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TOWN OF
FRANKLIN
MAINE
U.N.
Annual Report
1961 - 1962
$
A
ANNUAL REPORT
of the
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
of the Town of
FRANKLIN MAINE
ALSO
THE WARRANT
HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLISHING COMPANY Ellsworth, Maine
TOWN OFFICERS
1961 - 1962
MODERATOR Theodore Joy
SELECTMEN, ASSESSORS and OVERSEERS OF POOR Hayden DeBeck Richard E. Dyer Lyndon Hastings
TOWN CLERK Lloyd E. Fernald
TREASURER Dorothy D. Fernald
TAX COLLECTOR Miriam Stillwell
EXCISE TAX COLLECTOR Raymond DeBeck
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS G. Frank Sammis, Jr.
SUPERINTENDING SCHOOL COMMITTEE Mrs. Margery DeBeck Wallace Billings Mrs. Cathryn Townley
ROAD COMMISSIONER Oscar Jordan
CONSTABLES
Chester Smith Raymond DeBeck
HEALTH "OFFICER Dr. Fred B. Cushman
FIRE CHIEF Chester Smith
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS Mrs. Faye Havey
DEPUTY FOREST FIRE WARDENS Carrol Archer Malcolm Noyes Royce Jordan Lloyd Fernald
This report is dedicated to the memory of MISS ADELAIDE BUNKER who made our dreams of a water system for the Town of Franklin, a reality.
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ASSESSOR'S REPORT
Resident-Land and Buildings
$223660.00
Non-Resident-Land and Buildings
166896.65
Resident-Personal 33270.00
Non-Resident-Personal
4665.00
Grand Total Valuation
$428491.65
Number of Polls Taxed
171
Number of Polls Exempt
31
Rate of Taxation .076 per dollar
ASSESSMENT
Assessed $ 32565.37
171 Polls 513.00
Tax Commitment
$ 33078.37
Supplemental Tax
32.78
Total Commitment Charged to Collector
$ 33111.15
There were 18 veterans and veterans widows exempt $21,055.00.
There were 11 veterans and service men exempt from Poll Tax.
Veterans who have previously filed Exemption
Applications, are not required to file further, applications.
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RAISED AND APPROPRIATED 1961
$ 21500.00
Schools
1100.00
School Repairs
400.00
Fire Bills and Equipment
75.00
Fluoride
1400.00
Support of Poor (Article 18)
942.30
Poor Account (Article 17)
1000.00
Highways and Bridges
2000.00
Future Snow
100.00
Calcium Chloride
40.00
Public Health Nurse
100.00
Maine Coast Memorial Hospital
441.00
Street Lights
900.00
Aid to Dependent Children
175.00
Interest
25.00
Maine Publicity Bureau
400.00
Public Access to Ponds
Fire Phones
156.00
Town Cemetery Lots
10.00
Town Dump
300.00
Total
$ 31064.30
Overlay
761.07
County Tax
1253.00
Total Commitment
$ 33078.37
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Appropriated From Surplus:
Boys' and Girls' 4-H Clubs $ 25.00
Memorial Day
35.00
A very serious problem ! ! !
Total expenditures all school purposes (1941-42) $ 8045.23
Total expenditures all school purposes · (1951-52) 18798.96
Total expenditure all school purposes (1956-57) 31459.15
Total expenditures all school purposes Last Year 36661.09
Total expenditures all school purposes This Year 38531.78
Total expenditures all school purposes Next Year ? ?? ? ? ?
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SELECTMEN'S REPORT
ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT
Lincoln Bragdon
$ 11.88
Union Trust Co., Service Charge
31.71
Loring, Short and Harmon, Supplies
77.08
Bangor Hydro-Electric Co.
32.80
Chester Smith, Election
5.00
Chester Smith, Salary Fire Chief
150.00
Fred's Express, Surplus Food
325.89
0. W. Tapley, Insurance and Bond
15.00
Emery Dunbar, Office File
5.00
Recording and Statistical Corp., Supplies
3.00
Hancock County Registry of Deeds
52.28
Lyndon Hastings, Salary
350.00
Aldis Goodwin, Misc. (Refunded)
30.00
Maine Municipal Association
60.00
Hancock County Publishing Co., Town Reports
286.43
Hayden DeBeck, Salary
700.00
Richard E. Dyer, Salary
350.00
Dorothy Fernald, Treas., Porcupine Bounties
218.50
Dorothy Fernald, Election Clerk
12.50
Hale and Hamlin, Legal fees
5.00
Raymond DeBeck, Salary
150.00
Frank Bradbury, Election Clerk
12.50
Mertie Bradbury, Election Clerk
12.50
Margery DeBeck, Election Clerk
12.50
Faye Havey, Registrar of Voters, Salary
11.25
Marks Printing House, Supplies
26.23
Sawyer and Sawyer, Town Audit
170.00
Braham Publishing Co., Excise Tax Book
7.50
Union Trust Co., Safety Deposit Box
4.00
Hayden DeBeck, Expenses
30.73
E. B. DeBeck, Surplus Food
4.45
Lloyd E. Fernald, Salary, Clerk
25.00
Lloyd E. Fernald, Expenses
16.15
Dorothy Fernald, Salary
200.00
Dorothy Fernald, Expenses
19.80
W. W. Nickerson, Lien Expense
12.50
Faye Havey, Registrar of Voters
25.00
Dorothy Fernald, Treas., Porcupine Bounties
16.00
Miriam Stillwell, Comm. 1960 Taxes
89.01
Theodore E. Joy Moderator
10.00
Chester Smith, Burning Dump
9.00
Total
$ 3586.19
Administration Resources
Junk Yard
$ 10.00
Alewive Permit
141.50
Victual Licenses
2.00
Reimbursement
30.00
Bank Stock Tax
82.92
Tax Lien Charges
62.50
Veteran Tax Refund
248.29
Dog License Refund
33.08
Christmas Tree Stumpage
28.80
Excise Tax 1961
1385.33
Excise Tax 1962
2587.60
Total
$
4612.02
Unexpended Balance
$ 1025.83
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TOWN POOR
Cora Hulbert City of Presque Isle, Maine
$
265.00
Ethel Robbins
City of Portland, Maine
107.54
Edith Robbins
Town of Surry, Maine
$
27.24
Laffin Oil Company
20.54
Total
$
47.78
Arno Billings
Dr. F. B. Cushman
$ 40.50
Alexander's Pharmacy
8.51
E. B. DeBeck
126.47
Total
$ 175.48
Ellis Bunker
Dr. F. B. Cushman
$ 20.00
Alexander's Pharmacy
86.95
Bangor Hydro-Electric Co.
11.19
Maplecrest Nursing Home
52.00
Total
$ 170.14
Archie Abbott
Alexander's Pharmacy
$ 10.15
Dr. F. B. Cushman
40.00
Total
$
50.15
Barry Joy
Town of Sullivan, Maine
$
22.73
E. B. DeBeck
10.18
Total
$ 32.91
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Veteran No. 1 E. B. DeBeck $ 23.56
Veteran No. 2
Town of Sullivan, Maine
$
16.07
Veteran No. 3
City of Ellsworth, Maine
$ 1553.54
Fred W. Beal, Inc.
16.88
First National Store
19.99
E. B. DeBeck
25.00
Total
$ 1615.41
Lottie B. Gay
Moore's Drug Store
$ 25.73
Total Expended
$ 2529.77
Resources
Appropriation
$ 2342.30
Overdraft
187.47
$ 2529.77
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STATE POOR
Gertrude Cole
Dr. F. B. Cushman
$ 25.00
Moore's Drug Store
2 10.00
Bragdon's Funeral Home,
Ambulance, 20.00
Donald' R. Ganong, D. O. 10.00
Moore's Drug Store 3.00
Total
68.00
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Joan Riley Earl Rankin Lawrence Bowden Joan Riley
$ 120.00
35.00
5.00
Total
$ 160.00
Veteran No 5
E. B. DeBeck
$ 36.47
E. B. DeBeck
11.70
Total
$ 48.17
Total Paid
$ 276.17
Resources
Received from State of Maine
$ 228.00
Due from State
48.17
$ 276.17
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Department of Health and Welfare $ 757.80
Resources
Appropriation
$ 900.00
Unexpended
$ 142.20
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STREET LIGHTS
Bangor Hydro-Electric Company $ 477.75 Appropriation 441.00
Overdraft
$ 36.75
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
To State Treasurer, Health Nurse $ 40.00
Appropriation 40.00
MAINE COAST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Maine Coast Memorial Hospital $ 100.00
Appropriation 100.00
TOWN DUMP
Robert DeBeck, graveling
$ 120.00
Aldis Goodwin, labor
10.00
Allan Reynolds, labor 1
10.00
James Clark, labor
10.00
Kenneth DeBeck, labor
10.00
Oscar Jordan, Bulldozer
29.00
Vera DeBeck, Rent
100.00
Chester Smith, Burning
13.00
Total
$ 302.00
Appropriation
300.00
Overdraft
2.00
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FIRE BILLS AND EQUIPMENT
Phillip Archer, labor
$ 1.65
W. S. Darley & Co. Equipment
88.24
Darlings Auto Parts, repairs
24.00
Charles L. Kelley Sr., Supplies
$ 115.23
Appropriation
$ 400.00
Unexpended
284.77
FIRE PHONES
New England Tel. & Tel. Co.
156.00
Appropriation
.60
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MEMORIAL DAY
Evelyn Bunker
$ 35.00
Appropriation
35.00
MAINE PUBLICITY BUREAU
Maine Publicity Bureau
$ 25.00
Appropriation
25.00
BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB
Hazel Wilbur $ 25.00
25.00
Appropriation
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1.34
Total
$ 156.60
Overdraft
PORCUPINE BOUNTIES
Paid to Town Treasurer
$ 234.50
Received from State Treasurer
173.50
Due from State Treasurer
61.00
WITHHOLDING TAX
Credits
$ 1786.80
Debits
1555.20
Due Director Internal Revenue
$ 231.60
TOWN ROADS
Oscar Jordan, labor
$ 44.00
Oscar Jordan, Truck
127.60
Oscar Jordan, Grader
255.75
Oscar Jordan, Bulldozer
86.00
Oscar Jordan, Loader
55.50
Oscar Jordan, Calcium Cloride
20.20
Russell Swan, labor
81.25
Malcolm Butler, labor
35.00
Malcolm Butler, Truck
85.20
Harvard Billings, Truck
56.80
Harvard Billings, Gravel
48.60
Virgil Wilbur, labor
3.75
Elisha Gordon, Truck
106.50
Lester Bunker, labor
78.75
Royce Overlock, Truck
4.00
Carroll Archer, labor
10.00
Malcolm Butler, Bulldozer
48.00
Maurice Camber, labor
10.00
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Kenneth DeBeck, labor
48.18
1.20
24.09
$ 1232.92
Total
$ 1000.00
Appropriation
40.00
P.U.C. Calcium Chloride
100.00
$ 1140.00
$
92.92
Overdraft
TOWN ROAD IMPROVEMENT
H. F. Wescott Hardware, Supplies
$ 8.05
Oscar Jordan, Bulldozer
364.32
Allan Reynolds, labor
36.68
Merle Smith, labor
15.72
Norwell Frye, labor
69.00
Richard Dyer, Foreman
62.56
Edward DeBeck, Truck
57.76
Dwight Haslam, Truck
237.50
Paul Martin, Shovel and Truck
86.40
New England Metal Culvert Co.
34.85
Oscar Jordan, Gravel
4.00
Harold MacQuinn Inc. Compressor
Total $ 987.32
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State of Maine Floyd Wilbur State Highway Commission
2.50
10.48
Resources
Due from State previous year
$ 85.67
Apportioned by State (1961-62)
2356.04
Total Available
$ 2441.71
Expended 1961
987.32
$ 1454.39
Overdraft 1961
4.00
Amount available from State
$ 1458.39
SNOW REMOVAL
Oscar Jordan, Contract
$ 2263.74
Oscar Jordan, Snow fence
84.90
Houghton-Arnold Machinery Co.
36.26
Russell Swan, Snow fence
48.75
Lester Bunker, Snow fence
15.00
Malcolm Butler, Snow fence
10.00
Wayne Haslam, Salt Hauling
30.00
Norwell Frye, Snow fence
33.75
W. H. Shurtleff Co., salt
266.60
Standard Steel Co. Supplies
163.29
Young's Sunoco Service, supplies
4.00
E. B. DeBeck, Hauling
15.00
Total $ 2971.29
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Resources
Appropriation
$ 2000.00
Received from State Highway Dept.
1125.15
Total
$ 3125.15
Less charge back for Route 182
316.80
Available
$ 2808.35
Overdraft
$ 162.94
No bill received to date from Sullivan for plowing South Bay Road.
CARRIE WHITTAKER SCHOOL EQUIPMENT FUND
School Equipment Fund
$ 223.49
Expended
196.00
· Unexpended
27.49
TRUST FUND SCHOLARSHIP
University of Maine (Donald Archer) $ 237.50
Income from Fund 237.50
ALVIN B. FERNALD
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND
Principal from Estate of Charles L. Fernald $ 5000.00
Invested in United States Treasury Notes
Interest payable May and November ($118.75) $ 237.50 Paid to University of Maine, Donald Archer 237.50
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INTEREST
Union Trust Company
$
121.88
Appropriation Rebate
$ 175.00
10.83
$ 185.83
$ 63.95
Unexpended
DELINQUENT DOG TAXES
Grace Bunker 1 male, 1 female dog
$ 6.80
Clyde Frost, 1 male dog
5.40
Edward Young, 1 male dog
1.40
$ 15.00
TOWN CEMETERY LOT
Rodney Leighton
$ 5.00
Appropriation
10.00
Unexpended
$ 5.00
PUBLIC ACCESS TO GEORGE'S POND
$ 400.00
Appropriation Paid Vivian Watson
$ 400.00
Refund on : Transaction
$ 200.00
Unexpended
200.00
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1.40
Ivan Smith, 1 female dog
COUNTY TAX
Paid Treasurer Hancock County
$ 1253.00
CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS
Paid Rodney Leighton for:
$ 15.00
Webb and Gay
3.50
Sabin Hardison
10.00
George & Julia Martin
3.21
George Keniston
10.00
George B. Bunker
6.96
John Perkins
3.48
Addie Harriman
4.00
Enoch Coombs
8.00
Alex Martin
5.00
Henry Whitaker
2.50
Donnell & Springer
Paid Irving Springer for:
Winnie and George Springer
10.00
Paid L. W. Jordan and Sons for:
Webb & Gay
25.00
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TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT
FINAL REPORT FOR 1960
1960 Commitment
$ 29920.14
Supplementary
286.70
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Total /
$ 30206.84
Cash collections to 2/28/'61
$ 27286.42
Cash collections to 10/2/'61
2184.82
Abatements to 2/28/'61
304.10
Abatements to 10/2/'61
13.20
8 Liens filed 5/29/'61
272.70
7 liens filed 6/2/'61
145.60
Total $ 30206.84
Respectfully
Submitted,
MIRIAM STILLWELL Collector
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REPORT OF TAX COLLECTOR
1961 Commitment 7/6/61
$ 33078.37
Supplemental 2/21/62
32.78
Total
$ 33111.15
Cash Collections to 2/28/62
$ 26872.50
Abatements
62.40
Uncollected Poll & Personal
204.92
Uncollected Real Estate
1418.62
Paid after books closed
4552.71
Total
$ 33111.15
DELINQUENT TAXES POLL & PERSONAL
Brace Bunker
$ 2.28
Walter & Janice Crabtree
4.56
Robert Craig
3.00
Earl Clark, Jr.
3.00
Gerald Connors
6.08
John Erickson
7.56
Gardner Foss
38.76
Lester & Martha Foss
3.04
Charles & Jeanette Griffin
6.08
Edward Griffin
15.20
Sidney Griffin
4.56
Hollis Hawkes
4.56
Barry Joy
3.00
Edwin Leighton
3.00
Carlton Robbins
7.56
Francis Robbins
6.04
James Rice, Jr.
28.88
William & Mary Tracy
4.56
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Floyd Wilbur Dwight Wallace
4.56
44.08
Edward Young
4.56
Total Poll & Personal
$ 204.92
DELINQUENT TAXES, REAL ESTATE
Resident: :
Alfred & Phyllis Anthony
$ 61.56
Arno & Christine Billings
112.48
Grace Bunker
62.32
Walter & Janice Crabtree
24.32
Robert & Geraldyn Craig
50.92
Lester Foss, Jr.
12.16
Gardner Foss
11.40
Lester & Martha Foss
57.76
Charles & Jeanette Griffin
46.36
George Harriman, heirs
29.64
Hollis Hawkes
22.04
Gertrude Johnson, heirs
70.68
C. H. Macomber, heirs
16.72
Carlton Robbins
9.12
Agnes Rankin
30.00
Clarence Robbins heirs
30.40
Edward Young
33.44
Hazel Wilbur
44.84
Floyd Wilbur
53.96
Total
$ 780.12
Non-Resident:
Sumner Abbott
$ 23.56
Walter H. Adams.
40.28
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Leroy Clement
15.96
Bion Farnsworth
15.96
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15.96
R. C. Frost
Vernon Guptill
22.04
Alex Karponic
8.36
Eugene Merchant
5.32
Olive Marcia
3.80
Franklin & Ila Peters
66.88
Raymond Pottle
9.12
Margaret Phillips
110.20
Harvey Robertson, heirs
12.92
William Robertson heirs
36.48
Gordon Smith
20.52
Kenneth Taylor
15.20
Merle & Ella Tracy
19.00
Alfred Warren
41.80
Gladys Horne
4.56
M. & Luella Hanson
86.64
Clayton & Phyllis Pomroy
27.36
Total
$
609.52
Uncollected Real Estate:
$
28.98
Supplemental - 2/21/62 - Not Delinquent
Total
$ 28.98
Respectfully Submitted,
MIRIAM STILLWELL Collector
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Regina Peterson
7.60
TREASURER'S REPORT
Receipts
Cash on Hand March 1, 1961 $ 5449.48
Received from Treasurer of State:
Porcupine Bounties
213.00
Health and Welfare
321.75
Snow Removal 808.35
Public Utilities
40.00
Bank Stock Tax
82.92
Tax Exemption, Veterans
248.29
Educational Subsidies
15212.00
Dog License Refund'
33.08
Road Improvement
983.32
Income Christmas Trees, Game Reservation
28.80
School Payroll, W. H. Tax, Nos. 1-26
1504.40
Raymond DeBeck 1961 Excise Tax,
1385.33
Raymond DeBeck, 1962 Excise Tax
2587.60
Treasurer of United States, Trust Funds
64.70
Maine Savings Bank, Trust Funds
16.20
Bangor Hydro-Electric Co. Trust Funds
28.00
Liberty National Bank, Trust Funds
10.00
United States Treasury, Trust Fund, Scholarship
237.50
Royce Overlock, Junk Yard Permit
10.00
Duke Tracy, Alewive Permit
141.50
Benjamin H. Eaton, Victualer's License
1.00
Carl and Mona NanKervis, Victualer's License
1.00
Union Trust Company, Loan
5000.00
Reimbursement, Adm. Account. (A. Goodwin)
30.00
Consolidated School, Bus Trip
40.00
David Williams, Trans. Eastbrook Pupils
60.00
Floyd Wilbur, Trans. Eastbrook Pupils
27.00
Sumner Abbott, Refund Land Transaction
200.00
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Union Trust Company, Rebate on Interest
10.83
Tax Liens and Expenses, 1960, (9) 336.10
Tax Liens and Expenses, 1959 (5) 121.78
Miriam Stillwell, Collector, 1960 Taxes
2184.82
Miriam Stillwell, Collector, 1961 Taxes
26872.50
Total Receipts
$ 64321.25
Expenditures
Selectmen's Warrants Paid
$ 60199.09
Cash on Hand March 1, 1962
4122.16
$ 64321.25
LIABILITIES
Due Internal Revenue Service, W. H. Tax School Payroll #23-26 $ 231.60
Due Tax Collector 1961 Commission
604.31
Due City of Ellsworth, Fall Tuition
6345.61
Due Trust Funds
144.93
School Account
197.86
Due Town of Sullivan, Snow Removal
108.75
Total $ 7633.06
ASSETS
Cash
$ 4122.16
Uncollected Taxes 1961
6176.25
1960 Liens
117.90
Tax Acquired Property
146.37
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Due from State of Maine:
Porcupine Bounties
61.00
Health & Welfare
48.17
Snow Removal
801.25
Total
$ 11473.10
Balance 1962
$ 3840.04
Respectfully Submitted
DOROTHY FERNALD
Treasurer
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AUDITOR'S REPORT
SAWYER & SAWYER Accountants and Auditors Camden - Milbridge Maine
January 29, 1962
Board of Selectmen Franklin, Maine:
Gentlemen:
In accordance with Chapter 90-A, Revised Statutes of 1954, and at your request, we have audited the records of the Town of Franklin for the period March 1, 1960 to February 28, 1961.
The examination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards that pertain to municipal accounting. Audit analysis was in a basis consistent with that of the preceding year, and included all procedures which were con- sidered necessary. Insofar as could be ascertain- ed within the scope of the examination the fin- ancial transactions of the Town appear to have been appropriately handled.
Exhibits and Schedules incorporated in this
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report impartially present the financial position of the Town and the result of its operations for the period designated.
Comments and other data included in the report may prove of interest to you, all of which is respectfully submitted.
Yours very truly, SAWYER & SAWYER By A. F. Sawyer Accountants and Auditors.
AFS/vmk
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COMMENTS
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An audit has been completed of the fin- ancial records of the Town of Franklin for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1961. This audit included an examination of the records maintain- ed by the Assessors, Selectmen, Treasurer, Tax Collector and Town Clerk.
The examination included a review of cash transactions as well as an analysis of available funds and expenditures. The result of the year's operation of the departmental accounts revealed that available funds exceeded expenditures by $2.583.68 which are summarized below:
Unexpended Balances $4,126.34
Overdrafts 1,542.66
$2,583.68
ASSETS
The cash balance of $10,859.30 reconciled with the bank statements furnished by the Union Trust Company, Ellsworth, Maine. This bal- ance is the general fund balance of $5,449.48 and the water system balance of $5,409.82.
Other assets, including accounts receivable taxes, tax liens and tax acquired property were reviewed. Unpaid accounts were reconciled
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with the balances shown on the records of the Selectmen.
LIABILITIES
Total general fund liabilities amounted to $6,750.20 which represented accounts payable of $6,617.52 and $132.68 due Trust Funds.
RESERVES AND SURPLUS
The appropriation accounts reflect a net un- expended balance of $1,872.13 which is being carried forward to the ensuing year.
The unappropriated surplus amounted to $464.97, a decrease of $8,538.24. This change was occasioned principally by the excess of available funds over expenditures less several transfers to departmental accounts.
TRUST FUNDS
An examination of the various funds held in trust by the Town revealed that the principal of these funds amounted to $8,150.00 and un- expended income $165.42. These funds were legally invested with the exception of $138.62 in the general fund.
SCOPE OF AUDIT
Count of cash was made and records check- ed to determine the accuracy of recording cash transactions. The system of internal control was reviewed as pertained to the handling of cash
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and other matters of financial concern. Receipts, vouchers, and cancelled checks were examined for a selected period and major increases or de- creases in revenue or expenditures over previous years were explored.
Various laws pertaining to the fiscal operat- ions of the municipality were reviewed to de- termine that related financial transactions were properly administered.
Included in this report are exhibits and schedules pertaining to the financial status of the Town. Audit procedures were followed to the extent deemed necessary to develop these statements.
It is believed that the accompanying balance sheet and supporting statements fairly present the financial position of the Town at February 28, 1961 and the result of its operations for the voar then ended.
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Exhibit A
Town of Franklin COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET Feb. 28, 1961 March 1, 1960
GENERAL FUND
ASSETS
Cash (Sch. A-1)
$ 10859.30
$ 8809.04
Certificates of Deposit
115000.00
Accounts Receivable (Sch. A-2)
1035.75
2396.33
Taxes Receivable:
Current Year (Sch. A-3)
2616.32
77.40
Tax Liens (Sch. A-4)
138.26
311.96
Tax Acquired Property (Sch. A-5)
129.89
106.81
Total-General Fund
$129779.52
$ 11701.54
TRUST FUNDS
ASSETS
Cash:
On Hand
Time Deposits
$
417.74
$ 417.74
Due from General Fund
132.68
107.17
Investments
7765.00
7765.00
Total-Trust Funds
$ 8315.42
$ 8289.91
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Exhibit A
Town of. Franklin COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET Feb. 28, 1961 March 1, 1960
GENERAL FUND
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable
$ 6617.52
Notes Payable (Sch. A-6)
132.68
$ 107.17
Total Liabilities
6750.20
107.17
RESERVES
Court Order
$ 196.80
Withholding Tax
$ 282.40
295.20
Balances Forward
1872.13
2099.16
Water System
2154.53 120409.82
SURPLUS
Unappropriated Surplus (Exh. D)
464.97
9003.21
Total-General Fund
$129779.52
$ 11701.54
TRUST FUNDS
LIABILITIES
Trust Funds:
Principals
$ 8150.00
$ 8150.00
Unexpended Income
165.42
139.91
Total-Trust Funds
$ 8315.42
$ 8289.91
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2591.16
REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
The following deaths were reported to the Town Clerk of Franklin in 1961:
Janaury 1, Laura M. Kazutow, at Ellsworth.
January 3, Ralph T. Gordon, at Bangor
February 10, Maynard Fernald, at Waltham, Mass.
February 14, Harry Cunningham, at Valparaiso, Fla.
March 16, Almon White, at Ellsworth.
March 24, Annie J. Camber, at Sullivan.
March 28, Bertrand I. West, at Bangor.
April 6, Eva B. Swan, at Bangor
April 24, J. Bernard Sprague, at Morristown, N. J.
May 5, Gertrude B. Johnson, at Fort Wayne, Ind. May 13, Ralph W. Boynton, Jr., at Bar Harbor. May 25, Willis E. Dunn, at Otis.
June 5, Morton B. Spanks, at Hancock.
June 13, Geneva F. Sprague, at Ellsworth.
June 16, Cecile V. Durgin, at Franklin.
June 20, Howard H. Worden, at Ellsworth.
July 9, Grace L. Woodworth, at Islesford. July 22, George A. Linscott, at Ellsworth.
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August 2, Lester J. Linscott, at Sullivan. August 28, Vivian Watson, at Sullivan. September 27, Minnie D. Pike, at Franklin. November 8, Alton L. Marshall, at Bar Harbor. December 8, Adah P. Savage, at Ellsworth.
Seventeen Marriages and Fifteen Births were reported in 1961.
Respectfully submitted, LLOYD E. FERNALD, Town Clerk.
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REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF DOGS
Registration and Licensing of Dogs under Chapter 100, Sections 9 to 28, R.S. 1954 as amend- ed.
On or before the 1st day of April of each year the owner or keeper of any dog 6 months old or over shall apply to the Town Clerk either orally or in writing for a license for each dog owned or kept by him.
Any person becoming the owner or keeper of a dog after the 1st day of April, not duly licen- sed as herein required, shall within 10 days after he becomes. the owner or keeper of said dog, cause said dog to be described and licensed as required.
Fees: Males, $1.40; Spayed Females, $1.40; Females, $5.40; Kennels, $10.15 and $20.15.
REPORT OF DOGS LICENSED FOR 1961
42 Male Dogs
29 Spayed Females
5 Females
2 Kennels
Amount sent to State Treasurer $127.20
Respectfully submitted,
LLOYD F. FERNALD,
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Town Clerk.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
To report a fire, dial LO 5-3322
The department answered 15 calls, classified as follows:
8 Chimney fires
1 grass fire
1 brush fire
1 freight car fire
1 sawing machine fire
Fire at Eastbrook Town Dump, answered by State Fire Warden.
Brush fire at Eastbrook crossing left un- tended by State patrolman.
1 Blueberry land fire reported but under control.
1 false alarm.
To eliminate as many future fires as possible please keep your chimneys clean and safe. Have your oil burners cleaned and serviced by licensed and reliable service men. Electric wiring should be done by licensed electricians. Remove all fire hazards from your buildings and premises.
The town owns one portable pump, one Bar- ton 275 gallon front end 'pump, about 1500 feet
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1-1/2 inch hose, three nozzles, 10 back pumps, and one soda - acid extinguisher, 1 gas mask, 2 2-1/2 inch by 1-1/2 inch reducer hydrant wrenches, 1 2-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 shut - off, Y, 1 2-12 double fe- male coupling.
The department owns 400 feet 1-1/2 inch hose, one Ford tank truck, two 500 gallon tanks, one chemical powder extinguisher, one 36' ex- tension ladder, one 16' roof ladder, one fire axe, pails, shovels, and one soda-acid extinguisher.
Respectfully submitted, CHESTER SMITH, Fire Chief.
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REPORT OF WATER SUPERINTENDENT
Four years ago last November second, a sum of money was left to the town of Franklin for the establishing and development of a permanent water system for a majority of its citizens. We had four years to accept, survey and construct said water system.
The first step was to prove that it could be done for the available funds. A water board com- prised of our senior citizens and business men was designated by our annual meeting to investi- gate the possibility. They procured the services of a competent lawyer and an engineer and the wheels began to turn. The result of their efforts. assured us that we could have a system for the amount of funds available, that the legal obsta- cles could be overcome, and the money turned over to us. All three things were done.
The various sources of water considered were thoroughly studied and one by one eliminated until our present source" was left, and its ad- vantages far outweighed the advantages of the others when our budget was considered.'
We constructed the system comprised of 25000 feet of pipe, 19 hydrants and 65 services, of which
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45 are active paying customers. The hydrants are located within 500 feet of every house in the area served by the water, which will give us a reduct- ion of our insurance rates as soon as they can be determined by the underwriters. We have from 250 to 1000 gallons per minute available at the hy- drants under pressure ranging from 40 to 65 pounds.
All this was made possible by the generosity and thrift of Adelaide Bunker. Inspired by a love of her fellow men, a faith in God and the town in which she lived, she dedicated all her fortune and a life of sacrifice for the future growth, development and general well-being of her community.
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