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FINANCIAL STATEMENT

TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE

YEAR ENDING

December 31, 1961

SOUTHBRIDGE TYPESETTING COMPANY SOUTHBRIDGE. MASSACHUSETTS 1961

Annual Reports

OF THE

TOWN OFFICERS

AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE

YEAR ENDING

December 31, 1961

SOUTHBRIDGE TYPESETTING COMPANY SOUTHBRIDGE. MASSACHUSETTS 1961

JACOB EDWARDS LIBRARY TABLE OF CONTENTS

Town Officers for 1961 3 Jury List 9 Selectmen's Report 17 Tabulation and Litigation 18 Town Clerk's Report 19 Warrant, Annual Town Meeting 23

Annual Elections, March 3, 1961 38 Adjourned Town Meeting, March 13, 1961 41 Warrant, Special Town Meeting 77 Special Town Meeting, March 28, 1961 78 Warrant, Special Town Meeting 83 Special Town Meeting, May 23, 1961 85 Warrant, Special Town Meeting 89 Special Town Meeting, June 26, 1961 91 Warrant, Special Town Meeting 92 Special Town Meeting, October 17, 1961 93 Warrant, Special Town Meeting 96 Special Town Meeting, December 18, 1961 100 Balance Sheet, December 31, 1960 Ill Town Accountant's Report 177 Assessors' Report 117 Tax Collector's Report 120 Town Treasurer's Report 124 Cemetery Committee Report 126 Inspector of Wires 127 Department of Civil Defense 127 Sealer of Weights and Measures 131 Town Engineer's Report 132 Dutch Elm Disease Department 135 Tree Warden's Report 136 Gypsy Moth Department 137 Highway Superintendent's Report 138 Police Department Report 146 Director of Veteran's Services 148 Board of Health Report 149 Trustees of Edwards Memorial Library 156 Dog Officer's Report 162 Fire Department Report 163 Ambulance Department Report 168 Forest Fire Department Report 170 Board of Review Report 170 Recreation Committee 171 Planning Board Report 175 Sewer Department Report 175 Balance Sheet, December 31, 1961 220 TOWN OFFICERS FOR 1961

ELECTED TOWN OFFICERS

Selectmen

Armand O. Bellerive, Chairman 1961-1962 Raymond J. Lataille, Clerk 1961-1962 Armand O. DeGrenier 1961-1962

Treasurer

Norbert C. Benoit 1961-1964

Town Clerk

Clare P. Boyer

Board of Public Welfare Raymond L. Boucher 1961-1964 John M. Beaudry, Chairman 1959-1962 Hermas Lippe, Clerk 1961-1963

Assessors Charles Normandin, Chairman 1959-1962 Rosario Arpin, Clerk 1961-1964 Ernest Farland 1960-1963

Board of Health Dr. Raymond Haling, Chairman 1959-1962 Dr. Armand DeGrenier, Clerk 1960-1963 Henry Demers 1961-1964 Ernest Tetreault, Agent Rachel Jolicoeur, Nurse

School Committee Lorenzo Beaupre 1960-1963 Ralph Racicot, Vice-Chairman 1961-1964 Armand O. Bellerive 1959-1962 John Rossi, Chairman 1959-1962 Francis Bousquet 1960-1963 Raymond A. Brodeur 1960-1963 Albert Langevin 1961-1964

World War Memorial Trustees

Armand O. Bellerive, Chairman 1961-1962

3 Albert J. Tremblay 1959-1962 Henry Peloquin 1960-1963 Ovila Donais 1961-1964 Stavre B. Yanka 1960-1963 Hormidas Beaudry 1960-1962

Cemetery Committee

Lectance Landry, Chairman 1960-1963 Stavre Yanka 1959-1962 Anthony Trifone 1961-1964

Constables

Blaise Trudeau 1959-1962 Paul Libuda 1960-1963 Wilfred Gauthier 1961-1964

Tax Collector

Elizabeth M. Duhamel 1960-1963

Planning Board Marc Arseneault, Chairman 1959-1964 Ernest Tremblay (deceased 1960) 1958-1963 Telesphore Libuda 1959-1964 Roland A. Pontbriand 1960-1965 Leon Livernois 1956-1962

Sewer Commissioners

Alfred J. Goudreau 1959-1962 Edgar McCann 1958-1961 Leo LeBoeuf 1960-1963

Park Commissioners Albert Gendron 1959-1962 Boland Langevin 1960-1963 Boger LeBoeuf 1961-1964

Moderator

Willard R. Stark 1960-1961

Commissioners of Trust Ftmd

Vincent T. Walsh 1958-1961 Alphonse V. Renna 1959-1962 Charles Hart 1960-1963

4 Tree Warden

Chester J. Maska 1960-1961

Southbridge Housing Authority

Alphonse V. Renna 1961-1966 Herminigilde Cournoyer 1960-1964 Lionel Duval 1960-1965 August Kowalski, appointed by the State 1961-1966 Alfred J. Dumas, Jr 1958-1963

Appointed Town Ofl&cers

Asst. Clerk to Selectmen

Irene Gabree 1961-1962

Town Accountant Leon Caron 1959-1962

Town Counsel

Harold C. Peterson, Jr. 1961-1962

Town Engineer Henry Racicot 1961-1962

Veterans' Benefit Agent Roland G. Hetu

Veterans' Service Department Roland G. Hetu

Superintendent of Streets

Joseph E. Benoit 1961-1962

Care of Town Clock

Earl O'Clair 1961-1962

Recreation Committee

Frank P. Skinyon 1961-1964 John E. Merrill -1962 Lorenzo Beaupre 1961-1964

5 Louis Brunell -1962 Edgar Bourgeois -1963 Alexander Lesniewski -1962 Fred Volpini -1962 Marcy Osimo -1962 Lewis Kyrios 1961-1964 Arthur Roy -1963 Arthur Bachand -1963 Rene Tremblay 1961-1964 Raymond Brodeur 1961-1964 Fred Morin 1961-1964 Wilfred Lachapelle -1962 Henry Racicot -1962 Raymond Dartt -1962 Albert Gendron -1962 Roger LeBoeuf 1961-1962 Roland Langevin -1963

Superintendent of Schools

Robert L. Fox

Keeper of Lock-Up Ovide Desrosier 1961-1962 Albert S. Lamoureux, Assistant 1961-1962

Custodian of Town Hall Emil Leduc 1961-1962

Animal Inspector Alcide Fournier 1959-1960

Plumbing, Milk and Food Inspector Arthur Ballard 1961-1962

Building Inspector A. Raymond Dartt 1961-1962

Wire Inspector Arthur Eno 1961-1962

Registrars of Voters Ferdinand Lemoine 1961-1964 Albert Maramo 1960-1963

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Alberic Petit 1959-1962 Clare P. Boyer, Ex-Officio

Moth Superintendent

Chester J. Maska 1961-1962

Fire Department

Alva J. Gregoire 1961-1962 Daniel Daniels, Deputy Chief

Fence Viewers

Alphonse V. Renna 1961-1962 Herman Giroux 1961-1962 Alphonse Renna 1961-1962 John Niejadlik 1961-1962 George Livernois 1961-1962

Finance Committee

Ercell Teeson, Chairman 1959-1962 Thadeus Kwarciak, Vice-Chairman 1961-1964 George Metras 1961-1964 John Rischitelli 1960-1963 Louis Morin 1959-1962 Victor Peloquin 1960-1963 Charles Trahan 1961-1964 Raymond Brousseau 1961-1964 Louis Gubb 1958-1962 Roland Gamache 1959-1962 Clifford Eaton 1961-1964 Louis VanDernoot 1960-1962 Steve Simonelli 1960-1963 Louis J. Ciprari 1960-1963 Richard Harwood, Secretary 1960-1963

Measurers of Wood and Bark

Thomas L. Hughes 1961-1962 Arthur Gendron 1961-1962 Royce Fitzpatrick 1961-1962 Jacob Edwards 1961-1962

Field Drivers

Jacob Gouin 1961-1962

Soldiers Burial Officer

Roland G. Hetu 1961-1962

7 Public Weighers Jacob Edwards Royce Fitzpatrick Clifford McKinstry Argentine Damian William Cox Arthur Gendron Bernard Sherry Emile Corriveau Irene Hughes Yvonne Lataille Thomas Hughes Jeannette St. Amant

Zoning Board of Appeals Robert Graf 1960-1963 Edward Seremet 1959-1962 Edgar McCann 1961-1964 Charles Trahan (Associate member) 1960-1962

Dog Officer Moise Reopel 1961-1962

Sealer of Weights and Measures Roland A. Varin

Grave Registration Officer Lectance Landry

Retirement Board Leon Caron 1961-1964 Vincent Walsh 1960-1963 Signe E. Braman 1961-1964

Airport Committee 4-- Edgar Lewis 1959-1964 Louis Stevens 1960-1965 Emile Arsenault 1957-1962 Albert DiGregorio 1961-1964 Dr. James Cross 1959-1962

Redevelopment Authority for the Purpose of Urban Renewal

Richard Ciesla 1961-1962 Bernard Guertin 1961-1962 Vincent Rubenstein 1961-1962 Christopher Thomas 1961-1962

Library Trustees

Edward P. Sheehan 1960-1963 Oswald Laliberte 1959-1962 Dr. Nerio Pioppi 1961-1964

8 Board of Review Hector Brodeur -1962 Frank Robson 1961-1964 John Merrill -1963 Milford Sharpe 1961-1964

Civil Defense Director Charles McLam 1961-1962

Southbridge Public Improvement Committee Clarence Peloquin Michael Morrill Dr. Bernard Walkowiak Albert DiGregorio

Committee For Mentally and Physically Handicapped Children of Southbridge

Anthony Spinelli, Chairman Roland Langevin Arthur Roy

JURY LIST MALE

Name — Residence Business or occupation and Address of Employer or Business A

Addington, Murray A., 144 Elm St Optical Worker; American Optical Company Anderson, George A., 767 Lebanon Hill Self-employed writer of advertising and promotional material B

Beaudry, Lionel N., 107 Plimpton St Oil burner service, Bonnette Oil Co., Southbridge Beaupre, Arthur H., 235 Mechanic St Machine operator, American Optical Company Belanger, J. Norman, 73 Cliff St Polisher, American Optical Company Belba, Louis P., 187 Everett St Waiter, Lincoln House Benvenuti, Julian L., 54 Glenwood Ave Supervisor, American Optical Company Bernardone, John P., Jr., 334 Charlton St Optical work, American Optical Company

9 Name — Residence Business or occupation and Address of Employer or Business

Berthiaume, Gerard A., 15 Oakes Ave Painter, Southbridge Paint Co. Binnette, Phillippe, 285 Ashland Ave. Heavy Equip. Operator, Mass. Turnpike Authority Bombardier, Joseph A., 52 Pine St Retired Bonnette, Edouard, 63 Everett St Realtor, Self-employed Bonnette, Lawrence, 45 West St Machine Operator, Variable Condenser Corp., Southbridge Boudreau, Richard, 303 Alpine Drive Supt., Blasting Operations, Aneglia & Gervasini, Inc., Torrington, Conn. Bruzios, George S., 83 Newell Ave Self-employed, Avalon Hairdresser, Inc., Worcester Brodeur, Candide, 2 Oliver St Toolmaker, American Optical Company Brown, Everett, 34 Woodland Ave Retired Bouvier, Raymond, 50 Old South Rd Foreman, American Optical Company

Calabresi, William J., 109 West St Maintenance, C.P.C. Eng., Sturbridge, Mass. Cavanaugh, Richard O., 55 Newell Ave Product-layout draftsman, American Optical Company Cutler, Arnold W., 11 South St Emp., American Optical Company

Desrosiers, Harry D., 221 High St Asst. Plant Architect, Raytheon Co., Sudbury, Mass. DiGregorio, Frank, 45 Ashland Ave Emp., American Optical Company and Self-employed Realty Service Dirlam, John, 56 Woodland St Vice-President, J. 1. Morris Company, Southbridge Dunleavy, John E., 41 Wall St Optical Work, American Optical Company Dupuis, Wilfred A., 394 Hamilton St Repairman American Optical Company Durocher, Joseph G. R., 103 Pine St Cutlery Worker, Hyde Mfg. Co., Southbridge

Erickson, Carl S., 148 Mill St Foreman, Russell Harrington Cutlery, Southbridge

10 Name — Residence Business or occupation and Address of Employer or Business

Farland, Ernest A., 15 Chestnut St Moulder, American Optical Company Fournier, Alfred, 35 Charlton St Emp. Hyde Mfg. Co., ^ Southbridge G

Gagne, George E., 117 Worcester St Lens polisher, American Optical Company Gauthier, Joseph, 37 Oakes Ave. Emp. Southbridge Plastics Co., Southbridge Gray, Alphonse, 14 Rogers St Retired Guilbault, Edmour, 116 Plimpton St Furnace Attendant, American Optical Company K

Kavanagh, Arthur J., 38 Newell Ave Emp., American Optical Company

Lacasse, Armand, 9 Henry St Lens generator, American Optical Company LaFleche, Roch E., 900 Charlton S Emery Sander, American Optical Company LaFrance, Cyrille H., 18 Walnut St Distribution Services Mgr., American Optical Company Laliberte, Oliver, 71 River St Optical worker, American Optical Company Landry, Lectance, 62 Lovely St Optical worker, American Optical Company Laroche, Romeo, 163 Charlton St Watchman, Russell Harrington Cutlery Co., Southbridge Lavallee, Adelard, 75 Crystal St Cabinet Maker, Dani & Soldani, Southbridge Leblanc, Leon L., 372 Hamilton St Truck driver, Town of Southbridge LeBoeuf, Leo P., 25 Dupaul St Optical worker, American Optical Company LeBoeuf, Roland L., 78 Westwood Pkwy Clerk, Prest Wheel, Inc., South Grafton, Mass. Leduc, Alfred, 25 River St Foreman, American Optical Company

11 Name — Residence Business or occupation and Address of Employer or Business M

Martin, Maurice, 441 Hamilton St Optical worker, American Optical Company Maynard, Bertrand T., 380 Hamilton St Emp. Southbridge Evening News McKinstry, George, 58 Poplar St Mach. Designer, American Optical Company McKinstry, Maurice, 381 Main St Optical worker, American Optical Company Meunier, Oswald, 8 Crescent St Retired Mominee, Alphonse W., 100 Cross St Optical worker, American Optical Company Moriarty, Dennis, Jr., 386 Hamilton St Polisher, American Optical Company Moriarty, Timothy J., 150 Pleasant St Optical worker, American Optical Company Muenzberg, Robert B., 25 Westwood Parkway Emp. Burnham Insurance Agency,Inc., Southbridge P

Paquette, Walter O., 357 Alpine Drive Emp., American Optical Company Pare, Wilfred, 31 Goddard St Optical worker, American Optical Company Paul, Alfred, 331 Lebanon Hill Emp., American Optical Company Peck, Leo L., 190 Hamilton St Clerk, American Optical Company Pellicci, Remo, 71 Oliver St Clerk, Paoletti's Fruit Store, Southbridge Peloquin, Lionel, 548 Main St Optical worker,^ American Optical Company Pepin, Roland E., 92 Elm St Trucking Co., Southbridge R

Renna, Alphonse, 750 Worcester St Restaurant Prop., Southbridge Richard, Emile L., Jr., 449 Hamilton Surveyor, Mass. Dept. Public Works, Boston Rousseau, Ludger J., 68 Elm St Emp Killeen Machine & Tool, Inc., Worcester

12 Name — Residence Business or occupation and Address of Employer or Business S

St. Martin, George P., 52A Paige Hill .... Janitor, Mary E. Wells High School, Southbridge Sheehan, Edward P., 20 Meadowbrook Rd Sales Mgr. Ophthalmic Division, American Optical Company

Stanick, Joseph A., 499 Dennison Drive .. Emp. J. Florsheim, Cedar Lake, Sturbridge Steenburn, Abel, 42 Columbus Ave Retired Sullivan, Raymond T., 560 South St Optical worker, American Optical Company

Thibeault, Sidney Girard, 31 Oliver St Emp. Mass. Turnpike Authority U

TJtakis, Anthony, 32 Meadowbrook Rd Emp. Westinghouse Elec. Corp., E. Springfield V

Vangel, Samuel E., 19 Glover St Russell Harrington Cutlery Vincent, Aldoma A., 2 Charlton St Machinist, American Optical Company W

Walsh, Vincent T., 23 Edwards St Industrial Relations Adjustor, Comm. of Mass. Whitney, Donald B., 122 Litchfield Ave Mgr. Plastic Lens Dept., American Optical Company

FEMALE Name — Residence Business or occupation and Address of Employer or Business of Husband A Allard, Aurora, 573 Main St Unemployed Alhnan, Madeline L., 25 Forest Ave Payroll work

13 j^ame — Residence Business or occupation and Address of Employer or Business of Husband

Arcoite, Eugenie, 462 Hamilton St Printer, American Optical Company Ayotte, Pauline, 18 Pine St Secretary, McKinstry Ice Co., Inc.

Bachand, Adele, 467 South St Solderer,. American Optical Company; Husband, Lens Blocker Bastien, Marguerite, 219 Charlton St Optical worker; Husband, Optical worker, American Optical Company Benoit, Cordelia, 2 Crane St Packer, American Optical Company; Husband, Foreman, Mass. Turnpike Authority Benoit, Pauline Y., 164 Worcester St Lens polisher, American Optical Company Berger, Eileen M., 365 Lebanon Hill Clerk-Typist, Div. of Employment Security; Husband, Emp., American Optical Company Borsari, Ala, 98 Main St Housewife; Husband, Self-employed, dentist Bousquet, Nina, 18 Caron St Housewife; Husband, Insurance Broker Brodeur, Yvonne, 2 Oliver St Housewife; Husband, Tool Maker, American Optical Company Brouillette, Mary M., 7 Lyons St Unemployed; Husband, Machine operator, American Optical Company

Carragher, Palma, 133 Highland St Emp. Westwood Textile Inc.; Husband, Foreman, Westwood Textile Inc. Carreau, Ellia Ann, 4 Hartwell Terrace Housewife; Husband, Master Mechanic, Form-A-Lite, Northbridge, Mass. Ceria, Wanda, 44 Cohasse St Inspector, American Optical Company; Husband, I.B.M. Operator Connor, Lorraine, 21 Goddard St Machine operator, Harrington and Richardson,^ Rochdale, Mass..

14 Name — Residence Business or occupation and Address of Employer or Business of Husband Corvisier, Estelle, 46 Green Ave Housewife; Husband, Polisher, American Optical Company Ciukaj, Gloria C, 137 Elm St Secretary, Employment Specialist, Raytheon Company, Sudbury, Mass. D Deveau, Lillian M., 68 Elm St Housewife; Husband, Bartender, Elm Cafe, Southbridge Diorio, Arline E., 74 Coombs St Stockgirl, McLellan Store; Husband, Emp. First National Store, Brooklyn, Conn.

Farland, Agnes, 358 Worcester St Cashier, Puritan Clothing Store, Southbridge, Mass. Forand, Clara, 110 Pine St Mender, Westwood Textile; Husband, Salesman, Rawling Gear Works, Shrewsbury, Mass. Fox, Mildred M., 46 Columbus Ave Housewife; Husband, Supt. of Schools G Gravel, Germaine, 421 Charlton St Cafeteria work, Mary E. Wells High School, Southbridge, Mass. H

Hackett, Mary E., 62 School St Clerk, Swanstrom's Gift Shop; Husband, Prod. Control, American Optical Company K

Keyes, Mary G., 116 Dresser St Clerk, Town of Southbridge; Husband, Auto Dealer, Southbridge, Mass.

15 Name — Residence Business or occupation and Address of Employer or Business of Husband

L'Ecuyer, Eleanor, 36 South St Inspector, American Optical Company; Husband, emp. American Optical Company Leduc, Hazel, 191 Worcester St Housewife; Husband, Custodian, Town Hall Lynch, Eleanor, 17 Sayles St Housewife; Husband, Gas Station Mgr. M Marko, Frances, 10 Wardwell Court Bookkeeper, Edwards Corp., Southbridge, Mass. Mathieu, Claude R., 148 Hamilton St Clerk, Ames Dept. Store, Southbridge, Mass.

Peck, Shirley, 238 Pleasant St Calibrator, Variable Condenser Corp., Southbridge Phoenix, Gertrude E., 286 Marcy St Housewife; Husband, Owner, Beauty Parlor, Southbridge Pickel, Therese, 752 Lebanon Hill Rd Housewife Husband, Machinist, Athbro Precision Eng. Co.

Roy, Lucia, 112 Sayles St Clerk, South St. Market, Southbridge; Husband, Self-employed, Roy's Barber Shop, Southbridge

S Saad, Anne, 21 Judith Ave Bookkeeper, Radio Station WESO; Husband, emp. Amerbelle Corp. Salviuolo, Elena, 250 Marcy St Clerk, Ralph Robbins' Store, Southbridge Savory, Madeline, 28 Summer St Emp. American Optical Company, Southbridge

16 Name — Residence Business or occupation and Address of Employer or Business of Husband Shearer, Ada E., 471 South St Bookkeeper, Southbridge ^. , , ^ Finishing Co! Sichol, Mary L., 10 Franklin St Waitress, Favreau's Rest., Southbridge T> X. on TT . . Simon, Betty, 80 Highland St Housewife; Husband, Manager Supermarket]

^ , ^ , _ Southbridge Smolen, Gertrude B., 25V2 Marcy St Inspector, American Optical Company- Husband, emp. American Optical Company Stewart, Gladys K., 47 Water St Optical worker; Husband, Senior Clerk Interviewer' Mass. Emp. Div.

Tavernier, Dora M., 615 Main St Clerk, Westwood Textile Inc.; Husband, weaver, Westwood Textile Inc., Southbridge Tompkins, Veronica, 38 Chapin St Housewife Trainor, Rita, 33 Water St Insurance Broker; Husband, Tool and Die Maker, American Optical Company Tremblay, Irene L., 38 Foster St Housewife; Husband, Retired

SELECTMEN'S REPORT

To the Citizens of Southbridge: We are pleased to report the progress made in local affairs during the year 1961. In order to avoid duplication of the reports in this book we submit this general resume, for more detailed information we refer the reader to the report of the special committee or department involved. Buildings completed this year were the Southbridge High School and the Town Garage. There has been considerable improvement in our streets and roads in many sections of the town. This year also marked the completion of the Randolph Street bridge and continued progress in the Westville area flood project. Several offices in the Town Hall have been painted and, in the interests of safety, new electric panels installed in the building.

17 Two new committees were formed — a By-Law Commit- tee, and a Redevelopment Authority. The members of these were selected carefully by your Selectmen so that the interests of the general public will best be served. Among the many hearings which we have held this year were those in regard to water rates (held locally and in Bos- ton). We believe that these resulted in keeping the water rates from a further 30 to 50 percent increase. State legisla- tion which this Board had supported in the past in regard to tuberculosis care may result in an approximate saving to the town of $27,000 annually. * In conclusion we take this opportunity to express thanks to all Town Officers, Boards and Committees who have worked conscientiously for the town. This year we particularly commend the Board of Review for their patient hours of work on wage classification schedules. Through continued cooperative efforts we believe South- bridge will become an ever better place in which to live.

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TABULATIONS OF TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE LITIGATION

American Optical Company v. Town of Southbridge. Ac- tion in Land Court concerning land bounded by Mechanic, Crystal and Lens Streets. On non-triable docket. Pasquale Buccelli v. Town of Southbridge. Petition in Superior Court for land damage caused by relocation of East- ford Road. David Bellerose ppa v. Town of Southbridge. Action in Superior Court alleging damage of $1,000.00 for personal injuries caused by fall on Thomas Street, allegedly due to defect in way. Alice Bellerose v. Town of Southbridge. Action in Su- perior Court alleging damages of $4,000.00 for personal injuries caused by fall on Thomas Street, allegedly due to defect in the way. Tried by jury. Judgment for Alice Bellerose in the amount of $1,500.00. George A. Gamache et al v. Town of Southbridge. Action in Superior Court alleging damages of $10,000.00 for property damage allegedly caused by negligence in the maintenance of a sewer line on North Street. Settled for $1,200.00. Raymond McKinstry et al v. Town of Southbridge. Peti- tion for assessment of damages in Superior Court alleging damages to property caused by the taking of land by the Town of Southbridge for airport purposes.

18 Raymond McKinstry et al v. Town of Southbridge. Peti- tion for assessment of damages to property caused by the taking of land by the Town of Southbridge by decree of County Commissioners for relocation of Pleasant Street. Settled by agreement with Court for $8,500.00. Wanda Ciesla v. Town of Southbridge. Petition for assessment of damages to property caused by the taking of land by the Town of Southbridge, by decree of County Commissioners, for relocation of Pleasant Street. Settled for $900.00. Steel Utilities Corp. v. Town of Southbridge. Action of contract to recover $693.87 for merchandise allegedly purchased by Town in 1952. On non-triable docket. Ciesla Bros., Inc. v. Town of Southbridge. Action in Su- perior Court alleging damages in the amount of $20,000.00 for extra work allegedly done at the site of the New High School and Trade School addition. Eva Mahan v. Town of Southbridge. Action in Superior Court alleging damages of $5,000 00 for personal injuries received as a result of a fall on Main Street caused by alleged defect in the way. Settled for the sum of $1,050.00.

Respectfully submitted, ARMAND O. BELLERIVE, Chairman RAYMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DeGRENIER Board of Selectmen.

REPORT OF TOWN CLERK

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1961

To the Citizens of the Town of Southbridge: VITAL STATISTICS BIRTHS

Non- Resi- Resi- Resi- Resi- dence dence dence dence Total In Out of Out of In by Month F M Town Town State Town Month Jan. 37 26 44 1 18 63 Feb. 17 24 26 15 41 Mar. 30 18 28 3 17 48 Apr. 16 27 25 1 17 43 May 20 26 26 1 19 46

19 1 June 1 7 94 9^^ u 1 ^ rrl41 juiy 94 9fi 9 94 ^9 JxUg.A 11 rf 9^^ 9Q 1 9fi uD 4f^ oept. 97 1 ft 97 9 u 1 R •^0 1 1 91 90 o\J 11 rtl41 Nov. 23 18 23 1 17 41 Dec. 21 24 33 12 45 Of this total (562), there were 207 non-resident births, 13 births occurring out of town. (p.e. 1/12/62). DEATHS Nnn-WAX Xl6Sl~ XlcSX" doncG c\ f~* ^\ TotalX OXax xnTn Out of wuxOut oxrtf XxlTn by Month F M Town Town State Town Month Jan. 4 17 11 4 1 5 21 Feb. 13 5 14 4 18 Mar. 7 13 15 3 2 20 Apr. 9 12 16 5 21 May 9 15 15 3 6 24 June 12 9 11 4 6 21 July 6 13 9 6 1 3 19 Aug. 7 16 14 9 23 Sept. 5 18 16 2 1 4 23 Oct. 6 8 9 4 1 14 Nov. 12 12 19 3 2 24 Dec. 9 18 21 6 27 Of this total (263), there were 53 non-resident deaths, 29 deaths occurring out of town, 3 deaths occurring out of state, and 8 fetal deaths, (p.e. 1/12/62). MARRIAGES Number of Marriage Intentions filed 150 (1) not used Marriages performed in town 113 Marriages performed out of town 43 Marriages performed out of state 9

Total Marriages for the year 165

MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES ISSUED DURING 1961 Auctioneers — 3 at $2.00 6.00 Bowling and Pool — 1 at $20.00 20.00 1 at $70.00 70 00 1 at $4.00 4.00 1 at $5.00 5.00

20 1 at $3.00 3.00

Total $ 102.00

Garage — 142 at 50^ 71.00 Gasoline — 2 at $1.00 2.00 81 at 50/ 40.50

Total 42.50

Hawkers' and Peddlars' — 1 at $2.50 2.50 Junk — 2 at $1.00 2.00 Junk — 9 at $15.00 135.00

Paid Town Treasurer $ 361.00

DOG LICENSES ISSUED DURING 1961 Male — 553 at $2.00 $1,160.00 Female — 81 at $5.00 405.00 Spayed Females — 221 at $2.00 442.00 Kennels — 6 at $10.00 60.00 Total licenses issued — 861.

Paid Town Treasurer $1,797.75

SPORTING LICENSES ISSUED DURING 1961 Resident Git. Fish. Lie. at $4.25 646 Resident Cit. Hunt. Lie. at $4.25 355 Resident Cit. Sport. Lie. at $7.25 207 Resident Cit. Minors' Fish. Lie. at $2.25 94 Resident Cit. Women's Fish. Lie. at $3.25 94 Resident Minor Trappers' Lie. at $2.25 1 Resident Cit. Trapping Lie. at $7.75 1

Non-Resident Cit. 7-Day Fish. Lie. at $4.25 .. . 18 Non-Resident Cit. or Alien Fish. Lie. at $8.75 26 Non-Resident Cit. Hunting Lie. at $15.25 4 Duplicate Licenses at 50/ 13 Archery Deer Stamps at $1.10 24 Resident Cit. Sport. & Trap. Lie. (FREE) Ill Resident Cit. Old Age Assist, and to the Blind (FREE) 4

Total Licenses Issued 1,598 Amount Paid Div. of Fisheries and Game $6,316.00

Account With The Town of Southbridge: Includes: Birth, Death and Marriage certificates issued during 1961, duplicate dog tags, vital sta-

21 tistic corrections and marriage intentions $1,732.71 Financial Statements, Terminations, Business Certi- ficates, Inventory, etc 1,646.00 Recordings 86.00 Dog Licenses — Fees 216.50 Sporting Licenses — Fees 363.90

Total Amount $4,045.11 Paid Town Treasurer $4,045.11

LIST OF JURORS DRAWN BY SELECTMEN DURING 1961 Eva Langevin of 84 Sayles St. Optical worker. Constance Crescenzo of 8 Spring St. Lens worker. Rosario Lavallee of 63 Fiske St. Optical worker. David Lenti of 33 Taft St. Clerk. Jklward Kroll of 27 West St. Shipping clerk. Frances M. Latosek of 821 Charlton St. Optical worker. Elia Christo of 85 North St. Janitor. Armand Gaumond of 711 Main St. Retired. Raoul A. Bail of 243 South St. Contractor. Dorothy Martin of 441 Hamilton St. Packer. Rosanna Harvieux of 104 Sayles St. Textile worker. Joseph Seremet of 23 Blanchard Rd. Mfgr. Lillian Pleau of 258 Hamilton St. Secretary. Alfred Cournier of 35 Charlton St. Knife worker. Arline E. Diorio of 74 Coombs St. Stock girl. Vincent Aldoma of 2 Charlton St. Machinist. Raymond T. Sullivan of 5-60 South St. Optical worker. Theresa Pickel of 752 Lebanon Hill. Housewife. Wilfred A. Dupuis of 394 Hamilton St. Repairman. Candide Brodeur of 2 Oliver St. Toolmaker. Timothy J. Moriarty of 150 Pleasant St. Optical worker. Richard Boudreau of 303 Alpine Dr. Construction worker. John P. Bernadone of 334 Charlton St. Optical worker. Veronica Tompkins of 38 Chapin St. Housewife. Lionel N. Beaudry of 107 Plimpton St. Oil Burner service. Lionel Peloquin of 548 Main St. Optical worker. Respectfully submitted, CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

22 TOWN WARRANT ANNUAL TOWN MEETING COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

Worcester, ss.

To either of the Constables of the Town of Southbridge, in said County, GREETINGS:

In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge, qualified to vote in Elections and Town affairs, to meet at the several polling places in said Southbridge, designated by the Selectmen, to wit: In Precinct No. 1, Mary E. Wells High School; in Precinct No. 2, West Street School; in Precinct No. 3, Sacred Heart Parish Hall; in Precinct No. 4, Eastford Road School; on Friday the third day of March, 1961, A.D., at eight (8) o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to give in their votes on one ballot to the Town, for the following Town officers, to wit:

SELECTMEN: (3) for One Year. TREASURER: (1) for Three Years. ASSESSORS: (1) for Three Years. BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE: (1) for Three Years. BOARD OF HEALTH: (1) for Three Years. SCHOOL COMMITTEE: (2) for Three Years WORLD WAR MEMORIAL TRUSTEES: (1) for Three Years. CEMETERY COMMITTEE: (1) for Three Years. CONSTABLES: (1) for Three Years. PLANNING BOARD: (1) for Five Years. (1) for Two Years to finish unexpired term. SEWER COMMISSIONERS: (1) for Three Years. PARK COMMISSIONERS: (1) for Three Years. MODERATOR: (1) for One Year. COMMISSIONER OF TRUST FUNDS: (1) for Three Years. TREE WARDEN: (1) for One Year. SOUTHBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY: (1) for Five Years and all others as provided by law.

The polls will be opened at eight (8) o'clock in the forenoon and will be closed at eight (8) o'clock in the evening.

In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you

23 are also required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge, qualified to vote in Elections and Town affairs, to meet at the Strand Theater in said Southbridge, on Monday, March 13, 1961 A.D. at seven (7:00) P.M. o'clock, then and there to act on the following articles:

Article 1. To hear and act on the reports of the Town Officers.

• Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow money from time to time in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 4, of the General Laws and to renew notes as provided by Chapter 44, Section 17.

Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to cause an audit to be made of the Town's Ac- counts of 1961, or act anything thereon.

Article 4. To raise and appropriate money to defray the debts and expenses of the Town for the current financial year and especially for or relating to all or any boards, departments, committees; to fix the salary and compensation of all elective officers of the Town as provided by Section 108 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, as amended, or to take any other action in relation thereto.

Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Health to appoint one of its members to the office or position of Board Physician at a salary of $630.00 per annum and to the office or position of Parochial School Physi- cian at a salary of $870.00 per annum, or act anything thereon.

Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the maintenance of Chapter 90 roads in this town, said money to be used in conjunction with money, which may be allotted by the State and County, or both, for this purpose, or act anything thereon.

Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Pleasant Street; said money to be used under Chapter 90 of the General Laws in conjunction with money which may be allotted by the State and County, or both, for this purpose, or act anything thereon.

Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $970 00 to pay Char- tier and Grenier Contractors for the construction of 485 lineal

24 feet of 8 inch sanitary sewer on Westwood Parkway, provided that Chartier and Grenier Contractors releases the Town of Southbridge of all their rights by proper instrument, or act anything thereon.

Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to pay Warren D. McGrath for construction of a sanitary sewer on High Street, from the terminus of the 1946 construction, thence southwesterly for a distance of one hundred sixty (160) feet to the terminus of the 1946 Layout said High Street, providing that Warren D. McGrath release to the Town of South- bridge, all rights by proper instruments, or act anything thereon.

Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to relay an 8" sanitary sewer across Cady Brook on Center Street, or act anything thereon.

Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to construct a sanitary sewer on Lebanon Hill commencing at the southerly terminus of the existing sanitary sewer, thence running southerly for a distance of 2,400 feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, a certain Street known as Warren Street, commencing at the end of the 1941 Layout, thenoe southwesterly for a distance of about three hundred twenty- eight and seven tenths (328.7) feet, or act anjrthing thereon.

Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to construct a sanitary sewer on Warren Street, from the terminus of the 1939 sewer construction, southwesterly for a distance of about two hundred fifty (250) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way a certain street known as High Street, commencing at the terminus of the 1946 Layout of High Street, thence southwesterly for a distance of four hundred ten (410) feet, or act anything thereon.

25 southwesterly for a distance of four hundred ten (410) feet at the terminus of the 1961 Layout of said High Street, or act anything thereon.

Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a sanitary sewer on Lens Street, from the terminus of the 1901 construction, easterly for a distance of about one hundred (100 feet to the Mechanic Street sewer construction in 1949, or act anything thereon.

Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to pay Yvette Lamoureux for the construction of a sanitary sewer on Knoll- wood Drive, a distance of about two hundred twenty-five (225) feet, providing that said Yvette Lamoureux, release to the Town of Southbridge, all her rights by proper instruments, this money to be in addition to money voted under Article 24 of the Annual Town Meeting held March 14, 1960, or act anything thereon.

Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to pay Eugene Hamel and Albert and Alice Peck for the construction of a sanitary sewer on Morris Street from the terminus of the 1960 construction, thence southwesterly for a distance of one hundred (100.0) feet, providing that Eugene Hamel and Al- bert and Alice Peck release to the Town of Southbridge, all rights by proper instruments, or act anything thereon.

Article 19 To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the relocation of a Town road known as Charlton Street, from the northerly terminus of the 1938 Relocation of Charlton Street, northerly for a distance of about 4,105 feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Charlton Street from Vinton Street northerly to the Southbridge-Charlton line for a distance of about four thousand (4,000) feet, said construction to consist of widening, grading, adequate drainage, gravel foundations, penetrated and sealed with asphalt, or act anything thereon.

Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a sanitary sewer on Charlton Street, from Vinton Street northerly to the Southbridge-Charlton line, a distance of about 4,000 feet, or act anything thereon.

26 Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, a sum of money for construction of a sanitary sewer on Fiske Street from the existing sewer, northerly for a distance of about fifty (50) feet.

Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a trunk line sewer from High Street to proposed Pinedale Street, for a distance of about thirteen hundred (1,300) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept, the request of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, to be known as Warren Lane, commencing at the westerly line of Chestnut Street and running westerly to the easteily line of Warren Street, for a distance of about two hundred (200.0) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $500 to pay Albert N. McGrath and Grace Esterbrook for land described in Lay- •out by the Board of Selectmen of Warren Lane, commencing at the westerly line of Chestnut Street, thence running westerly to the easterly line of Warren Street for a distance of about two hundred (200) feet, having a width of forty (40) feet and containing approximately 8,000 square feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 26. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way known as Morris Street commencing at the terminus of the 1951 Layout of Morris Street; thence southwesterly for a distance of five hundred ninety and thirty- five hundredths (590.35) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 27. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept, the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, to be known as Bouchard Lane, commencing at the westerly line of Warren Street and extending westerly for a distance of about one hundred thirty-six (136.0) feet to the easterly line of Roger Street, or act anything thereon.

Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a storm drain on Thomas Street from the existing drain southerly for a distance of about three hundred ten (310) feet, or act anything thereon.

27 Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, a sum of money to widen Dresser Street from Elm Street to Goddard Street for a distance of about 670 feet, and further to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain, whatever land necessary for this widening, or act anything thereon.

Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Poplar Street from Glover Street to Litch- field Avenue a distance of seven hundred eighty-five and thirty-one hundredths (785.31) feet, said construction to consist of adequate drainage, foundation, curbing, reconstruction of existing sidewalk and Type I surfacing, or act anything thereon.

Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to construct a storm drain on Westwood Parkway beginning at the northerly end of the present storm drain thence northerly about five hundred fifty (550) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 32. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Cole Avenue from Dresser Street to Woody- crest Avenue, a distance of about 550 feet, said construction to consist of adequate foundation, curbing, asphaltic sidewalks and Type I surfacing, and further to see if the Town will vote a sum of money to construct wall and ramp along Dresser Street Field, and grade area along Cole Avenue for the purpose of providing additional parking area, or act anything thereon.

Article 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to resurface Worcester Street with Type I, from the junction of Worces-^ ter and Mechanic, northerly for a distance of three thousand (3,000) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a storm drain on Marjorie Lane from existing drainage system at land now or formerly owned by William D. Grenier Real Estate & Development Co.; thence northeasterly for a distance of five hundred fifty (550) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the re-

28 construction of Franklin Street from Dresser Street to Dupaul Street a distance of about three hundred ninety-two (392.0) feet, this construction to consist of adequate drainage, foundation, curbing, and asphaltic sidewalk on the westerly side, or act anything thereon.

Arlicle 36. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to repair approximately two hundred (200.0) feet of storm drain on Chapin Street, or act anything thereon.

Arlicle 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the resurfacing of Main Street with Type I from the junction of Main and Hamilton Streets to the bridge over the Quinebaug River, a distance of about four hundred (400) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 38. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, a sum of money for the reconstruction of South Street from the terminus of the 1960 construction to the beginning of the 1952 construction, a distance of about four hundred fifty (450) feet, said construction to include adequate drainage, foundation, curb, and Type I surfacing, or act anything thereon.

Arlicle 39. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a storm drain from Spring Street to Eastford Road, partly over land of Hyde Manufacturing Company for a distance of about four hundred (400.0) feet, or act anything thereon.

Arlicle 40. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept, the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the relocation of a Town road known as Brookside Road, from the easterly line of Worcester Street, to the westerly line of Charlton Street, for a distance of approximately eight hundred two (802.0) feet, or act anything thereon.

Arlicle 41. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a storm water drain on Brookside Road from Charlton Street, westerly for about three hundred eighty (380) feet, or act anything thereon.

Arlicle 42. To see whether the Town shall determine that there is a need for a redevelopment authority for the purpose of engaging in urban renewal and land assembly and redevelopment projects, and that it is in the public interest

29 that such an authority be organized, and that such an authority be organized pursuant to General Laws of the Com- monwealth by the appointment forthwith by the Board of Selectmen of four members to serve until the qualification of their successors at the next Annual Town Meeting and by the appointment of one member by the state housing board, or act anything thereon.

Arlicle 43. To see whether the Town shall raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 to be used in the urban renewal and redevelopment program under the supervision of the Urban Redevelopment Authority for expenses incurred in the organization of the Urban Redevelopment Authority and in the promulgation of the Urban Redevelopment program in accordance with the Federal Housing and Home Financing Authority, or act anything thereon.

Article 44. To see whether the Town will vote to repeal Article III, Section 6, of the Town By-Laws, which reads as follows: "Section 6. One hundred and fifty registered voters at any town meeting for the transaction of business shall constitute a quorum. A motion to adjourn shall not require a quorum."

Article 45. To see whether the Town will vote to amend Article MCX Section 8, Advisory Board of Review, of the Town By-Laws, by deleting the word "three" in the first sentence of said section, and inserting therein the word "five", so that the first sentence shall read, "An Advisory Board of Review consisting of five members is hereby established," and by the addition to said section of the following: In the event that the membership of the Board shall be increased beyond three members, at any time, then, in such event, the terms of office of the newly appointed members shall be for the term of one, two or three years respectively, from the date of their appointment, so that the term of one newly appointed member shall expire each year. Thereafter, the terms of office shall be for three years.

Article 46. To see whether the Town will vote to elect a moderator for a term of three years at the Annual Meet- ing to be held in 1962, and for a term of three years at each subsequent Annual Meeting.

Article 47. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars, to pay Wanda Ciesla for damages sustained by virtue of taking by County Commissioners for new layout

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and relocation of Pleasant Street by decree dated April 9, 1959, and to satisfy agreement for judgment entered with Worcester Superior Court (Case No.—134715y2).

Article 48. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of Nine Hundred ($900.00) Dollars, to pay award made by Board of Selectmen to Wanda Ciesla, in accordance with General Laws Chapter 79, as compensation for damages caused by taking by County Commissioners, by decree in 1946, for new layout and relocation of Pleasant Street.

Article 49. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred ($1,200.00) Dollars, to pay George Gamache and Marie Anne Gamache, for damages sustained by them, resulting from the backing up of the sewerage from the sewer line running through North Street, and in satisfaction of agreement for judgment entered with Worcester Superior Court (Case No. 132279).

Article 50. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell a parcel of land on Dresser Hill Road to Milton and Priscilla Weglarz, a parcel of land containing approximately eighty-eight hundredths (.88) of an acre on the southerly side of Dresser Hill Road, as shown on County Commissioners Layout Decree 1359, H2768R, or act anything thereon.

Article 51. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of $180.00 for the erection of Railroad Crossing Signs as required by Chapter 160 of the General Laws, or act anything thereon.

Article 52. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of walls on the easterly side of West Street, from the southerly line of School Street, southerly for a distance of two hundred eighty (280.0) feet; said money to be used in conjunction with money voted under Article 39, of the Annual Town Meeting, for the reconstruction of West Street sidewalk, or act anything thereon.

Article 53. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to repair or replace guard rail on Cliff Street, or act anything thereon.

Article 54. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase for the sum of eight thousand dollars ($8,000.00), or take by eminent domain, a parcel of

31 land with buildings thereon, owned by Albert E. and Gertrude F. Gendron, containing approximately eleven thousand two hundred fifty (11,250) square feet as described in deed recorded in the Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Book 3540 Page 137; and further to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of fifteen thousand ($15,000.00) dollars, $8,000.00 of which is to be used for purchase of land owned by Albert E. and Gertrude F. Gen- dron, and $7,000.00 to be used for demolition of buildings, preliminary grading, and drainage at the Morris Street Field, or act anything thereon.

Article 55. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer $7,000.00 to provide new lighting in the Town Hall, or act anything thereon.

Article 56. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of $90.00 to cover the cost of removal of a tree and stump at the corner of Co- hasse and Beecher Streets, or act anything thereon.

Article 57. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Two Hundred Forty ($240.00) Dollars, to prepare soil and transplant 60 Town owned shade trees, now located on Town Infirmary land to Town owned Morris Street land. Work to be done under the supervision of the Tree Warden, or act anything thereon.

Article 58. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Five Hundred Thir- ty ($530.00) Dollars to plant and guy 25 Town owned trees on various streets to replace trees that were cut down, and to feed 17 Town trees on Main Street. To improve the appearance and condition of these trees. Work to be done under the supervision of the Tree Warden, or act anything thereon.

Article 59. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars for Mosquito Control. Said sum to be used for two sprays in swamps and low areas containing collections of water to prevent further breeding, or act anything thereon.

Article 60. To see if the Town will vote to convey the premises situated on Chestnut Street, formerly used as a Town Infirmary to Louis Gubb in consideration of the sum of Ten Thousand Two Hundred ($10,200.00) Dollars, the said Louis Gubb having submitted the highest bid therefor, at a public invitation for bids by the Board of Selectmen.

32 Article 61. To see if the Town will vote to convey that property situated on Chestnut Street, formerly used as a Town Infirmary, to the Boys Club of Southbridge, Inc., in consideration of $100.00, provided, that whenever said Boys Club of Southbridge, Inc. shall cease to use said premises for Boys Club purposes, said property shall revert to the Town.

Article 62. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of Six Hundred Dol- lars ($600.00) to be used for pubhc outdoor band concerts during the summer of 1961 under the supervision of the selectmen, or act anything thereon.

Article 63. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Fourteen Hundred and Forty-five ($1,445 00) Dollars from the Sale of Lots and Graves Account to the Cemetery Improvement Account, or act anything thereon.

Article 64. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars, for the purpose of promoting a recreation program for young girls between the age of ten to fifteen (10 to 15) years, known as Lassie League, said money to be used under the supervision of the Recreation Committee, or act anything thereon.

Article 65. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following By-Law, to be known as Section 3 of Article IV of the Town By-Laws: "The Selectmen to appoint an executive secretary who may be appointed by them for a term of one or three years and to remove him at their discretion. An executive secretary appointed under the provisions of this section shall be sworn to the faithful performance of his duties. During the time that he holds office he shall hold no elective town office, but he may be appointed by the Select- men or, with their approval, by any other town officer, board, committee or commission, to any other town office or position consistent with his office. He shall receive such aggregate compensation, not exceeding the amount appropriated therefor, as the Selectmen may determine. He shall act by and for the Selectmen in any matter which they may assign to him relating to the administration of the affairs of the Town or of any Town Office or Department under their supervision and control, or, with the approval of the Selectmen, may perform such other duties as may be requested of him by other Town Officer, Board, Committee or Commission.

Article 66. To see if the Town will vote in accordance with Section 22B and 22C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease for a period of

3 one year from the first day of April, 1961, property located at the corner of Main and Goddard Streets, owned by Martin Realty Co., of Auburn, Inc., to be used for off-street parking upon such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen might determine and to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sufficient sum of money to cover the cost of such lease, public liability insurance and the cost of policing and maintaining said areas, or act anything thereon.

Arlicle 67. To see whether the Town will vote to approve the following as a By-Law of the Town of Southbridge: Section 1. The Board of Selectmen shall annually appoint an Inspector of Gas Piping and Gas Appliances whose duties shall be the enforcement of the rules and regulations adopted by the Board estabhshed by Chapter 737 of the Acts of 1960, Section 1, and whose compensation shall be set annually by the Voters at the Annual Town Meeting. Section 2. This By-Law is established pursuant to Chapter 737, of the Acts of 1960, section 2.

Article 68. To see whether the Town will vote to elect three Selectmen at the Annual Meeting to be held in 1962, one to be elected for one year, one to be elected for two years, and one to be elected for three years, and that at each An- nual Meeting thereafter to elect one Selectman for a term of three years, or act anything thereon.

Arlicle 69. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, loan or transfer, a sum of money to enable the Town Clerk to obtain a vault, either by construction or rental, to be used exclusively by the Town Clerk, or act anything thereon.

Article 70. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Four Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars and Forty-eight Cents ($439.48) to balance overdrawn accounts in the Police Department Other Expenses Account, to wit (1) E. G. Walker Coal Co., gasoline, $308.62; (2) Harry 1. Cutler, Inc., repairs to cruisers, $48.69; (3) Libuda Bros. Service Station, oil, grease, chains, repairs, $44.77; (4) Clarence H. Knight, Inc., repairs to cruisers, $9.40; (5) Christie & Thompson, chain links $28.00, or act anything thereon.

Article 71. To see if the Town will vote to amend, retroactive to January 1, 1961, the minimum and maximum pay range of Exhibit A: The minimum and maximum salary scales of Exhibit B 1, of the wage classification and compensation plan designated and known as Article MCX of the Town By- Laws, as amended from time to time, or act anything thereon.

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Pay Range Pay Scale Class Title Minimum Maximum S-5 to S-7 Public Health Nurse $3,800.00 $4,500.00

Arlicle 72. To see if the Town will vote to amend and increase the S7 Inspector of Wires Designation of Exhibit A of the wage classification and compensation plan as voted at the Annual Town Meeting on March 8, 1954, said plan having been designated as Article MCX of the Town By-Laws as amended from time to time, so that it will be designated as follows, retroactive to January 1, 1961, or act anything thereon. EXHIBIT A Minimum Maximum S-7 Inspector of Wires (Present Schedule) $ 800.00 $1,000.00

Proposed Salary Minimum Maximum S-7 Inspector of Wires $1,500.00 $2,000.00

Article 73. To see if the Town will vote to amend and increase the S-5, S-7, S-8, and S-12 Designation of Exhibit A and Exhibit B 1 of the Wage Classification and Compensation Plan as voted at the Annual Town Meeting on March 8, 1954, said plan having been designated as Article MCX of the Town By-Laws, as amended from time to time, so that they will be designated as follows, retroactive to January 1, 1961, or act anything thereon: EXHIBIT A Minimum Maximum S-5 Engineering Aid $3,800.00 $4,800.00 S-7 Draftsman 4,200.00 5,200.00 S-8 Civil Engineer 5,200.00 6,200.00 S-12 Town Engineer 7,200.00 8,200.00

EXHIBIT B - Proposed Engineering Scale Pay Pay Scale Minimum 1 2 3 Maximum Scale S-5 $3,800 $4,050 $4,300 $4,550 $4,800 $1,000 S-7 4,200 4,400 4,650 4,900 5,200 1,000 S-8 5,200 5,450 5,700 5,950 6,200 1,000 S-12 7,200 7,450 7,700 7,950 8,200 1,000

Article 74. To see if the Town will vote to amend and increase the Exhibit B-3 of the Wage Classification and Com- pensation Plan as voted at the Annual Town Meeting on March 8, 1954, said plan having been designated as Article MCX of the Town By-Laws, as amended from time to time, so

35 that it will be designated as follows, retroactive to January

1, 1961, or act anything thereon. Proposed Wage Scale Minimum (1) (2) Maximum S-8 $ 2.63 $ 2.71 $ 2.79 $ 2.875 105.20 108.40 111.60 115.00 5,470.40 5,636.80 5,803.20 5,980 00 W-6 2.00 2.08 2.16 2.25 80.00 83.20 86.40 90.00 4,160.00 4,326.40 4,492.80 4,680.00 W-5 2.00 2.08 2.16 2.25 80.00 83.20 86.40 90.00 4,160.00 4,326.40 4,492.80 4,680.00 W-4 1.71 1.79 1.87 1.95 68.40 71.60 74.80 78.00 3,556.80 3,723.20 3,889.60 4,056.00 W-3 1.61 1.69 1.77 1.85 64.40 67.60 70.80 74.00 3,348.40 3,515.20 3,681.60 3,848.00 W-2 1.51 1.59 1.67 1.75 60.40 63.60 66.80 70.00 3,140.80 3,307.20 3,473.60 3,640.00

Article 75. To see if the Town will vote to amend, retroactive to January 1, 1961, the minimum and maximum pay range Exhibit A; the minimum and maximum salary scales of Exhibit B 1, of the Wage Classification and Compensation Plan designated and known as Article MCX of the Town By-Laws, as amended from time to time, or act anything thereon. Pay Range Pay Scale Class Title Minimum Maximum .S-3 to S-6 Account - Asst. $3,500.00 $4,100.00

Article 76. To see if the Town will vote to amend, retroactive to January 1, 1961, the minimum and maximum pay range of Exhibit A; the minimum and maximum salary scales of Exhibit B 1, of the Wage Classification and Compensation Plan designated and known as Article MCX of the Town By-Laws, as amended from time to time, or act anything thereon. Pay Range Pay Scale Class Title Minimum Maximum S-7 to S-8 Veterans Agent and Services Director $4,100.00 $4,900 00 S-2 to S-3 Clerk III $2,700.00 $3,200.00

Article 77. To see if the Town will vote to amend and increase by $200.00, retroactive to January 1, 1961, for em-

36 ployees other than PF designation, the minimum and maximum pay range of Exhibit A; the minimum and maximum salary scales of Exhibit B 1; and the minimum and intermediate and maximum wage scales of Exhibit B3 of the Wage Classification and Compensation Plan designated and known at Article MCX of the Town By-Laws, as amended from time to time, or act anything thereon.

Article 78. To see whether the Town will vote to accept Chapter 810 of the Acts of 1960 providing that operators of motor vehicles shall yield the right of way to pedestrians at marked crosswalks and that pedestrians in thickly settled or business districts shall cross a way only in compliance with traffic control signals, the direction of a police officer, or on certain marked crosswalks, and providing penalties for violation thereof.

You are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies in six (6) conspicuous places within the Town at least seven (7) days before holding said meeting.

Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the same time and place mentioned before. Given under our hands this 16th (sixteenth) day of Janu- ary in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty-One.

ARMAND O. BELLERIVE RAYMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DeGRENIER Board of Selectmen A true copy, Attest: CHARLES L. MONTIGNY, Constable of Southbridge

Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge by posting up attested copies of the same in six conspicuous places namely: Town Hall, Lippe's Market, Laughnane's News Room, Metro Bros., South Street Market and Ebb Tide and now return this warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 16th day of February, 1961. A true copy. Attest: CHARLES L. MONTIGNY, Constable of Southbridge RECEIVED TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE 16 FEB., 1961 2:42 P. M. SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS A true copy and record.

Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

37 ANNUAL ELECTION — MARCH 3, 1961

Total Vote Cast — 2,433

Precincts 1 2 3 4 Total MODERATOR, 1 Year (1) *Willard R. Stark 542 309 521 164 1,536 Blanks 284 193 320 100 897

826 502 841 264 2,433 Willard R. Stark declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

SELECTMEN, 1 Year (3) *Armand O. Bellerive 568 331 602 184 1,685 *Armand 0. DeGrenier 565 279 506 133 1,483 ^Raymond J. Lataille 541 314 516 153 1,524 Frank DiGregorio 123 81 173 71 448 Lucien Duff 148 81 174 56 459 Charles W. Osberg 61 37 78 43 219 Joseph S. Toczylowski 50 102 56 27 235 Blanks 422 281 418 125 1,246

2,478 1,506 2,523 792 7,299 Messrs. Armand O. Bellerive, Armand 0. DeGrenier and Raymond J. Lataille declared elected and they qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

BOARD OF ASSESSORS, 3 Years (1) *Rosario C. Arpin 686 402 693 186 1,967 Blanks 140 100 148 78 466

826 502 841 264 2,433 Rosario C. Arpin declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

TREASURER, 3 Years (1) *Norbert C. Benoit 708 412 681 199 2,000 Blanks 118 90 160 65 433

826 502 841 264 2,433 Norbert C. Benoit declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

BOARD OF HEALTH, 3 Years (1) *Henry E. Demers 674 378 652 175 1,879 Blanks 152 124 189 89 554

826 502 841 264 2,433

38 Henry E. Demers declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

CEMETERY COMMITTEE, 3 Years (1) *Anthony Trifone 643 368 641 176 1,828 Blanks 183 134 200 88 605

826 502 841 264 2,433 Anthony Trifone declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE, 3 Years (1) ^Raymond L. Boucher 666 380 648 185 1,879 Blanks 160 122 193 78 553 Lucien Duff 1 1

826 502 841 264 2,433 Raymond L. Boucher declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

SEWER COMMISSIONERS, 3 Years (1) *Edgar L. McCann 649 371 663 170 1,853 Blanks 177 131 178 94 580

826 502 841 264 2,433 Edgar L. McCann declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

PARK COMMISSIONERS, 3 Years (1) *Roger LeBoeuf 654 372 647 173 1,846 Blanks 172 130 194 91 587

826 502 841 264 2,433 Roger LeBoeuf declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

SOUTHBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY, 5 Years (1) *Alphonse V. Renna 625 359 622 167 1,773 Blanks 201 143 219 97 660

82-6 502 841 264 2,433 Alphonse V. Renna declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

COMMISSIONER OF TRUST FUNDS, 3 Years (1) ^Vincent T. Walsh 632 370 624 179 1,805 Blanks 194 132 217 85 628

826 502 841 264 2,433

39 Vincent T. Walsh declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

SOUTHBRIDGE PLANNING BOARD, 5 Years (1) *Joseph A. A. Gendreau 627 348 636 161 1,772 Blanks 199 154 205 103 661

826 502 841 264 2,433 Joseph A. A. Gendreau declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk. SOUTHBRIDGE PLANNING BOARD, 2 Years (1) (To Finish Unexpired Term.) ^Francis B. Flanagan 613 357 603 177 1,750 Blanks 213 145 238 87 683

826 502 841 264 2,433 Francis B. Flanagan declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE, 3 Years (2) *Ralph R. Racicot 608 340 576 174 1,698 ^Albert J. Langevin 590 322 580 161 1,653 Blanks 454 342 526 193 1,515

1,652 1,004 1,682 528 4,866 Messrs. Ralph R. Racicot and Albert J. Langevin declared elected and they qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

WORLD WAR MEMORIAL PARK TRUSTEES, 3 Years (1) *Ovila J. Donais 656 366 637 169 1,828 Blanks 170 136 204 95 605

826 502 841 264 2,433 Ovila J. Donais declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

CONSTABLE, 3 Years (1) *Wilfred Gauthier 687 409 665 186 1,947 Blanks 139 93 176 78 486

826 502 841 264 2,433 Wilfred Gauthier declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk.

TREE WARDEN, 1 Year (1) ^Chester J. Maska 644 402 663 192 1,901 Blanks 182 100 178 72 532

826 502 841 264 2,433

40 Chester J. Maska declared elected and he qualified before Clare P. Boyer, Town Clerk. I

I *Declared elected. A true record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

Annual Election — March 3, 1961. The following is a report of the precincts: Precinct No. 1 votes cast: 826 reported at 11:35 P. M. Precinct No. 2 votes cast: 502 reported at 11:25 P. M. Precinct No. 3 votes cast: 841 reported at 11:43 P. M. Precinct No. 4 votes cast: 264 reported at 10:25 P. M. The results of the ballot were announced at 12:19 A. M., on March 4, 1961. The result of votes cast at the Annual Town Election was forwarded to the Secretary of State. In accordance with Chapter 51, Section 61, the return of registered voters at the close of registration on Feb. 10, 1961, was forwarded to the Secretary of State. In accordance with Chapter 54, Section 132, the number of persons who voted in each precinct was forwarded to Secre- tary of State. In connection with the work of the Department of Cor- j porations and Taxation, a list of Town Officials was forwarded to Herman B. Dine, Director of Accounts. Mr. Robert R. Gallagher, Register of Deeds, was notified of the election of Messrs. Joseph A. A. Gendreau and Francis B. , Flanagan to the Southbridge Planning Board.

I The Massachusetts Department of Commerce was also notified that Messrs. Joseph A. A. Gendreau and Francis B. Flanagan were now duly elected members of the Southbridge Planning Board. The State Housing Board was notified of the election of j

I Alphonse V. Renna to the Southbridge Housing Authority. Sheriff William A. Bennett was duly notified upon the election of Wilfred Gauthier, Constable of Southbridge.

I Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING

MARCH 13, 1961

In accordance to the by-laws, Article 3, Section 7, the Moderator, Willard R. Stark, appointed tellers. Said tellers admitted only registered voters. Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Moderator Willard R. Stark. VOTED: That the reading of the warrant be dispensed with.

41 The Moderator announced the following: "Recommenda- tions of the Finance Committee to be considered as motions and said motions duly seconded. However, substitute motions may be presented from the floor." The Moderator also stated: "In accordance to the by-laws, Article III, Sec. 17, no person shall speak for more than ten (10) minutes on any question, unless his time shall be extended by vote of the meeting." He requested the voters to please refrain from personalities. A minute of silence was observed, paying respect to three •of our fine citizens who have passed beyond during the year. Messrs. William Congdon, George Silk and Arthur Tieri. They served our community well. Their passing leaves a gap in the life of our Town that only time can close. Article 1. To hear and act on the reports of the Town Officers. VOTED: To accept the reports of the Town Officers as printed in the Town Report.

Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 4, of the General Laws and to renew notes as provided by Chapter 44, Section 17. VOTED: In the affirmative.

Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to cause an audit to be made of the Town's Ac- counts of 1961, or act anything thereon. VOTED: In the affirmative.

Article 4. At this time Mr. E. Teeson, Chairman of the Finance Com- mittee stated the following: "Your Finance Committee hopes that you will follow their recommendations. On the basis of these recommendations, your 1961 tax rate will be approximately $83.70, an increase of $4.70 over your 1960 tax rate. "The 1961 departmental request total $2,327,810., an increase of $275,733. over the 1960 budget. Your Finance Com- mittee recommends $2,282,152., which represents increased expenditures of $230,075., a 11.2% increase over the 1960 departmental budgets." He also read an excerpt from the Advisory Board of Re- view's Report which appeared on page 6-A of their supplement: "We feel that we will have had sufficient time during the coming months to present to the town's people at the next Annual Town Meeting a completely revised compensation and classification plan. One that is up to date and that takes into consideration the various economical changes that have occurred since the adoption of this plan in 1954."

42 Article 4. To raise and appropriate money to defray the debts and expenses of the Town for the current financial year and especially for relating to all or any boards,departments, committees; to fix the salary and compensation of all elective officers of the Town as provided by Section 108 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, as amended, or to take any other action in relation thereto. VOTED: That the Town raise and appropriate the following sums of money: MODERATOR: Expenses $ 912.00 FINANCE COMMITTEE: Expenses 350.00 SELECTMEN: Salary of Assistant Clerk — S-3 $ 3,100.00 Other Expenses 1,000.00 Extra Clerk Hire 650.00 'Precinct Expenses 500.00

5,250.00 ACCOUNTANT: Accountant's Salary 4,900.00 Clerk Hire — S-4 2,460.00 Extra Clerical 300.00 vOther Expenses 600.00

8,260.00

TREASURER: The following substitute motion presented, seconded and -carried: TREASURER: Salary of Clerk — S3 3,100 00 Extra Clerical 2,850.00 Travel Expenses 200.00 Other Expenses 2,300.00

8,450.00 (Tellers named by Moderator) Result of counted vote: Affirmative — 131; Negative — 52. It's a vote.

TAX COLLECTOR: Salaries of Clerks—1 S-1, 1 S-3 5,500.00

43 other Expenses 3,363.00

8,863.00

ASSESSORS: Salary of Clerk of Board 4,900.00 Salaries of Clerks — 1 S-2, 1 S-3 5,700.00 Extra Clerk Hire 100 00 Other Expenses 1,480.00 Travel Expenses 500.00 New Equipment 170.00

12,850.00

TOWN CLERK: Clerk Hire — S-3 3,200.00 Other Expenses 1,230.00 Extra Clerical 1,350.00

5,780.00

ELECTION AND REGISTRATION: Salary of 3 Registrars 300.00 Salary of Clerk of Board 600.00 Election Expenses 5,240.00 Re-Listing Expenses 1,904.00

8,044.00 LAW: Salary of Town Counsel 2,500.00 Other Expenses 1,000.00

3,500.00

TOWN HALL: Salary of Janitor 3,500.00 Other Expenses 6,500.00

10,000.00

ENGINEERING: Salary of Engineer 6,800.00 Salary of Personnel 14,600.00 Other Expenses 2,500.00

23,900.00

44 HETIREMENT BOARD: The following substitute motion presented, seconded, and lost: Salary of Clerk 1,000.00 Salary of Treasurer 500.00 Other Expenses 300.00

1,800.00 RETIREMENT BOARD: VOTED: Salary of Clerk 1,000.00 Other Expenses 300.00

1,300.00 PLANNING BOARD: Expenses 550.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT: Salary of Chief 6,500.00 Salary of Deputy Chief 5,500.00 Salaries of Patrolmen Sergeants 4,900.00 Salaries of Regular Officers 103,331 00 Salary of Custodian 3,600.00 Special Police, Matrons, Doctors, School Guards 8,620.00

Total Payroll 132,451.00

Eingerprint and Identification Equipm. 300.00 Building Repairs 2,000.00 School Safety Patrol Supplies 500.00 Officers' Equipment 650.00 Other Expenses 13,200.00 New Cruisers 4,000.00 New Uniforms 2,900.00 Special Medical Acct. 500.00 Police Officers' Training School 740.00

24,790.00

157,241.00 PARKING METER DIVISION: Officers' Salaries 13,800.00 Signs, Posts, Painting, etc. 4,500.00

18,300.00

TOTAL POLICE DEPARTMENT 175,541.00

45 Less—Amounts transferred from Park- ing Meter Fund 18,300.0a

TOTAL APPROPRIATION 157,241.00

FIRE DEPARTMENT: Salary of Chief 6,000.00 Salary of Assistant Chief 5,200.00 Salaries of Captains 9,800.00 Salaries of Permanent Firemen 84,677.00 Salaries of Call Men 7,800.00 Specialized Duties 300.00

Total Payroll 113,777.00

Travel Out of Town 325.00 Other Expenses 7,350 00 Fire Alarm Boxes 1,000.00 Clothing Allowance 875.00 Oxygen Tank Recharge 100.00 Pickup Truck 1,829.00 Building Repairs 855.00

12,334.00

HYDRANTS: 36,000.00

FOREST FIRE Expenses 1,630.00 SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: Salary of Sealer 1,800.00 Other Expenses 400.00

2,200.00 TREE WARDEN: Labor and Expenses 2,200.00 Dutch Elm Disease 3,500.00

5,700.00

MOTH EXTERMINATION: 400.00 DAMAGE TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY: 10,500.00

46 WIRE INSPECTOR: Salary of Inspector 900.00 Other Expenses 200.00

i,ioo.oa AMBULANCE: Expenses 1,385.00 BUILDING INSPECTOR: Salary of Inspector 850.00 Other Expenses 175.00

1,025.00 DOG OFFICER: Salary of Officer 350.00 Other Expenses 900.00

1,250.00

STREET LIGHTS: 30,000.00

CIVILIAN DEFENSE: Expenses 4,100.00 Auxiliary Police 300.00 Auxiliary Fire 300.00

4,700.00 SCHOOLS: Salaries 623,285.00 Transportation 33,000.00 General Control (other than Salaries and Transportation) 6,550.00 Textbooks and Other School Supplies 38,453.50 Operation 38,690.00 Maint. of School Bldgs. 23,652.50 Furniture, Fixtures, Machinery and Capital Equipment 7,455 00 Audio-Visual Program 2,000.00 Contingency 5,000.00 Athletic Fund 2,300.00 Music 2,000.00 Federal Lunch Program 3,500.00 Playgrounds 4,500 00 Dresser St. Field 10,467.00

800,853.00

47 LIBRARY: Salaries 21,036.00 Books, Periodicals and Expenses 7,429.00 Replacement of Equipment 1,100.00

29,565.00 HIGHWAYS: Salary of Superintendent 4,900.00 Labor 52,500.00 Oil for Roads 7,000.00 Other Expenses 12,000.00 Snow and Ice 40,000.00 New Road Machinery Equipment: Snow Loader and Blower 6,000.00 Front End Loader 14,000.00 Truck 6,000.00

26,00000 Road Machinery Maintenance ^13,000.00 Town Dump 3,158.00 Town Dump—Rodent Control 600.00 Rubbish Collection 5,500.00 Sidewalk Repairs 2,000.00 Drain Pipes 1,000.00

167,658.00 Transfer from E & D Account 130,000.00

37,658.00 SOCIAL WELFARE: Salary of Dir. of Public Assistance 5,950.00 Salaries of Social Workers 17,040.00 Salaries of Clerks 10,800.00

33,790.00 From Federal Grants 10,790.00

Total Appropriation 23,000.00

General Relief 50,000.00 Aid to Dependent Children 49,000 00 Old Age Assistance 140,000.00 Medical Assistance to Aged 50,000.00 Disability Assistance 13,900.00

302,900.00

48 VETERANS' BENEFITS: Relief Grants 80,000.00 VETERANS' SERVICES: Director's Salary 4,500.00 Salary of Clerk—S-2 2,900.00 Other Expenses 850.00 Part-Time Clerical 500.00

8,750.00

SOLDIERS' BURIALS: 500.00

MAINTENANCE OF VETERANS' GRAVES- 600.00 BOARD OF HEALTH: Salaries: Agent 800.00 Board Physician 630.00 Parochial School Physician 870.00 Podiatrist 250 00 Nurse 4,000.00 Clerk 300.00 Dental Clinic 800.00 Plumbing Inspector 3,800.00 Food Inspector 300.00 Milk Inspector 300.00 Sanitary Inspector 500.00 Animal Inspector 350.00

12,900.00 Expenses: Tuberculosis and Contagious Dis. 1,500.00 Premature Births 1,000.00 Traveling Expenses 475.00 Other Expenses 500.00

3,475.00

Total Board of Health 16,375.00 SEWER DEPARTMENT: Salaries of Caretakers and Operators 23,930.00 Chlorine and Other Chemicals 5,500.00 Other Expenses 6,855.00 Rebuild Manholes 650.00 Garage Addition 2,000.00 14'' Valve 500.00

4 Safety Control 100.00 Sewer Rotor Machine 4,500.00

44,035.00 RECREATION: Swimming Pool: Salaries 3,800.00 Other Expenses 750.00 Red Cross Instruction 400.00 Special Water Account 700.00 New Construction and Repairs 284.00 Special Events: Expenses for Babe Ruth Little and Minor Leagues 2,900.00 Alumni Field: Salaries 1,000.00 Maintenance and Improvements 500.00 New Construction—Toilet Facilities 2,500.00 Backstop Repairs 300.00 Other Expenses 200.00 New Lawn Mower 150.00 Henry Street Field: Salaries 1,500.00 Other Expenses 450.00 Maintenance and Improvements 1,500.00 Winter Sports: Salaries 450.00 Other Expenses 150.00 Retarded Children: Expenses 1,900.00

Total Recreation 19,434.00 PENSIONS: Pensions (Non-Contributory) 2,775 00 Pension Accumulation Fund 50,074.00 Group Insurance 18,500.00

71,349.00 CEMETERIES AND ENTERPRISES: 6,545.00

INSURANCE: 28,473.00

PARKS: 600.00

MEMORIAL DAY: 1,050.00

50 VETERANS' DAY: 750.00

ANNUAL REPORTS: 3,900.00 MAIN STREET — DRESSER PARK MAINTENANCE: 1,628.00

WORLD WAR MEMORIAL: 400.00

TOWN HALL REPAIRS: 1,500.00

WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL: 200.00

GARBAGE COLLECTION 8,998.00

INFIRMARY EXPENSE: 100.00

ADVISORY BOARD OF REVIEW: 1,000.00

TOWN CLOCK: 50.00

SOUTHBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY: 100.00

CHRISTMAS DECORATION COMMITTEE: 1,000.00

DISABLED VETS QUARTERS: 525.00

VFW LEONIDE LEMIRE POST QUARTERS: 1,125.00

ITALIAN AMERICAN VETS QUARTERS: 725.00

POLISH AMERICAN VETS QUARTERS: 625.00 GLOBE VILLAGE FIRE STATION REPAIRS: 225.00 FINANCE COMMITTEE RESERVE FUND: 10,000.00 FINANCE COMMITTEE RESERVE FUND: The following substitute motion presented, seconded and not accepted by the Moderator: VOTED: That the sum of $8,000.00 be added to the Town Reserve Fund to pay expenses for a group of men which would work in the interest of the Town in trying to get new industries to locate in the Town. Moderator asked the Town Counsel for a ruling on this substitute motion. The Town Counsel ruled that Finance Committee Reserve

51 Fund was a fund to be used by said Finance Committee for unforseen or emergency business.

INTEREST ON REVENUE LOANS: BflOOM

FUNDED DEBT — AIRPORT LOAN: 5,000.00

FUNDED DEBT —NEW SCHOOL: 65,000.00^

FUNDED DEBT — TOWN BARN: 12,000.00 INTEREST ON FUNDED DEBT- NEW SCHOOL: 41,213.00 r 717157 ON FUNDED DEBT— r: :: barn: 1^.00 and to appropriate the following sums of money to be paid as salary to the elected officers of the Town at the annual rates indicatpd herein, beginning January 1, 1961, in accordance with proviskHis of Section 108 of Qiapt^ 41 of the General Laws, as amended: SELECTMEN: Salary of Chairman 650.00 Salary of 2nd Member 55000 Salary of 3rd Monber 550.00

1,750.0<: SALARY OF TREASURER: The following substitute motion presented, seconded and lost: Salary of Treasure 4^500.00

SALABY OF TREASURER: 3,200.00

S.-^ V : 7 7AX COLLECTOR: 4,900.00

Si : - 700.00 S - 700.00

: _ . . r„ r 700.00

2AO0.O0

SALARY OF MODERATOR: lOQjOQ

52 SALARY OF TOWN CLERK: 4,900.00

TREE WARDEN: Per Hour 1.95 BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE: Salary of Chairman 800.00 Salary of Second Member 800.00 Salary of Third Member 800.00

Total Salaries 2,400.00 Less — Federal Grants 1,200.00

To be raised by Town 1,200.00 BOARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Salary of Chairman 150.00 Salary of 2nd Member 150.00 Salary of 3rd Member 150.00

450.00 SEWER COMMISSIONERS: Salary of Chairman 200.00 Salary of 2nd Member 200.00 Salary of 3rd Member 200.00

600.00 The following motion presented:

VOTED: That $8,000.00 be taken from $10,000.00 Fi- nance Reserve Fund to be used to pay expenses of a group of men to work in getting new industries to locate in this town. Moderator ruled this motion out of order and not acceptable.

Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Health to appoint one of its members to the office or position of Board Physician at a salary of S630.00 per annum and to the office or position of Parochial School Physician at a salary of $870.00 per annum, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: That the Town authorize the Board of Health to appoint one of its members to the office or position of Board Physician at a salary of $630.00 per annum and to the office or position of Parochial School Physician at a salary of S870 per annum.

Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the maintenance

53 of Chapter 90 roads in this town, said money to be used in conjunction with money, which may be allotted by the State and County, or both, for this purpose, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative for $1,500.00.

VOTED: In the affirmative for $11,000.00.

Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $970.00 to pay Chartier and Grenier Contractors for the construction of 485 lineal feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer on Westwood Parkway, provided that Chartier and Grenier Contractors releases the Town of South- bridge of all their rights by proper instrument, or act anything thereon.

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: In the affirmative for $948.70 for 460 lineal feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer on Westwood Parkway, provided that Chartier and Grenier also provide to the Town, proper evidence that payments has been made for all labor and materials.

Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to pay Warren D. McGrath for construction of a sanitary sewer on High Street, from the terminus of the 1946 construction, thence southwesterly for a distance of one hundred sixty (160) feet to the terminus of the 1946 layout said High Street, providing that Warren D. McGrath release to the Town of Southbridge all rights by proper instruments, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative for $555.73, from the Sewer Assessment Reserve Account.

Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to relay an 8- inch sanitary sewer across Cady Brook on Center Street, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative for $3,700.00, work to be done by contract.

54 Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to construct a sanitary sewer on Lebanon Hill commencing at the southerly terminus of the existing sanitary sewer, thence running southerly for a distance of 2,400 feet, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, a certain Street known as Warren Street, commencing at the end of the 1941 Layout, Thence southwesterly for a distance of about three hundred twenty- eight and seven-tenths (328.7) feet, or act anything thereon.

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: To accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way a certain street known as Warren Street, commencing at the end of the 1941 layout, thence southwesterly for a distance of about three hundred twenty-eight and seven-tenths (328.7) feet. This acceptance is conditional upon the Street being brought to grade, and surface drainage provided for by the owner to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer within sixty (60) days. No Land Damages per Selectmen.

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: In the affirmative for $1,600.00, work to be done by contract and providing Warren Street is brought to grade, and surface drainage provided for by the owner to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer.

Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way a certain street known as High Street, commencing at the terminus of the 1946 Layout of High Street, thence, southwesterly for a distance of four hundred ten (410) feet, or act anything thereon.

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried:

55 VOTED: To accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way a certain street known as High Street, commencing at the terminus of the 1946 layout of High Street, thence southwesterly for a distance of four hundred ten (410) feet. No Land Damages per Selectmen.

Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to pay Warren D. McGrath for the construction of a sanitary sewer on High Street, from the terminus of the 1946 Layout of High Street, southwesterly for a distance of four hundred ten (410) feet at the terminus of the 1961 Layout of said High Street, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative for $1,086.56.

Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a sanitary sewer on Lens Street, from the terminus of the 1901 construction, easterly for a distance of about one hundred (100) feet to the Mechanic Street sewer construction in 1949, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative for $1,450.00, from the Sewer Assessment Reserve Account, work to be done by contract.

Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to pay Yvette Lamoureux, for the construction of a sanitary sewer on Knoll- wood Drive, a distance of about two hundred twenty-five (225) feet, providing that said Yvette Lamoureux, release to the Town of Southbridge, all her rights by proper instruments, this money to be in addition to money voted under Article 24 of the Annual Town Meeting held March 14, 1960, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative for $769.57.

Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to pay Eugene Hamel and Albert and Alice Peck for the construction of a sanitary sewer on Morris Street from the terminus of the 1960 construction, thence southwesterly for a distance of one hundred (100.0) feet, providing that Eugene Hamel and Albert and Alice Peck release to the Town of Southbridge, all rights by proper instruments, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative for $200.00

56 Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the relocation of a Town road known as Charlton Street, from the northerly terminus of the 1938 Relocation of Charlton Street, northerly for a distance of about 4,105 feet, or act anything thereon.

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Charlton Street from Vinton Street northerly to the Southbridge-Charlton line for a distance of about four thousand (4,000) feet, said construction to consist of widening, grading, adequate drainage, gravel foundations, penetrated and sealed with asphalt, or act anything thereon.

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried. VOTED: In the affirmative for the sum of $15,000.00 for the reconstruction of a portion of Charlton Street at approximately Station 10 to 23 +50 as shown on plans in the office of the Town Engineer, said construction to consist of widening within limits of the present layout, grading, adequate drainage, gravel foundation, penetrated and sealed with asphalt. Work to be done by contract.

Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a sanitary sewer on Charlton Street, from Vinton Street northerly to the Southbridge-Charlton line, a distance of about 4,000 feet, or act anything thereon.

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: In the affirmative the sum of $15,000.00, to be taken from the tax levy of 1961 for the construction of a sanitary sewer on Charlton Street from Vinton Street northerly for a distance of about twenty-three hundred (2,300) feet, work to be done by contract.

Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, a sum of money for construction of a sanitary sewer on Fiske Street from the existing sewer, northerly, for a distance of about fifty (50) feet.

VOTED: In the affirmative for $450.00, with work to be done by contract.

57 Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a trunk line sewer from High Street to proposed Pine- dale Street, for a distance of about thirteen hundred (1,300) feet, or act anything thereon.

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: In the affirmative for the sum of Fifteen Thou- sand ($15,000.00) Dollars, said work to be done by contract. (Unanimous vote). (Atty M. Morrill retained by A. & W. McGrath.)

Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept, the request of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, to be known as Warren Lane, commencing at the westerly line of Chestnut Street and running westerly to the easterly line of Warren Street, for a distance of about two hundred (200.0) feet, or act anything thereon.

The following motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: To accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way a certain street to be known as Warren Lane, commencing at the westerly line of Chestnut Street and running westerly to the easterly line of Warren Street, for a distance of about two hundred (200.0) feet. No Land Damages per Selectmen.

Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $500.00 to pay Albert N. McGrath and Grace Esterbrook for land described in Lay- out by the Board of Selectmen as Warren Lane, commencing at the westerly line of Chestnut Street, thence running westerly to the easterly line of Warren Street for a distance of about two hundred (200) feet, having a width of forty (40) feet and containing approximately 8,000 square feet, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

The following motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: To accept the report of the Board of Selectmen

58 as to the laying out of a public way known as Morris Street commencing at the terminus of the 1951 Layout of Morris Street; thence south-westerly for a distance of five hundred ninety and thirty-five hundredths (590.35) feet. No Land Damages p^r Selectmen.

Article 27. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept, the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, to be known as Bouchard Lane, commencing at the westerly line of Warren Street and extending westerly for a distance of about one hundred thirty-six (136.0) feet .to the easterly line of Roger Street, or act anything thereon.

The following motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: To accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, to be known as Bouchard Lane, commencing at the westerly line of Warren Street and extending westerly for a distance of about one hundred thirty- six (136.0) feet to the easterly line of Roger Street. No Land Damages per Selectmen.

Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a storm drain on Thomas Street from the existing drain southerly for a distance of about three hundred ten (310) feet, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative for $1,500.00, with work to be done by the Highway Department.

Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, a sum of money to widen Dresser Street from Elm Street to Goddard Street for a distance of about 670 feet, and further to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain, whatever land necessary for this widening, or act anything thereon.

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: That the sum of $5,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of widening Dresser Street on the northerly side, within the limits of the layout of July, 1875, between Elm Street and Franklin Street for a distance of about 830 feet and that the trees presently existing be retained; said work to be done under contract. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

59 Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- priate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Poplar Street from Glover Street to Litchfield Avenue a distance of seven hundred eighty-five and thirty-one hundredths (785.31) feet, said construction to consist of adequate drainage, foundation, curbing, reconstruction of existing sidewalk and Type I surfacing, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative, $13,500.00, work to be done- by contract.

Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to construct a storm drain on Westwood Parkway, beginning at the northerly end of the present storm drain thence northerly about five hundred fifty (550) feet, or act anything thereon.

The following substitute motion, presented, seconded and carried:

VOTED: In the affirmative for the sum of Forty Eight Hundred ($4,800.00) Dollars, said work to be done by contract. (Atty. M. Morrill retained by home owners of Westwood Park- way.)

Article 32. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Cole Avenue from Dresser Street to Woodycrest Avenue, a distance of about 550 feet, said construction to consist of adequate foundation, curbing, asphaltic sidewalks and Type I surfacing, and further to see if the Town will vote a sum of money to construct wall and ramp along Dresser Street Field, and grade area along Cole Avenue for the purpose of providing additional parking area, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative for $14,000.00 to reconstruct Cole Avenue from Dresser Street, to Woodycrest Avenue, a distance of about 550 feet; said construction to consist of adequate foundation, curbing, asphaltic sidewalks and Type I surfacing, with work to be done by contract.

Article 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to resurface Worcester Street with Type I, from the junction of Worcester and Mechanic, northerly for a distance of three thousand (3,000) feet, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

60 Article 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a storm drain on Marjorie Lane from existing drainage system at land now or formerly owned by William D. Grenier Real Estate & Delevopment Co.; thence northeasterly for a distance of five hundred fifty (550) feet, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative for $5,950.00, with work to be done by contract.

Article 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the reconstruction of Franklin Street from Dresser Street to Dupaul Street, a distance of about three hundred ninety-two (392.) feet, this construction to consist of adequate drainage, foundation, curbing, and asphaltic sidewalk on the westerly side, or act anything thereon.

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and lost: VOTED: That the Town raise $7,600.00 from the tax levy of 1961 for the reconstruction of Franklin Street from Dresser Street to Dupaul Street. A distance of about three hundred ninety-two (392.0) feet. This construction to consist of adequate drainage, foundation, curbing and asphaltic sidewalk on westerly side, work to be done by contract.

VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 36. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to repair approximately two hundred (200.0) feet of storm drain on Chapin Street, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative for $750.00, with work to be done by the Highway Department.

Article 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the resurfacing of Main Street with Type I from the junction of Main and Hamilton Streets to the bridge over the Quinebaug River, a distance of about four hundred (400) feet, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative for $4,500.00, work to be done by contract.

Article 38. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the recon-

61 struction of South Street from the terminus of the 1960 construction to the beginning of the 1952 construction, a distance of about four hundred fifty (450) feet, said construction to include adequate drainage, foundation, curb, and Type I surfacing, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative for $11,900.00, work to be done by contract.

Article 39. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a storm drain from Spring Street to Eastford Road, partly over land of Hyde Manufacturing Company, for a distance of about four hundred (400.0) feet, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative for $3,400.00, work to be done by contract. (Provided that proper easements are granted by Hyde Mfg. Co.) (Easement received June 7, 1961 2:55 P.M.)

Article 40. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept, the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the relocation of a Town road known as Brookside Road, from the easterly line of Worcester Street, to the westerly line of Charl- ton Street, for a distance of approximately eight hundred two (802.0) feet, or act anything thereon.

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: To accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way a certain street known as Brookside Road from the easterly line of Worcester Street, to the westerly line of Charlton Street for a distance of approximately 802 feet. No Land Damages per Selectmen.

Article 41. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a storm water drain on Brookside Road from Charl- ton Street, westerly for about three hundred eighty (380) feet, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 42. To see whether the Town shall determine that there is a need for a redevelopment authority for the purpose of engaging in urban renewal and land assembly and redevelopment projects, and that it is in the public interest that such an

62 authority be organized, and that such an authority be organized pursuant to General Laws of the Commonwealth by the appointment forthwith by the Board of Selectmen of four members to serve until the qualification of their successors at the next Annual Town Meeting and by the appointment of one member by the State Housing Board, or act anything thereon.

The following motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: That there is a need for a redevelopment authority for the purpose of engaging in urban renewal and land assembly and redevelopment projects, and that it is in the public interest that such an authority be organized, and that such an authority be organized pursuant to General Laws of the Commonwealth by the appointment forthwith by the Board of Selectmen of four members to serve until the qualification of their successors at the next Annual Town Meeting and by the appointment of one member by the State Housing Board.

Article 43. To see whether the Town shall raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 to be used in the urban renewal and redevelopment program under the supervision of the Urban Redevelopment Authority for expenses incurred in the organization of the Urban Redevelopment Authority and in the promulgation of the Urban Redevelopment program in accordance with the Federal Housing and Home Financing Au- thority, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 44. To see whether the Town will vote to repeal Article HI, Section 6, of the Town by-laws, which reads as follows: "Section 6. One hundred and fifty registered voters at any town meeting for the transaction of business shall constitute a quorum. A motion to adjourn shall not require a quorum."

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: That Section 6, of Article III, of the Town by- laws be repealed. (The moderator announced: "A 2/3 vote necessary.") COUNTED VOTE: Result of count: Affirmative — 159; Negative — 56. It's a vote. Boston, Mass. May 24, 1961 The foregoing amendment to by-laws is hereby approved. Edward J. McCormack, Jr. Attorney General

63 Published in Southbridge News 5-26-27 and 5-29.. NOTE: The Moderator announced that the number of 150 registered voters referred to in Section 6 had been amended to 100 at a previous meeting.

Article 45. To see whether the Town will vote to amend Article MCX Section 8, Advisory Board of Review, of the Town by-laws, by deleting the word "three" in the first sentence of said section, and inserting therein the word "five," so that the first sentence shall read, "An Advisory Board of Re- view consisting of five members is hereby established," and by the addition to said section of the following: "In the event that the membership of the Board shall be increased beyond three members, at any time, then, in such event, the terms of office of the newly appointed members shall be for the term of one, two or three years respectively, from the date of their appointment, so that the term of one newly appointed member shall expire each year. Thereafter, the terms of office shall be for three years."

VOTED: (Unanimous) In the affirmative. Boston, Mass. May 24, 1961 The foregoing amendment to by-laws is hereby approved. Edward J. McCormack, Jr. Attorney General Published in Southbridge News 5-26-27 and 5-29..

Article 46. To see whether the Town will vote to elect a Moderator for a term of three years at the Annual Meeting to be held in 1962, and for a term of three years at each subsequent Annual Meeting.

The following motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: That the term of office of the Moderator be changed from one (1) year to three (3) years at the next Annual Town Election in 1962 and for a term of three (3) years at each subsequent Annual Town Election. (It's not a unanimous vote by one.)

Article 47. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars, to pay Wanda Ciesla for damages sustained by virtue of taking by County Commissioners for new layout and relocation of Pleasant Street by decree dated April 9, 1959, and to satisfy agreement for judgment entered with Worcester Superior Court. (Case No. 134715y2.)

VOTED: In the affirmative.

64 Arlicle 48. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of Nine Hundred ($900.00) Dollars, to pay award made by Board of Selectmen to Wanda Ciesla, in accordance with General Laws, Chapter 79, as compensation for damages caused by taking by County Commissioners, by decree in 1946, for new layout and relocation of Pleasant Street.

VOTED: In the affirmative.

Article 49. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred ($1,200.00) Dollars, to pay George Gamache and Marie Anne Gamache, for damages sustained by them, resulting from the backing up of the sewerage from the sewer line running through North Street, and in satisfaction of agreement for judgment entered with Worcester Superior Court. (Case No. 132279.)

VOTED: In the affirmative.

Arlicle 50. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell a parcel of land on Dresser Hill Road to Milton and Priscilla Weglarz, a parcel of land containing approximately eighty-eight hundredths (.88) of an acre on the southerly side of Dresser Hill, as shown on County Commis- sioners Layout Decree 13599, H 2768 R, or act anything thereon.

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: To authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell at fair appraised value a parcel of land on Dresser Hill Road to Milton and Priscilla Weglarz, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a corner of stone walls, said corner being the northwest corner of land of Southbridge Finishing Company, also being eighty (80) feet more or less, southwest of a Wor- cester County Highway Bound located easterly of Station 42 + 68.35 of the 1941 Layout of Dresser Hill Road. Thence in a northwesterly direction for a distance of about three (3) feet more or less, to a Worcester County Highway Bound; Thence along a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 1030.00 feet for a distance of three hundred eighty-five and fifty hundredths (385.50) feet to a Worcester County Highway I Bound; Thence North 5° 31' 41" East for a distance of about four hundred sixty-seven (467) feet, more or less, to a stone wall,

6 said wall being forty-two (42) feet, more or less, southerly of a Worcester County Highway Bound located easterly of Sta- tion 33 + 89 51 of the 1951 Layout of said Dresser Hill Road; Thence easterly along said stone wall for a distance of about ninety (90) feet, more or less, to a corner of walls; Thence southerly and southwesterly along a stone wall, said wall being the easterly side line of said Dresser Hill Road as laid out in 1825, for a distance of about nine hundred sixty (960) feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, as shown on County Commissioners Layout 1359 H 2768 R and also as shown on plan dated January 27, 1961, which is on file in the office of the Town Engineer.

Article 5L To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of $180.00 for the erection of Railroad Crossing Signs as required by Chapter 160 of the General Laws, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative.

Article 52. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of walls on the easterly side of West Street, from the southerly line of School Street, southerly for a distance of two hundred eighty (280.0) feet; said money to be used in conjunction with money voted under Article 39, of the Annual Town Meeting, for the reconstruction of West Street sidewalk, or act anything thereon.

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and lost: VOTED: In the affirmative for the sum of $2,500.00 to be taken from the tax levy of 1961 for the construction of walls on the easterly side of West Street on land of Catherine Moriarty for a distance of about 95 feet, work to be done by contract. Providing that Catherine Moriarty convey to the town the land necessary therefor. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 53. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money to repair or replace guard rail on Cliff Street, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative of $1,500.00, with work to be done by the Highway Department.

Article 54. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase for the sum of eight thousand dollars ($8,000.00), or take by eminent domain, a parcel of land

66 with buildings thereon, owned by Albert E. and Gertrude F. Gendron, containing approximately eleven thousand two hundred fifty (11,250) square feet as described in deed recorded in the Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Book 3540 Page 137; and further to see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- priate, borrow or transfer the sum of fifteen thousand ($15,000.00) dollars, $8,000.00 of which is to be used for purchase of land owned by Albert E. and Gertrude F. Gendron, and $7,000.00 to be used for demolition of buildings, preliminary grading, and drainage at the Morris Street Field, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 55. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer $7,000.00 to provide new lighting in the Town Hall, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative for $2,500.00 for new service entrance and proper panels for electrical system.

Article 56. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of $90.00 to cover the cost of removal of a tree and stump at the corner of Cohasse and Beecher Street, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative.

Article 57. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Two Hundred Forty ($240.00) Dollars, to prepare soil and transplant 60 Town owned shade trees, now located on Town Infirmary land to Town owned Morris Street land. Work to be done under the supervision of the Tree Warden, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative.

Article 58. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Five Hundred Thirty ($530.00) Dollars to plant and guy 25 Town owned trees on various streets to replace trees that were cut down, and to feed 17 Town trees on Main Street. To improve the appearance and condition of these trees. Work to be done under the supervision of the Tree Warden, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative.

Article 59. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Two Thousand

67 ($2,000.00) Dollars for Mosquito Control. Said sum to be used for two sprays in swamps and low areas containing collections of water to prevent further breeding, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative for $500.00.

Article 60. Motion presented, seconded and carried:

VOTED: That Article 61 be voted on before Article 60.

Article 61. To see if the Town will vote to convey that property situated on Chestnut Street, formerly used as a Town Infirmary, to the Boys' Club of Southbridge, Inc., in consideration of $100.00, provided, that whenever said Boys' Club of Southbridge, Inc., shall cease to use said premises for Boys' Club purposes, said property shall revert to the Town.

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to convey the property situated on Chestnut Street, formerly known and used as the Town Infirmary to the Boys' Club of Southbridge, Inc., in consideration of the sum of one Hundred ($100.00) Dollars, notwithstanding the vote taken by the Town under Article No. 14 of the Town Meeting of March 4, 1960, provided, that whenever said Boys' Club of Southbridge, Inc., shall cease to use said premises for Boys' Club purposes said property shall revert back to the Town.

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: Indefinite postponement. (Overwhelmingly.) Notwithstanding the vote taken by the Town under Article No. 14, March 4, 1960.

Article 62. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) to be used for public outdoor band concerts during the summer of 1961 under the supervision of the Selectmen, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

68 JACOB EDWAKUb UD^nrxi r ; ;^,ao MSSS. Article 63. To see if the Tow"ri Will vote to 'transfer the sum of Fourteen Hundred and Forty-Five ($1,445.00) Dollars from the Sale of Lots and Graves Account to the Cemetery Improvement Account, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative.

Article 64. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars, for the purpose of promoting a recreation program for young girls between the age of ten to fifteen (10 to 15) years, known as Lassie League, said money to be used under the supervision of the Recreation Committee, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: In the affirmative.

Article 65. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following by-law, to be known as Section 3 of Article IV of the Town by-laws: "The Selectmen to appoint an executive secretary who may be appointed by them for a term of one or three years and to remove him at their discretion. An executive secretary appointed under the provisions of this section shall be sworn to the faithful performance of his duties. During the time that he holds office he shall hold no elective town office, but he may be appointed by the Selectmen or, with their approval, by any other town officer, board, committee or commission, to any other town office or position consistent with his office. He shall receive such aggregate compensation, not exceeding the amount appropriated therefor, as the Selectmen may determine. He shall act by and for the Selectmen in any matter which they may assign to him relating to the administration of the affairs of the Town or of any town office or department under their supervision and control, or, with the approval of the Selectmen, may perform such other duties as may be requested of him by other Town Officer, Board, Com- mittee or Commission.

VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 66. To see if the Town will vote in accordance with Section 22B and 22C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease for a period of one year from the first day of April, 1961, property located at the corner of Main and Goddard Streets, owned by Martin Realty Co., of Auburn, Inc., to be used for off-street parking upon such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen might determine and to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sufficient sum of money to cover the cost of such lease.

69 public liability insurance and the cost of policing and maintaining said areas, or act anything thereon.

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: In the affirmative for Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars providing that parking in said lot be restricted to two (2) hours parking during any one day except Sundays and holidays during the following periods of time: 9 A.M. to 6 P.M., Monday through Saturday; Thursday, 9 A.M. to 9 P.M.

Article 67. To see whether the Town will vote to approve the following as a by-law of the Town of Southbridge: "Section 1. The Board of Selectmen shall annually appoint an Inspector of Gas Piping and Gas Appliances whose duties shall be the enforcement of the rules and regulations adopted by the Board established by Chapter 737 of the Acts of 1960, Section 1, and whose compensation shall be set annually by the voters at the Annual Town Meeting. "Section 2. This by-law is established pursuant to Chap- ter 737, of the Acts of 1960, Section 2."

VOTED: In the affirmative, annual compensation of inspector, $50.00. The foregoing by-law designated as number 24. Boston, Mass. May 24, 1961. The foregoing by-law is hereby approved. Edward J. McCormack, Jr. Attorney General. PubHshed in Southbridge News: 5/26, 5/27 and 5/29.

Article 68. To see whether the Town will vote to elect three (3) Selectmen at the Annual Meeting to be held in 1962, one to be elected for one year, one to be elected for two years, and one to be elected for three years, and that at each Annual Meeting thereafter to elect one Selectman for a term of three years, or act anything thereon.

The following motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: To elect three Selectmen at the Annual Meeting to be held in 1962, one to be elected for one year, one to be elected for two years and one to be elected for three years, and that at each Annual Meeting thereafter to elect one Selectman for a term of three years.

Article 69. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, loan or transfer, a sum of money to enable the Town

70 Clerk to obtain a vault, either by construction or rental, to be Tised exclusively by the Town Clerk, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 70. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Four Hundred Thirty- Nine Dollars and Forty-Eight Cents ($439.48) to balance Over- drawn Accounts in the Police Department Other Expenses Ac- count, to wit: (1) E. G. Walker Coal Co., gasoline, $308.62; (2) Harry I. Cutler, Inc., repairs to cruisers, $48.69; (3) Libuda Bros. Service Station, oil, grease, chains, repairs, $44.77; (4) Clarence H. Knight, Inc., repairs to cruisers, $9.40; (5) Christie & Thomp- son, chain links, $28.00, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: (Unanimous). In the affirmative for $439.48.

Article 71. To see if the Town will vote to amend, retroactive to January 1, 1961, the minimum and maximum pay range of Exhibit A: The minimum and maximum salary scales of Exhibit B-1, of the wage classification and compensation plan designated and known as Article MCX of the Town by-laws, as amended from time to time, or act anything thereon. Pay Range Pay Scale Class Title Minimum Maximum S-5 to S-7 Public Health Nurse $3,800.00 $4,500.00

VOTED: In the affirmative, as recommended by the Ad- visory Board of Review.

Article 72. To see if the Town will vote to amend and increase the S-7 Inspector of Wires Designation of Exhibit A of the wage classification and compensation plan as voted at the Annual Town Meeting of March 8, 1954, said plan having been designated as Article MCX of the Town by-laws as amended from time to time, so that it will be designated as follows, retroactive to January 1, 1961, or act anything thereon. EXHIBIT A Minimum Maximum S-7 Inspector of Wires $ 800.00 $1,000.00 (Present Schedule) Proposed Salary Minimum Maximum S-7 Inspector of Wires $1,500.00 $2,000.00

VOTED: Indefinite postponement, as recommended by the -Advisory Board of Review.

71 Article 73. To see if the Town will vote to amend and increase the S-5, S-7, S-8 and S-12 Designation of Exhibit A and Exhibit B-1 of the Wage Classification and Compensation Plan as voted at the Annual Town Meeting on March 8, 1954, said plan having been designated as Article MCX of the Town by- laws, as amended from time to time, so that they will be designated as follows, retroactive to January 1, 1961, or act anything thereon. EXHIBIT A Minimum Maximum S-5 Engineering Aid $3,800.00 $4,800.00 S-7 Draftsman 4,200.00 5,200.00 S-8 Civil Engineer 5,200.00 6,200.00 S-12 Town Engineer 7,200.00 8,200.00

EXHIBIT B-1 Proposed Engineering Scale Pay Pay Scale Minimum 12 3 Maximum Scale S-5 $3,800.00 $4,050. $4,300. $4,550. $4,800. $1,000. S-7 4,200.00 4,400. 4,650. 4,900. 5,200. 1,000. S-8 5,200.00 5,450. 5,700. 5,950. 6,200. 1,000. S-12 7,200.00 7,450. 7,700. 7,950. 8,200. 1,000.

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and lost:

VOTED: To amend retroactive to January 1, 1961, the minimum and maximum pay range of Exhibit A; the minimum and maximum salary scales of Exhibit B-1, of the Wage Classi- fication and Compensation Plan designated and known as Article MCX of the Town by-laws, as follows: EXHIBIT A Minimum Maximum S-8, S-14 Civil Engineer $5,200.00 $6,200.00 S-12, S-15 Town Engineer 7,200.00 8,200.00

EXHIBIT B-1 Pay Pay Scale Minimum 12 3 Maximum Scale S-14 $5,200.00 $5,450. $5,700. $5,950. $6,200. $1,000. S-15 7,200.00 7,450. 7,700. 7,950. 8,200. 1,000.

VOTED: Indefinite postponement, as recommended by the Advisory Board of Review.

Article 74. To see if the Town will vote to amend and in-

72 crease the Exhibit B-3 of the Wage Classification and Compen- sation Plan as voted at the Annual Town Meeting on March 8, 1954, said plan having been designated as Article MCX of the by-laws, Town as amended from time to time, so that it will be designated as follows, retroactive to January 1, 1961, or act anything thereon.

Proposed Wage Scale Minimum (1) (2) **Aa AxiixYimiiTnuxxi S-8 $ 2.63 $ 2.71 1> 9 7Q $ 2 87"^ 105.20 108.40 111 fiO ITS 00

5,470.40 5,636.80 5 803 20 «J,i70U5 Q80 \)\J00 W-6 2.00 2.08 5> Ifi 2 25

80.00 83.20 OU.rtVJ QO 00 4,160 00 4 326 40 4 4Q2 80 4 fiRO 00 W-5 2.00 2.08 2.16 2 95 80.00 83.20 86.40 90.00 4,160.00 4,326.40 4,492.80 4,680.00 W-4 1.71 1.79 1.87 195 68.40 71.60 74.80 78.00 3,556.80 3,723.20 3,889.60 4,056.00 W-3 1.61 1.69 1.77 1.85 64 40 67.60 70.80 74.00 3,348.40 3,515.20 3,681.60 3,848.00 W-2 1.51 1.59 1.67 1.75 60.40 63.60 66.80 70.00 3,140.80 3,307.20 3,473.60 3,640.00

VOTED: Indefinite postponement, as recommended by the Advisory Board of Review.

Article 75. To see if the Town will vote to amend, retroactive to January 1, 1961, the minimum and maximum pay range Exhibit A; the minimum and maximum salary scales of Exhibit B-1, of the Wage Classification and Compensation Plan designated and known as Article MCX of the Town by-laws, as amended from time to time, or act anything thereon. Pay Range Pay Scale Class Title Minimum Maximum S-3toS-6 Account. Ass't. $3,500.00 $4,100.00

VOTED: To amend, as recommended by the Advisory Board of Review, retroactive to January 1, 1961, the minimum and maximum pay range of Exhibit A; the minimum and maxim.um salary scales of Exhibit B-1, of the Wage Classifica- tion and Compensation Plan designated and known as Article MCX of the Town by-laws, as follows:

73 Pay Range Pay Scale Class Title Minimum Maximum ,S-3toS-4 Accountant's Clerk $2,900.00 $3,500.00

Article 76. To see if the Town will vote to amend, retro-

•active to January 1, 1961, the minimum and maximum pay range of Exhibit A; the minimum and maximum salary scales •of Exhibit B-1, of the Wage Classification and Compensation Plan designated and known as Article MCX of the Town by- laws, as amended from time to time, or act anything thereon. Pay Range Pay Scale Class Title Minimum Maximum S-7 to S-8 Veterans' Agent and Services Director $4,100 00 $4,900.00 S-3 to S-3 Clerk III 2,700.00 3,200.00

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and •defeated: VOTED: To amend, retroactive to January 1, 1961 the minimum and maximum pay of Exhibit A, the minimum and maximum salary scales of Exhibit B-1, of the Wage Classifica- tion and Compensation Plan designated and known as Article MCX of the Town by-laws as follows: Pay Range Pay Scale Class Title Minimum Maximum S-2 to S-3 Clerk III $2,700.00 $3,200.00

VOTED: Indefinite postponement, as recommended by the Advisory Board of Review.

Article 77. To see if the Town will vote to amend and increase by $200 00, retroactive to January 1, 1961, for employees other than PF designation, the minimum and maximum pay range of Exhibit A; the minimum and maximum salary scales of Exhibit B-1; and the minimum and intermediate and maximum wage scales of Exhibit B-3 of the Wage Classification and Compensation Plan designated and known as Article MCX of the Town by-laws, as amended from time to time, or act anything thereon.

The following subtitute motion presented, seconded and lost: VOTED: That Exhibit A, Exhibit B-1 and Exhibit B-3 of the Wage Classification and Compensation Plan designated and known as Article MCX of the Town by-laws, as amended, be further amended by the insertion of an additional step-up for full time employees, except those employees having PF designations so that the maximum salary scale of full time em-

74 -ployees except those having PF designations shall be increased and the sum of $4,000.00 be appropriated from the tax levy of 1961 and applied to the following salary accounts:

Accountant's salary 200 00 Engineering: Salary of Engineer 200.00 Salary of Civil Engineer 200.00 Highway: Salary of Superintendent 200.00 Laborers: W-7 3 employees @ $200.00 600.00 W-5 2 employees @ 200.00 400.00 W-4 5 employees @ 200.00 1,000 00 W-2 2 employees @ 100.00 200 00 W-5 2 employees @ 100.00 200.00 Veterans' Services: Director's Salary 200.00 Salary of Clerk 200.00 Town Clerk: Salary of Clerk 100.00 Health Department: Salary of Plumbing Inspector 200.00 Selectmen: Janitor 100.00

VOTED: Indefinite postponement, as recommended by the Advisory Board of Review.

The following motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: That the Town accept Chapter 810 of the Acts of 1960 which amends General Laws, Chapter 90, by inserting Jiew section 20B, providing for pedestrian and traffic control: Motion made, seconded and carried: Eliminate reading new section 20B.

Copy of 20B

In each city and town which accepts this section, as here- inafter provided, the following provisions shall apply:— Where

75 traffic control signals are not in place or in operation, or no police officer is directing traffic, the operator of a motor vehicle shall yield the right of way to a pedestrian crossing within any marked crosswalk, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield. Whenever any vehicle has stopped at a marked crosswalk to permit a pedestrian to cross the way, the operator of any other vehicle aproaching from the rear shall not over- take and pass such stopped vehicle. The operator of any motor vehicle, prior to driving over or across any sidewalk, shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian approaching thereon. In thickly settled or business districts, as defined in section one, pedestrians shall be subject to traffic control signals or to directions of police officers directing traffic, and whenever there is a traffic control signal, police officer directing traffic, or a marked crosswalk within three hundred feet of a pedestrian, no such pedestrian shall cross the way except upon such marked crosswalk or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or at such a traffic control signal. Whoever vio- lates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one dollar for each offense not exceeding three in each calendar year in the jurisdiction of the court and by a fine of two dollars for each subsequent offense, in each calendar year in the jurisdiction of the court. Proceedings under this section shall not be deemed crim- inal, and no record of the case shall be entered in the probation records. A violation of, or conviction of or plea of guilty to a violation of this section shall not constitute negligence or evidence of negligence nor be used in any manner in any civil proceeding in any manner in any court whatever. This section shall take effect upon its acceptance in a city by a majority vote of the city council and in a town by vote of the voters thereof at an annual town meeting. Approved November 29, 1960.

March 4, 1961 at 12:15 A.M. it was voted: That the meeting be dissolved.

A true record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk. The following were notified in reference to different votes voted on at the Annual Town Meeting: Secretary of the Com- monwealth, Dept. of Public Works, State Housing Board, At- torney General and various town officials. In reference to Article 42 — Redevelopment Authority for the purpose of engaging in urban renewal. The Selectmen named the following. Messrs. Bernard R. Guertin of 231 Mech- anic St., Richard J. Ciesla of 225 Marcy St., Vincent J. Ruben- stein of 28 Litchfield Ave., and Christopher G. Thomas of 60 E. Main St. Mr. Marc A. Arsenault of 921 Dennison Drive ap-

76 pointed State Member of the Southbridge Redevelopment Au- thority for a term of three (3) years on January 2, 1962. All members qualified. In reference to Article 45 — Board of Review the membership is as follows: Hector Brodeur, Frank O. Robson, John E. Merrill and Milford E. Sharp. All members qualified. A true record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk. TOWN WARRANT

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING — MARCH 28, 1961 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

Worcester, ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Southbridge, in said County, GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge, qualified to vote in town affairs, to meet in the Town Hall of Southbridge on Tuesday, March 28, 1961, at 7:30 P. M. to act on the following articles: Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zon- ing Map and Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Southbridge to extend the Retail Business District as it presently exists on the Northerly side of Main Street and the Easterly side of Proulx Avenue, to include the following described tract of land: Beginning at the junction of the westerly line of Proulx Avenue and the northerly line of Main Street, thence westerly by Old Sturbridge Road for a distance of about five hundred sixty (560) feet to the land now or formerly of Edith E. Barnard; Thence northeasterly by land of said Barnard and of Yngve B. S. Olsson and land now or formerly of Joseph Piasta for a distance of four hundred eighty-three and twenty-eight hundredths (483.28) feet; Thence southeasterly by land now or formerly of said Piasta and land now or formerly of Lester A. Newell for a distance of about four hundred twenty-five (425) feet to the westerly line of said Proulx Avenue; Thence southwesterly by the westerly side of said Proulx Avenue for a distance of about six hundred sixty (660) feet to the point of beginning.

Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, a sum of money for the construc-

77 tion of a sidewalk on the southerly side of Guelphwoods Road from the existing sidewalk at the Charlton Street School, northwesterly for a distance of approximately eight hundred fifty (850) feet, or act anything thereon. Article 3. To see if the Town will vote a sum of money for the reconstruction of walls on the easterly side of West Street upon the way abutting land of one Catherine Moriarty, for a distance of 95 feet, or act anything thereon. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the same time and place mentioned before. Given under our hands this 21st day of March in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty-One. ARMAND O. BELLERIVE RAYMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DeGRENIER Board of Selectmen A true copy. Attest: BLAISE TRUDEAU, Constable of Southbridge

Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge by posting up attested copies of the same in six conspicuous places namely: Town Hall, Lippe's Market, Laughnane's News Room, Metro Bros., South Street Market and Ebb Tide and now return this warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 21st day of March, 1961. BLAISE TRUDEAU, Constable of Southbridge.

A true copy of warrant. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk. Received Town Clerk's Office 1961 MAR 21 PM 4.48 Town of Southbridge Massachusetts.

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING — MARCH 28, 1981 Meeting called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Moderator Willard R. Stark. The Moderator spoke briefly on Article III — Town Meet- ings. He referred to Section 7 and Section 13 of Article III. The Moderator also announced that: "Recommendations of the Finance Committee to be considered as motions and said motions duly seconded. Substitute motions may be presented from the floor."

VOTED: that the reading of the warrant be dispensed, with.

78 Article 1. The following motion presented, seconded: The Planning Board moves that this article be disapproved. The following substitute motion presented and seconded: VOTED: That the Town hereby amends the Zoning Map- and Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Southbridge to extend the Retail Business District as it presently exists on the Northerly side of Main Street and the Easterly side of Proulx Avenue, to- include the following described tract of land: Motion made seconded and carried:

VOTED: Not to read the description of tract of land. The Moderator announced that a 2/3 vote was necessary to change this Zoning By-Law. The Moderator named tellers. The substitute motion put to a vote.

Count of vote by Moderator: Affirmative: seven (7). Negative: (not counted.) It's not a vote. It's defeated. One Hundred Eleven (111) came in accredited. The motion put to a vote.

VOTED: That this article be disapproved. (Unanimous vote.)

Minutes of a hearing held by the Planning Board on March 2, 1961 at 7:30 P.M. received by Town Clerk on March 27, 1961, 7:49 P.M.

Article 2. VOTED: Postponed until the next Annual Town Meeting.

Article 3. The following substitute motion presented^ seconded and lost:

VOTED: That $1,393.77 be appropriated and not $2,500.00 to reconstruct walls on the Easterly side of West Street upon the way of one Catherine Moriarty for a distance of 95 feet, also including backfill and re-seeding, work to be done by contract. Providing that if any of said construction is to be on other than Town owned land that the owner thereof will release to the Town all its rights. (The last sentence added to substitute motion — suggestion of Moderator.) (Approved by person presenting substitute motion.) The motion put to a vote.

VOTED: in the affirmative for $2,500.00, work to be done by contract, said sum to be raised from the 1961 tax levy, providing that if any of said construction is to be on other than

79 Town owned land, that the owner thereof will release to the Town all its rights.

VOTED: To dissolve this meeting at 8 P.M. A true record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

Article 1. Description of land. (Copy submitted at Spe- cial Town Meeting.) Beginning at the junction of the Westerly line of Proulx Avenue and the Northerly line of Main Street, thence Wester- ly by Old Sturbridge Road for a distance of about five hundred sixty (560) feet to the land now or formerly of Edith E. Barnard; Thence Northeasterly by land of said Barnard and of Yngve B. S. Olsson and land now or formerly of Joseph Piasta for a distance of four hundred eighty-three and twenty-eight hundredths (483.28) feet; Thence southeasterly by land now or formerly of said Piasta and land now or formerly of Lester A. Newell for a distance of about four hundred twenty-five (425) feet to the westerly line of said Proulx Avenue; Thence southwesterly by the westerly side of said Proulx Avenue for a distance of about six hundred sixty (660) feet to the point of beginning. A true record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

Article 1. Minutes of a Hearing held by the Planning Board. Minutes of a Hearing held by the Planning Board on March 2, 1961 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall, Southbridge, Mass. Ac- cording to Law, notice of this meeting was posted in the South- bridge Evening News on February 9, 16, and 23, 1961. The meeting was opened by (Chairman Arsenault at 7:30 P.M. Planning Board members present were introduced. These included Marc A. Arsenault, Francis B. Flanagan, Telesphore Libuda and Roland A. Pontbriand. The hearing notice was read by Secretary Flanagan. Attorney Morrill was recognized by the Chairman. Mr. Morrill stated that he represented Reva Enterprises, Inc., and the owner of the land, Mr. Vary. He made the following points: 1. The present owner was not connected with Reva Enterprises, Inc. 2. The building would be worth about $250,000.00. 3. Reva needs 2 to 2^ acres of land. 4. Reva is presently building in Quincy and Boston. 5. The building would be well sound-proofed and well supervised and controlled. 6. The building would contain 24-28 bowling alleys.

80 7. The business would provide local employment. 8. Reva plans to locate somewhere in this area even if this zoning request is denied. 9. This business would provide construction employment, tax revenue, recreation for all ages, 50% increase in bowling in this area. 10. Reva would provide facilities for leagues and a nursery for children with baby-sitting facilities for parents. 11. Reva would apply for a liquor license for a cocktail lounge if one were available. 12. The business would require a large opening for access from Old Sturbridge Rd.

Various residents of the area were then recognized. They pointed out the folowing disadvantages to the proposed zone change: 1. There would be traffic congestion. 2. The bowling alley would operate late hours. (10 A.M. to 1A.M.) 3. There would be a traffic hazard for school children. 4. This business would need services from the town (road repair, police) which might offset the advantage of the tax revenue to be derived. 5. The Old Sturbridge Rd. approach is very narrow with no sidewalks and a blind corner leading on to Main Street. 6. This building might result in the lowering of the value of the residential property in the area. 7. A possible liquor license in the area might result in future trouble. 8. Illumination from the parking lights and lighted signs plus the noise of vehicles and persons coming and going would be objectionable to family living. Attorney O'Shaughnessy was recognized by the Chairman. He stated that he represented a group of the area residents in opposition to the proposed zone change. He prefaced his re- marks by extending a welcome to the area to Reva Enterprises on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of which he has served as president. He stated that he felt that most of those present at the hearing did not object to Reva Enterprises locating in Southbridge. However, they did not feel that this was the most suitable location. After re-emphasizing the objections listed above, he presented the Board with a petition signed by 181 citizens protesting the proposed zone change. Mr. Ennis was recognized by the Chairman. He read and presented to the Board a copy of a letter signed by he and his wife pointing out the objections listed above. Mr. Bellerive, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, was

81 recognized. He stated that he felt that the Town would not be acting in good faith to the residents of this area if this change went through. He felt it was regrettable that this came up before we had a chance to really get going on the Master Plan and Urban Renewal. Mr. Frazier, representing Reva Enterprises, was then recognized. He stated that he knew how the people felt, it was their decision to make, and his concern had no intention of coming in where they were not wanted. He pointed out that they had no difficulty with their neighbors in Worcester and he felt that if everyone concerned had an opportunity to visit their Worcester location, their feelings on the matter might be different. Attorney Morrill then requested a brief recess. After an informal poll which showed all those attending as opposed to the proposed zoning change, the Chairman recessed the hearing for 10 minutes. When the hearing was reopened by the Chairman and no one had anything further to add to the discussion the hearing was closed at 8:55 P. M. Respectfully submitted, (s) Francis B. Flanagan, Secretary.

Recommendation of the Planning Board to be made at the Special Town Meeting, Tuesday, March 28, 1961. Copy of legal notice appearing in the Southbridge Evening News on February 16 - 23 submitted to Town Clerk. A true copy of record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk. RECEIVED TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE 1961 MAR 27 PM 7:49 TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS.

CHAPTER 447

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts In the Year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty-One AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO GRANT PERMISSION TO POLISH AMERICAN VETERANS OF SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS., INC., TO ERECT AND MAINTAIN A MEMORIAL IN THE TOWN OF SOUTH- BRIDGE. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

82 The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to permit Polish American Veterans of Southbridge, Mass., Inc., to erect a suitable memorial, in honor of Americans of Polish descent who died in the service of the United States, on land located on the southerly side of state highway route 131, also known as West Main Street in the town of South- bridge and situated between the points designated as station 8 + 24 and 8 + 44 on the state highway layout plan for said town. The erection and maintenance of said memorial shall be subject to the approval of the chief engineer of said department. House of Representatives — May 3, 1961. Passed to be enacted, Cornelius F. Tiera, Acting Speaker. In Senate — May 4, 1961. Passed to be enacted. John E. Powers, President. May 5, 1961 Approved: JOHN VOLPE, Governor. Received Town Clerk's Office 1961 May 12 A.M. 9:59 Town of Southbridge Massachusetts. A true copy of record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

TOWN WARRANT

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING — MAY 23, 1961 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Worcester, ss: To either of the constables of the Town of Southbridge, in said County, GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge, qualified to vote in town affairs, to meet in the Town Hall of Sou+hbrid^e on Tuesday, May 23, 1961, at 7:30 P.M. to act on the following articles:

Article L To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $3,000.00, said money to be used in conjunction with money previously appropriated for the purchase of a front end loader, or act anything thereon.

83 Article 2. To see if the Town will appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of $12,000.00 (twelve thousand) for the Vet- erans' Benefits account or act anything thereon.

Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to change the Zon- ing Map and Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Southbridge to extend the General Business District as it presently exists on the Westerly side of Worcester Street, to include the following described tract of land: Beginning at the Southerly line of land owned by Joseph V. Langevin and Leona Langevin and the Westerly line of the General Business District as it presently appears on the Zoning Map and Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Southbridge; Thence Westerly for a distance of four hundred (400) feet; Thence in a Northerly direction parallel to the Westerly line of the General Business District as it presently appears on said Zoning Map and By-Laws and four hundred (400) feet Westerly thereof, to the Charlton Town Line.

Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of one thousand three hundred ($1,300) for the relaying of an 8" sanitary sewer across Cady Brook on Center Street; said money to be used in conjunction with money voted under Article 10 of the Annual Town Meeting, or act anything thereon.

Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of one hundred ($100.00) for construction of a sanitary sewer on Fiske Street, from the existing sewer northerly for a distance of about fifty (50) feet said sum of money to be used in conjunction with money voted under Article 22 of the Annual Town Meeting, or act anything thereon.

Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Three Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Eight Dollars and Fif- ty Cents ($3,268.50) from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Garbage Collection Account, or act anything thereon.

Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Seven Hudred Forty-Eight Dollars and Sixty Cents ($748.60) from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the School Depart- ment Contingency Fund, or act anything thereon. You are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies in six (6) conspicuous places within the Town at least seven (7) days before holding said meeting. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with

84 your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the same time and place aforesaid. Given under our hands this Fifteenth day of May in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty-one.

ARMAND O. BELLERIVE RAYMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DeGRENIER Board of Selectmen A true copy, Attest: PAUL J. LIBUDA, Constable of Southbridge.

Worcester, ss: Southbridge, Mass. May 15, 1961. Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge by posting up attested copies of the same in six conspicuous places, namely: Town Hall, Lippe's Market, Laughnane's News Room, Metro Bros., South Street Market and Ebb Tide and now return this warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 15th day of May, 1961. PAUL J. LIBUDA, Constable of Southbridge. Received Town Clerk's Office 1961 May 15 P. M. 7:44 Town of Southbridge, Massachusetts. A true copy of warrant. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING — MAY 23. 1961

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Moderator Wil- lard R. Stark. VOTED: That the reading of the warrant be dispensed with. The Moderator announced the following: "Recommenda- tions of the Finance Committee to be considered as motions and said motions duly seconded. However, substitute motions may be presented from the floor."

Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Three Thousand

85 ($3,000.00) Dollars, said money to be used in conjunction with money previously appropriated for the purchase of a front end loader, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: That the sum of Three Thousand ($3,000.00) Dollars be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Ac- count, said sum to be used in conjunction with money previously appropriated for the purchase of a front end loader voted at the last Annual Town Meeting and to conform with specifications set forth by the Board of Selectmen when they accepted bids therefore.

Article 2. To see if the Town will appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Twelve Thousand ($12,000.00) Dollars for the Veterans' Benefits Account, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: That the sum of Twelve Thousand ($12,000.00) Dollars be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Veterans' Benefit Account.

Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to change the Zon- ing Map and Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Southbridge to extend the General Business District as it presently exists on the westerly side of Worcester Street, to include the following described tract of land: Beginning at the Southerly line of land owned by Joseph V. Langevin and Leona Langevin and the Westerly line of the General Business District as it presently appears on the Zon- ing Map and Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Southbridge; Thence Westerly for a distance of four hundred (400) feet; Thence in a Northerly direction parallel to the Westerly line of the General Business District as it presently appears on said Zoning Map and By-Laws and four hundred (400) feet Westerly thereof, to the Charlton Town Line.

The following motion presented, seconded and carried: VOTED: (Unanimous) The Planning Board moves the adoption of Article 3. It's a unanimous vote. Foregoing amendment to Zoning By-Laws approved by Attorney General. 8-4-61.

Published in Southbridge Evening News, Aug. 15, 16, 17.

The following minutes of the hearing held May 22, 1961, by the Southbridge Planning Board, submitted to Town Clerk of May 31, 9:30 A. M.:

86 MINUTES OF THE HEARING HELD MAY 22, 1961

The hearing was opened by Chairman Arsenault at S:10 RM. Members present: Mr. Arsenault, Mr. Flanagan, and Mr. Libuda. Others present: Mr. Stark, Mr. Ryan and Mr. Morrill. Mr. Morrill spoke on behalf of Reva Enterprises. No opposition was recorded. The hearing was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. with the Planning Board decision to be made at the Special Town Meeting, Tuesday, May 23, 1961. Respectfully submitted, (s) Francis B. Flanagan, Secretary. A true copy of record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

COPY OF LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held on May •22, 1961 at 8:00 P. M. at the Town Hall in accordance with Gen- eral Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 40-A, Sections 6 and 7, and in accordance with the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Southbridge to extend the General Business District as it presently appears on the V/esterly side of Worcester Street, to include the following described tract of land: Beginning at the Southerly line of land owned by Joseph V. Langevin and Leona Langevin and the Westerly line of the General Business District as it presently appears on the Zon- ing Map and Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Southbridge; Thence Westerly for a distance of four hundred (400) feet; Thence in a Northerly direction parallel to the Westerly line of the General Business District as it presently appears on said Zoning Map and By-Laws and four hundred (400) feet Westerly thereof to the Charlton Town Line. Per Order of the Southbridge Planning Board Francis B. Flanagan Secretary April 26. May 3-10 A true copy of record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of One Thousand Three Hundred ($1,300.00) Dollars for the relaying of an eight (8") inch sanitary sewer across Cady Brook on Center Street; said money to be used in conjunction with money voted under Ar- ticle 10 of the Annual Town Meeting, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: (Unanimous) That the sum of One Thousand

87 Three Hundred ($1,300.00) Dollars be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Cady Brook Center Street Sewer Account, said money to be used in conjunction with money voted under Article 10 of the last Annual Town Meeting.

Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars for construction of a sanitary sewer on Fiske Street, from the existing sewer northerly for a distance of about fifty (50) feet, said sum of money to be used in conjunction with money voted under Article 22 of the Annual Town Meeting, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: That the sum of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Fiske Street Sewer Account, said sum of money to be used in conjunction with money voted under Article 22 of the last Annual Town Meeting.

Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Three Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Eight Dollars and Fifty Cents ($3,268.50) from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Garbage Collection Account, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: That the sum of Three Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Eight Dollars and Fifty Cents ($3,268.50) be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Garbage Collec- tion Account.

Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Seven Hundred and Forty-Eight Dollars and Sixty Cents ($748.60) from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the School- Department Contingency Fund, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

VOTED: To dissolve this meeting at 7:40 P. M.

A true record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

The following is a copy of an informal report submitted to the Town Clerk by the Southbridge Planning Board on June 7, 1961. (Reference to Article 3 of above meeting.)

88 PLANNING BOARD Room 15 — Town Hall Town Clerk Town Hall Southbridge, Mass. Dear Madam: Please be advised that in reference to Article 3 of the Spe- cial Town Meeting of May 23, 1961 no material amendments were made at the hearing of the proposed by-laws as submitted in the notice to the citizens. 6/5/61 I hereby certify that the following: Marc A. Arsenault, Thelephore Libuda and Joseph A. A. Gendreau are members, of the Southbridge Planning Board. Francis B. Flanagan, Secretary APPROVED: PLANNING BOARD Marc A. Arsenault Telesphore A. Libuda Joseph A. A. Gendreau Francis B. Flanagan

Received Town Clerk's Office, 1961 June 7 A.M. 10:01. Town of Southbridge, Massachusetts. A true copy of report and letter. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk. TOWN WARRANT

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING — JUNE 26, 1961 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Worcester, ss. To either of the constables of the Town of Southbridge, in said County, GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge, qualified to vote in town affairs, to meet in the Town Hall of Southbridge on Monday, June 26, 1961, at 7:30 P.M. to act on the following articles: Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $748.60 from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the School Department Contingency Fund or act anything thereon. Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of $6,600.00 for the construction of a sanitary sewer on Charlton Street, from Vinton Street northerly for about twenty three hundred (2,300) feet, said sum

89 of money to be used in conjunction with money voted under Article 21 of the Annual Town Meeting, or act anything thereon.

Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a storm drain on Cole Avenue, which will connect to the new school, for a distance of approximately three hundred twenty (320) feet, said money to be used in conjunction with the money voted under Article 32 of the Annual Town Meeting.

Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Two Hundred Sixty Dol- lars ($260.00) to cut down and remove a dangerous Ash Tree split by lightning—June 10th storm. Next to the Beechwood Guest House, 495 Main Street. Work to be done under the supervision of the Tree Warden or act anything thereon. You are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies in six (6) conspicuous places within the Town at least seven (7) days before holding said meeting. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the same time and place aforesaid. Given under our hands this Sixteenth Day of June in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty-One. ARMAND O. BELLERIVE RAYMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DeGRENIER Board of Selectmen A true copy. Attest: WILFRED GAUTHIER, Constable of Southbridge.

Received: Town Clerk's Office, 1961 June 16 A.M. 9:29. Town of Southbridge, Massachusetts.

Worcester, ss: Southbridge, Mass. June 16, 1961. Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge by posting up attested copies of the same in six conspicuous places, namely: Town Hall, Lippe's Market, Laughnane's News Room, Metro Bros., South Street Market and Ebb Tide and now return this warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 16th day of June, 1961. WILFRED GAUTHIER, Constable of Southbridge. A true copy of warrant. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

90 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING — JUNE 26, 1961

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Moderator Willard R. Stark. VOTED: That the reading of the warrant be dispensed with. The Moderator announced the following: "Recommenda- tions of the Finance Committee to be considered as motions and said motions duly seconded. However, substitute motions may be presented from the floor."

Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $748.60 from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the School Department Contingency Fund, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: (Unanimous) That the sum of $748.60 be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the School Department Contingency Fund.

Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer, the sum of $6,600.00 for the construction of a sanitary sewer on Charlton Street, from Vinton Street northerly for about twenty-three hundred (2,300) feet, said sum of money to be used in conjunction with money voted under Article 21 of the Annual Town Meeting, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: That the sum of $6,600.00 be transferred from

' the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Charlton Street Sewer Account for the construction of a sanitary sewer on Charlton Street, from Vinton Street northerly for about 2,300 feet, said sum of money to be used in conjunction with money voted under Article 21 of the Annual Town Meeting of March, 1961.

Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer a sum of money for the construction of a storm drain on Cole Avenue, which will connect to the new school, for a distance of approximately three hundred twenty (320) feet, said money to be used in conjunction with the money voted under Article 32 of the Annual Town Meeting.

VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Two Hundred Sixty I i Dollars ($260.00) to cut down and remove a dangerous Ash tree

i split by lightning — June 10th storm. Next to the Beechwood Guest House, 495 Main Street. Work to be done under the supervision of the Tree Warden, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: That the sum of $260.00 be taken from the Ex- cess and Deficiency Account, said sum to be used to cut down and remove an Ash Tree, split by lightning — June 10, next to the Beechwood Guest House, 495 Main Street, and that said, work be done under the supervision of the Tree Warden.

VOTED: To dissolve this meeting at 7:40 P. M.

A true record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk. TOWN WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

Article L To see if the Town will vote to raise, appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand ($37,000.00) dollars for the purpose of completing construction of the New High School and Cole Trade School Addition, or act. anything thereon.

Ariicle 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise, appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty ($750.00) dollars to cover cost of damage from Hurricane Esther, for Hurricane Damage Account, or act anything thereon.

Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise, appropriate, borrow or transfer the sum of Three Hundred Twenty-Nine ($329.00) dollars for the installation of 2-21000 and 3-7000 Lu- men Mercury Vapor lamps for the section between Dresser Street and the junction of Woodycrest and Cole Avenues, or act anything thereon.

You are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies in six (6) conspicuous places within the Town at least (7) days before holding said meeting.

92 Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the same time and place aforesaid. Given under our hands this Tenth day of October in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty-One. ARMAND O. BELLERIVE RAYMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DeGRENIER Board of Selectmen A true copy. Attest: BLAISE TRUDEAU, Constable of Southbridge.

Worcester, ss: Southbridge, Mass. October 10, 1961. Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge by posting up attested copies of the same in six conspicuous places, namely: Town Hall, Lippe's Market, Laughnane's News Room, Metro Bros., South Street Market and Ebb Tide and now return this warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 10th day of October, 1961. BLAISE TRUDEAU, Constable. The foregoing received by Assistant Town Clerk on October 10, 1961 at 3:57 P. M. .A true copy of warrant. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING — OCTOBER 17, 1961

The meeting was opened at seven (7) o'clock P. M. on Octo- ber 17th, 1961, by the Town Clerk. Due to the absence of the Moderator, the Town Clerk announced that a temporary Moderator be named. Motion made and seconded: That R. S. Normandin be name temporary Moderator. Motion made and seconded: That nominations be closed. VOTED: That nominations be closed. VOTED: That Rosario S. Normandin act as temporary Moderator. Mr. Rosario S. Normandin thanked the inhabitants of this meeting for choosing him to replace Mr. Willard R. Stark, our Moderator. The meeting was called to order by Mr. R. S. Normandin. Mr. R. S. Normandin stated: "Recommendations of the Finance Committee to be considered as motions and that said motions be considered duly seconded. However, motions could be presented from the floor by any voter present."

93 The following motion made by Mr. A. Bellerive: That students in Mr. Leduc's local government class be allowed to attend this special town meeting. Said motion seconded by Mr. R. Lataille. Mr. L. Duff stated: "I'm in favor of their attendance but they should not have the right to vote. He further questioned if they were any persons or person in attendance that were not voters of Southbridge. None present — so announced by the Moderator. VOTED: (Unanimous) That students in Mr. Leduc's local government class be allowed to attend this special town meeting and that they should not have the right to vote. VOTED: To dispense with the reading of the warrant by the Town Clerk. After the Moderator read Article 1, Mr. E. Ryan rose to a point of order. On motion of Mr. E. Ryan, duly seconded. I move that Sections 16 and 17 of Article 3 of the Town By- Laws be suspended for the duration of this meeting. The Moderator read Sections 16 and 17 of Article 3 of the Town by-laws:

"Section 16. No person shall speak more than once on any question to the exclusion of any other person who may desire to speak thereon, nor more than twice without first obtaining leave of the meeting, except, in either case, for the brief correction of an error in or misunderstanding of his previous statement."

"Section 17. No person shall speak more than ten minutes on any question unless his time shall be extended by vote of the meeting." The Moderator stated: "I don't think there is any necessity for the foregoing motion. As Moderator I will adhere to Sections 16 and 17 whenever applicable during this meeting." Mr. Ryan's motion voted on. VOTED: I move that Sections 16 and 17 of Article 3 of the Town by-laws be suspended for the duration of this meeting. It's not a vote.

Mr. Duff presented the following motion: That Article 1 be indefinitely postponed. Motion not seconded. Mr. Duff stated: "That he wished to speak on his motion." The Moderator informed him that he could not because his motion had not been seconded. The Moderator stated: "Will any one second his motion?'* His motion was then seconded.

94 Mr. Duff was informed by the Moderator that he could now speak on his motion. In his discussion he blasted the Selectmen, the School Building Committee, Finance Committee and some members of the School Committee. He also stated: "It's a shame to vote this $37,000.00. That school is full of defects. (He ex- plained some of them.) I blame the Selectmen for not stopping work on it." Mr. Duff's motion voted on.

VOTED: That Article 1 be indefinietly postponed. One vote in the affirmative. It's not a vote. Recommendation of Finance Committee reread by Modera- tor. The Moderator questioned if there were any other motions. None.

Mr. Ryan spoke on motion of Article 1. He charged that there has been "too much haste, too much double talk and too much secrecy going on since we started this." He further discussed the high school building in general. He urged the voters to turn the request back to the Fi- nance Committee for further study. After many pros and cons and the explanation of the Fi- nance Committee's motion, said motion was acted on.

VOTED: That the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand ($37,000.00) Dollars be appropriated for the construction of the New High and Trade School Addition, and that out of said Thirty-Seven Thousand ($37,000.00) Dollars the sum of Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars be used for the completion of the parking area adjacent to Dresser Street Field, said section to be done by contract; and that the said sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand ($37,000 00) Dollars be raised in the following manner: Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Dollars and Two Cents ($7,830.02) from the Post War Rehabilitation Fund, Nine- teen Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars and Ninety- Eight Cents ($19,169.98) from the Excess and Deficiency Ac- count, and that Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars be appropriated from the 1962 tax levy subject to the approval of the De- partment of Corporations and Taxation if necessary. Sixty-two (62) voted in favor. Eight (8) opposed. The Moderator stated: "It's more than a 4/5 vote."

NOTE: During the pros and cons on foregoing Article 1 the Moderator announced that 104 persons were present at this meeting.

95 Article 2. VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Hurricane Esther Damage Ac- count, work to be done under the supervision of the Tree War- den, subject to the approval of the Department of Corporations and Taxation, if necessary.

Article 3. VOTED: That the sum of Two Hundred Sev- enty-Five ($275.00) Dollars be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Selectmen's Street Lighting Account to provide lighting in the section between Dresser Street and the junction of Woodycrest and Cole Avenues, subject to approval of the Department of Corporations and Taxation.

VOTED: To dissolve this meeting at 8:05 P. M. A true record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk. TOWN WARRANT

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING — DECEMBER 18, 1961 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

Worcester, ss. To either of the constables of the Town of Southbridge, in said County, GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge, qualified to vote in town affairs, to meet in the Town Hall of Southbridge on Monday, Decem- ber 18, 1961, at 7:30 P.M. to act on the following articles:

Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of One Thousand Eighty Five Dollars and Seventy Five Cents ($1,085.75) from the Guelphwood Road Guard Rail Erec- tion Account to the Machinery Maintenance Account, or act anything thereon.

Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Six Hundred Ninety Six Dollars ($696.00) from the Thomas Street Drain Account to the Highway Other Expense Account, or act anything thereon.

Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to transfer One Thousand Eight Hundred ($1,800.00) Dollars from the South Street Reconstruction account voted under Article 38 of the Annual Town Meeting of March 13, 1961, said money to be used in conjunction with balance of money voted under Article 55 of the Annual Town Meeting, to be used to install

96 new lighting in offices of the Town Treasurer, Town Account- ant, Town Collector, Planning Board, and Engineering Depart- ment, or act anything thereon.

Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars from the Main Street Resurfacing Account voted under Article 37 at the Annual Town Meeting held March 13, 1961, to construct a storm drain on Spring Street, said money to be used in addition to money voted under Article 39 of the Annual Town Meeting for the construction of said drain, or act anything thereon.

Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Four Hundred ($400.00) Dollars from the Storm and Water Drain Account to the Tuberculosis Account, or act anything thereon.

Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen, as to the laying out of a public way, a certain Street known as Crest- view Drive commencing at the southerly side line of South Street, thence southerly and easterly for a distance of about five hundred (500) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, a certain Street known as Hillcrest Avenue, commencing at the westerly side line of Fiske Street, thence westerly for a distance of about five hundred seventeen (517) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, a certain Street known as Country Club Place, commencing at the southerly side line of Durfee Street, thence southerly for a distance of about four hundred seventy (470) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, a certain Street known as Pine Ridge Road, commencing at the northeasterly side line of Dennison Drive, thence northeasterly and southeasterly for a distance of about one thousand fifty (1050.0) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen, as to the laying out of a public way, a certain Street known as Gerard Street, commencing at the most westerly terminus of Gerard Street, thence westerly for a distance of two hundred seventy (270) feet, or act anything thereon.

7 Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, a certain Street known as Marc Avenue, commencing at the southerly side line of Gerard Street, (proposed), thence southerly for a distance of about two hundred (200) feet, or act anything thereon.

Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to repeal Sec- tion 16 of Article 3, of the Town by-laws, which reads as follows: Section 16. No person shall speak more than once on any question to the exclusion of any other person who may desire to speak thereon, nor more than twice without first obtaining leave of the meeting except, in either case, for the brief correction of an error in or misunderstanding of his previous statement.

Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to repeal Sec- tion 17 of Article 3 of the Town by-laws, which reads as follows: Section 17. No person shall speak for more than ten minutes on any question unless his time shall be extended by vote of the meeting.

Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to amend Sec- tion 1, Article 5 of the Town by-laws by striking out the words "no one of whom shall be a Town official elected by ballot, or an appointed official receiving a salary" so as to read:

Section 1. There shall be a Finance Committee consisting of fifteen registered voters of the Town. The Board of Selectmen shall appoint annually, five members to serve for a term of three years each. The members of this Committee shall serve without compensation.

Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to repeal Sec- tion 3, Article VII of the Town by-laws, which reads as follows: Section 3. No officer, board or committee having the disbursement of an appropriation shall make purchases of supplies or materials or contract for services to be rendered the Town without issuing a written purchase order therefor on prescribed forms; provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to the salaries or wages of officers and persons regularly or temporarily employed by the Town. Copies of all purchase orders are to be designated for and delivered to the town accountant:

98 Provided, however, that verbal orders for supplies or materials or services to be rendered may be issued for an amount not to exceed Twenty-five dollars. All verbal orders shall be confirmed in writing on the prescribed purchase order forms on the day the orders are given and transmitted immediately to the town accountant to be so certified and recorded.

Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint a committee of six (6) voters of the town to make a study of the town by-laws for the purpose of revising same and to bring its recommendations at a town meeting in 1962, or act anything thereon.

Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the same time and place mentioned before. You are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies in six (6) conspicuous places within the Town at least seven (7) days before holding said meeting. Given under our hands this 11th day of December in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty-One. ARMAND O. BELLERIVE RAYMOND J. LATAILLE ARMAND O. DeGRENIER BOARD OF SELECTMEN Board of Selectmen

A true copy. Attest: PAUL J. LIBUDA, Constable of Southbridge.

Worcester, ss: Southbridge, Mass. December 11, 1961. Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Southbridge by posting up attested copies of the same in six (6) conspicuous places, namely: Town Hall, Lippe's Market, Laughnane's News Room, Metro Bros., South Street Market and Ebb Tide and now return this warrant with my doings thereon as above described this 11th day of December, 1961. December 11, 1961 PAUL J. LIBUDA, Constable

RECEIVED TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE 1961 DEC. 11 P. M. 7:05 TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk. A true copy of warrant. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

99 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING — DECEMBER 18, 1961

Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of One Thousand Eighty-Five Dollars and Seventy-Five Cents ($1,085.75) from the Guelphwood Road Guard Rail Erection Account to the Machinery Maintenance Account, or act anything thereon.

The following substitute motion presented, seconded and lost. VOTED: That this article be indefinitely postponed.

VOTED: (Unanimous) That the sum of One Thousand Eighty-Five Dollars and Seventy-Five Cents ($1,085.75) be transferred from the Guelphwood Road Guard Rail Erection Account to the Machinery Maintenance Account.

Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Six Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($696.00) from the Thomas Street Drain Account to the Highway Other Expense Account, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: That the sum of Six Hundred Ninety-Six ($696.00) Dollars be transferred from the Thomas Street Drain Account to the Highway Other Expense Account.

Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to transfer One Thousand Eight Hundred ($1,800 00) Dollars from the South Street Reconstruction Account voted under Article 38 of the Annual Town Meeting of March 13, 1961, said money to be used in conjunction with balance of money voted under Article 55 of the Annual Town Meeting, to be used to install new lighting in offices of the Town Treasurer, Town Accountant, Town Collector, Planning Board, and Engineering Department, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: That the sum of One Thousand Eight Hundred ($1,800.00) Dollars be transferred from the South Street Re- construction Account voted under Article #38 of the Annual

100 Town Meeting of March 13, 1961 to the Town Hall Expense Ac- count. That said money be used in conjunction with the balance of money voted under Article #55 of the Annual Town Meeting for the installation of new lighting in the offices of the Town Treasurer, Town Accountant, Tax Collector, Planning Board and Engineering Dept.

Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars from the Main Street Resurfacing Account, voted under Article 37 at the Annual Town Meeting held March 13, 1961, to construct a storm drain on Spring Street, said money to be used in addition to money voted under Article 39 of the Annual Town Meeting for the construction of said drain, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: That the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dol- lars be transferred from the Main Street Resurfacing Account voted under Article #37 at the Annual Town Meeting of March 13, 1961 to the Spring Street-Eastford Road Storm Drain Construction Account. Said work to be done by contract.

Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Four Hundred ($400.00) Dollars from the Storm and Water Drain Account to the Tuberculosis Account, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: That the sum of Four Hundred ($400.00) Dollars be transferred from Storm and Water Drain Study Account to the Tuberculosis Account.

Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen, as to the laying out of a public way, a certain street known as Crestview Drive, commencing at the southerly side line of South Street, thence southerly and easterly for a distance of about five hundred (500) feet, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: To acecpt the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, to be known as Crestview Drive, commencing at the southerly side line of South Street, thence southerly and easterly for a distance of about five hundred (500) feet. No Land Damages per Selectmen.

Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, a certain street known as Hillcrest Avenue, commencing at the westerly side line of Fiske Street,

101 thence westerly for a distance of about five hundred seventeen (517) feet, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: To accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, to be known as Hillcrest Avenue, commencing at the westerly side line of Fiske Street, thence westerly for a distance of about five hundred seventeen (517) feet. No Land Damages per Selectmen.

Article 8. To see if the town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, a certain street known as Country Club Place, commencing at the southerly side line of Durfee Street, thence southerly for a distance of about four hundred seventy (470) feet, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: (Unanimous) To accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, to be known as Country Club Place, commencing at the southerly side line of Durfee Street, thence southerly for a distance of about four hundred seventy (470) feet. No Land Damages per Selectmen.

Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, a certain street known as Pine Ridge Hoad, commencing at the northeasterly side line of Dennison Drive, then northeasterly and southeasterly for a distance of about one thousand fifty (1,050.0) feet, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: (Unanimous) To accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, to be known as Pine Ridge Road, commencing at the northeasterly side line of Dennison Drive, thence northeasterly and southeasterly for a distance of about one thousand fifty (1,050.0) feet. No Land Damages per Selectmen.

Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen, as to the laying out of a public way, a certain street known as Gerard Street, commencing at the most westerly terminus of Gerard Street, thence westerly for a distance of two hundred seventy (270) feet, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: To accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, to be known as Gerard Street, commencing at the most westerly terminus of Gerard

102 Street, thence westerly for a distance of two hundred seventy <270) feet. No Land Damages per Selectmen.

Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to hear, act on, and accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, a certain street known as Marc Ave- nue, commencing at the southerly side line of Gerard Street (proposed), thence southerly for a distance of about two hundred (200) feet, or act anything thereon.

VOTED: (Unanimous) To accept the report of the Board of Selectmen as to the laying out of a public way, to be known as Marc Avenue, commencing at the southerly side line of Gerard Street, thence southerly for a distance of about two hundred (200) feet. No Land Damages per Selectmen.

Arlicle 12. To see if the Town will vote to repeal Section 16 of Article 3, of the Town By-Laws, which reads as follows: Section 16. No person shall speak more than once on any question to the exclusion of any other person who may desire to speak thereon, nor more than twice without first obtaining leave of the meeting except, in either case, for the brief correction of an error in or misunderstanding of his previous statement.

The following motion presented and seconded: That Article 16 be considered before Article 12. The Moderator announced: "A majority vote necessary for above motion to carry." The following was brought to the Moderator's attention: The recommendation of the Finance Committee on Article 16 could not be voted upon because the Article did not specify an amount of money and the motion did. Therefore, it would be pointless to vote on this motion. The Moderator stated: "This was correct but we will wait until we get to Article 16 to take action." During the pros and cons of this motion Mr. A. O. Bellerive stated: "I wish to be recorded in favor of voting on Article 16 before Article 12." The Moderator counted raised hands on whether we should vote on Article 16 before Article 12, his count was an even vote. Moderator named tellers. Standing vote taken. Result of count: Affirmative — 31 Negative — 31 The motion was defeated.

103 Article 12. The following substitute motion presented and seconded: VOTED: That the town repeal Section 16, of Article 3 of the Town By-Laws, which reads as follows: Section 1-6. "No person shall speak more than once on any question to the exclusion of any other person who may desire to speak thereon, nor more than twice without first obtaining leave of the meeting except, in either case, for the brief correction of an error in or misunderstanding of his previous statement" Tellers counted. Standing vote. Result of count: Affirmative — 43 Negative — 24 It's not a 2/3 vote. Motion is defeated. VOTED: Indefinite postponement.

Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to repeal Section 17 of Article 3 of the Town By-Laws, which reads as follows: "Section 17. No person shall speak for more than ten minutes on any question unless his time shall be extended by vote of the meeting."

The following substitute motion presented, and seconded: VOTED: That the Town repeal Section 17 of Article 3 of the Town By-Laws, which reads as follows: "Section 17. No person shall speak for more than ten minutes on any question unless his time shall be extended by vote of the meeting." Tellers counted. Standing vote. Result of count: Affirmative: 33 Negative — 26 It's defeated. VOTED: (Unanimous) Indefinite postponement.

Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 1, Article 5 of the Town By-Laws by striking out the words "no one of whom shall be a town official elected by ballot, or an appointed official receiving a salary" so as to read: "Section 1. There shall be a Finance Committee consisting of fifteen registered voters of the Town. The Board of Selectmen shall appoint annually five members to serve for a term of three years each. The members of this Committee shall serve without compensation.

Article 14. The following substitute motion presented and seconded:

104 VOTED: That the Town amend Section 1, Article 5 of the Town By-Laws by striking out the words "no one of whom shall be a town official elected by ballot, or an appointed official receiving a salary" so as to read: "Section 1. There shall be a Finance Committee consisting of fifteen (15) registered voters of the Town. The Board of Selectmen shall appoint annually five (5) members to serve for a term of three years each. The members of this committee shall serve without compensation." Tellers counted. Standing vote. Result of count: Affirmative — 19 Negative — 26 It's defeated. VOTED: (Unanimous) Indefinite postponement.

Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to repeal Sec- tion 3, Article VII of the Town By-Laws, which reads as follows: "Section 3. No officer, board or committee having the disbursement of an appropriation shall make purchases of supplies or materials or contract for services to be rendered the town without issuing a written purchase order therefor on prescribed forms; provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to the salaries or wages of officers and persons regularly or temporarily employed by the town. Copies of all purchase orders are to be designated for and delivered to the Town Accountant; provided, however, that verbal orders for supplies or materials or services to be rendered may be issued for an amount not to exceed Twenty-Five Dol- lars. All verbal orders shall be confirmed in writing on the prescribed purchase order forms on the day the orders are given and transmitted immediately to the Town Accountant to be so certified and recorded."

Article 15. The following substitute motion presented,, seconded and carried: VOTED: That the Town repeal Section 3, Article VII of the Town By-Laws, which reads as follows: "Section 3. No officer, board or committee having the disbursement of an appropriation shall make purchases of supplies or materials or contract for services to be rendered the town without issuing a written purchase order therefor on prescribed forms; provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to the salaries or wages of officers and persons regularly or temporarily employed by the town. Copies of all purchase orders are to be designated for and delivered to the Town Accountant: Provided, however, that ver^

105 bal orders for supplies or materials or services to be rendered may be issued for an amount not to exceed Twenty-Five Dol- lars. All verbal orders shall be confirmed in writing on the prescribed purchase order forms on the day the orders are given and transmitted immediately to the Town Accountant to be so certified and recorded." The Moderator informed the voters that this by-law was never enforced and that he, as moderator, wished to inform the voters of the lack of enforcement. He stressed that it be repealed. During the pros and cons of this by-law the Chairman of the Finance Committee stated: "The Finance Committee fa- vored it's repeal." Rising vote taken by Moderator: Three (3) in opposition, well over 2/3 vote necessary to repeal. The Town Counsel advised the Moderator that an actual count should be taken. Tellers counted. Standing vote. Result of count: Affirmative — 41 Negative — 4 It's a 2/3 vote. NOTE: Copy of vote forwarded to Attorney General on 12/30/61.

Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint a committee of six (6) voters of the Town to make a study of the Town By-Laws for the purpose of revising same and to bring its recommendations at a town meeting in 1962, or act anything thereon. Again it was stated: "It was pointless to vote on this article because an amount of money was not mentioned or specified in the article and an amount of money is mentioned in the motion." The Moderator announced: "It is an opened article." The following substitute motion presented and seconded. VOTED: That the Town authorize the Board of Select- men to appoint a committee of six (6) voters of the Town to make a study of the Town By-Laws for the purpose of revising same and to bring its recommendations at a town meeting in 1962. The second (2) substitute motion presented and seconded. VOTED: In the affirmative and that the Selectmen appoint a committee of seven (7). Said appointed committee to make a study of the Town By-Laws for the purpose of revising same and that this committee present it's recommendations at an annual town meeting. An amendment to the first substitute motion accepted.

106 Said amendment changed the number of six (6) to seven (7) The second substitute motion withdrawn. VOTED: (Unanimous) That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint a committee of seven (7) voters of the town to make a study of the Town By-Laws for the purpose of revising same and to bring its recommendations at a town meeting in 1962.

VOTED: To dissolve this meeting at 9:45 P. M. A true record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

On December 27, 1961, the Selectmen appointed Messrs. Charles Venie, Harold C. Peterson, Jr., Raymond L. Brousseau and Raymond Dartt. On January 3, 1962, the Selectmen appointed Messrs. Bernard A. Mason, Rosario Pariseau and Henry Racicot. These gentlemen are to serve on the By-Law Committee (ref. to Article 16 of Special Town Meeting of October 17, 1961 > Their terms to expire December 31, 1962. A true copy of record. Attest: CLARE P. BOYER, Town Clerk.

STATE AUDITOR'S RETURN TO TOWN CLERK Heceived

Town Clerk's Office 1961 October 2 A. M. 9:57 Town of Southbridge, Massachusetts. (Seal) THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASACHUSETTS

Department of Corporations and Taxation Bureau of Accounts State House, Boston 33 September 29, 1961 Guy J. Rizzotto, Commissioner Herman B. Dine, Director of Accounts To the Board of Selectmen Mr. Armand O. Bellerive, Chairman Southbridge, Massachusetts. Gentlemen: I submit herewith my report of an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Southbridge for the fiscal year 1960, made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, Gen-

107 eral Laws. This is in the form of a report made to me by Mr. William Schwartz, Assistant Director of Accounts. Very truly yours, Herman B. Dine, Director of Accounts. HBD:REF Mr. Herman B. Dine Director of Accounts Department of Corporations and Taxation State House, Boston Sir: As directed by you, I have made an audit of the books and accounts of the town of Southbridge for the fiscal year 1960, and report thereon as follows: The records of financial transactions of the several departments collecting money for the town or committing bills for collection were examined, checked, and verified by comparison with the books and records in the offices of the town accountant and the town treasurer. The books and accounts in the town accountant's office- were examined and checked, the recorded receipts being compared with the treasurer's books and with the records in the several departments collecting money for the town. The payments, as entered, were checked with the treasurer's books and with the selectmen's warrants, while the appropriations, transfers, and loan authorizations were checked with the town clerk's records of financial votes passed by the town meetings and with the finance committee's authorization of transfers, from the reserve fund. The general and appropriation ledger accounts were analyzed, the necessary adjustments resulting from the audit were- made, and a balance sheet showing the financial condition of the town on December 31, 1960 was prepared and is appended to this report. The books and accounts of the town treasurer were examined and checked in detail. The cash book was footed, and the recorded receipts were compared with the accountant's books, with the departmental records of payments to the treas^ urer, and with other sources from which money was paid into the town treasury. The payments were checked with the warrants approved by the selectmen and with the accountant's books. The treasurer's cash balance on February 16, 1961 was proved by reconciliation of the bank balances with statements received from the banks of deposit, by certification of the United States Treasury Bills, and by actual count of the cash in the office. The payments on account of maturing debt and interest

108 were compared with the amounts falHng due and were checked with the cancelled securities on file. The outstanding bonds and coupons on February 16, 1961 were listed and reconciled with the balances in the bond and coupon accounts, as shown by statements furnished by the banks of deposit. The records of employees' payroll deductions for Federal and State taxes and for group insurance premiums were examined. The deductions were footed, the payments to the proper agencies were verified, and the balances on hand were reconciled with the ledger controls. The records of collections from parking meters were examined and checked with the treasurer's recorded receipts. The savings bank books and securities representing the investments of the several trust, investment, and retirement funds in the custody of the town treasurer and the trustees were examined and listed. The income was proved and all transactions and balances were verified. The records of tax titles and tax possessions held by the town were examined and checked. The amounts transferred to the tax title account were checked with the collector's books, the reported redemptions and sales were compared with the treasurer's recorded receipts, and the tax titles and tax possessions on hand were listed and reconciled with the accountant's ledger controls. The books and accounts of the town collector were examined and checked in detail. The commitments of taxes, excise and assessments, as well as of departmental accounts receivable, were proved. The recorded collections were compared with the treasurer's recorded receipts; the abatements, as entered, were checked with the assessors' and other departmental records of abatements granted; the transfers to the tax title account were verified; and the outstanding accounts were listed and reconciled with the respective controls in the accountant's ledger. Further verification of the outstanding taxes, excise, and assessments was made by mailing notices to a number of persons whose names appeared on the books as owing money to the town, the replies received thereto indicating that the accounts, as listed, are correct. The records of deferred sewer assessments were examined. The amounts added to taxes were verified, and the appor- tionments due in future years were listed and proved with the accountant's ledger. The financial records of the town clerk were examined. The collections on account of dog and sporting licenses issued, and from miscellaneous licenses and fees, were verified and compared with the payments to the town treasurer and to the Division of Fisheries and Game. The cash book was footed,

109 and the cash balance on February 16, 1961 was proved by actual count of the cash in the office and by reconciliation of the bank balance with a statement furnished by the bank of deposit. The records of departmental cash collections by the board of selectmen, as well as by the police, fire, health, school, library, and cemetery departments, and by all other departments in which money was collected for the town, were examined and checked. The payments to the treasurer were verified by comparison with the treasurer's and the accountant's books, and the cash on hand in the several departments was proved by actual count. The surety bonds of the officials required by law to furnish them for the faithful performance of their duties were examined and found to be in proper form. Appended to this report, in addition to the balance sheet, are tables showing reconciliations of the several cash accounts, summaries of the tax, excise, assessment, tax title, and departmental accounts, as well as schedules showing the condition and transactions of the trust, investment, and retirement funds. For the cooperation extended by the several town officials during the progress of the audit, I wish, on behalf of my assistants and for myself to express appreciation. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM SCHWARTZ, Assistant Director of Accounts.

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116 REPORT OF ASSESSORS

The Board of Assessors submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1961. Tax Rate for 1961 was set as follows: General Tax Rate $59.73 School Tax Rate 22.77

Total Tax Rate $82.50 Total appropriations voted to be raised by taxation: Annual Town Meet- ing, 3-13-61 $2,402,086.31 Special Town Meet- ing, 3-30-61 2,500.00

Total appropriations $2,404,586.31 Amount transferred from available funds since 1960 Tax Rate was fixed 11,853.06

$2,416,439.37 $2,416,439.37 Other amounts to be raised by taxation (Overlay Deficits and snow and ice removal) 16,974.86 STATE: Tax and Assessments: 1960 1961 Under- Estimates estimates State Parks and Res- ervations $10,085.69 $ 2,020.29 State Audit of Muni- cipal Accounts 1,707.60 State Examination of Retirement System 568.36

$12,361.74 $ 2,020.29 14,382.03 COUNTY: Tax and Assessments 110,407.03 County Tax $ 80,984.22 289.10 Tuberculosis Hospital 29,133.71

$110,117.93 $ 289.10 110,407.03 OVERLAY OF CURRENT YEAR 24,006.17

GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED $2,582,209.46 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS Estimated receipts $821,574.83

117 Overestimates of previous years to be used as available funds (County Tuber- culosis Hosp.) 7,615.32 Amounts voted to be taken from available funds. Annual Town Meet- ing (E&D Acct.) $130,000.00 Special Town Meet- ings (Misc.) 11,853.06

$141,853.06 $ 141,853.06 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS 971,043.21 NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION ON POLLS AND PROPERTY $1,611,166.25

Valuation Tax Number of Polls 5,239 @ $2.00 each $ $ 10,478.00 Personal Property $3,142,535.00 $ 259,259 53 Real Estate $16,259,672.00 $1,341,428.72

TOTAL ASSESSED VALUATION AND TAXES ON POLLS, PERSONAL AND

REAL ESTATE .. . $19,402,207.00 $1,611,166.25 Gain on account of fractional division of Tax Rate $9.46 (Real Estate and Personal Property) TOTAL TAXES LEVIED ON

POLLS AND PROPERTY .. $1,611,166.25 ITEMS NOT ENTERING INTO THE DETERMINATION OF TAX RATE Betterment and Special Assessments added to taxes: (Sewer Assessment) $ 1,399.79 1,399.79

TOTAL AMOUNT OF 1961 TAXES ON POLLS AND PROPERTY AND OF

118 ASSESSMENTS ADDED TO TAXES AS COMMITTED TO COLLECTOR $1,612,566.04 ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS: May 23, 1961—Farm Animal Excise $ 145.64 Warrant to Collector May 23, 1961 $ 145 64 October 23, 1961—Omitted Poll Tax 44.00 Warrant to Collector October 23, 1961 44.00 December 22, 1961—Sewer Assessments 25,671.35 Warrants to Collector December 22, 1961 25,671.35 .December 22, 1961—Omitted Real Estate 24.75 Warrant to Collector December 22, 1961 24.75 TOTAL WARRANTS TO COLLECTOR ON POLLS AND PROPERTY, BETTERMENTS, OMITTED AND ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS FOR 1961 $1,638,451.78 VALUATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR 1961 $4,054,360.00 Tax on Motor Vehicles for 1961 $ 224,616.06 Warrants to Collector in 1961 $ 224,616.06 TOTAL ASSESSED VALUA- TION IN 1961 $23,456,567.00 TOTAL WARRANTS TO COLLECTOR IN 1961 $1,863,067.84

AMOUNTS TRANSFERRED FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS AT SPECIAL TOWN MEETINGS SINCE 1961 TAX RATE WAS FIXED: May 23, 1961 $19,668 50 From Excess & Deficiency Account June 26, 1961 $ 7,608.60 From Excess & Deficiency Account October 17, 1961 $19,944.98 From Excess & Deficiency Account 7,830.02 From Post War Rehabilitation Fund December 18, 1961 $ 1,085.75 From Guelphwoods Road Guard Rail Acct. 696.00 From Thomas St. Drain Account 1,800.00 From South St. Reconstruction Account 1,000.00 From Main St. Resurfacing Account 400.00 From Storm & Drain Study Acc't. -Amounts to be applied to 1962 General Tax Levy: $10,000.00 for School construction voted Oct. 17, 1961 $ 8,000.00 for Veterans' Benefits. Chap. 44, Sec. 31, G.L. $ 7,000.00 for Snow & Ice Remov. Chap. 44, Sec. 31, G.L.

119 VALUE OF EXEMPTED REAL ESTATE — 1961 Churches, Parsonages, Schools, Hospital and Cemeteries, etc $3,521,950.00 Town Property 4,397,965.00 U. S. Post Office 108,000.00 U. S. of America (various parcels) 60,450.00 Commonwealth of Massachusetts — National Guard Armory 246,500.00

TOTAL EXEMPTED REAL ESTATE $8,334,865.00

VALUE OF EXEMPTED PERSONAL PROPERTY — 1961 Schools, Hospital, etc $ 280,200.00 Town Property 639,090.00 TOTAL EXEMPTED PERSONAL

PROPERTY ... $ 919,290.00

Total number of Motor Vehicles assessed 7,519 Total number of dwelling houses assessed 2,936 Respectfully submitted, CHARLES NORMANDIN, ROSARIO ARPIN, ERNEST FARLAND, Board of Assessors. REPORT OF TAX COLLECTOR

To the Citizens of the Town of Southbridge: 1 wish to submit the following report as Collector for

Southbridge from January 1, 1961 to December 31, 1961.

Excise Taxes: Levy of 1957 Outstanding Jan. 1, 1961 $ 127.15 Payments to Treasurer $ 27.61 Abatements 99.54

127.15

Excise Taxes: Levy of 1958 Outstanding January 1, 1961 $ 583.92 Payments to Treasurer 330.55-

120 Abatements 253.37

583.92

Excise Taxes: Levy of 1959 Outstanding January 1, 1961 $ 1,635 84 Reinstated abatements 28.86

1,664.70 Payments to Treasurer 914.27 Abatements 675.07 Outstanding December 31, 1961 75.36

1,664.70

Excise Taxes: Levy of 1960 Outstanding January 1, 1961 $ 44,759.18 Committed 45,800.76 Reinstated Abatements 51.62

90,611.56 Payments to Treasurer 82,715 90 Abatements 9,186.79

Outstanding December 31, 1961 .... 1,495.48

93,398.17 Refunds 2,786.61

90,611.56^

Excise Taxes Levy of 1961 Committed $ 178,815.30 Payments to Treasurer 157,864.80 Abatements 11,581.12 Outstanding December 31, 1961 10,577.36

180,023 28 Refunds 1,207.98

178,815.30

Taxes: Levy of 1957 Outstanding January 1, 1961 $ 947.29 Payments to Treasurer 947.29

Taxes: Levy of 1958 Outstanding January 1, 1961 2,646.88 Payments to Treasurer 2,603.58 Abatements 6.00

121 Outstanding Dec. 31, 1961 37.30

2,646.88

Taxes: Levy of 1959 Outstanding January 1, 1961 8,979.87 Payments to Treasurer 8,035.86 Abatements 11.42 Tax Titles 44.52

Outstanding December 31, 1961 ... 888.07

8.979.87 Taxes: Levy of 1960 Outstanding January 1, 1961 65,828.85 Reinstated Abatements 120.60

65,949.45 Payments to Treasurer 58,354.65 Abatements 1,671.68 Tax Titles 47.41 Outstanding December 31, 1961 7,147.61

67,221.35 Refunds 1,271.90

65,949.45

Taxes: Levy of 1961 Committed 1,611,380.64 Reinstated Abatements 4.00

1,611,384.64 Payments to Treasurer 1,518,251.17 Abatements 30,390.32 Tax Titles 146.45

1,548,787.94 Refunds 768.62

1,548,019.32 Outstanding December 31, 1961 63,365.32

$1,611,384.64 Ambulance:

Outstanding January 1, 1961 $ 195.00 Committed 145.00

340.00

122 Payments to Treasurer 160.00 Abatements 60.00 Outstanding December 31, 1961 120.00

340.00 Selectmen: Outstanding January 1, 1961 1,815.00 Committed 2,775.00

4,590.00 Payments to Treasurer 1,850.00 Paid Direct to Treasurer 1,200.00 Abatements 15.00 Outstanding December 31, 1961 1,525.00

4,590.00

:Health: •Committed 158.57 Payments to Treasurer 158.57

School:

Outstanding January 1, 1961 2,310.77 ^Committed 8,352.12

10,662.89 Payments to Treasurer 6,987.52 -Abatements 9.21 Outstanding December 31, 1961 3,666.16

10,662.89

Public Welfare: Outstanding January 1, 1961 6,773.13 Committed 7,574.61

14,347.74 Payments to Treasurer 7,706.49 Abatements 187.55 Paid Direct to Treasurer 2,092.02 State Adjustments 2,329.87 Outstanding Dec. 31, 1961 2,031.81

14,347.74 Apportioned Sewers: Outstanding January 1, 1961 1,241.00 Apportioned 1,156.93

2,397.93

123 Payments to Treasurer 1,177.93 Outstanding December 31, 1961 1,220.00

Unapportioned Sewers: Outstanding January 1, 1961 461.84 Committed 15,671.35

16,133.19

Payments to Treasurer 960.28 Apportioned 212.26 Outstanding December 31, 1961 14,960.65

16,133.19

Committed Interest on Sewers $ 108.28 Added Int. to Com. Interest 1.46

Sewer and Sidewalk Discharge .... 54.00 Municipal Liens 6.00 Fee and Interest Levy of 1957 136.55 Fee and Interest Levy of 1958 393.05 Fee and Interest Levy of 1959 738.16 Fee and Interest Levy of 1960 2,895.71 Fee and Interest Levy of 1961 957.62

5,290.83 Grand Total Payments to Treasurer $1,854,337.30

I wish to thank the townspeople and the various town officials for their cooperation during the year. Respectfully submitted, ELIZABETH M. DUHAMEL Town Collector.

REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER

For Year Ending December 31, 1961

Cash on Hand, Jan. 1, 1961 $ 825,887.05 Receipts for 1961 4,942,229.95

$5,768,117.00 1961 Disbursements 5,003,781.35

Balance, Cash on Hand, Dec. 31, 1961 $ 764,335.65

124 TEMPORARY LOANS

$350,000.00 Anticipation of Taxes Due May 10, 1962 25,000.00 Ant. — Fed. & State Grants Due July 20, 1962

FUNDED DEBT Due Date of Amt. of Outstanding 1962 Denominated Issue Loan Dec. 31, 1961 $65,000.00 New High School 1960 $1,210,000.00 $1,145,000.00 $12,000.00 New Town Barn 1960 60,000.00 48,000.00 $10,000.00 Airport Loan 1959 50,000.00 30,000.00

TRUST FUNDS Balance Int. Balance Depository Jan. 1, 1961 1961 Dec. 31, 1961 Mary Mynott Fund: Southbridge Savings $1,000.00 $ 36.25 $1,000.00 Boyer Fund: Southbridge Savings 587.76 21.48 609.24 Ella M. Cole Fund: Attleboro Savings 1,000.00 1,000 00 Cambridge Savings 1,000.00 1,000.00 Charlestown 5-Cent 1,000.00 1,000.00 Jesse J. Angell Fund: Southbridge Savings 1,956.44 71.54 2,027.98 Hannah Edwards Fund: First National, Boston 5,000.00 250.00 5,000.00 Mabel Murphy Fund: Southbridge Savings 2,000.00 72.50 2,000.00 Adah Stedman Fund: Southbridge Credit Union 1,000.00 37.50 1,000.00 CEMETERY FUND Balance Int. Dec. 31, 1961 1961 Cambridge Savings $ 3,000.00 114.39 Dedham Inst. Savings 2,000.00 77.50 Gardner Savings 3,000.00 120.00 Lynn Inst. Savings 2,000.00 77.50 Leominster Savings 2,500.00 96.88 Millbury Savings 2,000.00 72.50 New Bedford 5-Cent 3,000 00 108.75 Natick 5-Cent 2,500.00 96.88 Southbridge Savings 18,675.30 626.35 Salem 5-Cent 3,000.00 114.39 Winchendon Savings 3,000.00 116.25

125 Ware Savings 2,000.00 15.00 Webster 5-Cent 2,000.00 75.00 Worcester 5-Cent 2,000.00 80 00 Worcester Fed. Co-Op 4,000.00 160.00 Workingmen's Co-Op 8,000.00 305.00 Merchant's Co-Op 4,000.00 155.00 Mattapan Co-Op 2,000.00 77.50 Mt. Washington Co-Op 4,000.00 155.00 Southbridge Co-Op 2,000.00 76.25 Merrimack Co-Op 2,000.00 72.50 First Fed. Savings 4,000.00 145.00 Minot Co-Op 2,000.00 73.75 Lincoln Co-Op 2,000.00 76.25 Southbridge Credit Union 4,000.00 150.00 Southbridge Credit Union 5,000.00 187.50 Southbridge Credit Union

rLnuisp Orr^ 10A.\J y\J000\J\J ,\J\J00 375.00 Southbridge Credit Union (R. Stedman) 1,000.00 37.50

Cemetery Fund Dec. 31, 1961 $104,675.30 Respectfully submitted, NORBERT C. BENOIT, Town Treasurer. REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMITTEE

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: The Cemetery Committee met and organized on April 4, 1961. Lectance Landry was elected chairman, and the other two members are Stavri Yanka and Anthony Trifone. Seaver Rice was appointed superintendent and clerk. A force of men was put to work early in April filling in graves and seeding the same; also leaves were cleaned up and other debris. Fertilizer was put on where needed. The gravel roads were fixed and graded. Early in May the mowing of grass started and continued until October. Some new equipment was purchased, consisting of a snow blower, small power mower, power grass trimmer and various small tools. Development of a new burial area was started in the low- er part of the cemetery, opposite Coombs Street. Considerable

126 fill was drawn in from a sand bank located on cemetery property. We hope to complete this project in 1963, using available funds from the Cemetery Improvement Account. The Cemetery Committee wishes to thank the Board of Selectmen and other town officials for their courteous assistance in our problems. Superintendent of Highways Joseph Benoit was ever ready to assist us in snow removal and other projects. Respectfully submitted, LECTANCE LANDRY, Chairman STAVRI YANKA ANTHONY TRIFONE Cemetery Committee. REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES

The Honorable Board of Selectmen: Town Hall, Southbridge, Mass. Sirs: I hereby submit my annual report for the year ending December 31st, 1961. The wiring permits issued were as follows: New Buildings 46 Remodeling and Additions to Already Erected Buildings 85 Additions to Old Wiring 106 New Services 75 Oil Burners 68 Electric Ranges 56 Electric Hot Water Heaters 48 Washers 69 Dryers 66 Air Conditioners 87 Disposals 73 Miscellaneous 375 Inspections While Work in Progress 893 Recommendations to Change Wiring 167 Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR J. ENO, Inspector of Wires. REPORT OF DEPT. OF CIVIL DEFENSE

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: The year 1961 has been a busy one for your Department of Civil Defense. This year, again, in addition to the regular

127 programs and schedules that were maintained most of the administrative work of the Sector 3C Office had to be carried on insofar as out of Town was concerned because the Office was not re-opened on a full time basis — in fact it was not even open on a part-time basis. This meant that in addition to maintaining regular office hours every Monday evening in the Town Hall a schedule of visits to the Area 3 Office in West- boro and State Headquarters in Natick had to be set-up. These visits, by virtue of the subject matter to be taken care of, fell mostly on the Director and my Deputy. As the Area and State offices are open only from 9 to 5 Monday through Friday the Director or his representative, has to "get out of work" each time a visit is made. This required real sacrifice and I do hope that the State Agency will be able to re-open our Sector Office in the near future. At this point I want to say that we were given every assistance by Harold Rossi, our Area 3 Director and his staff assistant Theodore Apt. Their complete willingness to do all possible helped greatly to offset the shut-down of the Sector Office. Besides having our office open every Monday we have had the Control Center open on Friday evenings. Our Rescue Room has been used most Tuesday evenings for continued training in Rescue Techniques. We have also had the facilities open for test problems and alerts whenever O.C.D.M. or the M.C.D.A. so ordered. One of the outstanding units of our Civil Defense De- partment is our Auxiliary Police Department. This department under the direction of Officer Dominico Licastro of the Southbridge Police Department who has been appointed by Chief Ovide A. Desrosiers as Civil Defense Service Officer has submitted such an excellent report that I feel that I must include part of it in this report: "This year the men were given "beat" assignments with the co-operation of the Southbridge Police Department. This work consists of walking regular beat patrols with the officer of the Police Department, and doing regular cruiser work. This is to familiarize the men with the type of work they are expected to perform as an Auxiliary Police Unit, and will be incorporated as part of our training each year. Our Auxiliary has been activated on numerous occasions by Chief Ovide Desrosiers for parade traffic duty and have performed their duties so well that they are being used more and more for this type of detail. Also the Unit has furnished men at various functions throughout the community and have also been given Police assignments through the year giving a total of 2,394 and a half hours of free time to the Unit. The men have given freely of their time, without any cost to the Town and the Town can be proud of men like them that are dedicated to their work. This year, we increased our C. D. Auxiliary Police unit

128 to fifty-two men (52). Due to our small budget we were unable to outfit these men and we really need to do so for most of the uniforms we are trying to make "do" were bought in 1942 and need replacement. The uniforms have been well taken care of over the years at no expense to the Town and I do hope that the people of the Town will see our need and make possible new uniforms. I am confident that the money invested will be repaid many times over by the work and time put in by our Auxiliary Police officers. I am grateful to the officers of the Southbridge Police Department for their assistance to the men of my Unit. I would also like to say a special word of appreciation to the Southbridge Evening News, The Telegram-Gazette and radio station WESO for their assistance to the Auxiliary. In closing I would like to say that your Auxiliary Police Unit is prepared for any emergency that may arise. I can never express my thanks to the Officers and Men of the Unit for the time and effort they have put in so freely. Again may I say that I am proud to be one of them." Your Director and staff officers have attended conferences, seminars and training sessions on national, regional, state, area and local levels. They thus have been able to keep abreast of the current problems and the current thinking as to their solutions at all levels. Our Rescue and Communication Units have appeared in many parades and civic ceremonies, throughout the Sector. Again the highlight of the year 1961 has been the value and type of Surplus Property made available through the cooperation of the Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency. The outstanding acquisition of 1961, in fact of all times, was a Fire Crash Truck — Government Cost $39,184.02 — Acquisition Cost $100.00. This vehicle — 26' 91/2" long, T 9" wide, and 10' 11" high was put in top shape and complete readiness under the direction of Asst. Chief Dan Daniels. We are indeed fortunate to have such leadership available to say nothing of the splendid cooperation always given by Chief Gregoire and his fire-fight- ers. The other items received through Surplus ranged from an Ammunition Trailer worth $1,200.00 to cotton thread at 3^ a roll. As I have stated before, "there is no doubt that we in Southbridge can truly say that our Civil Defense Department really "gets" the Town its MONEY'S WORTH. We still find that the "apathy problem" exists. Though it is interesting to note than many, many individuals are interested in the "fallout question" and we have received many requests for information. We have increased our listed vol- unteers to over nine hundred citizens of the Town of South- bridge that are members of the Civil Defense Department,

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9 yet this is not enough. We still lack being able to fill every job three deep and until we can reach this stage we cannot re- lax and call ourselves a 100% Civil Defense "Ready" Town. The inventory of equipment on hand 31 December, 1961 that was obtained in 1961 has a total value of $55,943.56. A breakdown of the 1961 Inventory, by sections follows, as well as the yearly Inventory values and the Grand Inventory value.

SUMMARY OF THE 1961 INVENTORY Administration Section $ 1,611.74 Auxiliary Fire Section 39,715.57 Auxiliary Police Section 393.58 Communication Section 9,802.98 Engineering Section 1,554.02 Medical Section 558.38 Rescue Section 1,592.60 Welfare Section 714.72

Total Value of the 1961 Inventory $55,943.56 Total Value of the 1960 Inventory 28,452.56 Total Value of the 1959 Inventory 27,590.15 Total Value of the 1958 Inventory 8,422.31 Total Value of the 1957 Inventory 15,405.98 Total Value of the 1956 Inventory 13,108.11 200 Bed Hospital Delivered in 1957 50,000.00

Total Value of the Civil Defense In- ventory $199,012.67 Our 1961 Budget was $4,850.00 and our expenditures were $4,801.42. I want to take this opportunity to extend not only my personal appreciation but the official appreciation of the Civil Defense Department to all the Department of Defense, The Office of Emergency Planning and Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency officials who were so helpful throughout the past year. Especially do I want to thank Mr. Harold Rossi, Director of Area 3. Much more than a 'thank you' is due to our Honorable Board of Selectmen, whose cooperation and support was un- limited. Also well deserving of a special word of appreciation is our Town Accountant, Mr. Caron; Town Treasurer, Mr. Benoit; Town Engineer, Mr. Racicot; Chief of Police Desro- siers; Fire Chief Gregoire and our Highway Superintendent, Mr. Benoit. Finally, my most sincere thanks to all the members of my department, who without any fanfare, have put in a year of hard work to try to further prepare themselves to protect and help our Town and all its people in any emergency. Respectfully submitted, CHARLES R. McLAM, Director

130 REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: I hereby submit the report of the Department of Weights and Measures for the year 1961. The amount of fees collected for the town through this department was $346.80. Scales and Balances Adjusted Sealed Condemned Over 10,000 lbs. 1 5 100 to 5,000 lbs. 2 39 Under 100 lbs. 24 137 Weights 259 Gasoline Meters 6 85 Grease, Oil Devices 14 Vehicle Tank Meters 6 30 Kerosene Meter 1 Cloth Measuring Device 1 WEIGHINGS AND INSPECTIONS Tested Correct Under Over Bread 161 131 3 27 Butter 123 101 7 15 Charcoal (in bags) 22 16 Confectionery 138 116 2 20 Flour 41 33 1 7 Fruits and Vegetables 186 123 12 51 Liquid Commodities 129 100 9 20 Meats 266 213 36 17 Potatoes 101 70 8 23 Provisions 266 256 10 Grain and Feed 138 112 6 20 OTHER INSPECTIONS Peddler's Licenses 13 Milk Jars 16 Bread Markings 161 Food Package Markings 700 Charcoal (paper bags) Markings 46 Transient Vendors 5 Clinical Thermometers 12 Scales 440 U. S. Standard Containers 13 Measure Containers 12 Retests of Gasoline Devices After Sealing 16 Respectfully submitted, ROLAND A. VARIN, Sealer

131 REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: I wish to submit the following report of the work accom- plished by the Engineering Department for the year 1961. NEW CONSTRUCTION PLANNED, LAID OUT, INSPECTED

1. Warren Street Sewer — Charles F. Chase Complete 2. Charlton Street Reconstruction — Frank J. Shields, Inc Complete 3. Charlton Street Sewer — Frank J. Shields, Inc Complete 4. Poplar Street Reconstruction — Stanley J. Kaitbenski Complete 5. Westwood Parkway Drain — Charles F. Chase Complete 6. Cole Avenue Reconstruction — Frank J. Shields, Inc Complete 7. Marjorie Lane Drain — Charles F. Chase Complete 8. Main Street Resurfacing — Frank J. Shields, Inc Complete 9. South Street Reconstruction — Leo Construction Co., Inc Complete 10. Spring Street Drain — Charles F. Chase Incomplete 11. New Electric Service Entrance — Mutual Electrical Co., Inc Complete 12. Center Street Sewer — Frank J. Shields, Inc Complete 13. Lens Street Sewer — Charles F. Chase Complete 14. Fiske Street Sewer — Charles F. Chase Complete 15. Pinedale Street Sewer to High Street — Charles F. Chase Incomplete 16. West Street Wall — Joseph Palmerino Complete 17. Randolph Street Bridge — Frank J. Shields, Inc Complete 18. West Street Sewer and Toilet Facilities — Bernard Allard Complete 19. Cole Avenue Steps Not Awarded 20. Airport Lighting — Morse Bros. Elect. Co., Inc Incomplete 21. Airport Taxiway — Frank J. Shields, Inc Incomplete *22. Crestview Drive Sewer — Owner: Rogart Builders, Inc. Charles F. Chase Complete *23. Chartier Lane Sewer — Owner: Chartier Brothers Charles F. Chase Incomplete *24. Country Club Place Sewer — Owner: Southbridge Development Charles F. Chase Complete

132 *25. Durfee Street Sewer — Owner: Robert A. Jolie Charles F. Chase Complete *26. Mary Ellen Lane and Woodycrest Avenue Sewer — Owner: Ralph Salviuolo Ralph Salviuolo Complete *27. Pinedale Street Sewer — Owner Mr. Warren McGrath Charles F. Chase Complete *Not Voted by Town Meeting, constructed by private owners. NEW STREETS LAID OUT Warren Street Bouchard Lane Warren Lane High Street Country Club Place Morris Street Pine Ridge Road Hillcrest Avenue Marc Avenue Gerard Street Crestview Drive STREET BOUNDS Richard Avenue Cole Avenue SURVEYS Charlton Street — Layout, Tie Points, Lines and Grades Warren Street —Layout, Batter Boards, Stake Sewer, Grades, Set Bound Points. Marjorie Lane — Drain, Set Lines and Grades, Sections Thomas Street — Drain Charlton Street Field — Layout Chestnut Street — Layout, Field Work, Stake Sewer Morris Street — Grades Hospital Road — Grades, Field Work Richard Avenue — Street Line, Grades, Lines for Bounds Idlewood Street — Street Line. Maple Street — Grades Durfee Street — Layout, Lines and Grades Eastford Road — Drain Pinedale Street — Grades, Measure and Section Ledge

South Street •— Grades and Stakes Westwood Parkway — Grades for Manholes, Set Bound Points, Grades and Sections Pleasant Street — Sewer Line High Street to Litchfield Avenue — Levels Jerome Street — Sections Alumni Field — Grades, Field Data, Sewer Grades Fiske Street — Set Bound Points Spring Street — Drain, Field Work Lebanon Hill — Street Lines Oak Ridge Cemetery — Set Grade Stakes Cliff Street — Street Lines Pine Ridge Road — Grades High Ridge Avenue — Levels

133 INVESTIGATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS Chestnut Street — Check side line for Telephone Com- pany. Mill and Hamilton Streets — Check side line Marcy Street to Cemetery — Check sewer line for Sewer Commissioners. West Street Walls — Check with Town Counsel Lebanon Hill — Check trees for Tree Warden West Street — Check side line Golf Street — Staked side line for Madore Lumber Co. Poplar Street — Staked out for Water Company Worcester Street — Checked sidewalk for Highway De- partment. Vinton and Charlton Streets — Check sewer Henry Street Field — Check location of tree for Tree Warden. Cross Street — Check street line Cole Avenue — Check street line of hydrant for Water Company. Dennison Drive — Check street line for Highway De- partment. Walnut and Maple Streets — Check sewer Eastford Road — Side line for Hyde Manufacturing Company. Dresser Street Field — Layout Little League Diamond Durfee Street — Check grades on sewer. Woodland Street — Check street line and walk eleva- tions for John Rischitelli. Locate sewer line on Westwood Parkway Investigate Town Hall steps for repairs Articles for Annual Town Meeting and Special House Numbers — 65 Street Permits — 114 Difficulty was again experienced by the Engineering De- partment in the supervision of construction work due to the number of jobs working at one time, and the construction of approximately three thousand feet of new sanitary sewers that were built in new developments by private owners. These sewers were built at the time desired by the owners or contractors, with complete disregard of the work in progress or planned by the Engineering Department. This Department must have control of the sequence and timing of each construction job, otherwise it cannot be held responsible for the supervision and the results obtained. Again this year, all work was done with the full cooperation of the Highway Department and the Board of Selectmen, which resulted in better work and a great saving to the Town of Southbridge. I wish to take this opportunity to thank the members of

134 your Board and other Boards, Committees, and Departments, for their cooperation during the year. Respectfully submitted, HENRY A. RACICOT, P.E., Town Engineer REPORT OF THE DUTCH ELM DISEASE To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report for the Dutch Elm Disease Department for the year ending December 31, 1961. Seventeen dead elm trees were cut down and removed. Three elm stumps were removed. Deadwood out of elm trees on Town owned property were removed. I sprayed Town owned elm trees twice with a hydraulic sprayer, using Malathion and DDT emulsion. Dormant in the spring to control Elm Bark Beetle, to protect elm trees from beetle feeding all bark surfaces of living elms that may be invaded by Bark Beetles from infected wood. Summer (Leaf Spray) to protect elm leaves of elms from being fed upon by Elm Leaf Beetle, it feeds on the leaves of elms and when it is abundant the leaves become brown and fall off. Such de- foliation weakens the trees, and many valuable elms have been killed as a result of outbreaks of this insect. Dutch elm disease is probably the most serious shade tree problem facing our community today. The situation is however far from being hopeless. Using proper methods can do much to maintain a large percentage of our elms for many years to come.

Dutch Elm Disease 1961 Appropriation ... $3,500.00 Salaries and Wages: Moth Superintendent $ 106.28 Help 225.84 Other Expenses: Trucks hired — Winch and Dump 67.98 Chain Saw Hire 15.75 Hydraulic Spraying 2,205.00 Insecticide 780.01 Brush .19 Southbridge Water Supply Co 98.95

$3,500.00 Respectfully submitted, CHESTER J. MASKA Moth Superintendent

135 REPORT OF TREE WARDEN

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report for the Tree Warden De- partment for the year ending December 31, 1961. The past year 19 dead trees were cut down and removed. Deadwood and broken branches were pruned out of Town owned trees. Three stumps were removed. Tree preservative applied to cavaties that needed repainting. Three trees were braced and cabled. Six trees blown down by Hurricane Esther were removed. Three trees split by Hurricane Esther were also removed. Soil on Town owned Morris Street land was prepared for transplanting and 60 Town owned Shade trees were moved and transplanted from Town Infirmary land. Seventeen Main Street trees were fed with a liquid fertilizer using a hydraulic sprayer. 25 Town owned trees were planted and guyed on streets where trees were removed. 1961 Tree Warden Receipts and Appropriation $3,470.00 Salaries and Wages: Tree Warden $ 388.08 Labor 1,362.54

$1,750.62 Other Expenses: Trucks Hired: Aerial, Dump 220.50 Chain Saw Hire 74.25 Tools and Material: Rope, Cable, Pole Saw, Handled Axes, Brushes, etc 154.63

449.38 Plant and Guy 25 Town owned trees and Feed 17 Town trees on Main Street Salaries and Wages: Tree Warden 123.83 Labor 262.20

386.03 Other Expenses: Truck Hire 26.25 Paint (to paint guy stakes) .72 Liquid Fertilizer 45.00 Hydraulic Sprayer 72.00

143.97

136 Prepare soil and transplant 60 Town owned shade trees to Town owned Morris Street land Salaries and Wages: Tree Warden 27.30 Labor 139.70

167.00 Other Expenses: Tractor and Truck Hire 73.00 Hurricane Esther Storm Dam- age Salaries and Wages: Tree Warden 137.48 Labor 260.38

397.86 Other Expenses: Trucks Hired 75.25 Chain Saw Hire, Tree Paint 26.89

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$3,470.00 Respectfully submitted, CHESTER J. MASKA Tree Warden MOSQUITO CONTROL To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report for Mosquito Control for the year ending December 31, 1961. DDT was applied with a hydraulic sprayer to swamp and low areas, on Charlton Street, Elm Street and Meadowbrook Road for Mosquito Control, with excellent results. Remain- ing swamp areas could not be sprayed the past year because of the limited funds. Respectfully submitted, CHESTER J. MASKA Tree Warden REPORT OF GYPSY MOTH DEPARTMENT To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report for Moth Extermination for the year ending December 31, 1961.

137 The past year I sprayed with a hydraulic sprayer using Malathion and DDT, as many of our Town owned trees and wooded areas as possible. In sprayed areas infestation has been kept down with good results. Moth Extermination 1961 Appropriation $ 400.00 Salaries and Wages: Labor $ 1.50 Other Expenses: Insecticide 74.29 Hydraulic Sprayer 324.00 Paint Brush (used to paint egg clusters with creosote) .21

$ 400.00 Respectfully submitted, CHESTER J. MASKA Moth Superintendent REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen. Gentlemen: I wish to submit the following report of the expenses of the Highway Department for the year ended December 31, 1961.

Administration

Salary of the Street Superintendent $ 4,900,00

$ 4,900.00

Labor Labor Payrolls $ 52,461.81

52,461.81

Other Expenses Telephone $ 343.70 Office Supplies 415.16 Lights and Power 333.62 Heating Fuel 1,433.50 Water 159.30 Repairs to Buildings 789.75 Bituminous Patch 1,988.90 New Tools 826.60 Tools Sharpened and Repaired 39.00

138 Guard Rail Repairs 146.27 Sweeper Brooms refilled 633.98 Gasoline 3,518.50 Range Oil 46.12 Manhole Frames and Covers 58.30 Supplies 1,302.02 Oxygen and Acetylene 187.70 First Aid Supplies 57.77 Masonry 275.40 1962 Equipment Registrations 76.00

12,587.74

Oil for Roads MC-2 Asphalt $ 5,298.32 .MC-3 Asphalt 606.08 Dense Mix Type S. T 1,090.28

6,994.68

Road Machinery Maintenance 1957 Ranch Wagon $ 151.71 1953 Dodge Dump Truck 331.45 1949 International Dump Truck 325.99 1954 Dodge Eductor 63.24 1959 International Sander 1,110.04 1955 International Rubbish Truck 412.81 1959 International Dump Truck 141.57 1952 Ford Sander 384.93 1946 Chevrolet Compressor Truck 423.40 1957 Ford Dump Truck 271.44 1956 GMC Sander 328.93 1940 Austin-Western Grader 372 91 1949 Austin-Western Grader 1,242.94 R-10 Nelson Snow Loader 1,190.51 K-5 Nelson Snow Loader 261.23 1958 Hough Payloader 1,291.20 1951 Elgin Sweeper 683.77 1954 Oliver Tractor 44.39 1961 International Dump Truck 49.80 Rex Mixer 5.55 Essco Porto Screen 121.59 C. H. & E. Roller 3.62 Diesel Fuel 132.79 Gasoline 1,404.67 Motor Oil and Grease 691.31 Tires and Tubes 617.13 Oxygen and Acetylene 234.93

139 Anti-Freeze 98.76 Supplies 784.55 New Tools 887.73 Cross Chains 15.25

14,080.14

Road Machinery New Equipment 1961 International Dump Truck $ 4,912.00

1961 Hough Payloader Model B70 ... 15,869.88 1961 Bros. Snow Flyr 4,150.00

24,931.88-

Chapter 90 Maintenance Dresser Hill Road: Patching 34.00 Drainage Maintenance 50.00

Dudley Road: Drainage Maintenance 50.00

Hamilton Street: Drainage Maintenance 50.00

Mechanic Street: Drainage Maintenance 50.00

North Woodstock Road: Patching 150.00 Guard Rail Repairs 91.00 S. T. Dense Mix 1,106.19 Traffic Line 495.00

Old North Woodstock Road: Patching 90.80 Bituminous Patch 109.00

Worcester Street: Patching 80.00

Eastford Road: Patching 100.00 Drainage Maintenance 60 80 Cutting Brush 100.00 Guard Rail Repairs 131.25 Labor — Oiling 620.00 MC-3 Asphalt 397.14

140 Brickyard Hoad: Drainage Maintenance 50.00

Dresser Hill Road: Patchint^ 100.00 Drainage Maintenance 162 90 Cutting Brush 100.00

4,500.00

Highway — Drain Pipes 6" Corrugated Coated Pipe $ 89.89 12" Corrugated Coated Pipe 594.29 18" Corrugated Coated Pipe 156.55 24" Corrugated Coated Pipe 157.37

998.10 Town Dump Salary of Caretaker $ 3,158.00

3,158.00

Town Dump Rodent Control Treatments to Eliminate Rats $ 339.00 339.00

Rubbish Collection Labor for 8 monthly collections $ 5,499.73

5,499.73

Snow and Ice Labor $ 13,905.58 Truck Hire 11,467.50 Rental of Shoveldozer 3,405.00 Rental of Bulldozer 4,838.50 Rental of Loader 3,230.50 Rental of Grader 968.50 Salt 3,837.77 Gasoline 2,146.12' Calcium Chloride 68 25 Snow Plow Repairs 745.79 Plowing Blackmer Road 97.50 Plowing Tipton Rock Road 75.00 Snow Plow Blades 571.40 Snow Fence 266.15

141 Chains 383.50 Supplies 484.47

Chapin Street Storm Drain Manhole Frame and Cover $ 44.55

Guelphwood Road Guard Rail Erection Guard Rail Anchors $ 49.10

Sidewalk Repairs Concrete $ 1,487.21 Mason 367.50 Labor Building Forms 20 79 Lumber for Forms 59.47 Cement 56.70

Cliff Street Guard Rail Erection Flex Beam Guard Rail $ 1,152.35 Steel Posts 327.54 Terminal End 3.15 Bolts and Washers 6,96 Lumber 8.64

Henry Street Field Lateral Support Labor $ 95.94 Grass Seed 3.96

Lebanon Hill Reconstruction MC-1 Asphalt $ 912.38 MC-3 Asphalt 482.26 Removing Trees 75 50 Gasoline 254.65 Mason 56.00

142 Roosevelt Drive Storm Drain

Masonry $ 28.00 Bituminous Patch 530.00 MC-1 Patch 280.23

838.23

Thomas Street Storm Drain

8" Metal Culvert $ 520.93 Cement Brick 64.68 Mason Building Catch Basins 112.00 Bituminous Patch 106.75 "D" Frames and Grates 95.04 Rental of Jackhammer 5.80

905.20

West Street Sidewalk Mason $ 224.00 Concrete 451.05 Bituminous Patch 231.00 Lumber for Forms 37.62 Expansion Joints 4.58

948.25

Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH E. BENOIT, Street Superintendent.

REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE

To the Citizens of the Town of Southbridge: During the last quarter of a century many changes have occurred in the administration of public welfare. The enact- ment of the Social Security Act to fill the most pressing needs of the depression years, that is, unemployment and old age, began the trend of changes in public welfare. Since then, changes in programs have been broad in scope, but the basic principles of the original act have not been changed. The original intent of the Social Security Act was and still is, that public assistance is supplementary to the insurance programs, and inter-related to other social programs for the welfare

143 and security of the people of the country. In 1960, an ariend- ment was enacted to establish a new program to help persons over 65 years of age, who are not eligible for Old Age Assist- ance, but find themselves unable to meet their medical expenses. This new program, known as Medical Assistance for the Aged, is not an insurance, nor is it a pension. It is a program of public assistance based on needs. To be eligible, medical needs must exist at the time of application. The year 1961 was the first full year for this agency to administer this program. We have aided an average of 69 cases per month during the year. The number of cases on January 1, 1961 were 49, and as of December 31, 1961, 85 cases were being aided. The total cost for this new program, $135,684.09 for the year. With the addition of the Medical Assistance for the Aged, we have now a total of five programs to administer, each with its own laws, rules, regulations and services. The Old Age Assistance for persons over 65 years of age, who are in need; Aid to Dependent Children to meet the needs of children who lack the support of a father, either by death, desertion or di- vorce, in 1961 an amendment to the Social Security Act also included children of unemployed fathers; Disability Assistance for the permanently and totally disabled; and General Relief for those who are in need temporarily and are not eligible for the other programs. The total welfare cost for these five programs, including salaries and administration expenses for the year 1961, $596,342.54. Federal and State reimbursements and recoveries amounted to $460,132.39, making the net cost to the town $136,210.15. Two hundred and seventy-four applications were taken during the year, one hundred and ninety-seven were approved and seventy-seven were rejected. An average of six hundred and twenty-eight persons were aided each month under the five programs administered by this agency. With a new program specializing in medical care, in addition to the medical needs of the recipients of the other cate- gories, all based on standards established under the Medical Care Plan of the State Department of Public Welfare under which federal and state reimbursements may be received or lost, it was felt by all concerned that a committee of local physicians was needed. An unpaid Medical Advisory Com- mittee was established and met with the Director of Public Assistance for the first time in March, 1961. The purpose of this committee is to study and interpret the Medical Care Plan, and to discuss problems met by the physicians, as well as the problems of the local agency over medical needs of recipients of public assistance, under the Medical Care Plan; and to act as liaison between the physicians and the local agency. It is

144 difficult to give an evaluation of the results after such a short period of existence, but it appears that results have been ac- complished and some of our mutual problems have been re- solved, but one area we can readily evaluate is the splendid cooperation of all the physicians in town. We wish to express our sincerest gratitude to Dr. Nerio W. Pioppi, chairman; Dr. George E. Casaubon, and Dr. Robert A. VanVooren, the members of the committee for their time, efforts and interest, as well as to all the physicians for their cooperation v/ith us in meeting the State Department of Public Welfare rules, and regulations, in order to avoid loss of federal and state reimbursements for medical expenses incurred by this agency. We feel that we are fortunate, and we are indeed grateful for the excellent medical care and services given to recipients of public assistance by their physicians. We also wish to express our thanks to the various organizations and individuals, too numerous to list here, who throughout the year provided extras to the recipients of public assistance. At the beginning of the year we welcomed Arnold, David, and Sidney Neustadt, owners of the Southbridge Nursing Home. In 1960 they purchased the Clemence Property on Dresser Street. Beginning with the charming and spacious Clemence residence, they redecorated and added to the original building and established a first class 52-bed nursing home. Within six months it became apparent that more beds were needed to service the demand for care there. Again they added to the original building and now 72 beds are available for the care of persons needing nursing care but not hospitalization. Soon after the nursing home was opened, it won the In- terior Design Magazine Award, a national magazine for professional Interior Designer, for outstanding Nursing Home interior decorations. It also won an award from the Nursing Home Administrators Magazine as the Nursing Home of the month. An article will be published shortly in the National Magazine of the Association describing the Southbridge Nurs- ing Home and its excellent services and equipment. The Southbridge Nursing Home is the most modern and largest privately owned nursing home in the Commonwealth. We offer our congratulations to the Neustadt family, for providing the town with such excellent resources for its aged. On August 26, 1961, Mr. Herbert Michon died at the age of 77. He retired after thirty years of service on July 1, 1954. Mr. Michon was the first Welfare Agent for the Town of Southbridge; under his supervision the first programs established by the Social Security Act were organized in this town, beginning the many changes that have occurred in public

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10 assistance during the last quarter of a century. We extend our sincerest condolences to his family. Respectfully yours, JOHN M. BEAUDRY, Chairman HERMAS LIPPE, Clerk RAYMOND L. BOUCHER LILIAN G. PROULX, Director REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT

Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Southbridge Southbridge, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I submit my report for the year ending December 31, 196L On behalf of the Police Department, I wish to express my sincere thanks for the splendid support and cooperation received from Your Honorable Board, all other Town departments, parents and members of the School Safety Patrol, the School Superintendent and the faculty of all schools for their support and interest in pedestrian safety for school children in close cooperation with the Safety Officers; The Southbridge Safety Council, Press, Radio, Industry, Merchants and Citi- zens in the year 196L Major Crimes Reported and Known to Police 62 Unfounded 1 Cleared by Arrest 40 Reported not Cleared by Arrest in Other Years but Cleared in 1961 8

Classification of Offenses (1 Burglary, Breaking and Entering (2 Juveniles) 11 Larceny, Theft (2 Females; 2 Juveniles) 30 Assaults Juvenile) 8 Weapons, Carrying, Possessing (1 Juvenile) 3 Statutory Rape (Juvenile) 1 Sex Offenses (Except forcible rape, prostitution) (1 Juvenile) 4 Offenses Against Family, Children 4 Buying and Receiving Stolen Property 1 Using Motor Vehicle W/0 Authority 5 Accosting 1 Delinquency 14 Deserter from Armed Forces 2 Operating Motor Vehicle to Endanger 10 Idle and Disorderly Person 1 Illegitimacy 1

146 Lewdnes!5 2 Depositing Refuse on Highway 1 Giving False Name to Police Officer 1 Violation of Liquor Laws & Drunkenness (26 Females) 303 (1 Vagrancy Female) 9^ Operating Under the Influence of Liquor (1 Female) 27 Violation of Town By-Laws 8 Disturbance of The Public Peace (1 Female) 13 Arrests for Out of Town Police, Courts 7 Violation of Probation 4 Profane Cursing, Swearing 1 Violation of Road and Driving Laws (11 Females; 4 Juveniles) 141 Traffic and Motor Vehicle Laws (8 Females) 34 Total Persons Charged (50 Females; 14 Juveniles) 646 Parking Summons Issued 453 Violations of Parking Rules (482 of Winter Parking Ban) 1,407 Permits Issued to Carry Firearms 9& General Firearms Permits, Sale of. Issued 5 Summonses Served for Out of Town Police, Courts 330 Persons Committed to State Hospitals 17 Permits Issued to Work Lord's Day, Holidays 381 Sound Truck Permits Issued 12 Door and Windows Found Unlocked, Open by Of- ficers 844 Radio Calls Sent Out to Cruisers 912 Night Lodging Given Travelers 26 Total Bicycles Registered 1,469 Local Traffic Warnings Issued, Violations 294 Motor Vehicle Violation Notices to Registry of Motor Vehicles 158 Licenses to Operate Motor Vehicles, Suspended or Revoked 56 Rights to Operate Motor Vehicles Suspended 23 Names Placed on Registrar's Black List 10

Motor Vehicle Registrations Suspended, Revoked .... 18 Personal Injury Accidents Reported to Police 60 Passengers Injured, All Accidents 17 Operators Injured, All Accidents 35 Bicyclists Injured by Motor Vehicles 2 Coasting Injury by Motor Vehicles 3 Pedestrians Injured by Motor Vehicles 16 Property Damage Accidents Reported to Police, Over $200.00 in Damages 77 Persons Fir^erprinted Including Firearms Permit Renewals 185 Persons Reported Missing, Located 8 Bicycles Reported Stolen Recovered 16 Not Recovered 4 147 Prisoners Detained in Southbridge Lockup for Stur- bridge, Charlton Police, State Police 416 By Southbridge Police 592 Total Parking Meters in Service 285 Parking Meters Serviced by Collections 11,020 Parking Meter Receipts $14,115.97 Teletype Messages Sent Out 250 Street Lights Reported Out by Police 280 Respectfully submitted, OVIDE A. DESROSIERS, Chief of Police

DIRECTOR OF VETERANS' SERVICES

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen. Gentlemen: As Director and Agent of the above named department, I am pleased to submit my annual report for the year 1961.

Veterans' Benefits — Chapter 115, General Laws The work of this department has increased again this year. An increase in medical the past year has been responsible for an increase in our expenses. Under this heading, the largest amount spent was for hospitalization. A total of 68 applications for Veterans Benefits were pro- cessed during the year ending December 31, 1961. 61 Cases — Southbridge Settled 2 Cases — State Settled 5 Cases — Out of Town Settled As of December 31, 1961, there were 74 active cases on file, aiding 115 persons. For detail report on expenditure and reimbursements of this department, please refer to the report of the Town Ac- countant. Veterans' Services The service work of this department, consisting of settling claims which our veterans and their families have had, has increased about twenty percent. This work includes the filing of claims for pensions, compensation, hospitalization, questions on schooling, insurance and many other items in which their dependents are interested. Deceased veterans for the years 1961: 1 Spanish War 13 World War I 6 World War II I wish to express my appreciation to all department heads for their cooperation during the year. I also would like to

148 thank all veterans organizations and their auxiliaries, the Santa Fund, and the various persons who wish to remain anonymous for their generous donations at Christmas time to provide extras for the needy children of the community. Respectfully submitted, ROLAND G. HETU, Director and Agent. REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH

To the Citizens of Southbridge:

The Board of Health met March 10, 1961, and organized as follows: Dr. Raymond F. Haling, Chairman; Dr. Armand DeGrenier, Clerk; and Mr. Henry Demers, Publicity Chairman. The Board made the following appointments: Rachel Joli- coeur, R.N., Nurse; Ernest Tetreault, Agent; Arthur O. Ballard^ Plumbing, Food and Milk Inspector; Ernest Tetreault, Sani- tary Inspector, and Alcide Fournier, Animal Inspector. During the year twelve regular and two special meetings were held. One new case of tuberculosis was discovered during the year and two patients are receiving treatment in Sana- toria, contacts and cases reported to us by the family physician are examined and X-Rayed at the County Sanatorium. Clinics were held in the Town Hall for inoculation of Pre- School and School Children against Diphtheria, Tetanus and Whooping Cough. A program sponsored by the South Worcester Tuberculosis Association and financed by the sales of Easter Seals, held an X-Ray Clinic in the Town Hall in September of this year. This year the Board concluded the storm and water drain survey started in 1960 at a cost of $1,500.00, the amount voted for this survey at the March, 1960, Town Meeting was $3,000.00. During the year various health meetings were attended by Board Members, the Nurse and the Agent. A more detailed account of the activities of the Depart- ment will be found in the report of the Personnel of the Board. We wish to thank all the Citizens and various Town Offi- cials for their cooperation during the year. Respectfully submitted, RAYMOND F. HALING, M.D. ARMAND O. DeGRENIER, D.M.D. HENRY DEMERS, Ph.G.

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149 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH NURSE To the Honorable Board of Health: Gentlemen: I hereby submit my report as Board of Health Nurse for the year ending December 31, 1961.

Tuberculosis: Home visits and conferences with ex-san patients and contacts were held as needed. Out-patient clinics sponsored by the State Department of Public Health are held weekly on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, at the Worcester County Sanatorium. Eighty reported for diagnostic X-Rays and there are two patients hospitalized at present.

Immunization Clinics: Held for pre-chool and school children. a) Four clinics were conducted at monthly intervals for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Whooping Cough immunizations. Fifty-four were given a series of three injections and three hundred and twenty-eight were given booster doses, and twenty-two did not complete the series, b) Two clinics for Salk Anti-Polio vaccine were held for pre-schoolers and first graders. Eighty-five were given two inoculations and one hundred and sixty-four were given a booster.

Dental Clinics: These were held for the benefit of pupils in grades two through four in both public and parochial schools. Sixty-four clinics were held. Four hundred and forty-five attended. Pro- phylaxis was given and eight hundred and sixty-seven cavi- ties filled. Dental caries are still a major school health problem. It is hoped that as the parents become more aware of this need they will do their utmost to help eliminate this problem. Pre-school registration was held at the Mary E. Wells High School for both public and parochial schools. This is a joint program of the Health and School Departments. Two hundred and sixty-seven registered. Following registration, two clinics for mandatory pre-school physicals were held in the Board of Health office. Sixteen reported. All others were examined by the family physician.

Nursery Schools: Three operating at present with a combined enrollment of sixty-six. Seven visits were made during the year.

School Activities: Physicals and chiropody examinations were given to pupils

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in grades 2, 4, 6, and 8, by the school physician and by the chiropodist. Parents were notified of defects needing attention. Twelve hundred and forty were given the Massachu- setts Vision Test. Failures were re-tested and notices sent to parents of those failing re-test. The Maico hearing test was given to nine hundred and two. Re-tests given when necessary and notices sent to parents of pupils failing the re-test. Reports of both programs, as well as all clinics held, were sent to the State Department of Health for statistical purposes. Two hundred and five visits were made to the schools. Health conferences totaling one thousand eighty-four, held with physicians, nurses, teachers, parents and pupils, as well as social workers and public health personnel. Home visits were made whenever necessary. List of handicapped children in parochial schools was made out. Arrangements made for three home teachers for children unable to attend school because of illness. Conferences and lectures on school health practices were attended during the year. Parents and school personnel have been most co-operative in all our programs. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to them and to all persons who have helped to make our health program successful. Respectfully submitted, RACHEL JOLICOEUR, R.N. Board of Health Nurse.

* * REPORT OF PAROCHIAL SCHOOL PHYSICIAN

To the Board of Health: As parochial school physician I submit the following report of the examination of elementary school pupils, for the year ending December 31, 1961. Number of examinations given at Notre Dame School: 283; St. Mary's School: 156; and 102 at Sacred Heart School. Twen- ty-nine notices were sent to parents. As in the past we hope the parents will do their utmost to have the defect corrected as soon as possible. The following defects already under care or not requiring attention at this time were also noted: Cervical adenopathy 3 Cerebral Palsy 1 Blephiritis 1 Heart Murmurs 1 Acne and Eczema 21 Cerumen in ears 9 Hypertrophied Tonsils 47

151 I wish to thank the Board of Health personnel and the parents as well as the school personnel for their cooperation and their assistance, which made the school health program successful. Respectfully submitted, RAYMOND F. HALING, M.D. School Physician.

REPORT OF PAROCHIAL SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS

To the Board of Health Physician: Dear Sir: Herewith is my report on the examination of the Parochial School children for the year ending December 31, 1961. Total number examined 550 Notre Dame School 286 St. Mary's 164 Sacred Heart 100 There were 47 notices sent to parents because of defects serious enough to warrant this action. Many others, particularly in the upper grades, were given advice at the time of their examination. Following is a classification of the defects found in the examination: General posture 2 Skin disorders 34 Nail disorders 34 Orthopedic conditions 107 Hygiene 10 These defects are further broken down to specific conditions on the examination record card of each child. Grateful acknowledgement is made of the co-operation and assistance of the Board of Health Nurse, Mrs. Jolicoeur, and the school authorities. I also wish to commend and thank the parents for their interest and co-operation in our foot health program. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT W. DeJORDY, D.S.C.

* * * * REPORT OF STORM DRAIN SURVEY

To the Honorable Board of Health: Gentlemen: I wish to submit a report on the Storm Water Drain Survey that was conducted during the years 1960 and 1961 of

152 storm or surface water being emptied into the sanitary sewers. Number of Buildings Inspected 2,485- Number of Roof Drains Connected to Sewers 21 Number of Sump Pumps Connected to Sewers IS Number of Cleanouts Under Floors that can be opened to allow storm or surface water to enter the sanitary sewers 137 Number of Buildings not able to enter because no one there after making (3) three calls 125 We were refused entry into homes of (2) Two parties, during the entire survey. Inspectors were: Arthur O. Ballard, Edward Boucher, Al- cide Fournier and Ernest Tetreault. Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR O. BALLARD.

REPORT OF ANIMAL INSPECTOR

To the Honorable Board of Health: Gentlemen: This is my report as Animal Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1961. I Quarantined 38 dogs. I inspected 2 barns after spraying. I checked all ear tags of cows transported from out of State. I took census of all meat animals in the Town. Respectfully submitted, ALCIDE FOURNIER Animal Inspector.

REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR

To the Honorable Board of Health: Gentlemen: I hereby submit my report as Milk Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1961. Number of Samples Collected 196 Tests for Butter Fats 19& No samples were below the legal standard. Tests for Solids — Samples Tested 175 No samples were below the legal standard. Tests for Acidity — Samples Tested 9a Seven samples were in the process of souring due to improper cooling. Phosphatase Test — Samples Tested 187

153 All were found to be sufficiently pasteurized. Microscopic Bacteria Count 72 Mastitis Test Microscopic Examinations of smears from suspected milk or cream cultures—Samples Examined 11 No Samples Positive.

Number of Store and Vehicle Milk and Cream Licenses Granted 79 Number of Oleomargarine Registrations Granted 40 Number of Pasteurization of Milk Licenses 2

Total Licenses and Registrations 121 Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR O. BALLARD Inspector of Milk.

REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR

To the Honorable Board of Health: Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report as Plumbing Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1961. During the year the following fixtures and appliances were installed: Water Closets 163 Bath Tubs 82 Lavatories 158 Kitchen Sinks 63 Tankless Water Heaters 24 Automatic Water Heaters 43 Showers 18 Clothes Washing Machines 32 Drinking Fountains 9 Floor Drains 31 Urinals 11 Wash Fountains 3 Disposals 12 Dishwashers 6 Utility Sinks 12

Total number of Fixtures and Appliances 667

Number of Permits Granted 147 Number of Inspections 396 Number of Water Tests 72

154 Number of Unfinished Jobs 11 Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR O. BALLARD Plumbing Inspector.

REPORT OF THE FOOD INSPECTOR

"To the Honorable Board of Health: Gentlemen: I herewith submit my report as Food Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1961. This year, as usual, we carried on the customary routine inspections of bars, groceries and markets, as well as all eating and drinking establishments. The conditions were mostly good. We made 19 inspections of bakeries and we prevailed upon the owners to correct the few defects existing in their plants. During the year there was an X-Ray unit in Town for School personnel and Food Handlers. A large number of Food Handlers took advantage of this unit to have a Chest X-Ray.

Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR O. BALLARD Food Inspector.

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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH AGENT

To the Honorable Board of Health: Dear Sirs: The clerical work for the year 1961 included the tabulation of all deaths, all reported contagious diseases, the issuance of all licenses, recording the minutes of all regular and special meetings and necessary correspondence. Weekly report of contagious diseases were forwarded to the State Department of Public Health in Boston and Rutland, Mass. There were, in 1961, 220 deaths; again this year the principal killer being Coronary Thrombosis. Chicken Pox 69 Dog Bite 47 Measles 75 Mumps 24 Meningitis 1

155 Scarlet Fever 6 Hepatitis 1 Tuberculosis 1

224 Respectfully submitted, ERNEST TETREAULT Agent.

REPORT OF SANITARY INSPECTOR To the Honorable Board of Health: Dears Sirs: I hereby submit my report as Sanitary Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1961. I received, during the year, 31 complaints. All were investigated. Day School 2 Day Nursery 1 Vapor Bath 1 Ice Cream Mix 1 Convalescent and Nursing Home 1 Funeral Director 6

12 Respectfully submitted, ERNEST TETREAULT Sanitary Inspector. REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF JACOB EDWARDS LIBRARY

1961 TRUSTEES FOR THE EDWARDS BEQUEST Robert L. Fox Jacob K. Edwards Ellsworth D. Mitchell John J. O'Shaughnessy FOR THE TOWN Oswald J. Laliberte Edward F. Sheehan Dr. Nerio W. Pioppi, Chairman LIBRARY HOURS i Open 1962: Adult Section:

156 Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Children's Room: Monday - Friday 2:30 p.m. -6:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. -6:00 pm. School Holidays 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ^Closed 1962: January 1 New Year's Day February 22 Washington's Birthday May 30 Memorial Day July 4 Independence Day September 3 Labor Day October 12 Columbus Day November 12 Veteran's Day November 22 Thanksgiving Day December 25 Christmas Day

REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN The circulation figure for 1961 was the highest since 1949, 'despite the fact that our population has decreased by 1,000 persons. The greatest gain was in the use of children's books. Besides our main job of making books available, several other projects occupied us. Our century-old file of crumbling newspapers were microfilmed. Our adult book collection was inventoried. We doubled our fines at the beginning of the year to combat excessive staff time and postage expended in retrieving overdue books. Consequently overdues were cut almost in half. We continued to sponsor two Great Books groups now in their second and third years and served as a clearing house for Great Decisions, providing special reading material for each assigned study program. When a map was made showing the location of our borrowers as an aid to improving our service, we learned that we have 561 non-resident borrowers in Massachusetts, plus 102 from Connecticut. Since we accepted more than $3400 in state aid this year, we eliminated the non-resident registration fee for Massachusetts residents, although this was not a re- quirement. Another time-consuming program was our close work with the planning for regional service under the 1960 State Aid to Libraries Act. The librarian is a member of the Advisory Council as well as of the Executive Committee for the Central Region. Library Week in April was observed with Teen Age Bal- loting for Favorite Adult Books. During Book Week in No- vember we conducted the now traditional Creative Writing Contest for grades 2 to 7. This year showed a marked increase in both quantity and quality of entries.

157 The Summer Reading Club had a junior membership of 183 and a senior membership of 87, a new high. As it was almost impossible to accommodate that number, we may be- forced to limit membership next year. The weekly children's film program continued to flourish, although the new story hour is moving pretty slowly. The interior of the building was enhanced with new draperies and a wall washing. This library was named one of two nominees from Massa- chusetts for the national Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award to be announced next April. The librarian was elected president of the Bay Path Library Association and listed in Who's Who of American Women. During the year 31 classes visited the library for either instruction or stories while the librarian visited 6 classes at the schools. Five Scout troops met at the library with a notice- able increase in interest in the Reading Badge (especially among Boy Scouts) for which the librarian serves as con- sultant. The librarian attended 16 meetings related to library activities of which ten were devoted to regional service. , Mrs. Hazelton retired as Children's Librarian in July but consented to help us part time until we can find another. Mrs. Alfred Eddy, a new part-time staff member, is taking courses in library science sponsored by the Division of Library Ex- tension. She is our story teller and has taken over the film program. We are still short one staff member that we could not attract because of salary. Special thanks are due to Edward Zuiss, Station WESO, the Southbridge Evening News, the Police Force, and the administration of both public and parochial schools for their help and cooperation. As always, the librarian deeply appreciates the conscien- tious Board of Trustees that serve with the best interests of a progressi^^e library at heart and the loyal staff that give beyond our powers to compensate. COMPARATIVE TABLE OF CIRCULATION Adult 1960 1961 General Works 386 449 Philosophy 885 934 Religion 680 566 Sociology 2,355 2,416 Language 288 297 Science 1,485 1,725 Useful Arts 3,541 3,485 Fine Arts 2,380 2,499 Literature 2,443 2,230.

158 History 1,682 2,181 Travel 1,682 1,468 Biography 3,827 3,526

Total Adult Non-Fiction 21,634 21,776

Films 28 38 Current Periodicals 3,804 3,799 Pamphlets 542 704 Foreign Books 186 93 Records 385 301 Sheet Music 4 10 Pictures 11 35 Fiction 29,312 28,203

Total Adult Circulation 55,906 54,959

Juvenile General Works 335 363 Philosophy 6 7 ReUgion 236 345 Social Science 1,458 1,580 Language 124 162 Science 1,657 1,955 Useful Arts 961 1,309 Fine Arts 818 849 Literature 373 476 History 1,013 972 Travel 793 728 Biography 2,786 2,789

Total Juvenile Non-Fiction 10,560 11,535

Current Periodicals 494 449 Pamphlets 85 94 Pictures 700 329 Fiction — J 10,594 11,795 Fiction — JJ 11,543 12,137 School Deposits 4,023 5,517

Total Juvenile Circulation 37,999 41,856

GRAND TOTAL 93,905 96,815 STATISTICAL RECORD Date of Founding 1871 Population Served 16,500 Days Open During Year 303 Hours Open Each Week 63

159 Number of Volumes, January 1, 1961 40,452 Number of Volumes Added: Adult 936 Juvenile 469

Total 1,405 Number of volumes discarded and lost: Adult 581 Juvenile 194

Total 775 Number of Volumes, December 31, 1961 41,082 Number of Registered Borrowers 5,414 Largest Circulation for One Day (July 5) 715 Smallest Circulation for One Day (Jan. 20) 23 Average Circulation per Day 319 Annual Circulation: School Deposits 5,517 Juvenile (except deposits) 36,339 Adult 54,959

Total 96,815 LIBRARY STAFF

Librarian Mary Anna Tien Reference Librarian Hilda Heather Children's Librarian Mary Hazelton Bookkeeper and General Assistant Gladys Hobson Janitor Joseph Lataille PART TIME STAFF Lucille Buchiachio Diane Morrill Mary Anne Chambers Brenda Phipps Joan Eddy Carol Potemski Suzanne Ferron Helen Rowley Nancy Gobeille Frances Schauweker Frances Libuda Caroline Smith George Maloney Sandra Yannacci Viola Mchael Respectfully submitted, MARY ANNA TIEN, Librarian. STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS For Ihe Year Ended December 31, 1961

CASH BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 1961 $ 1,758.56

160 Receipls: Town Appropriation $29,565.00 Mynott Fund Interest 36.25 Income from Edwards Trust Funds 8,091.80 Gifts from Southbridge Women's Club 13.00

Total 37,706.05

$39,464.61 Disburaemenls: Payroll $23,483.26 Building Expenses 2,833.28 Operating Expenses 973.45 Building Repairs and Maintenance 1,094.38 Grounds Maintenance 195.25 Books and Periodicals 5,875.35 Book Repairs 273.98 Films 151.88 Equipment 563.80

Total 35,444.63

BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1961 $ 4,019.98 Represented by: Trustees' Cash $ 3,419.28 Mynott Fund Cash 64.50 Unexpended Town Appropriation 536.20

$ 4,019.98

Reserve for Building Repairs and Improvements BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 1961 $ 4,682.06 Add: Interest Received 171.27 BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1961, On Deposit

with Southbridge Savings Bank $ 4,853.33

PILSUDSKI CLUB BOOK FUND BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 1961 $ 236.78 Add: Interest Received 8.35

$ 245.13

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ft Deduct: Books Purchased 19.19

BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1961, on Deposit

with Southbridge Savings Bank $ 225.94

REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER

Worcester, ss To Moise Reopel, Dog Officer of the Town of Southbridge, Mass. In the name of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to proceed forthwith to seek out, catch and confine all dogs within said — town not duly licensed, collared or harnessed, and tagged, according to the provisions of Chapter one hundred and forty of the General Laws, and you are further required to make and enter complaint against the owner or keeper of every such dog, and to kill or cause to be killed each such dog which, after being detained for a period of ten days, shall not then have been duly licensed, col- spayed female dog not found to be diseased may be sold for lared or harnessed, and tagged; except that any male or any not less than three dollars, and you shall keep an account of any such sale and forthwith pay over the money to the — town treasurer. Before delivery of any dog so sold you shall require the purchaser to register and procure a license and tag for such dog from the clerk of the — town where the dog is to be kept, in accordance with the provisions of Section one hundred and thirty-seven of Chapter one hundred and forty of the General Laws. Hereof fail not, and make due return of this warrant with your doings therein, on or before the first day of October next, on or before the first day of January next and on or before the first day of April next, and at the expiration of your term of office, stating the number of dogs caught, confined and/or killed or sold and the names of the owners or keepers thereof, and whether all unlicensed dogs in said — town have been caught, confined and/or killed or sold and the names of persons against whom complaints have been made under the provisions of said Chapter, and whether complaints have been made and entered against all the persons who have failed to comply with the provisions of said Chapter. Given under my hand and seal at Southbridge aforesaid, the fifth day of June in the year nineteen hundred and sixty- one. ARMAND O. BELLERIVE, Chairman of the Selectmen of Southbridge, Mass.

162 To the Chairman, Board of Selectmen of the Town of Southbridge, Mass. In accordance with the foregoing Warrant I hereby make due return of my doings in compliance therewith as follows: Number of Strays Killed 70 Killed by Motor Vehicles 20 Reported Disposed by Owners 9

Received Treatment Caused by Motor Vehicles .... 6 Number of Dogs Lost 52 Number of Dogs Found 44 Reported Lost from Other Towns 10 Reported Found from Other Towns 2 Pet Placement 22 Livestock Damage Claims 3 Persons Attacked by Dogs 3 Bites Reported 8 Number of Investigated Complaints 72 Number of Restrain Complaints None To the best of my knowledge and belief all unlicensed dogs in said Town of Southbridge, Mass., have been caught, confined, killed or sold and complaints have been made against the following named persons, under the provisions of Chapter 140, General Laws as amended by Chapter 320, Acts of 1934. Warrants Issued to Delinquent Dog Owners 505 TOTAL OF DOG CASES 819 TOTAL TRAVEL MILEAGE 1262 And so far as I have any knowledge complaints have been entered against all persons who have failed to comply with said provisions. Dated December 31, 1961 MOISE REOPEL, Dog Officer. REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: In accordance with the law and custom, I submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1961, giving names of members of the Fire Department, values of properties under my supervision, number of fires we responded to, values of properties where loss occurred, dates and location of fires. We responded to 20 bell alarms and 333 still alarms. Total alarms for the year — 353. 392 Hydrants at $85.00 each per year $ 36,000.00 Value of Buildings 768,000.00 Loss on Buildings 34,009.54 Insurance on Buildings 524,500.00 Insurance Paid on Buildings 32,834.54

163 Gamewell Fire Alarm System 71,000.00 Value of Contents 165,710.00 Loss on Contents 26,422.81 Insurance on Contents 106,300.00 Insurance Paid on Contents 16,842.81

Inventory of The Fire Department Fire Station 80,000.00 Fire Apparatus 77,000.00 Fire Department Supplies 11,000.00 ROSTER OF THE SOUTHBRIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Alva J. Gregoire Assistant Chief Daniel Daniels

Captain - — Emile Caouette Captain — Ovila Donais Inspector — — Jean P. St. Amant Clerk — Edward Boucher Ernest Collette Romeo Mathieu Arthur Marand Napoleon White Biagia Puccilli Roland LaRochelle Victor Caouette Alfred Langevin Adrien Pouliot William Berry Edward McNally Armand Dumas Raymond Nadeau Lionel Bachand Laurent McDonald Raoul Plouffe Rodolphe Arpin Clarence McDonald

Call Men — Hose Co. No. 1 Captain — Hermas Lippe Lieutenant — Leopold Langlois Edward Gauthier Clarence Blais Henry Santelli Thomas Mannis George Paul Lawrence Tavernier Roland Pepin Paul Larochelle Lennie Rutanen

Call Men ~ Hose No. 2 Captain — Eugene Gaumond Lieutenant — Aime Ravenelle Ferdinand Szczjrpien George Plouffe Lawrence Lavigueur James Brackett Donald Belanger John Jankowski Armand Gibeault Melvin Williams

164 Aerial Ladder Co. No. 1 Captain — Arthur Caplette Lieutenant — Armand Durocher Clifford Shaw Robert Talbot Henry Latour Roger Favreau Anthony Trifoni Roland Laroche Raymond Dartt Joseph Bachand Normand Robidoux

Superintendent of Fire Alarm Normand LaRochelle ALARMS ANSWERED DURING THE YEAR January 5—Still alarm at 4:45 P. M. at 56 Jennison St., shed. Owned by John Tadla. Caused by spontaneous combustion. Insured. January 7—Box 43 at 12:36 A. M. at Southbridge Finishing Co., Sandersdale Road. Factory. Owned by Southbridge Fin- ishing Co. Caused by electric static in machine. Insured. January 12—Still Alarm at 4:50 P. M. at 79 Pleasant St. Dwell- ing. Owned by Stanley Ciesla. Caused by grease in pan. Insured. January 19—Still Alarm at 3:05 P. M. at 327 Pleasant St. Dwell- ing. Owned by E. William Cloutier. Caused by delayed ignition in furnace. Insured. January 22—Box 41 at 12:58 A. M. at 49 Coombs St. Dwelling. Owned by Lawrence Trombley. Caused by overloaded cir- cuits. Insured. January 23—Box 24 at 2:41 P. M. at 21 High St. Dwelling. Owned by Roland Desmarais. Caused by delayed ignition in furnace and faulty chimney. Insured. January 29—Still Alarm at 5:58 P. M. at Elm and Park Sts. Parish Hall. Owned by the Congregational Church. Caused by overheated excess oil in pit in boiler room. Insured. February 5—Still Alarm at 2:09 P. M. at 142 River St. Store. Owned by Joseph St. George. Caused by faulty extension cord. Insured. February 13—Box 119 at 3:35 P. M. at 32 Meadowbrook Road. Dwelling. Owned by Anthony Utakis. Caused by carelessly discarded cigarette. Insured. March 13— Still Alarm at 8:00 P. M. at Dupaul St. Storage building. Owned by Central Automotive Dist. Co. Caused by children playing with matches. Insured. March 25—Still Alarm at 1:16 P. M. at 22 Temple Drive. Dwell- ing. Unoccupied. Owned by Normand Benoit. Caused by exploded space heater. Insured. April 3~Still Alarm at 8:45 A. M. at West St. School. Owned

165 by Town of Southbridge. Caused by boy playing with matches. Insured. April 3—Still Alarm at 4:59 P. M. at 37 Charlton St. Dwelling. Owned by Mrs. Delores Payant. Caused by boy playing with matches. Insured. April 7—Still Alarm at 11:15 A. M. at 147 Hartwell St., Spruce Trees. Owned by George Dufault. Caused by sparks from burning trash in neighbors' barrels. Insured. April 7—Still Alarm at 12:15 P. M. at Dresser St. Field. Athletic equipment. Owned by Town of Southbridge. Caused by sparks from burning brush. Insured. April 24—Still Alarm at 8:30 P. M. at 71 Glover St. Dwelling. Owned by Clarence Knowles. Caused by lint around ex- haust pipe of electric clothes drier. Insured. June 24—Still Alarm at 9:05 A. M. at Mill St. Town Barn. Owned by Town of Southbridge. Caused by cord on cutting torch. Insured. June 28—Still Alarm at 12:30 P. M. at 373 Main St. Garage. Owned by Joseph Hamel. Caused by children playing with matches. Insured. July 3—Still Alarm at 10:10 P. M. at 880 Main St. Cafe. Owned by Mary Fitzpatrick. Caused by overheated motor. Insured. July 4—Still Alarm at 11:50 P. M. at 16 Hamilton St. Store. Owned by Frank Shields. Caused by carelessly discarded cigarette. Insured. July 7—Still Alarm at 11:45 A. M. at 47 Brookside Road. Dwell- ing. Owned by Donald DiTomasso. Caused by flooded burner Insured. July 22—Still Alarm at 12:35 P. M. at 2 Moon St. Dwelling. Owned by Harry Gagne. Caused by carelessly discarded cigarette. Insured. August 13—Still Alarm at 10:30 P. M. at 345 Main St. Store. Awning owned by Swanstrom's Gift Shop. Caused by carelessly discarded cigarette. Insured. August 20—Still Alarm at 11:50 A. M. at 22 Curtis St. Dwell- ing. Owned by Albert Pressutti. Caused by spontaneous combustion. Insured. August 26—Still Alarm at 9:00 P. M. at 19 Central St. Apart- ment. Owned by Martin Realty. Caused by electric cord connected to electric plate, too close to molding. Insured. September 12—Still Alarm at 10:00 A. M. at 110 Pine St. Dwelling. Owned by Ernest Marchessauh. Caused by cigarette. Insured. September 16—Still Alarm at 5:17 P. M. at 9 Central St. Awn- ing. Owned by Simonelli Bros. Caused by carelessly discarded cigarette. Insured. September 18—Still Alarm at 9:05 A. M. at 31 Hamilton St>

166 store. Owned by Mrs. Louis Shanbaum. Caused by delayed ignition on power burner. Insured. September 25—Still Alarm at 9:22 P. M. at 344 Main St. Awn- ing. Owned by G. C. Winter Co. Caused by carelessly discarded cigarette. Insured. September 27—Still Alarm at 4:30 P. M. at 41 Crystal St. Dwelling. Owned by Roger Augusto. Caused by children playing with matches. Insured. October 28 Still Alarm at 3:25 P. M. at 85 Cole Ave. Dwell- ing. Owned by Raym.ond Brousseau. Caused by overheated grease. Insured. November 15—Still Alarm at 4:15 P. M. at 33 Worcester St. Boat. Owned by H. Duclos. Caused by boy playing with matches. Insured. November 29—Box 112 at 7:15 A. M. at 25 Dean St. Dwelling. Owned by Peter Themestocles. Caused by spilled oil on furnace. Insured. November 29—Still Alarm at 7:29 P. M. at front of 95 Elm St. Blanket in truck. Owned by Henry's Radio Shop. Caused by carelessly discarded cigarette. Insured. December 6—Box 92 at 10:30 P. M. at 49 Chestnut St. Dwelling. Owned by A. H. McGilvray. Caused by sparks from cigarette. Insured. December 15—Still Alarm a^. 9:30 P. M. at 564 Main St. Dwell- ing. Owned by Joseph Jacques. Caused by overheated clutch on electric clothes dryer. Insured. December 16—Box 434 at 6:05 P. M. at 34 Corriveau Ave. Dwelling. Owned by Philip Mogavero. Caused by thinner left on electric range and power accidentally turned on by 2-year-old boy. Insured. PERMITS ISSUED Transporting Gasoline 1 High Explosives 61 Range Oil Burners 13 Power Oil Burners 54 Open Air Fires 435 Removal of Gasoline Tanks 5 Decorations 43 Bottled Gas 27 Burning Paint off Buildings 3 Gas Tanks 3 Anti-Freeze 1 Kerosene 4 Duplicates 536 INSPECTIONS Stores 42

167 Business Buildings 81 Single Dwellings 563 Multiple Dwellings 798 Garages and Service Stations 36 Public Halls 7 Restaurants 5 Clubs 7 Cafes 11 Diners 1 Hotels 1 Schools 53 Hospitals 3 Rest Homes 4 Decorations 41 Storage Tanks 4 Complaints 222 Re-inspections 222 Range Burners 552 Power Burners 1192 Churches 37 Lock-Outs 10 Gas Tanks 3 In closing my report for last year, I wish to thank the citizens for their co-operation, and members of the Fire Depart-

- ment for their loyalty to their work. In conclusion, the Chief, Alva J. Gregoire, on behalf of the members of the Fire Department, wishes to thank the Board of Respectfully submitted, Selectmen and other Town Officials for their courtesy and consideration of the Department. Respectfully submitted. Fire Department. ALFRED J. GOUDREAU For the Fire Department EDWARD BOUCHER Clerk.

AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT

In rendering my report for the past year, I wish to state that there was an appropriation of $1,385.00 for this Depart- ment. During the past year the Ambulance made the following trips: Southbridge 575 Worcester 56 Boston 12

168 Sturbridge 9 Holyoke 5 Wrentham 5 Jamaica Plains 4 Grafton 3 Brimfield 2 West Roxbury 1 Fisherville 1 Dudley 1 Brookfield 1 Oxford 1 West Woodstock, Conn. Norfolk, Mass Rutland Nashua, N. H North Brookfield Putnam, Conn Springfield Northampton

Total 684 INVENTORY OF THE AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT 1 Mercury Ambulance $7,000.00 1 Packard Ambulance 2,000.00 1 Spare Tire 35.00 2 Folding Stretchers 60.00 1 Orthopedic Stretcher 60.00 2 First Aid Kits 10.00 2 Flame-Proof Blankets 90.00 6 Pillows 15.00 25 Pillow Cases 15.00 30 Sheets 30.00 24 Blankets 96.00 12 Towels 6.00 1 Straight Jacket 31.00 1 Jiffy Splint 59.00 1 Washington Cot Stretcher 250.00 2 Oxygen Units 350.00 2 Seas of Chains 16.00 4 Hand Grip Spot-Lights 36.00 1 Porto-Power Jack 150.00 Supplies 150.00 2 Pressure Regulators 70.00 2 Hand Oxygen Units 35.00 1 Ring Cutter 15.00

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169 REPORT OF FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Forest Fire Department answered 84 alarms for forest fires in 1961. There were 435 permits issued for fires in the open. I wish at this time to thank the people for their good-will and again ask their co-operation with this Department to pre- ^/eni fires in this vicinity. INVENTORY OF THE FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT 5 Forest Fire Pumps $1,250.00 5,000 ft. of IVs in. Hose 2,500.00 4,000 ft. of 11/2 in. Hose 4,350.00 8 IV2 in. Shut-Off Nozzles 350.00 6 1 in. Shut-Off Nozzles 120.00 7 IVs in. Shut-Off Nozzles 245.00 8 Open End Nozzles 54 00 15 Soda and Acid Extinguishers 150.00 18 Indian Pumps 350.00 4 2V2 Gal. Hand Pumps 60.00 6 Ten-Quart Pails 15.00 16 Brooms 16.00 5 Shovels 5.00 14 Reducers 110 00 1 Two-ton International Truck 2,100.00 2 IVs in. "Y" 60.00 2 Ladders 48.00 1 Inter-comm. Speaker 250.00 1 Pro-pel Light 70.00 6 Hand Lights 125 00 1 Tarpaulin 40.00 1 lV2-ton Ford Truck 1,500.00 All other supplies 1,200.00 Deputy Forest Fire Wardens Daniel Daniels Emile Caouette Romeo Lippe Leopold Langlois Charles Leveille Ovila Donais Biagio Puccilli Rosario Bellerose REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: During the past year the members of this board have been

170 meeting and putting together records of all the Town Personnel and trying to bring our files up to date so that we can identify persons within our files. The members have had meetings with various department supervisors and discussed with them our proposed Wage Classi- fication and Compensation Plan, designated and known as Ar- ticle MCX of the Town By-Laws. This proposal has taken into consideration the many changes that have taken place since the original plan was adopted in March of 1954, and it is our hope that we have been able to make adequate and proper adjustments. Much more time will be required to complete this survey and bring these records up to date. When completed, a complete set of these records will be given to the Board of Select- men, the Finance Committee and the Town Accountant, whose duty it will be to keep them up to date in the future. We wish to thank all who have worked with us during this period for their co-operation and assistance. HECTOR BRODEUR, Chairman FRANK O. ROBSON, Secretary JOHN E. MERRILL MILFORD E. SHARP REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT OF THE HENRY STREET FIELD SUB-COMMITTEE To the Chairman of the Recreation Committee: This Recreation and Playground area enjoyed one of the most successful seasons in its recreation history, due to the increased attendance and the additional area which was par- tially developed this season for a new Lassie League diamond. This diamond is being added to our two others, namely, the Softball and the Litlle League diamonds, providing a six-team play area, or three games being played simultaneously. The so-called new Softball area has been limed, fertilized and grass seeded this Fall, providing a better playing field. We are formulating plans for the full development of the new Lassie League playing field for the 1962 season. A portion of that area requires loaming, grading, seeding, etc., plus the erection of a backstop and seating facilities. A new scoreboard now provides the fans and players alike, game information serving both the Little League and the Soft- ball diamonds. A hundred-foot section of chain link fence (7 feet hignj

171 has been installed next to the playground area for the safety and protection of children. Other activities included the Italian-American Vets Field j Days and firework display and the Police and Chamber of Com-

j merce Hallowe'en Party with rides for kiddies and fireworks. ; The recreational facilities provided have produced an attendance far greater than the past years and we of Henry t Street Recreation hope to provide more in the years to come. Respectfully submitted, LOUIS E. BRUNELLE, Chairman ALBERT GENDRON LORENZO BEAUPRE JOHN MERRILL ARTHUR BACHAND

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REPORT OF THE SWIMMING POOL SUB-COMMITTEE To the Chairman of the Recreation Committee: Dear Sir: At your request, I am submitting the annual report of the swimming pool supervisor for the 1961 season.

Attendance More adults, especially parents with their children, used the pool's facilities during 1961 than in any previous year. The clearing of the pool bottom several years ago is undoubtedly largely responsible for this significant parent interest in the pool. The total attendance for the season was 24,750: 6,000^ June; 9,750, July; 9,000, August.

Physical Improvements: In addition to the general cleaning up of the pool bottom and pool surroundings which must be performed every year, repairs to the bathhouse roof, the installation of a third life- guard chair, and the addition of another sprinkler to the existing system, represented the major improvements during the year.

Instruction: Formal instruction in swimming and lifesaving was provided through the excellent Red Cross Program during the season. More than 500 children and some adults benefitted from the program through regular morning classes, conducted by Mr. Ronald Lafrance, a regular staff member, and Mrs. Roger Lataille.

172 Rescues: Ten rescues were reported by the lifeguards during the season. The efficient supervision given bathers by our staff can undoubtedly be credited for preventing many of these cases from developing into fatalities.

Health Care: Providing safe water for bathers is, of course, of para- mount importance. In order to control bacterial growth and maintain a low count, the flow of water into the pool was regulated in accordance with the bathing load. Since the installation of a sprinkler system, this method is now possible and has proven to be most efficient. Water tests conducted by the engineering firm of Metcalf & Eddy, with headquarters in Boston, revealed that the pool water was of excellent quality for bathing. In conclusion, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the committee and the staff for their wonderful co-operation during the 1961 swimming season. Respectfully submitted, EDGAR J. BOURGEOIS, Chairman Swimming Pool Committee.

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REPORT OF THE WEST STREET FIELD SUB-COMMITTEE Dear Mr. Chairman: The 1961 season at West Street Field was a very busy one. Little League and Babe Ruth try-outs were held on the field in the early spring. During the baseball season, some of the games of Little League, Babe Ruth, and Minor League were played on the field. Cole Trade - Wells High and Wells High girls' softball teams used the field for some of their games. The field was well maintained and in excellent playing condition whenever it was needed. With the spreading, grading and rolling of loam and seeding, which will be done next year, West Street Field is rapidly nearing the stage of completion. May I offer my sincere thanks to all departments of the Town who helped make this season a successful one. Respectfully submitted, LORENZO BEAUPRE, Chairman, West Street Field Sub-Committee.

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173 REPORT ON THE SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAMS

(Comprising Little League, Babe Ruth League and Minor League Baseball) To the Chairman of the Recreation Committee: Little League, composed of six teams involving 90 boys, started their season about May 1st and ended about the first week of July. They played a schedule of 45 games and used Dresser Street Field, West Street Field and Henry Street Field. Babe Ruth League this year played a schedule of 18 games. They used Dresser Street Field exclusively and played two nights a week. Babe Ruth League is now composed of 6 teams and this league involves 90 boys. Minor League, made up of six teams, involving 90 boys, played a schedule of 10 games one night a week and used Dresser Street Field, West Street Field and Henry Street Field. Each team in these three leagues has one manager and two coaches to take good care of the boys. This means there are 36 coaches and 18 managers in these leagues, plus about 20 um- pires, who handle the games. This makes 74 men who handle the affairs of these leagues. No one involved in these leagues receives pay of any kind. It is through the services of these loyal men that the leagues are able to operate at all, so, I sincerely thank them for their services. Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR BACHAND, President of Special Events, Southbridge Recreation Committee.

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REPORT OF THE WINTER SPORTS COMMITTEE Dear Mr. Chairman: Skating started at the Town Pool late this year because of the weather conditions in December. Up to this writing for the 1961-1962 skating season, we have had only four days of skating, as compared to 53 days last year. The rink is always under supervision when it is officially open. A refreshment stand, heat, television and dressing room are provided for children and adults who use the facilities. The ice was scraped and flooded whenever necessary to maintain as good skating ice as possible. This recreation area provides thousands of recreation man-hours per season in an enjoyable, healthful activity. Respectfully submitted, ALEXANDER LESNIEWSKI, Chairman, Winter Sports.

174 REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: The Southbridge Planning Board submits the following report for the year ending December 31, 1961 in accordance with the General Laws. During the year the Board met for the regular meetings 48 times and held 2 public hearings on zone changes and two public hearings on sub-divisions. The Board approved 14 preliminary plans for sub-divisions and approved two final sub-division plans. The Board was represented at the Regional and Annual Meetings of the Massachusetts Federation of Plannning Boards in Worcester. The Board was represented at a six-week planning seminar at Clark University. The Board was also represented at Master Plan Committee meetings and Board of Ap- peal hearings. The following street layouts were temporarily approved: Brookside Road, Warren Lane, High Street, Warren Street, Country Club Place, Red Oak Lane, High View Street, Marc Avenue, Girard Street, Highridge Avenue, Crestview Drive, Chartier Lane, and Jerome Street. Three sub-division plans were signed not requiring Board approval. Zone maps and regulations on sub-division laws are available at the Planning Board office in the Town Hall. We wish to thank the citizens and all the town officials for their cooperation during the year. Respectfully submitted, MARC A. ARSENAULT, Chairman FRANCIS B. FLANAGAN, Secretary JOSEPH A. GENDREAU, Investigator ROLAND PONTBRIAND TELESPHORE LIBUDA REPORT OF SEWER DEPARTMENT

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen: The following is the report of the Sewer Department for 1961. Manholes Cleaned 75 Stoppages Cleared 29 Lines Flushed 3 Total Flow for 1961 460.4 Million Gallons Average Daily Flow 1.3 M.G.D. Maximum Daily Flow 2.8 M.G.D. Minimum Daily Flow 0.7 M.G.D. Bypass to river because of power failures, high flows,

175 i and repairs totaled 7.5 M.G. in 3 days. Chlorine Used 28,500 pounds Percent Removal of B.O.D 81% Percent Removal on Settleable Solids 99% Percent Removal on Suspended Solids 88% Lines Cleaned with Bucket Machines 3,676 ft. Amount of material removed with Bucket Machines IVz yds. Number of New House Conections 50 EDGAR L. McCANN. Chairman LEO P. LeBOEUF ALVA J. GREGOIRE, Chief Sewer Commissioners.

176 Forty-Sixth Report

OF THE

TOWN ACCOUNTANT

OF THE

Town of Southbridge

For The Year Ending

December 31, 1961

Leon A. Capon

Town Accountant

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REVENUE — 1961

General Revenue

Taxes: Current Year: Poll $ 8,410.00 Personal 251,592.58 Real Estate 1,258,102.95 Motor Vehicle Excise 157,864.80 Farm Animal Excise 145.64 $1,676,115.97

Previous Years: Poll $ 330.00 Personal 8,466.55 Real Estate 61,114.83 Motor Vehicle Excise 83,988.33 Farm Animal Excise 30.00 153,929.71

From State: School Aid Chap. 70 $ 112,704.83 Vocational Education 43,319.24 Business - Corporation Tax 131,018.58 Income Tax 89,726.22 Meal Tax - O.A.A. 12,579.30 Smith-Hughes Fund 1,713.00 School Aid Chap. 645, Acts of 1948 24,513.94 State Aid — Free Public Libraries 3,469.83 Summer Recreation — Program Handicapped and Retarded Children 894.24 Dept. Corp. & Taxation Loss of Taxes 266.06 420,205.24

Licenses and Permits: Licenses: Liquor $ 13,225.00 Pedlars 74.50 Sunday 99.00 Pool, Billiards and Bowling 98.00

178 Milk 29 50 All Other 1,293.00 14,819.00

Permits: All Other 270.00

Fines and Forfeits: Court Fines 2,356.00

Granls from County: Dog Licenses 2,036.42

Highway Aid: State and County Chap. 90: State: Contract #19686 $ 16,367.63 Contract #18774 4,500.00 Contract #19554 14,400.00 35,267.63

County: Contract #19686 $ 8,183.81 Contract #18774 2,250.00 Contract #19554 7,200.00 Contract #8859 6,489.00 24,122.81

Federal Grants and Gifts: Old Age Assistance: Salaries and Adm. $ 9,361.25 Expenses 136,550.90 145,912.15

Aid to Dependent Children: Salaries and Adm. $ 3,322.31 Expenses 42,483.00 45,805.31

Disability Assistance: Salaries and Adm. $ 1,331.68 Expenses 14,631.03 15,962.71

Medical Aid to the Aged: Salaries and Adm. $ 1,908.41 Expenses 73,126.74 75,035.15

179 Trom Treasurer of U. S.: Westville Dam Relocation 67,187.94

All Other General Revenue: Sale of Tax Possession Property 16.70

Total General Revenue $2,679,042.74

Conunercial Revenue: Departmental Departmental: General Government: Collector — Fees $ 2,390.61 Town Clerk — Fees 4,020.67 Selectmen — Sale of Old Material 766.63 Selectmen — Accts. Rec. 2,100.00 Town Hall — Accts. Rec. 950.00 $ 10,227.91

Protection of Persons and Property: Police—Sale of Gas and Park. Meter Insur. $ 105.75 Fire—Re-Charge Extin- guishers 62.75 Sealer of Weights and Measures 346.80 Ambulance Fees 160.00 675.30

Health: Tuberculosis 158.97

Public Welfare: Temporary Aid: From State $ 3,975.73 From Cities and Towns 1,891.63 From Individuals 4.69 5,872.05

Aid to Dependent Children: From State 30,128.94

Old Age Assistance: From State $ 78,611.25 From Cities and Towns 3,926.46 82,537.71

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Disability Assistance: From State 12,450.83

Medical Aid to the Aged: From State 43,721.22

Veterans' Benefits: From State 57,103.60

Schools: Tuition $ 6,987.52 All Other 55.00 School Dept. Photog- raphy Fees 150.00 7,192.52

Library: Fines and Sales $ 2,685.49 Salaries and Expenses from Library Trustees 159.20 2,844.69

Airport Construction: From State: Airport—1959 $ 17,407.37 Airport—1960-61 26,234.95 43,642.32 r

Civil Defense: From State: Civil Defense $ 72.50 Civil Defense Auxiliary Pohce 78.00 150.50

Unclassified: U. S. Treasury—Post War Fund—Proceeds of Sale—3/6/59 voted for High School $ 112,830.02 Parking Meter Receipts 13,898.32 Town Clerk- Petty Cash 50.00 Federal Lunch Petty Cash 100.00 From State Reimbursement Taxes 75.33 From State

181 Employers Comp. 78.75 Commission on Public Phone 2.01 127,034.43

Total Commercial Revenue: Departmental $ 423,740.59 Oak Ridge Cemetery: Sale of Lots and Graves $ 1,175.00 Graves Opened 1,795.00 2,970.00

Special Assessments: Sewer Assessment Paid in Advance $ 136.00 1961 Unapportioned Sewers 960.28 1961 Apportioned Sewers 1,041.93 2,138.21

Interest: On Deferred Taxes $ 2,339 98 On Tax Titles Redeemed 5.97 On Special Assessments 1,158.28 On Treasury Bills 3,484.25 On Motor Vehicle Excise 451.96 7,440.44

On Trust and Investment: Ella Cole Fund $ 105.64 Mabel Murphy Fund 72.50 Mary Mynott Fund 36.25 Adah Stedman Fund 37.50 Ruth Stedman Fund 37.50 Cemetery Funds 4,120.14 4,409.53

Total Commercial Revenue: Interest $ 11,849.97 Municipal Indebtedness: Temporary Loans: Anticipation of Revenue $ 975,000.00 Airport Loans 5,000.00 980,000.00

Agency, Trust and Investment: Agency: State Withholding Tax $ 12,163.63

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Federal Withholding Tax 149 059 63 Doff Licenses County 1,790.75 18 535 96 Group Life Insurance 2,800.19 Deposits on Plans and Bids 14,325.00 Federal Lunch Program- Rotating Fund 41,994.94 School Athletic Fund 8,046.58 $ 248,716.68

Trust and Investment: Perpetual Care $ 1,320.00 Investment: U. S. War Bonds 1,397.03 U. S. Treasury Bills 571,515.75 574,232.78

Total Agency, Trust and Investment $ 822,949.46

Recoveries, Reimbursement and Refunds Recoveries: Old Age Assistance $ 679.75 Reimbursements: Estimated Receipts: A. D. C—Expense $ 1,620.00 Town Hall—Expense 19.44 General Relief—Expense 296.00 Highway—Expense 305.00 High School 804.10 Alumni Field M. & I. Acct. 7.70 Civil Defense 80.40 General Rehef Recovery 300.00 Rebate Dutch Elm Disease 17.88 School—Expense 3.00 Insurance Reimbursements 858.70 Veterans' Benefits Reimbursements 424.00 Disability Assistance Reimbursements 29.75 4,765.97

Refunds—Various Accounts: Spec. Police Medical & Compensation Acct. $ 130.07

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Blue Cross—Employees 1 '1 '1-1 Deductions 11.11 Blue Cross—Town 11 1 Appropriation 11. lU General Relief—Expense 153.95 Disability Assistance Expense 64.55 Medical Aid Aged Expense 30.00 Old Age Assistance Expense 335.28 Interest r undea Debt rsiew rlign bcnool 11,UUU.UU1 1 (\f\f\ f\(\ Veterans' Benefits

1 /I no /1 Expense 1,478.41 Highway—Expense 56.50 A on Library—Expense 4.oU Sewer—Expense 14.1U1 /I 1 r» Treasurer—Expense 5.83 Aid to Uepenaent Cnil- dren—Expense Old Age Assistance, Fed. Gr.—Expense 272.58 Aid to Dependent Chil- dren, Fed. Gr.—Expense 11.45 Dis. Ass't., Fed. Gr.— Expense 110.35 Medical Aid to the Aged, Fed. Gr.—Expenses 119.51 Temporary Interest Notes 173.34 Federal Lunch Revolving Fund 10.13 Building Inspector Expense .05 Parks .33 Leonide Lemire Post, V. F. W. 75.00 Parking Meter—Salaries 1.32

Total Recoveries, Reimbursements and Refunds 19,538.98

Total Revenue for 1961 $4,942,229.95 Cash on Hand January 1, 1961 825,887.05

$5,768,117.00

184 EXPENDITURES — 1961

General Government

Moderator: Salary $ 100.00 Expense 658.35 $ 758.35

Finance Committee: Expense 250.00'

Selectmen: Salaries and Wages: Chairman $ 650.00 2 Members 1,100.00 Clerk 3,099.82 Extra Clerks 632.95 $ 5,482.77

Other Expenses: Stationery, Supplies and Postage $ 337.43 Printing and Advertising 129.20 Telephone 179.60 Dues and All Other 136.60 782.83

Precinct: Expense 966.80

Garbage Collection 12,266.50 19,498.90*

Accountant: Salaries and Wages: Accountant $ 4,900.00 Clerk 2,460.00 Extra Clerk 300.00 7,660.00

Other Expenses: Stationery, Supplies and Postage $ 173.75 Printing and Advertising 151.90 Telephone 161.50 Equipment and Maintenance 66.50

185 Dues and All Other 41.19 594.84 $ 8,254.84

Treasurer: Salaries and Wages: Treasurer $ 3,200.00 Clerk 3,100.00 Extra Clerk 2,850.00 9,150.00

Other Expenses: Tax Titles $ 470.00 Stationery, Supplies and Postage $ 657.16 Printing and Advertising 264.46 Equipment and Maintenance 266.50 Telephone 198.98 Surety Bond 249.85 Dues, Mileage and All Other 171.75 2,278.70

Special Travel Account 200.00 11,628.70

Town Collector: Salaries and Wages: Collector $ 4,900.00 Clerk 3,200.00 Extra Clerk 1,985.18 10,085.18

Other Expenses: Stationery, Supplies and Postage $ 1,227.81 Printing and Advertising 1,117.70 Telephone 175.05 Surety Bond 408.95 Equipment and Maintenance 239.30 Dues, Mileage and All Other 185.54 3,354.35 13,439.53

Assessors: Salaries and Wages: Assessors $ 7,000.00

186 2 Clerks 5,700.00 Extra Clerk 99.76 12,799.76

Other Expenses: Stationery, Supplies and Postage $ 911.11 Telephone 157.30 Equipment and Maintenance 362.82 Dues and All Other 24.00 1,455.23

Travel 467.85 New Equipment 152.95 14,875.79

Law: .Salaries and Wages: Town Counsel $ 2,500.00

Other Expenses: Extra Clerks $ 185.00 Stationery and Postage 24 40 Telephone 36.35 Recording, Witness Fees 41.10 Legal Services 234.25 Dues, Mileage and All Other 221.45 742.55 3,242.55

Town Clerk: Salaries and Wages: Town Clerk $ 4,900.00 Clerk 3,200.00 Extra Clerk 1,350.00 $ 9,450.00

Other Expenses: Stationery and Postage $ 526.20 Printing and Advertising 51.20 Telephone 323.87 Surety Bond 14.00 Equipment and Maintenance 44.44 Dues, Mileage and All Other 190.59 1,150.30 10,600.30

187 Election and Registration: Salaries and Wages: Salaries of 3 Registrars $ 300.00 Salary of Clerk of Board 600.00 $ 900.00

Election Expenses: Election Officers $ 1,152.85 Clerks 1,167.13 All Other Wages 11.22 Stationery, Supplies and Postage 536.40 Printing and Advertising 278.35 Meals 39.13 Mileage or Travel .32 Equipment and Maintenance 34.00 All Other 79.00 3,298.40

Re-Listing Expenses: Assist. Registrars $ 911.04 Stationery, Supplies, and Postage, Adv. and Printing 960.95 Mileage or 7 avel 26.60 1,898.59 6,096.99

Engineering: Salaries and Wages: Engineer $ 6,543.76 Assist. Engineer 4,472.55 Clerk and Helpers 8,135.13 $ 19,151.44

Office Expenses: Printing, Stationery and Supplies $ 474.84 Equipment and Maintenance 112 00 Telephone and Dues 242.70 829.54

Field Expenses: Materials and Supplies $ 41.67

188 Mileage or Travel 1,628.41 1,670.08 21,651.06

Town Hall: Salaries and Wages: Janitor $ 3,500.00

Other Expenses: All Other Wages $ 566.25 Fuel 3,161.39 Light 864.41 Janitor's Supplies 537.00 Repairs 974.63 Telephone 50.25 Water and All Other 329.59 6,483.52 9,983.52

Retirement Board: Administration 1,300.00

By-Laws Revision: Advertising 80.85

Planning Board: Stationery, Supplies and Postage $ 54.50 Mileage or Travel 319.30 Dues and All Other 30.00 403.80

Total General Government $ 122,065.18

Protection of Persons and Property

Police Department: Salaries and Wages: Chief $ 6,500.00 Deputy Chief 5,500.00 Sergeant 4,900.00 Patrolmen 103,258.72 Lock-Up Keeper 3,599.96 School Guards and Special Police 8,664.67 $ 132,423.35

Equipment and Maintenance: Motor Equipment $ 2,626.90 Gasoline, Oil, etc. 2,576.25

189 Mobile Radio 1,347.38 Officers' Equipment 646.88 7,197.41

Fuel and Light: Fuel $ 608.34 Light 697.11 1,305.45

Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds: Repairs $ 1,998.32 Janitors' Supplies 536.54 Water and All Other 73.53 2,608.39

Other Expenses: Printing, Stationery and Postage $ 780.56 Telephone 2,941.64 Equipment and Maintenance 60.45 Photo and Fingerprint Supplies 296 60 Dues and All Other 126.25 4,205.50

Prisoners' Expenses: Board and Care Private Institution $ 337.20 Officers' Expenses 487.75 824.95

School Safety Patrol Supphes 498.90 2 New Cruisers 3,976.90 Clothing and New Uniforms 2,899.83 Police Officers' Training School 740.00 Special Compensation and Medical Account 624.41 Parking Meter Division: Salaries 13,801.32 Expenses 4,939.99

Total Police Department $ 176,046.45

Fire Department: Salaries and Wages: Chief $ 5,999.60

190 Ass't. Chief and Spec. Duties 5,349.83 2 Captains and Spec. Duties 9,949.70 Permanent Firemen 84,598.15 Call Firemen 6,967.24 Supt. of Alarm 385.00 Clerk of Fire Dept. 100.00 $ 113,349.52

Equipment and Maintenance: Apparatus Repairs $ 35.42 Equipment for Men 283.32 Apparatus Access., Mat. and Supplies 1,002 65 Repairs 40.35 Gasoline and Oil 276.16 Alarm Boxes, etc. 396.30 Shop Equipment and Maintenance 144.63 2,178.83

Fuel and Light: Fuel $ 1,633.97 Light 461.14 2,095.11

Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds: Repairs $ 578.29 Furniture and Furnishings 373.82 Laundry 77.58 Water, Janitor's Supplies and All Other 466.89 1,496.58

Other Expenses: Adv., Stat, and Supplies $ 133.79 Telephone 514.60 Equipment and Maintenance 83.55 Dues, Mileage and Travel 180.03 911.97

Hydrant Service 36,000.00 Travel Out of State 325.00

191 New Fire Alarm Boxes 933.41 Oxygen Tank Recharge 99.00 Clothing Allowance 875.00 Power Take-Off Joint 101.50 Building Repairs 758.34 New Pick-up Truck 1,669.01

Total Fire Department $ 160,793.27

Forest Fire: Other Expenses: Fighting Fires $ 445.02 Gasoline, Oil, etc. 247.16 Material, Supplies and All Other 745.60 1,437.78

Planting and Trimming Trees: Salaries and Wages: Superintendent $ 388.08 Labor 762.54 $ 1,150.62

Other Expenses: Hardware and Tools $ 152.73 Trees 411.00 Equipment Rental 485.65 1,049.38 2,200.00

Moth Extermination: Salaries and Wages: Labor $ 1.50

Other Expenses: Truck Hire $ 324.00 Hardware and Tools .21 Insecticides 74.29 398.50 400.00

Dutch Elm Disease: Salaries and Wages: Superintendent $ 106.28 Labor 225.84 332.12

Other Expenses: Insecticides $ 780.01

192 Equipment Rental 2,288.73 All Other 99.14 3,167.88 3,500.00

Building Inspector: Salaries and Wages: Inspector 850.00

Other Expenses: Dues $ 20.00 Material, Supplies and Telephone 59.15 Mileage or Travel 95.90 175.05 1,025.05

Wire Inspector: Salaries and Wages: Inspector 900.00

Other Expenses: Materials, Supplies and Telephone $ 68.50 Mileage or Travel 131.50 200.00 1,100.00

Sealer of Weights and Measures: Salaries and Wages: Sealer 1,800.00

Other Expenses: Stationery and Postage $ 27.40 Travel or Mileage 270.00 Equipment and Maintenance 21.19 Telephone 79.60 398.19 2,198.19

Ambulance: Laundry, Equipment and Maintenance $ 292.53 Gas, Oil and Auto Maintenance 680.39 Materials and Supplies 123.38 Mobile Radio, Driver's Exp. 31.00 1,127.30

193

13 Dog Officer: Salary 350.00

Other Expenses: Dogs Boarded $ 721.50 Dogs Destroyed 178.00 899.50 1,249.50

Street Lighting 30,034.51

Total Protection of Persons and Property $ 381,112.00

Health and Sanitation Health: Salaries and Wages: Board Members $ 450 00 Agent 799.92 Board M. D. 630.00 Parochial School M.D. 870.00 Nurse 3,999.96 Podiatrist 250.00 Clerk 300.00 Dental Clinic 800.00 Plumbing Inspector 3,799.92 Food Inspector 300.00 Animal Inspector 349.92 Milk Inspector 300 00 Sanitary Inspector 499.92

Travel: Animal Inspector $ 68.74 Agent 81.62 Nurse 39.59 Plumbing Inspector 186.06 376.01

Other Expenses: Dental Clinic $ 38.05 Lab. 3.50 Office 437.92 School Medical Supplies 14.60 494.07

Premature Births 552.20 Storm and Water Drains Account 1,321.78

194 ~T.B. and Contagious Diseases: Worcester County Sanitorium $ 753.00 Miscellaneous Expense 223.20 Medical Supplies 51.18 Worcester City Hospital 960.60 1,987.98

Total Health $ 18,081.68 Sewer: Salaries and Wages: Commissioners $ 600.00 Caretakers 23,886.73 24,486.73

Administrative Expenses: Stationery, Printing and Postage $ 91.37 Telephone 204.75 296.12

General Expenses: Insurance and Regis- tration Truck $ 355.75 Tools and Equipment 515.88 Pipe and Fittings 1.20 Gasoline and Oil 481.44 Water, Material, Supplies and All Other 2,109.86 Fuel and Light 3,172.58 6,636.71

Chlorine and Other Chemicals 5,473.25 Sewer Roder Machine 4,496.27 Sewer 14" Valve 484.8Q New Garage 1,889.00 Special Water Account 174.71 Rebuild Manholes 469.12

Total Sewers $ 44,406.71

Total Health and Sanitation $ 62,488.391=

Highways, Snow and Ice, Dump, Rubbish Collection and Chapter 90 Maintenance General Administration: Salaries and Wages: Superintendent $ 4,900.00

195 other Expenses: Stationery, Supplies and Postage $ 136.25 Telephone 343.79 Equipment, Maintenance and All Other 259.21 739.25

General Maintenance: Timekeeper $ 4,160.00 Labor 48,301.81 Equipment and Repairs 884.77 Broken Stone, Gravel and Other Surfacing 1,926.93 Other Materials and Supplies 2,542.28 All Other 315.10 58,130.89

Oil and Sand for Roads 6,994.68

Automotive Equipment: Gasoline, Oil, etc. $ 3,591.70 Insurance and Registration 75.00 3,666.70

Buildings and Grounds: Maintenance and Repairs $ 232.21 Fuel, Light and Water 1,974.51 Equipment and Maintenance 60.00 All Other 240.08 2,506.80

Garage Door 1,085.00 New Adding Machine 200.00 New Road Machinery Equipment 24,931.88 Drain Pipes 998.10

Total Highways $ 104,153.30

Road Machinery Maintenance: Equipment, Mainten- ance and Repairs $ 11,953.00

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Gasoline, Oil, etc. 1,503.78 Tires and Tubes 593.28 All Other 20.00

Town Dump: Salaries Town Dump Rodent Control Rubbish Collection

Sidewalk Repairs: Materials $ 34.24 Benoit Bros. 386.70 Cement 1,570.73

Snow and Ice Removal: Labor $ 13,905.58 Trucks 800.73 Tools and Equipment 955 92 Gasoline and Oil 2,146.12 Snow Fences 312.50 Cal., Chi., Salt, Sand and Gravel 4,324.77 Equipment and Truck Hire 23,769.50 County Roads Shovel Rental 327.50

1961 Chapter 90 Road Mainlenance Contract Number 19954 North Woodstock Road: Labor $ 645.00 Materials and Supplies 1,306.19

Eastford Road: Labor $ 1,465.62 Materials and Supplies 628.39

Old Woodstock Road: Labor

Dudlay Road: Labor

197 Hamilton Street: Labor 50.00

Brickyard Road: Labor 50.00

Mechanic Street: Labor 50.00

Worcester Street: Materials and Supplies 80.00

Dresser Hill: Labor 84.00 4,500.00

Total Highways, Snow and Ice, Dump, Rubbish Collection and Chapter 90 Maintenance $ 180,254.38

Charities and Veterans' Benefits General Relief: Salaries and Wages: Board $ 1,200.00 Director 4,348.12 Clerks 6,361.00 Social Workers 12,290.88 24,200.00

General Administration: Mileage or Travel $ 3.20

Other Expenses: Groceries and Provisions $ 4,541.32 Fuel 446.91 Medicine and Medical Attendance 2,761.34 Hospital Care 11,110.16 Rent 812.00 Clothing 248.60 Cash Grants 10,513.10 Board and Care 4,124.82 All Other 330.77 34,889.02

Relief by Other Cities and Towns: Cities $ 6,376.09

198 Towns 3,986.37 10,362.46

Total General Relief Expenses $ 45,254.68

Aid to Dependent Children: Town Appropriation: Cash Grants 49,023.50

Aid to Dependent Children: Federal Grants: Salaries and Wages: Director $ 114.42 Social Workers 327.68 Clerks 155.76 Board Salaries 400.08 997.94

Administrative Expenses: Telephone $ 330.80 Stationery, Supplies and Postage 280.45 Mileage or Travel 41.46 Dues and All Other 54.00 706.71

Relief Expenses: Cash Grants 52,483.57 54,188.22

Old Age Assistance: Town Appropriation: Cash Grants $ 131,359.27 Cities and Towns 8,976.01 140,335.28

Old Age Assistance: Federal Grants: Salaries and Wages: Director $ 1,487.46 Social Workers 4,421.44 Clerks 3,080.30 Board Salaries 600.03 9,589.23

Administrative Expenses: Telephone $ 219.00 Adv., Stat., Sup. and Postage 1,612.40

1.Q9 Mileage or Travel 300.80 Dues and All Other 92.00 2,224.20

Relief Expenses: Cash Grants $ 99,023.65 Cities and Towns 1,052.64 100,076.29 111,889.72

Disability Assistance: Town Appropriation: Cash Grants 13,964.55

Disability Assistance: Federal Grants: Salaries and Wages: Board Salaries ' 199.89

Administrative Expenses: Telephone $ 217.10 Stationery, Supplies and Postage 250.12 Mileage or Travel 109.23 Dues and All Other 29.00 605.45

Relief Expenses: Cash Grants 20,998.16 21,803.50

Medical Aid for the Aged: Town Appropriation: Cash Grants 50,030.00

Medical Aid for the Aged: Federal Grants: Relief Expenses: Cash Grants 85,654.09 85,654.09

Total Charities $ 596,343.54

Veterans' Benefits: General Administration: Office Expense, Travel, etc. $ 701.60

Relief Expenses: Cash Grants $ 57,890.58

200 Fuel 380.88 Hospital and Medical 32,696.47 Dental 1,490.00 Food 4,256.00 Rent, Clothing, etc. 764.84 Private Institutions 3,294.95 100,773.72 101,475.32

Veterans' Services: Salaries and Wages: Supervisor $ 4,500.00 Clerk 2,900,00 Extra Clerk 473.49 7,873.49

Other Expenses: Printing, Stationery, Supplies and Post. $ 169.66 Mileage or Travel 326.72 Telephone 300.25 Equipment and Maintenance 37.44 Dues and All Other 15.00 849.07 8,722.56

Soldiers' Burials 250.00 Maintenance of Veterans' Graves: Salaries and Labor 475.00

Total of Charities and Veterans' Benefits $ 707,266.42

Schools and Library Schools: Expenditures: Salaries and Wages: 150 Superintendent $ 10,255.76 156 Supt.'s Clerk 6,217.92 157 Extra Clerk 850.04 103 School Census 420.78 $ 17,744.50

Other Expenses: 160 Supphes $ 495.82 180 Printing 392.68 181 Travel 793.32 182 Telephone 555.45

201 182a Postage, Books, Periodicals, etc. 183.31 182b Equipment and Maintenance 219.47 2,640.05 20,384.55

High School: Instruction Salaries: 220 Principal $ 7,841.14 225 Principal's Clerk 3,350.00 240 Teachers 152,070.43 245 Substitute Teachers 2,058.00 165,319.57

Instruction Expenses: 250 Text and Reference Books $ 5,028.76 220 Supplies 5,677.24 660 Typewriters, Ma- chines, etc. 944.82 11,650.82

Other Expenses: 210 Supervision Trav- el, etc. $ 464.04 235 Printing, Supplies, Postage, etc. 287.05 290 Commencement Expenses 507.06 1,258.15

Operation of Plant: Salaries and Wages: 501 Janitors 11,007.16

Other Expenses: 502 Janitor Travel $ 240.00 510 Janitors' Supplies 2,241.10 520 Fuel 5,409.84 530 Water 310.06 540 Gas and Electricity 4,120 69 565 Telephone 671.60 580 Drayage 190.75 13,184.04

Maintenance of Plant: 601 Grounds $ 224.41 620 Building 1,918.22

202 640 Service Systems 445.82 680 Other Expenses 132.60 2,721.05

Capital Outlay: 930 Bldg. Alterations and Additions $ 941.55 965 New Furnishings 1,232.00 975 New Equipment 1.001.62 985 Other Expenses 58.31 3,233.48 208,374,27

Elementary Schools: Instruction Salaries: 240 Teachers $ 299,117.55 245 Substitute Teachers 3,365.50 302,483.05

Instruction Expenses: 210 Supervision Travel $ 216.92 250 Text and Refer- ence Books 7,077.70 270 Supplies 10,143.47 660 Instructional Equipment 295.05 235 Printing, etc. 138.63 17,871.77

Operation of Plant: Salaries: 501 Janitors 20,863.55

Other Expenses: 501 Janitor Travel $ 200.00 510 Janitors' Supplies 2,818.83 520 Fuel 10,700.46 530 Water 872.64 540 Gas and Electricity 4,474.62 565 Telephone 1,108.92 580 Drayage 267.25 20,442.72

Maintenance of Plant: 601 Grounds $ 1,160.50 620 Buildings 2,408.60 640 Service Systems 1,644.09 680 Other Expenses 84.01 5,297.20

203 i Capital Outlay: 930 Bldg. Alterations and Additions $ 145.00 965 New Furnishings 1,458.90 975 New Equipment 83.33 985 Other Expenses 325.84 2,013.07 368,971.36

Elementary Evening Schools: Salaries: 220 Director $ 260.00 240 Teachers 264.00 524.00

Operation of Plant: 540 Gas and Electricity 50.00 5740(

High Evening School: Salaries: 240 Teachers 942.60

Instruction Expense: 250 Textbooks $ 31.22 270 Supplies 18.01 49.23

Operation of Plant: 540 Gas and Electricity 100.00 1,091.82

Auxiliary Agencies: Medical and Nurse Services: 402 Physician $ 2,150.00 404 Nurses 9,100.00 405 Medical Expenses 537.21 11,787.21

Pupils: 401 Attendance $ 300.00 313 Transportation of Pupils 33,000.00 360 Tuition Other Pupils 3,372.49 36,672.49

Other Expenses: Contingency Fund 5,612.07 54,071.77

204 Smith-Hughes Fund: 250 Vocational Classes 1,713.00

Cole Trade School: General Control: Salaries * 220 Salary of Director $ 7,221.14 225 Clerks 3,350.00 226 Extra Clerical 1,800.40 12,371.54

Other Expenses: 235 Printing, Supplies and Postage, etc. $ 119.94 565 Telephone 189.18 210 Supervision Travel 343.60 290 Commencement Expense 220.58 873.30

Instructors' Salary: 240 Teachers $ 59,090.38 245 Substitutes 540.00 59,630.38

Instruction Expenses: 250 Text and Refer- ence Books $ 1,509.40 270 Supplies 5,899.47 660 Equipment 8,183.15 15,592.02

Operation of Plant: Salaries: 501 Janitors' Salaries 3,683.25

Other Expenses: 510 Janitors' Supplies $ 998.99 520 Fuel 1,538.75 530 Water 110.00 540 Gas and Electricity 1,232.12 580 Drayage 393.00 4,272.86

Maintenance of Plant: 601 Grounds $ 2.76

205 620 Buildings 3,827.73 640 Service Systems 2,111.71 680 Other Expenses 264.53 6,206.73

Capital Outlay: 930 Alterations and Additions $ 148.24 965 New Furnishings 325.53 975 Instructional Apparatus 1,569.24 985 Other Expenses 150.01 2,193.02 104,823.10

Evening Trade Extension: Instruction Salaries: 225 Clerk $ 64.40 226 Extra Clerical 28.00 240 Teachers 1,382.50 1,474.90

Instruction Expenses: 250 Books $ 3.79 270 Supplies 162.75 166.54

Operation of Plant: 540 Gas and Electricity 250.00 1,891.44

Total Schools $ 761,895.32

Schools: Special Accounts: School Athletic Fund $ 8,996.54 School Audio Visual Aids 1,996.76 Dresser Street Field: Labor $ 5,657.91 Telephone 169.50 Water, Fuel and Light 578.63 Material and Supplies 1,550.62 All Other 155.78 M. & L, Labor, Print. and Adv. 3.50 Stationery, Supplies and Postage 3.38 Equipment and Maintenance 2,342.27 10,461.59

206 Federal Lunch Program: Appropriation Acct. $ 3,500 00 Rotating Fund 42,716.84 46,216.84

School Music Account 1,889.04

Playgrounds: Instructors $ 3,774.75 Materials and Supplies 698.18 Mileage or Travel 14.35 4,487.28

New High School and Add, Cole Trade High School: Architect Fee $ 7,300.00 Advertising 91.60 Steel 12,324.80 Panel Walls and Glazing 29,548.92 Salary or Labor 2,944.40 Mileage or Travel 7.00 Water and All Other 12,575.84 H. J. Madore, Contr. 349,421.66 School Equipment, Furniture, etc. 116,126.25 530,340.47 604,388.52

Total Schools and Schools Special Accounts $1,366,283.84

Jacob Edwards Library: Salaries and Wages: 101 Librarian $ 5,599.88 103 Assistants 12,265.52 150-51 Janitors 3,299.92 21,165.32

Books, Periodicals, etc.: 201 Books $ 4,343.99 202 Periodicals 494 82 203 Movie Films 131.93 4,970.74

Binding: 250 Books 273.98

Fuel and Light: 300-1 Fuel $ 41.44

207 302 Light 1,007.73 1,049.17

Buildings: 350-1-2 Repairs $ 350.39 500-1 Furniture and Furnishings 159.72 303 Water 4.06 304-6 65.94 580.11

Other Expenses: 402-3 Stationery, Print- ing and Adv. $ 549.70 401 Telephone 165.30 407 Miscellaneous 37.10 752.10

Replacement of Equipment 401.38

Total Library $ 29,192.80

Total Schools and Library $1,395,476.64

Recreation and Unclassified Recreation: Parks: Labor $ 524.50 Equipment 12.20 Peat Moss and Loam 12.75 All Other 50.88 600.33

World War I Memorial: Labor $ 270.75 Water, Fuel and Light 23.62 Trees and Spraying 18.00 Materials and Supplies 36.45 All Other 50.75 399.57

World War I Memorial — Special Repairs: 42.50

World War II Memorial Honor Roll: Materials and Supplies $ 32.38

208 Labor, Maintenance and Repairs 167.07 199.45

Winter Sports: Salaries and Labor $ 395.75 Expenses 107.78 503.53

Swimming Pool: Salaries: Instructors 3,800.00

Other Expenses: Building and Grounds $ 45.62 Labor, Materials and Supplies 456.84 Telephone, Water, Fuel and Light 241.29 743.75

Red Cross Instruction 400.00

Swimming Pool Special Water Account 591.30

Swimming Pool — New Construction 374.50

Swimming Pool — Life Guard Lookout 45.00 Special Events, Little League, Babe Ruth and Minor League Expenses: Expenses 2,900.00

Alumni Field: Salaries and Labor: 999.97

Other Expenses: Materials and Supplies $ 104.32 Water and All Other 64.00 168.32

Backstop Repairs 209.90

209

14 New Lawn Mower 150.00

Maintenance and Improve- ment Account 450.47

New Construction 2,861.25

Henry Street Field: Salaries and Labor 1,498.86

Other Expenses: Materials and Supplies $ 426.72 All Other 21.78 448.50

Maintenance and Improvement 1,532.85 Lassie League: Insurance $ 60.00 Materials and Supplies 319.36 Mileage or Travel 100.00 479.36

Committee for Recreation for Mentally & Physically Handicapped Children: Labor and Salaries $ 1,399.93 Materials and Supplies 49.72 Kingsley Machine 242.35 Transportation 200.00 1,892.00

Unclassified: Damage to Persons and Property $ 11,391.25 Memorial Day 1,050.00 Veterans' Day 750.00 Printing Town Reports 3,775 80 Town Clock 50.00 Non-Contributory Pensions 2,663.32 Insurance of Buildings 10,540.93 All Other Insurance Workmen's Compens. 17,932.07 48,153.37

Total Recreation and Unclassified $ 69,444.78

210 Cemetery

Oak Ridge Cemetery: Salaries and Labor: Superintendent $ 900.00 Labor 7,808.40 8,708.40

Other Expenses: Gravel, Seed, Fertilizer and Loam $ 308.18 Equipment and Tools 609.54 Trucks 4.00 Gasoline and Oil 257.08 Telephone and All Other 654.81 1,833.61

'Cemetery Improve- ment Account: Labor $ 84.87 Planting and Seeding 66.00 Spraying 46.45 Labor on Trees 168.75 All Other 1,477.43 1,843.50

Total Cemetery $ 12,385.51

Special Accounts

Airport Reconstruction 1959: Salaries or Labor $ 180.51 Land Taking or Damages 28,000.00 Land Taking Appraisal 150 00 Geotetchnics 792.00 29,122.51

Airport—Construction of a Sub- taxiway. Parking Areas and Apron ext. of Runway and Install Lights 1960-1961: Salaries $ 1,975.58 Stationer, Supplies, and Postage 78.65 Mileage or Travel 120.13 Frank J. Shields, Inc. 38,662.92 Engineer Testing 1,730.00 Telephone 45.50 Install Lights 7,585.35

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Advisory Board of Review: Salaries 100.00

Beechwood Guest House Ash Tree Removal: Remove Tree 260.00

Construction of Bridge Across Cady Brook on Randolph St.: Frank J. Shields, Inc. 14,866.95

Cady Brook Land Damage Account: Land Taking 2,920.00

Center St. Sanitary Sewer: Advertising $ 12.60 Frank J. Shields, Inc. 4,952.05 4,964.65

Chapin St. Storm Drain: Manhole Frame and Cover 44.55

Charlton St. Reconstruction: Remove Trees $ 1,440.00 Frank J. Shields, Inc. 12,663.90 14,103.90

Christmas Decoration Comm.: Christmas Expense 1,000.00

Civil Defense: Printing, Stationery, Sup- plies and Postage $ 86.24 Telephone 366.20 Gasoline, Oil, etc. 954.45 Equipment and Maintenance 367.91 Dues and All Other 2,328.73 4,103.53

Civil Defense Auxiliary Firemen 237.63

Civil Defense Auxiliary Police 377.03

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Cliff St. Guard Rail: Materials and Supplies

Cole Ave. Reconstruction: Frank J. Shields, Inc.

Dresser Memorial Park Maintenance: Labor $ 1,103.75 Nitrogen, Peat and Loam 379.50 Materials and Supplies 2.65 Equipment and Maintenance 136.50

Fiske St. Sanitary Sewer Construction: Advertising $ 12.60 Chas. F. Chase 541.00

Globe Village Fire Station Disabled Veterans: Fuel $ 426.12 Gas and Electricity 53.79 Water 22.50 All Other 30.90

Globe Village Fire State Repairs

Main and Goddard Sts. Parking Lot Rental: Pub. Liab. Ins.

Guelphwood Road Guard Rail Erection: Materials and Supplies

Henry St. Field—Ernest Cloutier—Lateral Support: Materials and Supplies $ 3.96 Salaries or Labor 95.94

213 Highways—New Town Barn: J. J. Lapierre, Contractor 23,596.85

High St. Sanitary Sewer, Art. #9—3/13/61: Construction of Sewer 555.73

High St. Sanitary Sewer, Art. #15—3/13/61: Construction of Sewer 1,086.56

High St. Trunk Line Sewer Construct, to Pinedale St.: Chas. F. Chase 12,747.04

Italian-American World War Veterans: Rent 724.92

Construction of Sanitary Sewer, Knollwood Ave.: Payment to Yvette Lamoureux 1,212.40

Land Damage Appraisal Account: Appraisal Charge 300.00

Land Damage by Taking (Wanda Ciesla) Pleasant St.: Land $ 200 00 Damages 900.00 1,100.00

Reconstruction of Lebanon Hill: Equipment Rental $ 75.50 Roller and All Other 254.65 Asphalt 1,394.64 Benoit Bros. 56.00 1,780.79

Lens St. Sanitary Sewer Construction: Chas. F. Chase 583.50

214 Leonide Lemire Post—V.F.W.: Rent 1,200.00

Main St. Resurfacing With Type I: Frank J. Shields, Inc. 3,476.75

Marjorie Lane Storm Drain: Chas. F. Chase 5,944.00

Master Plan for the Town of Southbridge: Planning Consultants 8,250.00

Memorial Hall—Paint and Varnish: T. P. Morin 309.00

Mosquito Control: Equipment Hire 500.00

North St. Sewer Damages: Sewer Damages 1,200.00

Outstanding Bills of 1960: 1960 Police Bills 439.48

1961 Chap. 90 Construction- Pleasant St. Construction: Advertising $ 7.00 Frank J. Shields, Inc. 70,535.25 Materials and Supplies 2,846.80 73,389.05

Pleasant St. Land Damages Acct., Emergency Work on Water Connections: Manhole Covers and Frames $ 495.00 Sewer Pipe 653.33 Water Serv., Labor 1,574.45 2,722.78

Pleasant St. Emergency Sewer: Materials and Supplies 659.20

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Poison Ivy Removal Tree Warden: Destroy Poison Ivy 125.00

Polish- American Veterans of Southbridge, Inc.: Rent 572.88

Poplar St. Reconstruction: Stanley J. Kaitbenski $ 12,282.98 Repair Trees 53.30 12,226.28

Railroad Crossing Sign Erection: Signs 84.00

Roosevelt Drive Storm Drain Construction: Materials and Supplies $ 810.23 Benoit Bros. 28.00 838.23

South St. Reconstruction: Leo Construction Co. 10,096.15

Southbridge Housing Authority: Equipment and Maintenance 90.00

Thomas St. Storm Drain: Materials and Supplies $ 787.40 Benoit Bros. 112.00 Equipment Rental 5.80 905.20

Town Hall Alterations and Repairs: Materials and Supplies $ 9.60 Labor 1,489.45 1,499.05

Town Hall—New Lighting Service Panel: Mutual Elec. Co. 1,761.00

216 — JACOB EDWARDS LIBRARY South bridge, Removal, Tree and Stump Mass. Cohasse and Beecher Sts.: Remove Tree and Stump 90.00

Plant and Guy 25 Town Owned Trees—Tree Warden: Equipment Hire $ 98.25 Fertilizer 45.00 Labor 386.03 Materials and Supplies .72 530.00

Transplant 60 Town Owned Shade Trees—(Town Infirm.): Labor $ 167.00 Equipment Rental 73.00 240.00

Hurricane Esther Acct. Tree Warden: Supt. Labor $ 137.48 Labor 260.38 Equipment Rental 101.50 Materials and Supplies .64 500.00

Warren St. Sanitary Sewer Construction: Chase F. Chase 1,596.60

West St. Wall: Jos. Palmerino $ 1,268.00 Photos 18.75 1,286.75

West St. Sidewalk: Material and Supplies $ 724.25 Benoit Bros. 224.00 948.25

Westville Dam Relocation: South St. Layout $ 376.89 Hill Construction Co. 66,816.05 67,192.94

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Westwood Parkway Sanitary Sewer: Sanitary Sewer 948.70

Westwood Parkway Storm Drain Construction: Chas F. Chase 4,784.25

Charlton St. Sanitary Sewer Construction: Frank J. Shields, Inc. 21,466.27

Total Special Accounts $ 409,917.00

Interest and Maturing Debt Interest: Temporary Loans: Anticipation of Revenue $ 7,559.63 New High School Loan 52,212.50 New Town Barn Loan 1,500 00 Airport Reconstruction 1,050.00 62,322.13

Municipal Indebtedness: Temporary Loans $ 800,000.00 School Loan 65,000.00 Airport Reconstruction 10,000.00 New Town Barn Loan 12,000.00 887,000.00 949,322.13

V. S. Treasury Bills 298,229.00

Agency, Trust and Investment Agency: County T. B. Hospital Tax $ 29,133.71 State Auditing Tax 1,707.69 State Examination Retirement System 568.3^ State Parks and Reserva- tion Tax 9,322.65 County Tax 81,531.27 Dog Licenses for County 1,798.25 Group Insurance Blue Cross 39,841.52 Fed. Withholding Tax 149,031.55

218 state Withholding Tax 12,161.07 325,096.07

Trust and Investment: Ella M. Cole Fund $ 38.36 Mary Mynott Fund 36.10 Adah Stedman Fund 37.50 Mabel Murphy Fund 79.00 Cemetery Perpet. Care 1,340.00 Post War Rehabilitation Fund 1,397.03 Pension Accumulation Fund 50,074.00 53,001.99 378,098.06

Refunds: Taxes $ 2,041.52 Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes 3,994.59 Tailings 2.00 Plans and Bids 31,642.00 Federal Tax 28.08 State Tax 2.56 Blue Cross 11.11

Total Refunds 37,721.86

Total Payments for 1961 $5,003,781.35 Cash on Hand December 31, 1961 764,335.65

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DECEMBER 31, 1961 THE SOUTHBRIDGE SCHOOL COMMITTEE

1961 - 1962

John Rossi, 18 Lyons Street, Chairman 1962 Dr. Ralph R. Racicot, 192 Chapin Street, Vice-Chairman 1964 Albert Langevin, 256 Hamilton Street 1964 Lorenzo Beaupre, 131 Central Street 1963 Francis Bousquet, 14 Meadowbrook Road 1963 Raymond Brodeur, 99 Elm Street 1963 Armand Bellerive, 176 Dresser Street 1962 MEETINGS OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE The regular meetings of the School Committee are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 8:00 P.M. in the office of the Superintendent of Schools, Mary E. Wells Junior High School building. There are no regular meetings in July and August. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Robert L. Fox Residence: 46 Columbus Avenue Tel. 4-8400 Office: Mary E. Wells Junior High School building Tel. 4-3285 SECRETARIES Margaret R. Connolly, 14 South Street Tel. 4-6513 Mrs. Leona Lavoie, 62 Glenwood Street Tel. 4-6733 The Superintendent's office is open from Monday through Friday, from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. SCHOOL PHYSICIANS Dr. William Langevin, 24 Everett Street Tel. 4-7358 Dr. Adah B. Eccleston, 62 Elm Street Tel. 4-8141

2 SCHOOL NURSES Mrs. Lottie A. LeBlanc, 54 Westwood Parkway Tel. 4-3359 Mrs. Pauline Boucher, 405 Charlton Street Tel. 4-7772 SCHOOL CALENDAR Winter term, seven weeks January 2 - February 16 Spring term, seven weeks February 26 - April 13 Summer term, nine weeks April 23 - June 22 Fall term, sixteen weeks September 5 - December 21 NO-SCHOOL SIGNALS During the School Year 1961 - 1962 whenever weather conditions are such that school authorities decide to cancel sessions for the elementary and junior high school students for the day, there will be two sets of eight blasts of the fire siren at 6:45 A.M. Senior high school students will be expected to attend on all regular school days excepting when the weather makes travel impossible. In this case there will be three sets of blasts of the fire siren instead of two. When it is necessary to make a decision regarding closing, schools will be closed for the entire day. RADIO ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR NO SCHOOL WESO 6:30 A.M. 6:45 A.M. 7:00 A.M. WTAG 7:00 A.M. 7:28 A.M. 7:45 A.M. WAAB 6:35 A.M. 7:15 A.M. 7:30 A.M.

ENROLLMENT OCTOBER L 1961 Grades Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls 5 -7 7- 14 14- 16 16 Up Total 1 78 69 10 5 88 74 2 27 25 60 72 87 97 3 95 88 95 88 4 87 65 87 65 5 99 84 99 84 6 86 95 4 2 90 97 7 73 78 14 3 87 81 8 81 59 38 13 2 1 121 73 9 11 23 65 77 1 3 77 103 10 59 86 4 4 63 90 11 9 12 40 50 49 62 12 1 43 57 43 58 Trade 5 60 89 154 Special 14 12 9 4 1 24 16 Total 105 94 621 581 258 198 180 115 1164 988 Total Southbridge Public Schools 2152 Total St. Mary's School 451 Total Notre Dame School 774 Total Ste. Jeanne d'Arc School 220 Grand Total (all pupils attending school in Southbridge) 3597

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The name, date of appointment, official title, and degree appear in that order. Robert L. Fox—1954, Superintendent of Schools M.Ed. Kathryn Beauregard—1922, Assistant to Director of Guidance and Placement M.A. Claire Birtz—1937, Supervisor of Art (Grades VII -XII) Dorothy Daly—1961, Supervisor of High School Girls' Physical Education Sidney C. Gates—1960, Supervisor of Choral Music (Grades VII - XII) B.A. Lewis A. Kyrios—1938, Director of Guidance and Placement D.Ed. Donald Marino—1958, Supervisor of High School Boys' Physical Education B.A. Rosalie Rubenstein—1959, Supervisor of Elementary School Music Helen Santilli—1960, Supervisor of Elementary Physical Education B.S. Paul J. Sweet—1950, Supervisor of Instrumental Music

Southbridge High School James M. Robertson—1937, Principal D.Ed. Edward Desroches—1949, Assistant Principal M.Ed. Nora Adams—1947, Secretary to Principal George Aubin—1961 M.A. Melvin D. Baran—1961 B.S.Ed. Rose Brodeur—1939 M.A. Eva Casavant—1933 M.A. Francis Cassidy—1960 B.A. Constance Coderre—1929 B.S. John Conlon—1960 B.A. Thecla Fitzgerald—1926 M.Ed. Wniiam Fletcher—1960 Ph.D. Persis Howe—1930 B.S.Ed. Joseph Jordan—1959 B.A. Barbara Kyrios—1940 B.S.Ed. Melia LeBoeuf—1960 Harold McAuliffe—1961 B.A. M. Jacqueline McGarrell—1960 B.A. Harry J. McMahon—1926 M.Ed. William Nickerson—1941 B.S.Ed. Eugene Remian—1959 B.S. Marion Sanford—1961 B.A. Ada M. Tieri—1961 B.S. Frances Troy—1927 B.S.Ed. Roland A. Varin—1961 B.S.Ed. Robert Young—1959 M.Ed.

6 Cole Trade High Division of Southbridge High School

Kaymond L. W. Benoit—1949, Director M.Ed. Frank P. Skinyon—1934, Assistant Director B.S.Ed. Elsie A. Hofstra—1933, Secretary to Director Alice Nichols—1960, Clerk Robert V. Beals—1957 M.A. Donald A. Bernard—1961 Assoc. Eng. ^George H. Braman—1938 Anthony J. Chlapowski—1956 M.Ed. Walter J. Glondek—1938 Leonard W. Keyes—1959 Assoc. Eng. David F. Knight—1956 Lucian J. Manchuk—1956 William B. Paul—1942 Edwin J. Waskiewicz—1952 * Deceased

Mary E. Wells Junior High School

Lucille M. Thimblin—1961, Supervising Principal M.A. Anita Bergeron—1961 B.A. John Bower—1958 M.Ed. Donald Child—1961 B.S. Francis Clark—1959 M.Ed. Alice Dion—1926 Francis Flanagan—1956 B.S. Irene Gough—1914 Harold Kinnear—1959 B.S.Ed. Claire Kirk—1949 M.Ed. Joan Macker—1960 B.S. Edith Manzi—1957 B.S. Margaret Monahan—1960 B.A. Joseph Montigny—1959 B.S. Stanley Naumnik—1954 B.S.Ed. Barbara Norcross—1961 B.A. Raymond Renaud—1959 B.S.Ed. Anthony Santilli—1961 B.S. Agnes Stone—1957 Celestine Sweet—1932 B.A. Robert Windheim—1959 B.S. Donald Xenos—1960 B.S.Ed.

Elementary Schools

Raoul 0. Lataille— 1939, Supervising Principal M.Ed.

Charlton Street School

Camella Dintini—1940, Grade 4, Teaching Principal M.Ed. Prances Dragon—1960, Grade 1 B.A.

7 Lorene Fierro— 1954, Grade 3 B.S.Ed. Dorothy Locke— 1954, Grade 2 Ruth Mahan—1961, Grade 1 B.S. Thomas Mahoney—1954. Grade 5 B.S. Dorothy Robida— 1961, Grade 2 B.S. Dorothy Sheriff—1945, Grade 5 William SuUivan— 1960, Grade 4 B.S. AHce Toomey— 1961, Grade 3 B.A.

Eastford Road School Constance L'Ecuyer— 1940, Grade 3 — Teaching Principal M.A. Laurenda Boyer—1927, Grade 5 Josette Dupuis—1948, Grade 1 B.A. CarroU Hughes— 1961, Grade 1 B.S.Ed. Joan Little— 1957. Grade 5 B.S.Ed. Juha Moriill— 1914. Grade 3 Anita Sfreddo—1954, Grade 2 B. Music Marie Skaza—1949, Grade 2 Florida Tarquinio—1942, Grade 4 B.S.Ed.

Pleasani Street School Patricia Callahan—1939, Grade 4 — Teaching Principal M.Ed. Kathleen Bums— 1958, Grade 3 Carol Monette—1960, Grade 1 B.A. Mary Winston—1951, Grade 2

West Street School

Vincent J. Puracchio—1950, Grade 5—Teaching Principal M.A. Helen Cragen—1961, Grade 2 B.S. Helen Golden— 1948, Grade 4 B.A. Myrtle Jodrey—1944, Grade 5 Katherine Karcasinas— 1961, Grade 5 B.A. Martha Koprowski— 1954, Grade 2 B.S.Ed. Madelene Proulx—1954, Grade 1 M.Ed. Eva Salviuolo—1943, Grade 3 B.S.Ed.

1961 - 1962

Change of Teachers Resigned Michaleen H. Barry—June Charlton Street School Richard Belair—June Mary E. WeUs High School Dorothy Berthiaume—June West Street School

"^'George Braman—November . Cole Trade High School Mary Chambers—June Charlton Street School Donald Charlesworth—March Marcy Street School Nicholas Costa—June Mary E. WeUs High School

8 Elizabeth Curtis—June Charlton Street School Thomas Flanagan—June Eastford Road School James L. Healy—June Marcy Street School Genevieve Long—June West Street School R. Joseph Racine—April Supervising Principal Grades 6, 7, 8 Charlotte Ryan—June Charlton Street School Robert R. Weiss—June Mechanic Street School Appointed George F. Aubin—Sept Southbridge High School Melvin Baran—Sept. Southbridge High School Anita Bergeron—Sept. Mechanic Street School Donald Bernard—Sept. Cole Trade High School Donald Child—Sept Pleasant Street School Helen Cragen—Sept. West Street School Dorothy Daly—Sept. Southbridge High School Carroll Hughes—Sept. Eastford Road School Katherine Karcasinas—Sept. West Street School Harold McAuliffe—Sept. Southbridge High School Barbara Norcross—Sept. Mary E. Wells Junior High School Dorothy Robida—Sept. Charlton Street School Marion Sanford—Sept. Southbridge High School Anthony Santilli—Sept. Pleasant Street School Lucille Thimblin—Sept Supervising Principal of Mary E. Wells Junior High School Ada Tieri—Sept Southbridge High School Alice Toomey—Sept Charlton Street School Roland Varin—Sept. Southbridge High School * Deceased

In Memoriam

Mr. George Braman

The entire community was saddened in November by the sudden death of Mr. George Braman, teacher of quality, friend to many, and a source of inspiration to his fellow members of the school staff.

May his many former pupils emulate his kind consideration of his fellow man, and may they have learned the lessons he has taught them well.

9 Janitors Joseph Brouillard—1954 Head Janitor Raoul Arpin—1959 Southbridge High School Telesphore Beauregard—1957 Mary E. Wells Junior High School Anatole Bombardier—1957 Cole Trade High Division of Southbridge High School Norman Demers—1961 Southbridge High School Wilfred P. Gauthier—1952 West Street School Ernest Knowles—1961 Pleasant Street School Adelard Lavallee—1952 Southbridge High School Theophile Leduc—1943 Charlton Street School Joseph Moore—1941 Eastford Road School George St. Martin—1953 Mary E. Wells Junior High School

10 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

FOR 1961

To the School Committee and Citizens of Southbridge: I hereby submit my eighth annual report as Superintend- ent of the Southbridge Public Schools. This is the seventieth in a series of such reports. At last the new Southbridge High School has been completed and is an integral part of the System. More than two and one-half years have elapsed since the citizens of the community voted overwhelmingly in favor of erecting a new school. The availability of this building adds about 60,000 square feet of floor space and, in addition to allowing a modern program to be administered, eliminates overcrowding as evidenced by the use of rooms which were never intended for classroom purposes. A series of reports on education which began about 1940 has brought to the American public an increased knowledge of many of the problems surrounding the development of youth. Equalization of educational opportunity has been the goal of those who favor federal aid to education because, by making such aid available in varying quantities according to the need, children in the poorer states of the South would have the same opportunity as children in wealthier sections of the country. The philosophy of equal opportunity, however, may and perhaps should be applied to education within a community. A child with exceptional ability who has available to him only the means of development which is intended for the average or below average student is not being treated fairly. Converse- ly, a student of poor ability who has to face the challenge of work beyond his capacity day after day must endure the frus- tration of constant failure. Therefore, we believe that each child should be placed as carefully as possible in the group with which he can make the most progress. He should be exposed to such work as he can assimilate, and he should have to meet a challenge which will best develop him into a well-rounded, useful and understanding citizen. We have three levels of education in the Southbridge Pub- lic Schools at the present time. Gone are the days when eighth graders were moved in and out of the high school building de- pending on where there was sufficient room for them: when pupils had to be transported from one end of the town to another; when first graders and eighth graders sometimes occupied the same building. We now have grades 1 to 5 in the four elementary buildings, grades 6, 7, and 8 in the Mary E. Wells Junior High School, and all senior high school pupils in

11 one grouping. We have here an organization which, in struc- ture, is far more acceptable than any Southbridge has enjoyed in the past. There are three classes for retarded pupils in the South- bridge School System. At the other end of the scale there are three groups in the advanced Elementary School Program, one each in grades 6, 7, and 8. The pupils in the advanced eighth grade will enter high school with four years of French, one of algebra, and a richer background in other subjects than would be possible under other circumstances. This, then, is how we are attacking the problem of equalization of opportunity which must necessarily take ability into consideration. At the high school level we have honors courses and standard courses. A student who has unusual ability in English and not in other subjects may be in the honors course in English only. On the other hand a pupil with the capacity in all subjects may take the honors course in all subjects. At the Mary E. Wells Junior High School pupils in each grade are segregated according to ability; and, in so far as it is possible, the same course is followed in the elementary schools. Emphasis, then, from the advanced program to the retarded classes is on careful selection, homogeneous grouping, and the offering of equal opportunity to all of the children.

The report this year is administrative in nature: an at- tempt to place before you what disposition will be made of the improvements in educational facilities. Therefore, the rest of this report will contain the aims, goals, and recommendations of those who are immediate assistants to the Superintendent in the administration of the Southbridge Public Schools.

REPORT OF THE SOUTHBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Dr. James M. Robertson, Principal November 27, 1961, and the week preceding it were memorable days for the administration, faculty, and students of Mary E. Wells High School, for during those days we under- took the herculean effort of moving from Marcy Street to the new Southbridge High School. I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to everyone who helped in any way, however great or small, to make Southbridge High School a reality. My dream of over twenty-five years is now realized. It is my sincere determination to offer every advantage to the pupils that a modern educational plant and fine faculty can provide. In accordance with your request, my twenty-fifth annual report as Principal of Southbridge High School is hereby submitted.

12 The enrollment for the year 1961-1962, as of October, in the academic division is divided as follows: Seniors — 100, Juniors — 111, Sophomores — 153, Freshmen — 180, Post- graduates — 1, making a total of 545 students. The enrollment in the trade division is as follows: Seniors — 21, Juniors — 34, Sophomores — 34, Freshmen — 57, making a total of 146.

Program of Studies Diplomas are granted upon completion of three different courses; namely. Academic, Commercial, and Civic-Social. One hundred twenty-three pupils were graduated on June 18, 1961, and their names are included in this report for the information of interested citizens.

Class of 1961 **Diane Janice Adamick John Allen Hoyt Gloria Jeanne Asselin ** Helen Mary lacobucci Victoria Ann Barth Joan Mary lozzo George Andrew Bednarz ** Louise Jovan Arthur Lucien Benoit Thomas James Kane * Cynthia Gertrude ** Dorothy Ann Karbowski Berthiaume Athena Karcasinas Patricia Sophie Bicki Patricia Maria Kowalski *Richard Bruce Boiteau Pauline Jeannette LaFleche Elizabeth Irene Boland Bruce MacArthur Laliberte **Mary Elaine Bousquet Joanne Isabelle Laliberte **Mary Jane Bousquet **Jill Lamarine Lucille Diane Buchiachio Diane Alice Landry **Richard Drinkwater Margaret Mary Langevin Bucknam, Jr. Ann Hughes Lapointe ** Dennis Michael Bushe Jane Elizabeth Laughnane Jeanne Rita Caouette *Neal Michael LeBlanc Susan Irene Caplette **Mary Ann Libuda * Nancy Ann Carpenter *Maralee Judith Mach * Robert Thomas Cerny Philip Carling Mathews ** Linda Mary Anne Chapman Richard Garrett McAvoy Brian Douglas Chipman **Mary Ehzabeth McKinstry Stephen Robert Christo *William Robert McKinstry Marilyn Ann Ciesla ** Martha McMaster *Patricia Eva Colognesi **Mary Ellen Morin Joseph Bernard Costa *Eriphily Nikolla * Kenneth Charles Cotton ** Patricia Ann Nolan * Shirley Elaine Damian **William Eugene Orzech Virginia Marie Dani * Donald Peter Palmerino * Norma Ruth Davis * Shirley Ann Palmerino Ann Mary Decataldi Bruce Alexander Panico ** Suzanne Elisabeth Carol Ann Pariseau Delehanty *Brenda Anne Phipps *Aline Anne Despres ** Robert Polakowski Dennis Raymond Desroches * Raymond Francis Pollone

13 Donald Edward Desroches Judith Lee Pontbriand **Marjorie Ellen Devine * Louisa Rapo Marsha Irene DiCrescenzo *Mary Rita Reil Richard Paul Diorio Irene Elodia Renaud *Janice Carol Dobson Marguerite-Ann Elizabeth Judith Elaine Dufault Rines **Judith Frances DuPaul Carol Ann Rizner Paul *Paul Lionel Dussault Richard Robidoux Vincent Francis Sabatinelli * James Alfred Ferron *Jane Marie Senecal ** Patricia Louise Gallery ** Catherine Judith Sfreddo Jeanne Aline Gaucher Bernard David Sherry **Beverly Joyce Gauthier Gerald Sheldon Simon * Patricia Ann Gay *Sharron Frances Smith David Allen Gibson ** Janice Louise Smolen William Daniel Gibson **David Rand Spielvogel Ronald Michael Giovanello Peter Lazar Spiro * Nancy Jean Gobeille Patricia Ann Splaine Peter Vance Gould * Francis Joseph Strenk, Jr. * William James Grandone Michael Alfred Sullivan Peter James Grant Elmer Charles Tardif * Doris Ellen Gravel Robert Theodore Thomas * Sandra Louise Green * Richard Emile Tiberii Sandra Lee Havener ** Judith Ann Tobia *Merilyn Doris Haynes Alvin Arthur Tompkins Alice Mary Hebert **Nola Marie Vincent **Marcia Anne Houde Alice Louise Volpini David Arthur Houle **John Stephen Volpini Special Students David Lee Bouthillier Shirley Constance Malisory * General average of 80% or above for four years. ** Members of National Honor Society. The Southbridge Plan has been modernized this past year. The enriched program for the rapid learner and the gifted student is flexible. In other words, instruction is not standardized; students are not required to take the same static program. The students are screened for individual interests and are guided into courses which will develop their potentials to the highest peak within their individual abilities. The individual program may be seen in the Southbridge High School pamphlet, "Pathways to Success.'* However, The Southbridge Plan is not only for the gifted student but for the average pupil and for the student talented in skill subjects, such as industrial arts, mechanical drawing, and home economics. Girls interested in learning a trade are accepted by an agreement with the Worcester School Depart- ment in the Worcester Girls' Trade School. Health and Physical Fitness Program President Kennedy has decried the lack of physical fit-

14 ness among many of our youth. I am sure that he refers to both sexes. With the construction of the gymnasium, another dream of mine came true. By use of a system of gymnastics and games, we hope that we can improve the physical fitness of our pupils. The physical fitness program includes not only fitness in sports but in posture, stamina, poise, and proper health habits. Library Southbridge High School has a large library in the process of being well equipped with books. Nevertheless, we must realize that a library, in order to be of the greatest value to the students and to the subject-matter teachers, should be under the charge of a trained librarian. The books should be properly catalogued and arranged according to the Dewey Decimal System. Students and teachers should obtain books as they do in any public library. I strongly urge the appointment of a well-trained librarian. Such an appointment would be not only academically important but would assure the townspeople that their large financial investment in books is pro- tected. The Science Department The Science Department laboratories are equipped with unusually excellent facilities and equipment. As science has progressed and is progressing so rapidly, much new equipment was and will be mandatory. It might be of interest to note here that Southbridge High School has on loan, from the Massachusetts Civil Defense De- partment, a kit which includes: 5 Dosimeters, 3 Survey Meters, 1 Dosimeter Charger, 2 Comparison Standards, and 3 Manuals. Commercial Department The Commercial Department has been implemented by seventeen new typewriters of the latest model, ten Royal manuals and seven IBM Selectrics, and it is making use not only of these models but also of other less recent models. There are fourteen electric typewriters in all and sixteen manuals. The department has all types of commercial equipment. Twelve senior girls are engaged in part-time office employment in various businesses and industries in town. I extend my appreciation to the concerns offering such a valuable service to our commercial pupils. It is my hope that this service will grow to include not only girls but also boys interested in business careers. By June of the graduating year, the commercial pupils are equipped to provide skills such as: bookkeeping, filing, operation of calculating machines, operation of IBM key-punch machine, and transcription machines. Foreign Language Department The Language Department offers Latin, French, and Spanish. To make this department fully effective, a language

15 laboratory of fifteen to twenty-four units should be installed as soon as funds are available. Such equipment will cost from $10,000 to $12,000. Art A well-rounded education, according to Liberal Arts Col- leges, never fails to provide an appreciation of the arts. In Liberal Arts Colleges this appreciation is developed through music, drama, and art. We are fortunate, indeed, to have an artist of Miss Claire Birtz' ability to develop the talents of those students interested in the arts. We have music directors who perform well; we have a very fine director of dramatics. The art room in Southbridge High School is spacious and airy. Its color scheme in shades of light green with deep green accents and spice brown storage cabinets appeals immediately to the aesthetically gifted student. The modem kiln, stainless steel sinks, large study and storage areas make the art room a truly modern art center. I truly believe that the art room is unparalleled in any Massachusetts high school. The offerings of all of the departments in Southbridge High School are amply covered in the pamphlet "Pathways to Suc- cess" and need no repetition in this report. The Trade Division, Guidance Department, and Health Department are presented in individual reports. Recommendations 1. That a certified librarian be appointed. 2. That money be appropriated for assembly programs. 3. That a language laboratory be installed. 4. That after ten years of consecutive service, teachers and administrators be given sabbatical leave at full pay for professional study or travel. 5. That sufficient financial support be provided so that instrumental music training may be started in the elementary schools so that eventually, in addition to the marching band, a dance band, a classical orches- tra, and other instrumental groupings can be possible. 6. That more gymnastic equipment be provided for the physical education program to carry out President Kennedy's ideal of making young America strong. 7. That the fire alarm system be remedied to meet the approval of Fire Chief Gregoire, and that the Trade Division of Southbridge High School be connected to same system. 8. That a summer school be started for the enrichment of students and also for make-up work. 9. That the *'inter-com" system be enlarged to include the library and the Trade Division. I wish to express my appreciation to the townspeople for their continued efforts in behalf of the Southbridge High School, and I extend my thanks to the School Department for support.

16 REPORT OF SOUTHBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Robert H. Cole Division

Raymond L. W. Benoit, Director After some years of planning and work we are finally oc- cupying the addition to our school. Public and specialized or vocational secondary school education is now located in one area. There are some advantages to the Vocational Division in this arrangement as compared to the program which we had to endure formerly. We can now use the following facilities: the gymnasium, without a fifteen-minute walk in the rain or snow; the cafeteria, which keeps our building cleaner because we do not have milk bottles or lunch bags in the classrooms and cor- ridors; the auditorium, where we can get together without walking across town; the athletic program, which calls for the joining of teams. This joining of teams, a new phase in sports, could or may prove beneficial sometime in the future. Our honor society chapter is now being changed from Ella M. Cole Honor Society to the Cole-Corbin Chapter. Seven boys were added to the chapter this year from the Trade Divi- sion, and more will be added in the future. As for the Trade Division, we have all of our machine department under one roof after many years of separation. This tends to make conditions for working and learning a great deal better. We have eliminated the necessity for two classes in one room at one time. Our electric department has been enlarged. We have dropped a course in current events from our curriculum and added a course in general science. It was decided, after consultation, that current events were being covered sufficiently in the other sections of our English course and that the time spent in General Science would give our boys better training for the technical work into which they are going. A boy must now have at least 81 points to graduate. There is the possibility that this should be raised to 85 points in the future. When a boy is in his junior year, he may be placed on the cooperative program provided his marks are high enough. A boy in the cooperative group must hand in work reports signed by his employer, shop instructor, and related teacher and must keep his marks up. The boy is given pay increases at the end of the first year, and again at the middle of his second year on cooperative work. We are starting our cooperative boys at rates ranging from $1.15 an hour to $1.40 an hour. We are now trying to expand our cooperative program, and with this expansion it would mean that we could train more boys with the physical facilities which we now have. In regard to our graduates, there is a five-year follow-up survey which must be made each year to find out the type of work that the graduate is doing at the present time, and also to

17 find out if he is satisfied with his work or if he would like to make a change. With this information we are sometimes able to place a boy in another company doing the work for which he was trained. There are other expansions which could be made in the future. One is the training of associate engineers in the 13th and 14th years. In order to do this, surveys must be made to determine the need for this kind of training. After the need is determined, it might seem likely that we would need more room space for that particular training. Vocational education for girls is constantly in our minds, but conditions are not right yet for the placement of these girls.

COLE TRADE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES — 1961 Cabinetmakers *Bachand, Kenneth Alexander Bradley, Neal Wayne Beatty, Leonard John Buckner, Thomas Charles Bennett, Harvey Paul Martin, Robert William, Jr. Benoit, Bruce Edward Rockwood, Edward Arthur Draftsmen Czyzewski, Ludwig Edward Lippe, Francis Brian Galipeau, Edward Alfred Rannigan, Vincent Richard Kaczmarek, Edward Stanley Splaine, Ronald Francis Electricians Bachand, Alfred Raymond Brown, Dennis Edward Baldarelli, John Joseph Galante, Richard Carl Beatty, Harold Lincoln Steele, Roger William Bertrand, Edmund Ronald Wonderlie, Francis Glennville Young, David Harold Machinists Boulanger, Armand Albert Lanza, Stuart Leonard Chamberland, Charles Edward, Jr. Marino, Amadee Daniel DiCrescenzo, Richard William Roy, Robert Andre Galliher, Dennis Irving St. Germain, Armand Roland * Gardner, Bruce Carlton *Savage, Richard Leo *Jamieson, Oliver Philip * Sweet, Robert David *Trombley, Robert Anthony Metalsmith Battista, William Francis Gracyalny, Gerald Joseph *Black, William Tetreault, Armand Elzear Ferron, Rene Alfred Trahan, Gerald Romeo * Members of National Honor Society. Class Officers President Kenneth Bachand Vice President Alfred Bachand Secretary Robert Trombley

18 Treasurer Francis Lippe Class Adviser Mr. Anthony Chlapowski Awards American Legion Post 31 Award (Good Citizenship) Kenneth Bachand Director's Gold "C" Kenneth Bachand Enghsh Harold Beatty Mathematics Oliver Jamieson Science Dennis Brown Social Studies Dennis Brown Music Award Edward Gahpeau In conclusion, I thank the Townspeople, the School Com- mittee, the Advisory Board, the Superintendent of Schools, the faculty, the office staffs, and our custodian for their valuable aid in helping to make the Vocational Education Program a success in the Town of Southbridge.

REPORT OF CHARLTON STREET, EASTFORD ROAD, PLEASANT STREET AND WEST STREET SCHOOLS Raoul 0. Lataille, Supervising Elementary Principal Year 1961 has seen the development of a new era in the Southbridge Public Schools. Although the major changes were predominant at the senior high and at the junior high levels, the completion of the new Southbridge High School has had its efEects on the elementary school organization. First, the overcrowded conditions significantly predominant in the elementary schools have been greatly reduced to the point where activity rooms and library rooms have been eliminated as classrooms. Second, the return of Pleasant Street School as an elementary school gave the Globe section of the town four much needed regular classrooms to relieve the other three elementary schools of their overcrowded conditions and has helped greatly to relieve the increasing costs of transportation. Third, the new Southbridge High School has enabled us to expand the elementary school facUities to the point where aU pupils are presently assigned to the school nearest their home. The new administrative plan started last year, that of one supervising principal for the four elementary schools, has proved itseK desirable in most areas. It has and will continue to assure more uniformity of operation and better standardization and strengthening of the curriculum which will gradually result in an increased level of achievement for all grades. With the con-

19 tinued understanding and cooperation of the teachers and the parents, the support of the administration in certain recommended areas, our elementary school organization can only improve. Many aspects of our elementary schools have improved during the past year, but there is still room for more improvements. In the curriculum area, up-to-date texts are now in use for all major subjects. The latest acquisition of social studies textbooks completes this need. One phase of reading still re- mains to be improved and requires the utmost consideration and standardization; that is phonics. Sets of phonics textbooks and workbooks have been received, and others are on order. These sets will soon be dis- tributed to all teachers for study and evaluation, and it is our hope that the final selection will be one that is uniform, consistent, and generally adequate. It is also our ambition and desire to give more consideration and emphasis to the fields of spelling and composition in the future. Our endeavor to provide for the individual differences of all pupils or to provide equal opportunity for all pupils has been satisfied at most levels. The academically talented and the retarded pupils have been segregated according to their needs. The average pupil is also adequately provided for in the regular classroom. However, there is a large group of pupils between the mentally retarded and the average pupil which would require more attention, and that is the slow learner. We hope that, in the immediate future, the administration will look favorably at the initiation of a remedial program for the slow learner. Reconmiendations already have been made along this Hne for consideration by the School Committee and the Superintendent of Schools. The adoption of such a program would definitely increase the understanding and the achievement of all pupils at all grade levels. In connection with professional betterment, the first workshop session for all elementary grade teachers was held Novem- ber 14. The workshop idea became a reality when the School Committee, at its November meeting, granted permission to the Supervising Elementary Principal and the teachers of the first five grades to use a half day of school each month for workshop purposes. The functions of the workshop are: to identify and explore more readily common problems confronting the teachers; to find common policies of procedure; to evaluate the elementary curriculum and recommend changes; to appraise and select instructional materials; and to provide ways and means for continuous professional growth. Perhaps the greatest strides forward were made in connection with public relations. The Parent-Teacher Associations -at Eastford Road, West Street, and Pleasant Street schools

20 were re-activated, and the establishment of a P. T. A. Council in Southbridge became a reality. The functions of the Council are: to promote the work of the elementary schools through cooperation with school administrators and the School Committee; to broaden community understanding of the elementary school program, its purposes and aims; to cooperate along definite lines of work for the improvement of conditions affecting the welfare of children and youth; to standardize P. T. A. procedures; and to unite in common projects. The nucleus of the Council comprises all the officers of the three P. T. A.'s, a classroom parent representative for each one of the thirty- one elementary classrooms, the four Teaching Principals, and the Supervising Elementary Principal. The first general Council meeting was held at Charlton Street School, November 14, at 7:30 P.M. Work has been started by the steering committee of the P. T. A. Council to formulate a handbook for parents which will contain all the schedules, regulations, and policies of the elementary schools. The achievement tests given to all pupils of grades 2 and 5 revealed that pupils in general are achieving adequately and commensurately with their intelligence. Where certain defi- ciencies or weaknesses existed in certain subjects or in certain phases of subject matter, remedial measures have been taken or are contemplated in the near future. All elementary teachers are to be commended for their splendid cooperation and their truly efficient work in the classroom. I wish to take this opportunity to extend my sincere appreciation and thanks to the many people who have contributed to the improvements and to the success of the elementary schools during 1961, especially my four Teaching Principals, Miss Callahan, Mrs. Dintini, Miss L'Ecuyer, and Mr. Puracchio. REPORT OF MARY E. WELLS HIGH SCHOOL Lucille M. Thimblin, Supervising Principal The year 1961 marked the beginning of Mary E. Wells Junior High School as a single unit with all of the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades under one roof. The transfer of classes from the Marcy Street, Mechanic Street, and Pleasant Street schools to the Junior High School building, plus the assimilation of the three advanced elementary classes and the three special education classes which were already housed in the building made the long-awaited event possible. It is to the credit of the teaching staff that the transfer was made with as few problems as possible and that we have become, in reality, Mary E. Wells Junior High School.

21 As of October 1, 1961, 549 pupils were enrolled in Junior High School. Of these, 193 are 8th graders, 169 are 7th graders, and 187 are 6th graders. In addition to the 549 Junior High School students, there are 39 pupils enrolled in the special education classes. This year for the first time, and as an extension of the philosophy that inaugurated the advanced elementary classes, the Junior High School students have been assigned to class groups on the basis of academic achievement. In addition to the 71 students who are assigned to the three advanced elementary classes, there are five class groups at each grade level, and each class group is populated with students who are achieving at comparatively homogeneous levels. By lessening the range of abihties within a group, teaching has become more efficient and infinitely better adapted to the interests and needs of the students. This grouping has also proved effective for the personal as weU as the academic growth of the students. In a class with intellectual peers, students are subject to com- petition and criticism with equals, and they learn that they must work hard for praise and that they can work hard and yet do no better than someone else. Each of the 15 class groups (exclusive of the advanced elementary and special education classes) follows a similar program schedule, although the work within each group varies according to the group's general ability. This schedule includes: Five periods per week of English (oral and written). Five periods per week of reading and literature. Five periods per week of arithmetic. Five periods per week of science. Five periods per week of social studies. Three periods per week of spelling and penmanship. One period per week of music. One period per week of art. Five periods per week as study periods. Each homeroom teacher assumes responsibility for teaching reading and literature and spelling and penmanship. Since each teacher has a specific academic proficiency, all other subjects are taught on a departmental basis. The one exception to this is one 6th grade group of less academically talented pupils who, for reasons of personal need, remain with their homeroom teacher for a larger part of the daily schedule. For experiences in the fine arts, we share the services of Mrs. Ruben- stein with the elementary schools, and the services of Miss Birtz with the high school. A small number of pupils participate in the band program under Mr. Sweet's supervision and are dismissed from regular classes for this instructional activity. The study periods are scheduled on a large-group basis in order to free teachers for other supervisory activities on a rotating plan.

22 To stimulate the intellectually talented students, the three advanced elementary classes continue and are currently in their fourth year of operation. These classes are under the immediate supervision of Miss Edith Manzi. The program for these 71 students differs from the curriculum offered the 15 other junior high classes and provides a stimulating challenge for these students rather than an extended enrichment of standard courses. These students have had their academic program accelerated at least one full year in all areas, and, in addition, they are offered a three-year course in conversational French (4 years for the current 8th grade class). The addition of the Language Laboratory in the teaching of French has enabled the students to practice the skills of hearing and speaking. This year the advanced elementary classes have been afforded the opportunity to award a scholarship to one student for study in the summer French program at Assumption College. Many of the junior high classes have participated in the "Twenty-One Inch Classroom" program of televised lessons, specifically the 6th-grade science classes and the advanced elementary French classes. Regular classroom work has been sup- plemented by other activities such as local field trips, the use of community resources and personnel, and participation in community projects. This past year revisions were made in the language and social studies texts. New books were purchased for 7th grade supplementary reading, for the more able 8th grade science class, and special materials for the slower moving pupils in language and reading. Another innovation in the program was the complete revision of the report card, enabling teachers to evaluate the growth of pupils in work habits and study skills as well as in academic areas. Included in the revision was the change from alphabetical grades to percentage marks to corre- late more closely with the reports of the elementary schools. Also in cooperation with the elementary schools has been the new plan for teachers' workshops. One day a month, with the early dismissal of classes, teachers meet for a cooperative study of common problems. In the immediate future, the teaching staff will be further augmented by the addition of the part-time services of a nurse and a counselor. One of the most challenging aspects of inaugurating a ''new" school program is the opportunity it affords for gradual changes and continued improvements. Some of the changes that are anticipated at the junior high school level, changes that will require continued staff investigation and recommendation, are the following (not necessarily in order of priority). 1. Development of a student handbook for current students to assist them in their adjustment to a more demanding school program. 2. Curriculum handbooks in each subject area for a bet-

23 ter coordinated academic program. A start has been made in this direction with tentative outhnes in the areas of science and English. 3. Inauguration of a remedial program in reading and arithmetic. At this writing, it is anticipated that such a program can be begun on a Hmited basis as a substitute for the study period for a few pupils who have given evidence that they could profit from such a program. 4. Elimination of the large-group study hall situation. As it currently exists, the study hall does not serve a useful function. Although it does benefit a few students who possess sufficient initiative to profit from the opportunity, it presents an undesirable amount of disciplinary problems. The situation will require additional staS stud3\ One possible alternative is an in- school, extra-curricular program, including science and math clubs, school newspaper, dramatics, student council, remedial work, band, chorus, etc. Since such a program would require teacher supervision and participation, some plan would have to be found for present extra-super\dsory responsibilities, such as lunch- room duty, hall duty, etc. One favorable aspect of this alternate plan would be the elimination of the necessity of dismissing a student from an academic responsibiUty for participation in an extra-curricular activity. It would also allow fuU-school participation in some activity since bus transportation eliminates the possibility of a complete after-school program of activities. 5. Partial program of electiues, including art and music. Presently, all students participate in art and music although not all pupils give evidence of interest in a fine arts program nor a willingness to participate effectively in such a program. Since we have only part-time ser\'ices of teachers in these areas, it seems infinitely more logical that these two areas should be limited to students who could and would participate effectively and, consequently, could be offered more than one period per week in either art and/or music. It becomes obNaous that some electives must be offered for those students who have less skill in academic areas. The field of practical arts (i.e., home economics and industrial arts) appears to meet this need. Since a sizeable percentage of the junior high school population falls in the category of ''non-academic," this appeal's to be an imperative need. It would require additional personnel, but very little in the way of large equipment since the building already houses adequate equipment for the initiation of such a pro-

24 gram. At this point in the report, some indication should be made of the need to find some solution to the heavy teacher load at the Junior High School, and the addition of effective electives might fill this need. It is earnestly hoped that some plan can be found to free teachers at least three periods a week in order that they can cope with the mounting requirements of the job. At present, homeroom teachers accompany classes and assist in supervision in all activities. 6. The institution of a minimal program in physical education. This appears to be mandatory for students of junior high school age, and in keeping with the recommendations of all authorities in the field of pre- adolescent and adolescent growth. Although it is recognized that only a minimal program could be initiated under the circumstances of present physical limita- tions, even a partial program would appear to be pre- ferable to none. 7. Planned program of assemblies which would widen the scope of student experiences and assist their growth in audience behavior. It is further anticipated to use assemblies as an outlet for student expression. Our limited experience to date has given evidence of the vast oportunity we have for improvement in this area. 8. Orientation program for incoming junior high school students. This would be planned for a time near the end of a pupil's 5th-grade experience and would serve as an introduction to a new and somewhat more demanding school experience. 9. Program of non-academic activities that would allow participation by all ability groups. While it is desirable to keep classes together in ability groups for purposes of academic growth, there appears to be some necessity to schedule non-academic activities that would allow participation by all ability groups including the advanced elementary classes. This would furnish a feeling of cohesion within the school and do much to establish an all-school spirit. Many of the above anticipated changes have some decided implications. Some of them can be put into effect with few, if any, budgetary problems. Others imply the need for additional personnel and/or materials and equipment. All of them are recommended as feasible and desirable improvements for a program that has made a promising start in the direction of improved education for all of the pupils of junior high school age in Southbridge. The present Mary E. Wells Junior High School has achieved some status in its short existence. Three students were awarded prizes in a coromunity creative writing contest spon-

25 sored by the Jacob Edwards Memorial Library. Another student was awarded a medal for a contribution to an essay contest sponsored by the Ci\'il War Centennial Committee. The advanced elementary classes presented a program of Christmas Carols in French on Station WESO. Plans are being made for a spring music and drama progi-am. It has taken the cooperation of many people to successfully launch Mary E. Wells Junior High School. Primarily, the com- mendation goes to a dedicated, enthusiastic stafE of teachers. In addition, we are sincerely appreciative of the friendly and helpful assistance we have received from Mr. Lataille, Miss Cal- lahan, Dr. Robertson, and Mr. Desroches, and also for the patient and understanding help we have received from Mr. Robert Fox, the Supeiintendent of Schools and his office stafE. REPORT OF GUIDANCE AND PLACEMENT DEPARTMENT Dr. Lewis A. Kyrios, Director The essence of our guidance ser\dces consists of an emphasis on cheiishing the uniqueness of the individual student and on bending the efforts of the school staff to aid in his development. It is our intent to aid the student who has less learning ability than his peers to achieve as high a level as is possible for him in the skills so important for his performance as a worker, a family member, and a citizen. Our bright student is no longer made to slow his steps to those of his fel- lows. He is now guided and encouraged in obtaining an enriched education commensurate with his gifts, interests, and needs. The child whose social development interferes %vith his optimimi use of school is helped by means of counseling, parent education, and changes in the school environment to understand and cope with the sociahzation process. Our point of v^ew maintains that educators need to understand each student so that they may use the facilities of the school to advance his total development by helping him make the best use of educational op- portunities. In developing our guidance concepts, our services have been concentrated on the following areas: 1. Indi\adual inventory services 2. Information semce 3. Counseling service 4. Placement sendee 5. Follow-up sei*vice Our individual inventory ser\-ices em^phasize our testing progi'am, and our comprehensive testing program is utilized to determine levels of interest, abihty, and achievement. These tests are given as soon as possible after the start of the school year and at the close of the school year. At some time in the nominal rate of grade progi*ession. mental ability and achieve-

26 ment tests are given. Cooperative tests and specialized tests, such as the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Tests, National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, College Entrance Exams, and National Educational Development Tests, are given to the secondary students as they are announced. Educational information, occupational information, and orientation conferences constitute our guidance informational services. This type of service, established to assure adequate information, is available to our students in their preparation for successful living. This phase of our guidance program is struc- tured in the following manner: A. Maintaining up-to-date guidance library 1. College and school catalogs 2. Scholarship and financial aid information 3. Educational reference books 4. Occupational information files B. Recruiting pupils for such activities as conferences, interviews, and visitations to colleges, hospitals, technical schools, and industries. C. Providing application forms for College Entrance Ex- minations. D. Processing applications for scholarships E. Preparation of publications for student orientation purposes. To improve our informational services, a visual-aids section of our guidance library is being organized. This particular project is being developed by our visual-aids director. Our counseling may be defined as individualized and per- sonalized help extended to a student in making choices, plans and adjustments, with all pertinent facts studied and analyzed, and a solution sought, with the student assuming increasingly greater self-direction. Counseling is the '^backbone" of our guidance services. Stress is placed in the areas of educational planning and educational adjustment. Every high school student is interviewed during the course of the year. A placement service is offered by the Guidance Depart- ment. This service is utilized to assist students who wish to be placed in various positions in the labor field. Part-time work has been secured for many students. Students are notified when part-time positions are available. An important function of our guidance office is our follow- up service. It consists of the presentation of a composite pic- ture of what happened to the last graduating class and a survey based on a five-year follow-up study. A study of the 1961 graduates revealed the following information: Per- Boys Girls Total cent Colleges and Universities (4-year degree granting) 24 18 42 34+

27 Junior colleges 4 9 13 10+ Nursing schools (R. N. & L. P. N.) 9 9 7+ Business schools 3 5 8 6-}- Private preparatory and post- graduate secondary schools 1 1 .8 Trade, technical and vocational schools (non-degree granting 7 7 54-

Total continuing in post- secondary education 31 49 80 65> State employment 9 28 37 31 Service 6 6 4

TOTAL 46 77 123 100 The results of a survey of the 1957 graduates are as follows: Class of 1957 95 Graduates Degree granting colleges 21 22.2 Graduates entering: Total Percent Nursing schools 10 10.5' Junior colleges and all other schools 9 9.4 Total degree-granting colleges, nursing schools, junior colleges and all other schools 40 42.1 Armed Forces 16 16.8 Labor market 39 41.1

TOTAL 95 100.00 Information concerning the students who attended the de-^ gree-granting colleges from the above class is as follows: Degree-granting college entrants 21 Degree-granting college graduates 15 Percent of graduates 71 The six students who did not graduate are listed as fol-^ lows: Seniors at present 2 A Navy Pilot after two years of college 1 Married 1 Did not complete college 2 The present positions of fifteen graduates of college are listed as follows: Teachers 5 Engineer 1 Entered medical college 1 Entered Air Force (Officer) 1 College instructors (Fellowship Scholarship) Yale 1 Michigan State 2 Industrial management 1

28 Graduate students 2 Research worker 1 Librarian 1 Information concerning the students who attended nursing schools is as follows: Nursing school entrants 10 Nursing school graduates 7 The three students who did not graduate are listed as follows: Student nurse 1 Married 2 Information concerning the students who attended junior colleges is as follows: Junior college entrants 5* Junior college graduates 5* Information concerning the students who attended other schools is as follows: Agriculture graduated 1 Art school graduated 1 Hairdressing school graduated 1 School of accounting graduated 1 Airline hostess school graduated 1 Sixteen students entered the Military Service. Two students are still in the Service. Three are in college. Eleven are in the labor market. Thirty-nine students entered the labor market. Thirty- eight are still in the labor market or at home. * One student entered junior college after the statistics on the preceding page were compiled.

Conclusion

It is important, before bringing this brief report to a close, that acknowledgment be made to members of the School Com- mittee for outstanding service during the past year. They have given unselfishly of their time and energy in solving the many difficult problems that have been presented to them for decision. Our educational and service staffs have demonstrated high morale, a continuous pride in their work, and a desire to strive continually to improve the Southbridge Public Schools as an instrument to educate the children of our community. The various town departments have given excellent cooperation throughout the year. • To all of these public-spirited and interested citizens who have contributed their services, ideas, and support, I wish to express appreciation and gratitude. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT L. FOX, Superintendent of Schools

EMERGENCY PHONES

Police PO 4-3310 Fire PO 4-2547 Town Ambulance PO 4-2547 Water Supply PO 4-8692 Gas and Electric PO 4-3261 Highway PO 4-7271 Hospital PO 4-2511 Civil Defense PO 4-2501 I