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ONE HUND~ ED AND THIRTY~FIFTH
ANNUAL REPORT
of the
Town of Canton (.
Massachusetts
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Year Ending December 31, 1930
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Town Officers for 1930- 1931
Town Clerk
PETER CALLERY
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
Assessors
CHARLES F. McKENNA ............ Term Expires March 1931
JOSEPH : 6. GALVIN................ Term Expires March 1932
JAMES A. DOCKRAY ............... . Term Expires March 1933
Tax Collector
ANDREW J. CUNNINGHAM
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ANNU AL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Highway Surveyor,
GEORGE H. ALLEN
Auditors '
JAMES E. GRIMES, D. HENRY CHILDS,
Resigned Mar. 3, 1930
CHARLES F. DINGS'
Board of Health
CHARLES I. PORTER............... . Term Expires March 1931
NATHANIEL FULLER ............ Term Expires March 1932
FRANK E. COVENEY ................
Term Expires March 1933
School Committee
FRED H. BISBEE ................ ~ . Term Expires March 1931
FRANCIS J. CARROLL .............. Term Expires March 1931
JOHN F. O' LEARY .................. Term Expires March 1931
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 Erpires March 1933
J. EDWARD IUJNNEDY .............. Term Expires March 1933
EDWARD L. UNDERWOOD .......... Term Expires March 1933
Trustees of The Public Library
ROGER WILLIAMS .................. Term Expires March 1931
MARK E. MADDEN .................. Term Expires March 1931
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ANNUAL REPORT OF' THE TOWN OF' CANTON
THOMAS J. HILL................. . Term Expires March 1931
JOSEPH P. DRAPER ............... Term Expires March 1932
JOHN C. GERALD .................. Term Expires March 1932
AUGUSTUS HEMENWAY .......... Term Expires March 1932
JAMES P. LyNCH................. . Term Expires March 1933
THOMAS D. MULLIN ................ Term Expires March 1933
THOMAS D. SHEEHAN ............ Term Expires March 1933
Water Commissioners
JOSEPH W. WATTLES, 3rd ......... . Term Expires March 1931
CHARLES V. REYNOLDS ............ Term Expires March 1932
MICHAEL F. WARD.................. Term Expires March 1933'
Constables and Field Drivers
JOHN BOWERMAN JOHN H. FLOOD
WILLIAM E. CASEY
Sewer Commissioners
JAMES A. COLBy................. . Term Expires March 1931
JOSEPH F. STONE .................. Term Expires March 1932
FRANCIS T. HILL.................. . Term Expires March 1933
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. CqRTIS
Pound Keeper
ALBERT F. REYNOLDS
Measurer of Wood and Bark
OSCAR F. STONE
Planning, Board
CHARLES V. REYNOLDS JOSEPH B. DRAPER
WILLIAM B. REVERE MATHEW H. SULLIVAN
CHARLES K. ENDICOTT
Cemetery Committee
WILLIAM B. REVERE JOSEPH W. WATTLES
CHARLES F. DINGS JOHN H. DRAPER
HERBERT L. FENNO
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Town Officers Appointed by the Selectmen
Registrars of Voters
March 1931
WILLIAM C. DALY. .. .. . . . . . . . . .. .. .Term Expires
A. BROWN ................ Term Expires March 1932
ARTHUR
Term Expires March 1933
JOHN G. ESTEY ..................
CALLERY ....................... . Ex- officio
PETER
Agent Under Workmen' s Compensation Act
THOMAS J. DOCKRAY
Inspector of Animals and Meats
CORNELIUS CRONON, M. V. D.
Fire Engineers
WILLIAM F. CURTIS
EDW ARD DAVENPORT
CHARLES K. ENDICOTT JAMES J. FLANAGAN
WILLIAM L. WHITTY
Poor Department Visitors
MARY G. ROGERS ELLEN M. CRONON
MRS. SYLVIA C. CROWELL
of Burial of Indigent Soldiers
Agent
CAPT. ROBERT V. DALLAHAN
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ANNU AL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
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
Superintendent of Gy,psy Moth Work
WILLIAM H. GALLIVAN
Public Weighers
HAROLD J. OLSEN CARL F. KLASSON
Sealer of Weights and Measures
JOHN A. DAVIS
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ANNU AI. REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Accounting Officer
ERNEST A. GUILD
Special Police
PATRICK DONAHUE MASSIMINO BUCCI
JOHN F. McKENNA FRED A. DAVIS
ALFRED CROWD CHARLES McCARTHY
PATRICK J. McDONALD WILLIAM F. DOWNES
MICHAEL KENNALLY THOMAS P. DANAHY
WILLIAM R. THORNHILL JOHN F. ROACH
GEORGE H. HUNT JOHN SHALLOW
FREDERICK G. DOYLE JOHN NEIDERHAUSER
Warrant Committee
Appointed Under Article 2 of the Town By- Laws
EDWARD B. REYNOLDS ............ Term Expires March 1931
CHARLES P. GRIMES .............. Term Expires March 1931
GREGORY W. GROVER .............. Term Expires March 1931
ROBERT GORDON .................. Term Expires March 1931
D. E. TIMMERMAN .................. Term Expires March 1931
JOHN J. O' BRIEN.... ............... Expires 1932 .
Term March
OLAF HENDRIKSEN ................ Expires March 1932
Term
Term Expires March 1932
WINTHROP PACKARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DENNIS G. TRA YERS ............... Term Expires March 1932
D. HENRY CHILDS ................ Term Expires March 1932
JOHN J. CADDIGAN .............. Term Expires March 1933
D. FRASER FARWELL .............. Term Expires March 1933
RALPH C. CROWELL ................ Term Eprires March 1933
MICHAEL J. DOCKRA y. . . . . . . . . . Term
. . . . Expires
. March 1933
J. HERBERT LANDICK .............. Term Expires March 1933
in General Court, Tenth Norfolk District
Representative
ELMER G. ROYCE of Stoughton
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
List of Jurors
AS PREPARED BY THE SELECTMEN OF
THE TOWN OF CANTON JULY, 1, 1930
Aldrich, Leon H., Superintendent, ....... . 2391 Washington St.
Anderson, CarlO., Chauffeur, ................ 515Chapman St.
Astin, Alfred, Foreman, ... .',................ . 228 Rockland St.
Babcock, Fred J., Accountant, ...'......... . 833 Washington St.
Baldwin, Roger J., Cleril:, ..................... . 48 Highland St.
Beasley, Ralph W., Machinist, .............. . 104 Messinger St.
Billings, Frank C., Chauffeur, ............. . 4'76 Washington St.
Bisbee, Frederick H., Clerk, .........'......... 491 Chapman St.
Briggs, Frank " V., Clerk, .............;....... 627 Pleasant St.
Briggs, Ralph E., Salesman, ................... 45 Spring Lane
Briggs, Richard A., Mechanic, ................. 225 Sherman St.
Bright, 01'10, S., Wool Worker, ... .'............ . 76 Chapman St.
Bryan, William T., Chauffeur, ...'........... . 289 Sherman St.
Buckley, Joseph E., Mill Hand, ................. . 18 Walnut St.
Burke, Martin F., Plumber, ........., ......... . 15 Bolivar St.
Chandler, William T., Laborer, ................. 56Prospect St.
Childs, Henry D., Accountant, .......,......... 90 Spring Lane
Cobb, Frank, Foreman, .................. 2191 Washington St.
Cobb, Walter B., Farmer, ..........,.... . 1752 Washington St.
Clerkin, Bernard L., Mill Hand, ................ 411 Sherman St.
Collins, John A., Agent, ....'.................. . 123 Bolivar St.
Connor, Carl W. F., Last Ma" er, .............. . 431 Bolivar St.
Croak, Martin B., Cloth Folder, .................. 96 Bolivar St.
Crowell, Ralph C., Grocer, ............... . 2356 Washington St.
Curran, James J., Foreman, .................... 45 Endicott St.
Curtis, William F., Carpenter, ............... . 288 Sherman St.
Dana, George I.,Clerk, ................... . 442 Washington St.
Danahy, C. Frank, Foreman, .....,................. Sumner St.
Daniels, Reginald E., Manufacturer, ........... . 3f: Pleasant St.
Davenport, Edward, Contractor, ......... . 2716 Washington St.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Davis, Clarence J., Carpenter, ............... . 104 Prospect St.
John F., Mill Hand, ............. . 499 Washington St.
Dempsey,
Cornelius H., Clerk, ............... . 18'1 Mechanic St.
Dennison,
Dockray, ThomasJ., Clerk, ................... .: l6Highland St.
Draper, H. Kingsley, Manufacturer, ....... . 1395 Washington St.
1422 Washington St.
Draper, J ames B., Merchant, ............. .
1429 Washington St.
Draper, John H. Jr., Manufacturer, ...... .
Ervin, Frank L., Machinist, ................... Independence St.
1314 Pleasant St.
Estey, Arthur E., Insurance, ............... .
Farrington, John A., Farmer, ............. .
2555 Washington St.
Farrow, Richard, Carpenter, ............. . 1647 Washington St.
50 Walnut St.
Fischer, Sumner, Painter, ..................... .
19 Pierce Place
Flood, Daniel J., Clerk, ....................... .
C., Foreman, .................... 6'J4 Plea~ ant St.
French, Eliot
J., Metal Finisher, ..........' . 147 Rockland St.
Galligan, Henry
1065 Washington St.
Galligan, Joseph G., Carpenter, .......... .
Galvin, C. Joseph, Laborer, ........................
28 Pequit St.
Kenney St.
Gibson, George A., Core Maker, ....................
432 Pleasant St.
Gelpil:e, Charles H., Treasurer, ................ .
384 Pleasant St.
Guild, Herbert H., Electrician, ............"..,..
Hannon, Thomas F., Laborer, ............. . 2062 Washington St.
419 Washington St.
Hagan, James W., Salesman, ............. .
Dedham St.
Hayes, Thomas H., Farmer ........................ St.
Jr., Real Estate, ............... . Green
Hemenway, Augustus
20 Plymouth St.
Henriksen, Olaf, Painter, .................... .
19 Chapman St.
J ones, Herbert, Clerk, ....................... .
Hewett, Charles M., Salesman, .................. 53 Spring Lane
82 Neponset St.
Hunt, George H., Laborer, ..................... .
68 Dunbar St.
Johnson,Ernest T., Superintendent, ............. .
439 Washington St.
Kelliher, Joseph H., Clerk, ................. .
2180 Washington St.
Kendall, Frank L., Mill Hand, ............
17 Plymouth St.
Kelliher, Bartholemew C., Knitter, ........... .
4 Draper St.
Kettendorf, Waldo D., Clerk, ......................
20 Sumner St.
Latimer, Ralph A., Manager, .................. .
Leavitt, Ernest M., Bank Clerk, ................... High St.
99
62 Messinger St.
Leggee, Gasper W., Napper, ................. .
York St.
Linder, John F. Salesman, ....................... .
Jr.., St.
Albert E., Machinist, ............. . 433 Washington
Lowry,
206 Mechanic St.
Matthews, Michael H., Painter, ..............
531 Chapman St.
McCaslin, Robert T., Foreman, ...............
260 Washington St.
Maxwell, Charles W., Clerk, ............... .
19 Eliot St.
McKenna, Charles F., Printer, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .
59 Independence St.
Merriam, Harold W., Salesman, ........... .
236 Mechanic St.
Morrison, George L., Foreman, ..............
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Morrison, Sidney J., Clerk, .................... . 260 Norfolk St.
Neiderhauiser, John, Janitor, .................. . 34 Dedham St.
Olsen, Emil T., Chauffeur, ..................... .
102 Bolivar St.
O' Neil, Jl?
hn H., Chauffeur, ................... . 17 Neponset St.
Paul, Richard F., Insurance, ...................
48 Spring Lane
Peterson Ernest L., Napper, ....................... .
Dedham St..
Sawyer, George F., Merchant, .................. 710 Pleasant St.
Simpson, Charles W., Laborer, ................... Randolph St.
Raymond, Hel'ibert F., Chauffeur, ............ . 255 Rockland St.
Rowbotham, Volney G., Wool Salesman, ........ . 54 Pleasant St.
Thackwray, Joseph H., Salesman, ............ . 222 Sherman St.
Thom~ s, Geo. E., Mill Hand, ................ . 236 Mechanic St.
Sullivan, Jeremiah J., Mill Hand, .............. 64'3 Pleasant St.
Ward, William F., Traffic Representative, ..... . 113 Rockland St.
Webster, Stanley A., Manufacturer, ......... . 210 Sherman St.
JOSEPH W. WATTLES,
CHARLES H. GELPKE,
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 Expenditures of
the Town of Canton ending D€cember 31st, 1930, also
for the year
of the Town' s indebtedness and list of unpaid bills
re-
a statement
1930.
ported at this office December 31,
RECEIPTS-General Revenue
Taxes
Current Year
Poll, ................ 2. 150. 00
Personal, ........ .. 42. 025. 22
Real Estate, ........ 162, 364. 32
206, 539. 54
Previous Years-
Polls, ............... 1, 028. 00
Personal, ........... 6,466. 12
Rerul Estate, ... . . . . .. . 53, 607.43
61, 101. 55
From State
Corporations, ........ 25, 399.43
National Bank and
Trust Co., ........ 1, 825. 63
Income Tax, ........ 41, 424. 70
Land Taxes,. . . . . . . . . 788. 34
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Licenses-
Motor Excise Tax,
1929, ............. 4,474. 06
Motor Excise Tax,
1930, ............. 11, 094. 85
Soldiers Exemption .. 32. 22
85, 039. 23
Total from Taxes, 0... ....
0... 352, 680. 32
Licenses and Permits-
Licenses-
Alcohol, ............ $ 16. 00
Oleomargarin, ....... 3. 00
Jl,Ulk, ............... 20. 00
Pedlers, ............. 55. 00
Sunday, ............. 145. 00
Pool and BiHards, ... 29. 00
Sunday Golf and
Yearly, ........... 43. 00
Auctioneers, ......... 4.00
Victuallers, ......... 22. 00
Garages and Gas Sta., 93. 00
Fireworks Permit ... 21.00
Druggist License, ... 1. 00
Buss License, ....... 60. 00
Milk Licenses, ;..... 9.00
521.00
Total from Licenses and Permits, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $
521.00
Fines and Forfeits-
Fines Court, ........ $ 538. 50
Total from Fines and Forfeits, .................. $
538. 50
Groots and Gifts-
From County-
Dog Licenses, ...... $ 864. 58
Total from Grants and Gifts, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $
864. 58
Town Histories, ..... $ 37. 00
Total from General Revenue, .............. $ 354. 641. 40
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Town Hall-
Rent, ............... $ 442. 50
442. 50
All Other-
Selectmen, Adv. Gas
Station, ........... $ 9. 00
9. 00
Total from General Government, .......... $ 451. 50
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
Sealer of Weights and Measures-
Fees, ............... $ 159. 56
Total from Protection of Persons and Prop-
$. .52
. .666.
erty, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,
HEALTH AND SANITATION
HEALTH
Tuberculosis, ........ $ 403. 70
403. 70
Total from Health and Sanitation, . . . . . . . . . . $. . . 403.70
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ANNU AL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
HIGHWA YS
General. Highways-
Tarvia, Crushed
Stone, use of
Roller, etc., ....... $ 126. 89
126. 89
Washington Street Damages-
Norfolk County,
Comm., ........... $ 2, 266.25
2, 5li6. 25
Pleasant Street Construction 1929-
Norfolk County, $ 8, 984. 43
Comm. of Mass., .... 8, 984.43
17, 968. 86
Neponset Street Construction-
Norfolk County, $ 798. 79
Comm. of Mass., .... 798. 80
1, 597. 59
Total from Highways, .................... $ 22, 259. 59
CHARITIES AND SOLDIERS BENEFIT
Reimbursements-
Individuals ......... . $ 70. 00
70. 00
Cities and Towns, . . $ 2,475. 80
2, 475.80
Comm. of Mass., $ 592. 00
592. 00
Soldiers Benefits-
State Aid, .......... $ 60. 00
60. 00
SOIldiers Relief Cities
and Towns, $ 80. 00
80. 00
Total from Chariti~s and Soldiers Benefits, $. . 3,277. 80
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
EDllCATION
School Department-
Sale Supplies, $ 20. 10
From State, Tuition, 626. 75
Other Tuition, ...... 453. 73
All Other, Rent, .... 160. 60
1, 261.18
Total from Education, ................... .$. . 1, 261. 18
PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE
Water Department-
Saile of Materials .... $ 203. 29
Sale of Water, ... .,. . 25, 154. 06
Construction and Ser-
vice, .............. 55. 00
25, 412. 35
Total from Public Service Enterprise, ...... $. 25, 412. 35
CEMETERIES
Sale of Lots and
Graves, ........... $ 172. 10
Care of Lots and
Burial, ......... ..
Misc., ..............
INTERESTS
On Deposit, ......... $ 1, 142. 66
9. 98
On Deposit, Water, ..
Premium on Police
Station ........... 93. 50
Deferred Taxes, .... 2, 842. 81
Motor Excise Taxes,
1929- 30, ........... 158. 09
4,247. 04
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Trust Fund Income-
Cemetery Perpetual
Care Fund, ........ $ 1, 447. 43
Library Funds, ..... 195. 00
St. Mary' s Cemetery
Fund, ............ 15. 75
1, 658. 18
Total from Interest, ...................... $. . 5, 905, 22
MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS
Anticipation of
Revenue, .......... $ 250. 000. 00
250, 000. 00
New Police Station... $ 17, 000. 00
17, 000, 00
Total from Municipal Indebtedness, ........ $ 267,000. 00
AGENCY AND TRUST
Trust-
Cemetery Perpetual
Care, ............... $ 2, 400. 00
2,400. 00
Total from Agency and Trust, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2, 400.00
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS
Refunds
Schools, ............. $ 76. 64
Soldiers Relief ...... 51.50
Insurance, .......... 6. 00
134. 14
Total RefuncJ'i, ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $, 134. 14
Total Receipts, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 $86,393.42
BALANCES
Cash Balance January 1, 1930, ........... .$. 40, 918. 77
Grand Total Receipts and Cash on Hand .... $ 727, 312. 19
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
EXPENDITURES- GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Legislation
Town Planning Board-
Printing and Advertis-
ing, .............. $ 48. 34
Stationery and Postage 85. 31
Maps and Zoning .,. 1, 000. 00
All Other, Engineer
1,
and Safe, etc., 047. 06
2, 180. 71
Selectmen' s Department-
Salaries and Wages-
Chairman, .......... $ 350. 00
Other Selectmen, .... 700. 00
Olerks, .............. 26. 50
1, 076. 50
Ot)l.er Expenses--
Stationery and
Postage, .......... $ 60. 27
Printing and
Advertising, ....... 110. 95
Telephones, ......... 93. 52
All Other, ........... 70. 75
335. 49
1, 411. 99
Accounting Department-
Salaries and Wages-
Accountant, ......... 2, 100. 000
Printing
Advertising, ...... 18. 74
Telephones, ......... 41.31
All Other, ........... 3. 60
2, 163. 65
2, 163. 65
Treasurer' s Department-
Salaries and Wages--
Treasurer, .......... $ 958. 30
958. 30
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Other Expenses-
Printing, and
Advertising, $ 45. 22
Stationery and
Postage, .......... 66. 24
Surety Bond, ........ 187. 50
All Other, .......... 24. 87
323. 83
1, 282. is
Collector' s Department-
Salaries and Wages-
Collector, 1928, 1929,
1930, ............. $ 3, 587. 18
3, 587. 18
Other Expenses-
Stationery and
Postage, .......... $ 128.02
Printing and
Advertising, ...... 94. 84
Surety Bond, ........ 375. 00
All Other, .......... 1. 00
598. 86
4, 186. 04
Assessor' s Department-
Salaries and Wages-
Assessors, .......... $ 2, 400. 00
2,400. 00
Clerk, .............. $ 70. 00
70. 00
Other Expenses-
Stationery and
Postage, .......... $ 17. 38
Books, Printing and
Advertising, ....... 174. 72
Carfares, Teams
and Auto, ........ 61.00
Telephone, .......... 56. 00
Record of Transfers, 80. 50
AH Other, ............ 100. 00
489. 60
2, 959. 60
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Other Finance Officers and Accounts-
Certifieation of
Notes, .................................. $ 16. 00
Town Clerk' s Department-
Salaries and Wages-
Town Clerk ......... $ 200. 00
200. 00
Other Expenses-
Recording Fees, $ 175. 50
Printing and
Advertising, ....... 14. 25
Stationery and
Postage, .......... 15. 92
Bonds, .............. 5. 00
All Other, .......... 154. 50
365. 17
565. 17
Election and Registration-
Salaries and Wages-
Registrars, .......... $ 400. 00
Ellection Officers, 440. 00
840. 00
Other Expenses-
Stationery and
Postage, .......... $ 4. 50
Printing and
Advertising, ........ 377. 50
Meals, .............. 180. 00
All Other, .......... 45. 00
607. 00
1,447. 00
Memorial Hall-
laries . and
l\ Wages-
Janitor, ............. $ 1, 800. 00
Extra Labor, ........ 44. 71
1, 844. 71
ther Expenses-
Repairs, Stage, 480. 00
Fuei, ............... 492. 72
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Light, ... . . . . . . . . . . . 207. 69
Janitors' Supplies, .. 39. 89
Repairs, ............ 378. 14
Police Duty, ........ 157. 50
Telephone, .......... 78. 31
All Other, .......... 78. 00
1, 912. 25
3, 756. 96
Total for General Government, ............ $ 19, 969. 25
PROTECTION FOR PERSONS AND PROPERTY
Police Depariment-
Salaries and Wages-
Chief, .............. $ 300. 00
Patrolmen, .......... 12, 510. 50
Special Po:lice, 22. 00
12, 832. 50
Other Expenses-
Gasoline and Oil, $ 292. 53
New Motor Cycle, 135. 00
AutomobHes, Ambulance,
and Mortorcycle,
Expense, .......... 438. 33
Equipment for Men, . . 104. 81
Auto Hire, .......... 5. 40
976. 07
Fuel and Light-
Light, .............. $ 10. 20
10.20
Rent, ............... $ 300. 00
300. 00
Other Expenses-
Printing, Stationery
Postage, . ......... $ 18. 75
Telephone, .......... 295. 12
All other, .......... 382. 91
696. 78
14, 815. 58
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Other
Expenses--
Stationery, Printing
and Postage, ...... $ 11. 75
Telephones, ......... 218. 55
All Other, ........... 65. 29
295. 59
Fire Alarm Box
Wash. St., ........ $ 392. 66
392. 66
14. 596. 98
Sealer of Weights and Measures--
Salary, ............. $ 250. 00
Carfares, Teams, etc., 66. 50
All Other, .......... 33. 50
350. 00
350. 00
Gypsy and Brown Tail Moth
Extermination--
Salaries and
Wages--
Superintendent, ...... $ 1, 851. 00
Labor, .............. 2,307. 99
4, 158. 99
Other
Expenses--
Telephone, .......... $ 27. 06
Equipment, Hardware
and Tools, ........ 64. 10
New Truck, .....:... 350. 00
Truck Expense, ..... 314. 15
Carfares, Teams, etc., 12. 00
767. 31
4, 926. 30
Gypsy and Brown Tail Moth
Extermination--
Private
Property--
Salaries and
Wages--
Labor, ............... $
896. 00
Other
Expenses--
Stationery, Printing
and Postage, ...... $ 24. 56
Insecticides, ......... 374. 97
24Source page 25
ANNU AL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Carfares and Teams, 23. 40
AU Other, .......... 9. 90
432. 83
1, 328. 83
Planting and Trimming Trees- Tree Warden-
Salaries and Wages-
Superintendent, ...... $
Labor, ..............
691.25
Other Expenses-
Stationery, Printing
and Postage, ...... $ 3. 00
Hardware and To~ ls,. 4.45
7.45
698. 70
Forest Fires--.-
Salaries and Wages-
Fighting Fires, ...... $ 810. 75
Clerk, .............. 25. 00
Hose, ............... 186. 20
New Truck, ........ 1, 549. 00
Truck Expenses, .... 11.10
Gasoline and Oil, ... 29. 48
All Other, .......... 55. 56
2, 667. 09
2, 667. 09
Dog Officer-
Salary, Printing and
Postage, .......... $ 41.85
41.85
41.85
Total for Protection of Property, .......... $ 48, 053. 05
HEALTH AND SANITATION
Health Department-
General Administration-
Salaries, ............ $ 300. 00
Agent, .............. 200. 00
500. 00
25Source page 26
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Other
Expenses--
Printing and Adver-
tising, ............ $ 26
Telephone, .......... 12. 20
12. 46
Quarantine and Conta, gious Diseases-
Hospital, Board and
Treatment, ......... . $ 279. 00
Medical Attendance, . . 84. 00
Guards and Nurses, 50. 00
413. 00
Tuberculosis--
Board and Treat-
ment, .............. . $ 1, 375. 37
Norfolk County Hos-
pital Maintenance, 2, 784. 94
4, 160. 31
Vital Statistics--
Birth Returns, ....... $ 22. 50
Death Returns, 20. 50
43. 00
Other Expenses-
Fumigation and
Disinfectants, $ 2. 60
Vaccinations, ....... . 266. 21
All Other, ........... 475. 00
743. 81
Inspection-
Animals, .......... 0 . $ 300. 00
300. 00
Milk, 0............. . $ 244. 25
244. 25
Refuse and Garbage-
Garbage RemovaI, 950. 04
950. 04
Public Health Nurses, $ 2, 000. 00
2,000. 00
Sewer Comm., Plans
and Profiles, ...... $ 1, 520. 00
1, 520. 00
Total for Health and Sanitation, .......... $ 10, 886. 87
26Source page 27
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
HIGHWAYS
General Administration-
Surveyor, ........... $ 1, 800. 00
1, 800. 00
General Expenditures-
Labor, .............. $ 8,484. 39
Teams and Trucks, . 589. 34
Broken Stone, Gravel,
etc., .............. 1, 474, 61
Tools, Equipment,
Tar and Repairs, .. 2, 174. 86
Gasoline and Oil, ... 562. 11
40. 31
Telephone, ..........
New Truck, ......... 881.50
Trucks, Expense, .... 763. 36
AJl Other, Coal, Re-
pairing Fences, Cul-
verts, Bridges, etc., 1, 318. 74
16, 289. 22
18, 089. 22
Oiling Streets-
General Expenditures-
Labor, .............. $ 5, 422. 36
Teams, ............. 315. 89
Road Oil, Sand, etc., . 10, 811.31
Gasoline and Oil, ..... l0
226.%
All Other, .. . . . . . . . . . 351.33
17, 127. 29
Snow Ice Removal-
and
General Expenditures-
Labor, ............... $ 1, 185. 26
Teams, Trucks and
Plows, ............ 1, 103. 75
GasoUne and Oils, ... 95. 92
Materials, ...... .... 110. 10
Truck Expenses, ....... 72. 06
All Other, . . . . . . . . . . . 226. 86
2, 793. 95
Old Sidewalks-
lAtbor, .............. $ 206.44
Materia' ls, ........... 285. 02
491.46
27Source page 28
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Sidewalks, New-
Howard, Rockland, High,
Norfolk, Lawrence St.,
Engineer, Labor, Ma-
terial, ............ $ 3, 542. 00
Sherman, Prospect,
Shepard to Dunbar
Streets. Engineer,
Labor, Material, .. $ 3, 073. 00
Washington Street,
Public Library, En-
gineer, Labor Mater-
ial, ................ $ 1, 498. 00
Washington St., Cor.
Ames Ave., Washing-
ton St., Gordon Prop.
Washington St., Ray-
nes Prop. to Blue Hill
St., Neponset Street.
Engineer, Labor, Ma-
terial, ............ $ 2, 492. 00
10, 605. 00
Highway Construction WashingtGn Street-
1929, Eliot Street to
Sherman Street,
Contract, ... .'. . ... $ 674. 28
674. 28
Highway Construction Neponset Street-
1929, Van Buren Street
to Arch,
Street Contract, .. $ 2, 670. 2:)
2, 670. 29
Highway Construction-
Morton Street, .... $ 800. 00
800. 00
Highway Construction-
Tolman Street, ...... $ 1, 300. 81
1, 300. 81
Highway Construction-
Grand Street, 1, 800. 00
1, 800. 00
28Source page 29
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TmVN OF CANTON
Highway Construction~
Pleasant Street ,
1930, Stoughton Line
to Pine Street,
Contract, ......... $ 22, 604. 03
22, 604. 03
Reloc:ition Damages-
Washington St., Sher-
man to Lewis, .... $ 1, 308. 00
1, 308. 00
Washington Street,
Randolph Street to
C. H. French' s, ... $ 930. 00
930. 00
Washington Street,
Sherman to High
Street, ............ $ 447. 50
447. 50
Crowell' s Corner,
Washington Street, $ 1, 609. 00
1, 609. 00
Street Lights-
Street Lighting, $ 12. 490. 00
12, 490. 00
Total for Highways, ...................... $ 95, 740. 83
CHARITIES AND SOLDIERS BENEFITS
Public WeIfare-
Outside Relief by Town-
Groceries and Provi-
sions, ............. 2, 546.46
Coal and Wood, .... 678. 65
Board and Care, .... 1, 929. 01
Medicine and Medical
Attendance, ....... 861.48
State Institutions, ... 392.48
Cash Aid, .......... 7, 072. 00
Rent, Clothing, etc., .. 2,089. 15
15, 569. 23
29Source page 30
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Relief by Other Cities, Towns and State-
By Cities and Towns, $ 2,429. 51
By Comm. of Mass., .. 390. 00
2, 819. 51
Mothers' Aid-
By Town, .......... $ 147. 00
147. 00
Soldiers Benefits-
Soldiers Relief-
Fuel ................ $ 16. 25
Groceries and Prov-
isions ............. 10. 00
Rent, ............... 230. 00
Medicine and Medica! l
Attendance, ....... 99. 00
Cash Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 964. 00
2,319. 25
Total Charities and Soldiers' Benefits, ...... $ 20, 854. 99
SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES
Public School-
General Expenses
Salary of Superin-
tendent, ........... $ 4,000. 00
Truant Officers, ..... 50. 00
Stationery, Printing
and Postage, ...... 175. 93
Clerk, .............. 1, 170. 00
Telephone, .......... 344. 93
School Census, ...... 66. 60
Secretary ........... 100. 00
5, 907.46
Teachers' Salaries--
High, ...............
Elementary, .........
Evening, ............
Supervisors, .........
30Source page 31
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Text Books and SuppIies-
Text and Reference Books-
High, ............... $ 486. 68
AU Others, .......... 1, 251.59
1, 738. 27
Text and Reference Books-
Elementary, ......... $ 608. 39
All Others, .......... 917. 29
1, 525. 68
Evening, All Other, $ 8. 50
8: 50
Transportation-
High, ............... $ 2, 717. 50
E!lementary ......... 2, 922. 40
5, 639. 90
Tutition-
High, ............... $ 893. 20
893. 20
Janitors' Service-
High, .............. $ 1, 820. 00
Elementary, ......... 5, 176. 00
Evening, ............ 127. 00
7, 123. 00
Fuel and Light-
High, .. .'. . . . . . . . . . .. $ 989. 21
Elementary, ......... 1, 952. 53
2, 941.74
Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds-
High, Repairs, ...... $ 947. 88
Janitors' Supplies, .. 173. 73
All Other, ........... 14. 17
1, 135. 78
Elementary, Repairs, . $ 2, 333.43
Janitors' Supplies, .. 357.41
All Other, .... . . . . . . . 17. 25
2, 708. 09
Furniture and Furnishings-
High, ............... $ 2.40
Elementary, ......... 684. 24
686. 64
31Source page 32
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Other Expenses-
Diplomas and Grad-
uation Exercises, .. $ 174. 23
School Nurse and Ex
penses, ........... 1, 845. 42
School Physician, ... 503. 75
AH other, ........... 182. 28
2, 705. 68
Total for Education, ..................... $ 86. 774.94
PUblic Library-
Appropriation, ...... $ 5,000. 00
Trust Fund Intlerest~ . 195. 00
5, 195. 00
Total for Library, ........................ $ 5, 195. 00
UNCLASSIFIED
Comm. on Athletic
Fields. Engineer and
Plans ,............ $ 181.00
181.00
Board Survey,
of
Engineer, ......... $ 351.00
351.00
Katzmann and Vahey,
Legal Services, .... $ 200. 00
200. 00
Repairs to Shovel
Shop Roof, .......... $ 700. 00
700. 00
Repairs to Gibson
Driveway, ......... $ 150. 00
150. 00
Tercentenary Cele-
bration, ........... $ 1, 500. 27
1, 500. 27
Town Reports,
Printing, .......... $ 711. 40
Distribution, ........ 32. 00
743.40
32Source page 33
ANNU AL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Other Expenses-
Memorial Day, $ 396.:J5
Care of Town Clock, . 75. 00
Edward J. Beatty
Post, ............. 699. 29
Traffic Beacons, ..... 252. 75
Insurance, ........... 3, 421. 69
Rent of Dump, ...... 250. 00
Labor on Dump, .... 921.28
StreetSigns, ....... 372. 60
Marking Streets, .... 305. 49
All Others, .......... 145. 93
6, 840. 38
Damages, to Persons,
and Personal Prop-
erty, .............. $ 139. 20
139. 20
10, 805. 25
Total for Unclassified, ....................$
ENTERPRISES AND CEMETERIES
Administration
Commissioners, .. . ., $ 300. 00
2, 174. 99
Superintendent, .....
765. 00
Registrars and Clerks,
138. 00
Reading Meters, ....
Coo.. Water Rates,... 400. 00
Stat)ioneTy and Post-
63. 16
age, ......... ......
Printing and Adver-
tising, ............
Telephone, ..........
Bond, ..... ....... ...
All Other, ..........
General Expenses--
Labor, .............. $ 6, 738. 97
Fittings, ...
and 797. 11
Pipe
Meters, and Fittings, . 3, 156. 08
Tools, Equipment
33Source page 34
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
and Repairs, ...... 594. 09
Hydrants, ........... 1, 962. 06
Gaso'line and Oils, ... 216. 71
New Truck, ......... 1, 370. 00
Truck Expenses, ..... 285. 46
All Other, ........... 1, 759. 25
16, 879. 73
Water Department-
Repairs on Buildings-
Pumps, et:c., ......... $ 147.40
Electricity for
Power, 1930, ...... 7,751.88
Telephone, ........... 40. 90
All Other, ...... . . . . . 37. 23
7, 977. 41
All Other-
Tolman Street
Extension, ........ $ 1, 284. 80
Indian Lane
Extension, ........ 6, 613. 22
Savin Hill St.,
Extension, ........ 911.59
8, 809. 61
Land, Water Shed, .. $ 2, 200. 00
2, 200. 00
40, 053. 16
Cemeteries-
Salaries and WageS:-
Superintendent, ...... $ 850. 00
Asst. Superintendent, 50. 00
Labor, ... . . . . . . . . . . 4, 934. 11
5, 834. 11
Other Expenses-
Grass Seed and
Shrubs, .... ...... $ 125. 25
Fertilizers, .......... 347. 56
Tools, Equipment,
Markers, .......... 78. 65
Truck Expense, ..... 58. 93
Telephone, .......... 53. 01
AU Other, Cement,
etc., .............. 529. 55
1, 192. 95
34Source page 35
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
Old English Cemetery-
Labor, ............. $ 29. 25
29. 25
7.056. 31
Total for Public Service Enterprises
and Cemeteries, ................. .. .. .$ 47, 109. 47
INTEREST AND MATURING DEBT
Temporary Loans-
Anticipation of Rev-
enue, ............. $ 5, 926. 00
5, 926. 00
General Loans-
Department Equip-
ment, ............. $ 127. 50
Highway Construc-
tion, 1925,- 6- 8- 9, 763. 75
891.25
Public Service, Enterprise-
Water, .............. $ 1, 802. 50
1, 802. 50
St. Mary' s Cemetery
on Trust Funds, ... 15. 75
15. 75
8, 635. 50
Municipal Indebtedness-
Temporary Loans-
AnticipatJion of Rev-
venue, ............. $ 260. 00. 00
260. 000. 00
General Loans-
Water Bonds, $ 9, 000. 00
Highway Construc-
tion, 1925- 6- 8- 9, ... 11, 500. 00
Departmental Equip-
ment, ............. 3,000. 00
23, 500. 00
283, 500. 00
Total for Interest and Maturing Dept, ...... $ 292, 135. 50
35Source page 36
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
AGENCY AND TRUSTS
Agency-
Taxes
State Tax, .......... $ 9, 590. 00
Metropolitan Park
Tax, . .......... ... 7,794. 62
Charles River Basin
Tax, .............. 1, 247. 01
State Highway Tax, . 3, 719. 23
Auditing, ........... 279. 02
Planning Board, ..... 68. 30
Norfolk County Tax,.. 11, 858. 38
Snow Removal State
Highway, ......... 504. 00
Southem Traffic
Artery, ........... 53. 25
NeponsetJ River Public
Health, ........... 1, 488.42
Metropolitan Park
District Ways, .... 222. 58
Abatement of Smoke
Nuisance, .........
Nat. Bank Tax, 1926- 7,
Metropoliton Sewerage,
Trusts-
Cemetery Perpetuwl
Care, ............... $ 2,400. 00
2, 400. 00
Total for Agency and Trust, .............. $ 51, 912. 53
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERES
Refunds-
Excise Motor Tax,... 171.00
171.00
Total for Refunds, ....................... $ 171. 00
Total Cash Payments, .................... $ 689. 608. 96
Cash Balance, December 31, 1930, ......... $ 37,703. 23
Grand Total Payments and Cash, on Hand, .. $ 727, 312. 19
36Source page 37
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
TO" TN NOTES AND BONDS OUTSTANDING
December 31, 1930
Town notes certified by the Massachusetts Bureau of
Stiatistics, for money borrowed in anticipation of
Taxes, ........................................ $ 50, 000. 00
Highway Construction Notes 1926-
Due July 15, 1931 1, 000. 00
1, 000. 00
Highway Construction Notes 1929-
Due August 1, 1931 4, 000. 00
4,000. 00
Water Bonds, Pipe Line and New Standpipe, 1925-
Due October 1, 1931
Due October 1, 1932
Dut October 1, 1933
Due October 1, 1934
Due October 1, 1935
Due October 1, 1936
Due October 1, 1937
Due October 1, 1938
Due October 1, 1939
Due October 1, 1940
Due October 1, 1941
Due October 1, 1942
Due October 1, 1943
Due October 1, 1944
Due October 1, 1945
Water York Street Extension Notes-
Due July 15, 1931 4,000. 00
4, 000. 00
Water Supply Land, Water Shed Notes-
Due July 15, 1931 1,000. 00
1, 000. 00
Police Station Notes, 1930-
Due Sept, 15, 1931 5, 000. 00
Due SeptL 15, 1932 5, 000.00
Due Sept. 15, 1933 5, 000. 00
Due Sept. 15, 1934 2,000. 00
17, 000. 00
37Source page 38
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
OUTSTANDING BILLS DECEMBER 31, 1930
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
Elisha White, ........................... $ 62. 09
Dean Coal Co., ......................... 80. 50
Town of Middleboro, .................... 230. 99
Dennis G. Trayers, ...................... 12. 00
Robert GO"rdon, ......................... 2.85
Canton Public Market, .................. 35. 00
Dean S. Luce M. D. .................... 59. 50
C. W. Crowelll & Son, .................... 142. 37
Russell W. Shaw, ...................... 4.65
Malcolm D. Ferguson, .................. 8. 98
Herbert A. Rice M. D., ................ 26. 50
City of New Bedford, ................... 207. 00
City of Brockton, ..................... 574. 00
City of Boston, ....................... 958. 00
Town of Stoughton, ..................... 261.00
Town of Franklin, ...................... 84. 00
C. H. Dennison, ........................ 1. 00
Sheehan Brothers, ...................... 9.74
Comnl. of Mass., ........................ 78. 86
Leonard A. Barker, M. D., .............. 3. 00
2, 842. 03
SOLDIERS RELIEF
Herbert A. Rice, M. D. ................. 12. 00
James Fernandes, ...................... 18. 00
Hugh J. McLaughlin, M. D. ............. 95. 00
The Stanton Clinic, .................... 85. 00
210. 00
TERCENTENARY OBSERVANCE
NilesMachine Company, ................ 72. 50
Byam & Reynolds Co., .................. 3. 20
75. 70
TRAFFIC BEACONS
American Ga.') AC'cun uhtor Company, .... $ 20. 00
20. 00
38Source page 39
ANNU AL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
BOARD OF HEALTH
Eliza Reilly, ........................... $ 40. 00
Hugh J. McLaughlin, M. D., .............. 3. 00
George E. BOIlling, ...................... 46. 00
Lakeville State Sanatorium, ............ 66. 00
Mass. General Hospital, ................ 46. 60
Sharon Sanatorium, .................... 310. 82
North Reading Sta'te Sanatorium, ....... 234. 00
Norfolk County Hospital, .............. 1, 105. 00
1,851.42
WATER DEPARTMENT
Canton Batitery & Ignition Co., .......... $ 27. 85
Sumner & Dunbar, .................. 94. 97
A. P. Smith Mfg. Co., ................. 37. 80
C. W. Crowell & Son, ................ 9. 44
R. K. Dickie, .......................... 6.00
Byam & Reynolds Co., ................. 13. 85
1.00
Byam' s Express, ........................
190. 91
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Fred HeItman Co., ...................... $ 1.63
Sawyer Harware Co., ................... 4.70
Mathews Laundry, ...................... 26. 98
E. A. Cole, ........ ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. 50
William O' Connelll, ..................... 20. 00
Atlantic Clock Co., ...................... 9.00
City of Boston School Comm., ....:..... 213. 28
27~l.09
FOREST WARDEN
Charles K. Endicott & Ot'hers, . . . . $ 547. 00
547. 0J
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Morse & Mullin Motor Co., .............. $ 26. 04
26. 04
39Source page 40
ANNU AL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF CANTON
STREET LIGHTING
Edison Electric 111. Co., ................ $ 105. 59
105. 59
TOWN MEETINGS, ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATIONS
Hobbs & Warren, ...................... $ 7.00 $ 7.00
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