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Trustees of the Public Library.
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1959
ASSESSORS REPORT - 1959
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The report of the Assessors for the year ending December 31, 1959.
Total Appropriations
Overlay Reserve
$517,698.66 10,289.15
Total Appropriations: $527,987.81
Total Estimated Receipts
$207,965.26
Amount to be raised by Taxation:
$320,022.55
Taxes Committed:
Real Estate - $3,596,900. @ $80.50 per thousand
$289,550.45
Personal Estate - $357,417.50 @ $80.50 per thousand $ 28,772.10
Polls - 850 men @ $2. $ 1,700.00
$320,022.55
Number of Dwelling Houses: 937
Number of Acres Assessed 6,306
Excise Tax @ $64.13 per thousand:
Excise committed on cars assessed: $ 49,884.17
Commissioner's valuation on cars assessed:
$883,320.00
Number of cars assessed:
1,687
Respectfully submitted, FRANK V. HENRICH FRANCIS W. SIMMONS
STANLEY G. COLE
Board of Assessors.
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ASSESSORS
Appropriation:
$2,500.00
Asso. of Mass. State County dues
$ 9.00
Stoneham Independent - tax table
1.00
Mary Nixon, Tax cards 6.50
Banker & Tradesman, subscription 24.00
Norfolk Co. Reg. of Deeds
93.04
Norfolk Co. Land Court
2.96
No. Attleboro Chronicle Co., forms 43.00
Hobbs & Warren, Inc., forms
18.20
The Carnegie Company, office supplies 5.95
Salaries:
F. V. Henrich 600.
expenses 65.
F. W. Simmons 600.
expenses 65.
S. G. Cole 500.
expenses 50.
1,980.00
Ruth Fulton, clerical
201.50
2,385.15
Balance
$ 114.85
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1959
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Slaughtering for the year ending December 31, 1959.
The required monthly reports were sent to the State Department of Health.
Twenty-seven carcasses have been inspected and stamped.
Respectfully submitted,
EARL B. THOMPSON Inspector of Slaughtering.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for the year ending December 31, 1959.
All cattle brought in from out of State were identified by ear tag and released.
The fall inspection asked for by the state was completed and report sent to the State.
Respectfully submitted,
EARL B. THOMPSON Inspector of Animals.
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INSPECTOR OF MILK AND DAIRIES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Milk and Dairies for the Town of Plainville for the year ending December 31, 1959.
Milk licenses issued 39 @ $1.00 $39.00
Cash paid Town Treasurer $39.00
Respectfully submitted,
EARL B. THOMPSON Milk Inspector.
REPORT OF SANITATION INSPECTOR
Board of Health Plainville, Mass.
Gentlemen:
Annual report of Inspector of eating and drinking establishments is here- with submitted for year 1959.
Regular frequent inspections and bacteria swab counts of utensils were made at all eating and drinking places in town, and recheck inspections and bacteria swab counts as found necessary.
Cooperation of operators has been found good in most cases, and general standards are constantly improving. Sterilization of eating and drinking utensils is constantly stressed as of prime importance in control of contagious disease and general sanitation.
Respectfully submitted,
PUTNAM STEELE,
Inspector of Eating & Drinking Establishments.
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1959
REPORT OF THE NORFOLK COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT
To the Citizens of Plainville:
Submitted herewith is the report of the Norfolk County Mosquito Project of its activities in the Town of Plainville for the year ending December 31, 1959.
Aerial Spraying
637 Acres
Ground Spraying
653 Acres
Pre-hatching Dusting
43 Acres
Drainage
250 Feet
Brush Clearing
275 Feet
Culverts Cleaned
1 Culvert
Catch Basins Treated
94 Catch Basins
Respectfully submitted,
Superintendent.
JOHN C. KUSCHKE
REPORT OF VETERANS' AGENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I here-by present my report as Veteran's Agent for the year ending December 31, 1959.
I again wish to thank Mrs. Barton for her very able assistance which I appreciate highly.
Appropriation
$2,000.00
Expense
1,679.60
Balance
$ 320.40
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Cases Handled
10
1-VA. pension (obtained)
Cases closed
4
4 assistance (advisery)
Cases opened
1
Benefits
$1,304.65
50%
re-embursements
Hospital
141.60
50%
re-embursements
Doctor
10.00
50%
re-embursements
Drugs
167.50
50% re-embursements
Fuel
40.85
100%
re-embursements
Food
10.00
100%
re-embursements
Dues (Veterans Service
15.00
Agents Assoc.)
Total
$1,679.60
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY E. COOPER
Veterans Agent.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
To the citizens of Plainville:
I submit herewith, my report as Inspector of Wires for the year 1959.
The trend toward "electrical living" becomes more pronounced each year, as homeowners welcome an increasing number of electrical appliances into their homes. Since electricity is a product tangible, only in the service it performs, the electric industry differs from all other industries. Electricity, actually must be made to order. Every time a person employs any of its thousands of applications, the home must have facilities large enough to meet the maximum demand. Continuing its notable vigorous growth of the last ten years, I cannot stress too strongly the importance of a good home wiring
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system being a necessity. Even though a full supply of electricity is made available by the power company, the extent by which it can be used, in any home, is determined by its interior wiring. Air conditioning is rapidly being accepted for residential uses. Many of the newer units are designed to provide some heating as well. All require proper wiring facilities for satis- factory operation. The tangle of extension cords in countless homes, the frequent need to replace fuses, and dozens of similar conditions all result from the fact that home wiring has not kept pace with the progress of electrical utilization.
It has been my policy as your Inspector of Wires, to help guide the home owner, to determine conformance with safety regulations.
The year 1959 has been an active one. New home construction on the uptrend, along with new industry being located in this town. A total of 60 permits have been issued, with a sum of $60.00 being returned to the Town Treasurer.
I am asking for a budget increase this year, so that even much more can be accomplished. New types of permits, completion certificates, etc. More emphasis will be placed on a wider range of inspection. A resistance type tester will be necessary to accomplish insulation tests, an essential item for this department.
We all have in mind, to cut down on the appropriations in order to keep the tax rate down. However, to carry out this essential work, will require a larger appropriation than in the past. To help off-set this increased cost, I have submitted in the town warrant, new by-laws and a new permit fee schedule. This would enable this department to eventually be self supporting.
I wish to express my appreciation to the Board of Selectmen, Lyman Parmenter, Leroy Wilson and Roland Campbell, Chief of the Fire Department, Clarence Skinner Jr. and Secretary to Town Clerk, Mrs. Clinton Barton for their willing and earnest cooperation. I should also like to extend my sincere thanks to Mr. George Hayes, Attorney Leland Welch, Worcester County Electric Co., and to the many electrical contractors for their assistance and cooperation during this past year.
Respectfully submitted,
STILLMAN SPRAGUE
Inspector of Wires.
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1959
REPORT OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
The Industrial Development Commission was active during the past year in attempting to attract new Industry to the town.
Early in 1959, a great effort was made to induce a large Electronics Company to settle in Plainville. With seventy-five cities and towns competing for this new plant, Plainville lost out only because if the distance that their present employees would have had to travel to work here.
Our plans this year called for the survey of a large tract of town land to be used for Industrial purposes for which a major part of our appropriation had been budgeted. However, when it became known that the assessors planned to have the whole town surveyed, the commission decided to forego their survey. Therefore, most of our appropriation will be returned to the town.
The Commission was sorry to lose the services of its chairman, Robert J. Winn, who moved out of Plainville during the year.
The following firms located in town during the past year:
Northeast Concrete Products, Inc.
Howard Fiberglass Boats, Inc.
Kelley Brothers
Luff Truck Sales, Inc.
On behalf of the townspeople we wish these new firms the best of luck in Plainville.
The chairman would like to state that there are several vacancies on the Commission for any civic-minded individuals who are interested in the future growth of the town.
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Appropriation: Expended:
$450.00
18.00
Bal. $332.00
Respectfully submitted,
MELVIN F. DWYER, Chairman
ROBERT O. MALIN
FREDERICK M. SHERMAN
FREDERICK I. STUART
DONALD E. COOK
EDWARD E. OSTERHOLM
CLARENCE J. GAUTHIER
WILLIAM P. COONEY
RAYMOND V. MILLER
FRANCIS SIMMONS
S. ROBERT ADAMS
ROY WILSON
WILLIAM C. STIGALL
REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen;
I herewith submit my report as Building Inspector for the Town of Plainville for the year ending December 31, 1959.
A total of ninety-one building permits were issued during this past year:
31 New dwelling permits $299,800.00
Apartments
34,500.00
Business Establishments 60,500.00
Trailer Permits 21,075.00
Miscellaneous 26,575.00
Total 442,450.00
The total amount in fees collected for these permits was $489.00.
The Building Inspector also has jurisdiction over some of the places of assembly, such as restaurants, bars and clubs, as their current permits from the Commonwealth expire. These inspections were made with the State Building Inspector, Mr. Joseph A. DiCicco, of the Department of Public Safety.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Selectmen, townspeople and contractors for their fine cooperation and courtesy.
Respectfully submitted, CLINTON E. BARTON, SR. Building Inspector
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REPORT OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
During 1959 the Water Department again enjoyed a quiet year as there were no major construction projects voted at the annual town meeting.
This year we installed additional meters in town at old as well as new locations and carried on our program of hydrant repair and maintenance which will continue to be done on a year to year basis.
Money was appropriated for maintenance of the water tank and the interior of the tank was cleaned and painted in a most satisfactory manner. Inspection of the interior of the tank showed it to be pitted quite severly over the entire surface. However, the tank will probably serve the town for an additional period of years and we trust that before too long the town will be able to construct its new tank.
We have again asked the townspeople to authorize the water commis- sioners to start on our most urgently needed reinforcements to our distri- bution system. However, this year there is an additional sum of money requested so that we may tie to the North Attleboro system on Kelley Boulevard to help them reinforce their system in that area. This project must be completed before we can think of installing our new well, or even constructing a new tank. The additional fire protection involved is of prime importance as well as the proximity of the new major highway to this area.
GENERAL ACCOUNT EXPENDITURES
Appropriation:
$16,700.00
Commercial Press
10.20
Everett Skinner
208.00
John Cooper
4.95
Edwin Sharron
20.25
Christian Ronhock
27.60
Dukes Welding
16.00
N. A. Water Department (Pumping)
8,823.60
Franklin Hardware
1.60
Atlantic Register
183.64
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Bud Schofield Hardware
77.00
W. H. Riley
84.50
N. A. Chronicle
6.00
Donald Christensen
4.00
Reardon & Lynch
130.62
Handee Auto Supply
.90
Eric Renner
24.00
Robert Dempster
20.00
N. A. Water Dept.
29.67
Irving Meyer
10.00
Homer J. Shepard
47.75
N. E. Tel. & Tel.
18.35
Walter White
10.00
Robert A. Munroe
236.60
Charles A. Mason
30.00
Harold Forbes
60.00
Nemasket Transportation
11.88
Joseph Gaulin
59.49
Ronald Fredrickson
28.00
A. J. Beyersdorfer
46.50
Rockwell Mfg.
686.16
M. C. Smith
7.99
N. E. Stationery
10.90
Plainville Machine Works
7.50
Lawrence Cargill
350.00
Postmaster Brennan
77.16
Jay Underhill
20.00
Hilco Supply
514.99
Nelson Meter
120.97
Fred Paul
200.00
Blackstone Valley Typewriter
100.00
Ludlow Valve
655.48
$12,982.25
SALARY ACCOUNT
Appropriation:
$600.00
Jay Underhill
150.00
Byron Schofield
150.00
Fred Paul Jr.
300.00
Bal. .00
Water Survey Account:
Balance of Account
$178.30
3,717.75 Bal.
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RELOCATING HYDRANT WALNUT ST.
Appropriation:
$250.00
Everett Skinner
55.35
Robert Munroe
177.32
Everett Skinner
16.00
$248.67
Bal. $
1.33
PAINTING & SANDBLASTING STORAGE TANK
Appropriation:
$4,800.00
Sentinel Press
12.00
N. A. Chronicle
15.60
Everett Skinner
40.00
Ronald Fredrickson
14.00
Christian Ronhock
4.20
Edwin Sharron
4.05
William R. Dunlap
2,100.00
$2,189.85 Bal. $2,610.15
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Balance of Accounts Rec. as at Dec. 31, 1958
$ 1,571.27
Billing for 1959
23,330.38
Cash Collected 1959
22,979.01
Abatements and turned over to Assessors
731.08
Accounts Receivable as of Dec. 31, 1959
1,191.56
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1960
Pumping Account
12,000.00
General Account
7,850.00
Salaries
600.00
$20,450.00
Respectfully submitted,
JAY L. UNDERHILL BYRON SCHOFIELD FRED PAUL Jr.
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REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit to you my report as Collector of Taxes for the year ending December 31, 1959.
1956 Account
Uncollected 1-1-59
Collected
Abated
Uncollected 1-1-60 None
Personal
$ 12.27
$ 12.27
Real Estate
440.77
384.72
56.05
1957 Account
Personal
$2,737.35
$1,368.66
$1,368.69
None
Real Estate
3,282.55
2,668.65
343.65
270.25
Excise
525.87
185.70
318.76
21.41
1958 Account
Poll
$ 18.00
8.00
10.00
Personal
2,157.00
401.00
1,756.00
Real Estate
12,134.01
9,231.73
32.00
2,886.28
16.00 Over Paid Treas.
Excise $5,945.05
Warrant
62.69
6,007.74
4,331.14
1,188.60
488.00
30.09 Over Paid Treas.
1959 Account
Warrants
Collected
Abated Tax Title Uncollected
Poll
1,700.00
1,610.00
14.00
76.00
Personal
28,838.03
26,293.18
280.40
2,264.45
Real Estate
289,552.02
Dec. Warrant
104.66
289,656.68
264,847.08
8,679.42
730.57
15,399.61
Water
550.91
409.69
141.22
Excise
49,884.17
35,587.64
3,181.90
11,114.63
1956
1957
1958
1959
Interest Paid Treasure
42.82
259.64
327.87
58.75
1.46 Over Paid
Treas.
Charges Paid Treasure
10.00
55.00
214.40
202.55
3.00 Over Paid
Treas.
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APPROPRIATION
Appropriation
$1,575.00
Salary
800.00
J. F. Brennan Postmaster, Stamps and Envelopes
244.00
North Attleboro Chronicle, Printing
141.50
Clerical
200.00
Insurance Personal Liability Policy
13.65
G. P. Denison, Dept. Collector of Taxes, Salary
25.00
Hobbs & Warren, Record Books and forms
47.12
Carnegie Co., Office Supplies and Rubber Stamps
22,39
Dues, Collectors & Treasurers Ass'n.
8.00
Tax Title Takings
12.60
1,514.26
Balance
$ 60.74
Respectfully submitted,
THEODORE A. WICKMAN Collector of Taxes.
REPORT OF THE PARK DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Our Town Park has again completed a program of summer activities for the children and a most successful season.
Opening the last week in June under the supervision of John Pomfret and Franklin Bartlett, who during the summer went into the service and was replaced by his brother, Wallace Bartlett, a complete program was carried out during the summer weeks in swimming and playground activities. The swimming pool was a most active spot, and certificates of achievement were issued by the Red Cross to all those who completed the swimming courses in the various classes. The attendance was exceptionally high during the summer with the average exceeding all previous totals. However, the evening attendance from an adult standpoint was extremely disappointing. We trust that this will improve as time goes on, inasmuch as the Town Park should be used to the fullest extent. We feel that our facil- ities have been increased to the point where there are attractions for all ages, and it is the sincere desire of the Park Commissioners to have as many people take advantage of these facilities as possible.
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Improvements have been made again in the tennis court area by addi- tions of a new permanent metal net and extentions to the back-stops. The parking lot and drives have been materially improved by the addition of more curbing. Landscaping is currently in progress around these areas, and we feel that the coming summer will show much improvement.
Because of the fact that the Little League has acquired a new playing area, it our desire to repair our ball fields so that they will be satisfactory for use for Pony League and Softball for the coming summer.
To improve the flow of water in the swimming pool, the Park Department has this year included in its budget a sum of money to repair the dam across the river just below the point that is known as the wading pool. This would not in any way impair the normal flow of water in the river but would materially improve the even-flow of water through our pool.
Once more the special thanks of the Park Department go to Mrs. Ruth Rhind and her staff for their assistance in swimming instruction and tests, and also the many citizens and town officials who have so substantially lent their support throughout the year.
Respectifully submitted,
ROBERT J. FAWCETT
AUSTIN F. GRANT
DANIEL H. HUNT
TOWN PARK EXPENSES
Equipment
407.71
Supplies
237.20
Landscaping
449.85
Supervision
1586.00
Light
56.61
Maintenance
133.50
Pool Maintenance
86.86
TOTAL
2998.78
Appropriation Total
3000.00
Expended
2998.78
UNEXPENDED BALANCE
1.22
TENNIS COURT (Special Account)
Unexpended Balance 158.35
Labor, Material, and Equipment 158.35
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
To the Citizens of Plainville:
The Plainville Board of Selectmen herewith submits its annual report for the year 1959.
Due to the pressure of private business, Mr. Paul Armstrong, Town Counsel for many years tendered his resignation to the Board. Mr. Charles R. Mason, was appointed to act as Town Counsel.
The bid for razing the Town Hall Building was awarded to William Schaefer and William Prew, of Plainville, for the amount of $885.00. This contract was successfully completed in the specified time.
The Board of Selectmen adopted the "Open Meeting Law" covering all town departments under Chapter 626.
The Attorney General's office approved the Town By-Laws and amend- ments to Articles 31, 32 and 34 and Articles 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39 were later approved.
The Memorial Stone, which has been in place for several years in front of the Town Hall Building, was removed to a new location in front of the Legion property on South Street. The area around the new location was beautified, at no expense to the Town, and presents a very nice appearance.
The Board of Selectmen voted to sell a parcel of Town property, located on the west side of Route 1, and about opposite the Rudd-Murray property, consisting of fifteen acres and having about 600 foot frontage on Route 1, to Luff Truck Sales, Inc., for the sum of $12,000.00
The Board also agreed to sell a piece of Town property consisting of 100 foot frontage and 200 feet in depth on South Street, directly north of the Perreault property, to the U. S. Government for a new post office. The price of the land was agreed upon at $4,000.00.
The Board also voted to sell the balance of the Town land located in the triangle of George, Messenger and East Bacon Streets, to the Howard Fibreglass Boat Company, Inc., for the sum of $1,500.00.
The Town of Plainville received title to the Cowell property on George Street and Cowell Street.
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The printing of the Town Reports for 1959 was given to the Towne Press, of Franklin, Massachusetts, at a cost of $6.30 per page.
The Plainville Board of Selectmen has had a very busy year and wish to take this opportunity to thank the Town Departments and the public in general for their splendid cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
LEROY B. WILSON, Chairman LYMAN H. PARMENTER, JR. ROLAND C. CAMPBELL Plainville Board of Selectmen
SELECTMEN'S CURRENT and INCIDENTALS
To Whom Payable
Amount
Total
APPROPRIATION
$6,722.00
BOARD OF SELECTMEN, SALARIES
LeRoy B. Wilson, Chairman
500.00
Lyman H. Parmenter, Jr.
400.00
Roland C. Cambell
400.00
Bessie Barton, Clerk
2,500.00
3,800.00
OPERATING EXPENSES
New England Tel. & Tel. Co.
188.53
Kilco Products Co., office supplies
36.01
North Attlebore Chronicle Co. supplies
41.75
Carnegie Company supplies 7.81
Valentine Company, File & Supplies
64.42
Valentine Company, Type. Maintenance
11.95
State and County Dues
40.00
Norfolk County Clerk, Fee for ad.
10.00
Colonial Florist
10.00
Miscellaneous: Ads, payroll forms, & supplies
57.70
James E. Brennan, Postmaster
43.20
511.37
ELECTION EXPENSES
Officials for Town Meeting
406.25
Warrants and Ballots
102.50
Chronicle Company, Town Reports
1,605.75
2,114.50
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LEGAL FEES
Paul Armstrong, Town Counsel 182.50
Charles Mason, Town Counsel 90.50
Lawyers Cooperative Publishing Co. 20.00
293.00
Total Expenditure: 6,718.87
Balance 3.13
FIRE STATION AND TOWN OFFICE BUILDING MAINTENANCE APPROPRIATION
$1,780.00
EXPENSES:
Clinton E. Barton, Janitor
$263.50
Attleboro & Plainville Coal Co. Inc Fuel
924.25
Aborn Chemical Co., Supplies
35.06
New England Tel. & Tel. Co., phone
18.45
Stillman M. Sprague, office lights
80.00
Worcester County Electric Co.,
173.72
Town of Plainville, Water Dept.
15.00
Painting and Repairs
179.61
Total Expended: 1,689.59
Balance 90.41
REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL
Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
I first wish to thank the Board of Selectmen for my appointment, and also to express my thanks to the Board and to all of the departmental heads for the consideration and cooperation afforded me in this first year.
The primary difficulty encountered was the lack of precedent and resultant lack of specific legal appropriations. This difficulty should be to a considerable degree, corrected by a specific appropriation in the next warrant.
There were no cases pending in any Court for or against the Town at the year's end.
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Among the major items handled on behalf of the Town were the following: Sales of land (2)
Land Damage Settlement
Hearings attended (6)
Bids - Contracts - Bonds (3)
Drainage Easement
Post Office Transaction
Opinions (6)
Investigations (3)
Requests for opinions have been numerous, and to prevent duplication of effort, I suggest that requests for opinions, when possible, be drawn by the department involved and submitted in writing.
Several contracts were drawn pursuant to the practice of submitting to bids. Several items of controversy were settled without Court action. Indications are that there will be substantial work for the Town Counsel in 1960.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES R. MASON Town Counsel
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Calls for the services of the Fire Department have shown a marked increase over preceeding years as shown by the following statistics.
Building calls 21
Grass & Brush
82
Autos (Fire & Accidents) 11
Resuscitator 10
Rescue & First Aid
5
Lock-out
1
False Alarms
5
Practices 30
Flooded Cellars 4
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Emergency Lights
1
Misc.
16
Total
186
Total 1958 158
Our Fire Alarm extension program was increased by the installation of two new alarm boxes. Box No. 118 was installed at the corner of School Street and Evergreen Road and Box No. 5 on the front of the Fire Station was replaced. A used Repeater Relay system was purchased and has been installed in the station. This allows the present system to be divided into four circuits which in turn will allow 3/4 of the system to be in operation if one line is out of order.
Engine 1, our 1948 Maxim, has been partially renovated to increase its usefulness but due to increased costs the project was not completed. We are requesting a sum of money for the completion of this in our 1960 budget.
We are again requesting that an Equipment Account be established with an appropriation made to such, each year, to help defray large expenditures for new equipment. At the present time we have a 1929 Reo Ladder Truck which needs replacing immediately and a 1942 Chevrolet Tank Truck that should be replaced in the near future.
We feel it is our duty as Fire Engineers to again bring before the people the necessity of a permanent day-time Department. Our day-time help situation is in a critical condition with very few able to respond. We therefore will ask at the Town Meeting that a committee of five, consisting of one member of the Board of Selectmen, one member of the Finance Committee, one member of the Board of Fire Engineers, and two to be appointed by the moderator be authorized to study the advisability of establishing a permanent Fire Department and to report such findings at the next Town Meeting.
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