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Respectfully submitted,
WALTER CHAPIN,
Sanitary Inspector.
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REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Health:
Gentlemen:
During the year of 1944 with your co-operation and consent I have had to by-pass some of the plumbing regu- lations relative to materials used in plumbing installa- tions.
Due to the acute shortage of copper and tin we have tried to eliminate the use of these materials by the use of reasonable substitutes in the plumbing installations to help out in the war effort. For the duration or until these materials are released for use to the plumbing trade I shall continue to let the plumbers use other substi- tutes to the best advantage of both parties concerned.
John F. Power, additional inspector, and I have dur- ing the year inspected and approved the installation of the following fixtures:
Toilets
53
Lavatories
36
Sinks 38
Bath Tubs
22
Boilers (Range) 27
Showers
15
Urinals
8
Miscellaneous
4
Total 203
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES J. FERRANTE,
Inspector of Plumbing.
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Report of Park Commissioners Year 1944
To the Citizens of the Town of Milford:
We hereby submit our annual report for 1944.
Calzone Park was reseeded and reloamed and about 100 new pivot hedges were put out. Draper Park was given the usual care and it is hoped we will be able to secure a new drinking fountain for this park. Bancroft Park had all the trees sprayed and trimmed and the lawn where necessary was reseeded. The Commission wishes to thank all the children for respecting these parks as such and not using them for athletic fields.
We do wish to call attention of the townspeople to the disgraceful condition of the bleachers at Town Park. We hope we can remedy this condition in 1945 either by rebuilding or tearing them down before they result in injury to some person. The benches of the various parks will be repaired or replaced. Our appropriation cannot hope to correct the walks of Town Park as they are in need of much work but we will do all we can with our limited funds to make them as good as possible.
The four playgrounds were in full operation this year and a decided increase in the attendance was noticed. More equipment is needed for the Playgrounds and this we hope to secure this year. The Annual Field Day was held August 17th and was a decided success.
We wish to thank all who made this such a successful season for the Park Department, especially the Super- visors and instructors of the Playgrounds who did such a fine job in the seven weeks the Playgrounds were in op- eration.
Respectfully submitted,
CHRISTOPHER C. MORCONE, Chairman, WALTER L. FITZGERALD, FRANCIS J. WALLACE.
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EXPENDITURES OF THE PARK DEPARTMENT
$450.00
Appropriation
Louise Benotti
$4.50
Andrew Cueroni
4.00
Frederick A. Gould
6.15
Huff Machine Works
32.30
Leonard Jacques & Son, Inc.
36.00
Leon Zocchi Co.
80.62
Main St. Battery Station
2.95
Milford Electric Light & Power Co.
12.44
Milford Grain Co.
4.20
Milford Locksmith
2.50
Milford Water Co.
83.04
Joseph Morcone
2.78
Morningside Greenhouses
37.50
Bill Power
56.60
The Atlantic Service Station
1.98
The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Co.
17.00
United States Post Office
3.00
Varney Bros. Sand & Gravel Co.
60.00
Total Expenses
447.56
Balance
2.44
$450.00
PARK DEPARTMENT, SALARIES
Appropriation
$1,850.00
Salaries
$1,849.85
Balance
$ .15
$1,850.00
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FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE PLAYGROUNDS (Salaries)
Appropriation
$1,323.00
Salaries
$1,323.00
Balance
(Expenses)
Appropriation
$257.00
Bradbury-Locke Co.
9.85
Bowker Clothing Co. .
81.02
Davoren's Pharmacy, Inc.
124.85
Milford Welding Service
1.00
Park Pharmacy
4.90
Varney Bros.
8.00
Total Expenditures
229.62
Balance
27.38
$257.00
REPAIRS TO TENNIS COURTS
Appropriation V. Volpe, Contractor $300.00
$300.00
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Tax Collector's Report for 1944
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Milford, Mass.
Gentlemen:
Attached herewith is my report as Collector of taxes for the Town of Milford for the year ending December 31, 1944.
As another year rolls away, I take this opportunity to thank every one that has helped this office carry on and make such a successful report.
Sincerely, CYRIL F. KELLETT,
Collector of Taxes.
TAX COLLECTOR, SALARIES
Appropriation $4,200.00
Frances C. Greene
$1,147.67
Cyril F. Kellett
3,000.00
William A. Potter
25.00
Total Expenditures
$4.172.67
Balance 27.33
$4,200.00
TAX COLLECTOR, GENERAL EXPENSES
Appropriation $1,340.00
A. W. LaFond & Co. $217.20
J. Adrien Bissonnette 5.00
317
Bostitch-Northeast, Inc. 1.25
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
14.38
Cahill's News Agency
2.84
Benjamin J. Clancey, Insurance
200.50
Michael J. Hannigan 14.50
Hickey Insurance Agency
5.00
Hobbs & Warren, Inc.
22.62
Johnson Office Supply Co.
3.40
Liberty Typewriter Co.
7.50
Mass. Coll. & Treas. Ass'n.
2.00
Milford Daily News
31.88
Arthur D. Morin
23.50
N. E. Tel. and Tel. Co.
63.20
Niro & Niro Co.
1.78
Pearl St. Market
2.93
Postmaster
616.20
Registry of Deeds & Expenses
38.35
Robinson Seal Co.
57.43
Railway Express Agency
2.50
The Clarke Printing Co.
4.95
Total Expenditures
$1,338.91
Balance
1.09
$1,340.00
REPORT OF THE TAX COLLECTOR, JANUARY 1, 1944 to JANUARY 1, 1945
Taxes Committed
Refunds
Interest
Charges
Abatements
Tax Collections
Added to Tax Titles
Audit Adjustment
Balance
TAX LEVY OF 1937
Motor Excise 651.71
38.99
9.70
343.32
194.56
113.83
TAX LEVY OF 1938
Motor Excise 194.13
25.54
4.25
131.20
62.93
TAX LEVY OF 1939
Motor Excise
201.77
3.90
13.90
5.65
79.71
53.08
13.61
59.27
Personal 370.57
40.68
5.10
127.38
243.18
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TAX LEVY OF 1940
Motor Excise
162.79
4.17
5.10
69.90
24.92
67.97
Personal
712.63
38.69
5.10
266.48
318.13
1.00
127.02
Polls
108.00
4.86
5.95
56.00
48.00
4.00
TAX LEVY OF 1941
Motor Excise
286.22
16.46
3.85
122.07
138.64
5.00
20.51
Personal
2,094.75
96.94
6.65
303.90
971.15
819.70
Polls
86.00
2.00
2.98
5.25
34.00
46.00
8.00
Real Estate
26.80
26.80
REPORT OF THE TAX COLLECTOR, JANUARY 1, 1944 to JANUARY 1, 1945
Abatements
Collections Tax
Tax Titles Added to
Adjustment Audit
Balance
TAX LEVY OF 1942
Motor Excise
313.03
11.04
26.35
114.71
164.96
33.36
Personal
4,358.15
153.61
5.10
422.10
2,633.75
1,302.30
Polls
264.00
2.96
10.15
120.00
124.00
20.00
Real Estate
40,319.52
10.00
2,262.67
34.93
3,680.60
36,372.02
276.90
TAX LEVY OF 1943
Motor Excise
1,156.11
30.82
2.09
48.50
304.01
837.65
45.20
Personal
6,894.15
112.42
3.60
689.70
4,041.20
2,163.25
Polls
262.00
2.00
.64
17.15
86.00
146.00
32.00
Real Estate
94,937.66
762.00
1,505.65
1.05
4,057.10
64,716.85
248.90
38.00
26,638.81
TAX LEVY OF 1944
Motor Excise 13,091.36
132.89
43.75
251.40
12,762.16
210.69
Personal
58,960.26
40.70
349.65
53,381.78
5,269.53
Polls
10,768.00
4.00
3,778.00
6,786.00
208.00
Real Estate 485,172.67
1,826.21
199.23
10,144.23
395,022.01
2,151.98
79,680.66
SEWERS ASSESSMENTS
6,433.83
284.34
4.63
3,104.74
2,448.03
881.06
727,826.11
2,814.52
4,817.86
256.81
28,636.27
581,563.80
2,677.78
57.62
117,705.16
Taxes Committed
Refunds
Interest
Charges
320
Report of the Milford Fire Department
ROSTER OF MEMBERS
John F. Adams, Chief (Military Leave of Absence) Bernard M. Manion, Chief (Military Substitute) Caesare Comolli, Deputy Chief
Ladder Company No. 1
Captain, Edward F. McDermott; Lieutenant, William Carini, Joseph Casey, John Kelley, John Hennessey, Cosmo Santoro, Luigi Fusco, Louis Tredeau, James Casey, Charles DiAntonio, (Joseph DiPietro, military leave of absence).
Engine Company No. 1
Captain, Aubrey Allen; Acting Lieutenant, John Manuel, Batista Tomasini, Edward O'Rourke, Charles Hixon, Joseph Santosuosso, (Edward C. Carroll, Lester B. Lindsey, temporary).
Engine Company No. 2
Captain, James L. Adams; Lieutenant, Percy Adams; Martin Ahern, Gerden Rae, William E. Moore, Frank Comolli, Anthony Visconti, John O'Connor, Fred Rizoli, (Charles Fertitta, T. Edward Cranholm, temporary), (Anthony Ferigno, William Bellafatto, leave of absence).
Engine Company No. 3
Captain, James Edwards; Lieutenant, Clyde Cheney; Fred Rose, Fred Ruhan, Harry Cronan, Joseph Gubana, Frank Spadoni, (James Till, temporary).
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Permanent Members
Harold Murphy, John Sherillo, John McCabe, Anthony Rossetti, George Sullivan, Francis Murphy, John Spencer, William Fertitta, Carroll Dewing.
Hose Company No. 4, North Purchase Volunteer Company
Captain, Augustine Schiappucci
Permanent members classified under Civil Service 9
Call members classified under Civil Service 36
Temporary appointments authorized under Civil Service 5
EMERGENCY CALLS
Telephone 65-2 South Main Street Station " 1430 Main Street Station
ALARM RESPONSES
From January 1, 1944 to December 31, 1944 the De- partment responded to 384 alarms:
344 telephone alarms 40 general alarms
INSURANCE AND LOSSES
Insurance on buildings where actual fire occurred
$451,740.00
Insurance paid on buildings 16,792.50
Insurance on contents
675,570.00
Insurance paid on contents
14,932.65
EXPENDITURES Incidentals
Appropriation
$4,200.00
Expenditures:
American Fire Equip. Co. $258.90
American Oil Co. 247.82
322
W. E. Aubuchon Co.
2.27
Barney Coal Co.
110.73
Boston Janitor's Supply Co.
13.31
Belmont Supply Co.
1.68
Curran's Express Inc.
7.44
H. M. Curtis Coal Co.
196.28
P. Eugene Casey
9.75
Cahill's News Agency
5.75
Wm. H. Casey Store, Inc.
14.55
Clarke Printing Co.
9.75
Commissioner of Public Safety
9.00
Curley's Restaurant
15.25
Robert Costa Co.
164.95
Cesare Comolli Co.
27.65
DeLuxe Filter & Piston Co.
21.26
Eastern Paint Co.
5.25
Charles Espanet
3.00
Fire Protection Co.
539.69
Fuller & Wilson Express
1.24
Phillie E. Giamarco
12.00
Graton Knight Co.
2.35
Gamewell Co.
1.67
Fred A. Gould
16.60
Gardella's Pharmacy
1.05
N. L. Huff
3.00
Wm. J. Hynes
58.56
L. N. Jaques & Sons
7.69
John J. Kelley
72.22
Leveille Upholstering Co.
9.50
Liquid Carbonic Corp.
3.25
Lux Fire Equipment Co.
6.50
Ida Lee
1.60
Milford Gas Light Co.
26.27
Milford Electric L. & P. Co.
336.97
Milford Water Co.
60.82
Maxim Motor Co.
13.66
T. E. Morse Co.
9.00
323
Milford Auto Parts Co.
4.40
Milford Products Co.
5.00
Justin A. McCarthy
49.24
Milford Daily News
1.50
Bernard M. Manion
11.00
Milford Hardware, Inc.
5.02
Milford Locksmith
.75
New England Tel. & Tel. Co.
153.76
Niro & Niro Co.
26.27
New England Towel Supply
32.62
Ohio Chemical & Mfg. Co.
119.62
O'Brien's Oil Service
211.77
Albert Pinskey
1.25
Gustavo Preston
13.99
John F. Power
93.75
Reformatory for Women
49.50
Rosenfeld's Garage
73.96
Railway Express Agency
.63
Ray's Auto Repair
44.90
E. O. Rose & Son
12.50
Ruhan Signs
12.00
Ryan Motor Sales
47.75
South Main St. Garage
89.90
Sherman's Laundry
61.82
Standard Auto Gear Co.
17.88
Sherman Motor Co.
8.14
John Spencer
2.80
Trask Bros.
4.50
Albert Taylor
25.00
B. Vitalini
258.80
Warren Refining & Chemical Co.
41.91
William Young
30.00
Leon Zocchi
15.10
Total Expenditures
$3,847.26
Balance
$352.74
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FIRE DEPARTMENT Salaries and Wages
Appropriation
$28,752.00
Expenditures:
B. M. Manion, Chief
$2,399.80
C. Comolli, Deputy
300.00
Permanent Men
19,544.84
Call Men
6,411.87
Labor
14.81
Total Expenditures
28,671.32
Balance
$80.68
REPAIRS TO FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Appropriation
$400.00
Expenditures:
Pay Roll
$103.25
L. A. Tredeau
24.00
Total
127.25
Balance
$272.75
BRUSH FIRES
Appropriation
$350.00
Transfer from Reserve Fund
250.00
Total
$600.00
Expenditures:
Milford Daily News
$16.50
Ted's Diner
8.50
Payroll
573.75
Total Expenditures
598.75
Balance
1.25
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RENTAL OF CHIEF'S AUTO
Appropriation $200.00
Expenditures:
B. M. Manion 200.00
At this time I wish to thank all the members of the Fire Department and the officials and employees of the town and all others, who helped to make this year a very pleasant one.
Respectfully submitted,
BERNARD M. MANION, Fire Chief.
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Town Counsel's Report
In 1944, 65 notices of tax takings of properties for un- paid real estate taxes were prepared at the request of the Tax Collector as compared with 78 in 1943 and 275 in 1942; 6 instruments of taking were prepared during 1944 as compared with 15 in 1943 and 46 in 1942. One tax sale deed was drawn for the Collector for non-payment of real estate taxes, which the Town had to buy in as no bidders appeared.
Three assignments of existing tax titles were pre- pared at the request of the Treasurer, notice to the tax- payer having been first given as provided by General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 60, section 52, as amended by Acts of 1936, Chapter 392. Redemption or disclaimer re- leases of ten tax titles were drawn in 1944, as against 6 in 1943 and 9 in 1942, adjustment of the tax having been adjusted by the owner.
One sewer assessment sale deed was prepared for the Collector for non-payment of a sewer assessment which was purchased by a third person. No petitions to fore- · close tax titles were filed in the Land Court in 1944, but the three cases remaining on the docket at the beginning of the year were adjusted by the taxpayers before going to a decree. Eight petitions for abatement of taxes were filed with the Board of Tax Appeals, but these with the one pending on January 1, 1944, were adjusted at the time of the hearings.
Notices of five new claims for personal injuries or property damage against the Town were received, as compared with nine in 1943. Three claims were settled without suit having been brought. No suits for damages for sidewalk defects were brought in 1944, and the two pending in the Superior Court on December 31, 1943 were disposed of during the year. One case in the District Court is still pending.
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One suit for welfare aid furnished Boston residents was brought by Milford during the year, which is still pending, as are also the two Boston vs Milford cases and the Worcester vs Milford case which were pending on December 31, 1943. A complaint in behalf of the Welfare Department to recover old age assistance payments· from the persons responsible, under General Laws (Ter. Ed .. ) Chapter 118A, section 2A, inserted by Acts of 1943, Chap- ter 489. section 3, was prosecuted.
Claims pending for materials furnished for Purchase Street construction (1941) as authorized by the Special Town Meeting September 6, 1944; for damages done to a Highway truck by a motor vehicle: for reimbursement to the Board of Health for money spent for hospitalization; were adjusted and proper papers executed.
At the request of the Selectmen, I attended the hear- ing before the Department of Public Utilities on the pro- posed merger of the Milford Electric Light & Power Co. with the Worcester and Union Company of Franklin, a report of which was filed with the Selectmen; also hear- ings before the Tax Commissioner on various matters, in- cluding his approval of the tax rate and the use of funds from the Excess and Deficiency Account, and before other State and County officials.
Numerous written opinions have been given to various Town Departments, with copies to other Depart- ments interested, deeds covering Town conveyences, con- tracts between the Town and third parties, and releases in all claims against the Town were prepared and ex- ecuted.
An itemized list of the cases which have been dis- posed of, with the location and date of the same, is ap- pended hereto.
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Respectfully submitted.
December 30, 1944.
WILLIAM A. MURRAY, Town Counsel.
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DAMAGES TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY
An itemized list of the expenditures made from the appropriation "Damages to Persons and Property" is as follows:
Amount appropriated $1,500.00
EXPENDITURES
Mary Moran, Spruce Street
November 1, 1941-P. I. (suit) $300.00*
Sadie F. McGowan, Main Street September 19, 1941-P. I. (suit) 985.00
Joseph Bravo, Sewage Disposal Plant December 29, 1943-P.D. 76.50
Charles H. Kimball, Jefferson Street May 13, 1944-P.D. 14.50
Paul McCormack, ppa., Athletic Field October 29, 1944-P.I. 25.00
John R. Cicchetti, M.D., medical examination 5.00
Registry of Deeds, recording Ellis deed
2.15
Massachusetts Assn. of City Solicitors and Town Counsels, annual dues 1944 10.00
1,418.15
Unexpended balance $ 81.85
Settlement was $400.00, of which $100.00 will be paid in 1945.
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Report of the Tree Warden and Gypsy Moth Superintendent
To the Voters of the Town of Milford:
I hereby submit my annual report on the care and removal of trees and brush.
During the past year I removed fifteen trees that were beyond repair, two that a freak storm in the month of July blew down and five that were blown down in the September hurricane making a total of twenty-two trees removed. In the last three years including last year I have removed sixty-three trees none of which have been replaced and I therefore strongly recommend that this year definite steps be taken to replace at least some of these trees. It is my thought that a program of new tree plantings could be dedicated as a living memorial to our soldiers who have given their lives for our country as is being done in other communities.
Brush was removed during the past year from the following streets and roads: Green, Howard, North Vine, Dilla, Haven and Birch Streets, also sections of Camp, Central, Beaver, Highland and Asylum Streets and Alterie Ct., and Whitewood Road.
In addition to the above I have repaired two hundred and ninety one trees during the past year.
During the past year I have received and investigated one hundred and eighty-four complaints, a total of forty- six more than the previous year. Most of these com- plaints were on various insect pests which are getting more numerous each year. Mr. P. J. Brock , the State man on the Gypsy Moth Suppression, came out and surveyed the Town with me in regards to this pest and we covered the whole Town and as a result estimated that three hun- dred and ninety acres of light feeding, seventy-five acres of heavy feeding and about eleven hundred acres were completely defoliated by this pest. This is about fifty per cent higher than any of the Towns bordering Milford and as a result I recommend that more money be appropriated for the purpose of further control of this pest.
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As Chairman of the Town Forest committee I would : like to report that the committee met on several occasions and had the State Forester, Mr. A. Woodman of Oxford, accompany them in looking over favorable sites and we believe that we have found a splendid site for a Town Forest.
I would like to thank the members of the Town Forest Committee for their splendid cooperation and interest that they have shown. Our Secretary Mr. Cyril F. Kellett will make a full report at the annual Town Meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
MATTHEW P. ANDREANO, Tree Warden and Gypsy Moth Supt.
WARDEN'S DEPARTMENT
Appropriation-Salaries and Wages
$1,700.00
M. P. Andreano $918.80
Labor
781.20
Total expended
1,700.00
Balance
None
Appropriation-Expenses
$50.00
Expenses: . :
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co.
15.00
W. E. Aubuchon .92
W. E. Cook
1.50
Leon Zocchi Co.
21.58
E. H. Rugg
1.50
M. Andreano-Reimbursement to meeting 9.50
Total Expenses 50.00
Balance
None
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GYPSY MOTH SUPPRESSION
Appropriation-Salaries and Wages
$85.00
M. P. Andreano 50.20
Labor
34.80
Total Expended
85.00
Balance
None
Appropriation-Expenses
$15.00
Expenses:
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co.
15.00
Balance
None
REMOVING BRUSH
Appropriation
$1,000.00
Expenses:
Labor
400.80
E. O. Rose & Son
1.95
Leon Zocchi Co.
2.25
M. P. Andreano
595.00
Total for Removing Brush
1,000.00
Balance
None
USE OF CAR
Appropriation
$150.00
M. P. Andreano
150.00
Balance
None
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Report of the Sewerage Commission
To the Citizens of Milford:
The following report of the operations of the Sewer- age Department during the year ending December 31, 1944 is respectfully submitted:
Plans and estimate of cost of lateral sewers in North Street Extension and Florence Street were obtained but no funds were made available for the work.
There were twenty (20) house connections laid dur- ing the year, making the present total number of 2,006 premises connected to the sewer system.
The treatment works have continued to operate satis- factorily. Based on the analyses made by the State De- partment of Health, the efficiency on the sewerage treat- ment plant at Milford, using the present removal of B.O.D. as an index, is 89 for the combined plants.
Respectfully submitted,
ALFRED F. MARTIN,
GEORGE F. C. COOPER, GUIDO SABATINELLI, Sewerage Commission.
REPORT OF SEWER DEPARTMENT
Maintenance:
Salaries and Wages for the year 1944
Commissioners' Salaries $650.00
Clerk's Salary
220.00
Supt. Sewers
1,760.00
Labor
3,535.03
Total
$6,165.03
Appropriation
$6,177.78
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Maintenance: General Expense for the year 1944
Milford Elec. Light & Power
$860.49
So. Main St. Garage 209.83
Robert Costa 170.79
Rubenstein Elec. Supply Co.
132.32
New England Tel. Co.
109.45
Ray's Auto Repair
74.14
H. M. Curtiss Coal Co.
70.90
Milford Water Co.
36.57
P. J. Clancey
30.90
Rosenfeld's Garage
38.25
T. E. Morse
16.35
Wm. H. Casey
14.39
Ralph P. Hall
19.43
Geo. A. Phillips
10.00
Milford Daily News
9.00
J. L. Moschilli
6.00
F. A. Gould 4.53
Cahill News Agency
4.99
Shrewsbury Service Center
3.75
Bill Power
3.55
Total 1
$1,825.63
Appropriation $1,830.00
ALFRED F. MARTIN, GEORGE F. C. COOPER, GUIDO SABATINELLI, Board of Sewer Commissioners.
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Report of the Inspector of Wires
January 25, 1945.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The work of the Wire Inspector's department has been along the lines similar to that of former years of supervision of remodeling work.
General improvements in the conditions of wiring, especially in regard to grounding, have been thoroughly taken care of. I have noticed on my inspections that mer- chandise installed by local contractors is up to standard in spite of war conditions.
Of the oil burner and stoker installations that I have inspected, I find that they all comply with the State Fire Marshal's new regulations and safety of the community.
I have attended the meetings of the Inspectors' As- sociation, which are held in Boston every month, and have learned that the new rulings, which I expect will be passed by the Legislature, will solve a great deal of mis- understanding, especially in towns which have no by- laws.
Respectfully submitted,
MATTHEW N. NIRO,
Inspector of Wires.
,
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Municipal Retirement System Report
SCHEDULE OF MEMBERSHIP FOR 1944
ACTIVE MEMBERS
Membership December 31, 1943
134
Enrolled during 1944
6
Total
140
Withdrawals 2
. 4
Retirements
2
Deaths
2
Total deductions 6
Total membership December 31, 1944 134
PENSIONS
Membership December 31, 1943
13
1
Retirements in 1944
2
Total Pensioners 15
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP DECEMBER 31, 1944
Total Membership December 31, 1944 1
149
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BALANCE SHEET
Assets
Liabilities
Cash 28,441.59
Postal Savings
Bonds '48
8,700.00
Town of Milford Notes 4,000.00
U. S. War Bonds
48,000.00
Expenses Fund 43.05
Military Service Credits 219.31
89,141.59
89,141.59
RECEIPTS
Town of Milford Contribution 12,364.36
Members deductions
7,048.49
Investment Income
1,702.16
Increase value of Bonds
200.00
Balance forward from 1943
74,873.19
96,188.20
DISBURSEMENTS 1
Pension Payments
5,159.54
Annuity Payments
135.88
Refunds on account of withdrawals
1,441.73
Expenses 309.46
7,046.61
Balance December 31, 1944
89,141.59
Annuity Savings Fund 46,005.55
Annuity Reserve Fund 519.93
Pension Accumu- lation Fund 42,353.75
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BALANCE ACCOUNT
Bonds and Notes in Safe Deposit Box 60,700.00
Cash in Treasurer's Office 635.65
Home National Bank- Checking Account
464.97
Milford Savings Bank
9,596.58
Newton Savings Bank
2,280.74
Natick Five Cent Savings Bank
1,175.15
Whitinsville Savings Bank 2,248.93
Millbury Savings Bank 2,225.45
Uxbridge Savings Bank 2,196.33
Ben Franklin Savings Bank
2,180.08
Marlborough Savings Bank
2,208.93
Holliston Savings Bank 1,095.46
Milford Federal Loan Association
2,133.32
89,141.59
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK A. BIXBY, Chairman BENJAMIN J. CLANCEY, MICHAEL J. HANNIGAN.
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Report of the Milford Town Library
REPORT OF THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES
The Trustees of the Milford Town Library submit the following report for the year 1944.
Another war year has passed and we are pleased to report that our decrease in circulation and patronage of our Reading Room is not too great, considering conditions which regulate Library activities. The Armed Forces and War activities have demanded the services of many of our borrowers who otherwise would avail themselves of the opportunity of the use of our books and our Read- ing Room facilities.
Again, the Trustees and the Staff wish Captain Rob- ert McGinnis, Librarian, on military leave, success and good luck.
To Lieutenant Colonel Davoren, William O'Brien and Frederick Cahill, Jr., past Trustees in the armed Forces, the Trustees and Staff extend wishes for a safe and speedy return. To Mr. Martin Ahearn, elected Member to the Board of Trustees in March 1944, a welcome is ex- tended and gratitude for his co-operation.
At this time thanks is expressed to all who made any donations to the Library.
The Chairman of the Trustees respectfully calls your attention to the Librarian's report which follows, describ- ing in detail the activities of the year 1944, the improve- ments that have been made and the facilities which the Library offers.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK H. GOULD,
Chairman, Board of Trustees.
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TRUSTEES
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