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Diphtheria Toxoid Innoculations, three injections, each .... 22
Vaccinations
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CONTAGIOUS DISEASES REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Cat Bite
1
Chicken Pox
38
Dog Bite
4
German Measles
5
Measles
18
Mumps
2
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
1
Whooping Cough
4
DEATHS FROM CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ......... 1
Respectfully submitted,
VERONICA P. MEAGHER, R. N., Public Health Nurse.
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WESTFORD INFIRMARY APPRAISAL
1 Two Horse Cultivator $ 27.00
1 Two Horse Corn Planter 45.00
2 One Horse Cultivators 6.00
1 Motor Truck 400.00
1 Fordson Tractor 75.00
1 Fordson Harrow 40.00
1 Fordson Plow 30.00
1 Saw Frame and 2 Saws 20.00
1 Feed Cooker 4.00
Carpenters Tools 35.00
1 Cross-Cut Saw 3.50
Small Farm Tools
100.00
Garden Hose and Lawn Mower 10.00
Platform Scales 15.00
Chains, Eveners, Whiffletrees 35.00
1 Root-Cutter 5.00
Blacksmith Forge and Tools 20.00
Gas Tank and Gasoline 13.40
3 Long Ladders and 4 Stepladders 15.00
Fire Hose and Nozzles 10.00
Work Shop Material 10.00
14 Cords Manure 70.00
5 Tons Soft Coal
42.50
Brooder Equipment 15.00
1 Manure Spreader 50.00
1 Milk Separator 65.00
12 Cows 1,145.00
1 Heifer 20.00
1 Bull 60.00
2 Horses 385.00
16 Swine
203.00
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144 Poultry 219.50
50 Tons Ensilage 400.00
22 Tons Hay 332.00
Grain
45.00
Harnesses and Blankets
45.00
Power Sprayer 60.00
4 Wagons and 2 Sleds
55.00
1 Two-Horse Mowing Machine
40.00
1 Potato Digger
65.00
1 One-Horse Corn Planter
15.00
3 Chicken Crates
4.00
1 Ensilage Cutter
125.00
1 Drag Plank and Head
8.00
1 Corn Harvester
100.00
1 One-Horse Hay Rake
10.00
1 One-Horse Hay Fork
25.00
1 Hay Tedder
25.00
1 Sulky Plow
47.00
2 Sets Block and Tackle
7.50
1 Tip Cart
15.00
1 Seed Sower and Weeder
38.00
1 Land Roller
15.00
1 Horse Hoe
10.00
2 Plows
15.00
1 Smoothing Harrow
3.00
1 Spring Tooth Harrow
10.00
1 Grindstone and Mowing Machine Grinder 15.00
1 Two-Horse Disc Harrow
25.00
1 Planet Jr. Seeder
10.00
1 Lime Spreader
15.00
1 Gas Stove
3.00
Milk Room Equipment
130.00
4 Bags Fertilizer
6.00
1 Galvinized Tank
5.00
Lumber
140.00
Wood
165.00
15 Gallons Motor Oil
9.00
HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT
Superintendent's Furniture
350.00
Kitchen and Pantry 670.00
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Inmates' Furniture
300.00
Contents of Attic
60.00
Canned Goods and Empty Jars
156.90
Provisions 75.00
Potatoes
82.50
Blankets, Sheets, Towels
96.00
Dry Goods 30.00
Stock and Farm Equipment 5,251.40
Household Equipment
1,820.40
WESTFORD INFIRMARY APPRAISAL, DEC 30, 1939
WILLIAM McDONALD
HENRY B. STONE JOHN W. KELLY Westford Infirmary Appraisers.
REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS
The Board of Fire Engineers submit the following report for the year ending Dec. 31, 1939.
The Companies have responded to 38 fires other than forest fires: 10 buildings, 23 chimneys, 1 auto, 1 oil burner, 1 gas engine, 1 false alarm, 2 incinerator and rubbish.
As the three Fire houses need painting and repairs and the trucks require some new tires and repairs the engineers recommend that the sum of $4,400.00 be raised to meet the expenses of the department for the coming year.
Respectfully submitted,
ALONZO H. SUTHERLAND JOHN EDWARDS ALFRED T. W. PRINN
Board of Fire Engineers
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
The Board of Public Welfare organized for the year with John A. Kimball, Chairman, Thomas W. Gower, Secretary, and Thomas P. Cosgrove re-elected to the Board.
The general conditions for 1939 were much improved over the previous year, and resulted in a substantial saving in this Department. We have greatly appreciated the co-operation given us by the Catholic Charitable Bureau, Social Service League, and the Red Cross.
Although the cost for general relief was lower for the year, the Old Age Assistance rolls were decidedly increased, and from all indica- tions will continue to grow during the coming year.
Thirteen boys were accepted by the Civilian Conservation Corps, and twenty-three new cases were assigned to the Works Progress Ad- ministration throughout the year. All W. P. A. workers, excepting veterans, who were employed continuously for more than eighteen months were removed from the project for a period of thirty days by the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939. Although the majority of the cases were re-assigned after the expiration of the thirty-days, the lay-off had considerable effect on this Department
The National Youth Administration has employed five persons assisting on playgrounds, and W. P. A. projects. The work program of the N. Y. A. is designed to provide monetary help and vocational training to needy young men and women between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four inclusive, who are employed and out of school.
The Town Infirmary has been operating with unusual care and concern, and has created a most remarkable showing for the year.
Respectfully,
JOHN A. KIMBALL, THOMAS W. GOWER, THOMAS P. COSGROVE,
Board of Public Welfare.
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INFIRMARY DEBITS
Superintendent's Salary
$ 1,083.26
Employee's Wages
399.25
Provisions
1,284.09
Clothing
122.15
Tobacco
62.06
Miscellaneous
34.91
Telephone
53.35
Lowell Electric Light
114.89
Lowell Gas Co.
45.95
Westford Water Co.
74.80
Medical
147.50
Cows
82.50
Fowl
33.00
Seed
60.02
Grain
1,356 70
Fertilizer
78.28
Ice
52.35
Explosives
7.00
Sawdust
5.62
Coal
171.81
Oil
44.50
Gasolene
225.23
Veterinary
12.00
Blacksmith
23.28
Hospital
56.00
Hay
110.60
Repairs
126.37
Supplies
141.91
Bull Service
32.00
Dressing and Curing Pigs
8.70
Pasturing
15.00
Insurance on truck
46.38
W. P. A. Supplies
9.71
Garbage
110.60
Lumber
24.24
Linoleum
70.00
Installing Floor
21.00
Use of truck
21.45
Eye Glasses and Repairs
16.75
$ 6,385.21
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INFIRMARY CREDITS
Cash Credits:
Milk
$ 1,879.75
Eggs
337.56
Potatoes
75.82
Asparagus
54.06
Corn
17.23
Cucumbers
1.31
Poultry
203.30
Silo Corn
75.00
Calves
32.00
Cows
98.00
Hogs
346.76
Boar Service
2.00
Use of Harvester
10.50
Use of Cutter
22.00
Bags
5.86
Telephone
.20
Lumber
46.68
Wood
33.50
Eastern States Farmers Exchange
1.53
Use of Truck
132.60
Inmate-Board
478.44
$ 3,854.10
Non-cash Credits:
W. P. A. Use of truck
$ 175.00
98 meals to men in lockup
49.00
Board and Care of Inmates
3,786.00
Wood
107.50
Clothing, Medical, Tobacco and Hospital ...
404.46
$ 4,521.96
$ 8,376.06
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REPORT OF THE WORK OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE IN WESTFORD FOR 1939
The following is a report of the work of the Middlesex County Extension Service in the town of Westford during the year 1939:
During the year dairy farmers in the town were advised on the growing of improved roughage through the making of soil tests, use of lime and suggested seed mixtures. Mr. John Howard seeded nearly seven acres of alfalfa this year. Mr. Wilder, Parker Village, seeded five acres. Some assistance has been rendered milk producers on their market problems through interpretation of provisions of the State- Federal Order in the Lowell-Lawrence and Federal Milk Order in the Greater Boston Market. Over fifteen poultrymen were assisted with farm records, marketing, disease control and range development. Mr. Otis W. Day has developed one of the outstanding poultry ranges in the county. Spray service was maintained for the fruit growers and assist- ance given in the marketing of the apple crop.
The Homemakers' Town Committee consists of Mrs. George Heath- cote, Chairman; Mrs. Clifford Johnson, Mrs. Otis Day, Mrs. Harry Ingalls, Mrs. Veronica Meagher, and Mrs. Willard Moore, assistants. Meetings were arranged with the Tadmuck Club and Parent-Teacher Association on the betterments of living.
The 4-H Town Committee, composed of Mrs. Warren Nixon, chair- man, Mrs. Otis Day, Mrs. Benjamin Prescott, Mrs. Willard Moore, Mrs. Clifford Johnson, Mrs. David Scott, Miss Dorothea Nixon, Mrs. Lottie Blodgett, Mr. D. C. Staples, Mr. Peter Perry, Mr. C. V. Sweatt, Mr. Warren Nixon, Mr. Henry Stone, Mr. Clifford Hunt, and Miss Alice Remis, had two hundred and fourteen boys and girls enrolled in various 4-H club projects.
Clothing was again taught in Forge Village under the excellent leadership of Miss Alice Remis. Ruth Moore, Mildred Johnson and Dorothea Nixon entered the county dress contest. The town rally was held in the winter for all 4-H members. Three local exhibits were held where the work done by all members was on display. All members in canning exhibited at Westford and Acton Grange Fairs and received
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many prizes. Avis Day placed first in the Judging Contest at Acton Fair. Dorothea Nixon was chosen as State Canning Alternate to Chicago and received a twenty-five quart pressure cooker for canning. Five Westford club members attended Camp Middlesex. Lawrence Nixon was selected as the State Delegate from all other poultry members in the state. He started in the project four years ago with ten birds and has increased his flock to 275. Dr. Parkhurst of the Massachusetts State College selected him on the excellence of his 1939 record, his good previous records and the activity and length of his 4-H record and his determination to succeed. For his fine work Lawrence was awarded an all expense trip to the State 4-H Camp, paid by the Massachusetts State Poultry Federation. Mr. Henry Stone led a group of boys inter- ested in the dairy project. At the beginning of the project all animals were graded but through the members' interest and guided by their leader two of the club members have purebred animals. Mrs. Lottie Blodgett's clubs of forty-seven made a study of birds and made a fine exhibit of bird houses. Raymond Collins was awarded fourth place in the garden contest conducted by the Middlesex North Agricultural Society. David C. Scott was also a cash prize winner.
Mrs. Willard Moore served as councillor at Camp Middlesex.
Respectively submitted,
MRS. WARREN NIXON.
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REPORT OF THE GAME WARDEN
I hereby submit my fourth annual report as Fish and Game Warden for the Town of Westford.
Following you will find the fish and game allotted to the Town of Westford:
PHEASANTS (Adult)
June 24
15
July 20
5
Sept. 6 .. 18
Sept. 21 6
QUAIL
Sept. 21 10
WHITE HARES
Jan. 13
5
BROOK TROUT
July 25
15,000 2-3"
Snake Meadow 1,000
Nashoba
4,000
The others liberated in brooks in town.
Starting this year the State Department of Conservation is going to try to make Burgess Pond an exclusive trout pond.
Because of the hurricane of last year, the hunting season was shortened, thus this year's game was more plentiful.
If any information is wanted or any complaints are to be inves- tigated, people interested can get in touch with me by letter or by call- ing at my home.
Again I take pleasure in announcing no disturbing features and take this opportunity to thank each and every one for the sincere cooperation you have accorded me.
Respectively submitted,
EDMUND L. PROVOST,
Game Warden.
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WESTFORD WATER COMPANY
CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT
January 1, 1939 Balance
$164,602.90
Additions during the year 1939
4,971.15
$169,574.05
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FROM JANUARY 1, 1939 to DECEMBER 31, 1939 (Cash Basis)
Receipts
Hydrants
$ 2,764.10
Public Buildings, Playgrounds, etc.
460.87
Subscribers
14,081.01
Interest
58.91
$ 17,364.89
Expenses
Wages and Salaries
$ 3,940.50
Expense Account and Supplies
1,333.88
Electric Power and Light
1,641.97
Service Account
317.06
Taxes
2,595.78
Depreciation
2,932.61
Miscellaneous
374.47 $ 13,136.27
Net Gain for the year ending Dec. 31, 1939. $ 4,228.62
WILLIAM R. TAYLOR, Treasurer.
Westford, Massachusetts, January 18, 1940.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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 Westford Water Company to January 1, 1940 and of the Receipts and Expendi- tures from January 1, 1939 to December 31, 1939, before me.
PERRY T. SNOW,
Notary Public.
My Commission Expires Feb. 2, 1945.
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REPORT OF THE TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
About two acres of the thirteen acres on the Forge Village Road was practically destroyed by the hurricane.
Other parts of the older growth were injured. Seventeen thousand and seventy feet of the logs were sold to the Government for $187.86 and the money was turned back to the town. There are some small logs and wood still on the lot.
The brush has been cut and burned. After the wood and logs are cleared away the two acres should be reset. If that was done the forest would be in good condition. We have been helped by the P. W. A.
Respectively submitted,
OSCAR R. SPALDING EDWIN H. GOULD WILLIAM E. WRIGHT
Town Forest Committee.
REPORT OF THE WHITNEY PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE
We submit the following report:
The grounds have been put in good condition under the super- vision of John G. S. Peterson.
We have repaired as much hurricane damage as possible, team- ing loam, filling and leveling the surface of the field.
The wood has been cut and delivered to the schools. We have been helped in this work by the N. Y. A.
We feel the playground is both a pleasure and a benefit to the citizens of the town.
Respectfully submitted,
OSCAR R. SPALDING, JOHN FISHER, CHARLES L. HILDRETH,
Playground Committee.
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE on the Disposition of the Land Given the Town by Martina A. Gage.
The Committee recommend that the town dispose of the lots des- cribed below:
1. Tadmuck Swamp.
The Chamberlin, Simonds and Vose lots.
There is about 45 acres in the three lots, covered by a heavy growth of hard wood, very little white pine.
2. Leighton Lot.
Situated on Robbins Road contains about 35 acres of heavy growth of hard wood.
The balance of the lots, as described below, should be retained by the town and placed under the Town Forest Act, described in the at- tached pamphlet, for a town forest and a game preserve.
1. South Chelmsford Road.
The Robbins lot of about 10 acres is situated on the north side of the road leading to South Chelmsford. Covered by young growth.
2. One lot situated on south side of road leading to South Chelms- ford and bordering on Baptist Pond of 8 acres. It has a short frontage on Baptist Pond.
3. The Sweetser lot on the north side of Baptist Pond is covered by young growth and small pine. Contains 66 acres and has a long line on Baptist Pond.
4. Vose Lot is situated on the Old Lowell Road. Contains 10 acres It is a gravel bank.
5. Texas Road and vicinity.
(a) Parker lot contains 41 acres and 73 rods.
(b) Parker lot No, 2 contains 41 acres and 17 rods.
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(c) Robbins lot contains 37 acres and 154 rods.
These lots are covered by a young growth and Nonset Brook runs thru them.
In the same locality there is a Tuttle Lot of 5 acres and two John White lots, one of 16 acres and 55 rods and one of 5 acres. At present we do not know anything of these three lots.
6. Sarah Lyons lot.
Situated near George Burke's contains 22 acres and 60 rods. About 25 years of hard wood growth.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM E. WRIGHT, Chairman EDMUND L. PROVOST, EVERETT A. SCOTT, CHESTER E. BLAISDELL, W. LEICESTER FOX.
January 23, 1940.
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REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNSEL
The past year has seen the usual problems confronting the differ- ent Boards which has necessitated a large number of conferences relative to the legal side of the cases.
The Town has already realized $350. in cash for cows taken which were sold and has a valuable horse which the Welfare Department plans to sell in the spring. In addition some old milk bills have been turned over to us the value of which is of uncertain value. These assets were turned over to the Town to satisfy an old milk bill that had been allowed to run for a number of years.
The Raymond Case against the Town of Westford for $30,000. for injuries alleged to have been caused at a clinic conducted by the Board of Health will be reached for trial at the spring term of the Superior Court at Lowell in April of this year.
Where so many children are treated every year the question naturally arises as to how the Town can prevent a re-occurance of such suits. It would seem no more than reasonable for the different boards employing doctors to insist that every doctor who treats a case for the Town carry Liability Insurance to protect the Town from such suits. Most doctors carry Liability Insurance.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE M. HEATHCOTE,
Town Counsel.
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REPORT OF THE WORKS PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION
To the Selectmen and Citizens of Westford:
Due to the hurricane of 1938 all W. P. A. projects have been ham- pered to a great extent as all men were assigned to projects connected with the hurricane. Due to this fact less Town expenditures had to be made and a balance of $3,469.00 is still left for 1940 work.
Over $40,000.00 of Federal Funds have been expended in Westford during 1939. Beside this about 250 out of Town men have been em- ployed the entire year clearing up the fire hazard which has also been paid by the Federal Government.
The Sewing Project has continued throughout the year and recently word has been received that more women are to be assigned to this project.
A Nursery School has been maintained at Abbot's Hall, Forge Village, during the year. This has been a great help to many families as well as those who have been employed in the school.
The Assessor's Mapping Project is still in operation with a small crew. Much valuable information is being obtained for this department.
For a short time during the year the Moth Project was in operation, which enabled the Town to have its trees sprayed, thus keeping in check the insects.
A project is now in operation, trimming trees and burning the brush as well as taking care of other damages due to the hurricane.
Due to damages to the Town Hall by the hurricane an appropriation of $1,900.00 was made by vote of the Town which vote instructed the Selectmen if possible to get a W. P. A. project to help out on the work. A committee of three was appointed by the Moderator to act with the Selectmen on this project. Miss Mary G. Balch, Edward M. Abbot and Fisher Buckshorn were appointed on this committee. Mr. Harry Sul- fridge, of Littleton, was chosen as the architect. Plans were drawn and accepted by the Committee. A project was written and sent in for ap- proval to the W. P. A. Late in the summer final approval was received
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and the job was started. Due to extra work and unavoidable delays the present work is about completed.
Included in this project provision was made for repairs at the Infirmary, which after the Hall is finished will be taken care of.
Starting the first of January an outside crew under the direction of the U. S. Forestry Service will burn the piles of pine slash that was made during the past year when burning was not allowed.
This coming spring it is intended to start up unfinished projects and complete same.
New regulations made by the Federal Government requires that after Jan. 1, 1940 it will be necessary that the Sponsor's must contribute at least 25 per cent. on all projects accepted.
Respectfully submitted,
H. W. HILDRETH,
Sponsor's Agent.
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee has held the customary meetings and given all the articles in the warrant careful consideration and recommended the appropriation of the various sums as tabulated below:
Voted 1939
Amount Expended
Amount Asked
Recom- mended
15
Finance Committee
$
$-
$ 10.00
$ 10.00
3 - 1
Selectmen
550.00
474.65
550.00
550.00
3 - 1
License Expenses
60.00
14.10
50.00
50.00
3 - 1
Town Treasurer
900.00
884.94
900.00
900.00
3 - 1
Town Accountant
875.00
818.00
875.00
875.00
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Tax Title Expenses
100.00
50.00
100.00
100.00
3 - 1
Assessors
1,200.00
1,199.88
1,200.00
1,200.00
3 - 1
Tax Collector
1,600.00
1,591.24
1,600.00
1,600.00
3 - 1
Town Counsel
200.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
3 - 1
Town Clerk
400.00
336.82
400.00
400.00
3 - 1
Registration and Election
1,000.00
643.48
1,400.00
1,400.00
3 - 2
Town Hall
1,600.00
1,574.56
1,700.00
1,700.00
Liability Insurance
1,125.00
954.87
1,300.00
1,300.00
Fire Insurance
1,600.00
1,446.07
1,000.00
1,000.00
3 -
Police Department
5,390.00
5,330.75
5,546.00
5,546.00
3 -
Safety Signs
100.00
99.35
100.00
100.00
3 -
Fire Department
3,800.00
3,756.57
4,000.00
4,000.00
Hydrants
3,162.00
3,144.10
3,185.00
3,185.00
Sealer
125.00
112.66
125.00
125.00
Game Warden
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
Article Appropriation
Article Appropriation
Voted 1939
Amount Expended
Amount Asked
Recom- mended
Forest Fires
2,300.00
2,300.55
1,000.00
1,000.00
Tree Warden
250.00
249.71
250.00
250.00
Moth Department
900.00
899.05
1,737.19
900.00
Town Forest
200.00
190.32
200.00
200.00
Health Department
3,500.00
3,303.17
3,500.00
3,500.00
Health Milk
375.00
375.00
375.00
375.00
Cattle Inspector
150.00
150.00
150.00
150.00
Street Lights
6,912.00
6,892.69
6,912.00
6,912.00
Snow and Ice Removal
4,000.00
3,641.39
3,000.00
3,000.00
Town Roads
1,500.00
712.64
1,000.00
1,000.00
Chapter 81 Roads
10,750.00
10,750.00
10,250.00
10,250.00
Chapter 90 Roads
3,000.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
Groton Road
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
Road Equipment (to be transferred)
4,191.88
3,293.42
3,142.00
3,142.00
Welfare Department
16,000.00
15,998.05
16,000.00
16,000.00
Aid to Dependent Children
5,000.00
4,952.58
5,000.00
5,000.00
Old Age Assistance
13,990.00
13,286.78
15,000.00
15,000.00
Soldiers' Benefits
6.012.40
6,012.40
6,000.00
6,000.00
Schools
66,000.00
65,981.33
65,500.00
65,000.00
Vocational Tuition
700.00
213.20
500.00
400.00
Public Library (plus Dog Licenses)
2,000.00
2,290.08
2,200.00
2,200.00
Whitney Playground
300.00
300.00
300.00
300.00
Care of Common
497.10
467.47
200.00
200.00
Memorial Day
250.00
215.39
250.00
250.00
Band Concerts
400.00
400.00
400.00
400.00
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Publishing of Town Reports
575.00
W. P. A. Expenses
9,160.00
568.25 6,621.61
700.00 7,000.00
700.00 7,000.00 50.00
Safety Council
50.00
29.05
50.00
Bills Outstanding (estimated)
4,182.57
4,182.57
1,500.00
1,500.00
Middlesex T. B. Hospital
2,314.40
2,314.40
2,378.32
2,378.32
Cemeteries
2,200.00
2,200.00
1,900.00
1,900.00
General Loans
9,500.00
9,500.00
9,500.00
9,500.00
Interest on General Loans
1,497.97
1,497.97
1,185.37
1,185.37
Interest on Revenue Loans
300.00
274.06
400.00
400.00
Reserve Fund
4000.00
1,590.80
3,000.00
3,000.00
State and County Taxes (estimated)
25,037.78
18,895.00
TOTAL TO BE RAISED
$ 213,111.69
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS
77,560.00
To be raised by Taxation
$ 135,551.69
1939 Valuation-$3,629,355.00.
ART. 11. The Finance Committee does not recommend that the Town install an additional hydrant on Pleasant St.
ART. 12. The Finance Committee leaves this to the discretion of the Town.
ART. 13. The Finance Committee recommend that the Town appropriate $50.00 under this Article.
ART. 14. The Finance Committee does not recommend the installation of any additional street lights at this time.
ART. 15. The Finance Committee recommends that the Town appropriate the sum of $10.00 for the expenses of the Finance Committee, to purchase record books.
ART. 16. The Finance Committee does not recommend the appropriation of any money under this Article.
ART. 17. The Finance Committee does not recommend the appropriation of the sum of $1,100.00 in settlement of the action of Frederick A. Raymond, P.P.A., against the Town of Westford.
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ART. 18. The Finance Committee recommends that a Committee be appointed to draw up a code of Zoning and Building By-Laws for the Town of Westford under this Article.
ART. 19. The Finance Committee recommends that the Town instruct the Welfare Board and the Board of Health to require that all doctors handling Town cases carry Physicians' Liability or Malpractice Insurance, as a justifiable protection to the Town.
ART. 20. The Finance Committee recommends that the Town appoint a Committee to study the Fire and Forest Fire Departments, with a view of improving the efficiency and economy of said Departments, and that the Committee make a report of its recommendations at the next Town Meeting.
ART. 21. The Finance Committee does not recommend the issuing of permits by the Town for the serving of al- coholic beverages in public buildings or on public lands.
ART. 22. The Finance Committee recommends that the Selectmen be authorized to purchase an automobile from the appropriation for the Police Department and that the Selectmen be authorized to turn in the old police car for an allowance to be applied to the purchase of the new car.
If the above recommendations of this Committee are followed at the Town Meeting, the tax rate will be ap- proximately $37.00 per thousand. For every increase of $1,000.00 the tax rate will increase approximately 35c per thousand.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM E. WRIGHT, P. HENRY HARRINGTON, W. OTIS DAY, HERFORD H. ELLIOTT, ROBERT PRESCOTT, JOHN B. GRAY,
Finance Committee.
97
TOWN OF WESTFORD WARRANT
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, MIDDLESEX SS. To the Constable of the Town of Westford in said County:
GREETING :
You are hereby required, in the name of the Commonwealth afore- said, to notify and warn all the inhabitants of said Town, qualified to vote in elections, and also in Town Affairs, to meet at their several polling places, viz:
Precinct 1. Town Hall, Westford Center.
Precinct 2. , Abbot Hall, Graniteville.
Precinct 3. Nabnasset School, Brookside.
Precinct 4. Abbot Hall, Forge Village.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1940
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