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Receipts and Expenditures
The following is a tabulated list of Receipts and Expenditures of the Department during the year 1929:
Receipts
Water Rates
$4,283.65
Shut Off
43.00
Demands
3.50
Wilmington Hydrant Rental
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4,680.00
Tewksbury Hydrant Rental
60.00
Miscellaneous
208.91
Unpaid Bills (1928)
120.00
Services
·Pipe and Fittings
$2,584.47
Brass Goods
1,393.47
Boxes
520.40
Meters
505.51
Labor
1,989.28
Truck
326.00
7,319.13
Interest
26.11
$16,744.30
Appropriation
24,000.00
Balance from 1928
911.72
Total
$41,656.02
Expenditures
Pumping Station:
Station Supplies
$266.94
Fuel Oil
453.95
Lubricating Oil
41.63
Electric Power
54.64
Electric Light
15.71
Repairs
178.71
Telephones
. . .
102.77
$1,114.35
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Trucks and Autos :
Gas
558.94
Oil
95.73
Tires
186.50
Repairs
344.74
Insurance
134.68
Miscellaneous
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1,360.97
Services :
Pipe, and Fittings
2,631.43
Brass Goods
2,037.86
Boxes
460.61
Meters
490.32
Sundries
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541.15
6,161.37
Office:
Rent
180.00
L. H. Jan. and Tel.
120.00
Stationery
239.07
Postage
54.42
593.49
R. R. Rent
24.00
Insurance
352.17
Tools and Equipment
1,423.41
Furniture
20.00
Cast Iron Pipe
589.46
Grading
233.68
Miscellaneous
228.55
2,871.27
Maintenance:
Hydrants
123.24
Equipment
179.41
Street Mains
258.42
Station
173.88
Well Field
7.19
742.14
Interest
13,062.50
25,906.09
Pay Roll
10,750.31
Balance to 1930
4,999.62
TOTAL
$41.656.02
With all bills paid on construction we find at the end of 1929 that the entire cost of our plant was $348,393.44, and 305 connections, $4,104.04, making a total investment in the plant at the end of 1929 of $352,497.48 .
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12,843.59
$36,656.40
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40.38
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The estimate for 1930 which we have filed with the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee is for an appropriation of $22,000.00 which is $2,000.00 less than last year.
We also wish to take this opportunity to express our thanks for the cooperation given us by the Board of Selectmen and other Town Departments.
Respectfully submitted,
C. S. HARRIMAN, Chairman. L. T. McMAHON, Secretary.
A. N. EAMES.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER DEPARTMENT
Pumping Station. January 2, 1930.
Gentlemen;
I submit the following report of the activities of the Wil- mington Water Department for the year ending December, 1929.
During these first years of operation our principal work is that of increasing the income of the department as fast as possible, so that at an early date it will become self-supporting and will no longer be a burden on the taxpayers. At the same time we must give sufficient attention to the economy of the sys- tem and to the service of our customers as well as maintain a steady plane of improvement.
We have to date made 305 connections and at this time are sup- plying service to about 240 of them, the others being shut off. I should like to emphasize the importance of keeping this active total as large as possible. I feel that the people of the town are to be complimented on their adoption of the water department and the support they have given it.
On the first of November 1928 when we started connecting there were approximately 608 possible connections, and on the 15th of January 1929 when we completed our first season we had made 138 of these or about 19% of the total. Now with only 14 months of operation behind us we feel proud to say that we have made 305 of these or 44% of the total, or nearly half, which I feel is a record to be justly proud of.
There is another service to which we give a good deal of atten- tion, that is fire protection, which depends to no small extent upon the operation of our hydrants, so we endeavor to keep them in the best of condition thereby aiding the fire department in its work.
We have endeavored to maintain our system of which we are justly proud so that it always looks well, and is efficient in every way. In the past season we have had a large number of visitors at the pumping station, the majority of which were men of the water works profession and we have as yet to have a visitor leave the plant without paying the department and the town as a whole the highest compliments, regarding the station, its location and general appearance, as well as our unseen water supply. We wel- come the inspection by visitors at any time.
In the past season we have done considerable work in spare time toward dressing up the location, and feel sure that this spring we will have the grading done and the driveway completely graveled, which will add much to the station and water shed in appearance
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We are, during the time when it is not profitable to work under- ground, trimming away the underbrush and scrub growth on the watershed, so that the small pines, of which there are a great many, may have a chance to grow. While the pines improve the looks of the land they are far more important in the purification and preservation of good water. We are at the present gleaning a small amount of cord wood which we are selling to an advantage and feel as soon as we work farther back into the lot, this wood will nearly pay for the entire job. At the same time on stormy days we are making concrete fence posts which we will set on the boundaries of some of our land next season, also concrete boxes which save us a good deal on the cost of some services.
During the past season we have built an approved dynamite magazine in which we carry a good supply of explosives at all times and the public is welcome to share this convenience when they need dynamite, and at the lowest cost.
We have tried to keep our equipment in shape to handle any job that might occur and while we have spent no large sums we feel that we are able to handle most any emergency. The trailer that we built last season has paid for itself many times this year. We have kept our truck in very good condition and hope that it will do another year.
In closing, I want to express my appreciation to the men that work for the department, for their cooperation with me at all times, and to the townspeople for their friendly attitude toward us in our endeavors, also to the Water Board for their consideration, it has been a pleasure to work with you.
Respectfully submitted,
DONALD W. FOSTER,
Supt. Water Department.
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REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF WILDWOOD CEMETERY
In accordance with our program, we are continuing to gradually make permanent roadways in the cemetary. These roadways will be improved and extended gradually. Due to the coming of the automobile, the problem of avenues is considerably different from the time when there were horse drawn vehicles. These changing conditions must gradually be adjusted.
A· start has been made on developing a new section of the Cem- etary. It will probably take two more years before lots in this new development will be available.
The dry summer which we had made it very difficult to keep the appearance of the Cemetary as we would like to have it. It is hoped that sooner or later we may bring the Town Water into the Cemetary and devise a means whereby flowers and grass may be watered so that we may cope with a season of drought. .
We respectfully call attention of the lot holders to the fact that if a deposit of $100.00 is made, their lot will be put under perpet- ual care and taken care of for all time. We urge everyone who can possibly do so to make these arrangements. In case lot holders wish to have a lot taken care of for the season, by making a pay- ment to the Superintendent, according to the size of the lot, the lot will be cared for during the season.
Expenditures for the year 1929 are as follows:
Labor
$1,783.74
Stationery and Printing
6.75
Insurance
24.11
Truck and Team Hire
264.26
Weed Killer
50.75
Plants, Trees and Shrubs
89.29
Loam and Dressing
114.45
Crushed Rock
94.05
Hardware, Lumber and Paint
16.01
Tools and Repairs
25.65
Misc.
17.70
$2,486.76
Receipts
$ 528.55
Respectfully submitted,
L. T. McMAHON, Chairman, WILLIAM HENDERSON WALLACE BARROWS
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REPORT OF MOTH SUPERINTENDENT AND TREE WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen,
Herewith I hand you my report as Moth Superintendent and Tree Warden.
The spraying of trees and creosoting of egg masses have been done as usual along the Town highways. No private work has been performed as no appropriation was made for that purpose.
In the Tree Warden's Department we have trimmed and re- paired such trees as needed attention. Some new trees have also been set out.
Details of expenditures will be found in the report of the Town Accountant.
Respectfully submitted,
OLIVER A. McGRANE,
Moth Superintendent and Tree Warden.
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
February 1, 1930.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Wilmington, Massachusetts.
I wish, at this time, to submit my report as Inspector of Ani- mals for the year 1929.
Early in January, notification was received by me to make an inspection of all cattle, sheep and swine, and the premises where the animals were kept.
The instructions were carried out and a report made of the con- ditions prior to March first.
Cattle showing evidence of contagious disease were destroyed and all others given a clean bill of health. Sixty-four barns were reported.
At the time, approximately two hundred fifty head of cattle are kept within the town limits.
Several of the larger dairy owners have decided to apply for accreditation by the State and Federal authorities, which will ne- cessitate a tuberculin test of all cattle owned by the dairyman. This is in keeping with the campaign now under way against tu- berculosis in catlle and is highly recommended. Several states are entirely free from tuberculosis at the present time, as a result of the procedure. It is a step in the right direction, worthy of support and one which is sure to prove its merit.
Numerous cases of rabies have been reported and the animals infected have been destroyed-the only thing to do after evidence of the disease has been found.
Rabies can be prevented, now, by inoculation. The treatment is safe and inexpensive, and certainly worthy of trial when the benefit to both human and canine beings is considered.
Wilmington may be proud of having the largest individually owned piggeries in New England, with over three thousand pigs on the premises, and also several smaller herds of fifty or more.
Respectfully submitted,
C. H. PLAYDON, M. D. V.
Inspector of Animals.
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REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE
To the Citizens of The Town of Wilmington.
The Department of Public Welfare, herewith submit their annual report.
We have one case at the Wakefield Town Farm.
We heve one case at the Massachusetts Hospital School at Can- ton.
We have nine cases some of which, are at the Tewksbury State Hospital and other Institutions.
The Town Farm was let to Samuel P. Pike for farming purposes. "This department has grown considerable this year owing to des- titution and sickness. Caused mostly by the scarcity of work, which has taken place all over the United States.
There are many families on the poor list, who belong to other Cities and Towns that we are obliged to take care of under the law and for which we will be re-imbursed during the coming year.
Unless some steps are taken by the Town to provide work for some of these men who have families to support and who are able to work, the appropriation will grow considerable and become a burden to the Taxpayers.
We suggest that the Town, accept one or two streets a year and these men who are able to work, be allowed to work out their ob ligation to the town in this way. This would benefit the Tax- payer as well as the unfortunate and relieve the burden on the people.
We would also suggest, that the Public Welfare Department be allowed to send these men to wood lots, owned by the Town.
The wood cut from these lots could be sold to the School De- partment and other Departments and the money derived from the sale of this wood could be turned back to the Town, these men would be working out their obligation to the Town and in this way, would help relieve the situation.
Respectfully submitted,
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Board of Public Welfare,
Jerome J. O'Leary, Chairman
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herein submit my report as Inspector of Slaughtering in the Town of Wilmington, for the year 1929.
Whole number of hogs and pigs inspected in the Town from January 1, 1929 to January 1, 1930, 208. Whole number condemned 15.
Respectfully, -
ARTHUR W. SPRAGUE.
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COLLECTOR'S ACCOUNT
Account of 1928 Tax
Uncollected January : 1929
Additional
$61,388.01 2.00
$61,390.01
Taxes collected
$60,813.78
Taxes abated
576.23
$61,390.01
Interest collected
$2950.48
Account of 1929 Tax
Committment
$156,535.82
Additional
46.13
$156,581.95
Taxes collected
$73,289.73
Taxes abated
148.79
$73,438.52
Uncollected January 1930
$83,143.43
Interest collected
$93.75
Account of 1929 Excise Tax
Commitment
$9,507.65
Collected
$4,204.93
Abated
243.62
$4,448.55
Uncollected January 1930
Interest collected
3.78
$5,059.10
GEORGE W. BUCK,
Collector of Taxes.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit the following report as superintendent of streets for the year 1929:
We used this year nearly 95,000 gallons of road oil and asphalt. To put a street in condition to oil it should be graveled to grade, wide enough for two cars to pass in safety. Shoulders properly sloped for oil roads are very treacherous in slippery weather. Drainage is very important to oil roads.
Graveling and widening West, Concord, Federal, and Bridge Lane is some of our winter work. On Ballardvale Street we have bene- fited by using waste not fit for Salem Construction work. We built 1725 feet of macadam road on Salem Street this year and subgraded another hundred feet beyond and removed about a dozen large trees which would be in the way another year.
Respectfully submitted,
D. ROBERT CARTER,
Superintendent of Streets.
REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUNDS 1929
Amount
Accum'd Interest
With- drawn
Bal. on Deposit
S. D. J. Carter Lecture Fund
Blackstone
No. 1879
$2578.50
$234.82
$180.51
$2632.81
Woburn
No. 56672
2000.00
41.67
2041.67
Mechanics
No. 11437
2000.00
32.00
2032.00
$6578.50
$308.49
$180.51
$6706.48
Library Funds :
Chester W. Clark
Blackstone
No.
9497
$500.00
$74.72
$574.72
Burnap
Andover
No.
8512
200.00
153.86
81.72
272.14
Benjamin Buck
Andover
No. 18341
500.00
168.50
668.50
Charlotte C. Smith
Mechanics
No. 4215
500.00
285.57
785.57
Sabra Carter Common Fund
Andover
No. 18349
200.00
159.38
16.50
342.88
Cemetery Funds :
Isaac Cazneau
Andover
No. 18985
100.00
56.44
4.00
152.44
Susan Carlton
Andover
No. 18345
75.00
28.48
2.00
101.48
George W. and Minnie A. Sidelinker
Andover
No. 22450
200.00
36.56
10.00
226.56
Sabra Carter (Jacques Lot)
Andover
No. 18347
200.00
76.77
4.00
272.77
William H. Carter
Andover
No. 24631
100.00
28.29
4.00
124.29
Dolly Harnden
Andover
No. 18342
100.00
19.35
4.00
115.35
Thomas P. Eames
Andover
No. 18346
100.00
25.49
4.00
121.49
Sabra Carter
Andover
No. 18348
100.00
56.64
3.00
153.64
Rich Carter
Andover
No. 22451
100.00
18.26
118.26
James Frazer
Andover
No. 18343
200.00
86.36
12.00
274.36
Martha Temple
Andover
No. 18344
100.00
88.92
2.00
186.92
S. D. J. Carter
Andover
No. 22579
200.00
133.34
4.00
329.34
Charlotte C. Smith
Mechanics
No.
4214
50.00
7.13
2.00
55.13
Charles H. Hopkins
Blackstone
No.
4248
200.00
75.38
4.00
271.38
Abner C. Childs
Woburn
No. 33384
100.00
35.46
3.00
132.46
Gilman C. Harnden
Woburn
No. 32614
100.00
14.12.
4.00
110.12
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Laura Parker
Woburn
No. 32615
50.00
8.67
2.00
56.67
Sarah G. Sheldon
Woburn
No. 33814
200.00
71.14
4.00
267.14
Rufus C. Eames
Blackstone
No.
4642
100.00
27.23
4.00
123.23
John Sheldon Sargent
Blackstone
No.
4859
100.00
13.05
4.00
109.05
Isabelle Holt
Blackstone
No.
5169
75.00
10.79
3.00
82.79
Henry Blanchard
Blackstone
No.
5604
50.00
5.64
2.00
53.64
Nathan B. Eames
Mechanics
No.
6899
100.00
11.94
4.00
107.94
Thomas Day
Andover
No. 31514
100.00
14.25
2.00
112.25
Lorenzo Meads
Mechanics
No. 7176
100.00
11.19
4.00
107.19
Almira J. Carley
Andover
No. 32237
100.00
27.93
127.93
George E. Swain
Blackstone
No.
7304
100.00
16.56
5.00
111.56
Josiah Monroe (Care Elbridge Carter and Walter H. Blanchard Lots)
Mechanics
No.
7559
100.00
12.52
4.00
108.52
Jacob H. Shedd
Blackstone
No.
7701
100.00
12.52
4.00
108.52
George T. Eames
Blackstone
No.
7746
200.00
26.37
4.00
222.37
Jonathan Eames 2nd
Andover
No. 35188
100.00
16.49
4.00
112.49
Newman Parker, Jr.
Blackstone
8259
100.00
10.29
4.00
106.29
Irwin E. Morse
Mechanics
8531
100.00
11.64
4.00
107.64
Sylvester and Lois R. Carter
Mechanics
No.
8990
100.00
8.92
4.00
104.92
Captain George W. McIntosh
Mechanics
Vo.
9662
200.00
26.36
4.00
222.36
Mary A. Gowing, Lot 410
Mechanics
No. 10283
100.00
8.63
3.00
105.63
S. Lizzie Carter, Lot 439
Mechanics
No. 10282
100.00
5.49
105.49
Julia M. Parker (Ward Parker Lot)
Mechanics
No. 10641
100.00
6.24
3.00
103.24
Manuel and Elizabeth Dexter
Mechanics
No. 10640
50.00
3.10
53.10
Jacques Gowing
Mechanics
No. 10639
100.00
6.24
4.00
102.24
Maude K. Tuttle, Lot 60B
Mechanics
No. 10693
100.00
5.87
105.87
Benjamin T. Glover, Lot 146
Mechanics
No. 10953
100.00
5.08
105.08
John W. Perry, Sec. D, Lot 222
Mechanics
No. 10967
100.00
5.08
105.08
Mary E. Kelley, Sec. E, Lot 322
Mechanics
No. 10968
100.00
5.08
105.08
Caleb S. Harriman, Lot 53
Mechanics
No. 11642
100.00
100.00
John N. Eames, Lot 137
Mechanics
No. 11643
100.00
100.00
$7050.00
$2023.33
$240.22
$8833.11
No.
No.
Note: S. D. J. Carter Lecture Funds :
Am. Tel & Tel. Co. 4% Col. Bonds due and paid July 1, 1929, amount $6,000.00. Reinvested in Blackstone, Woburn and Mechanics Savings Banks. See above Bond interest paid Frank L. Eames $120.00.
CALEB S. HARRIMAN, EDWARD N. EAMES, PHILIP B. BUZZELL, Trustees.
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TOWN WARRANT
To Walter A. Hill, Constable of the Town of Wilmington:
Greeting-In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in the manner prescribed in the By-Laws of said Town, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town qualified by law to vote in Town affairs to meet and assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the third day of March next at 9.45 o'clock in the forenoon, the polls to be opened at 10.00 A. M. and shall be closed at 8 P. M. for the election of Town Officers.
Article 1. To bring in your votes on one ballot for three Select- men, who shall also act as Board of Public Welfare and Board of Survey; one Assessor for three years; Town Clerk; Treasurer; Collector of Taxes; Constable; three Fence Viewers; two members of School Committee for three years; two trustees of the Public Library for three years; one Trustee of Trust Funds for three years; one member of the S. D. J. Carter Lecture Committee for five years; one Water Commissioner for three years; one member of Planning Board for two years (unexpired term); one member of Planning Board for three years; one member of Planning Board for one year (unexpired term) ; Tree Warden; Moderator.
You are also hereby further required and directed to notify and warn the said inhabitants of the Town of Wilmington, who are qualified to vote on elections and Town affairs, therein to assemble subsequently, and meet in Town Meeting at the Grange Hall, Wild- wood Street, in said Town of Wilmington, on Monday, the tenth day of March. A. D. 1930, at eight (8) o'clock P. M., then and there to act on the following articles:
Article 2. To choose all other Town officers for the ensuing year.
Article 3. To hear the reports of Committees and act thereon.
Article 4. To see how much money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the following items:
General Government Cemetery
Protection of Life and Property
Town Indebtedness
Health and Sanitation
Street Lights
Highways
Unclassified
Charities and Aid
Reserve Fund
Soldiers' Benefits Interest
Education
Water Department
Public Library
Care of Parks
Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money in anticipation of revenue of the present financial year.
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Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of two thousand dollars for the observance of the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Town and the Tercentenary Celebration of the Commonwealth, the money to be spent by the present Anniversary Committee, or what it will do in relation thereto.
Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $200.00 or some other amount and elect a director, the money to be expended by and the director to serve in cooperation with the Middlesex County Trustees for County Aid to Agricul- ture in the work of the Middlesex County Extension Service, under the provisions of Sections 40 to 45, Chapter 128, General Laws of Massachusetts.
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of three thousand (3,000) dollars for the extension of water main for a distance of 1200 feet more or less on Aldrich Road, from the existing main to the property occupied by Domenico Bruno, or to do anything in relation thereto.
Article 9. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $4,680 for hydrant maintenance, for the year 1930, or do any- thing in relation thereto.
Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Board of Selectmen to contract for two electric lights to be installed on Main Street near the Woburn line, or do anything in relation thereto.
Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to elect a Board of Public Welfare at its annual meeting in the year 1931, such Board to have oversight of all of the welfare work in the Town as prescribed by Statute and now carried on by the Board of Selectmen, or act in any manner relating thereto.
Article 12. If the Town votes in the affirmative on the foregoing article, to see if the Town will vote to rescind any and all former votes inconsistent therewith, such vote to rescind to take effect on the election and qualification of the Board of Public Welfare at the annual meeting in 1931, or act in any manner relating thereto.
Article 13. If the Town votes in the affirmative on the two fore- going articles, to see if the Town will vote to elect at its annual meeting in 1931 a Board of Public Welfare to consist of three mem- bers, one to be elected for three years, one for two years and one for one year, and at each annual meeting thereafter to elect one new member for three years, and have the ballot for such annual elec- tion prepared accordingly, such Board to have full charge of all matters as specified in the foregoing articles, or act in any manner relating thereto.
Article 14. To see is the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of seventy five dollars ($75.00) to grade Nee Park, to make suitable for the erection for a fit memorial, or do anything thereto.
Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) for the erection of a building near the present High School for additional school accommodation.
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Article 16. To see if the Town will turn over to the Board of Park Commissioners the Town Farm of ninety two acres for Park and Recreation purposes or what they will do in relation thereto.
Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of twenty eight hundred nine dollars and thirty-three cents ($2809.33) for overdrafts of Board of Public Welfare, aid to Dependent Mothers and Interest Accounts, or do anything in rela- tion thereto.
Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of twelve hundred ($1200.00) for Public Health Work or do anything in relation thereto.
Artcile 19. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Board of Selectmen to contract for nine (9) electric lights to be installed on Salem Street from Woburn Street easterly to the North Reading line, or do anything in relation thereto.
Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of four hundred dollars ($400.00) for the proper observance of Memorial Day and that the Moderator appoint a committee who shall arrange and have charge of such observance or do anything in relation thereto.
Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Selectmen to contract for all night street lighting service or see what they will do in relation thereto.
Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of three hundred dollars ($300.00) for the purpose of es- tablishing a fire well on the east side of Main Street on land now owned by A. A. Blanchett. This land to be deeded to the Town with the understanding that it be used for a fire well, or do any- thing in relation thereto.
Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of five hundred ($500.00) dollars for the purpose of as- sembling existing plans toward a general survey of the Town. This work to be done under the supervision of the Board of Assessors and Town Clerk with the assistance of the Water Department, or do anything in relation thereto.
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