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1958 STREET HONED
Pine Street between Park and School Streets Bishop Street Union Road
Park Street from Emory to Bishop Street
Maple Street from Park Street to Solomon Street
South Main Street from Orange Street to Fisher Avenue
South Main Street at Railroad Bridge to Seekonk line
1958 STREETS SEALED
Park Street-Emory to Bishop Street
School Street
James Street
Bishop Street
Slater Street
Wilmarth Street
Dunham Street from Pine to Brook Streets
Pearl Street from Pine to Dunham Streets
DRAINAGE PIPE LINE CONSTRUCTION- 1958
Slater Street and Wilmarth Street - 122. 5' - 10" R. C. Pipe Slater Street culvert 61 9 - 12" R. C. Pipe 44 ? - 15" R. C. Pipe 2 Catch basins
North Avenue and Norgate Road 203. 6º - 12" Pipe 3 Catch basins Carleton Street -1455. 5º - 30" R. C. Pipe Tondreau Avenue - 318 - 15" R. C. Pipe 554 - 12" R. C. Pipe
307 - 10" R. C. Pipe 10 Catch basins -304 ' - 12" Pipe
Fourth Street between Jefferson and Prospect Street
4 Catch basins
Murray Church Parking lot
- 2 Catch basins
Corner Pine and Dunham Streets
1 Catch basin
GRANOLITHIC SIDEWALKS AND GRANITE CURBING-1958
Contractor - Patsy Cavalieri & Sons-North Attleboro, Massachusetts
Granolithic Sidewalks - 1521. 76 Sq. yds. Granolithic Driveways - 245. 24 Sq. yds.
Granite Curbing -
Granite driveway corners -
Granite curbing reset -
1851. 96 lin. ft. 40 290. 30 lin. ft.
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SEWER CONSTRUCTION - 1958
Bushee Street and Globe Street - 797. 1' - 8" V. C. Pipe 4 - manholes 25 Y'S
SEWER CONSTRUCTION - 1958
Total connections - January 1, 1958 2548 Buildings served 2760 26 26
Connections added during 1958
2574
2786
NEW SERVICES - 1958
SIZE NUMBER
LENGTH IN FEET TOTAL COST
3/4 inch
164
11,121'8"
$13,409. 24
1 inch
4
389'
527. 92
2 inch
2
3411
872. 99
4 inch
1
24. (Fire Service) 460. 10
6 inch
2
46' (Fire Service) 1,409. 33
TOTALS 173
11,921'8"
$16,679. 58*
*Thompson Chemical Co. - (Not included in above) 1 - 8" Fire Service & Install 1 Hydrant - Total Cost
$ 742. 94
*Metals & Controls Corp. ( Nuclear Prod. Div. ) 960' - 8" C. I. Pipe - Main Line 48' - 8" Fire Service and Domestic Service
Cost $ 8,313. 42
SERVICE REPLACEMENTS - 1958
SIZE NUMBER
LENGTH IN FEET
TOTAL COST
3/4 inch
16
295'11"
$874. 93
2 inch
1
22'
69. 80
TOTALS
17
317'11"
$944. 73
HYDRANTS
Total number of hydrants 12/31/58 - 1122
STREET LIGHTING
Number and kind of lights in use December 31, 1958
100 C. P. - 1565 - $ 18. 00 each per year - All night lights 250 C. P. - 79 - $ 28. 00 each per year - All night lights 350 C. P. - 14 - $ 40.00 each per year - All night lights 700 C. P. - 65 - $ 55. 00 each per year - All night lights
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STREET LIGHTING
1500 M. N .. - U. G. 1/2 - 60 - $91. 00 each per year - One half night lights 1500 M. V. - U. G. . 01 - 33 -$115. 00 each per year - One half night lights 1500 M. V. - O. H. - 66 - $95. 00 each per year - One half night lights
2100 M. V. 5 -$100. 00 each per year - One half night lights
WATER MAIN LINE EXTENSIONS 1958
Pipe 6" Pipe 8"
Pipe 10" Hydrants
Boardman Lane
277'
1
Thayer Farms Road
1562. 2' 960'
4
Perry Avenue (Nuclear)
2
Cummings Street
141.91
1
Nathaniel Paine Road
226'
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Earle Avenue
140'
1
Mckay Street
216. 5'
11
Clayton Street
331. 8'
Gerri Drive 9/26/58
355. 4'
1 1
Gerri Drive 4/4/58
237. 2'
Shady Lane
383. 6'
Chestnut Street
147. 3'
Wall Street (Hwy. Yard)
414. 6'
414. 9'
2
Richard Street
165°
Walton Street
369'
School Street (Repl. 6")Pipe
1958. 4'
Calender Street
789. 6'
2
Birch Street
66'
Wamsutta Road and Old Farm Lane
973. 3'
598'
Collins Street (Tie in )
312'
Alder Street
9'7'
May Street
464. 7'
1
Thornton Street ('Fie in)
226ª
Manna Haven Drive 3/12/58
128. 3'
1
Meadow View Road 2/4/58
531. 1'
Westchester Drive
128'
Dorrance Street
99. 2º
Byron Street and Downing Drive
485. 9'
TOTALS
5761. 7' 6528. 2' 910'
23
Miles of Main January 1, 1958
118. 89
Miles of Main added 1958
2.5
Miles of Main December 31, 1958
121. 39
1213 - 3
1.12 1 - 2
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EXPENDITURES - 1958 - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Charges to December 31, 1958
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION:
Superintendent's Salary
$ 6300. 00
Asst. Engineers Salaries, etc.
15909. 34
Clerical Labor
12239. 41
Engineering Supplies
525. 70
Office Supplies
187. 94
Insurance
69. 50
Telephone
227. 23
Incidentals
131.63
New Equipment -Adding Machine
254.00
$ 35,844.75
HIGHWAY DIVISION
Labor
135,442. 97
Resurfacing
19,014. 20
Drains
6,665. 27
Street Sweeping
1,450. 42
Street Patching
6,471. 27
Street Cleaning
695. 33
Sidewalks, Repair
1,498. 75
Road Rollers
471. 19
Road Oil and Tar
5,792.48
Bridges, Fences and Culverts
2,131. 01
Crushers
238. 48
Insurance
7,888. 76
Signs, Clock and Nos.
387. 43
Snow and Ice
10,134. 44
Incidentals
50. 00
Phones
870. 03
Sidewalks and Curbing
271. 30
$199. 473. 33
STREET LIGHTING
$ 50,778. 93
WATER DIVISION
Maintenance Payroll
. $ 64,518. 30
Maintenance Material
852. 47
New Meters
7,717. 27
Services
16,817. 77
Main Line Maintenance
4,937. 34
Shop and Barn
2,554. 88
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WATER DIVISION
Maintenance of Buildings
$ 3. 93
Insurance
2,737. 21 890. 65
Taxes Incidentals
54. 25
$101,084. 07
Water - Main Line Extension (Labor)
1,000.00
Special Main Line Extension
26,116. 18
Water Main Installation #1
6,198. 59
Water Main Installation #2
4,453.30
1957 Water Mains
30,303. 23
Wilmarth and Slater Street Water Mains
1,775.02
Water Main Installation #2 (Rev. )
13,141. 28
PUMPING STATION DIVISION
Payroll
$17,566. 14
Overtime
466. 48
Fuel
1,123. 25
Oil
53.46
Pumps
3,358.01
Boilers
Cleaning Filter Beds
635. 51
Care of Equipment, Grounds and Beds
13,326. 18
Phones
644. 32
Incidentals
50.57
Chemicals
2,940. 41
Electric Power and Light
45,576.55
Wading River Gaging Station
500.00
Insurance - Pumping Equipment
4,546.74
$ 90,787. 62
SEWER DIVISION
Filter Beds
$9,482. 42
Repair and Care
195. 96
Treatment Plant Power and Maint.
6,021.62
$ 15,700. 00
SPECIAL ACCOUNTS
George Doucette Pension Account
$ 1,524. 31
Bert F. Madden Pension Account
$ 1,067. 33
Parker E. Carpenter Pension Account
344. 76
Emergency Labor Account
2,000.00
Equipment Replacement Fund
4,585.00
New Equipment
5,012.56
North Avenue Drainage Account
50.00
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SPECIAL ACCOUNTS continued
Brown Street Sidewalk (north side)
$ 1,403. 63
Sanford Street Parking Lot
475. 10
Union Street Parking Lot 118. 78
Rubbish Collection Account
400.00
Sidewalk and Curbing Special Account (NR. )
7,178.06
Sidewalk and Curbing Special Account (Rev. )
9,505. 82
Gasoline Dispensary Account
18,367.01
Repair Division - Material
31,990. 44
Additional Well Field Development (N. R. )
44,114. 13
Additional Well Field Development (Rev. )
8,714.06
Additional Well Field Dev. & Pumping Station Equip.
6,850. 75
Reservoir Const. & Land Purchase (Rev. )
2,125.57
Manchester Reservoir Const. & Land Purchase
17,443. 65
Reservoir, Filter Beds, Standpipe & Pumping Station Const. 18, 503. 42 Wading River Wells 261.03
Luther Dam Fence Account
66. 60
Dunham - George Street Sewer
454. 49
Sewer System Extension Study
130. 45
Bushee Street Sewer Extension
7,594. 66
Globe Sewer Extension
541.08
Patterson Street Sewer Account
443. 62
Rifle Range Maint.
19. 50
Waterproofing 4 cellars - Luther Dam Area
15,500. 00
Flora Road Drainage
960. 32
Chapter 718 Acts of 1956
23,372. 56
Public Works Workshop and Garage (Rev. )
12,600. 00
Public Works Workshop and Garage (N. R. )
104,000. 00
Water Dept. Workshop and Garage
9,306.72
TOTAL
$933,681. 71
PUMPING RECORDS - 1958
WATER CONSUMPTION
Month
Total Gallons
Per Day Maximum Gallons
Per Day Minimum Gallons
Per Day Average
Gallons
January
111,440,000
4,271,000
2,157,000
3,594,800
February
100, 645,000
4,295,000
2,057,000 *
3,594,500
March
111,161,000
4,242,000
2,313,000
3,585,800
April
115,631,000
4,411,000
2,379,000
3,854,400
May
124,910,000
4,864,000
2,510,000
4,029,300
June
137,714,000
5,671,000
2,995,000
4,590,500
July
137,122,000
5,734,000
2,270,000
4,423,300
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PUMPING RECORDS - 1958
WATER CONSUMPTION
Month
Total Gallons
Per Day Maximum Gallons
Per Day Minimum Gallons
Per Day Average Gallons
August
160,348,000
6,195,000 **
2,520,000
5,172,500
September
156,890,000
5,980,000
3,225,000
5,229,700
October
146,434,000
5,451,000
3,101,000
4,723,700
November
138,651,000
5,691,000
2,969,000
4,621,700
December
139,522,000
5,299,000
2,832,000
4,500,700
TOTAL 1,580,468,000
* Minimum per day
** Maximum per day
Total for year
1,580, 468, 000 gals. per day
Average for year
4, 326, 700 gals per day
Max day for year
July 25, 1958 6,276, 000 gals.
Min. day for year
February 2, 1958 2,057,000 gals.
Max week of year
August 3-8/9/58 inc. - 37, 757,000 gals.
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COMPARATIVE YEARLY PRECIPITATION REPORT (RECORDED AT SOUTH ATTLEBORO PUMPING STATION)
Month
1953 Precipi- tation Snow
1954 Precipi- tation Snow
1955 Precipi- ation
Snow
1956 Precipi tation Snow
1957 Precipi- tation Snow
1958 Precipi- tation
Snow
January
6.09" 12.00"
2.88" 20.00"
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4. 73" 13, 50" 2 01" 19 00"
7.49" 6.50"
February
4. 401 9.00"
2.80' 50"
6,001
4. 32" 8. 75"
78" 7.00"
3.10" 14. 50"
March
9. 07"
3.56"
4.56" 6.25
5.07" 40.00
2.86" 8. 50"
3.80"
April
6. 78' 3. 25""
6. 14"
3.64'
3.27" 2.50"
4. 48ª
7. 57"
5.50'
May
3.88"
8.75"
1.72ª
2. 40"
1. 88"
3. 77"
June
0.32"
2. 01"
3.91"
1.3900
1. 98'
1.77"
July
4. 52"
3. 22"
3. 29"
4.68"
0. 27 '
3.53"
August
2. 42"
7. 67"
112.89
1. 89"
2. 53"
3.48"
September
4. 58"
7. 03"
3. 69"
4. 46"
1. 01"
6. 4311
October
4.77"
2. 73"
7. 82"
3. 81"
1. 68"
3.20"
November
6. 57"
5. 39"
5. 29" 2.50"
3. 46"
4. 61"
2. 97'
December
5. 45"
5.33"
11. 50"
. 67" 2. 75"
5. 44" 11.25 6. 33"
1.80"
7.00"
TOTAL
58. 85" 24. 25
57. 51"
32. 00 53. 11"
19. 00"
44. 77" 76. 00'31. 42"
34. 50"
48.91" 33.50"
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REPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION 1958
Honorable Cyril K. Brennan and Members of the Municipal Council:
Gentlemen:
Early in 1958 the Development and Industrial Commission recognized the need for professional assistance in several phases of our operation and secured from the Municipal Council the funds necessary to engage a part-time consultant.
The commission undertook a study of the adequacy of presently zoned ind- ustrial sites and also the consideration of potential industrial areas. As a re- sult of these studies the commission recommended rezoning to industrial use by the Municipal Council of a site on North Ave and another site in the Tiffany- County Street area. This proposed rezoning was subsequently accomplished by unanimous vote of the Municipal Council.
During the months of May and June the commission advertised a series of Industrial Clinics at which the services of the commission consultant were made available to any local business people for conference and help.
Since its creation in July of 1957 the commission has been compiling statistics and data concerning Attleboro and its general economy. Much of this information is in the files of the various city agencies and departments. The commission has been assembling and cataloging much of this data for ready reference.
These files of the commission were used to assemble on short notice, the information needed by the city Treasurer in his efforts to obtain a reclassifica- tion of the city's credit status by Moody's Investors Service. Such a reclassifi- cation can mean a substantial saving in better interest rates on future bond issues.
The commission arranged several meetings with other city departments and was represented at numerous other joint meetings which were held to con- sider the impact on Attleboro of the proposed U. S. 95 Highway. Plans were developed at these sessions for the general protection of the city's interests.
Under the sponsorship of the Southeastern Massachusetts Economic Con- ference, the commission equipped and manned for one week, two booths at the Industrial Exhibit at Brockton Fair, displaying numerous Attleboro made pro- ducts and promoting the city in general.
At the conclusion of its first calendar year of operation your Development and Industrial Commission recognizes that for Attleboro to maintain its present healthy industrial balance provisions should be made for sites for new modern industrial buildings to accommodate our expanding local concerns and also to im- prove our competitive position in attracting new industry to locate in Attleboro.
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This commission is now engaged in preparing plans to provide for develop- ment of the North Avenue site and the lower County Street site. These plans in- clude the installation of streets, sewer and water and a practical and flexible division of the two sites.
The commission takes this opportunity to extend our sincere thanks to Mayor Brennan and the members of the Municipal Council for their interest and active cooperation in our program. We would like also to express our thanks and appreciation to Chairman Frank Briggs and the members and staff of the Planning Board and Chairman Patrick Byrnes and the members and staff of the Board of Assessors for their cooperation and help.
Respectfully submitted
Frank J. Ryder, Jr. Chairman.
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REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMISSION 1958
To His Honor the Mayor and the Honorable Municipal Council:
During the year 1958 all the athletic fields and playgrounds in charge of the Recreation Commission were maintained in the usual good condition, and the or- dinary work of the department was carried on.
Hayward Field was in fair condition for High School activities during the season and was again used for Graduation exercises in June. The department won praise from the High School faculty for its excellent co-operation during. the school months.
The field was also used by the Archery group and by the younger people for model airplane activities.
Horton Field was used by Mr. Ray Cooney and his group from grade school, and in the early evening for Softballl
Finberg Park, Hebronville, Dodgeville, and South Attleboro were again used largely for Little League, and the department received thanks from President Robert W. Sharkey for its cooperation during their season.
Briggs Playground activities were handled in the usual manner under the leadership of Howard Rounseville, Cynthia Pickering, Guy Liberatore, and John Marsden.
Mr. Ray Cooney conducted classes there for swimming instruction. These classes, sponsored by the Red Cross, were well attended by the usual Attleboro group and additional group from South Attleboro.
The season ended with the Water Festival late in August. Prizes were award- ed and refreshments were served.
The fields were maintained by William Corrigan and William Guilbeault.
Respectfully submitted,
William Liddell Jr., Chairman Thomas Dube Walter White
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REPORT OF THE CUSTODIAN OF PROPERTY 1958
To the Honorable Cyril K. Brennan Mayor of the City of Attleboro
Dear Mr. Mayor:
Report of the Custodian of Property Acquired by the Foreclosure of Tax Titles for the Year 1958
During the year I have sold many parcels of Tax Title property that have been on the Assessors records for many years. The parcels are sold by this office with the consent of the Municipal Council and the Mayor's Office at or about the assessed valuation of each parcel.
During the year 1958 the following parcels were submitted together with the offers:
1. 4 lots on the w/s of Davis Avenue being lots 38 to 41 inclusive on New Plat 42.
$ 200. 00
2. 5 lots on the n/s of Clayton Street being lots 73 to 77 inclusive on New Plat 18 .
190. 00
3. 1 lot on the n/s of Park Street being lot 31 New Plat 42 200. 00
4. 8 lots on the w/s of Tyson Place and e/s of Oak Square being lots 39, 40 and 51 through 56 New Plat 6.
460. 00
5. 1 lot on the e/s of Pond Street being lot 111 New Plat 2 325. 00
6. 22 lots on Yale, Brown and Dartmouth Street being lots 243 to 246 inclusive and 268 to 285 inclusive on New Plat 90.
800. 00
7. 2 lots on the e/s of Prospect Avenue being lots 140 and 141 New Plat 87 .
100. 00
8. 2 lots on the e/s Mendon Road being lots 279-280 New Plat 16 310. 00
9. 2 lots on the e/s Oak Square being lots 37 and38 New Plat 6. 200. 00
10. 3 lots on the w/s Birch Street being lots 410-411-412 on New Plat 60.
225. 00
11. 2 lots on the e/s Hawthorne Avenue being lots 157 and 159 on New Plat 6:
200. 00
12. 4 lots on the n/s Fales Street being lots 15 to 18 inclusive on New Plat 77.
40. 00
13. . Several lots of land off Newport Avenue being lots 1 to 14, 19, to 130, 134, to 210, 223 to 251, 255 to 259, and 265 to 283 on New Plat 77. 300. 00
14. 3 lots on the w/s of Newport Avenue being lots 131 to 133 inclusive on New Plat 77.
25. 00
15. 11 lots on the e/s Burt Street being lots 33 to 43 inclusive on New Plat 81A.
120. 00
16. 1 lot off South Avenue being lot 75 South Attleboro Farms Plan. 125. 00
17. 2 lots on the e/s Mendon Road being lots 279 and 280 on New Plat 16.
310. 00
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18. 1 lot on the n/s of Thacher Street being lot 222 New Plat 43. 300. 00
19. 2 lots Corner of County and Thacher Streets being lots 68 and 69 on New Plat 62. 800. 00
20. 2 lots on the n/s of Zoar Avenue being lots 442 and 449 on New Plat 72. 160. 00
21. 2 lots on the s/s of Brown Street being lots 7 and 8 on New Plat 5. 100. 00
22. 1 lot on the n/s of Russell Avenue being lot 45 on New Plat 4. 160. 00
$5,650. 00
Several other offers were made to this office for parcels of land, but were not acceptable.
I wish to thank the Mayor's Office, the Assessors' Office, the Municipal Council and Chairman of the Finance Committee and the City Treasurer for their kind assistance in working closely with me in the performance of my duties.
Respectfully submitted,
Henry Rotenberg Custodian of Property Acquired by the Foreclosure of Tax Titles
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REPORT OF THE CITY SOLICITOR 1958
To His Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council:
Gentlemen:
The work load in the Office of the City Solicitor has been increasing yearly. There were two long court cases in 1958. One was the question of the Council in the election of a new member to fill a vacancy on the Municipal Council, and another involved a zoning case.
There have been many requests for rulings by department heads.
There have been prosecutions by the health department, and the building inspec- tor's office for violations of city ordinances.
There are now no cases involving the City of Attleboro pending in the courts.
I recommend that an office be established in the City Hall for the City Solicitor, and all law books now in various offices throughout City Hall be placed in one con- venient place for a library. Much reference work is required in many instances, and many times these books are not available.
Because of the many recording of instruments due to land takings and deeds to city land there should be an account for the City Solicitor for recording instruments.
Respectfully submitted, Franklin R. McKay City Solicitor
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS 1958
To the Honorable Mayor and the Municipal Council:
Enclosed herewith is the annual report of the Board of License Commissioners for the year 1958.
CITY: ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS
REVENUE RECEIVED FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES $14,720.00
REVENUE RECEIVED FOR ONE DAY LICENSES 430. 00
REVENUE RECEIVED FOR COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES 117.00 REVENUE RECEIVED FOR LODGING HOUSE LICENSES 21.00
TOTAL REVENUE RECEIVED
$14,858. 00
Total number of alcoholic beverage licenses for year. 37
Total number of common victualler licenses for year. 39
Total number of lodging house licenses for year. 7
LICENSE FEE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL CLASS AS FOLLOWS:
ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Innholder
$500. 00
Class A Restaurant
550.00
Class B Restaurant
500. 00
Tavern
335. 00
Package goods
500. 00
Fraternal Clubs
300.00
Retail Druggist Sec. # 30A Lic. 150.00
WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES
Innholder
Restaurant
250. 00
Package Goods
225. 00
Common Victualler
250. 00
FEE FOR SEASONAL LICENSES
Club
110.00
43 One Day Licenses at $10. 00 each. 430. 00
Frank P. Cronan Chairman
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REPORT OF THE CITY FORESTER 1958
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, 1958.
The work of the Forestry Department has followed the usual line of activity, with special emphasis upon the Dutch elm disease, which is still a menace to our New England elms. In addition to the removal of diseased trees, many conferences have been held with home owners in regard to their elms, and when there has been any doubt, specimens have been sent to the Massachusetts State Laboratory for further analysis. This cooperation on the part of our citi- zens has helped us check in some small measure the spread of this blight.
Several years ago we initiated a program whereby each year young trees were given to home owners as long as our supply from city nursery lasted. Now we are beginning to see the results of this plan. The trees planted have flour- ished and have added much to the value of property and to the beauty of the city. The large number of new homes being built has brought a new interest in this activity and has increased the demand for these trees.
Roadside brush cutting and spraying for poison ivy are always carried out. This work has become very important since more and more new homes have been built on country roads.
Dangerous limbs and trees must always be removed. Frequent check- ing is necessary, especially after wind and snow storms.
During the summer season the public becomes very much concerned with the mosquito situation. Airplane spraying has proved very effective. The mist blower has been used to give further protection. More of this "spot" spray- ing could be done to give relief if this department was notified in advance when any important outdoor events were to take place.
I wish to express my appreciation to Mayor Brennan and the city officials for their interest and cooperation in the work of this department.
Respectfully submitted,
Warren P. Hofmann, City Forester.
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REPORT OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY 1958
Honorable Mayor Members of the Municipal Council Attleboro, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Attleboro Housing Authority held twelve regular meetings during the year 1958; numerous special meetings and many conferences with the State Housing Board.
The accounts of this Authority were audited by the office of Thomas Buckley, State Auditor for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the accounts of the Au- thority were found to be in excellent condition.
The development 200-1 has now entered the sixth year of operation and has remained fully occupied for the past five years, and there remains a substantial waiting list for the apartments.
The Authority has spent many months to develop a plan to construct Homes for the Aged in Attleboro. The Authority had a complete survey of the City made by the Executive Director and submitted the survey to the State Housing Board to determine the need for such a development. The State Housing Board after their examination of the survey determined that at least sixty units were necessary at this time. The State Housing Board then authorized the Authority to proceed with the plan and locate a suitable site for the development . Official notification of the grant of sixty units has been received by the Authority.
The Authority during the year has made a complete survey of all available land in the City of Attleboro to locate a suitable piece of land that could be adapted for this use. The Authority in connection with the State Housing Board Land sec- tion investigated twenty-five locations and all of these locations with the exception of one were deemed not suitable for the project due to the lack of facilities.
The land located on the Hillcrest Oaks development on the corner of Burt Street and Smith Circle was considered as suitable for such construction as there is in place all the necessary utilities, and is adjacent to the main line of trans- portation of this City. The land is owned by the City of Attleboro and therefore the cost of the site would be held to the very minimum and this would allow for expenditures of the savings on the construction of the units which would result in a more complete and desirable project.
The Authority during this year has sent forward the outline of the plans to the Mayor and the City Council of their consideration. There has been no action on the program as of this date. However, plans to proceed as soon as possible have been made by the Authority.
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The Authority has requested the Municipal Council to take action as soon as possible on this project. The funds now available to the Authority for con- struction will not be held indefinitely.
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