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To St. John's Eye Clinic 22
To Physicians' Optical Co. 12
To Hospitals for Tonsil and Adenoid Operations 11
To Lowell General Pediatric Clinic
10
To Lowell General Skin Clinic
To St. John's E. N. & T. Clinic 2
To St. Joseph's E. E. N. & T. Clinic 1
To St. John's Hospital for treatment 1
To St. Joseph's Hospital to be admitted 1
To Middlesex County Sanatorium for X-ray 38
To Middlesex County Sanatorium for Treatment 52
To Middlesex County Sanatorium to be Admitted
1
Board of Health Meetings Attended
12
Milk specimens collected and taken to laboratory
Diphtheria Immunization Clinics conducted by Board of Health: Number of innoculations 22
Booster doses 22
Vaccination Clinic conducted by Board of Health:
Number of children vaccinated
24
Contagious Disease reported to the Westford Board of Health:
Chicken Pox 28
Dog Bite
18
Lobar Pneumonia
1
Measles
1
Mumps 4
1
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
1
Whooping Cough 22
Respectfully submitted, DOROTHY HEALY, R. N.
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Scarlet Fever
3
Nursing visits
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE TEMPORARY AID
Appropriated
$ 15,000.00 1,379.86
Transferred
Total
$ 16,379.86
Expended :
Infirmary
$ 10,812.02
Temporary Aid
5,567.84
Total
$ 16,379.86
The present case load on Temporary aid is 4 cases which include 6 persons. There have been two Westford-settled cases at the Tewks- bury Infirmary throughout the year, costing $819.00. There are three children being cared for by the Division of Child Guardianship amount- ing to $591.00 and outside relief was $210.00.
There are nine inmates at our Town Infirmary now, four of these are boarded by the Town of Chelmsford and one pays his own board. The rate of board charged is $10.00 per week. The following is the case load by months for Temporary Aid:
January 4 April 3 July 4 October 3
February 3 May 5 August 4 November 4
March 3 June 5 September 4 December 4
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Appropriated
$ 3,500.00
Federal Grants Received
2,107.66
1946 Balance
587.39
Refunds
58.88
Total
$ 6,253.93
Expended
5,494.50
Balance
$ 759.43
Federal Administration Received
186.94
Federal Administration Spent
143.72
Balance
$ 43.22
Amount Received from State
$ 1,870.12
Aid to Dependent Children is aid given to widows with minor chil- dren or incapacitated parents of minor children. Reimbursement from
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the Federal Government is $24.00 monthly for first child and $15.00 monthly for each additional child plus $1.50 added for each child. The State pays one-third of the total amount spent each month.
The monthly case load is as follows:
fam-
chil-
fam- chil- ilies dren
fam- ilies
chil- dren
Jan.
7
24
May
6
23
Sept.
4
13
Feb.
6
23
June
6
23
Oct.
4
13
Mar.
6
23
July
4
14
Nov.
4
13
April
5
17
Aug.
4
14
Dec. 4
13
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
Appropriated
$ 17,000.00
Transferred
28.43
Refunds
233.67
Federal Grants Received
15,786.34
$ 33,048.44
Expended
$ 33,048.24
Balance
$ .20
Administration Received-Federal
$ 610.46
Administration Spent
443.00
$ 167.46
Received from State
$ 11,218.51
Received from other Towns
119.65
Two increases in grants have been made in 1947. Federal re- imbursement on each case is one-half up to $45.00 month plus an additional $2.50 for every person. The State still pays two-thirds of the remainder. The following is the monthly case load:
January 61 April 58 July 60
October 58
February 60 May
60 August 60
November 58
March 59 June 60
September 60 December 55
Respectfully submitted,
EILEEN McGLINCHEY, Agent.
INFIRMARY DEBITS 1
Superintendent's Salary
$
1,634.00
Employees' Wages 912.00
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ilies
dren
Provisions
1,338.07
Clothing
130.30
Telephone
66.72
Food Locker
129.00
Tobacco
48.27
Coal
149.43
Oil
77.14
Gas and Electricity
206.71
Medical
14.00
Grain and Feed
4,413.89
Veterinary
51.10
Blacksmith
34.00
Pasturing
30.00
Beef
232.50
Chickens
47.25
Slaughtering, Dressing, etc.
59.85
Seed and Fertilizer
138.94
Sawing and Milling Lumber
33.82
Egg Boxes
27.63
Brewing grain
81.60
Repairs
104.90
Supplies
381.38
Gasoline
271.11
Truck Insurance
44.47
Water Bills
110.80
Appraisers
15.00
Miscellaneous
28.15
Total
$ 10,812.03
INFIRMARY CREDITS
Milk
$ 6,288.68
Eggs
886.85
Asparagus
51.45
Potatoes
105.00
Fowl
100.35
Calves
71.00
Corn
39.61
Beans
3.75
Teaming
402.25
Sawing Wood
60.00
Silage
100.00
Hay
75.00
Bags
101.91
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Telephone
1.30
Bull Service
10.00
A.O.A. Program
13.00
Patronage Refund
72.04
Soil Conservation
.69
Inmates Board
491.07
Board-Other Towns
1,799.36
$ 10,673.31
Wood
10.00
Board and Care 4 Inmates
2,048.00
32 Meals to Men in Lockup
16.00
Clothing, Tobacco, Medical
192.57
Total
$ 12,767.51
Respectfully submitted,
SAMUEL L. RICHARDS, Chairman WILLIAM L. WALL REGINALD BLOWEY
Board of Public Welfare.
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WESTFORD INFIRMARY APPRAISAL DEC. 20, 1947
1 12 Cords Manure $ 120.00
2 One Manure Spreader 100.00
3 2-One-Horse Hay Rake 50.00
4 One Sulky Plow 45.00
5 One Two-Horse Disc Harrow 35.00
6
One Potato Digger 65.00
7 Four Wagons and Two Sleds 75.00
8 One Tip Cart 75.00
9 Lumber 300.00
10 One Drag (steel head) 8.00
11 One Lime Spreader 20.00
12 One Power Sprayer 60.00
13 One Two-Horse Corn Planter 50.00
14 One Two-Horse Cultivator 27.00
15 One Hay Tedder
25.00
16 One Tractor Harrow
55.00
17 One Spring Tooth Harrow
10.00
18 One Smoothing Harrow
3.00
19 One Seedsower and Weeder
6.00
21 Two Walking Plows 15.00
22 One Two-Horse Hoe 10.00
23 One Ford Tractor
600.00
24 One Tractor Plow 100.00
25 One Tractor Pulley
30.00
26 One Tractor Cultivator 135.00
27 One Root Cutter 5.00
28 Blacksmith Tools
20.00
29 One Feed Cooker
5.00
30 One Galvanized Tank
5.00
31 One Saw Frame and Two Saws 25.00
32 Grindstone and Mowing Machine Grinder 15.00
33 One Gas Tank and Gasoline 12.00
34 One Two-Horse Mowing Machine 100.00
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35.00
20 Two One-Horse Cultivators
35 Three Swine 200.00
36 Wood 250.00
37 175 Laying Hens 350.00
38 Milk Room and Milking Equipment
650.00
39 Thirteen Cows
2,940.00
40 One Bull
190.00
41 One Heifer 125.00
42 Forty Tons Ensilage 400.00
43 One Bull Calf 60.00
44 Grain 125.00
45 Fifty Grain Bags 10.00
46 One Corn Harvester
100.00
47 One Ensilage Cutter 125.00
48 One One-Horse Corn Planter 15.00
49 Two Wheel Barrows 10.00
50 One Motor Truck 300.00
51 Harness and Blankets 70.00
52 Two Horses 200.00
53 One-Horse Hay Fork 25.00
·
54 Twenty-five Tons Hay 700.00
55 Chains, Whiffletrees and Eveners 35.00
56 Farm Tools
100.00
57 Block and Tackle
7.50
58 Snow Plow
5.00
59 One Extension and Three Step Ladders
15.00
60 One Planet Junior Seeder
10.00
61 Three Chicken Crates
5.00
62 One Gas Stove
3.00
63 Two Cross Cut Saws
7.50
64 Garden Hose and Lawn Mower
12.00
65 Carpenters' Tools
35.00
66 Fire Hose and Nozzle
56.00
67 Work Shop Material
10.00
68 One Electric Drill 30.00
69 Brooder Equipment 30.00
70 Soft Coal 160.00
71 Milk Separator 65.00
72 Platform Scales 15.00 ·
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73 50 Gallons Fuel Oil 8.00
74 10 Gallons Motor Oil 10.00
75 Forty Bags Fertilizer 40.00
HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT
Superintendent's Furniture
350.00
Kitchen and Pantry
675.00
Inmates' Furniture
375.00
Contents of Attic
60.00
Canned Goods and Empty Jars
210.00
Provisions
352.00
Potatoes
80.00
Blankets and Sheets, Towels
130.00
Dry Goods
35.00
STOCK AND FARM EQUIPMENT 9,645.00
HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT
2,267.00
WALLACE N. YOUNG
ANTHONY DENISEVICH
FRED R. BLODGETT
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REPORT OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
The year 1948 still called for an all-out food production by farmers, as well as food conservation by home-makers. For this reason, efforts of the Extension Service during the year were largely on these factors, the production and conservation.
Dairymen in Westford have taken considerable interest in the Selective Breeding Association which has for its objective the improve- ment of dairy cattle. They were also interested in the production of quality roughage and herd health.
Poultrymen were primarily interested in disease control. One in- fection of pullorum was discovered in a laying flock and another in- fection in a batch of chicks. Prompt cooperation in both cases resulted in complete control of both outbreaks otherwise the losses might have been serious. Poultrymen also were assisted in feeding and manage- ment.
The orchardists were assisted in a general spray program and a pruning demonstration was given, and farm visits made to help with individual problems upon request.
Mrs. W. Otis Day served as town homemaking chairman, and meetings of interest to homemakers were conducted in home furnish- ings, furniture refinishing and the making of homemade Christmas gifts. Mrs. Harlan Knowlton was awarded a certificate for doing out- standing work in Food Preservation and canning by the State Depart- ment of Agriculture at the Union Agricultural Show in Worcester this year.
Eight boys' and girls' 4-H clubs were organized during the year under the leadership of Mrs. Van Norden, Miss Eleanor Cleary, Mrs. Dorothy Mann, Mrs. Edna Moore, Mrs. Clifford Johnson, Mr. Peter Perry and Mr. Merton Bezoian. Mr. Bezoian leads the agricultural clubs in the Frost School and Academy. Mr. Perry, one of Westford's outstanding leaders, was recognized by the University of Massa- chusetts because of the splendid leadership he has furnished for a period of over 20 years. He was awarded a certificate and a diamond 4-H Leadership Pin for outstanding leadership. Mr. Perry also served as a councillor at Camp Middlesex, training boys in handicraft. He also acted as Associate Camp Director. Stephen MacDougal was Camp Di- rector.
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Mrs. Edna Moore, another outstanding 4-H leader, was awarded a leader's gold pin in recognition of leadership work over a ten-year period.
Edwin Nixon represented Middlesex County in the State Poultry Judging Contest at the Boston Poultry Show and also at the Eastern States Exposition. He attended Camp Vail during the Exposition. Edwin won the county prize in the State Egg Show in Worcester and was awarded a medal in the National Achievement Contest. He also won first, second and sweepstakes at the 100th Boston Poultry Show on two dozen eggs. Dwight Hanson and George Fletcher were awarded the Liberty Hyde Bailey Medal for outstanding garden work. Russell Decatur won a medal in the Better Methods Contest. Lawrence Alcorn, David Wilson, Bruce Davis, Allan Young and Betty Morgan attended Camp Middlesex.
MRS. WARREN NIXON, Director.
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REPORT OF WHITNEY PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE
This committee's report for the 1947 year is a continuing record of attention to the duties and responsibilities placed upon it. The care, preservation and beautifying of the playground has been the concern of Mr. John G. S. Peterson, whose duty as caretaker has been faithfully performed. Some extraordinary expenses were incurred during the year in work on the tennis court, baseball diamond and a complete overhaul of the power motored lawn mower.
As supervisors of the Whitney Shade Tree fund the committee has given the Tree Warden quite a bit of work on the trees on Depot Street which has resulted in a considerable improvement.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN FISHER CHARLES L. HILDRETH MORRIS A. HALL
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Dr. C. A. Blaney
Chairman, Westford Board of Health
Westford, Massachusetts.
Dear Sir:
Following is the report of the Inspector of Animals from January 1, 1947 to December 31, 1947:
Quarantining 21 dogs for dog bites
42 visits
Inspecting barns and animals. No. of barns
61
No. of cows 2 years old and older
346
Heifers 1-2 years 66
Heifers under 1 year
56
Bulls 16
Horses
45
Pigs
584
Sheep
47
Steers
4
Goats
11
This is a copy of the report made to the State.
Respectfully submitted,
.CHARLES A. BLODGETT, Inspector of Animals.
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Feb. 4, 1948
REPORT OF THE WESTFORD WATER COMPANY
CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT
Balance January 1, 1947
$193,808.89
Additions during the year 1947
16,305.46
$210,114.35
Less Credits during the year 1947
1,045.80
$209,068.55
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
From January 1, 1947 to December 31, 1947 (Cash Basis) RECEIPTS
Hydrants
$ 3,349.80
Public Buildings, Playgrounds, etc.
497.28
Subscribers
18,447.19
Service
· 1,018.40
Sundry Receipts
231.91
$. 23,544.58
EXPENSES
Wages and Salary $ 5,924.86
Expense Account and Supplies
6,251.57
Electric Power and Light
2,323.37
Taxes
3,107.17
Service
2,897.46
Depreciation
3,490.15
$ 23,994.58 $ 450.00
Net operating loss
Receipts of Interest from Government Bonds Matured, etc. $ 2,131.66
Less Interest paid on Bank Loans
146.52
Net Gain for the year
$
1,535.14
$
1,985.14
WILLIAM R. TAYLOR, Treasurer.
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Westford, Massachusetts February 3, 1948
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 West- ford Water Company to December 31, 1947 and of the Receipts and Expenditures from January 1, 1947 to December 31, 1947, before me.
PERRY T. SNOW, Notary Public My commission expires Oct. 24, 1952
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REPORT OF JOINT COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE NEED OF A NEW SCHOOL IN WESTFORD
The report of the Joint Committee at the Town Meeting in 1947 showed a serious need for new classroom space. The condition is most critical in the Academy and in the Frost School. Not only are the pupils over-crowded in these buildings to an extent which would be dangerous in case of a fire, but our school program is seriously handicapped through lack of space for activities in manual arts, do- mestic science, agriculture, sciences, and physical education. These are the very fields which should be covered in a small school program of general education. Courses in these subjects would militate toward holding our young people in school.
The history of school building in Westford seems to be a chron- icle of "too little and too late". Much money has been expended upon additions and alterations which soon proved inadequate. This is the case with the additions to Cameron School, the gymnasium at the Academy, and the alterations at Frost School. School planning now should look not to next year, but to the next fifteen years. In the past, a more forward looking program at the time of the alterations would have involved more expense at the time but would have meant tremendous savings over a period of years.
Over the past 21 years, the average enrolment in Frost School has been 136 pupils. In order to keep this year's enrolment down to approximately this figure, a group of children on one bus route had to be transferred to the Cameron School. This means a considerably longer ride for these pupils. We shall probably have to resort to this expedient again next September with even more pupils, to the objection, no doubt, of many parents. The actual fact is that more pupils could be accommodated in Frost School if only six grades were maintained than with eight grades. The six rooms could accommo- date 25 pupils each if only one grade were assigned to a room. When eight grades are distributed among the six rooms, the split-up of grades often works against using the building to its maximum ca- pacity.
Some one may contend that a building may contain a certain number of pupils regardless of the grades in which the pupils find themselves. This is true only if the purpose of the building is to contain the pupils. School buildings are designed, however, not to "garage" or merely hold pupils, they are designed to educate chil- dren, and there is more involved in the matter than merely squeez-
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ing them within the walls. Chancellor Hutchins of Chicago once r'e- marked that there has been considerable discussion about seating pupils in school, whereas the real objective is to see that some- thing constructive goes on in their heads while they are seated.
The Academy is housing at least double the number for which it was designed. The three makeshift rooms on the third floor are definitely unsatisfactory both from the viewpoint of teaching and of safety. No school administrator could be at ease feeling himself re- sponsible for the safety of the pupils in these rooms in case of fire. And the open stairways to the third floor would make admirable air- shafts up which a blaze could sweep rapidly to the roof!
On November 27, 1936 the State Supervisor of Secondary Educa- tion paid this tribute to our Academy in a letter to the then super- intendent: "You are terribly crowded, of course, and the build- ing is an old one. To have to use the gymnasium for study seems especially bad to me. You have no lunchroom, no household arts, no manual arts, and no physical education, all of which means that you are not operating a truly up-to-date high school. A new building would be the solution. I almost wonder that the building inspector did not condemn Rooms 8, 9, and 10-" One can judge for himself whether the intervening eleven years have improved the condition of the building.
Enrolment in the Academy in the next three or four years will be greater than can be handled in the present building. Either an addition to the present structure or a new high school building is necessary. It would seem the part of wisdom from a long-range point of view to construct a new unit which would at once provide a high school adequate for the needs of the town and also alleviate the conditions in Frost School. A new unit would provide not only seating capacity but the enrichment of the school program which is so badly needed. We are deceiving ourselves if we feel that West- ford is offering a school program comparable to most towns. We may talk glibly about a "general" high school, but the actual fact is that the courses which are usually included in a general program are non-existent here. A problem in any community is that of hold- ing the young people in school. Many want to leave before the com- pulsory age of sixteen. If, as many indications show, the age of compulsory attendance is raised to eighteen, this problem will become more acute. A program which will include manual arts for the boys and household arts for the girls would keep in school many pupils who now leave because of lack of interest in or ability to handle the more conventional subjects. An adequate building would also allow for a much needed physical education program considered a "must" by state authorities.
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A new building will be expensive, but the chief resources of a nation or a town are its young people, and it is for the development of these resources that the expense is needed.
In justice to the young people of Westford the Joint Committee can do nothing else but recommend the erection-as soon as possible- of a six-year high school. This is the program which the state Department of Education urges upon towns of our size, and it is the program which will give our children an education which will at least approach that of other towns.
We are not, however, unmindful of the expense. If we had ample funds for an ideal school, we should insist upon a six-year school with two units of classrooms and a gymnasium-auditorium as a third unit. In order not to put the Town in an impossible financial situation, the Committee would, as an emergency measure, modify their recommendation and accept a single unit of classrooms, with the understanding that the other units might be added in more aus- picious times. At least this one unit, however, is indispensable by 1952 or there will be no place in school for our Academy pupils or for those of Frost School. We do not wish to drain the financial re- sources of Westford, but the children who are our human resources are also of real concern to us. We cannot measure children in terms of dollars. In fairness to them we must recommend action, and some immediate action.
Serving on JOINT COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE NEED OF NEW SCHOOLS IN WESTFORD.
Appointed by Moderator Ben Drew.
EMERSON HADLEY, Chairman E. KENT ALLEN JAMES MULLIGAN NICHOLAS SUDAK EDWARD HARRINGTON
School Committee FREDERICK GATENBY F. STANLEY SMITH JAMES KNOWLTON H. ARNOLD WILDER EDGAR PETERSON WILLIAM KELLY
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REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
The Westford Cemetery Commissioners submit the following re- port for the year 1947.
We have endeavored to care for the cemeteries as usual.
We find it necessary under the prevailing price of labor to raise the price for lot care, which we hope will be met promptly.
We are planning this spring on setting shade trees in the new part at Fairview Cemetery.
SEBASTIAN WATSON, Chairman FRED R. BLODGETT AXEL G. LUNDBERG
Cemetery Commissioners
REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN
As usual, my work has been removing dead limbs and trees on the roadside.
I would suggest that some maple trees be set out on Depot Street. The money to be taken from the income of the Whitney fund.
I would suggest the sum of $800 be appropriated to carry on the work.
HARRY L. NESMITH, Tree Warden. January 23, 1948
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE EMILY F. FLETCHER LECTURE FUND
Once again this bequest has enabled its trustees to provide an afternoon and evening of rare enjoyment for the townspeople. As they listened to Victory Coty of Stowe, Vt. give running comment on his exquisitely beautiful pictures which he had entitled "America out of Doors" they could not but have felt that he deserved the reputation he has acquired of outstanding naturalist and color photographer of our wonderful land. His pictures of birds, wildflowers and outdoor life pleased everybody and the sportsmen present in the audience must have enjoyed especially the fishing pictures showing the capturing of giant tuna and fighting blue marlin. Nearly four hundred children filled Abbot Hall in the afternoon, their presence being made possible through the efforts of Mr. Conrad and the cooperation of Dr. Herman and the school teachers, with five bus drivers furnishing transportation.
The evening audience is increasing each time a lecture is given, and if similar transportation service can be furnished for adults, it is felt that many more would be enabled to attend these outstanding entertainments.
Fee of Victor Coty-$200. Receipts from the lectures-$57.05. Minor expenses-$49.21.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM C. ROUDENBUSH WILLIAM R. TAYLOR ALICE M. HOWARD, Secretary MAY E. DAY JOHN T. CONRAD
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REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
The Finance Committee has held the customary meetings and given all the articles in the warrant careful consideration and recommend the appropriation of the various sums as tabulated blow: .
General Government-5.73%
Article Appropriation
Voted and Transfrd. 1947
Amount Expended
Amt. Asked for 1948
Recom- mended for 1948
3- 1
Selectmen
$ 948.14
$ 948.14
$ 1,000.00
$ 1,000.00
License Expense
99.59
99.59
100.00
100.00
Accountant
1,175.00
1,167.48
1,175.00
1,175.00
Treasurer
1,910.00
1,902.37
2,050.00
2,050.00
Assessors
1,500.00
1,497.26
1,750.00
1,750.00
Tax Collector
1,975.00
1,953.88
2,100.00
2,100.00
Tax Title Expenses
750.00
390.67
250.00
250.00
Town Counsel
300.00
300.00
300.00
300.00
Town Clerk
700.00
667.40
800.00
800.00
Election and Registration
1,300.00
1,147.47
2,231.00
2,231.00
3- 2
Town Hall
4,300.00
3,718.11
3,800.00
3,800.00
Protection of Persons and Property-12.41%
POLICE
7,675.00
7,675.00
8,880.00
8,880.00
3- 3 General Expenses FIRE
.
Permanent Man
500.00 8,749.65
500.00
500.00 8,000.00
500.00
3- 4
General Expense
8,735.31
8,000.00
Article Appropriation
Voted and Transfrd. 1947
Amount Expended
Amt. Asked for 1948
Recom- mended for 1948
3- 8
Forest Fires
1,800.00
1,798.45
1,500.00
1,500.00
3-23 Fire Insurance
2,650.00
2,407.60
1,682.53
1,682.53
3- 5 Hydrants
3,455.00
3,349.70
4,365.00
4,365.00
19
Painting Westford Firehouse
400.00
400.00
650.00
650.00
20
Purchase of Fire Hose,
625.00
625.00
650.00
650.00
21
Purchase of Forest Fire Hose
500.00
500.00
23 Graniteville Fire House
5,000.00
5,000.00
3- 6
Sealer of Weights and Measures
125.00
125.00
125.00
125.00
3-11
Moth Department
917.90
917.90
1,100.00
1,100.00
3-10
Tree Warden
503.00
501.94
600.00
600.00
3- 7
Fish and Game Warden
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
Health and · Sanitation-1.53%
3-12
Board of Health
4,000.00
3,556.59
4,000.00
4,000.00
3-13
Cattle Inspector
150.00
150.00
150.00
150.00
Highway Department-16.35%
3-14
Snow and Ice Removal
7,950.68
7,950.43
12,000.00
12,000.00
3-26
Street Lights
7,139.00
6,966.00
7,139.00
7,139.00
26-30
Additional Lights
108.00
108.00
3-14 Town Roads
2,000.00
841.89
2,000.00
2,000.00
5
Chapter 81 Roads
10,125.00
10,125.00
10,125.00
10,125.00
6
Chapter 90 Roads
1,000.00
500.00
500.00
9
Equipment
276.56
276.56
483.02
483.02
12-13
Chapter 90 Construction
2,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
.
Article Appropriation
Voted and Transfrd. 1947
Amount Expended
Amt. Asked for 1948
Recom- mended for 1948
14 New Trucks
2,400.00
2,290.30
7,350.00
7,350.00
18 Repair Steamroller
1,000.00
1,000.00
16 Snow Plows --
685.00
685.00
Charities-13.31%
3-15
Old Age Assistance
16,379.86
16,379.86
17,600.00
17,600.00
Aid to Dependent Children
3,500.00
3,285.78
2,000.00
2,000.00
Temporary Aid and Infirmary
17,366.37
17,366.17
16,525.00
16,525.00
Soldiers' Benefits-1.14%
3-16
Soldiers' Benefits
3,000.00
2,094.47
3,000.00
3,000.00
37
Direction of Vet. Relief
100.00
165.84
100.00
100.00
Schools-43.52%
3-17
School Department
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