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ANNUAL REPORTS ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS 1951
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ANNUAL REPORTS CITY OF ATTLEBORO 1951
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AS SUBMITTED BY THE OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
ATTLEBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY JOSEPH L. SWEET MEMORIAL
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ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Cyril K. Brennan Term expires January, 1952
City Clerk Kenneth F. Blandin Term expires January, 1952
City Treasurer William Marshall Term expires January, 1952
City Collector Doris L. Austin Term expires January, 1952
Councilmen-at-large
Terms expire January,
1952
Franklin R. McKay
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
Ward 5.
Herbert C. Lavigueur
Ward 6.
Charles A. Smith
Terms expire January, 1952
School Committee
Mrs. Alice H. Stobbs
Mrs. Deborah O. Richardson Mrs. Olive M. Keeler Dr. Anderson S. Briggs
Terms expire January, 1952
Mrs. Henrietta Wolfenden William A. Nerney Thomas G. Sadler Henry M. Crowther Pierre B. Lonsbury Terms expire January, 1954
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Office
Inspector of Animals City Almoner (Welfare Agent) Assessors
City Auditor Building Inspector Constables
Custodian of Foreclosed Property Dog Officer Electrical Inspector Fence Viewer-Field Driver Fire Department Board of Fire Engineers
Supt. of Fire Alarm Forest Warden City Forester - Moth Supt. Health Officer Health Nurse (Appointed by Health Officer) Dental Hygienist (Appointed by Health Officer) Sturdy Hospital (City Repre - sentatives on Board of Managers)
Housing Authority
Leonard I, Lamb
April, 1952
John E. Turner, Chair.
April, 1953
Leland B. Smith
April, 1954
Harold W. MacDonald
April, 1955
Mrs. Francis J.O'Neil- (Appointed by State) Zelotis Wetherell
April, 1956
June,
1953
E. Raymond Truell
June,
1955
Francis P. Cronan
June, 1957
Leland B. Smith . February, 1952
Frederick V. Murphy, Jr. February, 1952
George E. Nerney
Term Expires
March 31, 1952 Permanent
January, 1954
January, 1952
Patrick J. Byrnes, Chair. January,
January, 1954
Joseph O. Mowry
February, 1952
Hormidas Allard
February, 1952
Eli Franklin
February, 1952
Howard E, Caswell
February, 1952
Clarence E. Weeman
Henry Rotenberg
Antone Dias
June, 1952
Permanent
Hartwell H. Crossman
Joseph O, Mowry, Chief
Hayward H. Sweet
Joseph O. Mowry
Charles G. Thomae
February, 1955
John W. Wolfenden William S. King
February, 1956 Permanent
Joseph O. Mowry
Warren P. Hofmann
February, 1952
Dr. Fernand Girouard
February, 1952
Lois E. Wilmarth
Permanent
Miss Barbara Arnold
Indefinite
Cyril K. Brennan, Mayor February, 1952 William Marshall, ex-off.February, 1952 Bertrand O. Lambert February, 1952
Board of Licenses
Public Library, Trustees of,
Incumbent
Dr. James C. DeWitt
Frederick J. Franz
Christopher W. McNary
Carl A. Nelson
1953
Ismay A. Sharkey
February, 1952 Indefinite
William S. King
February, 1952 Indefinite February, 1953
February, 1954
February, 1952
February, 1952 (Cont'd)
Office
Public Library, Trustees of, (Cont'd)
Librarian (Appointed by Library Trustees) Lockup Keeper Measurer of Lumber City Messenger Milk Inspector (Appointed by Health Officer) Park Commissioners
Park Supt. (Appointed by Park Commissioners Planning Board
Plumbing Inspector Police Commissioners
Police Department Public Works Department Recreation Commissioners
Board of Registrars
Rehabilitation and Reemploy- ment Director Retirement Board
Incumbent
Mrs. Margaret E. Conro Lydia J. Gregory
Edwin F. Leach, Chair.
Raymond L. Horton, Treas.
Mrs. Winthrop Barden, Sec. Mrs. Gertrude F. Chilson
Term Expires
February, 1953
February, 1953
February, 1953
February, 1954
February, 1954
February, 1954
Mrs. Lucille Palmer Cavender Peter J. Marron
George F. Lincoln John B. Bowen
Frank L. Cushman
Thomas G. Sadler, Jr.
Samuel M. Stone, Chair. Harry C. Wolfenden, Sec.
Robert W. Sharkey, Jr.
Rev. Frank L. Briggs
Lawrence R. Fitton
Robert W. Mawney
John J. Hodge Philip F. Leach
Clifford A. Swanson
J. Burleigh Moulton Allen A. Gross
John W. Wolfenden
Frank J. Nerney
John E. Turner, Chair.
Thomas H. Brennan
Peter J. Marron, Chief
Russell F. Tennant, Supt.
Thomas E. Dube
William Liddell, Chair.
Frank Miller Walter N. White Clayton A. MacDonald, Chair. February, 1952
Louis J. Perry
Mrs. Lilla Conant
Mrs. Eva L. Kent
Daniel O'Connell Ismay A. Sharkey, ex-off-
Doris L. Austin, ( Elected by members of system)
Earl P. Cooper
Permanent
February, 1952 February, 1953 February, 1954 February, 1954 February, 1955 February, 1955 February, 1956 February, 1952 February, 1952 February, 1953 February, 1954 February, 1955 Indefinite
February, 1954 February, 1953
February, 1953 February, 1954 February, 1954
February, 1953 February, 1954 February, 1955
Indefinite Indefinite
March, 1952
July,
1953
Indefinite February, 1952
February, 1952 February, 1952
Permanent February, 1952
February, 1953 February, 1954
Office
Supt. of Schools (Appointed by School Committee) School Nurse (Appointed by School Committee) School Physician (Appointed by School Committee) Sealer of Weights and Measures Soldiers' Relief and Burial Agent City Solicitor City Stenographer Treasurer of the Capron and Deborah Starkey Funds
Trust Fund Commissioners
Board of Public Welfare
Zoning Board of Appeals
Incumbent
Term Expires
Dr. Anson B. Barber
Permanent
Dorothy B. Wendell, R. N.
Permanent
Simon Coren
Permanent
Daniel O'Connell
February, 1952
A. B. Cummings Francis M. Flaherty Gladys Hinds
February, 1952
February, 1952
February, 1952
All Ex-officio
Cyril K. Brennan, Mayor William Marshall, Treas.
William A. Nerney, Chair. of School Committee Ralph R. Gunner James McBrien
February, 1952
February, 1953
Kenneth Crook, Sec.
February, 1954
John J. Maynard
February, 1952
John K. Henderson, Chair. Patrick Duffy
Clarence D. Roberts Charles E. Judge
Elmer E. Tufts, Chair.
John D. Baer (Asso. Mem. )
Bazil B. Mulligan (Asso, Mem. ) Hazel Shaw, Clerk
February, 1953 February, 1954 February, 1952 February, 1953 February, 1954 February, 1952 February, 1952 Indefinite
Annual Report
REPORT OF THE CITY CLERK 1951
Honorable Cyril K. Brennan Mayor, City of Attleboro, Mass.
I hereby submit the annual report of the office of City Clerk for 1951. During the year, over $13, 382. 00 was handled over the counter of the city clerk's office, mostly in transactions of small amounts, for sport or dog li- censes or for the usual licenses required by the city, such as Sunday sales li- censes, sign and marriage permits, hackney drivers licenses, etc. , and it may be seen that this requires a lot of work by the two persons handling it. The recording of chattel mortgages has increased and the issuance of certified copies of vital records in connection with war work, enlistments, GI bill pro- visions, etc. , is rapidly increasing. Last year we had an extra primary and election to prepare for .. This year we have a presidential primary. It is just as much work to prepare for a primary or a special election as it is to make provisions for a state or national election.
The clerk wishes to publicly praise his assistant, Miss Theresa Levis for her willingness to help, by working Saturdays as well as a number of evenings and two holidays, to aid in giving the office the efficiency that it can justly claim. But it has come to a point where more help has got to be put on to get the work out in time. At least a part time clerk will have to be added.
During 1951 there was $1855. 92 received for recording chattel mortgages, recording liens and discharge of mortgages and liens. The city received $287. 48 for certified copies of records and other receipts were $101. 00 for motor dealers licenses; $336. 00 for hackney carriage and taxi business licenses; $260. 00 for Sunday sale licenses; $120. 00 for pool and bowling establishment licenses; $820. 00 (some of which was refunded) for junk licenses; $280. 00 for various amusement permits and $169. 00 for the- ater and Sunday show licenses; $120. 00 for sign permits; $12. 00 for auctioneers licenses; $212. 00 for registration of gas tank permits; and $554 for marriage licenses.
Over 1700 dogs, exclusive of those in kennels, were licensed, and over $3, 000. 00 was taken in for sporting licenses. The clerks department paid over $6, 121. 10 to the city treasurer for licenses, permits, fees, etc. , $3, 818. 40 for the county for its share of the dog licenses.
During the year, the clerk's office was open each Wednesday night until 8 p. m. , a policy that has been followed since the Saturday morning closing, and this will be continued. Though few avail themselves of the privilege to do business at the office on Wednesday night, the opportunity to do so is there and those who have found it convenient have expressed appreciation of that service. The clerk has visited South Attleboro one night for sale of dog licenses in that season and has been open on several occasions to accomodate service men with
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various copies of certified records and licenses needed by them.
. At the close of business, December 31, 1951, there had been 391 deaths recorded as occurring in this city during the year as compared to 420 in the previous year. There were 1202 births in 1951 compared to 1140 in 1950 and 325 marriages compared to 360 in 1950.
The city clerk's department lacks working space and filing facili- ties and should be in an office by itself. It is an old story but bears repeating at this time.
Yours truly,
Kenneth F. Blandin City Clerk
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD 1951
To His Honor the Mayor and the Honorable Municipal Council:
Gentlemen:
The Planning Board held twenty-four regular meetings with an average attendance of five plus.
A vacancy occurred on October 3, 1951, with the passing of Mr. John J. Hodge, who was appointed to the board on February 8, 1949. His long experience in business affairs, his work on the Board of Assessors and his interest in community life made him a valuable member of this Board. We honor his memory.
Eleven matters were referred to this Board for a recommendation. Reports were made on eight of these requests, three are still under considera- tion. These had to do with the revision of street names, parking lots in the center, and the location for a city hall. They will be the subjects of future reports.
The study of street names has turned up thirty-six duplicates, thirteen triplicates and three quadruplicates. It seemed necessary to find out which streets have been accepted by the city in whole or in part, and which are still private ways. A card catalogue of all streets and ways, giving necessary information as to location and date of acceptance is nearing completion.
The revision of the large Zoning Map to bring it up to date has been unduly delayed. Mr. Angus MacNeil, who is doing the work, reports that the map is nearly completed up to the year 1950. We expect to complete the large map this year and also the reproduction in a smaller size for general distribution.
Some decentralizing of industry and of population away from congested . cities seems to be necessary as a measure of defense, both now and for an un- foreseen future. This makes a problem which smaller communities must be prepared to face.
An area on the westerly side of North Avenue, seven hundred feet north- erly of Deanville Road, and extending westerly to the Ten Mile River, is pro- posed by this Board as a tract of land where a new industrial district of one hundred and forty acres more or less could be established to meet the present demand for more industrial space.
Further expansion could be made by an extension of Brook Street south- erly forty-one hundred feet more or less to South Main Street. The town of Attleboro acquired an easement through this section on July 12, 1893, fifty feet wide for the Thacher Brook drain. If a street could be constructed on this easement it would be useful for diverting through traffic away from the center of the city as well as open up new industrial sites which would not be detrimental to present residential use.
Other industrial sites are possible along the Taunton Branch Railroad by extending the present industrial area easterly toward Pike Avenue. Con- siderable engineering work would have to be done on these two latter possi- bilities to determine how much land in these areas could actually be used.
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Capron Park is at present the pride and joy of the city because some fifty years ago a few people had the foresight to accept as a gift some swampy woodland in the outskirts of the village. The park was developed from year to year to serve the recreation needs of a growing population. Now the park has been developed to its last inch but the population continues to grow, and at times cannot accommodate the people who come to enjoy it. It is time for all of us to plan for the future of Capron Park. Fortunately there is still a wooded area adjacent to the Park containing a million square feet of land fronting o Dennis Street and lying between the Park and the Country Club golf course. Park of this land is needed for the Park now and part of it might well be secured to serve the future needs of the High School. We hope this may come to pass.
SUBDIVISIONS
Four subdivisions were approved, in whole or in part, as noted on the signed plans, as follows: Pitas Acres Replat; Pitas Acres Addition No. 1 Plat; and Ellendale Terrace Plat. These three are on the easterly side of Newport Avenue in South Attleboro. The fourth, Fisher Estates Plat Section No. 1 is on the southerly side of Thacher Street westerly of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. A fifth sub-division called Lucky Plat called for a re-location of Pike Avenue at Wilmarth Street, and is held up pending further action by the owner and the City Council.
AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE
Four hearings were held on petitions for the change in "Use" of cer- tain districts as follows:
1. A change from Single Residence to Business "Use" for an area of land on the westerly side of Washington Street between Highland Avenue and Benner Place. This change was not approved, and the disapproval was sustained by the Municipal Council.
2. A change from General Residence to Business "Use" by extending the business area on the southerly side of Pleasant Street from Starkey Avenue easterly as far as the business area on the north- erly side of Pleasant a distance of eight hundred and fifty feet. (850 feet) more or less, and extending southerly to the boundary of the present industrial district. This included the following lots: #108A, 108, part of Lot #101, 102, 102A, 102B, 103, 103A, 104, 105, 106, 107, as shown on Assessors New Plat #52, and Lots #1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 17, 18, 19, as shown on Assessors New Plat #56. This change was approved and also adopted by the the Municipal Council April 3, 1951. Approved by the Mayor April 10. 1951.
3. A change from General Residence to Industrial "Use" of a portion of land situated on the easterly side of Mechanics Pond between Kilby and Milk Streets, extending the Industrial District on the easterly side of Mechanics Pond, and more fully described as Lots #67, 68, as shown on Assessors New Plat #41. This was
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favorably recommended to the Municipal Council and was adopted by that Honorable Body on April 17, 1951 and approved by the Mayor April 25, 1951.
4. A change from General Residence to Business "Use" of land on the easterly side on North Main Street at Sanford Street, extending the business district on the easterly side of North Main Street in a northerly direction for a distance of three hundred and seventeen feet (317 feet) more or less, and more fully described as Lots 15, 20, 21, as shown on Assessors New Plat #31. This was approved by the Board and so recommended to the Honorable Municipal Council which adopted the Amendment on May 1, 1951. Approved by the Mayor May 9, 1951.
The Board takes pleasure in thanking the many people who have taken an an interest in planning for the future of our city and especially to the Chief of Police, Peter Marron, Fire Chief, Joseph O. Mowry, and Fire Engineer, Charles Thomae, for their advice and assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
ATTLEBORO PLANNING BOARD
Frank L. Briggs, Chairman. J. Burleigh Moulton Lawrence R. Fitton Leo F. Lyons Philip F. Leach Clifford A. Swanson Robert W. Mawney, Secretary
1951 REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To His Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council:
The work required by state and local laws was carried out by the sealer in all stores, gas stations, fuel oil dealers, and with pedlars, bakery, truck operators, fuel oil metered trucks, bulk stations, and wholesale fuel dealers, and heavy capacity scales.
The state, heavy duty capacity truck visited the city last fall and local scales were checked. Wholesale fuel oil tanks were also checked as to accurate delivery.
Meters on fuel oil trucks are checked each year by the sealer as well as all pumps at gas stations.
Respectfully submitted,
Daniel O'Connell, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 1951
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To His Honor, the Mayor, the Municipal Council and Trustees of Attleborough Hospital:
As we review the activities at Sturdy Memorial Hospital for the year 1951, we are reminded that this is the 39th year service has been rendered to the community by this Institution.
The best measure we have by which to judge our progress is through statistics, so here are a few figures that tell at least part of our story:
1951
1950
In Patients
5,718
5,394
Out Patients
8,365
6,026
Patient Days
44,908
43,293
Daily Average number of pts.
123.
118. 61
Babies born ( live)
1,116
1,036
You will find a tabulation of the number of "In" patients admitted during the year from each of the communities we serve:
Attleboro.
2,002
South Attleboro.
285
Hebronville.
65
Dodgeville. .
27
2,379
North Attleboro.
915
Attleboro Falls
115
1,030
Plainville.
176
Wrentham.
93
Norton.
330
Chartley
140
Mansfield.
631
Foxboro.
174
Seekonk.
109
Rehoboth.
130
Franklin.
8
1,791
Other cities and towns.
518
518
Total.
5,718
During the year the hospital has had a total income of $802, 469. 54. The operating costs have been $779, 442. 15, leaving a balance of $23, 027. 39.
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During most of the year the hospital has been crowded in the medical- surgical side to the point that it has been necessary to utilize sun porches for patients' beds. This condition is one that mitigates against the best possible treatment for the patient. Consequently, the board has caused plans to be drawn for an addition of approximately sixty beds. Such an addition would necessitate added facilities for our nurses, dormitory and teaching space for which plans have also been submitted. The Board of Managers are still studying the many angles that need exploration before embarking on a building program.
Attention has been given throughout the year to the part our hospital must play should our country suffer attack. Facilities and personnel have been allocated so that we can function efficiently at short notice.
An important day for the hospital was lost to us this year when the Hospital Donation Day was cancelled through no fault of the Hospital Aid Association. Steps have been taken so that in the future Donation Day can be observed as in the past.
We are indebted to several business concerns and individuals for their generous year-end donations to our Plant Development Fund. To give public recognition for these donations, steps have been taken: for the design of a plaque wherein their generosity can be acknowledged.
Your Board of Managers could not hope to cope with the many problems that arise in the operation of an Institution such as ours, if it were not for the loyal support of all who have a part in its functioning. Therefore, we gratefully acknowledge the splendid cooperation of our Director, Mr. Albert O. Davidsen, his administrative assistants and workers throughbut the Institution; the faithful and efficient services of the Staff and nurses. To all the clubs and organizations who have been so diligent in their services to the hospital, also to the firemen who have done such a splendid job in the operation of our ambulance service, we express our appreciation.
During the year, the city has appropriated and expended funds for the following:
Appropriated 1951
Expended 1951
Requested 1952
Water .. .
$ 1,600.00
$ 1,422. 49
$ 1,500. 00
Insurance.
3,962.00
3,495. 10
3,750.00
Hydrants.
60. 00
60.00
60. 00
Heating.
10,540.00
11,055. 17
12,471. 00
Light and Power.
4,300. 00
4,354. 63
4,800. 00
Treasury Bond.
63.00
62. 50
62. 50
$20,525. 00
$20,449. 89
$22,643. 50
Unexpended.
75.11
$20,525. 00
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The future is always uncertain, but we look forward with confidence to the continuing operation and expansion of our hospital, in order that through the efforts of all concerned, and the blessings of Almighty God, we may serve the health needs of our communities effectively.
BOARD OF MANAGERS, ATTLEBOROUGH HOSPITAL, INC. Operating Stury Memorial Hospital for the City of Attleboro
Members Ex-Officio, 1951 Cyril K. Brennan, Mayor William Marshall, City Treasurer Bertrand O. Lambert- President of the Municipal Council
C. W. CEDERBERG, Chairman Victor R. Glencross William J. Luther John McIntyre Harold Sweet Samuel M. Stone
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REPORT OF BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS, Attleboro, Mass. 1951
To the Honorable Mayor and Municipal Council
Enclosed herewith is our annual report for the year 1951.
Revenue Received for Alcoholic Beverages Licenses $13,480. 00
Revenue Received from One-Day Licenses 90.00
Revenue Received for Common Victualler Licenses
99.00
Revenue Received for Lodging House Licenses
39.00
Total Revenue Received:
$13,708. 00
Total Number of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the year 1951 35
Total Number of Common Victualler Licenses for the year 1951 33
Total Number of Lodging House Licenses for the year 1951 13
Individual License Fee for each Individual 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
0.0
Wines and Malt Beverages
Innholder
0. 0
Restaurant
0.0
Package Goods
225. 00
Fee for Seasonal Licenses
Club
110. 00
9 One-Day Licenses
90. 00
Frank P. Cronan
Chairman
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REPORT OF CITY COLLECTOR 1951
To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Municipal Council:
I herewith submit the annual report of the City Collector for the year 1951.
The total amount collected and paid to William Marshall, City Trea- surer, is $1, 973, 056. 83, divided as follows: -
Real Estate Taxes
$1,340,891. 36
Personal Property Taxes
118,704. 63
Poll Taxes
13,306.00
Motor Vehicle Excise
168,427. 14
Betterments
12,281. 71
Committed Interest
564. 35
Water Rates
159,608. 46
Pipe and Labor Charges
6,682.95
Highway
197.41
Welfare
139,201. 87
School
7,168. 34
Health
667.50
Public Property
1,118.00
Fishing Permits-Orr's Pond
136.00
Water Liens added 1951 Taxes
48. 49
Return of Taxes Abated (C1. 18, Ch. 59)
22. 80
Interest on Taxes and Water
2,522.75
Costs on Taxes and Water
1,507.07
Following is a list of the outstanding accounts as of December 31, 1951 :-
Real Estate Taxes
$ 95,397. 86
Personal Property Taxes
2,733.73
Poll Taxes
182.00
Motor Vehicle Excise
6,588.40
Betterments
2,842. 41
Committed Interest
71.13
Water Rates
2,382.70
Pipe and Labor Charges
1,936.65
Highway
74. 94
Public Property
292.00
School
2,676.33
Welfare
1,197.30
Water Liens added 1951 Taxes
1. 262.62
$117,638. 07
Respectfully submitted,
Doris Austin, City Collector
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REPORT OF CITY FORESTER 1951
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, 1951.
The Forestry Department has been centering its attention on fighting the Dutch Elm disease. One tree on the Common has been removed and several more elms in that area are being carefully checked. In response to a request to the citizens of Attleboro for their cooperation in this cam- paign, many have notified the department of certain trees. Samples of suspicious twigs have been sent to the University of Massachusetts for examination and verification. Dutch Elm disease is found in many sur- rounding communities. Unless the individual citizens as well as the Forestry Department continue their concern and vigilance, all our elms are doomed.
A new piece of equipment, sprayer for the extermination of poison ivy, ought to prove of great value to the city. Much use will be made of the sprayer this coming summer. It is interesting to note that this treat- ment does away with another pest, the ragweed plant.
In response to several requests, the department has done some "Mosquito Spraying" and it is only a matter of time when there will be a demand for more of this work.
As usual, dangerous limbs and decayed trees are removed whenever necessary. A new idea in roadside care has been the use of spray for killing the brush. This method destroys only the brush, and will eventually mean less brush and more attractive roadsides.
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