TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH
306 Years of Progress ANNUAL REPORT 1975 ON OUR COVER:
Samuel Eddy from Cranbrook, England, arrived in Plymouth in 1630. He became one of the first purchasers of land in Middleboro, —the Twenty-six Men’s Purchase from the Indians in 1661. His share was several hundred acres in what is now East Middleboro, including the present Eddy Homestead site. In 1803 Capt. Joshua Eddy built the Homestead for one of his seven sons, Atty. Zachariah Eddy. Capt. Joshua had served with distinction in the Revolutionary War, serving as a staff officer under Gen. George Washington at Monmouth and being present at the surrender of Gen. Burgoyne at Saratoga. Son Atty. Zachariah was considered one of the foremost lawyers of his day. He tried many cases for and with his warm friend, Daniel Webster, and innumerable cases before the Massachusetts Supreme Court. Many young men of Middleboro and nearby towns studied law under his tutelage. The author of the 1881 Eddy Genealogy best sums up the general feeling concerning Zachariah. “He was probably the most distinguished citizen of Middleboro. Of studious habits and capacious memory, he mastered many branches of knowledge and was equally at home in law, literature, theology and government.” ANNUAL REPORT
of the
TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH
MASSACHUSETTS
For The Year Ending December 31
1975
Cranberry Capital Of The World — MIDDLEBOROUGH MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL INFORMATION
Elevation --100 feet above sea level Settled — 1660 Incorporated as a Town --1669 Population -- 1974 State Census 14,146 Valuation (including Automobiles) -- $67,520,960.00 Tax Rate: 12 month rate starting July 1, 1975 -- $92.00
Area -- 68.1 Square Miles Number of Dwellings -- 3,784 Number of Manufacturers -- 20 Municipally Owned - Water, Sewer, Gas, Electric Light Plants Motorized Police and Fire Departments Schools Accredited Recreation Available Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Playgrounds
PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIES
Fire Apparatus Varnishes Cranberries Shoes Drug Sundries Calendars Brass Goods Grain Elevators Bricks
and many other diversified products
THE CRANBERRY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD LOCATED 38 miles from Boston 22 miles from New Bedford
30 miles from Providence, R.I.
On Route 44 to Plymouth & Route 28 and Route 25 to Cape Cod On Route 79 to Fall River & Routes 18 & 105 to New Bedford On Route 44 to Taunton and Providence, Rhode Island
DIRECT BUS CONNECTIONS WITH
Boston -- New Bedford - Bridgewater - W. Bridgewater -- Freetown
2 Private Airstrips for Small Plane Landings WHERE TO CALL FOR SERVICE
Aid to Dependent Children Welfare Office, Taunton 823-2571 Animal Inspector Inspector of Animals 947-3079 Bills and Accounts Town Accountant 947-0780 Birth Certificates Town Clerk 947-0780 Building Permits Town Manager & 947-0928 Building Inpsector 947-6339 Burial Permits Health Officer or 947-2450 Town Manager 947-0928 Business Certificates Town Clerk 947-0780 Civil Defense Norman Diegoli, Director 947-2080 Death Certificates Town Clerk 947-0780 Department of Public Works Wareham Street 947-2020 Dog Licenses Town Clerk 947-0780 Dog Officer Police Station 947-7766 Elections Town Clerk 947-0780 Employment Town Manager 947-0928 Entertainment Licenses Town Clerk 947-0780 Fishing & Hunting Licenses Town Clerk 947-0780 Fuel Oil Storage Fire Department 947-3100 Health Health Department 947-2450 Library Middleborough Public Library 947-0613 Licenses Town Clerk 947-0780 Light & Power Municipal Gas & Electric Department 947-1371 Light & Power Bills Municipal Gas & Electric Department 947-1371 Marriage Certificates Town Clerk 947-0780 Milk Inspection Milk Inspector 947-2450 Old Age Assistance Welfare Office, Taunton 823-2571 Playground Park Department 947-9555 Public Health Nurse Health Department 947-2450 Plumbing Permit Plumbing & Gas Inspector 947-0470 Purchasing Town Manager 947-0928 Refuse & Garbage Collection Department of Public Works, Superintendent 947-2020 Road Opening Permits Town Manager 947-0928 Schools School Department 947-3450 Selectmen Town Clerk 947-0780 Sewer Permits Water Department or 947-0090 Plumbing & Gas Inspector 947-0470 Veteran’s Benefits Veteran’s Agent 947-0245 Tax Assessments Assessors 947-0766 Tax Collections Tax Collector 947-1745 T rees Tree Warden 947-2020 Voting & Registration Registrars 947-0780 Water and Sewer Water & Sewer Divisions 947-0090 Weights and Measures Sealer of Weights & Measures 947-2450 Welfare Welfare Office, Taunton 823-2571 Wiring Permits Inspector of Wiring 947-0818 Middleborough Housing Authority North Main Street 947-3824 Business & Industrial Comm. Kenneth Keedwell, Chairman 947-0485
4 PUBLIC OFFICIALS
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Board of Selectmen Bruce G. Atwood, Chairman Term Expires 1-20-78 Theresa S. Kilpatrick Term Expires 1-19-76 Douglas W. McAulay Term Expires 1-17-77 David F. Michael Term Expires 1-17-77 George Mason Ryder Term Expires 1-20-78
Board of Assessors Robert Keith Term Expires 1-20-78 Allen Demers, Chairman Term Expires 1-19-76 William D. Langlois Term Expires 1-17-77
School Committee A. Eunice Kramer Term Expires 1-19-76 John T. Nichols Term Expires 1-19-76 Paul S. Harrison Term Expires 1-17-77 Ralph N. Levesque Term Expires 1-20-78 Joseph F. Costa Term Expires 1-20-78 Robert J. Ventura Term Expires 1-19-76
Planning Board A. Kingman Pratt, Chairman Term Expires 1-15-79 Judith Rae Wiksten, Clerk Term Expires 1-19-76 Robert T. Roht Term Expires 1-17-77 M. Victor Sylvia (Resigned) Term Expires 1-16-78 William Roberts Term Expires 1-20-80 Francis Colosi Term Expires 1-19-76
Moderator Thomas M. Frates Term Expires 1-19-76
Housing Authority Charles P. Washburn, Jr. Term Expires 1-20-80 Henry R. Caswell Term Expires 1-19-76 Bruce G. Atwood, State Appointment Term Expires 6-23-76 Albet T. Maddigan, Chairman Term Expires 1-16-78 Paul T. Anderson Term Expires 1-15-79
Treasurer and Collector Ellen O. Grant Term Expires 1-19-76
5 PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Finance Committee John McGrath, Chairman Term Expires 1-16-78 Dorothy Davis Term Expires 1-16-78 Richard E. Kessler Term Expires 1-19-76 Gary Jones (Resigned) Term Expires 1-19-76 Frederick Bohning, Secretary Term Expires 1-23-76 Walter D. Rudziak Term Expires 1-17-77 Yvonne Tilton Term Expires 1-19-76 Leonard Watt Term Expires 1-17-77
Vocational Regional School Committee Donald K. Atkins
PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Town Manager Superintendent of Schools Anders Martenson, Jr. Lincoln D. Lynch Town Clerk Chief of Police Ruth E. Caswell William E. Warner Town Accountant Chief, Fire Department Ruth E. Caswell John B. Rogers Director of Civil Defense Town Counsel Norman Diegoli George C. Decas Department of Public Works Forest Fire Warden Superintendent John B. Rogers Weldon A. Thomas Superintendent of Parks Veterans’ Service Agent Joseph A. Masi George J. Marra Milk Inspector Inspector of Wires Robert F. Coburn Emilio N. Niro Animal Inspector Health Officer Richard R. Millette, resigned Robert F. Coburn Douglas Benson Sealer of Weights and Measures Agent for Veteran’s Graves Robert F. Coburn Mitchell Smith Keeper of Lock-Up Gas & Plumbing Inspector William E. Warner Eugene M. Shurtleff, retired Agent For Liquor Establishments Charles W. Pina William E. Warner and All Dog Officer Regular Police Officers Arthur F. Benson, resigned Trustee M.L.H.P. Luxury Fund William R. Wyatt Ellen O. Grant Fence Viewers Burial Agent Arthur F. Benson George J. Marra Robert F. Coburn
6 PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Supt. Water & Sewer Department Charles W. Pina Stuart T. Peak, Jr. Eugene M. Shurtleff, retired Tree Warden Moth Superintendent Weldon A. Thomas Weldon A. Thomas Health Agent Building Inspector Anders Martenson, Jr. Myron A. Dunham Manager Gas & Electric Public Health Nurses Stephen R. Horbal, Retired Mary T. Glidden Clifford Engstrom Doris M. Balonis
Zoning Board of Appeals Allen T. Clark, Chairman Term Expires 1-17-77 Edmund Thomas Term Expires 1-21-76 Harold J. Donner, Alternate, Resigned Term Expires 1-17-77 Norman Diegoli Term Expires 1-16-78 Jean M. King Term Expires 1-15-79 Robert Jeffery Term Expires 1-15-80 Jonathan A. Bradley Term Expires 1-17-77 Seth Thomas Term Expires 1-15-79
Conservation Commission Constance M. Johnson, Resigned Term Expires 1978 Richard R. Millette Term Expires 1978 Norman Massey Term Expires 1976 Robert A. Boutin Term Expires 1977 James Bradford, Resigned Term Expires 1977 Stephen Battis, Chairman Term Expires 1977 David Cavanaugh Term Expires 1976 Richard Ryder Term Expires 1977 Janet L. Parker Term Expires 1978
Business & Industrial Commission Roger Tillson, Resigned Term Expires 1974 Joseph F. Riley Term Expires 1979 Harold J. Donner Term Expires 1979 Alton M. Kramer Term Expires 1979 Philip lampietro Term Expires 1980 Melvin G. Thomas, Resigned Term Expires 1975 Kenneth B. Keedwell, Chairman Term Expires 1980 Harold Atkins Term Expires 1976 Andrew Griffith Term Expires 1977 Thomas M. Frates Term Expires 1978 Stephen R. Horbal Term Expires 1978
7 PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Henry C. Humphreys Term Expires 1978 Rev. Paul West, Resigned Term Expires 1978 Clinton Clark Term Expires 1980
Board of Appeals Under Sub-Division Albert Maddigan Term Expires 1976 Freeman A. Shaw Term Expires 1976
Park Commissioners David G. Reed Term Expires 1976 Lorenzo Wood, Jr. Term Expires 1976 John W. Scanlon Term Expires 1976
Board of Registrars Delena Gove Term Expires 1978 Michele Lemmo, Chairman Term Expires 1976 Joseph Costa, Resigned Term Expires 1977 Charles Armenetti Term Expires 1977
Library Trustees Robert L. Anderson Term Expires 1978 Margaret E. Atkins Term Expires 1978 Joseph Riley Term Expires 1978 John W. Scanlon Term Expires 1976 Helen L. Whitcomb Term Expires 1976 Thomas Weston Term Expires 1976 Myra S. Shaw Term Expires 1977 Ernest Thomas Term Expires 1977 Maeve Elkin Term Expires 1977 COMMITTEES
Floral Beautification Committee Alton M. Kramer Clinton E. Clark Paul Stiga
Weston Park Committee Joseph A. Masi Robert Boutin Edward W. Parks Phyllis A. Dupee Howard Maxim, Chairman William P. Heinz
Town Forest Committee Robert Keith Perry E. Little, Jr. H. Potter Trainer, Jr. Howard W. Maxim Douglas S. McLean Mrs. Edward Wiksten, deceased
8 PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Planning Board Advisory Committee Leo D. Curley, Chairman A. Eunice Kramer Norman Diegoli Alfred Mackiewicz Janice L. Fowler Jacob Kulian Robert Woodburn Claire White Roger Parent, Jr. Mary Jigerjian Michele F. Genua
Municipal Sites Committee Lincoln D. Lynch, Secretary Robert F. Howes Henry R. Caswell, Chairman Norman L. Diegoli John B. Lynde
Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District Norman L. Massey, Representative Judith Rae Wiksten
Middleborough Historical Commission Rebecca G. Wood Term Expires 1980 Rev. Manfred Kohl Term Expires 1977 Elizabeth Mizaras Term Expires 1976 Charles D.TownsendTerm Expires 1979 Kathleen Clark Term Expires 1977 James S. Rowley Term Expires 1976
School Building Committee John W. Scanlon, Chairman Paul T. Harrison Claire A. Rockwood, Secretary Richard J. Picone
Elementary School Building Committee Richard Wilmont, Chairman Mary K. Callan Herbert B. Holmgren James Maddigan Robert Howes
Waste Recycling Study Committee Fred E. Tibbetts, III Ph.D Perry E. Little, Chairman Leonard Watt Dorothy Goodale, Secretary Frank Robinson
American Revolution Celebration Commission Janet L. Parker, Chairman Ruth Maleski G. James Wylie Gloria Braun Ellen Tokaloo Murial Duphily Donald Sargent Catherine Heleen George Mason Ryder
9 PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Personnel Study Committee Charles E. Adams, Chairman John M. McGrath Dorothy Michael David F. Michael Ruth E. Caswell Paul F. Stiga Howard H. Marshall
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10 SELECTMEN
Report of the Board of Selectmen
To the Citizens of the Town of Middleborough: The report that follows for 1975, contains most all pertinent infor¬ mation in explaining the operations of the town, department by department. This report is submitted to you with the hope in mind that it will bring more information to you about the operations of the town. Many problems have come before the Board this past year that have either been solved or brought under study for eventual solution. The future looks bright for the town in so very many respects. How¬ ever, progress and improvement in our community will be accomplished only with renewed effort and cooperation among all town departments and a greater interest on the part of interested citizens to serve their community in helpful capacities. Our Board, as well as all other Boards and Commissions of the town, whether elected or appointed, is here to serve you. In regard to service, we trust that the level of the service can be maintained and improved, our problems solved, and plans developed for the growth that our community is going to experience in the months and years to come.
Respectfully,
Bruce G. Atwood, Chairman Theresa S. Kilpatrick Douglas W. MacAulay David F. Michael George M. Ryder Middleborough Board of Selectmen
11 TOWN MANAGER
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN MANAGER This past year has not been the best for the Town of Middleborough due to the country wide recession with the Middleborough area having a 14% unemployment rate. The increased cost of running the town for all services, etc. and with less reimbursement from the State, our Real Estate Taxes for this year increased substantially. The property owner has more than he can stand. Our Legislators continue to vote new legislation that places more financial burden on the cities and towns. Somewhere along the line it has to stop. The contract for the new Water Pollution Control Facility was awarded to Henley-Lundgren Company and construction started in May. Problems on aeration tank location were hopefully resolved. 2nd phase of construction has continued on schedule and Ocean Spray’s new plant is well on its way to completion and will be a great assest to the town. The new Industrial Park has had problems getting underway, it may or may not become a reality. For the year 1975, a new Federal work program has emerged called the Comprehensive Employment and-Training Act. This new program has replaced the Federal Emergency Employment Act of 1971. This program is for employing people out of work. Originally, under the CETA Program, the Town of Middleborough was allotted approximately $68,000.00 dollars for the full year, due to other towns not ready to participate at various times during the year and with lag money, I was able to create and fill positions where the town could utilize many people. The money they received has been to the town’s advantage with projects being worked on such as repairing and painting of the cupola and remodeling for needed office and storage space in the basement of the Town Hall. In many departments of town forces, individuals were given work for a much needed pay check. For the total year, CETA payrolls amounting to the substantial sum of $230,415.21, passed through this office. The Grant Application for $15,000.00, through the Department of Communities and Development, Bicentennial Grants program was approved and received for the construction work at the Oliver Mill Restoration project. We should be proud of the history that Middle¬ borough represents. Our efforts for restoring rail passenger service to Middleborough may someday become a reality, but at the present, it looks hopeless un¬ less the Federal Government will assist. Throughout this Town Report, you will find much progress has been made this past year. Once again I would like to thank the Board of Select¬ men, all Department Heads and employees, all unpaid hard working
12 TOWN MANAGER committees and especially my office staff for their cooperation through¬ out the year. Let’s all have determination to push ahead and work out todays problems to ensure a better tomorrow.
Anders Martenson, Jr. Town Manager
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Middleborough, Massachusetts
Warrant for Annual Town Meeting
To Robert W. Whitaker or either of the Constables of the Town of Middleborough:
Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn all the inhabitants of said town, qualified to vote in town affairs, the voters of Precinct 1 to meet in the North Congregational Church, Precinct 2 in the Armory, Precinct 3 in the Fire Station, South Middleborough, Precinct 4 in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Oak Street and Precinct 5 at theFirst Congregational Church at the Green, of said town, on Monday, January 20, 1975, from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., to act on Article 1 and to meet in the Middleborough High School, Wayne M. Caron Auditorium on Monday, March 10, 1975, at 7:30 P.M., to act on the remaining articles.
ARTICLE 1: To choose all necessary town officers, the following officers to be voted on one ballot, viz: A moderator for one year, Two Selectmen for three years, Two School Committee Members for three years. One Assessor for three years, One Finance Committee Member for one year, Two Finance Committee Members for three years, One Planning Board Member for five years, One Housing Authority Mem¬ ber for five years, and to vote on the following questions:
Question No. 1: “Shall the Town vote to have its Selectmen act as Sewer Commissioners?’’
Question No. 2: “Shall licenses be granted in this Town for the opera¬ tion, holding or conducting a game commonly called beano?’’
Question No. 3: “Shall the Town in addition to the payment of fifty percent of a premium for contributory Group Life and Health Insurance for employees in the service of the Town and their dependents, pay a subsidiary or additional rate?’’
ARTICLE 2: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the prior approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning July 1, 1975, in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 4, and to issue a note or notes therefore,
14 TOWN CLERK payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period or less than one year in accordance with General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17.
ARTICLE 3: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum not exceeding Two Hundred ($200.00) dollars and choose a Town Director for one year, all in accordance with the provisions of Sections 40 through 45 of Chapter 128 of the General Laws, said sum to be placed in a “County Extension Town Account,’’ so called, and expended by or at the direction of the Plymouth County Trustees for County Aid to Agriculture, or take any action relative thereto.
ARTICLE 4: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to meet the Town’s share of the cost of Chapter 90 Highway Construction and that in addition a sum of money be trans¬ ferred from unappropriated available funds in the treasury to meet the States’s and County’s shares in the cost of this work and that the re¬ imbursements from the State and County be restored upon their receipt, to unappropriated available funds in the treasury, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 5: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to meet the Town’s share of the cost of Chapter 90 Highway Maintenance, and that, in addition a sum of money be trans¬ ferred from unappropriated funds in the treasury to meet the State’s and County’s shares in the cost of this work, the reimbursements from the State and County to be restored upon their receipt, to unappropriated available funds in the treasury, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 6: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and raise a sum of money to be deposited in the Stabilization Fund authorized under Chapter 40, Section 5B and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 7: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate by transfer from the income from the sales of gas and electricity, a sum of money to the Town Hall Expenses Account, and, for thepurpose of fixing the tax rate, a sum of money to the Assessors, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 8: To see if the Town vote to authorize the Selectmen to appoint a Building Code Board of Appeals for the purpose of hearing appeals pertaining to a Building Inspector’s actions in accord with the provisions contained in the State Building Code, Section 126.8, which will become effective on January 1, 1975, said Board to consist of five
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(5) members, one member to be appointed for five (5) years, one mem¬ ber for four (4) years, one member for three (3) years, one member for two (2) years, and one member to serve for one (1) year, and thereafter, each new member is to serve for five (5) years or until his successor has been appointed, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 9: To see if the Town will vote to declare that an Industrial Development Financing Authority is needed in the Town of Middle- borough, and that (1) unemployment or the threat thereof exists in the Town of Middleborough, or (2) security against future unemployment and lack of business opportunity is required in the Town and that un¬ employment of the threat thereof can be alleviated or the security against future unemployment and lack of business opportunity can be provided, be attracting new industry to the Town or substantially expanding industry existing in the Town through an industrial development project or projects financed under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1967, and (3) that there is need for such an authority and in making this determination, the Town Meeting has taken into consideration the Town’s ability to adjust to any expected increase in the demand for municipal facilities and services as a result of the expected increase in employment and business activity from such industrial development, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 10: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of purchasing a new 1000 gallon pumper for the Fire Department, and for this purpose to appropriate and raise a sum of money, by taxation, by transfer from available funds, or by borrowing under the provision of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or otherwise; and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 11: To see if the Town will vote to construct and operate a Recycling Collection Center on town property on Plymouth Street, Assessors Map U30, Lot 5, 8.5 acres, and for this purpose to raise and appropriate a sum of money by taxation, transfer from available funds in the treasury, or from Revenue Sharing Funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 12: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By- Laws of the Town of Middleborough by adding the following section as Section VII C 7: 7. The following procedure shall be followed in connection with all applications for variances and special permits under this by-law. a. The applicant shall submit an application in writing to the Board
16 TOWN CLERK of Appeals which application shall include six (6) copies of a site plan of the lot showing all existing and proposed structures and in the event that construction is to be made upon said lot six (6) copies of the plans in sufficient detail to enable the Board to determine the nature and extent of the proposed construction. b. The Board of Appeals shall hold a public hearing on each such application. c. Notice of the hearing shall be given to those parties and in such manner as set forth in Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, Sec¬ tion 17 as the same may be amended from time to time. Such notice shall be at the expense of the applicant. The Board shall also give the Board of Selectmen, the Planning Board and the Conservation Com¬ mission at least fourteen (14) days notice of said hearing and shall provide each such Board with a copy of the application and such plans and other documentation as shall have been submitted to it pursuant to this by¬ law. d. The Board of Appeals shall require such additional information to be submitted with each application as may be required by any specific section of this by-law, such as for example Section VIII, D, and may require the submission of such additional materials as it, in its discretion, may feel to be necessary or desirable in order for it to make a proper decision on the application.
ARTICLE 13: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By- Laws of the Town of Middleborough by striking therefrom the existing Section VII C 2 and substituting therefor the following: Special Permits - To grant a special permit as provided by Sections IV A 2., IV C 2. and Section VIII of this by-law providing that the Board shall find affirmatively the following: 1. The proposed site is appropriate for the use or structure. 2. Public water and sewerage facilities are available which will ade¬ quately service the site or in the alternative the soils in the area are suitable for on lot sewerage and water systems. 3. The use involved will not be detrimental to the established or future character of the neighborhood and Town and subject to appropriate conditions or safeguard if deemed necessary. 4. There will be no nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles or pedestrians. 5. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided to insure the proper operation of the use, structure or condition. The Board shall grant a special permit if, and only if, it finds affirma¬ tively that the foregoing conditions exist and said grant of a special permit may be subject to such conditions or safeguards as the Board may see fit to impose.
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ARTICLE 14: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By- Laws of the Town of Middleborough by striking therefrom the existing Section IV C 1. and Section IV C 2. and substituting therefor the fol¬ lowing: C. General Use District 1. No restriction or regulation is imposed by this by-law on the use made of buildings, structures or premises in this district except as pro¬ vided in Section IV C 2. 2. No house trailer, mobile home or multiple dwelling is to be erected, placed or converted on any lot in this district unless such use is permitted by the Board of Appeals in accordance with the regulations appearing in Section VII C of this By-Law, and further providing that any such use complies with the provisions of Section V A and V G of this By- Law.
ARTICLE 15: To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following amendment to the Town Zoning By-Law by adding the following as Section VI. F. 1 through VI. F. 2 inclusive: VI.F.l. CONSTRUCTION TRAILERS OR CONSTRUCTION OFFICES One construction trailer, construction office or other similar temporary structure may be erected, placed or converted on any lot in the Town provided that such structure shall be used exclusively in connection with the construction of a dwelling, building, structure or other improvement. 2. The use of such structure shall be limited to the duration of such construction, and the structure shall be removed from the lot within thirty days of the completion of construction.
ARTICLE 16: To see if the Town will vote to rescind the so-called Unregistered Vehicle by-law adopted pursuant to a vote under Article 17 of the Warrant for the 1967 Annual Town Meeting, or act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 17: To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following amendment to the Town Zoning By-law by adding the following as Section VI, G. 1 through VI. G. 3 inclusive, or act anything thereon. VI G. Unregistered Vehicles 1. No person shall keep more than one unregistered car or truck in, on or about a lot owned by him or under his control. 2. Farm vehicles, vehicles kept wholly within a garage or other similar structures and vehicles stored on premises licensed under Chapter 140 of the General Laws shall be excepted from the provisions of Section VI. G. 1.
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3. The Board of Appeals may grant a special permit for an exception to the requirements of Section VI. G 1 if it shall find that the use involved will not be a substantial detriment to the established or future character of the neighborhood and Town. The Board of Appeals may impose appropriate conditions or safeguards in connection with any special permit granted hereunder.
ARTICLE 18: To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of One Thousand, Five Hundred Thirty-Seven dollars and 75/100 ($1,537.75) from the Planning Board’s Engineering Account to the Planning Board’s Legal Account and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 19: To see if the Town will vote to assent to the appoint¬ ment of David G. Reed as Trustee under the will of Thomas S. Peirce for the benefit of the Public Library of the Town of Middleborough, and as Trustee under the will of Thomas S. Peirce for the benefit of the Town of Middleborough, without furnishing a surety or sureties on his official bond as Trustee under either or said Trusts, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 20: To see if the Town will vote to amend the provisions of the Earth Removal By-law of the Town by deleting the existing Sec¬ tion 4 and inserting therefor the following: Section 4: Exemptions The following earth removal shall be exempt from the provisions of this by-law: a. Any earth removal operation not to exceed a total of 25 cubic yards per lot in any calendar year for agricultural, grading or any other purpose. b. Any earth removal operation in conjunction with the construction of a dwelling or other approved structure requiring a building permit or a septic disposal system under a septic disposal permit not to exceed a total of 200 cubic yards per lot in any calendar year. c. Earth removal in conjuction with an approved definite subdivision plan from any part of theland or roads shown on such plan which does not exceed an allowance of 6 cubic yards per foot for the first 1000 feet of baseline length for the proposed subdivision roads net, 3 cubic yards per foot for the next 2000 additional feet of baseline length for the pro¬ posed subdivision roads net, and 1.5 cubic yards per foot of baseline length for the proposed subdivision roads net in excess of 3000 feet. Earth removal on each lot shown on an approved definitive subdivision plan may be undertaken in accordance with Sections 4A. and 4B. in addition to the allowances provided herein.
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ARTICLE 21: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, in the treasury, a sum of money for the purpose of installing proper drainage and road construction ac¬ cording to Chapter 90 standards, on Wood, Wareham, Chestnut, Sachem, East Main, Plymouth, Plympton Streets and Homestead Road, and suchother street or streets as may be approved by the Selectmen and the State Department of Public Works: and for the purpose of acquiring the necessary land or easements in land for such project; such project to be undertaken pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1140, Section 22 of the Acts of 1973, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire such land or easements in land, by gift, purchase of eminent domain, provided that any such land abuts or adjoins Wood, Wareham, Chest¬ nut, Sachem, East Main, Plymouth, Plympton Streets and Homestead Road, or act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 22: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, in the treasury, a sum of money for the purpose of installing proper drainage and road construction ac¬ cording to Chapter 90 standards, on Wood, Wareham, Chestnut, Sachem, East Main, Plymouth, Plympton* Streets and Homestead Road, and such other street or streets as may be approved by the Selectmen and the State Department of Public Works; and for the purpose of acquiring the necessary land or easements in land for such project; and for the inspection, posting and load rating of bridges throughout the Town of Middleborough; such project to be undertaken pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 825, Section 4 of the Acts of 1974, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire such land or easements in land, by gift, purchase or eminent domain, provided that any such land abuts or adjoins Wood, Wareham, Chestnut, Sachem, East Main, Plympton, Plymouth Streets and Homestead Road, or act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 23: To see if the Town will vote to transfer the balance of Nine Hundred Twenty-Two dollars and 33/100 ($922.33) remaining in the Richard Bernier Account to the Excess and Deficiency Account, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 24: To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Five Thousand Thirteen Dollars and 89/100 ($5013.89) from the Chapter 616 Highway Account to the Chapter 1140, Section 20 Account or the Chapter 1140, Section 22 account for the purpose of installing proper drainage and road construction according to Chapter 90 standards, on Wood, Wareham, Chestnut, Sachem, East Main, Plymouth, Plympton Streets and Homestead Road, and such other street or streets as may
20 TOWN CLERK be approved by the Selectment and the State Department of Public Works: and for the purpose of acquiring the necessary land or easements in land for such project; such project to be undertaken pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1140, Section 20 of the Acts of 1973, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire suchland or easements in land, by gift, purchase of eminent domain, provided that any such land abuts or adjoins Wood, Wareham, Chestnut, Sachem, East Main, Plymouth, Plympton Streets and Homestead Road, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 25: to see if the Town will vote to amend or supplement the vote adopted under Article 10 of the Warrant for the October 24, 1966, Special Town Meeting so as (1) to authorize the construction of sewerage treatment and disposal facilities, (2) to appropriate a sum of money (inclusive of federal or state grants in aid) to pay the costs of such construction, (3) to authorize the issuance and sale of bonds or notes of the Town or otherwise vote to raise any such appropriation, (4) to authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for and receive any available state or federal grants in aid of such construction, (5) to authorize the Board of Selectmen to negotiate and to execute and deliver any agreement with Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., providing for a re¬ covery by the Town of a portion of the town’s share of the expenses of operating and maintaining such facilities and of the cost of constructing them, (6) to ratify and confirm action taken pursuant to the vote under Article 10 of the Warrant for the October 24, 1966, Special Town Meeting; and (7) to take any other action related to the foregoing matters or any of them.
ARTICLE 26: To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following by-law: 1. No person, corporation, partnership, trust or other entity shall erect or maintain an outside or inside rifle or pistol range in, on or about any premises in the Town without first obtaining a permit for such use from the Board of Selectment. 2. Applicants for a permit required under Section 1 hereof shall sub¬ mit an application to the Town Clerk in a form approved by the Board of Selectmen together with a filing fee of $25.00. The Board of Selectmen shall hold a public hearing in regard to each application, and the Board shall publish a notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the Town, publication to be at least seven days prior to the hearing date. 3. The Board of Selectmen shall adopt rules and regulations con¬ cerning the operation and maintenance of rifle or pistol ranges including
21 TOWN CLERK standards for the issuance of permits under this by-law. Such rules and regulations may be amended by the Board, and the Board shall hold a public hearing before adopting rules and regulations or amendments thereto first giving notice of the hearing in the manner prescribed in Section 2. The Board may impose conditions upon any permit issued hereunder, and may, after hearing, revoke any such permit for violation of this by-law, any conditions imposed, or rules and regulations adopted hereunder. The Board shall give seven days written notice to the permit holder prior to any revocation hearing. 4. The issuance of a permit hereunder shall not be construed to effect an exemption from the requirements of any applicable federal, state or Town law, rule, regulation or other provision of law. 5. Any person, corporation, partnership, trust or other entity erecting or maintaining a rifle or pistol range in violation of Section 1 or this by-law shall be subject to a fine of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars for each viola¬ tion. Each day or part thereof that a violation of this by-law exists shall be a separate violation.
ARTICLE 27: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from taxation, a sum of money for the purpose of constructing and in¬ stalling a lighting system on the Peirce Field behind the Junior High School, one half of the appropriated sum to be reimbursed to the Town by the Federal Government, and act anything thereon. (By Petition)
ARTICLE 28: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money by taxation, transfer from available funds in the treasury by borrowing, or from Revenue Sharing funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972; for thepurpose of sealing and grouting sewer lines, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 29: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money by taxation, transfer from available funds in the treas¬ ury, by borrowing, or from Revenue Sharing funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972; for the purpose of installing a 12 inch water main from the terminus of the 10 inch and 12 inch water mains at the intersection of Wareham and East Grove Streets running southeasterly along Wareham Street to the intersection of Wareham and Cushman Streets; running southerly on Cushman Street to the existing Miller Street Well pipe line, a total distance of 7300 feet more or less, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 30: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
22 TOWN CLERK a sum of money by taxation, transfer from available funds in the treas¬ ury, by borrowing, or from Revenue Sharing funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972; for the purpose of installing a 12 inch water main from the terminus of the existing 10 inch water main on Wood Street at the intersection of Sachem and Wood Streets; northeasterly along Wood Street for a distance of 4300 feet more or less; to the existing terminus of the 12 inch water main in Wood Street, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 31: To see if the Town will raise and appropriate funds through taxes or revenue sharing, a sum not to excede Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) as the Town of Middleborough’s share in the Middleborough-Lakeville Mental Health Center and to act anything thereon. (By Petition)
ARTICLE 32: To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Section 20C of Chapter 90, as amended, of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which section provides a procedure for the regulation of motor vehicles, or act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 33: To see if the Town will authorize the Assessors to enter into a contract, as provided under Section 4 of Chapter 40 of the General Law, for an expert appraisal of taxable real estate, and for such purposes to appropriate from available funds in the treasury, or Revenue Sharing monies, or Raise and appropriate in the Fiscal 1976 tax levy an amount to meet the Fiscal 1976 installment on such contract, or act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 34: To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following by-law: “Every owner of a dog kept or maintained in the Town of Middleborough shall keep, maintain and confine such dog within the bounds of such owner’s premises or premises to which such owner has the right of possession except as hereinafter provided: such owner may take his dog or permit his dog to be taken outside said premises provided that on all such occasions the dog is continuously restrained by a leash or similar device appropriate to restrain dogs; any owner who violates this by-law shall be punished by a fine of $10.00 for each violation thereof.’’ (By Petition)
ARTICLE 35: To raise such sums of money by taxes or otherwise as may be necessary to defray the expenses of the Town for the period beginning July 1, 1975, through June 30, 1976, inclusive, to appropriate the same and act anything in relation to the assessment and collection of taxes for said period. 23 TOWN CLERK
Given under our hands at Middleborough, this 6th day of January 1975 A.D.
Bruce G. Atwood Paul T. Anderson Theresa S. Kilpatrick Douglas W. MacAulay David F. Michael Selectmen of Middleborough
Plymouth, SS.
Pursuant to the instructions contained in the above warrant, I have notified and warned all the inhabitants of said town of Middleborough, qualified to vote as expressed in said Warrant, to meet at the time and place for the purpose specified, by causing an attested copy of the same to be published in the Middleborough Gazette on the 9th day of January 1975, that date being more than seven days before the time specified for said meeting.
Robert W. Whitaker Constable
Middleborough, Massachusetts January 20,1975 Annual Town Meeting
Meeting was called to order at 10:00 A.M. in Precinct 1 by Warden Jessie Carver, Precinct 2 by Warden M. Helen Casey, Precinct 3 by Warden Francis Murray, Precinct 4 by Warden William E. Warner and in Precinct 5 by WardenAlbert B. Dube.
The following election officers were sworn in: Precinct 1: Jessie Carver, Doris Thorson, Stella Fickert, Marian Sylvia, Rosemary Perkins, Carol Ann Brazil, Mary Donahue, Roberta Caffrey, Madeline Wylie and Thomas Turnbull and Harold Elliott as Police Officers.
Precinct 2: Mary H. Casey, A. Wilbur Fillmore, Margaret Quindley, Weston Eayrs, Jr., John Lemmo, Mary T. Silvia, Mary E. Scanlon, Wesley V. Tibbetts, Marcella R. Dunn, Alice Sylvia, Cynthia A. Carver, Lillian I. Osborne, Lillian Butler, Margaret Kellogg, Nancy J. Costa,
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Barbara E. Nichols, Evelyn R. Carver, Florence Grant, Rose M. Weston and David Shanks, Louis Teceno and Ronald Bernier as Police Officers.
Precinct 3: Doris Sousa, Perley Warren, Doris Warren, Leona Makein, Mary Grishey, Jane Faria, Barbara Wilson, Charles Orsi and Clyde Swift and John Mullen as Police Officers.
Precinct 4: William E. Warner, Robert Washburn, Kay Warner, Ruthann Levesque, Natalie Atkins, Phyllis Carver, Marge Lynch, Shiela Quindley, Patricia Kayajan, Janet Rogers, Barbara A. Sampson, Doris M. Hurd, Bertha I. Dunham, Margaret E. Atkins, JoAnne P. Cadorette, Rita A. MacLeod, Susan O. Correia, Sharon E. Connolly, Karol L. Leo, Kathleen McGrath, JoAnn Dextraze, Kathleen Perkins, Gail Hammond, Dorothy Thayer, Bertha Souza and Benjamin Mackiewicz, Sr. and Arnold Salley as Police Officers and Marian Marra.
Precinct 5: Albert B. Dube, Claire J. Watts, Joanne McComiskey, Linda Reimels, Margaret L. Dube, Madeline G. Washburn, Betsy Dunham, Nathalie L. Hammond, Rebecca G. Wood, Sandra L. Rich¬ mond, Valeska E. Niedzwiecki, Karen E. Nice, Sheila D. Perkins, Pearl E. Bellerive, Geraldine Boutin, Celia Reimels and James W. Follett and Louis Teceno as Police Officers.
The result of the vote was as follows:
Pct.l Pet.2 Pet.3 Pet.4 Pet.5 Total Moderator for One Year Thomas M. Frates 99 416 159 415 192 1281 Wayne Griffith, Wareham St. 1 1 Blanks 32 144 50 164 58 448 131 560 210 579 250 1730
Selectmen for Three Years Bruce G. Atwood 73 297 82 285 159 896 Manuel O. Abren 12 137 41 121 42 353 Robert N. Lessard 26 55 28 84 21 214 George M. Ryder 73 282 83 266 108 812 Robert J. Sullivan 15 93 34 121 60 323 Vincent J. Sykes 34 145 90 137 60 466 Paul T. Anderson, Winter St. 1 1 Blanks 29 111 62 144 49 395 262 1120 420 1158 500 3460
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School Committee for Three Years Gilbert W. Bliss 14 59 57 56 18 204 Amy H. Brown 18 70 25 71 126 310 Joseph F. Costa 42 239 55 248 66 650 Sharon L. Jeffery 18 69 18 86 33 224 Constance M. Johnson 39 149 52 152 68 460 Ralph N. Levesque 37 192 55 216 58 558 Donald C. Sargent 6 27 8 33 9 83 Robert J. Ventura 48 160 68 141 63 480 Arthur J. Wetmore 5 29 21 22 7 84 Blanks 35 126 61 133 52 407 262 1120 420 1158 500 3460 Assessor For Three Years Robert Keith 108 459 180 467 206 1420 Blanks 23 101 30 112 44 310 131 560 210 579 250 1730
Finance Committee For One Year Richard E. Kessler 100 444 169 443 196 1352 Blanks 31 116 41 136 54 378 131 560 210 579 250 1730
Finance Committee for Three Years Dorothy M. Davis 97 302 109 275 132 915 John M. McGrath 60 330 118 325 139 972 Russell F. Beckman 50 227 75 273 103 728 Anthony J. Mosca 19 77 45 99 46 286 Blanks 36 184 73 186 80 559 262 1130 420 1158 500 3460 Planning Board for Five Years William J. Roberts 101 409 174 419 185 1288 Seth R. Thomas, 84 Pearl St. 2 2 Blanks 30 151 36 158 65 440 131 560 210 579 250 1730
Housing Authority For Five Years Charles P. Washburn, Jr. 94 357 118 378 168 1115 David E. White 28 162 78 142 64 474 Blanks 9 41 14 59 18 141 131 560 210 579 250 1730
Question No. 1 Yes 65 288 109 294 139 895 No 50 215 80 228 86 659 Blanks 16 57 21 57 25 176 131 560 210 579 250 1730
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Question No. 2 Yes 100 424 149 448 190 1311 No 24 117 53 117 53 364 Blanks 7 19 8 14 7 55 131 560 210 579 250 1730
Question No. 3 Yes 48 216 75 223 83 645 No 71 314 124 319 151 979 Blanks 12 30 11 37 16 106 131 560 210 579 250 1730
The result of the vote was announced at 11:30 P.M. on January 20, 1975.
Signed, Ruth E. Caswell Town Clerk TOWN CLERK
March 10, 1975
Annual Town Meeting
Meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Moderator Thomas M. Frates, who declared a quorum was present, in the Middleborough High School, Wayne M. Caron Auditorium.
Mr. Bruce G. Atwood, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, intro¬ duced, to the meeting, the members of the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager and Mr. John McGrath, Chairman of the Finance committee introduced the members of the Finance Committee. The Moderator introduced the Town Clerk.
The Reverend William Turkington gave the invocation.
The following resolution was read by Bruce G. Atwood and it was unanimously voted that said resolution be adopted and spread on the records of the Town:
A Resolution
“At this time, the Board of Selectmen would like to publicly thank the following individuals who have have served the Town on various Boards and Commissions and who have either resigned or retired from public service during the last year: Mr. Paul T. Anderson, Mr. James V. Thomas, Mr. Eugene E. Briggs, Mr. Stanley E. Barnicoat, Mr. M. Victor Sylvia, Mr. David R. MacNayr, Mr. Gary D. Jones, Mr. Robert G. Mortimer, Mr. Harold J. Donner and Mrs. Mary C. Nelson.”
The Following resolution, submitted by Bruce G. Atwood, was unanimously voted to adopt:
A Resolution
“Whereas, Paul T. Anderson has served as a member of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Middleborough for a period of 20 years, and Whereas, Paul T. Anderson has served as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for a period of seven years, and Whereas, Paul T. Anderson has served not only his town but his state as aSanitary Engineer for a period of Twenty-five years, and Whereas, Paul T. Anderson served his Country from March 22, 1943 to January 25,1946, and
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Whereas, the Citizens of the Town of Middleborough are mindful of the many hours of time and devotion to duty given by him in his capacity as Selectman, and Whereas, the Town of Middleborough has benefited greatly from the knowledge and the many years of dedicated services given by Paul T. Anderson, and therefore BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Citzens of the Town of Middle¬ borough, assembled on March 10, 1975, do pause in our deliberations to express our thanks, and appreciation, to Paul T. Anderson with affection and esteem for his 20 years of faithful and knowledgeable service to the Town of Middleborough. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the resolution be presented to Paul T. Anderson and that it be spread upon the permanent records of the Town of Middleborough. By the citizens of the Town of Middleborough.” Mr. John McGrath, Chairman of the Finance Committee, Presented a placque to Mr. David R. MacNayr in appreciation for past services as a member and chairman of the Finance Committee. Moderator Frates requested that all unregistered voters be seated in the front of the hall.
ARTICLE 2: Voted unanimously to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the prior approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning July 1, 1975, in accordance with the provisions of General Laws. Chapter 44, Section 4, and to issue a note or notes therefor,payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17.
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 3: Voted unanimously to raise and appropriate a sum not exceeding Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars, all in accordance with the provisions of Sections 40 through 45 of Chapter 128 of the General Laws, said sum to be placed in a “County Extension Town Account,” so called, and expended by or at the direction of the Plymouth County Trustees for County Aid to Agriculture, and that Fred M. Freidenfeld be named as Town Director for one year.
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 4: Voted unanimously to raise by taxation the sum of Twenty-Three Thousand ($23,000.00) Dollars, to meet the Town’s share of the cost of Chapter 90 Highway Construction, and that in addition the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand, One Hundred Thirty-Five ($64,135.00)
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Dollars be transferred from unappropriated available funds in the Treasury to meet the State and County shares in the cost of this work and that the reimbursement from the State and County be restored upon their receipt to unappropriated available funds in the treasury.
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 5: Indefinitely postponed.
ARTICLE 6: Amotion duly made and seconded to raise and appropr¬ iate the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars to be deposited in the Stabilization Fund authorized under Chapter 40, Section 5B was lost by a counted vote of YES 143 NO 177.
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 7: Voted unanimously to raise and appropriate by transfer from the income from the sales of gas and electricity, the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars to the Town Hall Expenses Account and the sum of One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand ($125,000.00) Dollars for the use of the Assessors in fixing the Tax Rate.
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 8: Voted unanimously to authorize the Selectmen to appoint a Building Code Board of Appeals for the Purpose of hearing appeals pertaining to a Building Inspector’s actions in accord with the provisions contained in the State Building Code, Section 126.8, which will become effective on January 1, 1975, said Board to consist of five (5) members, one member to be appointed for five (5) years, one member for four (4) years, one member for three (3) years, one member for two (2) years, and one member to serve for one (1) year, and there¬ after, each new member is to serve for five (5) years or until his successor has been appointed.
ARTICLE 9: Voted unanimously to declare that an Industrial Development Financing Authority is needed in the Town of Middle- borough and that (1) unemployment or the threat thereof exists in the Town of Middleborough, or (2) security against future unemployment and lack of business opportunity is required in the Town and that unemployment or the threat thereof can be alleviated or the security against future unemployment and lack of business opportunity can be provided, by attracting new industry to the Town or substantially expanding industry existing in the Town through an industrial develop¬ ment project or projects financed under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1967,
30 TOWN CLERK and (3) that there is need for such an authority and in making this determination, the Town Meeting has taken into consideration the Town’s ability to adjust to any expected increase in the demand for municipal facilities and services as a result of the expected increase in employment and business activity from such industrial development.
ARTICLE 10: A motion duly made and seconded to move the ques¬ tion was lost by acounted vote of YES 195 NO 101, thus not receiving a two-thirds vote. Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand, Five Hundred ($72,500.00) Dollars by transfer from the Stabilization Fund for the purpose of purchasing a 1000 gallon pumper truck for the Fire Department. Result of a counted vote was YES 251 NO 85.
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action and the transfer of $72,500.00 from the Stabilization Fund.
ARTICLE 11: Indefinitely postphoned.
ARTICLE 12: Indefinitely postponed.
ARTICLE 13: Voted unanimously to amend the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Middleborough by striking therefrom the existing Section VII C 2 and substituting therefor the following: Special Permits - To grant a special permit as provided by Section IV A 2., IV C 2. and Section VIII of this by-law providing that the Board shall find affirmatively the following: 1. The proposed site is appropriate for the use or structure. 2. Public water and sewerage facilities are available which will adequately service the site or in the alternative the soils in the area are suitable for on lot sewerage and water systems. 3. The use involved will not be detrimental to the established or future character of the neighborhood and Town and subject to appropriate conditions or safeguards if deemed necessary. 4. There will be no nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles or pedestrians. 5. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided to insure the proper operation of the use, structure or condition. The Board shall grant a special permit if, and only if, it finds affirma¬ tively that the foregoing conditions ^xist and said grant of a special permit may be subject to such conditions or safeguards as the Board may see fit to impose.
The Planning Board recommends favorable action.
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ARTICLE 14: Voted to amend the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Middleborough by striking therefrom the existing Section IV C 1. and Section IV C 2. and substituting therefor the following: C. General Use District 1. No restriction or regulation is imposed by this by-law on the use made of buildings, structures or premises in this district except as provided in Section IV C 2. 2. No house trailer, mobile home or multiple dwelling is to be erected, placed or converted on any lot in this district unless such use is permitted by the Board of Appeals in accordance with the regulations appearing in Section VII C of this By-Law, and further providing that any such use complies with the provisions of Section V A and V G of this By-Law. Result of a counted vote was YES 307 NO 17
The Planning Board recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 15: On motion duly made and seconded it was voted that this article be tabled by a counted vote of YES 296 NO 5. The Planning Board recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 16: Voted unanimously to rescind the so-called Unregistered Vehicle by-law adopted pursuant to a vote under Article 17 of the War¬ rant for the 1967 Annual Town Meeting.
The Planning Board recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 17: A motion duly made and seconded to amend the motion to add the words “owned by him” after the word truck was lost. A motion duly made and seconded to amend the amendment by striking the words unregistered “car or truck” and substituting the words “unregistered vehicle” was lost. A motion duly made and seconded that this article be tabled was lost by a counted vote of YES 118 NO 192. A motion duly made and seconded to move the question was carried by a counted vote of YES 275 NO 5. Voted to adopt the following amendment to the Town Zoning By-Law by adding the following as Section VI. G. 1 through VI. G. 3 inclusive, VI G. Unregistered Vehicles 1. No person shall keep more than one unregistered car or truck in, on or about a lot owned by him or under his control. 2. Farm vehicles, vehicles kept wholly within a garage or other similar structures and vehicles stored on premises licensed under Chapter 140 of the General Laws shall be excepted from the provisions of Section VI. G. 1.
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3. The Board of Appeals may grant a special permit for an exception to the requirements of Section VI. G 1 if it shall find that the use involved will not be a substantial detriment to the established or future character of the* neighborhood and Town. The Board of Appeals may impose appropriate conditions or safeguards in connection with any special permits granted hereunder. Result of a counted vote was YES 238 NO 55 thus receiving a two- thirds vote.
The Planning Board recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 18: Voted unanimously to transfer the sum of One Thou¬ sand, Five Hundred Thirty-Seven Dollars and 75/100 ($1,537.75) from the Planning Board’s Engineering Account to the Planning Board’s Legal Account.
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 19: Voted unanimously to assent to the appointment of David G. Reed as Trustee under the will of Thomas S. Peirce for the benefit of the Public Library of the Town of Middleborough, and as Trustee under the will of Thomas S. Peirce for the benefit of the Town of Middleborough, without furnishing a surety or sureties on his official bond as Trustee under either of said Trusts.
ARTICLE 20: Indefinitely postponed.
ARTICLE 21: Voted unanimously to raise and appropriate by transfer from available funds in the treasury the sum of One Hundred Forty- Nine Thousand, One Hundred Ninety-Seven ($149,197.00) Dollars for the purpose of installing proper drainage and road construction accord¬ ing to Chapter 90 standards, on Wood, Wareham, Chestnut, Sachem, East Main, Plymouth, Plympton Streets and Homestead Road, and such other street or streets as may be approved by the Selectmen and the State Department of Public Works: and for the purpose of acquiring the necessary land or easements in land for such project; such project to be undertaken pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1140, Secton 22 of the Acts of 1973, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire such land or easements in land, by gift, purchase of eminent domain, provided that any such land abuts or adjoins Wood, Wareham, Chestnut, Sachem, East Main, Plymouth, Plympton Streets and Homestead Road. The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
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ARTICLE 22: Voted unanimously to raise and appropriate by transfer from available funds in the treasury, the sum of Fifty-Nine Thousand, One Hundred Seventy-Eight ($59,178.00) Dollars for the purpose of installing proper drainage and road construction according to Chapter 90 standards, on Wood, Wareham, Chestnut, Sachem, East Main* Plymouth, Plympton Streets and Homestead Road, and such other street or streets as may be approved by the Selectmen and the State Department of Public Works; and for the purpose of acquiring the necessary land or easements in land for such projects; and for the in¬ spection posting and load rating of bridges throughout the Town of Middleborough; such project to be undertaken pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 825, Section 4 of the Acts of 1974, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire such land or easements in land, by gift, purchase or eminent domain, provided that any such land abuts or adjoins Wood, Wareham, Chestnut, Sachem, East Main, Plymouth, Plympton Streets and Homestead Road. The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 23: Voted unanimously to transfer the balance of Nine Hundred Twenty Two Dollars and 33/100 ($922.33) remaining in the Richard Bernier Account to the Excess and Deficiency Account.
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 24: Voted unanimously to transfer the sum of Five Thousand Thirteen Dollars and 89/100 ($5,013.89) from the Chapter 616 Highway Account to the Chapter 1140, Section 22 account for the purpose of installing proper drainage and road construction according to Chapter 90 standards, on Wood, Wareham, Chestnut, Sachem, East Main, Plymouth, Plympton Streets and Homestead Road, and such other street or streets as may be approved by the Selectmen and the State Department of Public Works: and for the purpose of acquiring the necessary land or easements in land for such project; such project to be undertaken pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1140, Section 20 of the Acts of 1973, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire such land or easements in land, by gift, purchase or eminent domain, provided that any such land abuts or adjoins Wood, Wareham, Chestnut, Sachem, East Main, Plymouth, Plympton Streets and Homestead Road.
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
On motion duly made and seconded it was voted that this meeting be adjourned at 10:27 P.M. to next Monday evening at 7:30 P.M. at the same place. 0. , Signed Ruth E. Caswell 34 Town Clerk TOWN CLERK
March 17, 1975
The adjourned session of the Annual Meeting was reconvened at 7:30 P.M. by Moderator Thomas M. Frates in the Middleborough High School, Wayne M. Caron Auditorium.
The Moderator declared a quorum was present.
The session was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
ARTICLE 25: Voted to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take all steps necessary to construct and furnish a sewerage treatment and disposal facility in the form of new construction and/or an addition to the present sewerage treatment facility located off Everett Street and to perform related work to upgrade the existing sewer system and for this purpose to raise and appropriate the sum of One Million, Eight Hundred, Sixty-Three Thousand ($1,863,000.00) Dollars to pay the costs of same including engineering costs, which sum shall be in addition to the sum of $920,000.00 appropriated under Article 10 of the October 24, 1966 Special Town Meeting and in addition to the sum of $3,530,000.00 appropriated under Article 8 of the March 12, 1973 Annual Town Meet¬ ing, and to meet said appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen pursuant to General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 8 as amended is authorized to borrow One Million, Eight-Hundred, Sixty- Three Thousand ($1,863,000.00) Dollars. The Treasurer pursuant to the borrowimg power herein authorized may at one time or from time to time issue bonds or notes of the Town to be payable over a term not to exceed twenty years, provided, that the total authorized borrowing for the project shall be reduced by the amount of any Federal and State Construction Grants. The Board of Selectmen is further authorized to contract for federal and state grants for the above stated purpose. The Sewer Agreement dated February 28, 1973 between the Town amd Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is hereby ratified and confirmed, and the Board of Selectmen is hereby authorized to negotiate, execute and deliver on behalf of the Town such supplemental agreements with said corporation relating to the above stated purpose as the Board shall determine to be in the best interests of the Town. The votes under Article 10 of the October 24, 1966 Special Town Meeting and Article 8 of the March 12, 1973 Annual Town Meeting are hereby ratified and confirmed except to the extent that said votes are inconsistent with this vote. Result of a counted vote was YES 323 NO 4
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
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ARTICLE 26: Voted to adopt the following by-law: 1. No person, corporation, partnership, trust or other entity shall erect or maintain an outside or inside rifle or pistol range in, on or about any premises in the Town without first obtaining a permit for such use from the Board of Selectmen. 2. Applicants for a permit required under Section 1 hereof shall submit an application to the Town Clerk in a form approved by the Board of Selectmen together with a filing fee of $25.00. The Board of Selectmen shall hold a public hearing in regard to each application, and the Board shall publish a notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the Town, publication to be at least seven days prior to the hearing date. 3. The Board of Selectmen shall adopt rules and regulations concern¬ ing the operation and maintenance of rifle or pistol ranges including standards for the issuance of permits under this by-law. Such rules and regulations may be amended by the Board, and the Board shall hold a public hearing before adopting rules and regulations or amendments there¬ to first giving notice of the hearing in the manner prescribed in Section 2. The Board may impose conditions upon any permit issued hereunder, and may, after hearing, revoke any such permit for violation of this by¬ law, any conditions imposed, or rules and regulations adopted hereunder. The Board shall give seven days written notice to the permit holder prior to any revocation hearing. 4. The issuance of a permit hereunder shall not be construed to effect an exemption from the requirements of any applicable federal, state or Town law, rule, regulation or other provision of law. 5. Any person, corporation, partnership, trust or other entity erecting or maintaining a rifle or pistol range in violation of Section 1 of this by¬ law shall be subject to a fine of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars for each violation. Each day or part thereof that a violation of this by-law exists shall be a separate violation.
ARTICLE 27: A motion duly made and seconded to raise and appro¬ priate from taxation, $122,184.00 for the purpose of constructing and installing a lighting system on the Peirce Field behind the Junior High School, one half of the appropriated sum to be reinbursed to the Town by the Federal Government, was unanimously disapproved.
The Finance Committee recommends negative action.
ARTICLE 28: Voted unanimously to raise and appropriate the sum of Sixteen Thousand ($16,000.00) Dollars from Revenue Sharing funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972; for the purpose of sealing and grouting sewer lines.
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The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 29: Voted unanimously to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Forty Thousand ($140,000.00) Dollars from Revenue Sharing funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972; for the purpose of installing a 12 inch water main from the terminus of the 10 inch and 12 inch water mains at the intersection of Wareham and East Grove Streets running southeasterly along Wareham Street to the intersection of Wareham and Cushman Streets; running southerly on Cushman Street to the existing Miller Street Well pipe line, a total distance of 7300 feet more of less.
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 30: A motion duly made and seconded that an amendment to add “and that betterments be assessed thereon’’ was carried by a unanimous vote. Voted unanimously to raise and appropriate the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand ($86,000.00) Dollars from Revenue Sharing funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972; for the purpose of installing a 12 inch water main from the terminus of the existing 10 inch water main on Wood Street at the intersection of Sachem and Wood Streets; northeasterly along Wood Street for a distance of 4300 feet more or less; to the existing terminus of the 12 inch water main in Wood Street, and that Betterments be assessed thereon.
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 31: Voted unanimously to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars by taxation as the Town of Middleborough’s share in the Middleborough-Lakeville Mental Health Center.
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 32: Voted unanimously to accept the provisions of Section 20C of Chapter 90, as amended, of the General Laws of the Common¬ wealth of Massachusetts, which section provides a procedure for the regulation of motor vehicles.
ARTICLE 33: Indefinitely postponed.
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ARTICLE 34: A motion duly made and seconded to move the ques¬ tion was carried by a counted vote of YES 372 NO 5, thus receiving a two-thirds vote. Voted to adopt the following by-law: “Every owner of a dog kept or maintained in the Town of Middle- borough shall keep, maintain and confine such dog within the bounds of such owner’s premises or premises to which such owner has the right of possession except as hereinafter provided; such owner may take his dog or permit his dog to be taken outside said premises provided that on all such occasions the dog is continuously restrained by a leash or similar device appropriate to restrain dogs; any owner who violates this by-law shall be punished bya fine of $10.00 for each violation thereof.’’ Result of a counted vote was YES 220 NO 164
The Finance Committee recommends negative action.
The following report was submitted: “March 17, 1975 Report of the Committee Appointed Under Article 25 of March 14, 1973 Annual Town Meeting - Charter Study Sub Committee The Committee, over a period of time, received replies from most of the town committees and departments concerning particularly: 1. The need for the separation of Article 1 (Which is election) and the annual town meeting. 2. The necessity for a change in the law requiring that the budgets be submitted by December 20, of the preceding year. 3. The feasibility of holding elections on Saturday. 4. The possibility of moving both the election and annual town meeting to later in the year.
After much discussion and debate, the Committee came to the fol¬ lowing conclusions: 1. The Federal and State governments have made recent date changes for the fiscal year. 2. The established policy regarding election and town meeting is at least proven and workable. 3. The possibility of two warrants, one for election, one for annual town meeting, should be given serious consideration. 4. The Senators and Representatives on the Committee for Local Affairs, are considering a change in the law. This concerns the time allowed for charter study committees, lengthening it from 10 to 18 months. 5. The unanimous vote of this Committee was to postpone any, and all, action at this time, in the hopes that the changes within the Federal
38 TOWN CLERK and State governments will ultimately resolve the situation on the local level. The committee would like, at this time, to publicly thank all persons, committees, departments and other municipalities who aided in the above survey.
Respectfully submitted, Thomas M. Frates, Chairman M. Victor Sylvia, Vice Chairman Ellen O. Grant, Secretary Lincoln D. Lynch David R. MacNayr’
The above report was accepted and the committee hereby discharged.
ARTICLE 35: Voted to raise such sums of money by taxes or other¬ wise as may be necessary to defray the expenses of the Town for the period beginning July 1, 1975, through June 30, 1976, inclusive, to appropriate the same and act anything in relation to the assessment and collection of taxes for said period:
ASSESSORS: Salaries: Assessors $ 7,758.00 Appraiser 14,692.00 Principal Clerk 6,906.00 Clerk 6,088.00 Part Time Clerk, Vac. Sick & O’Time 1,000.00 C.M.A. Compensation 1,000.00 Mileage 1,000.00 Legal Expenses & Appraisals 600.00 Schools and Meetings 1,600.00 Desk 180.00 2-Four DrawerFiles 200.00 1-Four Drawer Fireproof File 400.00 Expenses 5,900.00 Revaluation 12,425.00 $ 59,749.00
BY-LAW COMMITTEE Expenses _100.00 100.00
39 ELECTION & REGISTRATION Chairman - Registrars 350.00 Clerk - Registrars 400.00 Two Registrars 585.00 Wages - Election Officers 7,000.00 Expenses 1,250.00 Street Lists 5,000.00 Voting Lists 1,000.00 15,585.00
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Expenses 1,245.00 1,245.00
A motion duly made and seconded to amend the Town Counsel Salary to read$ 8,640.00 was lost.
LAW DEPARTMENT Town Counsel drawing account for services 10,000.00 Expenses 9,000.00 19,000.00
MODERATOR Salary 100.00 100.00
SELECTMEN Salary - Clerk 659.00 Board Expenses 800.00 Professional Negotiator 4,500.00 Town Reports 5,000.00 Surveying & Engineering 15,000.00 Out of State Travel 500.00 Appraisals 200.00 Building Demolition 1,500.00 Expenses 3,150.00 31,309.00
HISTORICAL SITE DEVELOPMENT Oliver Mill Park Site 5,000.00 5,000.00
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AMERICAN REVOLUTION CELEBRATION COMMISSION Expenses $ 5,000.00 $5,000.00
HISTORICAL COMMISSION Expenses _500.00 500.00
TOWN CLERK & ACCOUNTANT Salaries: Town Clerk & Accountant 12,878.00 Clerk #1 6,906.00 Clerk #2 6,906.00 Part Time Clerk, Vac. & Sick 5,169.00 Longevity 100.00 Car Allowance 300.00 Filming Records 250.00 N.C.R. Maintenance XA Cost 600.00 Expenses 3,335.00 36,444.00
On motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously voted to amend the Council on Aging Budget by adding the amount of $6,000.00 for a Director and $3,000.00 for Clerical, making the total of the Council on Aging Budget $33,945.00.
COUNCIL ON AGING Salaries Director 6,000.00 Clerical 3,000.00 Bus Operator - Mini Bus 5,000.00 Bus Operator - Large Bus 2,500.00 Expenses 2,495.00 Meals on Wheels 5,000.00 Transportation 9,450.00 Travel Expenses 500.00 33,945.00
TOWN HALL Salaries: Custodian 8,666.00 Agents Assistant 1,700.00 Special Police 300.00
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Fuel 3,200.00 Renovations, Repairs & Maintenance 15,000.00 Expenses 4,300.00 33,166.00
TOWN MANAGER Salaries: Town Manager 19,498.00 Secretary 7,391.00 Two Clerks 12,045.00 Part Time Clerks & Overtime 1,500.00 Car Operation & Maintenance 300.00 Travel and Expense 250.00 Expenses 4,404.00 45,388.00
BUILDING DEPARTMENT Building Inspector 11,310.00 Car Operation & Maintenance 400.00 Vacation & Sick 450.00 Travel & Expense 100.00 Expenses 1,150.00 Plumbing & Gas Inspector 11,021.00 Vacation & Sick 826.00 Car Operation & Maintenance 400.00 Expenses 320.00 $25,977.00
PLANNING BOARD Clerk’s Salary 1,000.00 Administration Expense 1,000.00 Engineering Expense 1,000.00 Legal Expense 500.00 3,500.00
BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL Expenses 300.00 Secretarial _100.00 400
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Secretarial 500.00 Expenses 200.00 700.00 42 TOWN CLERK
CONSERVATION COMMISSION Secretarial Services 900.00 Appraisals 3,000.00 Engineering, Surveying & Consulting 3,000.00 Expenses 1,025.00 Conservation Fund 5,000.00 12,925.00
TREASURER & COLLECTOR Salaries: Treasurer & Collector 11,511.00 Chief Clerk 7,584.00 Clerk #1 6,906.00 Clerk #2 6,229.00 Clerk #3 6,003.00 Part Time Clerks, Vacation Sick Leave and Overtime 900.00 Longevity 100.00 Equipment 150.00 N.C.R. Maintenance (XA Cost) 600.00 N.C.R. Programming 400.00 Tax Title 3,500.00 Expenses 13,510.00 57,393.00
CIVIL DEFENSE Salary - Director 1,171.00 General Expenses 500.00 Uniforms - Auxiliary Police 2,000.00 3,671.00
DOG OFFICER Salary 2,982.00 Car Allowance 500.00 Expenses 245.00 3,727.00 Care of Dogs 858.00 4,585.00 Less Reimbursement-Plymouth County - 858.00 3,727.00
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FIRE DEPARTMENT Salaries: Chief $ 19,234.00 Deputy Chief, 2 Captains, Lieutenant, 18 Regulars, Call Men, Sick Leave O’time, Vac, Holidays 261,544.00 Car Allowance - Chief 700.00 Hydrant Rental 4,830.00 Equipment Operation & Mtce. 5,000.00 Building Operation & Mtce. Fuel, Lights, Power & Gas, Water & Sewer, Laundry, Telephone 8,750.00 Uniform Allowance 2,800.00 Protective Clothing 1,500.00 Schools, Books, Training Fire Prevention 500.00 New Equipment & Hose New Base Station 4,450.00 So. Middleborough Unit So. Middleborough Utilities So. Middleborough Call Men 7,000.00 Fire Alarm Materials, Sup. & Labor 4,000.00 Expenses 775.00 $321,083.00
FOREST FIRE Wages - Assistants 2,500.00 Equipment Operation & Mtce. 1,000.00 New Hose & Equipment 1,000.00 4,500.00
WIRE INSPECTOR Salary 2,860.00 Car Allowance _450.00 3,310.00
A motion duly made and seconded to delete 2 new patrolmen and salaries of $19,385.00 and replace these two (2) men with two (2) K-9 attack dogs that could work 12 hour shifts at $1,000.00 each was lost.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT Salaries: Chief 22,603.00 Lieutenant, Sergeants, Detectives, Patrolmen, Custodian, Clerks, Crossing Attendants, Special, Matron & Overtime, Court Fees Incentive Pay, Sick Leave & Vac. Holiday Pay 480,940.00 New Patrolmen (2) 19,385.00 New Office Equipment 1,000.00 New Photo Copier 1,600.00 New Cruisers 31,000.00 New Police Equipment 2,500.00 Ambulance & Medical Expenses 100.00 Replacement Equipment 2,000.00 Uniforms 8,475.00 Special Invest & Supplies 1,000.00 Federal Grant (New Equipment) 1,000.00 Police Schools & Supplies 1,500.00 Building Mtce. & Operation, Gas Heat Electric, Water & Sewer, Telephone, Telecommunications Systen 18,500.00 Equipment Mtce. & operation, Law Books, Radio Mtce. & Operation, Medical & Emergency Supplies 47,975.00 Expenses 5,110.00 644,688.00
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Salary 1,909.00 Car Allowance 250.00 Operating Expenses 100.00 2,259.00
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: SANITATION DIVISION Rubbish & Garbage Collection Employees, Vacation & Sick Leave 44,934.00 Vehicle Expenses & Uniforms Vehicle Mtce. & Operation Operating Expenses & Uniforms 6,500.00 Radio Maintenance 50.00
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Brook Street Landfill: Employees, Vacation & Sick Leave 30,301.00 Operating Expenses, Vehicle Mtce., Building Mtce. 10,200.00 Uniforms 400.00 92,385.00
HIGHWAY DIVISION Wages: DPW Superintendent 17,340.00 Supervisory Personnel & Employees 154,707.00 Traffic Police & Flagman 1,000.00 Street Lighting 39,683.00 Snow Removal 30,000.00 Road Building Materials: Road Oils, General Materials, Hot Top Materials, Surface Drains, Traffic & Street Signs, Traffic Marking Paint & Labor, Sidewalk Materials & curbing 167,000.00 Road Mach., Maint., Mach. Acct. 18,000.00 Gasoline and Oil, Replacement of Tools, Radio Units & Mtce. 16,700.00 Expenses 2,100.00 Foul Weather Gear 500.00 Uniforms 3,019.00 Street Sweeper 26,500.00* Small Dump Truck 6,800.00 One Snow Plow 2,500.00 Spray Tank 2,000.00 Flat Bed Trailer 2,000.00 Garage Improvement 200.00 Fuel, Lights, Water 3,500.00 Maintenance & Repairs 500.00 494,049.00 *Less Revenue Sharing -26,500.00 467,549.00
WATER & SEWER DIVISION Salaries: Superintendent $ 12,933.00 Asst. Water Engineer
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Asst. Sewer Engineer Foreman & Employees 107,099.00 Vacation, Stand-by, Sick Leave 7,381.00 Secretary 7,584.00 Clerk 6,229.00 Power & Fuel Pumping Station 40,000.00 Transportation, Gates, Valves Meters, Parts, Pipes, Fittings, Mtce. Equipment, Hydrants & Parts 35,100.00 Water Exploration & Pumping Tests 15,000.00 Sewer and Water Tools 2,500.00 Sewer Maint. & Service 3,000.00 Equipment Mtce. & Operation 4,000.00 Training School for Men 250.00 Chlorine 5,000.00 Repairs & Mtce. Sewerage Plant Repairs & Mtce. Pump. Sta. & Mach. 11,000.00 N.C.R. System 500.00 Expenses 5,300.00 Miscellaneous Pumping Station 750.00 Telemetering, Radio Mtce. & Treatment of Wells 2,050.00 Laboratory Equipment & Supplies 600.00 Uniforms 2,200.00 New Hydraulic Trailer Mounted Sewer Cleaner 11,500.00 Rebuild Pump - East Grove Street 900.00 New 3/4 Ton Pick Up & Radio 6,000.00 Protective System - East Grove Street: Pumping Station 1,334.00 Sewerage Plant 1,702.00 Cleaning & Replacement of worn parts East Main St. Well Pump Station 14,500.00 4” Centrifugal Trash Pump - Emergency Standby for Sewerage Lift Station - Mandatory 5,000.00 1 Lawnmower 2,500,00 Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator 6,000.00 $ 317,912.00
A motion duly made and seconded to adjourn this meeting to 7:30 P.M. Tuesday evening, tomorrow night, at the same place was lost.
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INSECT & PEST CONTROL Town Spraying 500.00 Dutch Elm Disease 4,500.00 Inspect & Pest Control 2,305.00 7,305.00
TREE WARDEN Removing and Trimming Trees 3,000.00 Stump Removal 1,000.00 Expenses 200.00 4,200.00
HEALTH Salaries: Health Officer $ 10,206.00 Milk Inspector 763.00 Part Time Clerks 4,357.00 Animal Inspector 1,302.00 Dentist 1,856.00 Nurse 10,780.00 Relief Nurse 5,387.00 Office Operations 2,150.00 New Office Equipment 180.00 Nurse’s Supplies 200.00 Animals Killed on Highway 250.00 Hospital Board & Treatment, Extra Therapeutic Service, Chapter 79A Section 13 Assistance 4,200.00 Restaurant Sanitation & Milk Analysis 275.00 Clinics 1,400.00 Car Allowance - Health Officer 350.00 Car Allowance - Relief Nurse 500.00 Car Allowance - Animal Inspector 200.00 Car Mtce. & Operation - Nurse 350.00 Travel & Expense - Health Officer 100.00 Travel & Expense - Board of Health 200.00 Travel & Expense - Nurse’s & Animal Inspector 150.00 $ 45,156.00 TOWN CLERK
VETERANS’ SERVICES Salaries: Agent 5,700.00 Secretary 7,584.00 Part-Time Clerk, Vac. Sick Leave 700.00 Car Expense 600.00 Longevity 200.00 Care of Graves 1,000.00 Emergency Orders 800.00 Cash & Medical Aid 100,000.00 Expenses 1,955.00 New Photostat Machine 1,300.00 119,839.00
PARK DEPARTMENT Salaries: Park Superintendent 3,400.00 Secretarial Personnel 1,200.00 Supervision 11,415.00 Grounds 8,424.00 Fast Softball 800.00 Slow Softball 800.00 Women’s Softball 800.00 Police 2,100.00 Superintendent Transportation 300.00 Lease 1.00 Activities 1,000.00 Skating Rink 1,800.00 Bus Transportation 6,000.00 All Other Expenses 7,000.00 Lights &. Gas '10,000.00 Office and Supplies 900.00
Paint Pool 950.00 Teen Baseball 1,650.00 Stone Dust Baseball Diamond 1,850.00 Develop Reclaimed Area 5,000.00 $65,390.00
LIBRARY Salaries: Librarian 9,940.00 Assistant Librarians 28,426.00
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Custodian 4,607.00 Vacation Substitute 50.00 Part Time Worker 7,480.00 Longevity 100.00 Education 150.00 Collecting Overdue Books 100.00 State Grant for Libraries 5,104.00 Transportation - Librarians 240.00 Fuel 3,000.00 Building Mtce. & Operation 1,760.00 Books 6,600.00 Renovatin & Repairs 6,000.00 Reprinting Weston’s History of Middleborough 9,000.00 Expenses 4,800.00 87,357.00 Less Dog Tax 4,531.00 82,826.00 Less State Grant 5,104.00 77,722.00
A motion duly made and seconded that we table the School Budget until April 14, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. at the High School Auditorium and instruct the School Committee to cut the overall School Budget by 10% was lost by a unanimous vote.
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Salaries: 1000 Administrative Personnel 2000 Instructional Personnel 3000 Attendance, Health, Food Service, Transportation, Student Body Activities & Athletic Personnel 4000 Custodial, Mtce. & Grounds Pers. 3,277,295.00 2000 Driver Education On the Road Instr. & Summer School Per. 11,340.00
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Expenses & Supplies: 1000 Administration 2000 Instruction 3000 Attendance, Health, Food Services & Student Body Act. 3000 Transportation 3000 Athletics 4000 Custodial Services, Utilities, Maint. of Grounds, Bldgs. & Equip. 4000 Heating of Buildings 5000 Insurance Program & Rental of Land & Buildings 7000 Improvement of Bldgs., Acquisi¬ tion & Replacement of Equipment 9000 Tuition 9000 Vocational Tuition $993,153.00 Out of State Travel 1,672.00 4,283.460.00 Less Total Available Revenues 15,000.00 4,268,460.00 Less Reserve for Appropriation Summer School Salaries 600.00 Less Reserve for Appropriation Driver Education Salaries 4,590.00 $4,263,270.00
UNCLASSIFIED Pratt Free School 200.00 Veteran’s Day 2,500.00 G.A.R. Memorial 500.00 July 4th Celebration 2,000.00 July 4th Parade 500.00 Christmas Display 100.00 Insurance 134,000.00 Group Insurance 87,000.00 Plymouth County Employees 181,717.00 Floral Beautification 500.00 Bristol-Plymouth Regional School 280,399.00 Interest on Tax Abatements .1,000.00 Unpaid Bills 375.00 Ambulance Service 31,500.00 722,291.00
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INTEREST ON MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Sewer Extension West Side 2,880.00 Sewer Disposal System 3,625.00 Water Extension Industrial Park 300.00 Sewer Extension Industrial Park #2 1,594.00 New High School 183,825.00 Miller Street Well Site 500.00 Water Storage Tank 26,307.00 Elementary School Building 61,553.00 Field house 1,010.00 Electric Bond 115 V Line 93,525.00 Temporary Loan 20,000.00 395,119.00 Less Peirce Trustees Donation 26,510.00 368,609.00 Less Gas & Electric Department 93,525.00 275,084.00
MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Sewer Extension West Side 15,000.00 Sewer Disposal System 20,000.00 Water Extension Industrial Park 5,000.00 Sewer Extension Industrial Park #2 15,000.00 New High School 300,000.00 Miller Street Well Site 20,000.00 Water Storage Tank 45,000.00 Elementary School Building 180,000.00 Field House 20,000.00 Electric Bond 115KV Line 100,000.00 720,000.00 Less Gas & Electric Department - 100,000.00 620,000.00
RESERVE FUND Reserve Fund $ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $8,483,767.00 TOTAL REVENUE SHARING $ 26,500.00
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Voted that the sum of Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000.00) Dollars be transferred from Free Cash for the use of the Assessors in fixing the tax rate for the fiscal year 1975-1976. The following report was submitted: “March 1975 Report of the Committee to study the Health Needs of Middleboro Thus far, the committee has met with: the school nurses and Mr. Drew, head of pupil personnel services; Mr. Frank Jay, administrator of St. Luke’s Hospital; the two public health nurses; Mr. Coburn, the Health Officer; and Doctors Bonnar and Beuthner. This report is a cooperative effort; each member of the committee was asked to submit a report, in writing, of his/her impressions of the interviews which have been conducted, therefore the report has been compiled to list the agreed upon areas of need in the town. Communications All of the reports seemed to focus on the need for more inter-depart- mental communications between the various health agencies in the community. There was some indication that efforts are being made in this area, but it was suggested that perhaps an advisory committee be instituted which could help coordinate the efforts of all agencies in¬ volved. Another suggestion involved setting up regular meetings between the heads of all health agencies.
Doctors There is agreement among members of the committee that the Town of Middleboro owes a vote of thanks to local physicians for their many years of good, constant medical service to the residents of the town. However, the town is facing a shortage of medical personnel which will become more acute in the near future as the senior doctors begin to retire. The doctors have assured the committee that a search for new doctors for the community has been under way for some time, but has not been successful. A committee has been formed by the Trustees of the Hospital to facilitate this search. Local doctors have felt a minimal need to refer patients to the Public Health Nurse because the type of service they arc handling does not indicate such followup. Emergencies The town seems to have adequate ambulance service at this time. An emergency system is available for prompt response to far-reaching emergencies. However, it lacks proper execution - as at the Cambridge Street fire. The emergency room at St. Luke’s Hospital appears to be coping with the demands made on it. It is now staffed 24 hours/day, also nights and weekends.
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Hospital The committee recognizes the efforts being made by the hospital administrator to bring the hospital and its facilities into the community. It appears that there may be a “communication gap” between local hospital and the citizens of the community. Criticism has been that the hospital does not offer all the services necessary to meet the medical needs of the town. The hospital has been defined to us as a primary medical facility offering medical care for the more common physical ailments. All other medical needs may be met by facilities in surrounding communities and specialized medical centers to which Middleboro has access.
School Health Most Members of the committee feel that there could be more co¬ operation between the school health department and the public health department. There seems to be a minimal follow-up with families of school children with health problems. It is felt that the school nurses could be utilized to a greater extent in health education, particularly in the areas of personal hygiene, drug education and pregnancy counseling. A comprehensive health education program encompasing grades K-12 should be included in the school curriculum.
Dental Health It was documented more than once that dental health in our area is generally poor. There was some indication that more dental education is needed, that people in the area are often unable to afford dental care, and that the present school dental program needs evaluation as to its effectiveness. The critical age for beginning dental supervision and education is 2Vi to 3 years.
Public Health There is no question about the quality of public health service being offered in the town. What is offered is-excellent. The problem seems to be one of quantity; that is, how jnuch service is being offered. It is increasingly evident that the Public Health Nurse cannot confine her role simply to that of bandage changing and dressings, but must con¬ sider the total health situation of families in the town. There are indica¬ tions that the town must consider the possibility of offering expanded health services to its citizens, i.e. home health aides, home-maker services, physical, speech and occupational therapies, social services and medical funding agencies.
Summary The committee feels that we have only scratched the surface of the
54 TOWN CLERK health needs of the community, and would like to recommend a continu¬ ation of the.study for one year. We would like to obtain more consumer input and also confer with other professionals in the health field.
Committee Members Dr. Charles F. Sousa, Chairman Miss Lorna Dill, Dr. Bernard Beuthner Recording Secretary Mrs. Mary Beth Thomas Dr. James Bonnar, Jr. Mr. Douglas MacAulay, Selectman Rev. David Purdy”
The above report was accepted. On motion duly made and seconded it was voted to adjourn this meeting without a day at 11:20 P.M.
Signed Ruth E. Caswell Town Clerk
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Middleborough, Massachusetts
Warrant for Special Town Meeting
Plymouth, SS.
To Robert W. Whitaker or either of the Constables of the Town of Middleborough.
Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn all the inhabitants of said town qualified to vote in town affairs, to meet in the Middleborough High School, Wayne M. Caron Auditorium on Monday, May 5, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. to act on the following articles.
ARTICLE 1: To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, certain areas of the Town of Middleborough are subject to periodic flooding from streams, rivers and lakes, causing serious damages to properties within these areas; and WHEREAS, relief is available in the form of Federally subsidized flood insurance as authorized by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Town of Middleborough to require the recognition and evaluation of flood hazards in all official actions relating to land use in the flood plain and areas having special flood hazards; and WHEREAS, this body has the legal authority to adopt land use and control measures to reduce future flood losses pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 40A, as amended; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Middle¬ borough hereby: 1. Assures the Federal Insurance Administration that it will enact as necessary, and maintain in force for those areas having flood hazards, adequate land use and control measures with effective enforcement provisions consistent with the Criteria set forth in Section 1910 of the National Flood Insurance Program Regulations; and 2. Vests the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Middleborough with the responsibility, authority, and means to: a. Delineate or assist the Administrator, at his request, in delineating the limits of the areas having special flood hazards on available local maps of sufficient scale to identify the location of building sites.
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b. Provide such information as the Administrator may request concerning present uses and occupancy of the flood plain. c. Cooperate with Federal, State, and local agencies and private firms which undertake to study, survey, map, and identify flood plain areas and cooperate with neighboring communities with respect to management of adjoining flood plain areas in order to prevent aggravation of existing hazards. d. Submit on the anniversary date of the community’s initial eligibility an annual report to the Administrator on the progress made during the past year within the community in the development and implementation of flood plain area management measures. 3. Appoints the Inspector of Buildings to maintain for public inspec¬ tion and to furnish upon request a record of elevations (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new or substantially improved structures located in the special flood hazard areas. If the lowest floor is below grade on one or more sides, the elevation of the floor immediately above must also be recorded. 4. Agrees to take such other official action as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the objectives of the program.
ARTICLE 2: To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Town of Middleborough has adopted and is en¬ forcing the Massachusetts State Building Code and the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Middleborough; and WHEREAS, Section 113.1 of the Massachusetts State Building Code prohibits any person, firm or corporation from constructing, enlarging, altering, moving or demolishing any building without first obtaining a separate building permit for each building from the Inspector of Buildings; and WHEREAS, the Inspector of Buildings must examine all plans and specifications for the proposed construction when application is made to him for a building permit; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town of Middle¬ borough as follows: 1. That the Inspector of Buildings shall review all building permit applications for new construction or substantial improvements to determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from flooding. If a proposed building site is in a location that has a flood hazard, any proposed new construction or substantial improvement (including prefabricated and mobile homes) must (i) be designed (or modified) and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral move¬ ment of the structure, (ii) use construction materials and utility equip¬ ment that are resistant to flood damage, and (iii) use construction
57 TOWN CLERK methods and practices that will minimize flood damage; and 2. That the Inspector of Buildings shall review subdivision proposals and other proposed new developments to assure that (i) all such pro¬ posals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage, (ii) all public utilities and facilities, such as Sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems are located, elevated, and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage, and (iii) adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards; and 3. That the Board of Health of the Town of Middleborough shall require new or replacement water supply systems and/or sanitary sewage systems to be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems and discharges from the systems into flood waters, and require on-site waste disposal systems to be located so as to avoid impairment of them or contamination from them during flooding.
ARTICLE 3: To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following amendment to the Town Zoning By-Law by adding the following as Section VI. F. 1 through VI. F. 2 inclusive; VI. F. 1. CONSTRUCTION TRAILERS OR CONSTRUCTION OFFICES Construction trailers, construction offices or other similar temporary structures may be erected, placed or converted on any lot in the Town provided that such structures shall be used exclusively in connection with the construction of a dwelling, building, structure or other improve¬ ment. 2. The use of such structures shall be limited to the duration of such construction, and the structures shall be removed from the lot within thirty (30) days of the completion of construction, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 4: To see if the Town will vote to adopt Section 20 of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws relative to repetive petitions to the Board of Appeals by adding the following section as Section VII C 4 d. d. No appeal for a variance from the terms of this by-law with respect to a parcel of land or the building thereon and no application for a special exception to the terms of these by-laws which has been un¬ favorably acted upon by the Board of Appeals shall be considered on its merits by said board within two years after the date of such un¬ favorable action except with the consent of all but one of the members of the Planning Board.
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ARTICLE 5: To see if the Town will vote to amend its zoning by¬ laws by making certain prior amendments to said by-laws applicable to the premises now or formerly owned by Middleborough Industries Inc., described in a deed recorded in Book 3814 at Page 451 in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds and being shown as Lot No. 7 on Assessors Map U-78, which parcel was specifically excluded from said prior amendments by order of the Suffolk Superior Court, in the matter of RGM Construction, Inc. et al vs. Town of Middleborough et al, and said premises are more particularly described as follows: (1) an amendment increasing the frontage and area requirements for multiple dwellings, restricting the height of multiple dwellings, and requiring public sewerage and water for multiple dwellings, which amendment was duly voted under Article 13 of the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting on March 11, 1974, said amendment being Section V. G 1 of the existing zoning by-law, (2) an amendment providing for certain conditions prior to the issuance of a special permit under the zoning by¬ law, duly adopted under Article 13 of the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting on March 10, 1975, which prior amendment now constitutes Section VII, C 2 of the existing zoning by-law and (3) an amendment requiring a special permit for multiple dwelling in the general use district and further requiring the area and frontage regulations now existing for multiple dwellings to be applied to any multiple dwellings allowed by any such special permit, which prior amendment was duly voted under Article 14 of the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting held on March 10, 1975, said amendment now constituting Section IV. C 1 and 2 of the existing zoning by-law; all of which existing zoning provision shall hereafter apply to said premises, or act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 6: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money by taxation, transfer from available funds in the treasury, by borrowing, or from Revenue Sharing funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972; for the purpose of installing a 10” water main connecting the existing terminus at Plymouth and Everett Streets to the main line on Summer Street, thereby completing the loop, to provide for the assessment of betterments, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 7: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court to enact legislation to authorize the Board of Selectmen to grant a liquor license for premises known as Rock Village Store located at Miller Street in the Town of Middle¬ borough notwithstanding the provision of General Laws, Chapter 138 Section 16C as amended, or act anything thereon.
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ARTICLE 8: To see if the Town will vote to establish and operate a Recycling Collection Center within the Town of Middleborough and for this purpose to raise and appropriate Two Thousand Seven Hundred ($2,700.00) Dollars by taxation, transfer from available funds in the treasury, or from Revenue Sharing Funds received by the Town pursuant to the provision of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972, or act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 9: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate by taxation, transfer from available funds in the treasury, or from Revenue Sharing Funds received by the Town pursuant to the provision of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972, sums of money for the purpose of paying retroactive salary increments to various Town employees, from and including July 1, 1974, or act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 10: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money by taxation, transfer from available funds in the treasury, or from Revenue Sharing Funds received by the Town pursuant to the provision of the State and local Government Assistance Act of 1972 for the purpose of replenishing the Gas and Electricity Account in the Park Department budget, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 11: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money by taxation, transfer from available funds in the treasury, or from Revenue Sharing Funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972; for the purpose of repairing the centrifuge at the sewer treatment plant, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 12: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money by taxation, transfer from available funds in the treasury, or from Revenue Sharing funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972; for the purpose of replenishing the Water Exploration Account in the Water and Sewer Department budget, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 13: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money by taxation, transfer from available funds in the treasury, or from Revenue Sharing Funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972 for the purpose of equipping two police station wagons as Class V ambulances, and act anything thereon.
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ARTICLE 14: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate sums of money by taxation, transfer from available funds in the treasury, or from Revenue Sharing Funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972, or otherwise, for the purpose of the establishment of a Salary Account for four (4) listers and one (1) Clerk in the Assessors Department, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 15: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money by taxation, transfer from available funds in the treasury, or from Revenue Sharing Funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972, for the purpose of constructing a storage building at the site of the East Grove Street Pumping Station, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 16: To see if the Town will vote to rescind the vote taken under Article 11 of the Special Town Meeting of June 27, 1974, and to terminate the authority of the Committee appointed pursuant thereto; and to authorize the appointment of a new committee to consist of nine members to be appointed as hereinafter specified, said committee to study the health needs of the Town of Middleborough and alternate ways in which these needs might best be met, said committee to report to the next annual or special town meeting. Said committee shall consist of nine members; the Moderator shall appoint six consumers and one member of the Board of Health or said Board’s designate. Said appoint¬ ments by the Moderator shall be made within thirty days of the vote under this.article. The seven members so appointed by the Moderator shall forthwith appoint two members who shall be health care providers. Committee vacancies shall be forthwith filled in the same manner specified for appointment of original members. And for the above purposes, to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars by transfer of available funds in the Treasury for the use of the committee, and act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 17: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money by taxation, transfer from available funds in the treasury, or from Revenue Sharing funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972; for the purpose of purchasing, equipping, operating and maintaining a Class I ambulance, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept any State or Federal Grants, or act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 18: To hear the report of any Committee or Officer of the Town, to appoint any Committee or take any action relative thereto.
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ARTICLE 19: To see if the Town will vote to rescind the so-called Dog Leash By-Law adopted pursuant to a vote under Article 34 of the Warrant for the 1975 Annual Town Meeting and to revoke and rescind its vote of March 17, 1975, adopting said by-law under said Article 34, or act anything thereon. (By Petition)
ARTICLE 20: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate sums of money by taxation, transfer from available funds in the treasury, or from Revenue Sharing Funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972; for salaries, general expenses and capital expenditures for the purpose of originally equipping and operating a Dog Officer Department and otherwise implementing and enforcing the Dog Leash By-Law, and act anything thereon.
Given under our hands at Middleborough, this 16th day of April 1975 A.D. Bruce G. Atwood Theresa S. Kilpatrick Douglas W. MacAulay David F. Michael George M. Ryder Selectmen of Middleborough
Plymouth, SS.
Pursuant to the instructions contained in the above warrant, I have notified and warned all the inhabitants of said town of Middleborough, qualified to vote as expressed in said Warrant, to meet at the time and place for the purpose specified, by causing an attested copy of the same to be published in the Middleborough Gazette on the 24th day of April 1975, that date being more than seven days before the time specified for said meeting.
Robert W. Whitaker Constable.
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Middleborough, Massachusetts May 5, 1975
Special Town Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Moderator Thomas M. Frates who declared that a quorum was present. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ARTICLE 1: Voted unanimously to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, certain areas of the Town of Middleborough are sub¬ ject to periodic flooding from streams, rivers and lakes, causing serious damages to properties within these areas; and WHEREAS, relief is available in the form of Federally subsidized flood insurance as authorized by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Town of Middleborough to re¬ quire the recognition and evaluation of flood hazards in all official actions relating to land use in the flood plain and areas having special flood hazards; and WHEREAS, this body has the legal authority to adopt land use and control measures to reduce future flood losses pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 40A, as amended; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Middle¬ borough hereby: 1. Assures the Federal Insurance Administration that it will enact as necessary, and maintain in force for those areas having flood hazards, adequate land use and control measures with effective enforcement provisions consistent with the Criteria set forth in Section 1910 of the National Flood Insurance Program Regulations; and 2. Vests the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Middleborough with the responsibility, authority, and means to: a. Delineate or assist the Administrator, at his request, in delineating the limits of the areas having special flood hazards on available local maps of sufficient scale to identify the location of building sites. b. Provide such information as the Administrator may request concerning present uses and occupancy of the flood plain. c. Cooperate with Federal, State and local agencies and private firms which undertake to study, survey, map, and identify flood plain areas and cooperate with neighboring communities with respect to management of adjoining flood plain areas in order to prevent aggrava¬ tion of existing hazards. d. Submit on the anniversary date of the community’s initial eligi¬ bility an annual report to the Administrator on the progress made during
63 TOWN CLERK the past year within the community in the development and implementa¬ tion of flood plain area management measures. 3. Appoints the Inspector of Buildings to maintain for public inspec¬ tion and to furnish upon request a record of elevations (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new or substantially improved structures located in the special flood hazard areas. If the lowest floor is below grade on one or more sides, the elevation of the floor immediately above must also be recorded. 4. Agrees tatake such other official action as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the objectives of the program.
ARTICLE 2: Voted unanimously to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Town of Middleborough has adopted and is enforcing the Massachusetts State Building Code and the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Middleborough; and WHEREAS, Section 113.1 of the Massachusetts State Building Code prohibits any person, firm or corporation from constructing, enlarging, altering, moving or demolishing any building without first obtaining a separate building permit for each building from the Inspector of Buildings; and WHEREAS, The Inspector of Buildings must examine all plans and specifications for the proposed construction when application is made to him for a building permit; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town of Middle¬ borough as follows: 1. That the Inspector of Buildings shall reveiw all building permit applications for new construction or substantial improvements to deter¬ mine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from flooding. If a proposed building site is in a location that has a flood hazard, any proposed new construction or substantial improvement (including prefabricated and mobile homes) must (i) be designed (or modified) and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral move¬ ment of the structure, (ii) use construction materials and utility equip¬ ment that are resistant to flood damage, and (iii) use construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage; and , 2. That the Inspector of Buildings shall review subdivision proposals and other proposed new developments to assure that (i) all such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage, (ii) all public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems are located, elevated, and constructed1 to minimize or eliminate flood damage, and (iii) adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards; and 3. That the Board of Health of the Town of Middleborough shall require new or replacement water supply systems and/or sanitary
64 TOWN CLERK sewage systems to be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood water into the systems and discharges from the systems into flood waters, and require on-site waste disposal systems to be located so as to avoid impairment of them or contamination from them during flooding.
ARTICLE 3: Voted unanimously to adopt the following amendment to the Town Zoning By-Law by adding the following as Section VI. F. 1 through VI. F. 2 inclusive; VI. F. 1 CONSTRUCTION TRAILERS OR CONSTRUCTION OFFICES Construction trailers, construction offices or other similar temporary structures may be erected, placed or converted on any lot in the Town provided that such structures shall be used exclusively in connection with the construction of a dwelling, building, structure or other improve¬ ment. 2. The use of such structures shall be limited to the duration of such construction, and the structures shall be removed from the lot within thirty (30) days of the completion of construction.
ARTICLE 4: Voted to accept Section 20 of Chapter 40A, as amended, of the Massachusetts General Laws, and to add the following section as Section VII C 4 d to the Zoning By-law. d. No appeal for a variance from the terms of this by-law with respect to a parcel of land or the building thereon and no application for a special exception to the terms of these by-laws which has been unfavorably acted upon by the Board of Appeals shall be considered on its merits by said board within two years after the date of such un¬ favorable action except with consent of all but one of the members of the Planning Board. Result of a counted vote was YES 281 NO 28, thus receiving a two thirds vote.
ARTICLE 5: Voted unanimously to amend its Zoning By-Laws by making certain prior amendments to said by-laws applicable to the premises nor or formerly owned by Middleborough Industries Inc., described in a deed recorded in Book 3814 at Page 451 in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds and being shown as Lot No. 7 on Assessors Map U-78, which parcel was specifically excluded from said prior amend¬ ments by order of the Suffolk Superior Court, in the matter of RGM Construction, Inc. et al vs. Town of Middleboro et al, and said amend¬ ments are more particularly described as follows: (1) an amendment increasing the frontage and area requirements for multiple dwellings, restricting the height of multiple dwellings, and requiring public sewerage and water for multiple dwellings, which amendment was duly voted
65 TOWN CLERK under Article 13 of the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting on March 11, 1974, said amendment being Section V. G 1 of the existing zoning by-law, (2) an amendment providing for certain conditions prior to the issuance of a special permit under the zoning by-law, duly adopted under Article 13 of the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting on March 10, 1975, which prior amendment now constitutes Section VII, C 2 of the existing zoning by-law and (3) an amendment requiring a special permit for multiple dwellings in the general use district and further requiring the area and frontage regulations now existing for multiple dwellings to be applied to any multiple dwellings allowed by any such special permit, which prior amendment was duly voted under Article 14 of the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting held on March 10, 1975, said amendment now constituting Section IV. C 1 and 2 of the existing zoning by-law: all of which existing zoning provisions shall hereafter apply to said premises.
ARTICLE 6: Voted unanimously to raise and appropriate the sum of Seventy Thousand ($70,000.00) Dollars by transfer from available funds in the treasury, for the purpose of installing a 10” water main connecting the existing terminus at Plymouth and Everett Streets to the main line on Summer Street, thereby completing the loop, to pro¬ vide for the assessment of betterments. The Finance Committee Recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 7: Voted to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court to enact legislation to authorize the Board of Selectmen to grant a liquor license for premises known as Rock Village Store located at Miller Street in the Town of Middleborough notwithstanding the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 138 Section 16C as amended.
ARTICLE 8: Voted unanimously to establish and operate a Recycling Collection Center within the Town of Middleborough, subject to the approval of the site location of said center by the Board of Selectmen, and for this purpose to raise and appropriate Two Thousand Seven Hundred ($2,700.00) Dollars from Revenue Sharing Funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Govern¬ ment Assistance Act of 1972.
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action. ARTICLE 9: Voted unanimously to raise and appropriate the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Sixty Dollars- and 70/100 ($61,060.70) by transfer from available funds in the treasury, for the purpose of paying the following Town Employees the following enumerated amounts as retroactive salary increments for the fiscal year 1974-1975:
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ASSESSORS Salaries: Appraiser $ 251.08 Principal Clerk 117.97 Clerk 96.34 Part Time Clerk, Sick &0’Time 13.92 479.31
ELECTION & REGISTRATION Chairman-Registrars 7.00 Clerk-Registrars 8.00 Two Registrars 11.70 26.70
SELECTMEN Salary-Clerk 11.96
TOWN CLERK & ACCOUNTANT
Town Clerk & Accountant 219.76 Clerk #1 118.09 Clerk #2 115.46 Part Time Clerk, Sick, O’Time 50.96 504.27
TOWN HALL Salaries: Custodian 147.73 Agents Assistant 24.72 172.45
TOWN MANAGER Salaries: Town Manager 352.87 Secretary 121.62 Two Clerks 134.14 Part Time Clerks 11.15 Building Inspector 155.56 775.34
PLANNING BOARD Clerk’s Salary 11.02
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Secretarial 3.61
CONSERVATION COMMISSION Secretarial Services 7.65
TREASURER & COLLECTOR Salaries: Chief Clerk 129.46 Clerk #1 117.97 Clerk #2 105.97 Clerk #3 95.76 Pt. Time Clerks, Vac. Sick, O’Time 6.33 455.49
FIRE DEPARTMENT Salaries: Chief S 662.00 Deputy Chief, Captains (2), Lieutenant (1), Regulars (18), Call Men, Sick Leave, O’Time, Vac., Pd. Holidays 21,134.00 South Middleborough Call Men 500.00 22,296.00
POLICE Salaries: Chief 315.29 Lieutenant 716.04 Sergeants 3,341.50 Detectives 1,190.64 Patrolmen 12,585.50 Custodian 113.98 Clerks 180.28 Special, Matron & Overtime 12,865.56 31,308.79
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Salary 26.20
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SANITATION DIVISION Brook Street Landfill Employees 2,503.67
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HEALTH Salaries: Health Officer 175.02 Milk Inspector 13.20 Part Time Clerks 72.13 Plumbing & Gas Inspector 166.32 Animal Inspector 16.83 Dentist 52.56 Nurse 173.89 Relief Nurse 79.56 749.51
VETERANS SERVICES Salaries: Agent 78.60 Secretary 129.95 Part Time Clerk, Vac. Sick 7.20 215.75
LIBRARY Salaries: Librarian 169.65 Assistant Librarians 484.41 Custodian 73.60 Part Time Workers 43.85 771.51
HIGHWAY & WATER DEPARTMENTS Salaries: DPW Superintendent $ 296.50 Water & Sewer Superintendent 220.81 Water & Sewer Secretary 123.62 Water & Sewer Clerk 100.54 741.47
TOTAL $61,060.70
The Finance Committe recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 10: Voted unanimously to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred ($3,500.00) Dollars from Revenue Sharing Funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972 for the purpose
69 TOWN CLERK of replenishing the Gas and Electricity Account in the Park Department budget.
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 11: Voted unanimously to raise and appropriate the sum of Six Thousand($6,000.00) Dollars from Revenue Sharing Funds re¬ ceived by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972; for the purpose of repairing the centrifuge at the sewer treatment plant.
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 12: Voted unanimously to raise and appropriate the sum of Six Thousand Seven Hundred ($6,700.00) Dollars from Revenue Sharing Funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972; for thepurpose of replenishing the Water Exploration Account in the Water and Sewer Department Budget.
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 13: Voted unanimously to raise and appropriate the sum of Four Thousand ($4,000.00) Dollars from Revenue Sharing Funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972; for the purpose of equipping two police station wagons as Class V ambulances.
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 14: A request was made that this article be indefinitely postponed.
ARTICLE 15: Voted unanimously to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand, One Hundred ($2,100.00) Dollars from Revenue Sharing funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972; for the purpose of constructing a storage building at the site of the East Grove Street Pumping Station.
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 16: Voted unanimously to rescind the vote taken under Article 11 of the Special Town Meeting of June 27, 1974, and to termi-
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nate the authority of the Committee appointed pursuant thereto; and to authorize the appointment of a new committee to consist of nine members to be appointed as hereinafter specified, said committee to study the health needs of the Town of Middleborough and alternate ways in which these needs might best be met, said committee to report to the next annual or special town meeting. Said committe shall consist of nine members; the Moderator shall appoint six consumers and one member of the Board of Health or said Board’s designate. Said appoint¬ ments by the Moderator shall be made within thirty days of the vote under thisarticle. The seven members so appointed by the Moderator shall forthwith appoint two members who shall be health care providers. Committee vacancies shall be forthwith filled in the same manner specified for appointment of original members. And for the above purposes, to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars by transfer from available funds in the Treasury for the use of the Committee.
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
ARTICLE 17: A request was made that this article be indefinitely postponed.
ARTICLE 18: Voted to establish a Court House - Police Station Use Study Committee to study and make recommendations to the Town Meeting in regard to the feasibility of using the existing Court House - Police Station building exclusively as a police station, said Committee to consist of Chief of Police, one member of the Board of Selectmen, or their designee appointed by the Board, one member of the Finance Committee, or their designee appointed by the Finance Committee, the Building Inspector and three citizens at large, said citizens at large to be appointed by the Moderator who shall fill vacancies in the citizen at large membership should they occur. All appointments to the Com¬ mittee shall be made within 30 days of the close of the Town meeting Meeting.
ARTICLE 19: A motion duly made and seconded to move the ques¬ tion was carried by a counted vote of YES 377 NO 0. A motion duly made and seconded to rescind the so-called Dog Leash By-Law adopted pursuant to a vote under Article 34 of the Warrant for the 1975 Annual Town Meeting and to revoke and rescind its vote of March 17, 1975, adopting said by-law under said Article 34 was lost by a counted vote of YES 134 NO 253.
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ARTICLE 20: A motion duly made and seconded that this article be amended by striking out the words “by taxation’’ and inserting the words “from Revenue Sharing Funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972’’ was carried by a counted vote of YES 172 NO 105. A motion duly made and seconded to amend the amendment by in¬ serting the words “from Revenue Sharing Funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972 and from available funds in the Treasury’’ was defeated. Voted to raise and appropriate the sum of Forty-One Thousand, Eight Hundred ($41,80*0.00) Dollars from Revenue Sharing Funds received by the Town pursuant to the provisions of the State and Local Government Assistance Act of 1972 for the purpose of originally equip¬ ping and operating a Dog Officer Department and otherwise imple¬ menting and enforcing the Dog Leash By-Law, said sum to be allocated as follows:
Dog Officers Salaries $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 Building 15,000.00 15,000.00 Vehicle 3,700.00 3,700.00 Expenses: Vehicle Maintenance 1,500.00 Other expenses 4,850.00 Utilities 750.00 Miscellaneous Equipment 1,000.00 8,100.00 $ 41,800.00
The Finance Committee recommends favorable action.
Voted to adjourn without a day at 10:25 P.M.
Signed, Ruth E. Caswell Town Clerk
The following were appointed to serve on the Health Needs Study Committee by Moderator Thomas Frates per Article 16 Special Town Meeting: Mrs. Mary Beth Thomas, 84 Pearl Street Mr. Norman Record, 18 Rock Street Mr. Brian Dealy, 27 Summit Street Rev. David A. Purdy, 16 School Street Mr. Thomas Fahey, 32 South Main Street
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The following were appointed to serve on the Court House-Police Station Use Study Committee by Moderator Thomas Frates per Article 18 Special Town Meeting:
Mr. Charles D. Townsend, Bedford Street Mr. William L. Byrne, Barden Hill Road Mr. Stephen J. Childs, 77 Spruce Street Mrs. Yvonne Tilton - Finance Committee Designee Mr. Douglas MacAuley - Selectmen Designee Chief William E. Warner - Chief of Police Mr. Myron A. Dunham - Building Inspector
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VITAL STATISTICS BIRTHS RECORDED IN THE TOWN OF Middleborough in 1975
Date Name Names of Parents January 2 Erin Leigh Hennessy Richard E. and Mildred M. Casey 2 Renee Danielle Messier Peter T. and Charlotte F. Johnson 3 Jennifer Marie Smith Ronald F. and Arietta M. Beckley 3 Nannette Lee Nicholson Dennis J. and Janice E. Johnson 4 Jonathan Manfred Kohl Manfred W. and Barbara M. Meisner 5 Robert Edward Sawyer Robert W. and Kathleen T. LeClair 6 Danielle Elaine Smith James L. and Sharon F. Hutson 6 Mathew James Eaton William T. and Patricia A. Loveday 6 Joseph David Pelland Richard C. and Sharon L. Isabel 6 Thomas Mark Melevsky Walter D. and Maureen Fitzsimmons 7 Sean Michael Purdon Robert C. and Cynthia J. Roberts 7 Kosta Elefterios Tsaknaridis Elefterios K. & Virginia M. McAdams 8 Lorna Diane Chaffee David E. and Heather D. Paquin 11 Sara May Delano Craig A. and Sandra L. Greenleaf 12 Nellie Jean Bukin John F. and Cynthia J. Horgan 13 Audre Dyan Antonelli Daniel N. and Ann M. Romano 15 Edward Francis Morgan, Jr. Edward F. and Patricia J. Wilson 15 Michael John Smusz Robert J. and Cynthia A. Burgess 17 Christofer Mark Cutting Alfred C. and Helen M. Burgess 18 Amy Jill Goslin Brian P. and Susan J. Halpin 21 Robert Daniel Smith Robert K. and Donna M. Wilkins 21 Gorgina Alves Florencio L. and Ernestino Andrade 24 Douglas Edwin Place, Jr. Douglas E. and Margaret G. Cordeiro 24 Amy Rose Moniz Bruce C. and Deborah M. Pelton 24 Nicole Jeanine Pike Mark W. and Jean T. Bois 24 Matthew John Robbins William S. and Marilyn E. Townsend 25 Charles Henry Young, Jr. Charles H. and Donna M. Johnson 27 Julie Anne Persichillo Ralph L. and Lucinda J. Porter 29 Kimberly Diane Jumpe John F. and Sharon L. Ray 29 Todd Shelby Freitas David A. and Jeanne C. Sparkman 29 Christine Marie Butler Kenneth E. and Margaret E. MacKenzie 30 Richard Alton Washburn, III Richard A. and Brenda J. McKee 31 Holly Ann Souza Ronald R. and Linda J. Parmenter
February 2 Denis Jean Gay Jesse B. and Donna J. Hebert
74 BIRTHS
Date Name Names of Parents
2 James Ross Hunter James M. and Valerie C. Ross 3 Patrice Marie Gibbons Phillip J. and Patricia-Ann E. Krugar 5 Tara Lynn Chartier Kevin R. and Pamela J. Craig $ Amy Lynn Rose Paul and Shirley A. Pina 7 Kristen Michelle Balboni Mark J. and Diana L. Gray 7 Janet Lynn Harrison Douglas A. and Dianna M. Clogston 7 Michelle Lee Milcendeau Patrick J. and Cindy L. Wrightington 9 Catherine Lynne Graham John G. and Lynne M. Fontinha 9 Jason Scot Miranda Richard J. and Sheila L. Churchill 9 David Anthony Morris, Jr. David A. and Kathleen L. Gillis 10 Michael Edward Maxim Calvin H. and Mary E. Bishop 10 Johanne Marie Kowalczyk Joseph S. and Carmen T. Deragon 11 Darlene Joy Leonard Edward C. and Norma P. Campot 13 Robert Peter Nordahl Victor A. and Sandra L. McPhee 14 Owen Charles McCarthy, II Owen C. and Patti A. Young 16 Eloise Soares Teixeira Carlos A. and Laurinda G. Soares 17 James Fontes Costa, III James F. and Carol A. Garafalo 20 Danielle Leah Coughlin Jeffrey A. and Marie A. LeClair 20 Laura Mary Palaschak Robert J. and Kathleen A. Davis 21 Gina Marie Zibelli Vincent J. and Jo-Anne Tosches 25 Jill Elen Finch Wayne A. and Carol A. Pacheco 27 Randi Marie Leonard Charles W. and Arlene B. St. Sauveur 27 Danielle Laurel Durant John D. and Doreen F. Ertel 28 Terry Michael Meleski Raymond M. and Charlene F. Eaton
March 1 Autumn Moon LeRoy Dana F. and Lindsay A. Hollis 1 Mona Lee Spillane Michael W. and Linda J. Randall 1 Kristie Ann Jordan George G. and Jeannette E. Pfister 6 Christopher Matthew Hall Robert W. and Linda J. Dufour 7 Christopher Bernard Gingrow Lawrence T.& Barbara A.MacDonald 7 Tina Marie Garafalo Robert C. and Priscilla A. Savage 7 Nancy Frances Silvia Ronald F. and Louise M. Mello 9 Robert Treat Harriman, II Robert T. and Mary C. Souza 11 Denise Marie Rogers Hugh J. and Judylee M. Feid 12 Michael Joseph Martin Kenneth R. and Lorraine E. Young 15 Nadine Leigh Gendron Robert F. Lynn M. Briggs 19 Robert Paul Roshinski Thomas J., Ill and Sheila A. Jones 21 Melissa Faith Wood Kenneth H. and Sharon M. Parker 21 Matthew Paul Nickerson Paul F. and Ellen M. Giovannucci 21 David Michael Sinnott David W. and Donna M. Mitchell 23 Rebecca Roxana Ryder Richard and Nora D. Bruffee
75 BIRTHS
Date Name Names of Parents
24 Darren Michael Livie Ronald A. and June E. McLeod 24 Jolee Anne Ferreira Albert M. Jr. and Hally K. Co-Wallis 27 Robert Richard Forcier, Jr. Robert R. and Jan M. Gerrior 28 Christopher Garrett Peltier Michael C. and Suzanne R. Estes 30 David Norman Elmes Guy N. and Elain E. Goodreau
April 1 Richard Howard Taylor Richard L. and Janice A. Wager 3 Shauna Ann Finch James E. and Florence M. Gaskin 3 Robert Floyd Lynch, Jr. Robert F. and Joan Maki 4 Glenn Robert Dobson, II Glenn R. and June E. Bosworth 7 Richard Matthew Lennon David I. and Dorothy J. Black 9 Christie Dawn Ouellette Robert M. and Barbara A. Frates 9 Nicole Jacquelyn Letendre Paul L. and Karen J. Harlow 9 Michael Paul Letendre Paul L. and Karen J. Harlow 9 Thom Sharp Jones Robert S. and Claire F. Thom 9 Karon Elizabeth Dutton Jeffrey L. and Elizabeth M. Mallowes 10 Kate Trull Murphy John M. and Julie A. Trull 11 Nelson Melo Almada Jose P. and Maria A. C. Melo 14 Stephen Robert Pennington David A. and Judith L. Churchill 15 Amy Marie Goodine Clifton J. and Dorothy M. Nichols 16 Brant Forrest Erickson Kevin S. and Deborah J. Carter 16 Amber Leigh Smith Terry R. and Janet R. Burke 17 Letecia Nichole Reed David L. and Dawn C. Miller 17 Tova Noel Reed David L. and Dawn C. Miller 21 Amy Lee McAloon Daniel J. and Linda L. Robertson 21 Derek Allen Gardner Robert A. and Linda Jefferson 23 Andrew David Leonard Robert J. and Cheryl A. Silvia 23 Richard Franke LaFratta James A. and Barbara M. Franke 24 Jeffrey Robert Livezey James R. and Irene R. Caron 27 Martin Richard Petersen Richard J. and Jeanne M. Kranz 27 Sara Elizabeth Lang Terrence Michael and Cynthia L. Davis 30 Paul Michael Couturier Paul P.H. and Shirley L. Rhea 30 Keith William Newhall William E. and Denise A. Dionne 30 Joseph Michael O’Brien John F. and Nancy J. Giangrande
May 2 Laura Frances Nunes Joseph K. and Mary E. Henry 3 Amy Ellen Harju Lawrence C. and Jane A. Barengo 4 Daniel Justin Leroy Patrick G. and Olive M.Bindon 4 Jesse Kenneth Smith Kenneth J. and Linda M. Sullivan 5 Mary Katherine Maloney Frederick J. and Grace E. Matheson
76 BIRTHS
Date Name Names of Parents
6 Rebecca Helen Marble George B. and Lucille A. Vidoli 7 Debra Marie DeBoe William D. and Virginia N. DiCarlo 7 James Anthony Bourque Joseph E. and Brenda H. Gerow 9 Annmarie Tome Manuel M. and Celestine M. Chaves 10 Theresa Ann Woods Neil E. and Peggy M. Cowen 10 Robert Ferrin Riggs, III Robert F. and Joanne C. Crimmings 11 Bonnie Ann Barnicoat Steven E. and Valerie A. Zakarian 11 Jeremy David Fox Timothy D. and Ruth E. Crouse 12 Wade Alan Roach Wendell E. and Donna M. Porter 13 Jason Arthur Rogers John A. and Karen E. Goodwin 14 Maureen Germaine Murphy James B. and Janet M. Bernard 15 Lucas William Vail Stephen A. and Linda A. Berryman 16 Bernadette Lyn Shurtleff Richard R. and Adeline C. Amadeo 17 Christine Lee Bernier David P. and Donna G. Demers 17 Alexander Manuel Darling l Herbert A., Jr.and Cecilia S.deJesus 19 Angelo Joseph LaPanna Angelo J., Jr. and Patricia Browne 19 Kirk Anthony Goodine Reginald A. and Margaret A. Conroy 21 Mary Ellen Huff Dean M. and Mary E. Cassidy 21 Tracy Marie Gamache Donald R. and Pauline M. Consalvi 23 Kristi Anna Holmlund Alan E. and Pamela J. Dill 26 Kelly Angelique Braley Donald B., Jr. and Cheryl L. Seaman 26 Tessa Joy Paquin Peter G. and Linda J. Young 28 Robert Michael Gallagher Arthur M. and Suzanne Parsons
June 4 Darcy Jean Cripps Edward F. and Barbara J. Krol 5 Michael John Dutton John M., Jr. and Michelle C. Reilly 5 Jessica Leigh Pierce Walter A., Jr. and Carol L. Peltola 5 Glenna Miranda Slaton Robert J. and Barbara L. Powers 6 Tammy Lynn Fernandes Leonard H. and Donna M. Robbins 11 Dina Marie Paiva Ernesto B. and Diamantina Resendes 12 Tanya Elizabeth Mola Paul M. and Elaine G. Caswell 13 Edward Joseph Hutchinson George F. and Maureen P. Daniels 13 Adam Charles Gerbutavich Charles J.& Rosemary H. Chmielewski 14 Julie Ann Sorgman Mark and Sandra A. Maltais 14 Mark Daniel Sylvia John F., Jr. and Janice C. Medeiros 15 Shannon Renee Tetreault Arthur L. and Suzanne Lemieux 15 Joseph Gilbert J Joseph M. and Ana Fernandes 17 Laurien Michelle Santos Antonio E.P. and Maria J. Sociedade 17 Andrew Milton Fillebrown William P. and Deborah E. Moore 19 Jennifer Ruth Silvia William E. and Nancy L. Smallman 20 Kathleen Anne Hilton James C. and Marion K. MacKenzie
77 BIRTHS
Dale Name Names of Parents
24 Mari Lynn Jeffery Douglas L. and Sharon L. Jewell 24 Aamer Amin M. Javed and Elizabeth N. Larsen 24 Justin Thomas Dorsey John E. and Theresa L. Marchetti 25 Michael Edward Tinkham Richard E. and Kathleen McDonald 26 Dawn Lee Adamiec Wayne B. and Deborah J. Norton 26 Beth Ann Marshall Robert W. and Ann M. Regis 27 Lisa Marie Stephanian Albert R. and Deborah A. Vaughan 27 Erico Cardelli Enzo and Roberta A. White 28 Matthew James Tarkanian Thomas E. and Jo-Anne M. Butler 29 Melissa Jean Solari John R. and Lorraine F. Bearce 12 Luke David Courcy Jean Joseph and Elizabeth M. Crossman
July 5 Jennifer Carolyn O’Donnell Thomas P. and Diane L. DeCourcy 5 Jason Scott Weaver Robert D. and Catherine H. Desrosiers 7 Heather Lynn Kyle William P. and Susan C. Kummer 7 Jason Jacob White William A. and Jo-Ann E. Ryder 8 Jill Suzanne Mclsaac Charles L. and Karen L. Smith 8 Joanne Renne Mclsaac Charles L. and Karen L. Smith 8 Melanie Ann Heuberger Michael P. and Susan K. Ruede 8 Chi Beatrice Forend Thomas C. and Jayne B. Stearns 8 Jeffery Ronald Price Charles R. and Sonja I. Barger 9 Kimberly Ann Blest Geoge Blest, Jr. and Sandra M.Snow 11 Catherine Mary Bindon Carl E. and Joanne M. Bailey 11 Michael Cole Alfred E. and Janet M. Baher 14 Jayne Lynn Neilson Jay E. and Anne M. McCurdy 17 Andrea Bradley David M. and Edeltrud M. Mohr 18 Lynn April Silvia Antone Silvia, Jr. and Sandra C. Hebert 18 Amanda Lee Dorr Robert F. and Patricia A. Cazeault 21 Kelly Jennifer Moore James G. and Carlene P. Carroll 23 Ellen Catherine Howe Robert H. and Joan E. Gallagher 23 Jason Anthony Ruthwicz Daniel A. and Jospehine A. Thomas 23 Matthew Allen Quagan Donald A. and Norma S. Wainwright 25 Vicki Summerfield Cavener Douglas R. and Nancy E. Cooter 26 Denise Lee Shing Jeanon Shing and Gail L. Washburn 29 Blossom Lorraine Johnson Rudolph W. and Judith L. Tinkham 30 Jacqueline Marie Soule David L. and Donna L. Stivers 30 Christopher Edward Grishey Edward R. and Dale W. Smith
August 1 Rebecca Ann Tortorella Bruce M. and Patricia L. McDonnell 2 Sandara Jean Rowell William H. and Marcia L. Galfre
78 BIRTHS
Date Name Names of Parents
5 Julie Ann Frates David D. and Wanda L. Richmond 6 Eric Bernard Storms Bernard E. and Deborah L. Shaw 7 Joseph Raymond Barnicoat John R. and Veronica L. Ames 13 Daniel John DesRoches William J. and Sandra L. Clark 14 Melaine Marie Holmes Wilson Harold G. and Beth M. Baker 16 Sheryl Lee Correa Philip J. and Dianne E. Richard 19 James Gregory Fratus Arthur R. and Rose E. Loud 22 Barbara Dawn Collins Michael A. and Judith A. McBride 23 Robert James Emmett, Jr. Robert J. and Sheila M. Scully 26 Leonard Joseph Bolia, Jr. Leonard J. and Barbara J. Dougherty 26 Jennifer Lee Springer William A. & Kathleen A. Main 26 Leila Marie Laura Mark D. and Jeanne N. Couillard 28 Shawn Russell Broderick Russell T. and Jane E. Rogers Sept. 1 Jessica Mary Snow David N. and Cynthia J. Grale 5 Kara Leigh Williams Gary Lee and Rosemary Reposa 8 Kevin John Kowzic Francis P. & Janet R. Farrell 9 Dorothy Bridget Dacey Joseph P. & Arlene M. Sullivan 9 Julie Beth Bryant John H. & Brenda J. Sisson 10 Melissa Ann McDonough Richard A & Rose M. Pitts 10 Barry Bradford Leonard Bradford Steven & Cheryl Ann Scanlon 11 James Paul Eaton Arthur N. & Florine N. Skaradoski 11 Mark Domenic Biasiucci Domenic A. and Janet M. Marshall 14 Jennifer Ann Frates Robert A. & Dawn E. Targee 16 Derek Robert Drew Brian R. & Erma Correen Whiddon 17 Rebecca Joy Whalen Paul M. & Nancy E. Noyes 17 Arthur Amedee Henry Joseph R. & Mary L. Henderson 22 Roland Joseph Andrews III Roland J. & Susan L. Carafoli 22 Graig Patrick Morris Donald Francis & Judith A. Duarte 23 Thomas George McMahon III Thomas G. & Veronica A. McLellan 24 Lauren Elizabeth PriestmanGeorge P.& Carolyn Anita Gardiner 24 Jamie Elliott Bent Harold E. & Elaine Mary Skop 25 Denise Mary McGettigan Dennis James & Marjorie Anne Pelrine 26 Cory Maclean Bell-Mello Francis & Linda L. Bell 28 Jeanine Michelle Ryder Andrew H. & Donna L. Hatch 29 Kelly Lee McDonough Mark B. & Colleen A. Whitney
October 1 Alison Ina Delew David E. & Elizabeth A. Emerson 1 Gregory Edward Maher Kevin M. Maher & Judith E. LeClair 2 Robert Edward Bumpus Robert E. & Elaine S. Maxwell
79 BIRTHS
Date Name Names of Parents
7 Carrie Ann Gosson Robert W. & Joanne T. Wilson 8 Rachel Ann Gracia Frederick W. & Brenda E. Brown 10 Kevin Michael Dubord James M. & Diane E. Dunn 11 Brett Daniel Collins Brian V. & Linda M. LaPointe 13 Beth Anne Ventura David A. & Donna L. Rhodes 14 Donald Joseph Mackiewicz Jr. Donald J. & Sandra B. Powers 16 Damon Warren Abair Norman C. & Jill E. Parsons 17 Lauren Diane Jacintho William R. & Judith I. Carnathan 19 Ryan Michael Doyle Calvin M. & Susan M. Enge 19 Megan Jean Thompson Dan W. & Pamela D. Henry 23 Matthew Patrick Allen Michael G. & Maria T. Aragon 26 Gregory Robert Lessard Robert N. & Jane J. Waterman 27 Jason Edward Sullivan Peter B. & Marie L. Vuilleumier 28 Joshua Alan Hlinka Ronald Carl & Linda L. Thomas 29 Leslie Allyn Whitaker Roy B. & Linda D. Stowell
November 1 Charles Samuel Rink III Charles S. & Gwynne M. Smith 1 Clayton Bruce Forgan Jr. Clayton Bruce Sr. & Linda L. Bedard 3 Kristie Ann Williams David & Darlene E. Lynch 3 Amelia Lee Norse Allan Lee & Lucy F. Ferreira 9 Paul Joseph Travers Paul A. & Mary F. Gazerro 11 Patrick McDonald Bruce H. & Melody J. Nye 11 Michael Louis Teceno Louis J. & Denise F. MacArthur 17 Melissa Lynn Evans Michael J. & Marilyn A. Rumsey 23 Tina Marie Neary Edward F. & Rhonda L. Burke 23 Kevin Andrew Hudson Guy L. & Ann L. Mitchell 26 John Michael Dealy Brian F. & Cynthia A. Lees 26 Melissa Ann DeArruda Jesse G. & Candy Shurtleff 29 Dewey Jeremy DesRosiers Alfred W. & Sandra A. Bellerive
December 2 Lisa Marie Turnbull Myron A. & Donna J. Pierce 4 Douglas Clifford Rogers Clifford R. & Debra E. Nickerson 6 Joshua Barton Hall Darren C. & Jacqueline L. Alden 9 Paul Michael Bernier Joseph A. & Nancy M. Kahian 10 Wayne Davis Parker Jr. Wayne D. & Patricia Anne Murphy 12 Jeffrey Richard Ryder John D. & Carla L. Knipe 13 Jessica Jamee Follett James W. & Julianne K. Kerrigan 12 Patricia Ann Cady Patrick J. & Ann N. Burke 15 Curt Mathew Pina Roger E. & Janet L. Berry 19 Nathaniel Evans Thompson Gary E. & Rebecca Louis Hall
80 BIRTHS
Date Name Names of Parents
19 Michael Perley Main Stuart R. Main Jr. & Cheryl L. Robertson 22 Amy Kathleen Faria Michael J. & Kathleen A. Boyd 23 Jennifer Ruth Paiva Donald R. & Susan T. Sinnott 26 Jason Lee Silvia Daniel L. & Janice L. Estes 27 Tinnelle Danele Montrond Ceasar J. & Deborah J. Alves 28 Jennifer Lynn Shelley Johnson David H.R. Johnson & Judith C. Shelley 29 Jennifer Elizabeth Lee Douglas E. & Linda M. Gallagher 29 Zachary Paul O’Neal Beane Paul E.O. Beane & Janet M. McClelland
81 Marriages Recorded in the Town of
MIDDLEBOROUGH IN 1975
Date Bride and Groom Residence
January 4 Arthur Robert O’Toole Middleborough Susan Jeanne Bauer Middleborough
10 Robert Edward Smith Brockton Rosemary Ireland Brockton
11 Roy Holmes Plymouth Claudia R. Hall (Holmes) Plymouth
11 David Hollis Simmons Dartmouth Beth Ann Macomber Marion
11 Thomas Patrick O’Donnell Middleborough Diane Louise DeCourcy Middleborough
13 Anthony Palmieri Providence, Rhode Island Marianne Hermina McCaughey Providence, Rhode Island
18 Lowell Linwood Gray Middleborough Mary Alice Cirelli Brockton
24 George E. Jones Taunton Jane Marie McCready Tauton
25 Ronald Jean Dube East Freetown Mary Beth Scanlon Middleborough
February 1 Joseph Anthony Vale Cranston, Rhode Island Beverly Shirley Vale (Morton) Cranston, Rhode Island
1 Daniel Leonard Reed Middleborough Jo-Ann Defino Brockton
82 MARRIAGES
Date Bride and Groom Residence
8 John Walter Andrade Westport Laura Louise McEachern Middleborough
14 Richard Alfred Prudhomme New Bedford Laura Lamb New Bedford
14 Richard R. Pimental New Bedford Carol Ann Mason New Bedford
15 Steven Robert Archibald Middleborough Corinne Burgess Middleborough
16 Paul Erland Harju Carver Linda Mae Hartley Carver
22 William Alfred Springer Plympton Kathleen Ann Main Middleborough
March 8 Richard Laurence Butler Bourne Claudia Adele Rietz Bourne
14 Charles William McDonald East Bridgewater Constance Susanne Thibault (Crouse) Middleborough
14 Steven Andrew Bigelow Middleborough Paula Lee Walker Middleborough
14 Edmond Joseph Chausse Middleborough Gloria Ann Doyle Brockton
14 Donald A. Lafleur Fall River Joan Dolan (Fontaine) Fall River
20 Lawrence W. Shaw Taunton Idella Pearl Belanger Taunton
21 George Arthur Taylor Middleborough Madeline Margaret Covell Middleborough
22 Michael Coty Smith Middleborough Barbara Ann DeGuire Middleborough
83 MARRIAGES
Date Bride and Groom Residence
29 Lawrence Alexander Fall River Joanne Fedele Fall River
April 3 Mark Douglas Laura Middleborough Jeanne Nancy Couillard Middleborough
4 Edward Michael Lavelle Middleborough Carol Jean Burke Pembroke
7 Frank John Sloniecki Lakeville Ludmild Lyczewska (Kulpinski) Lakeville
11 Robert Edward Winn Middleborough Gloria Faith Jean Middleborough
12 Leslie Armand Westgate, Jr. East Taunton Carmella Lee Annichiarico Middleborough
12 Frances J. Nania Boston Cynthia A. Habib Boston
19 Walter James Whinn Andover Elizabeth (Rusin) Grant Lawrence
19 Richard Ronald Beliveau Middleborough Jane Marie Farmer Middleborough
19 Joseph J. Fay Boston Marion S. Hagerty Boston
19 Mark Andrew Rufo Middleborough Nancy Lee Koeppel Halifax
24 Antonio Rui Rodrigues de Sousa Fairhaven Linda Marie Decotis New Bedford
May 3 John Cristina Quincy Patti Billings Halifax
3 Paul Alvin Travers Middleborough Mary Frances Gazerro Middleborough 84 MARRIAGES
Date Bride and Groom Residence
8 Marcello Mauro Mallegni Natick Susan Lynne Swanson Milford
9 William Edward Massey Buffalo, N.Y. Patrecia Frances Perkins Middleborough
10 Wallace Francis Furtado Carver Dona Denise Young Detroit, Michigan
16 Todd Hopwood Plymouth Elizabeth K. Hay Plymouth
17 Stephen Allen Hosley Middleborough Jacqueline (Thedeio)Foley Taunton
23 Dennis Roland Breton Fairhaven Catherine Louise Ferreira Acushnet
24 Clifford William Kenneway Brockton Kathleen Mary(Gilbert) Hayward Brockton
24 James Robert Richard Middleborough Mary Ellen Hinds Brockton
24 Robert Everett Burns Duxbury Susan Jayne Smith Middleborough
25 William Francis D’Ambruoso Allston Jane Marie Logan Middleborough
25 Joseph Soares North Dighton Jacqueline Frances Grant Middleborough
30 Wayne Brian Adamiec Middleborough Deborah Joy Norton Middleborough
31 Timothy Richard Higgins Middleborough Edda Mosbrucker Middleborough
31 David Brian Manahan Morristown, N.J. Cathy June Blaine Brockton
85 MARRIAGES
Date Bride and Groom Residence
31 Clifton Storey Valler, Jr. Middleborough Ruth Kathleen Davis Middleborough
31 Kerry Allen Campinha East Wareham Denise Ann Ducas Middleborough
June 4 Donald Francis Morris Middleborough Judith Ann Duarte Middleborough
7 James Peter Seekell Middleborough Patricia Annette (Peabody) Williams Middleborough
7 Roger Henry Parent, Jr.. Middleborough Jean Marie Thomas Middleborough
7 Albert Gomes, Jr. Middleborough Catherine Trez Delgardo Middleborough
8 Steven Edward Starrett Middleborough Susan Lee Thomas Lakeville
8 Michael Norman Bryant Louisville, Kentucky Loreta Angela Fortini (Flynn) Middleborough
11 Antonio Leitos, Jr. Lakeville Barbara Ann (Baker) Phillips Lakeville
14 Steven Bradford McQuade Middleborough Roberta Ann Gross Middleborough
20 Donald Robert Kennedy Lakeville Joyce Claire Demers Middleborough
21 David George Bannerman Middleborough Doris Hazel Adams (Bailey) Middleborough
21 David Charles Haley Lakeville Gale Lenora Spaulding Middleborough
21 Warren Edward Duplex Marshfield Wendy Hoitt Plummer Middleborough
86 MARRIAGES
Date Bride and Groom Residence
22 Peter James Yarsites Middleborough Terry Marguerite Shaw Middleborough
28 James Dudley Pratt Kingston Carol Ann Koski Middleborough
28 Elmer Gene Donati Middleborough Deborah Jean Westgate Lakeville
28 Clarence Franklin Foster, Jr. Middleborough Jane Naomi Sakshaug Pittsfield
28 Howard David Capen Middleborough Diane Lee Backstrom Middleborough
28 Dale Arthur Dillon Middleborough Flora Belle Pratt Middleborough
28 Franklin Costa Carver Betty Ann Battles (Hollis) Carver
28 Norman Edward Letendre Middleborough Ellen Bruce Holmes Carver
July 3 Michael George Casey Middleborough Anita Marie Salvaggio Middleborough
4 Gerald Arthur Carrier Stoughton Virginia Yvonne Wedmore (Paquin) Lakeville
4 Charles John Einstein Middleborough Linda Susan Brackett Lakeville
5 William Steven Greely Middleborough Susan Ann Lunn Middleborough
5 Richard Paul Duphily Middleborough Patricia Carol Klaila Middleborough
10 Robert Frederick Dorr Middleborough Patricia Ann Cazeault (Johnston) Middleborough
87 MARRIAGES
Dale Bride and Groom Residence
11 Donald Francis Soule Middleborough Deborah Louise Holmgren Middleborough
12 Robert Draper Middleborough Sheila Ann Wilcox Taunton
19 Hermano J. Fernandes Hanson Valerie A. McDonald Hanson
19 Thomas Michael Smith Bridgewater Diane Mary Donahue Middleborough
19 Robert Charles Minnerly II Middleborough Katherine Marie Ducas Middleborough
25 Roland Alfred Gauthier New Bedford Patricia Laura Pelletier (Gadapee) New Bedford
26 Arthur Joseph Medeiros, Jr. Middleborough Sheryl Lynne Perry Middleborough
26 Donald Paun MacNeill, Jr. Lakeville Marcia Carol Fontaine Middleborough
August 2 Daniel Leo Stapleton Lakeville Debra Marie Doyle Lakeville
2 Raymond Bedard Hanson Cynthia LeBert Hanson
2 Stephen J. Braga Portsmouth, Rhode Island June A. Alphonse Freetown
2 Michael Alfred Maggiani Wolloston Claudia Frances Oliver Middleborough
2 Albert Garry Emanuele Lynchburg, Virginia Inga Lee Fox Middleborough
2 Fred Varnum Bailey, Jr. Middleborough Donna Lee Leith (Berry) Middleborough
88 MARRIAGES
Date Bride and Groom Residence
2 Donald Alfred Moquin Middleborough Sheila Frances Keel (Clark) Middleborough
2 David St. Germain Taunton Dorothy Simmons Taunton
2 Philip Jay Steele Brockton Diane Frances Pocius Middleborough
4 Stephen Eugene Tocci Kingston Darlene Ann Gray Middleborough
8 Richard William Taylor Middleborough Virginia Ann Vaughan (White) Middleborough
9 George Dennis Holdsworth Middleborough Cheryl Ann Pocius Middleborough
9 Gary George Gabourel Mansfield Netha Louise White Middleborough
9 Richard Melkon Bagdasarian Middleborough Cheryl Ann Yapchaian Middleborough
9 Bruce Wade Oliver Middleborough Janice Ann Cordeiro Middleborough
9 Stephen Walter Beckman Middleborough Deborah Ann Campbell Abington
12 Gregory Paul Lewis Middleborough Marie Lorraine Ouellette Raynham
14 Charles E. Smith Plymouth Dianne E. Sampson (Antonelli) Hanson
16 Stephen Aaron Morton Middleborough Deborah Doris Hackett (Grant) Middleborough
16 Robert Francis Ryan Concord Judith Ann Marshall Middleborough
89 MARRIAGES
Date Bride and Groom Residence
23 Thomas Marcel Richard Middleborough Louise Victoriette LeRoy Lakeville
23 John Patrick Ruggiero, Jr. Middleborough Janis May Carter Middleborough
24 Robert Louis Kenney, Jr. Middleborough Susan Marie Lovell Brockton
26 Donald Joseph Proffit Brockton June Myrtle Proffit (Parkinson) Brockton
27 Daniel Warren Jones Middleborough Margaret Ann Gregory (Roberio) Brockton
29 Joseph Ulysses Newton Middleborough Evelyn Rita Dunn (St. Armand) Middleborough
30 Richard Louis Gordon Plymouth Linda Carol Reimels Middleborough
31 Nicholas Emery Cole Middleborough Andrea Louise Lang Middleborough
30 Melville Thomas Matthews, Jr. Middleborough Lois Diane Warren Middleborough
September 1 Robert Francis Brown Carver Sandra Kaasinen Middleborough
1 Angelo Alfred Inglese Lakeville Anna Elizabeth Thomas (Kalaher) Middleborough
4 David Lawrence Holmes Middleborough Christine Ann Baker Middleborough
6 Kenneth E. Matson Wareham Donna M. Sylvia Freetown
6 John Michael Maleski Middleborough Donna Rose Hamalian Bridgewater
90 MARRIAGES
Date Bride and Groom Residence
14 Laurenio Augusto Soares Bridgewater Catherine Helen Ryan Middleborough
14 Charles Foster Soule Middleborough Pearl Frenchko Middleborough
19 Richard Wayne Williams Middleborough Carol-Anne Place (Kahian) Middleborough
19 Ronald Royce Piava Middleborough Patricia Gertrude Sample Middleborough
20 James Joseph Kelly Middleborough Karen Jean LeClair Middleborough
20 Benjamin Louis Pierce, Jr. Middleborough Joan Marie Bremer (Kelly) Middleborough
20 David Allen Pennington, Jr. Middleborough Karen Ann Easterbrooks Plainville
20 Charles Johnson Bodega Bay, California Deborah Taylor Easton
25 Paul Francis Reagan Middleborough Donna Marie Maloney (Keelan) Middleborough
27 Howard Nichols Jr. Middleborough Theresa Joyce Thomas Mattapan
27 Steven Fruzzetti Middleborough Linda Lea Caron Middleborough
27 James Arnold Thomas Middleborough Deborah Louise Stone Carver
28 Michael Francis Robidoux Middletown, Connecticut Melanie Ann Bellerive Middleborough
29 James Edward Garant Middleborough Karen Helene Norwick Middleborough
91 MARRIAGES
Date Bride and Groom Residence
October 3 Jeffrey Randall Larsh Middleborough Joyce Marie Chilauskas Middleborough
4 Stephen Perry McGraw New Bedford Jane Silliker Middleborough
4 Theodore Samuel Brower Middleborough Debra Ann Wentworth Middleborough
8 William Arch Goodwin Middleborough Donna Marie Gilcoine Middleborough
10 Gerald Willis Garbitt Lakeville Mary Anne Sena Lakeville
10 Robert Paul Mueller Bourne Sheryl Diane Jaquith Bourne
10 Daniel Thomas Sweeney Middleborough Suzanne Mary Ornellas Bridgewater
10 Douglas Allan Hale Middleborough Dale Lee Bourne (Bates) Wareham
12 Neil Leo Bulman Wareham Elaine Charlotte Corkum (Miller) Wareham
18 Brian James Hebda Tiverton, Rhode Island Marjorie Frances Carver Middleborough
18 Donald Leanues Taunton Susan Spurgeon Taunton
18 Martin John Mclsaac, Jr. Pembroke Pamela Dow Murphy Middleboro
20 Robert Paul Caron South Swansea Carol Ann Harlow Middleborough
24 Stuart Roland Main, Jr. Middleborough Cheryl Louise Robertson Middleborough
92 MARRIAGES
Date Bride and Groom Residence
25 Marcel Rene Daquay Portsmouth, Rhode Island April G. Lawrence Portsmouth, Rhode Island
26 Dane Richard Axon Plymouth Debora Marie Sylvia Middleborough
November 1 Lawrence Morin Middleborough Sharon Marie Breedlove Middleborough
1 George Alvin Holyoke Bridgewater Pamela Joyce Green Bridgewater
8 Daniel John Lavine Middleborough Mary Ann Chiros Whitman
14 Frederick Carl Cassiani, Jr. Middleborough Patricia Jean Govoni Plymouth
15 Charles Edward Owen, Jr. Middleborough Christine Marie DeArruda Middleborough
15 John William Pomfred Brockton Donna Lorraine DeCosta Stoughton
18 Michael J. Vincent Dighton Fawn Heath Lakeville
18 Paul Roger Levesque Taunton Jaqueline Lucille Bent Middleboro
21 Richard Charles Gillis . Middleborough Kimberly Susan Sullivan (Harrison) Middleborough
21 Joseph Leo Downey, Jr. Randolph, Mass. Sandra Elaine Nickerson (Norman) Middleborough
22 Ralph Joseph McQuade, Jr. Middleboro Janis Ellen Daisey Newtonville
25 Edward Robert Ellis Middleborough Rhoda Jean Bettencourt East Taunton
93 MARRIAGES
Date Bride and Groom Residence
27 Arthur R. Wood New Bedford Jean-Yvette Deree (Paquette) New Bedford
28 Dennis Ralph Burke Middleborough Sandra Lee Cobbett Middleboro
29 Thomas Albert Maddigan Middleborough
Susan Marie Barry West Roxbury
29 Richard Allen Greene . Brockton Tatiana Igor Markevitch Middleborough
29 Allan Watson Plumb Cranston, Rhode Island Barbara Jean Savard Middleborough
30 Galen Sanford Thompson Middleborough Mary Helen Dean Middleborough
December 5 John Leo Kahian Middleborough Deborah Ann Kulpa Middleborough
5 John Francis Flattery, Jr. Middleborough Ruth Ann Bruillard (Peterson) Middleborough
6 Robert Eldridge Inman Stoughton Diane Susan Hosley Middleborough
9 Robert Joseph Blakely Middleborough Marilyn Grace Main Middleborough
13 David Lee Irving Middleborough Denise Virginia Desmarais Middleborough
14 Charles Weston Erwin Middleborough Katherine Louise Shaw (Lawrence) Middleborough
16 Harold Stanley McWain Middleborough Carolyn Anne Lieders (Hettler) Middleborough
94 MARRIAGES
Date Bride and Groom Residence
22 William Ellsworth Honaker East Taunton Suzanne Marie Robbins (White) Lakeville
23 Leonard Henry Fernandes Middleborough Donna Mae Hallgren (Robbins) Middleborough
25 Paul Edward O’Neal Beane Middleborough Janet Marjory Curtis (McClelland) Middleborough
26 Robert Francis Cummings Middleborough Susan Linda Finkelstein Jamaica, L.I., New York
27 Joseph Vincent Cevolani Middleborough Jane Elizabeth McCulloch Middleborough
27 Glenn Douglas Nasman Westwood Ruth May Swensen Middleborough
27 John Howard Holmes Middleborough Beverly Jean MacAllister Middleborough
31 Russell Arthur Wright Middleborough Lucy Roberta Wright (Downie) Middleborough
95 DEATHS
Deaths Recorded in the Town of Middleborough in 1975
Date name yrs. Mos. Days January 2 Walter Sinoski 84 4 12 3 Olive Mildred (Bordeaux) Nourse 72 7 3 5 Maria L. (Schlaich) Horsman 75 1 2 6 Ruth (Williamson) Thomas 72 11 15 8 Nina Gertrude (Blake) Shaw 83 5 28 10 John Sebastian Madden 46 9 13 11 Rita B. Lynch (Burkett) 79 11 26 12 Alice Louise Bismore 62 9 27 16 James William Johnson 73 7 1 18 Vincent A. Kazlauski 88 5 8 20 Irma B. (Webster) Hall 88 10 11 22 Ruth Minerva (Barden) Maxim 70 10 0 23 Homer J. Poirier 58 6 5 25 Arthur Alfred Koski 58 0 0 27 Frederick William McManus 92 11 25 27 Glen Winsor Perkins 86 6 24 29 John A. Dupont 79 0 28 30 Joseph Malenfant 88 11 23
February 2 Roy Ellsworth Pike 72 8 12 6 Ernest Lincoln Denson 68 11 24 6 Elizabeth (Falciola) Kandziora 67 9 22 8 Hattie Elizabeth (McLellan) Sutcliffe 94 0 30 10 Edgar David Ballou 75 7 22 12 Elmer L. Hale 89 0 23 14 Joseph Francis Keough 80 9 29 14 ElizabethTatro (Sherman) 66 0 22 15 Forest Stanley Weeks 50 7 7 15 Minna Seifert (Mueller) 73 10 7 16 Marion A. (Emery) Myers 88 9 17 18 Lucy S. Turner (Tinkham) 97 11 3 18 Stella Sullivan 70 2 25 20 Florence May (Hathaway) Ryder 95 4 8 20 Irene Borges (Pereira) 29 8 24 20 Theresa Agnes (Monahan) Walker 74 6 20 20 Loretta Mary Carr (Perry) 84 7 0 22 Joseph A. Walker, Sr. 79 2 20
96 DEATHS
Dale Name Yrs. MOS. Days
22 Harold Clinton Gates 67 8 14 23 Antone Pedro 85 1 2 23 William Sullivan 80 7 29 25 Mary Antoon (Joseph) 88 0 0 27 Viola Pearl (Bowles) Bumpus 79 9 21 28 Ralph Omer Levesque 64 3 26
March 1 Sophia (MacDonald) Tessier 76 7 15 1 Stephen Gault Raynes 15 10 18 2 Edward Sidney Lang 78 11 17 3 Clarence Earl Benson 67 2 8 5 Frances (MacRae) Wiksten 62 3 18 7 Francis Murray 82 8 1 11 Sophie Gedutis 87 9 25 14 William Leander Greely 67 9 22 17 Selma Bodarky 68 0 28 20 Arthur Louis Gabrey 73 3 27 22 Richard Mills King 54 8 3 23 Charles Foster Call 48 9 21 23 William Irving 43 4 2 24 Bernard D. Horan 67 7 24 24 Mildred Louise (Romkey) Munroe 74 6 22 25 Norman Linwood Flood 68 0 10 29 Celia Gershen 86 0 0 30 Victoria S. Kern (Schwab) 75 1 24
April 1 Mildred (Dunham) Perkins 78 4 18 4 Melville Daniel Wilbur 63 10 29 4 Anna Lipponen 95 3 3 5 Theresa Doherty 95 3 24 5 Paul Curt Schubert 81 10 2 6 Antoinette Helen (Jeannet) Lynch 82 2 8 10 Henry William Sears, Jr. 87 2 29 10 Thomas Francis Galvin, Jr. 61 1 20 10 Ethel Emma (Bond) Bond 86 6 14 14 Mildred D. Whitney 81 7 29 17 Herman Ellsworth Russell 76 2 24 18 Annie Lauri McFarlin (Thomas) 87 2 18 20 James H. Corbett 67 11 10 22 Frank Barros 74 6 11
97 DEATHS
Dale Name Yrs. Mos. Days
24 Frank Mello Pires 67 0 0 29 Marion Robbins 67 8 18
May 5 John J. Cabral 58 3 0 6 Leo Santos 60 11 0 7 Eva Mae (Smith) Johnson 75 5 19 12 Richard P. Berglund 74 7 20 13 Ovila St. Amand 86 4 17 16 Bertha Annie Holmes (Sutcliffe) 53 8 6 18 Richard E. Bond 28 7 9 18 Bernard W. Letourneau 52 11 2 18 Manuel Silveira 66 8 11 19 Edward John Thew 70 5 19 18 John Thomas Maguire 73 7 8 22 Grace Gillis 54 2 16 21 Leonard J. Chestnut 68 6 2 21 Harry Theodore Anderson 83 3 0 21 Minnie Mae Keithan (MacPherson) 85 11 22 21 Mary Ellen Huff 1 hour 22 Beatrice M. Reposa (Mason) 80 6 3 21 Elsie Myriva Griffith (Sawyer) 75 3 14 28 Celia Austin 71 6 15
June 11 Antonio S. Espinola 83 8 29 12 Mary Robbins (Chace) 94 4 26 13 Joseph Rodrigues Lopes 100 9 5 13 Ruth Harriman (Cox) 84 4 20 13 Esther Eunice Lakey (Dean) 62 4 13 16 Marie DaLuz Jacinto (Ture) 90 8 12 16 David Bruce Curtis 17 5 9 17 William Collins Moore 77 8 12 17 Leo Francis Roberts 56 0 0 18 Beatrice Gertrude Godfrey (Staples) 81 1 1 19 Florence Isabel Gibbs 66 6 7 20 Joseph R. Riley 42 6 8 21 Arthur H. Herrmann 51 10 11 22 Eva Anna Bagdon (Gelzinis) 84 8 20 24 Alice G. Banta (Gabrey) 80 11 21 24 Mary MacLeod 91 10 9 25 Mavis Leona Murphy (Goddard) 55 6 18
98 DEATHS
Date Name Yrs. Mos. Days
26 Rhoda Briggs Maxim (Griffith) 68 9 19 27 Wilfred E. Potvin 72 8 15 27 Baby Girl Stephanian 2 hrs. 58 min. 30 Dennis Joseph Wilbur 92 4 23 30 Anna Helen Macura (Wolski) 65 11 5
July 1 August Keating 66 10 4 2 Marjory Janet Jeffery (Attwood) 48 6 22 2 Florence Maynard Nichols (Campbell) 72 10 2 4 Albert Whittaker 84 6 5 4 Susan Lee Dion 16 0 8 5 Caroline Claudius Dillon (Bonnington) 82 6 9 5 Elmer Allen Sisson 86 2 8 6 Howard Ernst 75 2 14 7 Harold Withington 86 9 6 7 Aaron Joseph Lapham 2 9 Hazel Annie Elizabeth Arnaud (Townsend) 74 11 25 10 Frederick William Horsman, Jr. 41 0 23 11 Lawrence Norman Chisholm 17 0 3 19 Karla Hanna Hultman (Lehtomaa) 32 10 7 20 Mary Ann Byrnes (Silva) 76 3 3 21 Mary Murdoch (Moore) 78 11 8 22 John W. Day 58 4 12 25 Carl Gammons Kendall, Jr. 53 0 21 26 Tony Falconeiri 71 3 22 31 Anna Nedzwiecki 85 0 0
August 2 Hilma Josefiina Rasi (Lehtinen) 81 10 28 2 Stanley A. Moles 64 10 20 2 Amy Louisa Coombs (Seymour) 91 6 6 3 Edmond Saulnier 84 0 0 7 Lydia Vilhelmina Dahl (Karstinen) 81 6 23 11 Henry Smalley 86 3 1 13 Mildred L. Johnson (Christie) 68 11 0 18 Michael Joseph Teceno 63 3 13 19 Edgar A. Long, III 54 11 28 20 Walter Chace 65 0 0 24 Harriet Halloran (Baker) 69 1 9 24 Joseph Gideon Fortin 80 10 1 24 Stanley Scott Ashworth 69 11 7
99 DEATHS
Date Name Yrs. Mos. Days
29 Annie L. Leary (Cronan) ' 81 11 14 29 Frank Znotin 52 6 1 31 Alma G. Giberti (Galligan) 72 5 27 31 Wojciek Mastaj 81 6 27
September 2 Manuel Correia 72 4 6 10 Clinton C. Page 82 9 29 13 Muriel Eileen Greene (Dyar) 58 7 6 13 Ivy E. Eccles (Bullen) 78 0 0 14 Hilda Josephine Anttonen (Backlund) 89 7 24 15 Esther May Taylor (Howard) 77 6 13 15 Frederick C. Allen 63 6 19 19 Kathryn Stephanie Horbal 23 6 16 21 Oliver Harju 53 11 26 21 Lillian Johanna Sealander (Carlson) 78 1 6 21 Helena M. Lee (Folsom) 79 8 20 21 Louis G. Jean 82 0 0 23 Raymond Pierce 59 8 0 23 John Everett McManus 76 11 18 24 Harry Ford Lee 83 8 14 26 Patrick Leonard 68 6 3 26 Mary Louise Pratt 53 8 19
October 6 Clarence Thomas 94 1 18 6 Timothy Leo McAvoy, Jr. 65 1 28 6 Frances P. Dubois (Bearor) 66 9 18 10 David B. Edwards 29 0 2 11 Walter Fabian Lakey 84 7 3 14 Samuel Orlov 66 9 8 16 Dora Alpert 82 5 5 17 Joseph Florem L. Rocray 83 4 11 19 Robert Wayne Benson 23 5 0 24 David Richard George Tanguay 18 2 13 26 Ruth Carr (Ward) 68 10 15 27 Jennie Evanoff (Rogash) 73 1 4 28 Frances R. Penna (Romero) 82 6 16
November 1 Selma Salo (Rajala) 77 0 0 1 Madeleine Crossley (Beers) 85 3 7
100 DEATHS
Dale Name Yrs. Mos. Days
1 Irene M. Beaulieu (Alarie) 58 11 12 2 Robert Marshall Shaw 60 0 30 12 Florence Angelina Williams (Hunt) 84 1 23 14 Hilda Florence Johnson (Churchill) 75 9 3 17 Alfred B. Chase 76 10 16 17 Virginia M. Ellis (Goffette) 80 7 23 19 Mabel Murphy (King) 88 5 9 23 Maria Medeiros (Tauares) 76 0 0 23 Lena E. Silva 77 4 1 24 Ralph W. Hupfer 80 3 5 26 James Michael Maloney 19 9 29 29 Cyril Durkin 83 0 0
December 2 Frank J. Misiolek 55 0 0 5 Bertha Anderson (Hamilton) 87 10 3 5 Lucy Mae Chace 70 7 29 5 Edward A. Crosby 72 1 10 6 Marshall Maranville 54 3 14 7 Lila Elizabeth Pedro (Westgate) 52 11 26 7 Edward William Kraus 80 3 16 7 Cora Jeanette McHugh (DeSmedt) 84 0 0 9 Nelson Pike 63 6 8 9 Leila May Allan (Ogden) 83 9 17 12 Peter Perry 81 5 11 13 Charles DeRenzis 75 8 10 20 Frank K. Lopes 21 10 14 20 Frederick Miller Bean 20 7 4 20 Giovianina Ciriello (Napolitano) 80 0 0 22 Constance Souza 56 4 28 24 Donald EdwardRosenau 28 7 4 24 David A. Snell 26 9 16 26 Etta Louise Grabau (Gould) 95 4 20 27 Alton B. Snell 58 11 18 27 Herbert Thomas Williams 58 5 24 28 Ralph Eugene Nourse 83 7 8 29 Frank Rabesa 89 9 9 29 Augusta E. Danilievit (Podgus) 84 10 27
101 TOWN CLERK
Summary of Reports in 1975
Births 274 Marriages 186 Deaths 222
Respectfully submitted, Ruth E. Caswell Town Clerk
Registrar’s Report
December 31, 1975
Democrats Republicans American Independent Totals
Precinct 1 110 174 1 339 624 Precinct 2 559 562 14 1184 2319 Precinct 3 235 265 2 659 1161 Precinct 4 608 569 8 1134 2319 Precinct 5 265 277 4 628 1174 1777 1847 29 3944 7597
Ruth E. Caswell Town Clerk
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Casey Deputy Warden Weston Eayrs Clerk A. Wilbur Fillmore Deputy Clerk Mary Scanlon Inspector Arthur A. Hanson Inspector John Lemmo Deputy Inspector Mary I. Silvia Deputy Inspector Wesley Tibbetts Precinct 3: Warden Doris Warren Deputy Warden Leona Makein Clerk Jane Faria Deputy Clerk Mary Grishey Inspector Ruth Collins Inspector Brenda Krystofolski Deputy Inspector Doris Sousa Deputy Inspector Barbara Wilson Precinct 4: Warden William E. Warner Deputy Warden Robert Washburn Clerk Kay Warner Deputy Clerk Ruth Ann levesque Inspector L. Phyllis Carver Inspector Gertrude Thompson Deputy Inspector Natalie Atkins Deputy Inspector Sheila Quindley 118 ELECTION OFFICERS Precinct 5: Warden Albert Dube Deputy Warden Claire Watts Clerk Joanne McComiskey Deputy Clerk Linda Reimels Inspector Linda Bernier Inspector Karol A. Barnett Deputy Inspector Margaret Dube Deputy Inspector Amy Brown 119 FINANCIAL REPORTS TOWN CLERK’S FINANCIAL REPORT 1975 DOG LICENSES: Males, 997 @ $3.00 $ 2,991.00 Females, 151 @ $6.00 906.00 Spayed Females, 520 at $3.00 1,560.00 Kennels, 39 at $10.00 390.00 Kennels, 3 at $25.00 75.00 Kennels, 3 at $50.00 150.00 Transfers, 1 at $.25 .25 Duplicate Tags, 67 at $. 10 6.70 TOTAL $ 6,078.95 Portion Due County 5,472.45 Portion Due Town 606.50 6,078.95 FISH AND GAME LICENSES: Resident Citizens Fishing, 688 at $8.25 5,676.00 Resident Citizens Hunting, 232 at $8.25 1,914.00 Resident Citizens Sporting, 347 at $13.50 4,684.50 Resident Citizens Trapping, 25 at $11.50 287.50 Resident Citizens Minor Fishing, 71 at $6.25 443.75 Resident Citizens Minor Trapping, 9 at $6.25 56.25 Non-Resident Alien Fishing, 5 at $14.25 71.25 Non-Resident 7 Day Alien Fishing, 5 at$8.25 41.25 Non-Resident Hunting, 1 at $20.25 20.25 Resident Alien Fishing, 1 at $ 11.25 11.25 Archery Deer Stamps, 20 at $5.10 102.00 Water Fowl Stamps, 183 at $1.25 228.75 Duplicates, 15 at $1.00 15.00 TOTAL $13,551.75 Paid to Treasurer 393.75 Paid to Division of Fisheries and Game 13,158.00 13,551.75 120 FINANCIAL REPORTS DEPARTMENTAL RECEIPTS: Licenses and Permits 15,103.90 Recording Mortgages, Locations and Miscellaneous 11,148.53 TOTAL 26,252.43 GRAND TOTAL 45,883.13 Paid to Town Treasurer 32,725.13 Paid to Division of Fisheries and Game 1.3,158.00 45,883.13 Respectfully submitted, Ruth E. Caswell Town Clerk 121 FINANCIAL REPORTS Report of the Peirce Trustees To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Middleborough Middleborough, Massachusetts 02346 Gentlemen: Due to the foresight and civic spirit of Thomas S. Peirce, who so generously provided in his will the funds to inaugurate the Peirce Trust, the Town of Middleborough and the Public Library have benefited greatly each year since the beginning pf the Trust. We, as the present Trustees, are happy to continue the administration of the Trust for the benefit of the Town and the Library. On April 9, 1975, David G. Reed was appointed Trustee in place of Joseph C. Whitcomb who died in 1974 and who is truly missed. Herewith is our report: Funds Held in Trust For The Use and Benefit of Town of Middleborough Stocks and bonds - per Probate Account - $ 851,721.00 Mortgages and notes 15,715.00 Real Estate 88,805.00 Savings Banks 15,363.27 Office Equipment 155.50 Cabinet at Library 100.00 Middleborough Trust Company, checking account 1,160.34 $973,020.11 Income Account Receipts: Rents $ 9,371.00 Dividends 29,481.09 Interest 13,534.71 Coupons 9,750.02 Sundries 64.00 $ 62,200.82 122 FINANCIAL REPORTS Payments: Salaries - Trustees $ 2,399.84 Insurance 1,446.70 Repairs 10,741.70 Light & heat 3,547.61 Water 292.67 Social Security Taxes 167.90 Services in connection with Public Foundation - I.R.S. requirements 750.00 Advertising 6.60 Taxes - Real Estate 7,796.83 Janitor and Clerical Help 1,786.34 Post Office Box Rent 14.00 Safe Deposit Box Rent 15.00 Miscellaneous 57.78$ 29,022.97 Net income for year $ 33.177.85 Balance on Hand January 1, 1975 $ 15,101.37 $ 48,279.22 Paid Town of Middleborough s 36,239.74 Balance on Hand January 1, 1976 s 12,039.48 Paid for the Use and Benefit of Town of Middleborough Memorial Junior High - Uniforms for band S 3,025.84 Playground Payroll 3,000.00 Paint for Pool at Playground 800.00 Trees for Town 1,951.90 Middleborough Public Library-repairs and equipment 1,515.00 Rescue Truck for Fire Department 5,975.00 Repairs to Stonewall on Raceways-Oliver Mill Park 1,972.00 Town of Middleborough - New High School 15,000.00 Town of Middleborough - Other Purposes 3,000.00 $ 36,239.74 Funds Held in Trust for Middleborough Public Library Principal Stocks and Bonds - per Probate Accounts - $ 125,987.11 Savings Bank Deposit 1,649.50 $ 127,636.61 123 FINANCIAL REPORTS Income Receipts: Dividends, interest and coupons $ 5,941.57 Payments: Treasurer, Middleborough Public Library $ 5,941.57 Very truly yours, Trustees U/W Thomas S. Peirce Fletcher Clark, Jr. Winthrop R. Manwaring David G. Reed 124 FINANCIAL REPORTS REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS To the Citizens of Middleborough: The Board of Assessors were requested on or before April 1, 1975, to submit a plan for bringing property assessments to full and fair value. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court had ruled on December 24, 1974, that all cities and towns should come to fair cash value and di¬ rected the Commissioner of Corporations to implement uniformity in valuation and assessments in the Commonwealth. The Board of Assessors, after meetings with the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee and the Town Manager, formulated a plan to hire four listers and one secretary under the federally financed CETA pro¬ gram. A room was made available in the town hall for personnel, equipment and records, and revaluation program had its beginning. We have concentrated in 1975 on listing and photographing residential properties, of which approximately 80% has been completed. I feel that the biggest problem confronting the Board will be the placing of values on residential, commercial and vacant land. We have a goal to finish all residential and commercial property in 1976. At the writing of this report, we are to lose three of our CETA em¬ ployees in March and the remaining in June. The Board is hoping that the CETA program will be extended to allow us to finish the revaluation so that we can place the full value in fiscal 1978. I would like to thank my fellow board members, office staff, our CETA employees, the Town Manager, other departments and depart¬ ment heads for their cooperation and understanding during the revalua¬ tion program. I believe a special thanks goes out to you, the people of Middleborough for allowing us to come onto your property and into your homes in order to list and measure. Your are to be congratualated on your co¬ operation and understanding with the Board and its staff. We thank you. Signed, Allen D. Demers, Chairman Board of Assessors 125 FINANCIAL REPORTS RECAPITULATION Appropriations $9,039,962.70 County Hospital 4,939.09 County Tax Including Overestimate for 1974 223,336.90 State Recreation Areas Including Overestimate for 1974 48,701.62 Audit of Municipal Accounts 285.04 Mosquito Control Projects 16,658.46 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Bills 1,323.15 Air Pollution Control Including Overestimate for 1974 555.86 Special Education (1972-766) Including Underestimate for 1974 13,950.00 Overlay of Current Fiscal Year 226,598.36 $9,576,311.18 Gross Amount to be Raised $9,676,803.47 Estimated Receipts and Available Funds 4,167,234.43 Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation 5,509,569.04 Value of Personal Estate $3,169,170.00 (tax) 291,563.64 Value of Real Estate 56,689,640.00 (tax) 5,215,446.88 Total Value of All Assessed Property Sept. 1975 59,858,810.00 (tax) 5,507,010.52 Omitted Real Estate 27,420.00 _ (tax) 2,522.64 Total Value of all Assessed Property Dec. 31, 1975 59,886,230.00 (tax) 5,509,533.16 Rate per Thousand (Fiscal 1976) - $92.00 General Rate $47.24 School Rate $44.76 * Total Farm Animal Excise Value Dec. 31, 1975 $356,630.00 (tax) $1,783.15 126 FINANCIAL REPORTS Farm Animal Rate per Thousand - $5.00 Commitments of Farm Animal Excise $ 1,783.15 Commitments of Personal Property 291,563.64 Commitments of Real Estate 5,509,418.16 Commitments of Forestry Management 1,788.48 Commitments of Motor Vehicles and Trailers 525,852.42 Total Tax Committed During 1975 $6,330,405.85 Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise Rate per Thousand $66.00 Number of Motor Vehicles and Trailers 11,066 Value of Motor Vehicles and Trailers 8,067,750.00 Tax on Motor Vehicles and Trailers $457,281.52 (The above Figures represent only that por¬ tion of the excise records received from the Commonwealth from January 1, 1975, through December 31, 1975 - more are yet to be received for 1975 commitment) 1974 Excise Taxes Committed Since Jan. 1,1975 Number of Motor Vehicles & Trailers 1,640 Value of Motor Vehicles and Trailers $1,796,298.00 Tax on Motor Vehicles and Trailers 58,998.27 Rate per Thousand 66.00 1973 Excise Taxes Committed Since Jan. 1,1975 Number of Motor Vehicles and Trailers 122 Value of Motor Vehicles and Trailers $200,800.00 Tax on Motor Vehicles and Trailers 9,564.38 Rate per Thousand 66.00 127 FINANCIAL REPORTS Betterments and Special Assessments Appor. Street Betts Added to Fiscal 1976 Taxes $ 4,246.31 Comm. Int. on Street Betts. Added to Fiscal 1976 Taxes 1,416.57 Appor. Water Betts. Added to Fiscal 1976 Taxes 5,994.48 Cdmm. Int. on Water Betts. Added to Fiscal 1976 Taxes 1,067.00 Appor. Sewer Betts. Added to Fiscal 1976 Taxes 12,279.21 Comm. Int. on Sewer Betts. Added to Fiscal 1976 Taxes 3,088.81 Water Liens Added to Fiscal 1976 Taxes 13,705.40 Sewer Liens Added to Fiscal 1976 Taxes 2,089.27 Appor. Sewer Service Charges Added to Fiscal 1976 Taxes 204.42 Comm. Int. on Sewer Service Charges Added to Fiscal 1976 81.80 Withdrawal Tax added to Fiscal 1976 Taxes 1,227.51 Int. on Withdrawal Tax Added to Fiscal 1976 Taxes 98.20 Cut Products Tax Added to Fiscal 1976 Taxes 348.80 Appor. Sewer Bett. Comm, and Paid in Advance 1,206.08 Int. on Sewer Bett. Comm, and Paid in Advance 32.60 Appor. Water Bett. Comm, and Paid in Advance 39.84 Int. on Water Bett. Comm, and Paid in Advance .67 Appor. Street Bett. Comm, and Paid in Advance 2,841.40 Int. on Street Bett. Comm, and Paid in Advance 25.48 Appor. Sewer Service Charge Comm, and Paid in Advance 180.18 128 FINANCIAL REPORTS Abatements and Exemptions Taxes Abated and Exempted in 1975 Levy of: Personal Farm Animal Real Estate Excise 1967 S 75.60 $ 11.25 1968 22.50 1969 $ 125.40 1971 $ 414.80 5.50 1972 9,037.00 158.40 1973 6,054.33 4,651.90 1974 21,770.76 29,529.90 Fiscal 1975 43,539.02 49,349.01 Fiscal 1976 826.16 10.50 176,533.34 Abatements & Exemptions - Cancellations Levy of: Personal Real Estate Excise 1966 S 107.68 1967 16.50 1973 11.55 1974 $ 350.00 Fiscal 1975 368.00 Fiscal 1976 $ 25.76 368.00 Exempt Property Valuations Property of the United States $ 445,000 Property of the Commonwealth 643,830 Literary, Charitable, Benevolent 1,288.370 War Veterans 58,000 Churches 1,609,620 Cemeteries 165,670 Schools 8,207,000 Development & Industrial 10,000 Housing Authorities 1,474,750 All Other Town Owned Property 6,321,380 129 FINANCIAL REPORTS Report of the Town Treasurer and Collector CASH RECONCILIATION As of December 31,1975 General Account Cash on Hand 600.00 Cash (Depository Middleborough Trust Company) 137,326.05 Cash Invested (Certificates of Deposit) 2,500,000.00 2,637,926.05 Special Accounts Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Account Capitol Bank & Trust Company 12,370.79 Invested (Certificates of Deposit) 400,000.00 412,370.79 Gas & Electric Depreciation Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company Invested (Certificates of Deposit) 250,000.00 250,000.00 Non-Revenue Accounts Howland Court AccountNA 130.81 Meeting House Swamp AccountNA 8,151.00 De-Watering Device Account Invested* 10,283.14 10,283.14 Rocky Meadow Street Account Invested* 3,889.45 3,889.45 Acorn Street Account Invested* 10,530.87 10,530.87 Industrial Park Water Extension Invested* 6,183.67 6,183.67 Tispaquin Well Site Invested* 2,945.47 2,945.47 School Loan Project Invested* 4,860.12 4,860.12 Miller Street Well Site Invested* 3,550.51 3,550.51 Water Storage Tank Account* 12,398.97 12,398.97 Elementary School Construction Invested* 6,480.30 130 6,480.30 FINANCIAL REPORTS Addition to Sewerage Treatment Plant 226,246.04 Invested (Certificates of Deposit) 400,000.00 626,246.04 NA Non-Add - For Information Only 3,987,665.38 •Mayflower Co-Operative Bank (Daily Interest) Outstanding Taxes 1974 Real Estate 21,273.85 1974-1975 Real Estate 136,785.50 1975-1976 Real Estate 2,750,673.44* 1968 Personal Property 101.00 1969 Personal Property 203.04 1970 Personal Property 2,282.52 1971 Personal Property 2,173.97 1972 Personal Property 2,292.15 1973 Personal Property 4,274.37 1974 Personal Property 1,442.79 1974-1975 Personal Property 4,026.25 1975-1976 Personal Property 148,089.08** 1968 Excise Tax 2,988.70 1969 Excise Tax 4,141.31 1970 Excise Tax 6,138.21 1971 Excise Tax 9,529.11 1972 Excise Tax 11,299.86 1973 Excise Tax 18,925.17 1974 Excise Tax 20,295.31 1975 Excise Tax 68,501.37 1973 Farm Animal 9.75 1974 Farm Animal 9.75 1975 Farm Animal 633.10 3,216,089.60 Tax Title Accounts 115,189.76 3,331,279.36 * 2.608.793.44 Not Due lor Collection Until May 1, 1976 * * 145,781.82 Not Due for Collection Until May 1, 1976 Outstanding Assessments and Betterments 1975-1976Sewer Service Charge 51.48 1975-1976Sewer Liens 406.06 1974-1975 Sewer Liens 193.00 131 FINANCIAL REPORTS 1975-1976 Water Liens 2,806.30 1974- 1975 Water Liens 827.76 1975- 1976 Water Betterment 622.65 1974- 1975 Water Betterment 282.50 1975- 1976 Street Betterment 1,442.09 1975-1976 Sewer Betterment 1,522.90 1974- 1975 Sewer Betterment 707.20 1975- 1976 Forest Management 925.98 1974- 1975 Forest Management 9.24 1975- 1976 Committed Interest 1,007.02 1974-1975 Committed Interest 246.05 Unapportioned Water Betterment East Grove Street 59,014.48 Unapportioned Water Betterment Wood Street 28,345.80 98,410.51 OUTSTANDING MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS December 31,1975 West Side Sewer Bond #1 Date of Issue - June 1, 1961 Amount of Loan - S315,000.00 New England Merchants National Bank Interest Rate - 3.20% Payable - Semi-Annually June & December Unpaid Balance - $90,000.00 Payable - $15,000.00 Annually Final Payment Due June 1981 West Side Sewer Bond #2 Date of Issue - November 1, 1962 Amount of Loan - $376,000.00 New England Merchants National Bank Interest Rate - 2.90% Payable - Semi-Annually May & November Unpaid Balance - $115,000.00 Payable - $20,000 Annually 1967-1977 Payable - $15,000 Annually 1978-1982 Final Payment Due November 1982 132 FINANCIAL REPORTS Industrial Park Water Extension Date of Issue - July 1, 1967 Amount of Loan - $45,000.00 Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Interest Rate - 4% Payable - Semi-Annually January & July Unpaid Balance - $5,000.00 Payable - $5,000. Annually Final Payment Due July 1976 Industrial Park Sewer Extension #2 Date of Issue - November 1, 1967 Amount of Loan - $ 186,000.00 Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Interest Rate - 4.25% Payable - Semi-Annually May & November Unpaid Balance - $30,000.00 Payable - $20,000 Annually 1969-1973 Payable - $15,000 Annually 1974-1977 Final Payment Due November 1977 School Loan Project (New High School) Date of Issue - August 1, 1969 Amount of Loan - $4,500,000.00 First National Bank of Boston Interest Rate - 6.45% Payable - Semi-Annually February & August Unpaid Balance - $2,700,000.00 Payable - $300,000. Annually Final Payment Due August 1984 Water Storage Tank Date of Issue - October 1, 1970 Amount of Loan - $660,000.00 Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Interest Rate - 5.75% Payable - Semi-Annually April & October Unpaid Balance - $425,000.00 Payable - $45,000 Annually 1971-1982 Payable - $40,000 Annually 1983-1985 Final Payment Due October 1985 133 FINANCIAL REPORTS Elementary School Construction Date of Issue - January 1, 1973 Amount of Loan - $1,775,000.00 Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Interest Rate - 4.35% Payable - Semi-Annually January & July Unpaid Balance - $1,235,000.00 Payable - $180,000. Annually 1974-1978 Payable - $175,000. Annually 1979-1983 Final Payment Due January 1983 Gas & Electric Project Date of Issue - August 15, 1974 Amount of Loan - $1,000,000.00 New England Merchants National Bank Interest Rate - 6.45% Payable - Semi-Annually February & August Unpaid Balance - $900,000.00 Payable - $100,000.00 Annually Final Payment Due 1984 Addition to Sewerage Treatment Plant Date of Issue - October 15, 1975 Amount of Loan - $915,000.00 Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Interst Rate - 6.00% Payable - Semi-Annually April & October Unpaid Balance - $915,000.00 Payable - $95,000. Annually 1976-1978 Payable - $90,000. Annually 1979-1985 Final Payment Due October 1985 Trust Funds in the Custody of the Town Treasurer Ethel Maria Delano Fund Middleborough Savings Bank Term Deposit Certificate #99 @ IVa % due 1981 64,000.00 Term Deposit Certificate #125 @ 7 34% due 1981 11,581.96 Interest to December 31, 1975 5,517.24 81,099.20 134 FINANCIAL REPORTS Enoch Pratt Library Fund Middleborough Savings Bank Book #19368 P.D.O. 448.84 General Motors Acceptance Corp. $17,000.00 Debentures @ $86.00/100 (5% 1981) 14,620.00 15,068.84 Mary Hullahan Fund Mayflower Co-Operative Bank 10 Shares #926 @ 200.00 2,000.00 5 Shares #3788 @ 200.00 1,000,00 3,000.00 Calvin Murdock Trust Fund Middleborough Savings Bank Book #40450 4,155.09 Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Bonds Valued at $3,187.50 3,000.00 7,155.09 Maria L. H. Peirce Fund Middleborough Trust Company 3,798.74 Maria L. H. Peirce Luxury Fund Mayflower Co-Operative Bank 3,861.98 Maria L. H. Peirce Drinking Fountain Fund Mayflower Co-Operative Bank 2,721.44 John S. Reed Fund Mayflower Co-Operative Bank 208.25 Mildred Stearns Fund Mayflower Co-Operative Bank 79.41 Weston Memorial Trust Fund Mayflower Co-Operative Bank 2,683.60 Ruben Howes Fund Mayflower Co-Operative Bank 33.70 Thomastown Cemetery General Care Fund Middleborough Savings Bank 1,198.01 Conservation Fund Mayflower Co-Operative Bank 17,050.38 Stabilization Fund Time Certificate of Deposit #308 102,745.19* 240,703.83 *S"'2,5(.)0.(X) Expended For Fire Truck 135 FINANCIAL REPORTS Cemetery Trust Funds As of December 31,1975 Middleborough Middleborough Savings Bank Trust Company Cemetery Principal Income Principal Income Central 34,995.02 1,960.14 26,918.37 1,396.32 Drake — — 100.00 165.35 Fall Brook 200.00 346.28 100.00 165.22 Green 10,686.49 2,405.79 8,795.00 1,029.36 Halifax 150.00 235.03 — — Highland Street — — 100.00 126.45 Hope Rest 300.00 315.13 900.00 828.26 Nemasket Hill 15,340.00 859.16 14,590.54 755.26 Pierce (Marion Road) 95.00 225.92 — — Purchade 3,300.00 184.83 2,800.00 145.08 Reed (Marion Road) — — 100.00 221.54 Rock 2,506.23 7,150.36 700.00 770.36 Sachem Street 150.87 769.68 — — St. Mary’s 1,675.00 1,371.18 2,600.00 1,859.87 South Middleborough 4,930.00 1,429.52 2,350.00 121.89 Summer Street 200.00 207.68 — - Taunton Avenue 100.00 290.18 — — Thomastown 3,300.00 2,669.14 3,905.00 1,870.34 Titicut Parish 3,276.34 183.47 11,454.88 593.52 Wappanucket 400.00 153.97 400.00 257.93 81,604.95 20,757.46 75,813.79 10,306.75 Very truly yours, Ellen O. Grant Treasurer & Tax Collector 136 FINANCIAL REPORTS Financial Reports Report of the Town Accountant For the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,1975 CLASSIFICATION OF RECEIPTS Taxes Current Year 1974-1975 Personal 230,755.35 Real Estate 3,954,986.50 Excise 476,342.79 Previous Years Personal 2,100.15 Real Estate 104,414.04 Excise 49,994.39 TOTAL TAXES 4,818,593.22 Licenses and Permits Liquor 12,009.00 Sunday 20.00 All Other-Town Clerk 2,790.90 Marriage 568.00 TOTAL LICENSES AND PERMITS 15,387.90 Fines and Forfeits Court Fines 1,741.40 TOTAL FINES AND FORFEITS 1,741.40 Gifts and Grants Federal Grants Dog Fund 5,388.95 Dog Licenses Individual 5,628.75 TOTAL GIFTS AND GRANTS 11,017.70 General Government Treasurer and Collector 6,103.98 Town Clerk 8,165.70 Town Hall 42.00 Town Manager 619.00 Assessors Chapter 59 Section 6 1,524-.64 Conservation Commission 29.60 Council on Aging 484.50 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 16,969.42 137 FINANCIAL REPORTS Protection of Persons and Property Court House Rent 6,652.50 Police 5,866.92 Police Recovery Account 1,423.17 Police Extra Details 29,911.10 Public Safety Grant 2,000.00 Fire 86.14 Sealer Weights & Measures 846.30 Insect & Pest 5.00 TOTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY 46,851.73 Health Department Trailer Parks 5,304.00 All Other 3,768.70 Septic Tanks 900.00 Gas Permits 931.00 Plumbing Permits 4,467.00 Sewer Entrance Permits 300.00 Discharge Waste Permits 817.00 Sewer Services 234.42 Health Recovery 4,387.31 TOTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT 21,109.43 Highway Department General 2,068.28 Chapter 90 State 95,655.49 Chapter 90 County 47,510.63 Street Betterment 7,564.85 Highway Chapter 825 Section 1 59,178.00 Highway Chapter 81 Section 31 48,541.52 TOTAL HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 260,518.77 Veterans Services From Town 674.56 From State 45,454.82 TOTAL VETERANS SERVICES 46,129.38 School Department Lunch and Milk 250,324.78 Athletics 14,024.74 Evening School 3,640.00 PL 89-10 58,402.00 PL 91-230 4,250.78 Tuition State Wards 3,352.62 Reserve Appropriation Driver Ed. & Summer School 4,530.00 138 FINANCIAL REPORTS PL 85-864 1,627.56 School Recovery 1,681.54 School Extra Duty 1,964.14 Rent 2,146.57 Miscellaneous 1,336.10 Chapter 766 45,373.00 TOTAL SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 392,653.83 Library Fines, Sales and Other 2,721.44 State Grant 5,102.63 TOTAL LIBRARY 7,824.07 UNCLASSIFIED Treaurer and Collector Unidentified Cash 420.38 Thomas S. Peirce Donations 15,281.00 School Fire Loss 4,209.22 Park Department Miscellaneous Receipts 4,442.60 Sale of Land 7,500.00 Vazza Property 600.00 Bid Deposits 90,492.77 Rent School Street Property 300.00 Gas and Electric Bond Issue 387.00 EPA Grant 4901-4 2,300.00 Council on Aging Multi Service Center 1,772.68 Plymouth county Hospital 251.20 Town of Lakeville Ambulance Contract 10,000.00 Bicentennial Grant 15,000.00 TOTAL UNCLASSIFIED 152,956.85 Water Department Scheduled Rates 149,700.67 Miscellaneous 5,060.00 Repairs 3,405.52 Liens 17,938.79 Construction 3,985.00 Water Betterment 5,702.15 Renewals 902.97 Sewer Rentals 29,590.10 Sewer Betterment 17,516.07 Sewer Liens 3,541.54 Water Pollution Control 1,487.00 TOTAL WATER DEPARTMENT 238,829.81 Electric Light Department Lighting 2,262,892.49 Power 946,301.81 FINANCIAL REPORTS Street Lighting 27,759.00 Jobbing 1,940.24 Bad Debts 405.30 Refunds 18,637.16 Charges 52,396.54 Deposits 26,740.00 TOTAL ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT 3,337,072.54 Gas Department Lighting and Power 635,460.49 TOTAL GAS DEPARTMENT 635,460.49 Municipal Indebtedness Investments 9,455,388.34 Depreciation Account 300,000.00 115 KV Transmission Line 1,900,000.00 Park Field House 1,411.58 Sewer Treatment Plant 358,000.00 Revenue Sharing Investments 1,380,000.00 TOTAL MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS 13,394,799.92 Interest Municipal Indebtedness On Deferred Taxes 23,661.61 On Tax Titles 9,845.57 On Special Assessments 79.70 Committed Interest 6,575.51 On Invested Funds 169.021.59 On Depreciation Account 4,570.43 TOTAL INTEREST MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS 213,754.41 Agency and Trust State Taxes 253,506.52 School Aid Chapter 70 1,234,352.43 Chapter 71 365,360.77 Chapter 74 5,658.00 Special Education 58,965.48 School Transportation 41,462.73 School Building Assistance Bureau 312,869.73 County Tax Refund 27,729.89 Federal Withholding 694,643.91 State Withholding 192,840.88 Retirement 95,743.66 Group Insurance 109,178.29 Massachusetts Teachers Retirement 116,008.56 Credit Union 59,090.00 MEA Dues 15,219.00 140 FINANCIAL REPORTS United Fund 868.90 Tax Sheltered Annuities 3,100.00 Cemetery Trust Income 7,648.32 Cemetery Trust Bequest 2,495.00 Trust Funds Enoch Pratt 873.52 Hullahan Fund 206.25 Maria L.H. Peirce 513.82 Mildred Stearns 5.00 Adelia C. Richards 4,409.09 Calvin Murdock 153.75 TOTAL AGENCY AND TRUST 3,602,903.50 Revenue Sharing Revenue Sharing Public Law 95-512 297,406.00 Revenue Sharing Interest 27,342.28 TOTAL REVENUE SHARING 324,748.28 Refunds General Government 40,301.29 Revenue Sharing 33,338.00 Non-Revenue 1,278.64 TOTAL REFUNDS 44,917.93 TOTAL RECEIPTS 27,584,240.58 Cash Balance January 1, 1974 308,950.38 Cash Invested 2,500,000.00 Non-Revenue Cash 1,211,645.63 Non Revenue Cash Invested 114,759.58 Revenue Sharing Cash 6,648.83 Revenue Sharing Cash Invested 460,000.00 GRAND TOTAL 31,555,046.58 CLASSIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES Assessors Salaries: Assessors 7,052.00 7,052.00 .00 Appraiser 13,600.08 13,600.08 .00 Principal Clerk 6,369.97 6,369.97 .00 Clerk 5,240.34 5,240.34 .00 C.M.A. Compensation 1,000.00 1,000.00 .00 Part Time Clerk, Sick & Overtime 913.92 905.12 8.80 Mileage Allowance (Assessors) 1,042.10 1,042.10 .00 Legal Expenses & Appraisals 609.75 609.75 .00 Schools & Meetings 1,600.00 1,600.00 .00 141 FINANCIAL REPORTS Portable Calculator 150.00 149.90 .10 Blu Ray Copying Machine 750.00 750.00 .00 Expenses 7,336.53 7,336.53 .00 TOTAL ASSESSORS 45,655.79 By-Law Study Committee Expenses 1,000.00 288.00 712.00 TOTAL BY-LAW STUDY COMMITTEE 288.00 Election & Registration Chairman-Registrars 357.00 357.00 .00 Clerk-Registrars 408.00 408.00 .00 Two Registrars 596.70 596.70 .00 Wages-Election Officers 6,606.79 6,606.79 .00 Expenses 1,270.40 1,270.40 .00 Street Lists 6,885.67 6,080.25 805.42 Voting Lists 805.29 805.29 .00 Ballot Boxes 250.00 .00 250.00 TOTAL ELECTION & REGISTRATION 16,124.43 Finance Committee Expenses 1,495.00 1,071.15 423.85 TOTAL FINANCE COMMITTEE 1,071.15 Law Department Town Counsel-Salary 8,000.00 8,000.00 .00 Filing Fees, Appraisals, etc. 2,500.00 2,237.52 262.48 Court & Appellate Tax Board, Etc. 4,048.02 4,310.50 262.48cr TOTAL LAW DEPARTMENT 14,548.02 Moderator Salary 100.00 100.00 .00 TOTAL MODERATOR 100.00 Selectmen Salary Clerk 609.96 609.96 .00 Board Expenses 800.00 495.58 304.42 Professional Negotiator 4,445.00 3,718.65 726.35 Town Reports 4,677.28 4,677.28 .00 Surveying & Engineering 12,607.71 12,441.95 165.76 Out of State Travel 750.00 .00 750.00 Appraisals 200.00 150.00 50.00 Building Demolition 3,000.00 .00 3,000.00 Expenses 5,200.00 3,213.37 1,986.63 TOTAL SELECTMEN 25,306.79 142 FINANCIAL REPORTS Historical Site Development Oliver Mill Park Site 11,204.36 8,495.00 2,709.36 Restoration Fund 875.00 .00 875.00 TOTAL HISTORICAL SITE 8,495.00 DEVELOPMENT American Revolution Commission Expenses 500.00 467.97 32.03 TOTAL AMERICAN REVOLUTION COMMISSION 467.97 Historical Site Commission Expenses 500.00 5.49 494.51 TOTAL HISTORICAL SITE COMMISSION 5.49 Wates Recycling Committee Secretary 83.15 75.00 8.15 General Expenses 90.00 7.00 83.00 TOTAL WASTE RECYCLING COMMITTEE 82.00 Town Clerk & Accountant Salaries: Town Clerk & Accountant 11,865.76 11,865.76 .00 Clerk #1 6,370.09 6,370.09 .00 Clerk #2 6,229.46 6,229.46 .00 Part Time Clerk, Va. Sick Leave 4,836.96 3,611.17 1,225.79 Longevity 100.00 100.00 .00 Car Allowance 240.00 240.00 .00 Filming Records 665.00 .00 665.00 N.C.R. Maintenance Vi Cost 500.00 472.65 27.35 Expenses 3,120.00 2,932.64 187.36 TOTAL TOWN CLERK & ACCOUNTANT 31,821.77 Town Hall Salaries: Custodian 7,993.73 7,993.73 .00 Agents Assistant 1,524.72 1,524.72 .00 Special Police 300.00 .00 300.00 Fuel 3,343.86 3,343.86 .00 Lights 3,179.96 4,142.15 962.19cr Water & Sewer 215.93 192.64 23.29 Miscellaneous 14,263.53 12,243.35 2,020.18 TOTAL TOWN HALL 29,440.45 143 FINANCIAL REPORTS Public Buildings Garage Improvement 4,319.27 3,161.38 1,157.89 Fuel, Lights, Water 3,500.00 3,499.48 .52 Maintenance & Repairs 500.00 218.49 281.51 Five Bay Garage 3,555.35 297.00 3,258.35 TOTAL PUBLIC BUILDINGS 7,176.35 Town Manager Salaries: Town Manager 17,984.87 17,984.87 .00 Secretary 6,987.62 6,597.50 390.12 Two Clerks 11,343.14 7,662.78 3,680.36 Part Time Clerks 1,197.54 1,197.54 .00 Longevity 100.00 .00 100.00 Vacation ancHSick Leave 550.00 187.88 362.12 Car Operation & Maintenance 439.04 439.04 .00 Travel & Expense 250.00 192.30 57.70 Out of State Conventions & Travel 750.00 750.00 .00 Expenses 4,908.96 4,908.96 .00 TOTAL TOWN MANAGER 39.920.87 Building Inspector Salary 10,432.56 10,432.56 .00 Car Allowance & Maintenance 300.00 294.07 5.93 Vacation & Sick Leave 450.00 .00 450.00 Travel & Expense 100.00 43.95 56.05 Expenses 864.00 812.14 51.86 TOTAL BUILDING INSPECTOR 11,582.72 Planning Board Clerk’s Salary 1,211.02 906.95 304.07 Administration Expense 1,000.00 708.57 291.43 Engineering Expense 1,731.17 650.00 1,081.17 Legal Expense 1,537.75 1,537.75 .00 TOTAL PLANNING BOARD 3,803.27 Business & Industrial Commission Expenses 3,254.63 241.86 3,012.77 TOTAL BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION 241.86 Zoning Board of Appeals Secretarial 603.61 358.94 244.67 Expenses 300.00 143.73 156.27 TOTAL ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 502.67 144 FINANCIAL REPORTS Conservation Commission Secretarial Services 607.65 521.25 86.40 Appraisals 3,000.00 50.00 2,950.00 Engineering, Surveying & Consulting 1,500.00 1,154.62 345.38 Expenses 1,550.00 1,311.88 238.12 Nemasket Fall Brook 5,000.00 .00 5,000.00 TOTAL CONSERVATION COMMISSION 3,037.75 Treasurer & Collector Salaries: Treasurer & Collector 10,459.00 10,459.00 .00 Chief Clerk 6,995.46 6,995.46 .00 Clerk #1 6,369.97 6,369.97 .00 Clerk #2 5,745.97 5,745.97 .00 Clerk #3 5,156.76 5,156.76 .00 Pt. Time Clerk, Vac. Sick & Overtime 588.46 588.46 .00 Longevity 100.00 100.00 .00 N.C.R. Maintenance XA Cost 500.00 472.65 27.35 Tax Title 2,800.00 2,537.80 262.20 Out of State Travel & Expense 200.00 .00 200.00 Expenses 12,000.00 11,985.13 14.87 TOTAL TREASURER & COLLECTOR 50,411.20 Civil Defense Director-Salary 1,171.00 1,171.00 .00 General Expense 500.00 200.00 300.00 Uniforms-Auxiliary Police 750.00 717.59 32.41 TOTAL CIVIL DEFENSE 2,088.59 Dog Officer Dog Officer-Salary 2,719.00 2,719.00 .00 Car Allowance 500.00 500.00 .00 Expenses 190.00 160.42 29.58 Care of Dogs 920.00 920.00 .00 TOTAL DOG OFFICER 4,299.42 Fire Department Salaries: Chief 18,146.00 18,146.00 .00 Deputy Chief 12,183.00 12,182.48 .52 2 Captains 22,562.00 22,561.88 .12 Lieutenant 10,446.00 10,445.22 .78 Regulars 175,708.00 170,514.06 5,193.94 Call men 15,667.00 15,114.00 553.00 Sick, Overtime, Vac. & Holidays 11,000.00 9,509.32 1,490.68 Car Allowance-Chief 600.00 600.00 .00 145 FINANCIAL REPORTS Hydrant Rental 4,580.00 4,580.00 .00 Equipment Operation & Mtce. 4,000.00 4,402.00 402.00cr Pump Overhaul Engine 3 2,000.00 1,586.00 414.00 Building Operation & Mtce. 1,800.00 2,350.21 550.21cr Fuel 3,035.01 3,011.89 23.12 Lights, Power & Gas 824.57 784.28 40.29 Water & Sewer 297.60 144.20 153.40 Laundry 544.45 361.30 183.15 Telephone 872.48 722.23 150.25 Out of State Travel & Conventions 600.00 600.00 .00 Uniform Allowance 2,520.00 2,513.90 6.10 Fire Schools Training & Books 500.00 491.17 8.83 South Middleborough Unit 3,000.00 1,600.04 1,399.96 South Middleborough Utilities 2,000.00 2,348.05 348.05cr South Middleborough Call Men 1,700.00 1,699.90 .10 Fire Alarm Operation & Mtce. 24,331.05 11,365.94 12,965.11 Fire Alarm Supervision & Labor 2,500.00 1,342.36 1,157.64 Fire Alarm Materials 1,500.00 1,310.84 189.16 Expenses 1,039.31 1,039.31 .00 TOTAL FIRE DEPARTMENT 301,326.58 Forest Fire Department Wages Assistants 2,496.00 2,496.00 .00 Equipment Operation & Mtce. 1,560.74 1,560.74 .00 TOTAL FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT 4,056.74 Wire Inspector Wire Inspector-Salary 2,166.00 2,166.00 .00 Car Allowance 400.00 400.00 .00 TOTAL WIRE INSPECTOR 2,566.00 Police Department Salaries: Chief 21,379.29 21,379.29 .00 Lieutenant 13,115.04 11,340.59 1,774.45 Sergeants 48,428.50 57,420.00 8,991.50cr Detectives 22,502.64 20,095.34 2,407.30 Patrolmen 253,537.50 218,143.48 35,394.02 Dispatchers 8,024.00 .00 8,024.00 Custodian 7,381.98 7,405.09 23.llcr Clerks 14,892.28 13,920.32 971.96 Crossing Attendants 10,040.00 8,577.56 1,462.44 Special, Matron & Overtime 32,865.56 37,453.75 4,588.19cr Court Fees 19,000.00 14,516.29 4,483.71 Sick Leave & Vacation 500.00 262.05 237.95 Incentive Pay 26,503.00 19,236.53 7,266.47 Extra Details 27,222.80 27,222.80 .00 146 FINANCIAL REPORTS Out-of-State Travel & Conventions 500.00 500.00 .00 Ambulance & Medical Expenses 100.00 44.39 55.61 Uniforms 8,530.00 7,171.79 1,358.21 Special Investigations & Supplies 500.00 455.65 44.35 Federal Grant (New Equipment) 6,000.00 1,995.00 4,005.00 Police Schools 1,000.00 987.35 12.65 Building Maintenance & Operation 4,000.00 3,022.85 977.15 Gas Heat 2,000.00 2,453.05 453.05cr Lights 1,400.00 1,999.94 599.94cr Water & Sewer 300.00 229.37 70.63 Telephone 4,600.00 4,321.04 278.96 Teletype Communication System 2,250.00 2,220.00 30.00 Equipment Maintenance & Operation 30,998.75 30,998.75 .00 Law Books 773.47 591.34 182.13 Radio Maintenance & Operation 1,500.00 1959.74 459.74cr Medical & Emergency Supplies 400.00 122.39 277.61 Expenses 3,700.00 2,928.50 771.50 Recovery Account 1,870.18 1,075.44 794.74 TOTAL POLICE DEPARTMENT 520,049.68 Sealer of Weights and Measures Sealer of Weights & Measures-Salary 1,761.20 1,761.20 .00 Car Allowance 250.00 250.00 .00 Operating Expenses 149.66 149.60 .06 TOTAL SEALER OF WEIGHTS 2,160.80 AND MEASURES Sanitation Division Rubbish & Garbage Employees 30,587.00 35,361.50 4,774.50cr Rubbish & Garbage Vac. & Sick Leave 10,000.00 1,569.77 8,430.23 Vehicle Maintenance & Operation 5,534.35 5,791.60 257.25cr Operating Expense & Uniforms 1,000.00 742.75 257.25 Brook Street Employees 20,113.67 23,923.22 3,809.55cr Brook Street Vac. & Sick Leave 6,578.00 2,181.22 4,396.78 Operating Expenses 3,416.40 3,941.56 525.16cr Vehicle Maintenance 6,500.00 6,174.84 325.16 Building Maintenance 200.00 .00 200.00 Bulldozer Lease 20,280.00 16,901.00 3,379.00 Uniforms 400.00 396.00 4.00 Close Plymouth Street Dump 401.32 .00 401.32 New Dump Site Brook Street 400.00 .00 400.00 Recovery Account 4,387.31 4,387.31 .00 New Rubbish Truck 771.66 771.66 .00 TOTAL SANITATION DIVISION 102,142.43 147 FINANCIAL REPORTS Highway Department Salaries: D.P.W. Superintendent 15,998.50 15,998.50 .00 Supervisory Personnel 27,813.00 22,495.06 5,317.94 Employees 106,592.00 107,156.34 564.34cr Traffic Police 1,000.00 707.82 292.18 Street Lighting 27,759.00 27,759.00 .00 Snow Removal 30,294.85 30,294.85 .00 Road Oils 35,000.00 35,000.00 .00 General Materials 20,000.00 19,986.26 13.74 Hot Top Materials 25,000.00 24,897.43 102.57 SurfACE Drains 50,000.00 45,109.44 4,890.56 Traffic & Street Signs 4,500.00 4,127.12 372.88 Traffic Marking Paint & Labor 4,000.00 4,119.40 119.40cr Sidewalk Materials & Curbing 6,000.00 3,729.00 2,271.00 Road Machinery, Mtce. & Machinery Account 20,000.00 19,942.64 57.36 Gasoline and Oil 12,991.92 13,720.28 728.36cr Replacement of Tools 800.00 179.10 620.90 Radio Units & Maintenance 526.22 418.76 107.46 Expenses 1,647.06 1,647.06 .00 Land Decree #1302 494.25 .00 494.25 Foul Weather Gear 500.00 389.90 110.10 Chapter 825, Section 4 59,178.00 664.50 58,513.50 Chapter 90 Construction 1971 68,000.00 59,765.29 8,234.71 Chapter 90 Construction 1972 68,000.00 62,277.26 5,722.74 Chapter 90 Construction 1973 68,000.00 68,000.00 .00 Chapter 90 Construction 1974 68,000.00 2,539.32 65,460.68 Chapter 90 Maintenance 1974 18,000.00 12,720.25 5,279.75 Chapter 1140, Section 20 89,518.00 89,518.00 .00 Chapter 1140, Section 22 154,210.89 17,154.97 137,055.92 Chassis, Cab & Dump Body 668.89 .00 668.89 TOTAL HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 690,317.55 Water & Sewer Department Salaries: Superintendent 11,928.81 11,928.81 .00 Asst. Water Engineer 9,438.00 9,604.80 166.80cr Asst. Sewer Engineer 9,090.00 9,207.68 117.68cr Foreman 9,438.00 9,604.80 166.80cr Employees 65,636.00 66,577.14 941.14cr Vacation, Standby & Sick Leave 10,600.00 7,127.07 3,472.93 Secretary 6,696.62 6,696.62 .00 Clerk 5,447.54 5,447.54 .00 148 FINANCIAL REPORTS Power & Fuel Pumping Station 39,661.74 39,661.74 .00 Transportation 190.00 .00 190.00 Gates & Valves 2,425.65 1,459.01 966.64 Meters & Parts 7,498.04 5,695.02 1,803.02 Pipes & Fittings & Mtce. Equipment 12,532.68 11,916.40 616.28 Hydrants & Parts 3,992.24 3,640.71 351.53 Water Exploration & Pumping Tests 17,500.00 17,492.40 7.60 Sewer & Water Tools 500.00 497.95 2.05 Sewer Maintenance & Service 2,500.00 2,446.06 53.94 Equipment Maintenance & Operation 3,951.87 3,951.87 .00 Training School for Men 250.00 178.40 71.60 Chlorine 4,500.00 3,240.00 1,260.00 Repairs & Mtce. Pumping Station 3,113.92 3,559.28 445.36cr Repairs & Mtce. Sewerage Plant 3,151.50 2,706.14 445.36 N.C.R. System 500.00 472.65 27.35 Expenses 4,600.00 3,747.23 852.77 Miscellaneous Pumping Station 250.00 246.65 3.35 Improvements-Meter Room 200.00 143.85 56.15 Telemetering 700.00 648.00 52.00 Radio Maintenance 250.00 153.99 96.01 Treatment of Wells 1,800.00 .00 1,800.00 Lab Equipment & Supplies 250.00 246.50 3.50 Uniforms 2,925.00 2,925.00 .00 New Comminutor Sewerage Treatment Plant 5,000.00 .00 5,000.00 Five Bay Garage 3,984.84 1,995.50 1,989.34 Painting Steel Tower 7,149.60 .00 7,149.60 Eddy Street Water Extension 905.55 .00 905.55 New Backhoe 2,878.00 2,544.00 334.00 Water Mains Plymouth & Everett Streets 70,000.00 3,199.00 66,801.00 TOTAL WATER & SEWER 238,961.81 DEPARTMENT Insect & Pest Control Town Spraying 500.00 500.00 .00 Dutch Elm Disease 4,500.00 4,500.00 .00 Insect & Pest Control 2,304.00 2,301.20 2.80 TOTAL INSECT & PEST CONTROL 7,301.20 Tree Warden Removing & Trimming Trees 2,800.00 2,800.00 .00 Stump Removal 1,000.00 993.38 6.62 Expenses 200.00 193.43 6.57 TOTAL TREE WARDEN 3,986.81 149 FINANCIAL REPORTS Health Department Salaries: Health Officer 9,414.02 9,414.02 .00 Milk Inspector 706.20 706.20 .00 Part Time Clerks 4,057.30 4,057.30 .00 Plumbing & Gas Inspector 10,143.32 9,761.01 382.31 Vacation & Sick Leave (Plbg. & Gas) 1,110.00 1,110.00 .00 Animal Inspector 1,199.83 1,199.83 .00 Nurse 9,932.89 9,794.66 138.23 Relief Nurse-Retroactive Pay 79.56 79.56 .00 Dentist-Retroactive Pay 52.56 52.56 .00 Expenses 2,234.90 2,234.90 .00 New Office Equipment 250.00 220.00 30.00 Nurse’s Supplies 100.00 96.79 3.21 Animals Killed on Highway 250.00 195.00 55.00 Restaurant Sanitation 75.00 .00 75.00 Milk Analysis 201.25 276.25 75.00cr Car Allowance-Health Officer 350.00 350.00 .00 Car Allowance-Nurse & Relief Nurse 700.00 389.40 310.60 Car Allowance-Animal Inspector 300.00 281.90 18.10 Car Operation & Mtce. Plbg. Gas Inspector 358.61 343.44 15.17 Travel & Expenses-Health Officer 100.00 84.31 15.69 Travel & Expense-Nurse, Plbg. & Animal Insp. 100.00 85.36 14.64 Travel & Expense-Board of Health 200.00 51.75 148.25 Nurse’s Car (Gift Peirce Trustees) 281.00 281.00 .00 Plumbing Inspector Recovery Account 140.00 140.00 .00 TOTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT 41,205.24 Veterans Service Agent-Salary 5,277.60 5,277.60 .00 Secretary 6,995.95 6,995.95 .00 Pt. Time Clerk, Vac. & Sick Leave 707.20 447.20 260.00 Car Expense 550.00 550.00 .00 Longevity Pay 200.00 200.00 .00 Care of Graves 1,000.00 954.00 46.00 Emergency Orders 800.00 426.00 374.00 Cash Aid 60,000.00 26,033.10 33,966.90 Medical Aid 70,000.00 18,343.73 51,656.27 Expenses 1,760.00 1,532.66 227.34 TOTAL VETERANS SERVICE 60,760.24 Park Department Salary-Park Superintendent 3,400.00 3,400.00 .00 Secretarial Personnel 900.00 900.00 .00 FINANCIAL REPORTS Supervision 10,300.00 10,300.00 .00 Grounds 7,800.00 7,793.01 6.99 Fast Pitch Softball 600.00 600.00 .00 Slow Pitch Softball 600.00 599.00 1.00 Women’s Softball 600.00 599.00 1.00 Police 2,000.00 2,000.00 .00 Superintendent’s Transportation 300.00 300.00 .00 Lease 1.00 1.00 .00 Activities 1,000.00 986.60 13.40 Skating Rink 1,800.00 1,800.00 .00 Bus Transportation 7,200.00 7,023.00 177.00 All Other Expenses 5,500.00 5,500.00 .00 Lights and Gas 7,500.00 7,499.77 .23 Office & Supplies 800.00 795.54 4.46 Paint Pool 750.00 750.00 .00 Teen Baseball 1,650.00 1,649.70 .30 Repair circulating system at Pool 1,350.00 1,350.00 .00 Rest Room Addition 2,205.85 .00 2,205.85 Peirce Fund 4,302.00 1,965.00 2,337.00 Richards Fund 12,793.84 5,382.75 7,411.09 Gift Peirce Trustees to Paint Pool 800.00 800.00 .00 TOTAL PARK DEPARTMENT 61,994.37 Library Department Salaries: Librarian 9,168.65 9,168.65 .00 Assistant Librarians 26,219.41 26,218.89 .52 Custodian 4,272.60 3,971.90 300.70 Vacation Substitute 50.00 25.00 25.00 Part Time Workers 4,556.85 4,430.76 126.09 Education 150.00 100.00 50.00 Collecting Overdue Books 100.00 96.75 3.25 Transportation-Librarian 180.00 175.10 4.90 Fuel 2,500.00 1,930.16 569.84 Building Maintenance & Operation 1,600.00 1,598.98 1.02 Books 6,000.00 5,990.30 9.70 Expenses 4,125.00 3,966.21 158.79 State Grant for Libraries 5,122.76 4,507.66 615.10 TOTAL LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 62,180.36 School Department 1,000 Administrative Personnel 80,944.20 74,149.92 6,794.28 2,000 Instructional Personnel 2, 665,699.44 2, 464,787.73 200,911.71 3,000 Att., Hlth., Food Services, Trans. Student Body Act. & Athletic Fields Personnel 55,756.00 52,180.19 3,575.81 4,000 Custodial, Mtc. & Grounds Pers. 211,908.00 211,793.38 114.62 151 FINANCIAL REPORTS 2,000 Driver Ed. on the Road & Summer Sch. 10,410.00 7,036.00 3,374.00 Extra Duty 1,794.16 1,794.16 .00 1,000 Administration & Supplies 11,500.00 11,456.11 43.89 2,000 Instruction Expenses & Supplies 160,945.00 156,279.33 4,665.67 3,000 Hlth. School Act. Food Serv. 14,579.00 13,298.40 1,280.60 3,000 Transportation, Expenses & Supp. 141,269.00 141,269.00 .00 3,000 Athletics 30,190.00 30,179.41 10.59 4,000 Custodial Serv. Mtce. Ground, Bldgs. & Equip., Utilities 204,897.00 204,889.45 7.55 4,000 Heating of Buildings 100,211.00 100,177.35 33.65 5,000 Insurance & Rental 4,500.00 3,659.27 840.73 7,000 Acq. of Rep. Equip. & Improv. 18,313.00 18,178.90 134.10 9,000 Tuition 2,240.00 2,240.00 .00 9,000 Vocational Tuition 8,360.00 8,326.50 33.50 Out of State Travel 960.00 707.83 252.17 RF 17 Athletics 15,167.88 9,570.09 5,597.79 PL 874 28,936.69 8,441.28 20,495.41 PL 89-10 69,464.89 68,364.95 1,099.94 PL 90-576 190.24 190.24 .00 PL 91-230 11,504.42 7,253.64 4,250.78 PL 85-864 (NDEA) 1,627.56 1,627.56 .00 Lunch & Milk Program 286,456.06 265,518.97 20,937.09 Memorial High School Fire Loss 27,092.20 26,064.86 1,027.34 Evening School 8,699.38 939.25 7,760.13 Recovery Account 1,681.54 1,284.00 397.54 Chapter 766 45,373.00 44,147.39 1,225.61 TOTAL SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 3,935,805.16 Unclassified Pratt Free School 200.00 200.00 .00 Veterans’ Day 2,500.00 2,075.00 425.00 G.A.R. Memorial Day 500.00 455.20 44.80 July 4th Celebration 2,000.00 2,000.00 .00 Christmas Display 100.00 .00 100.00 Insurance 122,000.00 112,453.94 9,546.06 Insurance Premiums 10,000.00 10,000.00 .00 Group Insurance-Appropriations 89,094.56 89,094.56 .00 Plymouth County Employees 158,608.00 158,608.00 .00 Floral Beautification 500.00 421.17 78.83 Bristol-Plymouth Regional School Dist. 330,279.61 305,943.23 24,336.38 Interest on Tax Abatements 1,000.00 11.72 988.28 Unpaid Bills 1.00 .00 1.00 County Aid to Agriculture 200.00 200.00 .00 Stabilization Fund 10,000.00 10,000.00 .00 Ambulance Services 30,000.00 30,000.00 .00 Miller Street Well 500.00 .00 500.00 Middleborough Histories 200.00 .00 200.00 152 FINANCIAL REPORTS Nemasket River Fisheries 3,467.75 .00 3,467.75 Fisheries Account 4,808.95 .00 4,808.95 Acquisition of Land-Clark 1,850.00 .00 1,850.00 Town Well Sites 45.50 .00 45.50 Fairview Street 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 Dredging & Cleaning nemasket River 10,000.00 .00 10,000.00 Patrick O’Connor Culvert Account 132.00 .00 132.00 Purchasing & Erecting School Signs 1,476.43 .00 1,476.43 Council on Aging Special Account 1,207.22 .00 1,207.22 Fire Loss Park Field House 200.00 .00 200.00 Fire Loss East Main St. Pumping Station 5,862.60 .00 5,862.60 Vazza Property 774.09 .00 774.09 Delinquency Prevention Program 2,822.04 2,822.04 .00 Chapter 59 Section 23 4,291.66 4,291.66 .00 Premium on Loan 1,803.00 1,803.00 .00 Council on Aging-Multi Service Center 1,772.68 .00 1,772.68 Criminal Justice Grant 1,895.00 .00 1,895.00 Bicentennial Grant 15,000.00 -.00 15,000.00 Health Study Committee 500.00 .00 500.00 Middleborough-Lakeville Mental Health Center 2,000.00 .00 2,000.00 TOTAL UNCLASSIFIED 730,379.52 Interest on Municipal Indebtedness Jr. & Sr. High School Building 1,050.00 1,050.00 .00 Sewer Extension - West Side 3,360.00 3,360.00 .00 Sewer Disposal System 4,205.00 4,205.00 .00 Water Extension Industrial Park 500.00 500.00 .00 Sewer Extension Industrial Park #2 2,231.25 2,231.25 .00 New High School 203,175.00 203,175.00 .00 Miller Street Well Site 1,500.00 1,500.00 .00 Water Storage Tank 28,893.75 28,893.75 .00 Elementary School Building 69,383.00 69,382.50 .50 Sewerage Treatment Plant 4,050.00 4,050.00 .00 Field House 4,848.00 2,424.00 2,424.00 Temporary Loan 20,000.00 7,524.99 12,475.01 Gas and Electric Project 32,250.00 32.350.00 .00 TOTAL INTEREST ON MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS 360.546.49 Municipal Indebtedness Jr. & Sr. High School Building 50,000.00 50,000.00 .00 Sewer Extension - West Side 15,000.00 15,000.00 .00 Sewer Disposal System 20,000.00 20,000.00 .00 Water Extension Industrial Park 5,000.00 5,000.00 .00 Sewer Extension Industrial Park #2 15,000.00 15,000.00 .00 New High School 300,000.00 300,000.00 .00 153 FINANCIAL REPORTS Miller Street Well Site 20,000.00 20,000.00 .00 Water Storage Tank 45,000.00 45,000.00 .00 Elementary School Building 180,000.00 180,000.00 .00 Sewerage Treatment Plant 100,000.00 100,000.00 .00 Field House 28,000.00 28,000.00 .00 TOTAL MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS 778,000.00 Revenue Sharing Council on Aging 5,858.00 4,623.39 1,234.61 Conservation Fund 20,000.00 .00 20,000.00 Open Space & Outdoor Recreation Plan 1,210.00 .00 1,210.00 Town Hall-Sprinkler System & Repairs 18,363.03 11,716.49 6,646.54 Building Inspector-Radio & Equipment 1,005.00 1,005.00 .00 Fire Protective Clothing 1,000.00 959.70 40.30 Fire New Equipment & Hose 3,000.00 2,624.43 375.57 Fire New Engine & Hose 279.93 .00 279.93 Forest Fire New Hose & Pump Cans 700.00 687.00 13.00 Police New Office Equipment 750.00 596.60 153.40 Police Renovation Police Bldg. 1,500.00 .00 1,500.00 Police New Cruisers 23,100.00 23,089.94 10.06 Police New Police Equipment 2,009.15 1,305.36 703.79 Police Replacement Equipment 2,000.00 1,292.71 707.29 Brook Street Vehicle Mtce. 4,500.00 4,499.83 .17 Rubbish New Truck Cab & Chassis 16,000.00 16,000.00 .00 Highway leaf Collector 3,300.00 3,027.00 273.00 Highway Catch Basin Cleaner 6,500.00 6,275.00 225.00 Highway New Dump Truck 16,500.00 .00 16,500.00 Highway Wood Street Water Mains 48,000.00 46,693.73 1,306.27 Highway Surface Drains 19,498.03 .00 19,498.03 Highway Ice Control Sander 3,647.00 3,647.00 .00 Water & Sewer Backhoe. Front End Loader 11,000.00 11,000.00 .00 Water & Sewer Rebuild pump E. Grove St. 2,800.00 .00 2,800.00 Water & Sewer E. Grove St. Water Extension 60,000.00 56,043.94 3,956.06 Water & Sewer E. Grove St. Water Mains 70,000.00 70,000.00 .00 Water & Sewer Sewer Inter System 23,740.00 23,740.00 .00 Water & Sewer Hydraulic Study 5,000.00 .00 5,000.00 Health Dentist Salary 1,666.00 1,666.00 .00 Health Relief Nurse Salary 4,000.00 3,987.36 12,64 Health Hospital Board & Treatment 4,000.00 3,479.88 520.12 Health Extra Therapeutic Service 100.00 8.00 92.00 Health Clinics 1,400.00 1,364.97 35.03 Health Nurse’s Car 2,400.00 2,400.00 .00 Health Mtce. & Operation Nurse Vehicle 700.00 311.09 388.91 Park Equipment New Field House 4,500.00 4,500.00 .00 Park Pool House Doors 2,500.00 2,500.00 .00 Park Resurface Parking Lot 2,500.00 2,500.00 .00 Park Resurface Tennis Courts 1,800.00 1,800.00 .00 Park Fence Tennis Courts 1,200.00 1,200.00 .00 154 FINANCIAL REPORTS Library Renovating & Repairs 18,000.00 17,991.25 8.75 Library Renovation of Basement 2,207.95 2,182.12 25.83 Waste Recycling Comm. Secretary 480.00 18.75 461.25 Waste Recycling Comm. Expenses 346.20 74.47 271.73 Waste Recycling Comm. Out of State 36.00 .00 36.00 Sewer Ext. Spring St. east on Nemasket St. 3,173.00 .00 3,173.00 Drainage Road Const. Elm, Bourne & S. Main 3,216.00 .00 3,216.00 School Crossing Protective Signs 3,752.00 3,752.00 .00 Sealing & Grouting Sewer Lines 16,000.00 3,219.50 12,780.50 Equip. 2 Police Station Wagons as Ambulances 4,000.00 .00 4,000.00 Highway Street Sweeper 26,500.00 26,477.80 22.20 Water Mains Wareham & E. Grove Street 140,000.00 8,282.91 131,717.09 Water Mains Wood & Sachem Streets 86,000.00 45,509.85 40,490.15 Storage Bldg. E. Grove St. Pumping Station 2,100.00 .00 2,100.00 Water Exploration 6,700.00 .00 6,700.00 Repair Centrifuge Sewerage Treatment Plant 6,000.00 6,000.00 .00 Park Gas & Lights 3,500.00 3,446.37 53.63 Recycling Collection Center 2,700.00 .00 2,700.00 Dog Department Salaries Dog Officers 15,000.00 .00 15,000.00 Dog Department Building 15,000.00 5,400.17 9,599.83 Dog Department Vehicle 3,700.00 .00 3,700.00 Dog Department Expenses 8,100.00 120.20 7,979.80 TOTAL REVENUE SHARING 437,019.81 Non-Revenue Water Well Field 2,274.47 .00 2,274.47 New Fire Equipment 1,014.00 .00 1,014.00 Road Grader 7.12 .00 7.12 Sludge Dewatering 14,541.75 4,105.62 10,436.13 Water Mains Extension Fairview Street 4,448.79 .00 4,448.79 Tispaquin Well Site 5,338.23 2,392.76 2,945.47 Meeting House Swamp 10,000.00 .00 10,000.00 Otto Mizaris Well Site 2,000.00 1,801.50 198.50 Water Ext. Carmel & Plymouth Sts. 3,841.57 .00 3,841.57 Sewerage Treatment Plant 59,884.44 59,884.44 .00 Water Extension Plymouth Street 3,889.45 .00 3,889.45 Elementary School Building Commission 188,578.34 167,056.64 21,521.70 School Building 10,352.26 4,584.40 5,767.86 Miller Street Well Site 4,338.71 788.20 3,550.51 New Water Storage Tank 12,398.97 .00 12,398.97 Acorn Street Sewer 1,954.72 .00 1,954.72 Water Extension Howland court 130.81 .00 130.81 New Field House 1,411.58 1,411.58 .00 Gas and Electric Bond Issue 115KV Line 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 .00 New Sewerage Treatment Plant 300,000.00 243,435.98 56,564.02 TOTAL NON-REVENUE 1,485,461.12 155 FINANCIAL REPORTS Agency, Trust and Investments Invested Fund 7,700,000.00 Depreciation Fund 700,000.00 Revenue Sharing Investments 1,370,000.00 Non-Revenue Investments 1,723,889.45 Gas & Electric Project Temporary Borrowing 1,000,000.00 Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Dev. Dist. 2,041.05 Misc. in Equity-Margaret Inch 498.76 Federal Withholding 717,656.68 State Withholding 198,610.23 Retirement 98,578.14 Massachusetts Teachers Retirement 118,492.41 Tax Sheltered Annuities 3,190.00 MEA Dues 15,219.00 Credit Union 59,090.00 United Fund 868.90 Cemetery Trust Income 7,648.32 Cemetery Trust Bequest 2,495.00 Calvin Murdock Trust Fund 153.75 M.L.H. Peirce Drinking Fountain Fund 324.42 M.L.H. Peirce Luxury Fund 189.92 Mary Hullahan Trust Fund 165.00 Enoch Pratt Trust Fund 873.52 Mildred K. Stearns Trust 5.00 1971 Real Estate Tax 408.00 1972 Real Estate Tax 9,030.00 1973 Real Estate Tax 7,622.07 1974 Real Estate Tax 12,981.32 1974-1975 Real Estate Tax 21,598.56 1970 Personal Property Tax 17.10 1974 Personal Property Tax 297.44 1974-1975 Personal Property Tax 38.50 1972 Excise Tax 69.30 1973 Excise Tax 2,579.96 1974 Excise Tax 4,417.32 1975 Excise Tax 265.99 Bid Deposits 84,052.14 Committed Interest added 1974-1975 Real Estate 1.99 Estimated Receipts 79.61 Water Lien added 1974-1975 Real Estate 17.05 Sewer Betterment added 1974-1975 Real Estate 24.90 State Assessment System 485.00 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 1,801.05 Plymouth County Mosquito Control 16,658.46 Auditing Municipal Accounts 1,102.13 State Recreation Areas 44,360.60 156 FINANCIAL REPORTS Southeastern Massachusetts Air Pollution 289.88 County Tax 187,777.69 Premium on Loan 387.00 Sewer Rentals 46.72 Water Rates 42.65 Dog Licenses Individual 5,325.45 Unidentified Cash 261.80 Excess and Deficiency 46.72 Group Insurance Deductions 101,275.62 TOTAL AGENCY, TRUST AND INVESTMENTS 14,223,351.57 Gas Department Deposits 32,563.76 Interest Deposits 933,42 Mains 935.96 Street Mains High Pressure 960.03 Compressor Station Equipment 67.52 Meas. & Reg. Station Equipment 587.99 Services 3,498.58 Services High Pressure 6,009.30 Consumers Meters 2,666.12 Meter Installations 822.90 House Regulators 91.72 Other Equipment 159.19 Office Equipment 50.00 Transportation Equipment 1,017.07 Tools, Shop & Garage Equipment 604.84 Power Operated Equipment . 285.99 Income from Merchandising Jobbing Contract Work 15,035.23 Residential Sales 13.11 Mtce. of Boiler Plant Equipment 31.23 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Exp. 5,080.42 Gas Mixing Expense 4,689.59 Mtce. of Structures & Improvements 320.47 Mtce. of Production Equipment 137.20 Natural Gas City Purchases 346,413.23 Other Gas Purchases 95,619.74 Purchased Gas Expenses 450.00 Operation Labor and Expense 570.42 Mt. Structures and Improvements 95.95 Mtce. of Gas Holders 1,800.32 Mtce. of Other Equipment 88.79 Compressor Station Labor 18,015.76 Communication Expense 231.37 Compressor Station Labor and Expense 1,928.69 Measuring and Regulating Station Expense 941.58 157 FINANCIAL REPORTS Mains and Services 10,412.89 Meter Expense, Rem. & Reset. Testing Transportation 3,910.45 Customer Installation Expenses 17,751.10 Other Expense Water and Fuel 2,356.14 Rents 46.00 Mtce. of Structures 7,280.72 Mtce. of Mains Labor & Materials 5,723.39 Mtce. Comp. Station Equipment 13.48 Mtce. of Meas. Reg. Station Equipment 13.47 Mtce. of Services 21,015.17 Mtce. of Meters & House Regulators 4,558.24 Meter Rdg. Expense Inc. Transportation 3,795.13 Customer Records & Collections Office Salaries 1 1,259.32 Advertising 364.16 Managers Salary (Administrative) 7,547.37 Office Supplies and Expenses 3,614.90 Outside Services Employed 3,242.06 Property Insurance 2,983.52 Injuries and Damages (Insurance) 6,511.00 Employee Pensions and Benefits 166.66 Regulatory Commission Expenses 315.03 Misc. Expense 2,693.90 TOTAL GAS DEPARTMENT 658,291.59 Electric Department Fuel 13,043.51 Land and Land Rights 3,868.18 Clearing Land and Rights of Way 600.00 High Tension-Brockton N.T. Tremont etc. 201.92 Land 148.00 Station and S.S. Equipment 41,500.46 Poles Towers & Fixtures 68,478.02 Overhead Conductors & Devices 93,878.15 Underground Conduit 619.38 Underground Conductors 4,123.99 Line Transformers & Line Capacitors & First Install. 28,641.04 Services Pole to House 9,308.70 Consumers Meter & Installations 11,703.98 Street Lighting & Signal System 4,045.53 Transportation Equipment 29,876.92 Tools 4,752.77 Communication Equipment 1,355.60 Residential Sales-Lights 1,514.39 Purchased Power 2,220,497.95 Communications 742.63 Mtce. Overhead Lines (Transmission) 72.00 158 FINANCIAL REPORTS Operation Supervision & Engineering 16,612.78 Station Expenses-Transportation & Building 51,245.12 Overhead Line Express-Transportation 14.61 Underground Lines Expense-Transportation 888.56 Street Lighting & Signal System Expense-Transportation 10,015.15 Meter Expense-Remedy & Resetting Testing Trans. 12,358.50 Misc. Distributing Expense 9,244.26 Mice. Station Equipment 163.97 Mtce. of Line Transformers 185,533.33 Mtce Underground Lines 222.64 Mtce. Line Transformers 1,419.90 Mtce. Meters 1,495.57 Meter Reading Expense Inc. Transportation 16,784.50 Customer Records & Collectors Trans. 56,237.30 Advertising-Transportation 1,823.59 Administrative Salaries (Manager) 28,195.56 Office Supplies and Expenses 17,880.02 Outside Services Employeed 29,589.48 Property Insurance 5,749.96 Injuries and Damages (Insurance) 12,462.90 Employee Pensions & Benefits 833.34 Misc. General Expenses 6,998.82 TOTAL ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT 3,004,742.98 Refunds Departmental 40,301.29 Revenue Sharing 3,338.00 Non-Revenue 1,278.64 TOTAL REFUNDS 44,917.93 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 28,053,997.54 Invested Funds 602,430.47 Cash Balance June 30, 1975 2,898,618.57 31,555,046.58 159 FINANCIAL REPORTS Town of Middleborough Balance Sheet - June 30,1975 Revenue Accounts Assets Revenue Cash 115,828.17 Cash Invested 2,000,000.00 Revenue Sharing Cash 41,846.31 Revenue Sharing Cash Invested 300,000.00 Municipal Light Depreciation Invested 300,000.00 Petty Cash Town Clerk 5.00 Municipal Light 200.00 Library 10.00 Superintendents Office 10.00 Outstanding Taxes 1967 Personal 75.60 1968 Personal 101.00 1969 Personal 203.04 1970 Personal 2,282.85 1971 Personal 2,173.97 1972 Personal 2,936.15 1973 Personal 4,291.77 1974 Personal 1,465.84 1975 Personal 6,260.01 1973 Real Estate 27,521.13 1974 Real Estate 48,784.26 1974-1975 Real Estate 294,920.51 1968 Excise 3,084.95 1969 Excise 4,288.16 1970 Excise 6,177.81 1971 Excise 9,719.14 1972 Excise 12,220.59 1973 Excise 24,025.87 1974 Excise 37,634.81 1975 Excise 71,917.61 1967 Farm Excise 11.25 1968 Farm Excise 22.50 1973 Farm Excise 9.75 1974 Farm Excise 457.75 1975 Farm Excise 1,783.15 Real Estate Taxes in Litigation 25,725.63 160 FINANCIAL REPORTS Overlay 1970 7,541.10 1971 7,500.40 1972 16,331.00 1974 36,440.77 Sewer Rentals added to 1974-1975 Real 418.86 Withdrawals added to 1974-1975 Real 496.80 1974-1975 Forest Management 61.20 Sewer Betterments added to 1974-1975 Real 1,047.69 Water Betterments added to 1974-1975 Real 515.63 Committed Interest added to 1974-1975 498.62 Tax Titles 124,777.46 Tax Possessions 13,860.25 Accounts Receivable Assessors 4,886.42 Fire Department 111.00 Sewer 1,008.18 Moth - Insect 10.00 Health Department 551.98 Sewer Rentals 7,191.97 Highway Department 843.50 School 6,897.98 Chapter 90 County 26,489.37 Chapter 90 State 46,344.51 Municipal Light Rates 323,176.76 Municipal Light Charges 28.144.14 Municipal Light Suspense 751.78 Water Lakeville San 1,000.00 Water Liens added to 1973 Real 139.45 Water Liens added 1974-1975 Real 1,475.31 Water Rates 34,885.46 Water Renewals 244.85 Water Construction 345.66 Water Repairs 657.59 Federal Withholding 23,012.77 State Withholding 5,769.35 Retirement 2,834.48 Massachusetts Teachers Retirement 2,483.85 Tax Sheltered Annuities 90.00 Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Dev. District 2,041.05 Plymouth County Hospital 251.20 Court Decree Inch 498.76 161 FINANCIAL REPORTS Excess and Deficiency 1975-1976 264,635.00 Revenue 1975-1976 8,308,967.00 TOTAL 12,651,223.73 Liabilities Revenue Sharing Public Law 95-512 18,507.67 Treasurer & Collector Unidentified Cash 186.03 Reserve Petty Cash 225.00 Taxes Deferred Clause 41A 210.00 1965 Overlay 9,983.87 1969 Overlay 37,606.76 1973 Overlay 25,453.40 1975 Overlay 46,249.44 Reserve Real Estate Taxes in Litigation 25,725.63 1966 Excise 107.68 1967 Excise 16.50 Excise Revenue 168,944.76 Farm Excise Revenue 2,284.40 Sewer Rentals added 1975-1976 Real 139.70 Special Assessment Revenue 2,899.10 Tax Titles & Possessions Revenue 138,637.71 Departmental Revenue 21,501.03 State & County Elighway Revenue 72,833.88 Municipal Light Revenue 352,072.68 Municipal Light Deposits 45,143.20 Municipal Light Operations 156,502.53 Municipal Light Construction 10,126.33 Municipal Light Depreciation 307,825.04 Municipal Light Right cvf Way Tremont - Middleborough Electric Line 58,979.00 Municipal Light Ocean Spray Power Line 500.00 Municipal Light Right of Way East Bridgewater, Wareham Street Transmission Line 13,500.00 Water Liens added 1975-1976 Real 1,866.27 Water Revenue 36,882.05 Group Insurance Employees Share 4,173.14 Library Recovery Account 87.56 Police Recovery Account 794.74 School Recovery Account 397.54 MLH Peirce Drinking Fountain Fund 26.65 Enoch Pratt Trust Fund 436.76 162 FINANCIAL REPORTS George A. Richards Playground Fund 7,411.09 Maria LH Peirce Trust Fund 94.70 Mary Hullahan Trust Fund 82.50 Evening School 7,760.13 Cemetery Trust Income 159.00 State Aid to Libraries 12,968.64 County Tax 27,729.89 State Parks - Reservations 438.40 Southeastern Massachusetts Air Pollution 149.44 Sale of Real Estate .29,880.97 Tailings 3,258.42 Excess and Deficiency 1,343,687.98 Revenue Appropriation 714,066.30 Revenue Sharing Appropriation 323,338.64 Dog Refund Reserve for Appropriation 858.00 Dog Refund Reserve for Appropriation Library • 4,530.95 School Drivers Ed. Reserve for Appropriation 7,530.00 Interest New High School Reserve for Approriation 15,000.00 Elementary School Reserve for Appropriation 10,500.00 Bid Deposits 7,350.63 Appropriation Control 1975-1976 8,573,602.00 TOTAL 12,651,223.73 Non-Revenue Accounts Assets Non-Revenue Cash 268,614.98 Loans Authorized 6,113,000.00 TOTAL 6,381,614.98 Liabilities Non-Revenue Cash Invested 127,670.89 Water Well Field 2,274.47 New Fire Equipment 1,014.00 Road Grader 7.12 De-Watering Device Sewerage Plant 10,436.13 Water Mains Extension Fairview Street Route 28 4,448.79 163 FINANCIAL REPORTS Well Site Tispaquin 2,945.47 Meeting House Swamp 10,000.00 Otto Mizaris Well Site 198.50 Water Extension Carmel and Plymouth Sts. 3,841.57 Sewer Treatment Plant Expansion 56,564.02 Water Extension Plymouth & Rocky Meadow Streets 3,889.45 Elementary School Building 21,521.70 School Building Committee 5,767.86 Miller Street Well Site 3,550.51 Water Storage Tank 12,398.97 Acorn Street Sewer Line 1,954.72 Water Extension Howland Court 130.81 Loans Authorized Unissued 6,113,000.00 TOTAL 6,381,614.98 Indebtedness Net Funded on Fixed Debts 6,515,000.00 Sewer Extension West Side 90,000.00 Water Extension Fairview Street 10,000.00 Sewer Extension Loan 135,000.00 Sewer Extension Industrial Park 45,000.00 New High School Building 3,000,000.00 Water Storage Tank 480,000.00 Miller Street Well 20,000.00 Elementary School Building 1,415,000.00 Park New Field House 20,000.00 Sewerage Treatment Plant 300,000.00 115 KV Transmission Line 1,000,000.00 TOTAL 6,515,000.00 Trust Funds Trust Investments Funds Cash and Securities In Custody of Town Treasurer 477,763.97 In Custody of Library Trustees 9,751.36 In Custody of Peirce Fund Trustees 840,578.73 In Custody of Drinking Fountain Fund 5,415.05 In Custody of Middleborough Trust Co. 19,021.73 TOTAL 1,352,530.84 164 FINANCIAL REPORTS Total Calvin Murdock Charity Fund 6,521.22 Frederick S. Weston Memorial 2,702.78 Maria L.H. Peirce Charity Fund 5,247.34 Maria L.H. Peirce Luxury Fund 3,568.73 Maria L.H. Peirce Drinking Fountain Fund 2,335.33 Ethel M. Delano Trust Fund 75,581.96 Enoch Pratt Library Fund 15,555.23 Mary Hullahan Library Fund 3,000.00 Mildred Stearns Fund 77.38 Reuben Howe Fund 32.85 John L. Reed Fund 202.91 Cemetery Perpetual Care 176,123.50 Cemetery General Care 2,393.43 Conservation Fund 16,923.25 Stabilization Fund 167,498.06 Maria L.H. Peirce Drinking Fountain Fund 5,415.05 George A. Richards Playground Fund 19,021.73 H.G. Beal Library Fund 1,000.00 Copeland Library Fund 4,161.63 Harriet O. Peirce Library Fund 500.00 Library Funds Income 4,089.73 Thomas S. Peirce - General Fund 778,425.70 Thomas S. Peirce - Library Fund 62,153.03 TOTAL 1,352,530.84 Respectfully submitted, Ruth E. Caswell Town Accountant 165 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Report of the Department of Public Works To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Middleborough, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The following is the annual report of the Department of Public Works for the year ending December 31, 1975. Highway Division: Surface drains were installed on Lovell, Vine, West, Benton, Oak, Sproat, Miller, Highland and Webster Streets, School Street Extension, Wholan Park and off East Grove Street. Sewer lines were constructed from the Dog Pound to the Wastewater Treatment Facility and a new sewerage system was installed at the D.P.W. building. Station, North, Nemasket, Isaac, Clara Streets, Oak Street (from Frank to Center), East Main Street (from Montello to Plymouth), Plympton Street (from East Main to Route 44) and Elm Street (from Court End Ave. to Courtland St.) were resurfaced with Type I bitumi¬ nous concrete paving. Woodlawn Street and Pleasant Street (from Old Center Street to Pratt Free School) were resurfaced with mix-in-place asphalt material. A “hone” job was placed on Taunton Street from the Lakeville Town Line to the cul-de-sac by Alden Shoe. Precinct, Wilder, View, Summit Streets, Summit Court and portions of Plymouth Street, from Carmel Street to East Main Street and from East Main Street to Nemasket Street, received an asphalt seal coat. Construction work on Wood Street from Plymouth Street to Chestnut Street and from Sachem St. to Wareham St. was done by Powers Con¬ struction under a Chapter 90 contract with the supervision of the Com¬ monwealth of Massachusetts D.P.W engineers, for the Town. A new water line was installed by the Department previous to the highway construction. The next section from Chestnut Street to Sachem Street has been bid and awarded to the low bidder JJ & V Construction Corp. of Swansea. The new water line will be constructed by the Department 166 SERVICES AND UTILITIES in this area previous to the roadway construction. The following equipment, as authorized by town meeting vote, was purchased and delivered to the department: one large diesel dump truck, one small dump truck, snow plow and a new tank for the spray machine. Insect and Pest Control: Roadsides were sprayed for tent caterpillars and poison ivy where necessary. Plymouth County Mosquito Control sprayed for mosquitoes. Residents’ yards were sprayed where requested. Tree Warden: The Middleborough Light Company supervised the trimming of trees along their utility lines. Dead limbs were trimmed from trees throughout town. Many Elm trees having Dutch Elm disease were taken down and stumped. There were also a few dead trees other than Elm that were removed. The Peirce Trustees rendered financial assistance to the tree planting program. Sanitation Division: (Rubbish Pick-Up) The new truck chassis arrived, the packer from the old truck was transferred and the new vehicle was put into operation immediately. Both vehicles that are used regularly on the rubbish routes now have diesel motors which has cut down on fuel costs as well as engine main¬ tenance and repairs. The Department still has an older model truck and packer in reserve which is only used while the others are being serviced. The new leaf machine has helped to relieve the rubbish packers of many bags of leaves because many people are raking their leaves into the gut¬ ter for pick up. The leaves that are swept up are placed in a stockpile for mulch for future use elsewhere. Brook Street Landfill: We have had chronic problems with the Nelson loader which is now gasping its last breath. This machine’s age has reched the point of no return and if not replaced this year the Landfill operation is hopeless. It is the intent to purchase a new loader for the department for all- around usage and move the Trojan Loader to the landfill to replace the 167 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Nelson. The Trojan Loader is getting old, but it is in much better con¬ dition than the Nelson. Recycling Center: This year the organization M.O.V.E turned their operation over to the Town. Stephen Hosley, a C.E.T.A. employee, was hired to work at the center, Tuesday through Saturday. The center was moved from Fernandes Parking lot to the Town parking lot on Jackson St. Oliver Mill Park: The usual maintenance work was done under the direction of Fred Bazinet, a member of the highway division, who was placed in charge. C.E.T.A employees and regular men worked at the park. A pole fence was erected along Nemasket St. to close in the park area. A sign was erected at the gate way. They also helped Mr. Roland Robbins with his restoration work. The Gas and Electric Dept, installed extra flood lights. A number of men from the C.E.T.A. program were hired as addi¬ tional truck drivers and laborers. There are also a few young men hired through the governments’ youth program. This year, George Medas, a loyal, dependable, capable worker has retired. George was not only a good highway driver and laborer, but “handy man,’’ “Jack of All Trades’’ and a gentleman. Men like this are hard to replace, and his absence will be felt by all. I would like to thank all department heads for their cooperation throughout the year. Respectfully submitted, Weldon A. Thomas D.P.W. Superintendent 168 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Rainfall and Temperature Report 1975 Date High-Day Low-Day Mean - Mean - Precip. Snow High Low (inches) (inches) January 60 4 40.0 22.8 6.79 2.3/4 February 54 -13 38.7 17.0 3.28 13.0 March 58 10 44.3 24.0 4.16 2.3/4 April 67 20 53.3 30.3 3.55 l.Vi May 90 30 71.5 47.1 2.33 June 91 41 74.4 55.3 4.33 July 91 44 82.0 62.5 4.65 August 103 42 80.0 59.0 4.69 September 80 30 72.0 50.0 6.17 October 81 27 65.0 42.0 4.39 November 75 20 58.0 33.7 6.99 0.14 December 62 -7 40.2 21.9 5.20 10.0 56.53 30. Va Summary For 1975 Mean Maximum 60.0 Mean Minimum 38.8 Total Precipitation 56.53 Total Snowfall 30. 14 High-Day for the Year 103 Low-Day for the Year -13 Thomas West Official Observer Water Resources Commission 169 Operation of East Main Street Pumping Station 1975 H •(13 75 °I w Cu £ O3 r •4» | •»* *Note: #2 Rock Pumping Station was taken out of operation Thomas W. West On July 2, 1975, due to a broken shaft on the top of the pump. Certified Chief Operator Operations of Tispaquin Well 1975 w a* g O3 r •V H S£ - O^ - 3.s £ COQ| f «S « g o -o o *E w -s*CU o E- w S s " O 3 w j2 a w * H * 2 * - 5 QJ • 5j _ WJ u « co 5! « E & - * • V X Cl 5 £ ■o o h^ooTt^Mn^oorto^ OOOQOOOOQQOO rlNNOHNM'OVOMMMM Tf oor^Ooo^vomoor^oo n^M^h/iooMmhrfin (N\0‘nOO'00\ Thomas W. West Certified Chief Operator © © © Q © ”*03 03 31 15 c3 3 154—4 -*—» 4—4 O ■5^1 OQQQOQOQQOOO © ooooooooo o 3 «g 2s ^©©©^©^©©mmm © Occ-n-'TiTtinN-Ma roNroN't'OoohTt'tfom U * in in Os in 8 0 O o O O t"- © © »n <© © r- S 8 8 8 Os c3 u. a s 8 8 8 8 8 8® I ® 8 8 8 3 (N M (N - M (N « 173 Operations of Miller Street Pumping Station 1975 H C3 H - O4) — Os •- .V w £ £ t/3Q. o oil st ^a « E u ^ H "S o W u •a ± fiu o e O s W £ - £ ■= g w ** cs m 4) W __ C/3 > 5 PO— b ^_d >■» j— #v rr>rrfv#>f«r Thomas W. West Certified Chief Operator 1 1 oo A NO as Os fN oo © OO o © © r- © NO © On m fN r~ © fN VS © 00 oo vs ON On On ON OO 00 r- 00 oo © c/s «. C * = % A © © © o © © © c 3 © © A O AS r- 8 r~~ 00 00 VS Tt oo 8 Q ft- 00 On oo NO NO NO M r- ON O J b no CM e - 3 = .£ © © © © © © © © © © o VS oo ® * 8 vs 9-^ AS AS fN vs 00 r~~ r- ON C/5 c | a> E r-~ •1 AS ON VS VS © fN A AS 1— A © 9> 9* 9* 9* 9> 9> 9v 9k >- r- 9—4 r- 3 c O ta. 00 f" A m OO NO vs A A ON i fN 175 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Report of the Water and Sewer Division -1975 After many years, construction has begun on the new Wastewater Treatment Plant. Work began early in April with the excavation work. On May 29, the official ground opening was held to give a final OK to the whole project. After a location problem, flooding of the -site, a controversy over rip-rap at the aeration tank site, and much discussion over a clerk of the works, work is still proceeding. Partial construction of the Sand Filter building, ^chlorination chamber and the aeration tanks is underway. It is good to see that after all the red tape, actual construc¬ tion has begun. The trickling filter plant is still carrying the wastewater load for the Town. Due to the age of the Plant more and more opera¬ tional problems have developed, with the centrifuge and sludge disposal at the top of the list, because sludge is being drawn from both the digester and the primary tank, this is being done to empty the digester for reconstruction. The Rock#2 pump broke down in July of this year, and is still being worked on. The new pump is oversized for the old motor and they are trying tothrottledown the surge control so that the new pump can be used with the old motor. There are considerable vibrations which do not appear to be normal for a pump. The engineers and pump specialists are requiring that we run it for a period of time to see if the vibrations will work out during running. The motor is good for 225 G.P.M. the pump is for 270 G.P.M. Another 3,360 feet of 12” water main was installed in Wood Street this year, as part of the loop from Plymouth Street to Sachem Street. Five more hydrants and five more main line gates, plus a stub extending up Chestnut Street were part of the project. Next year with the construc- struction of Wood Street to be completed, the water main will be com¬ pleted to Sachem Street. A 10” water main was installed on Plymouth Street between Everett Street and Summer Street, 3,300 feet plus or minus. Five hydrants and five main line gates were part of the installation. River crossing pipe was used to cross the Nemasket River. This is the first line to be con¬ structed using Ductile Iron Pipe excluxively and the work was done by R.J. Gabriel Construction Company. The line is in use by several residents at present and will by tied into by more next year. A tapping sleeve and gate with a hydrant assembly was installed at Union and Center Streets which is fed from the 10” main on Centre 176 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Street. This was installed for better fire protection downtown near the factories. Also they hydrant near Leary’s on Centre Street was moved and replaced with a new hydrant to make way for a driveway to the Leary house which had no drive up to now. All other functions of the department were done to the best that avail¬ able time and money would allow. Respectfully yours, Stuart T. Peak, Jr. Water & Sewer Superintendent Statistics Relating to Distribution System 1975 1. Kinds of Pipe - Cast Iron, Wrought Iron, Asbestos Cement 2. Sizes One Inch to 16 Inches 3. Extended During Year (feet) 6,592 4. Total Now in Use (Miles) 76.86 5. Length of Pipe Less Than 4 Inches Diameter - Miles 2.965 6. Number of Hydrants Now In Use 497 7. Number of Blow-Offs 32 8. Range of Pressures in Main 84— 132 9. Number of Main Line Gates 866 10. Number of Pressure Releases 2 Building Services 11. Kinds of Pipe - Wrought Iron, Cement-lined, Cast Iron, Copper, Plastic Pipe 12. Sizes 3/4” to 8” 13. Extended-Feet 2,394 14. Total Now in Use in Miles 47.28 15. Number of Service Taps Added 26 16. Number of Service Taps Discontinued 0 17. Number of Service Taps Now in Use 3,185 18. Average Length of Service - Feet 92.1 19. Number of Meters Added 29 20. Number of Meters Discontinued 2 177 SERVICES AND UTILITIES 21. Percentage of Services Metered 100% 22. Percentage of Receipts From Water Metered 100% 23. Number of Services Now Taking Water 3,172 Total Length of Water Main In Use - Feet 16 inch 400 12 inch 35,905 10 inch 57,116 8 inch 163,462 6 inch 126,820 4 inch 15,331 2 inch 6,805 1 Vi inch 1,805 1 !4 inch 1,119 1 inch 268 Total (feet) 409,031 Total Length in Miles (miles) 77,470 178 SERVICES AND UTILITIES REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH Board of Selectmen Town Hall Middleborough, Massachusetts Honorable Board: It is my pleasure to submit this, my seventh annual report as Health Officer for the Department of the Board of Health. Included within the report is a condensed summary of the environmental and personal health programs conducted by the Department during the calendar year of 1975. The duties of the Health Officer include the investigation of all complaints alleging nuisances. A substantial number of the complaints are related to substandard housing conditions aggravated by the condi¬ tion of the economy. Article II of the State Sanitary Code defines the responsibilities of owners and tenants and provides authority for the Board of Health to require owners compliance with the minimum stand¬ ards. Inspections of nursing and rest home facilities, on the occasion of their license renewal, disclosed a number of environmental hazards which were corrected. The routine bacteriological analysis of water from an on¬ site well source serving one facility, disclosed the well to be contaminated. Advisory letters from the State Department of Public Health included notice that no fiscal year 1975 appropriation was made by the General Court to meet the Commonwealth’s obligation relative to reimbursement to towns for expenses incurred in connection with certain premature births. The Department also advised that laboratory analysis of water samples collected from the several public swimming pools and beaches would no longer be available. During the summer season the several children’s recreational camps were inspected to insure that acceptable sanitation standards were main¬ tained. Operators are required to employ qualified persons trained in first-aid and to maintain medical records for both campers and staff. The Board of Health nurses are available to assist, to advise and to back-up camp personnel in any situation that may effect the public health. Inspection of one facility disclosed life vests used in a boating program to be torn or otherwise deteriorated. Very close supervision was maintained of the six swimming pool facilities available for use by the public. Swimming pool water is treated with chlorine as a disinfectant and frequent monitoring by the operator is necessary if an effective chlorine residual level is to be maintained. Reports of “swimmers ear’’, an infection due to a pseudomonas pathogen 179 SERVICES AND UTILITIES bacillus commonly found in both fresh and salt water, are generally related to use of swimming pool facilities and a failure to monitor recirculation and purification systems. The department investigated a sewage dumping episode on Woods Pond. Bacteriological examinations of water samples collected in the area when the sewage was alleged to have been dumped confirmed the report. It was believed that a V.W. camper observed in the area was the most likely source of the waste. The K.O.A. Campground facility was inspected at least twice each week during the summer camping season. Excellent maintenance of comfort station facilities were observed on all occasions. Inspections were conducted of Middleborough industrial plant facilities to determine if there were cross connections with the municipal water system and processing equipment. Inspection of Day Care Centers to determine if they meet applicable food service standards disclosed that one facility failed to meet even the most basic precepts of sanitation standards. It was further determined that the center was operating on a provision license, issued by the State Office for Children, that had expired. Notice to the Office for Children prompted no response, however, local action was effective in upgrading the facility to the extent that it at least met the minimum re¬ quirements of the Sanitary Code. A considerable amount of time is spent in the restaurant inspection program. The public is entitled to protection from illness caused by care¬ less sanitation practices in food storage, preparation and/or service. There is no tolerance for filth or decomposition in foods. All aspects of the food establishment are evaluated during the inspection including food source, condition, protection against contamination, storage at safe temperatures, design and cleanliness of equipment, maintenance of comfort facilities, vermin control, storage and disposal of garbage and housekeeping. In order to protect the public interests the Board of Health ordered one establishment to close permanently for repeated failure to correct gross deficiencies. Before building permits may be issued developers and/or owners are required to have an engineer perform a percolation test to determine the suitability of building lots for sewage disposal purposes. In addition to the percolation rate the type of underlying soil, ground water elevations, and drainage conditions are also considered. Of 141 lots evaluated by the Health Officer, 105 were approved and 36 were disapproved. The annual rabies clinic, co-sponsored by the Board of Health and Pocksha Canine Club, was held during the month of April. There were 507 dogs immunized by Dr. David Johnson, Middleborough veterinarian. Highly successful flu immunization clinics were conducted by the public health nurses during the month of October. At the several clinic 180 SERVICES AND UTILITIES sessions 910 persons were immunized. During 1975 there was a significant increase in the number of re¬ ferrals to the department for the services of the Public Health Nurses. In the medical surgical catagory 1483 home visits were made, an increase of 35% over the previous year. The department was able to provide a total of 4255 nursing hours/year. Approximately 266 hours were utilized in the clinic program. Medical-surgical home visits consumed 2951 hours and public health related activities, health education, T.B. follow-up, etc., 1038 hours. The figures represent a 42% increase in total visits in all catagories over the previous year. Immunization & Screening Clinics Program 10 Immunization Clinics -185 immunizations provided 10 Mantoux T.B. Skin Test Clinics -352 persons screened 8 Chest X-ray Clinics -112 patients screened Flu Immunization program - 915 immunizations provided Blood Pressure and Counseling - 486 persons attended Lead Screening Clinics -170 children screened Diabetic-Hypertension Clinic - 216 persons screened Oral Cancer Screening Clinic -106 persons screened BSE & Pap Clinic -147 persons screened Dangers of Hypertension Lecture (Dr.Carpenter) - 70 persons attended Public Health Related Activities No. of visits Medical-Surgical Home Visits 1483 Medical-Surgical Office Visits 214 Mental Health Related Home Visits 44 Maternal Child Health Home Visits 211 Crisis Intervention (New catagory-2 month) 9 Tuberculosis Control Home Visits 3 Communicable Disease Investigations 21 Health Supervision Home Visits 366 Child Neglect Investigations 4 We continue to re-evaluate our programs to determine their effective¬ ness in meeting the public health needs of the community. We expect to continue our progress in this manner. Respectfully Submitted, Robert F. Coburn Health Officer 181 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Report of the Public Health Nurses The Public Health Nursing Program has continued to expand. In February 1975 we added a nursing aide to the program for a pilot pro¬ ject study. The position was funded under CETA and Mrs. Bette Brown, certified nursing aide, was hired for the position. Mrs. Brown works under the supervision of the registered nurses. The majority of patients receiving nursing aide services are senior citizens. The services provided by the nursing aide are a combination of health-aide and homemaker services. Occasionally services provided by our nursing aide do not fall under any specific agency policy, but are essential services for the total well being of a particular patient at a particular time. The substantial contribution of the nursing aide’s services has allowed expansion of health promotion programs and skilled nursing care services. Programs added this year were a combination diabetes-hypertension screening clinic which was well attended. The oral cancer clinic held in conjunction with the American Cancer Society and Tufts New England Medical Center was also well attended. We discontinued the geriatric counseling sessions at Nemasket Apart¬ ments which were poorly attended. We have developed, instead, a weekly blood pressure and health counseling program for all ages in the Board of Health office in the Town Hall. This program has been well received and we now have over 200 people utilizing the program. We initiated a traveling flu clinic this year which made it possible to reach many more people. A lecture by Dr. Carpenter on hypertension, open to the general public, was well attended and worthwhile. We hope to have more lec¬ tures in the future. Two increasing categories on our caseload are crisis intervention and young unwed mothers who are keeping their babies. A crisis intervention case consumes considerable time and utilizes the resources of other agencies for resolution. Our young mother caseload consumes con¬ siderable time as many of these mothers are unaware of even the basics of infant care and have many emotional problems to deal with in them¬ selves and with their families. Respectfully Submitted, Mary T. Glidden, R.N. Public Health Nurse Doris Balonis, R.N. 182 Public Health Nurse Public Health Nursing Report for the Year 1975 C/3 o Z H < a "3 s fa A s 5 © cJ o « > 4» V e s oc fa u 3 >> 3 B 3 a 3 V Licenses and Permits Issued by the Board of Health during the year 1975 Food Service Establishment Permits 71 Manufacture of Frozen Desserts 2 Bottling-Non-Alcoholic Beverages 1 Motel 1 Cabins 2 Trailer Parks 2 Recreational Camps 4 Family Type Campground 4 Public Swimming Pool 4 Residential Swimming Pool 29 Disposal Works Installers Permits 40 Disposal Works Permits (Septic Systems) 141 Well Installers Annual Permits 16 Individual Well Permits 65 Rubbish Collection Permits 8 Special Landfill Permits 24 Cesspool Pumping Permits 10 Milk (Store Licenses) 60 Milk (Vehicle Licenses) 11 Funeral Directors Licenses 5 Massage License 1 Animal Inspectors Report Animal Health An important contribution in cutting down the frequency and severity of dog bites can be the education of younger children by their parents. Children should be taught to stay away from .dogs which are restrained or loose on their own property. Now that the leash law has been implemented there are several dogs which are now restrained that were never on the end of a chain before. This quite often tends to cause the animal to develop a mean disposition, therefore, becoming over-protective. An animal of this type can be a potential danger to children who may want to play with or tease the dog. The number of dairy farms continues to decrease but the number of milking cows has increased over last year. 184 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Census Town of Middleborough 1975 Number of dairy cows and heifers two years old and over 1123 Number of dairy heifers one to two years of age 123 Number of dairy heifers under one year 102 Number of dairy bulls 13 Number of beef cattle 59 Number of pigs 415 Number of goats 29 Number of sheep 102 Number of horses 247 Number of ponies 109 Douglas F. Benson Animal Inspector Report of the Dog Officer To the Honorable Board of Selectman: Having started employment on July 7, 1975 until January 1, 1976 my actions are as follows: Since July 7, 1975, 378 dogs have been licensed and we now have a total of 1,651 dogs licensed in the Town of Middleborough. I have picked up 412 dogs and of these 146 were redeemed by their owners. We sold 220 of the dogs for pets and 46 had to be put to sleep. No dogs were delivered to any institutions. We had a decrease of dogs killed on the highways and the major factor being the leash law. There were 74 dogs killed this year and 36 cats killed on the highways. I have turned in to the Treasure $937.00 collected for dogs sold, and picked-up by the original owners. As Dog Officer, I have applied to the Plymouth County Commis¬ sioners in behalf of the town for reimbursement in the amount of $1,620.00 for board of dogs held for the statutory 7 day period as well as for those put to sleep. Respectfully submitted, William R. Wyatt 185 Dog Officer SERVICES AND UTILITIES 1975 REPORT OF THE PARK DEPARTMENT To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: The year 1975 was one of our most successful seasons in recreation. The weather was ideal and we attracted and involved many and all types of people to the playground. The swimming pool, with lessons and recreational swimming, was as popular as ever. Tennis and archery lessons and competition continue to attract all age groups. Because of the many women interested in tennis, we had to add another women’s tennis instruction class. The tennis courts at both the playgrounds and high school were utilized to the utmost all summer. Our softball program for adults again was organized into three leagues: fast and slow pitch for men, and women’s league. The fast pitch and women’s leagues were composed of the usual four teams each, while the slow pitch league, getting more popular every year, was increased from four to six teams. Farm league baseball for the younger boys - and several girls - mornings, and Thomas S. Peirce Twi League for junior and high school boys, composed our baseball program. We had some limited success in organizing the younger girls in a softball program mornings. The Kiddie Korners and craft programs at both the Thomas S. Peirce and West Side playgrounds continued to attract many of the small fry. Special events, especially the Children’s Theater, Zoomobile, and Dorothy Rankin Puppet Show, continued very popular. Other special events included Pet, Costume, Beauty, and Doll Shows, Band Concerts, and Weenie Roasts. The best program that we have instituted in years was the Outdoor Program. This program included nature classes, canoeing, bicycling, rock climbing, and hiking. The program was very popular with all ages of children and many adults. In the area of facility improvement the baseball diamond was stone- dusted. With the permission of the Conservation Commission work on the reclaimed area was started. A temporary road to the area was built and the area was graded so that it could be used for parking. A new system of one special police officer assigned to the playground worked successfully. He knows our routine, problems, who, when, and what to look for. Our new groundskeeper, Ernest Bigelow, is in the process of making many changes for the better in both the appearance and maintenance of the grounds. Already his influence for the better has been demonstrated in the maintenance and upkeep of the swimming pool and its filter system. 186 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Four adults and twenty-three youngsters were assigned to the Park Department from the CETA program. These people were assigned staff, supervisory, and maintenance duties. Major problems were parking, drinking of alcoholic beverages, litter, and drugs. Our present parking lot is too small to handle the attendance at the playgrounds mornings and evenings during the summer, and at football games. Development of the reclaimed area should relieve this problem. Drinking, and the attendant problem of litter and broken glass, especially on the part of teenagers and youngsters under the legal drink¬ ing age, is most difficult to control even with constant police surveillance. There is drug traffic and consumption during the off-seasons and after- hours along the Nemasket River and in the parking lot. Our staff, composed of Middleborough adults, college and high school students, was well-qualified and did an outstanding job. Middleborough’s recreational program and facilities continue to be one of the best in the area, thanks to the interest and support of the people of Middleborough, its government officials, the Peirce Trustees, and the Park Board. Respectfully submitted, Joseph A. Masi Park Superintendent Park Board: Chairman David G. Reed Lorenzo Wood Jr. John W. Scanlon 187 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Trustees for Plymouth County Cooperative Extension Service By Edgar W. Spear, Director The Plymouth County Cooperative Service’s office is located on High Street, Hanson and can be reached by calling 293-3541 or 447-5946. This is repetitious but for the information of new residents, we are the educational arm of the University of Massachusetts and the U.S.D.A. at the county level. This is where the name “Cooperative Extension’’ is derived. We have many and varied educational programs. Free bulletins are on display at our office on lawn care, gardening, nutrition, home canning and freezing, to name just a few. If you pass our office on your travels, stop and visit us. The number of soil samples tested continues to increase each year which is a free service to the Plymouth County residents. This year, with more gardeners, ouf agents were swamped with soil samples. With more food production and preservation by home gardeners, our Home Economists are available for advice. Citizens are encouraged to bring to the attention of their Town Director any suggestions to improve our services. Plymouth County continues to have the most active 4-H Program in Massachusetts. Increased enrollment continues in our new Urban 4-H program. 4-H has become more than just “cows and cookies’’ and varied programs are available for all young people. Through our Nutrition Program in Brockton we have made available to every town school system “Mulligan Stew” Film, an excellent source of nutrition lessons for young people. Our Life and Earth 4-H Science Projects such as Embryology and Ocean Science are being made available to all of Plymouth County’s School Systems. We have periodic leader training sessions for the teacher. In addition to our regular staff, we have five Regional Community Development Specialists who work closely with all the towns on varied projects and are available for assistance to all towns. Our Board of Trustee members are: Mr. Gilbert Blackledge, Chairman, Whitman Mr. Fred Freidenfeld, Vice-Chairman, Middleborough Mrs. Sally Carver, Secretary, Marshfield Mr. Edward Gawle, Brockton 188 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Mrs. Eileen Rawson, Duxbury Mr. Howard Hayward, West Bridgewater Mr. Robert Haviland, Hingham Mr. Phillip Gibbs, West Wareham Mr. Gerard Burke, County Commissioner United States Department of Agriculture-University of Massachusetts Plymouth County Trustees for County Cooperative Extension Service Edgar W. Spear, Director 1975 Report of Trustees for County Cooperative Extension Service In accordance with the General Laws of the Commonwealth, Chapter 128, the Trustees for Plymouth County Cooperative Extension Service are empowered to receive, on behalf of the County, money appropriated by any town or by the Federal Government for carrying out the pro¬ visions of the law under which they are appointed. Their agents have made contacts during the past year in every com¬ munity either by public meetings, individual visits, group discussions, demonstrations or otherwise, in attempting to assist the needs of the citizens toward helping to solve management problems, better living and better community service and have been ably assisted by many local volunteer leaders. Purchases were made during 1974-1975 for material needed in carry¬ ing on the various Extension programs. The appropriation made by your town was used for residents of the town and expended as follows: Books and Manuals purchased for Town Officials $8.20 Town Director’s Expense — 4-H and Home Economic Leader Expense 31.72 4-H School Program 22.00 Bulletins,Paper, etc. 138.08 Total: $200.00 1974-1975 Appropriation $200.00 Suggested appropriation for next 12 months- 1976-1977 200.00 Respectfully submitted, Trustees for County Cooperative Extension Service BY: Edgar W. Spear, Director 189 SERVICES AND UTILITIES PLYMOUTH COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT The Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project is pleased to report on its activities during 1975. An important consideration in the imple¬ mentation of our comprehensive mosquito control program is a concern for the environment as evidenced by the Environmental Protection Agency and Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidelines to which we adhere in each situation. With cooperation from the Lakeville Encephalitis Field Station, and the Department of Public Health, the Project was able to expand its efforts to control EEE. Technical assistance provided by personnel from the Encephalitis Field Station enabled the Project to successfuly treat approximately 3,100 acres to combat the seasons second brood of culiseta melanura, the vector of EEE virus. In late August, the Depart¬ ment of Public Health, with the assistance of our Project, undertook an aerial spray program which covered much of several counties. This aerial spray program was supported by the Encephalitis Field Station which supplied information concerning increasing virus activity in the Hobomock swamp and adjacent areas. In 1975 the Project devoted a substantial amount of time to water management programs. These programs are ecologically important because they do not make use of pesticides. Our two backhoe units re¬ claimed 67,420 feet of trench in the past year. During the spring and summer months the Project maintained and operated five vehicles equipped to spray adult mosquitoes. 41,444 acres were sprayed by vehicle units and 1,700 acres were treated for larvae by mist blower and pump cans. Our personnel also used hand tools to clear drainage pipes and streams of debris and alleviate stagnant water situations. The Project cleared 109,800 feet of streams and trenches by hand and treated 7,000 catch basins. We wish to thank the various town departments for the cooperation extended to us during 1975 and look forward to a continued good relationship in 1976. Respectfully submitted, Arthur L. Westgate Superintendent 190 SERVICES AND UTILITIES SRPEDD Commissioners’ Report During 1975 Middleborough continued to participate, along with 29 other southeastern Massachusetts cities and towns as a member of the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District. SRPEDD is one of 13 regional planning agencies in Massachusetts and was organized in 1956. The district is governed by a commission consisting of an appointee of the Board of Selectmen and a member of the Planning Board for each member community, and six minority and low income representatives. Middleborough’s Commission members are Mr. Norman L. Massey representing the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board member Ms. Judith Wiksten. SRPEDD staff, under the guidance of the Commission and Commit¬ tees, prepares advisory regional plans on such subjects as land use, transportation, solid waste, water supply, wastewater treatment, etc. as required and funded by State and Federal Government. Each community can also receive municipal assistance at no cost beyond its per capita assessment. This can include such areas as zoning, planning, flood insurance, Community Development Grant applications, etc. As the responsibilities and problems of communities become increas¬ ingly complex, it is essential to have a mechanism like SRPEDD to provide assistance in meeting new regional demands and to help in locat¬ ing new opportunities for cooperation among area communities. 191 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Report of the Public Library To the President of the Board of Library Trustees: Middleborough Public Library During this year, we completed a project that was started about two years ago. It was not only the completion of a project but the realization of a dream. We opened the new young adult room for high school students. Open House was held in April, sponsored by the library staff and the Board of Library Trustees. This room is set up for recreational reading with books and magazines for this purpose. Books that are on the high school reading list are housed in this area, also. We have a music corner with a record player which has ten sets of earphones for listening pleasure. The young people who have visited the room this year have seemed to enjoy and appreciate it. Mrs Eunice Churchill is the young adult librarian and she is assisted by Mrs. Doris King. The Children’s room sponsored a summer reading club during July and August. The theme was Bicentennial. The children were required to read five books and they did handicrafts in keeping with the theme. The story hour, for children three to five years old, continues on Tuesday mornings from 10:45 to 11:30 A.M. It is well attended. Each child must be accompanied by an adult who is asked to remain in the building. The children’s room activities are planned and executed by the child¬ ren’s librarian, Miss Helen Whitcomb and her assistant, Mrs. Lillian Wilbur. The room is kept attractive with interesting bulletin boards and sand table displays that the children enjoy. Several of the young patrons have displayed their hobbies in an exhibit case, during the year. We had a large display of books during Book Week. Everyone enjoyed browsing amongst them. We continue to do a good sized volume of reference work from junior high to college level. Mrs. Eunice Churchill and Mrs. Vivian Crowell attended a reference course during the Spring. It was taught by Mr. Rowell Waller at Attle¬ boro Public Library. Mrs. Vivian Crowell, Mrs. Ruth Gomes and Mrs. Doris King are employed on a part-time basis to augment our full time staff. Our staff was enlarged, during the year, by two Ceta workers. One was a full-time worker and the other was part-time. However, they are no longer with us. One left because of family illness and the other secured permanent employment elsewhere. Mrs. Esther Vaughn, who is, also, library cataloger, visits St. Luke’s Hospital one morning a week. She takes our library wagon and calls on 192 SERVICES AND UTILITIES the patients that they may chose books or magazines to read during their hospital stay. We supply several rest homes with deposits of books, as welL as, some teachers with deposits for their classrooms. We have a small branch library in Pratt Free School. It is open on Wednesday afternoon, from one to three, for the children who attend the school. We are still a member of the Taunton sub-regional center and of the Eastern Regional System. Our Board of Trustees wish to thank both centers for the service given during this year. The Board, also, wishes to thank all persons who have donated books, magazines, records or any other library materials to the Library during 1975. Another accomplishment, this year, was the reprinting of Thomas Weston’s History of the Town of Middleborough. It may be purchased at the Library. Mrs. Mertie Romaine’s history is, also, available. They sell for $15.00 each. We have had a busy productive year and will continue to try to supply the best service possible to the town of Middleborough. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor E. Tompkins Librarian STATISTICS —1975 Circulation Main Library Adult books and magazines 46,654 Juvenile books and magazines 23,010 Young adult books and magazines 1,400 Phonograph records 1,568 Pictures 31 Art Prints 29 Branches North Middleborough 2,374 School deposits 2,930 Rest homes and homes for the aged 1,184 St. Luke’s Hospital 397 Total circulation 79,577 Books added 2,317 Books lost and discarded 86 Total number of volumes December 31, 1975 94,490 Phonograph records and tapes added 139 Breakage and loss 4 193 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Total Records and Tapes December 31, 1975 1,854 Newspapers currently received 10 Magazines currently received 137 Money Received from Fines on Books & Magazines $2,432.77 Money Received from Fees for (35) Non-Resident Borrowers at $2.00 a Year 70.00 Middleborough Histories - Romaine Sold (21) at $15.00 a Copy 315.00 Middleborough Histories - Weston Sold (4) at $10.00 a Copy 40.00 (new price of $15.00) New Borrowers Registered 1975 Adult 364 Juvenile 376 Total 740 Borrowers re-registered for cards, 1975 523 Number of Registered Borrowers December 31, 1975 5,910 ENDOWMENT FUNDS Middleborough Public Library Receipts Expenditures Balance January 1, 1975 $6,989.32 Peirce Fund 5,941.57 $6,259.37 Pratt Fund 874.02 894.90 Copeland Fund 292.56 340.23 Hullahan Fund 165.00 91.87 General 268.01 7.00 (H.C. Beals Fund $14.38) (H.O. Peirce Fund $29.37) (Eagles Memorial Fund $100.00) (Interest $124.26) Balance December 31, 1975 6,937.11 $14,530.48 $14,530.48 Thomas Weston Library Treasurer 194 SERVICES AND UTILITIES REPORT OF MIDDLEBOROUGH HISTORICAL COMMISSION The Historical Commission for the Town of Middleborough has met on a regular monthly basis. The goal for this year was to file as many Historic Sites with State Historical Commission as possible. With the help of Mr. J. White, CETA employee at the Town Manager’s Office, the Commission was able to file eight (8) sites with the State. Also the Police Station is in the final stages of being accepted to the National Preservation Act. An audio-visual presentation of some of the historic sites of Middle¬ borough has been organized. Respectfully submitted, Charles Townsend, Chairman Rebecca G. Wood, Sec. Elizabeth Mizaras Kathy Clark James Rowley Rev. Manfred Kohl Report of the Conservation Commission To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: The Conservation Commission has continued its struggle in enforcing the Wetlands Protection Act. (Chapter 131 section 40) This is an extreme¬ ly difficult job since such a large portion of the town falls under the iurisdiction of this law and so few people understand the law. The Commission arranged to have a note concerning the Wetlands Protection Act added to all building permits issued in the town. An in¬ formation sheet on this Act was also prepared to include with building permits. It is hoped that this will cut down on violations by people who do not understand what the law is about and what the proper procedure is. Far too much of the Commission’s time is taken up with wetlands problems. It is hoped that the public and the town will become acquaint¬ ed with the Wetlands Protection Act and the number of problems will decrease so the Commission can spend more time on other important 195 SERVICES AND UTILITIES areas. The Commission is still working with the Open Space Plan and it is hoped that one of the most important pieces of property listed in the Plan will soon be purchased by the Commission. The Nemasket River Environmental Corridor Plan was accepted by the Resource, Conservation and Development District and some planning has been done. Hopefully the funding will be made available in 1976. Respectfully submitted, Stephen H. Battis, Chairman Robert A. Boutin James Bradford (resigned) David Cavanaugh Constance Johnson (resigned) Norman Massey Richard Millette Janet Parker Richard Ryder 196 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Report of Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical SchooFCommittee _ I herewith submit my eighth annual report to the citizens of the Bristol-Plymouth Regional School District. The school committee held twenty-four regular meetings. Many additional meetings were held to formulate the budget, and work on negotiations with the salary committee. As of this writing a new two- year contract with the teachers has been implemented. The officers elected at the annual conclave were Donald K. Atkins, Chairman, Middleboro; William R. Powers, Vice-Chairman, Raynham; L. Allen Freeman, Treasurer; and Caroline Tripp, Clerk. Herbert L. McClentic, committee member from Berkley moved out of the Region. Consequently we lost a valued member who had served for eight years. Mr. Robert Booker was appointed to fill Mr. McClentic’s unexpired term. At the annual election Mr. Frank Moskal was elected to this position. Mr. Clement Hoye of the Guidance Department retired in June after many years of service in this area. His replacement, Mr. Barry Motta, was previously employed as a vocational rehabilitation counselor by the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind. His professional back¬ ground assures the students of high quality guidance, and he relates well with the freshmen students. A new admission policy has been introduced this year. All admin¬ istrators meet as a screening committee to evaluate the applicants and vote as a panel. Thus, no one person has to assume the responsibility of admitting new students. Mr. Paul Couture, Director of Pupil Personnel, has implemented a different testing program. This will help evaluate new students, and later, help to measure educational growth. Also in this department, Mr. Ronald Koloski, Placement Director, found positions for ninety- three percent of our graduating class. Mr. Peter Rickard, Special Needs Coordinator, has done an out¬ standing job with our 766 program. Students who appear to be in need of special education sendees may be referred for an evaluation to deter¬ mine the special education that is required. Such services may take the form of work in the resource room, may be a referral to an outside agency, or may be any other option recommended by a core evaluation team. Our new Collaborative is actively engaged with Mr. Rickard’s program. The Collaborative is a state-supported program in which we share the services of a speech therapist and psychologist with South¬ eastern Technical School and Old Colony. 197 SERVICES AND UTILITIES The excellent attendance record which Bristol-Plymouth enjoys is due in large part to the efforts of our school nurse, Mrs. Jane Whitte- more. Her assistance in health matters to students is outstanding. A service bureau was opened, and is manned by Mr. Norman Reid. The function of this department is to solicit orders for the Data Proc¬ essing Department which Jielp defray the rental cost of the equipment. A large storage building has been erected in the rear of the school. The skeleton was built by a commercial concern. However, the cement work, heating and wiring will be done by our students. Our two radio programs continue and are aired on WRLM and WPEP the first Monday and Tuesday of each month. A senior student conducts the WPEP interview. The Massachusetts Division of Surplus Property has been most generous to us. We have acquired a six passenger Dodge truck, paper, cloth, desks, tables, cabinets and some much-needed shelving. Our enrollment is at capacity level - 188 freshmen, 178 sophomores, 178 juniors and 178 seniors - a total of 718 undergraduates. There are 94 in our post-graduate school which boosts our total to 812 students. The excellent maintenance staff of Mr. Richard Bradley, plant en¬ gineer, keeps our school in fine condition and takes pride in their per¬ formance of duties. Mr. Daniel Saunders, Assistant Superintent-Director has proven to be an able administrator. He has performed well in my absence. The Coordinators, Mr. Donald Sullivan and Mr. John Correia are also Night School Directors. They perform their duties in a most efficient manner. The Massachusetts Division of Occupational Education is always ready to lend its assistance inevaluating and correcting our programs. It is most complimentary, and sends many visitors to observe our programs. Our No School Announcements may be heard on these radio stations - WBZ, WRLM and WPEP. I wish to take this opportunity to thank our energetic Advisory Board, our dedicated School Committee and the enthusiastic citizenry who support Bristol-Plymouth. Respectfully submitted, Charles F. Day Superintendent-Director REGIONAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE Donald K. Atkins, Chairman Middleborough William R. Powers, Vice Chairman Raynham Frank Moskal Berkley Robert S. Stone Bridgewater William H. Gallagher, Jr. Taunton Donald J. Scott Taunton 198 SERVICES AND UTILITIES REPORT OF THE FLORAL BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: The Town Hall, Public Library, Police Station and Courthouse and lamp posts on Thatcher’s Row were beautified in 1975 by hanging plants and flower beds. In addition, the Committee in the spring of 1975 provided flowering shrubs, rose bushes and forsythia for beautifying the small green in Eddyville, so-called, which is town-owned property at the intersection of Plymouth, Carmel and Cedar Streets, and in the fall supplied 100 flowering spring bulbs. This was done with the cooperation of residents who did the planting and maintenance voluntarily. The Committee wishes to thank all who assisted us, namely, the public buildings custodians and the aforementioned Eddyville residents. Sincerely, Clinton E. Clark, Chairman Alton M. Kramer Paul F. Stiga Floral Beautification Committee Report of the Council on Aging To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Town Hall Middleborough, Massachusetts The past year has been a progressive and changing one for the Council on Aging. Through the devoted and time consuming efforts of the Council members, Middleborough residents and Town Officials, the Council has been able to hire much needed staff and implement a full time schedule of programs. Though limited in time and therefore accomplishment of goals, this vital staff includes: a full time secretary, a full time bus driver, a half time director, a half time bus driver and a senior aide. 199 SERVICES AND UTILITIES The programs of the preceding years have been reorganized so that evaluation of these programs may be an ongoing process. Accurate daily statistics are maintained on all the Councils’ programs in order to assure the most efficient and effective operating procedures. Continuing and new programs implemented include: Information and Referral Casework - New Dial A Ride Meals On Wheels - New Luncheon and Lecture Program Advocacy Escort Service Talking Books for the Blind - New Neighborly Chore Program - New Senior Scoop Newsletters - New Education and Social Transportation Program Drop In Center R.S.V.P. Senior Aide Project Issuing Senior Citizen I.D. Cards A new 14 passenger air conditioned bus was delivered in August for the Dial A Ride program. The larger seating capactiy and safety features of the bus enable more elderly to become part of the community and to assure their access to services and activities of daily living. The vital need of providing transportation to the handicapped and wheel chair bound person will soon be met through acquisition of a Federally funded bus through the State Department of Transportation and Construction. Sincere thanks is expressed to the members of the finance committee, town residents and the town officials in transferring the required local match to the Council on Aging. The Council on Aging has also become a member of the Councils on Aging Association of the Plymouth Area, a philanthropic organization serving as a funding magnet for elderly services. The association was formed through a Federal Grant under the Older Americans Act. Through this attempt at regionalization of the elderly of Middleborough will have a greater opportunity to receive services through Federal monies. 200 SERVICES AND UTILITIES The composition of the Council itself has changed substantially. With great regret the Council received resignations from: Clarice Garney, Ruth Rebell, Elizabeth Perkins, John Rinehart and Rev. David Allen. New members of the Council are: Vincent Sykes, Constance Johnson, Ellen Grant and Robert Murphy making a total membership of 9. The Council has a diversified membership with individuals of many talents and backgrounds, all working towards improving the lives and aiding the elderly of Middleborough. Monthly publication and distribution of the Newsletter, though done primitively to date due to financial problems, has served as a vital means of communicating available services with Middleborough elderly and assessing problems. Hundreds still are not receiving the newsletter, but the Council is attempting to find means for individual mailing to the elderly. Architectural drawings for the Senior Citizen Multi Service Center are expected to be completed by the firm Alger and Gunn for February 1976. The Council on Aging has had several communications with the architect expressing the needs of the senior citizens. We are looking forward to a joint meeting with the Housing Authority and the architects to finalize plans for presentation to the Department of Community Affairs. Our sincere thanks are extended to the Central Methodist Church, R.S.V.P., the Community Fund, the School Department, the Senior Citizen Club, the A.A.R.P., the Eagles, the Hare and Rabbit Club, the Odd Fellows, the Lithuanian Polish Club, the Kiwanis Club, the Elks, St. Luke’s Hospital, and the many town departments, other local organizations and individuals who have donated various resources, endorsed the Council programs, and volunteered time to assure the delivery of services to the elderly. We are indebted to the Automobile Dealers Association of Middleborough for their generous donation of the air condition unit for the bus. STATISTICS The following statistics are, in most cases, representative from July 1, 1975, to December 31, 1975, dating from the new director’s first day of employment. Dial A Ride July 1975 - Dec. 1975 No. of passenger trips - 1,964 No. of miles travelled - 7,826 201 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Meals on Wheels Aug. 1975 - Dec. 1975 No meals served - 816 Unduplicated persons - 42 Drop In Center Oct. 1975 - Dec. 1975 No. of unduplicated visits - 1,155 Luncheons Sept. 1975 - Dec. 1975 No. of meals served - 515 Unduplicated persons - 57 Information and Referral. July 1975 -Dec. 1975 No. service incidents - 722 Service provided by Council - 677 Referred to other agency - 45 Educational and Social Transportation Program July 1975 - Dec. 1975 No. of service incidents - 31 No. of participants - 369 Senior Scoop Newsletter July 1975 -Dec. 1975 Editions published - 6 Newsletters distributed - 3000 Retired Senior Volunteer Program July 1975 -Dec. 1975 Volunteers donating service - 18 Hours of volunteer service - 1200 Respectfully submitted, Roger Ormes, Chairman Violet Burniston, Treasurer Constance Johnson, Secretary Susan Mann, Director Charles Orsi John Dutra Rev. David Purdy Robert Murphey Ellen Grant Vincent Sykes 202 SERVICES AND UTILITIES The American Revolution Celebration Commission was formed as a result of an article passed at town meeting in November 1973. Its purpose is to help co-ordinate the activities of the citizens of Middleborough in celebrating the bicentennial of the United States. The celebration of¬ ficially began in April of 1975 and will continue until December 1976. Middleborough began its celebration with a posting of the “Broadsides” on April 18, 1975. The following evening, a Bicentennial Ball was held at Town Hall. On Sunday an ecumenical service was hosted by the First Congregational Church at the Green. In August, the commission sponsored a highly successful Founders’ Week full of activities for kids of all ages. The events ran from band concerts and tug-of-wars at Oliver Mill Park to corn husking and baking contests at the Town Hall. The commission sponsored a bumper sticker contest in the local schools. Miss Janina Braun, a second grade student, was declared the winner with her slogan, “Middleborough is Berry Good.” These stickers along with buttons and bicentennial books are all available through the Town Clerk’s office. Also available is a twelve inch Paul Revere Pewter Charger, made for the commission by Reed and Barton Co. This limited edition plate is hand engraved, “Middleborough, Massachusetts, Cranberry Capital of the World, 1669 - 1976.” The commission is'working diligently to make the bicentennial cele¬ bration more enjoyable and meaningful in 1976 than it was in ‘75. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Ruth E. Caswell, Town Clerk, and her staff for all the help and co-operation above and beyond the call of duty which they have given to us. Jan Parker, Chairman 203 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Report of the Gas and Electric Department To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Middleborough, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The following is the annual report of the Gas & Electric Department for the year ending December 31, 1975. GAS DIVISION -1975 A. 1,250 feet of 2” welded steel (X-Tru Coat) pipe was installed for the new dog pound off Everett Street. B. 50 feet of 4” and 400 feet of 2” welded steel (X-Tru Coat) pipe was installed on Wood and Sachem Streets for road construction. C. 799 feet of 2” welded steel (X-Tru Coat) pipe was installed to serve the new twenty-eight (28) unit apartment complex on Adams Circle. D. 40 new gas services were installed during this past year. E. Consistent with gas industry policy of preventive maintenance, sixteen (16) gas services were partially replaced, eight (8) cast iron bell and spigot joints were clamped, and two (2) inactive services were de¬ pressurized and severed at the main. These programs are in line with Federal Regulations for Gas System Safety. These are an effective means of minimizing gas leakage and maintaining a high degree of safety and reliability. F. The Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) made an inspection of record keeping at the Gas Plant. G. Plastic Pipe and Tools were purchased at the end of the year. Early in 1976, a complete training program for all gas company personnel will be held at the gas plant. The use of plastic services, plastic inserts for services and up to 2” plastic mains will be installed by the department. This will result in a substantial saving of construction costs. H. A two (2) year contract for the purchase of LNG was consummated between the Gas Division and Lowell Gas Company assuring adequate supply for the next two heating seasons. 204 SERVICES AND UTILITIES ELECTRIC DIVISION -1975 A. The Stephen Horbal Substation was energized February 26 at 115,000 volts. This new substation marked the completion of a 3 year $1,800,000. expansion of electric supply. The two 24,000 kva trans¬ formers and its associated equipment which step the voltage down from 115,000 to 13,800 volts should supply the electric needs of our customers for the next 15 years. B. Our program of changing our distribution voltage from 4160 volts to 13,800 volts is continuing. East Middleborough, Everett St., Cam¬ bridge St., and parts of E. Grove St. and So. Main St. were converted in 1975. This conversion program is to increase the circuit capacities and reduce voltage drop and losses. C. A new 1500 kva transformer was installed next to the new substa¬ tion to supply the Pierce Street Power circuit. D. On December 31, 1975, the department discontinued purchases from the TMLP. Power is now purchased from Montaup Electric Company at 115 kv with additional power coming from entitlements in various nuclear and fossil fueled generating stations. E. 700 Kw of power from Pilgrim Nuclear Station in Plymouth is being received by the Department. F. Numerous 3-phase power banks were installed indicating the con¬ tinued growth of Commercial and Industrial Load. G. Larger wires were installed in numerous areas as summarized under “Wire Installations’’ in this report. OTHER DATA ARE: New High Pressure Gas Services Installed 36 New Low Pressure Gas Services Installed 4 Old Gas Services dug up and completely replaced 1 Old Gas Services partly replaced (across road or through cellar wall) 16 Manifolds (piping at gas meters) completely replaced 34 Gas Meters inspected and set to zero index 324 Gas Meters tested and sealed by Mass. D.P.U. 326 Customers’ service calls made 2192 Gas Main joints dug up and clamped 8 Gas Mains Installed (miles).47 205 SERVICES AND UTILITIES * Because of a State Law, about 15% of the gas meters in service must be removed from the buildings and tested each year. The meters are overhauled, tested and sealed by a representative of the Mass. Dept, of Public Utilities. GAS 1975 GAS PURCHASED: From Algonquin Gas Transmission Co. 211,687,000 cu. ft. GAS MADE AT PLANT: Propane - Air 943,600 cu. ft. Liquefied Natural Gas - LNG 34,014,700 cu. ft. Total Purchased and Made 246,645,300 cu. ft. Increase (Decrease) over 1974 5,346,700 cu. ft. Gas Sold 216,720,700 cu. ft. Increase (Decrease) over 1974 (7,517,600) cu. ft. Gas used by Gas & Electric Dept. 2,049,000 cu. ft. Gas unaccounted for or not billed as of 12/31 27,875,600 cu. ft. Gas Sold to other Utilities for Resale: Brockton-Taunton Gas Company 1,974,900 cu. ft. Consolidated Gas Supply Corp. 2,064,000 cu. ft. Paid Algonquin Gas Transmission Company $377,836.82 Average Cost per 1000 cu. ft. purchased 1.785 Average Cost per 1000 cu. ft. delivered to customers meters 3.1336 Average Received per 1000 cu. ft. sold 3.3125 Average consumption per customer 100,520 Miles of Main 51.21 Average consumers per Mile of Main 42.10 Average B.T.U. per cu. ft. Gas 1,004 Net Profit $38,781.40 ELECTRIC -1975 K.W.H Purchased - High Tension - Taunton 24,270,000 K.W.H. Purchased - High Tension - Brockton Edison 16,257,600 Montaup -115 KV Line (Included Entitlements) 32,023,101 Total K.W.H. Purchased 72,550,701 K.W.H. Increase over 1974 1,605,201 Total Paid for Electricity $2,177,771.50 Average Cost per K.W.H. High Tension Brockton .02213 Average Cost per K.W.H. High Tension Taunton .03478 206 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Average Cost per K.W.H. Montaup .03041 Average Cost per K.W.H. Purchased and Distributed .03002 Average Cost per K.W.H. Sold .03400 Total K.W.H. Sold for Lighting (including St. Ltg.) 44,696,367 Total K.W.H. Sold Power 20,654,954 Total K.W.H Sold 65,351,321 K.W.H Sold Increase 2,307,424 K.W.H. Used in Gas House and Electric Station 73,326 Net Received per K.W.H. for Lighting .05256 Net Received per K.W.H. for Power .04326 Net Received per K.W.H. for All Classes of Service .04952 K.W.H. Used for Street Lights 921,608 Received for Street Lights $39,682.86 Average Cost to Town per K.W.H. for Street Lights .04306 Net Profit $370,917.07 Maximum KVA Demand 14,438 Maximum KW Demand 14,230 Power Factor at Maximum Demand (December) 98.5% 1974 1975 Gross Sales Gross Sales Increase Decrease Net Increase Gas $600,572.72 746,452.85 145,880.13 Light 2,035,911.37 2,357,119.39 321,208.02 Street Lt. 27,759.00 39,682.86 11,923.86 Power 929,475.42 1,003,356.58 73,881.16 Jobbing 2,159.88 2,149.56 10.32 $3,595,878.39 4,148,761.24 552,893.17 10.32 552,882.85 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Gas $252,919.09 Light 79,763.63 Power .70,603.41 Jobbing 1,525.07 $404,811.20 STREET LIGHTING INVENTORY AS OF DECEMBER 31,1975 On For Private Street Lights Town Streets Use & State 400 Watt Mercury Lucalox 40 6 400 Watt Mercury 45 125 250 Watt Mercury Lucalox 2 2 207 SERVICES AND UTILITIES 250 Watt Mercury 53 6 175 Watt Mercury 194 118 189 Watt incand. (Multiple) 610 55 10,000-20A Lumen Incand. (520W.) 36 0 Airplane Lights 2 0 TOTAL LAMPS 982 312 Total KW 230.402 96.933 Total K.W.H. (4000 Hr. Use) 921,608 387,732 METERS INSTALLED: (January 1, 1975) Gas: 2156 Gas Lights: 65 Electric: 7643 CONSUMERS: Gas: 2045 Gas Lights: 38 Electric: 7471 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Services: New 2 Wire 4 New 3 Wire 171 New 3 Phase 3 Wire 3 New 3 Phase 4 Wire 8 Temporary Services 49 Changeovers, 2 Wire to 3 Wire 54 Increase In Service 29 Services Relocated 2 Underground Services Connected 1 Poles: (On M.G. & E. Dept. System) Set By Set By Removed by Removed 1 Poles G&EDept. Tel. Co. G&E Dept. Tel. Co. 25 ft. 6 9 14 13 30 Ft. 16 12 35 37 35 Ft. 95 82 29 29 40 Ft. 13 21 3 8 45 Ft. _1 _0 _0 _Q Totals: 131 124 81 87 POLES DAMAGED BY AUTOMOBILES: 73 POLES DAMAGED BY AUTOMOBILES AND REPLACED: 27 208 SERVICES AND UTILITIES WHITE WAY STANDARDS DAMAGED BY AUTOMOBILES: 7 Crossarms: INSTALLED REMOVED 4 Pin Crossarms 90 4 Pin Crossarms 173 6 Pin Crossarms 117 6 Pin Crossarms 220 8 Pin Crossarms 0 8 Pin Crossarms 22 Totals: 207 415 Transformers: INSTALLED (2400/4160) REMOVED (2400/4160) 3 KVA 1 3 KVA 15 5 KVA 12 5KVA 29 7.5 KVA 2 7.5 KVA 7 10 KVA 7 10 KVA 12 15 KVA 21 15 KVA 51 25 KVA 12 25 KVA 32 37.5 KVA 6 37.5 KVA 4 50 KVA 1 50 KVA 6 75 KVA 0 75 KVA 3 100 KVA 0 100 KVA 3 Totals: 62 162 INSTALLED (4160/7200) REMOVED (4160/7200) 15 KVA 0 15 KVA 6 25 KVA 0 25 KVA 3 Totals: 0 9 INSTALLED (13,800/7,970) REMOVED (13,800/7,970) 15 KVA 41 10 KVA 1 25 KVA 43 15 KVA 1 37.5 KVA 9 50 KVA 12 100 KVA 3 167 KVA 3 Totals: 111 2 209 SERVICES AND UTILITIES INSTALLED (13,800/7,970-2400/4160) 25 KVA 1 100 KVA _2 Totals: 3 INSTALLED (14,400/24,940) REMOVED (14,400/24,940 50 KVA 3 25 KVA 2 50 KVA 3 Totals: 3 5 Capacitors: INSTALLED REMOVED 50 KVAR (2400) 3 15 KVAR (2400) 1 200 KVAR 25 KAVR (2400) 3 (13,800) _6 100 KVAR (2400) 1 Totals: 9 5 WIRE: (CONDUCTOR FEET) Installed Removed #6 Solid Cu. WP - 23,952 ft. #4 Solid Cu. WP 2,375 ft. 13,880 ft. #1 Solid Cu. WP - 4,650 ft. #6 Solid Cu. Bare - 14,575 ft. #4 Solid Cu. Bare - 300 ft. #2 Str. Cu. Bare - 17,716 ft. #2 Str. Cu. WP 210 ft. 18,071 ft. #4 Str. Cu. WP - 2,300 ft. #2 Str. ACSR 2,161 ft. 2,930 ft. 336.4 18/1 ACSR 42,365 Ft. - 336.4 15 KV Hendrix 2,145 ft. - 556 MCM 15 KV Hendrix 18,565 ft. - 1 /0 AAC 25,350 ft. 3,930 ft. 4/0 ACSR - 1,905 ft. 4/0 Cu. WP - 6,400 ft. 1/0 AWG Covered 822 ft. - 1/015 KV URD 150 ft. - 94,144 ft. 110,609 ft SERVICE CABLE: 6 Str. Al. Duplex 775 ft. 180 ft. 210 SERVICES AND UTILITIES 6 Str. Cu. Duplex - 1,125 ft. 6 Str. Al. Triplex - 970 ft. 6 Str. Cu. Triplex - 3,345 Ft. 2 Str. Al. Duplex - 60 ft. 2 Str. Cu. Triplex - 180 ft. 4 Str. Al. Triplex - 85 ft. 2 Str. Al. Triplex 29,111 ft. 2,843 ft. 2 Str. Al. Quadruplex 110 ft. - 2/0 Al. Quadruplex 285 ft. - 4/0 Al. Quadruplex 1,285 ft. 60 ft. 2/0 Al. Triplex 8,780 ft. - 2/0 Al. Duplex 1,820 ft. - 4/0 Al. Triplex 17,234 ft. 7,275 ft. 59,400 ft. 16,123 ft. Totals: 153,544 ft. 126,732 ft GUY WIRE: INSTALLED REMOVED >/4” !4” 277 ft. 5/6” 30 ft. 3/8” 40 ft. V”/8 966 ft. 5/8” 5,716 ft. 5//”8 100 ft. TOTALS: 5,756 ft. 1,373 ft. MESSENGER CABLE: INSTALLED 3/8” Alumaweld 2,851 ft. 052 Alumaweld 13,893 ft. TOTAL: 16,744 ft. Time Switches for Water Heaters Installed - (Outage Proof) 18 Time Switches for Water Heaters Removed 2 Total Time Switches on System (Old Type) 200 Total Time Switches on System (Outage Proof) 284 Total Time Switches 484 211 SERVICES AND UTILITIES INCOME - GAS - 1975 Income - Residential Gas $ 409,678,15 Income - Commercial Gas 185,513.81 Income - Industrial Gas 67,595.34 Income - Municipal Gas 55,944.47 Net Revenue $ 718,731.77 Expenses: Depreciation 78,718.76 Maintenance of Structures Liquefied Petroleum Gas Expense 3,352.64 Liquefied Petroleum Gas 2,030.76 Gas Mixing Expense 6,017.74 Miscellaneous Production 208.63 Maintenance of Structures & Improvements 40.55 Maintenance of Production Equipment 35.54 Natural Gas Purchase 377,836.82 Liquid Natural Gas Purchases 65,445.65 Purchased Gas Expenses 300.00 Operation Labor and Expenses Maintenance of Storage Equipment 41.63 Maintenance of Structures & Improvements 74.79 Maintenance of Gas Holders 134.43 Operation Supervision & Engineering 19,263.19 System Control - Load Disp. 170.46 Communication System Expense 284.41 Compressor Station labor & Expenses 260.79 Measuring & Regulating Station Expenses 4,102.40 Mains & Services Expenses 18,678.96 Meter & House Regulator Expense 4,491.76 Customer Installations Expense 18,780.14 Other Expenses 2,692.67 Rents 46.00 Maintenance of Structures & Improvements 4,962.26 Maintenance of Low Pressure Mains 1,874.82 Maintenance of Compressor Station 33.68 Maintenance of Other Equipment 379.61 Maintenance of Low Pressure Services 13,932.01 Maintenance of High Pressure Services 170.90 212 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Maintenance of Meters & House Regulators 3,891.63 Meter Reading Expense 3,461.73 Customer Records & Collection Expense 11,710.97 Uncollectible Accounts 5,089.18 Advertising Expense 560.39 Administrative & General Salaries 5,994.28 Office Supplies & Expense 4,343.97 Outside Services Employed 6,307.44 Property Insurance 3,733.47 Injury & Damages 6,359.00 Employee Benefits 378.33 Regulatory Commission Expense 384.85 Misc. General Expense 2,530.40 Total Expense 679,106.74 Operating Profit $39,625.03 Profit or Loss from Gas Jobbing (843.63] Net Profit $38,781.40 INCOME - ELECTRIC -1975 Income - Residential Light $1,775,917.97 Income - Commercial Light 449.790.55 Income - Industrial Light 25,289.36 Income - Municipal Light 60,877.34 Income - Commercial Power 514,308.79 Income - Industrial Power 353,673.63 Income - Municipal Power 92,654.80 Income - Street Lighting 39.682.86 Net Revenue $3,312,195.30 Expenses: Depreciation 245,158.82 Interest on Long Term Debt 64,500.00 Purchased Power 2,177,771.50 Misc. Transmission Expense 590.93 Maintenance of Overhead Lines Trans. 72.00 Operation, Supervision & Engineering 17,407.23 Station Expense 52,683.08 Overhead Line Expenses 1,164.01 Underground Line Expenses 1,079.62 Street Lighting & Signal System Expenses 9,328.11 Meter Expenses 13,715.24 213 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Misc. Distribution Expense 10,305.35 Maintenance Supervision & Engineering 1,021.26 Maintenance of Station Equipment 996.54 Maintenance of Overhead Lines 165,947.32 Maintenance of Underground Lines 257.08 Maintenance of Line Transformers 2,057.52 Maintenance of Meters 2,061.68 Other Interest Expense 230.37 Meter Reading Expense 17,249.84 Customer Records & Collection Expense 59,012.01 Uncollectible Accounts 3,007.34 Advertising Expense 2,091.98 Administrative & General Salaries 27,676.24 Office Supplies & Expense 18,136.63 Outside Services Employed 21,198.57 Property Insurance 7,229.34 Injuries & Damages 11,669.00 Employee Benefits (Schooling) 416.67 Misc. General Expense 7,242.95 Total Expenses 2,941,278.23 Operating Profit 370,917.07 Profit or Loss from Electric Jobbing Net Profit $370,917.07 1975 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT Balance - Beginning of Year $2,743,413.65 Gas Revenues 718.731.77 Miscellaneous Gas Jobbing 843.63 Electric Revenues 3,312.195.30 To Town of Middleboro for Assesors Use in fixing Tax Rate 125,000.00 To Town of Middleboro - Town Hall Account 10,000.00 Gas Operating Expenses 549,533.97 Electric Operating Expenses 2,456,458.47 Gas & Electric General Expenses 614.392.53 Interest on Depreciation Funds 14,024.27 Balance Account - End of Year 3,032,136.39 $6,788,364.99$6,788,364.99 214 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Gas Plant in Service at Book Value At December31, 1975 Land - Production Plant 4,970.01 Structures - Propane Plant 3,679.41 Boiler Plant Equipment 1,638.08 Other Power Equipment 546.86 Liquefied Petroeum Gas Equipment 20,853.63 Purification Aparatus 611.48 Other Equipment at Works 7,662.84 Hortonsphere 10,124.06 Holders - LNG 82,568.01 Other Storage Equipment 2,249.82 Land and Land Rights 5,501.79 Distribution Structures 2,773.99 Street Mains - Low Pressure 32,148.93 Street Mains - High Pressure 173,438.10 Compressor Station Equipment 461.40 Measuring and Regulating Station Equipment 21,150.25 Services - Low Pressure 38,204.03 Services - High Pressure 56,465.19 Consumers’ Meters 28,608.15 Gas Meter Installations 14,849.36 House Regulators 796.98 Other Property on Customers’ Premises 39.95 Other Distribution Equipment 3,224.10 General Structures 360.03 Office Equipment 8,697.51 Transportation Equipment 18,611.56 Tools, Shop and Garage Equipment 7,362.29 Laboratory Equipment 274.15 Power Operated Equipment 20,502.55 Communication Equipment 2,641.72 Miscellaneous Equipment 351.12 TOTAL BOOK VALUE - GAS $ 571,367.35 Electric Plant in Service At Book Value At December 31,1975 Land & Land Rights 114,296.11 Rights of Way 63,685.62 Rights of Way - Brockton High Tension 3,813.70 Rights of Way - Navajo Shores 5.35 Rights of Way - Tremont High Tension 6,307.31 215 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Rights of Way - Taunton 4,510.30 Rights of Way - Cranberry Sales 1,538.00 Station Equipment -14 KV Capacitors 1,497.95 Brockton High Tension Extension 334,500.73 Tremont High Tension Extension 602.66 Taunton High Tension Extension 20.46 Overhead Conductors Transm. 42,475.67 Underground Conductors 33.297.18 Roads and Trails 697.00 Land - Distribution 32.225.18 Structures - Distribution 15,873.36 Transformer Station & Substation Equipment 928,765.35 Lakeville Substation - 1500 KVA 3,944.63 Poles and Fixtures 208,412.03 Overhead Conductors 424,243.51 Underground Conduits 9,859.90 Underground Conduits - Special 360.95 Underground Conductors and Devices 43.085.17 Underground Conductors - Special 401.04 Line Transformers 269.096.80 Line Capacitors (4.16 KV Capacitors) 239.85 Services (Pole to House) 63,623.76 Consumers’ Meters 64.528.18 Consumers’ Meter Installations 993.29 Street Lighting Equipment 38,550:47 Office Equipment 35,726.74 Transportation Equipment 49,913.55 Tools, Shop and Garage Equipment 24,108.35 Laboratory Equipment 694.07 Power Operated Equipment 20,374.21 Communication Equipment 4,347.28 Miscellaneous Equipment 393.49 TOTAL BOOK VALUE—ELECTRIC $2,845,009.20 ASSETS Gas Investment, Book Value $571,367.35 Electric Investment, Book Value 2,845,009.20 $3,416,376.55 216 SERVICES AND UTILITIES CURRENT ASSETS Cash - Operating $46,594.29 Accounts Receivable 396,218.29 Inventory 88,686.25 $531,498.83 RESERVE FUND Construction Fund $13,499.71 Depreciation Fund 311,292.41 Customers’ 53,053.60 Other Special Deposits 74,000.00 $451,845.72 $4,399,721.10 LIABILITIES Accounts Payable $204,349.63 Customers’ Deposits 53,053.60 Misc. Current & Accrued Liabilities 1,989.09 Loan Repayments 162,200.00 Appropriation for Construction 45,992.39 Long Term Bond Issue 900,000.00 Profit and Loss Balance 3,032,136.39 $4,399,721.10 1975 Construction and Depreciation Drafts - Gas Expended For: Purification Apparatus $ 375.00 Other Equipment at Works 6,006.46 Street Mains - Low Pressure 966.29 Street Mains - High Pressure 6,234.37 Station Compressor Equipment 326.35 Measuring & Regulator Station Equipment 128.99 Low Pressure Services 4,939.05 High Pressure Services 7,816.59 Customers’ Meters 3,097.19 Meter Installations 550.52 House Regulators 217 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Other Distribution Equipment 159.19 Office Equipment 568.30 Transportation Equipment 912.95 Communication Equipment 409.00 $32, 1975 Construction and Depreciation Drafts - Electric Expended For: Land and Land Rights, Transmission $ 19,407.14 Clearing Transmission 600.00 Land - Distribution 19.38 Station & Stubstation Equipment 112,942.96 Poles, Towers & Fixtures, Distribution 45,107.23 Overhead Conductors & Devices 99,820.45 Underground Conduits 1,227.56 Undergroung Conductors 3,355.91 Line Transformers 89,542.28 Services 15,132.34 Consumers’ Meters 8,970.03 Street Lighting Equipment 4,073.99 Office Equipment 2,791.50 Transportation Equipment 13,943.17 Tools 4,585.62 Communication Equipment 806.44 $ 422,326.00 Statement of Accounts 1975 Construction Fund Jan. 1, 1975 Balance $ 3,797.72 Dec. 31 Payments $ 90,298.00 Dec. 31, 1975 Transfers Dec. 31 Bal. in Tn. from Oper. 100,000.00 Trea. 13,499.70 $ 103,797.72 $ 103,797.70 Depreciation Fund & Bond Issue Jan. 1 Bal. in Dec. 31 Payments $ 365,048.60 TownTreas. $ 334,232.66 Dec. 31 Interest Receipts 14,024.27 Dec. 31 Transf. from Dec. 31 Bal. Tn. Oper. Fund 323,877.58 Trea. 311,292.40 Dec. 31 Transf. From Oper. Corr. 4,206.51 $ 676,341.02 $676,341.00 218 SERVICES AND UTILITIES Operating Cash Jan. 1 Bal. in Town Dec. 31 Transf. to Treas. $ 98,984.71 Construction $ 100,000.00 Dec. 31 Bad Debts Paid 496.39 Dec. 31 Transf. to Dec. 31 Refunds Depreciation Fund 323,877.58 & Charges 49,344.02 Dec. 31 Transf to Tn Dec. 31 Collections 3,962,802.26 for Tax Assessors 125,000.00 Dec. 31 Transf. to Town Hall Rent 10,000.00 Dec. 31 Payments 3,337,449.00 Dec. 31 Transf. to Depreciation Corr. 4,206.51 Dec. 31 Bond Payment 100,000.00 Dec. 31 Interest On Bond 64,500.00 Dec. 31 Balance 46,594.29 $ 4,11.1,627.38 $ 4,111,627.38 Accounts Payable 1975 Bills Received in January 1976 Construction $2,464.71 Operation 201,884.92 TOTAL $ 204,349.63 Summary of 1975 Receipts and Expenditures BALANCE - JANUARY 1975 $306,202.06 1975 Receipts From Sales of Gas $ 675,070.78 From Sales of Light 2,306,784.31 From Street Lighting 42,458.76 From Power Sales 936,723.07 From Jobbing 1,765.34 From Refunds & Charges 49,344.02 From Deposits 32,585.00 From Bad Debts Paid 496.39 From Interest on Depreciation 14,024.27 4,059,251.94 219 SERVICES AND UTILITIES 1975 Expenditures Depreciation & Bond Issue $361,437.75 Construction 92,762.72 Operation 3,293,914.39 Deposits 24,248.76 Town of Middleboro for Use of Assessors 125,000.00 Town of Middleboro for Town Hall 10,000.00 Town of Middleboro Bond Pay. 100,000.00 Town of Middleboro Interest 64,500.00 On Bond 4,071,863.62 $ 293,590.38 BALANCE JANUARY 1, 1976 Cash in Office for Cash Draws (500.00) Construction Fund 13,499.71 Depreciation Fund & Bond Issue 311,292.41 Operation Fund 46,594.29 Deposits 53,053.60 Special Deposits Fund 74,000.00 Accounts Payable (1975 Late Bills) (204,349.63) S293.590.38 Customers Deposits Jan. 1 Bal. in Dec. 31 Payments $ 24,248.76 TownTreas. $ 44,717.36 Dec. 31 Collections 32,585.00 Dec. 31 Balance 53,053.60 $ 77,302.36 S 77,302.36 Special Deposits Reserve For Easements Jan 1 Bal. Dec. 31 Bal. in Town Treasury $ 74,000.00 Town Treasury $ 74,000.00 220 % 80,000 PURCHASED — THOUSANDS OF CUBIC FEET (MCF) 200,000 220,000 240,000 260,000 280,000 300,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000 180,000 40,000 60,000 20,000 0 m 1965 19661967 1968 19691970197119721973 19741975 GAS MADE-LIQUIDNATURAL(LNG) GAS MADE-PROPANEAIR NATURAL GASPURCHASED 221 m © r- 34,000 26,000 28,000 32,000 22,000 24,000 30,000 20,000 16,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 18,000 4,000 2,000 6,000 8,000 1,000 100 GAS MADE (MCF) ELECTRICITY PURCHASED - THOUSANDS OF KILOWATT HOURS (KWH) 45,000 40,000 60,000 65,000 55,000 70,000 35,000 50,000 75,000 25,000 30,000 20,000 80,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 1965 19661967 1968 19691970197119721973 19741975 222 FROM BROCKTON FROM TAUNTON FROM MONTAUP SERVICES AND UTILITIES CONCLUSION Mr. Stephen Horbal retired December 1, 1975, after over 24 years as manager of the Gas & Electric Department. As a tribute to his years of dedicated service the Gas & Electric Commissioners voted to name our new substation the “STEPHEN HORBAL SUBSTATION.” On June 8th an open house for the public was held and a plaque honoring Mr. Horbal was attached to the switchboard. Gas Business 1. Continued curtailments in pipeline supplies of gas have forced us to supply our customers’ needs with larger quantities of Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) and Propane Air at a considerable cost premium. The department had not been recovering the added costs of these fuels in its rate structure so a revised purchase gas adjustment was put into effect last summer. This adjustment recovers all increases in gas supply costs and is the reason the gas profits recovered from last years $6,292.50 to $38,781.40. 2. Continued efforts by our customers and the mild year (12°7o warmer than normal) resulted in a 3% reduction in total cubic feet sold. 3. Dominick Lemmo retired in March after almost 21 years of service, we wish him a long and happy retirement. Electric Business 1. 1975 was a record year for the Electric Division. The extremely hot weather this summer and cold weather in December caused new re¬ cord demands on our system. The peak hourly demand increased by 1000 kw (7.5Vo) while our kwhr sales increased by 2,307,424 (3.7%). 2. Our increased purchases of nuclear power and the new 115 kv supply from Montaup helped reduce the electric rates to the extent that our rates in November & December were almost 10% lower than last year. 3. The Department is continuing to work hard for lower electric rates. We intervened at Federal Power Commission on proposed rate increases from Montaup Electric Co. Alternate more economical sources are also being studied. On January 1, 1976, we terminated purchases from Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and replaced that power with more economical power from generating stations in Somerset and Uxbridge. This power is being dispatched by NEPOOL and received as needed over the 115k line. 223 SERVICES AND UTILITIES 4. A contract with Brockton Edison was signed to provide back-up power in the event of an outage to the 115 kv line. This will provide us with increased reliability. General 1975 was a year of record energy costs. We are making every effort to keep the operating costs at a minimum with the continued cooperation of the Gas & Electric Commissioners and our employees we expect that the Gas & Electric Department will continue to provide reliable service at reasonable and competitive rates, so the Town and our customers will receive the maximum benefits from its operation. Very truly yours, Clifford G. Engstrom Manager 224 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE Board of Selectmen Town Hall Middleborough, Massachusetts 02346 Honorable Board: I hereby submit the sixty-sixth annual report and condensed statement of duties performed by the Police Department of the Town of Middle- borough for the calendar year ending December 31, 1975. Chief of Police William E. Warner Lieutenant Arnold C. Salley Sergeants Benjamin J. Mackiewicz, Sr. Francis A. Bell, Jr. Leonard S. Teceno Jeffrey G. Cornell James W. Follett Detectives Patrolman Wilfred H. Lavallee, Jr. Patrolman Gerald L. Thayer Prosecutor John J. Mullen Patrolmen Norman E. Record Harold E. Tower, Jr. George E. Chace Ronald R. Bernier Richard J. Bernier Bruce E. Hull Louis A. Teceno Clyde N.-Swift, Jr. Richard C. Ducasse Patrick J. O’Brien Thomas G. Turnbull Leon B. DesRosiers Wilfred J. Forcier David J. Zwicker Paul Rose Lance D. Rogers Harold C. Elliott Roger C. Bryant, Leave of Abence David A. Shanks Benjamin J. Mackiewicz, Jr. Roger C. Poineau John T. Bettencourt Allan R. Bell Robert Moller, Provisional 225 I PROTECTION OF PROPERTY Special Officers Alfred Mackiewicz Lyman Butler Raymond J. Moffett, Sr. Arthur Benson Barney Guilford Joseph Oliver Joseph Silvia Robert Moller Roger Andrews, Sr. Ernest Hanson Henry Bump, Jr. Richard Ward Joseph Ortelt William Zablowsky Bruce Burton Harold Ramsden, Jr. Ray O. Delano Harold Ramsden, Sr. Donald L. Bowles Stephen Verhaegen Robert W. Whitaker John Dutra Kent Loika Michael Belmont, Park Dqpt. Duty Special Officers Crossing Attendants Veronica Canucci Suzanne Cote Marilyn Kerrigan Sandra Richmond David L. Perry Gerome Devine Adelard Raymond, Jr., Resigned Police Matron Marvell Znotin Marilyn Kerrigan Veronica Canucci Sandra Richmond Constables William E. Warner Robert W. Whitaker Custodian Louis G. Mattie Kevin Keough, CETA Clerks Patricia M. Holleran, Leave of Absence Sandra L. Haskell Cheryl Shaw Maureen Schraut Brenda Teague, Resigned Michele Edwards, CETA Keeper of Lockup William E. Warner Dog Officer William R. Wyatt, Full Time David Benson, Part Time Barbara Parks, Part Time, Resigned 226 I PROTECTION OF PROPERTY Police Dispatchers Stevern Verhaegen Kenneth MacLeod, CETA John Dias, CETA James Werfelman, CETA James McCaul, CETA Statistical Report of Police Department Inc. Classification 1974 1975 or Dec. % Accidents over $200 324 289 35 -10.8 Accidents under $200 114 177 63 + 55.3 Arrests for year: Male 350 471 121 + 34.6 Female 24 46 22 + 91.7 Juvenile 43 120 77 + 179.1 Auto Transfers: Class I 1018 Class II 1667 Class III 2990 Break and Entry 234 541 307 + 131.2 Bicycle Plates Issued 512 552 40 + 7.8 Cases Prosecuted in District Court 547 623 76 + 13.7 Cars Towed (Acc. or Aband.) 395 443 48 + 12.2 Cards Left on Property 200 261 61 + 30.5 Capiases Served 26 57 31 + 119.2 Cases Investigated 3,150 5,220 2,070 + 65.7 Complaints 3,150 5,220 2,070 + 65.7 Cruiser Mileage 433,429 392,244 41,185 -9.50 Defective Equip. Tags Issued 172 84 88 -51.2 Dist. Quelled Without Arrest 730 Doors & Windows Found Open 80 126 46 + 57.5 Firearms ID Cards Issued 213 902 689 + 323.5 Gas Consumption for Cruisers 46,124 44,634 1,490 -3.23 Licenses Revoked or Suspended 90 81 9 -10.0 Lost or Stolen Property Recovered $51,642.40 $48,004.17 $3,638.23 -7.04 Parking Violations 488 528 40 + 8.19 Summonses Served 971 811 160 -16.5 Traffic Citations Issued 1,427 1,766 339 + 23.8 Arrests 136 189 53 + 39.0 Summonses 658 1,011 353 + 53.6 Warnings 633 566 67 -10.6 Warrants Served 47 60 13 + 27.7 Monies Turned into Treasurer Collected from all Sources $7,250.95 $8,571.63 $1,320.68 + 18.2 Man hours Court 1,881 2,135 254 + 13.5 Protective Custody 212 451 239 + 112.7 227 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY Conclusion The 306th year of the incorporation of the Town of Middelborough has passed and has become a matter for historians. On January 22, Patrolman Richard J. Bernier slipped on the ice while checking a building and injured his back and has been on injured leave since. In order to provide Police Service to the community, the officers of the department work, at times, under extremely inclement weather and conditions. Injuries of this type are unfortunate, but unfortunately they happen. With the implementation of Chapter 111C, the Ambulance law so called, at a special Town Meeting held Monday, May 5, 1975, the townspeople appropriated $4,000. for medical equipment to upgrade our Ambulance Station Wagons (Class V Dual purpose vehicles). A contract to supply the equipment was awarded to Allied Medical Sup¬ plies of Brockton and most of the equipment has been placed in the vehicles. For several years there has been discussion about the construction of a New Fourth District Court. The building is presently under construction in Wareham. On a motion made by yours truly, a committee was ap¬ pointed to report to the 1976 Town Meeting relative to using the Police court building for a Police Station; my thought was to have some plan before the Court vacated the space. As a result of the Ambulance Law, Patrolmen Wilfred J. Forcier, Patrick O’Brien, Thomas G. Turnbull, Bruce E. Hull and David J. Zwicker completed the EMT course and all five passed the certifying examination. These officers along with Patrolmen Clyde N. Swift, Jr. and Lance Rogers, who were previously certified, make a total of seven certified EMT’s in the Department. These officers have performed well in emergency situations and should be complimented. After some seven years of talking and studying, a contract was awarded for the New County-wide Police Radio system by the County Commis¬ sioners. Since this has been one of my pet projects; I feel this system, when installed, will be a great asset to law enforcement throughout the County, as well as the Town of Middleborough. During the month of June, I used my vacation to attend the New England Police Chiefs Conference at Britton Woods in New Hampshire. 228 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY In September I again used vacation to attend the International Police Chiefs Association Conference in Denver, Colorado. Further, I attended both conferences at my personal expense. With the ever increasing crime rate throughout the Town, State and Country I feel attendance at these conferences to pick the brain of others is most valuable, for the Town as well as the Administration of the Department. Due to ever increasing overtime it became evident additional officers on straight time save the Town money. Based on this fact two additional officers were added to the Department effective July 1. Based on that authorization Roger C. Poineau and John Bettencourt were appointed to fill the new positions July 7. Allan R. Bell, was appointed effective July 8, to fill an existing vacancy. For the first time I can remember, all three officers or appointees were immediately enrolled in the recruit training at the Southeastern Regional Training Academy, for 12 weeks of training. Other than John Bettencourt who had previously been a Special Officer, the appointees were not assigned duty until they had successfully completed their training. The Southeastern Regional Police Academy is the first of its type in the State, offering Police training to 66 communities throughout the year. I am proud to have been actively involved during the planning aspect and continue to be Chairman of the Police Chief Advisory Board to the Academy. With the implementation of the leash law so called, the Selectmen placed the responsibility for the enforcement under the direction of the Police Department. William R. Wyatt of Acorn Street, Middleborough, was appointed on July 7, as full time dog officer. Though the le.ash law is controversial to say the least, and much has been said about the Dog Pound building or I should say the incomplete aspect of it, once completed it should be a very functional facility. Patience is a virtue, they say. Be patient; we are all learning and will do our best. For the first time since I have been Chief of Police we delayed pur¬ chasing new Cruisers until the Fall. Two things were accomplished: 1. We are now purchasing current year production vehicles and 2. Of¬ ficers are using safer vehicles during the most hazardous time of the 229 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY year. This procedure will most likely be followed in the future. Reported last year the officers of the Department investigated 3150 complaints. This year the department investigated a total of 5220. This is but one example of the increased activity of the department overall. During the year, with the assistance of the Massachusetts Police Institute, we implemented a new record within the Department. With Court delays, proper and accurate records are more and more a MUST. The clerical personnel have done an amiable job during the transition period. One cruiser was added to the Department this year through the Governors Highway Safety program. This Federally funded program added vehicles to various police departments in an effort to increase highway safety through increased police visibility which apparently worked since there was statewide an 8% reduction in traffic deaths. In conclusion, may I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the employees of the Department for their diligence to duty over the past year and to the citizens of the community; it has been our pleasure to serve you. Respectfully Submitted, William E. Warner Chief of Police Report of The Auxiliary Police This is the yearly report on the activities of the Auxiliary Police Unit for the year 1975. The men of the ujiit wish to thank the citizens, of the town of Middle- borough for their support last year, and hope they have made some contribution to their protection and safety. During the year the unit has covered details, duty and training of the following nature: canoe races, bike races, marathons, walkathons, parades, football games, 4-H Fair also classroom, firearms, cruiser training and related police subjects. The men of the unit wish to extend their appreciation and good wishes 230 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY to Captain Raymond Bois, who retired and moved to California on January 4, 1976, after giving twenty-two years to the Town of Middle- borough as a patrolman, Sergeant and finally Captain and head of the Auxiliary Police Unit. As of December 31, 1975, the Auxiliary Police unit has donated a total of 2,950.50 hrs. and have a total strength of twenty-five men. Listed below are their names and rank. CAPTAIN Raymond Bois SERGEANTS Henry Bump Robert Moller Richard Ward William Zablowsky PATROLMEN Daniel Lavine Harold Eastman Bruce Burton George Stewart Ernest Hanson Peter Sgro George Andrade Henry Goodnow Richard Benoit Mark Lascola Mark Shearing James Stapleton Louis Teceno Charles Mazetis Donald Mackiewicz Kent Loika Douglas Cunningham Clifford Hall John Jump Respectfully Submitted, Robert S. Moller Sergeant 231 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY Report of Fire Department To the Board of Selectmen: I herewith submit my fifty-fifth annual report of the Fire Department for your approval for the year 1975. APPARATUS Patrol car — 1970 3A ton, 4 wheel drive Chevrolet Engine 1 — 1973 1,000 G.P.M. Maxim pumper Engine 2 — 1961 1,000 G.P.M. Maxim pumper Engine 3 — 1975 1,250 G.P.M. Maxim diesel pumper Engine 4 reserve4 — 1954 500 G.P.M. Dodge pumper Aerial 1 — 1955 Maxim 75 ft. ladder Brushbreaker 1 — 1966 International Harvester Rescue 1 — 1975 Chevrolet Van - donated Rescue boat, trailer & equipment - donated S.C.U.B.A. diving boat & equipment - donated Fire alarm truck - 1956 Chevrolet - former light department truck “Old Engine 2” — 1928 1,000 G.P.M. Maxim pumper ORGANIZATION Permanent Men Call Men 1 Chief 5 Captains 1 Deputy Chief 43 Call men 2 Captains 1 Lieutenant 18 Privates OPERATIONS Still Alarms 570 Box Alarms 98 Squad Calls 62 Sub Total 730 In addition to the above calls the Department answered 106 calls under the Forest Fire Department making a total of 836 calls. Included in the above calls: 38 were false alarms 3 calls for divers 5 mutual aid calls 232 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY PROPERTY LOSS IN THE TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH Buildings Contents Valuation $ 434,200.00 Valuation $ 169,100.00 Total Insurance 460,500.00 Total Insurance 160,800.00 Estimated damage 210.742.67 Estimated damage 62,140.08 Insurance paid 187.742.67 Insurance paid 55,390.08 Loss not covered 23,000.00 Loss not covered 6,750.00 Automobile Fires Estimated value $ 85,250.00 Estimated loss $ 70,200.00 Respectfully submitted, John B. Rogers Fire Chief Comments There are two additional men with the permanent staff this year. They are on temporary employment under the C.E.T.A. program. New apparatus this year includes Middleborough’s first diesel powered fire engine. The 1250 G.P.M. Maxim pumper was put in service in the fall of 1975. The town also has a new rescue truck, a dual wheel, van type Chevrolet which was purchased by the Department with a donation from the Peirce estate. The former engine 2, a 1946 750 G.P.M. Maxim pumper which was modified in 1965, is now housed at the South Middleborough station. All inspections of buildings, nursing homes, hospital and oil burners have been made as required by law. A mutual aid practice was held with Bridgewater & Lakeville units at the Nemasket River on Wareham Street. During the practice, 1,000 G.P.M. of water was relayed from the river a distance of 2,000 feet. With the success of a supplementary water supply from Never Touch Pond during the December 13 fire of 1974, it was felt another pre¬ planned secondary water supply plan for the center of town should be implemented. Additional fire alarm boxes have been added to our system and most of the old underground fire alarm wire replaced. It is felt that a professional study be made to update and repair if it is necessary, the internal structure of the fire alarm system at the fire station. Middleborough is still growing and with the development of homes and industry in our outlying sections, once again the study for substa- 233 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY tions in North and East Middleborough areas is highly recommended. Twelve permanent men took a four day extrication course in December of 1975. Their numbers included officers and rescue truck drivers. Thirty six men of the Departmenfhave completed the required Cardio¬ pulmonary resuscitation course. First Responders training will begin when rules & regulations are clarified by the O.E.M.S. at that time the Department can budget for the expenses for the required courses. Report of the Forest Warden Honorable Board: To the Board of Selectmen: I herewith submit my report for the Forest Fire Warden for the year 1975: i Alarms answered by the Department Grass and brush; Still alarms 90 Warden calls J_6 TOTAL CALLS 106 Wages $2,628.00 Operation & Maintenance 1,487.63 Respectfully submitted; John B. Rogers, Chief Forest Warden SOUTH MIDDLEBOROUGH UNIT REPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 13,1974 TO DECEMBER 30, 1975. apparatus: Engine 2 - 1946 Maxinrpumper, 750 G.P.M. with 500 gallon water tank, Engine 5 - 1963 Ford F500 pumper, 500 G.P.M. with 300 gallon water tank, Engine 6 - 1964 Ford F600 pumper, 500 G.P.M. with 600 gallon water tank, Tanker 1 - Tractor trailer unit with 4,000 gallon water tank, Trailer pump - 500 G.P.M. capacity. 234 SERVICES AND UTILITIES FIRE REPORT Cars & trucks 13 Grass & woods 30 Buildings 19 False alarms 11 All other 14 TOTAL CALLS FOR 1975 87 Permanent men 1 Call men 13 1 Captain 2 Lieutenants 10 Privates i 235 PROTECTION OEPROPERTY REPORT OF THE CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: The role of Civil Defense has been in a state of transition from warfare related actions to that of natural disaster situations since the cessation of hostilities in Vietnam. In addition, budget limitations at the Federal and State levels have reduced their staffing and programs available to us. In our weather alert preparedness for natural calamities, a review of the 1975 weather indicates that we had little snow early in the year. Heavy rains in March and April resulted in some minor flooding in low lying areas. In September, we charted the progress of hurricanes “Eloise,” “Fay” and “Gladys” each of which passed by to the East far off the New England coast. The weather pattern in the final quarter of the year was warmer than normal with heavy rains in November and early December. In the week preceding Christmas, this warm moist air condition resulted in the worst snow storm since February of 1969. Earlier in December we had participated in a county wide theoretical blizzard exercise entitled “Sno Storm ’75.” Our involvement indicates that we are prepared for such a situation. Your Civil Defense continues to be active in the acquisition of surplus property for the benefit of the Town. In this past year we acquired over $20,000.00 worth of surplus property at a cost to the Town of less than $1,200.00. In June we received an army truck valued at $6,500.00 at no cost to the Town. It was assigned to the Highway Department and painted cranberry red. This is the second truck we have received under this program, the other having been assigned to the Electric Light Department. Through the efforts of Civil Defense and with the assistance of the Industrial Development Commission, over $300,000.00 in small business loans was granted to the industries on Cambridge Street that were de¬ stroyed by fire in December of 1974. 236 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY Our Auxiliary Police continue to maintain their proficiency by partici¬ pation in training courses and exercises. The Town is indeed fortunate to have this unit of dedicated men who volunteer so many hours of their time with no compensation. (Their report is in another section of this Annual Report). While your Civil Defense attempts to remain prepared for the protec¬ tion of lives and property in disaster situations, our frustration continues to be the spread of vandalism and lack of respect for property through¬ out our community.'Broken windows are on the increase in our down town business district. This problem has become so serious that some of our merchants cannot obtain insurance and others board up their windows at night. This past Halloween established a new set of statistics when several fire bombs were ignited and 26 automobile windshields were broken. When and how can this problem be solved? Respectfully submitted, Norman L. Diegoli Civil Defense Director 237 INSPECTORS Report of the Building Inspector To the Honorable*Board of Selectmen: For the year of 1975 this office approved for issuing 304 Building Permits for a total valuation of $5,566,065.35. The following is a break down of building activity. Total permits for single family dwellings 96 Total permits for sheds & storage buildings 53 Total permits for additions & renovations on existing dwellings 50 Total permits for swimming pools 30 Total permits for garages 17 Total permits for porches 14 Total permits for barns 7 Total permits for additions & renovations on business structures 5 Total permits for fireplaces 5 Total permits for new business structures 3 Total permits for greenhouses 3 Total permits for farm structures 3 Total permits for mobile homes 2 Miscellaneous permits granted 9 Photomat building Middleborough Dog Pound Ocean Spray Cranberries Processing.Building and office space (foundation 1974) Variety store and gas pumps Medical Center (foundation 1974) Fees collected for 1975 $ 3,196.00 Fees collected for 1974 _1,984.00 Increase $ 1,212.00 Additional Permits and fees collected: 18 Demolition permits $ 47.00 91 Occupancy permits 304.00 12 Sign permits 24.00 13 Periodic inspections 525.00 Other fees 27.00 Total $ 927.00 238 INSPECTORS Total of all fees collected in 1975: $ 4,123.00 Building activity increased from a value of $1,666,225.76 to a value of $5,566,065.35. In addition this department supervised the Town Hall Tower repairs, the construction of a Dog Pound building and has started street numbering. Marion Road, Plympton Street, Wood Street, Rainbow Circle and Pine Tree Drive have been com¬ pleted. The State mandated Periodic Inspection program got off to a slow start in 1975 because of several reasons, two of which were Code changes and lack of time. This program will have to be greatly accelerated in 1976. Respectfully submitted, Myron A. Dunham Building Inspector Report of the Plumbing and Gas Inspector To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: For the year 1975, there was made by this office, a total of 914 Plumb¬ ing, Gas and Sewer inspections. We have also made several Health and Septic System inspections with Mr. Coburn of the Health Department. In checking permits and inspections, we have found that there has been a slight increase over 1974 in the Plumbing work. There have been several large buildings such as Forest Manor Nursing Home, Forrester Apartments, Scanco Apartments and the Ocean Spray Cranberries Plant that has contributed to an increase in inspections. | The following is a break down of Permits issued: Plumbing Permits 378 Fees Collected $4,421.00 Gas Permits 267 Fees Collected 488.00 Sewer Entrance Permits 9 Fees Collected 250.00 Respectfully submitted, Eugene Shurtleff (retired) Charles W. Pina Plumbing & Gas Inspectors 239 INSPECTORS Report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures Honorable Board of Selectmen Town Hall Middleborough, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I herewith submit my sixteenth annual report for the Department of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31, 1975. During 1975 a total of 435 weighing and measuring devices were in¬ spected. Of thisnumber 23 were found to be out of tolerance and after adjustment 428 devices were sealed, 7 devices determined to have reached the end of their useful life were condemned and ordered removed from service. Sealing fees totaling $787.00 were collected and turned in to the Town Treasurer. Summary of Inspections Adjusted Sealed Not Sealed Condemned Scales & Balances 11 137 11 6 Weights - 159 Linear Measures 3 Volumetric Measures 9 Liquid Measuring Devices _5 120 12 J_ Total 16 428 23 7 Respectfully submitted, Robert F. Coburn Sealer of Weights & Measures 240 INSPECTORS REPORT OF WIRE INSPECTOR To our Board of Selectlady and Selectmen: 1975 was a busy year, we had the fire at Cambridge Street, the new addition at Ocean Spray, fire alarm systems in new homes, etc. We had 161 new, 56 changeovers to 3 wire, 26 temporary, 10 clocks for water heaters, 148 rough wiring, 7 reconnects, 21 increases in service size, 165 final, plus reinspections, small jobs, oil burners, etc., making a total of 715 inspections. Respectfully yours, Emil Niro Wire Inspector BOARDS AND AGENCIES Report of the Veterans’ Services Department Honorable Board of Selectmen Middleborough, Massachusetts Honorable Board Members: The Department of Veterans’ Services hereby submits its annual report for the year 1975 and wishes to once again thank Mr. Anders Martenson, Jr., Town Manager; Mrs. Ruth Caswell, Town Clerk, and her aides; Chief of Police William Warner; the Welfare Department and other town agencies for their valuable assistance throughout the years in such matters as providing employment, emergency rations of food, fuel, housing and medical attention for needy veterans. Local newspapers such as the Middleborough Gazette, the New Bedford Standard Times, and Mrs. Claire Rockwood of the Brockton Enterprise have all been most helpful in the dissemination of pertinent information relevant to veterans’ benefits which is received from the Federal Veterans’ Administration Department. A Thank you is also extended to Alice Smith, our most knowledgeable and accommodating secretary, and my wife Marian, who assists her in so many ways. On the success side of things, we have obtained federal hospitaliza¬ tion, service and non-service connected disability pensions, widows’ pensions, etc. for deserving veterans. In matters of this nature, there is a time consuming investigation in all areas to ensure that such benefits are merited. We investigate on the local level and a field office agent from Boston conducts an independent investigation. In this way, the town and the state are protected from the few who may attempt to obtain illicit gains. Reimbursements to the town were received from liens placed on- Workmen’s Compensation checks, real estate holdings, accident claims, etc. Again, it should be noted that 50% of all monies expended by this office are returned to the town through state subsidization. We request the sum of $98,939.00 for the coming year. This represents a decrease of $20,100.00 from last year’s figure. In these days of rising costs in all matters, this is surely a welcomed thing, and is made possible by careful budgeting and the transferring of many cases to federal agencies such as the Comprehensive Employment Training Act (C.E.T.A.) which provides employment for many veterans who would otherwise be carried on our roll. 242 BOARDS AND AGENCIES Other federal support is received through Supplemental Security Income (S.S.I.) which specializes in assisting those over 65 years of age, the blind and disabled, as well. By attending all seminars, workshops, etc.r we are able to stay current with changes, as they occur, and to profit by exchanges of experiences, information and the developing of business contacts. F.H.A. mortgage insurance has been increased to a maximum of $45,000.00. A minimum cash investment of 10% of the dwelling’s value, should it be between $25,000.00 and $35,000.00, and 15% for a property valued over $35,000.00 the maximum interest rate is 9%, plus a mortgage insurance premium of Vi of 1%. Although President Ford issued a May 7, 1975 proclamation terminat¬ ing the eligibility period for those benefits that the. president is empower¬ ed by law to end, there is not time limit for veterans and their families to apply for a G.I. home loan. His action, therefore, set the term of the so- called “Vietnam Era” to be from August 5, 1964 to the above date, May 7, 1975. Social Security credits toward ordinary monthly retirement, disability and survivors’ pensions are available to qualified veterans and their families. Checks for $175.00 have been mailed to 49,853 veterans who are entitled to an annual clothing allowance, should they have service- connected disabilities. Children of deseased veterans may be entitled to Veterans’ Administra¬ tion pensions, even though their widowed mothers have been left financially comfortable. Women comprise 1.9% of the United States veterans population. Of the 562,000 female veterans of the Armed Forces, 117,000 are Vietnam Era veterans. As Burial Agent, I was especially interested to read that 355,000 veterans died during fiscal year 1974 and that 206,000 of these deaths were World War II veterans. Burial benefits for a veteran amounts to $400.00. Those who die of service-connected disabilities may receive as much as $800.00 for burial expense. We also provide an American flag and grave marker. The Veterans’ Administration has announced an intention to establish new national cemeteries at March Air Force Base in California and at the Otis Air Base on Cape Cod. Veterans’ Day has been restored to the original celebration date of November 11th. The Veterans’ Administration Regional Office has moved to the Heritage Building at 321 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island. They request that all veterans who are involved in veterans’ affairs and have changed their residence, to forward the present one to this address. 243 BOARDS AND AGENCIES A toll-free telephone number, 1-800-556-3893, is now available to anyone seeking information or assistance from this regional office. Driving veterans to various and sundry places around town, into Boston, down to the Davis Park Hospital in Providence, to the Brockton V.A. Hospital, etc. is a regular occurence throughout the year and is ever on the increase. Therefore, I request an increase in travel allowance from the present $600.00 to $1,000.00. I also ask that the position of Veterans’ Agent be made a full-time job. Having experienced the continuing increase each year, since 1965, in activity, responsibility and human needs that are entailed in this business, I truly believe the time has come to do so. The State Legislature is of the same opinion and has enacted into law a bill which requires all towns in Massachusetts with a population exceeding 14,000 people to provide a full-time position of Veterans’ Agent if the present part-time agent leaves his position. Respectfully submitted, George J. Marra Veterans’ Agent and Director Middleborough, Massachusetts 244 BOARDS AND AGENCIES REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD FOR 1975 The Board lost two veteran members who were replaced with one by election and the other by nomination. These two members were elected to the Board in early January 1976 so for the first time in about three years, the board will have some consistency as to membership. Most of 1975 was spent with lawyers or engineers due to two cases which are in litigation, however, we did process the following: 51 Lots on Form A’s No Lots on Form C’s Respectfully submitted, A. Kingman Pratt Chairman Annual Report of Zoning Board of Appeals During the year of 1975 the Zoning Board had aproximately 22 hearings of various types. Still the most popular is that of the mobile home. Of the eleven requests heard, three were denied. One of these was for a trailer park. Of the eight granted, two were for temporary occupancy while building a home and one was for a convalescence. Four hearings were to replace existing trailers with new ones and one was for a new placement. Where it applied, all grantings were given with the stipulation of life tenancy to petitioning occupants only. In the Field of business, two were granted. One was a business location in existence this past year, but the type of business was changed. The other placed a business in a location vacant for many years. The property was greatly improved and the Board stipulated the placement of a fence around same. Since the last change of frontage requirements, the Board heard three requests for sub-standard lots. One was an isolated lot in Town which was granted with the stipulation that when a home was constructed it had to be connected to the sewer line. The other two were 1.62 feet short and 17.60 feet short. The request having a larger shortage was required to add square footage at the back of the property. In all cases, there were no objections from abutters. The Zoning Board strives to keep up with all current State laws as well as Town and in turn, we try to be fair in all hearing findings. Respectfully submitted, Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals 245 , - ANNUAL REPORT of the SCHOOL COMMITTEE of Middleborough, Massachusetts For the Year Ending December 31, 1975 247 SCHOOL REPORT At the meeting of the School Committee held on January 8, 1976, it was voted: “To Accept the Annual Report of the Superintendent of Schools for 1975 and to adopt it as the Report of the School Committee to be incorporated in the Annual Town Report.” James C. Hilton Secretary for the Committee School Committee Term Expires A. Eunice Kramer, Off North Street 1976 John T. Nichols, Jr., 117 South Main Street 1976 Robert J. Ventura, 169 Miller Street 1976 Paul S. Harrison, R.F.D. No. 1, Vaughan Street 1977 Ralph N. Levesque, Wareham Street 1978 Joseph F. Costa, 18 Court End Avenue 1978 Superintendent of Schools Lincoln D. Lynch, B.S., Ed.M. Assistant to the Superintendent for Business Services James C. Hilton, B.A., M.Ed. Constance M. Souza, Secretary Michele M. Lemmo, Bookkeeper Rose M. Weston, Budget Coordinator/Bookkeeper Dorothy L. Yarsites, Part-time Secretary Bertha Holmes, Assistant Bookkeeper Alice P. Olson, P.A. Dever School Bookkeeper School Physician Stuart A. Silliker, M.D., 29 Oak Street School Nurses Dorothy L. Neville, R.N., Taunton Miriam T. White, R.N., 1 Rocky Gutter Street Donna Gates, R.N., Thompsoh Street School Attendance Officer Norman E. Record, 18 Rock Street 248 SCHOOL REPORT School Calendar 1974-1975 No. Of School Term Opens School Term Closes Days First Term September 4, 1974 November 7, 1974 45 Second Term November 11, 1974 January 24, 1975 44 Third Term January 27,1975 April 11, 1975 49 Fourth Term April 14, 1975 June 25, 1975 47 Total 185 Holidays and “No School” Days October 14, 1974 Columbus Day October 28, 1974 Veterans’ Day November 8, 1974 Teachers’ Convention November 28, 29, 1974 Thanksgiving Recess December 23-January 1, 1975 Christmas Recess January 15,1975 Martin Luther King Day February 17-21, 1975 Winter Recess March 28, 1975 Good Friday April 21-25, 1975 Spring Recess May 26, 1975 Memorial Day School Calendar 1975-1976 No. Of School Term Opens School Term Closes Days First Term September 3, 1975 November 7, 1975 46 Second Term November 10, 1975 January 23, 1976 43 Third Term January 26, 1976 April 9, 1976 50 Fourth Term April 12, 1976 June 23,1976 46 Total 185 Holidays and “No School” Days October 13, 1975 Columbus Day October 31, 1975 Teachers’ Convention November 11, 1975 Veterans’ Day November 27, 28, 1975 Thanksgiving Recess 249 SCHOOL REPORT December 24-January2, 1976 Christmas Recess January 15,1976 Martin Luther King Day February 16-20, 1976 Winter Recess April 16, 1976 Good Friday April 19-23, 1976 Spring Recess May 31, 1976 Memorial Day GENERAL INFORMATION Entrance Age: A child must be five years of age oji or before January 1 to enter Kindergarten the previous September. There can be no exception to this ruling. Birth Certificate: A birth certificate issued by the Town or City Clerk’s Office in which the child was born and bearing the seal of that Town or City is required for entrance to Kindergarten. Immunizaitons: No child shall be allowed to enter Kindergarten without a physician’s certificate showing that the child has been successfully immunized against diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, measles and poliomyelitis, unless a physician’s statement is presented waiving this requirement for medical reasons. No-School Signals: Schools will be closed only when transportation by bus is judged unsafe by school officials and school bus contractors, but it is the parents’ decision whether or not their children should remain at home. In the event that there is to be no school in all schools all day, the “no school’’ signal (Fire Alarm 2-1-2) will be sounded at 6:30 a.m. only. If there is to be no shcool in Grades K-6 only, the signal will be sounded at 8:00 a.m. only. If school is to be called off in elementary schools for the afternoon session the signal will be sounded at 11:15 a.m. If the “no school’’ signal is sounded on days when Evening School Classes are to be held, these classes will be cancelled also. Announcements for “no school*’ will be broadcast over radio stations WBET (Brockton), WPLM (Plymouth), and WPEP (Taunton). How¬ ever, parents and pupils should listen for the local fire alarm signal. 250 SCHOOL REPORT Annual Report of the Superintendent of Schools As required by Sections 3 and 4 of Chapter 72 of the General Laws and in accordance with the policy of the Middleborough School Com¬ mittee, I herewith submit my eighth Annual Report as Superintendent of Schools. 1975 has been a year of growth based on a year of self-evaluation. With the cooperation of the School Committee, the Administrative Council, the Professional Services Committee and our staff, we have succeeded in raising our achievement levels in reading and mathematics while making significant refinements in our school programs and supportive services. We have strengthened our curriculum too. The S.A.P.A. II Science Program, (Science - A Process Approach) field tested last year at the West Side School, has been implemented in Grades K-3 this year, with plans to budget for Grades 4-6 for the 1976-1977 school year. The Implementation Team - Mrs. Avis Clay, Mr. Franklin E. James and Mr. Jeffrey Stevens - have been trained at Boston College through a National Science Foundation grant and have shared their knowledge with fellow teachers and administrators by means of in- service training sessions to facilitate a smooth transition to this hands- on, experiment-oriented science program. Sixty-five elementary teachers under the direction of Mrs. Wilrene F. Card, Reading Coordinator; Mrs. Carol A. Mitchell, Elementary Reading Supervisor; Mr. H. Charles Bichsel and Mrs. Marie O’Brien, from the secondary schools; and the Elementary Principals, were in¬ volved in a reading centered, released time and in-service education program. The elementary schools concentrated on improved achievement and the choice of a new basic reading program while the secondary schools concentrated on improved reading in the subject matter areas. Through the use of Title I Federal funds we now have two full time reading teachers, one at each of the Junior and Senior High Schools. The talent and efforts and good humor of Mrs. Harriet B. Blanchard, who retired in June as Elementary Reading Supervisor, will be sorely missed. Her contributions to the youth and professional staff in Middle- borough are immeasurable. At the Junior High School the innovative Poly Arts program has been successful in realizing the directives of Chapter 622. Girls and boys are mixed in industrial arts and home economics programs. Special commendation should go to Mr. Lindsay and his staff for the enlarged reading program and the vocational approach to the teaching of English to those students needing such instruction. Increased emphasis on reading and spelling are paying dividends. 251 SCHOOL REPORT Miss Patricia Leaden, our systemwide Bicentennial Coordinator, and her teachers, conducted a praiseworthy Social Studies Fair on the Bi¬ centennial theme. They have also shared the Bicentennial year with Middleborough’s adopted Sister City, Foster City, California. Dennis R. Smith, Junior High School mathematics teacher, is to be commended for his pioneering in the study of metrics on a systemwide basis. Dennis has shared materials and knowledge generously and is co¬ ordinating our implementation of metrics systemwide. At Middleborough High School our academic accreditation has been fully extended until 1982. Coordination between the Reading Lab and English classes has been greatly increased. New curricula include two sections of advance distributive education, minors in graphic arts and jewelry and a one-half year course on China, taught by John R. Hilsa- beck. Mrs. Marie O’Brien has prepared a reading skills exhibit to assist secondary teachers in improving reading in the content areas. In-service and departmental meetings have concentrated on reading improvement and curriculum enrichment. Special commendation is due to the Middle- borough High School custodial staff who have kept the High School looking like new, and to the students, faculty and administrators who have the pride and interest in keeping it that way. The Media Services Department under Mr. Eugene W. McAfee, has been concentrating on a continuous library instruction program to build library skills, develop research and reference techniques and improve reading and study habits for all youngster in Grades 4 through 12. They have also developed career information centers and improved library circulation figures during the year. Mr. McAfee and his media specialists are to be commended for a year of extraordinary growth and services to our youth. Mr. Herbert A. Drew, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, reports that his staff has spent most of their time in the implementation of Chap. 766. The burdens added by this legislation, both in work and finance, are unbelievable. I commend Mr. Drew, his nurses, counsellors, our teachers and the administrators who have assumed these added burdens without complaint in the interest of better service to our children. I will continue to fight bureaucratic procedures and regulative overkill as not being in the best interests of students or staff. I will also resist strenuously those sdf-appointed zealots whose unreasonable requests for information decrease the amount of service which is available to our children. Our occupational programs have continued to grow. With School Committee cooperation, we have expanded our Project Contemporary Competitiveness Off Campus Cosmetology Program to include seven¬ teen junior and senior girls. Our distributive education staff continues to grow in appeal to our students. Through the efforts of Mr. Drew 252 SCHOOL REPORT we were able to obtain a $7,500 Federal .occupational education grant toward the salary of a second Distributive Education teacher at Middle- borough High School. A final pupil service worthy of note was the addition, through our Collaborative, R.E.A.D.S., of a pre-school program for deaf and hard of hearing students at Mayflower School. This program has total Federal funding and Middleborough is provided with a $2,000 credit for providing the classroom. This class has enabled us to serve some of our children previously transported to Duxbury. Mr. Joseph A. Masi has, as usual, administered effective and integral physical education and athletics programs. We are working toward total equality of girls and boys programs. The H.B. Burkland School pool was utilized completely both in school and out. Over 14,000 paid admissions proved the effectiveness of the pool as a viable recreational alternative for our townspeople. Our boys and girls cross country teams went undefeated for the third year. Their excellence is typical of the coaching and administration of our programs under Mr. Masi. Our music programs are also continuing to grow in quality and the numbers of our children they serve. Mr. Richard E. Nelson and Mr. Richard G. Brooks and staff can be proud of their accomplishments. They are contributing to a feeling of pride and togetherness which typifies our school students. On April 19, the Middleborough High School “Sachems” Marching Band was one of three statewide to be honored as marching High School bands in the Boston Bicentennial Parade. With 30% of our total school enrollment in Grades 4-12 taking an active role in elective music classes and musical extracurricula activities, we recognize music as an integral and most important element of our school activities. This report would not be complete without mention, with pride, of the Alternative High School Program administered by Harvey F. Brooks. This high school diploma granting evening school began with 14 women and eight men in September, 1975, and will be doubling in size in January 1976. Phase II of the program will begin in September, 1976, when school age youth from the regular day program will become eligible for enrollment. We are also planning a trade extension expansion through the cooperation of Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical High School. This will enable students with vocational interests, who may not have been accepted into the regular day program at Bristol-Plymouth, to gain basic as well as advanced vocational training. The Evening Adult Education Program, ably administered by Mr. Joseph L. King, will also contribute to the success of the Alterntive Program through a melding of programs in secretarial sciences. With School Committee, faculty and administrative cooperation, we are hoping to graduate 8-10 Alternative Students with the Class of 1976 253 SCHOOL REPORT and many more in successive years. Sadly, I must again report to you a reduction in State support for our schools - not in terms of entitlement but in dollars diverted to other State programs and expenses. We will continue to resist fiscal irresponsibility with vigor. To this end I thank the School Committee for allowing me to serve as President of South Shore Superintendents’ Association and R.E.A.D.S., Inc., as Vice President of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, and as a member of the Southeast Regional Education Advisory Committee and R.A.C. of Chapter 766, and finally as a member of the Governor’s Task Force for more efficient implementation of Chapter 766. Our voice is being heard and I am working to counter bureaucratic insensitivity, erosion of local control and added financial burdens being dumped on cities and towns by the State. My thanks again to the School Committee, the Peirce Trustees, the administrators, teachers, nurses, clerks, aides, cafeteria workers, custo¬ dians and maintenance men, the bus operators and drivers for their help and cooperation. I am also grateful to the Selectmen, the Finance Committee, Mr. Anders Martenson, Mrs. Ruth Caswell, Mrs. Ellen Grant, Mr. William F. Warner, Mr. Stephen Horbal, Mr. Stuart Peak and Mr. Weldon Thomas and their staffs and others who make it easier to do my job. Finally, my thanks to Mr. James C. Hilton, my efficient assistant, my very hard working office staff, my wife and children and the students and Townspeople of Middleborough. Respectfully submitted, Lincoln D. Lynch Superintendent of Schools Annual Report Middleborough Elementary Schools The many facets of Elementary Education in Middleborough are evaluated by various supervisors. In past reports we, the Elementary Principals, have dealt with curriculum, special education, educational facilities, health, guidance and supervision. This year our report focuses on attempts to modernize areas in the curriculum. A brief resume of our new science program and the necessity of introducing the Metric System to our elementary pupils are highlighted. The SAP A II Science Program (Science A Process Approach), piloted last year at West Side School, has been implemented throughout K-3 this school year. 254 SCHOOL REPORT The Implementation Team of Mr. Jeffrey Stevens, Mrs. Avis Clay, and Mr. Franklin James has conducted a series of four workshops at each grade level throughout the year to facilitate a smooth transition to this hands-on, experimentation-oriented program. In addition, Mr. Stevens has provided individual services for many of the K-3 teachers — by collecting materials needed, giving demonstration lessons in some classrooms, serving as a liaison between Ginn and Company (publishers of the program) and the Middleborough School System, and, in general, providing expertise in the science field. Monthly regional meetings have also been held at the Department of Education in Lakeville which the Implementation Team has attended. These meetings, chaired by Dr. George Ladd and his staff from Boston College, have provided help in coordinating the implementation procedures. The general response on the part of pupils to SAP A II has been one of enthusiasm, and by teachers, of recognizing the value and excitement of a colorful, varied, and hands-on approach to the study of science and, more importantly, to the development of the method of inquiry, which carries over to all phases of learning. There is a built-in evaluation of the program modules, but there will be a more formal evaluation of the overall program at the year’s end, and a determination made of its continuation in K-3, and its initiation and implementation in grades 4-6 for the next school year. In keeping with the times, attention is being given to the pending transition of the United States to the Metric System. It is much simpler than our customary English System because it is based on ten. Major United States corporations are being forced to convert their products to metric specifications, since the United States is the only major country in the world that has not converted to the Metric System. A complete conversion to measuring by meters, liters and grams rather than yards, quarts and ounces will be upon us before we know it. Our present kindergarten children will be graduated from High School into a metric world. Thus, it is imperative that our school children become familiar with it. With this in mind, efforts have been made to further educate the elemen¬ tary teachers through released time day meetings and a.seven-week workshop. Having made significant refinements in our school programs and supporting services, we are continuing our efforts to maintain quality instruction in the basic areas of Reading and Mathematics. With more attention to individual learning styles and specially designed learning activities, we have recently experienced improved achievement scores as measured by the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. We recognize that there are many vital ingredients necessary in making the educational process successful. Community support is one such 255 SCHOOL REPORT ingredient for which we are grateful! Robert E. Desrosiers Robert W. Gross Franklin E. James Edward W. Sawicki Elementary Principals Memorial Junior High School The enrollment in Grades 7 and 8 has reached an all time high, as predicted for this year by the long range projections, numbering about 665. As a result, we are using every available space and many classes are overcrowded with some ranging between 35 and 40 in the middle and upper levels. Current enrollment in Grades 4, 5 and 6 indicate con¬ tinuing growth, especially in Grade 5. We are concerned about this fact, especially from the standpoint of overcrowded classrooms and the con¬ comitant problems that can result from the difficulty in giving attention to all who need it. The increasing number Qf children who deserve more individual and remedial attention, coupled with the normal problems associated with adjustment in early'adolescence, are creating a real challenge for the staff of this school. Fortunately, the staff is committed to continually appraising the situation and offering constructive sug¬ gestions, as well as making great efforts to ameliorate difficult situations. The Poly Arts program continues to be a successful innovation, allowing students to take Music, Art, Industrial Arts and Home Econo¬ mics in blocks up to 12 consecutive weeks on a daily basis. This type of flexible scheduling has allowed us to easily provide conformity with the new state law (Chapter 622) whereby girls can take I.A. and the boys are in Home Economics. Our first trimester this fall has strongly indicated the popularity of this idea. Additionally, in conformity with Chapter 622, we are combining boys and girls in physical education classes whenever the curriculum is appropriate to mixed classes. Naturally, both gymnasiums are still used, and the locker room facilities still function as before. In response to the need for servicing students with Special Needs, as required under the new Chapter 766 law, we have instituted a Resource Room for the purpose of providing individualized, tutorialized instruc¬ tion to certain students who would benefit from this kind of approach. Twelve new study carrels have been constructed to allow students to study without distraction. We are finding that this room is being used to capacity and that there is a need for additional staffing. Arrange- 256 SCHOOL REPORT ments are being made at this time to-provide an aide which will be Federally funded. The Reading Department has been expanded through the addition of a qualified reading teacher and an aide with funds provided by a Title I grant. The Reading Lab is presently servicing 75 students, with special individualized programs created, enhanced by new materials provided with federal monies. A related area of special needs is the work which is being done for students with specific learning disabilities. These children are referred by teachers, extensively tested and screened, and then in¬ structed in spelling, reading and writing relative to their specific per¬ ceptual deficits. All but one student has been referred by a 766 core evaluation. All departments have been involved in discussions of methodology of improving reading skills in the content areas and dealing with special learning problems of individual students. In the subject matter areas, the English Department has improved the curriculum by enlarging existing reading programs and the voca¬ tional approach to English in the lower ability levels. Programmed reading and spelling have been initiated in these levels with emphasis on reading skills being emphasized in the second level. Speed reading and individualized reading is being given attention for the first level students. The Social Studies Fair was a highlight of the year last spring, com¬ bining very successfully with the Poly Arts department to present excellent exhibits commemorating the Bicentennial. This fall a project was initiated to further share our heritage in the Bicentennial with Middleboro’s adopted sister city in California, Foster City. The Middle- borough history curriculum in Grade 8 is being expanded, with one day per week being devoted to Middleboro as it relates to that particular period of history in the United States. The program involving students in town government is being expanded this- year in cooperation with Student Council. The Mathematics Department has been involved in attempting to meet the requirements of contemporary math curriculum with our present textbooks, bearing in mind the need to prepare students adequately in the basic skills. Effective measurement by the present Iowa Test of Basic Skills is a real concern, and considerable research has been done to analyze any areas which seem to be deficient in order that more emphasis can be implemented. We are also expanding the units on the Metric System in order to maintain the relevancy of the curriculum to the present and future needs of our students. The Science Department is planning further development of labora¬ tory and demonstration experiences in all aspects of the science curriculum. Audio visual materials are being developed in many areas of the cur¬ riculum to stimulate and develop student interest in science. Efforts are 257 SCHOOL REPORT also being made to improve coordination with the elementary and high school science curricula. In closing it should be mentioned that improvements are continually being made to the school plant. Five classrooms (16, 17, 20, 28, 29) and the whole library, including the balcony, were equipped with high quality, heavy-duty aluminum windows with screens. Replacing old and rotting wooden sashes, these new windows will be very effective in conserving heat. In a continuing program of modernization, two more rooms (16 and 22) were equipped with fluorescent lights. Electrical service within the building is also being updated to keep pace with addi¬ tional demands. The roof of the Washburn unit (shop) was completely resurfaced last summer. Annual painting has kept the buildings in a very respectable condition. Alan R. Lindsay Principal f Middleborough High School In July, 1975, the Principal submitted the required two-year report to the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. This report required a complete and accurate statement of our progress in fulfilling the recommendations (170-200) of the visiting committee after our evaluation in November, 1972. Our progress in this requirement apparently was well-received by N.E.A.S.C., for we recently were notified that Middleborough High School is now fully accredited until 1982. To wit: a. Our school services program now includes students assisting (for credit) in: Homemaking, Library, A-V Department, Science, Social Studies and Mathematics. Such work entails materials prepara¬ tion, duplicating, proctoring make-up work, tutoring students who need extra help, supplies inventory, distribution of equipment, book collection and clerical tasks. b. Our librarian, Mr. Scaccia, has improved the facility to con¬ siderable extent: through borrowing and procuring, excellent references, print and non-print, truly making our library a resource center. Special collections are prepared in research areas on teacher request. c. Our increased concern in career development and utilitarian vocational education is evident in the growth evolvement in Distribu¬ tive Education. We now schedule two sections of second-level theory. Two additional half-year major courses are being planned for 1976- 77 with a pilot trial in our commencing second-semester this year. 258 SCHOOL REPORT d. Co-ordination between Reading and English Classes has increased greatly. Especially in basic and standard classes, the reading lab provides detailed diagnostic surveys of reading skills. These instru¬ ments are followed by supplementary worksheets for each of the specific skills identified: The aim is to eliminate or at least reduce the most serious reading weaknesses. e. New directions in curricular content include: 1) a minor course in Jewelry 2) a minor course in Graphic Arts 3) China is now a major, half-year course. f. In our extra-curricular program we should mention that our Student Activities Program is developing well. By this process, using a reduced schedule to provide school time, students may attend an activity of their own choosing. In this manner, our extra-curriculum is expanded to meet the social and educational-vocational needs of a greater number of students. These activities were proscribed speci¬ fically because they are not an integral part of our regular program of studies. g. To our new teachers this year, the administration is truly indebted. All have been most cooperative and most importantly, have per¬ formed admirably in their respective fields. h. In our fifth year, visitors still comment and express amazement at the condition and appearance of our building. This is unqualified testimony to the excellent service of our custodial staff. Kenneth L. Johnson Principal Music Department The various musical groups within the school system as well as a great many classrooms prepared a variety of programs that were pre¬ sented throughout the year. In March the Chamber Singers from the University of Maine joined with M.H.S. A Cappella Choir in a well received program of vocal music. This concert was a benefit for the Luther Churchill Music Scholarship fund. March 13 was National Music In our School Day’s. It was celebrated throughout that week in all the schools in Middleborough. Some of the programs presented were: Burkland School - “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamboat” and an “Open House Classroom Sing-Along,’’ Flora Clark - “Community Helpers,’’ Union Street - “Career Education in Music,” Mayflower - “This Land is Your Land,” West Side - “Pint-Sized Patriots Parade,” South Middleborough - 259 SCHOOL REPORT “Stephen Foster in Song and Dance,’’ and school assemblies and evening performances at the Burkland and Junior and Senior High Schools. On April 19, the Middleborough High School “Sachems’’ Marching Band was invited to take part in a special Bicentennial Parade in Boston. The M.H.S. Band had the honor of being one of three bands in the State to be invited to take part in this event. Citations were received from the Mayor of Boston and the Boston Bicentennial Commission. As a special music enrichment field trip, the fifth and sixth grade choruses of 100 students attended an opera in Boston - “The Fisherman and His Wife.’’ In September, Mrs. Janice Bichsel returned after a one year leave of absence and Mrs. Carolyn Curtis joined the Junior High staff as music teacher. A new piano lab was purchased through a federal project. This Wurlitzer unit is equipped with a teacher station and six student con¬ soles. There are 30 students enrolled in the two year piano class being offered at the High School. For many years, music has been an important part of the schools activities. We have seen still more growth in the number of students taking part. Presently there is more than 30% of the total school enroll¬ ment in grades four through twelve who take part in the various elective music classes and extra-curricular activities. They include the following: Elementary - Grade Four Chorus, GradeFive Chorus, Grade Six Chorus, Elementary Orchestra, Beginners’ Band, Grade Five Band, Grade Six Band, Brass Choir and Clarinet Choir; Junior High - Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Dance Band, Brass Choir, Clarinet Choir and SEMSBA Chorus; High School - Piano Keyboard, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Orchestra, Choir, Chamber Singers, Girls Chorus, Freshman Choir and Men’s Glee Club. The Music Department would like to thank all school personnel and the people of Middleborough for their cooperation and continued sup¬ port of the music program in the Middleborough Public Schools. Richard E. Nelson Director of Music Department of Physical Education and Athletics Last year we mentioned that physical education and athletics are undergoing changes just as other phases of the school program because of the equal opportunity laws. We also mentioned that plans were progressing and becoming a reality to provide equal opportunity, 260 SCHOOL REPORT equipment, facilities, coaching and activities to girls and boys in physical education and especially in athletics. To some girls our progress may seem slow, but by the conclusion of 1975-1976 school year we will have reached total equality in all aspects of physical education and athletics in the high school. And the same will be true for the junior high school by the end of the 1976-1977 school year. Our physical education program is an integral part of the total educa¬ tional program. While it is concerned with all aspects of the individual’s development, it has its specific responsibilities. The curriculum includes rhythms, gymnastics, individual and dual activities and team sports. At the primary level the fundamental skills of walking, running, skip¬ ping, hopping, jumping, throwing and catching are presented for the first time. Appropriate games, rhythmic activities and self-testing activities which involve the fundamental skills are then introduced. Physical education at the junior and high school levels includes the instructional, basic and adapted intramurals and recreational programs. The swimming pool at the Burkland-Mayflower complex was utilized completely by the In-School and After-School programs. The After- School program attracted more than 14,000 paid admissions and almost $4000 in receipts. Several of our athletic teams did notably well during the year in interscholastic competition. The high school boys’ basketball team once again qualified for the state basketball tourney. The girls’ track team and both girls’ and boys’ cross country teams won championships of the South Shore League. For the boys it was their third consecutive championship. Even the girls’ and boys’ junior high cross country team was undefeated. Indications are that Middleboro’s supremacy in track and cross country will last for several years. Joseph A. Masi Director of Physical Education and Athletics Media Services Concentration this year in the Media Services Department is being centered around a continuous program of library instruction from grade four through grade twelve. Miss Diane Gibson, Media Specialist at the Burkland School; Mrs. Eleanor Hammond, Librarian at Memorial Junior High School; Mr. Joseph Scaccia, Librarian at Middleborough High School; and I, are planning a coordinated library curriculum designed to build basic library skills, develop research and reference techniques and improve reading and study habits. We have been using 261 SCHOOL REPORT released-time days to work on this library curriculum. At Middleborough High School the Audiovisual Department is responsible for providing teachers with necessary equipment and pro¬ ducing materials to supplement classroom instruction. This year there has been an increased demand for locally produced transparencies, slides and video tapes. The Audiovisual Assistant program has been extremely helpful in providing these services for teachers. This depart¬ ment also receives requests from teachers in other schools for material production. Several improvements and changes have marked progress in the library through 1975. The career information center in the library has blossomed into a most useful resource center. The many students who use the center are especially gratified by the non-college emphasis on this pro¬ ject. Through the use of closed-circuit television to the library conference room, students are able to view educational programs produced by Channel 2 and video tapes recorded by the AV Department. The pro¬ fessional book collection for teachers has been increased and plans are being made for the display of these new materials. The program of library instruction continues to expand. All freshmen have attended three periods of library orientation with additional instruction given in the other levels of English. Other departments coming to the library for instruction and projects include: Science, Social Studies, Business, Home Economics, Art and distributive Education. The Memorial Junior High School Library has continued to serve all members of the school community. All seventh grade students re¬ ceived instruction in basic library services in the opening weeks of school while eighth grade students were instructed in various subject studies. Book circulation for the beginning of this school year has increased over the same time period of last year. Instructional televi¬ sion plays an ever-increasing role in the school curriculum as programs, plays and lectures are videotaped and reviewed. This year the media center at the Burkland School opened under the capable guidance of Miss Diane Gibson, Media Specialist. Miss Gibson quickly organized a visitation schedule for each class during which time she discussed the location, organization, and circulation of materials and the procedures to be followed in making use of the center. Since then, each class has a* twenty minute period scheduled every other week to use the media center, check out books, or work on library projects. Other periods during the day are set aside for more formal instruction in basic library and reference skills. Teachers and students have been enthusiastic about the opening of the media center and the library program set up by Miss Gibson. Long range goals will concentrate on establishing a fully developed media center in accordance with established standards. Building up 262 SCHOOL REPORT the print and non-print collection, producing audiovisual materials and developing a library/media curriculum on each grade level will re¬ sult in a highly structured and well-organized media program. Through the use of Federal Funds to supplement local budgets and local funds, the elementary schools in the Northern District have been able to increase their classroom book collections and audiovisual material collections. These collections continue to grow, enabling the students to have additional reading and study materials. My sincere thanks to the librarians, audiovisual coordinators, library aides, senior citizen volunteers and student assistants for the efficient and effective operation of the Media Services Department. Special thanks to Mrs. Lorraine Magaletta who has given much of her time over the past several years to the libraries within the school system. Eugene W. McAfee Director of Media Services Pupil Personnel Services In keeping with the ever increasing demands for specialized services and support, the division of Pupil Personnel Services has attempted to utilize to the fullest all of the skills of the staff of the school department and other agencies that are involved with children. During this past year we have been pre-occupied with the first year’s problems of implementing Chapter 766. Much of the energies of the staff were expended in the assessment, diagnosis and the delivery of services to children with Special Needs. We were indeed fortunate to have worked for and been instrumental in the creation of R.E.A.D.S., Inc., a non profit diagnostic service that serves our school department. Pupil Personnel Services within the school department is responsible for programs in the following areas: Health Services; Reading Programs; Elementary Adjustment Counseling; Secondary Guidance Services; Occupational Education and Programs for children with Special Needs. For the Express purpose of clarity in this report, each of the areas of specialization are indentified and addressed. HEALTH: Due to legislative mandates, school children are eligible for and have contact with the personnel of the School Health Service unit of the division of Pupil Personnel Services from their initial contact at registration time until graduation. 263 SCHOOL REPORT With regard to the varied services that are performed, we present in outline form those ingredients which comprise the major activities of the School Health program. 1. Registration: K- 301 Children Grade 1 - 7 Children 2. Immunization clinics: May 1975 - DT clinic - 98 students immunized (According to state regulations, a child must be fully immunized before entering school. Therefore, the,only immunization necessary is a DT Booster). 3. Heaf testing: Grades 1 and 9 tested 429 students tested (8197o) - no positive reactors. 4. Hearing and vision testing done on all students. Notices sent home for those who failed and necessary referrals made. 5. Listing of children with known physical imbalances compiled. 6. Home visits made to children being tutored when indicated. 7. Students of Grades 1-4-7-10 plus all participating in sports were examined by Dr. Stuart Silliker. Necessary referrals made. 8. Students checked for pediculi routinely. 9. Conferences with community resource people. 10. Nurse-teacher conferences particularly regarding children with a handicap. 11. Pre and post natal conferences when requested or indicated. 12. First aid given and necessary referrals made. 13. Dental clinic - students Grade 1-8 examined and evaluated by Dr. George Canucci. 14. School Nurse attend lectures and in-service programs throughout the year to enable them to keep up with the newer innovations and techniques in health care. READING: Reading was designated for total emphasis in the programs of in- service education and released time for the entire school system. A steering committee was established consisting of: Mrs. Harriet Blanchard, Elementary Reading Supervisor; Mr. Charles Bichsel, Marie O’Brien from the secondary schools; the Reading Co-ordinator, Wilrene Card and the Principals from each of the schools. Sixty-five teachers worked thirty hours or more on this projects. Sample books and materials were received, examined and assessed 264 SCHOOL REPORT from fourteen publishers by the teachers. Publisher representatives attended some of these meetings to point out the advantages of their reading series. At the secondary level the program was designed to improve the skills of the teachers in teaching reading in the content (subject) areas. These programs were under the able leadership of Mr. Bichsel at the Junior High School. TITLE I ASPECTS: We have been able through the use of federal funds to sustain and expand our supportives services in the area of reading; this was our ninth year of participation in the Title I program. Each of the larger elementary schools had a full time reading tutor assigned to it this year. Beginning in September we were able to employ another reading tutor at the H.B. Burkland School. Additionally, we now have Reading Specialists at the Junior and Senior Highs along with reading tutors in each of these buildings. This has. given us the opportunity to continue to provide reinforcement and support for those children with reading problems. Last May we were able to obtain, again via federal funds, complete sets of Encyclopedias for each of our sixth grades (eleven). Activity sheets were developed for the teachers to use with, these new reference works. Lastly, I must point out the retirement of Mrs. Harriet Blanchard, Elementary Reading Supervisor, in June. She worked long and hard improving the teaching of reading in all of our elementary schools. In September, Mrs. Carol Mitchell, a career teacher in the Middleborough schools, was promoted to this vacancy. Mrs. Mitchell has continued the program of supportive assistance for teachers started by Mrs. Blanchard. ADJUSTMENT COUNSELING (ELEMENTARY): The school adjustment program was authorized under legislation enacted in 1955 by the General Court of Massachusetts. The Adustment Counselor functions as an advocate for children with special needs and provides direct services to students, their families, school personnel, and any other agencies or individuals involved with the welfare and adjust¬ ment of the child. The role of the Adjustment Counselor continues to expand, reaching more children and involving more families and community people. The thrust of the program is toward early indentification of problems in adustment and learning that may deter the child from becoming a well functioning individual capable of realizing his full potential as he progresses through school and life situations. The Adjustment Counselor strives to assist these children in recogniz¬ ing their own potential and self-worth; assists school personnel in 265 SCHOOL REPORT developing a responsive and therapeutic climate for the student; the Counselor acts as liaison between school and community, and helps parents and family members utilize services offered by the school and community. The role of the School Adjustment Counselor has continued to expand and diversify, particularly in the implementation of the new legislation designed to help all children suspected of having a special need. We welcome to the Adjustment Counseling staff, Mr. Randall Spinney. Mr. Spinney has worked in our school system as a teacher for four years. He brings to this position a dimension of first hand knowledge of our community and its children. GUIDANCE COUNSELING (SECONDARY): The five counselors who work at Memorial Junior High School (2) and Middleborough High School (3) have continued to respond to individual student needs, to assist each student in the selection of proper courses and levels and to help them in their daily contacts with their classmates or their teachers. The Counselors of the Guidance Department make every effort to help a student plan his immediate future through scholastic and vocational testing. On the basis of such testing they strive to help him select the proper courses and to assist him in making career decisions relative to the several post-secondary choices - colleges, junior colleges, schools of nursing, as well as schools of a technical or vocational nature - that are open to him in order that he might become a fully participating citizen. The Counselors, whenever possible, also arrange formal and informal meetings between students and representatives of post secondary schools, or prospective employers. Further, they provide follow-up services for graduates of Middleborough High School as weH as counseling for students on a planned or crisis basis; and they often help parents to locate and obtain outside professional assistance whenever the need arises. Some of the typical services we are presently offering are as follows: personal counseling, scheduling, testing, home visits and reports, main¬ tenance of Guidance Records, referrals to other agencies, and with the opportunities available at Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Tech¬ nical School, they lend supportive assistance to students in making initial career selections for secondary school concentrations. Additionally, I note with pleasure the appointment of Mr. Charles F. Connell as counselor at Middleborough High School. Mr. Connell has experience in secondary teaching and counseling and is held in high regard by the teachers and his students. We were able to obtain the services of Mrs. Patricia Cappiello as Guidance secretary at Middleborough High School. She has brought to this position a happy disposition and keen sense of dedication. 266 SCHOOL REPORT Middleborough High School Guidance Department Follow-Up Study Class of 1975 - Graduates 200 Male Female Total Percent Degree Granting Four Year Colleges 36 20 56 28.0 Degree Granting Two Year Colleges 5 11 16 8.0 Post Secondary Education 3 7 10 5.0 United States Armed Services 5 2 7 3.5 Full Time Employment 26 45 71 35.5 Clerical 9 Construction 4 Industrial 5 2 Stores (sales, services, supply) 7 14 Medical 1 12 Factory (Earth Shoe) 1 3 Other 8 5 Unemployed 8 22 30 15.0 No Response 2 8 10 5.0 Total 85 115 200 100.0 Married - Included statistically in the following catagories: Post Secondary Education 1 1 Full Time Employment 2 2 Unemployed 1 5 6 1 8 9 4.5 Schools Entered by Graduates of the Class of 1975 Four Year Degree Granting Colleges Male Female Total Massachusetts State Colleges: Bridgewater State college 8 4 12 267 SCHOOL REPORT Framingham State College 1 1 Lowell University 1 1 Massachusetts Maritime Academy 1 1 Salem State College 1 1 Southeastern Massachusetts University 5 3 8 University of Massachusetts _2 J_ _3 17 10 27 Other Four Year Colleges: * Berklee College of Music 1 1 Boston College 3 1 4 Bryant College (R.I.) 1 1 Colby College (Maine) 1 1 Curry College (Mass.) 1 1 DeAnze College (Calif.) 1 1 Edinboro State College (Pa.) 1 1 Glen Cove Bible College (Maine) 1 1 Michigan State University 1 1 Mount St. Mary’s College (N.H.) 1 1 New Hampshire College 1 1 Northeastern Universtiy 1 1 2 Roger Williams College (R.I.) 1 1 Springfield College 1 1 St. Joseph’s College (Maine) 1 1 Unity College (Maine) 1 1 University of Colorado 2 2 University of Maine 3 3 University of New Hampshire 1 1 University of Notre Dame (Ind.) 1 1 University of Vermont 1 1 Worcester Polytech Institute _1 _ _1 19 10 29 Two year Degree Granting Colleges Massachusetts Community Colleges: Bristol Community College 2 2 Cape Cod Community College 1 1 Greenfield Community College _J2 _2 Massasoit Community College 3 3 6 Other Two Year Colleges: Burdett College (Mass.) 4 4 268 SCHOOL REPORT Merritt College (Calif.) 1 1 Mitchell College (Conn.) 2 2 Mount Ida Junior College (Mass.) 1 1 Newbury Junior College (Mass.) 1 1 Wentworth Institute (Mass.) J_ J_ 2 8 10 Post Secondary Education Bristol Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical Institute 2 2 Brockton Beauty Accademy 1 1 Diman Regional Vocation Technical School (Fall River) 1 1 East Coast Aero Technical School 1 1 Kinyon Campbell Business School (New Bedford) 1 1 Rhode Island Trades School 1 1 School of Visual Arts (N. Y.) 1 1 Sterling Craftsbury Common (Vt.) 1 1 Swain School of Design (Mass.) J_ J_ 3 7 10 Summary Degree Granting Four Year Colleges 36 20 56 28 Massachusetts State Colleges 17 10 27 (48.2) Other Four Year Colleges 19 10 29 (51.8) Dropped Out as of 12/1/75 based on original entries 6 2 8 (14.3) Degree Granting Two Year Colleges 5 11 16 8 Massachusetts Community Colleges 3 3 6 (37.5) Other Two Year Colleges 2 8 10 (62.5) Dropped out as of 12/1/75 based on original entries 1 0 1 (6.2) Post Secondary Education 3 7 10 5 Dropped out as of 12/1/75 based on original entries 1 1 (10) 269 SCHOOL REPORT Occupational Education: This year even with federal cutbacks, we were able to secure funds to expand our offerings in Distributive Education. This program with its high degree of student appeal and with the recognition that Middle- borough has received statewide through the D.E. program seems to be satisfying the needs of some of our students. We have added to our staff Miss Terry Pendleton as our new D.E. teacher. She not only trained for this teaching program, but has held student and alumni officer- ship in the National “DECA” Association. The cosmetology program conducted under “PCC” sponsorship has continued to be well received and the students who have participated in the program are challenged and satisfied with this unique offering. It is through this type of creative enterprise that we are able to better serve the needs of our students. Children With Special Needs: We have been able to satisfy the educational needs of our children with special needs. Through the use of resource rooms in each of the elementary districts, a child with a special need is served within his neighborhood district. This program of supportive assistance is available throughout the school department with resource teachers in all of our buildings. We have been able through collaborative programs, with other local school districts, to offer many programs that we would be hard pressed to underwrite individually. As the special needs of our children become more demanding our staff has extended itself to continue to render excellent services. This year due to resignations we have employed two new resource teachers. Mrs. Colleen DiSantos at the Mayflower School and Mr. Dennis Green at H.B. Burkland School. Additionally, Mrs. Roselle Tharion has been transferred to the demanding position of Special Needs Counselor. In this capacity she works directly with the Principals and teachers to assist in the diagnoses and proper educational planning for our children with special needs. I am indeed pleased to report that Middleborough in cooperation with the “R.E.A.D.S. Inc.,” collaborative has established a pre-school pro¬ gram for deaf and hard of hearing children. This program totally funded by federal funds serves not only the children from Middleborough but alos from other parts of this region of the state. I was pleased to have been able to work with the Director of Pupil Personnel of the City of Taunton and the Executive Director of R.E.A.D.S., Inc. in developing and securing all of the necessary funds to start this program ($100,000.00). 270 SCHOOL REPORT I would indeed be remiss if I did not single out for special recognition my very able secretary for the past four years, Mrs. Marjorie J. Brown, who terminated her services to return to school in September of this year. Her replacement, Mrs. Barbara Blanchard, has labored long and tirelessly to fill this demanding position. In conclusion, I must award kindos to all of the staff who labored quietly and at times without public recognition to enhance the educa¬ tional climate within the schools. For it is only with this enthusiastic support that these programs and services can be delivered to our children. Herbert A. Drew, Jr. Director, Pupil Personnel Services MIDDLEBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL TABLE A Total Enrollment - December 31, 1975 Boys Girls Total Post Graduates 0 0 0 Seniors 72 133 205 Juniors 105 118 223 Sophomores 101 148 249 Freshmen 161 149 310 TABLE -o oi & Ol o © c U © *3 © • O) a U —s it) O u c w ZJ j£ M ec .c t c a>mm U o ‘5 5 J© .£ U a c £ mm U Urn Ui L. QJ QJ a* a* £> z: c JS ZJ E E "n ZJ •m 3 A L_ w ZJ Z z H Z. 1971 169 31 11 19 61 36.0 1972 166 37 21 11 69 41.6 1973 175 34 25 14 73 41.7 1974 173 31 16 7 54 31.2 1975 200 56 16 10 82 41.0 SCHOOL REPORT CLASS OF 1975 Dennis de Fontes Amaral Brian William DeBoyes Laura Marie Ambrose *Carolyn Elizabeth DeCourcy ’“Charles Reginald Anderson -l- Heidi Marie Denson James Robert Andrade Joy Marie Desmarais Joanne Antonelli Sandra Marie Dionne Charles Dominic Armanetti, Jr. Mark John Dougherty *Mary Ella Ayotte Gale Marie,Duarte + Betty Ann Bailey Cynthia Louise Eaton Jack Raymond Bailey Sandra Gail Ehney Dwayne Baldwin Karen Lee Einstein Jeffrey Bartlett Vicki Lou Elkins Mary Elizabeth Bean Sharon Ann Ellis Rachel Louise Beauchemin James Richard Farmer *Evelyn Louise Beckman *Nancy Jean Ferraguto Robert Joseph Blakely Glenn James Flood *Paul Michael Blanchard Kimberley Ann Flood Susan Eleanor Blanchard Norma Jean Flood Linda Anne Blier * Laurie Marie Flynn ’“Melody Jean Boothman Cheryl Ann Gallerani *Mary Elizabeth Borsari Sharon Marie Gallerani David Lawrence Bourne Norman Dale Gavin *Susan Elizabeth Bradley Stephen Wayne Galvin Edwin Alan Braley Henry Paul Gamache Sharon Marie Breedlove Irene Claire Gamache Lisa Lee Brouillard John Kevin Gaudette Deborah Ann Brown John William Geary Debra Jane Brown Michael Lawrence Gillis Tracy Lynn Cabral Thomas Casey Gilmore Thomas Gerard Call Kathleen Ann Gomes Elizabeth Lynn Candee Dana Zachary Goodnow Theodore Samuel Carr Jolene Mary Gosson Pamela Jean Chartier Bruce Wayne Gouveia Douglas Stuart Chausse Jayne Marie Griffith Kristen Elizabeth Clark Cynthia Louise Grose Charlene Ann Cochrane Donald Loring Guidoboni David Donald Coveil Dale Edward Guiducci Kevin James Crocker Margaret Ella Hannon Vicki Lynn Crowell Mark Gerard Hannon Scott Gene Davis David Bartlett Harrison James Martin Dawson George Edward Hartley, Jr. Mary Helen Dean Michael Arthur Heinig 272 SCHOOL REPORT James Michael Henault David William Mason Joanne Marie Henault ♦♦Barbara Jean Mastro Lynn Ellen Hervey Theresa Marie McAssey Martha Jean Holden Joseph Timothy Gordon Susan Joy Holmes McCormick Norman Tracy Howard Michael Francis McDade Anna Marie Hubacheck Sandra Jean McKee ♦Linda Marie Hudson Karen Lee McManus Donna Marie Hughes Robert Lewis Mello ♦Lisa Clare Iampietro Susan Melville Anna Rae Ingargiola Peter Brian Michael James Harvey Jewell Joy Marie Mills ♦David Kenneth Johnson Theresa Anne Minkle ♦♦♦Laurel Ann Johnson Kenneth Blair Mitchell ♦Daniel Joseph Johnston John Christopher Moakley, Jr. Patricia Carol Klaila Linda Fay Moffatt George Harry Kulian Shirley Ann Moore ♦Kerri Jean Lang Debora Lynn Moquin Jeffrey Randall Larsh Mark Joseph Moran ♦Kimberly Laura Matthew John Moran William Arthur Lawrence Kathleen Rose Moranville Cheryl Ann Lee Donna Lee Morris Susan Patricia Leonard Doreen Lynne Nourse Jeanne Katherine Letendre Kevin Michael Oliver Linda Marie Letendre Alan Brent O’Toole Dennis Alan LeTourneau Julie Lynn Packer ♦Karen Lee Levesque Cynthia Marie Parker Maryellen Lewoczko Marcy Ann Parmenter Hope Elizabeth Libbey ♦Wayne Stephen Pawlak Leo Anthony Libby Lauren Elizabeth Perkins Bruce Edward Linton Brenda Lee Perry ♦Pamela Jean Linton Jeffrey Robert Pierce Lynne Rae Long Kevin Wayne Pires ♦Kathleen Ann Lucas ♦Cheryl Ann Pocius Glenn William Lydon Flora Belle Pratt. Beverly Jean MacAllister Cheryl Ann Ray Catherine Frances MacDonald Donna Leoda Reynolds David Michael Mackiewicz Richard Whitney Reynolds Charles Martin MacLeod Alan Richard Rink David Richard MacNayr, Jr. Alvin Robert Rink + Deborah Louis MacNeil Diana Joy Roberson Marjorie Cushing Maddigan Cheryl Louise Robertson ♦Marilyn Grace Main Lu-Anne Rufo Carol Ann Malden Karen Evelyn Schobel 273 SCHOOL REPORT + Jane Louise Seekell Deborah Jean Thomas Dominic Joseph Serra, Jr. *Nancy Jean Thomas Cheryl Ann Shaw Trudy Ann Thomas David George Shaw William Brewster Thomas *Stephen Roger Shurtleff Cynthia Elaine Travassos Joel Miles Simmons Paul David Trinque Michael Frederick Sisson Buddy Lee Tripp Peter Douglas Smith II Karen Marie Wager -(- Sandra Lee Smith *Frederick William Warner James Francis Smyth *Brenda Joyce Warren Glen Alan Soule Thomas George Warren ’'‘Linda Jean Souza Pamela Ann Washburn Robin Louise Starr Thomas Robert Waterman Gay Lynn Stetson Jay Edward White Deena Lynn Stone Nathaniel Elon Williams II Edward William Stulpin Preston Mark Woodburn ^Robert Neil Sullivan Linda Joanne Wright ♦ ♦♦valedictorian **Salutatorian *Graduating with Honors + Certificate of Cosmetology 274 SCHOOL REPORT EVENING DIVISION ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM Joseph L. King, Director The following is a summary of enrollment with instructors of our Evening Division Adult Education Program, Middleborough High School for the school year 1975-1976: Course Enrollment Instructor Art (Elementary & 16 Mr. Robert Schofield Advanced) 10 E. Main Street Middleboro Arts & Crafts 11 Mrs. Patricia Ryan Plympton Street Middleboro Bookkeeping 21 Mrs. Dorothy Thayer 2 Carey Street Middleboro Cake Decorating 6 Mrs. Deborah Borges High Street Assonet Chair Reseating 16 Mr. Frederick Eayrs 60 School Street Middleboro Knitting (Beginning & 9 Mrs. Gertrude White Advanced Cross Street Lakeville Leathercraft 12 Mr. John Callan 15 Mitchell Street Middleboro Nurses Aid Training 26 Mrs. Patricia Hall 20 Smith Street Middleboro Photography (Beginning & 7 Mr. Richard Howes Advanced) 238 E. Main Street Middleboro Physical Fitness for Men 7 Mr. Paul Harrison 33 Rock Street Middleboro Physical Fitness for Women 24 Mr. Shelba Bavin Middlebury Arms Middleboro 275 SCHOOL REPORT Pottery 11 Mrs. Nancy Cavener 240 Everett Street Middleboro Psychology of Adoiescene 8 Mr. Stuart O’Brien 18 Main Street Foxboro Reading Improvement 9 Mrs. Marie O’Brien 18 Main Street Foxboro Rug Hooking 9 Mrs. Elsie DeMello Bedford Street Lakeville Sewing (Beginning & 8 Mrs. Betty Bassett Advanced) 8 14 Pearl Street Middleboro Shorthand 16 Mrs. Dorothy Thayer 2 Carey Street Middleboro Spanish 10 Mr. Henry Morris 9 Homestead Road Middleboro Typewriting (Beginning & 24 Mrs. Dorothy Thayer Advanced) 9 2 Carey Street Middleboro Upholstering 13 Mr. Charles Murphy 42 Cushman Street Middleboro Woodworking 15 Mr. Russell Osborne Taunton Street Lakeville 276 SCHOOL REPORT School Lunch Program Financial Statement Opening Cash Balance January 1,1975 25,548.28 Sales 126,110.11 U.S. Department of Agriculture Claims Received 133,866.16 Other 17.02 285,541.57 Expended for Food 149,753.68 Expended for Equipment 8,669.00 Expended for Labor 92,660.78 Expended for Other 15,556.90 266,640.36 Closing Cash Balance, December 31, 1975 18,901.21 Add: 1975 Claims Not Yet Received 52,136.02 71,057.23 Less: 1974 Claims Received in 1975 23,730.80 45,306.43 The Office of the School Lunch Programs, acting as agent for the U.S. Department of Agriculture again supplied the Program with commodities, the wholesale value of which was $57,488.35. We are grateful for their assistance. Summary of Lunches Served Middleborough High School 136,256 Memorial Junior High School 115,466 Henry B. Burkland School 137,404 Mayflower Consolidated 75,594 West Side School 22,734 Satellite Schools 23.333 510,587 Summary of Noon and Special Milk Program Middleborough High School 23,576 277 Memorial Junior High School 13,069 Henry B. Burkland School 21,470 Mayflower Consolidated* 32,262 West Side School* 10,659 Satellite Schools* 14,299 *Includes Kindergarten 624,754 bottles of milk purchased during 1975 ('A pints) SCHOOL PERSONNEL CHANGES IN 1975 Professional Appointments Janet T. Anthony, Remedial Reading, Memorial Junior High School Jane Apostolos, Elementary Grade Teacher Toni A. Balchunas, French, Middleborough High School Elliot J. Blumberg, English and Social Studies, Middleborough High School Harvey F. Brooks, Jr., Director, Alternative High School Calvin F. Carstensen, Science, Middleborough High School Sylvia R. Cross, Developmental Reading, Title I, Middleborough High School Timothy R. Curley, Elementary Grade Teacher Carolyn Curtis, Music, Memorial Junior High School Deborah A. Davin, Speech Therapist, part-time Colleen W. DiSanto, Special Needs Teacher, Mayflower School Roseann Dolan, Title I, Reading Middleborough High School Cheryl A. Gates, Elementary Grade Teacher Diane G. Gibson, Media Specialist/Librarian, H. B. Burkland School Lawrence E. Gisetto*, Science, Middleborough High School Dennis P. Green*, Special Needs Teacher, H. B. Burkland School Douglas P. Haskell*, English, Middleborough High School Helen M. Hegarty, Business Education, Bus. Educ. Department Head, Middleborough High School Thomas P. Hiller, English and Social Studies, Middleborough High School L. Damon Howard, Teacher Intern, Physical Education/Industrial Arts, Memorial Junior High School David A. Howes, Pool Supervisor, H.B. Burkland School Roberta A. McQuade, Elementary Grade Teacher Suzanne M. Meinhold*, Art, Memorial Junior High School Carol A. Mitchell, Elementary Reading Supervisor Teresa A. Pendleton, Distributive Education, Middleborough High School 278 SCHOOL REPORT Mary F. Roche, Homemaking Arts, Middleborough High School George V. Simmons, English and Social Studies, Middleborough High School Randall W. Spinney, School Adustment Counsellor, H. B. Burkland School Ruth H. Soucy, Vocal Music Specialist, Grade 5 and Memorial Junior High School Roselle Tharion, Special Needs Coordinator Mark L. Titus, English and Social Studies, Middleborough High School Joan C. Tripp, Kindergarten, p.m. Session, Green School Robert S. Welch, Supply Coordinator, Memorial Junior High School * Probationary appointment Department Head John P. Ladouceur, English Department Head, Memorial Junior High School Teacher Aide Appointments Roberta A. Gaffrey, Gr. 5 and 6, H.B. Burkland School - Federal Aide Judith Forcier, Federal Aide, F.M. Clark, So. Middleboro and Plymouth Street Schools Diane Griswold, teacher aide, West Side School Beverly Guilford, Substitute aide, Memorial Junior High School Nancy G. Raynes, Library aide, Middleborough High School Coaching Appointments Roderick M. Berry, Assistant Coach, Football; Head Coach, Wrestling Elliot J. Blumberg, Coach, Soccer; Coach, J.V. Baseball Harvey F. Brooks, Jr., Coach, Frosh Boys’ Basketball Kenneth E. Butler, Equipment Manager Joseph M. Callahan, Head Coach, Football; J.V. Coach, Boys’ Basketball; Head Coach, Golf Denise Carriveau, Coach, Girls’ Gymnastics, Middleborough High School Nancy E. Cavener, Coach, Girls’ Track, Middleborough High School Herbert R. Gordon, Coach, Boys’ Intramurals, H. B. Burkland School Bea Guilmette, Coach, Frosh Girls’ Basketball, Middleborough High School (Did not accept) Paul K. Harrison, Assistant Coach, Football; Coach, Boys’ Tennis; J.V. Coach, Girls’ Basketball David A. Howes, Coach, Boys’ and Girls’ Swimming, H.B. Burkland School 279 SCHOOL REPORT Barbara Hughes, Coach, Field Hockey; Coach, Girls’ Intramurals, Memorial Jr. High School Janet L. Jeffery, Coach, Girls’ Tennis, Middleborough High School Leo Libby, Coach, Winter Track, Boys’ and Girls’; Assistant Coach, Track; Coach, Junior High Track (CETA) Frank L. Littlefield, Head Coach, Boys’ Basketball; Head Coach, Track, Middleborough High School Jon A. Majuri, Head Coach, Cross Country James W. Murphy, Frosh Coach, Basketball; Assistant Coach, Football; Frosh Coach, Boys’ Basketball, Middleborough High School Jane N. Sakshaug, Assistant Coach, Field Hockey Patricia A. Salley, Head Coach, Girls’ Basketball; Head Coach, Softball; Head Coach, Girls’ Field Hockey, Middleborough High School James M. Savicki, Assistant Coach, Football; Assistant Coach, Track, Middleborough High School Gil S. Silva, Jr., Boys’ Basketball Coach; Boys’ Intramurals Coach, Memorial Junior High School Mark L. Titus, Assistant Coach, Football; Head Coach, Baseball Robert S. Welch, Coach, Intramural Hockey, Middleborough High School and Memorial Junior High School Robert H. White, Coach, Boys’ Baseball, Memorial Junior High School Jolynne Yuka, Coach, Girls’ J.V. Softball Non-Professional Appointments Wayne B. Besegai, Groundskeeper, Middleborough High School, April 2, 1975 Barbara A. Blanchard, Secretary to Director of Pupil Personnel Ser¬ vices Middleborough High School, September 1, 1975 Alfred F. Costa, Custodian, Middleborough High School, August 18, 1975 Carol P. Coutinho, Cafeteria Assistant, part-time, Middleborough High School, October 1, 1975 Mary Diaz, Cafeteria Assistant, part-time, H.B. Burkland School, September 1, 1974 Priscilla A. Ferreira, Secretary, Memorial Junior High School, March 13, 1975 Ernest Fongeallaz, Head Custodian, Memorial Junior High School, March 24, 1975 Jean Feitas, part-time Custodian, South Middleboro School, March 11, 1975 Thelma Giannelli, Satellite Food Program, part-time, September 1, 1974 Lois A. Hawks, Minibus Driver, September 2, 1975 280 SCHOOL REPORT George Hubacheck, Custodian, H.B. Burkland School, November 3, 1975 R. Dennis O’Brien, Custodian, H.B. Burkland School, April 22, 1975 David L. Perry, Custodian, Union Street School, April 7, 1975 Walter J. Preti, Custodian, Middleborough High School, October 1, 1975 Pauline Saunders, Cafeteria Assistant, part-time, Middleborough High School, October 1, 1975 George E. Standish, Custodian, part-time, Memorial Junior High School, October 2, 1975 Joseph H. Struck, Sr., Custodian, part-time, Memorial Junior High School, September 1, 1975 Richard G. Ward, Assistant Custodian, Memorial Junior High School, March 24, 1975 C. Irene Weber, Minibus Driver, September 12, 1975 Non-Professional Transfers/Reassignments Roger D. Bessette, Custodian, part-time. Union Street School to#Custodi¬ an, part-time, H.B. Burkland School, September 1, 1975 Richard C. Blacow, Custodian, part-time, H.B. Burkland School to Custodian, part-time, Mayflower School, September 22, 1975 Jerome Devine, Custodian, H.B. Burkland School to Custodian, West Side School, November 3, 1975 Priscilla A. Ferreira, Library Aide, Middleborough High School, to Secretary to Principal, Memorial Junior High School, March 13, 1975 Ernest Fongeallaz, from Custodian at Memorial Junior High School to Head Custodian, Memorial Junior High School, March 24, 1975 Judith F. Forcier, Classroom Aide, West Side School to Federal Aide, Suburban Schools, September 1, 1975 Carol Longworth, Classroom Aide, Mayflower School, to Classroom Aide, H.B. Burkland School, September 1, 1975 Thomas G. McMahon, Jr., Custodian, Middleborough High School to Custodian, Memorial Junior High School, August 18, 1975 David L. Perry, from Custodian, H.B. Burkland School to Custodian, Union Street School, April 7, 1975 Henry D. Provencher, Custodian, part-time, Mayflower School to Custodian part-time, H.B. Burkland School, September 22, 1975 Summer Programs Memorial Junior High School Head Teacher - John P. Ladouceur 281 SCHOOL REPORT Other Teachers - A. Chester Gushee Dennis R. Smith H. Charles Bichsel Program for Emotionally Handicapped Teacher - Randall W. Spinney Aide - Sue Wilmot Music Department Director - Richard E. Nelson Teachers: Richard G. Brooks Luther Churchill, Jr. E.S.E.A., TITLE I, SUMMER PROGRAM Program Researched and Written by: Wilrene F. Card (Kindergarten Phase) and Robert W. Gross (Language Arts Phase) Administrators: Robert E. Desrosiers and Edward W. Sawicki (Kindergarten Phase) Robert W. Gross (Language Arts Phase - Grades 1 - 3) Teachers Language Arts Program - Grades 1-3 Mrs. Mary E. Day Mr. Lawrence Oberacker Mrs. Evelyn Elliott Mrs. Janet L. O’Connor Miss Kathleen Gallagher Mr. Richard B. Pond Mrs. Helen N. Hoye Mrs. Bonnie L. Smith Mrs. Lillie M. Jones Mrs. Thalia Soule Mrs. Rita C. Masi Mrs. Marion L. Voss Mrs. Louise McGrath Kindergarten Program Mrs. Madeline Davern Mrs. Carol A. Rowell Mrs. Frances Gilchrist Mr. Thomas Rogers (Pool) Miss Mary K. Goode Mrs. Carol Mitchell* Mrs. Eileen B. LaRosa Teacher Aides Language Arts Program Mr. Timothy R. Curley Mr. Robert Nichols 282 SCHOOL REPORT Miss Diane A. Duphily Miss Barbara Savard Miss Mary Heleen Miss Joan Willard Miss Kathleen Lynch Mr. David Garippa Kindergarten Program Miss Kathleen Anderson Miss Mary A. Thompson Mrs. Julia K. Antin** Miss Roberta Gross Miss Debra Demers Miss Diane Wentworth Miss Patricia Dugan Alternate Teacher Aides: (1) Diane Weston, (2) Carol Soule, (3) Amy Clay ♦Replaced by Mr. Randall Spinney ♦♦Replaced by Alternate Diane Weston Other Personnel Director of Guidance: Mr. Dominick DeLeo Psychometrist: Mrs. Cinderella Berry Janitors: Roger Bessette, Union Street James Dawson, Mayflower Alternate: Mr. Paul Blanchard Lunch Aides: Mrs. Joanne Sylvia, Union Street School Mrs. Geneva Michael, Union Street School Mrs. Ruth Guyan, Mayflower Nurse: Mrs. Dorothy Neville Evaluator: Mr. John Murphy Auditor: Mr. Roger Parent Clerks: Mrs. Patricia Bessette, Secretary, Union Street School Mrs. Rita Candee, Clerk, Mayflower School Transfers Randall W. Spinney from Language Arts Teacher to teacher of Emo¬ tionally Handicapped children, summer program. Professional Withdrawals Margaret E. Belknap, English, Middleborough High School, June 30, 1975 Harriet B. Blanchard, Elementary Reading Supervisor, Retired, September 4, 1975 283 SCHOOL REPORT George Borges, Mathematics, Memorial Junior High School, Retired, December 31, 1975 Roseann Dolan, Developmental Reading Teacher, Middleborough High School, October 29, 1975 Julie A. Erickson, teacher of Emotionally Handicapped, August 31, 1975 Donna J. Gardner, Home Economics, Middleborough High School, June 30,1975 Thomas P. Hiller, English, Middleborough High School, August 27, 1975 Julianne Morse, Business Education, Business Education Department Head, Middleborough High School, July 29, 1975 Brian J. O’Kane, Physics, Middleborough High School, June 30, 1975 Thomas A. Rogers, III, Emotionally Handicapped Class, H.B. Burkland School, October 3, 1975 Elizabeth M. Roht, French, Middleborough High School, Retired; August 4, 1975 Nancy L. Silen, Grade 4, on leave-of-absence, resigned July 10, \975 Pamela Spinney, Grade 1, on maternity leave, resigned October 17, 1975 Diane L. Stetson, English, Middleborough High School, July 10, 1975 Margaret Sullivan, Special Resources Teacher, June 30, 1975 Kathleen Sylvia, Art, Memorial Junior High School, September 12, 1975 Sylvia V. Thornton, Music, Memorial Junior High School, August 31, 1975 Linda A. Vintro, English, Middleborough High School, June 30, 1975 C. Paul Waterman, Science, Middleborough High School, Retired, August 21, 1975 Coaching Withdrawals Harvey F. Brooks, Jr., Frosh Coach, Basketball, Middleborough High School, September 1, 1975 Non-Professional Withdrawals John Adams, Custodian, part-time, H.B. Burkland School, June 30, 1975 Bette Brown, Pizza Maker, Middleborough High School, February 21, 1975 Marjorie Brown, Secretary to Director of Pupil Personnel Services, September 15, 1975 Theodore E. Doran, Head Custodian, Memorial Junior High School, March 21,1975 Deanna Dupuis, Teacher Aide on leave-of-absence, October 16, 1975 Priscilla A. Ferreira, Library Aide, Middleborough High School, March 12, 1975 284 SCHOOL REPORT Beverly Guilford, Library Aide, Memorial Junior High School, Septem¬ ber 2, 1975 Vincent D. Hayes, Custodian, Middleborough High School, Retired October 3, 1975 Raymond P. Kirby, Custodian, Union Street School, Retired May 5, 1975 Charles F. Mazetis, Custodian, part-time, Memorial Junior High School, September 1, 1975 Sharon K. Meggs, Secretary, Memorial Junior High School, March 28, 1975 C. Elliott Nelson, Utility Man, Retired, July 25, 1975 Adelard L. Raymond, Custodian, West Side School, October 31, 1975 John Sarkes, Groundskeeper, Middleborough High School, February 21, 1975 Jospeh H. Struck, Sr., Custodian, part-time, Memorial Junior High School, October 1, 1975 Ellen M. Taylor, Suburban Custodian, So. Middleboro School, March 11,1975 Richard Ward, Custodian,. Memorial Junior High School, September 2, 1975 Leaves-of-Absence Patricia Coe, Teacher Aide, H.B. Burkland School, Jury Duty, Novem¬ ber, 1975 Deanna Dupuis, Library Aide, Memorial Junior High School for three months Jacqueline Martin, Teacher Aide, H.B. Burkland School, practice teaching from January 12 to March 5, 1976 Christine Parks, Assistant Cook, part-time, West School from September 1, 1975, through January 1, 1975 Pamela S. Spinney, Grade 1 teacher, Mayflower School, maternity leave from September 1, 1975, to June 30, 1975 Janet Wills, Grade Three teacher, West Side School from September 1, 1975, to June 30, 1976 285 SCHOOL REPORT School Census October, 1975 DISTRIBUTION OF MINORS, October 1, 1975 1. In the registration of minors (ages as of October 1, 1975) all persons of the specified ages who re¬ side in the town (or city) whether they attend school or not should be included. Pupils attending 5 Years 7 Years private schools should be recorded in the town or Over & or Over & where such pupils have their residence. Under 1' ■ Under 16 (a) Boys 277 1428 (b) Girls 288 1314 (c) Total 565 2742 2. (a) In public school membership 559 2645 (b) In vocational school membership 6 71 (c) In state or county institutions or special schools 0 1 (d) In private (non-public) schools 0 24 (e) Not in any school 0 1 (0 Total 565 2742 Financial Statement For the Year Ending December 31,1975 Receipts State Aid to Regional SchoolDistricts,G.L.Ch.71,S.16D $ 158,668.81 State Aid, Special Education, G.L.Ch. 69-71 133,421.30 State Aid for Public Schools, G.L.Ch. 70 1,162,248.44 State Aid for School Transportation, G.L.Ch. 71, S.7A 124,857.04 Tuition and Transportation of State Wards 11,663.38 Reimbursement for Occupational Education, G.L.Ch.74 6,133.00 Lunch and Milk Program 259,993.29 Athletics 12,773.79 Driver Education 4,650.00 Summer School 900.00 Tuition 4,187.45 Rental of School Facilities 2,190.00 Miscellaneous Receipts 809.03 N.D.E.A., Title III 1,627.56 P.L.89-10, Title I, Compensatory Reading & Summer Enrichment Program 111,461.00 P.L.91-230,Title II, Library 4,250.78 P.L.90-576 10,000.00 $2,009,834.87 286 SCHOOL REPORT Disbursements Salaries Administration 79,327.01 Instruction 2,588.896.07 Other School Services 57,435.41 Operation and Maintenance of Plant 229,695.79 Driver Education 8,804.00 Expenses and Supplies Administration $ 12,763.76 Instruction 178,406.89 Other School Services - Attendance, Health, Food Services and Student Body Activities 20,706.15 Transportation 169,573.66 Athletics 36,505.77 Operation and Maintenance of Plant - Custodial Services, Utilities, Maintenance of Grounds, Buildings and Equipment 218,725.51 Heating Building 93,035.73 Insurance Program and Rental of Land and Buildings 5,478.60 Improvement of Buildings, Acquisition & Replacement of Equipment 21,635.78 Tuition 2,440.10 Vocational Tuition 9,105.38 Out of State Travel 628.85 Ch. 766 43,008.17 Federal Funds and Revolving Accounts P.L.81-874 8,441.28 P.L. 89-10, Title I 77,678.28 P.L. 91-230, Title II 4,739.17 P.L. 91-230, Title VIB & Part D 1,007.27 P.L. 90-576 2,677.02 N.D.E.A., Title III 1,627.56 Athletics 8,869.09 Evening School 989.24 Lunch and Milk Program 266,640.36 $ 4,148,841.90 287 STATISTICS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,1975 sjuapisau-uofs U93J9J S|idnj on aauepuauv paiiojug sjaipeax p3||OJU3 JO on cfl U a -o • > > > > > X X X X Qm d T3 -o JU X) JZ o Un o 3 00 00 «N I" on in a> ao co co 4> ^ w • U 4> T3 X S a"Hs 01L. 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