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Second Inaugural Address of Hon. Samuel Winslow, Mayor of the City of Worcester, Jan. 4, 1887 - Softcover

Worcester, Massachusetts

 
9780266076605: Second Inaugural Address of Hon. Samuel Winslow, Mayor of the City of Worcester, Jan. 4, 1887

Synopsis

This book is a presentation of the municipal budget and annual report for Worcester, Massachusetts, covering the fiscal year ending November 30, 1886. Inside, readers will find a detailed accounting of the city's revenues and expenses, broken down into 43 separate departments and accounts. Of particular note are reports from the Department of Public Works, Water Department, Fire Department, and the Board of Health. The latter includes a summary of vital statistics and actions taken in the interests of public health. Additionally, there are reports from the licensing board, police, overseers of the poor, and the city's hospital. An appendix collects a number of reports from the various commissions, boards, and committees that oversaw the city's trusts, investments, and properties, including a report from the Commissioners of the public library. An extensive appendix reproduces virtually every report submitted to the mayor, including many from the various school boards and the city engineer. This book is a valuable historical document for anyone interested in the governance and administration of American cities at the end of the 19th century.

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