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Although the beneficial influences of music study reach out in numberless directions, it is generally agreed that the primary aims of music instruction should be the development of a lasting love for the best in music and an intelligent appreciation of it. It is my pur- pose to not only create a love and appreciation for music but to stimu- late the desire for the participation in the various musical activities. Having done this, it is my earnest hope and ambition to arouse suffi- cient interest which will carry over into adult activities, as civic orchestras and choral societies.
It is exceedingly advantageous to students of Wilmington that the time of the Music Supervisor has been lengthened from a two and a half to a three day per week.
A musical program is arranged for the assemblies which are held twice a month. These assemblies give ample opportunities for all the various musical clubs and organizations to perform.
On May 22, 1936 the first annual concert was given in the Grange Hall. The program was as follows:
Passing By Purcell
The Swan (violin obligato) Saint-Saens
Margaret Carabello
Carmen
Wilson
Romance
Wieniawski
Slavonic Fantasy
Dvorak-Kreisler
Liebesfreud Kreisler
Margaret Carabello Madeline Meredith, Accompanist
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Sweet and Low
Night in Granada
Barnby Bueno
Daniel T. Buzzell Chorus Thelma Roscoe, Accompanist
Festival March Mendelssohn
Sonata op. 26 (Theme)
Beethoven
Two Guitars Russian
Junior and Senior Orchestra
Give a Man a Horse He Can Ride O'Hara
Deep River
Negro Spiritual
Song of the Jolly Roger.
Candish
Boys' Glee Club
La Gitana Kreisler
Hindoo Chant Rimsky-Korsakoff-Kreisler
Margaret Carabello Madeline Meredith, Accompanist
Trees Rasbach
A Dream Boat Passes By
Lemare
The Snow
Elgar
Margaret Carabello, Violin Accompaniment Girls' Glee Club
I am very happy to report that because of the large number of girls in the high school who were interested in joining the glee club, two different clubs were organized. One of the low classmen, the other, of the upper classmen. It is also gratifying that the Boy's Glee Club has been augmented to twice the original size.
The second annual concert will be given in the Spring. There will also be given an elementary concert which will demonstrate the mu- sical work done in the grades.
I should again like to make a plea to the people of Wilmington, that if there are any instruments not used, there would be many pupils who would greatly appreciate the loan of them.
I wish to thank you, Mr. Bean, the principals, teachers and pupils for the genuine interest and co-operation that has been given me in my work.
Respectfully submitted,
ANGELICA CARABELLO, Supervisor of Music.
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REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Wilmington, Mass.
Mr. Stephen G. Bean, Superintendent of Schools, Wilmington, Massachusetts.
Dear Sir:
It is my honor to submit to you my second annual report as Super- visor of Physical Education.
It is the common belief that Physical Education consists chiefly of muscle training. The aim is primarily the training of subjective motor control and incidentally of attention, will and self discipline. Such control is shown in the ability to assume and maintain good posture, in erect carriage and grace and on the other hand it leads to agility, ability to manage one's body to the best advantage under any circumstances; in short, to have one's body well in hand for any pur- pose whatever.
It is customary to visit the primary grades once every two weeks. This year due to the extra grade at Silver Lake School I visit the first grade on Wednesday morning and the second grade on Friday afternoon. Last year we permitted the upper grades to use the gym- nasium at least once a week which produced a great deal of enthu- siasnı.
In the high school the basketball season is well under way. We are competing in the Lowell Suburban League against such towns as Chelmsford, Dracut, Tewksbury. Billerica and North Andover. Besides the league games we are competing with Reading, North Reading and Concord.
This fall we were at a terrific disadvantage when hockey had to be discontinued due to the fact that there was no available place to practice. The girls felt this keenly. It has been four years since the girls' team has been defeated or scored against. Hockey is & sport which keeps the children out of doors and enables a large number of pupils to be active at one time. I trust that this situation can be re- medied before the fall. To be able to keep the students out of doors in good weather would be an ideal Physical Education program.
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In June we had our annual field day. The lower grades de- monstrated folk dances. The fifth and sixth grades did a flag drill and rhythmic exercises. The senior high school group did corrective exercises and field events. A tennis racquet was awarded to Alice Chisholm for winning the highest number of points. This prize was donated by Mr. Bean. A great deal of the success of this program was due to the microphone which Mr. DelTorto was so kind to furnish for us.
Our goal in teaching health education in to perfect the posture of the individual and to train his mind to be alert so that he may rise to any occasion. Good posture can only be accomplished by the pupil himself. It can be fostered to a great extent by the pressure from the teacher and by the parents at home.
I wish to thank you, Mr. Bean, the principals, teachers and pupils for their loyalty and co-operation in making my work interesting and successful.
Respectfully submitted,
MARGARET E. BRADLEY,
Supervisor of Physical Education.
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TREASURER'S REPORT SARAH D. J. CARTER LECTURE COMMITTEE
RECEIPTS
January 1, 1936, Balance on hand
$27.16
February 3, 1936, From F. L. Eames, Treas., Income. 150.00
April 27, 1936, From F. L. Eames, Treas., Income
55.40
December 8, 1936, From F. L. Eames, Treas., Income 150.00
June 6, 1936, Interest
.19
$382.75
EXPENDITURES
February 3. 1936, Roberta Green
$55.00
February 3. 1936, Wilmington News
6.00
February 7, 1936, Roberta Green
52.50
March 6, 1936, Roberta Green
50.00
March 6, 1936, Wilmington News
3.00
Ap. 27, 1936, Wilmington Grange Hall Corp., rent
40.00
Nov. 25, 1936, Esther Snow Carter Concert Co.,
50.00
$269.00
January 1, 1937, Balance on hand
$113.75
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah D. J. Carter Lecture Committee,
ARTHUR F. BLAKE, Treasurer
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THE REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS
Pursuant to the instructions voted in the town meeting, November 14, 1935, the extension on Park Street was made in January 1936. The North Reading Construction Works started in the Spring and the water was ready to be turned on when they called for it in the con- struction work. This work has been completed and North Reading is being supplied with their water requirements in accordance with the provisions of the contract.
The project of the extension on Andover Street was completed in the Spring.
The project on Chestnut Street was started in November. This work was dependent upon authority from the W. P. A. officials. The work was started under their supervision at the alloted time. The work is now in progress and is somewhat impeded due to the lack of manual labor. The project was based on a certain quota of man hours and this quota has not been furnished. This results in an additional charge to the town as the overhead expenses continue during the length of the project. If the original quota had been furnished, the project would have been completed within the original requirements.
The project on Shawsheen Avenue has not as yet been released by the W. P. A.
Forty-one new services were added during the year. The receipts and expenditures are tabulated in the report of the town accountant.
A project that must be undertaken in the immediate future is the painting of the standpipe both inside and outside. This work can be done to much greater advantage now since the connection has been made with North Reading. The town can have the advantage of the pressure of their standpipe while this work is being completed. The painting of the interior of the standpipe is rather expensive but further delay on the work will cause deterioration of the tank itself and should not be postponed beyond another year.
The following tabulation shows the statistics of the department, pumping, consumption of oil and the Accounts Receivable.
Respectfully submitted,
CALEB S. HARRIMAN, Chairman LOUIS T. McMAHON, ALDEN N. EAMES,
Water Commissioners.
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WATER DEPARTMENT STATISTICS
Water Consumption
Year
Gal. Pumped
Av. per Day
1929
20,012,700
54,829
1930
26,556,200
72,456
1931
26,384,300
72,285
1932
38,494,200
105,175
1933
39,438,000
108,049
1934
61,122,900
167,460
1935
57,274,300
156,916
1936
75,166,800
205,934
Fuel Oil Consumption
Year
Gal. Used
Cost Gal. per Mil Cost per Mil
1929
1606.
$ 90.77
S0.2
$4.54
1930
2137.
120.73
S0.4
4.54
1931
2028.5
109.52
77.7
4.16
1932
3056.3
139,61
79.3
3.62
1933
3129.1
138.99
79.3
3.52
1934
5000.8
266.47
S1.S
4.35
1935
4535 1
264.23
84.4
4.61
1936
6751.2
313 90
89.8
4.17
Lubricating Oil Consumption
Year
Gal. Used
Cost Gal. per Mil. Cost per Mil.
1929
83 25
$54.11
4.1
$2.70
1930
90.00
61.55
3.4
2.32
1931
62 25
46 69
2.36
1.77
1932
88.25
66.19
2.29
1.7%
1933
69.00
51.75
1.71
1.31
1934
112.00
$4.00
1.83
1.37
· 1935
88.00
66.00
1.53
1.15
1936
108.00
64.80
1.43
.86
Oil Used in Heater
Year
Gals.
Cost
1929
3809.0
$215.23
1930
4204.
237.54
1931
50S1.9
279.20
1932
4950.7
249.20
1933
3646.9
165.88
1934
6442.1
341.99
1935
7095.0
388.03
1936
8031.
373.78
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Accounts Receivable
Service Accounts:
Balance Due 1934
$ 108.80
Balance Due 1935
60.91
Balance Due 1936
160.36
Water Rates Account
1,149.29
$ 1,479.36
Total Construction Cost to Date
Cost of Water System Dec. 31, 1936
$405,260.31
Part Street Extension
12,999.13
Andover Street Extension
990.97
41 Services
627.66
$419,878.07
CALEB S. HARRIMAN LOUIS T. McMAHON ALDEN N. EAMES
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THE REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
During the past year we have continued to make improvements in grading and modernizing different sections. The outstanding im- provement was the building of the garage, workshop and office building. This building has been completed on the exterior. There is some work yet to be done on the interior. With the seeding and growth of grass on the sections that have been completed, we feel that by Spring a decided improvement in the appearance of the cemetery will be noted. We believe that on a project of this kind W. P. A. assistance is very much worthwhile and if W. P. A. assistance is to be had during the coming year, we recommend that the improvements De continued.
We would like to call attention to the citizens who are lot owners and are interested and take some pride in the upkeep of the cemetery that, if they have not already done so, they place their lots in per- petual care. One hundred dollars is the minimum amount for perpetual care of a lot. Arrangements can be made so that by a deposit of twenty-five dollars a year for four years, perpetual care may be paid for in this way. We believe there are quite a few who probably in- tended to put their lots on perpetual care but have not done so up to the present time. We invite these people to arrange at this time to make a deposit and place their lots under perpetual care.
The receipts and expenditures for the year are tabulated in the report of the town accountant.
Respectfully submitted,
L. T. McMAHON, Chairman G. E. NICHOLS W. E. BARROWS
Commissioners.
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REPORT OF THE MOTH SUPERINTENDENT AND TREE WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my annual report as Moth Superintendent and Tree Warden.
In the Moth Department the customary creosoting of nests was carried out as before.
In the Tree Warden Department the W. P. A. Project of Tree Pruning which was started in 1935 was continued until May 1st. Many low hanging and unnecessary limbs were removed which was of great benefit to our trees.
The heavy storm in August damaged several large trees so bad that removal was necessary.
Details of expenditures will be found in 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 15, 1937. Wilmington, Mass.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen:
The following is the report for the year 1936 as Inspector of Animals:
Number of dog bites reported 20
Number of dogs showing physical signs of rabies 2 Number of dogs submitted to laboratory examination 2
Laboratory Report
Positivo 2
Negative 0
Suspicious
0
Inspection of Domestic Animals
Number of premises keeping cows 42
Number of cows 222
Number of cows released from Interstate Shipment 110
Animals showing physical signs of rabies 1
Respectfully submitted,
W. E. MERRILL, V. M. D.
Inspector of Animals
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
February 15, 1937
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Wilmington, Mass.
Gentlenien :
Nothing to report for the year 1936.
Respectfully, W. E. MERRILL, V. M. D. Inspector of Slaughtering.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE For the Year 1936
February 5, 1937.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
During the year 1936, this board has made every effort to keep welfare costs as low as possible. The first part of the year was very costly, due to the W. P. A. workers not receiving their checks regular, sometimes going three weeks without pay. The latter part of the year these workers received their checks weekly, which enabled us to carry on, without this extra burden.
The passing over to the Welfare Board, the matter of certifying all W. P. A. workers, has made this year a very busy one. We feel that we have performed this extra burden to the satisfaction of those concerned. No partiality was shown, and each applicant had to be personally investigated, which necessitated a lot of time, and hard work. The quota on W. P. A. workers was reduced the latter part of the year, which of course made it necessary for a few of them to come onto welfare.
This board has contributed approximately $300.00 to the main- tenance of the sewing project, tree cutting project, and the cartage of W. P. A. commodities.
This board, as in other years certified commodity cards, and many thousand dollars worth of food and clothing were distributed. This distribution being handled very efficiently by Mrs. Giroux.
Herewith, we are showing the amount of commodities received from the State Department of W. P. A., which have been distributed through this board for the year:
CLOTHING
Received and distributed 12,181 articles of clothing.
FOOD
Flour
3000 lbs.
Potatoes
5000 lbs.
Evaporated milk
1000 cans
Butter 1000 lbs.
Carrots canned.
1200 cans
Rolled Oats 1200 lbs.
Vegetable Soup
1000 cans
Dried Beans
2156 1bs.
Beef canned
5258 cans
Dried Peas 2000 lbs.
Eggs
250 doz.
Fresh Fruit
6757 lbs.
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These articles of clothing and food were distributed to approxi- mately 160 cases and from 1000 to 1400 persons per month.
There is no question but what a lot of good has been accomplished through the distribution of these goods.
Welfare Cases
During the year 1936 this board has rendered aid to 101 families. caring for 407 persons. Fifty-one families had Wilmington settle- ments, twenty-nine families had no settlement, (State Cases), and twenty-one families had settlements in other towns or cities.
Expenditures by this town for cases having no settlement in Wilmington will amount to approximately $3000.00, and this town will receive reimbursement for this amount.
We also had twelve cases aided by outside towns, but which had Wilmington settlements. These cases we have no jurisdiction over, other than to investigate and determine whether they have a Wil- mington settlement These cases will cost the town approximately $1500.00.
Hospitalization
We have been unfortunate this year in having so many hospitali- zation cases. We also had many cases that required home treatment.
Taken to State Infirmary. Tewksbury. 10 persons
Taken to Mass. General Hospital ... 7 persons Taken to Central Hospital 15 persons
We also have one person at Wakefield Town Infirmary, which costs the town $1.00 per day.
We have three children cared for by the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts
This board, as in the past has a rule to make each able bodied recipient work out his welfare, at the rate of one day for each $3.00 order.
During the year 1936, this department assigned nien to work, a total of 3280 hours, this work being divided among the several de- partments.
Mother's Aid
We aided five cases under Mother's Aid. One case had an outside settlement, and the other four had a Wilmington settlement. We paid for three cases in other cities, but having a Wilmington settle- ment. Mother's aid is now operating under the Social Security Act, and & good part of aid rendered will be reimbursed by the Federal Government.
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Old Age Assistance
A marked increase in Old Age Assistance cases will be noted. This increase is contributed to the fact that the age limit has been reduced to sixty-five, as against seventy, as heretofore. This depart- ment has been very busy with these cases, as all applicants are re- quired to be thoroughly investigated, and the application put in proper order. Proof of age, citizenship, and settlement are just a few of the necessary requirements. Old age assistance is also under the Social Security Act. It costs the town only one-sixth, up to thirty dollars per month, for each Wilmington settled case. The Federal Govern- ment pays one half of the assistance, and the state pays two-thirds · of the balance. We have devoted much time to Old Age Assistance, so as to put applications through as soon as possible, so that the applicant would not be delayed in receiving his or her assistance. We have been highly praised by the State investigator for the expeditious manner in which we have handled these cases.
Number of persons receiving assistance Jan., 1936 .. 16 Applications received, 1936 52
Applications denied 7 Applications accepted 45
Cases closed, through death, or other reasons 6
Civilian Conservation Corps
During the past year, 32 boys between the ages of 17 and 26, have been sent to C. C. C. camps. These boys were picked from needy families so far as possible. These boys receive $30.00 monthly, and it is mandatory that they sign $25.00 a month to their parents, thereby rendering assistance to the families they represent.
Sewing Project
It might be of interest to the Conimunity to know the tremendous amount of work produced by our local W. P. A. Sewing Project, dur- , ing the past year. This project consists of 19 women and 1 man. It is supervised by Myrtle Shaw, who directs and plans the work as suggested by the district director of division No. 2.
4803 women's and girl's dresses, 911 gowns, 730 pajamas, 530 com- binations, 852 pillowcases, 2090 sheets, 508 undergarments, 683 slips, 1257 men's and boy's shirts, 400 towels, 222 sun suits, 897 boy's suits, and 72 boy's pants were produced by the women the last twelve months.
The 35,3921/2 yards of material used was supplied by the Federal Government, also the findings for finishing the garments.
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During the flood at Lowell last March, 794 garments were sent. At that time the women gave freely of their time, working long hours to relieve the sufferers.
A total of 22 cases were taken to a hospital by the police depart- ment. Fourteen cases were taken in the ambulance, and eight were taken in the police car.
We want to thank the police department for their fine co-opera- tion. It has never mattered what time of the day or night that we were called upon to take a case, but what we received instant service by that department. No person or persons realize what a service the ambulance is rendering to the people of this town, any better than what we do.
In closing, we extend our appreciation to all departments who have aided us in carrying on our humane work.
Respectfully yours,
JEROME J. O'LEARY, Chairman HENRY J. PORTER, Secretary FRANK G. PATCH, Investigator
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COLLECTOR'S ACCOUNT
Account of 1930 Excise Tax
Uncollected January 1936
$558.16
Collected
$129.99
Abated
428.17
$558.16
Interest Collected $3.75
Account of 1931 Excise Taxes
Uncollected January 1936
$2,168.05
Collected
$217.36
Abated
8.14
$225.50
Uncollected
$1,942.55
Interest Collected
$31.94
Account of 1932 Excise Taxes
Uncollected January 1936
$1,954.89
Collected
206.60
Uncollected
$1,748.29
Interest Collected
$39.93
Account of 1933 Tax
Uncollected January 1936
$229.59
Collected
$133.00
Abated
96.59
$229.59
Interest Collected $31.00
Account of 1933 Excise Tax
Uncollected January 1936
$1,929.73
Collected
277.02
$1,652.71
Interest Collected $46.32
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Account of 1933 Old Age Assistance Tax
Uncollected January 1936
Collected
$127.00
Abated
65.00
$192.00
Account of 1934 Tax
Uncollected January 1936
$12,388.35
Collected
$9,007.07
Abated
958.94
Tax Titles
2,422.34
$12,388.35
Interest Collected
$10$2.76
Account of 1934 Excise Tax
Uncollected January 1936
$1,702.79
Collected
119.25
$1,583.54
Interest Collected
$13.97
Account of 1935 Tax
Uncollected January 1936
$86,077.72
Collected
$53.650.07
Abated
717.64
Tax Titles
12,361.92
$66,729.63
Uncollected
$19,348.09
Interest Collected
$1,789.61
Account of 1935 Excise Taxes
Uncollected January 1936
$2,911.43
Collected
$1,146.66
Abated
4.13
$1,150.79
Uncollected
$1,760.64
Interest Collected $51.05
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$192.00
Account of 1936 Taxes
Commitment
Additional
$166,758.65 15.46
$166,774.11
Collected
$81,562.82
Abated
260.61
$81,823.43
Uncollected
$84,950.68
Interest Collected
$81.33
Account of 1936 Excise Taxes
Commitment
$5,840.88
Collected
$3,364.97
Abated
50.72
$3,415.69
Uncollected
$2,425.1º
Interest Collected
$24.01
GEORGE W. BUCK, Collector,
Town of Wilmington.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The following Is the report of the Highway Department for 1936:
The State of Massachusetts with the help of Federal money in a Public Works Project is constructing and rebuilding a sidewalk with curbing must of the way along Main Street, Wilmington, from the Tewksbury Tuwn line to the Woburn Town line.
From the Tewksbury Town line to Shawsheen Avenue this side- Waik will be on the westerly side of Main Street and from Shawsheen Avenue to the Woburn Town line on the easterly side of Main Street.
W. P. A. Projects were carried on by the Highway Department this year from January 1, 1946 to the middle of July, 1936 on the following streets: Chestnut Street. Hillside Way, Butters Roe, Forest Street, and Aldrich Road
Money spent from regular Highway Department account for W. P. A. Projects on the above named streets was:
Drilling and blasting, repairs and sup- plies, cravel, etc $ 1,092.48
Drivers salaries and supervision 1,772.96
Use of Highway Department equipnient 1,0S8.01
Labor scaritog, shaping, and applying tar .. S37.84
Cost of thr
1,918.35
$ 6,709.64
The following is a letter written by Mr Melzar to the County Com- miwimners regarding our work for 1937:
October 15, 1936
County Commissioners of Middlesex County,
East Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen:
We beg to confirm statements made at the conference held in
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your office the early part of this month by our superintendent of streets.
We would like to recommend a thirty foot road of tar and gravel construction on Church Street, beginning at Main Street and extend- ing to Salem Street over Middlesex Avenue. This route is part of Route 62.
There would be eight-tenths of a mile construction on Church Street and one and one-half miles on Middlesex Avenue.
The Board has already petitioned the County Commissioners to reroute a part of this road to include the eight-tenths of a mile on Church Street and half mile on Middlesex Avenue then proceeding two-tenths of a mile along Federal Street and one and one-tenth miles on Concord Street to the North Reading line, or a total of 2.6 miles; that part of the road between Main Street and Federal Street to be thirty feet wide and the remainder twenty-four feet wide.
We would propose to spend $3,000.00 of Town funds on Chapter 90 construction in 1937 and for Chapter 90 maintenance $1,200.00, with equal contributions from the State and County.
Very truly yours,
H. E. MELZAR, Chairman.
Copy to Mr. D. R. Carter, Superintendent of Highways.
I would recommend the purchase of two International Trucks, Model C-60, 4-5 ton capacity with full floating dual control, special 69-inch tread front axle, and dual 36 x 8 tires, wheel base 156-inches with 4 cubic yard Heil No. 11 dump body and a No. 5 Heil hydraulic hoist operated on the left hand.
We should also allow enough to take care of cost of mounting snow plow. Therefore I would recommend giving two notes, one for $2,500.00 for one year and one for $2,500.00 for two years and take balance of cost as expense for 1937.
Recommended for 1937 Town a/c Appropriation $18,000.00 Chapter 90 Maintenance 1,200.00
Chapter 90 Construction 3,000.00
$22,200.00
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For your information I will quote the approximate costs of equip- ment, each unit separately, for gasoline, oil and repairs for the year 193C and the average day cost of each unit.
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