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[349] better for an alms-house than a cemetery; and accordingly, March 10, 1851, they voted to change the appropriation.

April 8, 1852: A committee was appointed to sell the old alms-house, and devise a plan for a new one. This committee consisted of the following gentlemen: Samuel Joyce, Elisha Stetson, Caleb Mills, John A. Page, and Franklin Patch. The committee performed their duty acceptably, and were directed to build according to the model; and the consequence was the spacious and comfortable house now occupied by the public poor of the town.

June 28, 1852: The town appropriated $5,500 for the building of the house. It cost $6,450.

Engine-houses.

Number.When built.Builders.Place.Cost.
No. 11848James PierceUnion Street$575.00
No. 21851James PierceHigh Street2,375.13
No. 31849James PiercePark Street663.00

John Wilson and son. 22 School Street. Boston. 1855.

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