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To Lowell General Hospital Pre-Natal Clinic
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To Lowell General Hospital Orthopedic Clinic
2
To Lowell General Hospital Surgical Clinic
2
To Lowell General Hospital Medical Clinic
3
To Lowell General Hospital Tumor Clinic 2
To St. John's Hospital Pediatric Clinic 49
To St. John's Hospital Ear, Nose, Throat Clinic 52
To St. John's Hospital Neurological Clinic 16
To St. John's Hospital Eye Clinic 82
Assisted at Partuition
71
Patients who received glasses at Clinic
29
To Genito-Urinary Clinic 18 To Lahey Clinic 2
To Massachusetts General Hospital Clinic 3
To New England Baptist Hospital (Basal Metabolism Tests) 3
To Deaconess Hospital 1
To Middlesex County Tuberculosis Sanatorium 1
To Massachusetts State Infirmary 1
To West Infirmary 1
Tuberculosis Cases Visited.
Milk Inspections Made.
Board of Health Permits Delivered.
Free Milk given daily at schools to 83 pupils.
All school children weighed and measured.
Number underweight 159
Vaccinations checked.
Eye and Ear Tests Made.
Defective Vision
64
Defective Hearing 10
Assisted School Physician with Physical Examination.
Result of Physical Examination:
Defective, Tonsils
64
Defective Teeth
142
Poor Posture
Malnutrition
8
Heart Lesions
Diphtheria Toxin Antitoxin administered by Dr. Blaney, School Physician:
Number of -- innoculations, three injections each. ....
.. 68
Massachusetts Chadwick Re-Examination Clinic held at High School:
Number examined
9
Number X-rayed
8
Number improved 8
Number unimproved 1
Home Hygiene and First Aid Class held weekly at the High School.
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Contagious Diseases Reported to the Board of Health
Varicella
45
Pertussis 40
Mumps
2
Scarlet Fever
24
Measles
28
Dog Bite
6
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
2
Scabies
3
Deaths from Contagious Diseases
Measles
1
Scarlet Fever
1
Respectfully submitted,
C. VERONICA MEAGHER, R. N.,
Public Health Nurse.
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Westford Infirmary Appraisal, Dec. 30, 1933
2 Cows, 1 Heifer $ 180.00
2 Horses 350.00
2 Hogs 30.00
118 Hens 141.25
40 Tons Ensilage 200.00
Grain 15.00
18 Tons Hay
270.00
Harnesses
50.00
Horse Blankets
5.00
Power Sprayer
155.00
3 Wagons, 2 Sleds
125.00
2 Horse Mowing machines
75.00
Potato Digger
90.00
Corn Planter
20.00
Carrier Box
5.00
Ensilage Cutter and Truck
115.00
Stone Drag
10.00
Corn Harvester
125.00
Horse Hay Fork
25.00
Horse Rake
25.00
Hay Tedder
35.00
Sulky Plow
80.00
Seed Sower
50.00
1 Land Roller
20.00.
Horse Hoe
15.00
3 Walking Plows
40.00
1 Smoothing Harrow
10.00
Grindstone
1.00
Wheelbarrows
6.00
2 Horse Disk Harrow 40.00
2 Horse Cultivator 50.00
2 Horse Corn Planter 75.00
2 Cultivators 10.00
1 Motor Truck
150.00
1 Fordson Tractor
275.00
Tractor Harrow
75.00
Tractor Plow
50.00
Tractor Wood Sawing Outfit
25.00
1 Feed Cooker 5.00
Carpenter Tools
50.00
2 Cross-cut Saws
4.00
Framing Tools and Block and Tackle
90.00
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Platform Scales
20.00
Chains
45.00
Root Cutter
5.00
Blacksmith Forge
10.00
100 Gallon Metal Tank
5.00
Lumber
25.00
S Ladders
20.00
400 Ft. Fire Hose 72 Nozzles
70.00
Work Shop Material
10.00
25 Cords Manure
200.00
60 Cords of Wood
600.00
S Tons of Coal
112.00
Brooder and Equipment
20.00
Manure Spreader
75.00
Milk Utensils and Separator
50.00
$ 4,434.25
Household Equipment and Supplies :
Supt. Furniture
230.00
Kitchen and Pantry
935.00
Inmates' Furniture
276.00
Contents of attic
65.00
Preserves
237.50
Provisions and Vegetables
257.40
Dry Goods
15.00
$ 2,015.90
EDWIN H. GOULD, BEN W. DREW, WALTER W. FLETCHER,
Appraisers.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE FOR 1933
The Board, with the newly elected member, Thos. P. Cosgrove, met on February -, 1933, and organized for the year with Mr. Arthur Whitley as Chairman, Mr. Edmund L. Provost, Secretary. Michael L. McGlinchey was appointed agent for the Board.
The activities of the board were in keeping with the two previous years, and to say the least have been many and varied. The continua- tion of the depression had brought the demands upon it to a new high.
The Government's refund of a substantial percentage of the amount of welfare funds expended, was a very valuable asset in the tax reduction. The Civilian Conservation Corps to which we sent 18 men was another very substantial relief and a wonderful opportunity for the young men between 18 and 25; and if the now very much ap- preciated C. W. A. had not been established it is hard to think what might have been the outcome. Perhaps the end has not yet been reached, and what the results of the C. W. A. will be who can tell? But while it is here let us appreciate it; and it is very evident that the state of mind of those people who have not had a chance to sup- port themselves in years and are now being able to do so, must be in itself a wonderful enjoyment and solace. Makes you feel as though you still live in the best country in the world.
As in 1932, the deserving and able-bodied men were given the chance to work at 30 cents per hour up until the road work was opened up about June 1 to take care of all our men, only the non- citizens who were given employment mostly at the Infirmary.
This year many repairs were made there on buildings, both inside and out of house and barn. Some of the improvements were the in- stallation of two new bath rooms, an electric Frigidaire, the laying of two floors, painting and papering, the addition of two new radiators, the fitting up of a barber shop, and change unused storeroom into an office. Outside the extension of soil pipe, the new iron runs on barn cellar doors, the building of new stone wall, the grading of driveway. The relaying of new floor in cow barn, the whitewashing of barn.
The farm this year, with the assistance of the unemployed, has raised about 325 bushels of fine potatoes, set a stand of 5000 asparagus plants, 500 strawberry plants, filled 60-ton silo, and raised all kinds of vegetables to supply the wants of the Infirmary and some for market. Ordinarily, this wouldn't mean so much, but this year pota- toes were a very profitable crop and your cellar, when filled with veg- etables and over 300 jars of preserves means something. The machin- ery on farm was just about worthless and everything that was not in first-class condition was either made that way or replaced by new. We bought a new two-horse mowing machine, a new spraying outfit,
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and a first-class potato digger, and every piece of machinery and every tool was put away well greased and oiled and ready for service.
In addition, we purchased a secondhand Chevrolet truck and that now doesn't seem as though anything new will have to be supplied for a year or two. The Home is neat and nice inside and out, and will be kept that way. You are welcome to inspect the place at any time.
The Red Cross continues its very fine distribution of clothing and flour, and needless to state it has been a wonderful asset. to the town; its variety and quality have been above the ordinary, and nobody in need should be without clothing through the good offices of the Red Cross.
The Emergency Relief Commission should also receive credit from its portion of the products issued which include pork, eggs, coal, and other products to come.
There is no excuse for anybody in this town to be hungry or without clothing. We cannot say too much in praise for those, and there are many in our town who have, through grit and sacrifice, kept themselves and families from making application to the Welfare Department. The Board realizes this fact and can only predict that when in the end the grit and sacrifice will not have been wasted; it always has led the way and will again. And again do not be too severe in your criticism of persons whom you may have knowledge of being on the welfare rolls. Perhaps you may believe in your own mind that so and so is not entitled to aid but you must remember that each and every case is investigated thoroughly and passed judg- ment on by the full board who know generally both sides of the story. If you have any constructive criticism, we invite you at all times to make it. In fact it is your duty to inform the Board of anything you think is not just as it should be, and if you have any proof of your statements, they certainly will be acted upon. But because so and so didn't use his earnings right when he had the chance and is now in straightened circumstances, has his family got to go hungry on that account? Where is the perfect man? This is a prevalent criticism and you can depend on it that the Board has and will pass its best judgment on each and every case. Again, in a paragraph of last year's report, is a very fine piece of advice and will admirably fit in this one so we will repeat it again-"No son or daughter of an aged or needy parent should feel that their filial obligation has ceased because they fancy that something resembling a pension has been provided, but should themselves in all good conscience, provide for that parent as long as they can possibly do so, even to the point of extreme self- sacrifice. On the other hand no aged or needy person whose kin are honestly unable to assist him in his declining years should hesitate, through over-sensitiveness or undue pride, to ask for that which all
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good citizens are pleased to give." That is just as true this year as it was last year. The old age assistance cases are still on the increase with 18 on the rolls and several on file.
Aid Rendered in 1933
Kind
No.of Families
No. of Persons
West- ford
Else- Infirm- where
Mothers' Aid
6
.23
5
1
Temporary Aid :
All Cases
75
412
53
22
22
State, Outside and Town Cases. (None)
Total Cases
81
435
58
23
22
Prisoners, 8.
Tramps, 6.
Infirmary Expenditures
No. Inmates
Adv. No.
Cost of Operation
Income
Net Cost
Cost Per Inmate
1929
-
5
$ 6,319.70
$ 3,170.95
$ 3,148.75
$12.00
1930
12
10
9,534.18
3,519.38
6,004.20
11.54
1931
11
9
11,355.46
5,079.71
6,275.75
13.43
1932
12
6
5,041.82
2,398.18
2,648.64
8.49
1933
22
12
5,721.02
1,223.57
4,497.45
7.21
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-
-
-
-
(Signed)
ARTHUR M. WHITLEY, EDMUND L. PROVOST, THOMAS P. COSGROVE,
Board of Public Welfare.
ary
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REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS
Westford, Mass., December 31, 1933
The Board of Fire Engineers submits the following report for the year ending December 31, 1933:
The companies have responded to 27 fires other than forest fires during the year-8 buildings, 11 chimneys, 3 oil stoves, 1 auto, 1 tractor, and one building being struck by lightning .. Two where children playing with matches.
The following is a list of the buildings where the damage was large:
Mar. 4-House of Geo. Striger. Mar. 22-Barn of D. L. Greig.
Apr. 7-House of George Yore. Apr. 8-House of Francis Regnier.
. Aug. 31-Cider Mill of S. B. Watson.
Nov. 11-Barn of Alex. McDonald.
Dec. 13-House of Guy Decatur.
Dec. 30-House and barn of Est. Judson Sweetser.
BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS.
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE REPORT
The following is a general report of the work carried on by the Middlesex County Extension Service in the Town of Westford for 1933:
Several sectional, county, and state meetings of interest to fruit growers were held during the year and one local meeting was held, attended by 34. Many farm visits were made, especially pertaining to spraying, culture, and marketing apples. Several local men took part in the county-wide marketing pool and in other ways were assisted in the marketing of their apples. Three local growers made the State 90% Clean Apple Club, namely: George Drew, Fisher Buckshorn, and Harrington & Perrins.
Some local dairymen were assisted in eradication of bovine T. B. and with replacements. Many farm visits were made to poultrymen, especially pertaining to disease control. Judges were furnished for the local Grange Fair.
As usual, Chamberlain's Corner carried through the year with a large attendance at every homemaker's meeting. A program of nutri- tion, home furnishings and a discussion of storage space and moth control was in charge of the leaders, Mrs. J. B. Day and Mrs. E. W. Bridgeford.
In the fall, Mrs. Ruth Johnson and Mrs. W. J. Parfitt taught the mothers tailoring. These mothers made hats, coats, leggings, and mittens for their children. Most of these outfits cost only the price of the thread.
Mrs. Harlan Knowlton and Mrs. Harry Abrahamson were leaders for the project in clothing renovation.
Contacts were made with the chairman of the welfare board, of- fering services- for menu planning, food lists, low cost recipes, or home visits.
184 boys and girls were enrolled in the 4-H Club work. There were clubs in clothing, food handicraft, and canning. Leaders who volunteered their services were Miss Alice Remis, Miss Emma Goucher, Miss Elizabeth Nesmith, Mrs. Leona Pendergast, Mrs. Harlan Knowlton, Miss Gertrude Donahoe, Miss Eleen Keizer, Miss Ruth Mateer, Mr. Peter Perry, Mr. James Fitzbiggons, Mr. Paul Ford, Mr. Edward Downing, Mr. Michael McGlinchey, Mr. Roger Hildreth, and Mr. Houghton Osgood. Mr. William Roudenbush again served as 4-H town chairman.
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Mary Wilson was awarded the two-day trip to Massachusetts State College for outstanding club work.
Walter Parfitt was a winner in the Middlesex North small garden contest.
Eleen Keizer was a prize winner in the county food contest.
Julia Trombly and Eunice Weidman took part in the county dress contest.
Harlene Knowlton was the canning champion of Middlesex County and was awarded a ten-day trip to Camp Gilbert at the State College.
The Westford clubs took part in the sectional rally at Lowell. Mr. Perry's club was one of the prize winners.
Through the cooperation of Mr. Roudenbush the 4-H chairman, and the local leaders, a very excellent exhibit and achievement program was given at the high school assembly. This was a combined exhibit of all Westford clubs and was very worthy of special mention.
JOHN A. KIMBALL,
Town Director.
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REPORT OF FISH AND GAME WARDEN
Graniteville, Massachusetts,
January 1, 1934
The following is the report of the Fish and Game Warden of Westford for the year 1933.
I have patrolled the woods, fields, ponds, and brooks in the Town of Westford throughout the year and found things as usual .
I think it is a waste of time and money to stock certain brooks as some of them dry up in the late summer. It would pay better to make one good brook and not so many poor ones as some of our brooks dry up every year.
The last two or three years our brooks have been stocked by a committee of the Lowell Sportsmen Club. As they did not ask for my assistance I do not know just which brooks have been stocked, but as long as they are stocked I presume that it is all right. However, people here in town have a right to know just what has been done in this respect.
I have seen a number of small strings of fish that were caught here this year. We have the usual number of small birds, also quite a number of mourning doves. I have seen no aigrettes for about two years; but a lot of great blue herons and bitterns; not so many geese but some ducks and one large flock of wood ducks on the Stony Brook. We have more partridges, quail and pheasants than we have had for a number of years past. In fact there are a number of small flocks of pheasants that come right into the village to feed every day. I have not seen any snowshoe rabbits but we have a number of greys.
Grey squirrels are very plentiful every year. A great many people feed them and in a number of places they nest in houses and barns. They are really tame. It is too bad when people take care of wild birds and mammals the year round to have someone come in the open season and shoot them right in their yard. But some people do it and call it sport. These people have no right to have a license, but we can't always pick them out. Most people are honest, but we have a few bad ones. I get the usual number of complaints every year from farmers, land owners and tenants about pheasants destroying their corn; also rabbits and partridges destroying their trees. But until there is a law passed for their protection, nothing can be done but to shoot the birds and mammals that are doing the damage.
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There are a few minors who make some trouble trying to fish without a license. Also, some people buy air rifles for their children to play with. They amuse themselves by shooting small birds and pigeons. They, as well as their parents, know they are breaking the law; if caught they will have to settle.
In closing this report I wish to thank all the people who have helped me in my work.
Throughout the year I have been out on this work on the follow- ing dates:
January 4, February 4, March 5, April 7, May 7, June 10, July 12, August 3, September 6, October 10, November 7, December 5. I have examined 47 licenses.
Hoping this report will meet with your approval, I am,
Obediently yours,
JOE WALL,
Fish and Game Warden
Westford, Mass.
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WESTFORD WATER COMPANY
CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT
Balance January 1, 1933
$125,050.87
Expenditures for the year 1933
10,037.40
$135,088.27
STATEMENT OF THE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FROM JANUARY 1, 1933, TO JANUARY 1, 1934
Receipts
Hydrants
$ 3,040.00
Town Hall
40.00
Library
23.00
Schools
398.70
Westford Infirmary
56.50
Common, Monument Ground and Playground.
40.00
Fire House Cottage
23.00
Subscribers
13,224.71
Interest
351.87
$ 17,197.78
Expenses
Wages and Salary
$ 3,768.06
Expense Account
852.83
Supplies
175.47
Oil
83.50
Electric Power
2,160.86
Fuel
110.55
Service
190.31
Repairs to Pump
351.90
Taxes
2,028.30
Depreciation
2,593.46
$12,315.24
Net Gain for the Year Ending December 31, 1933
$ 4,882.54
WILLIAM R. TAYLOR, Treasurer.
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January 27, 1934
Middlesex, ss .:
Then personally appeared William R. Taylor and made oath that the above is a true statement of the cost of construction of the West- ford Water Company to January 1, 1934, and of the receipts and ex- penditures from January 1, 1933 to January 1, 1934, before me this 27th day of January, 1934.
PERRY T. SNOW, Notary Public.
(My commission expires Feb. 11, 1938)
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee has held its customary meetings and given careful consideration to the requests made by the officers in charge of the various departments of the Town Government and recommend the appropria- tion of the various sums as tabulated below:
Following the tabulation are explanations and comments on some of the various items.
General Government:
Voted 1933
Used 1933
Asked 1934
Recom- mended 1934
Selectmen
585.00
$ 527.45
$ 550.00
€A 550.00
Treasurer
740.00
739.39
740.00
740.00
Town Accountant
815.00
814.88
815.00
815.00
Assessors
850.00
848.19
900.00
900.00
Tax Collector
1,400.00
1,282.96
1,400.00
1,350.00
Town Counsel
200.00
150.00
200.00
200.00
Town Clerk:
Salary and Expenses
300.00
212.50
225.00
225.00
Binding of Maps
75.00
75.00
Registration and Election
400.00
346.00
1,200.00
1,200.00
Town Hall
1,550.00
1,541.23
1,600.00
1,600.00
New Heater
700.00
700.00
Total
$ 8,405.00
$ 8,355.00
Police Department:
Salary and Expenses
2,600.00
2,598.67
2,800.00
2,700.00
Street Marking
200.00
150.00
Fire Department
2,500.00
2,219.35
3,000.00
2,750.00
Graniteville Fire Truck and Equipment
1,500.00
1,500.00
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Voted 1933
Used 1933
Asked 1934 3,440.00
Recom- mended 1934
Hydrants
Sealer of Weights and Measures
125.00
111.54
125.00
125.00
Game Warden
100.00
75.00
100.00
100.00
Forest Fires
500.00
647.59
600.00
500.00
Tree Warden
120.00
139.02
300.00
300.00
Town Forest
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
Moth Department
500.00
499.71
1,775.00
350.00
Health Department
3,050.00
2,925.10
4,300.00
4,300.00
Health Milk
375.00
245.80
375.00
375.00
Cattle Inspector
150.00
150.00
150.00
150.00
Highway Department:
Town Roads
11,500.00
11,498.66
12,000.00
11,750.00
State and County Roads
5,000.00
4,998.83
5,000.00
5,000.00
Tyngsboro Road
1,000.00
999.72
1,000.00
1,000.00
Groton Road
2,000.00
2,000.00
Snow and Ice
1,500.00
2,197.70
2,000.00
1,500.00
Makepeace Road
500.00
500.00
Welfare Department:
Old Age Assistance
3,750.00
3,669.50
4,300.00
4,300.00
Outside Aid
23,200.00
6,342,21
13,700.00
13,700.00
Infirmary
Heating Plant
1,700.00
1,700.00
Soldiers' Benefits
4,100.00
4,161.63
3,000.00
3,000.00
Schools
65,000.00
65,000.00
67,000.00
66,500.00
Vocational Tuition
2,700.00
2,700.00
3,500.00
3,400.00
3,440.00
3,440.00
3,440.00
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15,871.24
Voted 1933 2,366.01
Used 1933
Asked 1934
Recom- mended 1934
Public Library
$
$ 2,366.01
*$
1,800.00
*$ 1,800.00
Care of Common
200.00
146.25
175.00
175.00
Memorial Day
250.00
248.76
250.00
250.00
Town Reports
500.00
482.94
550.00
500.00
Extension Service
25.00
24.79
25.00
25.00
Street Lights
6,000.00
6,000.00
6,000.00
6,000.00
Cemeteries
800.00
800.00
1,000.00
800.00
Fire Insurance
370.00
358.58
400.00
400.00
Liability Insurance
1,850.00
1,849.54
1,600.00
1,600.00
General Loans
8,500 00
8,500.00
8,500.00
8,500.00
Interest on General Loans
3,699.81
4,296.43
3,050.00
3,050.00
Interest on Revenue Loans
2,800.00
2,710.87
2,800.00
2,800.00
Reserve Funds
2,000.00
744.19
2,000.00
2,000.00
T. B. Hospital Association
639.01
639.01
650.54
650.54
Overdrawn Appropriations
1,138.95
792.07
792.07
792.07
Outstanding Bills
5,755.01
5,736.24
Est. 2,000.00
Est. 2,000.00
C. W. A. Expense
1,200.00
2,700.00
2,700.00
Delivery of Federal Coal
250.00
250.00
Town Planning and Zoning
500.00
500.00
Land Damages
100.00
100.00
190.00
190.00
Interest on T. B. Hospital Loan
524.81
524.81
361.05
361.05
State Taxes
5,665.50
6,000.00
6,000.00
County Taxes
5,602.96
5,603.00
5,603.00
*Dog Lic.
Total Asked
$187,741.66
$183,966.66
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ESTIMATED RECEIPTS
Corporation Tax
$ 12,027.00
Income Tax
14,691.00
Poll Tax
2,000.00
Excise Tax
· 7,473.00
All Other
10,000.00
Total
$ 46,191.00
Amount to be used from surplus
$ 8,000.00
$ 54,191.00
$ 54,191.00
Amount to be raised by taxation
$133,550.66
$129,775.66
Valuation of Town for 1933-$3,915,039.00.
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General Government: We have recommended the various sums asked for with the following exceptions :- Tax Collector-We are like- ly to appropriate a considerably less total sum, therefore the expense of collecting the tax will be less. We recommend the sum of $1,350.00 which we believe will be sufficient.
In the appropriation Town Clerk we would divide the amount so that $225.00 would be used for the regular expenses and $75.00 for the binding and filing of plans and other papers.
Town Hall: The sum of $700.00 has been asked for to provide for a new heater as one of the present furnaces has worn out, and we recommend that this sum be appropriated.
Police Department: We recommend that the sum of $2,700.00 be appropriated to cover salary of regular officer and pay special offi- cers, also automobile and other expenses; and the sum of $150.00 be appropriated to mark the highways, it having been decided that this work is to be in charge of the Police Department.
Fire Department: We recommend the appropriation of the sum of $2,750.00 to be used for general purposes. Also the sum of $1,500.00 for the purchase of a new truck and equipment, same to be located at Graniteville.
Forest Fires: We recommend the appropriation of $500.00.
Moth Department: We recommend the appropriation of the sum of $350.00. We do this for the reason that a large part of the work usually done by this department is now being carried on, Federal money paying for same.
Health Department: We recommend the appropriation of $4,300.00, the sum asked for.
Highway Department: We recommend the appropriation of the sum of $11,750.00 for town roads. This will be sufficient to insure State aid and also provide for necessary repairs on machinery and tools, provided no alterations be made on the two trucks owned by the Town.
We recommend the appropriation of the sum asked for State and County Aid roads, also that for the Tyngsboro road. We think the sum of $1,500.00 is sufficient to care for snow and ice in an ordinary season, and we so recommend.
Welfare Department: We approve and recommend the appropria- tions asked for, one of which is the sum of $1,700.00 for a new heat- ing plant at the Infirmary. The State Officials have inspected the buildings and the heating of same and have found the heating to be inadequate, therefore it is necessary to provide a new plant of proper capacity.
Soldiers' Benefits: We estimate that the sum of $3,000.00 will be sufficient to care for this item.
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Schools: We recommend the appropriation of the sum of $66,500.00. An appropriation of $65,000.00 was sufficient to meet the expenses of the past year, and we see no reason why it will not suf- fice for the coming year except for the expense of repairing the heat- ing plant at the Academy. It is estimated that this will cost about $1,500.00 to put this in proper shape, therefore our recommendation as stated.
Vocational Tuition: We are of the opinion that the sum of $3,400.00 will be sufficient to care for this item, therefore our recom- mendation is for this amount.
Town Reports: We recommend the sum of $500.00 for printing and distribution of the annual report.
Cemeteries: We recommend the sum of $800.00, the same as for the past year.
Items of expense like general and revenue loans with interest charges, street lights, insurance, reserve fund, overdraft appropria- tion, outstanding bills and taxes, we recommend the amounts asked for.
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