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Report of the Police Department continued-
of the Police Commission, and to members of the adjacent police depart- ments, particularly the Pawtucket and Providence departments, who helped us solve many important crimes.
Respectfully,
Peter J. Marron, Chief of Police
Approved
John E. Turner Thomas H. Brennan Frank Nerney Police Commissioners
ARRESTS-1953
NATURE OF ARREST
MALE
FEMALE
Abandonment of a child
1
Adultery
2
2
Assault and Battery
19
Attempted larcency
3
Attempted burglary
1
Breaking, Entering and Larcency
8
Cruelty to animals
1
Defrauding an Inn-Keeper
1
Delinquency
29
Disturbance of the peace
14
Drunkenness
97
7
Fugitive from Justice
1
Getting woman with child
1
Larcency of Automobile
2
Larcency
13
1
Lewdness
1
Lewd and Lascivious cohabitation
1
1
Lewd and Lascivious person
1
Malicious damage to property
1
Neglect to provide
22
23
1
Abandonment of the family
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Arrests - 1953
NATURE OF ARREST
MALE
FEMALE
Operating a m. v. negligently to endanger
41
Operating a m. v under influence of liquor
21
Receiving stolen property
2
Sounding a False Alarm of Fire
1
Taking auto without the consent of the owner Tramp
4
Vagrancy
3
Violation of Probation
26
Violation of the True Name Law
1
Violation of City Ordinances
8
327
13
SUMMONSES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS
NATURE OF OFFENCE
MALE
FEMALE
Allowing improper person to operate motor vehicles
1
Allowing a person to operate an uninsured motor vehicle
1
Attaching plates assigned to another vehicle
1
Fail to keep motor vehicle to the right
9
Fail to have cert. of reg. in possession
2
Fail to have license to operate m. v. in
6
possession
Fail to have motor vehicle inspected
8
1
Fail to slow motor vehicle at intersection
1
Fail to stop on a signal of a police officer
3
Fail to stop at a red light
6
Fail to stop at a "Stop" sign
5
11
Leaving scene of accident-property damage involved
24
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Summonses for Violations of the Motor Vehicle Laws-
NATURE OF OFFENCE
MALE
FEMALE
Operating a m. v. after rights have been suspended
1
Operating a m. v. after license has been suspended
1
Operating a m. v. after license has been revoked
2
Operating a m v. equipped with improper brakes
1
Operating a m. v. equipped with improper lights
3
Operating a m. v. equipped with improper muffler
1
Operating a m. v. without a license
24
1
Operating a m. v. at an unreasonable rate of speed
71
1
Operating an uninsured motor vehicle
12
Operating an unregistered motor vehicle
12
Passing in a "No Passing" zone
8
Passing where view is obstructed
1
Towing an uninsured motor vehicle
1
Towing an unregistered motor vehicle
1
Violation of the Parking Ordinance
10
203
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NUMBER AND NATURE OF MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS 1953
NATURE OF ACCIDENT
NUMBER
Auto vs. Auto
124
Auto vs Barrier
1
Auto vs. Bicycle
14
Auto vs. Bridge
4
Auto vs. Bus
1
Auto vs. Cow
1
Auto vs. Fence
2
Auto vs. Hedge
1
Auto vs. Hydrant
5
Auto vs. Lawn
1
Auto vs. Mail-box
1
Auto vs. Motorcycle
1
Auto vs. Passenger
1
Auto vs. Pedestrian
22 (1 Fatal)
Auto vs Pole
26
Auto vs. Skid
4
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Number and Nature of Motor Vehicle Accidents continued-
NATURE OF ACCIDENT
NUMBER
Auto vs. Stone
1
Auto vs. Tip-over
6
Auto vs. Traffic Sign
2
Auto vs. Tree
13
Auto vs. Truck
17
Auto vs. Wall
1
NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES MONTHLY-1953
Accidents
Injuries
January
21
13
February
25
17
March
22
22
April
19
12
May
23
19
June
13
9
July
15
13
August
18
14
September
24
17 (1 Fatal)
October
21
20
November
27
25
December
21
23
249
204
Besides the above accidents there were 369 reported to the station in which reports by the various drivers were required. However, there were no injuries reported in these accidents and only slight property damage resulted.
DISPOSITION OF TRAFFIC VIOLATORS ( no court action )
Complaints made to the Registry
123
Licenses suspended
90
Registrations suspended
11
Rights suspended- Mass, residents
28
Rights suspended- Out of State residents
19
Licenses and rights restored
78
Warnings
715
Included in the above suspensions some were as a result of court convictions which made it mandatory for the Registrar to act accordingly, some were the result of complaints made to the Registry by this department, and some were the result of complaints made by outside departments in which local residents were involved. Most of those involving minor infractions were re- turned after a short suspension,
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Disposition of Traffic Violators -
There were 126 "No Fix" tickets issued by the department for motor vehicles involved with violation of the City Ordinances in which the orginal ticket was not returned to the station. These are recorded with the Clerk of Court, usual- ly with a warning, in accordance with Chapter 90, Section 20A of the General Laws.
APPOINTMENTS-1953
The following officers were appointed to the Police Department during 1953.
Richard J. Barrett-Tempoary appointment February 25, 1953 James R. Martins-appointed regular April 5, 1953
Robert E. Dion-appointed a reserve officer April 5, 1953
PENSIONS
Ralph D. Dyer pensioned under disability incurred in the line of duty on February 1, 1953.
RESIGNATIONS
Howard Sprigg resigned December 10, 1953.
PERMITS ISSUED
Revolver or pistol permite
274
$137. 00
Bicycle registrations
348
87. 00
INSPECTOR'S DIVISION
Among others the following crimes which are reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation were investigated by the Inspector's Division during 1953.
CRIME
CLEARED BY ARREST
Assault with intent to kill-1
1
Robbery-2
1
Burglary-49
18
Larcency (under $50)-266
165
Larcency (over $50)-7
3
Auto theft-5
4
During 1953 the following amount of larcencies were reported and investi- gated by this department-$18657. 45. This included larcencies of money, jewelry, bicycles, autos, auto parts and many other articles. About 60% of these articles were recovered or restitution was made to the owners.
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REPORT OF CITY FORESTER 1953
To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Municipal Council,
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit the report of the Forestry Department for the year ending December 31, 1953.
The fight against the Dutch elm disease has been the chief con- cern of the Forestry Department this year. Our chief weapon has been night spraying which we have carried on during the summer at three regular intervals. There has been no bad infestation of the disease be- cause of the careful check being made of our elms. This constant vigi- lance on the part of property owners and the members of this Department is very important. When the condition of a tree shows the possibility of the Dutch elm beetle, a "Suspect" sign is posted on the tree and samples of the twigs are sent to the University of Massachusetts for verification. If the report from the University indicates that the tree is infected, it is removed at once. Up to the present time., seventy trees have been taken down. Only nine of these trees have been in the residential areas. Prop- erty owners are urged to check their elm trees and report any suspicious cases.
There is always plenty of roadside brush cutting to do, and the removal of dangerous limbs and dead trees is one of our steady jobs. Then, too, there is the spraying for the Japanese beetle and the eradication of poi- son ivy
The demand for young trees, which this Department has offered to property owners, is still greater than the supply. This plan, now in its sixth year, is beginning to show very pleasing results. Because trees are becoming more expensive, and more difficult to obtain, the Forestry Depart- ment has established a small nursery at the City Infirmary. In a few years, there will be a goodly supply of better trees, at a minimum expense.
Respectfully submitted,
Warren P. Hofmann City Forester
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RECREATION COMMISSIONERS 1953
To His Honor The Mayor and the Honorable Municipal Council.
During the year 1953 all of the athletic fields in charge of the Recreation Commission were maintained in good playing condition, and the ordinary work of the department was carried on.
Hayward Field was kept in excellent condition during the summer sea- son and was used continuously afternoon and evening throughout the Baseball season. Only minor repairs were necessary and the usual painting of equip- ment was completed in the early part of the year.
The foot-ball field was kept in condition for the High School games, and high praise was given by the school faculty for the excellent playing surface maintained
The playground area in front of the field was again one of the most popular in the city, due probably to the shade trees on the grounds,
Horton Field was one of the more popular for the Little League, and was in fair playing condition during their playing season. The small tool shed on these grounds was repaired, reshingled and painted in the Fall.
Hebronville and Dodgeville were used for Baseball, and both of these fields are scheduled to receive attention in the near future to improve the play- ing surface forBaseball.
South Attleboro playground was opened in May with a Field Day for Lincoln and Washington School pupils. Additional drain pipe was layed in the pond bed, and many loads of fill from Brown St. area were put in to enlarge the playground and eliminate a swamp condition in the back part of the pond.
Finberg Park had two diamonds in use for the Little League and play- ground equipment was installed at the shady end of the field. This was used continuously during the summer and fall.
Briggs Playground opened earlier than usual to enable Mr. Ray Cooney to conduct classes in swimming. These classes are sponsored by the Red Cross and those qualified received certificates in life- saving.
The remainder of the season, activities were in charge of Sandra Remieres, Howard Rounseville, Norman Anderson, and Robert Bray. The Tennis Court was extended to make it regulation size, and also was re-surfaced. Also, the fence surrounding the entire playground received a coat of paint.
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The season ended with the usual Water Carnival , at which time, accord- ing to the custom of previous years, prizes were awarded, and refreshments were served.
The maintenance Laborers were under supervision of Oscar Munroe. Mr. Munroe received many favorable comments on the excellent condition of all fields in his care.
Respectfully submitted,
William Liddell Jr. , Chairman Frank Miller Thomas Dube Walter White
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REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT 1953
To His Honor the Mayor and Municipal Council:
Your Fire Department submit their Annual Report for the year 1953 and Recommendations for the year 1954.
The Department has responded to the following alarms.
Alarm by Boxes.
53
Assembly Calls
2
Still Alarms.
524
Total calls 579
CLASSFICATION
Automobiles
31
No fire
27
Automatic sprinkler
10
Oil burner 34
Awning
1
Oil heated furnace
8
Brush
201
Out of City
2
Broken water pipe
2
Police emergency
1
Buildings
69
Rags
1
Chimney
12
Railroad bridge
1
Dump
34
Refrigerator
2
Electrical appliance
9
Rescue animal
1
Electric Motors
7
Rescue persons
3
Electric Wires
7
Rope in flag pole
15
False
14
Salvage
6
Fence
1
Steam
2
Filling tank
6
Stone crusher
1 1
Fireworks
2
Syphone
5
First aid
4
Trailor
1
Flushing gasolene & oil
13
Xmas lights
1
Gain entrance
30 Demonstrations
3
Gas leak
1
Gasolene pump
1
Inhalator
6 Lumber
4
Total calls 579
Hose laid 35, 925 ft. 2 1/2 inches, 9,200ft. 1 1/2 inch, raised 4, 064ft.
of ladders. Boat 1. Booster 311. Dry Chemical 5. Foam 2. Pyrene22, Oxygen 17. Water Cans 319.
Out of City, North Attleboro 1. Seekonk 1.
General Alarm 1.
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FIRE LOSS
Value of Buildings at risk
Value of Contents at risk
$2,782 800.00 1,937,400.00
$4,720,200.00
Insurance on Buildings
$3, 147, 700. 00
Insurance on Contents
1,976,200.00
$5,123,900.00
Estimated loss on Buildings
$ 53,055. 22
Estimated loss on Contents
$ 92,398. 76
$ 145,453. 98
Insurance paid on Buildings
$ 53,055.22
Insurance paid on Contents
91,898. 76
Loss not covered by Insurance
$ 500. 00
REPORT
Ambulance Service for the Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Calls answered with two men-
-525
Hours of service-
-514
Miles traveled
5,572
Oxygen used
19 times
This Service has been commended by the Directors of the Hospital and a letter of appreciation was received from them.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Salary and Wages
Rate
1953
Recommend 1954
Chief
$4,000. 00
$4,500. 00
Deputy Chiefs-
3,400.00
3,910.00
Captains
3,200.00
3,680.00
Mechanic
3,200.00
3,680.00
Men
-Per Week --
57. 75
3,462.93
MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT
Expended 1953
Needed 1954
Automobiles
$3,720. 90
$4,000. 00
Stations
3,000. 17
3,500.00
Hose -
1,902.00
2,000.00
Apparel-
2,377. 10
4,000.00
All Other
197.30
200. 00
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OTHER EXPENSE Expended 1953
Needed 1954
Light
$ 852. 74
$ 850. 00
Phone
815. 70
850. 00
Water
129. 22
150.00
Fuel-
3,323.95
3,500.00
Offic
102. 53
100. 00
Out of State Conference
$ 50.00
$ 100. 00
NEW EQUIPMENT
We recommend an appropriation of $175, 000. 00 to complete the plans, as proposed and approved, to consolidate the Central and Union Street Stations.
We again recommend the purchase of one 750 gallon triple com- bination pumping engine $16,000. 00.
REPAIRS
Painting Twin Village Station $600.00
Floor covering, painting and general repairs to South Attleboro Station $1,000. 00.
REVENUE
Revenue from issuing permits amounts to $157. 00 to the City Treasurer. A gain over 1952 of $19.00.
APPRECIATION
We wish at this time to express our appreciation to all who aided and assisted us in the past year.
As always the Police Department has co-operated and assisted us in performance of duties.
We thank His Honor the Mayor Cyril K. Brennan, members of the Municipal Council and the Police and Fire Committee for granting our requests to improve the Department for the protection of our Public.
ATTLEBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
Joseph O. Mowry, Chief.
Hayward H. Sweet
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Charles G. Thomae, Chairman John W. Wolfenden, Clerk
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FIRE ALARM 1953
To the Board of Fire Engineers, Fire Department, City of Attleboro, Mass.
Dear Sirs,
I herewith submit the annual report of the activities of the Electrical Branch of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1953.
During the year six of the old obsolete boxes were replaced by the installation of six modern type boxes, they being as follows:
Boxes 415 - 26 - 215 - 41 - 514 - 516.
Box 319, a new master type box was purchased by the Daggett-Crandall Home on North Main Street. This box was installed on the building together with three interior remote control stations and numerous fire detector units. A marker or identification light was also installed over the box on the exter- ior of the building. The installation of this new box made it possible to re- number the old box and make use of it to replace the old type one at the corner of Park and Wilmarth Streets-Box 68.
During the year 1953, the following privately owned boxes were installed and connected to sprinklers and interior devices for the detection of fire.
January 15, Box 5111 Plastic Development Company, Mechanic Street June 10 Box 7111 Metals & Controls Corp., Gustin Ave. and Field Rd.
September 8, Box 7211 Ellis Nursing Home, 154 Pleasant Street September 9, Box 6211 Briggs Corner School, Oak Hill Ave. and Handy St. September 9, Box 7122 Augat Bros, Inc. , Perry Avenue.
November 3, Box 7115 Metals & Controls Corp., Forest St. , (BLDG. A)
Five new city owned boxes were installed in new locations as petitioned for by citizens in the following locations:
June 29 Box 6212 Starr Lane and Greenwood Ave.
June 30, Box 2112 Bayberry Hill Road and Raeburn Drive
June 30, Box 3114 Westwood Park Circle
October 1, Box 1312 Hudson St. and Belair Avenue
October 19, Box 2111 . Cypress St. and Sagamore Rd. , Prosperity Lake
Old type boxes 29 and 41 were also changed to new type. Old box 41 was involved in an accident-being struck and damaged by a truck. At this time box 4 and its supporting standard were knocked over and demolished. Cables and controls were damaged also. The above two incidents are at this time in the hands of the City Solicitor for collection on re-embursements to the City for damage done.
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Lightning arrestors and proper grounding electrodes were installed on the follow- ing boxes as of the request of the Board of Fire Underwriters:
Boxes 311 - 361 - 3113 - 711 - 7112 - 7113 - 7114 - 82.
The sprinkler system in the Bristol County Hospital was connected to the Fire Alarm System thru Box 621. Because of the retirement of Captain Herbert Parker from the department, the tapper located in his home was removed on November 14th.
This department was again called upon to set up the annual city Christmas Decorations and following the holiday, to remove them and store them for future ise. This work was in the care of Harold Wellman and with what little assist- ance obtainable, the best part of a month's time was consumed in relation to the work of preparation and installation,
388 Service calls and Underwriter inspections were made during the year of the various privately owned master boxes located in the system.
A new circuit was run and connected from the Union Street Station to the South Attleboro Station for the purpose of remoted control of the radio commun- ications between stations. This work made it possible to do away with the ex- pense of a phone in the South Attleboro Station. The distance between these stations is approximately three and one half miles. Neopreene covered 14/2 wisted wire was used for this project being secured on insulators on the under side of the existing Fire Alarm cross-arms. This circuit has proved its worth and has functioned in all types of weather conditions without difficulty.
The regular work was attended to such as oiling, painting and inspect- ng all boxes and outside equipment in the system. Many outside plant changes were made in the line due to moving and renewing poles of the utility companies . Mutual aid assistance was extended to the neighboring communities of Seekonk, Norton, Valley Falls and Central Falls in regard to Fire Alarm difficulties.
The fire alarm generators were used numerous times to assist the Fire Department with light required for illumination at various fires during the year. These units certainly proved their worth in time of trouble.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1954
Gentlemen, under the above heading, as I have done for a number of years, I once more request and urge that my recommendations on Page 49 of he 1949 Annual Reports of the City of Attleboro be given serious consideration.
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Report of the Superintendent of Fire Alarm continued- Recommendations for 1954-
The existing fire alarm circuits are now up to the limit of their safe carrying capacity. Additional circuits should be built and new office equip- ment installed to properly take care of the situation. The longer this condi- tion is allowed to exist, the costlier the project will be at a later date. In the meantime the system is not in proper and safe operating condition as measured by present day standards.
The rooms housing the Fire Alarm Headquarters are in very bad condition due to lack of yearly repairs and to the work of the elements, The ceiling directly over the batteries is cracked and broken from the effects of water coming thru the roof and spilling off the rotten wood gutters. The ceil- ing is in such poor condition that vibration or a jar of the building is liable to cause the ceiling to drop on the batteries and place them out of service. The windows all leak water and in every rain storm, buckets and towels must be placed in position to keep the water from reaching the batteries. If this con- dition is allowed to exist a shelter should be built to protect the batteries from falling plaster and parts of the ceiling.
If the plans made in 1953 for a new Fire Headquarters in the Union Street location are carried out in 1954, the preceding defects will automatic- ally be corrected. This was all considered and incorporated into the plans by the consulting architect
The fire alarm line truck should be repainted and an undercoater applied. The body on this truck is of wood construction and of special de- sign and certainly should have some care to preserve its condition. The body is now on its second chassis and would be very expensive to replace. Funds were requested in 1953 for this purpose but were not allowed.
At this time, I wish to extend my sincere thanks to his Honor, the Mayor, the Municipal Council and all departments who in any manner con- tributed to the operation of this department by their assistance during the past year 1953. Special thanks to Chief Joseph W. Mowry and the members of the Fire Department.
Respectfully submitted,
William S. King, Superintendent of Fire Alarm Electrical Branch Fire Dept.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS 1953
To His Honor the Mayor and Municipal:
I herewith submit the annual report of the Building Inspector for the year 1953.
The total number of permits issued 467. A gain over 1952 of 78.
The estimated value $1, 486, 918. A gain over 1952 of $270, 473.
The amount paid to City Treasurer $1, 599. A gain over 1952 of $370.
APPRECIATION
At this time I wish to express my appreciation for the assistance and advice given me by the City Solicitor, the co-operation of the Planning Board and Board of Appeal, also the Wire Inspector who has assisted me on numerous occasions.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph O. Mowry, Building Inspector.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS (continued)
Dwelling Month Permits Shingle Alterations
Business Dwellings Alterations Business
Garages
Misc,
Raze Total
jan
17
7- 4,475 3- 4, 000
5-33,000 1-
900
1. $ 42,375
Feb.
15
3.
992
1- 1, 000
4-26,000 2- 5,200
1- 1,000 4- 3, 500
37,692
Mar
32
683 10- 6,900
10-70,000
1- 30,000 3- 2,600 2- 3,300
3. 113,483
April
58
32-15, 192 8- 8, 140
8-55,000 5- 26,000
2- 5,000 2- 1,300 1-
100
- 110,732
May
47
15- 6,291
7- 1,636 11-10, 050 12-75, 000 5-139, 600
1- 18,000
3- 2, 150 4- 4, 950
2.
251,386
June
45
18
10- 5,460 13-19, 500
7-65,661 4- 3, 750 3- 6,000 4- 3, 400 1-
2- 53,000
7- 3,950 1-
100
5. 174, 849
Aug.
58
44
11- 4,380 6- 5,850
9-48, 000 2- 11,500
12-13, 400 4- 1,000 0
84,130
Oct.
38
15- 6,970 11-18, 895
6-48,000 2- 1,266
0
0
1
1-
850 2-
350
1 76,331
NOV.
39
18- 7,190
3- 2,525 14-96, 000
1-100,000
3- 1,100
206,815
Dec.
26
17- 4,963
1-
200
5-32,500 1-
800
1- 3,000
1- 18,000
59,463
Totals
467 159-66, 381. 83-92, 310 107-741, 661 26-289, 816 13-220, 000 44-36, 450 17-30, 300
18 $1, 476, 918
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215,391
9- 9, 900 14-99,000 2- 90,000 1- 4,000 5- 4,200 1- 2,000
500
6. 104,271
July
21- 8,149 7- 5,350 13-93, 500 2- 10,800
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF WIRES 1953
To His Honor, the Mayor and Municipal Council: City of Attleboro, Massachusetts.
Dear Sirs:
I herewith submit the annual report of the Wire Inspection Department for the year ending December 31, 1953. During the year, permits issued and inspections made were as follows: -
MONTH
Electricians
Reconnects
Insp.
Total
January
79
127
206
275
February
42
97
139
185
March
67
137
204
272
April
68
127
195
260
May
79
154
233
311
June
90
155
245
327
July
109
120
229
306
August
74
157
234
311
September
87
181
268
358
October
122
178
300
400
November
101
166
267
356
December
101
169
270
360
1,019
1,768
2,790
3,721
The figures above show the number of permits issued to electricians and to the Attleboro Steam & Electric Company for recon- nections and new work. A number of inspections were also made at the request of the Fire Department in conjunction with fires of questionable origin.
At this time, may I extend my sincere thanks to His Honor, the Mayor, the Municipal Council, James Sullivan, Clerk of 4th District Court, the Fire and Police Departments and all who in any manner con- tributed to the sucessful operation of this department for the past year of 1953.
Respectfully submitted,
William S. King, Electrical Inspector
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REPORT OF THE PARK DEPARTMENT 1953
To the Honorable Mayor and Municipal Council, City Hall, Attleboro, Massachusetts,
Gentlemen®
We herewith enclose the Superintendent's report of the Park Commis- sioners and also the inventory of the equipment of Capron Park.
The report of the Superintendent is self-explanatory and has given you in detail the progress and improvements of the City owned Park.
Even though our Superintendent, Bill Sharkey, has told you how great- ly used Capron Park is, we are wondering if you realize the throngs of people that are being given pleasure by your Park.
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