Reports of town officers of the town of Attleborough 1962, Part 2

Author: Attleboro (Mass.)
Publication date: 1962
Publisher: The City
Number of Pages: 152


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Licenses to Sell Firearms:


Fox Sporting Goods Co.


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William Fontneau


1


20.00


H. Arthur Hall


1


20.00


Klebe's Marine and Sport Shop


1


20.00


William O. Sweet


1


20. 00


Sears Roebuck Company-


1


20.00


Licenses to Sell Shot-Guns and Rifles


Thomas Densmore


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Jack and Harry's Joseph Ryan (Gob Shop)


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All money received by this department for the above licenses or permits or registrations has been turned over to the City Treasurer by the Chief of Police for which a receipt has been issued as required by law.


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Annual Report


REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT 1962


To:


His Honor, The Mayor and Municipal:


Your Fire Department submits their Annual Report for the year 1962 and recommendations for the year 1963.


The Department has responded to the following alarms:


Assembly Calls


3


Alarms by Boxes


114


Still Alarms


657


774


CLASSIFICATION


Accidental Alarms


19


No Fire


33


Automatic Detectors


1


Oil Burner (Power)


11


Automatic Sprinklers


24


Oil Burner (Space or Range)


7


Automobiles


39


Old Lumber


6


Broken Water Pipes


5


Out of City


5


Brush


230


Overhaul


2


Buildings


57


Parades


2


Chimneys


3


Rescue Animal


2


Demonstrations


1


Rescue Person


3


Dumps


16


Refrigerator


2


Electric Appliances


12


R. R. Freight Car


1


Electric Motors


2


R. R. Engine


3


Electric Wires


6


R. R. Ties


4


False Alarms


40


Rope in Flag Pole


13


Fences


2


Rubbish


13


First Aid


20


Salvage


3


Flood Pond


2


Syphon or Portable Pump


35


Flushing Gas, Acid, etc.


14


Tank Truck


1


Gain Entrance


45


Tar Heaters


1


Gas Appliance


1


Testing Water Pressure


3


Grease in/on ovens


8


Incinerators


8


Total Calls:


771


Inhalator


18


Assembly Calls:


3


Investigations


39


774


Ladder Work


9


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Annual Report


Report of the Fire Department continued-


Hose laid: 10, 700 ft. 2 1/2"; 4, 000 ft. 1 1/2; 2,250 ft. forestry.


Raised:


2,392 ft ladders 363 Boosters


Used:


213 Water Cans 6 Carbon dioxide (CO2)


10 Pyrene: 5 Syphons 4 Ansul "plus 50" dry chemical


2 Boat 2 Ice Boat 34 Portable Pumps


Parades: 1 in Seekonk


Out of City: Mutual aid to Plainville (2 times) Mutual aid to Norton (2 times)


13 Oxygen tanks used (other than ambulances)


FIRE LOSS


Value of Buildings at Risk


Value of Contents at Risk


$9,177, 200. 00 110,200. 00


$ 9,287,400. 00


Insurance on Buildings


Insurance on Contents


$ 13, 531,000. 00 110,100. 00


$13,641,100.00


Estimated Loss on Buildings $ 30,617. 81 Estimated Loss on Contents 6,719.65


$ 37,337. 46


Insurance Paid on Buildings $ 30,117. 81 6,619. 65


Insurance Paid on Contents


$ 36,737. 46


Loss Not Covered by Insurance $ 600.00


The loss not covered by insurance is primarily due to a loss of $500. 00 on a large plant which they chose not to claim. The balance of $100. 00 is in numerous cases where there was either no insurance or under-insurance.


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Annual Report


REPORT OF AMBULANCES FROM JANUARY 1, 1962 UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1963


Month


Calls


Gals Gas Used


Miles Traveled


January


81


103


766


February


85


114


808


March


61


98


844


April


61


91


715


May


63


72


598


June


63


114


701


July


71


101


940


August


54


75


664


September


44


56


480


October


77


113


1084


November


78


90


680


December


99


115


758


837 Calls


1142 Gals. Gas Used


9038


Miles Traveled


HOURS OF SERVICE AND OXYGEN TANKS USED


Month


Hours


Minutes


Oxygen Tanks


January


69


45


4


February


88


28


12


March


61


49


10


April


58


3


4


May


54


8


4


June


60


15


5


July


73


56


9


August


52


10


6


September


37


19


2


October


81


47


3


November


63


28


5


December


83


26


9


784


Hours


34 Minutes


73 Oxygen Tanks


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 1963.


1962


Salary and Wages


Recommended- 1963


1


Chief


$ 6460. 50


$7,200. 00


3


Deputy Chiefs


5511. 50


18,342.00


9


Captains


5256.00


52,776.00


1


Mechanic


5256.00


5,864.00


69


Men (Per day) $13. 40; 13. 00; 12. 60;


339,627. 45


12. 40; 11. 95.


Sick Leave


2597. 37


3,000.00


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Annual Report


Report of the Fire Department continued-


1962 Maintenance of Equipment Recommended - 1963


Autos


$ 4,897. 26


$ 6,000. 00


Stations


3,534. 62


4,000.00


Hose


1,969.54


3,500.00


Apparel


4,116. 23


6,225.00 ($75 ea. ) 500.00


All Other


62. 33


Medical


100. 55


Other Expenses


Light


$ 1,632. 80


$ 2,000. 00


Telephone


1,696.65


2,000.00


Water


172. 14


300.00


Fuel


4,150. 31


4,900.00


Office


150.00


200.00


Snow Plows


98. 75


Out of State Conference


$ 200. 00


Repairs to Stations


$ 499. 96


$ 500.00


REVENUE


Revenue from issuing permits amounted to: $ 141.00


(1 Fireworks Permit issued to City):


.00


$ 141.00


FIRE PREVENTION


The Officers and Men of the Attleboro Fire Department made 2, 791 inspections during the past year. Schools, rest homes, kindergartens, and hospitals are inspected monthly. Stores, business establishments and factories have received some inspections.


Many complaints have been received and investigated. Where hazards were found, the proper authorities were notified to rectify same.


A great deal of fire prevention work was done during Fire Prevention Week 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 program the success it was.


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Annual Report


Report of the Fire Department continued-


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 assigned 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.


The Department, however, is reduced two 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 837


Hours of Service 784 Hours - 34 Minutes


Oxygen Tanks Used 73


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 lease 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 equipment on trucks. It has been used for the maintenance of radio equip- ment, as we do not have a radio account.


HOSE ACCOUNT


It will be necessary to appropriate more money in this account to purchase the same amount of hose as usual, due to increased prices.


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Annual Report


Report of the Fire Department continued-


APPAREL ACCOUNT


We recommend the Apparel Account be ($75. 00 ea. man) $6225. 00


83 men )


ALL OTHER ACCOUNT


The All Other Account we recommend to be $500. 00.


In case of injuries or doctors' bills, it will be necessary to request payments, as in the past, by special appropriation.


RECOMMENDATIONS


1. The Board of Fire Engineers 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 pro- tection at the Cumberland Engineering Warehouse and Factory property . The water supply here is very inadequate.


4. We recommend that a separate account be set up (either in the Fire Department 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 replace Ladder # 3 at the South Main Street Station with a Tractor Drawn 85' aerial ladder truck.


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Annual Report


Report of the Fire Department continued-


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. The Hebronville Station needs painting on the outside. ($1200) $1700.


NEW EQUIPMENT


9. We recommend that an appropriation be made for the purcahse of 2 1/2" and 1 1/2" hose, forestry hose and 1, 000 feet of booster hose. $3500.


10. We recommend the purchase of 2 Portable Radios ( P-31-4) $1200 (ea. $600. 00)


11. We recommend that four (4) new men be added to the Fire Department to replace those now used on amubulance duty. We are supposed to have sixty-nine (69) Firefighters in this Department. We only have the use of sixty-five (65); the other four (4) are used entirely for ambulance duty. $18,469.


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12. 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)


13. We recommend the purchase of 3 smoke ejectors. $1000.


NEW EQUIPMENT APPROPRIATION


Radios Rubber Coats


$600.00


New Fire Truck $16,876.00


150.00


New Deputy Car 2,200. 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 ENGINEERS Herman F. Gorman, Acting Chief Charles G. Thomae, Chairman Hayward H. Sweet Warren S. Hoyle 18


Annual Report


REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR 1962


To His Honor, The Mayor, and the Municipal Council:


I herewith submit my first annual report of the Building Inspector for the year 1962.


The total number of permits issued 572


The estimated value of permits issued


$4,539,012. 84


An increase over 1961 of


1,278,361.14


$ 2,996. 00


The amount paid to the City Treasurer (plus 3 Building Code Commission Fees)


15.00


$ 3,011. 00


NEW DWELLINGS - 1962


Month


Number


Estimated Value


January


12


$ 138,300. 00


February


10


119,000.00


March


13


137,700. 00


April


11


106,800.00


May


11


110,000.00


June


10


109,800. 00


July


8


79,900.00


August


25


266,000.00


September


7


72,000.00


October


16


214,800. 00


November


12


148,800. 00


December


3


41,900. 00


138


$ 1,545,000.00


RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR


1963


1. I recommend that the Building Inspector be separated from the Fire De- partment and that someone outside the Fire Chief be appointed Build- ing Inspector. With the increase in building, a full time Inspector should be appointed.


2. I recommend that the expense account of the Building Inspector be $850. 00; $650. 00 of this to be used for elevator inspections. The balance of $200. 00 for office supplies.


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Annual Report


Report of the Building Inspector continued-


3. I recommend that the salary of the Building Inspector be $2, 000. 00


4. I recommend that the salary of the clerk be increased to $2, 500. 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 Inspect- or of Elevators for the city. Many elevators were inspected this past year by Mr. Wyman. He recommended necessary repairs on a number of elevators. I recommend that an ordinance be adopted for a fee for elevator in- spections. 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 Solicitor; the co-operation of the Planning Board and the Board of Appeals; the Zoning Board, Wire Inspector, who have all assisted me on numerous occasions. I also want to thank Deputy Chiefs and anyone who has assisted me in any way.


Respectfully submitted, Herman F. Gorman, Building Inspector.


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REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR-1962


Per-


Dwelling


Business


Month mits


Dwellings


Alterations


Business


Alterations Garages


Misc.


Raze


Total


Jan.


31


3-2650


12- 138300


1 - 12000


12- 2200


1- 400


11-11495


1


$167, 045


Feb.


20


4-7125


10- 119000


2- 800


1- 800


3- 3650


131,375


Mar.


52


11-12130


13- 137700


3- 8500


2- 68000


3- 3200 19- 26195


1


255,725


Apr.


53


10-8965


11- 106800


1 -


2000


2- 10200


3- 3000 |24-18275


2


149,240


May


62


13-5116


111- 110000


5- 6100


4-


20200


6- 5650 16- 6870


4


1,550,936


(1 Convent 142000 -- 1 Store & Cafeteria 617000 -- 1 Monastery 638000. )


June


48


8- 3085 10-109800


1 6- 13440


13-


19400


-- 15-28193


3


543,918


(1 New Hamburg Stand 20000


1 Motel Rental Units 225000


July


50


9- 8318 8- 79900


(1 Motel Commercial 125000. 1 3- 4400 1- 40000 (1 Building moved to Seekonk - 1 Church Addition 40000


2- 8400


1- 2000


54 18-32558.


6 215,576. 54


Aug.


91


10- 3860 |25- 266000 18- 23935


|1- 25000


2- 20000


3- 2750 25-19143.


5


508,173. 50


Sept


47


16- 5350


7- 72000 3- 5000


3- 18875


3-


3000 15- 9704


134,845. 80


Oct.


63


19- 8315 16-214800 1 5-


4- 36300


3- 3200 11-


6373 1


311,445.


(1 Church Add. 13000 -- 1 Add. to Well House 1000) (1 Adm. & Recreation Bldg. 5000 -- 1 Elevator 19557)


Nov.


36


5- 4303


12-148800


6-


8400


1 - 1150


2- 22500


1- 1600


6- 11050 2


497,803


Dec. 19


3- 930


300000 ) 3-41900


1-


1500


1- 20000


1- 1400 6-


7200 4


72,930


572


$4.539.012 84


8


21.


50


(1 Elevator 6231. -- 1 Add. to City Library 141254)


(1 Well, and Pump House 20916. 80) 3900


( 1 Motel


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Annual Report


REPORT OF THE BUILDING CODE COMMISSION 1962


The Mayor and Municipal Council 29 Park Street Attleboro, Mass.


Gentlemen:


It is with pleasure that I submit the third annual report of the Building Code Commission.


The Commission held meetings on the second Thursday of the month throughout the year. Since November of the year the meetings have been held at the Union Street Fire Station.


Mr. Charles Bennett resigned from the Commission in March and was replaced by Guistino T. Marsella, in June.


During the year several applications were received and after due de- liberation the commission submitted to the Building Inspector its decision applicable to the Attleboro Building Ordinance.


A letter was forwarded to the Mayor in November, recommending an addition to the building ordinance to include minimum design criteria for roof loading.


A file cabinet was purchased this year and all commission records are now on file at the Union Street Fire Station.


For the coming year, this commission is planning a comprehensive review of the entire building ordinance.


Respectfully submitted,


BUILDING CODE COMMISSION


Kenneth E. Palmer, Chairman Guistino T. Marsella, Secretary Clifford A. Swanson August H. Schaefer William B. Pitas.


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Annual Report


REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF WIRES 1962


To His Honor, the Mayor and Municipal Council, City of Attleboro, Massachusetts.


Gentlemen,


I herewith submit the Annual Report of the activities of the Wire Inspection Department for the year ending December 31, 1962. During the year, permits issued and inspections made were as follows:


ELECTRICIANS


NEW SERVICES (To Mass. Elec. )


INSPECTED


TOTAL INSPECTIONS


January


72


33


105


140


February


30


15


45


60


March


57


33


90


120


April


52


34


86


125


May


70


40


110


147


June


47


37


84


112


July


36


30


66


99


August


62


38


100


133


September


66


47


113


151


October


52


36


88


117


November


72


48


120


160


December


68


24


92


121


684


415


1,083


1,485


In my annual report of 1961, I stressed upon electrical wiring as used in conjunction with the installation of swimming pools. The hazards and dangers of improper wiring and the use of appliances in the proximity of swimming pools has been recognized by the National Fire Protection Association and a new chapter dealing with swimming pools has been drawn up and inserted in the current edition of the new National Electric Code NFBU No. 70, 1962 edition and is known as "Chapter 680. " The rules set forth in this chapter are very clear and definite and will be so enforced by this department. This will apply to the home owner who anticipates doing his own wiring and to the legitimate licensed contractor. Electricity used in the proximity of a swim- ming pool, if not properly installed, is a great hazard to the life of the users of the pool. National statistics prove this point in their record of fatalities.


This department would like to call attention to the numerous general con- tractors who install metallic siding on homes in this city, that it is definitely compulsory for them to employ the services of a competent licensed electri- cian to remove and replace all electrical services and their immediate com- ponents on any of their work which involves moving of the electrical service.


I now wish to thank most sincerely his Honor, the Mayor, the Munici- pal Council, the Building Inspector, the officers and members of both police


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Annual Report


Report of the Wires Department continued-


and Fire Departments and every one who by their actions have contributed their valuable assistance toward the operation of this department for the past year of 1962.


Respectfully submitted, William S. King, Sr., Supt. of Fire Alarm, A. F. D.


REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FIRE ALARM 1962


To the Board of Fire Engineers, Attleboro Fire Department.


Dear Sirs:


I herewith submit my annual report of the Electrical Branch of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1962.


During the year a total of 786 service calls were made by this depart- ment. These calls include periodic tests of boxes, tests made in conjunction with insurance engineers covering the numerous privately owned master boxes, sprinklers and fire detection equipment. We wish to call attention to the citi- zens of this city and all concerned that through salesmanship and the effort of the members of this department the City of Attleboro has more privately owned self contained fire prevention and detection systems than any other town or city of its size in New England.


February 3 Through an unfortunate accident, a police cruiser knocked down fire alarm box #6 at the corner of Bank and Park Streets. A minimum amount of damage was done to the box and its supporting pedestal.


February 8 A new Master Box 5191 was installed and connected to the interior system of the new Oakhurst Apartments on South, Avenue. This system is of the latest design and includes a fire detection system, remote controls both inside and out -- side and other emergency equipment for the protection of the occupants.


February 20 On this date a post hole digger operated by a crew from the Massachusetts Electric Company accidently severed the underground Fire Alarm Cable under the Route 95 Bridge on North Avenue. Repairs were completed this same day.


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Report of the Fire Alarm Superintendent continued


March 3 A substantial new additional building of the Augat Company on Perry Avenue was connected to the existing system Box 7121. A new pressure pump system was installed on the sprinkler rizer.


March 5


A pressure pump unit was installed on the sprinkler rizer in Fire Department Headquarters on Union Street and connected to Box 4142 which is mounted on a pedestal in front of the station.


March 6


A new public address system was installed in Fire Headquarters.


March 13


A new Master Box #3117 was installed and connected to the sprinkler system in the garage and storehouse owned by John Walsh and which is occupied by the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company.


March 14


A new Master Box #3122 was installed and connected to the sprinkler system at the new location of the Attleboro Sav- ings Bank at 8-10 Park Street. For the record, this was the former Attleboro Gas Company Building.


March 16


A new overhead line was constructed from the corner of Bank and Dean Streets to the building on Sanford Street occupied by the Superintendent of Schools office.


April 2


A new Master Box #3124 was installed and connected to a com- plete interior fire detection system which was installed by the Standard Electric Company of Rhode Island in the office of the Superintendent of Schools on Sanford Street.


April 5


A new Master Box #8124 was installed and connected to the sprinkler system in the property of the J. T. Healey Company located on 97 Dunham Street.


April 15 16 17


A new overhead line was constructed from Park Street to the rear of La Salette Shrine and a temporary street fire alarm Box 654 was placed in service to afford protection to the con- struction offices and storehouses. This box will be removed when the permanent master boxes are installed permanently on the new structures. The line will remain and be used in the future to feed the new boxes.


May 21 23 24


A new line constructed from Dennis Street through Rathbun Willard Drive terminated at the New High School. A new type of twin #12 PWC aerial cable was used on this job for a dis- tance of 2100 feet. This is a new form of Fire Alarm con- struction and never used in this area previously.


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Report of the Superintendent of Fire Alarm continued-


June 4 Our overhead line was extended from Locust Street into the Pitas Plat and along streets named Hemlock Drive, Wingate Road Road and Hickory Lane. A new street Box #2113 was installed at the corner of Hickory Lane and Hemlock Drive.


June 6


A highway construction truck traveling along Route 95 struck and tore down the fire alarm wires crossing the new high- way at the end of Deanville Road.


June 19 June 22


Additional repairs and work done on fire alarm underground crossing of Route 95 at Clifton Street.


Final repairs made at the Deanville crossing of Route 95. New line constructed.


June 26


A severe wind and heavy rainstorm struck the city and ori North Avenue, the falling of a big limb caused the high ten- sion wires to come down across the Fire Alarm wires, there- by sending a current of over 4, 000 volts through our circuit. This voltage hit the Master Fire Alarm box located on Farmer's School and completely burned it out. Also burned out the reg- ister in Superintendent King's home.


June 27


New feed wires were run to Box #332 and to King's residence.


June 28


On this date, a new 1962 ranch wagon was received for the use of the assistant electrician from the successful bidder, Buster Crafford, Inc.


July 9 New underground line completed across Route 95 at the Thacher Street crossing and the old overhead line removed.


July 31


A new line constructed over Route 95 at Clifton Street.


August 13 Construction started on underground fire alarm service into the Methodist Church at the corner of North Main Street and Sanford Streets.


August 22


New Master Box #5154 installed and in service on a pedestal at the front of the New High School, Rathbun Willard Drive. A Gamewell Company Flex-Alarm detection system was installed in the interior of the building by the Hawes Electrical Company of New Bedford, Massachusetts.


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Annual Report


Report of the Superintendent of Fire Alarm continued-


August 23 New Master Box #3123 was installed at the Methodist Church and connected to a complete fire detector interior system. Also, a remote control switch was installed near the Fire Alarm Box for the purpose of rupturing the current feed to the church in case of trouble or fire. The interior work was accomplished by the J. William Metters Company of Attleboro.




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