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REPORT OF THE HEALTH NURSE
Fernand L. Girouard, M. D. Health Officer Health Department Attleboro, Massachusetts
Dear Doctor Girouard:
I herewith submit the annual statistical report of the activities of the Health Nurse for the year 1963:
* Number of visits to and in behalf of tuberculosis cases 346
Number of visits to and in behalf of contacts of tuberculosis cases 45
Number of visits to and in behalf of suspicious tuberculosis cases 16 Number of visits to Bristol County Hospital with persons for x-ray follow-up and admittance 52
Number of active pulmonary tuberculosis cases reported in 1963 0
Number of active non-pulmonary tuberculosis cases reported in 1963-0
Number of inactive tuberculosis cases reported in 1963 0
Number of tuberculosis deaths reported in 1963 0
Number of visits to and in behalf of other infectious diseases 14
** Number of visits to and in behalf of school children 169
Number of visits to and in behalf of services to crippled children 35
Number of visits to and in behalf of non-communicable diseases 13
Other visits - check on biologicals at Sturdy Hospital, inspection Day Care Agencies and licensing of same, premature baby program, social service, Health Department business, meetings attended. 275
TOTAL OF ALL VISITS- 965
Twenty thousand, seven hundred and fifty-four doses of Sabin Oral Polio Vaccine were distributed throughout the public schools, parochial schools and clinics held by the Health Department. Forty-five persons re- ceived free flu shots.
** A survey was conducted under the supervision of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Sanatoria and Tuberculosis, where by a total of three hundred and forty-six former tuberculosis patients were reviewed and reclassified.
** A total of seven hundred and nine pupils of St. John's and St. Joseph's Parochial Schools were weighed, measured and given the Massachusetts Hear- ing Test. First grade students in both schools were given the Heaf Test for tuberculosis. Results of all tests were recorded on student's records and follow-ups were completed as necessary.
Seven families were given financial assistance for hospital care under the Premature Infant Program following investigation and follow-up.
Respectfully submitted, Dorothy McManus, R. N. Health Nurse.
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REPORT OF THE DENTAL CLINIC
Fernand L. Girouard, M. D. Health Officer Health Department Attleboro, Massachusetts
Dear Doctor Girouard:
We herewith submit the annual report of the Dental Clinic for 1963.
In September, 1963, the school dental clinic carried out its annual inspection. An oral examination and classification with throat stick and flashlight were performed on 3720 children in grades one through six in nine public and two parochial schools.
There were 2272 referrals of children requiring early dental care. Three hundred and twenty-two applicants were accepted for treatment at the dental clinic.
During the year 1963, the school dental clinic had 976 patient appoint- mente at its clinics.
Principal treatments consisted of 873 radiographs, 673 extractions and 201 restorations .
Seven children were given minor orthodentia treatments to improve both appearance and dental health.
The dental hygienist also made 35 visits to the schools for special exams, and six home visits concerning child-patients of the dental clinic.
Respectfully submitted Lino Tiberi, D. M. D. Dominic Basile, D. M. D. Ruth C. Merriss, D. H.
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS AND INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING 1963
F. I. Girouard, M. D. Health Officer Health Department Attleboro, Massachusetts
Dear Dr. Girouard:
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals for 1963.
Number of animals examined and quarantined for rabies, two visits 117 each
Number of premises inspected for disease and sanitation (11 Dairy Herds) . 37
Number of animals inspected at above premises :
Cattle 259
Heifers
28
Calves
21
Bulls
1.
Swine 1080
Steer
8
Horses
32
Goats
... 3
Sheep
. . 12
All reports were checked for interstate shipment of cattle, and identification numbers were forwarded to the state.
Respectfully submitted ,
James C. DeWitt, D. V. M. Inspe ctor of Animals and Slaughtering
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING 1963
F. L. Girouard, M. D. Health Officer Health Department Attleboro, Massachusetts
Dear Dr. Girouard:
During the past year, 889 inspections were made by the Plumbing Inspectors, 192 by my assistant, Constant Poholek, and 697 by myself. These included 263 rough plumbing and 193 finish inspections and were as follows:
29 Tankless heaters
39 Electric heaters
61 Gas water heaters
10 Oil heaters
28 Sinks
21 Sink traps
16 Sewer connections
31 Lead wastes
24 Replacement of soil pipes
16 Dishwashers
61 Washing machines
26 Replacement of old fixtures
7 Water cooling fixtures
7 Disposals
8 Air conditioners
4 Sewer ejectors
10 Floor drains
10 Roof drains
22 Water closets
3 Water pipes
It is my recommendation that fees be charged for plumbing permits. This is done in most other cities.
The Plumbing Code should be revised in order that new methods and new materials could be used.
Respectfully submitted,
Allan A. Gross, Plumbing Inspector
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES AND RECEIPTS
Expenditures: -
Salaries
$ 20,366.35
Sanatoria 1,697.50
Other Expenses 16,008.60
Garbage Collection . 24,990.00
Maintenance of City Dump - Bulldozing 777.40
$ 63,839.85
Receipts :-
Licenses and Permits were issued as follows for the year:
Milk Store 97
Milk Dealer 38
Ice Cream Manufacturers 3
Pasteurizing
2
Oleomargarine
44
Methyl Alcohol
37
Cabins and Trailer Camps.
6
Funeral Directors
6
Massage. 7
Sale of Ice Cream 91
Installation of Septic Tanks
140
Percolation Engineers 29
Rendering
2
Total fees collected for these licenses
$369.50
Private Water Testing Fees
40. 00
Dental Clinic Fees
373. 45
$ 782. 95
ATTLEBORO VITAL STATISTICS BY MONTHS
42
Births 2.4
Deaths
February
40
20
March
56
31
April
52
17
May
50
22
June
34
21
July
49
21
August
53
24
September
44
20
October
44
33
November
34
27
December
52
20
550
289
(279 Males,
(150 Males, 139 Females)
271 Females)
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Report of the Health Department continued- DEATHS UNDER ONE YEAR
Under one day 10
Two days.
1
Three days 1
Twenty-one days 1 Three months 1 000
Five months 1
Eight months .
1
Total: 8 Males and 8 Females 16
CAUSES OF THESE DEATHS
Acute bronchopneumonia
1
Anoxia .
1
Asiatic Fla.
1
Cerebral Hemorrhage
1
Congenial Anamoly
7
Immaturity
3
Intestinal Pneumonia
1
Prematurity .
6
Pulmonary Asphyxia - interuterine
Total
16
DEATHS BY AGES
Stillborn 6
Under one year
16
One to five years
2
Five to ten years
0
Ten to twenty years
4
Twenty to thirty years
3
Thirty to forty years
4
Forty to fifty years
11
Fifty to sixty years
30
Sixty to seventy years
36
Seventy to eighty years
103
Over eighty years
65
Over ninety years
9
Total 289
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Report of the Health Department continued- CAUSES OF ATTLEBORO DEATHS - 1963 Accident:
Homicide
3
Auto
3
Immaturity 3
Drowning Fall Train (hit by train)
1
Inanition
2
4
Intestinal Pneumonitis
1
1
Lobar Pneumonia
1
Anemia
1
Lymphatic Leukemia - acute
2
Anoxia
3
Massive Pneumonia
1
Arteriosclerosis
5
Myocardial Failure
1
Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
23
Myocardial Infarction
10
Bronchopneumonia
20
Nephrosclerosis
1
Bronchitis (Acute)
1
Nephrosis - acute
1
Cancer
34
Paralysis Agitans
1
Cardiac Decompensation
6
Parkinson's Disease
3
Cardiac Failure
3
Perforation of Intestines
2
Cardio-Respiratory Failure
1
Pneumonitis - acute
1
Cerebral Hemorrhage & /or Edema
1
Pulmonary Asphyxia
1
Cerebral Thrombosis
17
Pulmonary Edema
2
Cerebral Vascular Accident
5
Pulmonary Embolism
7
Circulatory Collapse
1
Pulmonary Emphysema
1
Cirrhosis of Liver
7
Pneumothorax
1
Congenital Heart Anomale
1
Renal Failure
2
Congestive Heart Failure
6
Renal Tuberculosis
1
Coronary Pulmonale
2
Rheumatic Heart Disease
3
Coronary Arteriosclerosis
2
Ruptured Thoracic Aneurysm
1
Coronary Occlusion
8
Stillborn
6
Coronary Thrombosis
43
Syncope - under spinal
Fractured Hip
2
anethesia
1
Gangerine of Bowel
1
Gastric Ulcer
3
TOTAL - 289 Males, 150
139
Females, 139
CASES OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND DEATHS FROM COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Diseases
No. of cases
No. of Deaths
Animal Bites:
Dog I
126
0
Hamster
2
0
Monkey
2
0
Asiatic Flu
1
1
Chicken Pox
231
0
German Measles
7
0
Hepatitis, Infectious
1
0
Measles
21
0
Meningitis
1
0
Mumps
96
0
Salmonellosis
1
0
Scarlet Fever
33
0
Whooping Cough
1
0
Total.
523
1
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Hypostatic Pneumonia 2
Flu Pneumonia (Asiatic)
1
Uremia
6
Cerebral Hemorrhage
9
Prematurity 6
Lymphatic Leukemia - chronic 1
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1963
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Terms expire January 1964
A. Irvin Studley, 26 West Street
Katherine Scott, (Mrs. ), 8 Forest Street
1964
Robert Powers, 21 Earle Avenue, South Attleboro
1964
Warren B. Cooke, Todd Drive
1964
Salvatore Gulino, 15 Hope Street
1964
Dr. Donald B. Rae, 183 Glendale Road
1964
Margaret Williams , (Mrs. ) 40 Ashton Road
1966
Richard Cederberg, 25 Townhouse Road
1966
Dr. Adolph Bender, 24 Commonwealth Avenue
1966
A. Irvin Studley
Chairman
Margaret Williams, (Mrs. ) Secretary
A. Irvin Studley, Representative before the Municipal Council
STANDING COMMITTEES
Teachers and Course of Study
Trade High School
Mrs. Katherine Scott, Chairman
Mr. Salvatore Gulino, Chairman
Mr. Gulino
Mr. Cederberg
Mrs. Williams
Dr. Rae
Cafeteria
Mr. Warren Cooke, Chairman
Mrs. Williams
Mrs. Scott
Dr. Bender
Buildings
Transportation
Mr. Robert Powers, Chairman
Mr. Powers
Dr. Rae
Dr. Bender
Salary
Mr. Warren Cooke, Chairman
Dr. Bender
Mrs. Scott
Dr. Rae
Athletics Dr. Adolph Bender, Chairman Dr. Rae Mr. Powers
Regular Meetings, First and Third Mondays of each month at 7:45 P. M.
All bills to be acted on must be submitted in duplicate and be in the hands of the clerk of the committee, superintendent's office, be- fore the third of each month in order to be paid on the fifteenth of that month.
Textbooks and Supplies
Mrs. Margaret Williams, Chairman Mr. Cooke
Mr. Richar ! Cederberg, Chairman
Mr. Cooke
Finance
Mr. Salvatore Gulino
Mr. Cederberg
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Report of the School Department contin ued
Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Samuel W. Thomas, Office: Sanford Street Residence, 206 Plain Street, Norton, Mass.
School Physician Dr. Simon Coren 150 Pleasant Street
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Mr. Joseph F. Murphy Residence: 471 South Main, Mansfield
School Nurses Dorothy B. Wendell, R. N. (Mrs. ) Office: Attleboro High School Residence: 90 Locust Street
Office Personnel Jessie C. Ford, Secretary of the Superintendent Barbara O'Keefe, R. N. (Mrs. ) 2 Fourth Street
11 1/2 Park Avenue
Hilda R. LaPalme, Principal Clerk 61 Hebron Avenue
B. June Ashley , R. N. (Mrs. ) 90 Dennis Street
Gertrude A. Blais, (Mrs. ), Payroll Clerk 51 Orange Street
School Dentist
Dr. Lino Tiberi
150 Pleasant Street
Majella L. Turcotte, Clerk 542 Newport Avenue South Attleboro
School Dental Hygienist Ruth Merriss, (Mrs. ) 18 West Street School Dental Clinic
Supervisor of Cafeterias Pearl Fine (Mrs. ) Office: Brennan Jr. High School Smith Street
D. Lawrence Weiss, Cafeteria Clerk
754 Newport Avenue South Attleboro
SCHOOL CALENDAR
First Term: Wednesday, September 4, 1963 to Friday, December 20, 1963 Second Term: Monday, December 30, 1963 to Friday February 14, 1963 Third Term: Monday February 24, 1964 to Friday, April 17, 1964 Fourth Term: Monday April 27, 1964 to Friday, June 19, 1964
SCHOOL SESSIONS
High School-One session, from 8:00 to 2:00 with a lunch period of 20 minutes. Brennan Junior High School-one session, from 8:15 to 2:30 with a lunch period of 20 minutes.
Thacher Junior High School-one session, from 8:15 to 2:30 with a lunch period of 20 minutes.
South Attleboro Junior High School-one session from 8:18 to 2:28 with a lunch period of 20 minutes.
Bliss-Grade 1 : 8:45 to 11:15 and 12:30 to 2:45' Grades 11-V 8:45 to 11:15 and 12:30 to 2:30.
Briggs Corner =8:30 to 11:45 and 12:30 to 2:00
Farmers School- 9:00 to 11:45; and 1:00 to 3:00
Finberg-Grade 1: 8:45 to 11:45 and 1:00 to 2:45; Grades II-VI; 8:45 to 12:00 a id 1:00 to 3:00 Lincoln-Grade 1: 8:45 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 2:30; Grades 11-VI 8:45 to 11:45 and 12:45 to 2:45.
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SCHOOL SESSIONS continued
Richardson-Grades I-IV: 9:00 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 3:00: Grades V-VI: 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 3:00
Tiffany-9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 3:00
Washington-Grade 1: 8:45 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 2:45; Grades II-V: 8:45 to 11:45 and 12:45 to 2:45
Willett-Grade 1: 9:00 to 11:30 and 12:45 to 2:45; Grades II-III: 9:00 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 3:00; Grade IV: 9:00 to 11:45 and 12:45 to 3:00; Grades V and VI: 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 3:00.
Special Classes - 9:00 to 12:15 and 12:15 to 2:30
Trainable Classes (All Saint's Episcopal Church Hall) 8:45-11:45 A. M. Class and 11:45-2:15 P. M. Class.
COST OF INSTRUCTION-1963
Valuation of Attleboro 1963
$ 55,352,130. 00 $
Tax Rate per $1,000, 1963
68.50
Expended for support of schools
$ 2,070,652.28 5239
Average membership, September 1963
Expended per pupil based on average membership
$
395. 24
Cost of books and supplies per pupil
$
12. 27
Senior High School
Total Expended including High School share
$
512,373.67
Average membership, September 1962-1963
931
Cost per pupil
$
550. 35
Cost of books and supplies per pupil
$
24. 22
Junior High School
Total Expended including Junior High School's share
$ 565,433. 61
Average membership, September 1962-June 1963 Cost per pupil
$
442. 44
Cost of books and supplies per pupil
$
14. 30
Elementary School
Total Expended including Elementary Schools
$
992,847. 00
3030
Average membership, September 1962-June 1963 Cost per pupil
$
327. 66
Cost of books and supplies per pupil
$
7. 59
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD 1963
To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the Municipal Council
Gentlemen:
The Planning Board started the year's activities with a recommendation to the Municipal Council to accept in whole, or in part, the proposed Zoning Ordinance Revision as prepared by the Blair Associates.
Chairman Frank L. Briggs announced his retirement in January after 25 years association with the Attleboro Planning Board, and 14 years as paid supervisor. Mr. Briggs found it necessary to submit to eye surgery, and chairmanship was turned over to Charles A. Smith, Sr. , who had come to the Board with wide experience as President of the Municipal Council.
The cost of advertising the proposed Revision of the Zoning Ordinance was found to be $783. 40 and with no money in the budget for that purpose, the Board was not able to set up the hearings.
In May the clerk of the Planning and Zoning Boards, Mrs. Hazel Shaw, submitted her resignation to become effective July 1, 1963. Mrs. Shaw faithfully served the Boards for 11 years and was a tremendous asset to the _Planning and Zoning Boards in every possible way and helped in the work of the office until her success- or was named.
Lawrence R. Fitton, member of the Municipal Council and a former member of the Planning Board, was appointed by the Mayor to replace Reverend Frank L. Briggs, as a member of the Board and Supervisor of Planning and Zoning, and, also, assumed the duties of clerk.
A testimonial dinner was tended Reverend Frank L. Briggs with Mrs. Hazel Shaw sharing honors, by his associates on the Planning and Zoning Boards on November 19, 1963, at the Stone Ends Restaurant.
On December 16, 1963, Charles A. Smith, Sr. , resigned as chairman of the Planning Board having held that office since March.
John A. Cummings was elected chairman to serve until the full Board is seated in 1964.
Miss Helene Proulx was engaged to assume the duties of clerk of the Planning and Zoning office.
The end of the planning year finds the Board again confronted with the request that the recommended revision of the Zoning Ordinance be studied and referred to Council action .
The recommendation that Brook Street be continued to South Main Street, that had been advanced for many years, has been forwarded to the Mayor and Council for appropriate action, and we strongly urge steps be taken to start the project to kor: realization.
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The Board held public hearings on the proposed Zoning Ordinance changes as follows:
1. Highland Avenue and Washington Street
2. Washington Street and Como Drive
3. Southwesterly corner of Highland Avenue and
Washington Street
4. Southerly side ofMaple Street
5. South Main Street (easterly side at Attleboro-Seekonk line)
6. Southerly side of Bacon, westerly side of Westminster Avenue
7. Westerly side North Main Street from present Business to American Legion
8. Westerly of Newport Avenue
The Board held hearings on the following proposed plats under Sub-division Control Regulations:
1. River Side Estates Plat
2. Woodworth Acres #3
3. Carpenter Farm Plat #2
4. Locust Manor Estates
The Board held hearings on the discontinuance of
1. Goldie Street
2. Charles Avenue
Plans of land not under sub-control
46
Public hearings held on rezoning
8
Plat hearings held 4
Hearings to discontinue streets
2
Streets voted to be accepted
Slade Street
Prospect Avenue
Westminster Drive
Cole Chester Drive
Shady Lane
Royal Street
Service Road B named Stobbs Drive
Meeting Attendance:
Burleigh Moulton
20*
Charles A. Smith, Sr.
19
Clifford A. Swanson
18
Robert W. Mawney 11
Harold E. Washburn 10
John A. Cummings 11
Lawrence R. Fitton 6
Reverend Frank L. Briggs 4
*Mr. Moulton was the only one with a perfect attendance.
Respectfully submitted John A. Cummings Chairman Planning Board 67.
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REPORT OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL 1963
To His Honor the Mayor and the Honorable Municipal Council:
During the calendar year 1963 the Board of Appeal held eight regular and thirteen special meetings. It considered forty-nine applications and appeals, of which thirty-nine were granted, in whole or in part, five were denied, five withdrawn, and there was one pending at the end of the year.
Detailed statistics of the Board for the Calendar year 1963 are as follows:
1961
1962
1963
Number of regular meetings
12
13
8
Number of special meetings
14
17
13
Total applications or appeals filed
64
44
49
Granted (in whole or in part)
29
39
39
Denied
8
3
5
Withdrawn (or otherwise disposed of)
2
3
5
Applications or appeals pending
at the end of calendar year
5
6
1
Basil B. Mulligan resigned as Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal, April 30, 1963.
Hazel Shaw resigned as Clerk of the Zoning Board of Appeal, July 1, 1963.
Hayward H. Sweet became an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal September 17, 1963.
Lawrence R. Fitton assumed the duties of Clerk of the Zoning Board of Appeal, October 3, 1963.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles E. Judge, Chairman Vincent M. Germani, Member
George S. Gibb, Associate Member Hayward H. Sweet, Associate Member
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REPORT OF THE CITY SOLICITOR 1963
To the Honorable Mayor and the Municipal Council:
The office of the City Solicitor has been a very busy one in 1963.
Many opinions were given to all department heads and to the Municipal Council.
Many court appearances were required, land damage cases were tried, and settled.
There has been litigation pending against the city. Bond suits are still pending relative to Manchester Reservoir and Pipe Line. There are two land damage cases still pending, all of which will be disposed of in the year 1964.
There are two tort cases pending against the city involving fall down cases.
I again would stress the necessity of a law library for the City Solicitor and the purchase of a set of books on Municipal corporations. In addition to the library some part time secretarial service is needed.
I feel that greater consideration should be given to the salary for the job in light of the work load in this office.
Franklin R. McKay City Solicitor.
REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER 1963
To the Honorable Mayor and the Municipal Council:
I herewith submit the annual report of the Dog Officer for the year 1963. Listed : . 1 w as of January 1, 1963 to December 31, 1963.
Dogs Killed (Highway) 83
Dogs Boarded (Custody) 250
Dogs Destroyed (Statutory) 58
Dogs for Harvard Medical 110 Total 391
Dogs licensed April 1963 - December 1963 Total 1515
Kennels April 1963 - December 1963 Total 16
With the rising cost for feeding and care of these homeless strays, I find that I am operating at a deficit. I request that a budget appropriation for 1964 be set for the sum of $5, 400. 00 for operating expenses.
I am still hoping that our city can find a way to provide an animal shelter suitable for housing strays that are picked up from our streets.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael J. Quaglia, Dog Officer
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REPORT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1963
To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Municipal Council:
Gentlemen:
The activities of the Public Works Department in 1963 are herewith detailed for record.
In all divisions under very capable foremen, the work accomplished equaled and, in some cases, surpassed the very successful result of 1962. Four men re- signed for better paying positions and one very good man was deceased by a traffic accident. As they were not replaced and work load increased, total result would have been greater otherwise. All pertinent details are tabulated under appropriate headings.
Two five yard and one two yard dump trucks were purchased one for the High- way Foreman and Master Maintenance Mechanic and one one ton, four wheel drive for the Chief Operator and assistants for inspection at the reservoirs and daily checking of the Wading River Pumping Station.
If the truck replacement schedule is continued in 1964, the 1965 Budget could request other equipment, such as a twelve to fourteen ton tandem roller, street sidewalk plowing units, rotary blower, or a four wheel rubber tire tractor of suf- ficient capacity for center snow loading or drifts in outlying areas.
A drag box for spreading Type I street surfacing was purchased and used on the surfacing of the Municipal Parking Lot on the west side of North Main Street. It proved an excellent unit for narrow shoulder paving and street intersections.
Three mobile radio units were installed, one in the Highway Foreman's truck, The Chief Operator's unit, and one in the new large dump truck.
STREET RESURFACING AND SEALING. A total of ninety streets resurfaced or sealed, and fifty-one treated with Dix Seal or Type I Bituminous Concrete are listed under appropriate heading and will certainly result in less maintenance costs for several years. Maintenance surface treatment should supercede the practice of new street acceptance until all old streets are in good condition. The end result as above indicative of the ability and co-operative attitude of Mr. Proulx, the General Highway Foreman and the men or the Highway Division, even though number of men is at an all-time low.
Next year number of employees, especially labor must be increased if the proper over-all schedule for the many details involved for highway, sewer, and surface drain cleaning, and maintenance is to be realized.
HIGHWAY SURFACE DRAINS. The surfacing and construction of new streets required the installation of a substantial amount of pipe and structures as detailed. Work was all by city forces. Drainage is imperative for life of any street surface and is a very important part of departmental operations.
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Report of the Public Works Department continued SEWERS The one-third mile of sanitary sewer main extension and the eighty-five (85) connections for new homes and one industry indicate the steady increase of treatment load at the disposal plant.
In March of this year, construction started on a modern addition to the sewage plant to up date the method of treatment as required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to improve effluent which is drained into the Ten Mile River adjacent to our filter beds. Plant is expected to be in operation by October 1964.
The South Attleboro Area and the homes around Manchester and Luther Reservoir and Orrs Pond, in fact, all the area not now sewered on the water shed must be served if serious pollution of the water supply is to be avoided.
WATER DIVISION
The extension of mains and number of services for new homes for plat development is detailed elsewhere. All work was by city forces beside emer- gency repairs and routine maintenance. A revolving fund that would carry over from year to year would be a better way of handling main extension after council approval because it would enable this department to request bid early in January of the year when mills are slack and pipe could be stocked for installation as re- quired. A better price and delivery would be realized thereby.
Again it is recommended that the remaining open land around Lake Mirimichi be purchased to stop further building with subsequent additional pollution.
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