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Phyllis Elliott Burton
James Arthur Card
Cynthia Clampitt
Florence Eunice Everett
George Robert Fink Arnold Inman Gay Wellington Albert Gillis
Madeleine Mary Goulet Ralph Henry Hemmingsen, Jr.
Effie Mae Hurkett Dorothy Anne Jakubajtis
Doris Lucienne Mailly
Edward Arthur Marcinkoski William Frank Miller Elizabeth Day Minchew Robert Edward Osterholm Richard Oakman Patton Doris Mae Paul Barbara Elaine Prance Barbara Elizabeth Ralston Gerald Edmund Rammel Howard Reid Russell Erwin Skinner Ruth Mae Thompson Mildred Yvonne Voyer Miss Mildred Robbins, Teacher Harry L. Dixon, Principal
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Perfect Attendance for the School Year 1934-1935
High School
Earl Cook
Alfred Hartman
Ralph Keyes
Brainard MacNeill
Leona Boerger Irene Brodeur
Ruth Cook Rita Fountain Charles Cooper
Harland Nash Charles Peasley Ellsworth Sherman Everett Skinner Archie Walden Evelyn Skinner Helen Thompson Ruth Gardner
Grade 8
Arnold Gay Wellington Gillis
George Fink
Robert Osterholm
Howard Reid
Mildred Voyer Ruth Thompson Barbara Ralston Doris Mailly Phyllis Burton
Grade 7
Barbara Peckham James Fawcett
Philip Nadeau Edward Gillis
Grade 6
Howard Bigelow Kenneth Snell
Adella Klos Sophie Miller
Helen Grant
Grade 5
Charles Dorothy
Pauline Goulet
Grade 4
William Dorothy
Eugene Thompson
Dorothy Fawcett
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Grade 2
Frances Voyer
Milton Bacheller
Joseph Fountain
Grade 1 Betty Osterholm
STATISTICS Average number of Days the Elementary Schools Were in Session
Plainville 175
Average for State (Group III Towns) 176
Number of Days the High School was in Session Plainville
182
Average for State (Group III Towns)
178
Extracts from the School Census of October 1935
Males Females Total
Pupils between 5 and 7
19
14
33
Pupils between 7 and 14
106
96
202
Pupils between 14 and 16
36
34
70
161 144
305
Sight and Hearing Tests
Number of pupils examined
288
Number found defective in eyesight
24
Number found defective in hearing
8
Number of notices sent to parents
31
Work Certificates
Number of employment certificates issued
0
Number of educational certificates issued 20
LIST OF TEACHERS - January 1, 1936
School
Name
Where Educated
Date of Appt.
High
Harry L. Dixon
University of Illinois B. S. 1929
Howard University Ed. M. 1929
Marian W. Gillis
Radcliffe College A. B. 1929
Alice Heywood
Boston University B. S. of Ed., M. A. 1928
Elizabeth Reynolds
Bryant and Stratton B. C. S. 1931
Grammar 8
Mildred H. Robbins
Truro Normal School 1929
Grammar 7
Grace L. Knox
Bridgewater State Teachers College B. S. in Ed. 1934
Grammar
Lemira C. Smith
Bridgewater State Teachers College B. S. in Ed. 1935
, Primary 4 & 5
Beatrice H. Wood
Framingham State Teachers College 1930
Primary 3
Barbara E. Houston
Framingham State Teachers College 1935
Primary 2
Grace A. Grant
Bridgewater State Teachers College B. S. in Ed. 1935
Primary 1
Katherine I. Howard
Bridgewater State Teachers College 1930
Music
Mrs. Harriet F. Washburn
Boston Teachers College 1927
Drawing
Mrs. Rowena B. Rice
Worcester Art Museum School 1927
MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, 1935 GIRLS
Ages
4 5 6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
1.5
16
17
18
19
Totals
Grade 1
1
2
1
3
16
Grade 2
5
8
2
1
12
Grade 3
10
Grade 4
8
Grade 5
8
4
1
Grade 6
7
6
3
1
1
Grade 7
10
Grade 8
12
1
8
8
1st year
3
6
2nd year
5
5
-
11
3rd year
3
6
9
4th year
1
1
Post Graduates
142
Totals
1
2
6
17
13
8
12
15
18
6
16
12
8
8
BOYS
Ages
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Totals
Grade 1
5
5
14
Grade 2
2
6
2
2
14
Grade 4
4
5
1
1
Grade 5
2
7
+
1
2
15
Grade 7
4
8
4
2
2
Grade 8
HIGH SCHOOL
4
6
1
1st year
3
5
2nd year
1
3
3rd year
1
0
Į
4th year
-
Post Graduates
Totals
12
8
7
13
12
13
17
19
14
11
5
9
1
146
6
5
0
3
1
4
2
2
19
18
7
3
.
10
1
12
Grade 3
1
3
1
12
I
17
Grade 6
8
5
20
11
8
4
8
-
-
7
HIGH SCHOOL
9
h
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ATTENDANCE TABLE FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE, 1935
Aggregate Attendance
Average Daily
Attendance
Total
Membership
Average
Membership
Per cent of
Attendance
Tardy Marks Number of
Number of . Dismissals
High School
11,872
65.23
75
67.90
96.10
21
0
Grade 8
5,689
32.51
39
34.18
95.11
0
0
Grade 7
5,215.5
29.80
35
31.30
95.21
14
8
Grade 6
5,861
33.49
41
35.23
95.06
24
7
Grade 5
4,695
26.84
33
29.57
90.72
34
12
Grades 3 & 4
7,002
40.01
44
42.05
95.15
15
12
Grade 2
4,015
22.94
27
24.59
93.29
36
1
Grade 1
4,369.5
24.97
32
26.71
93.49
3
0
Totals
48,720
275.79
326
291.53
94.27
147
40
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ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF PLAYGROUND AND PARK COMMISSIONERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen :-
We herewith submit our annual report.
We are pleased to note the following improvements.
New safety rail in the swimming pool and a new tennis court, both given by the Board of Trade thru the 4th of July celebrations of 1934 and 1935.
A fire place built-Two tulip beds planted and the base ball field graded.
The work on the tennis court and ball field was done under the W. P. A.
Field days were held by the following-
Board of Trade-4th of July celebration.
Plainville Athletic Association.
M. E. Church.
Fireman and Legion.
The Plainville Athletic Association played 18 games of base ball, the High School 4 games and Independent teams 10 games.
A project has been approved by the W. P. A. to lay pipes to drain the pool to allow for cleaning, subject to the town appropriation for material.
We thank George Hayes, George Snell and Harry Proal for the assistance they rendered us during the year and also wish to thank Mrs. Cora Gardner for the dahlias, Merrill Falk, George Snell and Walter McKechnie for the flower beds.
We find the time has come when some of the apparatus must be replaced, especially the slides, they are very badly worn.
For 1936 we desire an appropriation of $400.00. Respectfully submitted,
Playground and Park Commissioners CLARENCE F. TELFORD META A. SCHUBERT GERTRUDE M. PECKHAM
.
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1935
Expenditures
Warrant
No.
Payable to
Amount
May 16 Clinton Barton-6712 hours
$27.00
Frank King-plowing 2.75
4.00
Willard Ayer-plowing Edw. Scott-lawn mower sharpened 1.00
W. H. Riley & Son-10 yards sub soil
12.50
June 6 Clinton Barton-80 hours 32.00
Express on shrubs .40
Jos. Breck & Sons-shrubs 6.35
Wrentham Nurseries-evergreens 5.00
Schofield Hardware Co .- 6 lbs. nails .36
Thompson Bros .- tools
4.50
June 20 Clinton Barton-Labor 25.60
July 2 Clinton Barton-1 week labor 16.00
Averill's Garage-truck hire 3.75
July 18 Clinton Barton-3 weeks labor 48.00
Harvey Gay-globe for band stand 3.25
Aug. 1 Clinton Barton-2 weeks labor 32.00 Clinton Barton-material for fire place 1.00
Gus Flynn-golf sticks 3.60
H. S. LaPorte-for fire place
3.60
Aug. 15 Clinton Barton-2 weeks labor 32.00
Sept. 5. Clinton Barton-3 weeks labor 48.00
Sept. 19 Clinton Barton-1 week labor 16.00
Clinton Barton-globe for band stand 1.35
Plainville Coal Co .- lime and cement 3.99
Schofield Hardware Co .- solder, mesh and sheet iron for fire place 1.66
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Nov. 7 Franklin Hardware Co. .85
Clinton Barton-4 hours labor 1.60 Averill's Garage-gasoline for pumping .29 Plainville Pharmacy-paint, oil, brush 2.60
Dec. 5 No. Attleboro Garden Club-tulip bulbs Clinton Barton-8 hours Plainville Pharmacy-paint and oil
10.05
3.20
4.10
1936
Jan. 2 Schofield Hardware Co .- wire, staples, nails
5.31
Clinton Barton-5 hours 2.00
$365.66
Unexpended balance
34.34
$400.00
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ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen. Gentlemen :-
During the past year the Library has been under the man- agement of the same Board of Trustees as formerly, and we note as usual, each year since its first establishment, a steadily increasing patronage and circulation. Not only have our own citizens been patrons, but many inquiries have been received from other places for books and information. One in particular from a gentleman in Providence who requested the Revolutionary record of his Great Grandfather. We supplied this and also his family record from his great great grandfather to himself.
Few people know that if your ancestors were born, mar- ried, or died in Old Wrentham between 1712 and 1850, we can probably give you the dates of these events.
Another request came from a Springfield teacher for a certain book she could not find in nearby libraries. We sup- plied it.
We also have answered requests from the State House regarding local events and history, and have been able to supply books on all ordinary subjects especially to our local scholars.
We have the records of Massachusetts soldiers in the Rev- olution, War of 1812, and the Civil War. Doubtless, the State in years to come, will supply those of the Spanish and World Wars.
During the year, we have received gifts of various books. Especially from Mrs. Leslie G. Young who presented us with sets of Balzac and Victor Hugo. We gratefully acknowledge these friends.
We had hoped to be able to repair and furnish the His- torical Room and to build an arbor over the front door, as in rainy weather it is almost impossible for patrons to enter without getting drenched, but this, under our appropriation, was not possible.
Worn and obsolete books as usual, have been, with the patriotic assistance of the Ladies of the Legion Auxiliary,
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sent to disabled veterans in the hospitals where they are greatly appreciated.
Certain technical magazines have also been supplied for the use of the High School.
Circulation
16,031
Fiction
15,394
Non-Fiction 337
School
300
Books added
239
Respectfully submitted,
FRED W. NORTHUP,
ALICE M. PEASE,
ARTHUR W. WASHBURN. Trustees of Public Library
LIBRARY-Current and Incidentals
Warrant
No.
Payable to
Amount
1. Donald E. O'Reilly, Supplies
$6.25
Fred W. Northup, Clerical
5.00
Harold E. French, Fuel
10.00
2. Elmer C. Pease, Librarian
13.00
3. Elmer C. Pease, Librarian
12.00
4. Harold E. French, Fuel De Wolfe & Fiske Co., Books
104.73
Alice M. Pease, Expenses to Boston
3.00
Fred W. Northup, Expenses to Boston
3.00
Fred W. Northup, Clerical
9.00
Lyman Parmenter, Sr., Labor and Material
19.73
5.32
5. Union Light & Power Co., Light De Wolfe & Fiske Co., Books Florence M. Fuller, Supplies Fred W. Northup, Clerical Elmer Pease, Librarian
28.13
1.25
8.00
13.00
6.75
6. The Eagle Press, Supplies Fred W. Northup, Clerical Ellis Smith, Supplies
10.00
3.25
10.00
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7. Elmer C. Pease, Librarian 13.00
DeWolfe Fiske Co., Balance due on book ac-
count
.45
Union Light and Power Co., Lights
1.98
Fred W. Northup, Clerical 10.00
8. George H. Pariseau, Lumber
5.58
Union Light & Power Co., Lights
1.62
Thomas E. Skinner, Labor and Material
3.60
R. I. News Co., Books
40.82
Elmer C. Pease, Librarian
14.00
Alice M. Pease, Expenses
2.00
Fred W. Northup, Expenses 2.00
8.00
9. The R. I. News Co., Book
1.13
10 Elmer C. Pease, Librarian Union Light and Power Co., Lights Thomas Skinner, Labor Norman P. Rogers, Supplies
12.00
1.26
4.50
1.05
11. Elmer C. Pease, Librarian Union Light & Power Co., Lights .90
14.00
12. Elmer C. Pease, Librarian Union Light & Power Co.
.14
13. Elmer C. Pease, Librarian
12.00
Union Light & Power Co., Lights R. I. News Co., Magazines
11.00
W. W. Wilson Co., Readers Guide
7.00
14. Elmer C. Pease, Librarian
13.00
Union Light & Power, Lights Jean Harr, Books
9.75
15. Elmer C. Pease, Librarian
13.00
Union Light & Power Co., Lights
1.62
16. Elmer C. Pease, Librarian R. I. News Co., Books
30.71
Alice M. Pease, Expenses
2.00
Fred W. Northup, Small Supplies
2.03
Fred W. Northup, Clerical
6.50
Fred W. Northup, Expenses
2.00
$549.91
Appropriation
$550.00
Expended
549.91
Balance
$.09
Fred W. Northup, Clerical
13.00
3.06
1.80
12.00
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ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen. Gentlemen :-
I submit herewith my report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 31, 1935.
327 animals were inspected on annual inspection. 26 swine, 6 sheep, 48 pure bred cows, 12 pure bred young cattle, 169 grade cows, 55 grade young cattle, 2 pure bred bulls, and 9 grade bulls.
On the annual inspection 56 calls were made, 48 barns and the animals therein were inspected.
Seven hogs were innoculated for the prevention of the disease known as hog cholera.
Two complete tests for tuberculosis were made and two individual tests. In these tests two cows were condemmed and were killed.
During the year a great many calls were made to inspect and release 83 head of cattle which were shipped into this town from other states.
In November the state of Massachusetts became a modified accredited area. No cattle can come into this state without a test and free from tuberculosis.
Respectfully submitted, ERNEST TOOTILL,
Inspector
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
To the Honorable Board of Health. Gentlemen :----
I submit herewith, my report as Inspector of Slaughtering for the year ending December 31, 1935.
Five carcasses were inspected, stamped, and passed for food. Three calves and two hogs.
Ten calls were made under the new law to inspect these animals.
Respectfully submitted,
ERNEST TOOTILL, Inspector
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REPORT OF TOWN BURIAL AGENT AND VETERAN'S GRAVE INSPECTOR
There has been but one case called to the attention of the agent this year which was in regard to U. S. Government burial allowance. This was satisfactorily settled through the Veterans Bureau.
All graves under town care were found in good condition, with markers in place, and lots well mowed.
During the year, two Spanish War Veterans have been buried in the local cemetery but owing to a ruling of National Headquarters U. S. W. V., as they were never members of the Order, the marker of this Society cannot be placed on their graves. I have consulted the American Legion and the V. F. W. and find their ruling the same. It would certainly seem that soldiers of honorable service should not be buried in unmarked graves, but as there is no appropriation for this purpose, the Inspector is unable to mark them properly.
These services are without cost to the Town.
Respectfully submitted,
FRED W. NORTHUP
REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Plainville, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen :-----
Herewith submitted is my report as Milk Inspector for the Town of Plainville, Mass., during the year ending December 31, 1935.
35 Milk licenses issued at .50 cents each $17.50
1 Oleomargerine issued at .50 cents .50
Total $18.00 Cash paid Town Treasurer $18.00
All milk samples tested the past year have been above statutory requirements and the local dealers are co-operating wonderfully in producing and delivering a superior grade of milk, both as to cleanliness and butter fat content. This is due primarily to the rigid State regulations and Inspections.
Respectfully submitted, FRANK E. WHITING Milk Inspector
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REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Current and Incidentals
Warrant
No. Payable to
Amount
Truck Hire
1. Payroll
$107.55
$32.25
Mass. Broken Stone, Cold Patch
53.63
2. Payroll
274.80
60.00
Frank P. Toner, Scraper
78.75
Chas. S. Cobb, Gas for Scraper
14.80
Chas. S. Cobb, Kerosene
1.80
Thompson Bros., Road Supplies
42.00
C. C. Plumb Co., Sand Patch
107.25
Mass. Broken Stone, Cold Patch
67.28
C. C. Plumb, Sand Patch
35.40
3. Chas S. Cobb, Gasoline & Supplies
11.55
4. Payroll
222.40
45.00
F. P. Toner, Tractor
58.13
Chas. S. Cobb
9.80
Belcher & Loomis
3.75
Geo. H. Pariseau
3.70
5. Payroll
329.73
81.01
F. P. Toner, Tractor
86.25
Mass. Broken Stone, Cold Patch
101.92
C. C. Plumb, Pre Mix
22.43
Thompson Bros., Screening
1.80
6. Payroll
260.05
68.25
Chas S. Cobb
32.09
7. Payroll
447.48
95.63
Dominic Di Pietro, Roller
140.00
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co.
1.90
Chas Cobb, Gas, etc.
41.81
W. H. Riley & Son, Sand and Gravel
408.85
Barrett Company, Tarvia
1,537.10
Benker & Proal, Moving Machinery
4.90
8. Payroll
238.13
42.00
Barrett Co., Tarvia Retread
839.55
W. H. Riley, Sand, Gravel, and Grader
387.16
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Warrant No. Payable to
Amount
Truck Hire
9. Payroll
257.85
61.88
Sylvester Smith, Roller
20.00
N. E. Tel & Tel. Co.
1.95
F. W. Averill, Kerosene, Gas, and Supplies
4.77
Barrett Co., Tarvia Retread
135.93
Schofield Hardware Co., Scythe, Stone and Nails
.85
Charles S. Cobb
13.35
10. Payroll
267.73
69.00
Barret Company, Tarvia
222.18
A. F. Bennett, Gravel
16.20
11. Payroll
198.13
27.00
Thompson Bros., Oil and Supplies
3.70
Plainville Coal Co., Soft Coal
7.21
12. Payroll
134.15
72.00
Frank King, Painting Snow Plow John Giacomino, Mowing Machine
5.00
4.00
Schofield Hardware Co., Twine and spikes
1.02
Charles S. Cobb, Machy. expense Belcher & Loomis, Paint
16.64
3.60
13. Payroll
213.43
107.25
John Giacomino, Mowing Machine
13.50
Charles S. Cobb, Mchy. Expense
27.49
A. R. Brais, Supplies
2.13
Jenckes Garage, Supplies
1.70
Schofield Hardware Co., Supplies
2.93
Conant Machine & Steel Co., Supplies
27.42
C. C. Plumb Co., Sand Patch
7.50
Barrett Company, Tarvia B.
142.72
14. Payroll
230.70
51.00
W. H. Riley & Son, Sand
34.00
F. W. Averill, Kerosene
.95
Crystal Spring Farm, Gravel
12.10
Plainville Coal Co., Cement
3.80
15. Payroll
253.55
33.75
Charles S. Cobb, Mchy. Expense
16.34
State Prison, Manhole frame
10.12
Benker & Proal, Supplies
19.24
Plainville Coal Co., Supplies
12.31
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Warrant
No. Payable to
Amount
Truck Hire
A. Suval, Supplies
9.00
James Crotty, Gravel
48.00
16. Emil Pblairmont, Posts
36.00
17. Payroll
230.30
109.50
Frank P. Toner, Gravel
178.20
M. F. Ellis & Co., Rakes, Snow shovels, twine
17.57
Barrett Co., Tarvia
144.64
W. H. Riley & Son, Roller & Grader
106.64
18. Payroll
153.85
118.50
F. W. Averill, Kerosene and Labor
2.44
Charles S. Cobb, Mchy. Expense
30.00
Schofield Hdwe. Co., Paint, Brushes, and Supplies
21.51
Plainville Coal Co., Merch Brick & Cement
4.65
Benker and Proal, Gas: & Oil for Loader
8.57
A. R. Brais Co., Lumber and Nails 18.29
Burgess Express Co., Delivery of Castings
2.25
19. Payroll
90.73
27.00
20. Payroll
93.18
19.50
T. J. Quinn, Dynamite & Caps
6.00
Jenckes Garage, Repairing Chain
1.00
Mrs. Geo. Kettell, Gravel
5.20
C. A. Staples, Dynamite & Labor
7.00
Charles S. Cobb, Machy. Account
87.69
21. Payroll
67.33
20.63
Frank P. Toner, Gravel
7.50
Thompson Bros., Supplies
2.10
W. H. Riley & Son, Posts
12.00
W. H. Riley & Son, Gravel
49.05
22. Conant Machine & Steel Co., Loader Rental
100.00
23. Dickinson Teaming Co., Sand
60.00
$9,920.62 $1,141.15
SNOW
1. Payroll
$84.25
$52.52
2. Payroll
62.33
38.76
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Warrant
Truck
No. Payable to
Amount
Hire
3. Payroll 82.40
E. W. Jenckes, Labor on plows 45.41
4. Payroll
153.80
5. Charles S. Cobb, Merchandise Burgess Express, Freight Charges W. H. Riley & Son, Sand 80.00
1.55 1,930.02
1.00
6. Payroll 225.60
7. Payroll 404.60
8. Payroll
215.00
9. Payroll
229.20
10. Payroll
86.28
27.75
Dyer Sales & Machinery Co., Materials
32.00
11. Payroll
22.51
12. Payroll
17.50
302.50
$1,743.43 $2351.55
SUMMARY
Chapter 81 Appropriated
$4,000.00
State Allowance
4,800.00
Town Center, Appropriated
2,000.00
Snow Removal, Appropriated
4.100.00
Road Machinery Operating Expense, Appropriated 100.00
Transfer from Reserve account for Road Machinery Expense
168.96
Total Appropriation
$15,168.96
Expended
15,156.75
Balance
$12.21
Respectfully submitted, HARRY O. PROAL,
Superintendent of Streets
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Warrant
No.
Payable to
Truck
Amount
Hire
CHAPTER 464, STATE SPECIAL
1.
Payroll
$26.00
F. W. Averill, Materials and Supplies 28.93
2. Payroll 40.35
3. Payroll
50.03
$24.00
F. W. Averill, Range Oil and Labor
1.27
Charles S. Cobb, Gas and Oil
9.61
Mrs. W. M. Russell, Gravel
20.30
Benker & Proal, Gas and Oil for Loader
2.00
4. Payroll
83.30
Clarence Staples, Striking Hammer & Drill
3.00
Mrs. W. M. Russell, Gravel
21.20
F. W. Averill, Gas for Loader
.85
C. S. Cobb, Gas & Oil for Truck
11.14
Benker & Proal, Gas and Oil for Loader
1.98
$299.96
$24.00
Amount alloted from State
$1,600.00
Expended
323.96
Balance
$1,276.04
TOWN TRUCK
Appropriation
$1,000.00
Purchase Price of Truck
$900.00
Transferred to Machinery Operating account
100.00
1,000.00
Balance
0.00
MACHINERY OPERATING ACCOUNT
Transferred from Truck Account
$100.00
Transferred from Extraordinary Reserve Account
168.96
268.96
268.96
Amount Expended
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REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF TAXES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit to you, my report for the year ending
December 31, 1935.
1933 Account
Collected
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1935
Uncollected and Abated Dec. 31. 1935
Poll
$22.00
$22.00
Personal and Real Estate
6.582.77
6.582.77
Moth
23.00
23.00
Motor Vehicle Excise
70.23
70.23
1934 Account
Poll
64.00
32.00
32.00
Personal and Real Estate
14.513.86
8,180.99
6.332.87
Moth
44.50
21.25
23.25
Motor Vehicle Excise
195.68
148.92
46.76
1935 Account Assessor's Warrants
Poll
$998.00
$944.00
$54.00
Personal and Real Estate
57,961.44
42,190.33
15,771.11
Motor Vehicle Excise
2,924.61
2,618.61
306.00
Collected and Paid Treasurer
1933
1934
1935
Account
Account
Account
Total
Interest
$645.68
$305.28
$45.16
$996.12
Charges
87.13
52.45
65.10
204.68
Respectfully submitted,
O. P. BROWN,
Collector of Taxes
71
ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen :-
Your Tree Warden has very little to report in regard to real costing activity work with the appropriation alloted.
The usual work of advice and assistance to the public in tree work, and helping to promote tree interest has been freely given out by your Tree Warden.
The first problem which comes to this department is the danger from trees and brush along our highways. Consider- able trimming of trees with overhanging branches which would come in contact with high trucks were cut back on practically all streets. Most of this work was carried out on our country roads where much trimming had to be done. At all corners and intersecting streets, brush was cut back. On streets that are not taken care of under Chapter 81 brush cutting was carried out by this department. On nearly all country roads brush was cut back with Chapter 81 money from the Highway department.
Some progress has been made in roadside improvement. At the junction of East Bacon and Messenger Streets, shrubs and evergreen trees have been planted. This job has not been completed. This street (East Bacon) is now a new perma- nent highway coming in from other towns. It is my policy as far as possible, and as we have money to do it, to try in some. way to improve the condition of this street.
The woodland sections along our country roadways were cleaned out by the E. R. A. workers of the Moth Department. This work adds greatly to the appearance of the highways.
I always try to help the beautification of the highways wherever there is an opportunity and I hope provisions are made, and carried out in your W. P. A. road work for roadside improvement in those sections instead of leaving stones and debris.
72
ANNUAL REPORT
There was a bad outbreak of Elm Leaf Beetle last Sum- mer and if the elm trees of this town are to be saved from such destruction as occured, prompt action in spraying at the proper time will have to be done. This work should be done by a high power sprayer, $75.00 would cover the cost. I would recommend that every consideration possible be given to this work. We have got to watch our trees as to overhang- ing branches, dead limbs and trees, and roadside brush. I recommend that $100.00 be alloted for this work in eliminat- ing the liability of the town. We have in Plainville, over 12,000 roadside trees on about thirty (30) miles of highway which is a big asset to our town. I recommend to you for 1936 that the sum of $200. be appropriated for Tree Warden's work.
Amount appropriated
$100.00
Expended 99.95
Balance $.05
Warrant
No. Payable to
Amount
1. George H. Snell George H. Snell, Truck Hire
$7.20
1.00
$8.20
2. George H. Snell, Truck Hire Payroll
6.00
20.80
26.80
3. Payroll 27.20
G. H. Snell, Truck Hire 10.50
37.70
4. Frost Insecticide Company, Supplies 24.70
George H. Snell, Truck Hire 2.00
George H. Snell, Express Charges .55
27.25
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE H. SNELL,
Tree Warden
73
ANNUAL REPORT
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen. Gentlemen :-
Your Town Forest Committee are pleased to report (al- though no appropriation was made) that a profit was turned over to the Town Treasurer for 1935. The figures we are giving below will show that Plainville Town Forest is not a burden on our tax payers when we ask for appropriations.
In the last five (5) years. the town has received benefits from the Town Forest, as records show. 108 cords of wood were given out: 98 for Welfare Department, 2 for library, 2 for selectmen's rooms, and 6 for schools. Also, over 2,000 yards of gravel and 20 cords of stone were furnished for Highway work, besides loam, posts, and trees.
We have also set aside two (2) islands for the use of the Boy Scouts camp. This we feel will help to interest and edu- cate our boys in forest work.
The following table shows the comparative cost to the town with the receipts for the past five (5) years:
Year
Appropriated
Land Rent
Town Benefit Tree Planted
1931
$300.00
$108.00
5,000
1932
75.00
$200.00
116.00
2,000
1933
75.00
300.00
107.00
17,000
1934
75.00
300.00
25.00
7,000
1935
none
300.00
15.00
The Town received during the five (5) years of our Town Forest $946.00 profit.
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