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I believe we had a good year, filled with accomplishments. Energetic per - sonnel, working together, made this possible. I, and the entire community, owe these people a debt of gratitude.
Our department heads are a particularly fine group -- each, a specialist in his or her chosen field. Without them, our organization could not function. With them, we have an efficient organization twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
In closing, may I express my appreciation to the Medical Staff, for their self-sacrificial service in administering to the rich and poor alike; to Dudley Tyson, M. D., their President, for his fine leadership, to Miss Helen Webb, R. N. , Assistant Director, for her loyalty; and last but not least, the community in gen- eral for their support, without which there would be no hospital.
As I look to the future and all that it has in store for us, I realize our pro- gress is dependent on God's guidance and help. When he is for us, who can be against us !
Respectfully submitted, A.O. Davidsen, Director Sturdy Memorial Hospital
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REPORT OF THE STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 1955
To the Board of Trustees and Managers of the Sturdy Hospital:
We look back on our efforts during the past year, not that we may gloat over remarkable achievements, but rather to learn where future improvement can inure to the benefit of those in our community who will in the coming days be our patients.
A year ago we struggled with building inconveniences and resultant confu- sion which contributed to high cost of operation in at least the dietary depart- ment. This year we had the advantage of the best kitchen facilities available anywhere and food management that has aided us to finish our financial year in the black. Other services in the hospital have also been scrutinized to search out areas that have been costly but have not contributed to better care to our patients.
We made another effort this year to secure additional funds for our expan- sion program and while it failed to gain us all we would have liked to get, before the close of the year we expect to find the effort to have been worthwhile. To those who have the capacity to give, we urge that the hospital might loom high and brightly in their future giving. As a voluntary hospital we depend almost entirely upon individual benevolence to provide adequately for our patients.
The Board of Managers constantly seeks to work in close harmony with the staff to the end that the quality of the service rendered our community might mea- sure up to the advances in all the specialties of the medical profession. Into our expansion plans have been incorporated suggestions and ideas that many of our own staff members have made to insure the best possible patient care.
One of our outstanding industrialists and a member of our Board says re- peatedly, "Business is made up of people. " As you analyse our hospital, you come to the same conclusion; it is not a building of brick and mortar, but rather, a group of People working together helping to bring new citizens of the future into the world and then doing their utmost to relieve pain and suffering when they must return to the hospital as patients.
For this year, I have asked that the statistics of our operations be supplied you through our administrator's report, since I should like to have this report convey to you the desire on the part of the Board of Managers that greater public interest in the total activity of the hospital be developed. To this end we have taken steps to more fully keep the public informed of the operation and needs of the hospital through regular channels of publicity. The equipment and personnel necessary to maintain the best of patient care is costly, and only if the public is made aware of this, can we hope to win their confidence and cooperation to the end that good hospital care becomes the concern of everyone who might need it.
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Report of the Sturdy Hospital continued
Only those who are closely associated with the operation of the hospital realize how important are the services of all who contribute to its teamwork. Therefore, on behalf of the Board of Managers let me thank the administration, the staff, the professional help, those who make up the service departments for their cooperation; also, press, radio, and volunteers who have given generously of their resources. All, in the final analysis have contributed in their way to better patient care.
Respectfully submitted, C. W. Cederberg, Chairman Board of Managers
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REPORT OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL 1955
To His Honor the Mayor and the Honorable Municipal Council:
During the calendar year 1955 the Board of Appeal held sixteen regular and fifteen special meetings. It considered forty-six applications and appeals, of which thirty- six were granted, in whole or in part, six were denied, and four are pending. Detailed statistics of the Board for the calendar year 1955 are as follows:
1953
1954
1955
Number of regular meetings
13
18
16
Number of special meetings
16
20
15
Total applications or appeals filed
36
62
46
Granted (in whole or in part)
27
44
36
Denied
7
12
6
Withdrawn (or otherwise disposed of)
0
2
0
Applications or appeals pending at end of calendar year.
2
4
4
Respectfully submitted,
Elmer E. Tufts, Jr.
John D. Baer
Associate Member
Chairman Clarence D. Roberts Member
Bazil B. Mulligan Associate Member
Charles E. Judge
Member
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REPORT OF THE CITY COLLECTOR 1955
To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Municipal Council:
I herewith submit the annual report of the City Collector for the year 1955. The total amount collected and paid to the City Treasurer is $2, 710, 834. 31. This is an increase of $279, 435. 73 over the amount collected in 1954.
Collections are divided as follows:
Real Estate Taxes
$ 1,835,941. 12
Personal Property Taxes
134,862. 49
Poll Taxes
12,814. 00
Motor Vehicle Excise
235,605. 28
Betterments
15,810.49
Committed Interest
1,055.82
Water Rates
220,195. 60
Pipe and Labor Charges
22,070. 57 167. 33
Highway
Welfare
207,975. 81
School
10,772.80
Health
2,826.21
Public Property
394. 00
Fishing Permits-Orr's Pond
68.00
Trailer Rentals
4,452. 00
Water Liens added to Taxes
1,622.66
Interest on Taxes and Water
2,523.33
Costs on Taxes and Water
1,674.80
Costs on Water Liens
2.00
Following is a list of the outstanding accounts as of December 31, 1955.
Real Estate Taxes
$ 59,863. 13
Personal Property Taxes
2,692.61
Poll Taxes
238.00
Motor Vehicle Excise
10,182.00
Betterments
7,043.93
Committed Interest
92.60
Water Rates
16,058. 14
Pipe and Labor Charges
3,841.19
Public Property
348.00
School
1,739.35
Welfare
7,815.10
Water Lien added to Taxes
1,508.36
$ 111, 422. 41
Respectfully submitted, Doris L. Austin, City Collector
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REPORT OF THE WELFARE DEPARTMENT 1955
To His Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council:
In compliance with the City Ordinance, the Annual Report for the Board of Public Welfare for the fiscal year ending December 31st, 1955 is herewith submitted.
Your attention is invited to the fact that after deducting amounts received from the Federal Government and Cities, Towns, and State that the net cost to the City of Attleboro, Mass. for the Department of Public Welfare was $190, 026. 39 as against a gross expenditure for the entire year of $593. 711. 46.
A detailed statement of receipts and expenditures for the entire year is attached.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
Robert B. Pond Patrick J. Duffy. J. K. Henderson
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
Appropriated
349,349. 06
Plus additional appropriations 43,843.00
Plus refunds 2,070.75
GRAND TOTAL
395,262. 81
Total Expenditures 593,711. 46
Less Federal funds. 200,805. 14
Total expenditures from city appropriation
392,906. 32
Balance at end of the year
2,356.49
SALARIES:
Appropriated
16,327.00
Plus additional appropriation
1,318.00
GRAND TOTAL
17,645.00
Total Expenditures 23,697. 33
Less Federal funds
6,052. 33
Total expenditures from city appropriation .
17,645.00
Balance at end of the year
00,000.00
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Appropriated
33,998. 04
Plus additional appropriation 3,825.00
Plus refunds 123. 40
GRAND TOTAL
37,946.44
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AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN continued-
Total Expenditures
65,822. 29
Less Federal funds 27,875. 85 Total expenditures from city appropriation 37. 946. 44
Balance at end of the year. 00,000.00
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
Appropriated 210. 296.00
Plus additional appropriation 13,000.00
1,036.99 Plus refunds
GRAND TOTAL
224. 332. 99
Total Expenditures
372, 709. 06
Less Federal funds 148,376.07
! Total expenditures from city appropriation
224,264,39
Balance at end of the year
68.60
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
Appropriated
15,083.77
Plus refunds
161. 40
GRAND TOTAL
15,245. 17
Total Expenditures 30,364. 90
Less Federal funds
15,150. 23
Total expenditures from city appropriation. 15,214.67
Balance at end of the year
30. 50
OUTSIDE RELIEF
Appropriated .
61,600.00
Plus additional appropriation 25,500.00
Plus refunds 749. 96
GRAND TOTAL
87,848. 96
Total Expenditures
Weekly cash
36,252. 78
Rent, Board, and Care 20,349. 13
Clothing
1,439. 71
Fuel 1,591. 50
Medicine -19, 292.166
Towns, Cities, and Institutions, 7,878.48
Burials
250.00
Total expenditures from city appropriation 87,054.26
Balance at end of the year
794. 70
GENERAL RELIEF BILLS, 1954
Appropriated
36.25
Expenditures
36. 25
Balance
00. 00
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CITY INFIRMARY
Appropriated
10,345. 00
Transfer for survey of City Infirmary
200.00
GRAND TOTAL. .
10,145.00
Total Expenditures
Salaries
2,200.00
Medical
110 00
Food Supplies
4,488. 99
Clothing
224. 57
Fuel
1,004. 71
Light
245. 20
Phone
159. 80
Other Bldg. , Maint. , & Operation
566. 74
Seeds & Fertilizer. .
13.25
Workmen's Compensation .
33.83
Deep Freeze
499. 95
Total Expenditures from city appropriation
9,047. 31
Balance at end of the year
1,297.69
City Infirmary Bills for Survey
Transferred from City Infirmary.
. 200.00
Expenditure
35.00
Balance
165.00
ADMINISTRATION
Appropriated
1,663.00
GRAND TOTAL
1,663.00
Total Expenditures
Janitor
238 37
Phone
549. 35
Office Supplies. . .
3,315. 59
Auto Maintenance.
296. 19
Transportation (Outside Relief). .
375. 65
Seeking Information
258. 92
Total Expenditures
5,037.07
Less Federal funds
3,374. 07
Total Expenditures from city appropriation
1,663.00
Balance at end of the year
0,000.00
Total Expenditures of city money
392,906. 32
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Less money received
D. A. Administration 344. 60
O. A. A. State 148,269. 13
A. D. C. State 21,825.68
D. A. State 10,179.80
G. R. State 13,700. 69
G. R. and O. A. A. Cities & Towns. . . 6,846.80
City Infirmary 1,100.00
Miscellaneous 613. 23
Total receipts
202,879.93
Net cost to the city
190,026.39
Total Expenditures
593,711. 46
FEDERAL
200,805. 14
34%
State Cities & Towns. .
202,879. 93
33%
City of Attleboro
190,026.39
33%
593,711. 46
100%
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REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT 1955
Honorable Cyril K. Brennan, Mayor Members of the Municipal Council
Gentlemen:
In compliance with the requirements of the City Ordinance I hereby submit this annual report of the Attleboro Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1955
The personnel of this department consists of a Chief, one Lieutenant, five Sergeants, one Inspector, one Parking Meter Supervisor, twenty-eight patrolmen, seven reserve patrolmen, one Junior Building Custodian, and a Matron who is employed when necessary to care for female prisoners.
The following equipment is owned, used and maintained by this department:
1. Four 1955 Ford tudors used as cruisers.
2. One 1955 Ford fordor used by the Chief
3. One 1949 Harley Davidson motor-cycle.
4 One Link radio receiver-transmitter, KCA-887, in the police station and five inobile units in the cruisers, consisting of two Link sets, two General Electric, and one Motorola set.
5. One patrol wagon used for traffic and general work.
6 One police ambulance used for emergencies, or when the hospital ambulance is unavailable.
7 One State Police radio receiver needed for Civilian Defense use.
8. One teletypewriter system leased to this de- partment by the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company.
For the year 1955 this department made 289 arrests of persons charged with 453 crimes, mostly misdemeanors. There were 298 summones issued by the Fourth District Court as a result of motor vehicle violations and juvenile crimes. The automobile accident record showed a substantial increase over the previous year in spite of our continued and intensified program of prevention. Our officers investigated 409 serious accidents in which 303 persons were injured. Un- fortunately we recorded three fatal accidents during the year. Minor accidents in- volving damage up to $100 numbered 376 so our statistics show a grand total of 786 accidents reported and investigated by this department during the year. Property damage for all accidents is estimated at approximately $170, 000.
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Members of this department investigated 1617 miscellaneous complaints not including auto accidents and cases in which arrests were made. Many juvenile conferences were held with the parents of children concerned. These conferences were conducted by various members of the department under the supervision of the Chief in the absence of an Inspector. In many cases the situations were handled satisfactorily without court appearances.
A course of instruction was held in Taunton under the sponsorship of the Southeastern Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association during the year. Officers throughout the country attended and 6 of our local officers completed the courses satisfactorily.
A traffic light was installed at Park and Bank Streets during the year which has alleviated the traffic problem somewhat. Further installations, I be- lieve, will conquer the problem to a greater extent. Heavy traffic during the Christmas season was controlled efficiently by our officers with the help of the special police.
A teletype system was installed the latter part of the year and helps tre- mendously in alerting other departments of crime committed here. Already several persons wanted have been apprehended for us and we, in turn, have arrested several persons wanted elsewhere. All major crimes throughout New England are relayed to us by this system and thus we are constantly alerted for potential crime headed this way.
A shooting range, 45 feet long, was installed in the police garage during the year through the cooperation of the Public Works Department at negligible cost to the city. This affords every officer an opportunity to practice shooting and already several members of the department are shooting with expert ability.
Work usually done by the Inspector's division was handled by the Sergeants, in many cases without compensation, and by patrolmen who were called in after their regular working hours in many cases. Most of the major crimes were solved in this manner. Intensive investigations were made in three factories following wholesale larcencies and the investigations of the major crimes were supervised by the Chief and the Sergeants during the year.
Concluding may I express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Mayor and members of the Municipal Council for their continued cooperation. Also for their great help during 1955, I wish to thank the State Police, the FBI. , Reg- istry of Motor Vehicles and their staff, members of the Fourth District Court, the Justices, the Special Police Association, and members of the adjoining cities and towns who were always ready with help when needed. My most sincere appreciation to members of my own department who showed great pride and efficiency in maintaining law and order in Attleboro.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter J. Marron, Chief of Police
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VIOLATIONS OF THE LAW FOR WHICH ARRESTS WERE MADE
VIOLATION
MALE
FEMALE
Assualt & Battery
19
1
Assault & Battery on Police Officer
1
Assault with Intent to Commit Murder
1
Attempted Larcency
1
Breaking & Entering & Larcency (Night)
6
Carrying Revolver without a Permit
1
Concealing Stolen Property
3
Conspiracy to Steal Trade Secrets
3
Contributing to Deliquency
1
Defacing a Building
6
Deliquency
32
2
Disturbance of the Peace
20
Drunkenness
120,
6
False Alarm of Fire, Ringing
13
False Name, Giving to Police Officer
2
Fugitive from Justice
2
Getting Woman with Child
2
Indecent Assault on Female
1
Larcency
27
Larcency of Motor Vehicle
3
Larcency by Fraudulent Check
3
Lewd & Lascivious in Speech & Behavior
2
Malicious Damage to Property
2
Neglect to Provide
13
Operating Motor Vehicle to Endanger
70
1
Operating Motor Vehicle under Influence
45
Rape
2
Runaway Child
2
Taking Motor Vehicle without Consent
1
Tramp
5
Trespassing
1
Uttering Threats
3
Unnatural Act
2
Violation of Probation
28
Total
441
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MOTOR VEHICLE SUMMONSES ISSUED-1955
VIOLATION
MALE FEMALE
ALLOWING AN IMPROPER PERSON TO OPERATE A M. V. 3
ATTACHING PLATES ASSIGNED TO ANOTHER M. V. 1 1
FAIL TO HAVE MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTED 9
FAIL TO KEEP TO THE RIGHT OF THE TRAVELED ROAD 7
FAIL TO PROVIDE FLARES FOR PARKED M. V. 1
FAIL TO SLOW AT AN INTERSECTION 3
FAIL TO SLOW FOR A PEDESTRIAN 1
FAIL TO STOP FOR A RED LIGHT 10
FAIL TO STOP FOR A STOP SIGN 18
FAIL TO STOP FOR A POLICE OFFICER 1
FAIL TO STOP FOR SCHOOL BUS DISCHARGING PASSENGERS 1
LEAVING SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT-PROPERTY DAMAGE 12
OPERATING M. V. AT UNREASONABLE RATE OF SPEED 64 4
OPERATING A M. V. WITH IMPROPER BRAKES 1
OPERATING A M. V. WITHOUT A LICENSE 37
OPERATING A M. V. WITHOUT REGISTRATION IN 5
POSSESSION
OPERATING A M. V. WITH IMPROPER LIGHTS 4
OPERATING A M. V. AFTER SUSPENSION OF LICENSE 6
OPERATING A M. V. AFTER REVOCATION OF LICENSE 2
OPERATING AN INSURED MOTOR VEHICLE 11
OPERATING AN UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE 12
PARKING REGULATIONS, VIOLATION OF 43
4
PASSING WHERE THE VIEW IS OBSTRUCTED 6 TOTAL 257
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DISPOSITION OF TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS-1955
DUPLICATES OF VIOLATIONS SENT TO REGISTRY 359
LICENSES SUSPENDED BY THE REGISTRAR 121
LICENSES REVOKED BY THE REGISTRAR 38
REGISTRATIONS SUSPENDED BY THE REGISTRAR 25
REGISTRATIONS REVOKED BY THE REGISTRAR 4
RIGHTS TO OPERATE IN MASS, SUSPENDED (Mass. residents) - 35
RIGHTS TO OPERATE IN MASS. SUSPENDED(Out of state residents) 11
LICENSES AND RIGHTS TO OPERATE RESTORED BY REGISTRAR- - 116
WARNINGS ISSUED BY THIS DEPARTMENT (Traffic violations) - 182
PARKING VIOLATIONS
NO FIX SUMMONSES SENT TO CLERK OF COURT-
1169
COURT APPEARANCES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATORS
44
PARKING VIOLATION TAGS ISSUED BY THIS DEPARTMENT- 1441
PERMITS ISSUED
REVOLVER OR PISTOL PERMITS (new and renewed)- - 197-
$98. 50
BICYCLE REGISTRATIONS
357 $89. 25
NUMBER AND NATURE OF AUTO ACCIDENTS-1955
Collision of M. V. with:
All accidents Fatal
Non-fatal
Property damage
1. Pedestrian
34
1
33
0
2. Other motor vehicle
286
2
118
166
3. Bicycle
13
0
11
2
4. Animal (deer)
1
0
0
1
5. Fixed object
47
0
27
20
6 Other object
1
0
0
1
7 Overturned in roadway
9
0
4
5
8. Ran off roadway
12
0
10
2
9 Other non-collision
6
0
6
0
TOTALS
409
3
209
197
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NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS
NUMBER OF INJURIES
MONTH
NO.FATAL
INJ. PROP. FATAL TOTAL
SEVERE MINOR BIKE PED.
January
20
0
11
9
0
16
0
16
0
1
February
32
0
13
19
0
19
1
18
0
3
March
36
1
12
23
1
17
2
15
0
3
April
38
0
23
15
0
35
2
33
3
5
May
19
0
13
6
0
17
4
13
1
4
June
30
0
20
10
0
27
3
24
3
2
July
25
0
16
9
0
23
0
23
1
2
August
41
0
24
17
0
33
4
29
0
3
September 31
0
15
16
0
24
1
23
1
1
October
32
0
17
15
0
27
7
20
1
2
November
49
1
25
23
1
36
7
29
0
5
December 56
1
20
35
1
29
3
26
1
2
Totals
409
3
209
197
3
303
34
269
11
33
ACCIDENTS-1955
DAY OF WEEK
AGES OF DRIVERS INVOLVED
SEX OF DRIVERS
Sunday
53
Under 16
0
Male
597
Monday
48
16-19
91
Female
127
Tuesday
55
20-24
96
Not Stated
2
Wednesday
52
25-34
214
Total
726
Thursday
57
35-44
122
Friday
78
45-54
83
Saturday
66
55-64
65
Total
409
65-74
27
75 and over
12
Not stated
16
726 Total
RESIDENCE OF DRIVERS
RESIDENT OF ATTLEBORO
304
RESIDENT OUTSIDE OF ATTLEBORO
416
NOT STATED
6
Total
726
ACCIDENTS INVOLVING INJURY OR DAMAGE OVER $100 --
409
ACCIDENTS INVOLVING NO INJURY OR DAMAGE UNDER $100-376
APPOINTMENTS-1955
Armand W. Pelletier appointed March 20, 1955 as a Reserve Officer Charles V. Sciolto appointed June 5, 1955 as a Regular Patrolman Raymond O. Castro appointed June 5, 1955 as a Reserve Officer Richard J. Barrett appointed "September 1, 1955 as a Reserve Officer William E. Heussler appointed September 1, 1955 as a Reserve Officer
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DEATHS
William H. Mendler- Reserve Officer- March 11, 1955
RESIGNATIONS
Earle A. Pelletier resigned May 21, 1955 Ernest P. Doucette resigned November 15, 1955
INSPECTOR'S DIVISION
In the absence of an Inspector to fill the vacancy created by the death of our former Inspector, Howard O'Hare, the work of this division was done by various members of the department throughout the year.
According to procedure the following crimes were reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. These were investigated, among others, and prosecuted by this department in 1955.
CRIME
CLEARED BY ARREST
RAPE
2
2
ROBBERY
1
0
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
1
1
BURGLARY
45
8
LARCENCY (ALL)
157
49
AUTO THEFT
15
9
During 1955 larcencies in the amount of $42, 000 were reported and investigated by officers of the department working under the Inspector's division. These included larcencies of money, jewelry, bicycles, automobiles, auto parts and thefts from factories. Over $34, 000 of this amount, through investigation, was recovered or accounted for.
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REPORT OF CITY FORESTER 1955
To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Municipal Council:
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit the following report of the Forestry Department for the year ending December 31, 1955.
The work of the Forestry Department has included the usual routine duties, with the most emphasis, perhaps, on the protection of our elm trees The Dutch Elm disease has not advanced in Attleboro as it has in many cities Our plan of three sprayings a year has proved very effective. However, constant vigilance on the part of the members of the Forestry Department and interested taxpayers must continue if we are to save the rest of our beautiful elms.
Brush clearing and the removal of dead trees and branches have required more hours than usual. This has been due, to some extent, to the many wind storms we have had, and to the wet snows of the winter months.
work.
Spraying to eliminate poison ivy and mosquitoes is an important part of our More time must be spent in the future in getting rid of the mosquito nuisance.
Out pet project is the tree nursery. Here we raise the maple trees which are later set out in various parts of the city. Many letters of appreciation are re- ceived from property owners. Although no appropriation is made for this activity, we manage to keep the nursery going and to carry out our plan to make Attleboro an attractive place in which to be a home owner.
Respectfully submitted,
Warren P. Hofmann City Forester
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REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMISSION 1955
To the Honorable Mayor and the Municipal Council Attleboro, Massachusetts
I herewith submit the annual report of the Recreation Department for the year ending December 31, 1955.
During the year 1955 all the athletic fields in charge of the Recreation De- partment 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 season and was used continuously afternoon and evening throughout the baseball season. In June the High School graduation exercises were held at the field, and the guests seem to enjoy the pleasant setting. This has been the custom for the past four years.
Repairing and painting was necessary, especially for the football bleachers and scoreboard, and again high praise was given by the High School for the excell- ent playing surface maintained.
Horton and Finberg fields were popular for Little League activities and were kept in fair playing condition, during the summer season.
Hebronville & Dodgeville fields were used mostly for baseball and the usual work was done to improve playing conditions.
South Attleboro was used during the summer for Little League baseball and a fireplace was built for the Field Day activities on July 4th. This was greatly appre- ciated by the committee in charge.
Briggs playground, as usual, was opened late in June, and swimming classes sponsored by the Red Cross were conducted under the supervision of Mr. Ray Cooney. Daily swimming and other phases of the program were interrupted by the Polio epidemic and the pool was closed by order of the Health Department. The remain- der of the activities were in charge of Howard Rounseville, Rosalind Kenny, Nancy Latimer, and Gerard Gravel. The closing of the pool was purely a precautionary measure. 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.
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