,800.00
Assessors
2,500.00
Vocational School
1,800.00
Inspection of Meats and Animals
600.00
Aid, State and Military
2,500.00
Interest on Loans
500.00
Collection of Taxes
1,200.00
Municipal Insurance
1,500.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
225.00
Dog Officer
100.00
Maintenance, Legion Headquarters
125.00
Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths
1,500.00
Board of Registrars
650.00
SALARY ACCOUNT
Auditor
$ 700.00
Town Clerk (exclusive of fees)
750.00
Tax Collector
1,500.00
Selectmen
800.00
Election Officers
150.00
School Committee
225.00
Road Commissioners
400.00
Treasurer
1,300.00
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE TEWKSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
The trustees of the Public Library submit the following report:
Details of expenditures will be found in the report of the auditor.
Regular monthly meetings have been held with the exception of July and August.
Linoleum has been laid, giving the library room more cheer and an electric clock has been installed.
The trustees wish to thank Miss Abbie Blaisdell and her capable assistants for their continued cooperation.
The magazine list is added to generously each year and still the demand has not been met. The report of the librarian shows that 701 books have been added.
It is hoped that the request for $1,250.00 found in the warrant together with money received from dog licenses be granted.
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY PRIESTLY,
RUTH W. SMITH,
EDGAR SMITH,
DOROTHY FITZGERALD,
HAROLD J. PATTEN,
MARIAN E. FRENCH, Secretary,
Trustees Public Library.
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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT TEWKSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
To the Trustees of the Tewksbury Public Library:
The following report is respectfully submitted:
The circulation of books is about the same while the circulation of magazines shows a large increase. Two copies each of Child Life, Life, National Geographic, Popular Mechanics, and Readers' Digest have been added to meet the growing demands for these magazines.
A large donation of books was received from Mrs. A. M. Ransden for which we are very grateful.
A number of books were bought by request and a number of others were borrowed from the State Lending Library for patrons. The librarians request the prompt return of all books when due. The library is open on Wednesday afternoons from 1.45 to 4.00; Wednesday eve- nings from 7.00 to 8.30; and Saturdays from 2.00 to 9.00 p.m. Legal holidays and the August vacation excepted.
CIRCULATION OF BOOKS AT THE LIBRARY
Wednesday Afternoons
Fiction
1133
Religion
4
History
10
Sociology
3
Literature
6
Science
12
Travel
37
Poetry
7
Arts
22
Philosophy
3
Biography
27
Total
1264
Wednesday Evenings
Fiction
3271
Religion
11
History
36
Sociology
31
Literature
10
Science
17
Travel
68
Poetry
23
Arts
50
Philosophy
6
Biography
57
Total
3580
Saturdays
Fiction
9289
Religion
17
History
83
Sociology
67
Literature
27
Science
80
Travel
177
Poetry
65
Arts
178
Philosophy
31
Biography
139
Total
10,151
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 14,997 Total Circulation, Library and Districts, 16,953
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CIRCULATION OF BOOKS IN DISTRICTS
Wamesit
Fiction
630
Religion
History
Sociology
Literature
Science
Travel
Poetry
Arts
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