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8
6
2
15-19
68
39
29
5
2
3
1
1
0
20-24
52
30
22
2
0
2
25-34
54
36
18
0
0
0
35-44
50
28
22
3
2
1
45-54
40
22
18
5
2
3
55-64
40
18
22
1
0
1
65-74
10
3
7
3
2
1
75 & older
9
3
6
2
1
1
Not stated 17
10
7
2
2
0
382
211
171
44
26
18
10
8
2
AGES OF PERSONS INJURED OR KILLED IN ACCIDENTS -1961 continued
Age of Casualty
Total Killed
Male
Female
Male Female
0-4
5-9
10-14
1
1
0
1
0
15-19
20-24
25-34
2
1
1
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
1
0
1
0
1
75 & older
1
1
0
1
0
Not Stated
5
3
2
11/
2
1
Total Inj.
Fatal Bike Ped. Ped.
Pedestrians
Bicyclists
Male Female
Annual Report
Report of the Police Department continued-
DAY OF WEEK
ALL ACCIDENTS
FATAL ACCIDENTS
Monday
54
1
Tuesday
53
1
Wednesday
47
1
Thursday
44
Friday
63
Saturday
64
1
Sunday
37
1
362
5
YEAR
MAJOR ACCIDENTS
FATAL INJURIES
MINOR ACCIDENTS
1957
316
0
544
1958
317
3
640
1'959
378
5.
642
1960
385
4
766
1961
362
5
681
PERSONNEL CHANGES - 1961
APPOINTMENTS
RESIGNATION
John V. Moriarty as a temporary patrolman
Robert L. McCracken July 26, 1961
May 20, 1961
PROMOTIONS
Thomas L. Birch from Reserve Patrolman to Patrolman Sept. 3, 1961
Robert W. Chace from Temporary Patrolman to Reserve July 23, 1961
Frank J. Chamberlain from Reserve Patrolman to Patrolman Feb. 12, 1961 Norman E. Lyle from Temporary to Reserve Patrolman Jan. 31, 1961
from Reserve Patrolman to Patrolman June 18, 1961
Russell A. Dugas from Patrolman to Sergeant
May 7, 1961
INSPECTOR'S DIVISION
The Inspector's Division of the Attleboro Police Department under the super- vision of Inspector Ervin W. Crook reports that during the year 1961 the following major crimes were committed in this city. These are crimes re- portable to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their statistical analysis on a nation-wide basis. Most of these crimes were solved by the Inspector's Division along with many others unlisted here.
AUTO THEFT 24 LARCENY (Over $50) -- 52
BURGLARY 66
LARCENY (Under $50) - 131
FORCIBLE RAPE- 0
MURDER
2
ROBBERY
3
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REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT 1961
To His Honor, The Mayor and The Municipal Council:
Your Fire Department submits their Annual Report for the year 1961 and recommendations for the year 1962.
The department has responded to the following alarms:
Alarms by Boxes
86
Still Alarms
592
678
CLASSIFICATION
Accidental Alarms
38
Ladder Work®
4
Automatic Sprinklers
17
Other than ropes in flag pole
Automobiles
46
Mail Sack
1
Bomb Scare
1
No Fire
37
Broken Water Pipes
1
Oil Burner (power)
14
Brush
178
Oil Burner (range)
3
Buildings
50
Old Lumber
5
Chimneys
7
Out of City
3
Demonstrations
2
Overhaul
3
Dumps
8
Parades*
3
Electric Appliances
13
Refrigerators
3
Electric Motors
8
Rescue Animals
4
Electric Wires
4
R. R. Ties
1
Extricate Person
4
Rope in Flag Poles
13
False Alarms
19
Rubbish
14
First Aid
15
Syphon of Port. Pumps
12
Flushing, Gas, Acid
26
Tar Heater
1
Gain Entrance
42
Testing Water Pressure
2
Gas Leak
2
Grease in/on Ovens
3
Gasoline Engines
1
Uranium Scrap
1
Incinerators
2
Inhalator
11
Total Calls
6 78
Investigations
56
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Report of the Fire Department continued-
Hose laid: 8,500 ft. 2 1/2"; 3, 550 ft. 1 1/2 "; 2, 600 ft. brush fire hose.
Raised: 2,821 ft. ladders.
Used:
297 Boosters 3 CO 2 134 Water Cans
40 Lb. G-1 Powder
15 Pyrenes 10 Gal. Foam
9 Portable Pumps
1 Porter Power Rescue Kit
4 Dry Chemical
1 Quik-cut Rescue Kit
Parades: 1 In Norton (250th Anniversary Celebration)
1 Dedication of Little League Ball Field
1 Memorial Day at South Attleboro
Out of City: 1 To Norton with boat
1 To North Attleboro (barn)
1 To Seekonk (shed)
15 Oxygens tanks used (other than ambulance)
FIRE LOSS
Value of Buildings at Risk
Value of Contents at Risk
$7,550,845. 00 674,000.00
$8,224,845. 00
Insurance on Buildings
$7,405, 945. 00
Insurance on Contents
659,800. 00
$8,065, 745. 00
Estimated Loss on Buildings
$31,119.45
Estimated Loss on Contents
7,560.50
$ 38,679. 95
Insurance Paid on Buildings
$27,568. 95
Insurance Paid on Contents
5,761.50
$ 33,330. 45
Loss Not Covered by Insurance
$ 5,349.50
The loss not covered by insurance is due largely to the under insurance of $3, 000. 00 on a barn and contents valued at $800. 00 uninsured in the barn; $550. 00 the insurance companies refused to pay because of the operation of a "still" on property; $300. 00 uninsured contents of one dwelling; and $150. 00 un- insured loss on contents of another dwelling. The balance is in small uninsured amounts.
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Report of the Fire Department continued-
REPORT OF AMBULANCES FROM JANUARY 1, 1961 UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1962
January
110
Calls
173
Gals. Gas Used
1336
Miles Traveled
February
98
11
136
954
March
90
110
=
=
751
11
11
May
102
129
-
1044
-
June
89
120
821
11
11
July
63
66
=
11
375
11
September
54
11
83
=
11
738
October
November
77
109
860
11
December
95
115
11
11
665
11
994
Calls
1332
Gals. Gas Used 9682 Miles Traveled
HOURS OF SERVICE AND OXYGEN TANKS USED
January
118
Hours
45 Minutes
10
Oxygen Tanks
February
94
=
42
7
=
11
March
84
11
31
3
11
=
April
84
11
42
4
June
96
32
8
July
50
11
18
2
August
50
31
2
11
11
September
59
51
1
11
=
November
69
28
3
December
81
40
7
11
11
976 Hours
32 Minutes 54 Oxygen Tanks
11
11
-
779
=
April
83
113
447
August
54
63
115
11
912
11
October
80
59
6
=
1 1
=
33
1
11
=
May
104
11
11
11
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Report of the Fire Department continued-
RECOMMENDATIONS
Listed below are the amounts the Board of Fire Engineers feel are proper for the different positions and ranks in the Fire Department for the year 1962.
Salary and Wages
1961
Recommended - 1962
1 Chief
$ 6175. 00
$ 7,000. 00
3 Deputy Chiefs
5275.00
17,742. 00
9 Captains
5025.00
50,976.00
1 Mechanic
5025.00
5,664.00
69 Men --
327,488. 95
Per day
$12. 60
12. 25
12.05
11. 95
11. 50
Sick Leave 1191. 40
3,000.00
Maintenance of Equipment
Autos
$ 4499. 12
$ 6,000. 00
Stations
3499. 69
4,000.00
Hose
1999. 60
3,000.00
Apparel
4053. 05
6,225.00
($75. 00 ea. )
All Other
180. 24
500.00
Medical
222. 65
Snow Storms
816.25
Other Expenses
Light
$ 1637,61
$ 2,000.00
Telephone
1776. 81
2,000.00
Water
187. 24
300. 00
Fuel
4268. 04
4,900.00
Office
150.00
200.00
Out of State Conference
$ 200. 00
Repairs to Stations
$495. 77
$500. 00
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Report of the Fire Department continued
OUT OF STATE CONFERENCE
We recommend that $200. 00 be appropriated for the purpose.
REVENUE
Revenue from issuing permits amounted to:
(1 Fireworks Permit issued to city)
$158. 50 .00
158.50
Plus fee for fighting Deisel fires
54.00
$ 212. 50
FIRE PREVENTION
The Ufff ers and men of the Attleboro Fire Department made 2, 780 inspec- tions during the past year. Schools, rest homes, kindergartens and hospitals are inspected monthly. Stores, business establishments and factories have re- ceived some inspections.
Many complaints have been received and investigated. Where hazards were found, the proper authorities were notified to rectify same.
This year a great deal more fire prevention work was done during Fire Prevention Week than ever before, with the help of the Mayor and the Committee he appointed for this work. Fine assistance was also given us by the Chamber of Commerce, the local insurance agencies, the newspapers, Radio Station W. A. R. A, The churches, various clubs and the hospital in making this fire prevention pro- gram the success it was.
The Deputy Chiefs made many inspections during Fire Prevention Week, aided by the captains and men of the department. Harold Wellman, assisted by some of the firefighters showed pictures to various groups. Films were shown in all the schools in the city.
If it were possible, we would recommend that all factories and mercantile buildings be inspected regularly. However, at the present time, we do not have the man power to do this.
The establishment of a Fire Prevention Bureau to have charge of all in- spections, with men assigned for daily checking, would do much to reduce the fire hazards.
AMBULANCES
The two Sturdy Memorial Hospital ambulances are operated by the De- partment, with men assigend from the Fire Department. They have answered many calls during the past year. We have received many fine compliments about the efficiency of the men on these ambulances.
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The department, however, is reduced two men at all times due to this assignment. To operate one ambulance on a seven day basis, it requires seven men out of this department.
Often during the past year both ambulances have been in use at the same time. When this occurs, we are very short of men for fire fighting duty. Sev- eral times the two ambulances have been out on calls and a chief's car has been used as an emergency ambulance.
Number of Calls 994
Hours of Service 976 Hours - 32 Minutes
Oxygen Tanks Used 54
AUTO ACCOUNT
This account has been very small for the number of motor equipment pieces in this department that must be maintained. This account includes all repairs and replacements, also the gasoline account. At least one truck will have to be overhauled during the coming year which will be an added expense. The Auto Account should be increased as recommended.
STATIONS ACCOUNT
The Stations Account is too small to make any major repairs. This account includes all supplies and equipment purchased, both at the stations and equip- ment on trucks. It has been used for the maintenance of radio equipment, as we do not have a radio account.
HOSE ACCOUNT
It will be necessary to appropriate more money in this account to pur - chase the same amount of hose as usual, due to increased prices.
APPAREL ACCOUNT
We recommend the Apparel Account be ($75. 00 ea. man) ( 83 men ) $6225. 00
ALL OTHER ACCOUNT
The All Other Account we recommend to be $ 500. 00 In case of injuries or doctor bills, it will be necessary to request payments, as in the past, by special appropriation.
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Report of the Fire Department continued
OTHER EXPENSE APPROPRIATION
We recommend the following amounts --
Light Account
$ 2,000.00
Telephone Account
2,000.00 300.00
Water Account Fuel Account
4, 900.00
Office Account
200.00
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The Board of Five Eis iceers again recommend that a new Fire Station be built at a new location on the West Side of the city and after such a station is built, the South Main Street Station could be abandoned. A bungalow type station is recommended.
2. We again recommend that consideration be given for an additional fire station in the South Attleboro section, nearer the state line, where the city is growing very fast in homes and industry. The value of property in this location has increased greatly. We recommend securing a piece of land for this station. Another station is badly needed.
3. We recommend that some means be found to supply water for fire protection at the Cumberland Engineering Warehouse and Factory property. The water supply here is very inadequate.
4. We recommend that a separare account be set up (either in the Fire De- partment or the Electrical Branch of the Fire Department) for a radio account. With all the radio equipment now in use, we feel there should be an account for radio expenses.
5. We recommend that new fire alarm boxes be installed in many locations , especially in new plats and where needed in growing locations, where boxes are few and far between. Many places are in need of Fire Alarm Boxes. One of these that need consideration at once is Read Street. There are no alarm boxes from County and Read Streets to West Street. Two or three boxes are needed at this location. All new plats should have fire alarm boxes.
6. We recommend that an appropriation be set up for sick leave. When men are out sick we need this account to hire off duty men to fill in on sickness. We feel this account should be $3,000.00
7. We recommend that consideration be given to replacing Ladder #3 at the South Main Street Station with a Tractor Drawn 85' aerial ladder truck.
REPAIRS
8. We recommend that an appropriation be made for repairs to the stations. It is much cheaper to keep stations in good repair at all times. $500. 00
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NEW EQUIPMENT
9. We recommend that a new Deputy Chief's car be purchased. This car is 6 years old and needs replacing. $2700. 00
10. We recommend that an appropriation be made for the purchase of 2 1/2" and 1 1/2" hose, also some forestry hose the same as other years. $3000. 00
11. We recommend the purchase of 2 portable radios (P-31-4) $1200. 00 (600. 00 ea. )
12. We recommend that four (4) new men be added to the Fire Department to replace those now used on ambulance duty. We are supposed to have sixty-nine fire fighters in this department. We only have the use of sixty-five; the other four are used entirely for ambulance duty. $17,520. 00
13. We recommend that an appropriation should be made for the purchase of rubber coats. $ 300. 00
14. We recommend that 8 Radecters Sets be purchased (two for each station). They would be badly needed in case of attack or radiation fallout. (Jordon Electronics Inc. ) (Model #A. G. E. - 500 S-R)
NEW EQUIPMENT APPROPRIATION
Rubber Coats $150. 00 Portable Radios $600. 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 committees for granting our re- quests to improve the department for the protection of our public.
ATTLEBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF ENGINEERS
Hiram R. Packard, Chief and Clerk Charles G. Thomae, Chairman Hayward H. Sweet Warren S. Hoyle
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
1961
To His Honor, The Mayor, and Municipal Council:
I herewith submit my eighth annual report of the Building Inspector for the year 1961,
The total number of permits issued 609
The estimated value of permits issued $3,260,651. 70
The amount paid to the City Treasurer 2,742.00
(plus 4 Building Code Commission Fees) 20.00
Total
2,762.00
RECOMMENDATIONS OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
1. I recommend that the Building Inspector be separated from the Fire Department and that some one outside the Fire Chief be appointed Building Inspector. With the increase in building a full time Inspect- or should be appointed.
2. I recommend that the expense account of the Building Inspector be $750. 00; ($550. 00 of this to be used for elevator inspections. Ten new elevators have been added this year in this city and several more are to be installed in the coming year that will need to be in- inspected). The balance of $200. 00 for office supplies.
3. I recommend that the salary of the Building Inspector receive a sub- stantial inrease in pay $2,000. 00.
4. I recommend that the salary of the clerk be increased to $2, 400. 00.
5. I recommend that consideration be given to adopt an ordinance for a flat fee of $10. 00 for alterations, construction or additions to business · or mercantile buildings which are valued at less than $10, 000. 00
6. Mr. William Wyman of the Providence Elevator Company is the Inspector of Elevators for the city. Many elevators were inspected this past year by Mr. Wyman, who recommended necessary repairs on a num- ber of elevators. I recommend that an ordinance be adopted for a fee for elevator inspections. State Law requires yearly inspections of elevators. Most cities charge a set fee for inspection of elevators.
7. I recommend that the sprinkler ordinance be changed to include one story business buildings without basements.
At this time, I wish to express my appreciation for the assistance given me by the Mayor, City Council and for the advice given me by the City Soli- citor; the co-operation of the Planning Board and the Board of Appeals;
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the Zoning Board, Wire Inspector who have all assisted me on numerous occasions. I also want to thank the Deputy Chiefs and anyone who has assisted me in any way.
Respectfully submitted, Hiram R. Packard Building Inspector
NEW DWELLINGS - 1961
MONTH
NUMBER
ESTIMATED VALUE
January
8
87,500.00
February
4
35,000.00
March
13
137,500.00
April
9
88,300.00
May
20
251,400. 00
June
20
205,500.00
July
17
178,500. 00
August
11
95,000. 00
September
5
45,500. 00
October
12
102,500. 00
November
16
151,800. 00
December
3
60,000. 00
138
$ 1,438,500. 00
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REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR-1961
Per- Month mits Shingle
Dwelling
Busi-
Business
Gar-
Dwellings Alterations
ness
Alterations
ages
Misc.
Raze Total
Jan.
23
8- 875001 6- 8060 1 Elevator 12800
1-
1000
1- 22000. 00
3-12150
7- 14750
1
87,250. 00
Mar
50
12 - 9410
13-137500
4-
8300
1 - 6000
1- 2200
14- 16975
5
180,385. 00
Apr.
48
7- 7170
9- 88300
2- 1
5500
3- 12500. 00
2- 1500
20-19030
1
186,245.00
4 Elevators 52245
May
64
17-11455
20-251400 3-
6080
2- 91284
2- 12500. 00
1- 800
18- 8625
1
382,144. 00
June
80
13 -10420
20-205500 4- 3070
7- 8291
23-36960
9
1,021,241.00
1 Pump House 12000 -- 1 Water Tank 15000
1 Elderly Persons Home 704000 | 17-178500, 4- | 6600
1- 5000
2- 2400
19- 14170
7
23.
Aug.
54
9 - 4970
11- 95000 5- 6500
2- 13000. 00
23-13615
3
333,085. 00
Sept.
48
9 - 6760
5- 45500, 5-
8800
1- 40000. 00(
8-12600
18- 7932
2
121,592. 00
Oct.
73
26 -16710
12-102500
8- 10400
2- 73500
3- 55000.00
5- 7100
15-11875
2 277,085. 00
Nov.
52
12 -10690
16-151800
5-
11600
1- 10000
3- 26200. 00
2- 1650
9- 40840
4
252,780. 00
Dec.
32
6- 3820
3 - 60000
1-
800
2- 6000. 00
2- 1700
16- 9745
2
82,065.00
3,260,651.70 $
43
609
7- 9417. 70
$117, 777. 70
Feb.
20
3- 2350
4- 35000
15 12332
July
.65
219,002.00
1 Super Market 200000
1 Warehouse 26000
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS 1961
To His Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council
Gentlemen:
We submit herewith our annual report for the year 1961.
TABLE OF AGGREGATES
Number of persons assessed on Real and Personal Property 11,476
Number of Polls assessed 7,882
Number of Houses assessed 6,028
Number of Acres of Land Fassessed
15,000.
Valuation of Taxable Real Estate $49,098,000
Valuation of Taxable Personal Property
1 $ 3,129,650
TAXES LEVIED
Real Estate Tax
$2,813, 315. 40
Personal Property Tax
179,328. 95
Poll Tax
15,764. 00
$ 3,008,408.35
MOTOR EXCISE TAX
Number of Cars assessed
16,636
Total Valuation
$9,781,200. 00
Total Tax Levied
$ 507,033.40
Number of Adjustments on Motor Excise
2,201
Total amount of Adjustments
$ 37,156. 98
TOTAL VALUATIONS
Valuation of Taxable Real Estate
$ 49,098,000. 00
Valuation of Taxable Personal Property-
3,129,650.00
Valuation of Non-Taxable Real Estate .
9,239,920.00
Valuation of Non-Taxable Personal Property
2,295,800.00
Tax Title Deeds to City
53,145. 00
Land of Low Value
445.00
I
E
1
1
1
1
1
Total Valuation-Taxable and Non-Taxable
$ 63,816,960. 00
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ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES
1961 Budget and Appropriations $ 4,581,545. 88 1961 Amount Raised for State and County Taxes 267,824. 72 37,582. 14
1961 Overlay Account
Total Amount to be Raised $ 4,886,952. 74
Less Estimated Receipts
1,878,544.39
Amount to be raised on Real Estate Personal Property and Polls $ 3,008,408. 35
Less Amount raised on Polls $ 15,764.00
Net Amount to be raised by Taxation on Real Estate & Personal Property $ 2,992, 644. 35
Total Taxable Valuation $52, 227, 650. 00 x $57. 30 (Tax Rate per thousand) will raise $ 2,992,644. 35
There are three new plats which were made by the Assessors at no additional cost to the city. We have been unable to use these for 1962 assessments since time does not permit the change because of the amount of work involved. We would recommend that provisions be made to hire another clerk in this office because it is practically impossible to keep ahead, due to the continual in- crease in the work load.
Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF ASSESSORS Patrick J. Byrnes, Chairman Eloise M. Phelan Carl A. Nelson.
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REPORT OF THE WELFARE DEPARTMENT 1961
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 year ending December 31, 1961, is herewith submitted.
After deducting amounts from the Federal Government, Cities, Towns and State, the NET COST to the City of Attleboro, Massachusetts for the Department of Pub- lic Welfare was $259, 260. 71, as against a total expenditure for the entire year of $726,460. 51.
A detailed statement of receipts and expenditures for 1961 follows:
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
Appropriated
$ 482,488. 03
Transfers
27,817. 27
Refunds
6,489. 04
TOTAL I 1
461,159. 80
Expenditures $ 726,460. 51
Less Federal
266,141.34
Expenditures from City Funds
460,319. 17
BALANCE
840.63
SALARIES:
Appropriated
$ 27,682. 80
Additional Appropriation
1,337.53
TOTAL
29,020.33
Expenditures
$ 41,702. 51
Less Federal
12,682.18
Expenditures from City Funds
29,020. 33
BALANCE
$ 00,000. 00
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Appropriated
$ 51,213.00
Refunds
2,537. 41
TOTAL
53,750. 41
Expenditures
$ 91,573. 74
Less Federal
37,856.33
Expenditures from City Funds
$ 53,717. 41
BALANCE
$ 33.00
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DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
Appropriated Refunds
$ 46,331.00 1
623.89
Less Transfer
2,000.00
TOTAL
44,954. 89
Expenditures $45,728. 36
Less Federal
1,139.20
Expenditures from City Funds
44,589. 16
BALANCE
$ , 365. 73
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
Appropriated
Refunds
$ 176,033. 04 948. 48
TOTAL
$176,981. 52
Expenditures $333,815. 02
Less Federal
157,000.00
Expenditure from City Funds
BALANCE
176,814. 12 $ 167. 40
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE AGED
Appropriated
$ 88,855. 20
Refunds
209. 16
TOTAL
$ 89,064. 36
Expenditures $142,516.57
Less Federal 53,459. 71
Expenditure from City Funds
89,056.86
BALANCE
$ 7. 50
1960 BILLS
Appropriated
$
281. 16
TOTAL
281. 16
BALANCE
-$ 000. 00
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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ADMINISTRATION
Appropriated
Transfer (1960)Bill)
$3,434.00 10.30
Expenditures
$ 3,423.70
Telephone
$ 1,006.61
Office Supplies
3,016.47
Auto Maintenance
352. 24
Transportation O. R.
0.00
Janitor Service
420. 00
Seeking Information
470. 11
Miscellaneous
3.00
Medical Consultant
600.00
Postage
1,126.45
Service -Office Machines
105. 54
Total
7,100.42
Less Federal
4,003.02
Expenditure from City Funds
BALANCE
$ 3,303. 62 $ 120. 08
GENERAL RELIEF
Appropriated
$ 87,310. 00
Refunds
2,170. 10
Transfers (Other City Depts. )
23,806.97
BALANCE
63,673. 13
Expenditures
Weekly Cash
$ 30,937. 05
Rent, Board & Care
14,355. 89
Clothing
320. 89
Fuel
612. 56
Medicine
14,468. 73
Towns, Cities & Inst.
2,296.80
Transportation
324. 19
Miscellaneous
10. 10
Burial
200.00
Total
$ 63,526.21
BALANCE
I
146. 92
28.
Annual Report
Report of the Welfare Department contin ued-
TOTAL EXPENDITURES (City)
$ 460,319. 17
Less Money Received (State)
Old Age Assistance
Old Age Assistance Admin.
Medical Assistance
$ 80,251. 31 4,480. 75 49,148. 17
Medical Assistance Admin.
· 1,356.47
Aid to Dependent Children
23,479. 37
Aid to Dependent Children Admin. 1,585.35
Disability Assistance 15,122. 91
Disability Assistance Admin. 728.09
General Relief (State)
17,858, 08
General Relief, Cities & Towns
7,047.96
TOTAL
201,058.46
NET COST TO CITY
$ 259,260. 71
TOTAL EXPENDITURES FEDERAL
$ 726,460. 51 266,141. 34 201. 058. 46
STATE, CITIES & TOWNS
CITY OF ATTLEBORO
259,260. 71
COMPARISON OF
1959
1960
1961
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
$704,589. 38
$ 693, 953. 27
$ 726,460. 51
FEDERAL
231,381. 64
233,952.26
266,141. 34
(33%)
(34%)
(37%)
STATE, CITIES & TOWNS
257,137. 46
260,331. 02
201,058.46
(36%)
(38%)
(28%)
CITY OF ATTLEBORO
216,070. 28
199,669. 99
259,260. 71
(31%)
(28%)
(35%)
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Very truly yours, Board of Public Welfare John K. Henderson, Chairman Patrick J. Duffy Robert B. Pond
29.
Annual Report
REPORT OF THE ATTLEBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY 1961
The Honorable Cyril K. Brennan Mayor of the City of Attleboro Members of the Municipal Council
Gentlemen:
The year 1961 saw the completion of plans and appropriation of funds to build an addition on the rear of the main Library for stack room space and extra needed space for operational purposes. This work will get under way early in the Spring.
The stack space will accommodate an additional 47, 000 books. Three new offices will be available and an elevator will be installed serving all floors.
The cost of the addition and elevator amount to $140, 000. 00 Funds for this work have been provided by the Trustees in the amount of $50, 000 from accumu- lated income of the Trustee Fund and a bond issue by the City in the amount of $90, 000. Attleboro will receive about $6800 annually made possible by the bill passed this year from the State Aid for free libraries and this amount will be ear marked for payment on account of the Bond issue of $90, 000.
Gain in circulation of about 10, 000 over last year demonstrates the public use and interest in their Library. The total number of books in the system at present is 77, 698 and with the new space this inventory will have a chance to grow rapidly. Children's books and activities have had special attention and care. The branches have all increased in circulation and interest. National Library week was a great success and we wish to thank all who helped in this venture and particularly Mr. David Miller whose able leadership provided the impetus for a successful conclusion.
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