Town Annual Report of the Officers of the Town of Douglas, for the year ending 1958-1965, Part 17

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75.00


May 1, 1960 Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad


87.50


June 1, 1960 American Tel. & Tel. Co.


43.11


June 1, 1960 Pacific Gas & Electric Co.


41.25


June 15, 1960 Treasurer of the United States


125.00


July 1, 1960 Southern Pacific Railroad


55.00


July 15, 1960 International Bank for Recon- struction 60.00


Sept. 15, 1960 American Tel. & Tel. Co.


16.25


Nov. 1, 1960 West Penn Power


75.00


Nov. 1, 1960 Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad


87.50


Nov. 7, 1960 Treasurer of the United States 75.14


Dec. 5, 1960 American Tel. & Tel. Co. 43.14


Dec. 5, 1960 Pacific Gas & Electric Co.


41.25


956.39


$1,619.88


The Agent has paid out as follows: Sept. 8, 1960 Town of Douglas $917.89


Dec. 27, 1960 Gilbert W. Rowley, Agent's Salary 75.00


$992.89


Balance


626.99


$1,619.88


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BOOK VALUE OF DEVISE


December 31, 1960


$10,000.00 U. S. Bond 31/2% 1980 3,000.00 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. 23/4% 1981 at 103 1/2 $3,.093.75


$10,000.00


Amortization 42.12


3,051.63


4,000.00 Southern Pacific Railroad


23/4 % 1996 at 831/2 3,340.00


3,340.00


3,000.00 American Tel. & Tel. Co.


27/8% 1987 at 1021/8 3,063.75


Amortization 25.65


3,038.10


4,000.00 International Bank for Reconstruc-


tion Development


3% 1972 at 1001/4


4,010.00


Amortization 3.52


4,006.48


5,000.00 Chesapeake & Ohio


31/2% 1946 at 1013/4


5,100.00


Amortization


15.00


5,085.00


5,000.00 West Penn Power


31/2% 1974 at 102


5,100.00


Amortization


31.56


5,068.44


1,000.00 American Tel. & Tel. Co.


31/4% 1984 at 84 840.00


840.00


$34,429.65


Blackstone Valley National Bank 1


626.99


$35,056.64


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Capital increase reported previously


6,686.22


$28,370.42


Income due Town Treasurer


867.99


Value to be kept permanent


$27,502.43


Respectfully submitted, GILBERT W. ROWLEY, Agent


VETERAN'S SERVICE DIRECTOR


January 1st 1961


Finance Board Town of Douglas


Massachusetts


Gentlemen:


I herewith submit my report of the Veteran's Services Director for the year of 1960.


For your information and guidance, I am incorporating an activities report from January 1st to December 31st, 1960.


Respectfully Submitted


JOHN M. MICHNA, Veteran's Services Director


January 1, 1961


Mr. Robert J. Frost, Chairman Board of Selectmen Douglas, Massachusetts


Dear Sir:


I herewith respectfully submit my annual report as Veteran's Service Director, for the year ending December 31st, 1960.


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ACTIVITY REPORT


Veteran's Benefits Allowed


2


Veteran's Benefits Disallowed


9


Veteran's Cases Transferred


1


Information


53


Visitors


55


Investigation


20


Tax Exemption


5


Hospitalization


5


Miscellaneous


16


Correspondent


51


Total


215


Respectfully Submitted


Veteran's Services Director


RECAPITULATION


The itemized Financial Statement As Follows


Appropriation Veteran's Benefits


APPROPRIATION:


1960


Town Meeting


$2,000.00


Budget 1961 $2,000.00


$2,000.00


EXPENDITURES :


Cash Benefits


$1,291.76


Total Expenditures


$1,291.76


Unexpended


708,24


Total


$2,000.00


Veteran's Dept. Expense


APPROPRIATION:


Town Meeting


. $250.00 1 $250.00


$250.00


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EXPENDITURES :


Telephone


$159.49


Office Expense


54.68


Association Dues


15.00


Total Expenditures


$229.17


Unexpended


20.83


Total


$250.00


LIBRARIAN'S REPORT


Eleven thousand two hundred seventy-seven volumes were taken out for home and school use; of this number 1739 non-fiction, 4221 fiction, 880 periodicals adult, 1178 non-fiction, 3068 fiction, 191 periodicals, juvenile.


Two hundred seventy-five new volumes were purchased and fifty volumes were given.


Sixty-eight new borrowers were registered, 20 adults, 48 juve- niles.


On June 13, 14 and 16, the teachers and pupils of the East Douglas Elementary School visited the library and many of the children signed as new borrowers.


Summer reading June 27 thru August 15, theme Hawaii, for the children from grade three thru grade seven. Thirty-nine signed up; because of going to camps and off on vacation 19 met the require- ment of 10 books with at least one non-fiction in the group. Certi- ficates and bookmarks were the awards. Robert Duprey read 29 books and Norma Lapointe read 21 books.


National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week was ob- served October 2-8, with displays from the N.E.P.H. posters and pam- phlets, and our books and magazines displayed.


A Merit Badge for reading was awarded Dennis Zifcak, Boy Scout Troop 134.


National Children's Book Week was November 13-14, posters were given to each of the three schools, new books purchased and bookmarks given out at the library.


The holiday season from October thru November and December


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was highlighted with decorations of the month. Books, both old favorites and new, and magazines were on display and used by both the children and adults.


Whenever the library had an interesting item or list of books it has been sent to both reporters to be used as they thought best.


My sincere thanks to the American Legion Auxiliary for the gift of fifteen dollars, the Douglas Grange gift of twenty-five dol- lars, the individuals who gave books and Mrs. James Wallen for many of the decorations.


Miss Rosalie Williams who has been Librarian for many years, retired May 31, 1960 and I was appointed Librarian July 1, 1960.


Respectfully submitted,


JESSIE DUDLEY, Librarian


SIMON FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY


REPORT OF THE TREASURER


APPROPRIATIONS


Town Meeting


$4,600.00


Dog Fund


551.50


$5,151.50


EXPENSES PAID BY TOWN TREASURER


Librarian


$2,741.28


Treasurer


25.00


Janitor


546.00


Books


867.83


Periodicals and Papers


285.47


Lights


23.04


Fuel


338.37


Telephone


124.55


Maintenance and Repairs


158.56


Supplies


12.00


Miscellaneous


29.40


$5,151.50


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EXPENSES PAID BY LIBRARY TREASURER


Books


$30.35


Lights


2.39


Fuel


31.43


Douglas Home Appliances


217.95


Petty Cash


10.00


Rental Safety Deposit Box


5.50


Bank Charges


2.10


$292.72


ENDOWMENT FUNDS


Mrs. Royal Keith Fund


$200.00


James Fairfield Fund


5,000.00


James Smith Fund


6,000.00


Arthur F. Taft Fund


500.00


Winfield S. Schuster Fund


1,000.00


James W. Wixstead Fund


200.00


$12,900.00


SIMON FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND IN CUSTODY OF TREASURER


Deposit


Securities


Cash


Savings


Par Value


Total


On Hand 1-1-60


$185.92


$1,310.94


$12,000.00


$13,496.86


On Hand 1-1-61


$198.33


$1,336.26


$12,000.00


$13,534.59


RECEIPTS 1960


Income from Savings Account


$20.83


Income from U. S. Bonds


300.00


Added to Savings Account


25.32


$346.15


INCOME ACCOUNT


On Hand January 1, 1960


$185.92


On Hand January 1, 1961


$198.33


RECEIPTS 1960


Interest on Savings


$20.83


Interest on U. S. Bonds


300.00


On Hand January 1, 1960


185.92


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Gift, Douglas Grange 25.00


$531.75


Paid by Library Treasurer


299.72


On Hand January 1, 1961


$232.03


Respectfully submitted,


WM. J. DUNLEAVY, Treasurer


The Trustees of Simon Fairfield Public Library wish to pay tri- bute to Miss Rosalie Williams for forty-five years of efficient and faithful service. Her courtesy, patience and helpfulness will long be remembered by young and old alike.


DOUGLAS RECREATION COMMITTEE


December 31, 1960


Douglas Board of Selectmen


Mr. Robert J. Frost, Chairman


Gentlemen:


The Recreation Commission submits the following report for the year 1960:


The past year saw the Recreation Commission introduce an- other sport to the fans of the town when (as stated in last years report) a Slo-Pitch Softball League was formed. This League, along with the adult Basketball League, probably played to more specta- tors than any other Recreation program in the history of the town.


The Slo-Pitch League, headed by Commissioner David Cave, had eight teams participating and played through the summer months, with 128 men and boys taking part in the program. The large attendance, 4 nights a week, more than proved the success of the venture.


The adult basketball program had to be abandoned early in December due to the lack of experienced officials to referee the contests. It is hoped that if capable officials can be procured for the coming season, the program will probably be reinstated.


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The skaters were treated to some early outdoor sport, when we had an early freeze in December. The lights were turned on at Hunt's pond and Dudley's pond in Douglas Center, about the middle of the month and will continue as long as the ice is safe.


The Commission wishes to state, at this time, that the town lost an energetic young worker when David Cave resigned to return to active duty in the U.S. Navy. He will be missed by all of us who have worked with him, and our best wishes go out to him for success in his new career.


Respectfully Submitted,


CHARLES E. "Dorsey" DEVLIN, Chairman


FLORENDO COLONERO DAVID B. CAVE


INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING 1960


To the Board of Selectmen of Douglas:


Report on slaughtering for the year ending December 31, 1960. I have inspected six swine and two beeves.


Respectfully submitted,


ROY E. KENYON,


Inspector of Slaughtering


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REPORT OF ANIMAL INSPECTOR 1960


To the Board of Selectmen of Douglas:


A report on Livestock Disease Control has been made. There were 237 cattle in all, four more than last year.


Dairy cows over 2 years old 142


Cattle under 1 year old


30


Purebred cattle over 2 years old 10


Purebred cattle under 1 year old


4


Purebred cattle 1 to 2 years old


1


Bulls under 2 years old


3


Steers 1 to 2 years old


10


Ponies and Horses


37


TOTAL 237


Goats 14


Sheep 13


Swine 29


Respectfully submitted,


ROY E. KENYON,


Animal Inspector


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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH NURSE


Douglas, Mass., January 19, 1961


Mr. Robert J. Frost, Chairman Board of Selectmen


Douglas, Mass.


Dear Sir:


I herewith respectfully submit my twenty-first annual report as Board of Health Nurse for the year ending December 31, 1960.


The primary function of official health agencies should always be the prevention of ill health. As your representative, I have en- deavored to carry out to the best of my ability the necessary func- tions that make for an understanding and efficient health de- partment.


COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION


All clinics are held under the direction of Dr. R. H. Spooner and the Board of Health nurse.


Polio Vaccination:


On March 7 and March 9 evening clinics were held at the Town Hall, and on March 15 an afternoon clinic was held. The above clinics were held for adults with Dr. Raymond H. Spooner adminis- tering the Salk vaccine.


Number of adults having received 4 doses of Salk vaccine 42 Number of adults having received 3 doses of Salk vaccine 165 Number of adults having received 2 doses of Salk vaccine 19 Number of adults having received 1 dose of Salk vaccine 6


Total 232


On April 7, 8, and 11 polio elinics were held in the three school buildings. On April 12, May 10 and 16, and June 7, polio vaccine was given when the diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, and small- pox vaccination clinics were held.


Number of school children having received doses of Salk vaccine 420


Number of infants, pre-school children, and pregnant women having received doses of Salk vaccine 92


Total number of polio vaccination shots given to adults and children 744


Diptheria, Whooping Cough, Tetanus Immunization:


Number of original doses (triple antigen) pre-school 15


Number of original doses (triple antigen) school 3


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Number of booster doses (triple antigen) pre-school 9 Number of booster doses (triple antigen) school 101


Number of booster doses (double antigen) school 103


Total number of immunizations 231


Smallpox Vaccination:


Number of children vaccinated, pre-school 17


Number of children vaccinated, school 2


Total number of vaccinations (successful) 19


Flu Vaccination:


On February 2 and 15 Dr. Spooner administered flu vaccine to the school personnel and town employees.


Number of individuals receiving two shots 31


Number of individuals receiving one shot 20


Total number of flu shots administered 82


COMMUNICABLE DISEASES


With the exception of one or two physicians in this area, the physicians or parents are not reporting the communicable diseases to the Board of Health. The law requires that all communicable diseases be reported by physicians if they are in attendance. If no physician is in attendance, parents or some responsible person in the household is required to do so. The following figures do not, therefore, present an accurate account of the number of communi- cable diseases in Douglas for the past year.


Chicken Pox 13


Dog Bite


3


Mumps 14


Pulmonary Tuberculosis (reactivated) 1


Total Reported 31


Tuberculosis :


Number of diagnosed cases visited during the year 5


Number of visits made to diagnosed tuberculosis cases 50


Number of visits made for tuberculosis (to or in behalf of cases, suspects, and contacts) 46


Number of patients X-rayed at sanatorium 39


Two diagnosed cases of tuberculosis were hospitalized at the Worcester County Sanatorium. One case was hospitalized but diag- nosed as non-tuberculous. One of these cases left the sanatorium against advice, but has not resided in Douglas since he left the san- atorium with a diagnosis of active pulmonary tuberculosis. Contacts of all diagnosed cases of tuberculosis have been X-rayed.


WELL CHILD CONFERENCES


On March 22 and 29, April 26. and May 17, Well Child Confer-


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ences were held at the Town Hall from 9 to 12 in the morning. Dr. Spooner examined 37 children at these conferences, which are con- ducted on an appointment basis. The services of a nutritionist and a dental hygienist are made available by the State Department of Public Health. All parents are present with their children. History is recorded on the school health record for the entering school chil- dren. Vision testing is done on these children.


Number of entering school children examined at con- erences 32


Number of entering school children examined by family


physician (attended conference for history taking and vision testing) 5


Number of pre-school children examined at conference 5


Total number attending Well Child Conferences 42


Referrals:


Number referred to family physician 10


Number referred to family dentist 12


Number referred for emotional-social problems 3


Number referred to ophthalmologist (eye specialist) 1 Number referred to speech clinic 1


The follow-up visits on the above referrals are done by the nurse.


PREMATURES


Five premature infants were born to mothers residing in Doug- las. After careful investigation, none of these cases qualified for financial assistance from the Board of Health.


BLOOK BANK


On December 5 the Red Cross Blood Mobile Unit visited Doug- las. For numerous reasons only one blood collection was held.


Number of individuals presenting themselves to donate


blood 71


Number of pints of blood collected 67


Many factors influenced the decrease in the number of pints of blood collected. At the request of the Welfare Director, 17 pints of blood were given to old age recipients, thus saving the taxpayers $425.


When residents in the Town are in need of blood, arrangements may be made immediately regardless of the hour.


PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM


On March 12 and 13 the nurse participated in an exhibition of preparedness for disaster, which was held at the Town Hall. Many hours were spent with the chairman of this program in organizing the various units.


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SPECIAL INSPECTIONS


Mr. Victor Nelson, an agent for the Board of Health, inspected fifteen buildings and premises before building permits were issued and investigated eight complaints pertaining to sewage disposal.


Pursuant with the provisions of Chapter 140, Section 6 of the General Laws, the agents, having been ordered to do so by the Board of Health of the Town of Douglas, inspected all food establishments in the community having applied for a Common Victualer's License. Mr. Roger A. Rondeau, a sanitarian from the State Department of Public Health, assisted Mr. Nelson in the inspections. Eight inspec- tions were made, and the discrepancies found and the necessary cor- rections to be made have been made known to the individuals. An annual inspection must be done. Mr. Rondeau has been most help- ful to us in this project, as well as many others pertaining to envir- onmental sanitation.


One inspection was made by Mr. Nelson and the nurse for a person applying for a license to operate a day-care center for chil- dren. The fire chief cooperated with the Health Department in this inspection.


Mr. Victor Nelson, Mr. Ralph Hippert, and the nurse attended a six-week seminar in Administration for Local Boards of Health held in West Boylston. This was sponsored by the Central Massa- chusetts Boards of Health Association. The nurse was a member of the training committee which set up this course. Certificates were awarded to us December 8 by the State Commissioner of Public Health.


In addition to the above course, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Hippert, and the nurse attended meetings explaining the new sanitary code which has been adpoted by the General Court.


OTHER SERVICES RENDERED


Number of visits to sick people 340


Number of visits to people for health guidance 88


Number of visits to people with special health problems 68


Number of visits to pre-school children 128


Number of visits to pre-natals 12


Number of visits to infants (under one year of age) 48


Number of office visits (nursing treatments given) 182


Number of visits made for social service 54


Total 920


I attended local and state meetings pertaining to health, and


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serve as an executive board member of the Southern Worcester County Health Association and the Massachusetts Tuberculosis As- sociation.


The vaccine and other biologicals are kept under refrigeration without charge, at Mr. John Frost's store. I wish to thank him for this privilege. I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, the volun- teers, the Salvation Army Service Fund Committee, the Red Cross Motor Corps, Dr. Spooner, Mr. Nelson, the Red Cross Canteen Per- sonnel, the Commercial Department at the high school, and every- one who assisted me in the health program.


The itemized financial statement follows:


APPROPRIATION:


Town Meeting


$3,750.00


Reserve Fund


225.00


Individual Reimbursement


259.50


$4,234.50


EXPENDITURES:


Nurse's Salary and Car Expense


$2,500.00


Agent's Salary


150.00


Telephone


294.38


Reimbursement for Detailed Expenses


327.68


Medical Supplies


45.18


Clinical Conferences


261.33


Clerical Assistance


167.15


Office Supplies


43.05


Postage


15.00


Worcester County Santaorium for


Board and Care


397.50


All Other


29.00


$4,230.27


Unexpended Balance


4.23


$4,234.50


Respectfully submitted,


MABEL A. BROWN, R.N., Board of Health Nurse


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REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT


Mr. Robert J. Frost, Chairman Board of Selectmen


Douglas, Mass.


Gentlemen:


I herewith respectfully submit the Annual Report of the Douglas Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1960.


BOARD OF ENGINEERS


Chief EDWARD A. THERRIEN


Deputy Chief EDWARD JUSSAUME


1st Engineer, Andrew Baca 2nd Engineer, Henry Therrien


3rd Engineer, Everett Johnson 4th Engineer, Leon T. Sochia


FIRE FIGHTERS


Edward Martinsen


Joseph Nedoroscik


Charles Devlin


Robert Brown


Richard Mclaughlin


Ernest Brule


John Baca


Kent Frost


Edward J. Valliere


Edward Herbst


Frank Fulone


The Fire Department answered a total of thirty two alarms for the year 1960. The following is a "break-down" of these alarms:


Type


Amount of Fires


Chimney


5


Car


3


Grass


8


Shed


2


Rubbish


2


Woods


4


House


1


Barn


1


Garage


1


Oil burner


1


Brush


3


Electrical


1


Total 32


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During the year 1960, thirty six calls were answered by the Fire Department for the use of the Ambulance.


The following is a "break-down" of these calls.


Whitinsville Hospital, Whitinsville, Mass. 11


St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, Mass. 14


Memorial Hospital, Worcester, Mass. 8


Highland Park Nursing Home, Linwood, Mass.


2


Veteran's Hospital, West Roxbury, Mass.


1


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The itemized financial statement:


FIRE DEPARTMENT


APPROPRIATION:


Town Meeting


$4,085.00


$4,085.00


EXPENDITURES:


Fire Chief's Salary


$500.00


Fire Company's Salary


1,700.00


Treasurer's Salary


15.00


Secretary's Salary


15.00


Janitor's Salary


115.00


Equipment Maintenance


351.53


Labor & Building Maint.


98.03


Fuel


324.15


Electricity


102.36


Telephone


415.09


Radio Maintenance


22.50


Miscellaneous


24.99


Radio & Telephone Operator


400.00


Unexpended Balance


1.35


$4,085.00


INSURANCE OF FIRE EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL


APPROPRIATION:


$4,083.65


Town Meeting $1,060.00


$1,060.00


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EXPENDITURES:


Insurance-Equipment


$766.94


Insurance-Personnel


277.50


$1,044.44


Unexpended Balance


15.56


$1,060.00


FIRE EQUIPMENT


APPROPRIATION:


Town Meeting $750.00


$750.00


EXPENDITURES :


Farrar Co.


$433.65


Douglas Motor Sales


28.15


W. R. Wallis Lumber Co.


24.53


Walter A. Marcil Jr.


20.08


Boy Scouts of America


33.00


National Chemsearch


121.10


Files Equipment Co.


17.90


General Automotive Supply


62.64


Central Communication Service


8.30


Unexpended Balance


.65


AMBULANCE FUND


APPROPRIATION:


Town Meeting $300.00


$300.00


EXPENDITURES :


Radiant Cleaners & Dyers


$2.60


Hilltop Filling Station


31.68


Douglas Motor Sales


10.05


Ed. Lawless Cadillac, Inc.


24.77


P. L. Rider Co. 17.00


Carter's Auto Service


108.84


Boy Scouts of America


7.50


$749.35


$750.00


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Worcester Oxy-Acetylene Supply Co.


6.42


Jenkins & Robinson, Inc.


59.31


Unexpended Balance


31.83


$300.00


FIRE STATION ADDITION


APPROPRIATION:


Town Meeting


$500.00


Reserve Fund


390.00


Bond Issue (5 years)


5,000.00


$5,890.00


EXPENDITURES:


E. L. Sabatinelli Sons, Inc.


$5,890.00


$5,890.00


FIRE STATION


APPROPRIATION:


Surplus Revenue


$1,184.50


$1,184.50


EXPENDITURES : $1,184.50


$1,184.50


Respectfully submitted,


EDWARD A. THERRIEN Chief of Fire Department


$268.17


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REPORT OF THE FOREST FIRE WARDEN


Mr. Robert J. Frost, Chairman


Board of Selectmen


Douglas, Massachusetts


I herewith respectfully submit the Annual Report of the Douglas Forest Fire Department.


During the year 1960, three alarms were answered by the Forest Fire Department to fight brush fires.


Itemized Financial Statement of the Forest Fire Department


APPROPRIATION


Town Meeting


$500.00


EXPENDITURES


Payrolls


$175.25


Hose


190.00


Chemical


92.90


Repairs


41.00


$499.15


Unexpended Balance


.85


$500.00


Respectfully submitted,


EDWARD A. THERRIEN


Forest Fire Warden


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REPORT OF TOWN HALL


NEW TOWN HALL MAINTENANCE


APPROPRIATION:


Town Meeting $5,000.00


$5,000.00


EXPENDITURES:


Janitor's Salary


$2,574.00


Fuel


895.67


Lights


525.70


Maintenance and Repair


243.73


Janitor's Supplies


9.90


Department of Public Safety


25.00


All other


26.00


New Town Hall Special Repairs


700.00


$5,000.00


MOSES WALLIS DEVISE :


Balance January 1, 1960


$711.60


Received from Agent


917.89


$1,629.49


EXPENDITURES:


Agents Bond


$100.00


Fuel


141.77


Gledhill Bros.


210.00


Repairs


34.25


All other


.65


Balance December 31, 1960


1,142.82


$1,629.49


OLD TOWN HALL MAINTENANCE


APPROPRIATION:


Town Meeting $400.00


$4,300.00


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Reserve Fund 25.00


$425.00


EXPENDITURES:


Fuel


$350.74


Lights


74.26


$425.00


RECREATION


APPROPRIATION :


Town Meeting


$350.00


$350.00


EXPENDITURES:


Lights


7.55


Douglas Water Safety Program


50.00


Little League Equipment


25.00


Miscellaneous Sporting Equipment


260.55


Unexpended


6.90


$350.00


DOUGLAS CENTER CEMETERY


APPROPRIATION:


Town Meeting


$425.00


$425.00


EXPENDITURES :


Labor


$170.00


Gas and Oil


12.81


Douglas Water Dept.


25.00


$207.81


Unexpended Balance


217.19


$435.00


$343.10


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PINE GROVE CEMETERY


APPROPRIATION:


Town Meeting $150.00


$150.00


EXPENDITURES :


Hayward Schuster Woolen Mills $150.00


$150.00


REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER


January 18, 1961


Mr. Robert J. Frost, Chairman


Board of Selectmen


Douglas, Mass.


Dear Sir:


I hereby respectfully submit the annual report of the Dog Officer for the year of 1960.


Dogs Licensed 348


Males


210


Spayed


82


Kennel Licensed


13


Unlicensed Dogs Killed


17


Dogs Killed by cars


7


Licensed dogs killed at request of owners


9


Persons alledged to have been bitten by dogs


11


Dogs restrained 11


Number of Kennel inspections 7


Complaints investigated (all natures) 87


Stray dogs (Licensed) found and returned to owners 5


Complaints of dogs killing live stock or fowl 0


Cases in court 4


Convictions in court


4


Fines returnable to town


$40.00


Respectfully Submitted


FRANK R. HIPPERT


Dog Officer


Females 43


52


ANNUAL REPORT


REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT


January 1st, 1961


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, 1960.


ORGANIZATION Chief of Police VICTOR J. NELSON


Sergeants


JOSEPH KOSTKA JOHN MICHNA


Patrolmen


JEREMIAH KELLY JAMES HICKEY CLIFFORD BALLOU


FRANK R. HIPPERT ERNEST GAULIN


Special Police Officers


EDWARD THERRIEN CHARLES DEVLIN HERBERT GOVE


EDMUND BRUNO PAUL RAWSON HAROLD COONEY


ACTIVITY REPORT


Complaints (all nature) 681


Complaints investigated 477


Investigations for other Departments 14


Hours of Investigation


901


Hours at Court (all officers)


101


Value of Stolen or Lost Property Recovered $332.00


Arrests (see following schedule for Classification) 40


TRAFFIC


Cars stopped, operators warned, booked, etc. M. V. Laws


577


Cars stopped, operators summoned to Court,


Vio. M. V. Laws 22


Cars stopped, operator's licenses recommended suspended 225




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