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Whitinsville National Bank
1,609.05
$35,265.54
5,097.50
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ANNUAL REPORT
6,686.22
Capital Increase reported previously
$28,579.32
Income due Town Treasurer
$27,502.43
The Agent has received as follows:
$1,609.05
1956 Balance January 1, 1956
$55,00
Jan. 2, 1956 South Pacific Railroad
Jan. 15, 1956 International Bank for Recon- struction
60.00
May 1, 1956 Chesapeake & Ohio
75.00
May 1, 1956 West Penn Power
41.25
June 1, 1956 Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
43.11
June 1, 1956 American Tel. & Tel. Co.
125.00
June 15, 1956 Treas. of United States
55.00
July 15, 1956 International Bank for Recon- struction 60.00
87.50
Nov. 1, 1956 Chesapeake & Ohio
,
75.00
Nov. 1, 1956 West Penn Power
43.14
Dec, 4, 1956 American Tel. & Tel. Co.
41.25
Dec. 4, 1956 Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
125.00
Dec. 21, 1956 Treas. of the United States
973.75
$2,582.80
The Agent has paid out as follows:
$1,076.89
Sept. 7, 1956 Town of Douglas
Dec. 17, 1956 Salary Agent 75.00
$1,151.89
Balance
$2,582.80
PRESENT VALUE OF DEVISE
December 31, 1956
$10,000.00 U. S. Bonds 21/2% 1967-62
$10,000.00
3,000.00 Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
23/4% 1981 1031/2 $3,093.75
1,076.89
Value to be kept permanent
87.50
July 1, 1956 Southern Pacific Railroad
1,430.91
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
Amortization
29.64
3,064.11
4,00 .00 Sou hern Pacific Railroad
23/4% 1996 831/2 3,000.00 American Tel. & Tel. Co. 27/8 % 1987 1021/8 Amortization
3,340.00
$3,063.75
18.05
4,000.00 International Bank for Reconstruc- tion Development
3% 1972 1001/4
$4,010.00
Amortization
1.16
5,000 Chesapeake & Ohio
31/2% 1996 1013/4
$5,100.00
Amortization
5.00
5,095.00
5,000 West Penn Power
3% 1974 102
$5,100.00
Amortization
10.52
5,089.48
Whitinsville National Bank
1,430.91
$35,074.04
Capital Increase reported previously
6,686.22
$28,387.82
Income due Town Treasurer
885.39
Value to be kept permanent
$27,502.43
Respectfully submitted,
GILBERT W. ROWLEY, Agent
3,045.70
4,008.84
$33,643.13
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ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS
The Water Commissioners submit the following as their report for the year 1956.
Our report for 1956 will show that we just kept within the ap- propriation given us.
The seeking for new water use up the $1000 allotted for that purpose.
Seven wells were driven but only one gave us satisfactory results as to quantity of water with a probable yield of 300 gals. per minute. However this water must now be proven for continuous yield and good quality approved by State authorities. We are ask- ing for $400.00 to be used for that purpose in 1957.
It cost us somewhat more than we allotted for cleaning and repairing our present field. We are getting the water from these wells now at less cost than formerly. We should state here that reliable authorities have cautioned us in the past that the wells in our present field for best results should not be used more than nine hours a day at 300 gals. per minute. The wells should rest for the remainder of the day. We sometimes find is necessary to draw from these wells for 20 hours and more.
This is one good reason We want to be sure that the water in the new well is dependable and of good quality.
Article 18 of the 1956 warrant called for the expending of $2000 on Oxford Road in the laying of 6 in. pipe. This job cost us $1884.97 leaving a balance of $115.23. The work was done by our own highway department with the help of our Water Superintend- ent, Edward Martinsen and the R. H. White Construction Co. of Auburn, Mass.
We have added 13 new services this year and made 3 replace- ments.
November 21, 1956 a branch main on White Avenue was broken by blasting. The main from Monument Square to Sokol Hall was shut off from 11:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. while repairs were being made. December 10th our 25 H.P. motor burned out and was repaired. The expense will be added to the 1957 report.
We regret to announce the leaving the department by our Water Superintendent, Edward Martinsen. Mr. Martinsen served us faithfully for ten years. The Commissioners wish him much suc- cess in his new work.
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
We recommend to the citizens of Douglas our new Superin- tendent, Mr. James Daubney. We believe he will prove worthy of your confidence.
Our income in 1956 totalled $14,322.48.
We ask that there be appropriated $10,427.75 for our use in 1957. The breakdown is as follows:
Administrative:
Superintendent's Salary
$2,600.00
Clerical Assistance
90.00
Printing, Stationery and Postage
130.00
Telephone
130.00
Bond
18.75
Dues
9.00
General:
Truck Maintenance
$400.00
Labor
100.00
Valves, Tubing, Pipes, Fittings
200.00
Equipment and Supplies
100.00
Meters Repaired
400.00
New Meters
600.00
General Supplies
50.00
Pumping Station:
Power and Light
$2,100.00
Fuel
100.00
Repairs to Buildings and Grounds
750.00
Special Repairs to Pumping Station and New Well
800.00
Service Pipe:
Labor
$400.00
Liability Insurance
50.00
Service Pipe
1,400.00
$1,850.00
$10,427.75
$2,977.75
$1,850.00
$3,750.00
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ANNUAL REPORT
We refer the voting citizens to Article 18 which considers the replacing of the small pipe off the 6 in. pipe on Grove Street. The Water Commissioners have been aware of the growing need and hope the voters will approve of the replacement. The sum of $793.52 has already been transferred from other balances turned in by the Commissioners. We believe $1500.00 added to the trans- fers would be adequate.
The financial report for 1956 follows:
WATER DEPARTMENT 1956
APPROPRIATION:
$11,170.00
Town Meeting
EXPENDITURES:
Administrative:
$3,310.00
Superintendent's Salary
90.00
Clerical Assistance
52.00
Meter Reading
120.67
Printing, Stationery, and Postage
133.99
Telephone
18.75
Bond
9.00
Dues
156.93
All Other
$3,891.34
General:
$375.29
Truck Maintenance
1,375.71
Valves, Tubing, Pipes, Fittings
43.23
Equipment and Supplies
242.90
Meters Repaired
750.00
New Meters
60.43
General Supplies
72.00
All Other
$2,920.16
Pumping Station:
$1,849.23
Power and Light
101.86
Fuel
311.69
Repairs to Bldgs. and Grounds
89.30
Equipment and Supplies
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
Testing and Cleaning Wells
1,632.27
Service Pipe:
$3,984.35
Labor
$333.25
Liability Insurance
40.90
$374.15
$11,170.00
Respectfully,
GILBERT W. ROWLEY FELIX S. VECCHIONE WILLIAM J. WALLIS Water Commissioners
REPORT OF WIRE INSPECTOR
East Douglas, Mass. December 31, 1956
To the Selectmen of the Town of Douglas:
I have made inspection in the past year as follows:
17 Entrance Inspection of new homes at $3.00
$51.00
3 Miscellaneous Inspections at 1.00
3.00
Total
$54.00
The $54.00 has been turned over to the Town Treasurer.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE BROUWER, Wire Inspector
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ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
January 1st, 1957
Mr. Robert J. Frost, Chairman
Board of Selectmen
Douglas, Mass.
I herewith respectfully submit the Annual Report of the Douglas Police Department for the year ending December 31st, 1956.
ORGANIZATION
Chief of Police VICTOR J. NELSON
Sergeants
JOSEPH KOSTKA
Patrolmen
JOHN MICHNA
JEREMIAH KELLY
ERNEST GAULIN
JAMES HICKEY
CLIFFORD BALLOU
FRANK HIPPERT
ACTIVITY REPORT
501
Complaints Received (all nature)
422
Complaints Investigated
18
Investigations for Other Departments
611
Hours of Investigations
51
Hours at Court (all officers)
$55.00
Value of Stolen or Lost Property Recovered
15
Arrests (see following schedule for classification)
TRAFFIC
Cars stopped, operators warned, booked, etc. M. V. Laws
Cars stopped, operators summoned to Court, Vio. M. V.
Laws 201
Cars stopped, operator's license recommended suspended
Cars stopped, registrations revoked, Vio. M. V. Laws
77
Motor Vehicle transfers checked and approved
Accidents
12
Property Damage
2
Personal Injury 0
Fatal
589
22
6
7
WARREN JOHNSON
HARRY BROWN
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES
Hours Special Duty (all officers)
1602
Summons served for this and other Departments
47
Doors to Business Places found unlocked and secured
49
Emergency messages delivered 24
9
Highway defects located and reported to Superintendent
3
Vacant houses inspected at request of Owners (inspections)
922
Mileage, Cruiser, Patrols, Investigations, Court, etc.
26,004
CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES FOR WHICH ARRESTS WERE MADE
Crimes Against Property :
Breaking and Entering with intent to commit Larceny
1
Larceny
1
Crimes Against Public Order:
Non-Support
2
Operating to Endanger
3
Drunk
1
Operating under Influence of Liquor
1
Motor Vehicle Laws-Violating
6
Fishing without License
2
Total
17
Males
Females
17
Residents
0
Non-Residents
5
Felonies
12
Misdemeanors
2
For Other Departments
15
Sentenced to Jails, Prisons
0
Juveniles brought to Police Headquarters regarding vari- ous Complaints. No prosecution wanted by Complain- ants
1
The report of the Police Department shows a decrease in arrests made for the year of 1956. Exactly fifteen less than the previous year.
Three business establishments were broken into during the night. All three "breaks" were discovered by the Officer on duty while making his rounds and door checks.
Our accident rate shows a decrease over the year of 1955. Seven accidents which required reports submitted. Once again we were fortunate to go through the year without a fatal accident.
7
Street lights found to be out and reported to authority
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ANNUAL REPORT
Two Safety Awards were received during the year for the Town of Douglas. Only the fine cooperation of licensed M. V. operators of our Town made this possible.
The placing of a Police Officer on duty at the Whitin Reservoir on week-ends during the summer months has proven successful. Conditions there showed marked improvement.
Respectfully submitted,
VICTOR J. NELSON, Chief of Police
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Itemized financial statement follows:
APPROPRIATION
$10,500.00
Town Meeting
EXPENDITURES
Appropriated Expended
Various Budget
$3,800.00
$3,800.00
Chief of Police
2,803.00
2,803.00
Patrolman
1,300.00
1,343.50
Special Officers
650.00
650.00
Radio and Telephone Despatcher
950.00
952.34
Cruiser Maintenance
450.00
478.45
Telephone
161.00
203.23
Cruiser Insurance
250.00
98.25
Uniforms
50.00
59.75
Radio Maintenance
25.00
19.95
Equipment
25.00
11.00
Office Supplies
36.00
64.40
Miscellaneous
$10.500.00 $10,483.87
Totals
16.13
Unexpended balance
$10,500.00
Total
CHURCH TRAFFIC DETAIL
APPROPRIATION
$250.00
Town Meeting
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
EXPENDITURES
Salaries of Officers
$229.00
Unexpended balance
21.00
$250.00
POLICE LOCK-UP
APPROPRIATION
Town Meeting
$165.00
EXPENDITURES
Town of Northbridge, Lock-Up Rental
$150.00
Lock-Up Keeper
15.00
$165.00
POLICE CRUISER (New)
APPROPRIATION
Town Meeting
$1,100.00
EXPENDITURES
Police Cruiser
$1,100.00
$1,100.00
POLICE-RESERVOIR SUMMER DETAIL
APPROPRIATION
Town Meeting
. $100.00
EXPENDITURES
Salaries of Officers
$75.00
Unexpended Balance
25.00
$100.00
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ANNUAL REPORT
VETERAN'S SERVICE DIRECTOR
January
14th
1957
Finance Board Town of Douglas
Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report of the Veteran's Service Director for the year of 1956.
For your information and guidance, I am incorporating acti- vities report from January 1st to December 31st, 1956.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN M. MICHNA, Veteran's Services Director
January 14th, 1957
Mr. Robert J. Frost, Chairman
Board of Selectmen
Douglas, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
I hereby respectfully submit my annual report as Veteran's Service Director, for the year ending December 31st, 1956.
ACTIVITY REPORT
Veteran's Benefits Allowed
13
Veteran's Benefits Disallowed
11
State Bonus
105
Information
99
Visitors
27
Investigation
2
Tax Exemption
3
Hospitalization
2
Application For Compensation
1
Application For Schooling
10
Guidance In Schooling
Miscellaneous 24
7
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
Correspondent
83
Total
387
Respectfully submitted,
Veteran's Services Director
RECAPITULATION
The Itemized Financial Statement as follows:
Appropriation Veteran's Benefits
APPROPRIATION:
Town Meeting
1956 $1,000.00
Budget 1957 $1,000.00
$1,000.00
EXPENDITURES:
Cash Benefits
$405.95
Total Expenditures
$405.95
Unexpended
594.05
Total
$1,000.00
Veteran's Department Expense
APPROPRIATION:
Town Meeting
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
EXPENDITURES:
Telephone
$147.00
Office Expense
44.25
Association Dues
5.00
Total Expenditures
$196.25
Unexpended
3.75
Total
$200.00
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REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
Chapter 81 Highways
$5,325.00
Appropriated by Town
19,525.00
Allotment by State
$24,850.00
Total
Expenditures :
$9,309.51
Labor
372.37
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
Rental from town owned equipment credited to
4,639.20
Machinery Account
3,887.25
Hired Equipment
6,638,58
Materials
$24,846.91
Total Chapter 81 Highways
3.09
Unexpended
$24,850.00
Chapter 90 Maintenance
$1,500.00
Appropriated by Town
1,500.00
Allotment by State
1,500.00
Allotment by County
$4,500.00
Total
Expenditures:
$1,215.55
Labor
48.62
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
Rental from town owned equipment credited
552.70
Machinery Account
417.60
Hired Equipment
2,264.96
Materials
Total Chapter 90 Maintenance Unexpended
$4,499.43
.57
$4,500.00
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
Chapter 90 Construction (1955)
Balance Available January 1, 1956
$16,000.00
$16,000.00
Expenditures :
Labor
$3,931.46
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
143.98
Rental from town owned equipment credited to Machinery Account
1,244.00
Hired Equipment
3,253.88
Materials
7,426.68
Total Chapter 90 Construction $16,000.00
Chapter 90 Construction
Appropriated by Town
$2,000.00
Allotment by State
6,000.00
Allotment by County
2,000.00
Total
$10,000.00
Expenditures :
Labor
$2,301.82
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
92.07
Rental from town owned equipment credited to Machinery Account
910.40
Hired Equipment
2,005.68
Materials
4,690.03
Total Chapter 90 Construction
$10,000.00
Bridges
Town Appropriation
$500.00
Expenditures:
Labor
$237.80
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
11.89
Materials
247.04
Total Bridges
$496.73
Unexpended
3.27
$500.00
$500.00
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Sidewalks
Town Appropriation
$300.00
Expenditures :
$210.55
Labor
7.83
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
Rental from town owned equipment credited
33.60
to Machinery Account
48.00
Hired Equipment
$299.98
Total Sidewalks
.02
Unexpended
$300.00
D. C. Sidewalks
$300.00
Town Appropriation
$300.00
Expenditures :
$38.35
Labor
1.92
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
251.25
Materials
$291.52
Total D. C. Sidewalks
8,48
Unexpended
$300.00
Railings
Town Appropriation
$500.00
Expenditures :
$165.00
Labor
7.90
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
Rental from town owned equipment credited
42.00
to Machinery Account
284.98
Materials
$499.88
Total Railings
$300.00
$500.00
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
Unexpended
.12
$500.00
Snow Roads
Town Appropriation
$12,600.00
Expenditures :
Labor
$5,424.11
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
271.22
Rental from town owned equipment credited to Machinery Account
3,175.18
Hired Equipment
1,532.90
Materials
2,194.74
Total Snow Roads
$12,598.15
Unexpended
1.85
$12,600.00
Special Highways
Town Appropriation
$2,650.00
Transfer from Blanket Insurance
300.00
$2,950.00
Expenditures :
Labor
$868.00
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
40.70
Rental from town owned equipment credited to Machinery Account
117.60
Hired Equipment
91.25
Materials
231.54
Electricity
132.34
Telephone
283.66
Radio and Telephone Operator
375.00
Upton Fuel & Construction Co.
623.85
Roland Temple
173.25
Unexpended
2,937.19
12.81
$2,950.00
$12,600.00
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Equipment Insurance-
$500.00
Appropriated by Town
$500.00
Expenditures:
$453.08
Premium Payments
$453.08
Total Equipment Insurance
46.92
Unexpended
$500.00
Highways - Drainage
$1,000.00
Appropriated by Town
$1,000.00
Expenditures :
$901.21
Materials
$901.21
Total Drainage
98.79
Unexpended
$1,000.00
Adding Machine
Appropriated by Town
$325.00
Expenditures: $325.00
Adding Machine
$325.00
Sander
$2,500.00
Appropriated by Town
$2,500.00
Expenditures:
Perkins-Milton Co., Inc.
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
$325.00
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
Flood
Expenditures :
Labor
$2,083.30
Hired Equipment
4,753.30
Materials
3,283.20
Total Flood
$10,119.80
Machinery Rental Receipts
Chapter 81 Highway
$4,639.20
Chapter 90 Maintenance
552.70
Chapter 90 Construction (1955)
1,244.00
Chapter 90 Construction (1956)
910.40
Sidewalks
33.60
Snow Roads
3,175.18
Railings
42.00
Special Highways
117.60
Total Machinery Rental
$10,714.68
Machinery Maintenance Account
Town Appropriation
$500.00
Transfer from 1956 Machinery Rentals
10,227.32
$10,727.32
Expenditures:
J. D. Bousquet & Sons
$29.50
Central Communication Service
37.63
George F. Blake, Inc.
147.86
Carter's Auto Service
1,542.87
Andrew Cencak
97.93
Christie & Thomson, Inc.
21.13
City Auto Parts
71.32
City Truck Co., Inc.
6.30
C & R Tire Co., Inc.
1,293.66
Douglas Motor Sales, Gas and Parts
1,059.24
Eastern Equipment Sales, Inc.
861.40
E. F. Edson Co., Inc.
846.69
Files Equipment
548.87
Gar Wood
42.20
George's Mobilgas Station, Gas
497.36
General Automotive Supply Co.
92.12
Harr Motor Co.
76.07
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907.94
Hilltop Filling Station, Gas
3.90
Industrial Supplies
1,203.86
Johnson Motors, Gas and Repairs
14.70
Jenkins & Robinson
5.10
Millbury-Boston Express
33.20
Morrisey Bros. Tractor Co.
35.84
Morley Equipment Co., Inc.
23.00
Mowry's Auto Repair
182.42
Mumford Motor Sales, Inc.
21.80
National Glass Works
158.84
Nelson's Service Station
38.04
Perkins-Milton Co.
88.65
The Premier Autoware Co.
60.00
Royal Typewriter Co.
293.01
Irving Schultz & Co.
42.99
Silcraft Corporation
20.55
Steve's Cities Service, Gas
144.77
W. R. Wallis Lumber Co.
18.37
Washburn-Garfield
32.00
Whitinsville Auto Trim Shop
48.22
Worcester Oxy-Acetylene Supply
58.62
Worcester Rim & Wheel Co.
10,707.97
Total Expenditures
19.35
Unexpended Balance
$10,727.32
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD A. THERRIEN, Highway Superintendent
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
SIMON FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT OF THE TREASURER
Appropriation:
Town Meeting Dog Fund
$3,500.00
400.82
$3,900.82
Expenses Paid by Town Treasurer:
Librarian
$2,157.00
Treasurer
25.00
Janitor
542.00
Books
202.77
Papers
216.74
Binding Books
45.69
Fuel
340.40
Lights
51.20
Interior Repairs
164.60
Telephone
84.00
Grounds and Buildings
12.00
Miscellaneous
20.00
Unexpended
$3,861.40
$39.42
Expenditures by Library Treasurer:
Periodicals
$16.20
Books
14.25
Telephone
52.70
Supplies
20.07
Lights
10.60
Assistant Librarian
33.00
Bank Charges
11.00
Labor
50.00
Miscellaneous
20.00
Endowment Funds:
Mrs. Royal Keith Fund
$200.00
James Fairfield Fund
5,000.00
$404.25
Oil
176.43
$3,900.82
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6,000.00
James Smith Fund
500.00
Arthur F. Taft Fund
1,000.00
Winfield S. Schuster Fund
200.00
James W. Wixtead Fund
$12,900.00
SIMON FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND In Custody of Treasurer
Deposits Securities
Cash
$172.70
$1,227.90 $12,000.00 $13,400.60
On Hand Jan. 1, 1957
86.97
1,246.34 12,000.00 13,333.31
Receipts 1956
Income from
Savings Account $18.52
Income from
U. S. Bonds
300.00
Added to
Savings Account
18.22
Income
$336.74
$336.74
INCOME ACCOUNT
$172.70
On Hand Jan. 1, 1956
86.97
On Hand Jan. 1, 1957
Receipts 1956
Interest on Savings
$18.52
Interest U. S. Bonds
300.00
On Hand Jan. 1, 1956
172.70
$491.22
404.25
Payments 1956
On Hand Jan. 1, 1957
$86.97
Paid by Treasurer
$404.25
Respectfully submitted.
W. J. DUNLEAVY, Treas.
Total
Savings Par Value
On Hand Jan. 1, 1956
Payments
$336.74
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
SIMON FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
The annual report of the Simon Fairfield Public Library for 1956 shows that 12,033 volumes were taken out for home use during the year. Thirty-eight hundred ninety-six volumes were adult fiction, 1867 adult nonfiction, 3105 juvenile fiction, 1052 juvenile nonfiction, 1557 periodicals, 32 pamphlets and 524 from the Rental Collection.
Two hundred forty-three books were added during the year; 131 by purchase, 81 as gifts and 31 from the Rental Collection.
Fifty-three new borrowers were registered.
State Certificates for reading were given to 18 children. Eight received Honor Certificates for reading and reporting on twenty or more books, and 10 others received one or more five-book certificates.
Mrs. Dudley, assistant librarian, helped in planning and prepar- ing the summer Vacation Reading Program which was called the Circus Book Club. Twenty-nine boys and girls registered. Nine- teen completed the requirements and were invited to the library Saturday afternoon, August 23rd, when Mrs. Richard Aldrich read stories and the children were given their clowns and certificates.
In May, through the kindness of Mrs. Lunt, posters showing kindness to animals, which were made in the schools for the contest sponsored by the American Humane Education Society, were ex- hibited in the library.
The librarian visited six classrooms in connection with the Va- cation Reading Program and two for Book Week in November.
Librarian and assistant librarian attended meetings of the South- ern Worcester Library Group at Whitinsville and the Bay Path Li- brary Club at Webster, and librarian attended another Group meeting at Mendon in the Fall.
February 27th and April 27th Mrs. McTeer brought her class to visit the library and chose books for a school collection, and on October 16th and 18th classes from the Junior High School came to the library in the morning for a lesson on the use of reference books.
During the Spring and Summer members of the Girl Scout Troops came in to help in various ways.
A framed topographical map of the town of Douglas which was given by Explorer Post No. 134, Boy Scouts, was placed in the Ref- erence Room.
Respectfully submitted,
ROSALIE E. WILLIAMS, Librarian
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ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF TOWN HALL
NEW TOWN HALL MAINTENANCE
APPROPRIATION:
$4,200.00
Town Meeting
900.00
Moses Wallis Devise
675,00
Reserve Fund
$5,775.00
EXPENDITURES:
$2,574.00
Janitor's Salary
913.47
Fuel
552.00
Lights
1,553.50
Maintenance and Repairs
16.18
Jantor's Supplies
100.00
Bond
25.00
Comm. of Mass., License
10.00
All Other
5,744.15
30.85
Unexpended Balance
$5,775.00
OLD TOWN HALL MAINTENANCE
APPROPRIATION:
Town Meeting
150.00
Reserve Fund
$550.00
EXPENDITURES :
Fuel
98.80
Lights
8.60
Building Maintenance
535.23
14.77
Unexpended Balance
$400.00
$427.83
$550.00
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN
APPROPRIATION:
Town Meeting
$100.00
$100.00
EXPENDITURES:
Tree Warden's Salary
$100.00
$100.00
TREE DEPARTMENT EXPENSE
APPROPRIATION :
Town Meeting
$900.00
EXPENDITURES:
Blackstone Tree and Landscaping Service, trimming and removing trees
$826.00
Labor
52.40
Equipment
5.40
Unexpended Balance
16.20
$900.00
REPORT OF MOTH DEPARTMENT
APPROPRIATION :
Town Meeting
$400.00
EXPENDITURES:
Labor-Spraying
$285.51
Equipment Maintenance
68.64
Unexpended Balance
354.15
45.85
$400.00
$900.00
883.80
$400.00
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ANNUAL REPORT
The State College at Amherst sent reports from samples taken from the Elm trees in the Town. Their findings indicated that 42 Elms would have to be destroyed.
This program is now being carried out by your Tree Warden.
Our Moth Department was notified in July that there had been fatal cases of sleeping sickness in nearby communities.
The department, with the cooperation of the Selectmen, de- cided to spray all swamps, open sewerage and swamp holes, especially near our schools, as a preventative.
I want to take this opportunity to thank all town officials and the people of Douglas for their cooperation with these departments.
JAMES FULONE,
Tree Warden-Moth Superintendent
DOUGLAS RECREATION COMMITTEE
January 1, 1957
To: Mr. Robert J. Frost, Chairman Douglas Board of Selectmen
The Douglas Recreation Commission hereby submits the annual report for 1956.
The past year saw the commission take another large step to expand the summer program by installing flood lights at the tennis court in back of the High School. This area may be used for night basketball and also tennis.
Although the lights were not ready in time for a full time basket- ball program, Douglas High School took advantage of the facilities on two occasions when they played against out of town High School teams.
The commission would like at this time to make a recommenda- tion to completely re-surface the tennis court as it presents a safety hazard because of a continuous battle with the elements over the past number of years. We have in the past years patched it up from
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time to time but have found that these minor repairs do not serve the purpose.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES E. DEVLIN, HAROLD KEITH, ANDREW J. MERCAK, Recreation Commission
RECREATION
APPROPRIATION:
Town Meeting
$300.00
Reserve Fund
300.00
$600.00
EXPENDITURES:
Lights
$5.60
Electrician-Installation of basketball
lights
225.00
Basketball Scorebook
.75
Tennis Net
20.00
Insurance
60.00
Baseballs, bats, miscellaneous equipment
240.00
Wallis Lumber
7,70
Unexpended Balance
559.05
40.95
$600.00
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ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH NURSE
Douglas, Massachusetts January 18, 1957
Mr. Robert J. Frost, Chairman Board of Selectmen
Douglas, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Frost:
I herewith respectfully submit the annual report of the Health Department Nurse to the Selectmen and the citizens of Douglas.
I am happy to say that I serve the citizens of Douglas as a Public Health Nurse and I am grateful that the Selectmen who are responsible for the Public Health Program recognize the im- portance of the "public" part of health and know that our health techniques can be used with maximum effect only, if the public understand our objectives and is sympathetic with them.
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