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AT 974.48 A88a 1959
ANNUAL REPORTS ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS 1959
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ANNUAL REPORTS
CITY OF ATTLEBORO
1959
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AS SUBMITTED BY THE OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
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ELECTED OFFICIALS
Cyril K. Brennan
Term expires January, 1960
City Clerk
Term expires January, 1960
City Treasurer
Term expires January, 1960
City Collector
Term expires January, 1960
Councilmen-at-large
Lawrence R. Fitton Richard M. Parker
Edward F. Casey Charles E. Bennett
Terms expire January, 1960
Ward Councilmen
John M. Kenny
Ward I
Arthur Hinds
Ward II
Conrad J. Carlson
Ward III
Lawrence Verschoor
Ward IV
Earl Baumgartel
Ward V
Charles A. Smith, President
Ward VI
Terms expire January, 1960
School Committee
Royal P. Baker Irvin A. Studley
Eva M. Pond Katherine L. Scott
Terms expire January, 1960
Philip Athanas John P. Lee Donald Antaya
Dr. Ernest A. Bragg Mary M. Tyson
Terms expire January, 1962
Kenneth F. Blandin
Edward J. Healey
Doris L. Austin
Bradford I. Dorrance
Mayor
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Eloise M. Phelan Carl A. Nelson Patrick J. Byrnes, Chairman
Term expires January, 1960 Term expires January, 1961 Term expires January, 1962
Patrick J. Duffy Robert B. Pond John K. Henderson, Chairman
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE Term expires February, 1960 Term expires February, 1961 Term expires February, 1962
Doctor Fernand Girouard
HEALTH OFFICER Term expires February, 1960
HEALTH INSPECTOR
John R. Harvey
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Simon Coren M. D. , School Physician Dorothy B. Wendell, School Nurse
Ralph C. Sturke, School Superintendent
FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE ENGINEERS
Warren S. Hoyle Term expires February, 1960
Hayward H. Sweet, Chairman Term expires February, 1961 Hiram R. Packard, Chief Term expires February, 1962 Charles G. Thomae Term expires February, 1963
William S. King, Superintendent of Fire Alarm
POLICE DEPARTMENT Peter J. Marron, Chief and Lockup Keeper Term expires February, 1960
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Russell F. Tennant, Superintendent Term expires February, 1960
AUDITOR
Ismay Sharkey
Term expires February, 1960
Elected by Council
INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
Hiram R. Packard
Term expires February, 1960
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Joseph A. McGee
Term expires February, 1960
BOARD OF REGISTRARS
Clayton A. MacDonald, Chairman Louis J. Perry Lilla Conant, Clerk Margaret B. King
Term expires February, 1960 Term expires February, 1961 Term expires February, 1962 Term expires February, 1963
CITY SOLICITOR
Franklin R. McKay
Term expires February, 1960
PARK COMMISSIONERS
James P. McBrien Thomas G. Sadler, Chairman
William O. Sweet
Term expires February, 1960 Term expires February, 1961 Term expires February, 1962
RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
Walter N. White William Liddell, Chairman Thomas E. Dube
Term expires February, 1961 Term expires February, 1962 Term expires February, 1963
HOUSING AUTHORITY
William F. Walton-Appointed by state Leonard I. Lamb John E. Turner, Chairman Leland B. Smith
Term expires May 7, 1961 Term expires April, 1962 Term expires April, 1963 Term expires April, 1964
5.
TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Ethel H. Barden, Secretary Raymond M. Horton, Treasurer Gertrude F. Chilson
Frederick V. Murphy, Jr. George E. Nerney Leland B. Smith
Edwin F. Leach, Chairman Lydia Gregory Margaret Conro
Rowell L. Waller
Term expires February, 1960 Term expires February, 1960 Term expires February, 1960
Term expires February, 1961 Term expires February, 1961 Term expires February, 1961
Term expires February, 1962 Term expires February, 1962 Term expires February, 1962
Librarian
BOARD OF LICENSES
Francis P. Cronan, Chairman E. Raymond Truell Zelotus E. Wetherell
Term expires June, 1963 Term expires June, 1964 Term expires June, 1965
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Manuel O. Castro Frank J. Nerney John E. Turner, Chairman Thomas H. Brennan
Term expires February, 1960 Term expires February, 1961 Term expires February, 1962 Term expires February, 1963
DOG OFFICER
Michael Quaglia Term expires April, 1960
CITY FORESTER AND MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
Warren P. Hofmann
Term expires February, 1960
FOREST WARDEN
Hiram R. Packard Term expires February, 1960
SOLDIERS' RELIEF AND BURIAL
Christopher W. McNary
Term expires April, 1960
VETERANS' SERVICE CENTER Indefinite
Joseph A. McGee
PLANNING BOARD
Harold E. Washburn
Clifford A. Swanson
J. Burleigh Moulton
Reverend Frank L. Briggs, Chairman
John A. Cummings
Leo F. Lyons Roberty W. Mawney
Term expires February, 1960 Term expires February, 1960 Term expires February, 1961
Term expires February, 1962 Term expires February, 1963 Term expires February, 1964 Term expires February, 1964
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Dr. James C. De Witt
Term expires March, 1960
Gladys Hinds
CITY STENOGRAPHER Elected by Council
Thomas D. Winder
CITY MESSENGER Elected by Council
CITY REPRESENTATIVES ON BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE AT TLEBORO HOSPITAL
Edward J. Healey, ex-officio Term expires February, 1960
Charles A. Smith Term expires February, 1960
Cyril K. Brennan Term expires February, 1960
TRUSTEES OF THE CAPRON AND DEBORAH STARKEY FUND All ex-officiis
Cyril K. Brennan, Mayor Edward J. Healey, City Treasurer
Royal P. Baker, Chairman of School Committee
MEASURER OF LUMBER
George L. Lincoln
Term expires February, 1960
Harold Demers
Richard Bauer
MEASURERS OF WOOD AND BARK Term expires February, 1960 Term expires February, 1960
Ralph R. Gunner James McBrien
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS Term expires February, 1961 Term expires February, 1962
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Vincent M. Germani John D. Baer Charles E. Judge
Term expires February, 1960 Term expires February, 1961 Term expires February, 1962
Associate Members
Bazil Mulligan Term expires February, 1960
CONSTABLE
Clarence E. Weeman Term expires February, 1960 Herbert H. Goslin Term expires February, 1960
CIVILIAN DEFENSE DIRECTOR
Edward J. Kelly Indefinite
DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION Dr. Adolph Bender, Clerk Howard S. Ireland
Lester C. Chadwick
David G. O'Connor - Appointed to fill unexpired term of Manuel O. Castro Arthur C. Murphy - Appointed to fill unexpired term of Peter F. Gagner Terms expire July, 1960
Fred L. Wetherell
Charles E. Judge
Francis MI, Flaherty
Albert W. Walters
George R. LaGasse
Terms expire July, 1961
Frank J. Ryder , JE Chairman
Theodore A. Carlson
Russell E. Brennan, Co-chairman Louis P. Thibodeau
George H. Leedham
Terms expire July, 1962
William S. Barton
VETERANS' GRAVES OFFICER Indefinite
STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 1958-1959
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND SCHOOL MATTERS Conrad J. Carlson, Chairman John M. Kenny Lawrence Verschoor
COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND BRIDGES John M. Kenny, Chairman Lawrence R. Fitton Earl Baumgartel
COMMITTEE ON WATER SUPPLY Lawrence R. Fitton, Chairman Conrad J. Carlson Arthur Hinds
COMMITTEE ON SANITATION AND DRAINAGE Bradford I. Dorrance, Chairman Arthur Hinds Charles Bennett
COMMITTEE ON LIGHTING, SIDEWALKS, AND SIGNS Charles E. Bennett, Chairman Richard M. Parker Edward F. Casey
- COMMITTEE ON FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS Richard M. Parker, Chairman Bradford I. Dorrance
Lawrence Verschoor
COMMITTEE ON LICENSES
Arthur Hinds, Chairman Edward F. Casey
Conrad J. Carlson
COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, ELECTIONS AND LEGISLATIVE MATTERS Earl Baumgartel, Chairman John M. Kenny Charles E. Bennett
COMMITTEE ON WELFARE AND VETERANS' MATTERS Lawrence Verschoor, Chairman Bradford.I. Dorrance
Richard M. Parker
COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS, TRANSPORTATION, PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Edward F. Casey, Chairman Lawrence R. Fitton Earl Baumgartel
Annual Report
REPORT OF THE CITY CLERK 1959
Honorable Cyril K. Brennan Mayor, City of Attleboro, Mass.
Dear Sir:
I take pleasure in submitting the report of the City Clerk's Department for the year 1959. All statistics and figures are those of closing time of business, December 31, 1959.
In presenting the vital statistics totals are offered for those of five pre- vious years for comparison:
1959
1958
1957
1956
1955
1954
Births
1430
1390
1348
1330
1246
1282
Marriages
266
280
279
252
256
275
Deaths
435
440
441
431
421
384
During 1959 a total of $14, 564. 50 was taken in at the Clerk's office in over the counter business, of this $6, 119 was for city issued licenses, permits, fees, etc. Sale of fish and game licenses accounted for $5, 022. 50 and sale of dog licenses brought $3, 423.
Money collected for various licenses, permits etc. , during the year included ' $705 for junk and second hand dealers licenses; $284 for hackney drivers and ex- press licenses; $478 for marriage permits; $224 for bowling alley licenses; $156 for common victuallers and lodging house licenses; $110 for sign permits; $149 for amusement licenses and permits, $50 for one theatre license, $136. 50 for registration of gas and oil tank permits; $110 for licensing motor vehicle dealers; and $51. 60 for varied fees.
Two departments that called for much detailed work but netted the city 100% revenue were the recording of chattel mortgages and financial statements to the amount of $2, 233. 75 and issuance of certified copies of records that brought $1,202. 25.
Increased detail in all branches of the clerk's office work, sales, service and recording now calls for addition of a full time clerk as well as retaining of a part time clerk. This will assure continued efficiency of the office, that has been commended by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, in the manner that taxpayers are entitled to. Only the continued loyalty and efficiency of the Assistant City Clerk, Mrs. Theresa Sullivan and the part time clerk Mrs. Gladys Hoyle has allowed this vastly increased work of 1959 to be kept up to date. Both have worked overtime without added compensation. Miss Gladys Hinds, City Stenographer and the entire staff of the City Treasurer's office have cheerfully lent aid during the spring dog and sport license season.
Very truly yours, Kenneth F. Blandin, City Clerk
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REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEN AT 1959 COUNCIL MEETINGS
Present
Absent
Total
President Charles A. Smith
29
0
29
Mr. Conrad J. Carlson
24
5
29
Mr. Charles Bennett
25
4
29
Mr. Arthur Hinds
29
0
29
Mr. John M. Kenny
27
2
29
Mr. Richard M. Parker
21
8
29
Mr. Lawrence R. Fitton
28
1
29
Mr. Edward Casey
26
3
29
Mr. Earl Baumgartel
28
1
29
Mr. Bradford I. Dorrance
27
2
29
Mr. Lawrence Verschoor
26
3
29
MEETING DATES
January
6 Regular
July
7
Regular
January
14
Special
July
14
Special
January 20 Regular
August
4
Regular
February 3 Regular
August
18
Special ยท
February
17 Regular
September 1
Regular
March
3 Regular
September 15
Regular
March
17
Regular
October
6
Regular
March
31
Adjourned
October
20
Regular
April
7
Regular
October
26
Special
April
21
Regular
November 3
Regular
May
5
Regular
November 17
Regular
May
19
Regular
December 1
Regular
May
26
Special
December 15
Regular
June
2
Regular
December 22
Special
June
16
Regular
22 Regular Meetings
6
Special Meetings
1 Adjourned Meeting
29 Total
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Annual Report
REPORT OF THE CITY COLLECTOR 1959
To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Municipal Council:
I herewith submit the annual report of the City Collector for the year 1959. The amount collected and paid to the City Treasurer is $3, 648, 236. 43, divided as follows:
Real Estate Taxes
$2,558, 969. 60
Personal Property Taxes
161,125. 88 13,078.00
Poll Taxes
Motor Vehicle Excise
251,316. 95 454.45
Farm Animal Excise
Betterments
12,196.99 1,473.68
Committed Interest
Water Rates
341,028. 03
Pipe and Labor Charges
15,649.06 30.00
Welfare
258,353.54
School
13,224. 07
Health
2,924.06
Public Property
1,207.00
Fishing Permits-Orr's Pond
56.00
Trailer Rentals
6,584.00
Water Liens Added to Taxes
4,436.45
Interest on Taxes and Water
2,875.99
Costs on Taxes and Water
3,252.68
Following is a list of the outstanding accounts as of December 31, 1959:
Real Estate Taxes
$84,018. 08
Personal Property Taxes
4,710. 74
Poll Taxes
208.00
Motor Vehicle Excise
82,227. 37
Betterments
3,191.37
Committed Interest
149. 93
Water Rates
18,902. 40
Pipe and Labor Charges
5,309. 92
Highway
42.22
Public Property
285.00
School
1,926.70
Welfare
11,855.11
Water Liens Added to Taxes
543.93
$213,370. 77
Respectfully submitted,
Doris L. Austin City Collector
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Highway
Annual Report
REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES FOR 1959
To His Honor the Mayor and Members of the Municipal Council:
Gentlemen:
The work of this department has been carried out in full as required by State and Local Laws.
All stores, gas stations, fuel oil dealers, peddlers, scales and equipment were inspected and the required seals were attached to correct findings.
Local licenses were issued and applications for County, State and Special licenses were filled out for the applicants and mailed to the Bureau of Standards in Boston for verification and completion. .
Respectfully submitted, Joseph A. McGee Sealer of Weights and Measures.
REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER -1959
To the Honorable Mayor and the Municipal Council:
I herewith submit the Annual Report of the Dog Officer for 1959- - listed below as of January 1, 1959 ending December 31, 1959.
Dogs Killed (Highway) 66
Dogs Boarded (Custody) 127
Dogs Destroyed (Statutory) 127
Investigations
6534
Mileage
6062
Man Hours 1906
Dogs Licensed April 1959 to December 1959 1479 --- Dog Kennels 16
I still hope that a suitable Dog Shelter can be provided for the care of strays.
Beginning January 1960 all strays must be impounded for the required ten days according to Chapter 140, Section 151 of the General Laws. After the required ten days they will be turned over to Mr. Kenneth Kaligian for delivery to the animal farm at Harvard Medical School where they will be disbursed to schools and labora- tories-Chapter 298, 49a-272 Acts of 1957.
In order to carry out this extra work and care it will take a lot more time and expense.
Respectfully submitted Michael J. Quaglia, Dog Officer
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Annual Report
REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT 1959
To: His Honor, The Mayor, and the Municipal Council:
Your Fire Department submits their Annual Report for the year 1959 and recommendations for the year 1960.
The Department has responded to the following alarms:
Assembly Calls Out of City Alarm by Boxes Still Alarms
2
3
95
633
733
CLASSIFICATION
Accidental Alarms
6
Investigations
27
Auto. Heat Detectors
3
Ladder Work (other than flag 5
Automatic Sprinklers
39
pole ropes)
Automobiles
29
No Fire
33
Broken Water Pipes
3
Oil Burners (space or range)
17
Brush
285
Oil Burners (power)
16
Buildings
51
Old Lumber
5
Chimneys
4
Out of City
3
Demonstrations
1
Overhaul
1
Drownings
2
Police Calls
1
Dumps
8
Parades
3
Fences
2
Refrigerators
3
Electric Motors
5
Rescue Animals
3
Electric Wires
4
Rescue Persons
3
Electric Appliances
9
R. R. Engines
2
Extricate Person
1
R. R. Ties
4
False
21
Ropes in Flag Poles
6
First Aid
18
Rubbish
11
Flood Pond
3
Salvage
1
Flushing, Gas, Oil, Acid
18
Syphon
15
Gain Entrances
38
Testing Pressure
9
Gas Leaks
2
Total Calls
733
Gasoline Engine
1
& 2 Assembly Calls
2
Inhalator
7
735
Incinerators
5
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Report of the Fire Department continued-
Hose laid: 22, 700 ft., 2 1/2"; 4, 650 ft. 1 1/2"; 4, 050 ft. brush fire hose. Raised: 2,667 ft. ladders.
Used: 382 boosters; 21 pyrenes; 383 water cans; 3 dry powder; 12 portable pumps; 4 G02; 1 foamite; 1 porter rescue kit; 11 smoke ejectors; 1 explosive meter.
Out of City: Taunton Grossman fire (1 engine - 1 ladder truck)
Plainville Brush fire Bungay Lake area Norton Drowning at Lake Winnecunnet.
20 Oxygen tanks used (other than ambulance).
FIRE LOSS - 1959
Value of Buildings at Risk Value of Contents at Risk
$ 54,754,900.00 18,733,950.00
$73,488, 850. 00
Insurance on Buildings Insurance on Contents
$54,758,600.00 18,718,200.00
$73,476,800. 00
Estimated Loss on Buildings
Estimated Loss on Contents
$ 50, 453. 13 16,384. 44 $ 66,837.57
Insurance Paid on Buildings Insurance Paid on Contents
$ 36,545.66 13,144. 44 $ 49,690.10
Loss Not Covered by Insurance $ 17,147.47
Note:
The large loss not covered by insurance is due mainly to the following:
Christian Science Church $ 7382. 47 Loss not covered by insurance
H & R Garage 6000. 00 Loss not covered by insurance
Masterson Brothers 500.00 Loss not covered by in surance
South Attleboro Sportsman's Club 500. 00 Loss not covered by insurance
Plus several other smaller amounts. The figures shown indicate in most cases, that part of the loss not covered by insurance.
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Report of the Fire Department continued-
REPORT OF AMBULANCES FROM JANUARY 1, 1959 UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1960.
January
85
Calls
148 Gals. Gas Used
1210
Miles Traveled
February
68
115
860
March
74
113
918
April
75
97
806
May
67
100
703
June
69
131
1470
July
53
63
474
August
59
111
1344
September
71
113
689
October
79
138
957
November
71
101
1104
December
100
99
910
Totals
871
1329
11445
HOURS OF SERVICE AND OXYGEN TANKS USED
January
113
Hours
43 Minutes
6
Oxygen Tanke
February
83
28
2
March
86
42
11
April
76
26
11
May
65
49
6
June
66
2
5
July
52
31
5
August
64
36
3
September
75
5
5
October
88
41
8
November
74
11
11
December
95
29
9
Totals
942
43
82
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Report of the Fire Department continued-
RECOMMENDATIONS
Listed below are the amounts the Board of Fire Engineers feel are proper for the different positions and ranks in the Fire Department for the year 1960.
Salary and Wages
1959
1 Chief
$ 5550. 00
3 Deputy Chiefs 4700.00
9 Captains 4450.00
1 Mechanic 4450.00 5000.00
66 Men- Per Week 77.00
4500. 00
( Per Day) - $4015. 00 Per Year
(
11.00 )
( 10.63 )
10.25 )
Maintenance of Equipment
Expended 1959
Recommended - 1960
Autos
$ 4797. 16
$ 5500. 00
Stations
4009. 14
4500. 00
Hose
1500.00
3000. 00
Apparel
3164. 06
4000.00
($50. 00 ea. )
All Other
413. 55
400.00
Other Expenses
Light
$ 972. 80
$ 2000. 00
Telephone
1331. 65
1600.00
Water
126. 78
250.00
Fuel
4087. 43
5500. 00
Office
149. 79
250. 00
Medical
20.00
Out of State Conference
$ 75.00
$ 200.00
$ 499. 83
Repairs to Stations $ 500. 00
OUT OF STATE CONFERENCE
We recommend that $200. 00 be appropriated for the purpose
REVENUE
Revenue from issuing permits amounted to: $ 198. 50
(1 Fireworks Permit issued to city)
0.00
$ 198. 50
Recommended - 1960 - Per Man $ 6500. 00 5500. 00 5000.00
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Report of the Fire Department continued-
FIRE PREVENTION
The officers and men of the Attleboro Fire Department made 2, 500 inspections during the past year. Schools, rest homes, kindergartens and hospitals are inspected monthly. Stores, business establishments and factories have received some inspections.
Many complaints have been received and investigated. Where hazards were found, the proper authorities were notified to rectify same.
This year a great deal more fire prevention work was done during Fire Prevention Week than ever before, with the help of the Mayor and the Committee he appointed for this work. Fine assistance was also given us by the Chamber of Commerce, the local insurance agencies, the newspapers, Radio Station W. A. R. A. , the churches, various clubs and the hospital in making this fire prevention program the success it was.
The Deputy Chiefs made many inspections during Fire Prevention Week, aided by the Captains and men of the department. Harold Wellman, assisted by some of the firefighters showed pictures to various groups. Films were shown in all the schools in the city.
If it were possible, we would recommend that all factories and mercantile buildings be inspected regularly. However, at the present time. we do not have the man power to do this.
The establishment of a Fire Prevention Bureau to have charge of all in- spections, with men assigned for daily checking, would do much to reduce the fire hazards.
AMBULANCES
The two Sturdy Memorial Hospital ambulances are operated by the Depart- ment, with men assigned from the Fire Department. They have answered many calls during the past year. We have received many fine compliments about the efficiency of the men on these ambulances.
The Department, however, is reduced two men at all times due to this assignment. To operate one ambulance on a seven day basis, it requires seven men out of this Department.
Often during the past year both ambulances have been in use at the same time. When this occurs, we are very short of men for fire fighting duty. Several times the two ambulances have been out on calls and a Chief's car has been used as an emergency ambulance.
Number of Calls Hours of Service 942 Hours - 43 Minutes
871 (Increase of 69 Calls over 1958)
Oxygen Tanks Used 82
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Report of the Fire Department continued-
AUTO ACCOUNT
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This account has been very small for the number of motor equipment pieces in this Department that must be maintained. This account includes all repairs and replacements, also the gasoline account. At least one truck will have to be overhauled during the coming year at considerable expense. The Auto Account should be increased as recommended.
STATIONS ACCOUNT
The Stations Account is too small to make any major repairs. This account includes all supplies and equipment purchased, both at the stations and equipment on trucks. It has been used for the maintenance of radio equipment, as we do not | have a radio account.
HOSE ACCOUNT
It will be necessary to appropriate more money in this account to purchase the same amount of hose as usual, due to increased prices.
APPAREL ACCOUNT
We recommend that this account be increased so as to allow each man $50. 00 for uniforms of which some things have to be replaced each year. The price of uniforms and pants are very high. We do not consider that $40. 00 is enough to keep the uniforms neat at all times.
ALL OTHER ACCOUNT
The All Other Account we recommend to be $400. 00. In case of injuries or doctors bills, it will be necessary to request payments, as in the past, by special appropriation.
OTHER EXPENSE APPROPRIATION
LIGHT ACCOUNT
The electric light bills will hereafter come under one meter. Therefore, the Fire Department will need an additional appropriation for lights. The past bills at Union Street have been running between $40. 00 and $42. 00 per month, so that will mean about $500. 00 additional on the light account. As this can be only an estimate, we recommend the Light Account to be $2, 000. 00.
TELEPHONE ACCOUNT
We recommend the telephone account be increased to $1, 600. 00.
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WATER ACCOUNT
With the new station to be opened and water now being used for the Comfort Station we recommend the water account be increased to $250. 00.
FUEL ACCOUNT
We recommend the Fuel Account be increased to $5, 500. 00. More money will be needed for this account as the Fuel bill at the South Main Street Station has increased since we have been heating the Comfort Station. The new Union Street Station will be opening this coming year and again the fuel bill will increase. ( The last three months of 1959 the fuel bill at the Union Street Station has been paid by the contractor, as the building is not yet occupied by the Fire Department).
OFFICE ACCOUNT
We recommend the office account be $250. 00. We will have to buy some new files and records to maintain our office accounts.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. We again recommend that consideration be given for an additional Fire Station in the South Attleboro section, nearer the state line, where the City is growing very fast in homes and in industry. The value of property in this location has increased greatly. We recommend securing a piece of land for a station.
2. We recommend that some means be found to supply water for fire protection at the H. &W. Warehouse and Factory property now owned by Cumberland En- gineering Company. The water supply here is very inadequate.
3. We recommend that seven (7) new men be added to the Fire Department, to re- place those now used on ambulance duty. We are supposed to have sixty-six (66) Firefighters in this Department. We only have the use of fifty-nine (59); the other seven (7) are used entirely for ambulance duty. Our payroll shows us as having sixty-six (66). The pay of the seven (7) men on ambulance work amounts to $28, 182. 00 per year; which shows our payroll higher than it actually is, as we do not have these men for fire duty.
4. We recommend that a separate account be set up (either in the Fire Department or the Electrical Branch of the Fire Department) for radios account. With the whole department now equipped with radio, we should have an account soley for radio expenses.
5. We recommend that new additional fire alarm boxes be installed in locations where they are needed in new plats.
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Report of the Fire Department continued-
6. We recommend that an appropriation be set up to pay for sick leave. When men are out sick, we have no account that allows us to hire men to fill in on sickness. If more than one man is out sick at one time (especially during vacations), it requires putting one truck out of service or closing a station. $3,000. 00
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