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Mayor Cyril K. Brennan Term expires January, 1954
City Clerk Kenneth F. Blandin Term expires Janaury, 1954
City Treasurer William Marshall Term expires January, 1954
City Collector Dons L. Austin Term expires January, 1954
Councilmen- at -large Terms expire January, 1954
Franklin R. JVIcKay
Ernest I, Rotenberg Roger K. Richardson William O. Sweet William F. Walton
Ward 1 John M. Kenny Ward 2 Arthur Hinds Ward 3 Elton S. Nottage Ward 4 Bertrand O. Lambert, President Ward 5 Herbert C. Lavigueur Ward 6 Charles A. Smith
Terms expire January, 1954
School Committee Mrs. Alice H. Stobbs Mrs. Deborah O, Richardson Irvin A. Studley Royal P. Baker Terms expire January, 1956
Mrs. Henrietta Wolfenden William A. Nerney Thomas G. Sadler Henry M, Crowther Pierre B. Lonsbury
Terms expire January, 1954 Digitized by the Internet Archive
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OFFICE Incumbent Term Expires
Inspector of Animals Dr. James C. DeWitt March 31, 1953 City Almoner (Welfare Agent) Frederick J. Franz Permanent Assessors Christopher W McNary January, TB54 Carl A. Nelson January, T9f55 Patrick J. Byrnes, Chair. January, TB53 City Auditor Ismay A. Sharkey January, ...1^54 Building Inspector Joseph O. Mowry February, 1953 Constables Hormidas Allard February, 1953 Eli Franklin February, 1953 Howard E. Caswell February, 1953 Clarence E. Weeman February, 1953 Custodian of Foreclosed Property Henry Rotenberg Indefinite Dog Officer Michael Quaglia April, 1953 Electrical Inspector William S. King Permanent Fence Viewer-Field Driver Arthur S. Cate February, 1953 Fire Department Joseph O. Mowry, Chief Indefinite Board of Fire Engineers Hayward H. Sweet February, 1953 Joseph O. Mowry February, 1954 Charles G. Thomae February, 1955 John W. Wolfenden February, 1956 Supt. of Fire Alarm William S. Kipg Permanent F orest Warden Joseph O. Mowry February, 1953 City Forester -Moth Supt. Warren P. Hofmann February, 1953 Health Officer Dr. Fernand Girouard February, 1953 Health Nurse (Appointed by Health Officer) Lois E. Wilmarth Permanent Dental Hygienist (Appointed by Health Officer) Barbara Arnold Indefinite Sturdy Hospital (City Repre- sentative on Board of Managers) Cyril K. Brennan, Mayor February, 1953 William Marshall ex-officio Bertrand O. Lambert February, 1953 Housing Authority John E. Turner, Chair. April, 1953 Leland B. Smith April, 1954 Harold W. MacDonald April, 1955
Leonard I. Lamb April, 1956 Mrs. Francis J, O'Neil-
(Appointed by Governor ) April, 1956 Board of Licenses Zelotus Wetherell June, 1953 E. Raymond Truell June, 1955 Francis P. Cronan June, 1957 APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Office Incumbent Term Expires
Public Library, Trustees of, Mrs. Margaret E. Conro February, 1953 Lydia J. Gregory February, 1953 Edwin F. Leach, Chair. February, 1953 Raymond L. Ho rton, Treas. February, 1954 Mrs. Winthrop Barden, Sec. February, 1954 Mrs. Gertrude F. Chilson February, 1954 Leland B. Smith February, 1955 Frederick V. Murphy, Jr. February, 1955 George E. Nerney February, 1955 Librarian (Appointed by Library Trustees) Mrs. Lucille Palmer Cavender Indefinite Lockup Keeper Peter J Marron February, 1953 Measurer of Lumber George F. Lincoln February, 1953 Measurers of Wood & Bark Harold Demers February, 1953 Richard Bauer February, 1953 City Messenger John B. Bowen February, 1953 Milk Inspector (Appointed by Health Officer) Frank L. Cushman Permanent Park Commisioners Samuel M. Stone, Chair. February, 1953 Harry C. Wolfenden, Sec. February, 1954 Thomas G. Sadler, Jr. February, 1955 Park Supt. (Appointed by
Park Commisioners) . Robert W. Sharkey, Jr. Permanent Planning Board Lawrence R. Fitton February, 1953 Robert W. Mawney February, 1954 Leo F. Lyons February, 1954 Harold E. Washburn February, 1955 Clifford A. Swanson February, 1955 J. Burleigh Moulton February, 1956 Rev. Frank L. Briggs February, 1957 Plumbing Inspector Allen A. Gross February, 1953 Police Commisioners Frank J. Nerney February, 1953 John E. Turner, Chair. February, 1954 Thomas H. Brennan February, 1955 Police Chief Peter J. Marron Indefinite Public Works Superintendent Russell F. Tennaiit February, 1954 Recreation Commisioners Thomas E. Dube February, 1953 William Liddell, Chair. February, 1953 Frank Miller February, 1954 Walter N. White February, I95'4 Board of Registrars Louis J. Perry February, 1953 Mrs. Lilia Conant February, 1954 Mrs. Eva L. Kent February, 1955 Clayton A. MacDonald, Chair. February, 1956 APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Office Incumbent Terms
Rehabilitation and Reemploy- ment Director Daniel O'Connell Indefinite Retirement Board Ismay A. Sharkey ex-officio Doris L. Austin, (Elected by members of system) March, 1955 Earl P. Cooper July, 1953 Supt. of Schools (Appointed by School Committee) Dr. Anson B. Barber Permanent School Nurse (Appointed by School Committee) Dorothy B. Wendell, R. N. Permanent School Physician (Appointed by School Committee) Simon Coren Permanent Sealer of Weights and Measures Daniel O'Connell February, 1953 Soldiers' Relief and Burial Agent A. B. Cummings February, 1953 City Solicitor Francis M, Flaherty February, 1953 City Stenographer Gladys Hinds February, 1953 Treasurer of the Capron and Deborah Starkey Funds All Ex-officio
Cyril K, Brennan , Mayor William Marshall, Treas. Pierre B. Lonsbury, Chair, of School Committee Trust Fund Commissioners James McBrien February, 1953 Ralph Gunner February, 1955 Board of Public Welfare John K. Henderson, Chair. February, 1953 Patrick Duffy February, 1954 John J. Maynard February, 1955 Zoning Board of Appeals Charles E. Judge February, 1953 Elmer E. Tufts, Chair. February, 1954 Clarence D. Roberts February, 1955 John D. Baer (Asso. MemJ February, 1953 Bazil B. Mulligan (Asso. M^ni)\February,. 1953 Hazel Shaw, Clerk Indefinite A .
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REPORT OF THE CITY CLERK 1952
Honorable Cyril K. Brennan Mayor, City of Attleboro, Mass.
I hereby submit the annual report of the officer of City Clerk for 1952. A total of $15, 168. 62 was taken in over the counter of the City Clerk 's depart- ment in 1952 up to closing time on Dec. 31, 1952. This included $5, 499. 50 for sporting licenses, $4, 444 for dog licenses and $5, 225. 12 for various licenses, permits, miscellaneous fees, etc. In March $3, 019. 28 was handled by the department and in April there was $3, 855. 08 taken in. The high totals of these two months was due to the annual renewal of Sunday, sign, amusement
licenses etc. , also the rush for fishing licenses in early April and the sale of dog licenses that was at the height in those two months.
There were 1, 801 dog licenses sold up to closing time Dec. 31, 1952 beside 28 kennel licenses that indicates a dog population of close to 2,000 canines in Attleboro. The increased price of sporting licenses accounted for the high gross value, and the increased amount of money handled. The State's re- turn on the licenses sold in this city alone was $5, 099. The county's share of the dog licensing take was $4, 076. 40. The city realized $768. 10 from dog and sporting licenses.
The city clerk's office has been open every Wednesday night until
8 p. m. , throughout the year. Though few people have availed themselves of this service it will be continued in 1953. South Attleboro had its "night for dog licensing when the City Clerk Visited the fire station there to issue li- censes to those unable to get up town handily. This policy will also be con- tinued.
The clerk's office had a part time clerk added to the meager staff of two people late in the spring, after the budget was passed providing for that. It was after the bulk of the busy spring licensing business had been com- pleted but the clerk was able to help out considrably from then on. Compar- able to other city clerk offices in the State, Attleboro is still well below the average in help and decidedly so in the wages paid. During the year the na- tional and state primaries and the election of November caused extra work for the city clerk's staff. The death records from 1883-91 were found to be in very poor condition and the clerk has personally recorded them in a separate book and indexed them. This was done in 63 hours of extra work for which the clerk has not charged the city and does not intend to . The city clerk's department has claimed no overtime for anything but election work in the past
11 year s. Miss I_evis the assistant clerk has put in much overtime without pay or request for overtime pay both in 1952 and in 1951.
Working conditions are very bad. There are three departments on one phone line that is tied up a great deal as a result and the time taken to call other departments amounts to considerable waste. There is not sufficient
1 Annual rieport working or filing space. The filing facilities must be taken care of to insure proper care of the records. These conditions have been reported before-but there has been nothing done about it. Continued delay in doing something about that may cost the city a lot of money at some future date-when records, like the ancient death records, have to be brought up to standard.
There were 1,241 births recorded in 1952 against 1,202 in 1951. There were 400 deaths recorded in 1952 compared to 391 in 1951. Marriages dropped to 264 in 1952 as compared to 325 in 1951.
The clerk's office was among the nine in the entire State that received commendation and the "gold star" of the Deputy State Secretary in charg»of vital statistics for having its 1951 vital statistic records completed on schedule, last January,
Respectfully submitted
Kenneth F. Blandin City Clerk
DOG LICENSES SOLD IN 1952 Gross Fees Month Male Female Spayed Kennels Totals Value to City to County
Jan. 7 1 8 $ 24. 00 $ 1.60$ 22. 40
Feb. 3 1 4 8. 00 . 80 7. 20
March 267 22 149 6 444 1022. 00 88. 60 933. 40
April 447 74 200 10 731 1794. 00 146. 20 1647. 80
May 240 42 100 10 392 990. 00 73., 40 911. 60
June 68 9 20 1 98 231. 00 19. 60 211. 40
July 35 7 10 52 125. 00 10 40 114. 60
Apg. 26 4 3 33 78. 00 6. 60 71. 40
Sept. 18 2 9 29 64. 00 5. 80 58. 20
Oct. 15 2 6 23 52. 00 4. 60 47. 40
Nov. 11 1 1 13 29. 00 2. 60 26. 40
Dec. 8 1 3 12 27. 00 2. 40 24. 60
Totals 1145 164 502 28 1839 $1444. 00 $367. 60 $4076. 40
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Report of City Clerk-continued
SPORTING LICENSES SOLD IN 1952
Gross Fees Free Licenses Month Number Value to Qty to State Issued
Jan. 126 $ 495. 50 $ 29. 50 $ 466. 00 8
Feb. 11 39, 00 2, 50 36. 50 1
March 77 274. 00 19, 00 255. 00 1
April 566 1755. 00 135. 25 1619. 75 23
May 219 652. 25 51. 75 600. 50 12
June 137 391. 25 31, 75 359. 50 9
July 62 185. 50 14. 50 171. 00 3
Aug. 50 144. 00 11. 50 132. 50 2
Sept, 32 96. 25 7, 25 89. 00 3
Oct. 194 657. 00 46. 50 610. 50 7
Nov. 66 210. 00 15. 50 194. 50 3
Dec, 14 39. 25 2. 75 36. 50 2
1952 Lie. sold in 1951 - 263 560. 50 32. 75 527. 75 132
Totals 1817 $5499. 50 $400. 50 $5099. 00 206
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REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEN AT
1952 COUNCIL MEETINGS
Present Absent Total
President Lambert 27 1 28
Mr. Walton 21 7 28
Mr. Smith 28 0 28
Mr. Hinds 27 1 28
Mr. Rotenberg 28 0 28
Mr. Kenny 26 2 28
Mr. Richardson 17 11 28
Mr. Lavigueur 26 2 28
Mr. McKay 23 5 28
Mr. Nottage 22 6 28
Mr. Sweet 19 9 28
Total number of meetings held in 1952: 28 MEETING DATES
January 2, 1952 Regular July 1, 1952 Regular January 15, 1952 Regular August 5, 1952 Regular February 5, 1952 Regular August 14, 1952 Special February 13, 1952 Special September 2, 1952 Regular February 19, 1952 Regular September 16, 1952 Regular March 4, 1952 Regular October 7, 1952 Regular March 18, 1952 Regular October 14, 1952 Special
April 1, 1952 Regular October 21, 1952 Regular April 15, 1952 Regular October 30, 1952 Special April 29, 1952 Special November 4, 1952 Regular May 6, 1952 Regular N ovember 18, 1952 Regular May 20, 1952 Regular December 2, 1952 Regular June 3, 1952 Regular December 16, 1952 Regular June 17, 1952 Regular December 30] 1952 Special
Total: Regular 22 Special 6
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REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD 1952
To His Honor the Mayor and the Honorable Municipal Council
Gentlemen:
The Planning Board held nineteen meetings with an average attendance of five plus out of a possible seven.
A vacancy occured on October 20, 1952 when Mr. Philip F. Leach tendered his resignation after nearly six years of faithful service.
Fifteen matters were referred to the Board for recommendation by the Municipal Council and an opinion was rendered in each case.
A card catalogue of all public and private ways has been completed, giving necessary information as to location and date of their acceptance by the City in whole or in part.
As there are thirty six ways with duplicate names, thirteen triplicates and three quadruplicates, besides many others that differ only in that they are called avenues, drives, places, squares, etc. instead of streets, it is evident that many streets must be renamed to avoid confusinon. This should be done in 1953 and we suggest that the people living on any of these streets (as well as the owners of old plats with ’’paper Streets") should get together and decide on a new name and submit it to the Planning Board.
The new copy of the original zoning map has been completed, showing all changes made in the Zoning Districts up to and including JanuaiylT, 1950. Work on the smaller map for general distribution has been held up pending the correction of the street names.
The book of Sanborn Insurance Maps of the City has been brought up to its latest revision in cooperation with the Board of Assessors.
There is an area originally zoned for industry situated westerly of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad and southerly of the end of Linden Street which is six hundred feet wide and approximately four thousand feet long which is being graded by the owner for industrial sites.
Parking Lots . The increasing number cf private cars in use creates a demand for more parking lots that are within convenient walking distance to the stores and factories where neople shop and work. While the demand for such parking sites constantly increases, the supply of them is unfortunately limited. A surprising number of cars on the road carry only one person, yet such a car requires as Annual Report
much parking space as though it was loaded to capacity. If the car owners who drive to work could share their cars with other owners working in the same vicinity, it would greatly reduce both the need for parking space and the traffic jam at rush hours.
The space on the municipal parking lots reserved for shoppers should be continued in force even to the extent of installing two hour parking meters.
The need of a new cify hall or more space in the present one is quite evident. Some years ago the cik' purchased a good site for the city hall southerly of the Public Library. It is still a good site, but the need for public parking in the center caused it to be used for a parking lot. Then the two Sanford Street school houses were abandoned and demolished. This would also have been a good site for a city hall. And again the pressure for parking space caused this fine site to become a parking lot. Possibly some of this parking could be trans- ferred across the Ten Mile River if the vacant land along Riverbank Road be- tween County and Mechanic Streets was filled, graded and opened to parking for the employees of the adjacent factories.
The Board approved the consolidation of the South Main Street and Union Street Fire Stations in a new building on the Union Street site after consulting with the New England Fire Insurance Rating Association.
The future development of the Public Library would seem to require the land on the westerly and northerly sides of the present building.
The further development of Capron Park will depend on the acquiring of the present undeveloped adjacent land in the very near future. This Park is invaluable as a place where large numbers of our people can gather for civic occasions and its cost should be measured against its great worth as a sta- bilizer of real estate values as well as a source of satisfaction and healthful recreation to our citizens. Th,is Board wishes to express its appreciation of the gift of 49, 215 square feet of land on County Street made to the city by Mr. Edward L. Anderson as an addition to Capron Park.
The six year capital budget plan could be of great value in planning the development of the city.
For the next street building project under Chapter 90, General Laws, the Board suggests the continuation of the relocating and widening of County Street.
Recommendations on Streets. Ten ways were referred to the Board by the Municipal Council for an opinion in reference to their acceptance as streets. Five of these ways. Fuller Avenue, Prospect Avenue, Earle Avenue and Harvard Street extension were submitted in compliance with Section I of the
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Ordinance on Streets which requires that a satisfactory plan and profile of the street shall accompany each petition for the laying out of a street. These streets were approved with the recommendation that Section 5 of the Ordinance on Streets be applied, which states that bettermen+s shall be assessed when the same are ex- pected to result from the improvement.
Five of the ways were not approved because they either lacked the necessary plan and profile or the plan and profile was unsatisfactory. They were Sadler Street, Carlton Street, Milton Avenue and parts of Pullman Avenue and Baltic Street,
The Board did not approve the discontinuance of Barrows Street as a public way.
Amend ments to the Zoning Ordinance, Three public hearings were held and one was pending at the close of the year. The Board approved the three petitions heard and so recommended to the Honorable Mayor and Municipal Council, They were as follows:
1, To change from Single Residence to Industrial Use a certain area of land sit- uated on the westerly side of North Avenue, containing one hundred and forty acres more or less and formerly known as the Newcomb Farm,
2,. To change from General Residence to Business Use, Lots 27 and 27A, New Plat #28 on the easterly side of Bank Street.
3. To change from General Residence to Business Use an area of land on the easterly side of County Street, one hundred feet deep between Lexington Avenue and Oakland Avenue, and two hundred feet deep between Oakland Avenue and Thacher Street,
Subdivisions, Three new subdivisions were under consideration, as follows:
Oakland Plat, situated southerly from Mendon Road and Dewey Plat No, 2, sit- uated westerly from North Main Street, were ready for public hearings as the year closed,
Donald Plat situated westerly from Newport Avenue was found to have most all of the land too low for the proper installation of the city water pipes and for the sanitary disposal of sewage. The owners were so notified and further action is pending.
Pitas Acres Plat Addition No, 1 was redrawn to the specifications of the land court showing no change in the layout of ways, but providing some additional lots with Lot No, 116 reserved for a playground. This new plan was approved by the Board on November 3, 1952 and supersedes the plan approved February 5, 1951.
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A change in the grade of Howarth Avenue in the Ellendale Terrace Plat from . 5% to 1. %, and a correction in the boundary line between Lots 7 and 8 were approved.
In Ridge Hill Terrace Plat, easterly of Park Street, a revision of the boun- dary line between Lots 7 and 8 was approved.
If anyone has any questions on Zoning, laying out of plats, or constructive ideas, they are always welcome at the Planning Board Office, Room 16, City Hall.
We wish to express our appreciation for the cooperation of the Public Works Department, the Board of Assessors, the City Solicitor, the Health Department and the many citizens who have shown their interest in Planning.
Respectfully submitted, uAttleborT) .Planning Board Frank L. Briggs, Chairman
J. Burleigh Moulton Leo_F. Lyons Clifford A. Swanson Lawrence R. Fitton Harold F. Washburn Robert W. Mawney, Secretary REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES' 1952
To His Honor the Mayor and Municipal Council
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit the following report as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31, 1952.
The laws governing weights and measures the testing gf such articles re- quired by law and the sealing or condemning in accordance with the findings of tests have been carried out. Meters on gasoline pumps were tested also fuel oil tank meters.
Pedlars of various articles were checked for the proper licenses such as local, special, city, disabled veterans county and state.
Respectfully submitted,
Daniel O'Connell Sealer of Weights and Measures
9 Annual Report REPORT OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 1952
To His Horror, the Mayor and Municipal Council: and the Board of Trustees and Managers of the Sturdy Memorial Hospital;
From the standpoint of the Board of Managers of Sturdy Memorial Hospital the year 1952 has been one of unusual activity, for, in addition to the regualr hospital operational functions, much consideration was given to plans looking to much needed expeanded facilities. The patience and devotion of the members of the Board of Managers should not pass unnoticed. Such loyalty as they have shown is laudable.
^peaking of service focuses attention to the services of Mr. William Luther, who in his ninetieth year, (38th year of service to the hospital), re- signed. Although retired from active duty, we still have his promise to serve on special assignments for us.
Mr, Rathbun Willard, who replaced Mr. Luther on our Board, brings to us the benefit of his broad experience in successful planning.
Throughout the year we have maintained our high standard of service to patients of this area. There have been 5, 930 house patients who have spent a total of 42, 465 days in our care. In addition we have cared for 7, 760 people as out patients. During 1952, 1,153 babies uttered their first cry in our care. Hundreds of people who had the misfortune to be injured in accidents of all types have blessed this house for care received in their tragic emergencies.
Stretching the hospital dollar to cover expenses has called for careful scrutiny on the part of management, and the cooperation of those responsible for the many phases of our activity.
Were it not for the splendid work of our director, the staff of doctors and nurses, we could not boast of the good service to the area we cover. Those who contribute through housekeeping, maintenance and laundry also help make us proud of our accomplishments.
1953 brings a tremenduous challenge to us as we face the task of raising funds necessary to carry out the program of expansion Our need is great, but so also is the generosity of people who have sympathy for those who are ill.
The following is a report of the amounts expended from City appro- priations during 1952 and the estimates of requirements for 1953:
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Report of the Board of Managers (cont'd)
Appropriated Expended Requested 1952 1952 1953
Water 1, 500. 00 1, 617. 54 1, 650. 00 Insurance 3, 750. 00 3, 149. 66 5, 057. 55 Hydrants 60. 00 60. 00 60. 00 Heating 11, 850. 00 9, 877. 58 10, 000. 00 Light and Power 4, 800. 00 4, 948. 71 5, 000. 00 Treasury Bond 62. 50 62.. 50 62. 50 22, 022. 50 19, 715. 99 21, 830. 05 2, 306. 51 22, 022. 50
"Be not weary of well doing". That admonition can furnish inspiration to us all during 1953. Let us seek Devine guidance in our efforts, to the end that our success may be assured.
BOARD OF MANAGERS, ATTLEBOROUGH HOSPITAL, INC. Operating Sturdy Memorial Hospital for the City of Attleboro
C. W. Cederberg, Chairman Members Ex-Officio, 1952 Victor R. Glencross Rathbun Willard Cyril K. Brennan, Mayor John McIntyre William Marshall, City Treasurer Harold Sweet Bertram O. Lambert, Samuel M. Stone President of Municipal Council Annual Report
REPORT OF ZONING BOARD
To His Honor the Mayor and the Honorable Municipal Council of the City of Attleboro:
During the calendar year 1952 the Board of Appeal held 'fifteen re^lar and seventeen special meetings. It considered twenty-seven applications and appeals, of which twenty-two were granted, in whole or in part, four were de- nied, and one is pending. Detailed statistics of the Board for the calendar year 1952 are as follows:
1950 1951, 1952
Number of regular meetings 17 16 15
Number of special meetings 19 17 17
Total applications or appeals filed 45 48 27
Granted (in whole or in part) 31 35 22
Denied 13 10 4
Withdrawn (or otherwise disposed 0 0 0
Applications or appeals pending at
end of calendar year 1 3 1
Respectfully submitted.
Elmer E. Tufts, Jr. Chairman
Clarence D, Roberts Member
Charles E, Judge Member
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REPORT OF THE CITY COLLECTOR 1952
To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Municipal Council:
I herewith submit the annual report of the City Collector for the year 1952.
The total amount collected and paid to William Marshall, City Treasurer, is $2, 266. 612. 83, divided as follows:
Real Estate Taxes $1, 569, 984. 22 Personal Property Taxes 128, 885. 51 Poll Taxes 13, 132. 00 Motor Vehicle Excise 148, 424. 36 Betterments 11. 465. 58 Committed Interest 604. 88 Water Rates 164, 830. 84 Pipe & Labor Charges 7, 754. 66 Highway 69. 51 Welfare 200, 383. 48 School 11. 027. 25 Health 3. 105. 01 Public Property 751. 00
Phishing Permits-Orr ' s Pond 57. 00 Water Liens added Taxes 1. 411. 76 Return of Taxes Abated (Cl. 18, Ch. 59) 388. 46 Interest on Taxes and Water 2, 669. 36 Costs on Taxes and Water 1, 667. 95
Following is a list of the outstanding accounts as of December 31, 1952:-
Real Estate Taxes $83, 473. 78 Personal Propety Taxes 2, 795. 89 Poll Taxes 162. 00 Motor Vehicle Excise 26, 897. 14 Betterments 4, 813. 37 Committed Interest 100. 67 Water Rates 3, 966. 63 Pipe & Labor Charges 1, 664. 80 Highway 74. 94 Public Property 253. 00 School 347. 50 Welfare 7, 374. 42 Water Liens added 1952 Taxes 934. 28 $132, 858. 42
Respectfully submitted.
Doris L. Austin, City Collector
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REPORT OF CITY FORESTER 1952
To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Municipal Council
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit the report of the Forestry Department for the year ending December 31, 1952.
The chief problem of the Forestry Department this past year has been the fight against the Dutch elm disease. We realize, of course, that this pest can never be completely eradicated, but it can be controlled. It is our duty to use every means at our disposal to save Attleboro's beautiful elms. The Superintendent of this department has received valuable help from the County, Federal, and State conferences. The cooperation of all agencies is essential in this emergency. Ninety per cent of our spraying for-the Dutch elm disease is carried on at night. A flood light and generator would make it possible to do all of this type of spraying after sunset, thus increasing the efficiency of our efforts.
The demand for trees which this department has supplied to home owners each year is greater than ever. We are glad of the continued interest in our work, but the required time, money, and labor limit us in this activity. We propose in the near future to meet this request for trees by starting a nursery in some of the unused city-owned land, preferably at the city infirmary.
Roadside brush cutting is another important part of our duties, along with the removal of dangerous limbs and decayed trees.
Respectfully submitted,
Warren P. Hofmann City Forester
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REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE 1952
To H^s Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council, Attleboro, Mass,
Honorable Sir and Gentlemen:
In compliance with the City Ordinance, the Annual Report of the Board of Public Welfare for the fiscal year ending December 31st, 1952 is herewith sub- mitted.
Your attention is invited to the fact that after deducting amounts received from the Federal Government and Cities, Towns and State that the net cost to the City of Attleboro, Mass, for the Department of Public Welfare was $166, 632. 98 as against a gross expenditure for the entire year of $568, 904. 36.
A detailed statement of receipts and expenditures for the entire year is attached. BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE - 1952
APPROPRIATED 321, 885. 64 Plus additional appropriation 42, 160. 98 Plus refunds 3, 091. 29 GRAND TOTAL 367,, 13 7. 91
Total expenditures 568, 904.36 Less Federal funds 202, 582. 15 Total expenditures from city appropriation 366, 322. 21 BALANCE at end of the year 815. 70
SALARIES: Appropriated 9, 920. 40 Plus additional appropriation 897. 40 GRAND TOTAL 10, 817. 80 Total expenditures 18,262.00 Less Federal funds 7, 444. 20 Total expenditures from city appropriation 10, 817. 80 BALANCE at end of the year 00, 000. 00
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COST OF LIVING BONUS Appropriated (8 @ $100. 00) 800. 00 Total expenditures 800. 00 BALANCE at end of the year 000. 00
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN: Appropriated 29„ 265. 69 Plus additional appropriation 3„500..00 Plus refunds 281. 85 GRAND TOTAL 33, 047. 54 Total expenditures 55, 676. 66 Less Federal funds 22, 629. 12 Total expenditures from city appropriation 33, 047. 54
BALANCE at end of the year . 00,000. 00
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE: Appropriated 182, 850. 00 Plus additional appropriation 12, 728. 38
Plus refunds 1, 961. 94 GRAND TOTAL 197, 540. 32 Total Expenditures 358, 788. 75 Less Federal funds 161, 502. 36 Total expenditures from city appropriation 197, 286. 39 BALANCE at end of the year 253. 93
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE: Appropriated 9, 971. 03 Plus additional appropriation 10, 540. 20 Plus refunds 190. 98 GRAND TOTAL 20, 702. 21 Total expenditures 31, 708. 68 Less Federal funds 11, 006. 47 Total expenditures from city appropriation 20, 702. 21 BALANCE at end of the year 00, 000. 00
PREVIOUS YEARS BILLS (1951)
Appropriated . . 1,673. 52
Total expenditures . . 1,616. 36 BALANCE (check returned account paid) 57. 16
OUTSIDE RELIEF: Appropriated 74, 600. 00 Pius additional appropriation 13, 000. 00 Plus refunds 656. 52 GRAND TOTAL 88, 256. 52
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OUTSIDE RELIEF: (continued) Total expenditures: Weekly cash 33, 072. 25 Rent, Board & Care 19, 953. 87 Clothing 1, 551. 24 Fuel 1, 645. 85 Medicine 17, 381. 02 Towns, Cities & Inst. 14, 119. 34 Burials 575. 00 Total expenditures from city appropriation 88, 199. 57 BALANCE at end of the year 56. 95
CITY INFIRMARY: Appropriated 10, 095. 00
Plus additional appropriation 1, 495. 00 GRAND TOTAL 11, 590. 00 Total expenditures: Salaries 2, 150. 00 Medical 180. 98 F ood Supplies 5, 294. 04 Clothing 174. 92 Fuel 804. 49 Light 156. 62 Phone 84. 88 Other Bldg. Maint. & Operation 622. 45 Seeds & Fertilizer 81. 65 Workmen's Compensation 40. 15 New oil burner and furnace 1, 495. 00 Total expenditures from city appropriation 11, 085. 18 BALANCE at end of the year 504. 82
COST OF LIVING BONUS: Appropriated (1 @ $100. 00) 100. 00 Total expenditure 100. 00 BALANCE at end of the year 000. 00
ADMINISTRATION: Appropriated 2, 610. 00 Total expenditures: Janitor 269. 90 Phone 456. 39 Office Supplies 1, 903. 83 Auto Maintenance 253. 58 Transportation (outside relief) 343. 86 Seeking Information 101. 43 Total expenditures 3, 328. 99 Less Federal funds 718. 99 Total expenditures from ci appropriation 2,610.00
BALANCE at end of the year 0 , 000. 00
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Total expenditures of city money 366, 322. 21
Less money received: O. A. A. State 150, 461. 53 A. D. C. State 15, 219. 77 D. A. State 7, 936. 09 G. R. State 16, 360. 31 G. R. and O. A. A. Citie & Towns 6, 579. 98 City Infirmary 1,317. 00 Miscellaneous 914. 55
Total receipts 198, 789. 23
Net cost to the city 166, 632..98
Total expenditures: 567, 004. 36
FEDERAL 202, 582. 15 36%
State, Cities & Towns 198, 789. 23 35%
City of Attleboro 166, 632. 98 29% 568, 904. 36 100%
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REPORT OF PARK DEPARTMENT 1952 To the Park Commissioners, Attleboro, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my seventh annual report as Superintendent of Capron Park for the year 1952.
Capron Park as a popular place for visitors has again surpassed all previous years. We estimate that over 250, 000 visited our park during the past year. They come with their lunch baskets, blankets, chairs, tables and cots and spend the day. Most of the people that come to the Park are very co-operative and considerate of others and their co-operation makes our work a pleasure. However there are al- ways a few who consider no one but themselves and they are responsible for the discomfit of many.
The drought each year, with a receding water table, is causing untold trouble to our trees and shrubs. This condition is affecting all of New England and there is a necessity for considerable thought and planning to restore and save water. The loss of shrubs, plants and grass which need water to survive is costly. It is my humble opinion that the necessity for compounding water to prevent the runoff is imperative and becomes more so every day. Attleboro is only one of a thousand places so affected.
The animals of the Zoo are the center of attraction at Capron Park. During 1952 we had a few additions to the zoo, namely, raccoons, mandarin ducks, aoudads or barberry sheep, and pigeons. We were very unfortunate in that we lost our baby bison at birth. The animals are not only interesting but they also have an educa- tional value. The TV rating of Zoo Parade on Sundays is my further reference. I have requested money in my budget to purchase more new animals for the Zoo.
I believe that the portion of the tax money which is spent in Capron Park
probably reaps the greatest appreciation. I further believe that the taxpayers would be loud in their protests should Capron Park be allowed to retrogress through lack
of money for its upkeep. I would like very much to present this problem to the people through the medium of the press and radio and determine what is the popu- lar opinion.
Each year I figure out a budget that is my estimation of what it will cost to operate the department. This figure is first cut by you as Park Commissioners then further cut at City Hall, I am then faced with the problem of figuring ways and means of accomplishing the work that is necessary and still keeping within the budget figure. Our operation costs figure approximately eighty cents of the tax dollar. This is very much lower than the average on a nation-wide comparison.
I would like to see the question put to the voters at the next municipal election as to whether they would favor $1, 00 of their tax money spent at the Park. This would have given us $40, 700 in 1952 an increase of $7, 000 over what we were
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alloted. Think of what this would have meant to Capron Park. If we knew that we would receive this amount each year, then the improvements we wish to make could be outlined and planned for.
My recommendations for the future development of the Park have been previ- ously presented to you with an estimated cost. I do not believe that these estimates will vary too much at this time as prices seem to have reached a nation safety peak.
I earnestly request that you give this matter serious thought. It would be an inovation for Attleboro but it is in operation in many cities throughout the country.
My budget money for 1952 was spent in the following manner:
Labor Other Expenses Capron Park $14, 717. 11 $6,418. 21 Zoo 5, 975. 87 2, 245. 83 Common 1, 868. 53 432. 80 Angell Park 587. 60 293. 43 Memorial Bridge 894. 63 337. 63 Memorial Squares 420. 80 116. 80 $21, 464. 54 $9, 844. 70
The total figure in the Other Expenses account includes the $400 which was allowed for gasoline for the department. There was a balance of $10. 46 left in our Salaries account and $. 30 left in Other Expenses.
co-opeartion and I wish to thank the other departments of the City for their assistance during the past year. Without this co-operation many of the things we did could not have been done. Thanks - Chief Mowry, Chief Marron, Superintendent your men. King, Superintendent Tennant and Superintendent Hofmann and thanks to
My thanks to the Mayor and Municipal Council for their understanding of the problems that just seem to happen.
I most To the men of my department I cannot say ’’thanks" enough. am give fortunate to have working for me and for the citizens of Attleboro men who so much more than a day's work.
Messrs. Stone, Wolfenden and Sadler - my thanks for your wise counsel you and assistance. The time you take from your busy lives, and the many things is only repaid do to make Capron Park a better place for the people of Attleboro expressed by the sense of satisfaction you obtain from so doing. Calvin Coolidge praise for what you give, not this better than I can do when he said, "You receive what you receive. " Respectfully yours,
Robert W. Sharkey Superintendent
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REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT 1952
Honorable Cyril K. Brennan, Mayor and Members of the Municipal Council
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit the report of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1952.
For the most part, the department was operated by a Chief, 1 Lieu- tenant, 1 Inspector, 5 Sergeants, 23 Patrolmen, 6 Reserve or Temporary patrol- men and 1 Custodian. A Police Matron was called several times during the year to care for female prisoners.
The department has the following equipment which was in use during the year:
1. One 1950 Ford Sedan used by the Chief. 2. Four 1952 Ford Tudors used as cruisers. 3. Two 1948 Harley Davidson motorcycles. 4. One 1949 Harley Davidson motorcycle. 5. One radio receiver-transmitter, KCA-887, in the station and 5 receiver-transmitter mobile units, one in each cruiser. 6. One patrol wagon used for traffic work. 7. One police ambulance used in emergencies when the municipal ambulance usually used in unavailable.
During the past year, this department made 442 arrests for various crimes, most of which were misdemeanors. There were 290 summonses answered by violators of the motor vehicle laws. Serious automobile accidents investigated by this department totaled 245 in which there were 211 injuries re- quiring hospital or medicai treatment. The safety program was marred by 2 fatal accidents^ one in an automobile accident and one caused by injuries received in a motor cycle mishap. There were 305 other minor accidents reported to this department most of which involved only minor property damage.
Besides the arrests made by this department, officers investigated 5065 miscellaneous complaints. Many of these were of a needless or trivial nature, but those that required attention were adjusted satisfactorily in most cases. Many juvenile investigations were handled without court action as con- ferences were held in the police station between officers and the parties involved.
The Municipal Council created a new post in the Police Department on October 28, 1952, that of Parking Meter Supervisor. This I believe will go into effect the first of the year 1953.
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Parking has eased somewhat by the creation of two private parking areas but the parking conditions still constitute quite a problem. To alleviate this problem
I recommend that 25-30 spaces be reserved in each parking lot on lower Sanford St. and North Main St. for shoppers. These spaces should not be used by any individual for more than three hours.
It has been shown that it is much more economical for the City to buy all new cruisers each year instead of holding some over for use in the second year. At the same time the efficiency of the equipment is greatly improved. In view of this fact I recommend that funds be appropriated to cover the cost of all new cars for 1953.
A Finger-print and Photography laboratory has been set up under the supervision of Patrolman Robert McCracken. A permanent file is maintained and as a result of this work several crimes have been solved which probably would not have been if this new feature were non-existent.
During the yeai several classes were held in the guard room under the supervision of Sergts. Raymond Gazzola and John Hardt. Instruction of police procedure, criminal law, motor vehicle law and other phases of police work were undertaken. General discussion followed these meetings.
Each year the State Police Training School sponsors a 4 week course for general instruction to police officers throughout the state. This course is practi- cally the same one which is given to members of the State Police before their appointments and covers every angle of police work. I recommend that it be com- pulsory for each newly appointed officer in this department to attend this school at city expense.
In conclusion I want to express my hearty thanks to the Mayor and Coun- cil for their cooperation shown this department for the year just ended. I also wish to thank the State Polcie, Registry of Motor Vehicles and its employees, members of adjacent police departments, members of the Judiciary, particularly of the Fourth District Court, and members of the Special Police organization for their great assistance during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter J. Marron,
Chief of Police
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NUMBER OF ARRESTS and nature of offenses OFFENSE MALE FEMALE
Accosting a female 1 Assault and battery 23 Assault with a dangerous weapon 2
Assault with intent to rape 1
Assault on a police officer 1
Breaking, enterng and larceny 6
City Ordinances, violation of 13 1 Conspiracy to register bets 2
Delinquency 21 1 Disturbance of the peace 13 Drunkenness 107 2
Family, abandonment of 1
Fornication 1 1
Fluids, storing inflammable 1
Getting woman with child 2
Junk, collecting without a license 2
Larceny 36
Larceny of Automobile 1 Larceny by fraudulent check 2
Lewd and lascivious person 6 1
Lewd and lascivious cohabitation 1 1
Lottery tickets, possession of 1 Lottery, setting up and promoting 2
Malicious damage to property 2
Motor vehicle, using without consent of owner 1
Neglet of family 35
Obstructing justice 1
Operating a motor vehicle negligently to endanger 41 1 Operating a motor vehicle under influence of liquor 30
Polygamy 1
Premises, allowing to be used for gaming 1
Property, concealing leased 2 1
Property, conveying-Chap. 266-880 1 Property, receiving stolen 9 Probation, violation of 30 2
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OFFENSE MALE FEMALE
Rape 1
Rat;, constituting a harborage 1
Recognizance, violation of terms of 1 Registering bets on speed of a horse 3
Show, participating in an immoral 3 2
Show, preparing an immoral 1
Stubbornness 3 1
Swine, keeping without a permit from Health Dept. 1
Tramp 3
Trespassing 1 Truant, habitual 3
True name law, violation of 1
Unnatural act 2 Uttering threats 3
Vagrancy 1 426 16
SUMMONSES EOR VIOLATIONS OF MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS OFFENSE MALE FEMALE Allowing improper person to operate a motor vehicle 3
Attaching plates to a motor vehicle not assigned to it 2 Causing a motorvehicle to make unnecessary noise 1 Failure to have motor vehicle inspected 7 Failure to keep right of the travelled way 20 Failure to slow at an intersection 2 Failure to stop on signal of a police officer 4 Failure to stop for a red light 10 Failure to stop for a "stop sign" 3 Failure to stop for a school bus which is stopped 2 Leaving scene of accident after causing property damage 8 Operating a motcr vehicle after revocation of license 1 Operating a motor vehicle after revocation of insurance 1 Operating a motor vehicle after revocation of registration 1 Operating a motor vehicle after suspension of license 5 Operating a motor vehicle with improper brakes 1 Operating a motor vehicle with improper lights 1 Operating a motor vehicle with registration plate obstructed 1 Operating a motor vehicle wrong way on one-way street 1 Operating a motor vehicle without a license 32 Operating a motor vehicle without registration in possession 4 Operating a motor vehicle at unreasonable rate of speed 143 Operating an uninsured motor vehicle 8
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SUMMONSES FOR VIOLATIONS OF MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS
OFFENSE MALE FEMALE Operating an unregistered motor vehicle 11 Parking a motor vehicle overtime (violation of city ordinance) 8 1 Passing a motor vehicle in a "No Passing" zone 2
Passing a motor vehicle on the right 1 283 7 NUMBER AND NATURE OF SERIOUS AUOTMOBILE ACCIDENTS 1952
NATURE OF ACCIDENT NUMBER Auto vs. auto 132 Auto vs. bicycle 15
Auto vs, bus 1 Auto vs. electric v/ire 1 Auto vs. fence 2
Auto vs. house 1 Auto vs. Hydrant 3 Auto vs. losing control 3 Auto vs. motor cycle 1 Auto vs. passenger 2 Auto vs. pedestrian ^ 31 Auto vs, pole 22 Auto vs. skid 2
Auto vs. stonewall 1 Auto vs. tip over 3
Auto vs. traffic light 1 Auto vs, tree 11 (Fatal) Auto vs. truck 2
Auto vs. water shut-off 1
Motor cycle vs. tip over 1 ('Faital) Trailer truck vs. pole 1
NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES MONTHLY- 1952
Accidents Injuries January 23 n February 20 11 March 13 12 April 19 14 May 16 21 June 16 18 2 Fatals July 12 8 August 27 26 September 25 31 October 21 12 No vember 23 21 December 30 -25- 26 Annual Report
Number of Accidents and Injuries monthly- 1952 -(continued)
The foregoing accidents are those which were investigated by police officers of this department; besides these there were 305 other accidents which were re- ported at the station which for the most part involved two automobiles and in which there was no or slight property damage.
REGISTRY ACTION
For the most part, the Re gistrar took action on complaints of this department for flagrant violations involving motor vehicles. Some action was taken as a result of convictions in court of serious automobile violations, either man- datory by law or at the discretion of the Registry department.
License Suspensions 110 License Revocations 25 Registrations Suspended 8 Registrations Revoked 1 Right to operate suspended (out of state) - 20 Right to operate suspended (Mass, operators) -17
NO FIX TICKETS ISSUED BY THIS DEPARTMENT- 1952
No fix tickets which were returnable to the Clerk of Court were issued when parking tags were not returned to the station as required by law under Chap- ter 90, Section 20A, as amended.
TAGS ISSUED MALE FEMALE
January 39 February 51 5 March 16 7 April 12 4 May 8 June 2 July 5 August 4 September 9 October 21 November 17 December 14
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APPOINTMENTS
Six temporary appointments were made during the year as follows:
Raymond O, CdStro Effective January 1, 1952 Howaid M. Gruff, Jr, " July 25, 1952 " Albert A Fyfe January 1, 1 952(Returned to Armed Forces)
Wiriarn H, Mendler " January 1, 1952
Arthur R, LaPierre " January 1, 1952 Armand W Pelletier '' January 1, 1952 PROMOTIONS
One patrolman was appointed sergeant as follows: James T Doy^e Effective January 7, 1952 Five reserve patrolmen as follows were appointed patrolmen during the year T.WO of whom are now in the Armed Forces:
Allah Drown Effective January 7, 1952 (In. service) Curtis W.. Leonaid Jr, " January 7, 1952 (In service) RusseA A. Dugas " January 7, 1952 John J Lee " January 7, 1952 Richard H LaPierre " January 7, 1952
PENSIONS
The foilow’ing officer '.cxs retired on pension during the year:
Paul P, Morrison Effective May 11, 1952 DEATHS
The follov/ing r - tired officer died during the year:
Paul P, Morrison June 17, 1952
PERMITS ISSUED BY THE CHIEF
The Chicr of Ponce issued the following permits and turned over to the City Treasurer these amounts;
Revolver or pistol permits 254 $127,00 Bicycles ri-gistered 437 109, 25
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During the year money and goods totalling in value about $31, 412. 00 was reported stolen or lost. Of this total over 70% was recovered by this department or by departments nearby. Besides the above many articles were brought to the station by honest citizens, such as keys, jewelry, bill-folds, auto plates and others; these, in so far as possible, were returned to their rightful owners. RECREATION COMMISSIONERS 1952
To His Honor the Mayor and the Honorable Municipal Council
During the year 1952, all of the athletic fields in charge of the commission were maintained in good playing condition, and the ordinary work of the department was carried on.
Hayward Field was kept in excellent condition despite the lack of rain during the summer season, and was used continously afternoon and evening throughout the baseball season. The roof on the grandstand was repaired and re-covered also work was done on the lower part of the structure. The football field was kept in condition for the High School games and a new announcing stand was built for use at the Thanksgiving game. The new playground equipment at the front of the field was used to good advantage by the children of that district, and promises to be one of the best, due to the shade trees on the grounds.
Horton Field was ona of the more popular diamonds for the Little League, this field being kept in good condition. During this period the bleachers were re- paired to insure safety.
Garnet Ousley Field at Hebronville and Dodgeville Field were used for baseball during the season, and the field at Hebronville was dedicated and named as above with exercises appropriate for the occasion.
South Attleboro's season started in May with a field day for Lincoln and Washington School pupils. This was very successful and propably will be an annual affair. The Little League used this field during the summer months.
Finberg Park was in process of changes due to the fact that it was necessary to make two diamonds to accommodate the younger players.
Briggs Playground opened on schedule under the direction of Sandra Remieres, Howard Rounseville and Howard O'Hare with regular classes in swim- ming Also, Miss Remieres conducted daily classes in crafts and reading for the younger groups.
The season ended with the usual water carnival at which time the usual prizes were awarded and refreshments were served.
The maintenance laborers were in charge of Oscar Munroe who received many favorable comments on the excellent condition of all fields.
'.LL Respectfully subrhittied,,- . ,
William Liddell, Jr. ,. Chairman ,Frapk Miller Thomas Dube Walter White
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF WIRES 1952
To His Honor, the Mayor and Municipal Council: City of Attleboro, Massachusetts.
Dear Sirs:
I herewith submit the annual report of the Wire Inspection Department for the year ending December 31, 1952, During the past year, permits issued and inspections made were as follows: -
1320 permits were issued to electricians and contractors for both new work, additional work and alterations.
1150 permits were issued to the Attleboro Steam and Electric Company granting permission to connect new installations and re-connections.
2110 inspections and re-inspections were made during the year. Numerous inspections were made at the request of the Fire Department in conjunction with fires of questionable electrical origin.
The greatest hazard to be found in the above inspections has been in cases of home owners and amateur electricians doing their own work without license, permit or supervision. In many instances, the work done has been the ttje direct cause of human injury and property damage and really constitutes a problem of serious nature. Cases of this type are continually being brought to the attention of the public thru the daily press and many other means but ap- parently to no avail. Only those who are properly trained in the electrical field such as licensed electricians should be employed to perform elettrical work and installations. These men have been proved capable by having been ex- amined by the State Board of Examiners of Electricians as to their qualifica- tions. The examinations are rigid and men taking them must know their busi- ness.
At this time, I wish to extend my sincere thanks to His Honor, the Mayor, members of the Municipal Council, Police and Fire Departments and all who in any manner contributed by their assistance to the operation of this department during the past year of 1952.
Respectfully submitted,
William S. King, Electrical Inspector
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REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT 1952
To His Honor the Mayor and Municipal Council;
Your Fire Department submit their Annual Report for the year 1952 and Recommendations for ;the year 1953.
The Department has responded to the following alarms in 1952.
Alarm by Boxes 82 Assembly 11 Still Alarms 580 Total calls 673
CLASSIFICATION Automobiles 34 Gain entrance 25 Awning 2 Inhalator 2
Automatic sprinkler 17 Gas Leak 1 Brush 322 Lumber 5 Broken water pipe 3 No fire 25 Buildings 78 Oil burner 28
Catch basin 1 Overheated furnace 2 Chimney 7 Out of City 5
Christmas lights 1 Rescue animals 2 Dump 36 Rescue persons 2 Electric appliance 5 Rope in flag pole 1 2 Electric motor 4 Refrigerator 7 Electric wires 5 Police emergency 2 False 11 Salvage 2
Fence 2 Sawdust 1
First aid 1 Syphon 6 Flushing gasolene 13 Tar kettle 1 Flooding pond 2 Parade 1 Total 673
Hose laid 34350 ft. 2 1/2 in. 14500 ft. 1 1/2 in. raised 3995 ft. of ladders. Water cans 1167. Boosters 477. Pyrenes 19. Oxygen tanks 4.
Foamite 6. Co 2. 9. Boat 3. Loss of life 1.
Out of City to No. Attleboro 3. Norton 1. Seekonk 1.
Report of Ambulance Service for Sturdy Memorial Hospital.
Calls answered with two men 574. Hours of service 484 hrs. 31 min. Miles traveled 6027. Oxygen used 38 times.
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FIRE LOSS 1952.
Value of Buildings at risk $2, 349, 540. 00 Value of Contents at risk 2, 578, 800. 00 $4, 928, 340. 00
Insurance on Buildings $2, 474, 650. 00 Insurance on Contents 2, 609, 600. 00 $5, 084, 250. 00
Loss on Buildings $ 27,078.39 Loss on Contents 27, 773. 55 $ 54,851.94
Insurance paid on Buildings $ 26,943.33 Insurance paid on Contents 27, 1 98. 55 $ 54,141. 88
Loss not covered by Insurance $ 710. 06 RECOMMENDATIONS
Salary and Wages
Chief 4, 500.. 00 4. 500. 00 Deputy Chiefs 4, 000. 00 16, 000. 00 Captains 3, 600. 00 32, 400. 00 Mechanic 3, 600. 00 3. 600. 00
Permanent men 3, 200. 00 211 , 200. 00 $267, 700. 00 MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT
Exp’ende.d 1952 Needed 1953
Autos 4, 401, 32 3. 500. 00 Stations 3, 446.36 3, 000. 00
Hose 1, 460 .49 3. 590. 00 Apparel 2, 325. 08 4. 250. 00 All Other 474. 84 400 . 00
$ 12, 108 . 29 $14, 740. 00 OTHER EXPENSE
Expended 1952 Needed 1953
Light $ 765.04 $ 800. 00
Phone 1, 159 . 49 875. 00 Water 142 . 90 150. 00 F uel 3,263. 26 3, 500. 00 Office 92. 30 100.00 $ 5,422.99 $ 5,425.00
Out of State Conference $ 50. 00 $ 100 . 00
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750 gal. Triple combination Pumping Engine $16, 000. 00
Hose. 1, 000 ft. 2 1/2 in. 1, 000 ft. 11/2 in. 500 ft. booster REPAIRS Painting Twin Village Station 600. 00 APPARATUS
The past year we had the transmission of Engine 4, a 1926 Ahrens-Fox Engine, break down. A new transmission has been ordered and replacement should be made before the end of the month.
We recommend an appropriation to purchase a 750 Gal. Triple Combination Pumping Engine to replace Engine 2. This 1926 Engine is in poor condition and can be expected to break down at any time. STATIONS
Plans and specification are being prepared for the combining of the South Main street and Union Street stations which we will submit for approval at an early date.
We are requesting an appropriation to paint Twin Village Station.
HOSE
We recommend the purchase of one thousand feet of two and one half inch hose, one thousand feet of one and one half inch hose and five hundred feet of booster hose. APPAREL
We recommend an appropriation of fifty dollars, which pays only part of the expense for necessary apparel, for all members. We also recommend an appropriation to purchase twelve rubber coats and two helmets. FIRE PREVENTION, INSPECTIONS AND REVENUE We have conducted inspections of Schools, Rest homes. Factories, Places of Public Assembly and oil burner installations and have received co-operation when changes were requested to prevent fire and loss of life. Revenue from issuing permits amounts to $138. 00 to the City Treasurer. RADIO Our Main Station is located at Fire Alarm Headquarters. A remote con- trol set located at Central Station and a mobile unit at So. Attleboro Station until such time wires are installed for a remote control set at this Station.
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APPRECIATION
We wish at this time to express our appreciation to all who aided and assisted us in the past year.
As always the Police Department has co-operated and assisted us in per- formance of duties.
We thank His Honor the Mayor Cyril K. Brennan, Members of the Muni- cipal Council and the Police and Fire Committee for granting our requests to improve the Department for the protection of our Public.
ATTLEBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
Joseph O. Mowry, Chief
Charles G. Thomae, Chairman
John W. Wolfenden, Clerk
Hayward H. Sweet
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS 1952
To His Honor the Mayor and Municipal Council:
I herewith submit the annual report of the Acting Building Inspector for the year 1952.
The total number of permits issued 389 The total estimated value $1, 216, 445. 00 The total amount to City Treasurer for permits $1, 279. 00
Recommended Appropriation for 1953. Salary $1, 200. 00 APPRECIATION
At this time I wish to express my appreciation for the assistance and advise given me by the City Solicitor, the co-operation of the Planning Board and Board of Appeal, also the Wire Inspector who has assisted me on numerous occasions. Respectfully submitted,
Joseph O. Mowry Acting Building Inspector
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FIRE ALARM 1952
Board of Fire Engineers, Fire Department, City of Attleboro, Mass.
Dear Sirs:
I herewith submit the annual report of the Electrical Branch of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1952.
Some of the major changes made in our system were the installation of red marker or designating lights on Boxes 9-34-51-51L This entailed the use of a number of feet of underground cable thru out the center.
On May 5th, the installation of Radio Station KCC 341-46. 18 M. C. was completed thereby placing all our Fire Department Stations and mobile units on its own band. The main transmitter is located in the Fire Alarm office on Union Street.
A new set of batteries was installed on the No. 12 circuit.
Three new private boxes were installed and connected to sprinklers and fire detector devices in the following locations:
Box No. 9112 Attleboro Printing Co. Dunham St. & Embossing , ” " 1311 Holiday Inn, Washington St. , So. Attleboro " " 5111 Plastic Development Co. , Mechanic St.
Six old type boxes were replaced with new ones.
During the year many poles were renewed by the Utility Companies which made it necessary for us to change over a considerable amount of our outside equipment. Considerable tree trimming was done on most of the cir- cuits, requiring a lot of time. Boxes and equipment were overhauled and painted . A total of 416 service calls were made to the various plants having box connections. Inspections made by Fire Underwriters are included in these calls.
We were called upon numerous times to render assistance to the towns of Norton and Valley Falls in regard to Fire Alarm maintenance troubles. RECOMMENDATIONS
Under the above heading, I again refer to our report of 1949 on page 49 of the Annual Reports of the City of Attleboro and urge that these same rec- omendations^ be given early consideration.
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Recommendations-(cont 'd)
The present fire alarm circuits are up tp the limit of their safe carry- ing capacity and additional circuits should be built and new equipment installed to properly take care of the added circuits. If some of this work is not done in the near future, at least a small amount each year, a time will come when it will have to be done all at once and the total cost will be tremendous.
The building in which the Fire Alarm equipment is housed is sadly in need of repair. The value of this equipment runs into thousands of dollars and most certainly should have some protection.
In conclusion, I wish to thank Chief Joseph O. Mo wry, the Board of Fire Engineers, the officers and men of both the Police aridTFire~Depahtments, the City Forester and all who in the past year of 1952 have assisted and co- operated with us in the opearation of this department.
Respectfully submitted,
William S. King, Superintendent of Fire Alarm, Electrical Branch, Attleboro Fire Department
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REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN'S BENEFITS
1952
To His Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council:
I submit herewith a report for the year ending December 31, 1952.
Paid Veterans' Benefits $50, 566; 66 Refunds (included in above) 868. 21
Administration; Salaries and Wages 3, 250. 00 Other Expenses 495. 00 No Burials this year
Average number of cases 70 Families helped with cash and food vouchers 320 Calls from Veterans or their families seeking information 300
There was also the usual calls by phone and personal calls to the Commissioner's Office approx. 300
There has been an increase in the number of cases and in the amount of money expended during 1952.
There is a strong possibility that more aid will be required in 1953.
We are especially concerned over the number of serious cases. These unusual and emergency cases cannot be foreseen, and they have to be given immediate attention. Whenever possible, we try to have cases transferred to V. A. Hospi- tal.
We have discontinued aid to maturnity cases except in very rare instances.
We assist in filling out forms required by individuals whether they are given aid or not. Mrs. Fisher, Secretray at this office, is a Notary Public, and when it is necessary to notarize forms, she does so without charge.
The Commissioner's Office, Boston, has been very helpful in helping us to settle difficult and unusual cases.
Respectfully submitted,
Arthur B. Cummings
Veteran.'s Benefits Agent
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REPORT OF ATTLEBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY 1952
Honorable Cyril K. Brennan, Mayor of the City of Attleboro and Members of the City Council
Gentlemen:
Your Trustees have had their regular monthly meetings and considered with grave concern the many problems which confront the organization and opera= tion of the Library.
Originally the Library was built to house about 30, 000 volumes but in this original space we are now operating with over 70, 000 volumes. This doub- ling of material, which by the way does not include pamphlet and newspaper mat- erial together with one of the finest picture collections in this area, gives you a fair picture of the crowded conditions under which the Library is operating at this time. All sorts of considerations have been given to the problem of getting more space at the least cost. The most feasible one as regards costs would be to con- vert the hall into operation space, although a new wing would, from the standpoint of more convenient operation, be the better plan.
Your Trustees realize the inadequacy of its service to the outlying dis-
tricts, in that Briggs Corner, Pleasant St., and West St. , areas are not properly serviced. Also that the Branches in the districts which are served are not prop- erly housed and therefore not rendering the proper service. With this in mind your board has investigated the advantages which might be obtained from a Book- mobile, giving better service where we have branches and including such areas which are not served. It almost seems certain that soon this matter will com- pel action.
Referring back to our space problem, the consideration of filming some of the records, newspapers and pamphlets which must be kept on file, has been given much consideration and is a matter which we will have to pursue with great earnestness, perhaps in cooperation with other city departments.
The statistical record of operations has been given by the Librarian, Mrs. Lucile Cavender, which gives you a good idea of the amount of use the Library receives from the community and the amount of work required from a much underpaid staff. Libraries today are used to a great extent by students, rpanufacturers and research workers and have become a necessity in the cultur- al and industrial development of all communities.
With this thought in mind, your Trustees wish to pay tribute to opr staff of loyal workers, who despite the handicap of an inadequate staff and salaries not comparable with business and schools, have unselfishly given so much for the service of the community. Respectfully submitted. Trustees of the Attleboro Public Library Joseph L. Sweet Memorial
, Ethel H. Barden, Secretary
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To the Trustees of the Attleboro Public Library:
It is my responsibility as well as privilege to present to you my 25th annual report, the 45th year of the library in this building.
As quarter century periods are conventional divisions of time for summarizing, this annual statement of operation will be concerned primarily with the hopes, the aims, and some measure of accomplishment of the Attle- boro Public Library during the past years. Statistical details have been pre- sented at the monthly meetings held by the Trustees, and an annual statistical summary and charts are appended to this report.
The Attleboro Public Library was established, as were all public libra- ries, for the cultural enrichment of the community. In early days a town li- brary was considered "good ' if it were housed in a handsome building, had a substantial collection of literary classics and reference works, and was staffed by genteel ladies of literary tastes, with perhaps a liking for children-( as long as they were very, very quiet). The book selection, of course, was done chiefly by book committees.
That the Attleboro Public Library has developed considerably from the early basic pattern has been due to the wisdom of the city officials in appointing as trustees men and women of varying interests, and alert to the potentialities of the library in terms of changing social and economic and recreational condi- tions.
Since 1928 the world has seen a major economic collapse, a world war, social and political changes of revolutionary import and the development of recreational facilities that many Cassandras felt spelt doom to such presum- ably, inert or at least recessive, institutions as Public Libraries,
Specifically, what happened in the Attleboro Public Library? A graph of circulation shows a high peak of books read during the '30's - no work, mi^t as well read, and besides it was warm in the library.
In 1939 with the beginning of the war, there was a sudden drop which kept right on descending until it reached the low point of only 29,000 adult books circulated in 1943. Then the curve went up again, sharply, until 1949- -the advent of Television, Down again, but not so sharply; the overall picture for 1952 shows a gain over the previous year.
This of course is in terms of books loaned for home use. The pattern changes completely when one considers what books and the use of books and other printed material in the library building (and buildings for the branch use must not be forgotten).
Twenty-five years ago new, popular fiction accounted for much of the high circulation. People came to the library for a fresh supply each week and sometimes were more than a bit sniffy unless the printing ink was still a bit
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damp. Encyclopedias were never marred by use, and the telephone rang chief- ly for a reserve for the latest light love or who-done-it.
The depression years brought a greater use of all the library resources: not only solace reading, but for practical how-to-do it, and honest to goodness study. Business firms found some of the answers to problems that involved statistics, trade information and formulas.
The war years took away the men and the women were too busy to read as formerly. The practical arts held prominence although books and maps on far away places were in great demand, and there was an increased interest in books on religion and philosophy.
After the war, men who had had access to the excellent camp libraries began coming back and telling us that we ought to do this and that. They also began studying on veteran's education grants and they came to the library to study - "too much racket at home".
The technical and university students, the changing school curricula, and the realization by more and more firms that information and illustration ( the library picture collection of approximately 164,000 items) were available by a telephone call, have made demands not only on the book collection but on the staff.
As stated in the 1935 Annual Report, the book collection and the staff are inseparable in any consideration of a library's usefulness. Intelligent, alert, and trained personnel to provide for the selection, classification, and arrange- ment of the collection and to assist in its use, is essential to a library.
During the years particular attention has been given to staff building as equal to or even exceeding in importance, collection building. Apprentice worters have qualified for full staff membership by attending summer school, taking extension and correspondence courses, and by private study. Various in-service training sessions have been conducted, all with the purpose of stimulating better understanding of the functions of a library, its realtions to the community, and to the basic responsibilities and enjoyment of library work. Appointments have been made, not for uniformity of background, but for the particular contributions can that individuals of different background and experience and temperament of bring to an institution, particularly one founded upon and used by persons varying cultures and races and interests.
the number No statistics are kept of requests for information by telephone, assistance given of consultations on the choice of material nor the amount of in the readers who prefer to consult the books, magazines, maps, pictures, etc, to figure building rather than take material home. Consequently it is impossible balances. The accomplishment in terms of work load, aggregate sales, or trial the dissatisfied only measurement is in terms of satisfied customers, and also who spur us to mend our ways.
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In concrete terms there have been building improvements, redecpration of main library and branches, and added equipment. The 1953 budget makes specific requests for rescuing the dilapidated buildings at Washington and Hebronville.
The book collection now stands at 70, 256 volumes. Continual weeding is carried on to eliminate obsolete items and worn out copies. Recently plans have been worked out to secure wider staff participation in the selection of books lest the collection be"typed'' by the tastes, interests (or heaven forbid?) prejudices of the librarian.
One of the prime axioms of good public library service is that the service is a community service. The community gives as well as receives.
While at times budgetary shortages have seemed disastrous, there has been a steady upgrade in municipal appropriations. The salary question is per- haps the most pertinent - the library salaries have lagged far, far behind local pay rates in business, industry, and in the schools where comparable prepara- tion is rewarded 50%, 75% and 100% higher.
The library and therefore the community has been the fortunate recipent of gifts; money, books, and magazines, equipment, flowers and services, and many, many kindnesses. Through the years these gifts have become part of the fibre of the stock and service which the library staff makes available.
A service of particular note is that of the Board of Trustees, who give of their time and thoughts, and experience, and patience.
It is this gift in particular that has made the past twenty-five years, despite exasperations, a most rewarding experience.
Thank you.
Lucile P. Cavender Librarian
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ATTLEBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Additions to Collection
1952
Adult Juvenile
By Purchase 1, 525 1, 921
By Gift 494 33
Total Volumes 2, 019 1, 954 Adult Juvenile By type:
Religion and Philosophy 74 17 Sociology, Education, Government 123 136 Sciences, Pure and Applied 190 135 Literature, Music, Art 435 82 History, Travel, Biography 315 282 Fiction 689 1, 272 Others 193 30
Total Volumes 2, 019 1, 954
Use of Collection
Adult Juvenile
Books Loaned:
Central 35, 298 29, 492 Branches: Hebronville 950 11, 998 South Attleboro 1, 532 4, 394 Central Adult Fiction 47% Tiffany 530 15, 783 Washington 1, 248 9, 705 Central Adult Non-Fiction 53% Hospital 2, 914 580 Total volumes 42,472 71, 952
Books Loaned by Type: Adult Juvenile
Religion and Philosophy 964 634 Sociology, Education, Government 1, 333 3, 206 Science, Pure and Applied 3, 290 5„ 327 Literature, Music, Art 5, 305 2, 168 History, Travel, Biography 4, 127 5, 705 Fiction 20, 788 51, 495 Others 6, 665 3, 417 Total volumes 42,472 71, 952 circulated 7,896 (Includes 1, 386 pamphlets, 7,386 current periodicals) Pictures 43 Annual Report
COST OF OPERATIONS
City Appropriation 1952
Salaries:
Library Staff $24, 704. 00 $24, 703. 95 Building Staff 2,480. 00 2,480. 00 Books and Bindery 7, 372. 00 7, 988. 98
Maintenance (Fuel, light, phone) 2, 120. 00 1, 921. 80 Building Repairs 3, 000. 00 2, 311. 31 Supplies and Equipment 950. 00 1,406. 29
Branches: Hebronville 250. 00 222. 53 South Attleboro 265. 00 263. 05 Tiffany 138. 00 134. 83 Washington 255. 00 221. 89 Other Operating Costs 570. 00 449. 32 $42, 10 4. 00 $42, 103. 95 Disbursements from Special Trust Funds in Custody of Trustees -4, 267. 95 TOTAL OPERATING COSTS $46, 371. 90 THE TRUSTEES Edwin F. Leach, President Mrs. William Gregory Mrs. Winthrop Barden, Secretary Frederick V. Murphy, Jr. Raymond F. Horton, Treasurer George Nerney Mrs. Lewis Chilson Leland H. Smith Mrs. Arthur Conro THE STAFF
Lucile P. Cavender, Librarian Alice I. Kingman, Loan and Helen M. Claflin, Senior Assistant Stack Supervisor Edna Guillette, Junior Assistant Marion B. Moore, Senior
Dorothy I. Hannaford, Assistant Librarian Assistant and Cataloger Amy M. Palmer, Children's Librarian Phylis E. Thomsen, Junior Assistant *Jean W. Withers, Children's Librarian SPECIAL PART-TIME ASSISTANTS AND PAGES As of November 1952 Alice ^renbur'g Claire Lavigueur Ann Barrett Dorothy Leach Bertha C. Bigney Eleanor McKniff Weltha Boeker Dorothy Robinson Marie Ann Gareau Joyce Robinson Patricia Gavin Madeleine Thibeault Alice Hoyle Patricia Whiting CUSTODIAN- Herman P. Isele ^Resigned.
43 Annual Report REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1952
SCHOOL COMMITTEE, 1952 Term expires, January Pierre B. Lonsbury, 78 Bayberry Hill Road 1954 William A. Nerney, 50 Tanager Road 1954 Thomas G« Sadler, 30 Alfred Street 1954 Henry M. Crowther, 34 Tyler Street 1954 Mrs. Henrietta Wolfenden, 187 Steere Street 1954 Mrs, Deborah O, Richardson, 303 Bank Street 1956 Mrs. Alice H, Stobbs, 63 Bank Street 1956 A. IrVing Studley, 26 West Street 1956 Royal P. Baker, 60 Ridgewood Road 1956
ORGANIZATION
Pierre Lonsbury ...... Chairman
Mrs. Alice H. Stobbs . Seceretary Pierre Lonsbury Representative before Municipal Council
STANDING COMMITTEES
Teachers and Course of Study Mr. Nerney Mrs. Stobbs Mr. Lonsbury
Textbooks and Supplies Mrs Richardson Mr. Studley Mr. Baker
Buildings Mr. Crowther Mr. Baker Mr. Sadler
Finance Mr. Nerney Mr. Crowther Mr. Baker
Athletic Advisory Committee Mr.' Baker Mrs. Richardson
Transportation Committee A. Irving Studley Mrs., Wolfenden
Trade Suhool Mr. Sadler Mr. Crowther Mrs. Wolfenden
Cafeteria Wolfenden Mrs., Richardson Mr, Crowther Mrs.
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Regular meetings, first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 p. m.
All bills to be acted on must be submitted in duplicate and be in the hands of the Clerk of the Committee, Superintendent's Office, before the third of each month in order to be paid on the fifteenth of that month.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Dr. Anson B. Barber
Office, Sanford Street Telephone 1-0012 and 1-0042 Residence: 38 Upland Road Telephone 1-1516
The Superintendent's Office is open on school days from 8:30 to 5:00.
Clerks
Hilda R. LaPalme 61 Hebron Avenue Mrs. Helen E. Carpenter 50 J.efffersDji Street Mrs. Mary Newton 98 Pond Street
School Physician
Dr. Simon Coren Tel. No. 1-0700 1 .134 Pleasant Street
School Nurse Mrs. Dorothy B. Wendell, R. N. 90 Locust Street
Telephones: Office 1-0042 . . . Residence 1-0940-W Office Hours: Superintendent's Office Building 8:00 -9:00 on School Days
School Dentist Dr. W. E. Turner 61 Park Street
School Dental Hygienist Barbara Arnold 117 Pine Street
Attendance Officer Frank H. Straker Tel. No. 1-0042 145 North Main Street
Cafeteria Manager Mrs. Pearl Fine Tel. No. 1-2732 Smith Street SCHOOL CALENDAR
First Term; Wednesday, September 3, to Tuesday, December 23, 1952
Second Term: Monday, January 5, to Friday, February 20, 1953
Third Term: Monday, March 2 to Tuesday, April 14, 1953
Fourth Term; Monday, April 20 to Wednesday, June 17, 1953
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SCHOOL SESSIONS
High School=One session, from 8:12 to 1: 40 with a lunch period of 25 minutes. Thacher Jr. High School-One session from 8:55 to 2:23 with a recess of 25 minutes. Bliss-9:00 to 11:45 and 12:45 to 3:00 Briggs Corner-8:45 to 11:45 and 12:30 to 2:30 Farmers - 9:00 to 11:45 and 1:15 to 3:30 Fmberg-9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 3:00 Lincoln-Grades II-VI: 8:45 to 11:45 and 12:45 to 2:45
Grades I, VII and VIII: 8:45 to 11:45 and 12:45 to 2:30 Richardson-9:00 to 11:45 and 1:15 to 3:30 Tiffany~9:00 to 11:45 and 1:15 to 3:30 Washington-9: 00 to 11:45 and 1:00 to 3:15 Willett-Grades I=VI: 9:00 to 11:45 and 1:15 to 3:30 Grades VII, VIII: 8:55 to 11:45 and 1:15 to 3:05 NO - SCHOOL SIGNALS Four double strokes of fire alarm 2 = 2-2-2 7:15 A. M. No School for High School 7:45 A. M. - No morning session for grades below Senior High School 12:15 P. M. No afternoon session for grades 1 to 6
These signals will be given at 7:15 A. M. , 7:45 A. M. and 12:15 P. M. in stormy weather. W. A. R. A. will broadcast No-School announcements beginning at 7:15 A. M., 7:45 A. M. and at 12: 15 P. M. COST OF INSTRUCTION
Valuation of Attleboro, 1952 $37,657,510.00 Tax rate per $1000, 1952 $45. 30 Expended for support of schools ... 699, 596. 20
Average membership of day schools. Sept. 1951-June 1952 . . . 3,458 Expended per pupil based on average membership $202. 31 Cost of books and supplies per pupil $7. 54
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND THACHER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Total expended for both schools including their share of general expenses...... $250,476.20 Average membership of High School, 1951-1952 749
Average membership of Thacher Junior High School, 1951-1952 . 297 1, 046 Cost per pupil ... $239. 46 Cost of books and supplies per pupil $11. 06 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Total expended $449, 120. 00
Average membership . 2,412 Cost per pupil $186. 20 01 Cost of books and supplies per pupil . $6.
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REPORT OF VETERANS REHABILITATION AND REEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE 1952
To His Honor the Mayor and Members of the Municipal Council;
The Servicemen's Rehabilitation and Re-employment Center continues to be of valuable assistance to Veterans and their families especially at this time when Korean Veterans are being discharged.
The office with its many application forms available and assistance in making out the applications is appreciated by the Veterans and their families. Veterans upon discharge report to this office and have their discharge and sep- - aration papers recorded and photostated. These records are kept permanently in this office, and are available to the Veteran in case of lost papers or v/hen he needs photostatic copies to accompany applications for Veterans Benefits.
This department has available forty-four different Veterans Administration Forms including benefits to wives, widows, disabled Veterans, service and non- service connected disabilities, hospitalization and out-patient treatment, burial allowance, headstone or grave marker, insurance, etc. Applications for State bonus will be available at this office when it is officially recorded, and a big rush is expected.
Through this office the Mayor's Korean package committee was supplied with the 535 labels correctly addressed.
The Service Center works with the Selective Service Board in many instances and also other service agencies throughout the district, including the Veteran's Benefits Office in this City.
The. Service Center appreciates the co-operation of the executives and per- sonnel of the Red Cross, members in charge of the Davis Park Hospital in Prov- indence, Mr. Max Markman, representative of the American Legion in Veterans' affairs, and of Ken Blandin, City Clerk, and his assistant. Miss Theresa Levis.
This office is open from 8:30 A, M. until 5 P. M. with continual service available.
Respectfully submitted,
Daniel O'Connell, Director Veterans Service Center
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REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER
1952
To the Honorable Mayor and the Municipal Council:
I herewith submit the annual report of the Dog Officer for the year 1952.
Listed below as of May 16, 1952 to December 31, 1952.
Dogs Boarded ...... 66
Dogs Statutory...... 67
Dead Dogs (highway) ...... 61
Mileage . . .2966
Man Hours ...... 463
Investigations ...... 219
Dogs Licensed . . .1811
Kennels ...... 28
Sincerely
I remain
Michael J. Quaglia.
Dog Officer
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REPORT OF BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS, Attleboro, Mass. 1952
To the Honorable Mayor and Municipal Council:
Revenue Received for Alcoholic Beverages Licenses $13, 738. 00 Revenue Received for One Day Licenses 138. 00 Revenue Received for Common Victualler Licenses 99. 00 Revenue Received for Lodging House Licenses 39. 00 Total Revenue Received $14,006. CtCD
Total Number of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the year 1952 36 " " " Common Victualler " " '' " 33 " " " Lodging House Licenses for the year 1952 13
Individual License Fee for Each Class as Follows:
All Alcoholic Beverages Innholder $ 500. 00 Class A Restaurant 550. 00 Class B Restaurant 500. 00 Tavern 335. 00 Package Goods 500. 00 Fraternal Clubs 300. 00 all other clubs 0. 00
Wines and Malt Beverages Innholder 0. 00 Restaurant 0. 00 Package Goods 225. 00 Common Victualler 250 00 Fee for Seasonal Licenses Club no. 00
13 One-day licenses at $10. 00 130. 00
1 One-day license at $5. 00 5. 00
1 Permit to buy at wholesale 3. 00
Frank P. Cronan Chairman
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REPORT OF THE CITY TREASURER 1952
To His Honor^ the Mayor, and the Municipal Council:
1 herewith submit the animal report of the finances of the City of Atfleboro for the year ending 1952. REVENUE Cash on Hand, December 31, 1952 $ 316,094.43 Receipts for the year of 1952 TAXES Current Year Real Estate $1, 476, 475. 97 Personal 127, 065. 41 P oil 13, 062. 00 Motor Vehicle Excise 136, 100. 31 Previous Years Real Estate 93, 408. 25 Personal 1, 920. 10 Poll 70. 00 Motor Vehicle Excise 12, 324. 05 From State Corporations 213, 876. 34 Income Tax 90, 999. 42 Reimbursement for loss on taxes 407. 76 For Schools 108, 516. 16 From Tax Titles On Tax Titles $ 7, 302.30 Interest on Tax Titles 391. 23 Redemption Deeds 591 00 7, 752. 53 Recording Deeds 65. 62 Total from Taxes $2, 282, 039. 80
SALE OF TAX POSSESSIONS 1, 680. 00 LICENSES, PERMITS & FEES Licenses, Dog 4, 076. 40 Liquor 13, 573. 00 ” Sundry 2,619. 75 20, 269. 15
Permit, IVTarriage 446. 00
All Others 1, 634. 90 2, 080. 90
F ees 3, 015. 62 Total From Licenses, Permits & Fees 25, 365. 67
FINES & FORFEITS Court Fines 739. 97 Parking Meter Fines 721. 79 Total from Fines 1, 461. 76
50 Annual Report GRANTS AND GIFTS From State-For Public Works Highways-Chapter #90 From State $28, 847. 27 From County 14,423. 62 43, 270. 89 State Housing Authority 19, 059. 00
From Stata-for Welfare O. A. A. 148, 314. 65 A. D. C. 22, 646. 49 D. A. 12, 051. 49 183, 012. 63 From Maurice Baer Fund 114. 48 From Finberg School Fund 397. 00 From Capron Fund 507. 47 From Helen Metcalf Fund 100. 00 From Margaret Spangler Fund 100. 00 From H. Sweet For Hayward Field 500. 00 1, 718. 95
Total for Grants and Gifts $247, 061. 47 PUBDIC SERVICE ENTERPRISES
" Water , . 166, 243. 60 Pipe & Labor 7, 754. 66 173, 998. 26 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Sewer 1, 152. 47 Curbing 4, 168. 30 Sidewalk 6, 144. 81 11, 465. 58 DEPARTMENTAL SEALING of Weights & Measures 294. 00 Health and Sanitation F rom State 3, 405. 01 All Others 400. 00 3, 805. 01 Charities Reimbursements for Relief Given From Cities and Towns 6,429. 34 F rom State 16, 360. 01 Reimbursements for Disability Assistance From State 7, 843. 22 Reimbursements for Aid to Dependent Children - From State 16, 724. 33 Reimbursements for Old Age Assistance From Cities and Towns 2, 472. 18
From State 1.50^ 46 1.. 53 Total for Charities 200, 290. 61 Soldier's Benefits From State 22, 487. 30 Education From State-Tuition of Children 2, 857. 73 Smith -Hughes-Barden Account 4, 898. 69 Transportation 11, 412. 00
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Other Tuition Town-Jewelry Trade $ 2,109.10 Veteran's Apprentice 67. 00 Individual 834. 14 Sale of Books & Supplies 623. 48 Rents 778. 12 Sale of Bus Tickets 3, 723. 16 All Others 16 5. 12 Total for Education $ 27, 468. 54 Libraries Fines & Rentals 909. 41 All Others 58,21 967.62
School Lunch 65, 915. 59
School Athletics 9, 818. 10 AGENCl^ From County - Dog Licenses 2, 717. 75 UNCLASSIFIED Tax payments 148, 367. 85 Meal Tax-From State 11, 403. 90 Rents from Public Property 751. 00 Parking Meters 14, 832. 50 Capron Park Concession 300. 00
Insurance Rebates 1, 217. 68 Deposit from Algonquin Gas Co. 200. 00 Snow Removal-From State 39. 00 Rehabilitation-From State 92. 87 Registrars 19. 50 Refund from Land Court 37. 50 Gasoline Dispensary 287. 34 Miscellaneous Estimated Receipts 223. 47 Total from Unclassified 177, 772. 61
INTEREST On Taxes 2, 399. 26 On Water 251. 83 On Betterments 18. 27 Committed Interest 604. 88 Cost on Taxes 1, 497. 85 Cost on Water 169. 10 Soldier's Bonus Fund xAccount 234. 60 5, 175. 79 REFUNDS Soldier's Benefits 817. 99 Public Welfare 4,438. 85 Miscellaneous 938. 31 6, 195. 15
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MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Temporary Loans in Anticipation of 1952 Revenue $650, 000. 00
TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 3 , 915, 980. 61 REVENUE
January 1, 1952 Cash Balance 334.545. 10
Receipts for year of 1952 3 , 915, 980. 61 4, 250, 525. 71 Payments for year of 1952 3, 934, 431.28 January 1, 1 953 Cash Balance 316,094.43 4, 250, 525. 71
NON --REVENUE
January 1, 1952 Cash Balance 46, 757. 26 46, 757. 26 Payments for year of 1952 44„448. 35 January 1, 1953 Cash Balance 2, 308. 91 46, 757. 26 DEBT STATEMENT
Gross City Debt, January 1, 1952 $1,609, 500.00 Tax notes issued during 1952 650, 000. 00 2, 259, 500. 00 000. Paid on above debt during 1952 797, 000. 00
Total debt on January 1, 1953 1 , 462, 500. 00 2, 259, 500. 00 000.
Amount of Debt Authorized by Special Laws and not subject to the Debt Limitation
High School Additional Bonds 17, 500. 00 V/ater Bonds dated Aug. 1, 1948 (l-l/47o) 75,000. 00 Ext. Water Bonds, dated- Nov. 1, 1949 (1-1/2 %) 232. 00 Veterans Housing Bonds, dated
May 1, 1949 (1-3/4%) 240. 000. 00 Junior High School Bonds, dated July 1, 1950 (1. 70%) 360. 00 Junior High School Bonds, dated February 1, 1951 (1-1/4%) 190. 000. 00 1, 114, 500. 00
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Debt subject to the Debt Limitation
Junior High School Bonds, dated Aug. 1, 1953 (1-1/2%) 158, 000.00 Junior High School Bonds, dated Nov. 1, 1949 (1-1/2%) 85,000.00 Municipal Relief Bonds, dated Oct. 1, 1949 (1-1/4%) 15, 000.00 Sewer Bonds, dated Feb. 26, 1948 (1-1/2%) 60, 000.00 Elementary School Bonds, dated May 1, 1940 (1-1/8%) 30, 000.00 348, 000. 00 $1,462, 500. 00
Borrowing capacity (2-1/2% of average valuation for past three years 986, 515. 20 Debt January 1, 1953 subject to debt limitation 348, 000. 00
Borrowing capacity January 1, 1953 638, 515. 20
TOTAL DEBT & AMOUNT TO BE PAID IN 1953 Amount of Debt On Principal On Interest Municipal Relief 15, 000. 00 15, 000. 00 187. 50 Elementary School 30, 000. 00 10, 000. 00 281. 30 Water 75, 000. 00 15, 000. 00 937. 50 Sewer 60, 000. 00 10, 000. 00 825, 00 High School Addition 17, 500. 00 3, 000. 00 350. 00 Veterans Housing 240, 000. 00 20, 000. 00 4, 025. 00 Water Extension 232, 000, 00 20, 000. 00 3, 480. 00 Junior High School Nov. 1949 85,000.00 5, 000. 00 1, 275. 00 Junior High School Jun. 1950 360, 000.00 20, 000. 00 5, 950. 00 Junior High School Ifeb. 1951 190,000.00 10, 000. 00 2, 312. 50 Junior High School Aug. 1951 158, 000.00 18, 000. 00 2, 370. 00
1, 462, 500. 00 146, 000. 00 21 , 993. 80 TAX TITLE ACCOUNT
Value of Tax Titles Acc ount as of January 1, 1952 $8, 354. 34 1952 Taxes & Special Assessments with cost & interest 2, 714. 71 - 1952 Taxkings 2, 148.82 13, 217.87 Foreclosures 1, 520. 71 Redemptions 7, 303.83 8, 824.54
Tax Title Account Balance January 1, 1953 4, 393. 33 TAX POSSESSION ACCOUNT
Value of Tax Possession Account, January 1 1952 $17, 986. 63 , Additions during 1952 1. 518.25 19,504.88 Sales during 1952 500. 03
Tax Possession Account Balance January 1, 1953 19, 004. 85
54 Annual Report CAPRON FUND INCOME ACCOUNT
Cash on Hand, January 1, 1952 2,687.27 Received on investments during 1952 1,622. 86 4, 310. 13 Disbursements during 1952 507. 47
Balance on January 1, 1953 3, 802. 66
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT Cash on hand, January 1, 1952 10, 224. 18 Received on investments during 1952 1, 103. 31
Balance on January 1, 1953 11, 327. 49
P RINCIPAL ACCOUNT Invested in: Mortgages 17, 182. 58 Savings Banks & Loan Assn. 23, 939. 37 Attleboro Savings & Loan Assn. 3, 500. 00 Balance on January 1, 1953 44. 621. 95
MAURICE J. BAER FUND
Principal Account 10 , 000. 00 Income Account on January 1, 1952 330. 93 Received on Income Account in 1952 258. 52 10, 589. 45 Disbursements during 1952 114. 48
Balance on January 1, 1953 10, 474. 97
NELLIE A. COOPER FUND
Principal Account 1,000.00
Income Account on January 1, 1952 18. 41 Received on Income Account in 1952 20. 46
Balance on January 1, 1953 1, 038. 87 FINBERG SCHOOL FUND
Principal Account 5, 000. 00 InC' me Account on January 1, 1952 404. 92 Received on Income Account in 1952 130. 47 5, 535. 39 Disbursements during 1952 397. 00
Balance on January 1, 1953 5, 138. 39
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RUTH HOLDEN -ALICE HASKELL NURSING FUND
Balance in Fund on January 1, 1952 6, 954. 88 Received Interest during 1952 139.89
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Balance on January 1, 1953 7, 094.77
EVERETT S. HORTON FUND
Principal Account 7, 500. 00
Income Account on January 1, 1952 1, 493. 75 Received on Income Account in 1952 187. 50
Balance on January 1, 1953 9, 181. 25
HELEN W. METCALF FUND
Balance on January 1, 1952 2. 35
Balance on January 1, 1953 2. 35
SOLDIERS'BONUS TAX FUND
Balance on January 1, 1952 13, 334. 34 Received Interest during 1952 234. 60 13, 568. 94 Disbursements during 1952 234. 60 34 Balance on January 1, 1953 . 13„ 334. MARGARET SPANGLER TRUST FUND
Principal Account 5, 000. 00 Received Interest during 1952 100. 00 5, 100. 00 Disbursements during 1952 100. 00 000. 00 Balance on January 1, 1953 . 5, DEBORAH STARKEY FUND
Balance in Fund on January 1, 1952 1, 662. 64 Received Interest during 1952 33. 41 1, 696. 05
Balance on January 1, 1953 .... 1, 696. 05
S. M. STONE FUND
Principal Account 10 , 000. 00 Balance in Income Account on January 1, 1952 338. 95 Received in Income Account during 1952 258. 26 10, 597. 21 21 Balance on January 1, 1953 10, 597.
56 Annual Report FLORENCE HAYWARD SWEET FUND
Principal Account 10, 000. 00
Balance in Income Account on January 1, 1952 1, 724. 23 Received in Income Account during 1952 287. 16 12, on. 39
Balance on January 1, 1953 12,011.39
WAR SAVINGS INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
Balance in Fund on January 1, 1952 4, 193. 25 Received Interest during 1952 84.28 4, 277. 53
Balance on January 1, 1953 4, 277.53
TRI CENTENNIAL FUND
Principal-Invested in "F'' Bonds-Maturity Value 1, 950. 00
Balance in Income Account on January 1, 1952 17. 23 Received Interest during 1952 .34 17. 57
Balance on January 1, 1953 17. 57
WILLIAM MARSHALL,
Treasurer, of the City of Attleboro
57 Annual Report REPORT OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1952
The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Attleboro, Massachusetts
The Health Department herewith presents to your honorable body this summary of its activities in behalf of better health in the community for the calendar year ending December 31, 1952.
Very favorable health conditions prevailed in the community in 1952 and our population generally enjoyed an excellent health year.
Our compilation of vital statistics for 1952 shows a very slight decrease in both resident deaths and resident births. Two hundred and 64 deaths (includ- ing 7 stillborn and 51 residents who died out of the city) were recorded as com- pared with 266 in 1951. One hundred and 45 were males and 119 females. Approximately 70% of all the deaths occured among the over 60 age group, while 45% were persons 70 years of age and older. Major causes of death were diseases of the heart which claimed 99 persons, 61 males and 38 females. Other leading causes were cancer from which 40 residents died and cerebral hemorrhage which brought death to 26 people. Accidents took 12 local lives, and increase over the previous years toll of 7. Falls in or about the home were responsible for six deaths, accidental asphyxiation was the cause of five deaths and there was one death from motor vehicle injuries. One suicide and one homicide were also recorded.
The number of local births in the year just past was 506, 274 males and 232 females. Of this total, 421 were born at Sturdy Hospital, two were home deliveries and 83 were born in hospitals outside the city. Seven hundred and 30 more babies (390 males and 340 females) were born in this city to parents having residences in other communities. In compliance with state law, our de- partment paid for the hospital care of four premature babies whose parents were unable to meet the expense.
Classes conducted by the Health Nurse to instruct parents in child care from birth to one year drew responsive audiences and resulted in increased interest and cooperation in good child care. Generous assistance was lent this new department undertaking by the State Department of Health and the local Visiting Nurses Association.
A total of 758 communicable disease cases were recorded compared with last year’s extremely low prevalence when only 263 cases were reported. Four hundred and 83 cases of measles and 116 cases of chicken pox accounted for 79% of the total, with dog bite (57 cases), german measles (28 cases) and mumps (14 cases) providing the next highest totals. The incidence of scarlet fever dropped to a low of five cases as compared with 31 in 1951. A decrease from 12 to 9 cases of pulmonary tuberculosis was noted and deaths from this cause
58 Annual Report declined from six to three. Despite a record-breaking epidemic of acute polio- myelitis which swept many sections of the country, this city was fortunate in having only one mild case. Our community's good record of complete absence of dread diphtheria was continued for the 16th consecutive year, an indication that immunization is a strong factor in the prevention of this disease, A survey of the babies born in 1951 showed that approximately 83% have already received this important protection, either from their private physicians or at the annual free clinics conducted by the Health Department.
Our health nurse has kept close watch on all communicable disease cases reported to the department, and when the need was indicated she made home visits to arrange for care and hospitalization and to give instruction regarding isolation and quarantine regulations and precautions to be observed. Careful and constant supervision and follow-up of all tuberculosis cases and contacts were an important part of her public health activity.
Routine physical examinations were given to the children of St. Joseph's parochial school by the Health Officer, assisted by the Health Nurse, Massa- chusetts Vision Tests were also given to all of these pupils by the nurse, and she followed up these examinations with home visits for consultation with parents of children found to have physical defects or other health problems.
A busy schedule of dental clinic sessions for eligible children of the first four elementary grades was maintained each week-day morning by Dr. W, E. Turner, with the assistance of our dental hygienist. Three hundred and 33 chil- dren (compared with 295 the previous year) had all dental defects corrected at the clinics, and all were given sodium fluoride applications to lessen future dental decay. In addition, a survey made of the teeth of all children through the sixth grades resulted in many students having necessary work done by their private dentists. Our hygienist continued her fine program of dental health in- struction in the elementary grades of the public and parochial schools each afternoon.
Sanitary conditions throughout the city have been good during 1951. All complaints of insanitary conditions have been investigated and in most cases promptly abated.
Reports of our Milk Inspector show that the milk consumed in Attleboro is of good quality and examinations of our city water indicate its continued ex- cellence.
Careful check-ups on sanitary conditions and practices in local eating and drinking establishments show a good compliance with the U. S. Public Health Service Code, as adopted by our city. All other food handling establish- ments, including bakeries, markets, pasteurizing plants, ice cream manufac- turing plants and dairies have been regularly inspected, and substantial and steady improvement in sanitary conditions have been noted.
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The department gratefully recognizes the friendly assistance of city offi- cials and public and private welfare agencies and the continued good cooperation of our citizens, which have made possible our accomplishment of another year of successful service to the people of Attleboro. In 1953 we shall continue our endeavors to maintain and develop sound and active health programs in response to the needs of all our people.
The following reports, submitted by members of the department, show in detail the work accomplished during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
F. L. Girouard, M. D, Health Officer
HEALTH DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES AND RECEIPTS, 1952 EXPENDITURES: Salaries $13,350.00 Sanatoria 6, 138. 11 Other Expenses 15, 606.34
TOTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES, 1952 $35, 943. 09 RECEIPTS:
Licenses and Permits were issued as follows for the year:
Milk Store 96 Oleomargarine 57 Milk Dealer 47 Pasteurization 6 Funeral Directors. 7 Methyl Alcohol 33 Cabins and Trailer Camps 10 Ice Cream Manufacture 2 Massage 4 Rendering 5 Bottling 2 Sale of Ice Cream 96 Day Care Agency 8
Total Fees collected for these licenses $ 395. 00 Health Department Reimbursements, 1952 State Subsidy on patients at Bristol County Tuberculosis Hospital and Rutland Training Center for cases having a settlement in Attleboro $2, 664. 29
TOTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECIPTS, 1952 $3, 059. 29
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ATTLEBORO'S yiTAL STATISTICS BY MONTHS
Births Stillbirths Deaths
January 36 3 19 February 53 0 22 March 33 0 20 April 49 1 25 May 37 1 24
June 36 1 20
July 38 1 17 August 60 0 21 September 43 0 22 October 37 0 22 November 53 0 23 December 31 0 22 506 7 2 57 (274 Males. (5 Males, (140 Males, 232 Females) 2 Females) 117 Femah
CAUSES OF ATTLEBORO DEATHS
Accident, asphyxiation, 5; Accident, falls, 6; Accident, motor vehicle, 1;
Acute Luetic Aortis, 1; Acute Myocardial Infarction, 7; Acute Nephritis, 1;
Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease, 30; Ascending Myelitis, 1; Aspiration Pneumonia,
2; Arteriosclerosis, general, 7; Atelectasis, 4; Brain Tumor, 1; Bronchial
Asthma, 1; Broncho Pneumonia, 7; Cancer, 38; Cardiac Decompensation, 5;
Cardio-renal Vascular Disease, 1; Cerebral Arteriosclerosis, 1; Cerebral Hemorrhage, 26; Cerebral Thrombosis, 14; Chronic Ulcerative Colitis, 1;
Cirrhosis of Liver, 1; Coronary Heart Disease, 5; Coronary Occlusion, 10;
Coronary Sclerosis, 1; Coronary Thrombosis, 22, Diabetes Mellitus, 1; Hyper- tensive Heart Disease, 9; Hypostatic Pneumonia, 2; Imperforate Anus, 1; Intestinal
Obstruction, 1; Leukemia, 2; Lobar Pneumonia, 1; Malignant Hypertension, 1;
Mitral Stenosis, 1; Murder, 1; Myocarditis, chronic, 8; Nephritis, chronic, 2;
Paralytic Ileus, 1; Parkinson's Disease, 1; Perforated Duodenal Ulcer, 2; Pre- maturity, 4; Pulmonary Embolism, 1; Pulmonary Edema, 1; Pulmonary Tuber- culosis, 3; Ruptured Aortic Aneurism, 1; Septicemia, 2; Stillborn, 7; Subcortical
Hematoma, 1; Sucide, 1; Uraemia, 10. TOTALS, 264. Males, 145. Females, 119. DEATHS BY AGES
Stillborn, 7; Under one year, 13; 2-5 years, 1, 5-10 years, 1; 10-20 years, 1; 20-30 years 2; 30-40 years, 4; 40-50 years, 13; 50-60 years, 38, 60-70 years, 64; 70-80 years, 61; over 80 years, 59, TOTALS, 145 Males, 119 Females. DEATHS UNDER ONE YEAR
Under one day, 6, 1-2 days, 3; 2-3 days, 1; 1-2 weeks, 3; TOTALS, 13 Seven Males and Six Females.
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Deaths Under One Year (cont'd)
CAUSES OF THESE DEATHS
Aspiration Pneumonia, 2; Atelectasis, 4; Broncho Pneumonia, 1;
Cerebral Hemorrhage, 1; Imperforate Anus, 1; Prematurity, 4, CASES OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES and DEATHS FROM COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Chicken Pox, 116 cases, 0 deaths; Cat Bite, 1 case, 0 deaths; Dog Bite,
57 cases, 0 deaths; Rabbit Bite, 1 case, 0 deaths; Encephalitis, 1 case, 0 deaths; German Measles, 28 cases, 0 deaths; Measles, 483 cases, 0 deaths; Mumps, 14
cases, 0 deaths; Poliomyelitis, 1 case, 0 deaths; Scarlet Fever, 5 cases, 0 deaths;
Pulmonary Tuberculosis, 9 cases, 3 deaths; Undulant Fever, 1 case, 0 deaths; Whooping Cough, 41 cases, 0 deaths.
TOTAL CASES, 758. TOTAL DEATHS, 3
REPORT OF THE HEALTH NURSE
Dr. Fernand L. Girouard Health Officer Attleboro, Mass.
Dear Doctor Girouard;
I herewith submit i:he; annual statistical report of the activities of the Health Nurse for the year ^952: Number of visits to and in behalf of tuberculosis cases 237 ” ’’ ’’ " " " " "contacts of tuberculosis 59 " " " " " " ' " suspicious tuberculosis cases ..... 34 Number of visits to Bristol County Hospital with persons for x-ray and admittance 71 Number of cases of tuberculosis reported in 1952 9 Number of deaths from tuberculosis reported in 1952 3 Number of visits to and in behalf of other infectious '"diseases 125 " " " " " " " crippled children 23 " " " " " " " immunization 376 " " " " " " " school children 220
Other visits - check on biologicals at Sturdy Hospital, inspection of boarding homes for children, inspection of day care agencies, premature baby program, denial clinic, social service. Health Department business, meetings attended and talks given 523
TOTAL OF ALL VISITS . 1.668 Annual Report
Twenty-three persons received care and treatment at Bristol County Hospital last year. Three persons received care and treatment for tuberculosis at other hospitals, and one person received rehabilitation training at Rutland Training Center.
Of the babies born in 1951, almost 83% were found to have been inoculated against diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus during their first year, either by their private physicians or at the Health Department Clinics.
Respectfully submitted,
Lois Wilmarth, R. N. Health Nurse
REPORT OF THE HEALTH AGENT
Dr. Fernand L. Girouard Health Officer Attleboro, Massachusetts
Dear Doctor Girouard;
I herewith submit my annual report as Milk Inspector and Health Agent for the year ending December 31, 1952:
During the year 1952 two milk pasteurizing plants stopped operations and transferred milk to another dealer for pasteurization. These dealers were Bauer and Narkiewicz.
Bliss Bros, Dairy opened their new dairy plant and ice cream stand in 1952. Four milk dealers dropped their Attleboro licenses and three new ones were added.
Milk and cream consumption showed a slight drop from 1951 levels.
Number of dealers selling milk in Attleboro . . 39
Estimated number of quarts of milk sold daily in Attleboro . 10, 970 " " " " " " ” ' " cream . . . . 385
Number of producers selling milk to dealers in Attleboro . . 287 Number of milk pasteurizing plants under inspection 28 Number of milk pasteurizing plant inspections 275 { Number of Milk Pasteurizing Plants in Attleboro Number of inspections of dairy farms
Total number of pasteurized milk and cream samples collected 827
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Tests made on these samples: Bacteria 824 E. Coli Bacteria 824 Butterfat Tests 826 Total Solids Tests 587 Phosphatase Tests 825
Sediment tests . 824 Micro Examinations ... .110
Regular reports were sent out on samples of milk and cream to the dealers concerned, and letters were sent to them on any sub- standard samples.
Samples of raw milk were taken from three producers and the following tests were made: Bacteria (raw) 18
Bacteria (Lab. Past. ) . . , 20 Butterfat 7 Total Solids 2 Microscopies 32
Efficiency surveys were made on six milk pasteurizing plants gind the following tests were made: Bacteria Counts 12 E. Coli Counts ...... 49 Microscopic Exams .... 6
Ice cream samples were taken from four dealers and the following tests were made: Bacteria Counts 12
.i !*'. . 12 E. Coli Counts . V . Butterfat Tests 12
Number of Bakeries in Attleboro 6 Number of Bakery Inspections 18
Sixty-four samples of public and private water supplies were taken or received and the following tests were made:
Bacteria Counts 61
E. Coli Determinations . . 61 pH Tie St s 63 Chlorine Residuals P. P. M. 22
Number of swimming pools under inspection 5
Number of swimming pool inspections . 47 Tests made on these: pH 47 Bacteria Counts 47
E. Coli Determinations . . 47 Chlorine Residuals P. P. M. 47
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Number of Eating and Drinking Establishments under inspection. ... 69 Number of inspections of Eating and Drinking Places 223 Number of swab tests on eating and drinking utensils 473 Number of bacteria counts from swab tests 468 Number of soft drink bottling plants 2
Number of inspections of soft drink plants . 2 Number of overnight cabins, trailers and recreation camps .... 8 Number of inspections of overnight cabins, trailers and recreation
camps . . 8
City Dump inspected monthly for sanitary condition, also for efficiency of rat control program carried on by Pest Control Company.
Number of boarding and convalescent homes under inspection ... 4 Number of inspections of convalescent and boarding homes .... 2 Number of talks before civic organizations on Health Department activities 3
Attended hearings at State House on local health administration legislation and attended meetings on Civilian Defense at Fall River.
One factory was inspected for industrial health hazards.
A one-day symposium on small milk plant operation was conducted.
One hundred and 14 nuisance complaints were received and investigated, and three court cases resulted from nuisance complaints. Overflowing sewage systems, contaminated wells, water shutoffs, lack of heat, keeping of animals and fowl without a permit, improper rubbish and garbage disposal and miscel- laneous insanitary conditions comprised the complaints.
Forty -two samples of cream were taken from cream dispensers at 28 eating and drinking establishments and 42 butterfat tests were made on these. Those selling a mixture of milk and cream or just milk were ordered to dis- play a sign denoting to the public that cream was not served. Mass. Food & Drug required that this sign read "We serve a mixture of milk and cream in our coffee and on our cereals "
A complete survey was made of our 65 Eating and Drinking Establish- ments, in company with Mr. Vincent Brimley, District Sanitary Officer. The overall percentage for these establishments was 86. 83%. Fifty-four places had from 0-3 items to be corrected; seven places had major items to be corrected and four places were very unsatisfactory and were given 30 days to correct de- fects. All complied. Respectfully submitted,
Frank L. Cushman Agent & Milk Inspector.
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REPORT OF THE DENTAL CLINIC
Dr. Fernand L. Girouard Health Officer Attleboro, Mass.
Dear Doctor Girouard:
We herewith submit the annual report of the Dental Clinic for 1952:
Clinic Sessions 212 Number of Sittings 1080 Number of Fillings 1844 Number of Extractions 191 Number of Cleanings 166 Number of Sodium Fluoride Treatments 413 Number of Patients Completed 255
In September the Dentist inspected the mouths of all children in grades one through four. Of the 1754 inspected, 1154 were found with defective mouths. The Dental Hygienist also inspected the mouths of all fifth and sixth grade pupils. An increase in the number of children receiving dental care was noted.
The Dental Clinic is now caring for patients in the first four grades of school, and there are 333 accepted applicants for the school year 1952-1953. These children are given all necessary dental care, and sodium fluoride treat- ments are given all new patients.
The Dental Hygienist made 101 visits to elementary schools throughout the city this year and led 345 classroom discussions - emphasizing the need for regular dental care, methods of tooth brushing, good nutrition and basic dental anatomy.
Respectfully submitted
W. E. Turner, D. D. S. Barbara Arnold, D. H.
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS AND INSPECTOR OF S,LAUGHTERING
Dr. F. L. Girouard Health Officer Attleboro, Mass.
Dear Dr. Girouard:
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals and Inspector of Slaughtering for 1952.
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Report of the Inspector of Animals and Inspector of Slaughtering - continued
Number of animals examined and quarantined to determine whether or not they had rabies 84 Number of premises inspected 74 Number of animals inspected at these premises:
Cows .... 534
Heifers . . . 64
Calves . . . 69 Bulls .... 30 Steer .... 5 Swine .... 291 Sheep .... 72 Goats .... 9
Ponies ...... 4
Horses . . . 30
Number of interstate cattle shipment permits received and checked...... 19
This fall, vesicular exanthema, a disease entirely of swine and non- contagious to humans, was discovered in the surrounding towns. Fortunately, there were no cases in the city. It is a serious disease of swine and has affected much of the country, and necessitated federal control in order to prevent its spread. At the present time, Bristol County is under quarantine for the disease.
Respectfully submitted,
James C. DeWitt, D. V. M. Inspector of Animals Inspector of Slaughtering
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING
Dr. Fernand L. Girouard, Health Officer Attleboro, Massachusetts
Dear Doctor Girouard:
During the year 1952,777 plumbing inspections were made and of this amount 132 were made by Mr. Wilfred Perra, the Assistant Plumbing Inspector.
116 were for new houses 35 were for replacing old work 31 were for replacing sink traps 41 were for replacing lead work
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Report of the Inspector of Plumbing-continued
27 were for connecting house to sewer 11 were for hooking up dishwashers 89 were for hooking up washingmachines 2 were for hooking up disposals 4 were for drinking fountain hook-ups 2 were for safety valves 6 were for health inspections 31 were for connecting range boilers 63 were for connecting tankless heaters 32 were for connecting gas water heaters 14 were for connecting electric water heaters 2 were for dental units
>3 were for doda fountains 2 were for air conditioners 18 were for shower stalls 7 were for floor drains 4 were for grease traps 7 were for slop sinks 13 were for laundry trays 12 were for urinals 16 were for replacing soil pipe 4 were for miscellaneous
I recommend, as a saving to the City, that we do as various towns and cities surrounding us, make a charge of $2, 50 for the first fixture, and 50 cents for each additional fixture, to be paid at the time the applications are made out. This amount could be applied to all expenses incurred, and would alleviate the burden to the City.
Respectfully submitted,
Allan A. Gross Plumbing Inspector.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS 1952
To His Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council
Gentlemen:
We herewith submit our annual report for the year 1952. TABLE OF AGGREGATES
Number of Persons assessed on Real and Personal Property 9,600 Number of Polls assessed 7, 746 Number of houses assessed 4, 879 Number of acres of land assessed 15,000 Valuation of Taxable Real Estate $ 34, 786, 700 Valuation of Taxable Personal Property $ 2, 870, 810 TAXES LEVIED
Real Estate Tax $1, 575, 837. 51 Personal Property Tax 130, 047. 69 Poll Tax 15, 492. 00 Total $ 1,721, 377.20
MOTOR EXCISE TAXES
Number of cars assessed 9„332 Total Valuation $ 3,936, 730.00 Total Tax Levied 169,430.04 Average Value 422.00 Average Tax 18. 15 TOTAL VALUATIONS
Valuation of taxable Real Estate $34, 786, 700. 00 Valuation of taxable Personal Property 2, 870, 810. 00 Valuation of non-taxable Real Estate 5, 555, 890. 00 Valuation of non-taxable Personal Property 2, 279, 515. 00 Tax Title Deeds to City 68, 525. 00 Land of Low Value 445. 00 Total Valuation - Taxable and Non-taxable $45, 561, 885. 00
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ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES
1952 Budget and Appropriations $ 2, 532, 355. 34 1952 Amount to be raised for County and State 168, 153. 16 1952 Judgement on Taxes 654. 10 1952 Overlay Account — 20, 123. 08
Total amount to be raised $ 2, 72 1,'285.'’68
Less Estimated Receipts 999, 908. 48
Total amount to be raised on Polls, Real Estate and
Personal Property $ 1, 721, 377. 20
Less Polls 15, 492, 00
Net amount to be raised on Real Estate and Personal $ 1, 705, 885. 20
Total Valuation $ 37, 657, 510 X $45. 30 (tax rate per thousand) will raise $ 1, 705, 885. 20
Respectfully submitted,
Patrick J. Byrnes, Chairman
Christopher W. McNary
Carl A, Nelson
REPORT OF CUSTODIAN OF PROPERTY 1952
Honorable Cyril K. Brennan Mayor of the City of Attleboro
Dear Mr. Mayor:
Every day I receive inquiries for available lots owned by the City which could be used for building purposes. I have successfully arranged for the sale of many parcels, advantageously to the City, all with the consent of the Honorable Members of the Municipal Council and with the approval of the Mayor's Office.
These parcels have been non-tax producing for many years and by their sale the City receives not only the taxes on the land but also new revenue in the form of taxes on buildings built thereon.
I still have many parcels of desirable land and many parcels are added each year. My office is open to the public at all times for inquiry re- garding same.
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Report of Custodian of Property-continued
I wish to thank the Assessors' Office, the Finance Committee and the Treasurer's 'Office for their kind assistance in working closely with me in the performance of my duties.
During the year 1952, the following parcels were sold:
Lots 443-445 New Plat 5 Central Avenue $100. 00 Lots 39 & 40 New Plat 18 Sullivan Street 80. 00 187-189 New Plat 6 Sycamore Street 225. 00
45-50 New Plat 20 Colvin Street 300 . 00 45 Devonshire Park Dean Road 15. 00 14C-152, 184-186 Prescott Street New Plat 81 250. 00 153-154, 157-162 New Plat 81 Hamilton Street 200. 00 7-8-47-48 New Plat 9 Cumberland Avenue 80. 00 106 New Plat 33 13th Street--- 350. 00 632 New Plat 44 Bushee Street 100. 00 137-138 New Plat 4 Guild Avenue 250. 00 354-356, 376, 377 New Plat 19 Owne Street 125.00 Tiffany Street Lot 13 100.00 Evergreen Street 286-287 New Plat 36 75. 00 66 New Plat 62 County Street 200. 00 290-294 New Plat 16 Scott Street 150. 00 Margin Street lots 98-99 New Plat 65 20. 00
Respectfully Submitted, Henry Rotenberg, Custodian of Property Acquired by the foreclosure of Tax Titles.
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REPORT OF CITY SORICITGR 1952
To the Mayor and Municipal Council:
Gentlemen:
This office rendered many decisions for the various departments and city officials in the year 1952. This aspect of work is very important :nd in most instances requires assiduous research which demands the expending of much time It would be a virtual impossibility for me to ascertain the nurrY er of conferences and opinons had and rendered last year.
The following cases are n. ' pending in the Superior Court for Bristol
County, most of which should be oisposed o ' by trial or settlement in the en- suing year:
George Ireland v. City of Attleboro - land damage Eli St. Jean v. City of Attleboro - land damage Edward Kray v. City of Attleboro - land damage Abel Pimental v. City of Attleboro - lana damage William Boyle v. City of Attleboro - land damage Cuiin'ert v. City of Attleboro - tort Vetter v. City of Attleboro - zoning
The Vetter case has been tried before a Master and the pleadings should be completed sometime in 1953. Regardless of the decision, it is com- tempiated that the matter will be finally adjudicated in the State Supreme Court. Zoning problems are increasing, both from the defense aspect and the prosecu- tion of violators as reported to this office. It may be easily deduced that this requires more time in the Courts for the City Solicitor.
Allow me to take the liberty of reiterating that the compensation for City Solicitor is far below that in other areas comparable to the City of Attleboro.
This office wishes to extend appreciation to all City officials and de- partments for their cooperation and courtesey extended to the Cit " Solicitor during the year.
Respectfully yours.
Francis M. Flaherty
City Solicitor
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REPORT OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY 1952
The Honorable Cyril K. Brennan, Mayor Members ofithe Municipal Council City of Attleboro Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Attleboro Housing Authority held sixteen regular and special meetings dur- ing the year in addition to many conferences with Contractor, Architect and members of the State Housing Board.
Chapter 200-1 Development
The construction work on this development was sufficiently advanced in January 1952 so that occupation by veterans families was completed. The average shelter rent established for these units was at $36. 75 plus utility services at cost and this average has been maintained throughout the year. No loss of rentals has been experienced.
There were nujnerous items, mostly on the outside of the buildings, that were not completed at the time of occupation. Progress has been somewhat slow on these items inasmuch as several of them are under discussion between the Authority, Contractor and State Housing Board. It is hoped that agreement on technical matters will be reached in the near future and that this development brought to final completion.
The cost of financing public housing has advanced very materially during the past two years. Because of the many delays which the
Authority experienced in construction it has been deemed advisable not to enter into permanent financing as yet.
Chapter 372 Development
The operation of this development has now started on its fourth year. Of the Thirty- one original occupants twenty- six remain. Transfers to other localities made it necessary for five families to leave the development. Immediate occupancy was made by new families and no loss of rental has been experienced in this development during the three years of operation.
The condition of water in the basements of numerous of the units of the development which had been refered to in previous report s has been corrected and very little trouble from that source should be experienced in the future.
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Report of the Housing Authority (Cont'd)
During the year many applications were received from eligible veterans. Owing to this the Authority brought to the attention of the Mayor and the City Council the fact that further developments were possible under Chapter 372, Chapter 200 and the Federal Housing Administration. If no .acditional housing IS consider-ed necessary or desirable the AuthoJ it/ would respectfully call attention to the fact that there are some forty lots on the Hillcrest Oaks Development which are currently vacant. These lots can be considered as completely deveii^nec in that water, electricity, gas and telephone services are installed in the streets and are available to each of them. A substantial part of the original cost of the installation of the streets could therefore be realized from the sale of such lots.
The Authority wishes at this time to express its appreciation for the continued cooperation of the Mayor, members of the City Council, members of the Public Works Department and other city officials involved.
Respectfully submitted,
John E. Turner, Chairman
Leland B. Smith
Leonard I. Lamb
Harold W. MacDonald
Mrs. Francis J. O'Neil
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REPORT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1952
To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Municipal Council:
Gentlemen:
The Departmental report for the year 1952 of work accomplished with pertinent data and construction is herewith submitted.
New plat dev^^-opment and single home building on a city wide basis required the installation of extensive water main line extensions and services. A particularly difficult job was the Mas^bn St. extension which required con- siderable blasting of the rock encountered.
The fact that it is now necessary to hire an outside specialist for all dynamiting rather than have this done by Department men increases the cost of some extensions considerably.
The State law covering the use of explosives is very plain and also rigid so that under the present conditions it is not advisable for the Department to do this work since the man actually handling the explosives has nb legal protection whatever and will be held directly responsible in case of injuries to per sops and property.
Some sort of insurance coverage for a city employee to do the blast- ing would be less costly and would save time by his being immediately available when rock is encountered.
It is interesting to note the gross amount received from the sale of water and guarantees on main extensions for this is $16 7, 35'p. 16 and that 1. 85 miles of water main extension was placed.
In the late summer numerous complaints of water users and Health Department tests indicate that immediate action Should be taken in an attempt to improve the quality of water being pumped from the Wading River Station. This Department believed that perhaps a part of thpcxTon- dition was caused by the clay seal on top of the gravel packed wells having been broken by over pumping or by long disuse. Nearly one half of) the filter bed area was excavated to depths of two to four feet by which a layer of iron bearing semi-impervious material was wasted and replaced with clean, somewhat coarse gravel. The hard strata was re- moved down to previous gravel. Around the wells the old material was removed and clean gravel refilled. Before refilling the top of each well and around each suction pipe and gate, a solid layer of specially purchased brick clay was carefully placed and tamped. The intent being of course, to seal the top of the well gravel and thereby prevent sur- face water from entering directly into the suction line. Subsequent tests of water in the station proved the value of this work.
75 Annual Report All excess suction lines holding dead water was removed and the lines in use plugged beyond each welL
A new hydrant was set in the station yard on the City side of the force main check valve and by a dual line of fire hose from it all the suction lines and the station vacuum tank vias completely washed out using City water at the normal system pressure. The work as outlined was very worth while as the daily routine water tests indicate a very high quality of supply.
In the station proper a chlorine and lime feeder was installed, also an automatic vacuum pump and temperature bearing cuts out on each motor and pump bearing. These controls will cut off the power making this plant semi-automatic inasmuch as it will shut down in case of hot bearings and loss of water in the suction line or a drop in power line voltage but must be restarted manually after checking the cause of the shut down.
This station is operating twenty four hours a day and has given no trouble of consequence since it was started in September. One very serious incident occured, previous to starting the station however, when lightning struck the pole carrying the power wires and followed a wire through the entrance condqit to the fuse cut out switchs on the station wall. The fuses were out at the time thereby probably saving the switch- board and 100 h. p. Rirfor C;U.t one phase switfch pf this unit was destroyed and after much delay due to slow delivery was replaced^
Lightning arresters have since been installed by the Mansfield power crew and the entrance conduit and lead in wires have been grounded by a section of salvaged trolley wire to the pump suction line outside the station.
The gravel paqked wells supplying the pump were built in 1934 and were designed for a total output of only 400, 000 g. p. d. The pumping rate is now 600, OOOg. p. d. and it is intended to gradually increase the amount to around 700, 000 g. p, d. providing daily tests show that the quality remains satisfactory. It is noted that the State Department of Public Health make periodic tests independently of the daily City test to assure water of high quality and make suggestions fron time to time as to rate of lime and chlorine feed. This will vary somewhat at the season of spring or fall flood periods and again at mid- summer. They are always available for con- sultation and appreciation of their many helpful suggestions is herewith acknowledged.
The detail for all station improvements was prepared by Mr. Julian White, w.ater supply consultant, retained by the City, and to him also, do
I extend thanks for advice and suggestions which enabled the personel of this Department to do the field work necessary to bring this station up to its present valuable operating condition.
76 Annual Report It is evident that in the future increasing dependence will be placed upon the Mirimichi Reservoir and the Wading River outfall from this lake as a source for a portion of the additional municipal water supply with increasibg demand each year.
The City of Attleboro actually owns only the flooded area up to the high water mark, which is identified by a specific elevation established by a Legislative Act cf 1923, except for a small land area adjacent to the dam and spillway.
The number of summer cottages around the lake has increased considerably due to the development of a new plat of lots at the north end df the lake. The sanrt^ary requirement of these dwellings are served by cess pools or septic tanks with the effluent, of course, ultimately reaching the water of the lake.
Unfortunately, the State Department of Public Health does not recognize Lake Mirimichi as being a municipal water supply but is a compensating reservoir only, for supplying the needs of industries down stream having water rights in the Wading River, therefor the above Department is not cqn- cerned with possible pollution of the water in said lake, which it is under- stood of course, ultimately reaches the filter bed area at the Wading River Pumping station.
It must be understood that this surface water is thoroughly filtered through the gravel of the filter bed and it must pass also through the gravel in the specially constructed wells before entering the suction line to the station pump.
It is the intent of this phase of the report to direct attention to the fact that an increasing number of summer residences are being built on the shore of Lake Mirimichi, obviously requiring sanitary conveniences. The City of Attleboro through the Superintendent of this Department is at present powerless to require the owners to construct adequate installation for the proper treatment of sewage or to take any steps whatever to guard against lake water pollution.
I recommend that a study be made by a person or group duly authorized by the City of Attleboro to consider the following points or to change or add to the same as suggested as the investigation progresses.
1. Endeavor to have the Mass. State Dept, of Public Health recognize Lake Mirimichi as a public water supply for the City of Attleboro and set up rules and regulations accordingly to minimize pollution.
2. The City of Attleboro should acquire all presently vacant land to a distance of one hundred feet parallel to and above the maximum allowable flowage elevation around the lake.
77 Annual Report 3. Require orosqective builders to petition the Honoraible Municipal Council, with plans for the building and details of proposed sewage treatment, also request permission to build on said land of land adjacent there for a small yearly fee at a location designated by said Council.
4. Enact such local legislation or otherwise to require all the present owners to present plans showing how their sanitary disposal systems shall be improved or changed to guard against lake water pollution and designate some authority to see that the improvements or changes are carried to completion.
The designated authority must be allowed to enter upon any private pro- perty at reasonable times in the performance of his inspection duty without be- ing guilty of trespass. This Department does not presume to suggest any legal processes or other means toward the adoption of the above or added regulations around Lake Miri- michi but does most sincerely recommend a thorough study without further delay for the protection of'the water users of the City of Attleboro and to safeguard the quality of this most important and increasing source of water supply.
The usual construction of gravel penetration of streets newly accepted was carried on as well as surface treatment by asphalt and sand cover in many separate areas.
Brown St. from Washington Street to within five hundred feet of Leedham St. constructed with a hot mixed top on a gravel base was a major accomplishment under a Chapter 90 schedule. It is expected to complete this street to the Cumberland town line in 1953.
South Main Street between Park and Mill Streets v^as also resurfaced with bituminous concrete resulting in a very smooth riding pavemenL.
The gross mileage for new construction and resurfacing is 4. 0 which adds greatly to the total mileage for routine maintenance.
Experience of the p^st several years indicates positively that the conventional method of street construction consisting of a gravel base treated with two applications of asphalt does not create a wearing surface of sufficient depth to endure under the grinding effect of modern traffic. To buiid a more substantial pavement at a less cost than the usual pene- tration type, the street excavation and gravel refill treated with asphalt was continued but the grade was left two and one half inches low. This was done on several streets carrying varied traffic loads,
A unit called a Moto Paver which' mixes and spheaxJs to a' uniform depth a mix of asphalt and properly graded aggregate, was hired for several days to mix and spread the top wearing surface of two and one half inches which was then rolled to the finished crown and gradat and later sealed with a light coat of asphaltic oil and fine stone.
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TFTe streets so constructed are Thacher St. , Prairie Avenue to ^he Railroad bridge, Snell Street, East Street at the Briggs Playground and Hazelwood Avenue.
This Department is now erecting a gravel screening plant at the West St. crusher location which will separate all stpne over one inch in diameter. This is fed directly to the crusher which reduces it to a size useful for the base stone of a penetration type pavement. The remaining' well gradea small stone and gravel is conveyed to a stock pile. This is the material it is proposed to use in the future and to more or less specialize in this type of pavement for secondary and residential streets particularly, although by varying the amount of maximum sized stone a surface can be mixed and placed that will carry any reasonable traffic load.
Whereas the cost for hiring a mixer as explained is prohibitive, it is hoped that perhaps next year a unit can be purchased by the Department for this advance type of construction and with City material available the pavement cost can be brought within budget figures and our necessarily gravel construction schedule could be carried out to best advantage by having a paving machine available when required.
Surface drain installations were completed mostly in areas required by new street construction. The drainage on old streets, so called, is generally satisfactory, however a district badly needing relief is that area bounded by County Square, Thacher St. and Fisher St. This has been recommended regularly each year.
A second area is at the intersection of Linden, Cherry and Palm Sts. A relieving pipe line could be carried down Linden, Alder and Fisher St. to Prosperity Lake draining the several intersections passed through by this route.
A major installation of 21” inch drain out fall pipe was placed from Brown St. southerly towards Lee's Pond on the South End Playground. This line was required by the Brown St. Ch, 90 construction and will be com- pleted in 1953.
Several small sewer extensions were completed after petition and approval, all were routine jobs and were required by new construction or in
the case of Prince St. , the subsurface material would no longer accept the effluent from residential septic tanks. A new basis of sewer ex- tension assessments should be worked up since the 1913 rates are still being used.
It is interesting to note that trenching was carried on throughout the winter with only a few weeks of snow and frozen ground interfering.
Water main extensions required by new housing was a major accomplish- ment with new services and routine water Department maintenance account- ing for a very busy season.
79 Annual Report Delivery of cast iron pipe and hydrants is very slow.
The 450 H. P. Diesel engine and generator for the West St. Pumping station has been ordered with the switchboard and all electrical equipment also.
The new 4 million gallon per day pump is also on order with a tentative delivery date of June or July 1953 for all materials.
The Wading River Station is operating at a 700, 000 gallon per day rate with very little trouble.
The City is extremely fortunate to have this supply and the available pumping volume should be increased at once by additional wells to utilize the capacity of the 1.5 m. gal. pump and thereby relieve the pumping load on the West St. station.
It is the intent of the New Haven Railroad to make extensive repairs to the steel work and replace all timbers on the Olive St. bridge in 1953; therefore a very minimum of deck maintenance is done at present since the City must lay a new deck after completion of railroad repairs.
Cliff St. bridge is a problem to maintain. The timbers are in poor condition and it is apparent that a new bridge will not be constructed until River bank Road is extended and built. All other bridges are in very good condition. The Deanville Road bridge over the Ten Mile River should be widened to forty feet, requiring a short piece of street relo- cation.
The extensive sidewalk and curbing construction by contract was com- pleted and this type of improvement not only adds considerably to the appearance of adjacent properties but makes sidewalk and pavement shoulder maintenance more effective.
All guard fences are now constructed of steal cable with concrete posts and barring damage by vehicle will last indefinitely.
Concrete pipe has been used to replace several old metal culverts which re'SU’lis m long life and requires only routine cleaning each season.
RECOMMENDATION FOR 1953
This Department feels duty bound to include all the recommendation listed in the 1951 report even at the risk of being accused of tiresome repetition since all then enumerated were pertinent to the general welfare of the community and all must ultimately be seriously considered. They are included herewith:
Additional 1. 5 million ga^o n standpipe or 3 million gallon low head reservoir.
80 Annual Report Repair present standpipe immediately.
Increase capacity of Wading River station by additional wells.
Build new dam above staticn at Blakes Pond and alow dam above the site of the bid Knife Works Mill on Williams St.; Mansfield which would hold back water in the Robinson Pond also
Purchase land for water reservoir on the Seven Mile River west of Washington St. and also on same river west of Orr's Pond Station. Land around Manchesters Pond should also be purchased.
A schedule of old water main cleaning should be set up and carried forward each year particularly in the Park, N. ^ain and Pleasant St. areas.
Small four inch mains in the industrial area on the East side must ultimately be replaced preferably with eight inch pipe.
The elimination of dead end mains by connecting extensions thereby saving water now wasted by bleeders should also be given consideration.
In all cases wherever reasopably possible extensions should be made which will complete a loop of supply main and new work should be evaluated accordingly. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Add to present Wall St. garage for live storage and Water Department equipment or develop a new building and yard at another location.
Purchase new twelve ton tandem roller.
Two sidewalk tractors for snow plowing.
Truck with hydraulic hoist for handling water pipe in trenches and all load hoisting.
Mechanical drain and sewer pipe line cleaning machine for routine maintenance of same.
Vacuum leaf loader and truck body for removal of fallen leaves.
Machine for mixing street surface material for more durable pavement as explained under general remarks.
Again County St. from Read St. to the end of the 1951 construction under Ch. 90 agreement should be considered for relocation and construc- tion.
81 Annual Report Mill Street and So. Main St. adjacent to the Railroad station should be repaved with a hot top surface similar to S. Main St. northerly to Park St.
No. Main St. , Sanford to Dean St. should be similarly improved. Sanford St. between Bank and No. Main should be widened in general conforming to the plans long on file in this Department. The volume of traffic using the parking lot plus the proposed change in zoning from residential to business warrants this consideration.
SANITARY SEWERS:
The proposed sewer extension from the Ten Mile River Trunk line to serve that area north of Thacher St. and east of the railroad extending to County Square cannot be ignored much longer as this area is developing rapidly.
SURFACE DRAINS:
A surface drain system generally parallel to the above recommended sewer to serve the same area isdgafh mentioned as the surface water runoff becomes more rapid with each street improvement' with consequent gutter erosion and added maintenance as well as flooding of yards.
Attention must be given to drainage conditions on the Leac.i Plat, so called as this section is developing steadily and water is becoming a problem.
Pine Road, Washington St. to Robinson Avenue should be servicecjc by basins and the necessary pipe line; also Robinson Avenue east of Mendon Road.
This Department will appreciate any suggestion or constructive criticism from whatever source that will tend to improve the service to the public that we are obliged to furnish.
Thpnks is extended to all City Department Heads, particularly Chief Marron bf the Police Department and Chief Mowry of the Fire Department, Mayor Brennan, all Members fo the Municipal Council, all citizens who offered timely suggestions and especially to all personal of this Department, without whose cooperation and support the accomplishments of this year would have been impossible.
Respectfully submitted,
Russell F. Ter\nant Superintendent Public Works
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1952 - NEW CONSTRUCTION No, of ^eet Dewey Avenue North Main St. Westerly 700 Sheffield Road North Main St. Westerly 564 Warren Road Daggett Road Sheffield Road 450 Daggett Road North Main St. Westerly 430 George Ide Drive Capt. Courtois Drive Westerly & Northerly 1438 Capt. Courtois Drive County St. Westerly 1116 Intervale Road Thacher St. Thirteenth St 580 Chester Street South Main St. Ten Mile River 450 Westv/ood Park Cir. Towne House Road Easterly 1100 Towne House Road Clifton Street Westwood Park Cir. 600 Woodcock Lane Towne House Road Notherly 225 John William St. Thacher St. Summer St. 1470 Curiis Avenue Washington St. Easterly 1222 Gardner Avenue Pine Road Brown St. 1330 Fonetneau Avenue South Main St. Westerly 232 Rocky Terrace Patterson St. Easterly 317 Patterson Street So uth Avenue Southerly 606 Rand Avenue Brown Street Northerly 1120 Hood Street North Avenue Easterly 675
Brown Street Sta 66 / 38. 16 Sta 19 / 00. 00 4738 19363
1952 - RESURFACING
Riverside Avenue Spring Street Chester St. 250 Snell Street South Avenue Southerly 254 Hazelwood Ave, No. Main Easterly 400 County St. No. Main Southerly 1100 Pleasant St. Gustm to R. R. 1500 Cumberland Ave. Newport Ave. to Rt. 1 2400 Union Road Pike Ave. to City Line 4400 Benefit St. Peck St. to Leroy St. 350 10654
ROAD OIL (SEAL)
Pike Avenue 4000 ft. Read Street 6000 ft. Steere Street 3000 ft. Cherry Street 900 ft. Oakhill Avenue 2000 ft. Linden Street 1200 ft. O' rmge Street 1000 ft. Prairie Avenue 900 ft. Bishop Street 4000 ft. Alden Street 800 ft. Street 400 ft. Parker Street 400 ft. Ottawa ft. Mulberry Street 1000 ft. Dale Avenue 500 Pearl Street 600 ft. Fisher Street 700 ft. James Street 700 ft. Bellmore Street 400 ft. Wilmarth Street 3000 ft. 31500 ft. 83 4
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DRAINAGE PIPE LINE CONSTRUCTION - 1952 Catch Man Basins Holes 8" 10" 12" 15" 24" Hudson St. & Belair Ave. 4 336" Gardner Ave. to Lee’s Pond 6 4 26' 413' 352' 116. 5 So. Main St. So. of Thurber Ave. 3 325' Pat terson St. 5 24 241' 80'
George Ide Drive 2 1 355'
Woodcock Lane 5 . 85' 345'
Pleasant St. thru Fisher Prop. 2 168' L/ (Replacing old culvert)
Steere St. at Pike Ave. 1 50'
Sturdy St. at Ashley's 1 40' Sheffield at Warren Road 1 Curtis Avenue 2 130' South Avenue at Prescott St. 1
31 7 24 1503' 746' 697' 116. f
GRANOLITHIC SIDEWALKS & GRANITE CURB - 1952
Contractor - Delpape Brothers
Granolithic Sidewalks 2156. 9 yds. Granolithic Drives 342. 2 yds. Granite Curbing 4144. ft. Granite Curbing Reset 366. 4 ft. Granite Driveway Corners 78 Circular Granite Curbing 89. 4 ft.
BRIDGES, FENCES AND CULVERTS - 1952
Cable Fence
County St. 240 feet 26 concrete posts Mechanic St. 280 feet 30 concrete posts
Bridge Redecking
Holden St. - Major repairs to steel work done by Railroad 3 ''x2"xiV 2" asphalt deck by City.
Read St. over Seven Mile River. Old wood bridge replaced by three 28 feet long 60 inch concrete pipe with stone masonry head walls.
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SNOW FENCE - 1952
Location of snow fence erected each falL
Brown St. 700 ft. Highalnd Avenue 1400 ft. Read St. 700 ft. County St. 1000 ft. Oak Hill Ave. 400 ft. Handy St. 300 ft. Wilmarth St. 200 ft. Steere St. 100 ft. Park St. 200 ft. West St. 300 ft. Commonwealth ave. 400 ft. Locust St. 800 ft. 6500 ft.
SEWER CONSTRUCTIONS - 1952
6" Pipe 8" Pipe Manholes Eddy Street 503 2 Garfiela Avenue 247 1 John William Street 260 1 Prince Street 248 1 Rocky Terrace 270 1 South Avenue 736 3 1266 998 9
Total Additions To Sewer System - 2264 ft. (. 43 miles) Total Miles of Sewer 12/31/52 - 41. 48 miles
SEWER CONNECTIONS - 1952
- Total Connections: Jan. 1, 1952 - 2257 Buildings Served 2469 Connections Added during 1952 - 39 39 Totals 2296 2508
STREET LIGHTING - 1952
Number and kind of lights in use December 31, 1952.
1000 C. P. - 59 - $79 00 each yr. - Sunset to 1 1: 30 P
ft 1 1000 C. P. - 34 - 95. 00 - All night lights
1 f t f? 1000 C. P. - U/G-1-75. 00 " light Tf 1 I " 600 C. P. - 40 -* 5 416 mo lights II T t M n n 250 C P, - 140- 2 333
1 II II T ! 1 100 C. P.-1317 - 1. 50
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NEW SERVICES - 1952
LENGTH ' TOTAL SI21E NUMBER IN FEET OC6T
3 /4 inch • 137 8964'7" $10321. 40
1 3 403' 395 11 " 52’ 1 V’4 1 121. 78 il/2" 2 128' 319. 32 2 2 99'6" 420. 50
6 1 20’ 242, 52 (FIRE SERVICE) TOTALS 146 9667'1" $11820. 63
SERVICE REPLACEMENTS ~ 1952 LENGTH TOTAL SIZE NUMBER IN FEET COST '^/4 inch 25 667' $1195. 86 HYDRANTS - L Number of Hydrants 12/31/52 911
WATER MAIN LINE EXTENSIONS - 1952
H YDRA NTS ,8^_Pvpe 10" Pipe Dev/ey Avenue #1 142. 8 Martin Street 64 Fisher Street 194 9 Fuller Avenue & Arnold Street 2 535. 1 Spruce Lane 1 357 5 Dean Road 2 1019.5 Howarth Ave. & Miriam Drive 2 799. 7 (This replaces 370 ft, 1^2" pipe) Warren Road 77, John Williams Street 400, (This replaces 217, 5ft. 1 V2 " pipe) 1 Park Circle 203, . Fisher Street 109, Fern Street 1 240. 9 Starr Lane 128 Eddy Street 1 6 59,7
(This replaces 125 ft, 1 -/4" pipe) Rand Avenue 1 2.20 6 Fisher Street 160. Brov/n Street 2 15o3. 8 Bayberry Hill Road 1 239. 5 Patterson Street 228. 5 Mason Street 1 741. 5 Annual Report Water Main Line Extensions - (Cont'd) Hydrants 6" Pipe 8" Pipe 10" Pipe Longfellow & East Bacon Street 180 Oak Hill Avenue 379. 9 Dewey Avenue 127. 8 Walnut Street 144. 5 Rocklawn Avenue 213. 3 Park Circle & Park Drive 492. 8 Tyson Place 175. 8
Total 15 7617.8 1533.8 619.4
EXPENDITURES - 1952 - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Charges to December 31, 1952
General Administration:
Superintendent's Salary $4800. 00 Asst Engineers Salaries, etc. 13635. 08 Clerical Labor 7611. 96 Engineering Sup'Ties 371. 84 Office Supplies 224 47 Insurance 52. 40 Telephone 193. 04 Incidentals 25 00 Calculator Purchase 697. 50 New Adding Machine 218. 30 New Filing Cabinet 3C..45 $27, 880. 04
Highway Division:
Labor 107, 100. 82 Resurfacing 25, 830. 77 Drains 8, 979. 93 Street Sweeping 1, 432. 90 Street Patching 6, 546. 24 St"*eet Cleaning 235, 00 Road Rollers 67. 09 Road Oil & Tar 2, 474. 89 Bridges, Fences & Culverts 4, 846. 42 Crushers 2, 631. 23 Insurance 3, 880. 68 Signs, Clock & Numbers 708. 46 Snow & Ice 3, 971. 73 Incidentals 55. 01 Phones 540. 33 $169, 310. 50
87 Annual Report Street Lighting: $38, 075. 51
Water Division:
Maintenance Payroll 36,333. 51 Maintenance Material 691. 36 New Meters 6, 586. 33 'Services 10, 662. 06 Main Line Maint. 832. 00 Shop & Barn 2, 183. 14
Maint. i&f Buildings 50. 00 Insurance 3, 807. 37 Taxes 497 71 Incidentals 36. 62 $ 680. 10
Water Main Line Extension: $ 2,300.00
Special Main Line Extension: $25, 458. 26
Replacement of Clive St. Main Lino: $ 6, 136. 18
Pumping Station Division;
Payroll $18, 093. 92 Overtime 546 96
Fuel 1, 850. 82 Oil 8. 71 Pumps 544. 25 Boilers 257. 13 Cleaning Filter Beds 603. 98
Care of Equip , Grounds & Beds 1, 431. 31 Phone 310. 20 Incidentals 108. 99 Chemicals 2, 364 71 Elec. Power & Light 26, 137. 90 Insurance - Pumping Eqyip, - 1,229.80 $53, 497. 68
Sewer Division;
Filter Beds 9, 969. 47 Repair and Care of Sewers 4. 17 242. 80 Treatment Plant-Power & Maint . 4, 269. 16 $14,
Emergency Labor Account 1, 874. 65 Special Labor Account 1, 746. 00 Hillcrest Oaks Sewer & Drain Project 2, 782. 79 Chapter 200 Projects 9, 586. 01 Utilities at New Junior High School 291. 51 Chapter 90-Brown St. .59, 610. 06 90- 193. 60 Chapter Projects (Pleasant St. ) 90-Braid Mill Curve 49a. 90
r* r- * 88 Annua] Report Chapter 90-Seven Mile River Bridge 254. 76 Equipment Replacement Fund 3, 994. 20 New Equipment 1. 834. 02 Sanford St. Parking Lot 407. 59 Union St Parking Lot 144. 67 So. Main St. Retaming Wall 333. 05 So. Main St. Fence 55. 00 Nev/ Street Signs 47. 30 Rubbish Collection Account 800. 00 Sidewalks & Curbing Special Account 28, 122. 70 Gasoline Dispensary Account 15, 921. 15 Repair Division - Material 15, 506. 50 Bert p. Madden Pension Account 869. 64
George Doucette Pension Account 1. 095. 75 Installation of Deisel Electrccal Set 11. 122, 23 West Mansfield Power Line 3, 237. 70 Water Supply Development 3, 091. 21 South Avenue Sew^er Extension 1. 273. 82 Rifle Range 194. 82 John William St. Sewer Extension 310. 00 Brown St. Reconstruction 16, 419. 18 Parking Lots Line Painting Account 700. 00 Shovel Repair Account 4, 360. 00 Sewer Extensions 1. D74. 09 Cost of Living Bonus 6. 205. 00 Hoppm Hill Diversion Dams 148. 52 Total $592,688.49
PUMPING RECORDS - 1952 WATER CONSUMPTION
Per Day Per Day Per Day Month Total Gals. Max. Gals. Min. Gals. Ave, Galsj
January 73, 720, 000 2, 774, 000 1, 414, 000 2, 378, 100 February o o o o 2, 819, 000 1, 537, 000 2, 460, 000 March 76, 292, 000 2. 841, 000 1, 601, 000 2, 461, 000 April 72, 765, 000 2, 814, 000 1, 334, 000 2, 425, 500 May 71, 290, 000 2, 865, 000 1, 341, 000 2, 299, 700 June 76, 382, 000 3, 792, 000 1, 337, 000 2, 546, 100 July 9.1, 924, 800 3, 966, 600 1, 872, 000 2, 965, 600 Augu st 75, 906, 500 3, 399, 000 807, 000* 2, 448, 600 September 90, 941, 000 4, 185, 000*^ 1, 617, 000 3, 031, 400 October 89, 056, 200 3, 400, 000 1, 616, 000 2, ^72, 800 November 82, 875, 000 3, 328, 000 1, 684, 000 2, 762, 500 December 84, 428, 000 3, 349, 000 1, 671,000 2, 723, 500 Total 956, 920, 500 ^Minimum per day **Maximum per day
Total for year-956, 920, 500 gallons Average for year-2, 614,500 gals, per day Max. Week of year - Sept. 21 - Sept. 27 inc., 24, 180,000 gals. Max. day for year = Sept. 30, 1952 - 4, 185, 000 gals. M).n, day fc,- year - August 3, 1952 = 807, 000 gals.
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HOTiaUA Yr\X^m> , V ^ \ ( iioniJoD isqj'iin0M bfiiB JdJ i^/tcH sUI oT S' > «•* ^ n ^‘ .' * 'Wi- , 1 , m*»rfjtT6qod‘ighiiibuA I^umiA Sift rijtws'x^d tJt»Tdi/^, I I. in^:>}T;j‘.,'iqt)Lr^(jit>i-rA a/Ct ^£€ 0 / 'isdms'^sQ ^rt^^btia i£ 0 ?( «>dt tnernv*i::q bajcraesiq sHartvBq t>Ff& atUd He b'afibue a B(i s( ri,:^ •'if'tuemjT biH io a rnuoz - >c eo'^ '^r'rT bnfi ‘sVTuas9irT YtrD ©fit ’iio' «bttfi#'ad't ni abflo*’lW3iiVr adl' j mcfj : ©jit rfjiw asTi^s o1 &rruc1^ bria b©ij!mQi<« rrasd ©vsd Y*^s*i .b9tei©a5*3q = -a >lr/r-.d atrij ' t3 Dnnol -od iiiW .bia ^ealubsrfdg «t«3isdajt te laiananl^ iBxfT ,- j^gq©*: Annual Report INDEX Page Attleborough Hospital 10 Board of Assessors 69 Buiiaing Inspector 33 City Auditor 91 City Clerk 1 City Collector. 13 City Forester . . 14 City Solicitor 72 City Treasurer .50 Council Attendance Record 5 Custodian of Property 70 Dog Officer 48 Electrical Inspector 29 Fire Department 30 Health Department 58 Housing Authbrity 73 License Commissioners 49 Park Commissioners 19 Planning Board 6 Police Department 21 Public Library 38 Public Welfare Department 15 Public Works Department 75 Recreation Commissioners 28 School Committee 44 Sealer of Weights and Measures 9 State Aid and Soldiers' Relief Agent 37 Superintendent of Fire Alarm 35 Veterans' Service Center 47 Wire Inspector 29 Zoning Board of Appeal 12 54 3050 i.TJf'fjH ‘'1?' .y.ncwa • I, -•li-'j.i' Jt’. •' Vt } .'i " '>•': ' ;/ .... ^ ’ •' Tflf} h ’ • '0^•>-^“' } ,V i'. •;r^* i *j' '-' ' V-'i * ' a k ?'' ,*'^ .-T/i'lii 5 i. , **. ^ •’ ‘I ( iTi , ^ • •msrrr'.ru&qrKj. ; '^4 •.. j^.-. v, ; W' ii'i »noii t " ; '.' ' );•»? 3-1 ;u>l'3 7 3 Jk *'-- -' ’' - - •• 1 , CITY OP ATTLEBORO SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS - TRANSFERS - RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES DECEMBER 31, 1952. DEBIT DEBIT UNEXPENDED CREDIT CREDIT DEPART!/!ENT EXPENDED TRANSFERS TOTAL BALANCE TOTAL TRANEFERS 'RECEIPTS APPROPRIATIONS MUNICIPAL COUIiCIL SALARIES Salaries 3,300.00 3,300.00 0.00 3,300.00 3,300.00 MUNICIPAL COUNCIL GENERAL EXPENSES Incldentels 530,66 530.66 3.34 534.00 34.00 500.00 MAYCH'S DEPARTMENT SALARY Salary 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 3,000,00 MAYOR'S DEPART?.' ENT CLERICAL Regular 2,400,00 Regular 1.852.59 Penny Milk Ad r.lnls tratlon 150,00 4.402.59 4,402.59 7.41 4,410.00 4,410.00 ^,AYOR ' S DFPARTKiFNT co"T-or-Livi;)c bonus 197.69 197.69 2.31 200.00 2OC.C0 Mayor": clfart? ent OTHTlH FXPFr.’SES Phone 345.97 Postage 61.00 Office Supplies 90.13 Incidentals 3.50 Mayor '.s Expenses 1,500.00 2,000.60 2,000.60 9.40 2,010.00 2,010,00 «-.AY‘'i;^'S f ULTinTPH-ADDR’=SSCr~AFK DIV. Phone 98.02 Office Supplies 143.20 Addreaso^rap?! :i'alnter;ance 18.81 ? v.lt i graph "upplles 568.21 ultl rmh / Idressograph Contracts 166.25 994.49 994.49 122.47 1,116,96 12.96 1,104.00 "AT ARY Selary 3.200.00 3,200.00 0.00 3,200.00 e,:.CO.CO A'joiTiN-' '‘u,. a :";, ei.'t '^0 pjlar 2.400.00 Extra 994.80 3,394.80 3,394,80 0.00 3,394.80 3,394.80 AroiTiN., nu?AR'''!;"i;T C~H AR E'^'I’ENSaS Phone 119.52 Office Supplies 260.74 Other Dept. Supplies 165.86 postage 14.25 Seeking Inforirat Ion 104.54 l:c 1 ?er.t als 10.08 734.99 734.99 ,01 735.00 50.00 6P5.00 AUDITING DLF/- •''.Tt ENT SOfT-OF-IlVING POTf'JS Auditor 100.00 Clerk 100.00 200 . 00 2C0.00 0.00 200.00 200.ee COLL'^ClIlJ DiiFART?'ENT S.\I AHY’ Salary 3.200.00 3,200,00 0.00 3,200,00 3,200.00 COLLECTING DEPARTMENT "LTRICAL ReguJ-ar 2.400.00 Extra 534.16 2,934.16 2,934.16 61.44 2,995.60 2,995.60 COLLECTING DEPARTMENT COST- OP-LIVING BONUS Collector 100,00 Clerk 100,00 200.00 200,00 0.00 200.00 200.00 - 1 . ' r l' M '- •“’ ’. . - ? : 7 . ir.ih rt» ‘ “ ‘ * - ' . . , .. V. ' : I ^ ^ <» . :,. . ^ ... [“;•k < : *’V| '£' .' ' :• ^'J^iPV., 1 ? ..'f , A L'*: ' ’ ‘ V- ^ '* 4-r w I* — " ' *w*' ^ % ' ''a' 5if 9- :r^ * ‘ ^’'* • .' 3 a> '* ‘ •' ' _*^*'. ' ' %.- *.s 1. . Jtkii -A#dv V f. M .- ; -.«^ !i,4 : : . -l^lif,. ^.' ”'’> * ' y> '.' •,' i’Jr ‘ -. jL ' * ' I'V' MEKtaaicSS' n/ i ykrf, !.•,, ..' • > > .. < : :#£ii:S:5ili ir> -A'-' DEBIT DEBIT UNEXPENDED CREDIT CREDIT DEPARTVENT EXPENDED TRANSFERS TOTAL BALANCE TOTAL TRANSFERS RECEIPTS APPROPRIATIONS COLLECTING DEPARTMENT OTFER EXPENSES Phone 102,62 Stationery and Printing 786.66 Tax Sales 137.65 Postage 1,115.42 Ponds 509.75 Incidentals 374,15 3,026,25 3,,026.25 0,00 3,026.25 3,026.25 ARSTSSING DErARTi:ENT ASSESSOR'S SAI ARIES Chalrmsui 3,200.00 Clerk 3,100.00 Assessor 2,380.00 8,680,00 8, 680.00 0.00 8,680.00 8,600.00 ASSESSING DEPARTV.INT ASSISTANT ASSESSORS' SALARIES Assistant Assessor's Salaries 766.30 766.30 .20 766.50 766.50 ASSESSII'C DEPAJin'nNT CITRIC AL Regular 2,400,00 Re^^lar 2,400.00 4,800.00 4, 800.00 0.00 4,800.00 4, 800. CO ASST SSIK G SlPAR'r;..Ei;T C05T-0P-LIMNC BONUS Chairman 100.00 Assessor 100.00 Clerk 100,00 Clerk 100.00 400.00 400.00 0.00 400.00 4C0.00 ASSESSING DEPARTi'ENT PLATS Expense 0,00 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 ASSESS INC DEPARTMENT 195S RFVALUATIOK PROGRAM Assessors 2,547.54 Clerical 1,024.52 Expense 19.17 ! evi Plates 0.00 3,591.23 3. 591.23 2,628.77 6,220.00 3,000.00 3,220.00 ASSL'SSINC DEPARTJ-;EKT OTHER EXPENSES Phone 128.57 Titles Transfers 105.82 Office Supplies 681.94 Auto Allowance 503.92 Seeking Information 180.50 Advertlsi ng 15.18 1,675.93 1. 675.93 90.07 1,766.00 1,766.00 CITY SCLCITOR SALARY Salary 1,800.00 1. 800.00 0.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 CITY SOLICITOR OTHER EXPENSES Expense 350.00 350.00 0.00 350.00 350.00 TREAS'IRY DSPARIT.'.EKT SALARY Salary 3,200.00 3, 200.00 0.00 3,200,00 3,200.00 ''’REASUTY DEPARTMENT CLERICAL Regular 2,400.00 Regular 1.838.00 4,238.00 4. 238.00 0.00 4,238.00 4,238,00 TREASIRY DEPARTl'KNT COST-OF-LIVING BONUS Treasurer 100.00 Clerk 100.00 Clerk 100.00 300.00 300.00 0,00 300.00 300.00 TREASURY DEPARTMENT OTHER EXPENSES Phone 89,95 Office Supplies 295.59 Certifying Tax Notes 215.00 Bonds 287.00 Foreclosing Tax Liens 42.39 Pos tage 560.55 Incidentals 87.81 Printing chocks 123.80 » - . •»VfV j T*'3>W. «T(l* tf0nyM iti- ->rt(>tTjy i'*’' - ,rt'!Msioi ,x»^frtv *vrfn*) 43i.VOf & '‘f -I I I ^TrJfSW ' ffJtr' K ^ '"9t if' 9s,tscie o^sC “ rti^' ' i .’,:i‘j^t i . T „ • .O.C Ki. OS'. f ,.'.ta»,» ».o #», t*v , ., -.'H 'f '-Jt r»r. -1^ ;f .Vij.i , ^11 1 r»'i t-sttr /•Ilf 7* y^.^0 *-;. i'. ;•, or* >t ‘ T‘r*,'U ft/-, ""I 1 OvqO .t tg-rr', t ifi . , :C.Oe', y7. 1»(1 tA'.> . .eo^.H 0C,.1 • OC,7», .'Or.-'tt.J r 00, '^>' itif'tn'ixAtrta V< iRiflifj tSfiWWHJWft «. ' ftm ufl'.ece ..J n«i4; «T .'(*• 'ilt^ ' V\iti ' , r itf XIU« 'V3 . 0«,0£V,( ^ i-: i ; “4n 'i’ifc DEBIT DEBIT UNEXPENDED CREDIT CREDIT DEPARTMENT EXPENDED TRANSFERS TOTAL BALANCE TOTAL TRANSFERS RECEIPTS APPROPRIATIONS TREASURY DEPARTMENT RECORDING DEEDS Expense 11S.78 112.78 2.22 115,00 40.00 .75.00 TREASURY DEPARTMENT PURCHASE OE COIN COUNTER Expense 0.00 0.00 650.00 650.00 650.00 CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT SALARY Salary 3,200.00 3,200.00 0.00 3,200.00 3,200.00 CI”Y CLERK'S DEPART?.'FNT CLERICAL Regular 2,400.00 Part-tlrr;c clerk and vacations 565.88 2,965.98 2,965.88 14.12 2,980.00 80,00 2,900.00 CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT :csT-o?-riviNG bonus 200.00 200.00 0.00 200.00 200.00 CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT VITAL STATISTICS Expense 380.25 380.25 o.oc 380.25 10.25 370.00 CITY CLERK'S DEPART:.:?!.'! OTHER E: 621.95 621.95 .55 622.50 622.50 CI’EC CLERK'S DLr.vRlT'rNT ^'CCEDINC DEEDS Expense 265.23 265,23 34.77 300.00 300.00 CITY SAI.ARY Salary 1,800.00 1,800.00 0.00 1,800.00 1,8CC.CC CITY ::'^33L1.CER 0~H£R Er.PENSLS Expenses 48.72 40.72 11.28 60.00 ec .OC 'ITY STENOGRAPHLR S.MARY Sa] ary 2,400.00 Extra 'i’lerlcal 199.83 2,599.83 2,599.83 .17 2,600.00 3, 600, CO '':”Y STEi.OCRAP.iER other expenses I;.cldentals 185.74 Stam.p.s .~3.36 224.60 224.60 .40 120.0C 105.00 CITY STEP'OGRAPHER COST-OE-LIVINu BONUS Stencgrarhsr 100.00 100,00 0.00 100.00 100. CO or recis'''rars SAI ARIES Assistant Registrars 766.30 Clerical 1,411.90 Meetings 600.50 2,736.70 2,786.70 113.30 2,900.00 200.00 2,700.00 BOARD cm RE Ci: TEARS OTHER EXPENSES Printing 1,495.63 Postage 26.64 Supplies 510.81 Janitor's Services 54.00 Advertising 283.33 Phone 95.62 Typewriter Service 8.00 2,474.03 2,474.03 58.97 2,533.00 200. OC 2,333.00 EIECTI0N3 Aim REGISTRATIONS EXPENSES Rent 50.00 Incidentals 20.02 Ad'^'ertlsln^ 57.21 Printing 115.53 Election Officers 3,363.51 Voting BooJ^th Expense 685.46 Office Supplies 10.00 Lunches 112.50 Clerical 92.80 Janitor Service 35.00 Auto Allowance 8.00 4,608.03 4,608.03 374.97 4,903.00 4,903.00 - 3 - 8 » . *W TBSBr . nw aHvr.tiSJt 'tiritpVA^r -hkt 8*r?3iiA«i C3fix-MH:$ i - - - . f J . ‘T'-f nwwiia tuvAAtrt? - - i' ^ tx SS.8 8T-,S^i' af.iu 'liwiniiA', ^ wptHTw uid tntnkfJtf ^*0^0- oa^.odp ‘XI, 0 ; 00,9 it.--. . ,J5#<4»«}‘*' r" I c .flt Trr, JtnAstiid K ... ao.ow. 6 00.0 w.bot.c ftO.OCS.S 'fiuUai \.ci JT^r.tc p‘w.113, ar-J^ 00.-3i:>,S ' '.., ,-i . •, Y" lA**' ‘ . "0.0«1?, . ott.ca* j'x -?,<29.S n- mr ';%;vOSi oo.ooe I v.«Vf a^.PS.': ^f.C. M.op': *8.00fi - r )TiW‘ M.SS9 iU 3e.s-*» ^«..Cd9 "J* ’T,»C «c.^* »a.«of • *;'.:? ' •J^.. ,..' oa, xi ,1 00. un*!.! P0,<309*E vv ' irtiif#! r.«. i.'.tfii-"..'- rrn * d,^'4!n'>-'» ftsa-T/ ’ ! ( 'ir iT' C8.1X sr.ct- ft.i:’i;.roisar* m' i K » f.fg. )• . HJIH- rfl .1 OO.'Of^.O VI. '.arOviJ.sr C«,iW,C,iK /^'w 'Ai:?'. ^ ' ' U ' errrsnxr K. J3t ftV ' ^^ ,cr rM|>W4l -ai / oc,*.'/ 47.051 - S'.-? OA. 02. « rr;'a . €fAVJ»->;*c? ^ JO. OCX 'X/.d OC.OTi <«s.v»x ^?.«u 12*^.%'' ,»:«*-• c ^ ' ,9V i/1 ,\ a?,*. 08, »<><•. !•“ 9tr. ,,' ^£fl: 00. QOS CC.009.? '-.s.r.f.x ov.i^.5 I a-;ii I.;.. . _ ' f.4. ^ ' ' ' ••* ' n.T5i_® ., I* 1','i !«; >(C 4 V" i>' ' J'.- '.I jt ' ' ''' ' .t ;r-,6XR f jiO t* I" s»,>c Oft. >0.0'*? i».Ma,w fe.ed Cv. »C> EiWiri^TUOA* ^ I OQ.OA -,. , ,';J, ’.0.88 riiiif.tt xs.r.’f JiJ r * ea^u ic.m.s •. ittkXnO M.<«a ' 00. 0£ . 9*1 I . t- ^'- i^v ~jK°£lki ' DEBIT DEBIT UNEXPENDED CREDIT CREDIT DEPARTYENT EXPENDED TRANSFERS TOTAL BALANCE TOTAL TRANSFERS RECEIPTS APPROPRIATION LICENSING COW'.ISSION SAURIES Chalrr.an 500.00 Conr~.l ssioner 300.00 CoiTjrl saioner 300.00 1,100.00 1,100.00 0.00 1,100.00 1,100.00 LICENSING CCNNISSION OTHER EXPENSES Expense 132.00 132.00 0.00 132.00 38.00 100.00 PL.M'KINO BOARD EXP^N^jES Incidentals 198.93 198.98 1.02 200.00 200.00 PLANNING BOARD REVISING ZONINI I'AP Expense 0.00 0.00 436.00 486.00 436.00 CIVIL SLR'.’ICE REGISTR.V^ION EXPENSE Fxnense 2.50 2.50 22.50 25.00 25.00 PLANKING & LOIIING BOARDS COST-OF-LI'.'INC BONUS Supervisor 100,00 Clerk 100.00 200.00 200,00 0.00 200.00 200.00 PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING BOARD OP APPEALS SAI ARIES Supervl sor 1,800.00 Clerical 2,215.00 Civil Le;_'l strati on Clerk 150.00 4,165.00 4,165.00 0.00 4,165.00 4,165.00 ZCNINC BOARD OP APPEALS EXPENSES 'ixpense 221.10 221.10 53.90 275.00 275.00 I CO' -•'TORY RF'eiR^yvijT BOARD Accuirulatlon Fund 16,286.00 Txpsnse 700.00 llltary Service Credit 320.11 .orlcr.er. s ; omper.satl on Credit 34,55 17,340.66 7,340.66 0.00 17,340.66 17,340.66 POLICE D'.FAn'’NFNT '..LARY AND '.VAGES Chief 3,500.00 leutenan t 3,200.00 LiiS pec tor 3,200.00 lergeants 15,000.00 ’a tr oUen 64,502.88 ’eserve Officers 14,731.50 xtra 'A'ork 3,638.50 ,ock-'jp Keeper 100.00 'acatlons 3,294.45 'a.nltor 1,930.00 113,197.43 488.00 113.685.43 1.629.07 115.314.50 5,004.75 110,309.75 PENSIONS llllam Doucett 1,216.30 1,216.30 0.00 1,216.30 1,216.3Q harles Brogan 1,175.00 1,175.00 0.00 1,175.00 1.175.00 meet Holt 1,275.00 1,275.00 0.00 1,275.00 1.275.00 oseph A. Fredette 1,355.38 1,355.38 0.00 1,355.38 1,355.38 awrence Johnson 1,355.38 1,355.38 0.00 1,355.38 1,355.38 onat E . Plon 1,355.38 1,355.38 0.00 1,355,38 1,355.33 orace Clifford 1,355.38 1,355.38 0,00 1,365.38 1,355.38 POLICE DFPARTIVSNT COST-OF-LIVING BONUS onus 3,750.00 3.750.00 350.00 4.100.00 4,100.00 POLICE defartn:eht YAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT Utos 2,964.99 ptorcycles 0.00 olice V Traffic Equipment 1,169.86 idlos 786.27 '.If orms 1.858.56 6,779.68 413.73R 7.193.41 356.59 7.550.00 7,550.00 POLICE DEPAHTT.iENT 1 CRUISER REPAIR Upense 0,00 0.00 488.00 488.00 488.00 I ! - 4 - . . ' . ' tht(^ .: XAWXa T^tWJW AArJT '.(.-'I’T •4 4j4iKt « * —- - . L ,. — &:u'y?ir (.;!.•. oy.-'Oj 0W»£^f' 'r V^r^ Tit OO^OCf,! ('liC. , I OO.Kft^' c.-.vf. ( V‘ f.-,-awi ca Tl> tyj .; v,‘.iWC cic.eai * - 'J.f # . o.g '. 'J ^ .»h» ‘4 00 'i .-’jf*-* ,. ’'•* .TO, ;l L..' ha..; > 1 , » uVa^.-r oo.'>dS rtO.C • .O'. 3 1 O'l.’dii:,! •-* H1Hl> t* '.-iciJ 0O;A n».« .U CisAr? “r; .;. \ '/>.>•?!. ,1 K'-hm li.,05* ec .45 _ ' ^il», - ;« ’t ,»l W^.OW.^i T» n.' ' r*-;' ftfe •f.^i*. ii^ . - f .o.ues^^s «4< 4 n - < .CES.i C.ilii.i *.o6? ' «*' -*i .. ni. ST t'f'iCft.'. ' ' * oo.ooi.i- ,- ^ I , og .yJOi , Tusixi jr, .J O0.0<'»,c «0. .'U- A 60,"^* CK'.Oft ..cAUrf^(i Mi D_r;iT DEBIT DEBIT UNEXPENDED CREDIT CREDIT ' department EXPENDED TRANSFERS TOTAL BALANCE TOTAL TRANSFERS RECEIPTS APPROPRIATION POLICE DEPARTI.1ENT OTHER EXPENSES Fuel 1,609.91 Ll^.t 459.28 phone 1,440.75 Office 8c Station Supplies 755,04 Erecting Street Signs 667.84 Prisoner 8; Lockup Maintenance 286,02 Painting Traffic lines 693,62 School Traffic 579.90 Care and alntenance Station 300,00 Incidentals 279.57 Registering Bicycles 34,53 Inspector's Expense 150,00 Camera Equipment 237 .87 7,544,43 44.00 R. 7,588.43 51.57 7,640.00 1,140,00 6,500.00 POLICE DEFARTlfENT t'Er equipment Cruisers 3,817,52 Radios 120,24 3,937.76 3,937.76 262.24 4,200.00 4,200.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT OUT-OP-STATE COIATENTION Expense 50,00 50.00 0,00 50,00 50.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT REPAIRS TO BUILDING Expense 340,00 340.00 60 .00 400.00 400.00 EIRE DEPAHTCEKT SAI.ARY A.ND ’VAGES Chief 3,700.00 Deputy Chiefs 12,800.00 Captains 20,047.60 Mechanic 2,829,00 Permanent Men 183,103.69 Lieutenant s 4,854.40 227,334.69 1,700.00 229,034.69 165.31 229,200.00 229,200.00 PFNSIONS Herman V. Thnrber 1,115.39 1,115.39 0.00 1,115.39 1,115.39 William A. Wheaton 1,115.39 1,115.39 0.00 1,115.39 1,115.39 Joseph A. Smith 1,355.38 1,355.38 0.00 1,355.38 1,355.38 Manual Douglas 1,355.38 1,355.38 0.00 1,555.38 1,355.38 prank E. Barney 1,355.38 1,355.38 0,00 1,355.38 1,355.38 L'elscn B. Lees 1,381.96 1,381.96 0,00 1,381.96 1,381.96 Frederick 'V.S. Moore 1,306.62 1,306,62 0.00 1,306.62 1,306.62 Henry E. Charon 1,844.64 1,844.64 0.00 1,844.64 1,644.64 EIRE DEPARTMIEKT COST-OF-LIVING BONUS Expense 7,895.83 100.00 7,995.83 104.17 8,100.00 8,100,00 FIRS DEPARTMENT MAPITEKAE'CE OP EQUIPMENT Autos 3,351.32 Hose 1,460.49 Wearing Apparel 2,324.83 Stations 3,446.56 All Other 474,84 11,058.04 1,050.00 R. 12,108.04 2.96 12 , 111.00 2 , 100.00 10 , 011,00 FIRE DEPARTMENT OTHER EXPENSES Light and Power 765.04 Phone 1,159.49 Water 142,90 Fuel 3,263.26 Office Supplies . 92.30 5,422.99 5,422.99 2.01 5,425.00 400.00 5,025.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING SCHOOL EXPENSE George Deen Fund 0.00 0,00 154.14 154.14 154,14 FIFE departm;ent NEW EQUIPMENT ftESERVE FOR 1951 Radios 415.00 H5.00 0.00 416.00 415,00 FIRE DEPARTM^ENT OUT-OP-STATE CONVENTION Expense 50,00 60.00 0.00 60.00 50.00 FIRE DEPARTM^ENT ARCHITECTURAL PEES-NEW CENTRAL STATION Expense o.OO 0.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 r^ . f ) . 4 ft « Ti f 03;.)': o-n-ri nwo 3 -1- t i>-* AATcrr tVfAUJl 0A1VI7 J«5;isa,i - _• •:'.. * • .< •M'l r“' *"ii,J *-3. ‘nOiVlf .*r%u ' * KPT? ;/<>',» i- tft « **5 1 .-: a\ V*;. 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(irr ’»',*•»<•<« *4#v*o I'W •H r ^' i:« v^vAf . . ou.m Od.,J ao.v'if UC.0)» • ' u ^ 'Sir’Vi Df**o f *1 , I ' v; J ^ . . 4: DEBIT DEBIT UNEXPENDED CREDIT CREDIT DEPARTMENT EXPENDED TRANSFERS TOTAL BALANCE TOTAL TRANSFERS RECEIPTS APPROPRUTIONS ELECTRICAL HR. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAURY AND WAGES Si;perinter.d«nt 3,300,00 A3sl3tant Electrician 3,000.00 6,300.00 6,300.00 0.00 6,300.00 6,300.00 ELECTRICAL SR. FIRE DEPARTMENT COST OF LIITNC BONUS Expense 200.00 200,00 0,00 200.00 200 ,00 ELECTRICAL HR. FIRE DEPARTfilENT MAINTENANCE 0F EQUIPMENT Fire Alarm 9,439.51 IMotor Equipment 761.96 Wearing Appar'el 50.10 |New Fire Alarm Boxes 961.85 Replacement of Cable 180.50 Extra Labor 899.00 12,292,92 12,292.92 0.00 12,292.00 694.00 11,598.00 (ELECTRICAL BH. FIRE DEPARTMENT OTHER EXPENSES Light and Power 160,60 Phone 274.01 434,61 434.61 .39 435.00 435.00 INSPSCTOK 0? BUILDINGS SALARY Salary 700,00 700.00 0.00 700.00 700.00 INSPECTOR OF STIRES EXPENSES Maintenance 238,09 Maintenance of Auto 211,91 450.00 450.00 0.00 450.00 450.00 INSPECTOR OF WIRES REPUCEf/,ENT OP AUTO Expense 1,500.00 1,500,00 0.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 SEALER OP WEIGHTS & MEASURES SALARY Salary 2,000.00 2,000,00 0,00 2,000.00 2,000.00 SEALER OF ’".'EIGFTS !t. MEASURES OTHER EXPENSES Maintenance of Equipment 50.92 Auto Allowance 300.00 350.92 350.92 4,08 355,00 355.00 SEALER OF 'WEIGHTS & MEASURES COST-OP-LIVING BONUS Sealer 100.00 100.00 0.00 100,00 100.00 FORESTRY DEPARTMENT SAURY Af® WAGES Salary of Forester 3,109.60 Labor 9,101.56 12,211.15 12,211.15 5.93 12f217.C8 388,00 11,929.08 FORESTRY DEPARTMENT OTHER EXPENSES Maintenance of Truck '&n.oz Supplies 285.74 Elm Leaf A Japanese Beetles Spray 2,472.43 workmen's Compensation Ins. 711.14 Tilephono, Flee. & First Aid 61.76 Power Saw Sharpener 212.64 Replacing Trees 825.83 Maintenance Spray Pumps, tractor and power saw 177.30 5,039.92 5,039,92 .08 5,040.00 5,040.00 FORESTRY DEPARTMENT COST-OF-LIVING BONDS Expense 316.67 316,67 0,00 316,67 16,67 300.00 DOG OFFICER EXPENSES Statutory Fees 202,00 Other than Statutory 79.25 Investigations A Disposals 449,02 Keeping Dogs 440.50 Transportation 2'-C,fG Inoldontal" Checking unllcenned DOge 163.85 1.586.95 3.05 1,600.00 l,600e00 - 6 - 1 — , , 1 , tj«rj rtXBW •xftir ,tJiA iithsit I c->, CXl,*JOQ»?» W,0 'Id ii .Ki.uCt'. oOiC';? ti%oor. «^e i».-, Kxtrmxvh- W I ~ SStiS*-* <1,^ u0>,ft«''4. 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M^4 r.y* .... •JlM#'- - DEBIT DEBIT UNEXPENDED CREDIT CREDIT DEPAHTJ'FNT BDCFENDED TRAKSF’ERS TOTAL BALANCES TOTAL TRANSFERS RECEIPTS APPROPRIATIONS HEALTH OFFICER SATARY AND '"ACES Health Officer 1,500,00 Mlk Inspector 3,200.00 Clerk 2,300,00 Health Nurse 2,600,00 Irspector of Sl9’‘.t;'"-ter 400.00 Inspectrr of ;\r.l:':els 750.00 Dental Hyflenlst 2, 200. PC 12,950 .00 12,950.00 c.no KEAITx. CFFI'TJR 12,950.00 12,050.00 r xptnse 400 .00 400.00 0.00 400.00 HE -.IT.; s.'y'ircR 4C0.0C ‘^.'•.TE CANA’-ARIA !ixren - 0,13-’ .11 900.00 7,038.11 9C1.89 8,000.00 e, ccc.ee AU'^0 * r > T .2-5 1,521.25 78.75 1,600.00 1,500,00 Phone 151.0? Lahora'-or;. ' e .r;ce IOC, So •lUto ..1] ov. ancr. •E'C.OC : rlntenance D^-ror t.'ier.t Car 'ssi-ll '"I'. ' D'.pth.orriventlon Cl’. .It: 5-*o- oo - Care Dorp >;a''erlal 1, 3C7.25 Cor.taf loi'.s T5.sea.ser. N spltal •’fl.IO "ai’T of Pre.'at\!re Rattes 696.75 Physic !.«•;. .s ' Fee? lP,~v .'e>^.s to Citle.s ' -"ov/n.-: IT 1.53 Inspector oo Fl'irh'»' r •'fflce Supplle.s Inclder: "l‘'o ilO tals C6.87 lental "I’nlc InrhD-e .,420.71 ~cllect5or; C, 775 'at "-.‘•r-1 .33 see i 00 ’an It or Service 313. OQ 5 , 53 1.34 15,531.34 781.66 16,313.00 900. OC 15,413 .00 SPrCIAI, RING".’C; 6,205.00 PUBLIC TORKS 6,205.00 595.00 DTPARTN-N’’' 6,800.00 6,80C.00 g'‘;:.adn. other EXPaisE flee Supplies 224,47 iglneerlnc Supplies one 371.34 3 urancft 193.04 leulator Purchase 52.40 « Adding Machine 697.50 w Filins- Cabinet 213.30 cldentals 50.45 25.00 1,833.00 1,833.00 0.00 1,033.00 1,S33.0C - 7 - DEBIT DEBIT TOEXPEITDED CREDIT CREDIT I DEPARTI'rNT EXPENDED TRANSFERS TOTAL BALANCES TOTAL THiU.'SFERS RECEIPTS APPROPRIATICN3 PUBLIC" ’'.’OHKS DEPARTbENT H-DIV. KAINT£NAi;CE Sc OPERATION Labor 107,100.82 Resurfacing 25,839.77 Drains 8,979.93 Street Sweeping 1,432.90 Street Cleaning 235.00 Patching 6,546.24 Road Rollers 67.09 Road Oil and Tar 2,474.89 Bridges , Fences ? Culverts 4,846.42 Crushers 2,631,23 Snow & Ice 3,971,73 Insurance 3,830.68 Signs , Clocii & Nurbers 708,46 Phone 540.33 Incidentals 55.01 169,310.50 169,960.50 0.00 169,960.50 1,385.50 168,575.00 PUPTIC WORKS DEFARUtENT R-Et'ERGENCY LABOR Labor 1,874.65 1,874,65 0.00 1,874,65 1,874.65 PUBLIC ’VORKS H-SPECI.^L LABOR La 61,680.10 61,680.10 0.00 61,680.10 6,805.00 54,875.10 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT V-MAIN L'lK? EXTENSION Labor 2,300.00 2,300.00 0.00 2,300.00 2,300.00 PUBLIC ’VORKR DEPAR'rW^FNT W- SPECIAL MAIN LINE EXT. Material 25,458.26 25,458.26 1,754.23 27,212.49 4,670.00 22,542.49 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTJ.CENT PUMPING STATION SALARY AirC' "VAGES Chief Engineer 3,906.24 1st Assistant Engineer 3,785.60 2nd Assistant Engineer 3,434.08 Assistant Engineer 3,298.98 Assistant Engineer 3,669.12 Overtime 546.96 18,640.68 13,640.88 20.36 16,661.24 13, 661.24 PUBLIC ’ORKS DEPAHTN'ENT P.S, OTHER EXPENSES Fuel 1,859.82 'Oil 8.71 Ipur.-.ps 544.25 Bol lers 257.13 Cleaning Filter Beds 603.98 iCare of Eoulpment, Grounds & Beds 1,431.31 lElectrlc Power J, Llpht 26,137.90 tChemlcels 2,364.71 iPhone 310.20 |IncJ dentals 108.99 Insurance 1,229.30 34,856.80 34,856.80 0.00 34,856.80 6,151.80 28,705.00 PUBLIC "^/ORKS DEPARTi'FNT 1 SEWER DIV.MAINT. & OPERATION Filter Beds 9,969,47 iRepalr and Care of Sewers 4.17 ISewer Treatment Plant 4,269.16 ' 14,242.80 14,242.80 1,332.20 15,575.00 15,575.00 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT RIFLE RANGE I lExpense 194.82 194.82 0.00 194.82 119.82 75.00 - 8 - 1 DEBIT DEBIT UNEXPENDED CREDIT CREDIT DLFA.TrpFllT EXPENDED TRANSFERS TOTAL BAIJiJlCES TOTAL TRANSFERS RECEIPTS APPRCPRIA'^ICNS PUBLIC '.VORKC DDPA.BTl. "LT CCLLECTICi; "xncnse 800.00 800,00 0.00 •300,00 300.00 pub: I.. ' ORES DEPARTKEKT T ^ ' '-,y 3 Bert adden 869.64 869.64 0.00 869,64 869.64 •*cor 'e ^oucottr 1,095,75 1,095.75 13.11 1,108.86 1,108,86 PL7IIC ’' OP.KS Di'.'PAnT! CASOLirC DISPENSARY Labor 1,722.00 Expense 14,199,15 15,921.15 15,921.15 16.19 15,937.34 1,000.00 287.34 14,650.00 PUBLIC -''OhVT, D:TART. TNT EClIPIv-KT -iCCOUflTS Eqolrment Replacement 3,994.20 3,994.20 637,36 4,631.56 4,631,56 i ww Fqv’ipnent 1,334.02 1,634.02 5.98 1,840,00 1,840. DC Concrete I. Ixer F "’chase O^no 0.00 650,00 650.00 650.00 riPLl'' OR!"- D'^FA-RTlThT rT'-.-ET'.*, A -'w Brook street Sralna^e 0.00 o.oc 1,722.98 1,722.99 l,722o'^‘^ fown rtree* ReeonstDictlon ] 18 S, 419. 16,419.18 7,953.40 24,372.68 , 3’V2 . E8 Chapter 9C-Pral.l iTll Curve 4Dv .90 499.90 O.OC 499.90 499.90 Cha.ter PO-Fro'/.'u Street 59,610.05 59,610.06 5,063.37 64,673.43 405,63 43,270.39 20,596.91 Cl'.arter 00-rl”usa; * 'treet I'^S .60 130,95 332.56 O.OC 332.56 332.56 Chapter 9('-Seven tile River Bridge C54.75 266.67 521.4.^ 0,00 521,43 521.43 0 Cha, ) 'V 200 9,596.01 O.'^O 9,5R5.01 ."I luclal Rock Ir nrcv t 6.00 0.00 193.00 198.00 T 0 r: Ofci.ks ?ev;er f- Cr“-.Jn ;.,'’82.79 .1,'’45 .00 5,227,79 5,767.31 10,995.10 10,9?:: ,10 Ho; pin Hill Diversion Cars 148.52 148.52 344.94 493.46 493 .46 1' ctallatloi. Diesel "lectric Set 11,122.23 11,122.23 69,916,08 81,038.31 . el'n llllsrs St, Sewer 310.00 310.00 0.00 310.ee 31G.C^.: C'.rr.lor " 1 1 1 H . .’Jt les 291.51 291.51 O.OC 291.51 291.51 Now ctrce' "inns 47.30 47.30 87.04 134.34 134 .34 01 ' • c- 't.yaln line .c;Taeer.cnt 6,130.18 6,136,18 1,742.32 7,879.00 7,879.00 Farklne Let line rair.tln;; 700.00 700,00 O.OC 700. CO 70C.ee cai-Tcru Ip S*- . "arVlr-.^ lot 407.59 407.59 407.91 325.00 Sewer ’'r tens lent 1,074.09 1,074.09 1,085.13 2,159.22 2,159.22 Shovel '-or-alr 1,300,00 4,360.00 0.00 4,360.00 4,360.00 "ld°v;al’/£ , Cjrhl.'ia Special 2S, 122.70 28,122.70 16,254.94 44,.S87,64 39,440.00 4,947.64 South .‘.venuj .xwer yttnslon 1 Z^Z &2 136.22 1,410,04 0.00 1,410.04 1,410,04 Couth er.ee aln 'J , . 55.00 35.00 90.00 O.OC 90.00 9C.00 .-.oath hair; tetal;,!r;u "'aj-1 333.05 166.95 500.00 0.00 500,00 500.00 Jnlon St. Parkir;;_ Lot 144.67 144.57 6.79 151.46 151.4C .st . nr.cfleld Power Dine 3,237.70 3, 237.70 0.00 3,237.70 3,237.70 BOARD OF PUBLIC SAJAFTF5 I’.lmcncr 2,052.41 Chief Clerv 1.474.95 let A3sl3*iirit rierk 1,118.49 jSri'l Assistant ^Isrk 1.018.96 I’lCflal V'o”lJ Tupervleor 1,703.81 ISoclal •'0'’ker 1.272.59 cn l.al '"orker 1.272.59 Cr. Cleric Typist 899.00 10,817.80 10,817.80 0.00 10,817.80 897,40 9,920,40 BOARD OF PUBLIC "'FLFARE aOm. other expenses Phone 404.09 .lupplles 1,360.98 panitor 244.90 [lUto Naintenance 212.59 I'ransportatlon Outside Relief 333.61 '•eeklng Information 53.73 2,610.00 2, 610.00 I 0.00 2,610.00 2,610.00 BOARD OF PUBLIC ".'ELFARE FED. A.D.C.AIWINISTRATION Almoner 519.52 thief Clerk 375.84 1st Assistant Clerk 299.20 nd Assistant Clerk 284.88 [rr. Clerk i Typist 284.88 poclal ’/'ork Supervisor 465.60 poclal 7.'orker 360.32 jloclal '.yorker 360.32 2,950.56 2,950.56 203.90 3,154.46 3, 154,46 - 9 - DEBIT DEBIT UNEXPENDED CREDIT CREDIT DEPARTl-'^KT EXPENDED TBAI.SPERS TOTAL BALANCES TOTAL TRANSFERS RECEIPTS AFPROFRI r:.:..' BOARD C F PUBLIC '"EL’^'lRE FED, O.A.A.ADiaNISTRATION Almoner 728.07 iClerk 533,37 1st Assistant Clerk 472.31 2nd Assistant f’lerk 447.56 2r. Clerk i. Typist 447.56 Social Work Supervisor 750.59 Coclel "'orker 557.09 ,Soclal ’Vorker 557.09 'Auto Uelntene.nce 40.89 Office Supplies 542.35 iTransoort atlon Outside Relief 10.25 ISeeklnp Infonratlon 47.70 Phone £2.30 Janitor 2Z 5,212.63 5,212,63 379.63 5,592.26 5,592.26 " BOARD CF PUBLIC - 'RE FED.DISABILJTJ FS .'3IST.ADM. Expense 0.00 0,00 669.48 669.48 669,48 BOARD OF PUEvJ' . -IH . COST-OP-L'"'"' I? Expense 900.00 900.00 0.00 900.00 900.00 BOARD OF PUBI.It ' ^ lulL CITY INFIRf/. ARY- SALARY A •.VACES fat. ron 1,600.00 Labor 350.00 2,150.00 2,150.00 0.00 2.150.0C 2,150.00 BOARD OF PUBLIC ’VFLPARE CITY IMFIRI.': ARY- OTHER EXPENSES yedlcal 180.98 Food Supplies 5,294.04 Dry Goods »- Clothlnc 174.92 Fuel 804 .49 Licht 156.62 Phone 84,88 Other House Valnt. 622.45 Seed, Tools J-, Fertilizer 81.65 'Vorkir.en's Comoensatlon Ins. 40.15 Oil Burner Installation 1,495.00 8,935.18 6,935.18 504.82 9,440.00 1,495.00 7,945.00 BOARD OF PUBLI'T ""ELFARE A.ld to Dependent Children Expense 33,047.54 33,047.54 0.00 33,047.54 3,500.00 201.85 29,265.69 BOARD CF PUBLIC WELFARE Fed .Aid to Dependent Children Expense 22,629.12 22,629.12 127.76 22,756.87 22,756.37 BOARD Ct^ PUBLIC WELFARE OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Weekly Cash 193,012.05 Cities, Towtis ^ Institutions 4,274.34 197,286.39 197,286.39 253.93 197,540.32 12,728.38 1,961.94 182,850.00 BOARD OF PUBIIC 'I'FLPARE FLD. OLD ACE ASSISTANCE Expense 161,502,36 161,502.36 2,212.12 163,714.48 103.14 163,611.34 BOARD 0'=’ PUBLIC -"ELFARE OUTSIDE RELIE'^ •'eekly Cash 33,072.25 Rent, Board and Care 19,953.87 Kedlcal 17,381.02 Clothlnc 1,551.24 F-ael 1,546.85 Cities, Towns % Institutions 14,119.34 Burials 575.00 88,199.57 88,199.57 56.95 38,256.52 13,000.00 656.52 74,600.00 BOARD 0'^ PUBI.IC '''ELFARE DISAP.II.I'TY ASSISTANCE Weekly Cash 20,702.21 20,702.21 0.00 20,702.21 10,540.20 190,98 9,971,03 BOARD O’? PUBI.IC WELFARE FEDERAL DISABILITY ’Weekly Cesh 11,006.47 11,006.47 375.54 11,382.01 11,382.01 BOARD OP PUBIIC -AELPARE 1951 BILIS 1 edlcal 1,396.67 Towns, Cities J. Institutions 110,00 Clothing 14.91 Rent, Board and Care 152.04 1,673.62 1,673.62 0,00 1,673.62 1,673.62 - 10 - I a rrc^ nojinti T4WT 0^ r. 1 T*> « 'lUlt*.' 'V'!’ - ft****** »^i.^ r. t' :t) %*"* ^4 •ft. Ten W'.fft! sti KHVfi «i,0» • '.in "» ;i ® H.m **t!'‘ • ’V or,*-* •wM/t'*'' : ‘I *n* rtf ..'.‘S 't i • ' ^ . *>-um - ' 5.'! w . 2»« 11 ,|0A,«U' ,* “ •> ^ A 'i' jv.vsk/ r»;V^S ‘lo,') j *»r - J. Jf ,'; 'to-fteft 60. av 00.6 C‘>.(.«ft{r (50. l»A' iT‘vOO'',i i'u.Olt. ’ Oft. oo.oet '-•./«£. ft I ', . •¥•',»» n.’* W.OftX •OkKK.Q ^.»Ti f ••>«( •'* ftft.ftfift . •**i»a **if M.it n-tfiTr# •., o'l.ftftf,: BKa’O:'*! -J •n.jftw C-?.'V’^C .£e 00,0 •'I'M-.TIin.dr niu'df* .wibU<» «• "».rv4 »M''\ • w '.'v tiii.ftftf ' ‘ •1' t* *'«,.£ ft • * , . wl'OSK.m wft.nor •i.aOf t9£ SX.ft-iftiS. 8t.«OJ,Wi 4*, T^Ws.W .^0 , > »«,n *tU !•' , i K.v/r^ti ’*^ '8 , n.ii .A9.0Wl.li .flft.iJ it*. CP,.»C N’ft.ftt jff *rt :»r ’•" ’ .**r. ‘ '» ^ Cft.OM.Oi ftO>0 ££,4,W,<« 4i. '(| .0.3W.U tp.ttae-.tr wi.ers ’’fc.ftoc»ri n,m>0^H ' i_^ b jW'i.IJir# ifJE'T V-'-** ( nvif: 1^1 * / * 4 A 2 * tv.»' ti».f.ro j£ 09*0 w.cvn.i DEBIT DEBIT UNFXPEITOED CREDIT CREDIT DKPAKT».'FMT EXPENDED TRANSFERS TOTAL BALANCES TOTAL TRA>:SFERS HFCEI'^TS APPROPRIATIONS " : poa:-(d op public 1 1 , fare OIL AGE ASSIST. RECOVERIES Expense 800,10 800 . 10 403.36 1,203.96 1,203.96 BOARD OF PUBLIC 'VELPARE E'^EABILiri ACSISI. RECOVERIES 0.00 0.00 85.60 85.60 85.50 SOLDIERS' BENEFITS ?- ad; . SALARY V/AOES A^ent-'s Salary 1,800.00 Clerical 1,450.00 3,250,00 3,250,00 0,00 3,250.00 : 5c.ee "CLDIPRS' BENEFITS 3, '•OST-OP-LIVIKC BONUS Agent C 1 3 rk 200.00 200.00 0,00 200.00 200. scLciiRS' be;^:''’it3 apj;,;. _th’:r PEFEins p:nor.e 133.63 jrrice Supplies 213.80 Traveling Expenses 59.09 ~ortn^e 69.05 Inc] lent als 19.43 495,00 495.00 0.00 495.00 45.00 45C .DO I SCLCIERS' BKLFFITS “ANFFITS I Expense 50,566.66 50,566.66 1,051.33 51,617.99 8,800.00 317.99 •- .,000.00 SCL''’I'''R.S ' Rvj;'5;pj'p3 1C51 bills’"* Expense 602.72 602.72 0,00 602,72 602.72 ""HOCL DEPARTT.TNT SALARY ASD '"AGES Superintendent 7,966.33 Clerical 11,174,69 Attendance Officer and Custodian 800.00 Teachers 508,066.87 Janlt or 3 j 45,313.67 School Physician I 1.850.00 School :!u’r’se I 2.750.00 ICafeterla , anager 581,121.61 581,121.61 12,232,45 593,354.06 ' SCHOOL DEPART'.' ENT 24.00 593,33C.06 SPECIAL SALARY ACCOUNTS Sr.lth-Hughes Fund 381.99 381.99 213.69 595.68 George Barden 'Pund 595.68 4,100.00 4,100.00 1,843.00 5,943.00 5,943.00 iGeorge Deen Fund 0.00 0.00 1.85 1.85 1.35 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT :CST--'F-LI’.'ING BONUS I I'xpense 2,212.15 2,212.15 70,86 I SCHOOL DEPARI’YENT 2,283,00 2,283.00 'IN3ERG SCHOOL 1 FUND Expense 397.00 397.00 0.00 SCHOOL DEPARn:ENT 397.00 397.00 WOREl.TN'3 COli'PFNSATION INS. 'xpense 412.20 412.20 37,80 SCH'OOL DEFART].iFNT 450.00 450.00 1951 WORKVFN'S COMPENSATION INS expense 62.22 62.22 0.00 62.22 SCHOOL DEPARTI.'.ENT 65.-2 ADULT CIVIC EDUCATION xpense 440.00 440.00 60,00 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 500,00 5C0.C0 GUY w. wey:.outh veterans RETIRfMFN''’ ACCOUNT I xpense 1,400.00 1,400.00 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 0,00 1,400.00 1.4CC.00 I OUT-OF-STATE CONVENTION xpense 251.06 251,06 25.94 277.00 ' SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 277,00 SPECIAL SCHOOL RENOVATION xpense ; 9,369*53 9,369.53 2,630.47 12,000.00 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 12 , 000 . 0c OTHER I EXPENSES elephones 1,846.39 ensus 438,24 oirjTilttee Expense 401.75 rlntlng 150,00 extbooks & Supplies 23,107.81 looking, Sewering & Jfan'l Training 2,969.28 alntenance Planta Sc Grounds 17,691.06 - 11 - I I , ' . ; m ; w ' ' «TJctftin ‘'t' "^irtlllft?^' <«w5??>«r *p '/Oj: . t 1"* ,'• '» f W.o {y.,4jrt 00.'' •«tr^4v*' ;<».v 0*.'c‘» iftjwm* ’f Aflr^ ',. tit , JK> iUaf ' J y^vooe.j O.ckSS,’' ' ;p'Hv«- v -1 pii •j ’** oo,oos i’ »!*.' or. -W ‘)e.O JTt't tl* '.I'' ,«1 ’Y‘. .-VA / !0,«X o?»,exs et..8«? titi uSi^l^.- ’ £i.-.tL_ 1 C^.O oc,^.»- OC^.SO^ '» , n*s,** UW.98* , " .''O. ijg i; r O.\ l\,^i'\ ;'V'< >' c7 fltOCO.E . r •^^J - '.X-\C * ’ 1 . ''9J5.a»R,v vtt6*» l . '. i #« Ho'l ftO,ooe ,t»ii>9iuu7) Mti* tuoniQ, tV>..l Itu V«,,i Ji,,6> I - i ‘J - , 00.&6T,fc , f •;, :*^j, :• ia-. ;vi »iw 08. j;Ae ,3.r.‘#4 ^'^J, IXS "'., J''.' co,w,»- OO.QOl^k .,*rO... cf». <•».< 00,0 a«.i ^a, f 00,0 .i ^ iwiM» j .. OTor ^r5,ve?: Of'.VOft Of .VO’ f«.o r I Ofi . W» 05 ,^ t» - »i£'-,' J * C ’ / Kii?t«>o dir*'' ^ . ‘ r j 1 «.-,3 v>,'ii S3. 2? .00.0 cn.- i Tjf I'.'.’.OA 00.'* 00. « •( .; w;o>OA "n OO.Pp*,! -.JvVil 1 00,0 .10.0.0> , - . - =i ' iiuy*< ao.x«D <’5: kti^fis:. ’** 00," ,, • 1 ,.i 1 jp&rCJ^ »>»v Wv«MM L Mtf<« OfJ* ffi . ••KlU a?, to» '• '?>'*:’ . f bS*.Sl.‘^£ ' DEBIT DEBIT UNEXPEITDED CREDIT CREDIT DEPARTMENT EXPENDED TRANSFERS TOTAL BALANCE • total TRANSFERS RECEIPTS APPROPRIATIONS SCHOOL DEPARTWENT OTHER EXPENSES continued Graduation 442.06 Express 469.93 Sundrl es 379.84 New Equipment 3,743.90 Parochial School Transportation 1,958.45 Tuition 431.34 I Community Use of School Buildings 164.25 In Service Program 272.29 I Out-Of-Town 101.12 I Expenses i Auto Allowance 662.50 Supt.'s Office Supplies 260.23 j Transportation of Pupils 25,655.52 I I Nurse s Auto 200.00 Fuel 26,764.64 ! i Water 1,145.85 Janitor's Supplies 564.78 ; Light 8,912.50 Towels 1,085.75 119,819.48 119,819.48 .53 119,820.01 2,000.00 15,01 117,805.00 SCHOOI DEPARTMENT JEWELRY TRADE SCHOOL SAURIES 12,399.01 12,399.01 4,589.00 16,988.01 16,988.01 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT JEVTCLRY TRADE SCHOOL OTHER EXP. Malnt enance 4,968.60 Janitors 2,808.14 7,776.74 7,776.74 9.26 7,786.00 7, 786.00 - SCHOOL DEPARTf.'FNT JE”HRY TRADES SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION Expense 1,777,23 1,777.23 1,016.06 2,793,29 2,793.29 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT Expense 1,500.00 1,500.00 0.00 1,500,00 1,500.00 SCHOOL DEPART\'EKT CAFETERIA EQUIP’.:7NT Expense 1,817.22 1,817.22 182.78 2,000.00 2,000.00 SCHOOL DEPARTCENT SCHOOL LUNCH ROOM Labor 16,391.36 Pood 46,811.66 All Other 3,001.41 66,204.43 66,204.43 460.35 66,664.70 66,664.78 SCHOOL DEPARTf’ENT A.H.S.ATHIETIC ASSOCIATION Expense 10,994.22 10,944.22 2,147.90 13,092,12 9,710.10 3,374.02 SCHOOL DEPARTraNT RFPJIT) TEACHERS' RETIRa!ENT Expense 4.50 4.50 0,00 4,50 4.50 PUBLIC LIBRARY SALARIES Librarian 3.400.00 Assistant Librarian 2.900.00 Children's Librarian 2.300.00 Senior Assistant 2.700.00 Senior Assistant 2.300.00 Junior Assistant 1.752.00 Junior Assistant 1,373.81 Junior Assistant 460.29 I. b S. Supervisor 2,000,00 Part-time workers 5,517.85 24,703.95 24,703.95 .05 24,704.00 24,704.00 PUBLIC LI PR ARY COST-OF-LIVING BONUS 1 lbr arJ an (Cataloguer Children's Librarian 2 Senior Assistants 3 Jurilon Assistants L. i S. Supervisor Janitor 800.77 880.77 119.23 1,000.00 1,000.00 PUBLIC LIBRARY SALARY OF JANITOR Salary 2,480.00 2,480.00 0.00 2,400,00 2,480.00 - 12 - 1 iCr* *f ^ ^ "' c'irTSS’* ?* •j /Jt-u 6Tii3''>m '•wrr*«fiii‘js iAA’-t' * ' \* ^ IP^ 1,* * / IQ/JM /Wll ’ 'V ;s.»oj lin^ >'i pv.m' ^ w *£.!.•> ;•.. rt-t ^".u »o*- J w.Too.j w/.o^»e,aiX |i» ^31 I. ,c^^<^^^ Ic.9Ce, r IV ' t, l «.8<,7^.8 . '‘.'y''.^ "'i, ‘.f i-f. •Ci«* kV.ftrr.T f rjuVltiliKt J^SV ' JtS.P’.'V,! C-, ’:('V,V ,V .-:2^->l/iflL -'yi ' «A «: ?^llt«. f, H J 0 \ " i^v . P; ‘si 'm •- -. <- ,•-• , J .Wm |kV:-f.-=*HA-' iflVR-4'- f Aj» r^ul.li^4v.!fipK '‘j ^ '. v ,i, P.f.Kte.W vt'Tn.»,< r . ’ t: ' ' <»•«*- ’ 'tr.»w,ox’ • ' f,U?' .• < •.% V ,*t 4 , J4T T«a3CJrrtt»i T'- Ml *^ 4| UC.r ft/T.* 04.* .;' j 1 oo,ot»,c / f ' *a w*cK*«^.a' «4r»»|(i,'^4rt': *«-*:.. ^<»&kii ' » I ' V>,OC»,lC!' 'tr rn,ttK,t i*f; ••/ V * . f'( . >* U>* «/''**! 5 * •»» k- .•,» 22ilfd»C- *Tl . ' •• 4. <# - ••' --**• .' '-tit*''; V *! 3’- 1 •'I ••A, u - 't. DEBIT DEBIT DIIEXPENDBD CREDIT CREDIT DEPARTMENT EXPENDED BRAESPERS TOTAL BALANCE TOTAL TRANSFERS RECEIPTS APPROPRIATIONS PDBLIS LIBRARY OTHER EXPENSES 'ooks 6,977,17 uel 838,40 l^t 878.08 ulldlng 5 Grounds 2,511,31 Indery 2,025,56 rintlng 30,53 hone 305,32 orloren'E Compensation 28,69 Iffsuiy Branch 134,83 iBbonvllle Branch 222,53 lashlrgton Branch 221,89 [outh ai-t]aboro & Lincoln 263.05 ostace 101,44 rucking; ? Express 36,35 arTare 6,23 fflcfc 'upplles 686,09 qulpment 720,20 nclder.tals 246,08 14,933.75 14,933,75 0,00 14,933,75 700,00 13.75 14,220.00 PUPIi: LIBRARY ”ORKI.'EN'S COMPENSATION Xpense 0.00 0.00 38.14 38,14 38,14 FART -CM’,. ICS ION -RS C.'J ARY AMD '.VACFS ;uperlnter.dent 3,300,00 abor 17,464.54 layg>round Supervisors 700.00 21,464.54 21,464,54 10,46 21,475.00 300.00 21,175.00 PARi^ CCf'.V.I3SICNE.RS 0"'RER EXPENSES alntenance 4,574.44 00 2,069.36 lectrlclty 208.00 ydrant Service 30.00 and Concert 1,017.90 orlonen 's Ccir.pensatlon 565.00 eedlng ^ Fertilizer 600.00 ew Eoulprnent 180.00 alnt. of Truck 220.00 9,444.70 9>444.70 .30 9,445.00 860.00 lie. 00 8,485.00 PARK COi.KISSI ONERS r AURIC 5 J. PAE? nBTD lay ground Equipment 114.48 114.48 0,00 114.48 114.48 PARK CO''’'I??IOf'ERS TEENIS COURT CONSTRUCTION !r BASERitl LIAf-OND B'PROVEMENT xpense 850.00 850.00 1,150.00 2,000.00 2,000,00 PARK COl'KISSIOlIERS PAINTirC FLAG POLES xcense 120.00 120.00 0.00 120.00 120.00 PA_RK COyA'ISSIOEERS ANIMAL YARD ENLARGB'.ENT xpense 507.47 507.47 0.00 507.47 507.47 ?K?y ':o^.r,:issioKERS '.VOPKl'FK'S COMPENSATION 1951 xpense 590.14 590.14 0.00 590.14 590.14 PARK COMMISSIONERS OUT -0’='- STATE CONl'ENTION xcense 100.00 100.00 0.00 100.00 IOC. 00 PARK con.' 1 3 SI ONERS COST-OF LIVING BONUS uperlntendenf Men 50D.0n 600,00 0,00 600.00 600.00 ' COMMISSIONERS OP REC.RFATION MAINTFNANCEOF PLAYGROUNDS abor 6,968,35 reneral 5,415.52 ayward Field Hydrant 30.00 12,413.87 12,413.87 28.13 12,442.00 500.00 11,942.00 COM!. ISSIOKERS 0? RECREATION HORTON FUND xpense 0.00 0,00 102.08 102.08 102,08 COMMISSIONERS OP RECREATION 1951 ELECTRIC LIGHT BILL lOcpense 2.00 2.00 0,00 2.00 2.00 13 - .