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When construing and enforcing the provisions of this ordinance, the act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or other person acting for or employed by any individual or by any corporation, partnership, society, or association, within the scope of his employment or office, shall in every case be also deemed to be the act, omission, or failure of such individual, corporation, partnership, society or association as well as that of such officer, agent, or other person.
Section 2: That any person violating any provisions of this ordinance shall, on conviction by any court of competent jurisdiction, be punished by a fine of not more than $100 for each offense.
Pasteurized milk is the only safe milk from the health point of view. It is simply an insurance that no disease producing organisms are present in the product. Pasteurization is a process of heating milk to 145 degrees Fahrenheit for twenty minutes, and then immediately cooling. It is not a cooking process as many people suppose. Only that temperature is reached whereby pathogenic organisms are destroyed. No food consti- tuent in milk is chemically changed under 154 degrees Fahrenheit. A Massachusetts law prohibits the heating of milk above 150 degeres without marking the product "HEATED MILK". One of the old worn-out objections to pasteurized milk was that pasteurization is a substitute for cleanliness. Pasteurization was never intended for the purpose of renova- ting old dirty milk; its purpose was, and still is to safe-guard clean milk that might be infected with pathogenic organisms.
The laboratory procedure used is as follows:
I. Chemical Analysis: Specific gravity. Butter-fat content. Total solids. Solids not fat.
Gravimetric analysis of doubtful samples. Preservatives. Coloring matter.
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II. Bacteriological Analysis:
Number of bacteria per cubic centimeter.
Bacteria that grow at ordinary room temperature.
Bacteria that grow at bodily heat. Dextrose fermenting bacteria. Lactose fermenting bacteria.
Bacteria producing putrefaction. Presumptive test for typhoid bacillus.
Chemical and bacteriological analyses made are as follows:
Name
Chemical
Bacteriological
Milk.
727
605
Cream.
82
82
Ice Cream.
66
51
Human milk
2
Water
21
83
Vinegar
15
Soda water.
65
Coloring (candy)
16
Bread
2
Licenses, etc., issued are as follows:
Milk licenses.
77
Producers permits.
38
Oleomargarine registrations. 13
Bakery registrations.
5
Inspections:
Dairy
107
Bakery
52
Meat markets.
11
Bottling establishments.
4
Restaurants and hotels. 28
Nuisance Investigations 3
Applications refused :
Milk licenses. 12
Producers' permits.
21
Licenses revoked .
1
Bakeries closed .
1
Warnings and hearings. 5
Our rigid inspection of bakeries during the course of the year has re- sulted in many improvements. Everything has been done to place our bakery establishments on a par with the best in the state. I heartily believe that our work shows results. We required two to install proper washing facilities; one, to install additional window: two, to make pro- visions for better ventilation; one, to repair leaky roof; and, every establishment to keep their products covered at all times.
Our rigid inspection of restaurants has resulted in better: (1) dish washing facilities, (2) cleaner refrigerators, (3) more adequate covering of food offered for sale, and (4) general cleanliness.
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The following data will give a fair estimate as to how our milk stands according to the samples analyzed.
I. Richness.
No. of samples
Butter fat
5% and more 24
80 4.5 to 5.00
260 4.00 to 4.50
283
3.50 to 4.00
72 8.
below 3.35
Average butter fat of all samples 4.0 plus %
Seven of the eight samples below legal standard were taken from restaurants and the cause found to be due to improper mixing of the milk. The other sample came from a herd producing milk below the legal standard. In all 8 cases warnings were sent to those dealers involved.
II. Sediment
No. of samples
Classification
148
Very clean
317
Clean
201
Fair
43
Dirty
18
Very dirty
III. Bacteriological.
No. of Samples
Bacteria count per C. C.
13.
500,000-over
43
200,000-500,000
67
100,000-200,000
178.
50,000-100,000
304
10,000- 50,000
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES J. GUILD,
Milk Inspector.
ESTIMATED APPROPRIATION.
Health Officer's Salary
Maintenance:
Laboratory
$100 00
Dental Clinic.
800 00
Clerk.
338 00
Inspector of Milk
750 00
Care of Dump ..
624 00
Garbage Removal.
1,600 00
Inspector of Slaughtering.
600 00
Inspector of Animals.
300 00
Inspector of Plumbing
300 00
Nursing and Care at Home.
600 00
State Sanitoria. .
7,000 00
Fees to other Cities and Town
500 00
3.35 to 3.50
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Physicians' Fees.
300 00
Rent and Light
180 00
Incidentals
250 00
T. B. Nurse
1,500 00
Vital Statistics
225 00
Vaccination.
25 00
South Attleboro Garbage Removal.
600 00
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH P. KENT, M. D.
Health Officer.
1831-MRS. ELIZA J. CARPENTER-1923 One of the donors of Capron Park
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PARK COMMISSIONERS
To the Honorable Mayor and Municipal Council:
GENTLEMEN :
The twenty-first annual report of the Park Commissioners is submitted herewith.
Each year marks a very large growth in the activities in Capron Park and its playground. At the same time the facilities are becoming more and more overtaxed, inasmuch as the appropriation is considerably too small to enable us to make the permanent changes and improvements that the park requires.
Donations.
Capron Park was donated to the town of Attleboro, 1901, by Everett S. Capron, Hartford Capron and Mrs. Eliza Carpenter.
Casino.
Donated by Marsden J. Perry, 1902.
Fountain.
Donated by Mrs. John Wolfenden in memory of her husband, John Wolfenden, in 1910.
Newell Shelter.
Donated by Mrs. Fred E. Newell in 1911.
Hunton Wading Pool.
Donated by Gertrude Hunton Sweet in memory of her parents in 1917.
Memorial Ave.
Donated by citizens of Attleboro.
Grand Army Ave.
Trees for this avenue donated by W. R. C.
Band Concerts.
The band concerts, which proved more popular than ever, drew large crowds to the park to hear and enjoy them. We again suggest a suitable cover for the band stand and trust that we may be able to erect one.
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Tennis Courts.
Our tennis courts were so popular that we suggest an additional double court for this year, as it is a sport that is steadily increasing in popularity.
Hunton Wading Pool.
During vacation time the wading pool is the most popular place in the park. Through the generosity of Mrs. Gertrude Hunton Sweet, we were able to lay a six inch pipe from County Street to the pool, thus making the pool both sanitary and refreshing and a most enjoyable place for the kiddies.
Fourth of July Celebration.
On account of the storm, the fireworks for Fourth of July Celebration were postponed to later in the Fall, when they were enjoyed by a large number of our citizens.
Capron Park Zoo.
This was started by subscriptions from both the citizens and the chil- dren of our city, not one cent of the city's money being spent in purchasing the animals.
The commissioners appreciate the Attleboro spirit which made this department possible, not a little credit going to the Attleboro Sun in making the campaign such a success.
Playground.
The playground supervisor's report is herewith submitted and speaks for itself. We trust that we will be able to provide additional apparatus to continue activities started along this line.
Common. Park and Emory St. Lot
We took care of both the common and the above named lot during the year 1922 with an appropriation which was not sufficient to make the necessary improvements.
The commissioners suggest that the Park and Emory St. Lot be named Cyril M. Angell Square or Park to commemorate the first local officer killed in the world war. We suggest a small additional appropriation for this purpose.
Money expended for 1922:
Superintendent's salary and labor $3,912 80
Maintenance
4,640 34
Playground.
420 11
Band Concerts.
479 00
Fourth of July
350 00
Special Fund
1,882 28
$11,684 53
Respectfully submitted,
S. M. EINSTEIN, Chairman. JOHN A. ANDERSON, Secretary. S. D. BUSHEE, Superintendent.
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REPORT OF GIRLS SUPERVISOR
To the Park Commissioners:
I take pleasure in hereby submitting my report as Girls' Supervisor at Capron Park Playgrounds during the last summer.
George W. Braden, the great recreation worker, has given as some of the essentials for a well balanced and efficient play-program the following; leadership, collection of things, construction, to go some place, to hear and tell a story, and to be active physically.
In reviewing the past season I find that the fundamental principles upon which the playground work has been based can easily come under these headings.
Under the first "Leadership", there has been instituted a system of play leaders to help in the organization of group games, to help with the smaller children. and to assist generally in whatever capacity they might be called upon.
Under the heading "Collection" anyone who has seen the collections of butterflies, grasses and pressed flowers made by the children for use in their reed work, would indeed say that this trait had been allowed proper development.
"Construction" surely has played a large part in the season's work. The older girls have made some very attractive hats and also the costumes for the dances, while the younger children have made doll's clothes. A large number of sweaters were made. Tatting, crocheting and embroidery have also been done. The main feature of the construction period, how- ever, has been the work in basketry. In this, the children are taught to make whatever they wish, and so a great variety of articles have been made. In the Indian baskets, of the sewed reed and raphia, they have done very well in working out original designs in colors. In the all reed work more has been made than in any other line, among the articles being sewing trays, flower baskets, waste baskets, jardiniers, work baskets, lamps and lamp shades. This branch has not been confined to the girls alone for some of the boys have done exceptionally fine work in it also.
The next point "To go some place" has been covered by the hikes to various points of interest. Also a trip to Franklin Park was given to the leaders.
"To hear and tell a story". We have had some very interesting story hours conducted both by the supervisor and the leaders.
"To be active physically", certainly has been an accomplished aim. Tennis has easily been the favorite sport, though Volley ball, golf, New- combe, basket ball, and other games have also held their share of interest. The pool, too, was a big attraction, there often being over one hundred girls in at the same time.
The gift of a graphaphone to the Park aided materially in the teaching of Folk and interpretive dancing, which was enjoyed very much.
In conclusion I wish to say that though the attendance has far exceeded that of previous summers, never has the work gone more smoothly. This has been due in great measure to the spirit of cooperation which has existed between the Commissioners, the Supervisors, the children and their parents in working for the good of the Playground.
Respectfully submitted,
ALMA C. HILLMAN,
Supervisor.
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Report of J. Ray Cooney. Supervisor, City Playgrounds. 1922.
The opening of the Playgrounds on Saturday July 1st, 1922, was ushered in by a Decorated Bicycle Parade in which sixty Boys and Girls took part. The Parade formed at Monument Square, and headed by the police rode to the Park receiving an ovation all along the line. At the Park Mrs. Theobald, Dr. Moors and Mr. Stanley Rogers acted as judges and a- warded prizes to the winners. Following this came the official opening of the Capron Tennis Courts newly installed this season. Through the courtesy of Mr. Frank Guild and Mr. Henry Reinhardt of the Country Club a singles match was put on. Rain prevented a mixed doubles match which had been arranged. The Supervisor wishes to especially thank Mr. Ernest Broadbent whose cooperation in the parade was much appreciated, also E. I. Perry, Lillys Drug Co., Stanley Rogers, Max London, Kent Jewelry Co., C. H. Eden Co., and Flynns Hardware Co., who donated prizes.
Regular Playground Activities were started on Monday July 3rd. A five team Base Ball League was started, with the following teams en- tered. County Squares, Chartley Pirates, Hayward A. C., Tigers, and Sanfords. Games were played on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the League came to a close on August 18th. The Hayward A. C. and the Chartley Pirates finished in a tie for the lead, and in the playoff Hayward won. The final standing was as follows:
Hayward A. C. Won 7. Lost 2. Chartley Pirates. Won 6. Lost 3. Sanfords. Won 4. Lost 4. County Squares. Won 3. Lost 5. Tigers. Won 1. Lost 7.
The following successful activities were carried out.
Tennis Tournaments, Quoits, Game periods for Boys, Folk Dancing for Girls, Swimming and Life Saving Classes in the Pool, Basket Ball, Volley Ball, Track Athletics, Water Ball, Golf, Soccer Football, New- combe, Cage Ball and Hemmingway. A few of these activities notably Golf and Folk Dancing are worthy of especial mention. It was no uncommon sight to see the Athletic Field literally dotted with Golfers. They were allowed to play during the morning hours only. This game became very popular, and Tournaments were held on every Wednesday during the Summer. Attleboro, so far as known is the first City to introduce this game as a regular Playground Activity. Exceptional interest was shown in Folk Dancing. and some fine work was accomplished under the direction of Miss Alma Hillman, Girls Instructor. Classes in Dancing were held every day during the latter part of the afternoon. Music was furnished with a Phonograph donated by Mr. Frank Austin.
The Tennis Courts were exceptionally welcome from the start, and there were very few vacant hours when they were out of use. Boys and Girls Singles Championships were held each month, and the finalists each month met on Labor Day to decide the City Championships for the season. Prizes for these events were donated by Mr. Frank Guild, The Attleboro Sun, and the Kent Racket Co. A Tennis Team representing the Capron Playgrounds was picked and played one Tournament Match, winning over the Wonona Tennis Club by the Score of five matches to nothing.
The Capron Leaders Club was organized, and did some fine work during the season. Their help was very much appreciated by the Super- visor. Eight Boys and Eight Girls composed the Club.
A Mid Summer Demonstration of Playground Work was carried out on Tuesday August 8th. The program included exhibitions of Basketry,
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Folk Dancing, Games, Swimming, etc, ending with free Merry Go Round Rides for the Kiddies, donated through the generosity of Mr. Patrick Nerney.
The final exhibition planned for Labor Day, but postponed to Wed- nesday Sept. 6th, on account of inclement weather, was carried out with the following days program.
9. A. M. Boys Golf Tournament.
9.30. City Playground Tennis Championships.
12. Start of demonstrations of Basketry. This event
continued until nine o'clock in the evening, so that the Public might have an opportunity to inspect it.
2. Playground Demonstrations.
a. Doll Carriage Parade.
b. Semaphore Signalling Drill. Troop 4 Boy Scouts.
(Troop 4 also put on an exhibition of Mounted Flowers attractively arranged in the Shelter House). This feature attracted much attention.
c. Folk Dancing.
Ace of Diamonds. Chimes of Dunkirk.
Tarantella.
Norwegian Mountain March.
Childrens Polka. Jumping Jack Dance. Kinderpolka.
d. Solo Numbers. Hornpipe and Motor March.
e. Baby Show.
f. Water Sports in the Pool.
In closing I wish to state that the season was a very pleasant one, and I want to thank the Park Commissioners for their fine cooperation in all matters pertaining to the Playground.
Respectfully submitted,
J. RAY COONEY, Supervisor.
REPORT OF EQUIPMENT.
At Start of Season:
1 Outseam Basket Ball Cover.
2 Bats.
2 Sets Iron Quoits.
5 Iron Stakes.
1 Soccer Football Cover.
1 Base Ball Mask.
1 Volley Ball Cover.
1 Tennis Net.
2 Sets Rope Quoits.
2 Sets Base Ball Bases.
Equipment returned at end of Season.
1 Base Ball Mask.
1 Chest Protector.
9 Base Balls.
1 Volley Ball Bladder.
10 Bats.
1 Volley Ball Net.
2 Tennis Rackets.
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2 Basket Ball Hoops.
1 Outseam Basket Ball.
1 Volley Ball.
1 Volley Ball Cover.
1 Playground Base Ball.
3 Sets Iron Quoits.
3 Stakes.
1 Phonograph.
1 Water Ball.
2 Tennis Nets.
2 Sets Tennis Tapes. Double Court.
1 Set Rope Quoits.
2 Sets Base Ball Bases.
Respectfully submitted,
J. RAY COONEY, Supervisor.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
During the season just passed, the Base Ball Diamond has been used more than ever before. Both the Triple A. A. and the Manufacturers League have played their games there and some large crowds have been in attendance. All of these games were played after five o'clock. The Dia- mond was in use at all hours during the regular Playground daily schedule.
Conditions are anything but perfect for playing Base Ball at the Park. In the first place the diamond was laid out for young boys and is not regula- tion. The infield is one mass of rocks making it really dangerous for the players to field the ball. The backstop is inadequate both as to size and to height. I would strongly recommend that extensive repairs be made before the start of the next season.
2. Golf has been started at the Park and has become one of the most popular sports ever introduced. As it is dangerous for the children to play on the regular Athletic Field, I would recommend that arrangements be made with the people who own the land that lies between County Street and the Shelter House, so that Golf may be played there from the start of the season. This year it was necessary to wait until the grass was cut which was about the first of August, when half the season was over.
3. One of the main needs of the Tennis Courts is a row of finer wire at the base of the Backstops. The wire in use at present is much too wide and it is a nuisance to people playing. I would also recommend that better arrangements be made as regards the enforcement of Court Rules after the regular Playground Hours. The main difficulty here was people wearing shoes on the courts.
4. With the increased amount of work being done by the Children in Reed and Raffia, the Office in the Shelter House has become much too small. I would recommend that an addition be added before the start of the next season, also that the window be barred and some arrangement made so that Children could not climb up on top of the Office.
5. That Shower Baths be installed in both the Girls and the Boys Bath Houses. Also that a Park Employee be designated to attend to the cleaning of the Pool at least once a week. The matter of changing water daily can easily be handled by the Supervisor.
Respectfully submitted,
J. RAY COONEY, Supervisor.
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Official Attendance. Playground Season.
1922.
Week of
Boys
Girls
Boys Pool Girls Pool
July
3rd.
3,185
2,428
446
255
July 10th
1,615
507
999
287
July 17th
1,685
668
1,095
400
July
24th
1,310
232
982
182
July
31st
1,460
456
942
315
Aug.
7th.
1,235
300
815
117
Aug. 14th.
1,755
773
1,123
572
Aug.
21st
1,330
350
893
135
Aug. 28th
1,500
480
969
176
Sept.
4th
500
150
500
50
15,575
6,344
8,764
2,489
Total Attendance, 21,919.
Respectfully submitted,
J. RAY COONEY, Supervisor.
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PLANNING BOARD
Feb. 10, 1923.
To George A. Sweeney, Mayor and Honorable Council of Attleboro:
In accordance with Chapter 494 of Massachusetts Statutes the Attle- boro City Planning Board herewith submits its seventh annual report.
Several meetings have been held during the year, the first one being held the second week in January. Some of the recommendations of pre- vious years have been accomplished. We now desire to recommend the following:
Survey.
We recommend that a survey be made of Bank, North Main and South Main Streets in view of establishing building lines in order that these streets may be widened to accommodate present and future traffic.
Union Street Lot.
We again recommend that the vacant lot on Union Street owned by the City adjoining the fire station be put in shape to be used as a play- ground for the children in that section.
New Street.
We recommend the laying out of a new street from Union to Pine Street south of the Post Office building. The traffic on Park Street facing the Post Office is very much congested and it is getting worse as the traffic increases in that section.
We have recommended this before and we do so now knowing that the need is greater than ever before. We believe the income from taxable property after the city opens the street will more than recompense the city for the outlay.
Zoning.
We cannot emphasize too emphatically the necessity of zoning our city. One hundred and twenty-nine cities and towns have already been zoned, and about one hundred and twenty-five cities and towns are in the process of zoning. Over eighteen million people, or twenty-seven percent of the population of the United States live in zoned cities and towns. Now is the time to make a start. Annexed herewith are the gen- eral laws of zoning in the state of Massachusetts.
Sidewalks on Park Street and Railroad Avenue.
We again recommend that the sidewalks on Park Street and Railroad Avenue adjoining the land owned by the First National Bank be temporar- ily bridged over so that the full width of the street could be utilized.
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Poles and Wires.
We recommend that the poles be removed and wires put under ground from the corner of North Main, South Main and Park Streets to the corner of Park, Pleasant and Union Streets, including Monument Square, our reasons being that they are unsightly and a menace to the Fire De- partment in case of fire.
Board of Survey.
We recommend that a Board of Survey be established consisting of a member of the Municipal Council, a member of the Planning Board and the City Engineer.
The provisions of Chapter 190 of the Acts of 1916 allow a Board of Survey to be appointed by the city.
Billboard Regulations.
We recommend that the City of Attleboro pass ordinances to regulate the placing of billboards in this city.
Comfort Station.
We again recommend that a Comfort Station be built on the Common. This is a public necessity, and should not be delayed much longer.
We wish to thank the Mayor, the Municipal Council, the Public Works Department and the Press for the many courtesies extended to us during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH FINBERG, Chairman. ROBERT W. MAWNEY, Secretary. MILFORD E. BLISS. MARY G. MULLALY. JOSEPHINE HAMMOND.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mayor Philip E. Brady
COMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Leonard I. Lamb
Millard F. Ashley William H. Blake
Chief of Police
Edmond H. Gingras
Lieutenant
Terence E. Flanagan
Name
Nature of appointment
Appointed
Arthur F. Gaffney
Patrolman
May 9, 1900
John Bora
Patrolman
Mar. 16, 1910
William J. Sargeant
Special Officer
Mar. 1911
William J. Sargeant
Patrolman
Mar. 13, 1912
Edward E. Gobin
Police Officer and Chauffeur
Apr. 4, 1914
Edward E. Gobin
Patrolman
Jan. 16. 1915
William D. Norwood
Patrolman
Jan. 16, 1915
Franklin Mckay
Reserve Officer
June 30, 1915
Franklin McKay
Patrolman
July 12, 1916
Louis J. Fournier
Reserve Officer
Sept. 6, 1916
Louis J. Fournier
Patrolman
Apr. 1,1918
Joseph McBride
Reserve Officer
Apr. 19, 1918
Joseph McBride
Patrolman
July 20, 1918
Joseph O'Donnell
Reserve Officer
Apr. 22, 1918
John J. Kelly
Reserve Officer
Nov. 1, 1918
-Joseph O'Donnell John J. Kelly
Patrolman
Nov. 1, 1918
Charles E. Nolan
Reserve Officer
Sept. 5, 1920
Charles E. Nolan
Patrolman
Feb. 13, 1921
Edward Paradis
Reserve Officer
Aug. 9, 1920
Edward Paradis
Patrolman
May 23, 1921
Walter L. O'Hare
Reserve Officer
Aug. 12, 1920
Donat E. Pion
Reserve Officer
Dec. 5, 1920
.
Apr. 1, 1919
Patrolman
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To His Honor, the Mayor, and Municipal Council:
GENTLEMEN:
I herewith submit for your consideration the annual report of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1922, it being the seventh report of a similar nature that I have rendered since taking the office of Chief of Police. Attached hereto is an estimate of requirements for the year 1923.
In reviewing the work accomplished by the Police Department for the year now drawing to a close, I feel that it can be truthfully said that its officers have been diligent in protecting the lives and property of the citi- zens of this city. The territory covered by a few Patrolmen is very large and under existing conditions with the limited number of men cannot be properly patrolled and the needed protection given.
It is the opinion of many prominent chiefs of police that the efficiency of a department is increased by 40% when equipped with a modern police signalling apparatus. The municipality derives only a partial benefit for the money expended for the maintenance of its police department be- cause of the lack of a signal system and it would seem sound economy to install a system in this city that will assure its citizens that proper and systematic patrol service is being performed and giving the patrolmen due credit for duty well done by automatically recording his whereabouts at stated intervals. I am informed by reliable authority that it would materially help in placing the city in another grade in fire insurance rates if such a system was installed.
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