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NHZ>^9the TOWN ofDORCHESTERHampshiree wANNUAL REPORT1966Digitized by the Internet Archivein 2009 with funding fromBoston Library Consortium IVIember Librarieshttp://www.archive.org/details/annualreporttown1966dorcANNUAL REPORTOf TheTOWN OFDORCHESTERNew Hampshire19 6 6The Reporter PressCanaan, New HampshireINDEXTown Warrant 3Town Officers 6Siimmary of Inventory 7Schedule of Town Property 7Town Budget 8Financial Report 11Detailed Statement "Df Payments 16Town Clerk's Report 17Tax Collector's Report l8Treasurer's Report 23Trust Funds Report 23Road Agent's Report 26Forest Fire Warden's Report 28Report of Relief Agent 29Planning Board 30Vital Statistics 31TOWN WARRENTTHE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRETo the inhabitants of the Town of Dorchester in theCounty of Grafton in said State, qualified to vote inTown Affairs.You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall insaid Dorchester on Tuesday the fourteenth of March, next(1967) at SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK in the evening to act up-on the following subjects:1. To choose all necessary TOWN OFFICERS for theyear ensuing.2. To raise such sums of money as may be necessaryto defray town charges for the ensuing year and to makqappropriations for the same.3. To see what sums of money the Town will vote toraise and appropriate for OLD AGE ASSISTANCE and TOWNPOOR.h. To raise such sums of money as may be necessaryfor repairing highways and bridges for the ensuing year,and to make appropriation for same.5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize Select-men to borrow money in anticipation of Taxes.6. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate thesum of $2^.00 for the purpose of publicizing and pro-moting the natural advantages and resources of the Townof Dorchester, together with other Towns in the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region.7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro-priate $Ii58.09 to secure from the State $3,0^3.91 to beexpended for Town Road Aid.8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro-priate money to add to the Capital Reserve Fund for re-pairs to Town Hall and other Town Buildings.9. To see if Town will vote to change wording to read,Capital Reserve Fund for Snow Removal and Road Equipment^it now reads Capital Reserve Fund for Snow Removal Equip-ment.10. To see if Town will vote to raise $300.00 to startwork on New Cemetery, building fence, grading and lay out'lots.11. To see if Town will vote to raise and appropriate$200.00 for the Forest Fire Department.12. To see if Town will vote to raise and appropriate$10.00 to purchase Flags to place at the Graves of ourVeterans in Dorchester.13. To see if Town will vote to authorize the Select-men to administer, lease, rent or otherwise dispose ofreal estate, mineral or other property acquired by theTown.lli. To see if Town will vote to raise and appropriatemoney for the purpose of making arrangements for use ofa disposal area for garbage and rubbish for the use ofthe Towns People.15. To see if Town will vote to Authorize Selectmento borrow up to and not exceed $2,000.00 if needed, tofinish Black Top North Dorchester Road to the bottom ofThayer Kill.16. To see if Town will vote to raise and appropriate$950.50 to purchase Allis Chalmers 82-S.H., 5 foot heavyduty, highway type cutter bar mower to use on our l-i^Oloader equipped Tractor, to cut grass and brush on ourHighways and Town Property.17. To hear the reports of Agents^ Auditors or Com-mittees heretofore chosen and to pass any votes relatingthereto.18. To act upon any other business that may legallycome before said meeting.Given under our hands and seal this 17th Day ofFebruary in the year of our Lord, Nineteen Hundred andSrxrby-Seven.ERNEST J. HANLEY, JR.HARRY P. DUST INALFRED E. ASHLEYSelectmen of DorchesterA true copy of Warrant-Attest;ERNEST J. HANLEY, JR.HARRY P. DUSTINALFRED E. ASHLEYSelectmen of DorchesterTOWN OFFICERSModeratorDELBERT B. GRAYTown ClerkNELLIE M. ASHLEYSelectmenERNEST J. HANLEY, JR.HARRY P. DUST INALFRED E. ASHLEYRoad AgentERNEST CARTERTreasurerMARJORIE P. CLOGSTONTax CollectorMARGARET QUIMBYHealth OfficerJOHN C. DAVENPORTRelief AgentBEVERLY C. WALKERForest Fire WardenDANIEL MacKENZIEMATILDA M. ERNSTAuditorsMARY CARROLL ABELLPolice Officer & Dog ConstableALBERT W. CLOGSTONDeputyERNEST J. HANLEY, JRSupervisors of the Check ListMARJORIE P. CLOGSTON BEVERLY C. WALKERERIC H. BERGSTROMTrustee of Trust FundMRS. EDITH GRAYSUMMARY OF INVENTORYLand and BuildingsElectric Poles & FixturesHouse Trailers (2)Other Neat Stock (1)Cows (6)Total ValuationVeteran's Exemptions (13)Blind Exemption ( 1)Neatstock Exemption$288, 535. UO7,972.512,500.0015.00360 . 00$299,382.9113,000.001,000.00375.00Total ExemptionsNet ValuationVeterans exempt from Poll Tax (21)Tax Rate $6.50$ 111, 375.00$285,007.91SCHEDULE OF TOWN PROPERTYDescriptionTown Hall, Lands and BuildingsFurniture and EquipmentFire Department EquipmentHighway Department EquipmentSchools, Lands and BuildingsValue$5,000.00300.00200.005,767.001,800.00$13,067.00BUDGET OF THE TOmi OF DORCHESTER, N.H.Estimates of Revenue and Expenditures for the En-suing Year January 1, 1967 to December 31, 1967. Com-pared with Estimated and Actual Revenue, Appropriationsand Expenditures of the Previous Year January 1, 1966to December 31, 1966.SOURCES OF REVENUEEstimated Actual EstimatedRevenue Revenue RevenuePrevious Previous EnsuingYr. 1966 Yr. 1966 Yr. 1967From State:Interest & Dividends TaxClass V Road MoneySavings Bank TaxReimbursement a/c State& Federal Forest LandsReimbursement a/c Gas TaxReimbursement a/c ClassV Road MoneyFor Fighting Forest Fires1/2 F.F. MeetingBountiesReimbursement a/c OldAge Assistance$1,500.00 $2,657.52 $2,000.003,069.13 3,069.13 3,071. 3ii15.0050.0015.0025.0018.0563.76i;3.95207.587.3836.00175.0015.0060.0015.0025.00From Local Sources Except Taxes:Dog Licenses 90.00 83.10 80.00Permits and Filing Fees 2.00 6.50 ii.OOMotor Vehicle Permit Fees 800.00 l,lii8.37 900.00Amount Raised by Issue of Bonds or Notes:Anticipation of Taxes 3,000.00Cash Surplus 3,10ii.28From Local Taxes Other Than Property Taxes:(a) Poll Taxes-Regular @ $2 100.00 13ii.00(b) Yield TaxesTOTAL REVENUES FROM ALLSOURCES EXCEPT PROPERTYTAXESiiOO.OO I,0ii2.l6120.00300.00$6,066.13 111, 796. 78 $6,590. 3ii8Amount to be Raised by Property Taxes(Does Not Include School Tax)TOTAL REVENUES$9A79.60Appro- Actual EstimatedPriations Expend!- ExpendituresPURPOSE OF EXPENDITURES Previous tures EnsuingYr. 1966 Previous Yr. 1967Yr. 1966General Government:Town Officer's SalariesTown Officer ^s ExpensesElection & Reg. ExpensesExpenses Town Hall &Other Town Bldgs.$1,200.00 $1,213.67 $1,200.00500.00 381.18 500.00250.00 268.65 150.00100.00 li5.5oProtection of Persons and Property;Police Department 50.00Fire Department 200.00Insurance 200.00Bounties 50.00Damages & Legal ExpensesHealth:Town Dump & Garbage RemovalHighways and Bridges;Town Maintenance-SummerTown Maintenance-WinterClass V Road MoneyTown Road AidPublic Welfare:Town PoorOld Age Assistance50.003,500.001,500.003,069.13ii6l.211,200.5050.003,500.00l,5ii3.953,276.71J46I.2122.67l,236.ii6200,0037.i;9Patriotic Purposes:Memorial Day & Veterans' Assoc. 10.00' Public Service Enterprises;Cemeteries 75.00 75-00 300.00Taxes Bought by Tovm 1^0.00 201^.82 22^.00Adv. & Regional Assoc. 25.00 25.00 25.00Interest JBond Debt & Retirement 300.00 320.59 350.00On Temporary Loans 80.00 58.23 80.00Boat Tax 1.00 .50Highways and Bridges;New Equipment (5 ft. cut-ter Bar Mower) 950.5lPayments on Principal of Debt;(c) Payment to Capital Re-serve Funds 2,000.00 2,000.00County Taxes 1,000.00 1,031. 3ii 1,050.00School Taxes 10,726.89TOTAL EXPENDITURES $l5,96l.3ii 26,666.141 15^69. 9ii10FINANCIAL REPORTAs of December 31, 1966ASSETSCashsIn hands of treasurer $9,212.78Capital Reserve Funds:Snow removal Equipment 13,222.2liCemeteries 193.76Town Hall & Town Buildings 608.87Unredeemed Taxes?(a) Levy of 1966 20ii.82(b) Levy of 1965 53-37Uncollected Taxes:(a) Levy of 1966 125.08TOTAL ASSETS $23, 620 . 92Net Debt, Surplus, December 31, 1965 3AOii.28Net Debt, Surplus, December 31, 1966 2,379-76Decrease of Surplus 72ii.52LI/IBILITIESAccounts Owed by the Town:Bills Outstanding $ 2.70Old Age Assistance 76.56Bond & Debt Retirement Tax 261;. l8Due to State:(a) State Head Taxes - 1966(Uncollected $5.00) 5.00(b) Yield Tax - Bond & Debt Re-tirement (Uncollected $ll8.08) II8.O8Due to School Districts: 7,552. iiO11Capital Reserve Funds j 13,222. 2iiTOTAL LIABILITIES $21,2l4l.l6Excess of Assets over liabilities 2^379.76GRAND TOTAL $23,620.92RECEIPTSCurrent Revenue:From Local Taxes;Property Taxes - 1966 $18,525-52Poll Taxes - 1966 128.00Yield Taxes - 1966 I,0li2.l6State Head Taxes @ $5. - 1966 li20.00Total Current Year's Taxescollected and remitted $20,115.68Property and Yield Taxes- Previous Years 5U2.93Poll Taxes - Previous Years 6.00State Head Taxes @ $5 -Previous Years 20.00Interest received on Taxes 26.97Penalties on State Head Taxes 3-00Tax sales redeemed lii7.53From State;For Town Road Aid 3,07li.7iiFor Class V Highway Maint. 3,069.13Interest and dividends tax 2,657.52Savings Bank Tax and Build-ing & Loan Assoc. Tax l8.05Reimbursement a/c State andFederal forest lands 63.76Fighting forest fires 7.38Reimbursement a/c Old Age Assistance 175.0012Bounties 36.00Reimbursement Head Tax U.53From Local Sources, Except Taxes;Business licenses, permits andfiling fees 83.10Fines and forfeits, municipalcourt I4.50Motor Vehicle pemits (1966) l,lli8.37Receipts Other than Current Revenue ?Temporary loans in anticipationof taxes during year 3^000.00Total Receipts Other than Current Revenue $13,3^2.08Total Receipts from All Sources $3h,20h.l9Cash on hand January 1, 1966 7,979'^hGRAND TOTAL $li2, 183-73PAYMEOTSCurrent Maintenance Expenses:General Government;Town Officer's Salaries $1,213.6?Town Officer's Expenses 38I.I8Election and Registration Exp. 268.65Expenses town hall and othertown buildings li5.50Protection of Persons and Property;Police department 37. U9Fire department, incl. forest fires 50.00Insurance 83. 00Bounties 2ii.7513Health:Town dumps and garbage removal 50.00Highways and Bridges:Town Road Aid 3^,535.95Town Maintenance-Summer 3,500.00Town Maintenance-Winter 1,500.00Duncan Fund 3,069-13Public Welfare:Old age assistance l,236.1i6Public Service Enterprises;Cemeteries, including hearse hire 75.00Unclassified:Damages and legal expenses 28.80Advertising & Regional Associations 25.00Taxes bought by town 20li.82Total Current Maintenance Expenses $l5,329.iiOInterest:Paid on temporary loans inanticipation of taxes 58.23Total Interest Payments 58.23Indebtedness:Payments on temporary loans inanticipation of taxes 3,000.00Payments to capital reserve funds 2,100.00Total Indebtedness Payments =-= —^ ^^iqCOOPayments to Other Governmental Divisions:State Head Taxes paid StateTreasurer liO[|..50Payments to State a/c Yield TaxDebt Retirement 320.59Taxes paid to County 1,031. 3i;IkPayments to School Districts 10,726.89Total Payments to Other Governmental Div. $12,li83.32Total Payments for All Purposes $32,970.95Cash on hand December 31, 1966 9,212.78GRAND TOTAL $1^2,183.73CERTIFICATEThis is to certify that the infonnation containedin this report was taken from official records and iscomplete to the best of our knowledge and belief.ERNEST J. HANLEY, JR.HARRY P. DUST INALFRED E. ASHLEYSelectmen15DETAILED STATEMENT OFPAYMENTSSalaries of Principal Town OfficersiErnest J. Hanley^ Jr., Selectman $ 200.00Harry P. Dustin, Selectman 200.00C Alfred E. Ashley, Selectman 200.00Nellie M. Ashley, Town Clerk 50.00Nellie M. Ashley, Auto Permit Fees 66. 50Marjorie P. Clogston, Treasurer 50.00Margaret Quimby, Tax Collector iil7.17Matilda M. Ernst, Audit Books 10.00Mary C. Abel, Audit Books 10.00Francis A. Hazeltoii 10.00Town Officers Expenses;$1,213.67N.H. Municipal Assoc, Dues $ 2ii.00N.H. Municipal Assoc, Hand Books 5.00Brenham Publishing Co., Auto Ref. Book 7.50Edison C. Eastman, Stationery Supplies 53.25Postmaster, Plymouth - Stamps l5.50Reporter Press, Annual Report Books - 153.00Wheeler & Clark, Rubber stamp ii.08N.H. Municipal Assoc. , Calendars h.OOTown Clerk Assoc, Dues 3.00The Colby Press, Property Tax Bills 36.05The Record Print, Notice 2.ijOHarry P. Dustin, Expenses iiii.OOCharles A. Wood, Property Transfers 8.20N.H. Tax Collectors, Dues 3.00Homestead Press, Tax Sale Forms .80Margaret Quimby, Expenses h.50Ernest J. Hanley, Expenses 12.9016F18i.iBElection and Registration ExpensesThe Record Print, NoticesMarjorie P. Clogston, Supervisor check listBeverly C. Walker, Supervisor check listDelbert B. Gray, ModeratorRaymond Wescott, Building FireArthur Burrows, Police OfficerEdith Gray, Ballot ClerkArlene Carter, Ballot ClerkNellie M. Ashley, Town ClerkErnest J. Hanley, Police OfficerAlfred E. Ashley, Election DutiesHarry P. Dustin, Election Duties12.1551.0050. 5o30.005.0010.0020.0020,0020.0010.0020.0020.00TOWN CLERK'S REPORT$ 268,65Receipts From Auto Permits133 1966 Permits $l,lii8.37Receipts From Dog Licenses:26 Males at $2.00 $52.005 Females at $5.00 25.001 Kennel at $12.00 12.005 Penalty fees at $.50 2.50$9T3oLess Collecting Fees . .6.i;0TOTAL AMOUNT PAID TREASURER85.10.7233:177Respectfully submitted,Nellie M. AshleyTown Clerk17TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORTSummary of Warrant - Property, Poll & Yield TaxesLevy of 1966DR.TAXES COMMITTED TO COLLECTOR;Property Taxes $18,525.52Poll Taxes 130.00Total WarrantYield TaxesInterest CollectedTotal Debits$18,655.521,160.21;ii.ii2$197H20Tl'8CR.Property TaxesSummary of Warrant - Property, Poll and Yield TaxesLevy of 1965DR.UNCOLLECTED TAXES - AS OFOriginal Warrant $ I|30.00Total Commitment $ 1|30.00Penalties Collected 1.00Total Debits $ ii31.00CR.REMITTANCES TO TREASURERSCR.REMITTANCES TO TREASURER DURING 1966:Head Tajces $ 20.00Penalties 2.00Total Credits $ 22.00SUMMARY OF TAX SALES ACCOUNTS - AS OF DECEMBER 31, 196^DR.Tax Sale g5_Accoimt_of Levies of;1966 1965 1961i(a) Taxes Sold To Town DuringCurrent Fiscal Year $20ij.82(b) Balance of Unredeemed Taxes-January 1, 1966 $180.16 $22.78Interest Collected After Sale 3.23 2.61;TOTAL DEBITS $20ii.82 $183-39 $25.ii2CR.Remittances to Treasurer DuringYear $130.02 $25.ii2Unredeemed Taxes - At Close ofYear $2014.82 53.37TOTAL CREDITS $201;. 82 $183-39 $25-ii221UNREDEEMED TAXES FROM TAX SALESON ACCOUNT OF LEVIES OF;1966 1965Coleman, Harry & Jeannette $ ^h.91 $ 53-37Currier, Forrest & Constance 20.08Grigg, Norman & Angle 129.83$20li.82 $53.37MARGARET E. QUIMBYTax Collector22TREASURER'S REPORTReceipts;Cash on hand January 1, 1966 $ 7,979.ShFrom Selectmen 9,2Q7.hOFrom Tax Collector 20,858.28From Town Clerk 1,233. hiTotal Receipts - $39,358.69Payments;By order of Selectmen 30^^5-91Cash on hand December 31, 1966 $ 9,212.78Marjorie P. Clogston, TreasurerREPORT OF TRUSTEE OFTRUST FUNDSLucy Hazen Kimball Fund for care ofthe Sanborn & Mehitable Blaisdell lot:Received March 1930 $66.23Balance in bank, Dec. 31, 1965 $113.1^3Interest to Dec, 31, 1966 i|.8IiTotal ~"~~~"°$118.27Scott D. Burleigh Fund for care oflot in Cheever Cemetery:Fund received Sept. I9I4O $300.00Balance in Bank Dec. 31, 1965 $352. 80Interest to Dec, 31, 1966 15.13Total $367.93Paul Hopkins Hutchinson Fund forcare of the Benjamin R. Norris lotsand the Jessiman lot:Fund deposited Dec. 1956 $500.00Balance in Bank Dec, 31, 1965 $591.96Interest to Dec. 31, 1966 25- UOTotal $617.36Town of Dorchester Cemetery Fund:Bank Balance Dec. 31, 1965 $70.12Interest to Dec. 31, 1966 2.6iiRe'cd from Selectmen December 16 75.00Re'-cd November 11 from L. Westcott,Treas. Dorchester Cemetary Com.Acc't as follows:RecjdMay 1-Dorchester Grange $25.00May 11-Lila & Raymond Westcott 18.00Oct. Ii-Mrs. Genevieve Brewer 15.00Paid_ I^BTOOJune 28-Check Book $ 2.00Sept. l5-Malcolm Merrill-mowing new cemetary _1Q_;^:.ooBalance $li6.00Total $193.76Capital Reserve Fund for SnowRemoval Equipment:Balance Dec. 31, 1965 $l5,2U7.ii5Interest to Dec. 31, 1966 5U2.51Rec'd from Selectmen Dec. 1966 2,000.002ii$17,789.96Hawkenson Enterprise- Loader 14,567.72BALANCE $13,222.2lt(Total amount of interest earned since the Fund wasstarted in 1957 is $2,589.96)Dorchester Town Hall Fund forRepairs of Town Buildings:Balance on Hand, Dec. 31, 1965 $ii88.l6Interest to Dec. 31, 1966 20.71Received from Selectman December 1966 100.00Total $608.87Respectfully submittedEDITH T. GRAY,Trustee25ROAD AGENT'S REPORTCash Balance, January 1, 1966 $1,295.68Receipts:Shortt's Garage, Gas for Town 161.55Albert Carter, Trucking & Welding iSh.^SRaymond Keniston, Bridge plank 123-68Blaktop, Inc., Coldpatch 9h.20Edward Lary, Bridge plank 90.00Webster Motors, Repairs Town Truck 78.22Richard Carter, Bulldozer 72.00Wirthmore Stores, Salt 71. 1^7Donald Wood, Blasting Rocks 70.00Charles Hall, Loader 67.95George Conkey, Tractor 6U.00Raymond Davis, Truck 5ii.05Phyllis Ashley, Sand hii.OOLyle Thompson, Truck 37.70Dean Yeaton, Truck 37.70Moulton Construction Co. 30.00Ernest Hanley, Welding 28.00Sears Roebuck & Co., plastic cover 19.60Charles A. Gould, Steel 19 .hhCanaan Texaco, Gas for Town 17.55Gulf Oil Corp., oil for Town 13-30Rand's Store, Tools 12.99Hawkensen Enterprises Inc., parts forLoader 10.79Harold Woodard, Sand 10.00Mrs. George Joyce, Gravel 7.50Ernest Carter, Expenses 12. 50Pemigewasset Nat. Bank Charges 6.66Cancelled Check #lli05 1-03Payment by Selectman to State ofNew Hampshire 1,800.00Total Payments $7,5ii7.87Respectifully submitted,ERNEST CARTER,Road Agent27FOREST FIRE WARDEN'S REPORTRECEIPTS:AppropriationReimbursement from State200.007.38EXPENDITURES tExpense of training meeting (2 men)$ lU.75Rumney Fire Dept. (l chimney fire) 35.25$ 207.38$ 50 . 00Respectifully submitted,DANIEL A. MacKENZIEForest Fire Warden,DorchesterPREVENT FOREST FIRES1. Always have a permit for outdoor burning and burnwithin the terms of the permit and in a safe place.Burn late in the afternoon when the wind is down ordamp days. Check your fire and if winds develop ex-tinguish it promptly.2. Carry your rubbish to the public dump - it's safer.A neglected backyard incinerator causes many fires.3. Never discard a lighted cigarette or match. Makethis a year round habit regardless of the safety ofyour surroundingsli. Children caused fires are now a major concern. Keepmatches away from them and teach them to respect fireand not make it a subject of play.28REPORT OF RELIEF AGENTOld Age Assistance - 3 Cases as of December 31;? 1966Federal, State & Town Payments $h,9h^>8lAppropriation 1^200.00Payment by Town (2^%) as ofDecember 31, 1966 l,236.1i6Town Poor December 31, 1966 22,67Total Paid by Town $1,259.13Appropriation 1,200.00Deficit of $ 59.13BEVERLY C. WALKER,Relief AgentAUDITORS' REPORTWe, the undersigned, have examined the accounts ofthe Selectmen, Treasurer, Tax Collector, Road Agent,Town Clerk and Trustee of Trust Funds, find them cor-rectly and properly vouched.MARY CARROLL ABELMARY M. ERNST29AN OFFICIAL PLANNING BOARDfor theTOIaJN of DORCHESTERwas established in I96I4. under Section1 - 15, Chapter 36, N.H. Revised Sta-tutes Annotated 5 1955? to make a studyof the Towil's development and reportto the Town appropriate recommenda!t'ionsfor the promotion and maintenance of theTown's best development.Members of the BoardRobert W. Thayer, ChairmanEric Bergstrom Ernest J. Hanley, Jr.Albert Carter Edith T. Gray, Sec'y.

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