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ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIXTH
ANNUAL REPORT
of the
Town of Canton
Massachusetts
for the
Year Ending December 31, 1931
CANTON PUBLISHING CO.
CANTON. MASS.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Town Officers for 1931- 1932
Town Clerk
PETER CALLERY, Resigned Dec. 2, 1931
GEORGE P. CAPEN, Appointed Dec. 2, 1931
Town Treasurer
HOWARD B. CAPEN
Selectmen and Board of Public Welfare and Board of Survey
JOSEPH W. WATTLES CHARLES H. GELPKE
J. HERBERT E. CUSHMAN
c Assessors
JOSEPH D. GALVIN, ................ Term Expires March 1932
JAMES A. DOCKRAY ................ Term Expires March 1933
CHARLES F. McKENNA. . . . . . . . . . . . . Term
. E~ ires March 1934
Tax CoIlector
ANDREW J. CUNNINGHAM, ....... . Resigned August 24, 1931
PETER CALLERY, ............... . Appointed August 24, 1931
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Highway Surveyor
GEORGE H. ALLEN
Auditors
JAMES E. GRIMES OSCAR D. CAPEN
Board of Health
NATHANIEL FULLER, .............. ' Lerm Expires March 1932
FRANK E. COVENEY, .............. Term Expires March 1933
CHARLES 1. PORTER, .............. Term Expires March 1934
School Committee
THOMAS F. KELLIHER, ............ Term Expires March 1932
CHARLES F. GIBSON, .............. Term Expires March 1932
EDWARD W. MURPHY, ............. Term Expires March 1932
JAMES B. DRAPER, ................ Term Expires March 1933
J. EDWARD KENNEDY, ........... . Term Expires March 1933
EDWARD L. UNDERWOOD, ......... . Term Expires March 1933
FRED H. BISBEE, .................. Term Expires March 1934
FRANCIS J. CARROLL, .............. Term Expires March 1934
FRANK D. SUMNER ................ Term Expires March 1934
Trustees of '!' he Public Library
JOSEPH P. DRAPER, .............. Term Expires March 1982
JOHN C. GERALD, .................. Term Expires March 1982
AUGUSTUS HEMENWAY, .......... Term EXiPires March 1932*
JAMES P. LYNCH, .................. Term Expires March 1933
THOMAS D. MULLIN, .............. Term Expires March 1933
THOMAS D. SHEEHAN, ........... . Term Expires March 1933
THOMAS J. HILL, .................... Term Expires March 1934
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
MARK E. MADDEN, ................. Term Expires March 1934
ROGER WILLIAMS, ................ Term Expires March 1934
Deceased May 25, 1931.
Water Commissioners
CHARLES V. REYNOLDS, . . . . . . . . . . . . Term Expires March 1932
MICHAEL F. WARD, ............... . Term Expires March 1933
JOSEPH W. WATTLES, 3rd., ....... . Term Expires March 1934
Constables and Field Drivers
JOHN BOWERMAN JOHN H. FLOOD
WILLIAM E. CASEY
Sewer Commissioners
JOSEPH F. STONE, ................ Term Expires March 1932
FRANCIS T. HILL, ............... Term Expires March 1933
JAMES A. COLBY, .................. Term Expires March 1934
Surveyor of Lumber
OSCAR F. STONE
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Tree Warden
WILLIAM H. GALLIVAN
Fence Viewers
E. CLINTON BRITTON WILLIAM F. CURTIS
Pound Keeper
ALBERT F. REYNOLDS
Measurer of Wood and Bark
OSCAR F. STONE
Planll1ing Board
CHARLES V. REYNOLDS JOSEPH P. DRAPER
WILLIAM B. REVERE MATHEW H. SULLIVAN
CHARLES K. ENDICOTT
Cemetery Committee
WILLIAM B. REVERE JOSEPH W. WATTLES
CHARLES F. DINGS JOHN H. DRAPER
Resigned Sept. 10, 1931.
HERBERT L. FENNO
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ANNU AL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Town Officers Appointed by the Selectmen
Registrars of Voters
ARTHUR A. BROWN, .............. Term Expires March 1932
Resigned Dec. 7, 1931
JOHN H. O' NEIL, .........:.......... Term Expires March 1932
A;ppointed Dec. 7, 1931
JOHN G. ESTEY, .................... Term Expires March 1933
WILLIAM C. DALY, ................. . Term Expires March 1934
PETER CALLERY, .................. . Ex- Officio
Resigned Dec. 2, 1931
GEORGE P. CAPEN, ............... . Ex- Officio
Appointed Dec. 2, 1931
Agent Under Workmen' s Compensation Act
THOMASJ. DOCKRAY
Inspector of Animals and Meats
CORNELIUS CRONON, M. V. D. *
ROBERT H. SEWELL, M. V. D.
Deceased October 12, 1931
Fire Engineers
EDW ARD DAVENPORT WILLIAM F. CURTIS
CHARLES K. ENDICOTT JAMES J. FLANAGAN
WILLIAM L. WHITTY
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF' CANTON
Poor Department Visitors
MARY C. ROGERS ELLEN CRONON
MRS. SYLVIA C. CROWELL
Agent for Burial of Indigent Soldiers
CAPT. ROBERT V. DALLAHAN
Forest Warden
JOSEPH J. POWERS
Superintendent Fire Alarm System
WILLIAM J. CALHOUN
Police
JOHN H. FLOOD, Chief
WILLIAM E. CASEY JOHN BOWERMAN
HARRY A. BROWN THOMAS J. RONAYNE
JOSEPH CUNNINGHAM WILLIAM L. WHITTY
THOMAS J. GALLIGAN
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Superintendent of Gypsy Moth Work
WILLIAM H. GALLIVAN
Public Weighers
HAROLD J. OLSEN CARL F. KLASSON
Sealer of Weights and Measures
JOHN A. DAVIS
Accounting Officer
ERNEST A. GUILD
Special Police
PATRICK DONAHUE THOMAS P. DANAHY
JOHN F. McKENNA JOHN F. ROACH
ALFRED CROWD JOHN SHALLOW
PATRICK J. McDONALD JOHN NEIDERHAUSER
MICHAEL KEN NALLY WILLIAM T. CHANDLER
WILLIAM R. THORNHILL JOHN H. BULLARD
GEORGE H. HUNT WILLIAM F. ASLOP
FREDERICK G. DOYLE HARRY A BROWN
MASSIMINO BUCCI JOHN CAMPBELL
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
FREDERICK A. DAVIS WILLIAM W. PARTRIDGE
CHARLES McCARTHY LEO J. FLANAGAN
JOSEPH E. BUCKLEY HARRY A. TRACY
Warrant Committee
Appointed Under Article 2 of the Towill By- Laws
JOHN J. O' BRIEN, .................. Term
Expires March 1932
OLAF HENRIKSEN, . .. ... . .. .... . Term
Expires March 1932
WINTHROP PACKARD, .............. Term Expires March 1932
DENNIS G. TRA YERS, .............. Term Expires March 1932
D. HENRY CHILDS, ................ Term Expires March 1932
JOHN J. CADDIGAN, .............. Term Expires March 1933
D. E. TIMMERMAN, ................ Term Expires March 1933
RALPH C. CROWELL, .............. T,erm Expires March 1933
MICHAEL J. DOCKRA Y, ............ Term Expires March 1933*
J. HERBERT LANDlCK, ............ Term Expires March 1933
GREGORY W. GROVER, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Term Expires March 1934
HAROLD MERRIAM, .............. Term EX!pires March 1934
EDWARD II.R. REVERE, ............ Term Expires March 1934
EDWARD B. REYNOLDS, ............ Term Expires March 1934
WARREN J. SWETT, ................ Term Expires March 1934
Deceased December 26, 1931.
Representative in General Court, Tenth Norfolk District
ELMER G. ROYCE, of Stoughton, Mass.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
List of Jurors
AS PREPARED BY THE SELECTMEN OJ.<'
IHE TOWN OF CANTON
JULY 1, 1931
Aldrich, Leon H., Superintendent, ......... . 2391 Washington St.
Anderson, Carl 0., Chauffeur, ................. . 515 Chapman St.
Astin, Alfred, Foreman, ...................... 228 Rockland St.
Babcock, Fred J., Accountant, ............. . 833 Washington St.
Baldwin, J., Olerk, ................... . 48 Highland St.
Roger
104 Messinger St.
Beasley, Ralph W., Machinist, ............... .
G., Chauffeur, ............... . 476 Washington St.
Billing, s, Frank
Bisbee, Frederick H., Clerk, ................. . 491 Chapman St.
627 Pleasant St.
Briggs, Frank W., Clerk, ..................... .
45 Spring Lane
Briggs Ralph E., Salesman, ................... .
Richard A., Mechanic, ................ 225 Sherman St.
Briggs,
Orlo Worker, ..................
S., Wool 76 Chapman St.
Bright,
289 Sherman St.
Bryan, William T., Chauffeur, ............... .
18 Walnut St.
Buckley, Joseph H., Mill Hand, ................. .
Martin F., Plumber, ..................... . 15 Bolivar St.
Burke,
D. Henry, Accountant, ................. . 90 Spring Lallle
Chi!lds,
411 Sherman St.
Clerkin, Bernard L., Mill Hand, ..............
Foreman, ................... . 2191 Washington St.
Cobb, Frank,
B., Farmer, ............... . 1752 Washington St.
Cobb, Walter
A., Agent, ....................... . 125 Bolivar St.
Collins, John
431 Bolivar St.
Connor, Carl W. F., Last Maker, ............. .
S., Chauffeur, ............. . 1003 Pleasant St.
Cosman Howard
Folder, ................ 96 Bolivar St.
Croak, Martin B., Cloth
2356 Washington St.
Crowell, Ralph G., Grocer, ............. .
James J., Foreman, ................... . 45 Endicott St.
Curran,
288 Sherman St.
Curtis William F., Carpenter, ............... .
442 Washington St.
Dana, George I.,Clerk, ................... .
Sumner St.
Danahy, C. Frank, Foreman, ......................
36 Pleasant St.
Daniels,Reginald E., Manufacturer, ............
2716 Washington St.
Davenport Edward, Contractor, ........... .
104 Prospect St.
Davis, Clarence J., Carpenter, ................. .
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Dempsey, John F., Mill Hand, ............. . 499 Washington St.
1)
ennison, Cornelius H., Cerk, ....... . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Mechanic St
Dockray, Thomas J., Clerk, ................... . 26
Highland St.
Draper, James B., Merchant, ............. . 1422 Washington St.
Draper, John H. Jr., Manufacturer, ......... . 1429 Washington St.
Ervin Frank L., Machinist, .................... Independence St.
Estey, Arthur E., Insurance, ................. . 1314 Pleasant St.
Farrington, John A., Farmer, ............. . 2555 Washington St.
Farrow, Richard, Carpenter, ............... . 1647 Washington St.
Fischer, Sumner, Painter, ........................ 50 Walnut St.
Flood, Daniel J., Clerk, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Pierce Place
French, Eliot C., Foreman, . .. .. ........... . .... . 604 Pleasant St.
Galligan, Henry J., Metal Finisher ........... . 147 Rockland St.
GaUigam, Joseph G., Carpenter, ............. . 1065 Washington St.
Galvin, C. Joseph, Laborer, ....................... . 28 Pequit St.
Gelpke, Charles H., Treasurer, ............... . 432 Pleasant St.
Gibson, George A., Core Maker, .................... Kenney St.
Guild, Herbert H., Electrician, .................. 384 Pleasant St.
Hannan, Thomas F., Laborer, ............. . 2062 Washington St.
Hayes, Thomas H., Farmer, ........................ Dedham St.
Hemenway, Augustus Jr., Real Estate, ................ Green St.
Henricksen, Olaf, Painter, ................... . 20 Plymouth St.
Jones, Herbert, Clerk, ......................... . 19 Chapman St.
Hewett, Charles M., Salesman, .................. 53 Spring Lane
Hunt, George H., Laborer, ..................... . 82 Neponset St.
Johnson, Ernest T., Superintendent, ............. . 68 Dunbar St.
Kelliher, Joseph H., Clerk, ................. . 439 Washington St.
Kendall, Frank L., Mill Hand, ............. . 2180 Washimgton St.
Ke'l iher, Bartholemew C., Knitter, ............. . 17 Plymouth St.
Kettendorf, Waldo D., Clerk, ......... ............... 4 Draper St.
Latimer, Ralph A., Manager, ................... . 20 Sumner St.
Leavitt, Ernest M., Bank Clerk, ................... . 99 High St.
Leggee, Gasper W., Napper, ................. . 62 Messinger St.
Linder, John F. Jr., Salesman, ......................... York St.
Lowry, Albert E., Machinist, ............... . 433 Washington St.
Mathews, Michael H., Painter, ............... . 206 Mechamic St.
McCaslin, Robert T., Foreman, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531
Chapman St.
Maxwell, Charles W., Clerk, ....... . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Washington St.
McGuil' e, Robert A., Machinist, ................ 73 Prospect St.'
McKenna, Charles F., Printer, ..................... . 19 Eliot St.
Merriam, Harold W., Salesman, ............ 59 Independence St.
Morrison, George L., Foreman, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Mechanic St
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TO\ VN OF C.ANTON
Morrison, Sidney J., Clerk, ................... . 260 Norfolk St.
Neiderhouser, John, Janitor, ................... . 34 Dedham St.
O' Brien, John J., Painter, ......................... . 53 Pond St.
Olsen, Emil T., Chauffeur, ..................... . 102 Bolivar St.
O' Neil, John J., Chauffeur, ................... . 17 Neponset St.
Paul, Richard F., Insurance, .................. 48 Spring Lane
Peterson Ernest L., Napper, ..................... . Dedham St.
Sawyer, George F., Mercham. t, .................. 710 Pleasant St.
Simpson, Charles W., Laborer, .................... Randolph St.
Raymond, Herbert F., Chauffeur, ............. . 255 Rockland St.
Rowbotham, Volney G., Wool Salesman, .......... 54 Pleasant St.
Thackwray, Joseph H., Salesman, ............. . 222 Sherman St.
Thomas, Charles H., Bookkeeper, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Sherman Ave.
Trayers, Dennis G. Real Estate, ............. . 112 Sherman St.
Sullivan, Jeremiah ' J., Mill Hand, ............. . 643 Pleasant St.
Ward, William F., Traffic Representative, ..... . 113 Rocktlam. d St.
Webster, Stanley A., Manufacturer, ........... . 210 Sherman St.
Signed: JOSEPH W. WATTLES,
Signed: CHARLES H. GELPKE,
Signed: J. HERBERT E. CUSHMAN,
Selectmen of Canton.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Report of the Accounting Officer
To the Board of Selectmen:-
I herewith submit report of the Receipts and Expenditul'es of
the Town of Canton for the year ending December 31st, 1931, also
a statement of the Town' s indebtedness and list of unpaid bills re-
ported at this office December 31, 1931.
RECEIPTS- General Revenue
Taxes
Current Year-
Poll, ............... 1, 958. 00
Personal, ............ 38. 069. 32
Real Estate, ........ . 159, 095. 26
199, 122. 58
Previous Years-
Poll, ................ 1, 006. 00
Personal, ............ 10, 916. 38
Real Estate, ........ 66, 768, 22
78, 690. 60
From State.-
Corporations, ........ 18, 325. 23
National Bank and
Trust Co., ........ 1, 203. 39
Income Tax, ........ 30, 172. 75
Land Taxes, ........ 791.86
50, 493. 23
Old Age Assistance
Tax, .............. 986. 00
Motor Excise ' I ax,
1930, ............. 3, 356.49
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Motor Excise Tax,
1931, ............. 9, 812. 20
Soldiers Exemption .. 2. 64
14, 157. 33
Total from Taxes, ............................$ 342, 463. 74
Licenses and Permits-
Licenses-
Alcohol, ............ $ 17. 00
Oleomargarin, ....... 3. 00
Junk, ............... 10. 00
Pedlers, ............ 55. 00
Sunday Golf ........ 170. 00
Pool, Billards, Bowling, 63. 00
Auctioneers, ......... 6.00
Victuallers, ......... 38. 00
Garages and Gas Sta., 40. 00
Fireworks Permit ... 15. 00
Druggist License, ... 2. 00
Buss License, ....... 40. 00
Milk Licenses, ...... 29. 50
488. 50
Total from Licenses and Permits, ... . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 488. 50
Fines and Forfeits-
Fines Court, ........ $ 1, 651.00
Total from Fines and Forfeits, ..... . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 1, 651.00
Grants llilld Gifts-
From State-
Cambridge Artery, .. $ 60. 26
Total, .................................. $ 60. 26
From County-
Dog Licenses, ....... $ 790. 53
Total from Grants and Gifts, .................. $ 790. 53
Town Histories, ..... $ 17. 00
Total, ........................................ $ 17. 00
Total from General Revenue, .............. $ 345, 471.03
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Town HaIl-
Ren~ ............... $ 306. 00
306. 00
All Other-
Selectmen, Adv. Gas
Station, .......... $ 6. 00
Total from General Government, .......... $ 312. 00
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
Fire Department-
An Other, .......... $ 8.00
8. 00
Forest Warden-
N. Y., N. H. & H.
R. R. C., ........ $ 133. 25
133. 25
Forestry-
Gypsy Moth Exterm-
ination, .......... $ 31.00
Gypsy Moth Special
Extermination, .... 1, 020. 29
1, 051.2t\
Tree warden,............ $ 428. 50
428. 50
Sealer of Weights and Measures-
Fees, ............... $ 141.62
141.62
Total from Protection of Persons and Prop-
erty, .......... ..................$ 1, 762. 66
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
HEALTH AND SANITATION
HEALTH-
Com. Tuberculosis,
Subsides" ......... 1, 943. 01
1, 943. 01
Total from Health and Sanitation, . . . . . . . . . . $ 1, 943. 01
HIGHWA YS
General Highway-
Tarvia Crushed
StOlne, use of
Roller etc., ....... $ 69. 00
69. 00
Chapman and Pleasant Streets Construction 1930-
Norfolk County, ..... $ 9, 526. 86
Comm. of Mass., .... 9, 526. 86
19, 053. 72
Comm. of Mass., . . . . . . $ 3, 582. 22
Total from Highways, ....................$ 22, 704.94
CHARITIES AND SOLDIERS BENEFIT
Rei mbursements-
Individuals, ......... . $ 72. 63
72. 62
Cities and Towns, .. . $ 2, 072. 24
2, 072. 24
Comm. of Mass., $ 841.00
841. 0a
Soldiers Benefits-
Soldiers Relief Town, $ 60. 00
60. 00
Total from Charities and Soldiers Benefits, $ 3, 045. 87
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ANNU AL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
EDUCATION
School Department-
From State, Tuition, . 1, 268. 34
Other Tuition, ...... 222. 58
All Other, Rent, 127. 99
1, 618. 91
Total from Education, .................... $ 1, 618. 91
Unclassified Misc., ... $ 54. 75
54. 75
PUBLIC SERVICE INTERPRISE
Water Department-
Sale of Water, ..... .. $ 20, 832. 96
Construction and Ser-
vice, .............. 125. 00
20, 957. 96
Total from Public Service Enterprise, ...... $ 20. 957. 96
CEMETERIES
Sale of Lots and
Graves, ........... $ 240. 00
Care of Lots and
Burial, ........... 1, 326. 55
1, 566. 55
Total from Cemeteries, . .. ., .. .. .. .. .. . . ...$ 1, 566. 55
INTERESTS
On Deposit, ......... $ 645. 63
On Deposit, Water, .. 4.41
Sewer Const., ...... 48. 61
Deferred Taxes, ..... 3,462. 15
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Motor Excise Taxes,
1930- 31, .......... 224. 67
Tax Titles, .......... 53. 82
All Other, .......... 2.00
4,441.29
Trust Fund Income-
Cemetery PerpetUail
Care Fund, ........ $ 1, 481.90
Libr:ary Funds, ...... 195. 00
St. Mary' s Cemetery
Fund, ....... ..... 15. 75
Emily E. Harding
Fund, ....... ... ... 96. 05
1, 692. 65
Total from Interest, ..................... $ 6, 229. 99
Premium, Sewer Bonds, $ 280. 00
MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS
Anticipation of
Revenue, .......... $ 275, 000. 00
275, 000. 00
Sewer Const. Bonds. $ 50, 000. 00
50, 000, 00
Total from Municipal Indebtedness, ........ $ 325, 000. 00
AGENCY AND TRUST
Trust-
Cemetery Perpetual
Care, ............. $ 2, 250. 00
2, 250. 00
Investment, Tax Titles
Redeemed, ........ $ 595. 68
595. 68
Total from Agency and Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2, 845. 68
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS
Refunds-
Schools, ............ $ 6. 65
Soldiers Relief ...... 9. 00
Insurance, .......... 250. 70
Highways, Snow and
Moth, ............. 198. 57
Police Station ....... 56
Water Dept., ........ 1.25
Total Refunds, ... . .. .................... $ 466. 73
Total Receipts, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 734, 260. 08
BALANCES
Cash Balance January 1, 1931, ............ $ 37, 703. 23
Grand Total Receipts and Cash on Hand .... $ 771, 963. 31
EXPENDITURES- GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Legislation
Town Planning Board-
Printing and Advertis-
ing, .............. $ 102. 75
Stationery and Postage 39. 90
Plans, .............. 200. 28
All Other, . . . . . . . . . . . 30. 00
372. 93
Selectmen' s Department-
Salaries and Wages-
Chairman, ........... $ 350. 00
Other Selectmen, .... 700. 00
Clerks, ............. 24. 00
1, 074. 00
Other Expenses-
Stationery and
Postage, .......... $ 84. 11
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Printing and
AdverUsing, 114.42
Telephones, ......... 95. 54
All Other, .......... 11.00
305. 07
1, 379.07
Accounting Department-
Salaries and Wages-
Accountant, ......... $ 2, 100. 00
Printing
Advertising, ... . . . . 23. 56
Telephone, .......... 44. 45
AN Other, ......... .. 1.05
2, 169. 06
2, 169. 06
Treasurer' s Department-
Salaries and Wages-
Treasurer, .... . . . . .. $ 1, 000. 000
1, 000. 00
Other Expense&--
Printing, and
Advertising, $ 99. 70
Stationery and
Postage, .......... 88. 64
Surety Bond, ........ 200. 00
All Other, .......... 11.50
1, 399. 84
1, 399. 84
Collector' Department-
s
Salaries and Wages-
Collector, 1929, 1930,
1931, ............. $ 3, 645. 55
3645. 55
Other Expenses--
Stationery and
Postage ........... $ 112.40
Books, Printing and
Advertising, ...... 99. 06
Surety Bond, ........ 400. 00
All Other, .......... 2.00
613.46
4,259. 01
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Assessors' Department-
Salaries and Wages-
Assessors, .......... $ 2,400. 00
2,400. 00
Clerk, .............. $ 204. 00
204. 00
2, 604. 00
Other
Expenses--
Stationery and
Postage, .......... $ 2.53
Books, Printing and
Advertising, ....... 222. 27
Carfares, Teams
and Auto, ......... 32. 00
Telephone, .......... 59. 08
Record of Transfers, 76. 50
All Other, .......... 2. 60
394. 98
2, 998. 98
Other FiiIlance Officers and Accounts-
Certification of
Notes, ................................. . $ 16. 00
Town Clerk' s Department-
Salaries and Wages-
Town Clerk, ....... . $ 366. 63
366. 63
Other Expenses--
Recording F,ees, $ 180. 00
Printing and
Advertising, ...... . 31.49
Stationery and
Postage, ......... . 38. 98
Bond, 0............. . 5.00
All Other, ......... . 65. 25
320. 72
687. 35
Election and Registration-
Salaries and Wages-
Registrars, ......... . $ 400. 00
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ANNU AL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Election Officers. .... 200. 00
All Other. .......... 7. 00
607. 00
Other Expenses-
Printing and
Advertising. ....... $ 311. 25
Meals, .............. 73. 00
384. 25
991.25
Memorial Hall-
Salaries and Wages-
Janitor. ............. $ 1. 800. 00
Extra Labor. ........ 162. 65
1. 962. 65
Other Expenses-
Fuel. ............... 406. 33
Light. .............. 178. 65
Janitors' Supplies. .,. 34. 83
Repairs, ............ 631.36
Police Duty, . . . . . . . . . 131.50
Telephone, .......... 61.61
All Other, . . . . . . . . . . . 51.50
1. 495. 78
3. 458.43
Total for General Government, 17,731.92
PROTECTION FOR PERSONS AND PROPERTY
Police Department-
Salaries and Wages-
Chief, .............. $ 300. 00
Patrolmen, .......... 12, 739. 00
Special Police. 356. 90
13. 395. 90
Other Expenses-
Gasoline and Oil. .... $ 311.59
New Motor Cycle, ... 135. 00
Automobiles. Ambulance.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
and Motorcycle,
Expense, .......... 365. 10
Equipment for Men, . . 108. 00
919. 69
Fuel and Light-
Light, .............. $ 24. 75
Fuel, ............... 143. 69
168.44
Rent, ............... $ 175. 00
175. 00
Maintenance of Bui'ld-
ing and Grounds, Re-
pairs, ............. $ 35. 23
Janitors Supplies, .... 111.30
All Other, . . . . . . . . . . . 544. 55
691.08
Other Expenses-
Books Printing, Sta-
tionery, Postage, .... $ 44. 64
Telephone, .......... 338. 36
All Other, .......... 224. 40
607.40
15, 957. 51
Police Station, ...... $ 17, 409. 79
Furnishing and Grad-
ing, .............. 2, 366. 98
19, 776. 77
Uniforms, ........... $ 176. 81
176. 81
Fire Department-
Salaries and Wages-
Engineers and Chief, $ 775. 00
Chauffeurs, ......... 6,804. 00
Call Men, ........... 1, 800. 00
Superintendent of
Fire Alarm, ....... 400. 00
Stewards and Clerks, 125. 00
Other Employees, ... 715. 50
10, 619. 50
24Source page 25
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Equipment and Repairs-
Hose and Nozzels, .. $ 783. 65
Equipment for Men, 344. 57
All Other, .......... 132. 33
Repair and Tools, .... 343. 63
Fire Alarm Boxes,
Etc., .............. 2, 306. 90
Gasoline and Oil, .... 74. 21
All Other, .......... 84.20
4, 069. 49
Fuel and Light-
Fuel, ............... $ 592. 35
Light, .............. 108. 13
700.48
Building and Ground-
Repairs, ............ $ 145. 69
Furniture, and Furn-
ishing1s, ........... 32. 36
Laundry Work, ...... 60. 22
AN Other, .......... 98. 85
337. 12
Other Expenses-
Stationery, Printing
and Postage, ........ $ 27. 35
Telephones, ......... 237. 27
All Other, .......... 45. 79
310.41
16, 037. 00
Sealer ofWeights and Measures-
Salary, ............. $ 250. 00
Carfares, Teams, etc., 63. 82
All Other, .......... 36. 18
350. 00
350. 00
Gypsy and Brown Tail Moth ExtermilIlation-
Salaries and Wages-
Superintendent, ...... $ 1, 866. 00
Labor, .............. 2,054. 74
3, 920. 74
25Source page 26
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Other
Expenses--
Telephone, .......... $ 27. 35
Equipment, Hardware
and Tools, ... '. . . . . 307. 84
New Truck, Sprayer . 1, 734. 00
Trucks Expenses, .... 353. 07
Insecticides, ......... 81.45
All Other ........... 170. 00
2, 673. 71
6, 594. 45
Gypsy and Brown Tail Moth Extermination-
Private Property-
Salaries and Wages--
Labo~ .............. $ 772. 77
772. 77
Other Expenses--
Stationery, Printing
lIind Postag,e, ........ $ 23.48
Insecticides, ......... 175. 15
Hardware and Tools, . 8. 76
Carfares and Teams, 12. 00
219. 39
992. 16
Planting and Trimming Trees- Tree Warden-
Salaries and Wages-
Superintendent, ...... $ 100. 00
Labor, .............. 585. 25
685. 25
Other Expenses--
Stationery, Printing
and Postage, ..... $ 11.00
11.00
696. 25
Forest Fires-
Salaries and Wages-
Fighting Fires, ...... $ 2, 044. 75
Hose, ............... 409. 93
Tools and Repairs, 74.45
Gasoline and Oil, ... 59. 65
26Source page 27
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
All Other, .......... 28. 67
2, 617. 45
2, 617. 45
Dog Oflicer-
Salary, Printing and
Postage, .......... $ 41.95
41.95
41.95
Total for Protection of Property, .......... $ 63, 240. 55
HEALTH AND SANITATION
Health Department-
General Administration-
Salaries, ............ $ 300. 00
Agent, ............... 280. 00
580. 00
Other Expenses--
Printing, Advertising,
Postage, ........... $ 19. 24
Te'lephone, .......... 37. 10
56. 34
Quarantine and COIIltagious Diseases-
Board and Treatment, 67. 75
Medical Attendance, . . 189. 00
Groceries and Pro-
visions, ........... 81.38
Hospitals, ........... $ 311. 00
649. 13
Tuberculosis-
Board and Treat-
melIlt, ............. $ 4, 589. 12
Norfolk Co-unty Hos-
pital Maintenace, . 2, 580. 32
All Other, .......... 93. 00
7, 262. 44
27Source page 28
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Vital Statistics--
Birth Returns, 29. 50
Death Returns, 20. 00
49. 50
Other
Expenses--
Fumigation and
Disinfectants, $ 8. 70
Vaccinations, ........ 309. 77
All Other, .......... 844. 78
1, 163. 25
Inspection-
Animals, ............ $ 300. 00
300. 00
Milk, ............... $ 337. 00
337. 00
10, 396. 66
Refuse and Garbage-
Garbage Removal, $ 983. 32
983. 32
Public Health Nurses, $ 2, 000. 00
2, 000. 00
Sewer Commissioners
Salaries, .......... $ 450. 00
450. 00
Books, Advertising, Sta-
tionery, Printing aIl1d
Postage, .......... $ 55. 04
All Other, Eng. Ser.
vices, J.,513. 63
1, 568. 67
General-
Tools and Equipment, $ 127. 36
T~Jephone, .......... 12. 20
139. 56
2, 158. 23
Sewer Construction-
Pipe, Brick and Cov-
ers, .............. $ 6, 988. 68
Chapman, Pleasant and
28Source page 29
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Village, Contracts, 29, 000. 55
Labor, .............. 2, 578. 84
Trucks, Carting, Cast-
ing, .............. 45. 75
All Other, Eng. Ser-
vices, Blue Prints,
Etc., .............. 3, 968. 09
Land Damages, ..... 300. 00
42, 881.91
Total For Health and Sanitation .......... $ 58, 421.12
HIGHWAYS
General Administration-
Surveyor, ........... $ 1, 800. 00
1, 800. 00
General Expenditures-
Labor, .............. $ 9, 141.79
T earns and Trucks, 189. 69
Broken Stone, Gravel,
etc., .............. 1, 576. 80
Tools, Equipment,
and Repairs, ...... 508. 18
Gasoline and Oil, ... 350. 72
Telephone, .......... 37. 65
Tar and Amiesite,. . . . 1, 742. 67
Trucks, Expense, .... 495. 38
All Other, Coal Re-
pairing Fences, Cu'l-
verts, Bridges, etc., 1, 899. 81
15, 942. 69
17, 742. 69
Oiling Streets-
ieneral Expenditures-
Labor, .............. $ 5, 961.04
Teams, Trucks, ...... 289. 47
Tarvia, Sand, etc., ... 10, 269. 60
Gasoline and Oil, .... 298. 04
All Other, .......... 167. 56
16, 985. 71
29Source page 30
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Snow and Ice Rernoval-
General Expenditures-
Labor, .............. $ 3, 110. 93
Teams, Trucks and
Plows, .............. 1, 353. 57
Gasoline and Oils, ... 1.61
Tools and Repairs, .. 44. 75
Truck Expenses, .... 2.43
All Other, .......... 204. 54
4,717. 83
did Sidewalks-
Labor, .............. $ 194. 00
Materials, ........... 304. 51
498. 51
Sidewalks, New-
Independence Street,
Engineer, Labor,
Material, .......... $ 1, 228. 92
Pequit Street, Ecrl-
gineer, Labor, Ma-
terial, ............ 692. 92
Tolman Street, En-
gineer, Labor, Ma-
terial, ............ 800. 00
Sherman Street, En-
gineer, Labor, Ma-
terial, ............ 1, 348. 50
Rockland Street, En-
gineer Labor, Ma-
terial, ............ 1, 731.70
5, 802. 04
Highway Construction-
Pleasant Stlleet, Stough-
ton Line to Pine, .. $ 4,362. 27
4, 362. 27
Highway Construction-
Pleasant and Chapman
Streets, ........... 29, 111.32
29, 111.32
30Source page 31
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Highway Construction-
Pakemit Street, 844. 60
844. 60
Highway Construction-
Centre Street, ..... . 895. 20
895. 20
Highway Construction-
Everendon Road, 975. 00
975. 00
Highway Construction-
Pierce Place, ........ 135. 00
135. 00
Relocation Damages-
NepOiIlset Street, 261.25
261.25
Pleasant Street,
Stoughton Line to
Pine, 0........... .
1, 053. 00
1, 053. 00
Pleasant Street, Pine
to Independence, . . 112. 50
112. 50
Chapman Street, Ne-
ponset to Bridge, 1, 105. 00
1, 105. 00
Washington Street,
Sherman to Lewis, 315. 00
315. 00
Washington Street,
Sherman to High, 867. 00
867. 00
Wasmngton Street,
Randolph Street to
C. H. French' s, 250. 00
250. 00
Street Lights-
Street Lighting, 13, 037. 67
13, 037. 67
Total for Highways, ...................... $. 99, 071. 59
31Source page 32
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
CHARITIES AND SOLDIERS BENEFITS
Public Welfare-
General-
Printing, Stationery,
and Postage, ...... $ 21.25
All Other, .......... 105. 20
126. 45
Outside Relief by Town-
Groceries and Provi-
sions, ............ $ 5, 240. 10
Coal and Wood, .... 795. 91
Board and Care, .... 1, 441.92
Medicine and Medical
Attendance, ....... 1, 154. 80
State Institutions, ... 446. 86
Cash Aid, .......... 6, 817. 00
Rent, Clothing, etc., .. 2,292. 03
18, 188. 62
Relief by Other Cities, Towns and State-
By Cities and Towns $ 3, 597. 29
3, 597. 29
Old Age Assistall1ce-
By Town, 3, 016. 05
3, 016. 05
Mothers' Aid-
By Town, 1, 750. 00
1, 750. 00
State Aid, 10. 00
10. 00
Military Aid, $ 30. 00
30. 00
Soldies Benefits-
Soldiers Relief-
Fuel, ....... ........ $ 42. 25
Groceries and Prov-
isions, ........ 0.. . 175. 89
32Source page 33
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Rent, ............... 453. 00
Medicine and Medical
Attendance, ....... 366. 94
Cash Aid, ........... 2,271. 00
3, 309. 08
Total Charities and Soldiers' Benefits, ...... $ 30, 027. 49
SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES
Public School-
General Expenses-
Salary of Superin-
tendent, .... ...... $ 4, 120. 00
Stationery, Printing
and Postage, ...... 67. 09
Clerk, .............. 1, 170. 00
Telephones, ......... 328. 21
School Census, ... ... 125. 00
5, 810. 30
Teachers' Salaries-
High, ............... 18, 050. 00
Elementary, ......... 32, 272. 50
Evening, ............ 360. 00
Supervisors, ......... 5, 023. 50
55, 706. 00
Text Books and Supplies -
Text and Reierence Books-
High, ............ $.. 684. 33
All Others, .......... 1, 349. 67
2, 034. 00
Text and Reference Books-
Elementary, ......... $ 771.47
All Others, .......... 1, 025. 77
1, 797. 24
33Source page 34
ANNU AL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Transportation--
High, .............. 2, 699. 34
Elementary, ......... 3, 144. 25
5, 843. 59
Tuition-
High, ............... $ 720. 88
720. 88
Janitors' Service-
High, ............... $ 1, 820. 00
Elementary, ......... 5, 381.50
Evening, ............ 120. 00
7,321.50
Fuel and Light-
High, ............... $ 1, 660. 30
Elementary, ......... 2, 460. 95
4, 121.25
Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds-
High, Repairs, ...... $ 825.44
Janitors' Supplies, .. 121.08
946. 52
Elementary, Repairs, . $ 3, 036.40
Janitors' Supplies, .. 415. 73
3,452. 13
Furniture alnd Furnishings-
High, ....... .... .... $ 64. 95
Elementary, ......... 346. 59
411.54
Other
Expenses--
Diplomas and Grad-
uation E~ ercises, .. $ 202. 24
School Nurse and Ex-
penses, ............ 1, 866.40
School Physician, ... 500. 00
All other, and misc.
Printing, .......... 129. 00
2, 697. 64
Total for Education, ...................... $ 90, 862. 59
J4Source page 35
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Public Library-
A:ppropriatIon, $ 5, 000. 00
Trust Fund Interest, . 195. 00
Interest Harding Fund 96. 05
5, 291.05
Total for Library, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,$291.05
UNCLASSIFIED
Annie E. Farrell,
Ames Estate,
C. Mullin, Dam-
ages, .......... . $ 300. 00
300. 0u
Board of
Survey,
Engineer, ........ . $ 500. 00
500. 00
Katzmann and Vahey,
Legal Services, ..' . $ 75. 00
75. 00
Town Dump, Rent
and Labor, ....... . $ 750. 00
750. 00
Tercentenary Cele-
bration, ....... 0.. . $ 75. 70
75. 70
Town Reports,
Printing, ......... . $ 642. 80
Distribution, ....... . 32. 00
674. 80
Other Expenses-
Memorial Day, $ 401.45
Care of Town Clerk, . 75. 00
Edward J. Beatty
Post, ............ . 657. 26
Traffic Beacons, .... . 267. 55
Insurance, ......... . 1,219. 83
StreetSigns, ...... . 746. 67
Marking Stlleets, " 0 . 349. 45
All Othells, .......... 761.00
4, 478, 21
35Source page 36
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Damages to Persons,
and Personal Prop
erty, ............ $ 16. 00
16. 00
Total for Unclassified, ......... " .. .. .. ...$ 6, 869. 71
ENTERPRISES AND CEMETERIES
Water Department-
Administration-
Commissioners, ...... $ 300. 00
Superintendent, 2, 525. 00
Registrars and Clerks, 738. 20
Co!.
Water Rates, ... 466. 66
Stationery and Post-
age, .............. 50. 76
Printing and Adver-
tising, ............ 78. 50
Telephone, .......... 42. 16
Bond, ............... 20. 00
All Other, ...... ..... 203. 67
4,424. 95
General Expenses-
Labor, .............. $ 8,667. 15
Pipe and Fittings, ... 1, 761.48
Meters, and Fittings, . 1, 995. 94
Tools, Equipment, and
Repairs, .......... 2, 344. 68
Hydrants, and Gates, . 881.35
Gasoline and Oils, ... 348. 57
New Truck, ......... 575. 50
Truck Expenses, .... 284. 02
Gasoline Pump, ..... 532. 00
All Other, .......... 310. 25
17, 700. 94
36Source page 37
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Repairs on Buildings-
Pumps, etc., ........ $ 238. 21
Electricity for
Power, 1931, ...... 7, 751.33
Telephone, .......... 46. 85
Chlorinator, ......... 807. 00
All Other, .......... 148. 02
8, 991.41
All Other-
Independence Street
Extension, ........ $ 1, 074. 94
Indian Lane
Extension, ........ 196. 05
Spring Lane St.,
Extension, ........ 1, 236. 13
2, 507. 12
33, 624. 42
Cemeteries-
Salaries and Wages-
Superintendent, ...... $ 784. 00
Asst. Superintendent, 50. 00
Labor, ............ 5, 400. 55
6, 234. 55
Other Expenses--
Grass Seed and
Shrubs, Fertilizers, $ 350. 10
Tools, Equipment,
Markers, .......... 363. 20
Truck Expense, ..... 102. 85
Telephone, .......... 42. 68.
All Other, Cement,
etc., .............. 84. 90
943. 73
Old English Cemetery-
Labor, .............. $ 36. 00
36. 00
7, 214. 28
Total for Public Service Enterprises
and Cemeteries, ...................... $ 40. 838. 7()
37Source page 38
INTEREST AND MATURING DEBT
Temporary Loans-
Anticipation of Rev-
enue, 4, 669. 56
4, 669. 56
General Loans-
New Police Station, $ 680. 00
Highway Construc-
tion, 1926- 29, ...... 240. 00
920. 00
f'ublic Service,
Enterprise--
Water, .............. $ 1, 432. 50
1,432. 50
St. Mary' s Cemetery
on Trust Funds., ... 15. 75
15. 75
7,037. 81
Municipal Illldebtedness-
Temporary Loans-
Amicipation of Rev-
enue, ............... $ 250, 000. 00
250, 000. 00
General Loans-
Water Bonds, 9, 000. 00
Highway Construc-
tion, 1926- 29, ........ 5,000. 00
New Police Station, .. 5, 000.00
19, 000. 00
269, 000. 00
Total for Interest and Maturing Debt, ...... $ 276, 037. 81
AGENCY AND TRUSTS
Agency-
Taxes-
State Tax, .......... $ 10, 275. 00
Metropolitan Park
Tax, .............. 7, 153. 65
38Source page 39
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Charles River Basin
Tax, ............... 1, 289. 95
State Highway Tax,
Auditing, ........... 258. 86
Planning Board, ..... 38. 67
Norfolk County Tax, 12, 512, 46
Old Age Assistance, . . 1, 825. 00
Canterbury Street, .. 5. 27
Southern Traffic
4. 21
Artery, .............
Neponset River Public
Healt"h, ............. 1, 488.42
Ways, Malden, Brain-
tree, Weymouth and
Hingham, ......... 110. 60
Abatement of Smoke
Nuisance, ......... 141.72
Revere Parkway, .... 81.42
West Roxbury Park-
12. 01
way, .., ..........
Metropolitan Sewer-
12, 944. 70
age, ..............
48, 141.94
Trusts-
Cemetery Perpetual
Care, ............. $ 2, 250. 00
2, 250. 00
Total for Agency and Trust, .............. $ 50, 391.94
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS
Refunds-
Excise Motor Tax,
1930- 31, ............ $ 274. 09
274. 09
274. 09
Total for Refund, ........................ $
739, 052. 74
Total Cash Payments, .................... $
32, 910. 57
Cash Balance, December 31, 1931, .......... $
Total and Cash on Hand, .. $ 771, 963. 31
Grand Payments
39Source page 40
TOWN NOTES AND BONUS OUTSTANDING
December 31, 1931
Town notes certified by the Massachusetts Bureau of
Statistics, for borrowed in
money amicipatiOl1l of
Taxes, ........................................ $ 75, 000. 00
Water Bonds, Pipe Line and New Standpipe, 1925-
Due October 1, 1932 3, 000. 00
Due October 1, 1933 3,000. 00
Due October 1, 1934 2, 000. 00
Due October 1, 1935 2, 000. 00
Due October 1, 1936 2,000. 00
Due October 1, 1937 2, 000. 00
Due October, 1, 1938 2, 000. 00
Due October 1, 1939 2,000. 00
Due October 1, 1940 2, 000. 00
Due October 1, 1941 J1, OOO. OO
Due October 1, 1942 1, 000. 00
Due October 1, 1943 000. 00
Due October 1, 1944 00
1,000.
Due October 1, 1945 1, 000. 00
25, 000. 00
Sewer Construction
Bonds--
Due August 1, 1932 5,000. 00
Due August 1, 1933 5, 000. 00
Due August 1, 1934 5, 000. 00
Due August 1, 1935 5, 000, 00
Due August 1, 1936 5, 000. 00
Due August 1, 1937 5,000. 00
Due August 1, 1938 5, 000. 00
Due August 1, 1939 5, 000. 00
Due August 1, 1940 5, 000. 00
Due August 1, 1941 5, 000. 00
50, 000. 00
Police Station Notes, 1930-
Due Sept. 15, 1932 5, 000. 00
Due Sept. 15, 1933 5, 000. 00
Due Sept. 15, 1934 2, 000. 00
12, 000. 00
40Source page 41
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
OUTSTANDING BILLS DECEMBER 31, 1931
BOARD PUBLIC
01<' ARE
WELl<'
Town of Franklin, 1930 bill, ............ $ 100. 0(,
City of Boston, 1931 bill, ............... 745. 25
Town of Walpole, 1931 bill, .., . . . . . . . . . . 177. 50
Town of Middleborough, 1931 bill, ...... . 110. 14
Town of Stoughton, 1931 bill, . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 129. 00
Commonwealth of Mass., 1931 bill, ...... 170. 86
Elisha White, 1931 bill, ................ 74. 99
Mass. General Hospital, 1931 bill, ....... 50
Sheehan Brothers, 1931 bill, ............ 62.43
2, 570. 67
TOWN TREASURER
Gregory W. Grover, ....... .!.~" r..:::.::
o::
o:.:.'. .. . 60. 80
6'3. 80
BOARD OF HEALTH
North Reading State Sanatorium, ....... $ 166. 00
Norfolk County Hospital, .............. 166.40
332. 40
WATER DEPARTMENT
Whitman & Howard, ................... $ 243.41
Sumner & Dunbar, .................... 261.25
Gamon Meter Co., ..................... 743. 00
1, 247. 66
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
City of Boston School Comm., .......... $ 321.11
Atlantic Clock Co., .................... 21.00
New. Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., ............. 30. 18
Owen Galligan, ....................... 9. 32
John H. Langdon, ..................... 1.25
William H. Gallivan, .................. 19. 00
41