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A REPORT TO THE
CITIZENS OF CONCORD
1941
THE EIGHT Y - NI NTH
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
CITY OF CONCORD
NEW HAMPSHIRE
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 7947
Capita/ of the State of New Hampshire
County Seat of Merri/nack County
Area: 64 Square Miles. Population: 27,171 (1940)
Authorized and Published under the supervision of the City
Planning Board by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen
PBOPKETY OF
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CONCORD
Dedicates This Report
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Since the City of Concord issued its last
accounting of municipal activities, hun-
dreds of its citizens, both men and women,
hare joined the country s armed forces. This
report is dedicated to them. Concord is
working long and hard to contribute to then-
welfare in the national war effort. Their
city is being administered as efficiently as
possible. Concord wants to assure its sons
and daughters in service that it is
holding secure the democracy
for which they fight
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\lert — twenty-four hours
day, seven days a wed
A CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
1941
FOR DEFENSE
V The Board of Aldermen appro-
priated funds to assist in setting up
the local defense headquarters and
made plans to include a $3,000 ap-
propriation for defense in the 1 942
budget.
V The City Government made its
buildings available for meetings re-
lated to defense activities.
V The Fire Department recruited
and trained 100 men to form a
three-company auxiliary fire force.
V The Fire Department's alarm
system was placed at the disposal
of Concord Defense Council for air
raid warning purposes.
V The Police Department organ-
ized a 75-man auxiliary police
force.
V The Highway Department deliv-
ered dry sand to householders for
use in extinguishing incendiary
bombs.
V The Engineering Department
distributed detailed property maps
to air raid wardens.
V The Planning Board made its
surveys and the services of its staff
available to the local defense com-
mittee.
V The Public Library offered a
greatly expanded information serv-
ice on mat ters relating to national
defense.
V The Project Committee in coop-
eration with the W.P.A. trans-
ferred a large number of its work-
ers to out-of-town defense projects.
All remaining workers were put to
work on secondary road improve-
ment projects as a defense trans-
portation measure.
FOR VICTORY
V The Public Library participat-
ing in the Victory Book Campaign
sent over 8,000 books to the armed
forces.
V The Flying Service at the Munic-
ipal Airport operated a civilian
pilot training course.
V The Airport Commission made
plans for a $400,000 expansion of
the airport.
V The Board of Education oper-
ated a defense training school on a
24-hour-a-day basis at the Morrill
School.
FOR PEACE
V The Industrial Committee of
the Board of Aldermen in coopera-
tion with the Planning Board sur-
veyed vacant plants and industrial
sites for the purpose of inducing
new industries to locate in Concord.
V The Board of Aldermen author-
ized the Planning Board to make
plans for the future development of
the City under a six-year program
of public works to be prosecuted
alter the war.
The Mayor Says:
For the second time in less than a
quarter of a century, our country
is participating in a world-wide
war. Its ultimate effects on the
City of Concord are yet to be
determined. But its immediate ef-
fects are already very much in
evidence.
Because the services of your
city government affect your wel-
fare more continuously and more
closely than those of your county,
state and federal governments, I
know that you examine your city's
activities critically. I need not
impress upon you the fact that
for the duration of the war the
day of '•"business as usual" is a
thing of the past at all levels of
government. Our whole economy
must be subordinated to the all-
out war effort.
In the days that lie ahead, I ask
you to be patient when municipal
facilities and services do not ap-
pear to be what they should be
or what they have been. I ask
you to remember that your city
government is doing everything
in its power — doing it willingly
— to the end that victory will be
ours.
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I want to assure you that all
that can be done will be done to
provide each and every one of you
with the necessary city services.
You may be assured that no effort
will be spared to adapt existing
facilities to meet the changed
problems of wartime, and that
every city service will be admin-
istered efficiently, honestly and
effectively.
Whatever the future may hold
in store, I am confident that the
citizens of Concord, working and
acting together, will meet the
challenge of post-war readjust-
ment with prudence.
f^oVF d ivivrF ivt Bills' Second rea°ing:
VSrKJ V ILrVlMVirjlN 1 Aldermen Stevens, Stearns, Coakley,
LaPointe.
HON. JOHN W. STORRS
Mayor
CHARLES J. McKEE
Substitute Mayoi
Elections and Returns:
Aldermen Nelson, Tilton, LaPointe,
Jennings.
Engrossed Ordinances:
Aldermen Tilton, Flynn, Jennings,
Stanley.
ALDERMEN-AT-LARGE AND
MEMBERS BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Harold D. Merrill
Charles J. McKee
Arthur F. Sturtevant
William A. Stevens
John W. Stanley
John C. Tilton
WARD ALDERMEN
Charles P. Coakley
Ralph L. Stearns
William J. Flynn
Robert W. Potter
Stewart Nelson
Clarence L. Clark
Raymond V. LaPointe
Charles A. Bartlett
Thomas B. Jennincs
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Finance:
Mayor John W. Storrs, Aldermen
McKee, Merrill, Stanley, Nelson.
Fire Department:
Aldermen Coakley, Merrill, Clark,
Potter.
Lands and Buildings:
Aldermen Bartlett, Flynn, LaPointe,
Nelson.
Playgrounds and Bath:
Aldermen Merrill, Coakley, Flynn,
LaPointe, Jennings; Mrs. Maud N.
Blaekwood, Mrs. Victoria Mahoney,
Miss Margaret Challis, Mrs. Ethel M.
Storrs, Mrs. Kathleen Mullen, Mrs.
Nora E. Donovan, Mrs. James M.
Langley.
Police and License:
Aldermen Stevens, Tilton, Sturtevant,
Potter.
Public Instruction:
Aldermen Flynn, Potter, Clark, Jen-
STANDING COMMITTEES
OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
Accounts and Claims:
Aldermen Clark, Tilton, Sturte^
Bartlett.
Project Committee:
Aldermen McKee, Stevens, Stearns
Relief:
Aldermen Stearns, Stanley. Sturtevant.
City of Concord
OFFICIALS
Building Inspector
City Clerk
City Engineer
City Messenger
City Physician
City Physician,
Assist nut
City Solicitor
City Treasure)
Fire Chief
Judge, Municipal
Court
Judge, Special,
Municipal Court
Librarian
Milk Inspector
Overseer of Poor
Ovei seer of Poor,
Penacook
Planning Director
Police Chief
Probation Officer
Registrar of
Vital Statistics
Sanitary Officer
Sealer of Weights
and Measures
Supt. of Parks
and Cemeteries
Supt. of Streets
Sufi, of Water Work
Supervisor of
Playgrounds
Tree Warden
Tax Collet tor
II .P. A. Coordinator
Edward E. Beane
Arthur E. Roby
Edward E. Beam.
Henry W. Smith
Paue R. Donovan
Elmer U. Sargent
Gordon S. Lord
Carl H. Foster
William T. Happny
William L. Stevens
Peter J. Kino
Marion F. Holt
Austin B. Presby
Frank C. Gilbert
Charles P. Coakley
Gustaf H. Lehtinen
Victor I. Moore
Robert L. Colby
Arthur E. Roby
Donald G. Barton
George W. Wilde
Leslie C. Clark
Ervin E. Webber
j Percy R. Sanders
Paul G. Crowell
Ervin E. Webber
Amos B. Morrison
Howard E. Stevens
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND TRUSTEES
Board of Adjustment:
Henry P. Callahan, Chairman; John S.
Corbett, A. Clifford Hudson, Eugene
F. Mageneau, Donald G. Matson.
Board of Airport Commissioners:
John W. Storrs, Chairman; Charles A.
Bartlett, Samuel B. Dunsford, John N.
Engel, Charles W. Howard, Charles J.
McK.ee, Robert W. Potter.
Board of Assessors:
Clarence O. Philbrick, Chairman; Ed-
ward F. Donovan, Joseph E. Shepard.
City Planning Board:
James M. Langley, Chairman; Edward
E. Beane, Frederick P. Clark, Warren
H. Greene, John B. Jameson, Harold
D. Merrill, Dudley W. Orr, Austin E.
Page, John W. Storrs.
Board of Examiners of Plumbers:
William Bishop, Chairman; Edward E.
Beane, Arthur W. Sargent.
Board of Health:
John W. Storrs, Chairman; Dr. Paul R.
Donovan, Dr. Thomas M. Dudley, Dr.
Clinton R. Mullins, Dr. Ellsworth M.
Tracy.
Board of Hydrant Commissioners:
Edward E. Beane, Chairman; William
T. Happny, Percy R. Sanders.
Board of Library Trustees:
Oliver Jenkins, President; Henry B.
Cannon, Jr., Joseph J. Comi, Edward
A. Dame, Mrs. Armine M. Ingham,
William B. Mclnnis, Perley B. Phil-
lips, George W. Randall, Alexander
Rennie, Jr.
Park and Cemetery Commission:
John W. Storrs, Chairman; Herbert G.
Abbot, Pierre A. Boucher, Gardner G.
Emmons, Robert J. Graves, Alpheus
M. Johnson, Mrs. Thomas N. Troxell.
Police Commission:
Daniel Shea, Chairman; George A. Hill,
Guy A. Swenson.
Recreation Commission:
J. Mitchell Ahem, Chairman; Gardner
G. Emmons, Leigh S. Hall, Carleton
R. Metcalf, John W. Storrs.
Trustees of Trust Funds:
Harrv H. Dudley, Carl H. Foster,
Edgar C. Hirst.
Board of Water Commissioners:
Harry H. Dudley, President; Allen M.
Freeman, James W. Jameson, Charles
P. Johnson, Donald Knowlton, Benja-
min H. Orr, John W. Storrs, John
Swenson, Gardner Tilton.
Annual Report
NINETEEN FORTY-ONE
in Retrospect
€1 The City's financial condition
was improved to the extent of
$8,520.49 of which $7,000.00 rep-
resented a decrease in outstanding
bonds and notes.
d No long-term financial obliga-
tions were incurred; the "pay-as-
you-go'" policy was continued.
<[ The assessed valuation of the
city increased $276,697.
C. The average tax rate dropped
from $38.00 in 1940 to $37.20.
C. A total of 169 building permits
were issued; 58 of these permits
were for new dwelling units.
C. Receipts from auto permits
amounted to $37,779.12, or $2,-
752.60 more than the total for the
previous year.
<L A modern steel counter was
installed for the convenience of
the public in the City Clerk's
office.
C. Fifteen litigations were cleared
up by the City Solicitor; only
four minor cases were pending at
the end of the year.
€[ On the recommendation of the
Planning Board, the Board of
Aldermen refused to accept 3,000
feet of unnecessary street involv-
ing the expenditure of about
$36,000.
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C. About 200 shade trees were set
out along city streets.
C. A new flood-lighting system for
night hockey was put into opera-
tion at White Park.
C The Municipal Golf Course
was admitted to membership in
the New Hampshire Golf Asso-
ciation.
C. Over 8,000 reference questions
were answered by the Public
Library.
C. The average number of W.P.A.
workers dropped from 200 in 1940
to 150.
City of Concord
C Outstanding accomplishments
of W.P.A. were the construction
of 12,436 feet of storm and sani-
tary sewers, 1,400 feet of retaining
wall and 7,258 feet of curb.
C The average number of per-
sons on relief was 1,174, or 456
less than the average for 1940.
<[ The wood business activities of
the Relief Department were ter-
minated.
C The number of felony cases
showed a marked decrease.
C New sidewalk type traffic lights
were installed at the junctions of
North State Street and Centre
Street, and North State Street and
School Street.
curbing; and the resurfacing of
6,156 square yards of sidewalk.
C The Highway Division used
282,700 gallons of tar in surface-
treating city streets.
d The City's snow removal ac-
tivities were speeded up by the
acquisition of a rotary snow plow.
C Under a new contract with the
electric utility, street illumination
was greatly increased; lights in the
business section of Main Street
were increased from 400 to 1,000
candlepower.
C At the airport, the north-south
runway was extended from 2,000
feet to 3,140 feet to permit con-
tinuation of airline operation.
<[ A Junior Police League for
boys between the ages of 10 and
16 was organized by the Police
Department.
C A new fire whistle was installed
at the Central Fire Station.
<[ Construction activities of the
Board of Public Works included
the laying of 3,947 square yards of
permanent street surface, 1,912
square yards of new sidewalk
pavement, 1,504 lineal feet of
€[ Plans were under way for a
$400,000 expansion of the Munici-
pal Airport.
C With the assistance of W.P.A.
the Water Department laid 4,000
feet of 24-inch main in North
State Street north of Rumford
Street.
€[ The new Dame School on the
Plains was completed to give this
section the finest school of its kind
in New Hampshire.
Annual Report
CITY CLERK
Arthur E. Robv City Clerk
Margaret A. Spencer . . . Deputy City Clerk
1941 Expenditure $8,362.86
The City Clerk, an appointee of the
Board of Aldermen for a two-year
term of office, serves as secretarial
official to the Board of Aldermen
and the Board of Public Works. As
such, it is his duty to maintain a
record of the proceedings of these
bodies. In general, the City Clerk is
custodian of public records and is
responsible for the filing, indexing
and safekeeping of the same.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
During 12 regular, two ad-
journed and two special meetings,
the Board of Aldermen passed 13
ordinances and 53 resolutions. Two
public hearings were also held dur-
ing the year.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Board of Public Works held
12 regular meetings, 'six special
meetings, and two hearings during
1941. In addition to the routine
business of running the City's pub-
lic works, the board acted on nu-
merous petitions for sewers, cul-
verts, sidewalks, street lights and
driveways.
VITAL STATISTICS
During the year, the demand for
certified copies of vital statistics
continued to increase. Require-
ments which make it necessary for
people who seek employment in de-
fense work to show proof of citizen-
ship are largely responsible for this
increased demand.
Vital statistics records for years
prior to 1880 are very incomplete.
Records for subsequent years are
entirely satisfactory and are prov-
ing invaluable to Concord citizens
in establishing exact dates.
The total number of births in the
city showed a continuing upward
trend; 588 were recorded as com-
pared with 550 for 1940 and 537 for
1939. The total number of mar-
riages was 277 as against 251 in
1940 and 243 in 1939. Altogether,
682 deaths were recorded during
1941. Of this number, 146 were
from the city at large, 446 occurred
in institutions and 90 were brought
here for interment.
MORTGAGES AND CONDITIONAL SALES
All mortgages and conditional
sales are recorded by photostatic
reproduction. This method has
proved satisfactory not only be-
cause it saves time but because it
assures absolute accuracy. Total
1941 fees from this source amounted
to $1,098.39.
LICENSES, FEES, ETC.
It is the duty of the City Clerk,
when authorized to do so by the
Board of Aldermen, to issue various
types of business licenses required
by ordinance. Included in this
group are taxi, theatre, circus,
bowling alley and pool table li-
censes. The City Clerk also handles
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the issuance of automobile permits.
The income from auto permits in
1941 amounted to $37,779.12. This
amount was S2.752.60 more than
the total sum for the previous
year.
IMPROVEMENTS
During the year, a modern steel
counter was purchased to replace
the outmoded wooden shelf over
which the department formerly
served the public. Increased office
efficiency has already proved the
wisdom of acquiring this new
equipment.
. . . Elections
The biennial city elections were
held in October and November of
1941. The Public Laws of New
Hampshire and the City Charter
specify that these elections shall be
under the control of the City Clerk
and the officers of the different
wards. It is the further duty of the
City Clerk to receive filings for the
various offices and to prepare the
official ballot.
A total of 33 candidates filed for
eity offices. Of this number, three
were for mayor, four for assessor,
seven for the three alderman-at-
large posts, and nineteen for the
nine ward alderman offices.
At the Primary Election, 3,553
votes were cast for the mayoralty
candidates. In the Election that
followed, the two candidates for
mayor received a combined vote ol
7,826. The number of votes cast for
the office of mayor in the Election
was 912 less than the total for the
1939 ballot.
The municipal elections cost the
taxpayers $4,034.98, most of which
was paid out in salaries to the elec-
tion officers.
Installed in the City Clerk's office during 1941, this new steel counter offers the public greatei
convenience and permits the department's staff to operate with increased efficiency
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ASSESSMENT
percent for errors and corrections
in assessment, by the aggregate
assessed valuation.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Clarence O. Phil. brick, Chairman
Joseph E. Shepard, Clerk
Edward F. Donovan
1941 Expenditure $11,292.66
It has been said that nothing is cer-
tain but death and taxes. The
owner of real property is reconciled
to the need for taxes and he expects
to be called upon to pay them to
support the operation of his city,
school and county governments.
His willingness to participate in
underwriting these governmental
costs is usually accompanied by
two reservations: first, that his
money must be spent wisely, and
second, that he will not be called
upon to pay more than his just
share. In this connection, it is the
duty of the Board of Assessors to
determine property values and to
make assessments in such a manner
that equitable treatment is accorded
to all.
TAX LEVY PROCEDURE
The tax levy is based upon a sim-
ple percentage computation in-
volving the use of two known fac-
tors from which a third, the tax
rate, is calculated. The amount of
money required to meet budget
appropriations and the assessed
valuation of property are the two
established factors. The tax rate is
determined by dividing the amount
of money to be raised, which in-
cludes a sum not in excess of live
TWO TAX RATES
Concord has two tax rates, one
for the suburb of Penacook and the
other for the remainder of the city.
This situation is the result of two
separate and distinct school dis-
tricts. While the money to be raised
to operate the city and county gov-
ernments is prorated over the whole
tax structure of the city, the funds
needed to run the two school dis-
tricts are raised by assessing the
taxable property within the area of
each district.
The result of this arrangement is
that the school tax in each district
varies in direct proportion to the
amount of money to be raised for
school use and the amount of real
property available to carry the
load. Because the school levy in
Penacook is disproportionately
heavy in relation to the assessed
valuation of the district, Ward One
taxpayers were called upon to pay
a school tax which exceeded that of
their fellow citizens in the Concord
School District by three dollars for
each $1,000 of assessed valuation.
REAL PROPERTY
No appreciable change occurred
during the year in the number of
parcels of taxable real estate. Ap-
proximately 12,000 pieces of prop-
erty were carried on the assessors'
books. During the year, 630 deeds
were recorded in the city. A total of
169 building permits was issued
during 1941. Eighty of these permits
were for new structures; the re-
maining 89 were for alterations,
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additions and repairs to existing
buildings.
ASSESSED VALUATION AND POLLS
The total assessed valuation of
the City of Concord during 1941
was $33,068,487. This amount was
$276,697 more than the total valua-
tion for the previous year. It is an
interesting fact that only $215 of
this increase occurred in the Pena-
cook precinct.
The number of polls listed dur-
ing 1941 was 13,874, or 458 less
than the total for 1940. This de-
crease more than offset the 1939-
1940 gain of 447.
RAILROAD STOCK
Railroad stocks are taxed by the
state, and the revenue collected from
this source is credited to the city or
town where the stock is held. The
number of shares held in Concord
in 1941 was 2,672. This figure was
275 less than the 1940 total.
TAX WARRANT
A 1941 tax warrant totaling $1,-
264,315.56 was submitted to the
Tax Collector. This amount was
$16,611.34 less than the 1940 war-
rant. On the valuation basis of
$1,000, the City rate was $37.04,
while the Penacook rate was $40.04.
The average rate for 1941 was
$37.20.
EXEMPTIONS
Veterans' exemption claims
amounted to $284,245 against real
property. Eight hundred ninety-
six veterans filed claims for poll tax
exemptions totaling $1,792.
Seven blind persons were ex-
empted from paying poll taxes. One
blind exemption claim was filed on
property valued at $1,000.
Total exemption claims amounted
to $287,051. This is an increase of
$5,605 over the preceding year.
REDUCED INCOME FROM OTHER
SOURCES HAS INCREASED THE TAX
RATE THREE DOLLARS SINCE 1931
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS
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x> o ro £• <T) oo o
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STATE COLLECTED TAXES
TAX I93J 1941
INTEREST &. DIVIDEND $58,528 $49,841
SAVINGS BANK 58,194 34,447
RAILROAD 60,740 14,276
INSURANCE 8,72]
$ 186, 18
$ 98,5
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np A "\7" is, therefore, imperative that every
■*- -t\.-/\- effort be made to collect these over-
y^ s~\T T T? /^1 'T' T /^\T\T c'ue taxes m orcler that the number
V^i V_J JLi l^t £j K^A JL 1 V-J IN of foreclosures due to non-payment
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mum.
Amos B. Morrison 7a* Collectoi
104, Expenditure 17,217.86 1941 COLLECTIONS
„ / / 1 i °f a tax warrant of $1,264,-
315.56, all but $206,860.62 was
Expenditures for the operation of collected by December 31. College-
government are incurred in antici- tions covering prior years totaled
pation of the collection of tax levies. $206,368.96, redemptions of tax
sales excluded.
During the past two years, out-
standing taxes have been reduced
by $78,965.71 as shown in the
accompanying table.
For this reason, it is important that
such levies are collected without
delay. Unfortunately, experience
has shown that a certain amount of
delinquency cannot be avoided. It
} 'ear
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939.
1940.
1941 .
As of
Dec. 37, 7939
2,891.80
3,200.42
4,619.87
6,037.74
6,894.39
9,332.92
10,588.58
273,867.72
As of
Dec. 31, 1940
$ 2,142.64
2,345.46
3,569.11
4,662.05
5,059.99
6,342.98
7,156.18
7,470 . 1 5
251,325.61
As of
Dec. 37. 1941
I 4,883.53
5,924.65
6,405.61
6,311.56
8,081.76
206,860.62
$317,433.44 1290,074.17 $238,467.73
TAXES BOUGHT BY CITY
At the Tax Collector's Sale held
September 27, 1941, the City
bought $51,089.47 worth of back
taxes. This sum represents a 3.9 per
cent delinquency. The 1941 per-
centage of delinquency is six-tenths
of one per cent above the average
for the past ten years.
The status of delinquent taxes as
of December 31, 1941, is indicated
in the following table:
Am't Bought
Amount
Abated by
Deeded
Amount
} ear
by City
Redeemed
Assessors
lo City
I 'nredeemed
1936. .. .
. . . $47,570 05
$43,771.89
$2,594.28
$1,203.88
1937
. .. 58,590.41
53,043 . 36
3,761 .33
1,785.72
1 938 ....
. .. 41,919.30
33,446 . 65
2,903.22
878.22
S 4.691 .21
1939. . . .
. .. 41,755.52
25,9')') is
2.536.34
515.42
12,704.58
1 940
. . . 51,089 r
16,845.53
2,221 .13
32,022.81
OTHER ACTIVITY
During the year, the sum of
$818.03 was received by the Tax
Collector from rent and sale of
property deeded to the City.
Receipts from itinerant vendor's
licenses netted the City $120.00 in
1941.
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FINANCES
Carl H. Foster
1941 Expendituri
City Treasurei
$3,485.96
TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUNDS
Harry H. Dudi ey
Car i. H. Fosi er
Edgar C. Hirst
Cari H. Foster Custodian
1941 Expenditure $142.50
The financial condition of the City
of Concord continued to improve
during 1941. although at a mate-
rially reduced rate. The reduction
in the rate of improvement was cine
to the necessity of issuing note's dur-
ing the year to finance the con-
struction of the new Dame School
on Concord Plains. The total im-
provement in the City's financial
condition in 1941 amounted to
$8,520.49 of which SI, 520. 49 repre-
sented surplus from current opera-
tion and $7,000.00 the decrease in
the amount of outstanding bonds
and notes.
On the opening of the City's
books on January 1, 1938, Con-
cord's net debt totaled $1,149.-
1 52.70; and on December 31.1 941 .
the net debt amounted to $887,
103.37, a reduction in the inter-
vening four years of $262,049.33 or
22 per cent. Of this amount, $222,-
000.00 represented a decrease in
bonds and notes payable.
GENERAL FUND
The revenue collected by the
City during 1941 amounted to
$1,562,313.33. After making al-
lowances for deductions by transfer,
the net receipts available for ex-
penditure totaled SI. 507. 494. 41.
Compared with the total revenue
estimate of $1,451,737.16 made at
the beginning of the year, actual
receipts were in excess of estimated
receipts by $55,757.25.
Appropriations totaling $1,466,-
251.10 were made during the year.
Departmental receipts, reimburse-
ments and earnings added $343.-
219.95 to this sum to make the total
funds available $1,809,471.05. Ex-
penditures, transfers and balances
carried forward amounted to $1,-
819,534.83. Although a net over-
draft of appropriations of $10,-
063.78 was thereby effected, the net
surplus from 1941 operations was
$1,520.49. (See detailed analysis in
Appendix. )
BOND FUNDS
At the beginning of the year, the
City's outstanding debt was $1,-
1 18,000 of which $1,098,000 repre-
sented bonds and $20,000, notes.
During the year, the Concord
School District issued $80,000
worth of notes to finance the new
Plains school; the City issued notes
to the extent of $50,000 to cover the
cost of repairs to the Auditorium
and to continue the sponsorship of
W.P.A. projects.
Bonds retired during 1941 in-
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eluded $73,000 of municipal bonds.
$17,000 of water bonds and $27,000
of school bonds. In addition to
these, $20,000 worth of W.P.A.
notes were retired. Outstanding
bonds and notes as of December 31,
1941 amounted to $1,111,000 or
$7,000 less than the total at the
beginning of the year. Of this
amount, the City's bonded in-
debtedness accounted for $981,000;
notes due in one to four years made
up the remaining $130,000.
TRUST FUNDS
At the close of the year, the
Trustees of Trust Funds reported
total assets of $405,010.76 of which
$401,175.95 represented invest-
ments and $3,834.81, unexpended
income. With the exception of
$7,630.63 invested in securities,
this money was deposited in four
savings banks in Concord. Sundry
cemetery trusts accounted for
$229,482.75 of the total assets held
in custody by the Trustees.
During the year, $5,564.03 in
new trust funds was received. In
addition, $604.01 was added to
the trust fund balance from one-
third receipts from the sale of lots
in Blossom Hill Cemetery Annex
One. A deduction of $100.00 from
cemetery trusts was made as the
result of a transfer of funds.
Income from interest and divi-
dends amounted to $10,776.10 in
1941. This sum was $7,259.23 less
than the amount received during
the previous year. Disbursements
during 1941 totaled $10,380.81.
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City of Concord
LEGAL
SERVICE
Gordon S. Lord
1941 Expenditure
City Solicitoi
..81,523.45
Changing conditions due largely to
the national emergency have ef-
fected a marked decrease in the
customary type of legal assistance
required of the City Solicitor by the
City Government. There have been
fewer requests for interpretations of
statutes and ordinances, fewer pro-
posed changes of ordinances and,
except in connection with matters
related to national defense, fewer
legal instruments to be drafted.
The lessening demands on the
Solicitor for services in the tradi-
tional sphere of activity have been
offset by expanded duties growing
out of the City's increasing partici-
pation in the national defense and
war effort.
ORDINANCE REVISION
During the year, the Solicitor has
rendered assistance to members of
the Board of Aldermen in revising
a number of important ordinances.
In this connection, ordinances
adopted during the past year or
now in the process of passage have
been aimed at departmental con-
solidation, elimination of duplica-
tion of effort and equipment, and
at economy without decrease in the
number and quality of the services
rendered by the City to the in-
habitants of the community.
RELIEF INVESTIGATION
Under the direction of a special
committee of the Board of Alder-
men, the Solicitor made a thorough
and painstaking investigation of the
City Relief Department's handling
of wood for relief families. This in-
vestigation extended over a period
of several months. Upon the com-
pletion of the inquiry, a report of
the committee's findings was made
to the City Government. The re-
port indicated quite clearly the un-
profitableness of municipal govern-
ment operation of this type of
activity.
AIRPORT EXPANSION
In connection with the Munici-
pal Airport expansion program, the
City of Concord acquired title to
381 acres of land in the Plains Dis-
trict. At the same time, the City's
title to several parcels of land
within the area of the airport was
cleared. The work involved the
examination of the title to approxi-
mately 100 separate tracts of land
and the institution of condemna-
tion proceedings. In the acquisition
of this land, the City Solicitor has
worked in close cooperation with
the Civil Aeronautics Administra-
tion, through which agency the
Federal Government proposes to
expend a considerable sum of
money in expanding and modern-
izing the facilities of the local air-
port. Completion of the project will
give the City of Concord an airport
which will meet in every way the
expanding needs of air transporta-
tion.
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LITIGATIONS-SETTLED AND ADJUDICATED
Bektash Real Estate Association vs.
City oj Concord were five cases con-
stituting appeals from assessments
imposed upon the real estate of the
petitioner for the years 1 936 to 1 940
inclusive. These cases were settled
by compromise reached by the
present owners of the real estate
and the Board of Assessors repre-
senting the City of Concord.
May Whit taker vs. City oj Concord
and Charles Filides and William
Filides vs. City of Concord were also
tax appeals. The petitioners and
the Board of Assessors agreed to ad-
justments that were mutually ac-
ceptable.
Franklin Hollis, Administrator of
the Estate of Edward Adams, vs. City
of Concord was an action to recover
damage for the City's use of certain
land owned by the heirs of Edward
Adams and located within the area
of the Municipal Airport. This case
was settled by the payment of
$27.15.
Aune Saarf Administratrix of the
Estate of Mikko Saari, vs. City of
Concord. The plaintiff's intestate fell
from a bridge over the Contoocook
River in Penacook when the railing
along the outside of the sidewalk on
the bridge gave way under his
weight. He fell to a ledge at the
base of one of the bridge abutments
and was killed. His administratrix
took the position that the bridge
was defectively railed and that the
accident was caused by this defect.
The case was settled upon payment
by the City of the sum of $2,250 to
the decedent's administratrix.
Shelby 0. Waller vs. City of Con-
cord was an appeal from a ruling of
the Board of Adjustment. The peti-
tioner withdrew his appeal.
Ned Levin vs. City of Concord was
an appeal from a ruling of the
Board of Adjustment. The case was
heard by the Superior Court and
ultimately resulted in an amend-
ment of the Zoning Ordinance per-
mitting the petitioner to make the
use of his premises requested in the
petition.
City of Concord vs. Town of Bow
was a suit to recover for relief
granted by Concord to an inhabit-
ant of Concord who had a settle-
ment in Bow. The case was settled
upon the payment by the Town of
Bow of the amount recommended
by the Overseer of Poor for the
City of Concord.
LITIGATIONS-PENDING
The Petition of the Trustees of Trust
Funds is a request for interpretation
of certain portions of the wills of
Nathaniel Bouton and David Os-
good .
Maude L. Crowley vs. City of Con-
cord is an appeal from the alleged
taking by eminent domain of cer-
tain lands of the petitioner. This
case will be terminated by the
actual taking by the City of Con-
cord of the land in controversy.
City of Concord vs. Marie A. Bour-
deau is an action of the City to en-
force a lien for water service on the
real estate of the defendant.
Max Cohen and Bertha Cohen vs.
City of Concord is an appeal from a
ruling of the Zoning Board of Ad-
justment.
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City of Concord
PLANNING
CITY PLANNI N G B O A R D
James M. Langley, Chairman
Dudley W. Orr, Secretai r
Edward E. Beane
Frederick P. Clark
Warren H. Greene
John B. Jameson
Harold D. Merrill
Austin E. Page
Hon. John W. Storrs
GUSTAF H. LEHTINEN Dunlin
1941 Expenditure $3,905 99
EXTENT OF ACTIVITY
The City Planning Board experi-
enced a most active year in 1941.
The board received 24 requests for
studies, an increase of 10 over the
previous year. Of the total number
of requests received, 17 came di-
rectly from the Board of Aldermen,
two from special committees of the
board, two from the Board of Pub-
lic Works, one from the Mayor and
two from the Board of Education.
Of the 22 which originated within
the City Government, 1 1 pertained
to the acceptance, layout and
widening of streets and 1 1 con-
cerned various current municipal
problems. Studies asked for by the
school authorities involved the loca-
tion of a school building and a sur-
vey of traffic in relation to the
safety of children.
During the year the Planning
Board completed 19 studies and
issued 15 mimeographed reports.
Two matters involving administra-
tive reorganization were returned
to the Board of Aldermen without
studv because the considerations in-
volved were outside of the scope of
the Planning Board's functions as
defined by the ordinance establish-
ing the duties of the board. At the
close of the year, three studies were
awaiting." action bv the board.
STREETS
Five petitions involving 3,527
feet for new streets were considered
by the board. After investigating
the merits of the proposed streets,
the board recommended to the
Board of Aldermen that one be ac-
cepted in its entirety, one in part
and that three be denied. As the re-
sult of these recommendations, the
Board of Aldermen refused to ac-
cept approximately 3,000 feet of
unnecessary streets. Cost estimates
prepared by the board showed that
the initial cost of facilities involved
in the complete development of the
streets which were turned down
would have amounted to $35,735.
In two instances, the acceptance
of layouts for existing streets were
recommended. One of these layouts
involved the relocation of several
hundred feet of highway in order to
straighten a dangerous curve.
The board discouraged the wid-
ening of Ferry Street east of the
railroad pending action by the
State on the relocation of the main
highway from the Plains area to the
city proper.
SUBDIVISION
Three subdivision layouts re-
ceived the attention of the Planning
Board during 1941. One of these
was in relation to the contemplated
sale of a parcel of tax title land by
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the Lands and Buildings Commit-
tee. The board recommended the
reservation of land for street pur-
poses in accordance with a plan
which would permit an orderly de-
velopment of the street plan of the
city. Several desirable changes
were recommended in the two
plats submitted by private sub-
dividers.
During the year, the Planning
Board recommended two changes
in the Zoning Map. The first of
these was in relation to the rcdis-
tricting of an area in Penacook
from commercial to industrial use.
The board called for this action in
order to facilitate efforts to secure
new industries for two vacant
plants located in the area. In the
second instance, the establishment
of a new commercial district on the
Concord Plains was suggested to
meet changing conditions resulting
from the relocation of the Dame
School.
PARKING
The State Library Parking Area,
the establishment of which the
board recommended as early as
1939, materialized during the year
to give Concord its first public off-
street parking lot. The lot accom-
modates about 55 cars and its ca-
pacity use during the fall and win-
ter has demonstrated beyond doubt
the value of this type of parking
accommodation.
At the request of the Board of
Aldermen, a study was made of the
feasibility of establishing a public
parking lot south of the Christian
Science Church. This project was
found to have definite merits. How-
ever, in light of present world con-
ditions, the board felt that this
project should be listed among
other public works projects to be
re-examined after the conclusion
of the war.
CITY REPORT
The publication of the annual
city report has become a regular
task of the Planning Board to which
the board has had to devote con-
siderable time and effort.
The modernized 1940 city report
won first prize in a statewide town
report contest conducted by the
Bureau of Government Research at
the University of New Hampshire.
RESEARCH STUDIES
The conduct of research studies
for the City Government has be-
come an increasingly important
activity of the Planning Board.
During 1941, eleven such studies
were referred to the Planning
Board. Outstanding among the re-
ports that were issued during the
year was an Economic Survey of
Concord prepared at the request of
an aldermanic committee ap-
pointed to induce new industries to
locate in Concord. This report has
been given wide distribution and,
in general, has been very well re-
ceived.
One of the most important stud-
ies undertaken in 1941 related to
the preparation of a long range
capital budget procedure. The
study which will be presented to
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the Board of Aldermen for consid-
eration before the 1942 budget is
acted upon, will endeavor to lay
down a method of advance pro-
gramming and budgeting of needed
municipal improvements. The first
year of the six-year program will
be the capital budget for the year
1942. The remaining five years of
the program represent a tentative
schedule of needed improvements.
not yet committed, but carefully
thought out on the basis of the
city's ability to pay. Once adopted,
the program would be carried on
from year to year. This procedure
would permit the Board of Alder-
men to weigh again and again
every item of capital outlay before
it is finally placed in the budget.
The errors of hasty and ill-consid-
ered action on capital improvements
would thereby be guarded against so
far as it is humanly possible to do so.
The board has continued to add
to its extensive file of maps covering
a wide range of pertinent informa-
tion. Although most of these maps
have been prepared as a basis for
a master plan of development of the
city, they have found more and
more use as valuable reference ma-
terial for other city departments
and for the public at large.
COOPERATION
The Planning Board believes in
cooperation both within and with-
out the city government structure.
Only by cooperation can the best
interests of the citizens of Concord
be served.
An outstanding example of the
value of cooperation for public
good is the Plains school building
study prepared by the Planning
Board for the Board of Education.
As a result of this survey, the size
and the best available location
for the new school were deter-
mined, and the school board pro-
ceeded accordingly.
During the year, the board found
occasion to make the services of its
staff available to the local defense
authorities in preparing maps and
providing data needed for the
solution of various defense prob-
lems.
The past year has witnessed a
greatly expanded use of the services
and facilities of the Planning Board
by the Board of Aldermen, city
departments and the public at
large. Problems ranging from refer-
ence questions to projects requiring
several clays of study have been
referred to the board in increasing
numbers. This activity has become
an important part of the board's
program of work.
1942
Although many of the usual ac-
tivities such as street acceptance
and subdivision development will
of necessity have to be curtailed for
the duration of the war, the Plan-
ning Board believes that the time is
now opportune to proceed with its
primary function, the establish-
ment of a Master Plan for the City
of Concord. Surveys being con-
ducted by the Engineering Depart-
ment will enable the Planning
Board to go ahead with its planning
program in the near future.
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P T T DT T f~^ all necessary precautionary meas-
-L vJ J-* -"-^ -*- ^ ures were taken to prevent the
HEALTH am/ spread of disease'
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
O l\ INI 1 _L l\ ± 1 V.J IN The usual number of cases of
measles, mumps and whooping-
cough occurred during the year.
BOARD OF HEALTH Scarlet fever was first on the list of
Hon. John W. Storrs, Chairman communicable diseases with 28
Paul R. Donovan, M.D. , , ... r ,
Thomas M. Dudley, M.D. cases recorded. All of these cases
Clinton R. Mullins, M.D. were of a mild nature, so much so,
Ellsworth M. Tracy, M.D. that the scrvices of a doctor were
Donald G. Barton, M.D. Sanitary Officer nQt retajncc}
Walter C. Rowe, M.D.
(In the absence of Dr Barton) V|TAL STAT|ST|CS
Austin B. Presby Milk Inspector
1941 Expenditure $6,826.46 The department's vital statistics
records showed 261 resident and
298 non-resident deaths in the city
The first responsibility of municipal during the year. In comparison
government is good public health. with the previous year, the resident
Without good health, the efforts of deaths showed a decrease of 20. Of
the other agencies of city govern- the total number of resident deaths,
ment are of little consequence. Pub- ten were noted in the under-one-
lic safety, public works, education year age group; five in the one to
and all other services must first nine group; one in the 10 to 19; 12
yield to health before these activi- in the 20 to 44; and 233 in the 45
ties can be made to serve the pur- and over category.
poses for which they are intended. The large number of non-resi-
Therefore, the measure of success dent deaths results from the fact
attained by the Health Department that the New Hampshire State
is of serious concern to every citizen Hospital, two private hospitals
of the city. which serve a large surrounding
A high standard of health was area, and several institutions for the
maintained in Concord during aged are located in the city.
1 941 . The Health Department was A five-year comparison of the
not faced with any acute problems. number of resident deaths resulting
All potential health hazards were from seven common causes is pre-
kept under close surveillance and sented herewith.
1937 1938 1939 1910 1941
Diseases of the circulatory system Ill 114 106 97 102
Cancer 39 32 32 42 27
Nephritis 7 28 20 14 21
Accidental deaths 14 17 18 10 7
Pneumonia 24 9 11 15 8
Diabetes 9 1(1 10 7 7
Tuberculosis 5 6 6 2 9
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PUBLIC COOPERATION
The department has received
fine cooperation from the public in
reporting and remedying unsani-
tary conditions. Numerous com-
plaints concerning unhealthy con-
ditions have been received, and in
each case, the department has con-
ducted a thorough investigation. It
is gratifying to note that the general
public is sufficiently cognizant of
the need for a high standard of
health to report unsanitary condi-
tions long before they reach real
serious proportions. It is equally
satisfying to record that citizens
who have been requested to correct
bad health situations have done so
willingly, and in no case has the de-
partment had to resort to court
procedure in order to effect the
necessary improvements.
More and more, the department
is being called on for advice in cor-
recting conditions affecting general
health. During the past year, this
has been especially true of people
whose homes have been infested by
rats. To those who have sought
counsel, the department has recom-
mended ways and means by which
solutions might be found for many
trying health problems.
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
The United States Public Health
Service has continued to allot the
City sufficient funds to employ a
public health engineer and a public
health nurse. This added personnel
has permitted the department to
carry on a greatly expanded pro-
gram to the immeasurable benefit
of the citizens of Concord.
COMFORT STATION
During 1941, control of the
Municipal Comfort Station located
in the Police Station at the corner
of Warren Street and Odd Fellows
Avenue was turned over to the
Health Department by the Board
of Aldermen. The Comfort Station
was completely remodeled and
painted, and the latest type of
plumbing fixtures were installed.
After the renovation was com-
pleted, two attendants were em-
LEADING CAUSES Of
DEATH IN 1941
RATE PER
1,000
1 HEART DISEASES
nnnni 4.25
2 CANCER, ALL FORMS
Dl 1.12
3 NEPHRITIS
D 0.85
4 CEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE
B 0.75
5 TUBERCULOSIS, ALL FORMS
0.37
6 PNEUMONIA, ALL FORMS
0.33
7 DISEASES OF EARLY INFANO
1 0.33
8 ACCIDENTS, ALL FORMS
0.2 9
9 DIABETES MELLITUS
] 0.29
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ployed. Several months of opera-
tion have indicated that the new
arrangement is working out satis-
factorily for all concerned.
. . . Milk Inspection
During the year, regular inspec-
tions were conducted in 190 dairies
and eight milk plants serving the
Concord area. These dairies were
located in 16 towns within a 16-
mile radius of Concord. During the
year, 18 dairies discontinued busi-
ness, while four new producers were
issued permits to sell milk. Ap-
proximately 80 per cent of all
dairies supplying milk for the city
were equipped with electrical re-
frigeration.
The department's routine labo-
ratory activity included the testing
of 1,648 samples of milk, 57 of
cream, 42 of ice cream, 52 of choco-
late milk, 42 of orangeade and 76
miscellaneous samples. In addition,
59 swab rinses were plated.
DISEASE FREE CATTLE
The entire milk supply of the
city comes from tuberculin and
Bang's Disease free accredited
herds or herds under state and fed-
eral supervision. All cattle brought
into the Concord area must under-
go examination to establish their
freedom from these diseases.
PASTEURIZATION
Approximately 12,600 quarts of
milk were consumed daily in Con-
cord in 1941. Over 72 per cent of
this amount was pasteurized.
Many improvements in equip-
ment and methods of pasteurizing
and handlingofmilk were noted dur-
ing dairy plant inspections in 1 94 1 .
INSPECTION OF LABORATORY
During the year, a survey of the
department's laboratory was made
by a representative of the United
States Public Health Service. Ex-
cept for a few minor deficiencies,
which were corrected immediately,
the equipment and technique used
in the laboratory were found to be
highly satisfactory and in accord-
ance with the standard methods for
the examination of dairy products.
The Milk Inspector protects your health by
examining all utensils used in handling milk
WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE
As the result of a severe drought
during the latter part of 1941, there
was an acute water shortage at
many of the dairies supplying milk
for the city. To meet this emer-
gency, the Water Department pro-
vided tap facilities in water mains
from which dairymen in the out-
lying districts were permitted to
draw water. In a few instances,
farmers disposed of their cattle in
preference to transporting water.
This action resulted in a limited
depletion of the milk supply.
MEDICAL
SERVICE
Paul R. Donovan City Physician
Elmer U. Sargent Assistant City Physician
1941 Expenditure $1,857.10
Because the City employs the
part-time services of two practicing
physicians, it is not to be assumed
that the City of Concord is in the
business of practicing medicine.
The medical service provided by
the City is for the exclusive use of
people on relief and such other
persons who are classified by the
Relief Department as border-line
cases.
GENERAL CONDITION OF HEALTH
The general condition of health
of the relief recipients in the city
was above normal during 1941. Al-
though a great many infectious
cases were noted among children,
there were only a few ^^_
among adults. On the
whole, there were no seri-
ous outbreaks of infectious
diseases among indigents.
1941 ACTIVITY
During the year the
City Physician answered
and took care of between
three and four thousand
office and house calls. Four-
The health of needy people is a
vital concern of the City. The City
Physician is shown examining a
patient
teen patients were hospitalized for
a total of 196 days at the New
Hampshire Memorial Hospital and
33 persons spent 385 hospital days
at the Margaret Pillsbury General
Hospital.
COOPERATION
Throughout the year the City
Physician received splendid co-
operation from the Relief Depart-
ment, the Overseer of Poor and the
Mayor. Many recommendations
were made by the City Physician;
most of these were accepted and
carried out.
RECOMMENDATION
The usual allowance of $350 for
office medicines was found inade-
quate to meet 1941 requirements.
Because of this lack of funds, many
relatively simple prescriptions had
to be filled at drug stores at a con-
siderable added cost to the Relief
Department. It is suggested that
the appropriation for this purpose
be raised to at least $500.
PARKS AND
CEMETERIES
PARK AND CEMETARY
COMMISSION
Hon. John W. Storrs, Chairman
Herbert G. Abbot
Pierre A. Boucher
Gardner G. Emmons
Robert J. Graves
Alpheus M. Johnson
Mrs. Thomas N. Troxell
Leslie C. Clark Superintendent
1942 Expenditures:
Parks $14,395.60
Cemeteries $31,734.73
Parks play an important part in the
defense program because they tend
to build physical and mental fitness
by providing facilities for recrea-
tion, rest and relaxation. Concord's
parks are admirably designed and
located to promote activities that
will develop the physical fitness of
its citizens.
The park system was well pat-
ronized during 1941 and all indi-
cations point to an increased use in
1942 as the result of limitations
placed on travel by the rationing of
autos, tires and gasoline.
Due to an unusually severe
drought during the summer, many
newly established lawn areas suf-
fered considerable damage. Some
of these areas will have to be done
over during the coming spring
season.
In addition to its regular main-
tenance work, the department
painted 1,500 feet of iron fence at
White Park along Centre and
Washington Streets. It is expected
that an equivalent amount will be
painted during the coming year.
At Rollins Park, the area into
which the wading pool drained is
being filled. In addition to provid-
ing more play area for children,
this project will accomplish the
elimination of a mosquito breeding
nuisance.
CEMETERIES
The summer of 1941 was one of
the most trying in the history of the
Cemetery Department. Large areas
of grass suffered severe burns due to
the lack of sufficient rain. The gen-
eral dryness of the soil also made it
necessary to suspend the annual
program of raising sunken graves.
The June Beetle was very active
and a considerable amount of sod
was destroyed by this pest.
Not the least of the department's
difficulties resulted from defense
measures which cut off the supply
of water pipe. All water line con-
struction and replacement had to
be discontinued. There is very little
likelihood that this necessary work
can be resumed until after the con-
clusion of the war.
During 1941, 227 interments
were made in the city's ten ceme-
teries. The number of burials after
cremation for the same period was
nine, or about double the number
for the previous year.
The lot construction program
was continued during the year.
Areas sufficient in size to accommo-
date approximately 200 graves
were developed.
In addition to its usual main-
tenance activity, the department
planted trees and shrubs at the
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Blossom Hill Cemetery. At the
Soucook Cemetery, the brush was
cleared and the rough ground
graded. The iron fence around the
Minot Enclosure was painted.
About 800 feet of curbing were re-
moved in the Old North and Pine
Grove Cemeteries. In the Latter
cemetery, 400 feet of gravel road
were constructed.
. . . Trees
Ervin E. Webber
1 94 1 Expenditures
Tree Warden
$11,176.03
All of the trees belonging to the
City except those located in parks
and on land owned by the Water
Works arc under the care and con-
trol of the Tree Warden who has all
the powers granted town tree
wardens under the Public Laws of
New Hampshire.
REORGANIZATION
A reorganization of the Tree
Department was effected during
the year as the result of the resig-
nation of Tree Warden Carl L.
Sargent, Jr. Mr. Sargent, who was
also Superintendent of Parks and
Cemeteries, operated the Tree De-
partment in conjunction with the
Park and Cemetery Department.
On July 14, 1941, the Board of
Aldermen conlirmed the appoint-
ment of Superintendent of Streets
Ervin E. Webber to fill the vacancy
in the position of Tree Warden.
Upon assuming this added duty
on August 1, Mr. Webber trans-
ferred the Tree Department's per-
sonnel and equipment from the Ad-
ministration Building at White
Park to the Highway Division's
yard on Warren Street. The ac-
tivities of the Tree Department
were thereby brought into closer
association with the highway func-
tions of the Board of Public Works.
ACTIVITIES
Two hundred Norway Maple
trees were planted during the fall
season by the Tree Department. Of
this number, 32 were set out on
school property at the Senior High,
Parker and Conant schools. The re-
mainder of these trees were set out
along city streets where new trees
were needed and where old trees
required replacement.
During the year, a considerable
number of shade trees that were
found to be unsound were cut
down. An unusual number of
weak limbs that were beginning to
show the tree-twisting effect of the
1938 hurricane were removed.
The annual program of gypsy
and brown tail moth control was
conducted during the winter
months. Hundreds of nests were
removed from trees in all sections
of the city. As an added precaution
against the infestation of these
pests, all trees were given a thor-
ough spraying in the early spring.
The ducks, geese and swan are the centei oj
at traction at the pond at White Park.
RECREATION
PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE
Harold D. Merrill, Chairman
Charles P. Coakley
William J. Flynn
Raymond V. LaPointe
Thomas B. Jennings
Mrs. Maud N. Blackwood
Miss Margaret Challis
Mrs. Nora E. Donovan
Mrs. Florence M. Langley
Mrs. Victoria Mahoney
Mrs. Kathleen Mullen
Mrs. Ethel M. Storrs
Paul G. Crowell Supervisor
1941 Expenditure $10,760.01
. . . Playgrounds and Bath
Now, as never before, when people
are bending every effort to increase
production for the war by working
long and hard, is there a need for
recreation and relaxation. The oft-
heard statement that work not play
is the order of the day should not be
misconstrued; its intent is to dis-
courage "lying down on the job1'
rather than to propose the curtail-
ment of recreation. In these trying
times, it is of prime importance that
the entire population, whether it is
employed in war work or not, meets
every new situation, with clear
thinking and steady nerves. There
is no better way to make sure that
these conditions prevail than to
provide adequate opportunity for
health-building recreation.
REORGANIZATION
At the close of the year, tin-
Board of Aldermen effected a re-
organization of the Committee on
Playgrounds and Bath. The old
committee which had a member-
ship of 12 made up of five aldermen
and seven citizens was abolished.
The reorganization eliminated citi-
zen membership and placed all
playgrounds and pools under the
direction of a committee of five
aldermen appointed by the Mayor.
IMPROVEMENTS
During 1941, a new flood-light-
ing system was installed at the
White Park hockey rink. This
equipment, which is made up of
eight 1,500 watt reflector type
lights, is equal to that used at any
outdoor college rink in the East.
The lighting equipment was in-
stalled as an accident prevention
measure and its use during the past
year has definitely proved its worth.
At the East Concord Playground,
all of the heavy apparatus such as
swings, teeters and slide were
moved to a more desirable location
on the playground.
A large feeder pipe was installed
in the wading pool at Rollins Park
to replace a small unsatisfactory
main. Water can now be returned
to the pool after the weekly clean-
ings with the minimum of delay.
This improvement was a boon to
the children of the neighborhood
who patronize the pool regularly
during the hot summer months.
ACTIVITIES
During the summer of 1941, the
playgrounds and pools were kept in
continual operation from the mid-
dle of June until early in Septem-
ber. Activities at all playgrounds
were conducted in accordance with
a supervised and systematized rec-
reational program which included
more than 70 inter-playground
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City of Concord
contests. As in former years, base-
ball, basketball and volleyball com-
petition proved popular with chil-
dren in all age groups. Horseshoe
pitching continued to hold the in-
terest of both young and old; throw-
ing pits at many of the playgrounds
were in continuous use from dawn
to dusk. Tennis was another sport
which attracted many people to the
playgrounds.
The work done by the children
who participated in the playground
handicraft activities exceeded ex-
pectations. Unfortunately the hand-
icraft program had to be cut
drastically due to the limited appro-
priation allocated for this purpose.
As usual, the all-day outings to
nearby lakes proved very popular
to the juvenile population. It is
interesting to note that a large pro-
portion of the children who partici-
pated in these excursions came
from families who were financially
unable to provide this type of
recreation for their children.
Once again the annual play-
ground field day was held at Rolfe
Park in Penacook. This event which
climaxes the summer play season
was well attended and competition
in the sports events was keen. The
annual water carnival at the Broken
Bridge swimming area was also
held.
During the winter season, skat-
ing, sliding and hockey areas were
maintained in various sections of
the city. Due to the fact that each
snow storm was followed by some
rain, considerable difficulty was
experienced in maintaining good
ice conditions. The pond at White
Park was used for skating a total of
71 days during the past winter.
Duffer's huh! The municipal golf course at
Beaver Meadow offers a variety of interesting
hazards to the golfing public
*Hbi
The ski jump at Russell Pond attracts
the more courageous of the winter sports fans
The track facilities at Memorial Field are
among the best in New Hampshire
ATTENDANCE
During the summer season, the
total checked attendance at play-
grounds and pools was 82,540. This
figure represented a 13 per cent
decrease from the 94,425 total of
the preceding year. The decline in
attendance appears to have re-
sulted from the fact that many of
the older boys and girls who fre-
quented the playgrounds in previ-
ous years have found employment.
. . . Special Facilities
RECREATION COMMISSION
J. Mitchell Ahern, Chairman
Gardner G. Emmons
Leigh S. Hall
Carleton R. Metcalf
Hon. John W. Storrs
1941 Expenditure $6,102.16
During the past year, sporls con-
tinued to hold their position as an
important phase of community life
in Concord. Special recreational
facilities for young and old are pro-
vided by the public golf links in
West Concord, by spacious Memo-
rial Athletic Field off South Fruit
Street and by the Russell Pond
Winter Sports Area two miles wesl
of the city proper. Control of these
projects is invested in the City
Recreation Commission, a five-man
group which is composed of the
Mayor, ex-officio. and four mem-
bers appointed by the Mayor from
outside the Aldermanic Board.
BEAVER MEADOW GOLF COURSE
The year 1941 was a notable one
in the history of the municipal golf
club, one of the most progressive
organizations of its kind in the
state. Through the formation of a
"Country Club" within the munic-
ipal membership, Beaver Meadow
won admittance to the New Hamp-
shire Golf Association, thereby for
the first time in history making its
players eligible for participation in
all tournaments sponsored by the
N.H.G.A.
Situated on the outskirts of the
city, near the Daniel Webster
Highway where it is easily access-
ible to tourists, the public course
is operated by the Commission
through a manager and two outside
employees who work seven months
a year. Last year the club had 135
regular season members. One-day
fees paid by non-members totalled
1,656, which compared favorably
with the preceding year's record.
A rebirth of interest in tennis at
the club court was evidenced by the
fact that one-day tennis fees to-
talled 210. The golf membership
was slightly under the 1940 figure,
but still above the 1939 mark.
MEMORIAL FIELD
This 11 -acre sports area, located
in the western section of the City,
again was the focal point of Con-
cord's scholastic athletic events.
Here the Mid-State League Track
Meet, successor to the Kiwanis
State Games, was held in the Spring
on the fivc-laps-to-the mile running
track and adjacent strips for pole-
vaulting, jumping and weight-
throwing.
After a successful debut in 1940,
night football continued to enjoy
great popularity. Uniformly large
crowds turned out to watch the
high school eleven in three contests
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t
/.\ typical of any week night Sunset Leag
under artificial lighting. The grid-
iron, inside the cinder path, rates as
one of the finest available for inter-
scholastic combat in New Hamp-
shire.
In the summer months the six
tennis courts provided adequate
facilities for large numbers of en-
thusiasts and, as usual, supplied an
ideal site for the annual State
Closed Championships under
U.S.L.T.A. sponsorship.
The grounds, where a caretaker
is on duty daily throughout three
seasons of the year, were also
utilized by softball teams, Concord
High's girls field hockey squad, and
various semi-professional football
clubs.
RUSSELL POND "SNOW BOWL"
For the third consecutive year,
this winter sports center near Pena-
cook Lake enabled ski devotees to
dest sports attractions. This viev
lame at the White Park diamond
indulge their taste for downhill
racing, open-slope running and ski-
jumping without being forced to
make long trips by train or auto.
The Concord Ski and Outing
Club conducted another very suc-
cessful winter carnival late in the
season, when a new hill record was
established during the ski meet on
the 30-meter jump. Sanctioned by
the Eastern Amateur Ski Associa-
tion, the event attracted some of the
best collegiate and amateur club
skiers in this section and proved one
of the highlights of the city's year-
round sports program.
There are trails at Russell's for
beginners, intermediates and ex-
perts, two open slopes and a ski-tow
in addition to the jumping tower.
The City Recreation Commission
also maintains a caretaker at the
"Ski Bowl" during the winter
months.
Annual Repori
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PUBLIC
LIBRARY
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Oliver Jenkins, President
Henry B. Cannon, Jr.
Joseph J. Comi
Edward A. Dame
Mrs. Armine M. Ingham
William B. McInnis
Perley B. Phillips
George W. Randall
Alexander Rennie, Jr.
Marion F. Holt
Librarian
1941 Expenditure $25,853.13
CIRCULATION
During the past year, the second
of operation in its new building, the
Concord Public Library circulated
196,440 books. This number fell
more than 20,000 short of 1940's
all-time record. Although some of
this decrease can be attributed to
the natural lessening of public in-
terest in the new library structure,
most of the loss is the result of con-
ditions growing out of the nation's
defense and wartime activities. A
noticeable reduction in the number
of library users has taken place be-
cause of the emigration of families,
members of which have accepted
employment in centers of war in-
dustry. A further factor in this re-
duction is the large number of Con-
cord citizens who have joined the
country's armed forces. Also of im-
portance is the apparent decrease
in the amount of time that the
reading public is devoting to books.
The demands which the expanding
defense training and civilian de-
fense programs are making on the
public's leisure time, are largely
responsible for this trend.
BOOK COLLECTION AND BORROWERS
The library added 4,185 books to
its collection during the year and
discarded 2,584 volumes. This
leaves the total number of books at
47,053. The library's registration
showed 17,065 borrowers at the
close of 1941. Of this number,
2,483 were children below the sev-
enth grade. A total of 1,688 new
borrowers was recorded during the
past year.
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY
Increased activity for children
highlighted the library's service to
the public in 1941. In this connec-
tion, the children's department
opened branches in the Conant and
Garrison Schools where a chil-
dren's librarian and an assistant
were in attendance one morning
each week. This arrangement,
whereby the library supplies the
books and personnel and the school
district supplies transportation and
book space, may soon be extended
to service all elementary schools in
the outlying districts.
A course in library instruction
for the sixth grade students of the
Walker School was conducted once
a week in the children's room of the
library. The purpose of this course
was to develop greater efficiency in
the use of the library by school
children.
YOUNG PEOPLE'S PROGRAM
As a part of the vocational guid-
ance program of the public schools,
200 students of the Parker School
completed a course in the use of the
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City of Concord
library under the tutelage of the
library staff.
In line with the program of
"bringing the library to the reader,"
a book room is maintained at the
Parker School. Once a week this
room is open to school children,
who, because they travel by bus,
are unable to use the facilities of the
main library.
BRANCH LIBRARIES
Four branch libraries — in Pena-
cook, West Concord, East Con-
cord, and Concord Heights — were
operated during the year. Keeping
these branches supplied with books
has given rise to a crying need for
better transportation facilities be-
tween these outposts and the main
library. Present transportation
practices are totally unsatisfactory
in meeting the demand for turn-
over of books.
It seems highly desirable that the
library's policy of providing "the
right book for the right person at
"II hen people are burning
books in other parts of the world,
we ought to be distributing them
with greater vigor, for books are
among our best allies in the fight
to make democracy work."
— JOHN STUDEBAK.ER
the right time" should be expanded
by the acquisition of a bookmobile
to be used to cover various sections
of the city now without library serv-
ice. A bookmobile would also solve
the problem of branch library
transportation.
CONCORD ROOM
In April, a member of the staff
was placed in charge of the Con-
cord Room on a part time basis in
order that Concord material would
be more readily available to the
public.
The collection of local history is
growing steadily and should prove
a valuable asset to the community.
This Christmas story hour in the children's room of Concordes modern library
represents but one <>f the many attraction* which the city offers to its young citizens
These are only a small part of 8,000 books
which the library collected and sent to the
armed forces during 1941
The work of arranging and catalog-
ing of the many books, pamphlets,
maps and pictures is progressing
rapidly.
REFERENCE ACTIVITY
Student use of the library's refer-
ence facilities showed a marked in-
crease in 1941. More than 8,000
questions submitted by the public
were answered.
During the year, many long-felt
needs of the reference department
were remedied. A considerable
amount of new reference material
was acquired to help in answering
the numerous questions directed to
this service.
WAR INFORMATION
Through the medium of Library
War Information, a monthly serv-
ice conducted by the Executive Of-
fice of the President, the Public
Library is building a collection of
government publications that cov-
ers many phases of the national war
effort. Non-technical in presenta-
tion, this material is a source of
much valuable information to the
reading public. Posters covering
new releases are given prominent
display space in the entry of the
library.
VICTORY BOOKS
The library participated actively
in the victory book campaign col-
lecting recreational reading for the
men in the armed forces. More
than 6,000 books, gifts from Con-
cord citizens, were gathered, sorted,
packed and sent to the men in serv-
ice. Books are still being collected
and it is expected that this work
will be a part of the library's
program for the duration of the
war.
From September, 1940, up to the
time of the outbreak of the war, the
library, of its own accord, made
monthly shipments of books to
Concord men stationed at Texas
training camps. During this period,
more than 2,000 books were shipped
to the local regiment.
OPERATING COSTS
The total cost of operating the
library system in 1941 was $25,-
853.13. Of this amount, $7,700.33
was derived from income from trust
funds and $822.00 from receipts
from book fines.
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City of Concord
W.P.A.
PRO] E C T C: O M MITTEE
Charles J. McKee, Chun man
Ralph L. Stearns
William A. Stevens
Howard E. Stevens
1941 Expend in ki
Coordinator
. S5S.778.26
The number of persons employed
on W.P.A. construction projects
sponsored by the City of Concord
showed a further decrease during
1941. As the result of the upward
trend of private employment, the
average number employed on proj-
ect work decreased from 200 in
1940 to 150 during the past year.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
During the year, 12,436 feet of
storm and sanitary sewers were laid
in various parts of the city. In con-
nection with this work. 58 man-
holes and 60 catchbasins were con-
structed. At the w^ading pools in
Penacook and Concord Plains, the
old board walks were removed and
five-foot concrete walks were built
around the bathing areas. At Rol-
lins Park, a 75-foot addition to the
old pool was constructed.
Wall projects completed during
the year include 846 feet of ashlar
wall at West Concord village and
346 feet of seamed-face wall along
South Main and Merrimack Streets
in Penacook. A 200-foot seam-faced
wall is now being constructed on
the north side of Palm Street. A
total of 7,258 feet of curbing was set
at 25 different locations.
Four road work projects were
undertaken in 1941. A limited
amount of roadside improvement
was accomplished on the West
Parish Road. Late in the year, the
widening and straightening of Cem-
etery Street in East Concord was
started and work is progressing on
this project at the present time. At
the intersection of Bow, Carter and
South Streets, the road surface of
the discontinued part of Bow
Street was removed. As a part ot
this project, Corriveau Park was
moved from the north side to the
south side of Carter Street. The en-
tire area was regraded. seeded and
suitably landscaped. On South
Street, the Bow Brook culvert was
extended a distance of about 100
feet with 60-inch reinforced con-
crete pipe. In the process, a consid-
erable amount of filling was done at
the north end of the Deer Park
ravine. A greatly improved entrance
to South Street from Bow Street
was accomplished by this project.
COST TO CITY
It cost the City of Concord $55,-
778.26 to sponsor W.P.A. projects
during 1941. Figured on the basis
of the average employment of 150,
the cost per W.P.A. worker was
about $371.
of the W.P.A. intersection mi/irorement project at Carter, Bow and South Streets
RELIEF
CITY RELIEF BOARD
Ralph L. Stearns, Chairman
John W. Stanley
Arthur F. Sturtevant
Frank C. Gilbert Overseer of Poor
Charles P. Coaki.ey Overseer of Pour,
U'artl 7
1941 Expenditures:
City $50,727.49
Pcnacook $5,316.71
During the past year, the impetus
of defense activity speeded up em-
ployment and effected a consider-
able reduction in the number of
relief recipients. However, the im-
provement in employment by no
means solved the manifold prob-
lems of the Relief Department.
Constantly changing conditions
greatly increased the amount of ac-
tive supervision required of the
department's staff. To a large de-
gree, this added effort offset the
reduction in case work resulting
from the drop in the total number
of persons on relief.
With opportunities for work
opening up on all sides, the public
as a whole is becoming more criti-
cal of relief. Why people are still on
relief at a time like this is a question
that is asked repeatedly. Unfor-
tunately, a large part of the local
relief roll is made up of unemploy-
ables. 1 1 is important to note that
the war economy is not making old
people young; neither is it making
dependent children less dependent.
The sick, the infirm and the dis-
abled are not immediately finding a
new source of health. People who
are mentally disturbed are not in-
stantly becoming sound of mind in
a world which overnight became
more completely confused. In short,
the war is not a cure-all for social
maladjustment.
DUAL FUNCTION AND ORGANIZATION
In addition to administering to
the needs of City relief persons, the
Relief Department, acting as the
agent of Merrimack County, super-
vises all County cases in Concord.
This dual arrangement disposes of
the necessity of maintaining two
separate offices and eliminates the
possibility of a duplication of ef-
fort. The County reimburses the
City for its share of administrative
costs as well as for expenditures in-
curred in providing for the needs of
county indigents.
The internal organization of the
Relief Department makes provision
for two Overseers of Poor, one for
Penacook and one for the City
Proper including all outlying sec-
tions of the city exclusive of Ward
One. Each Overseer has complete
jurisdiction over all city and county
cases within his district.
RELIEF LOAD
The direct relief case load showed
a definite improvement in 1941.
The average number of city relief
cases was 99. This number repre-
sented a 29.8 per cent decrease
from the 1940 total. In direct con-
trast to the 1939 1940 reduction,
this improvement was not accom-
plished by means of the law which
makes a five-year relief case a
county responsibility. During 1941,
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Cify of Concord
a 2K.4 per cent reduction was ef-
fected in the average number of
county cases in Concord; 217 such
cases were recorded as against 289
for the previous year.
Altogether, the average number
of Concord persons on relief in 1 94 1
was 1,174 or 456 less than the aver-
age for 1940. The average number
of families receiving direct assist-
ance was 237.
RELIEF COSTS
The total cost of relief in Concord
was $163,876.94 in 1941. This sum
was $32,382.86 less than the amount
expended in 1940. City relief costs
dropped from $70,708.68 in 1940
to $56,044.20 in 1941. County ex-
penditures in Concord decreased
from $125,551.12 to $107,832.74
during the same period. Of the
total sum expended by the Relief
Department, $21,350.86 or 13 per
cent went toward administration.
The average expenditure for each
relief person amounted to about
$140.00 during 1941.
SEWING PROJECT
The W.P.A. sewing project spon-
sored jointly by the City and
County through the Relief Depart-
ment was continued during the
year. This project which occupied
quarters in the discontinued Cogs-
well School, employed about 17
women. A considerable part of the
clothing which the department dis-
tributed to relief and border-line
families was made by the sewing
project.
ItnER CONCORD
PEOPLE APE ON PELIEF
0
^| 191 1
0
1570
0
^A 1630
31 °
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gi o
0
1174
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1938
1939
1940
1941
Annual Report
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POLICE
PROTECTION
POLICE COMMISSION
Daniel Shea, Chairman
George A. Hill
Guv A. Swenson
Victor I. Moore Chief of Police
J. Edward Silva Deputy Chief of Police
Burton L. Bailey Police Clerk
1941 Expenditures
Operation $67,112.20
Traffic Lights $2,134.48
FUNCTION
It is the duty of the personnel of
the Police Department to prevent
the commission of offenses against
the laws of the State and the ordi-
nances and regulations of the City
of Concord. It is the further duty of
the department to observe and en-
force these laws, ordinances and
regulations and to detect and arrest
all persons violating the same. The
Police Department is also charged
with the responsibility of preserving-
good order in the city by protecting
its citizens from violence and safe-
guarding property from injury.
PERSONNEL
No significant changes were
made in the personnel during 1941;
the police force was made up of 51
men of whom 27 were regularly
employed and 24 were special offi-
cers available when called. One
new patrolmen was appointed in
September.
COST TO CITY
The City Government appropri-
ated $67,689 for the maintenance
of the department during 1 941 . Ex-
penditures were in excess of this
amount by $1,557.68. Police De-
partment earnings amounted to
$1,004.84. This income was cred-
ited to the department for use
against its overdraft.
CRIME DATA
A noticeable decrease in the
number of felonies committed oc-
curred during 1941. Of 87 felonies
reported to the department, 13
were found to have no basis.
The accompanying tabulation
indicates that 41, or 55 per cent, of
the total number of felonies com-
mitted in Concord were cleared.
STOLEN PROPERTY
During 1941, property valued at
$7,682.45 was stolen. The depart-
ment succeeded in recovering 64
per cent of this amount. Of the 12
automobiles stolen during the year,
ten were recovered. Five of these
cases were cleared by arrest.
MISDEMEANORS
Of the more common lesser
offenses, arrests were made as fol-
Classifkation oj Offenses,
( Iriminal I Lomicide
Rape
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
Breaking and Entering
Larceny
Auto Theft
Total
38 ' < > City of Concord
Offenses, Cleared Ac lire
0
0
0
7
6
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
99
18
4
32
11
21
12
5
7
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lows: 214 for drunkenness. 22 for
operating a motor vehicle while
under the influence of intoxicants,
six for simple assault, three for
fraud and embezzlement, six for
sex offenses, seven for offenses
against the family and children,
and 497 for violations of the road
and driving laws.
TRAFFIC SAFETY
Due to a fatal auto accident in
West Concord last summer, the
citizens of that section circulated a
petition which was later placed be-
fore the City Government asking
for the establishment of a daytime
police patrol in West Concord.
Additional funds were made avail-
able for the purpose of providing
better traffic control and a cruis-
ing car was assigned to patrol not
only the Ward Three section but
other sections as well. As a part oi
this program, large ''25 Miles An
Hour" speed signs were erected un-
der the direction of the State High-
way Safety Department on all the
trunk line routes entering the city.
During the last four months of the
year, 426 arrests were made for
violation of speeding regulations.
Although the department was sub-
jected to much criticism and ridi-
cule by people living in and outside
of the City, the strict enforcement
program was very effective in
providing greater highway traffic
safety.
IMPROVEMENTS
During the year, a two-way radio
was installed in the night cruiser
used for continuous patrol in Pena-
cook. As a result, the citizens of
Ward One now have the same
up-to-date protection afforded resi-
dents of the City Proper.
Traffic lights of the latest type
were installed at the intersections of
North State Street and School
Street, and North State Street and
Centre Street. Since these lights
have been in operation, a notice-
able decrease has occurred in traffic
congestion at these intersections.
The newly organized auxiliary police force is In,
police practices. Members of the force are shown rt
trainer/ in standard
ing fust aid training
V
For the first time since the new
ambulance was purchased more
than a year ago, it has been placed
at the disposal of all the citizens of
the City. Previously, its use was
limited to emergency and indigent
cases. The demands made upon the
departmen t's ambulance service has
increased tremendously as the re-
sult of this new policy.
The efficiency of the depart-
ment's photographic branch was
increased by the purchase of a new
all-purpose camera. A dark room
has been established at headquar-
ters and the department is now
handling its own developing and
printing. The use of photographs
as an aid in prosecuting criminal
cases is becoming an important
phase of police work. By doing its
own photography, a saving will
accrue which will more than offset
the cost of the department's new
equipment.
JUNIOR POLICE
A Junior Police League has been
organized and placed under the
direction of a police officer. The
membership of this organization is
limited to 40 boys between the ages
of ten and 16. The purpose of this
organization is to impart to these
youths a better understanding of
what constitute punishable offenses,
to prevent by guidance the com-
mission of the common juvenile
( Top) The efficiency of the Police Department
is increased greatly by this recently installed
filing system. {Center) Life saving is an im-
portant part of police work. In the event of a
drowning accident, the department is equipped
with modern inhalating apparatus. (Left)
(.'//tiling cars failed in restricted zones is
facilitated by the use of this mi it or dispatch car
misdemeanors, and to enlist support
of the members in discouraging
other youths from participating in
unlawful acts. These boys are given
basic instructions in the funda-
mentals of first-aid, physical culture
and citizenship. The organization's
program also includes military drill,
sports and various types of instruc-
tive training.
AUXILIARY POLICE
In cooperation with the various
national defense agencies, the de-
partment has organized an auxili-
ary police force consisting of about
75 men. This group will augment
the regular and special policemen
during blackouts and other emer-
gencies. Members of the Auxiliary
Force are being given intensive
training in police procedure, de-
fense measures and first aid.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The need for a juvenile detention
room is still paramount. Under the
present arrangement, the City is
subject to violations of the stringent
provisions of the State law relating
to the detention of juveniles. There
is no place at the Police Station
other than the cells in the main cell
block where a person can be con-
fined for any length of time. This
method of detention of juveniles is
definitely prohibited by State stat-
utes. Serious consideration has been
given to the matter and a plan has
been prepared to construct a deten-
tion room at a minimum of expense
to the City. Further action awaits
authorization from the Board of
Aldermen.
With the modernization ol the
department's motorized equipment
and the adoption of two-way radio
communication, the sub-station at
Penacook has outlived its useful-
ness. Equal, if not greater, protec-
tion could be provided the citizens
of Ward One if the so-called Pena-
cook Department was handled di-
rectly from headquarters. Such
a consolidation would result in
greater interdepartmental efficiency.
A desk could be maintained at the
Penacook Station, probably in the
basement, and the remainder of the
building might well be utilized for
some other purpose.
The increased use of photogra-
phy, ballistics, laboratory analysis
and detailed records in local police
work has created an urgent need
for more floor space at headquar-
ters. Sufficient space to meet the
department's expanded needs is
available at the police station in
rooms now occupied by the clinics.
It is recommended that other pro-
visions be made for the clinics and
that these rooms be placed at the
disposal of the Police Department.
The Policr Department provides the services oj
an officer for the safety of school children flow-
ing Concord's most heavily traveled highway
PROBATION
MUNICIPAL COURT
Judge William L. Stevens
Robert L. Colby Probation Officer
1941 Expenditure $1,510.36
The work of the Probation Officer
is conducted under the direction of
the Judge of the Municipal Court.
Although the Probation Depart-
ment's activities are thereby closely
connected with an agency of law,
its program is geared to construc-
tive, corrective and protective rather
than punitive measures.
In order to accomplish its pur-
pose — the rebuilding of impres-
sionable delinquents and the read-
justment of human relationships in
the family — the department has
emphasized the social and educa-
tional approach in dealing with its
cases.
The department had 42 juvenile
cases under surveillance at the start
of the year. Twenty-eight new cases
were added during 1941. During
the same period, 1 5 juveniles were
honorably discharged and three
were dismissed. Six children were
committed to the State Industrial
School, while five were placed in
the custody of the State Welfare
Department. Four youths violated
probation requirements.
During the year, the department
investigated five cases involving
neglected children. In two in-
stances, children were placed in in-
stitutions because of unfavorable
home conditions.
Two adult cases carried over
from 1940 were dismissed during
the year. Eight persons were placed
in working positions and one was
committed to the county farm.
RECOMMENDATION
Effective probation work depends
to a large degree on check-ups and
contacts. The Probation Officer is
therefore obliged to travel exten-
sively in the execution of his work.
Serious consideration should be
given to an increase in the depart-
ment's transportation allowance.
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City of Concord
MUNICIPAL
COURT
Wilf.iam L. Stevens
Peter J. King
John W. Stanley
1941 Expenditure. .
Judgi
Special Judge
Clerk
. . .$2,900.00
The Municipal Court, which serves
the City of Concord and nearby
towns where there are no police
courts, is a tribunal of first resort in
all criminal cases. It has original
jurisdiction in all such cases, sub-
ject to further appeal, where the
punishment does not exceed a fine
of $500 or imprisonment of one
year, or both. When the crime is of
a more serious classification, the
case is forwarded to the Superior
Court. In such of these cases where
bail is permissible, the amount of
surety for appearance before the
higher court is established by the
Judge of the Municipal Court.
In civil cases, the Municipal
Court has concurrent jurisdiction
with the Superior Court when the
damages petitioned for are not in
excess of $500 and when the owner-
ship of real estate is not in question.
Cases involving juvenile offenders
and dependent and delinquent chil-
dren are also within the sphere of
the court's authority.
SESSIONS
Criminal sessions are held every
weekday at 10:00 a.m. Civil actions
may be entered on the last Satur-
day of each month or at such special
times as the court may order. In all
cases relating to juveniles, special
sessions arc held at a time and
place designated by the Judge.
These sessions, which arc conducted
in strict privacy, are not held in the
regular court room.
CASES TRIED
During the year 1941, the num-
ber of criminal cases handled by
the court was 1601. This represents
an increase of 201 over the total for
the previous year. Most of these
criminal cases pertained to viola-
tions of traffic regulations and
motor vehicle laws, and were prose-
cuted by the Police Department.
Civil cases before the court, ex-
clusive of cases under the small
claims law, numbered 165. In
addition to these, the court tried
1 1 1 small claims cases and 25
juvenile cases.
REVENUE AND COSTS
During the year, the court col-
lected fines, costs and sundry fees
totaling $9,151.25. This sum. which
exceeded 1940 collections by more
than $2,700, was the largest ever
collected in the history of the court.
The increase can be attributed al-
most entirely to the increased num-
ber of motor vehicle law and traffic
regulation violations. Motor vehicle
lines, which the court is required by
law to turn over to the Commis-
sioner of Motor Vehicles, amounted
to $4,567.40, or $1,591.25 more
than the total collected in 1940.
After deducting current expendi-
tures and transfers, the sum of $4,-
353.78 was paid to the City Treas-
urer. A statement of receipts and
expenditures of the Municipal
Court is presented in the appendix
of this report.
Annual Report
43
Tj1 T "D T7 number, 540 were still alarms and
-*- ■*■ A^ *~^ 58 were box alarms. Although the
-pv -pv >^ r-pi t--< y^ rp t /^ "\T number of box alarms was 20 more
X ICvJ 1 £jK^ 1 lvJIM than the total for 1940. the aggre-
////r/// gate number of alarms was three
less than the total for the previous
FIRE BOARD .
Charles P. Coakley, Chairman
Clarence L. Clark
Harold D. Merrill FIRE LOSS
Robert W. Potter
The fire loss for 1941 was $39,-
William T. Happnv Fire Chief on, 0„ , . , „.,..,-. _.„, ,„
286.22 as compared with S22.296.62
Michael J. Martin „,. ,.
,i7 _,_ />/w/r C/w/.v for the preceding; year. Almost all
Cornelius W. O Brien J r & /
Fred M. Dodge District Chief of this increase was due to a num-
1941 Expenditure $76,028.05 ber of incendiary fires. Insurance
amounting to $31,612.92 was paid
on the total loss. The net loss for the
The City of Concord maintains a Year was $7,673.30. An analysis of
Fire Department. This is a simple thc 1941 fire loss is presented in the
statement of fact. Nothing to get accompanying; table,
excited about; nothing that has not
been taken for granted for years. FIRE PREVENTION
Not so today. Modern warfare, es- The most sensible plan of attack
pecially the use of the incendiary of fire losses is through prevention,
bomb, has brought home to the In order to achieve the desired re-
average citizen, as no one thing has suit, the department endeavors by
ever done before, the need for ade- means of education and by rigorous
quate fire fighting facilities. Utmost inspection of buildings to eliminate
efficiency is demanded of the fire fire hazards and to make certain of
force. On this point, there is no the adequacy of fire protection de-
cause for alarm; the Fire Depart- vices.
ment stands ready to meet every During the year many fire haz-
emergency with the same effective- ards were corrected as the result of
ncss it has demonstrated in the past. more than 2,900 inspections of
public and private buildings.
FIRES Continuing the practice of previ-
During 1941, the Fire Depart- ous years, the department has co-
ment answered 598 alarms. Of this operated with the school authorities
Value Loss Insurance Ins. Paid Net Loss
Buildings $430,400.00 $23,567.68 $317,850.00 $18,247.68 $5,320.00
Contents 177,172.98 15,718.54 169,905.00 13,365.24 2,353.30
Total $607,572.98 $39,286.22 $487,755.00 $31,612.92 $7,673.30
44 ' ' ' City of Concord
in the conduct of frequent fire drills
in the public schools. In connection
with the schools, special instructions
have been given in fire prevention.
ORGANIZATION
No changes were effected during
the year in the size and organiza-
tion of the permanent Fire Depart-
ment personnel. Twenty-four men
make up the regular force. In
addition to these, there are 174
call men on the department's roster.
The fire force is organized into
two engine and ladder companies,
six engine companies, a ladder
company and a hose company.
AUXILIARY FORCE
Through the establishment of an
auxiliary fire force, the department
is actively participating in the
civilian defense program. Approxi-
mately 100 men have been recruited
for this service. These auxiliary
members are receiving the same fire
training course which the depart-
ment prescribes for its regular men.
The volunteer force has been di-
vided into three companies, one of
which is located at the Penacook
Fire Station. These men will be
called on for duty only in case of
unusual emergency.
In connection with civilian defense, Concord citizens were treated to a demonstration
of deluge-gun operations by the Fire Department. This picture shows the large
crowd which turned out to witness the event
APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT
The department's apparatus in-
cludes 13 fire trucks, two cars and
a service truck. These are housed
in six fire stations, four of which
are located in the suburbs. A new
service truck was purchased during
the year.
The department is equipped with
1 8,200 feet of two and one-half inch
fire hose and 2,200 of three-quarter
inch booster hose.
NEW EQUIPMENT
During the year, a new fire
whistle was purchased to replace
the tower striker at the Central
Fire Station. This whistle has been
placed in operation.
Two new alarm boxes were
added to the fire alarm system dur-
ing 1941.
RECOMMENDATION
In order that the department's
high standard of efficiency may be
maintained, serious consideration
should be given to the replacement
of aged fire trucks. A program of
annual replacement is suggested to
obviate the necessity of mass pur-
chase in the near future.
{Top) This switchboard located at the Central
Stall mi is the nerve centei of the city's fire alarm
system. {Center) This compressor furnishes air
in operate the newly installed fire whistle at
Central Station. {Left) The mechanisms of all
/tie ahum boxes are inspected ami tested once
a inniit/i
Fire Hydrants
BOARD OF
HYDRANT COMMISSIONERS
Edward E. Beane, Chairman
William T. Happnv
Percy R. Sanders
l'Ml Expenditure Vone
The municipal fire hydrant serv-
ice is under the control of a Board
of Commissioners made up of the
Superintendent of Water Works,
the Fire Chief and the City En-
gineer. It is the duty of this board
to prescribe the character and
location of all new fire hydrants
installed in the city, and to effect
such changes in existing facilities as
they may deem necessary for the
maintenance of adequate fire pro-
tection.
During 1941. the Board of Hy-
drant Commissioners ordered the
installation of three new public
hydrants — one in Penacook and
two in the City Proper. The total
number of public hydrants was
thereby increased to 687.
Two private hydrants were dis-
continued during the year. The
number of these services in use as of
December 31, 1941, was 111.
Hundreds of broken toys, donated by Concord
citizens, were reconditioned by firemen at the
Central Station foi Christmas distribution to
needy children
Members of the Fire Department on way to
Annual Memorial Servict I
WEIGHTS and
MEASURES
George W. Wilde
Sealer of Weights and Measures
1 941 Expenditures . ' $909 . 44
All gas pumps in the city are tested regularly
by the City Sealer
GEORGE A. DEARBORN
Sealer of Weights and Measures
1927 — 1941
neither the vendor or the vendee
will gain or suffer in respect to the
quantity involved in a transaction.
Before making a purchase, the
public should make it a point to
sec that the merchant's scale dis-
plays the department's seal. Fur-
thermore, the customer has a right
to demand that the measuring
device is so placed that the weight
indicator is clearly visible. It is the
duty of the vendor to tell the pur-
chaser the actual weight he is being
charged for. The time-worn state-
ment "a little more or less than a
pound" is not legal and should not
be accepted.
The public is encouraged to
check the weight of pre-packed
commodities especially vegetables
in order to make sure that the
weight marked on the package is
correctly stated.
It is the duly of the Sealer of ACTIVITY
Weights and Measures to examine The following tabulation pre-
scales and measuring-devices to as- sents a summary of the depart-
certain their accuracy so that ment's activities during 1941.
Scales
Weights
Liquid Measures . ,
Pumps
Grease Dispensers .
Oil Bottles
Dry Measures . . . .
Packages
Coal
( !ai i Bodies
Yardsticks
* I Fnderweight
Correct
566
862
160
262
102
497
8
666
7
13
104
Adjusted Condemned Condemned for Repairs Idle
135 17 31 1
6
3
25 .. 15 20
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City of Concord
BUILDING
ACTIVITY
Edward E. Beane Building Inspector
1941 Expenditure Vone
It is the duty of the Inspector of
Buildings to pass on all plans and
specifications relating' to proposed
construction to determine whether
such structures measure up to
the requirements of the municipal
building code. After a permit has
been issued, it is the further duty of
the inspector to make periodic
checks during the various stages of
construction to see that the work
is carried out in accordance with
the terms of the permit.
PERMITS AND VALUATIONS
Although pre-war restrictions
on the procurement of materials
slowed down building activity con-
siderably, 169 permits were issued
for various types of construction
during 1941. This number was two
more than the total issued during
the previous year. However, the
estimated value of the work cov-
ered by these permits was $394,105
or approximately $50,000 less than
that of 1940. Of the total number
of permits issued, 80 were for new
buildings and 89 were for altera-
tions, additions and repairs.
Permits for new structures, hav-
ing an estimated construction cost
of $277,540, showed a valuation
decrease of 27 per cent on the basis
of the 1940 total figure of $379,550.
The new Dame School, valued at
$67,000, represented nearly one-
fourth of the total value of new
construction projects.
The valuation of permits for al-
terations and additions for 1941 was
$116,565 or almost double the
1940 figure of $63,715.
NEW DWELLING UNITS
During the year, 58 permits were
issued for new dwelling units.
Thirty-nine of these represented
single family residences. The num-
ber of new units was only four less
than the total for 1940.
THE FUTURE
There is every indication that
private building activity will be
reduced to a bare minimum during
the coming year as the result of the
diversion of most of the necessary
building materials and much of the
city's skilled labor into war pro-
duction channels.
This
'he
a view of some of the new homes recently constructed
rapidly-growing South End section of the city
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ZONING
APPEALS
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Henry P. Callahan, Chairman
John S. Corbett
A. Clifford Hudson
Eugene F. Magenau
Donald G. Matson
Mrs. Frances A. Richardson Clerk
1941 Expenditure $260.20
Next to his family, few things are
closer to a man's heart than the
material things that he and his
family have acquired by years of
conscientious work. He has the
right to demand of government
that his property be safeguarded
against injury whether that injury
is by direct or indirect act of
others. Toward this end, zoning
assures him protection against un-
reasonable development of build-
ings and land in the vicinity of his
property.
The Zoning Ordinance is more
than a measure to provide protec-
tion for the individual; it is the tool
which guides the development and
growth of various sections of the
city to the maximum 'benefit of all.
All persons denied a permit ly the Building
lnsh-ilnt It, ice a right /<) appeal Ins decision In
the £oning Bonn/ nl Adjustment
PROCEDURE
The ordinance is administered
by the City Engineer in his ca-
pacity of Inspector of Buildings.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment, a
quasi-judicial body, stands ready
to hear the appeals of those who
are of the opinion that the Inspec-
tor of Buildings has not interpreted
the provisions of the ordinance
correctly or who believe that his
decisions have caused undue hard-
ships.
APPEALS
Twenty-four citizens applied for
permits to make changes to their
property which involved excep-
tions to or variances from the
terms of the zoning Ordinance.
These requests were either denied
by the Inspector of Buildings or
referred by him to the Zoning
Board of Adjustment. The citizens
whose requests were denied exer-
cised their right of appeal. Of the
24 appeals taken, 12 were for
variance, ten for exceptions, and
two were for relief from decisions
of the administrative officer grant-
ing permits to applicants. Of this
number, ten were granted, six
granted conditionally, seven denied
and one withdrawn. Two of these
appeals involved a junk yard use in
a restricted area. The permits
sought were denied by the Zoning
Board of Adjustment and were
subsequently appealed to the Su-
perior Court. The court, after
hearing one of these cases, re-
manded it to the Zoning Board of
Adjustment lor a further hearing;
the other petition is pending before
the court.
PLUMBING
BOARD OF E X A M I N I R S O I
FLU MBE R S
William Bishop, Chairman
Edward E. Beane
Arthur W. Sargent
Edward E. Beane, Plumbing Inspectoi
1941 Expenditure Hone
1941 Receipts $38.70
Not the least of the many factors
which contribute to the mainte-
nance of a high standard of health
in the City is the control exercised
over plumbing. This control is ef-
fected by means of a set of plumb-
ing rules and regulations, com-
monly called the Plumbing Code.
The City Engineer as Plumbing In-
spector is charged with the enforce-
ment of the municipal ordinance
relating to plumbing practices.
In order that the citizens of Con-
cord can be assured that the arti-
sans whom they employ are duly
qualified to perform satisfactory
work, all persons engaged in or
employed at the business of plumb-
ing must prove to the satisfaction of
the Board of Examiners of Plumb-
ers that they have mastered their
vocation. Not until they have
passed the board's examinations
arc plumbers issued licenses to
practice their trade in Concord.
These licenses must be renewed
each year.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Every plumber before starting
work on a project is required to file
at the office of the Plumbing In-
spector a plan of the work to be
performed. If the plan meets with
the inspector's approval, a permit
is issued lor the job.
During the installation of a
plumbing job, periodic checks are
made by the Plumbing Inspector
who is assisted in this activity by a
Public Health Engineer whose
services are made available to the
City without cost by the United
States Public Health Service. No
new plumbing facilities can be
placed in operation until the Plumb-
ing Department has made a final
examination and has given the
work its approval.
In addition to its inspection of
new installations, the department
has been continually active in in-
specting old plumbing fixtures,
facilities which were installed many
years before the City adopted a
standard code of plumbing prac-
tices. This activity has resulted in
the elimination of many potentially
dangerous conditions.
During the year, 244 tests and
inspections of plumbing were con-
ducted by the department. This
total exceeded by 20 the number
made in 1940.
EXAMINATIONS AND LICENSES
The Board of Examiners of
Plumbers had an unusually active
year. Nine applicants, six for jour-
neymen and three for master
plumber's licenses, were examined.
Five of the would-be journeymen
failed to pass the required examina-
tion; the sixth has not yet completed
his test.
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51
PUBLIC
WORKS
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Hon. John W. Storrs. Chairman
Harold D. Merrii l
Ghari.es J. McKee
Arthur F. Sturtevant
William A. Stevens
John W. Stanley
John C. Tilton
Ervin E. Webber
Edward E. Bi \\i
Supt. of Streets
City Engineer
1941 Expenditure $301,917.40
Under the provisions of the City
Charter, the Board of Public Works
is vested with full authority for the
control and direction of the con-
struction and maintenance of high-
ways and sewers, collection and
disposal of rubbish and garbage,
removal of snow, construction of
sidewalks and the lighting of
streets.
Although most of the board's ac-
tivities are self-initiated, from time
to time, property owners petition
the board to undertake new public
improvements or to provide addi-
tional city services. Before taking
action on these petitions, it is the
established practice of the board to
view the locations in question and
if necessary to hold public hearings
on the matters under consideration.
ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
The Department of Public Works
is divided into four divisions —
highway, sewer, engineering, and
accounts and records. The High-
way Division is administered by a
Superintendent of Streets who is in
charge of the construction and
mainctnance of roads, bridges and
sidewalks; the maintenance of
equipment; and the collection and
disposal of refuse. The Sewer and
Engineering Divisions are adminis-
tered by a City Engineer who exer-
cises general control over the vari-
ous activities of these divisions and
actively supervises all engineering
work required by other City de-
partments. The Division of Ac-
counts and Records is supervised
by a Chief Clerk under the direc-
tion of the Superintendent of
Streets and the City Engineer, in
addition to keeping all the regular
departmental accounts, this divi-
sion executes the department's de-
tailed annual budget, prepares cost
accounts and related records, and
issues permits to utilities to excavate
and encumber streets and side-
walks for construction and main-
tenance purposes.
The Street Lighting Committee
of the Board of Public Works with
the assistance of the Superintendent
of Streets and the City Engineer
supervises the City's highway il-
lumination activity.
PERSONNEL
The department employed 98
persons on a permanent basis dur-
ing 1941. This number represents
an increase of three over the pre-
ceding year. At various times dur-
ing the year, 171 persons were em-
ployed on a part-time basis to do
necessary seasonal work.
IMPROVEMENTS
During 1941, the Highway Divi-
sion laid 3,947 square yards of
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City of Concord
asphaltic concrete pavement. Most
of this work was done on Odd
Fellows Avenue, Pickering Street,
Dexter Lane, Evans Lane, Cen-
tral Avenue and Eagle Pass way —
streets which make up a large part
of the city's downtown alley system.
In order to provide for an easier
flow of traffic on Depot Street, the
sidewalk on the north side of the
street was reduced in width over its
entire length. The traveled way on
Green Street at its junction with
Pleasant Street was also widened as
a step to alleviate traffic congestion
at this much-used intersection.
At the corner of White and
Washington Streets where the old
Durgin factory was replaced by the
new United Life and Accident In-
surance Company building, reloca-
tion of entrances and driveways
necessitated a considerable amount
of sidewalk readjustment. In the
process, 527 feet of new curbing
was set.
On the West Parish Road, a bad
drainage condition was relieved by
the installation of a new culvert.
Horse Hill Road from Blackwater
Road to the Mast Yard Station site
was widened and visibility at a
sharp curve in this road was im-
proved by the removal of 2,110
cubic yards of ledge.
During the year, Currier Road
was rebuilt and surface-treated
with tar. This work was done with
funds supplied jointly by the State
and City in connection with the
Town Road Aid program.
Other improvements include the
construction of 1,912 square yards
of new asphalt sidewalk, and the in-
stallation of 1,504 lineal feet of new
curbing.
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
A total of 1,980 tons of cold patch
material was used in repairing sur-
face-treated roads and streets. Over
282,700 arallons of tar were used on
THE AMOUNT OP PERMANENT
STREET SURFACE IS INCREASING
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
194 I
4.23
4.39
4.56
MILES OF
HOT-TOP PAVEMENT
5.10
Annual Report
53
the city's highways during 1941.
Although most of this amount was
used in seal-coating existing hard-
surfaced streets, tar was applied for
the first time on 7.9 miles of gravel
roads. During the year, 6,156
square yards of asphalt sidewalk
was resurfaced.
SNOW PLOWING AND SANDING
The efficiency of the Highway
Division's snow removal procedure
was increased greatly as the result
of the acquisition of a rotary snow
plow late in 1941. With the use of
this new piece of equipment, it is
now possible to clear the downtown
streets of snow much faster than by
the old method of hand shoveling.
Furthermore, the new rotary can
be operated at night when the
streets are free of parked cars — a
procedure that was impractical
when a large ciew of hand shovelers
was needed to accomplish the task.
The new speedier method of remov-
ing snow in the business district has
reduced congestion and effected
greater public safety and con-
venience.
During the year, the division ac-
quired its second sidewalk tractor.
These small mechanical plows have
been found very effective in clear-
ing snow from alleys and cross
walks.
In addition to the foregoing
equipment, 19 department-owned
and 12 hired trucks were used to
clear snow from the city streets.
The Weather Bureau recorded a
total snowfall of 51.3 inches during
the past winter. This amount was
about 22 inches less than the
amount which fell during 1940.
The amount of sand spread on
The Department of Public Works operates its own machine shop at the City Sheds
off Warren Street. The shop is equipped for all kinds of heavy maintenance work
i'.Ipl
Painting is a necessary part of the City's bridge maintenance act i cities. Wearing
protective masks workmen are shown sandblasting a bridge in preparation for painting
streets and sidewalks was 5,780
cubic yards or less than one-half of
the quantity used during the pre-
ceding year. This decrease can be
attributed to the moderate sleet
and ice conditions which prevailed
during the winter.
During the past year, the cost of
plowing and sanding city streets
was $17,409.46 as compared with
$20,146.74 in 1940.
REFUSE AND GARBAGE SERVICE
Horse-drawn vehicles are used by
the department for refuse collec-
tion. Contrary to general belief,
this method of pick-up is econom-
ically sound. During 1941, 55.676
cubic yards of refuse were collected
at a cost to the City of $29,968.77 or
53.8 cents per cubic yard. Except
for such material as can be used for
fill, refuse is transported to the city
dump where it is burned.
The city table garbage service
covers the thickly settled portions of
Penacook, West Concord and the
City Proper. This service is oper-
ated on a onc-day-a-wcek basis by
two private contractors employed
by the Board of Public Works. The
collection of garbage cost the City
$3,900 in 1941.
ENGINEERING
The Engineering Division set
34,482 feet of street, sidewalk and
curb grade stakes during the past
year. No new streets were laid out
during 1941. However, layouts
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were established for 0.22 miles of
street already in public use. Rou-
tine office activity included the
making of 3,380 reproductions of
maps and plans and the recording
of 630 transfers of property. All
plans and maps were brought up
to date.
SEWERS
In addition to the sewer construc-
tion activities noted under the
W.P.A. section of this report, 1,462
feet of sanitary and storm sewers
were built by the Sewer Division in
1941. This work was accomplished
at a cost of $3,020.61.
Other activities included the
construction of 38 new catch basins
and 35 new manholes. Ninety-six
lateral pipe plugs were removed
during the year. The catch basin
drain at the corner of Auburn and
Penacook Streets which was started
in 1940 was completed. The main
line sewer in Dexter Lane was
relaid. The Evans Lane sewer was
relaid at the request of the Concord
Electric Company. The utility re-
imbursed the City for the cost of
this project.
The per mile cost of maintaining
the city's 78.865 miles of sewer
mains during 1941 was $126.00.
STREET LIGHTING
Seven new street lights were
installed during the year. This
brought the total number of such
lights operated in the City up to
1.578. A general all-over program
of readjustment of the candlepower
of lights was started in 1941 under
an agreement acceptable to the
City and the electric light utility. A
considerable increase in the amount
of street illumination was effected
under the new arrangement.
The City of Concord paid $37,-
794 to light its streets during the
past year or about $650 more than
the amount paid in 1940.
DEFENSE ACTIVITY
During the winter, local defense
authorities encouraged household-
ers to place pails of sand at strategic
points in their homes as a precau-
tion against incendiary bombs.
Cooperating in this program, the
department delivered more than 60
cubic yards of dry sand to citizens
in all sections of the city.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
The swamp filling project at the
corner of Penacook and Auburn
Streets undertaken in 1940 was
completed. The mosquito nuisance
at this location was effectively
abated as the result of this work.
The department raised the ce-
ment walkway leading to the Public
Library in order to eliminate a
hazardous step located near the
entrance. A permanent surface was
also laid on the parking area at the
rear of the library building.
At the request of the State High-
way Department, the Highway
Division surfaced the new off-street
parking lot for state employees at
the corner of North State and Cen-
ter Streets. This work was paid for
by the State of New Hampshire.
The department extended the
northwest to southeast runway at
the Municipal Airport approxi-
mately 1,000 feet at the request of
the Airport Commission. This proj-
ect required a considerable amount
of grading and tarring.
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City of Concord
MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT
BOARD OF AIRPORT
COMMISSIONERS
Hon. John W. Storrs, Chairman
Chari.es A. Bartlett
Samuel B. Dunsford
John N. Engei.
Charles W. Howard
Charles J. McKee
Robert W. Potter
1941 Expenditure.
1941 Earnings: . . .
$6,527.38
$2,790.87
In these turbulent times, few people
have the courage or the inclination
to venture a forecast of coming
events. Yet, ask any man what he
thinks of the future of aviation and
the inevitable answer is that flying
will be "the thing" after the war.
This unanimity of opinion can be
attributed to the important part
which the airplane is playing in the
present world conflict and to the
realization that thousands upon
thousands of military flyers, now
being trained by the government,
will eventually return to civilian
life to give private and commercial
flying a i'shot-in-the-arm1' un-
paralleled in aviation history. The
Board of Airport Commissioners
under whose management the Con-
cord Municipal Airport is oper-
ated, shares with the general pub-
lic the conviction that aviation is
on the threshold of maturity.
The year 1941 was one of the
most eventful in the history of the
Municipal Airport. Not only were
the extensive facilities of the air-
port maintained and operated effi-
ciently, but important improve-
ments were effected and plans were
made for even greater activity.
NORTHEAST AIRLINES, INC.
The Northeast Airlines contin-
ued to use the airport as a regular
stop on its Boston to Montreal air-
line. There was a noticeable in-
crease in the number of passengers
and the amount of air mail and air
express carried to and from Con-
cord. Owing to the increased vol-
ume of business all along the run,
the company replaced its Lockheed
transports with larger Douglas
DC3s. A decided improvement in
service was accomplished by this
change of equipment.
U. S. WEATHER BUREAU
During the year, the office of the
United States Weather Bureau was
moved from its Main Street loca-
tion to the airport administration
building. With the weather service
and the C.A.A. operated two-way
radio communication, teletype in-
terphone and radio beam services
under one roof, the airport became
one of the best technically equipped
air centers in northern New Eng-
land.
CIVILIAN PILOT TRAINING
In cooperation with the C.A.A. ,
the William E. Martin Flying Serv-
ice conducted a civilian pilot train-
ing school at the airport. During
the year, 287 students were given
ground school training and 195
received flight training ranging
from one to 100 hours of flying
time. A total of 44 students success-
fully completed the C.P.T. flight
scholarship course.
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AIRPORT EXPANSION
improvement to plant limR. operations at the airport
Due to the increased interest in under a temporary permit pending
aviation, more people visited the further expansion of facilities,
airport to watch operations than
ever before. At times, the throng
was so large that it seriously im- In connection with the national
peded operations in the vicinity of program of airport development,
the administration buildings and Congress, in 1941, ear-marked
hangars. In order to overcome this $379,000 for use in expanding the
situation, a wire-mesh fence was Concord airport. This sum was
erected to separate the flying field placed under the control of the
from the administration building Civil Aeronautics Administration
and the parking lot. The fence to be expended at such time as the
effectively solved the problem of City of Concord indicated its will-
providing protection for the pub- ingncss to participate in the ex-
lic. pansion program.
Because of regulations imposed Satisfied beyond doubt of the
by the C.A.A., the city was faced inadequacy of existing landing
with the possibility of losing its facilities and convinced of the par-
air service unless greater runway amount essentiality of a first class
length was made available at the airport to a progressive munici-
airport. A temporary solution was pality, the Airport Commission
effected by the construction of a after much preliminary investiga-
1.1 40-foot extension to the north- tion and planning sought and re-
south runway. This addition which ceived from the Board of Aldermen
gave the airport a 3,140-foot run- permission to proceed with the ex-
way, was still 360 feet short of the pansion of the airport.
C. A. A. minimum requirement. As its share of the project, the
However, the added length was City was asked to acquire title
sufficient to allow the airline to con- to the additional adjacent land
needed for expansion purposes.
r , , t ■ ., , Preliminary surveys indicated that
knowledge of airplane motors is a necessary ' J
part of the C. P. T. course at the airport approximately 400 acres were in-
volved. The Board of Aldermen ap-
propriated $30,000 to cover the
cost of this land and condemnation
proceedings were instituted.
Under the proposed plan of de-
velopment, the existing runways
will be relocated. Instead of two
runways there will be three, each
of which will have double the
length and half again the width of
the present runways. Greatly ex-
panded field lighting facilities are
also contemplated.
WATER
SUPPLY
BOARD OF WATER
COMMISSIONERS
Harry H. Dudley, President
Allen M. Freeman
James W. Jameson
Charles P. Johnson
Donald Knowi.ton
Benjamin H. Orr
Hon. John W. Storrs
John Swenson
Gardner Tilton
Percy R. Sanders Superintendent
1941 Expenditures $115,785.46
1941 Receipts $1 18,380.38
Pure water is one of the most vital
commodities of everyday life. It is
the constant necessity of every man.
woman and child. In order that
water may be supplied to the citi-
zens of Concord in abundance and
at a reasonable price, the City op-
erates its own supply system.
The municipal water utility func-
tions under the control of a board
of commissioners. The board en-
joys an unbroken record of efficient
operation which extends back to
the time of its organization some 70
years ago. The fact that Concord
people show very little concern in
regard to the purity and cost of
water attests to their confidence in
the Board of Water Commissioners
and the effectiveness of the board's
operation of this public service.
CONSTRUCTION
During 1941, the Water Works
began the work of replacing the 58-
year-old 18-inch supply main from
West Concord to the City Proper.
With the assistance of WPA la-
bor, work was started at the junc-
tion of Rumford and North State
Streets and carried forward towards
the lake a distance of approxi-
mately 4,000 feet.
The project which consists of the
laying of 11,400 feet of 24-inch
centrifugal cast iron pipe will take
three years to complete providing
the necessary materials can be
secured.
Other new construction involved
the laying of 791 feet of six-inch
cast iron pipe in newly accepted
streets in various sections of the city.
Forty-seven new services were
laid during the year. In addition
to these, the Water Department
laid a six-inch private fire line into
the grounds of the Christian Sci-
ence Pleasant View Home for the
purpose of supplying two private
hydrants. The total number of
services in use in the city at the
close of the year was 5,112, an in-
crease of 36 over the previous year.
Municipally-used services from
which the Water Department col-
lected no revenue totaled 109.
During the year, 76 new meters
were set of which 29 were on old
services. Of the department's 5.003
customers, 89.4 per cent received
their water through metered serv-
ice. In 1941, 96.3 per cent of the
revenue derived from water sales
came from the metered supply.
CONSUMPTION
The total water consumption for
the year was approximately one
and one-third billion gallons or an
increase of about 33 per cent over
the total for 1940. Of this amount.
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59
50.6 per cent was pumped to the
high service system and the balance
was supplied by gravity to the low
service mains.
EFFECT OF DROUGHT
On account of the extended
drought of the Summer and Fall of
1941, the water level in the lake
dropped five and one-half feet be-
low the over-flow. In order to re-
lieve the strain on the lake supply,
pumping was started from the aux-
iliary driven-well system on No-
vember 10, 1941, at the rate of
1,000,000 gallons per day. After
pumping from this source for a
short time, it was found that the
level of the lake was falling at only
about one-half its former rate.
Late in the Fall, eight connec-
tions were made at the ends of
mains in the outskirts of the city to
enable farmers and residents whose
wells were dry to get a supply of
water. No charge was made for
this service.
FINANCES
The total receipts of the Water
Department for 1941, were $118.-
380.35. Expenditures for bonds,
interest, maintenance and con-
struction were $115,784.40. Re-
ceipts exceeded expenditures by
$2,595.92. The Water Depart-
ment's bonded debt as of December
31, 1941, was $142,000.00.
On a cost basis, the City's water
utility represents an investment of
$1,949,616.93. The net value of
the department's fixed assets after
allowing for depreciation is $1,298,-
256.59.
This is a view of the Water Works' steam and electric pumping equipment
used to provide pressure for the city's high service water system
PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Franklin Holms, President
Charles F. Cook
Gerard L. Gaudrault
Mrs. Lela Y. Johnson
Mrs. Violet L. McIvor
Mrs. Edwina L. Roundv
Donald W. Saltmarsh
Dixon H. Turcott
Mrs. Bertha H. Woodward
Natt B. Burbank
Cost of Operation
Superintendent
For the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1941:
$354,727.92
. . . Concord School District
It is the policy of the Board of Ed-
ucation to provide public instruc-
tion of a moderately conservative
nature, paying careful attention to
the fundamentals necessary to sound
elementary and secondary educa-
tion. Concord's schools furnish ade-
quate instruction for every type of
child.
In the Concord School District
there are 13 buildings now being-
used for purposes of public instruc-
tion. Included in this number is a
senior high school, housing grades
10, 11 and 12; two junior high
schools, one taking care of grades
eight and nine and the other grade
seven; one mechanic arts building,
and nine elementary buildings. One
other plant, the Cogswell School, is
no longer used for public school
purposes.
Concord's last wooden school
building was replaced by a modern
plant during the past winter, when
the new Dame school building on
Canterbury Road was opened.
The old Harriet P. Dame build-
ing was unsafe and inadequate and
was located on a site not adapted
to school purposes. As a result of a
thorough study by the City Plan-
ning Board the new school is placed
on a five-acre plot near the center
of population and well removed
from arterial traffic.
Built of red brick with white
trimming, floored with red and
black asphalt tile, heated by hot
water, and boasting the first photo-
electric light control installation in
the schools of New Hampshire,
this schoolhouse will be an asset
to the community and to the city.
TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES
The School District employs a
total of 177 full- or part-time
employees. There are 135 teachers,
four administrative and supervisory
officers, and 38 other employees
including the health staff, office
force, attendance officer, cafeteria
workers, and janitors. The teaching
staff is classified as follows: 115
classroom teachers, nine supervis-
ors, ten teaching principals and
one home teacher of physically
handicapped children.
ENROLLMENT
The total number of pupils en-
rolled during the last complete
school year was 3,385. The aver-
age daily membership was 3,241 .01
and the average daily attendance
3,034.13.
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61
COST OF OPERATION
For the school year ending June
30, 1941, the cost of operating the
schools, exclusive of bond pay-
ments and cafeteria expenses was
$354,727.92. This represents a cost
of $104.79 per pupil enrolled, or
$13.04 per capita of total popula-
tion according to the 1940 census.
The tax raised for school purposes
in 1941 was 32 per cent of the total
tax bill of the city.
The School District bears a bonded
indebtedness of $483,000.00, most
of which represents the remaining
payments for the Senior High School.
All other bonds now outstanding will
be retired before or during 1948.
Bonded indebtedness is being retired
at the rate of $47,000.00 per year.
The cost of the new Dame school
building has been financed on a
short-term basis at an exceptionally
low rate. The total appropriation
of $80,000.00 will be paid in four
installments of $20,000.00 each, the
first falling due on July 1. 1942,
and the last on July 1, 1945. The
total financing charge will be only
$1,200.00, or three-eighths of one
per cent of the cost of the building.
Operated on a 24-hour-a-day basis, ike ma-
chine shop at Morrill School is used to train
men badly needed for defense industry
The unsoundness of the District's
teacher-pension fund is engaging
the attention of the Board of Edu-
cation. This plan was established 16
years ago on the basis of mortality
tables now outdated. The increas-
ing length of life has rendered the
1926 figures obsolete.
Another phase of the difficulty is
found in the decrease in interest
rates during the last few years. The
plan was built upon the assump-
tion that its investments would
bring in three and one-half per
cent. Now that the figure is down
to two per cent or less it becomes
plain that there are two reasons
why the system is financially weak.
The Concord Teachers' Associa-
tion has requested and received
the board's permission to make a
study of the situation and to for-
mulate recommendations as to pro-
cedure. It is expected that the
results of the work of the association
and the board will be reported to
the voters at the 1943 district
meeting.
FOR VICTORY
Since the fall of 1941, the Me-
chanic Arts School plant has been
operating on a twenty-four-hour-a-
day basis training men for the na-
tional production effort. In addi-
tion to the regular classes, there are
two three-hour shifts of machine
shop training for employed men
and one eight-hour trick for unem-
ployed. All adult training runs
seven days a week. Since the begin-
ning of this program in July of
1940, over 400 men have been
trained to take part in the drive
for victory.
. Penocook School District
BOARD OF E D U C A T I O N
Frank Beede, Chairman
Claire V. Breckell
James J. Haves
Leslie H. Jones
Samuel A. Walker
Alfred J. York
George W. Si mm r
( !ost OF Operation:
Superintendent
For the Fiscal rear Ending June 30, 1941:
$37,502. in
The Penacook School District
serves that part of Concord which
is not under the jurisdiction of the
Concord Union School District and
a limited area of the adjacent town
of Canterbury. Employing a staff
of 17 instructors, the district oper-
ates a high school and two gram-
mar schools. Through its high
school, the district also serves the
secondary school education needs
of several neighboring towns.
MEMBERSHIP
The average student member-
ship for the year ending June 30,
1941 was 382 or 14 less than the
average for the preceding school
year. However, the average mem-
bership of the high school increased
from 211 in 1940 to 215 in 1941.
FINANCES
The district's gross operating ex-
penses for the year amounted to
$37,502.46. This sum exceeded the
total for the previous year by $1.-
741.72. Teachers' salaries accounted
for $21,21 1.90 or 56.5 per cent of
the total cost of operation. A reduc-
tion of $3,000.00 was effected in
the funded debt. This brought the
outstanding total down to $34,-
000.00. Carrying charges on the
bonded debt amounted to $1,-
096.00 during 1941.
A total of $31,000.00 was re-
ceived from the City of Concord
toward the operation of the Pena-
cook schools. Of this amount. $30,-
838.65 was raised from the taxable
property in the district. In addition
to the sum received from the City,
$5,143.54 was received from other
sources, chiefly from high school
tuitions. At the close of the school
year, the District Treasurer's report
indicated a cash balance of $350.63
or $1,358.92 less than the amount
on hand at the beginning of the
year.
There is every indication that the
budget will have to be increased
during the coming year due to less
revenue from tuition pupils, in-
creases in teachers' salaries and
higher prices of materials and sup-
plies.
USE OF HIGH SCHOOL
The past year has witnessed one
of the most noteworthy advances
made by the district in recent years
— the policy of permitting the high
school building to be used by
groups organized for the good of
the community. This practice has
met with wide public approval.
During the school year, such use
has averaged three times a week.
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APPENDIX
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND STATISTICS
PAGE
General Fund — Consolidated Balance Sheet 65
General Fund — Analysis of Change in Net Debt 66
Bond Funds — Statement of Receipts and Disbursements 67
Debt Service Charges on Present Bonded Debt 67
Trust Funds — Balance Sheet 68
Trust Funds Receipts and Disbursements 68
Concord Water Works — Balance Sheet 69
Concord Water Works — Statement of Operations 69
Concord Water Works — Treasurer's Statements of Clash Receipts and
Expenditures 70
Concord Water Works — Income-Investment Account 70
General Fund — Statement of Estimated and Actual Revenues 71
General Fund — Statement of Appropriations and Expenditures 72
Board of Public Works — Financial Statement 74
W.P.A. Expenditures for 1941 74
Comparative Table of the Number of Polls and Veterans, Assessed Val-
uations, Tax Levies and Rates in Concord, 1()32 1941 74
Bonded Indebtedness of the City 75
Status of Tax Collections, 1932 1941 76
Assessors Statement for 1941 77
City Relief Department Relief Expenditures 78
Municipal Court Statement of Receipts and Expenditures 79
Summary of the City's Investment in Property and Equipment 79
GENERAL FUND
Consolidated Balance Sheet
December 31, 1941
ASSETS AND NET DEBT
Cash
Cash in Bank $170,440.79
Cash in Office — Tax Collector 3,103 . 23
Cash in Office — City Clerk 1 17 . 47
Revolving Fund 250 . 00
$ 173,911.49
Reimbursements Receivable
Merrimack County $ 7,197.57
Other Municipalities 616.81
$ 7,814.38
Less Reserve for Doubtful Accounts 1,584. 93
6,229.45
Taxes Receivable
1936 Levy $ 4,883.53
1937 Levy 5,924.65
1938 Levy 6,405.61
1939 Levy 6,311.56
1940 Levy 8,081.76
1941 Levy 206,860.62
238,467.73
Unredeemed Taxes Bought by City 49,371 . 34
Property Acquired by Tax Collectors'' Deeds 6,394 . 20
Total Assets $ 474,374 . 21
Net Debt
Balance— January 1, 1941 $895,623.86
Deduct Net Gain for the Year 8,520 . 49
Balance, December 31, 1941 887,103.37
Total Assets and Net Debt $1,361,477. 58
LIABILITIES
Unexpended Balances of Appropriations
Concord Airport $ 872 . 62
Union School District 130,699.71
Penacook School District 9,737 . 85
Public Library 512.40
School District Bond Interest 8,437 . 50
$ 150,260.08
Temporary Loans 100,000 . 00
Bond Coupons Due and Unpresented 217 . 50
Bonds and Notes 1,111,000.00
Total Liabilities $1,361,477.58
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GENERAL FUND
Analysis of Changes in Net Debt
For the Year Ending December 31, 1941
Net Debt, January 1, 1941 $ 895,623.86
Deduct:
Surplus from 1941 Operations $ 1,520 . 49
Net Reduction in Bonded Debt 7,000 . 00
Total Improvement in Financial Condition 8,520 . 49
Net Debt, December 31, 1941 $ 887,103.37
DETAILS OF SURPLUS FROM 1941 OPERATIONS
Credits
Estimated Revenues $1,451,737.16
Excess of Actual Revenues over Estimated 55,757 . 25
Unpresented Checks Charged Off 12 . 65
Total Credits $1,507,507.06
Charges
Total Appropriations $1,466,251 . 10
Overdrafts of Appropriations 10,063 . 78
Increase in Liability for Unpresented Coupons 111.25
Net Decreases in Receivables and Tax Deeds 29,560 . 44
Total Charges 1,505,986.57
Surplus from 1941 Operations $ 1,520.49
DETAILS OF REDUCTION IN BONDED DEBT
Total Bonds and Notes Payable, January 1, 1941 $1,118,000.00
Add Bonds and Notes Issued during Year:
Union School District Notes of 42-45 $ 80,000 . 00
City Hall and Auditorium Notes due 1942 25,000.00
W.P.A. Project Note due 1942 25,000.00 130,000.00
$1,248,000.00
Deduct Bonds and Notes Retired During Year:
Municipal Bonds $ 73,000.00
Water Bonds 17,000.00
School Bonds 27,000 . 00
W.P.A. Notes 20,000 . 00 1 37,000 . 00
Total Bonds and Notes Payable. December 31, 1941 $1,111,000.00
Net Reduction in Bonded Debt $ 7,000 . 00
66 ' ' ' City of Concord
BOND FUNDS
Statement of Receipts and Disbursements
for the Year Ending December 31, 1941
Proceeds from Sale of $80,000.00 Union School District Notes of 1 945 $ 80,000 . 00
Proceeds from Sale of $25,000.00 W.P.A. Notes of 1942 25,000 . 00
Proceeds from Sale of $25,000.00 Concord Improvement Auditorium
Bonds 25,000 . 00
Total Available for Expenditures $1 30,000 . 00
Deduct Expenditures:
Cash Expenditures 90,822 . 04
Unexpended Cash Balances December 31, 1941 $ 39,177.96
DEBT SERVICE CHARGES
ON PRESENT BONDED DEBT
Annual Annual Total Annual
Bond Interest Maturities
Maturities on Bonds and Interest
1942 $ 182,000.00 $32,494.00 $ 214,494.00
1943 125,000.00 29,274.00 154,274.00
1944 125,000.00 26,067.00 151,067.00
1945 110,000.00 22,941.00 132,941.00
1946 90,000.00 19,990.00 109,990.00
1947 64,000.00 17,311.75 81,311.75
1948 53,000.00 15,199.25 68,199.25
1949 42,000.00 13,456.75 55,456.75
1950 36,000.00 12,056.75 48,056.75
1951 36,000.00 10,731.75 46,731.75
1952 27,000.00 9,597.50 36,597.50
1953 27,000.00 8,655.00 35,655.00
1954 26,000.00 7,727.50 33,727.50
1955 21,000.00 6,860.00 27,860.00
1956 21,000.00 6,107.50 27,107.50
1957 14,000.00 5,355.00 19,355.00
1958 14,000.00 4,760.00 18,760.00
1959 14,000.00 4,165.00 18,165.00
1960 14,000.00 3,570.00 17,570.00
1961 14,000.00 2,975.00 16,975.00
1962 14,000.00 2,380.00 16,380.00
1963 14,000.00 1,785.00 15,785.00
1964 14,000.00 1,190.00 15,190.00
1965 14,000.00 595.00 14,595.00
Total $1,111,000.00 $265,244.75 $1,376,244.75
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TRUST FUNDS
Balance Sheet — December 31, 1941
ASSETS
Sundry All Other
Total Cemetery Trust
All Funds Trust Funds Funds
Cash
Unexpended Balances of Income Received
and deposited at interest in:
Loan and Trust Savings Bank $ 619.35 $ 436.34 $ 183.01
Merrimack County Savings Bank 765.76 418.15 347.61
New Hampshire Savings Bank 634 . 25 555.25 79 . 00
Union Trust Company 1,815.45 _ 389.18 1,426.27
Total Cash $ 3,834.81 $ 1,798.92 $ 2,035.89
Investments
Loan and Trust Savings Bank $ 89,465.58 $ 60,772 .47 $ 28,693.11
Merrimack County Savings Bank 95,588 . 78 48,290 . 46 47,298 . 32
New Hampshire Savings Bank 102,049 . 33 55,320 . 84 46,728 . 49
Union Trust Company 106,441.63 61,150.06 45,291.57
Securities 7,630.63 2,150.00 5,480.63
Total Investments $401,175.95 S227,683.83 $173,492.12
Total Assets $405,010.76 $229,482.75 $175,528.01
LIABILITIES
Trust Fund Balances $401,175.95 $227,683.83 $173,492.12
Unexpended Income Balances 3,834.81 1,798.92 2,035.89
Total Liabilities $405,010.76 $229,482.75 $175,528.01
TRUST FUNDS
Receipts and Disbursements — Changes in Fund Balances
For the Year Ending December 31, 1941
RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
Sundry All Other
Total Cemetery Trust
All Funds Trust Funds Funds
Cash Balances of LInexpended Income — Jan-
uary 1, 1941 $ 3,439.52 $ 1,782.39 $ 1,657.13
Receipts
Income from Interest and Dividends 10,776.10 4,572.59 6,203.51
Total Available $14,215.62 $ 6,354.98 $ 7,860.64
Disbursements 10,380.81 4,556.06 5,824.75
Cash Balances of Unexpended Income —
December 31, 1941 $ 3,834.81 $ 1,798.92 $ 2,035.89
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
Fund Balances, January 1, 1941 $395,107.91 $223,323.09 $171,784.82
Add:
New Trust Funds 5,564.03 4,460.74 1,103.29
One-third receipts from sale of lots in Blossom
Hill Cemetery Annex 1 _ 604.01 604.01
Totals $401,275.95 $227,783.83 $173,492.12
Deduct:
Transfer — Henry E. and Florence E. Lau . . _ 100.00 _ 100.00
Fund Balances, December 31, 1941 $401,175.95 $227,683.83 $173,492.12
68 ' ' ' City of Concord
CONCORD WATER WORKS
Balance Sheet
December 31, 1941
(Not including Water Bonds)
ASSETS
Fixed Assets
Water and Flowage Rights $167,688 . 1 1
Engineering and Superintendence Construction Cost .... 63,383 . 63
Land 129,386 . 35
Structures (less depreciation reserves) 204,326. 31
Equipment (less depreciation reserves) 16,391 . 92
Distribution System (less depreciation reserves) 711 ,055 . 26
Other Equipment (less depreciation reserves) 6,025.01
Total Fixed Assets ' " $1,298,256.59
Current Assets
Cash $ 59,570 . 73
Accounts Receivable 333 . 53
Materials and Supplies 18,192.93
Total Current Assets 78,097 . 19
Total Assets $1,376,353.78
LIABILITIES
Capital Liabilities
Municipal Investment $1,376,207.78
Current Liabilities
Coupons Payable 146 . 00
Total Liabilities $1,376,353.78
CONCORD WATER WORKS
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ending December 31, 1941
RECEIPTS
Water Sales
Commercial — Flat Rate $ 4,195 . 07
Commercial — Metered 94,164.27
Industrial — Metered 14,704.51
Miscellaneous Water Sales 1,332. 49
Total Operating Revenue $1 14,396 . 34
EXPENDITURES
Operating Expenses
Water Supply Expenses $ 1 6,697 . 84
Distribution Expenses 19,518.45
General and Miscellaneous LTndistributed Expenses 31,853.63
Total Operating Expenses ~ 68,069 . 92
Net Operating Income $ 46,326 . 42
Other Income 1,341 . 83
$ 47,668.25
Other Expenses 6,205 . 10
Net Profit for Year $ 41,463.15
Annual Report > * * 69
CONCORD WATER WORKS
City Treasurer's Statement
Cash Receipts and Expenditures
For the Year Ending December 31, 1941
RECEIPTS
Balance, January 1, 1941 $ 35,117.98
Water — City 8113,581.45
Water — Boscawen and Penacook Precinct 1 ,058 . 40
Sale of Lumber 560 . 91
Sundry Receipts 3,179.62
Total Receipts 1 1 8,380 . 38
$153,498.36
EXPENDITURES
Orders Paid:
Operation and Plant $ 58,105.15
24-inch Main 34,603 . 06
Bonds Paid 17,000.00
Bond Interest 6,076 . 25
Total Expenditures $11 5,784 . 46
Balance, December 31, 1941 37,713.90
$153,498.36
CONCORD WATER WORKS
City Treasurer's Statement
Income-Investment Account
December 31, 1941
CAPITAL AND INCOME
Capital • $ 20,000 . 00
Income received to January 1, 1941 1,428.31
Income received 1941 428 . 52
$ 21,856.83
INVESTMENT
Deposited in:
Loan and Trust Savings Bank $ 5,41 3 . 98
Merrimack County Savings Bank 5,480 . 95
New Hampshire Savings Bank 5,480 . 95
Union Trust Company 5,480 . 95
$ 21,856.83
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Financial Statement for the Year Ending December 31, 1941
Roads and Bridges .
Office
Refuse
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Sewers
Engineering
Lighting Streets . . .
Clerk of Board
Total
Total
Appropriation Receipts Available Expended
$175,661.72 $23,084.07 $198,745.79 $198,362.32
3,764 .69 3,764 . 69 3,926 . 29
30,000.00 30,000.00 29,968.77
3,900 .00 3,900 . 00 3,900 . 00
14,879.00 4,034.21 18,913.21 18,871.84
8,846.00 97.54 8,943.54 8,893.28
37,452 .00 37,452 . 00 37,794 . 90
200.00 200.00 200.00
$274,703.41 $27,215.82 $301,919.23 $301,917.40
Balance
$383.47
- 161.60
31.23
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50.26
342.90
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W.P.A. EXPENDITURES
For the Year Ending December 31, 1941
Funds Supplied From
W.P.A.
Project Appropriations
Parks and Playgrounds $ 1 ,469 . 65
Sewers 22,442 . 46
Soil Erosion 4,657 . 99
Streets and Roads 17,996 . 68
Payrolls 2,731 . 50
Office Supplies 182.18
Shop Supplies 33 . 48
Totals $49,51 3 . 94
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COMPARATIVE TABLE
Of the Number of Polls and Veterans, Assessed Valuations,
Tax Levies and Rates in Concord 1932-1941
Polls Veterans Valuations Tax Rates
1932 12,812 1,278 $32,585,968 $ 983,638.74 $29.54
1933 13,092 1,325 31,676,008 957,889.64 29.37
1934 13,523 1,319 31,969,987 981,805.50 29.98
1935 13,338 1,116 31,910,830 1,193,828.43 36.48
1936 13,166 1,030 32,039,851 1,245,352.87 37.86
1937 13,612 919 32,195,052 1,290,330.81 39.04 av.
1938 13,490 936 32,201,370 1,282,689.02 38.82 + av.
1939 13,877 958 32,365,017 1,176,029.78 35.30 + av.
1940 14,334 925 32,791,790 1,280,926.90 38.00 + av.
1941 13,874 896 33,068,487 1,264,315.56 37.20 + av.
74 < ' ' City of Concord
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY
MUNICIPAL
Interest Annual Term of Unmatured
Name of Issue Rate Maturities Payment Dec. 31, 1941
Central Fire Station 3K'P $ 1,000 1942-54 $ 13,000
City Hall and Auditorium 4l/2' , 5,000 1942-47 30,000
Departmental Equipment ^V\% 4,000 1942-46 20,000
Highway 3X% 5,000 1942-46 25,000
Public Improvement 1^4% 10,000 1942-44 30,000
Public Improvement 1K% 5,000 1942 5,000
Public Improvement 2% 5,000 1942-44 15,000
Public Improvement 1 %% 10,000 1942-46 50,000
Public Improvement 1%% 8,000 1 942-47
(same issue) 1 yi% 6,000 1 948-49 60,000
Sewer W7o 1,000 1942-54 13,000
Sewer 3K% 1,000 1942-46 5,000
Sewer 3 % 6,000 1 942-48
(same issue) 3% 4,000 1949-53
(same issue) 3% 3,000 1954 65,000
Storm Sewer 2K% 7,000 1942-56 105,000
SCHOOL
Morrill School 4% 2,000 1942 2,000
High School 4X% 14,000 1942-65 336,000
Conant School A}i% 5,000 1942-48 35,000
Morrill School ^lA% 2,000 1942-46 10,000
Eastman School 1%% 4,000 1942-46 20,000
Dame School * 20,000 1 942-45 80,000
WATER WORKS
Water 4^% 4,000 1942-47 24,000
Water A}i% 9,000 1942-51 90,000
Water 2l/4% 4,000 1 942-48 28,000
SUMMARY
Municipal 436,000
School 483,000
Water Works 142,000
Total $1,061,000
* Four notes carrying interest from .20% to .85%
Annual Report ' ' * 75
STATUS OF TAX COLLECTIONS 1932-1941
As of December 31, 1941
1932 1933 1934 1935 1936
Resident List $ 951,465.98 $ 925,143.19 S 948,058.69 $1,160,437.04 $1,212,413.83
Poll Tax Lists 25,624.00 26,184.00 27,046.00 26,676.00 26,332.00
Non-Resident
List 665.39 568.08 539.44 659.45 612.35
Bank Stock.. 5,883.37 5,994.37 6,161.37 6,055.94 5,994.69
Moth Charge 887 . 81
$ 983,638.74 $ 958,777.45 $ 981,805.50 $1,193,828.43 $1,245,352.87
Additions and
Corrections $ 958.10 $ 1,886.78 $ 2,426.65 $ 1,806.74 $ 4,952.17
Interest 7,092.80 9,426.70 10,035.28 13,196.26 13,577.54
Costs 1,863.15 1,662.91 2,013.27 2,194.77 2,188.25
$ 993,552.79 $ 971,753.84 $ 996,280.70 $1,211,026.20 $1,266,070.83
Cash Paid
Treasurer. $ 972,965.92 $ 952,659.08 $ 981,946.82 $1,192,849.52 $1,248,682.54
Discount 2,617.09 5,190.49
Abatements. 17,969.78 13,904.27 14,333.88 18,176.68 12,504.76
Cash on Hand
Uncollected. 4,883.53
$ 993,552.79 $ 971,753.84 $ 996,280.70 $1,211,026.20 $1,266,070.83
1937 1938 1939 1940 1941
Resident List $1,256,223.52 $1,248,861.42 $1,141,546.57 $1,245,507.74 $1,229,917.73
Poll Tax Lists 27,224.00 26,980.00 27,754.00 28,664.00 27,748.00
Non-Resident
List 621.13 607.44 546.05 571.00 481.67
Bank Stock.. 6,262.16 6,240.16 6,183.16 6,184.16 6,168.16
Moth Charge
$1,290,330.81 $1,282,689.02 $1,176,029.78 $1,280,926.90 $1,264,315.56
Additions and
Corrections $ 1,806.71 $ 2,559.70 $ 2,016.15 $ 1,699.84 $ 876.36
Interest 14,181.92 13,474.60 12,631.38 12,440.30 118.14
Costs 2,483.10 2,353.20 2,278.65 2,147.61 172.40
$1,308,802.54 $1,301,076.52 $1,192,955.96 $1,297,214.65 $1,265,482.46
Cash Paid
Treasurer. $1,290,132.78 $1,284,071.51 $1,179,420.74 $1,281,284.69 $1,051,208.49
Discount ....
Abatements. 12,745.11 10,599.40 7,223.66 7,848.20 4,310.12
Cash on Hand 3,103.23
Uncollected. 5,924.65 6,405.61 6,311.56 8,081.76 206,860.62
$1,308,802.54 $1,301,076.52 $1,192,955.96 $1,297,214.65 $1,265,482.46
76 < ' ' City of Concord
ASSESSORS' STATEMENT FOR 1941
Assessed Valua-
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and Precincts
the:
Money raised for
County
City Budget. . . .
Schools
*City Union 31,098,174.00
* * Penacook U. School 1 ,980,923 . 00
$33,068,487.00
33,068,487.00
Total.
Amount of
Appropriation
$ 206,722.32
632,705.00
372,647.75
29,684.98
$1,241,760.05
Tax Rate
per $1,000
6.24
18.32
11.98
14.98
Allowed for errors and corrections $ 22,555 51
Warrants submitted to Tax Collector 1,264,315 . 56
Raised by Supplementary taxes 876 . 36
City rate
Penacook rate
Average tax rate for city
* Includes property located in Loudon.
** Includes property located in Canterbury.
POLL TAXES
Men. . .
Women .
No.
6,075
7,799
Total .
Veterans
Property Valuation.
Polls (896)
Blind
Property Valuation
Polls (7)
EXEMPTIONS
Total Exemptions .
BANK STOCK
Bank Stock.
ASSESSED VALUATIONS OF VARIOUS TYPES
Type
Improved and unimproved land and buildings
Electric Plants
Horses
Asses and Mules
Oxen
Cows
Neat Stock
Sheep (inc. Goats)
Hogs
Fowls
Fur-bearing Animals
Vehicles
Boats and Launches
Wood and Lumber
Gas Tanks and Pumps
Stock in Trade
Machinery
37.04
40.04
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$ 12,150.00
15,598.00
13,874
$ 27,748.00
$284,245.00
1,792.00
1,000.00
14.00
$287,051.00
$ 6,168.16
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$29,009,184.00
1,700,580.00
168
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2
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1,185
84,170.00
178
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71
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20,440
20,440.00
51
745.00
300.00
1,650.00
5,083.00
31,330.00
1,752,530.00
441,380.00
Total.
$33,068,487.00
Annual Report
77
CITY RELIEF DEPARTMENT
General Classification of Relief Expenditures for 1941
Direct Expenditures for Relief
Work Relief-Janitor Project ....
Work Relief-Project Wages
Cash Allowances
Provisions and Milk
Fuel-Rent-Clothing
Medical-Hospital, etc
Board and Care — Adults
Board and Care — Children
Housework and Nursing
Funerals and Burials
W.P.A. Sewing Project Materials.
House Furnishings and Repairs . .
Relief Gardens
Public Utilities
Trucking and Moving Clients. . . .
Sundry Expenditures
City
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Total
$ 957.00 $
957.00
533.80
1,166.04
1,699.84
3,633.00
6,392.10
10,025.10
9,672.23
33,718.26
43,380.49
4,605.25
21,337.67
25,942.92
2,776.28
21,784.00
24,560.28
4,254.81
2,610.61
6,865.42
2,861.56
2,861.56
16.25
501.95
518.20
434.00
616.58
1,050.58
1,230.73
1,230.73
13.25
141.25
154.29
27.56
27.56
35.89
106.50
142.39
142.00
243.60
385.60
26.48
79.75
106.23
Total City and County Poor $30,235.53 $89,682.66 $119,918.19
Other Towns 1,588.46 1,588.46
Dependent Soldiers
Work Relief — Project Wages.
Cash Allowances
Provisions and Milk
Fuel-Rent-Clothing
Medical, etc
Board and Care — Children . .
All Other
Total Dependent Soldiers
Administration
Salaries — Overseers
Salaries — Office and Case Workers .
Mileage — Case Workers
Auto Use and Auto Hire ,
Office Supplies
Tel.-Heat-Elec. -Janitor
Wages — Project Supervisor
Project Materials and Express
Repairs to Office and Equipment . . .
Office Equipment
Misc. Office Expense
Equipm't Ins. and Expense-Project.
Clothing and Supplies Purchases . . .
il,823.99 $
89,682.66
$121,506.65
74.20
$ 74.20
25.00 $
1,843.00
1,868.00
1,128.86
3,009.61
4,138.47
501.07
2,034.50
2,535.57
24.24
1,288.41
1,312.65
326.00
326.00
8.85
121.45
130.30
2,088.22 $
8,296.97
$ 10,385.19
1,600.00 $
1,100.00
$ 2,700.00
6,319.49
5,635.01
11,954.50
420 . 68
693.36
1,114.04
224.85
24.85
249.70
579.38
491.43
1,070.81
438.02
187.63
625.65
467 . 60
487 . 60
955.20
1.97
1,230.73
1,232.70
178.21
178.21
549 . 46
549.46
169.12
169.12
75.65
75.65
473.32
2.50
475.82
Total Administration $11,497.75 $ 9,853.11 $21,350.86
Old Age Assistance 10,372.24 10,372.24
Wood Expenditures 262.00 262.00
Grand Total $56,044.20 $107,832.74 $163,876.94
78 ' ' ' City of Concord
MUNICIPAL COURT
Statement of Receipts and Expenditures
For the Year Ending December 31, 1941
Receipts
Received for fines, costs and sundry fees
Expenditures
Paid for fees of officers, witnesses and complaints and warrants
State of New Hampshire, Commissioner of Motor Vehicles . .
State of New Hampshire, Fish and Game Department
Clerk's Bond
Postage, printing and supplies
Special Justices
Perley Banfill, restitution made in State v. Hinz
Overseer of the Poor, fine, State v. Moody
Balance
Paid Citv Treasurer
S9.151.25
S 44.22
4,567.40
6.70
5.00
111.15
12.00
1.00
50.00
4,797.47
$4,353.78
$4,353.78
SUMMARY OF THE CITY'S INVESTMENT
IN PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
December 31, 1941
Total
Investments Equipment
Land and Sound Grand
Buildings Values Total
Fire Department $ 188,522.73 $67,197.62 $ 255,720.35
Police and Watch Department 54,669 . 00 8,438 . 29 63,107 . 29
Public Works Department 47,607 . 62 66,8 1 3 . 69 11 4,421 . 31
Miscellaneous Other Property 710,929.18 5,749.72 716,678.90
Park Department 117,310.09 2,164.64 119,474.73
Tree Department 2,439.15 2,439.15
Playgrounds Department 15,643.31 3.614.06 19,257.37
Cemeteries Department 107,834.87 6,080.56 113,915.43
Totals $1,242,516.80 $162,497.73 $1,405,014.53
Annual Report
79
ORDINANCES
and
RESOLUTIONS
passed
during the Tear Ending
January 12, 1942
ORDINANCES
passed during the Tear end-
ing January 12, 1942
An Ordinance amending chapter i.ii of
the revised ordinances in relation to
salary of sergeant of police.
/>V it ordained by the Board oj Aldermen oj tht
City oj Concord, as follows:
Section 1. Amend Chapter LII, Section
1, clause (h) by striking out the words
"nineteen hundred and fifty dollars" and
inserting the words "two thousand fifty
dollars" so that said clause shall read as
follows :
(h) Sergeant of police, two thousand
fifty dollars per annum.
Sect. 2. This ordinance shall take effect
as of March 1, 1941.
Passed February 10, 1941.
An Ordinance in amendment of chapter
XIII of the revised ordinances relat-
ing TO COMFORT station.
Be it ordained by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
Section 1. Amend Chapter XIII of the
Revised Ordinances by striking out the
whole thereof and substituting the follow-
ing: "That the Board of Health of the City
of Concord be given control and super-
vision of the Comfort Station, including
appropriation, care and maintenance of
said station."
Sect. 2. This ordinance shall take effect
upon its passage.
Passed March 10, 1941.
An Ordinance amending chapter 48 of
the revised ordinances of the city of
concord, revised april 1, 1940.
Be it ordained by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, asfolloivs:
Section 1. Amend Chapter 48 of the Re-
vised Ordinances of the City of Concord,
revised April 1, 1940, by striking out the
whole thereof, and substituting in its place
the following new Chapter.
ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
Section 1
Eight Classes of Districts
(a) The City oj Concord is hereby divided as
shown on the ^pning Map in two sheets dale,!
September, 1940, and filed with the City Clerk,
into eight classes of districts:
Single residence districts,
General residence districts.
Agricultural districts,
Apartment house districts,
Civic distrii ts,
Local hits mess districts,
Cummer, ml districts,
Indus trial districts.
Boundaries of Districts
(b) The boundaries between districts are,
unless otherwise shown, either the center
lines of streets, alleys or railroads, or lines
parallel to and one hundred feet distant
from the less restricted side of the block, pro-
vided that within blocks less than two hun-
dred feet wide such lines are median lines
between the street lines.
Cases of Lots in Two Districts
(c) Where a district boundary line di-
vides a lot in a single or joint ownership of
record at the time such line is adopted, the
regulations for the less restricted portion of
such lot shall extend not more than thirty
feet into the more restricted portion, pro-
vided the lot has frontage on a street in the
less restricted district.
Definitions
id) Lot shall be construed to mean that parcel
of land on which a principal building and its ac-
cessories are placed, together with the required
open space.
(e) A semi-detached one-family dwelling is a
one family house having one party wall in com-
mon with an adjacent house, the two houses to-
gether, however, accommodating but two families,
one family living on either side of the party wall.
(f) A detached two-family dwelling is a house
accommodating altogether but two families. Such
dice/ ling has, moreover, no party wall or walls in
common with an adjacent house or houses.
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USE REGULATIONS
Section 2
Single Residence District Uses
In a single residence district no building
or premises shall be erected, altered or used
for any purpose except
1. Detached dwelling for one family or
housekeeping unit;
2. Club, except a club the chief activity
of which is a service customarily carried on
as a business or a club with more than five
sleeping rooms;
3. Church;
4. Educational use, except dormitories:
5. Farm or garden, excluding any use in-
jurious, noxious or offensive to the neighbor-
hood;
6. Municipal recreational use;
7. Accessory use customarily incident to
any of the above uses. The term "accessory
use" in this ordinance shall not include
(a) Any use injurious, noxious or offen-
sive to the neighborhood;
(b) Any use not on the same lot with the
building to which it is accessory;
(c) The taking of more than four lodgers;
(d) The sale of produce not raised on the
premises;
(e) Garage space for more than two
automobiles, provided that one additional
automobile may be provided for on a lot
with an area exceeding nine thousand
square feet and two on a lot with an area
exceeding twelve thousand square feet;
(f) Garage space for or storage of more
than one truck or automobile used for public hire,
except on a farm;
(g) Any use, except signs, located upon
that half of the lot nearest the street line or
lines, or within ten feet of such part of an
adjacent lot, unless it is either fifty feet from
the nearest street or in the same building to
which the use is accessory; or
(h) Signs, except those pertaining to the
lease, sale or use of a lot or building on
which placed, and not exceeding a total
area of eight square feet; on a lot occupied
by a dwelling there shall not be more than
one such sign pertaining to the use thereof
or bearing the name or occupation of an
occupant for each family housed and no
such sign shall exceed one square foot in
area.
8. Any of the following uses, provided the
Board of Adjustment shall rule that such
use is not injurious, noxious, offensive or
detrimental to the neighborhood;
(a) Aviation field;
(b) Cemetery;
(c) Greenhouse or nursery;
(d) Harvesting of natural ice and storage
on the same premises;
(e) Hospital, sanitarium, or charitable use;
(f) Governmental use;
(g) Garage, provided that repairs other
than minor repairs of automobiles stored
therein shall not be done, and, except on a
farm, not more than one truck or automobile
used for public hire shall be stored, and pro-
vided further that there are on file with the
Board the written consents of the owners of
75 per cent of all the frontage of the follow-
ing property, exclusive of the lot for which
the permit is sought and exclusive of all lots
used for such a garage and all lots in local
business, commercial and industrial dis-
tricts: (1) all lots within one hundred and
twenty feet of such lot; (2) all additional
lots abutting on any street or alley to which
such garage is to have vehicular access, or
on a street or alley in substantially direct
continuation thereto, and within three hun-
dred feet of the site of the proposed build-
ing. Where a portion of a lot is within the
above limits a length of frontage equal to the
width of such portion only shall be included.
On a corner lot with both sides within the
above limits the longer side only shall be
included.
Section 3
General Residence District Uses
In a general residence district no build-
ing or premises shall be erected, altered or
used for any purpose except
1 . Any use permitted in a single residence
district;
2. Detached two-family dwelling or pair
of semi-detached one-family dwellings;
3. Telephone exchange, not including a
service station or outside storage of supplies;
4. Customary home occupation, such as milli-
nery, hair-dressing, manicuring, laundering,
preserving and home cooking or the office oj a doc-
tor, dentist, musician, teacher, architect, artist, or
in cm her of some other recognized profession, pro-
ruled that such occupation shall be carried on by a
person only within a dwelling or apartment used
by him or her as his or her private residence and
provided that no more than one other person is em-
ployed and provided that such occupation shall not
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occupy more than one-third of the area of such resi-
dence or apartment and provided that such occupa-
tion shall not be carried on in an accessory building
and provided that there is no display from the
street nor advertising except a professional or an-
nouncement sign not exceeding four square feet in
area;
5. Accessory use customarily incident to
any of the above uses.
Section 4
Agricultural District Uses
In an agricultural district no building or
premises shall be erected, altered or used for any
purpose except
7. Any use permitted in a general residence
district;
2. General farming, including horticulture,
dairying, livestock and poultry raising, and other
agricultural enterprises or uses;
3. Processing the natural resources of the agri-
cultural district;
4. Orchard warehouse;
5. Creamery or cannery;
6. Aircraft landing field, hangar and equip-
ment;
7. Forestry;
8. Telephone, telegraph or power transmission
lines;
9. Organized recreational camp;
10. Golf course — public or private, park or
playground;
11. One or more signs pertaining to the lease,
sale or use of the premises on which placed and
not exceeding a total area of thirty square feet;
12. Accessory use customarily incident to any
oj the above uses;
13. Farm operated for the disposal of garbage,
sewage, rubbish or offal or rendering plant pro-
vided the Board of Adjustment shall rule that
such use under such conditions and in such a build-
ing as it may prescribe will not be detrimental or
injurious to the neighborhood.
Section 5
Apartment House District Uses
In an apartment house district no build-
ing or premises shall be erected, altered or
used for any purpose except
1. Any use permitted in a general resi-
dence district;
2. Dwelling or dormitory;
3. Club, except clubs the chief activity of
which is a service customarily carried on as
a business;
4. Hotel, provided it conforms to all the
requirements of this ordinance for a dwell-
ing;
5. Accessory use customarily incident to
any of the above uses.
Section 6
Civic District Uses
In a civic district no building or premises shall
be erected, altered or used for any purpose except
7. Any use permitted in an apartment house
district;
2. Building used exclusively by the federal,
state, county or local municipal government for
public purposes, but not including workshops and
warehouses;
3. Historical building or museum, not operated
exclusively for profit;
4. Building used exclusively for offices;
5. Public parking area.
Section 7
Local Business District Uses
In a local business district no building
or premises shall be erected, altered or used
for any purpose prohibited in a commercial
district, nor, except under like restrictions,
for any purpose restricted in a commercial
district; for any purpose injurious, noxious
or offensive to a neighborhood by reason of
the emission of odor, fumes, dust, smoke,
vibration or noise or any other cause; or for
any purpose except
1. Any use permitted in an apartment
house district;
2. Hotel;
3. Fire station;
4. Office or bank;
5. Place of amusement or assembly;
6. Any other retail business or service not
involving manufacture on the premises ex-
cept of products the major portion of which
are to be sold at retail by the manufacturer
to the consumer, and provided further that
not more than five operatives shall be en-
gaged in such manufacture;
7. One or more signs pertaining to the lease,
sale or use of the premises on which placed and not
exceeding a total area of twenty square feet.
Section 8
Commercial District Uses
(a) In a commercial district no building
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or premises shall be erected, altered or used
for any of the following specified trades or
uses:
1 . Ammonia, bleaching powder or chlor-
ine manufacture or refining;
2. Asphalt manufacturing or refining;
3. Blast furnace;
4. Cement, gypsum, lime or plaster of
paris manufacture;
5. Coke manufacture;
6. Creosote manufacture;
7. Dextrin, glucose or starch manufac-
ture;
8. Distillation of bones, coal or wood or
manufacture or any of their by-products;
9. Dye manufacture;
10. Explosives or fireworks manufacture,
or storage in excess of five hundred pounds;
1 1 . Fat, grease, lard or tallow manufac-
ture, refining or rendering;
12. Fertilizer manufacture;
13. Gas (fuel or illuminating) manufac-
ture in excess of one thousand cubic feet per
day or storage in excess of ten thousand
cubic feet, except in a municipal or public
service plant;
14. Gelatin, glue or size manufacture
from fish, animal refuse or offal;
15. Hair manufacture;
16. Hot rolling mill;
17. Hydrochloric, nitric, picric, sul-
phuric or sulphurous acid manufacture;
18. Incineration, reduction or dumping
of dead animals, garbage, offal or refuse ex-
cept by the city or its agents or when ac-
cumulated and consumed on the same
premises without the emission of odor;
19. Lamp black manufacture;
20. Linoleum, or oilcloth manufacture;
21. Match manufacture;
22. Petroleum or other inflammable
liquids: production or refining;
23. Pyroxylin manufacture, manufacture
of articles thereof, or storage in excess of five
hundred pounds;
24. Rubber manufacture, or treatment
involving offensive odor;
25. Slaughtering except as permitted by
the Board of Health or stock yard except as
appurtenant thereto;
26. Tanning, curing or storage of raw
hides or skins;
27. Tar distillation or manufacture;
28. Turpentine or varnish manufacture;
29. JuiiL ya/d or place where junk is collet ted
id stored. The nurd "junk" in this ordinance
shall mean any old metals, old hot I Irs, col Ion or
woo/en mill waste, unfinished cloth, unfinished
cotton or woolen null yarns, old rags, old paper
products, old rubber products, two or more un-
registered motor vehicles which are unfit for re-
conditioning for use on the highways, used parts
and materials of motor vehicles the quantity of
which shall be equal in bulk to two or more
vehicles, and any other second hand articles the
accumulation of which is detrimental or injurious
to the neighborhood.
30. Any other trade, industry or use that
is injurious, noxious or offensive to a neigh-
borhood by reason of the emission of odor,
fumes, dust, smoke, vibration or noise or
other cause, but not including places of
amusement; provided, however, that a
building or use otherwise excluded but dis-
tinctly incidental and essential to a use oi a
building or plant with a series of buildings
permitted in a commercial district may be
erected, altered and used if not more than
10 per cent of the total floor area of the
building or plant is to be so occupied, if not
more than 10 per cent of all the employees
are to be engaged therein, if it is not located
within fifty feet of any street line or lot line,
and if it is not detrimental or injurious to
the neighborhood.
Restricted Uses
(b) No building or premises shall be erected,
altered or used for any of the following specific
uses unless the Board of Adjustment shall rule
that sik/i use under such conditions ami in such a
building as it may prescribe tall not be detri-
mental or injurious to the neighborhood:
1 . Blacksmith shop:
2. Coal yard:
3. Filling station:
4. Lumber yard;
5. Public garage or stable;
6. Commercialized amusements.
Section 9
Industrial District Uses
In an industrial district no building or
premises shall be erected, altered or used for
any use prohibited in a commercial district
unless the Board of Adjustment shall rule
that such use under such conditions and in
such a building as it may prescribe will not
be detrimental or injurious to the neighbor-
hood.
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NON-CONFORMING USES
Section 10
Continuation of Non-Conforming I rses
(a) Any lawful building or use of a build-
ing or premises or part thereof in existence
previous to Dec-mho 13, 1930 may be con-
tinued although such building or use does
not conform to the above provisions hereof.
Conversion oj Existing Dwellings — Single
Residence District
(b) In a single residence district nothing
herein shall prevent any dwelling, existing
at the time this ordinance is adopted and
having a volume above the first story floor,
exclusive of porches, exceeding twenty-five
thousand cubic feet, being altered to pro-
vide for and being used for two families.
provided it is not enlarged in volume.
Conversion of Existing Dwellings — General
Residence and Agricultural Districts
(c) Nothing herein shall prevent any dwelling
in a general residence oi agricultural district exist-
ingprioi to Decembei 13, 1930 from being altered
to provide for and being used for more than two,
but not more than four families, provided it is not
enlarged in volume and meets the requirements as
to volume and unbuilt-Upon yard space listed in
the following table:
Minimum
Volume above Minimum
Conversion the first story Unbuilt-
to floor exclusive upon Yard
of porches space
Three family
Dwelling 35,000 cu. ft. 5,000 sq. ft.
Four family
Dwelling 45,000 cu. ft. 6,000 sq. ft.
and provided no dwelling unit shall have a volume
of less than 8,000 cu. ft.
Change or Extension of Non-Conforming Uses
(d) The Board of Adjustment may order the
issuance of a permit for any non-conforming use
to be changed to another non-conforming use not
substantially different in its purpose and manner
of application and no more harmful or objection-
able to the neighborhood provided that the building
involved shall neither be structurally altered nor
enlarged to an extent in the aggregate greater than
20 per cent in volume and 50 per cent of the assessed
value of the land and building on December 13,
1930. The extension must be of the same or better
type oj main ml and construction as the original
building. No non-conforming use, ij once changed
to a use permitted in the district in which it is
Unnted. dud I be changed back to a non-conforming
Temporary Uses
(e) The Board of Adjustment may order
the issuance of a permit for a quarry or
gravel or sand pit or for a non-conforming
temporary building or use incidental to the
development of a neighborhood, such per-
mit to be issued for an initial period of not
more than two years and only upon appli-
cation accompanied by a bond payable to the
City of Concord in uich amount and in such form
as the Board of Adjustment may order. In become
effective in case the building is not re-
moved prior to the expiration of the permit.
Such permits may be ordered renewed by
the Board for successive periods of not
more than one year each.
Restoi ulam After Fire
(f) Nothing herein shall prevent the sub-
stantial restoration within one year and
continued use of a building damaged by
fire or other casualty, provided that, in case
of damage to a building non-conforming in
use, location or structure to an extent that
the estimated cost of such restoration ex-
ceeds three-quarters of its fair valuation
immediately prior to such damage, authori-
zation of the Board of Adjustment must be ob-
tained for such restoration.
HEIGHT REGULATION
Section 11
Single Residence District Height
(a) In a single residence district no build-
ing shall exceed two stories or thirty feet in
height unless it sets back from each street
and lot line five feet in addition to the re-
quirements of Section 12 plus one foot for
each foot of excess height. No building shall
exceed four stories or fifty-five feet in height.
General Residence District Height
(b) In a general residence district no
building shall exceed two stories or thirty
feet in height unless it sets back from each
street and lot line five feet in addition to
the requirement of Section 12 plus one
foot for each foot of excess height. No build-
ing shall exceed four stories or fifty-five
feet in height. No dwelling for more than
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one family shall exceed two stories or thirty
feet in height, provided that this shall not
prevent any dwelling existing prior to De-
cember 13, 1930 from being altered to ac-
commodate not more than two families.
Agricultural District Height
(c) In an agricultural district height regula-
tions shall be the same as those permitted in a
general residence district.
Apartment District Height
(d) In an apartment house district no
building shall exceed four stories or fifty-
five feet in height unless it sets back from
each street and lot line ten feet in addition
to the requirements of Section 12 plus one
foot for each foot of excess height. No build-
ing shall exceed six stories or seventy-five
feet in height.
Civic District Height
(e) In a civic district height regulations shall
be the same as those permitted in an apartment
house district.
Local Business District Height
(f) In a local business district no building
shall exceed thirty feet in height unless every
part exceeding such height sets back from
each street and lot line one foot for each
foot of excess height. No building shall ex-
ceed fifty-five feet in height. In a local
business district contiguous to an apart-
ment house or commercial district these
heights may be exceeded by twenty-five
feet. In a local business district not contig-
uous to an apartment house or commercial
district no dwelling shall exceed two stories
or thirty feet in height.
Commercial District Height
(g) In a commercial district no part
of a building shall exceed seventy-five feet
in height unless such part is set back from
each street and lot line one foot for each
one and one-half feet of excess height. No
building shall exceed in volume its lot area
multiplied by seventy-five feet.
Industrial District Height
(h) In an industrial district no building
shall exceed the height prescribed in com-
mercial districts. No dwelling shall exceed
three stories or forty feet in height.
Measurement oj Height
(j) The height of a building abutting on
a street shall be measured from the average
curb grade, and if not on a street from the
average ground level along its front, to the
average height of that portion of the roof
above the highest floor.
Height Exceptions
(j) Chimneys, elevators, tanks, poles,
spires and towers not used for human occu-
pancy may extend above the height limits
herein fixed, and parapet walls and other
unused projections and bulkheads may so
extend not more than five feet.
AREA REGULATIONS
Section 12
Rear lards
(a) In a single residence district no
building shall be built within a distance
from the rear lot line equal to one-quarter
of the depth of the lot or thirty feet which-
ever is the less. In a general residence or
agricultural district no building shall be built
within a distance from the rear lot line
equal to one-fifth of the depth of the lot or
twenty-four feet, whichever is the less. In an
apartment house district no building, and
in a civic, local business, commercial or in-
dustrial district no dwelling shall be built
within a distance from the rear lot line
equal to one-fifth of the depth of the lot or
fifteen feet, whichever is the less, and such
distance shall be increased five feet for each
additional story of the building above three
stories.
Side Yards
(b) In a single residence, general resi-
dence or agricultural district no building
shall be built within five feet of a side lot
line, nor within ten feet of any other building
on the same lot, provided that on no lot
existing prior to December 13, 1930 shall the
aggregate width of side yards required be
such that less than twenty-four feet of the
width of the lot may be built upon, and
provided further that in a general residence
or agricultural district nothing herein shall
prevent the building together of two one-
family dwellings separated by a fireproof
division with no openings. In an apart-
ment house or civic district no building shall
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be built with a side wall within five feet of
a side lot line, except where there is a party
wall, and such distance shall be increased
one foot for each additional story of the
building above three stories and also one
foot for each twenty feet or fraction thereof
that the length of the side yard exceeds
sixty feet. In a local business, commercial
or industrial district, no dwelling shall be
built with a side wall within the distance
required in an apartment house district
from a side lot line unless contiguous
thereto.
Outer Courts
(c) The term "outer court" shall mean
an unoccupied space other than a yard and
extending through its full required width
to a street, yard, or other outer court. No
outer court on a lot line shall be less than
six feet wide. For each story over three
stories in the height of any such court its
width shall be increased one foot. No such
court shall be less than one-seventh as wide
as it is long. No outer court not on a lot line
shall be less than twelve feet wide. For each
story over three stories in the height of any
such court its width shall be increased two
feet. No such court shall be less than two-
sevenths as wide as it is long. In a single
residence, general residence or agricultural
district no window in a dwelling shall open
upon an outer court with a horizontal depth
exceeding its width.
Inner Courts
(d) The term "inner court" shall mean
an unoccupied space other than a yard and
not extending through its full required
width to a street, yard or outer court. No
inner court on a lot line shall be less than
eight feet wide nor less than sixteen feet
long. For each story over three stories in
the height of any such court its width
shall be increased one foot and its length
shall be increased two feet. No inner
court not on a lot line shall be less than
sixteen feet wide or long. For each story
over three stories in the height of any such
court its width and length shall each be in-
creased two feet. In a single residence, gen-
eral residence or agricultural district no win-
dow in a dwelling shall open upon an
inner court with a vertical depth exceeding
its width.
Front Yards
(e) In a single residence, general resi-
dence or agricultural district no building
shall be built and no roadside stand shall
be placed within fifteen feet of the street
line, provided that no building need be set
back more than 20 per cent of the depth of
the lot nor more than the average of the
setbacks of the buildings on the lots next
thereto on either side, a vacant lot or a lot
occupied by a building set back more than
fifteen feet being counted as though oc-
cupied by a building set back fifteen feet,
and provided further that no uncovered
porch need set back more than ten feet. In
an apartment house, civic or local business
district no building shall be built within
five feet of the street line.
Rear Dwellings
(f) There shall be in front of every
building not fronting on a street a yard no
less in depth than the depth required for
the rear yard behind the same building.
Vegetation On Corners
(g) Within the area formed by the lines
of intersecting streets and a line joining
points on such lines fifteen feet distant from
their point of intersection, or in the case
of a rounded corner the point of intersec-
tion of their tangents, no structure other
than a building and no foliage may be
maintained between a height three and
one-half feet and a height of eight feet
above the plane through their curb grades.
Accessory Buildings
(h) On a lot occupied by a dwelling
other than an apartment or tenement house
or hotel, a one-story building of accessory
use thereto and not more than twelve feet
high may be located in and occupy not
more than 30 per cent of the rear yard of
such dwelling. No yards are required for
such building by this ordinance. The area
occupied by a building of accessory use
shall be included as occupied area in com-
puting lot occupancy.
Projections
(i) Nothing herein shall prevent the pro-
jection of cornices, window sills, belt courses
and other ornamental features not more
than three inches into any required yard or
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court, nor the projection of cornices not
more than fifteen inches into any required
yard.
Lot Size
(j) In a single residence, general resi-
dence or agricultural district no dwelling
shall be erected on a lot containing less than
five thousand square feet or less than fifty
feet wide unless such a lot is of record prior
to December 13, 1940, and no dwelling for
more than one family shall be erected on
any lot containing less than six thousand
square feet. In any district no dwelling shall
occupy more than seventy per cent of its lot.
Required Windows
(k) Every room in which one or more
persons live, sleep, work continuously or
congregate, except storage rooms, bath-
rooms, toilet compartments, hallways,
stairways, rooms where the nature of the
occupancy will not permit, and rooms me-
chanically ventilated so as to provide at least
three positive air changes per hour, shall
have windows or ventilating skylights, with
an aggregate area not less than one-eighth
of the floor area of the room opening di-
rectly either upon a street, alley, public
park, cemetery, or railroad right-of-way,
or upon a yard or court located upon the
same lot.
Appurtenant Open Space
(1) No lot shall be so reduced that the
dimensions of any of the open spaces shall
be smaller than herein prescribed. No yard
or other open space required for such a
building by this ordinance shall during the
life of such building be occupied by or
counted as open space for another building.
ENFORCEMENT
Section 13
Administration and Enforcement
(a) This ordinance shall be administered
by the Inspector of Buildings in the same
manner and with the same powers provided
under the Building Code of the City of
Concord. No building or structure or part
thereof shall be erected, altered or moved
without a permit from the Inspector of
Buildings, issued upon application, stating
that the plans and intended use indicate
that the building is to conform in all respects
to the provisions of this ordinance. Upon
written complaint of the Inspector of Buildings,
the Chief of Police shall enforce this ordinance.
Certification of Occupancy Required
(b) No premises or structure or part
thereof hereafter erected or altered wholly
or partly in use or structure, or moved, or
the open spaces of which are in any way re-
duced, shall be used until the Inspector of
Buildings shall have certified on the build-
ings permit, or in case none is issued shall
have issued a certificate of occupancy, speci-
fying the use to which the premises, or
buildings upon being sufficiently completed
to comply with the provisions and regula-
tions relating thereto, may be put.
Board of Adjustment
(c) As terms expire or vacancies occur,
the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the
Board of Mayor and Aldermen, shall make
appointments to a Board of Adjustments
conforming in membership and duties as
provided by the statutes of the State of New
Hampshire. The Board shall act on all mat-
ters within its jurisdiction under this ordi-
nance in the manner prescribed by statutes
and subject always to the rule that due con-
sideration shall be given to conserving the
public health, safety, convenience, welfare
and property values.
Penalty
(d) Whoever violates any of the provi-
sions of this ordinance shall be punished by
a fine not exceeding twenty dollars for each
day of such violation.
Section 14
Other Laws, Etc., Not Interfered Jl'ith Unless
Less Stringent
(a) This ordinance shall not interfere
with or annul any ordinance, rule, regula-
tion or permit, provided that, unless specif-
ically excepted, where this ordinance is
more stringent it shall control.
Validity
(b) The invalidity of any section or pro-
vision of this ordinance shall not invalidate
any other section or provision hereof.
When Effective
(c) This ordinance shall take effect upon
its passage.
Passed April 14, 1941.
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An Ordinance amending chapter LII of
THE REVISED ORDINANCES RELATING TO
SALARIES.
Be it ordained by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That Chapter LII of the Revised Ordi-
nances relating to salaries be amended by
striking out the whole of Section 1, para-
graph (vv), which reads, "Tree Warden,
six hundred dollars perL annum."
July 14, 1941.
An Ordinance amending chapter 52 of
the revised ordinances of the cltv of
Concord.
Be it ordained by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
Section 1. Amend Section 1, Chapter 52
of the Revised Ordinances of the City of
Concord, revised April 1, 1940, by adding
the following new subsection to be desig-
nated subsection "y":
y. Director of the city planning board
twenty-five hundred dollars per annum.
Sect. 2. This ordinance shall take effect
January 1, 1942.
Passed August 11, 1941.
An Ordinance amending chapter 33 of
revised ordinances.
Be it ordained by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
Section 1. Amend Section 3, Chapter 33
of the Revised Ordinances of the City of
Concord, revised April 1, 1940, by striking
out the whole thereof and inserting in its
place the following new section:
Sect. 3. No trustee shall receive compen-
sation for his services but his actual expenses
when in discharge of his duties shall be paid
out of any sum specifically appropriated for
that purpose provided that said board of
trustees shall approve said expenses before
the same are incurred.
Passed August 11, 1941.
An Ordinance amending chapter XLVII
of the revised ordinances of the
City of Concord.
Be it ordained by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
Section 1 . Amend Section 3, Chapter
47 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of
Concord revised April 1, 1940, by striking
out the whole of said section and substitut-
ing in its place the following new section:
Sect. 3. Beginning on the Concord and
Claremont track of the Boston and Maine
Railroad on the center line of Curtis Ave-
nue; thence westerly on the center line of
Curtis Avenue to the center line of Rumford
Street; thence southerly on the center line of
Rumford Street to the center line of Pena-
cook Street; thence westerly on the center
line of Penacook Street to the center line of
Auburn Street; thence southerly on the cen-
ter line of Auburn Street a distance of 900
feet; thence westerly at right angles to the
center line of Auburn Street to the center
line of Ridge Road extended northerly;
thence southerly on the center line of Ridge
Road extension to a point 200 feet north of
the center line of Franklin Street; thence
westerly on a line parallel to and 200 feet
north of the center line of Franklin Street to
a point 200 feet westerly of the center line of
Ridge Road; thence southerly 200 feet
westerly of and parallel to the center line of
Ridge Road to a point 200 feet northerly of
the center line of Park Ridge; thence west-
erly in a line parallel to and 200 feet north-
erly of the center line of Park Ridge to a
point 200 feet westerly of the center line of
Westbourne Road; thence southerly 200
feet westerly of and parallel to the center
line of Westbourne Road to Warren Street;
thence continuing on the same course to the
center line of Pleasant Street; thence
easterly on the center line of Pleasant
Street to a point opposite the center line of
Merrimack Street; thence southerly on the
line of the center of Merrimack Street ex-
tended to a point 200 feet south of the
southerly line of Pleasant Street; thence
easterly on a line 200 feet south of and
parallel with the southerly line of Pleasant
Street to a point 200 feet west of the westerly
line of South Spring Street; thence south-
erly on a line 200 feet west of and parallel
with the westerly line of South Spring Street
to the southerly line of Clinton Street;
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thence westerly on the southerly line of
Clinton Street to a point 200 feet westerly
of the westerly line of Yale Street; thence
southerly on a line parallel to and 200 feet
westerly of the westerly line of Yale Street
to a point 200 feet southerly of the southerly
line of Noyes Street; thence easterly on a
line parallel to and 200 feet southerly of the
southerly line of Noyes Street to a point 200
feet westerly of the westerly line of South
Street; thence southerly on a line 200 feet
west of and parallel with the westerly line of
South Street to a point 200 feet south of the
southerly line of Rockingham Street; thence
easterly on a line 200 feet south of and
parallel with the southerly line of Rocking-
ham Street to a point 200 feet westerly of
the westerly line of Donovan Street; thence
southerly on a line 200 feet west of and
parallel with the westerly line of Donovan
Street to a point 200 feet south of the
southerly line of Wiggin Street; thence
easterly on a line 200 feet south of and
parallel with the southerly line of Wiggin
Street extended to the track of the Boston
and Maine Railroad; thence northerly by
the track of the Boston and Maine Railroad
to the point of beginning.
Beginning on the south line of Bridge
Street, 1,200 feet west of the west line of
South Pembroke Road, thence southerly in
a line parallel to and 1,200 feet from the
westerly line of South Pembroke Road to a
point 200 feet north of the north line of
Lawrence Street; thence westerly and south-
erly in a line parallel to and 200 feet from the
westerly line of Lawrence Street to a point
100 feet south of the south end of Lawrence
Street; thence easterly on a line parallel to
and 100 feet distant from the southerly end
of Lawrence Street to the easterly line of
South Pembroke Road; thence northerly
by the easterly line of South Pembroke Road
to the southerly line of North Pembroke
Road; thence easterly by the southerly line
of North Pembroke Road to the easterly
line of Greeley Street; thence southerly by
the easterly line of Greeley Street to a point
100 feet south of the south line of a proposed
street; thence easterly on a line parallel to
and 100 feet southerly of the southerly line
of Proposed Street to the northerly line of
the Branch Turnpike; thence northeasterly
by the northerly line of Branch Turnpike to
to the southerly line of the North Pembroke-
Road; thence easterly by the southerly line
of the North Pembroke Road to a point 200
feet easterly of the easterly line of Roy Street
extended southerly; thence northerly and
easterly parallel to and 200 feet from the
easterly and southerly lines of Roy Street to
the northerly line of the Branch Turnpike;
thence easterly by the northerly line of the
Branch Turnpike to the southerly line of
the Loudon Road; thence at right angles
across the Loudon Road to a point 200 feet
north of the north line of the Loudon Road;
thence westerly in a line parallel to and 200
feet north of the Loudon Road to a point
200 feet east of the east line of the Canter-
bury Road; thence northerly on a line
parallel to and 200 feet easterly of the east
line of Canterbury Road to a point 200 feet
north of the north line of Burns Avenue ex-
tended easterly; thence westerly on a line
201 feet north of and parallel to the north-
erly line of Burns Avenue to the easterly
line of Ormond Street; thence southerly on
the easterly line of Ormond Street to a point
200 feet north of the north line of Prescott
Street; thence westerly on a line parallel to
and 200 feet north of the north line of Pres-
cott Street to the east line of land of the
State of New Hampshire; thence southerly
by the easterly line of land of the State of
New Hampshire to the south line of Bridge
Street; thence westerly by the southerly line
of Bridge Street to the point of beginning.
Also all territory lying easterly of the
Merrimack River that is bounded as fol-
lows: Beginning at the intersection of the
center line of Bridge Street with the center
line of the Merrimack River, thence easterly
on the center line of Bridge Street, 1,000
feet; thence southerly at right angles to the
center line of Bridge Street 1 ,000 feet, thence
westerly parallel with the center line of
Bridge Street 1 ,000 feet to the center of the
Merrimack River, thence northerly by the
center line of said river to the point of
beginning.
Also within the boundaries of the above
described fire limits there is defined an addi-
tional restricted area within which the pro-
visions of Sections 5, 6, 7, 9, 12B and 21
shall apply. The boundaries of this restricted
area within the fire limits are as follows:
Beginning on the track of the Boston and
Maine Railroad, Claremont Branch, at a
point opposite Montgomery Street ex-
tended, thence westerly in the center line
of North State Street, thence southerly to
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the center line of Pleasant Street, thence
southerly in the center line of South State
Street to the center line of Fayette Street
thence easterly to the Boston and Maine
Railroad tracks, thence northerly along the
tracks of the Boston and Maine Railroad to
the point of beginning. And all schools, hos-
pitals, theatres, public and private institu-
tions and other places of public assemblage
hereafter constructed shall be considered as
within the restricted area. That the re-
stricted area covered by this code be ex-
tended to include the business area in
Penacook, Ward One, namely: Main Street
from Contoocook River Bridge to Hoyt's
Garage, area to include 200 feet east from
the east side of said street to 200 feet west
from the west line of said street.
All other sections of this building code
not specified in the above restricted area are
understood to apply to all classes of build-
ings which may be hereafter erected or
altered within the fire limits.
Passed November 10, 1941.
An Ordinance amending chapter 24 of
the revised ordinances of the clty of
Concord relating to fire department.
Be it ordained by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
Section 1 : Amend Section 1 of Chapter
24 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of
Concord, revised April 1, 1940, by striking
out the whole of said section, and substitut-
ing in its place the following new section.
Section 1 : The Fire Department shall
consist of a chief engineer, a first deputy, a
second deputy, 23 permanent men and
officers and 174 Call-men and call-officers.
Sect. 2. This ordinance shall take effect
as of January 1, 1942.
Passed, December 8, 1941.
An Ordinance amending chapter 45 of
the revised ordinances relating to
the city ambulance.
Be it ordained by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
Section 1 . Amend Section 1 of Chapter
45 of the Revised Ordinances of the City
of Concord, revised April 1, 1940, by strik-
ing out said section, and substituting in the
place thereof the following new section:
Section 1. The use of the city ambulance
shall be subject to such rules and regula-
tions as may be prescribed by the Police
Commission.
January 12, 1942.
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RESOLUTIONS
passed during the Tear end-
ing January 12, 1942
Resolution fixing and determining the
amount of money to be raised for the
ensuing financial year.
Section 1. That there shall be raised,
and there is hereby ordered to be raised on
the polls and ratable estates within the
City the sum of six hundred thirty-two
thousand seven hundred five dollars
($632,705) which together with the sums
which may be raised on railroads and from
other sources, approximately one hundred
forty-eight thousand dollars ($148,000),
is hereby appropriated to defray the neces-
sary expenses and charges of the City for
the ensuing financial year; an estimate of
said expenses and charges is as follows:
City Poor
Administration $ 10,285.00
Relief 35,000.00
Wood Expense 750.00
Dependent Soldiers, City. . . 3,580.00
Old Age Assistance 7,000 . 00
$ 56,615.00
Income 3,200.00
$ 53,415.00
City Poor, Ward 7
Administration $ 975.00
Relief 4,400.00
Dependent Soldiers, City ... 200 . 00
Old Age Assistance 1 ,000 . 00
$ 6,575.00
Total of All Relief Items. . . $ 59,990 . 00
Bonds and Notes
City Hall and Auditorium. . . $ 5,000 . 00
Public Improvement 43,000.00
Highway 5,000 . 00
Departmental Equipment.. . 4,000.00
Central Fire Station 1,000.00
Sewers 15,000.00
W.P.A. Note 20,000 . 00
Cemeteries
Salary, Superintendent $ 800 . 00
Salary, Employees 21 ,490 . 00
Office 350.00
Auto Allowance 200 . 00
Insurance 575 . 00
Truck Maintenance 1,100.00
Heat and Light 250 . 00
Fertilizer and Seed 500 . 00
Tools and Mower 600 . 00
Shrubs and Trees 300.00
Pipe, Paint and Cement .... 600 . 00
New Roads 50.00
Truck exchange 500 . 00
$ 27,315.00
Estimated Income (Trust
Funds, etc.) 12,000.00
$ 15,315.00
City Hall and Auditorium
Salary, City Messenger $ 1,650.00
Salary, Janitor 1,350 . 00
Fuel 1,700.00
Lights and Gas 1,150.00
Insurance 750 . 00
Supplies 450 . 00
$ 7,050.00
Mayor
Salary, Mayor $ 2,000 . 00
Salary, Secretary 1,300.00
Incidentals 200 . 00
$ 3,500.00
City Clerk
Salary, City Clerk $ 2,400.00
Salary, Clerks 4,100.00
Salary, Extra Clerk 300 . 00
Auto Allowance 200.00
Telephone 75.00
Photostat 250.00
Supplies 400 . 00
Steel Counter 567.00
$ 8,292.00
City Solicitor
Salary, City Solicitor $ 1,200.00
Auto, Allowance 50 . 00
Clerk Hire 230 . 00
Supplies 80 . 00
$ 93,000.00
$ 1,560.00
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1,200.00
100.00
1,300.00
250.00
693.00
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40
00
s
3,675
.50
$
1,000
00
200.
00
350
00
200
(id
50
00
City Treasurer
Salary, City Treasurer $
Salary, Treasurer of Trust
Funds
Salary, Clerk
Clerical Assistance
Surety Bond, Treasurer (2
years)
Surety Bond, Treasurer,
Trust Funds (2 years) ....
Supplies and Incidentals. . . .
City Physicians
Salary, City Physician
Salary, Assistant Physician . .
Supplies
Auto Allowance, City
Auto Allowance, Penacook . .
$ 1,800.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
Salary, Sealer % 920.00
Auto Allowance 200 . 00
Supplies 100.00
$ 1,220.00
Police Court
Salary, Judge $ 1,800.00
Salary, Associate Judge 500.00
Salary, Clerk 600.00
S 2,900.00
Probation Officer
Salary, Officer $ 1,000.00
Clerk and Supplies 300 . 00
Mileage 200.00
$ 1,500.00
Assessors
Salary, Assessors $ 6,400 . 00
Salary, Clerks 3,300 . 00
Auto Allowance 400 . 00
Listing Polls 600.00
Telephone 58.00
Postage and Printing 400 . 00
Supplies and Furniture 400 . 00
S 11,558.00
Tax Collector
Salary, Collector S 3,000 . 00
Salary, Clerks 2,500 . 00
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Printing, Postage and Sta-
tionery $ 1 ,000 . 00
Incidentals 88.65
Collector and Clerks' Bonds. . 1 50 . 00
$ 6,738.65
Elections
Salary, Election Officers $ 2,800.00
Printing Ballots 500 . 00
Rent, Voting Places 300 . 00
Supplies 300 . 00
$ 3,900.00
Fire Department
Salary, Chief $ 2,600.00
Salaries 45,616.00
Call Salaries 10,380 . 00
Fire Alarm 1,900.00
Fire Inspection 1 ,000 . 00
Incidentals 443 . 00
Repairs Buildings 800.00
Fuel 2,000.00
Lights 800 . 00
Upkeep Equipment 2,000.00
Telephone 675 . 00
Insurance 1,650.00
New Equipment 1,000.00
Hose 1,000.00
Supplies and Laundry 549 . 00
Snow Removal 200 . 00
Air Whistle, F.A 3,100 . 00
$ 75,713.00
Health Department
Salary, Sanitary Officer $ 2,000 . 00
Salary, Clerk 1,300.00
Auto Allowance 200 . 00
Departmental Expenses .... 700 . 00
Milk Inspection
Salary, Inspector $ 2,000 . 00
Auto Allowance 400 . 00
Incidentals 300.00
S 6,900.00
Department of Public Works
Highway Division:
Roads and Bridges 8175,661 . 72
Refuse Collection 30,000 . 00
Table Garbage 3,900.00
Lighting Streets 37,452 . 00
Office Division $ 3,764 . 69
Engineering Division:
Engineering 8,846 . 00
Sewers 14,879.00
Clerk of Board 200.00
$274,703.41
Parks
Salary, Superintendent $ 1,800.00
Salary, Employees 8,213 . 00
Auto Allowance 200 . 00
Shrubs and Trees 450.00
Insurance 350.00
Truck Maintenance 550.00
Mechanical Equipment 800.00
Supplies 550.00
$ 12,913.00
Trees
Salary, Warden $ 600 .00
Salary, Employees 7,374 . 00
Auto Allowance 200 . 00
Insurance and Auto Repairs . 600 . 00
Nursery 200.00
Spray and Tools 600.00
Supplies 500.00
Trade 1937 Truck 775.00
$ 10,849.00
Playgrounds and Pools
Salary, Supervisor $ 1,800.00
Auto Allowance 400 . 00
Assistant Supervisor 250.00
Caretaker, Penacook 250.00
Handicraft Instructor 180.00
Instructors 2,200.00
Pool Guards 1,848.00
Broken Bridge:
Supervisor! 330.00
Rental 75.00
Upkeep 20.00
Police 300 . 00
Insurance 150.00
Sporting Goods 400.00
Equipment 1,000.00
Pool Supplies 300 . 00
Telephone and Electricity ... 1 50 . 00
Handicraft Supplies 75.00
Trucking 300.00
Labor 700.00
City Planning Board
Salaries :
Research $ 2,000.00
Drafting 1,200.00
Publishing Reports:
Typing 150.00
Printing 240.00
Maps and Blueprints 75 .00
Supplies:
Drafting 65.00
Office 85.00
Telephone 45 . 00
Postage 25.00
$ 3,885.00
Public Library
Book Purchases $ 4,500 . 00
Periodicals 400.00
Rebinding 1,100.00
Salary, Librarian 1,800.00
Salary, Staff 10,328.00
Salary, Janitors 2,200 . 00
Salary, Branch Librarians . . . 545 . 20
Rent of Branches 280.00
Steam Heat 1,400.00
Light and Power 1,600.00
Insurance 300 . 00
Supplies 700.00
Printing 200.00
Telephone 140.00
Building Maintenance 200.00
Miscellaneous 450 . 00
Convention Attendance. . . . 200.00
Estimated Income
Funds, etc.)
(Trust
$ 26,343.20
8,500.00
$ 10,728.00
$ 17,843.20
Police Department
Salaries :
Chief S 2,800.00
Deputy Chief 2,400.00
Captain 2,200.00
Officers 38,800.00
Specials 4,707.00
Police Clerk 1,600.00
Janitor-Mechanic 1,500.00
House Man 650.00
Pension 900.00
Repairs 300.00
Fuel 1,500.00
Lights 800.00
Auto and Auto Supplies 3,500 . 00
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Marking Streets $ 300 . 00
Telephone, Gamewell and
Radio 975.00
Insurance 575 . 00
Keeping Prisoners 150.00
Printing 150.00
Traffic Lights and Supplies . . 1 00 . 00
Office Supplies and Equip-
ment 200 . 00
Incidentals 1,000.00
$ 65,107.00
Non-Recurring Traffic Lights
(2) 2,182.00
$ 67,289.00
Comfort Station
Salaries $ 1,700.00
Incidentals 150.00
Repairs 647 . 00
Lights 100.00
$ 2,597.00
Recreation Commission
Beaver Meadow Golf Course $ 900 . 00
Memorial Field 1,350 . 00
Russell Pond Ski Area 300 . 00
$ 2,550.00
W.P.A. Department
W.P.A $ 35,000.00
Nursery Schools 2,500 . 00
Work Relief Projects 1 ,500 . 00
Zoning Board of Adjustment 200.00
Interest Account
Bonds and Notes $ 11,913.75
Temporary Loan 1 ,200 . 00
W.P.A. Note ,.. 155.56
S 13,269.31
Miscellaneous
Clock, Care of $ 50 . 00
Incidentals and Land Dam-
ages 2,500.00
Printing and Stationery. . . . 2,800.00
Repairs Buildings 1,000.00
Board of Aldermen, Salary . . 1,915.00
Margaret Pillsbury Hospital . 5,000 . 00
N. H. Memorial Hospital. . . . 3,500 . 00
Family Welfare Society 350 . 00
Concord District Nursing
Association 350.00
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Penacook District Nursing
Association $ 200 . 00
Memorial Day 400.00
Armistice Day 100.00
Spanish War Veterans 400 . 00
Band Concerts 500 . 00
Auditing 1,200.00
Sect. 2. In addition to the foregoing
there is appropriated for the cemeteries of
the City one-third of the income from the
sale of lots and the income derived for the
care of lots and grading, which sums shall
be deposited by the Superintendent or others
receiving them in the City Treasury. The
care of lots for which the City holds trust
funds shall be paid from the money appro-
priated for the care of cemeteries, and so
much of the income of these trust funds as
may be thus expended shall be deposited
in the city treasury at the close of the year,
and the remainder in each instance cred-
ited to the individual fund.
Sect. 3. In addition to the foregoing
there is appropriated for the use of the
Public Library the income derived from
the Public Library Trust Funds, also the
money collected for fines.
Sect. 4. This resolution shall take effect
upon its passage.
Passed February 10, 1941.
Resolution in relation to chapter 3 of
the revised ordinances.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the matter of revision of Chapter 3
of the Revised Ordinances be submitted to
the Planning Board for a report and recom-
mendation of all Departments that may be
legally included.
Passed March 10, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the appoint-
ment OF A SPECIAL COMMITTEE.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the Mayor is hereby authorized to
appoint a committee to be composed of
three aldermen and two residents of Con-
cord; it shall be the duty of said committee
to encourage and induce industries and
commercial enterprises to locate in Concord.
Passed March 10, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the conveyance
of certain land to joseph m. lacasse
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That lot No. 3445-B of the Assessors' Map
of the City of Concord be conveyed to
Joseph M. Lacasse for the sum of $93.00;
that the Mayor is hereby authorized to exe-
cute a quitclaim deed of said premises to
the said Joseph M. Lacasse.
Passed March 10, 1041.
Resolution relating to the rental of
certain premises.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That certain land and buildings situated
northerly from Loudon Road, and formerly
occupied by the officers, employees and
students of National Youth Administration,
be leased to said National Youth Adminis-
tration for such sum and subject to such
conditions as the Committee on Lands and
Buildings may prescribe. That the Mayor is
hereby authorized to execute any lease that
said Committee on Lands and Buildings
shall approve.
Passed March 10, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the sale of
certain premises to john p. healey.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That lots Nos. 3750, 3752, 3753, 3754,
3755, 3766, 3767, 3768, 3769, 3774 of the
Assessors' Map of the City of Concord be
conveyed to John P. Healey for the sum of
$175.00; that the Mayor is hereby author-
ized to execute a quitclaim deed of said
premises to the said John P. Healey.
April 14, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the mayor to
convey land to freeman a. west.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That lot No. 4506 of the Assessors' Map
of the City of Concord be conveyed to
Freeman West for the sum of $6.74; that
the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute
a quitclaim deed of said premises to the
said Freeman A. West.
Passed April 14, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the mayor to
convey certain land to the state of
new hampshire.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That a certain tract or parcel of land
situated in Concord in the county of Mer-
rimack and State of New Hampshire
bounded and described as follows: Begin-
ning at a stake at the intersection of North
State and Center Streets; thence N. 76 de-
grees 15' E. one hundred and eighty-three
feet and seven inches (183' 7") to a stake,
thence southerly one hundred thirty-six
feet and ten inches (136' 10") to land of the
State of New Hampshire; thence westerly
by said land of the State of New Hampshire
and the State Library to North State Street;
thence northerly by said North State Street
ninety-six feet and ten inches (96' 10") to
the bound begun at, meaning and intend-
ing to convey the same premises acquired
by the City of Concord by purchase and
condemnation pursuant to authority granted
to said City by Chapter 267, Laws of 1891 ;
that the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute a quitclaim deed of said premises
to the State of New Hampshire.
Passed Apr
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Resolution — appropriating $250.00 for
an industrial slirvey.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the sum of $250.00 is hereby ap-
propriated out of any funds in the treas-
ury not otherwise appropriated to be
expended for an industrial survey of Con-
cord; said sum shall be expended under the
direction and control of the Committee on
New Industries.
Passed April 14, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the mayor to
convey certain premises.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That a certain tract of land on Curtis
Road in Concord taxed in 1937 to Carlton
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L. Ruiter and described on the Assessors'
Books as being lot No. 8024 or No. 47 11 on
the Assessors' Map of the City of Concord
be conveyed to Rollo Earl Dow for the
sum of 871.66; that the Mayor is hereby
authorized to execute a quitclaim deed of
said premises to the said Rollo Earl Dow.
Passed April 14, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the sale of
certain premises to florence e.
mcdonald.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows :
That lot No. 3449A-29 of the Assessors'
Map of the City of Concord be conveyed to
Florence E. McDonald for the sum of SI. 00;
that the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute a quitclaim deed of said premises
to the said Florence E. McDonald.
April 14, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the payment of
compensation to the acting superin-
tendent of parks and cemeteries.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the Park and Cemetery Commis-
sion is hereby authorized to pay the acting
superintendent of parks and cemeteries
fair and reasonable compensation for his
services; that said commission is authorized
to pay said acting superintendent for serv-
ices performed since the time of his appoint-
ment as acting superintendent.
Passed May 12, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the conveyance
of certain premises to lynold l.
LAFLEUR.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the title acquired by the City to lot
No. 4731-17 of the Assessors' Map of the
City of Concord through the sale of said
premises for non-payment of 1937 taxes be
conveyed to Lynold L. LaFleur for the
sum of $82.37; that the Mayor is hereby
authorized to execute a quitclaim deed of
said premises to the said Lynold H. LaFleur.
Passed May 12, 1941.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE
OF CERTAIN PREMISES TO PETER BART.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That lot No. 4222A-1 of the Assessors'
Map of the City of Concord be conveyed to
Peter Bart for the sum of $25.00; that the
Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a
quitclaim deed of said premises to the said
Peter Bart.
May 12, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the conveyance
of certain premises to bertha m. pratt.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the following described premises be
conveyed to Bertha M. Pratt for the sum of
$50.00: Beginning at the intersection of two
ditches, it being the northwest corner of
land of Charles J. McKee and the northeast
corner of land of Warren M. Davis and the
southeast corner of the tract conveyed;
thence N. 14 degrees 30' W. through land
of City of Concord a distance of 167.5';
thence N. 61 degrees 28' W., a distance of
115.8' to an iron pin at the corner of land
of Bertha M. Pratt; thence S. 27 degrees
05' W. by land of Pratt a distance of 1 1 5.97'
to an iron pipe; thence S. 30 degrees 12'
W., by land of Florence L. Cofiin a distance
of 69.03' to an iron pipe at land of Margaret
B. and Royal A. Ford; thence S. 26 degrees
18' W. by land of Ford a distance of 77.4'
to land of Warren M. Davis; thence south-
easterly by land of Davis a distance of 266.5'
to the point of beginning. Subject to a right
of way on the westerly side of said tract.
Also reserving a 25' right of way across the
southerly end of tract. Being part of 508-255,
508-286, 515-83; that the Mayor is hereby
authorized to execute a quitclaim deed of
said premises to the said Bertha M. Pratt.
Passed May 12, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the conveyance
of certain premises to ellsworth p.
runnells.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the premises described in the deed
of Everett H. Runnells to the City of Con-
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cord dated June 18, 1930 and recorded Mer-
rimack County Registry Book 512, Page
433 be conveyed to Ellsworth P. Runnells
for the sum of $50.00; that the Mayor is
hereby authorized to execute a quitclaim
deed of said premises to the said Ellsworth
P. Runnells.
Passed May 12, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the conveyance
of certain premises to howard a.
CORSON.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City oj Concord, as follows:
That lots Nos. 4609, 4610, 4611, 4614,
4616, 4617, 4618, 4619, 4631 of the Asses-
sors' Map of the City of Concord be con-
veyed to Howard A. Corson for the sum of
$29.21; that the Mayor is hereby author-
ized to execute a quitclaim deed of said
premises to the said Howard A. Corson.
Passed May 12, 1941.
Resolution appropriating money to
settle claim of ellsworth p. runnells.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the sum of seventy-five ($75.00)
dollars be and hereby is appropriated out
of the Incidentals and Land Damage to
pay the claim of Ellsworth P. Runnells, for
loam taken by the city from his land.
Passed May 12, 1941.
Resolution appropriating the sum of
$10,000.00 and authorizing the issue
of a note in said sum of $10,000.00.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
Section 1. That the sum ten thousand
dollars ($10,000.00) is hereby appropri-
ated to be expended, under the direction
and control of the Board of Airport Com-
missioners, for the purchase of land to be
used for airport purposes.
Sect. 2. To meet the said appropriation
the City shall borrow the sum of ten thou-
sand dollars ($10,000.00) and give its
negotiable, promissory note therefor. This
note shall be dated June 1, 1941 and shall
be made payable to the order of the lender
March 1, 1942, with interest at a rate not to
exceed 1 per cent per annum payable
March 1, 1942. The principal of said note
and the interest thereon shall be made pay-
able at the office of the City Treasurer at
Concord, N. H.
Sect. 3. The City Treasurer is hereby
authorized to secure proposals for said note
and shall accept whichever proposal seems
for the best interests of the City, subject,
however, to the approval of the Finance
Committee of the Board of Aldermen. The
right shall be reserved to reject any and
all bids.
Sect. 4. This resolution shall take effect
upon its passage.
Passed May 19, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the issuance of
promissory notes in the amount of
$80,000.00 for the purpose of acquir-
ing land, erecting, furnishing and
originally equipping thereon a
school building in union school
district.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
Section 1 . That the sum of eighty thou-
sand dollars ($80,000.00) is hereby appro-
priated for the use of Union School District
to purchase a school house lot on the west
side of Canterbury Road in Concord, be-
tween North Pembroke Road and Loudon
Road and to erect, furnish and originally
equip thereon a school building and to grade
the lot around said building.
Sect. 2. To meet said appropriation the
City shall borrow the sum of eighty thou-
sand dollars ($80,000.00) and give its ne-
gotiable, promissory notes therefor. These
notes shall be dated July 1, 1941 and shall
be as many in number and in such amounts,
not exceeding in the aggregate the sum of
eighty thousand dollars ($80,000.00), as
the City Treasurer shall determine and
direct; said notes shall be made payable to
the order of the lenders or lender with in-
terest at a rate not to exceed 1 lA per cent
per annum payable semiannually on the
first day of January and the first day of
July in each year. Twenty thousand dollars
($20,000.00) of said notes shall become due
and payable on the first day of July, 1942,
and twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00)
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annually on the first day of July in each
succeeding year until and including the
first day of July, 1945. The principal of said
notes and the interest thereon shall be
made payable at the office of the City
Treasurer at Concord, N. H.
Sect. 3. The City Treasurer is hereby
authorized to secure proposals for said notes
and shall accept whichever proposal seems
for the best interests of the City and Union
School District, subject, however, to the
approval of the Finance Committee of the
Board of Aldermen. The right shall be re-
served to reject any and all bids.
Sect. 4. The Mayor and City Treasurer
are hereby authorized to execute on behalf
of the City an agreement with Union School
District a copy of which said agreement is
hereto attached.
Sect. 5. This resolution shall take effect
upon its passage.
Passed May 19, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the convey-
ance OF CERTAIN LAND TO FRED A. LEWIS.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That lot No. 3880-31 of the Assessors'
Map of the City of Concord be conveyed to
Fred A. Lewis for the sum of $25.00; that
the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute
a quitclaim deed of said premises to said
Fred A. Lewis.
Passed June 9, 1941.
Resolution rescinding a resolution
passed june 9, 1941.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That a resolution passed June 9, 1941
authorizing the conveyance of lot No.
3880-31 of the Assessors' Map of the City
of Concord to Fred A. Lewis is hereby
rescinded.
Passed July 14, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the conveyance
of certain land to frank a. lewis.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That lot No. 3880-31 of the Assessors'
Map of the City of Concord be conveyed to
Frank A. Lewis for the sum of $25.00; that
the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute
a quitclaim deed of said premises to said
Frank A. Lewis.
Passed July 14, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the convey-
ance of certain land.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That lots No. 3810, 3811 and 3812 of the
Assessors' Map of the City of Concord be
conveyed to John Fagan for the sum of
$50.00; that the Mayor is hereby authorized
to execute a quitclaim deed of said premises
to the said John Fagan.
Passed July 14, 1941.
Resolution discontinuing a certain area
as a public park.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That a certain tract of land bounded on
the west by North State Street, on the north
by Center Street, on the east and south by
land of the State of New Hampshire be dis-
continued as a public park.
Passed July 14, 1941.
Resolution rescinding a resolution au-
thorizing THE SALE OF CERTAIN LAND.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That a resolution heretofore adopted
authorizing the conveyance of lot No. 8288
of the Assessors' Map of the City of Concord
to Walter S. Tucker for the sum of $25.00
is hereby rescinded.
Passed August 11, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the sale of
certain land.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That lot No. 8288 of the Assessors' Map
of the City of Concord be conveyed to
Walter S. Tucker for the sum of $35.00;
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that the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute a quitclaim deed of said premises
to the said Walter S. Tucker.
Passed August
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Resolution adopting a petition request-
ing THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL
BAIL COMMISSIONER.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City oj Concord, as follows:
That the attached petition requesting the
appointment of an additional bail com-
missioner is hereby adopted and the city
solicitor is instructed to present said petition
to a Justice of the Superior Court.
Passed August 11, 1941.
Resolution in relation to repairs to the
auditorium.
Resolved by the Board oj Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the sum of $25,000 is hereby appro-
priated for the purpose of performing neces-
sary repairs in the Auditorium, and City
Hall.
Said sum to be expended under the di-
rection and control of the Committee on
Lands and Buildings.
That the City Treasurer is authorized to
borrow said sum of $25,000 and to issue
note of the City of Concord therefor, said
note to mature May 1 , 1 942, and the inter-
est on said indebtedness shall not exceed
2 per centum per annum.
Passed August 18, 1941.
Resolution in relation to the salary,
city messenger.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That for the remainder of the year 1941,
the balance of the amount appropriated for
Salary, City Messenger, be paid to City
Messenger, Henry W. Smith.
Passed August 18, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the conveyance
of certain land to jennie l. hargen.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That lot No. 3813 of the Assessors' Map
of the City of Concord be conveyed to
Jennie L. Hargen for the sum of $20.00;
that the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute a quitclaim deed of said premises to
the said Jennie L. Hargen.
Passed September 8, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the conveyance
of certain land to michael j. duffy.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
oj the City oj Concord, as follows:
That lot No. 2187 of the Assessors' Map
of the City of Concord be conveyed to
Michael J. 'Duffy for the sum of $159.24;
that the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute a quitclaim deed of said premises to
the said Michael J. Duffy.
Passed September 8, 1941.
Resolution in relation to the 1941
CITY report.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the City Planning Board be au-
thorized to prepare and have printed in due
time the 1941 City Report and that they be
authorized to procure photographs for the
said City Report and said photographs to
be paid from the 1941 appropriation of
Printing and Stationery.
Passed September 8, 1941.
Resolution appropriating money for ad-
ditional POLICE PROTECTION.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the sum of four hundred ($400)
dollars be and hereby is appropriated out
of any money in the Treasury not otherwise
appropriated, to cover the cost for the re-
mainder of the fiscal year of additional
Police Protection.
Passed September 8, 1941.
Resolution appropriating funds for
vv.p.a. projects.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the sum of twenty-five thousand
($25,000) is hereby appropriated to be ex-
pended for public improvements of a per-
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manent nature; that said sum shall be ex-
pended under the direction and control of
the W.P.A. Project Committee; that the
City Treasurer is authorized to borrow said
sum of twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000) and to issue note or notes of the
City therefor, said note or notes to mature
April 5, 1942 and the interest on said in-
debtedness shall not exceed 2 per centum
per annum.
Passed September 8, 1941.
Resolution requesting a study of the
feasibility of a municipal-owned park-
ING LOT.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the Planning Board be requested to
investigate and report upon the feasibility of
establishing a municipal parking lot on the
west side of North State Street in the general
area which lies between the Central Fire
Station and the Christian Science Church.
Passed October 14, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the convey-
ance of certain land to marceline
tetrault.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That lot No. 7352-A 17 of the Assessors'
Map of the City of Concord be conveyed to
Marceline Tetrault for twelve dollars
eighty-one cents ($12.81); the Mayor is
hereby authorized to execute a quitclaim
deed of said premises to the said Marceline
Tetrault.
Passed October 14, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the convey-
ance OF CERTAIN LAND TO PERCY H.
SANBORN.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That lot No. 8226 of the Assessors' Map
of the City of Concord be conveyed to
Percy H. Sanborn for the sum of one dollar
($1.00); the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute a quitclaim deed of said premises
to the said Percy H. Sanborn.
Passed October 14, 1941.
Resolution appropriating fifty-one
thousand, seventy dollars and forty-
three cents to pay for real estate
sold to the city of concord for unpaid
taxes for the year 1940.
Resolved by the Board oj Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the sum of fifty-one thousand, seventy
dollars and forty-three cents, ($51,070.43)
be and hereby is appropriated, to pay the
amount due the City of Concord for Real
Estate purchased at the Tax Collector's
sale, September 25, 1941, of Real Estate,
for unpaid taxes for the year of 1940.
Passed November 10, 1941.
Resolution appropriating the sum of
twenty-two hundred fifty dollars.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the sum of twenty-two hundred
fifty dollars ($2,250.00) is hereby appro-
priated out of any funds in the Treasury not
otherwise appropriated, to pay and settle
the claim of Aune Sari, Administratrix of
the Estate of Mikko Saari against the City
of Concord; said sum shall be expended
under the direction and control of the Com-
mittee on Finance.
Passed November 10, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the conveyance
of land to myrtie m. la valley.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That lot No. 39 12- A of the Assessors'
Map of the City of Concord be conveyed to
Myrtie M. La Valley for the sum of twelve
dollars fifty cents ($12.50).
That the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute a quitclaim deed of said premises to
the said Myrtie M. La Valley.
Passed December 8, 1941.
Resolution appropriating $3,351.67 for
the airport.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the sum of $3,351.67 be appro-
priated out of any money in the Treasury
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not otherwise appropriated for the Munici-
pal Airport to pay for work done by the
Board of Public Works at the Airport.
Passed December 8, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the planning
board to make report on the advis-
ability of re-districting a certain
AREA.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the Planning Board is authorized
to make a study and report on the advis-
ability of converting the following described
area into a commercial district.
Beginning at the center line of Airport
Road 100 feet southerly from the southerly
line of Pembroke Road; thence easterly in a
line parallel and 100 feet distant from the
southerly side line of Pembroke Road to the
easterly boundary line of the N. H. National
Guard Camp Ground; thence northerly by
said line to the center line of Pembroke
Road; thence easterly by the center line of
Pembroke Road to its intersection with the
center line of Grover Street; thence north-
erly by center line of Grover Street and
Grover Street extended to the northerly
side line of Loudon Road; thence continu-
ing in the same direction to a point in a line
parallel to the northerly side line of Loudon
Road and 100 feet distant therefrom; thence
southwesterly by said line parallel to Lou-
don Road and Bridge Street to a point
opposite a point in the center line of Bridge
street and 100 feet westerly from the inter-
section of the westerly side line of Airport
Road and the center line of Bridge Street;
thence southerly at right angles to the center
line of Bridge Street to a point 100 feet dis-
tant from the southerly line of Bridge
Street; thence easterly to point of beginning.
Passed December 8, 1941.
Resolution in relation to sewer rental
CHARGES.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That a committee consisting of the follow-
ing: City Engineer, City Solicitor and Plan-
ning Board be and hereby are, a committee
to draw up an Ordinance, covering sewer
rental charges, as per the enabling act,
passed by the 1941 Legislature, and present
same to the Board of Aldermen for consider-
ation.
Passed December 8, 1941.
Resolution relating to the earnings of
city departments.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That such portion as may be needed of
earnings (so called) be and hereby are ap-
propriated to the various departments of
the City of Concord, having same, for the
year 1941 to balance their accounts.
Passed December 8, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the finance com-
mittee to arrange for an audit of
accounts and books of city depart-
ments FOR the year 1941.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
Section 1. That the Finance Committee
be and hereby is authorized to employ Cer-
tified Public Accountants to audit the ac-
counts and books of the City Departments
and Commissions for the year 1941.
Sect. 2. That said audit be at the dis-
cretion of and under the control of said
Finance Committee.
Passed December 8, 1941.
Resolution authorizing the planning
board to make a study and report
relative to the changing of the
boundaries of existing zoning districts
and the creation of new districts.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the Planning Board is hereby au-
thorized to make a study and report on the
advisability of changing the boundaries of
the existing zoning districts and establishing
new districts in order to create additional
sites for commercial and industrial enter-
prises.
Passed December 8, 1941.
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Resolution authorizing the planning
board to prepare a list of public
works projects.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the Planning Board be and hereby
is authorized to prepare, in connection
with its capital budget study, a list of
needed and desirable public works projects
for submission to the Board of Aldermen
with a view toward participating in the
program of the Federal Public Work Re-
serve.
Passed December 30, 1941.
Probation Officer . . .
Work Relief Projects
Zoning
10.36
12.75
60.20
Resolution appropriating $30,000.00 for
the municipal airport.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the sum of thirty thousand dollars
($30,000.00) is hereby appropriated to be
expended in enlarging the municipal air-
port; that said sum shall be expended under
the direction and control of the Board of
Airport Commissioners; That the City
Treasurer is hereby authorized to borrow
said sum of $30,000.00 in such manner and
subject to such terms and conditions as the
Committee on Finance shall prescribe.
Passed January 9, 1942.
Resolution appropriating money for
deficits in the several departments.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as. follows:
Section 1. That the sum of forty-six
hundred three and 10/100 dollars ($4,603.10)
be, and hereby is, appropriated out of any
money in the treasury not otherwise appro-
priated, to pay outstanding claims as
follows :
Cemeteries $3,800.00
City Physicians 57 . 10
Department of Public Works,
Office 161.60
Elections 134.98
Interest, W. P. A. Note 1.04
Lighting Streets 342.90
Nursery Schools 22 . 17
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$4,603.10
Sect. 2. That there be transferred to the
appropriation for City Hall and Auditorium
for the year 1941, the sum of seven hundred
sixty-five and 23/100 dollars ($765.23), the
same being the earnings of this department.
Sect. 3. That there be transferred to the
appropriation for City Planning Board for
the year 1941, the sum of twenty and 99/100
dollars ($20.99), the same being the earn-
ings of this department.
Sect. 4. That there be transferred to the
appropriation for City Clerk for the year
1941, the sum of seventy and 86/100 dol-
lars ($70.86), the same being the earnings of
this department.
Sect. 5. That there be transferred to the
appropriation for Engineering Department
for the year 1941, the sum of forty-seven
and 28/100 dollars ($47.28), the same
being the earnings of this department.
Sect. 6. That there be transferred to the
appropriation for Fire Department for the
year 1941, the sum of three hundred fifteen
and 05/100 dollars ($315.05), the same
being the earnings of this department.
Sect. 7. That there be transferred to the
appropriation for Parks for the year 1941,
the sum of fourteen hundred eighty-two and
60/100 dollars ($1,482.60), the same being
the earnings of this department.
Sect. 8. That there be transferred to the
appropriation for Playground Department
for the year 1941, the sum of thirty-two
and 01/100 dollars ($32.01), the same
being the earnings of this department.
Sect. 9. That there be transferred to the
appropriation for Recreation Commission
for the year 1941, the sum of thirty-five
hundred fifty-two and 16/100 dollars
($3,552.16), the same being the earnings of
this department.
Sect. 10. That there be transferred to
the appropriation for Roads and Bridges for
the year 1941, the sum of twenty-two thou-
sand seven hundred and 60/100 dollars
($22,700.60), the same being the earnings
of this department.
Sect. 1 1 . That there be transferred to
the appropriation for Sewers for the year
1941, the sum of thirty-nine hundred
ninety-two and 84/100 dollars ($3,992.84),
the same being the earnings of this de-
partment.
Sect. 12. That there be transferred to
the appropriation for Tax Collector for the
year 1941, the sum of four hundred seventv-
nine and 21 100 dollars ($479.21). the
same being the earnings of this department.
Sect. 13. That there be transferred to
the appropriation for Trees for the year
1941, the sum of three hundred twenty-
seven and 03/100 dollars ($327.03), the
same being the earnings of this department.
Sect. 14. That there be transferred to
the appropriation for Work Relief Projects
for the year 1941, the sum of one hundred
fifteen dollars ($115.00), the same being
the earnings of this department.
Sect. 1 5. This resolution shall take effect
upon its passage.
Passed January 12, 1942.
Resolution in relation to city employ-
ees ENTERING THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
NAVY OR MARINES.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the employment of all city employ-
ees who may enter or be called for service
in the United States Army, Navy or Ma-
rines be secured for them upon their return
from said service.
Passed January 12, 1942.
Resolution in relation to the appro-
priation of money for the police
department.
Resolved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Concord, as follows:
That the sum of five hundred fifty-two
and 84/100 dollars ($552.84) be and hereby
is appropriated out of any money in the
treasury not otherwise appropriated to par-
tially balance the accounts of the Police
Department for the year 1941 and that the
sum often hundred four and 84/100 dollars
($1,004.84) which represents the earnings
of said department also be appropriated to
said Department to balance the accounts
for the year 1941.
Passed January 12. 1942.
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INDEX
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Activities in 1940 8
Assessment 12
Appendix 64
Bond Funds 15
Building Activity 49
Cemeteries 26
City Clerk 10
City Government 6
City Officials 7
Elections 11
Engineering 55
Examination of Plumbers 51
Finances 15
Financial Statements and Sta-
tistics 64
Fire Protection 44
For Victory 4
Garbage Disposal 55
General Fund . . . .• 15
I lealth and Sanitation 22
Hydrants 47
Legal Service 17
Library 32
Mayor's Message 5
Medical Service 25
Milk Inspection 24
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Municipal Airport 57
Municipal Court 43
Parks 26
Planning 19
Playground and Bath 28
Plumbing Inspection 51
Police Protection 38
Probation 42
Public Works 52
Recreation 28
Refuse Collection 55
Relief 36
Schools 61
Sewers 56
Snow Plowing and Sanding. ... 54
Special Recreational Facilities. . 30
Street Lighting 56
Tax Collection 14
Trees 27
Trust Funds 16
Vital Statistics 10
Water Supply 59
Weights and Measures 48
WPA 35
Zoning Appeals 50
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