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1347. Aug. 16. S. J. Burke, labor at filter beds . 8 00
1348. Aug. 16. S. J. Burke, salary as clerk on account 25 00
1349.
Aug. 16. J. H. O'Connell, typewriting
1 00
1350. Aug. 16.
Cenedella & Co., manholes, Pearl and State Streets 52 79
1351.
Aug. 16.
F. A. Barbour, engineer . 380 00
1352.
Aug. 23.
Milford Elec. Light & Power Co.,
37 50*
1353.
Aug. 23.
T. E. Morse Co., repairing dam- age done constructing Hollis Street sewer 7 00
1354. Aug. 23. S. J. Burke, labor at filter beds .
8 00
·
1355. Aug. 23.
R. Wallahan, labor at filter beds
10 00
1356. Aug. 23. Wm. Jones, labor at filter beds
10 00
1357. Aug. 31.
S. J. Burke, labor at filter beds
8 00
1358. Aug. 31.
Wm. Jones, labor at filter beds 12 00
10 00
1360.
1359. Aug. 31. R. Wallahan, labor at filter beds Aug. 31. H. C. Hopkins, labor at pumping plant, (Aug.) .
21 13
1361. Sept. 6.
S. J. Burke, labor at filter beds
10 00
1362. Sept. 6. Cenedella & Co., estimate No. 9 (Sec. 8)
2,152 73
1363. Sept. 6.
Milford Iron Foundry, manhole covers 86 72
1364.
Sept. 6.
Thos. Quinn, Jr., sharpening tools 1 30
1365. Sept. 6. H. Ray, horse and man at filter beds
3 75
1366. Sept. 6.
Milford Elec. Light & Power
Co., power pumping station (Aug.) 31 80
1367. Sept. 6. R. Wallahan, labor at filter beds 10 00
1368. Sept. 13. R. Wallahan, labor at filter beds . 12 00
1369. Sept. 13. Wm. Jones, labor at filter beds 12 00
power pumping station (July)
136
1370.
Sept. 13. L. P. Pratt, Supt. of Sewers on account
150 00
1371.
Sept. 13. G. A. Phillips, 5 loads of sand . . 25
1372. Sept. 21. R. Wallahan, labor at filter beds 9 00
1373. Sept. 21. Wm. Jones, labor at filter beds
12 00
1374. Sept. 21.
11 00
1375. Sept. 21.
S. J. Burke, labor at filter beds F. H. Marshall, painting at filter beds
2 95
1376.
Sept. 21.
G. M. Billings, printing postals for assessments 7 50
1377.
Sept. 27.
1378.
Sept. 27.
S. J. Burke, labor at filter beds 9 00 Wm. Jones, labor at filter beds . 12 00 R. Wallahan, labor at filter beds 8 00 H. C. Hopkins, care of pumping station for Sept. labor and ma- terials putting on gutters 36 12
·
1381. Oct. 4.
S. J. Burke, labor at filter beds . 12 00
1382. Oct. 4. Wm. Jones, labor at filter beds .
12 00
1383. Oct. 4. R. Wallahan, labor at filter beds
11 00
1384. Oct. 4. Staples & Gould, iron pipe
28 65
1385. Oct. 4.
2 20
1386
Oct. 4.
L. Grow & Son, sharpening tools Milford Elec. Light & Power Co., power pumping station (Sept.)
29 70
1387.
Oct. 4. Cenedella & Co., estimate No.
10, (Sec. 8)
1,012 22
1388.
Oct. 11.
S. J. Burke, labor at filter beds . 12 00
1389. Oct. 11. R. Wallahan, labor at filter beds
11 00
1390. Oct. 11. Wm. Jones, labor at filter beds
12 00
1391. Oct. 11. John Collins, labor at filter beds 4 00
1392. Oct. 11. Cahill News Agency, materials
5 65
1393. Oct. 11. Cenedella & Co., constructing manhole 62 28
1394. Oct. 18.
S. J. Burke, labor at filter beds .
10 00
1395. Oct. 18. Austin Droney, labor at filter beds 8 00
1396. Oct. 18. R. Wallahan, labor at filter beds
12 00
1397. Oct. 25. Wm. Jones, labor at filter beds 12 00
1398. Oct. 25. Wm. Jones, labor at filter beds 11 75
1399. Oct. 25. Daniel Burns, labor at filter beds 9 75
1379. Sept. 27.
1380.
Sept. 27.
137
1400.
Oct. 25. Austin Droney, labor at filter beds
9 75
1401. Oct. 25.
S. J. Burke, labor at filter beds 12 00
1402. Oct. 25.
Salary on account as Supt. of Sewers (L. P. Pratt) . 50 00
1403. Nov. 1. R. Wallahan, flushing sewers 12 00
1404. Nov. 1.
S. J. Burke, flushing sewers
12 00
1405. Nov. 1. D. Connors, flushing sewers
14 00
1406. Nov. 1. E. Bagley, flushing sewers
14 00
1407. Nov. 1.
Martin Casey, flushing sewers
12 00
1408. Nov. 1. Austin Bane, flushing sewers
14 00
1409. Nov. 1.
John Collins, flushing sewers
2 00
1410. Nov. 1. Wm. Jones, labor at filter beds 12 00
1411. Nov. 1. Austin Droney, labor at filter beds 12 00
1412. Nov. 1. Daniel Burns, labor at filter beds 12 00
1413. Nov. 1. Milford Iron Foundry, manhole covers . 7.90
1414. Nov. 8.
Milford Elec. Light & Power Co., power at pumping sta- tion (Oct.)
24 50
1415. Nov. 8. Milford Journal Co., cloth signs
.00
1416. Nov. 8.
H. C. Hopkins, labor at pump- ing station and labor flush- ing sewers 23 50
1417. Nov. 8. Austin Bane, flushing sewers 7 50
1418. Nov. 8. Daniels Burns, labor at filter beds 11 50
1419. Nov. 8. Wm. Jones, labor at filter beds 8 00
1420. Nov. 8. S. J. Burke, labor at filter beds 12 50
1421. Nov. 8. Austin Droney, labor at filter beds
9 50
1422. Nov. 8. Dennis Connors, labor at filter beds . 11 50
1423. Nov. 8.
R. Wallahan, labor at filter beds and flushing sewers 9 50
1424. Nov. 8. Ernest Bagley, labor at filter beds and flushing of sewers
11 50
1425. Nov. 8. Bernard Swift, labor at filter beds 2 00
1426. Nov. 15.
D. Connors, labor at filter beds . 10 00
1427. Nov. 15. Jas. McGuire, labor at filter beds 8 00
138
1428. Nov. 15. Austin Bane, labor at filter beds 10 00
1429. Nov. 15. Bernard Swift, labor at filter
beds 10 00
1430. Nov. 15.
Daniel Burns, labor at filter beds 10 00
1431. Nov. 15. Ernest Bagley, labor at filter
beds 10 50
1432. Nov. 15.
R. Wallahan, labor at filter beds 5 00
1433. Nov. 15. Wm. Jones, labor at filter beds 8 00
1434. Nov. 15. S. J. Burke, labor at filter beds
13 75
1435. Nov. 15. W. J. Fitzpatrick, teams, flushing sewers
24 00
14.36. Nov. 15.
Remick Furniture Co., repair- ing chair 1 00
1437. Nov. 15. Cenedella & Co., final estimate (Sec. 8)
1,402 74
1438. Nov. 22.
S. J. Burke, labor at filter beds 15 00
1439. Nov. 22. Wm. Jones, labor at filter beds 12 00
1440. Nov. 22.
Dennis Connors, labor at filter beds 12 00
1441. Nov. 22. Daniel Burns, labor at filter beds
12 00
1442. Nov. 22.
Ernest Bagley, labor at filter beds 12 00
1443. Nov. 22.
Jas. McGuire, labor at filter beds 12 00
1444. Nov. 22.
Austin Bane, labor at filter beds
10 00
14-45. Nov. 22. Edw. Casey, labor at filter beds
14 00
1446. Nov. 22.
C. B. Wood, labor at filter beds
14 00
1447. Nov. 22.
Bernard Swift, labor at filter
beds 12 00
1448. Nov. 22.
Austin Droney,labor at filter beds S. J. Burke, labor at filter beds
6 00
1449. Nov. 29.
12 50
1450. Nov. 29. Wm. Jones, labor at filter beds
8 00
1451. Nov. 29. Dennis Connors, labor at filter beds 7 50
1452. Nov. 29.
Ernest Bagley, labor at filter
beds . 8 00
1453. Nov. 29.
Daniel Burns, labor at filter beds 8 00
1454. Nov. 29.
Jas. McGuire, labor at filter beds 9 50
1455. Nov. 29.
C. B. Wood, labor at filter beds
6 50
139
1456. Nov. 29.
B. Swift, labor at filter beds 9 50
1457. Nov. 29.
Austin Bane, labor at filter beds 6 00
1458. Nov. 29.
J. Fisher Jones, labor at filter beds 9 50
1459. Nov. 29. Austin Droney, labor at filter beds 6 00
1460. Nov. 29. Edw. Casey, labor at filter beds 6 00
1461. Nov. 29.
H. C. Hopkins, labor at pump- ing station (Nov.) 18 00
1462. Dec. 6.
R. Wallahan, labor at filter beds 9 00
1463. Dec. 6. Ernest Bagley, labor at filter beds 3 00
4 00
1464. Dec. 6. Jas. McGuire, labor at filter beds 1465. Dec. 6. J. Fisher Jones, labor at filter beds 10 00
1466. Dec. 6.
Daniel Burns, labor at filter beds
12 00
1467. Dec. 6. Bernard Swift, labor at filter beds
14 00
1468. Dec. 6. Dennis Connors, labor at filter beds 13 00
1469. Dec. 6.
Wm. Jones, labor at filter beds 12 00
1470. Dec. 6. S. J. Burke, labor at filter beds 17 50
1471. Dec. 6. Milford Elec. Light & Power Co.,
power at pumping station (Nov.)
35 25
1472. Dec. 6. Milford Iron Foundry, manhole covers . 15 62
1473.
Dec. 6.
A. R. Nagle, constructing man- hole on Fayette Street 67 50
1474. Dec. 13.
Labor at filter beds
5 00
1474. Dec. 13.
Salary on account as Clerk
25 00
1475. Dec. 13.
R. Wallahan, labor at filter beds
4 00
1476. Dec. 13.
J. Fisher Jones, labor at filter beds 2 00
1477. Dec. 13.
Bernard Swift, labor at filter beds 2 00
1478. Dec. 13. Daniel Burns, labor at filter beds
2 00
1479. Dec. 13. Dennis Connors, labor at filter beds 2 00
1480.
Dec. 13. Wm. Jones, labor at filter beds
2 00
140
1481. Dec. 13. L. P. Pratt, salary on account as superintendent
100 00
1482. Dec. 13. Thos. Quinn, gate hook for filter beds 2 00
1483. Dec. 13. A. R. Nagle, building manholes on Fayette St. and Prentice Ave. 119 70
1484. Dec. 13. Milford Iron Foundry, manhole cover 7 00 ·
1485. Dec. 20. H. Ray, ploughing and teams at filter beds 55 00
1486. Dec. 27. H. C. Hopkins, care of pumps and labor (Dec.) 20 50
1487. Dec. 27. Westinghouse Elec. Mfg. Co., repairing oil switch 8 90
1913.
1488. Jan. 10. Milford Elec. Light & Power Co., power (Dec.) . 35 10
1489. Jan. 10.
Clark Ellis & Sons, materials .
25
1490. Jan. 10. Milford Water Co., man in at- tendance at hydrant, while flushing sewers 20 00
1491. Jan. 10. Water used by Cenedella & Co. in building So. Main St. sewer, same to be deducted from their bill in final payment . 3 50
1492. Jan. 10. A. J. Heroux, teams flushing sewers . 8 00
1493. Jan. 10. S. J. Burke, salary as clerk on account 25 00
1494. Jan. 10. Bernard Swift, labor at filter beds 3 00
1495. Jan. 10. R. Wallahan, labor at filter beds 7 00
1496. Jan. 10. Dennis Connors, labor at filter beds 7 00
1497. Jan. 10. Chas. Davis, labor at filter beds
1498. Jan. 10.
F. E. Wood, expense account year 1912, carfare in consulta- tion with Engineer Barbour
7 75
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and others, postage and tele-
phones, itemized bill filed 43 25
1499. Jan. 10. S. J. Burke, labor at filter beds 4 00
1500. Jan. 17. G. A. Phillips, sand for filter beds 2 50
1501. Jan. 17.
R. Wallahan, labor at filter beds 3 00
1502. Jan. 17.
Dennis Connors, labor at filter beds 6 50
1503. Jan. 17.
J. J. Connors & Sons, boots used at disposal plant 5 50
1554. Jan. 17. W. J. Fitzpatrick, teams used at disposal plant 78 75
1505. Jan. 17.
H. S. Chadbourne, materials
15 41
1506. Jan. 17.
S. J. Burke, balance of salary as clerk 125 00
1507. Jan. 17. E. L. Woods, reimbursement for error made on assessment plans 80-81 2 00
$22,472 01
During the year Section VIII was completed by Cenedella & Co., sewers in the streets shown in the appended report of the Engineer being constructed. There does not appear at the present time to be any reason for extensive further additions to the system, and it is the intention of the Commission to limit construction work during the coming year to such streets as may be petitioned for by a majority of owners of abutting properties, and to undertake only such work as may be done within the limits of the available income from assessments.
The cost of maintenance during the past year has been high, due largely to increased work at the disposal plant. In this connection we desire to again call the attention of the Town to the fact that unless an adequate appropriation is made for the maintenance of the department, there is no source of income for its support except the returns from assessments. From these re- turns the income in the past has been largely derived, but, al- though such use is authorized in Section VIII of the Sewer Act
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of 1906, it is apparent that sooner or later these assessment payments will cease and the Town must then meet the entire expense of maintenance by appropriation.
The original estimate of the cost of maintenance was $2,500 a year, and this amount we recommend that the Town appro- priate yearly, as was done in 1911. We hope that during the coming year, with the necessary work at the disposal plant lessened, the cost of maintaining the department may approximate this amount.
As shown by our report, the Commission has a net balance on hand of $1,917.01. There is due Cenedella & Co. under the 5 per cent. retained by the Commission, $1,530.24, also fees due En- gineer Barbour for making assessment plans and survey of work done the past season.
Of the $980.30 paid for Clerical and Superintendent, $280.05 is for salary and expenses due Supt. Pratt during 1911.
The following statement indicates the condition of the as- sessment account :
Amount certified in financial year 1908 $35,743 43
Interest 36 08
Amount certified in financial year 1909
21,921 22
Interest 224 38
Amount certified in financial year 1910 10,469 00
Interest 301 57
Amount certified in financial year 1911 1,514 54
Additional amount certified in financial year 1911 321 64
Interest 508 11
Amount certified in financial year 1912 13,253 53
Interest
584 57
.
Total amount certified to date, plus interest on installment payments $84,878 07
Amount collected financial year 1908
$1,953 09 .
Abated 674 51
Amount collected financial year 1909 15,732 94
Abated
2,180 34
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Amount collected financial year 1910 Abated
8,866 31
224 26
Amount collected financial year 1911
5,437 98
Abated ·
963 32
Amount collected financial year 1912 11,979 35
Abated
398 32
SUMMARY.
Total amount collected to date
$61,546 67
Total amount abated to date
4,440 75
Total amount apportioned in installment payment
payable with interest
18,890 65
$84,878 07
The preceding figures do not include the amount available from assessments on streets sewered during the past year, which assessments are now ready for certification, and show a total of $9,853.29.
It is roughly estimated that, including the assessment on sewers constructed in 1912, there should be available to the de- partment from installment payments and interest the following amounts in the coming years :
1913
$3,700 00
1914
3,500 00
1915
2,900 00
1916
2,500 00
1917
2,000 00
1918
1,500 00
1919
900 00
1920
600 00
The total number of house connections is 864, 172 having been added during the year.
We again desire to call attention to the conditions existing in the territory adjacent to the river and to the sanitary necessity of
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requiring connections to be made with the sewer, and so prevent pollution of the stream. The authority to require such connec- tions is given by law to the Board of Health.
Respectfully submitted,
FRED E. WOOD, LOUIS P. PRATT, FRANK P. DILLON.
SEWERAGE COMMISSION,
MILFORD, MASS.
Gentlemen :- I herewith submit the report of work done in the extension of sewerage system during the year 1912.
Sewers have been constructed as shown in the following table :
Street
From
To
Length ft.
Cost
South Main
Fruit
Summit at Ray's
633.49
$994 07
Vine
Brook Green
848.75
2,207 40
East 1 M. H. below Central to 1 M. H. above
683.33
872 18
Central
Beach East
316.55
613 52
Meade
East Main end
1.045.59
1,210 41
Genoa Ave.
Cedar end
546.39
559 74
Columbus Ave. Cedar
end
538.71
510 31
Leonard
Otis
So. Main
328.31
568 47
Otis
Fruit
Chapin
566.62
638 87
Cedar
East Main
Columbus
762.41
1,422 35
Emmons
last M. H. angle
269.70
251 32
Pearl
Granite
Straw Shop
307.25
376 07
Chapin
Main Otis
401.17
838 92
West Spruce
Gibbon Ave. southwesterly
229.20
223 77
Grant
last M. H. end
350.21
412 14
Total feet
7,827.68
$11,699 54
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The total length of sewers constructed to date is as follows:
Miles
Main Interceptor
2.85
Section III
3.42
Section IV
1.73
Section V
1.15
Section VI
1.74
Section VII
1.57
Section VIII (in 1911) 2.54
Section VIII (in 1912) 1.48
Total
16.48
Yours respectfully,
F. A. BARBOUR.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH.
TO THE SELECTMEN AND CITIZENS OF MILFORD :-
The board of health submits the following table of deaths, number and causes, also contagious and infectious diseases, which occurred during the year in Milford :-
RETURN OF DEATHIS REGISTERED IN THE TOWN OF MILFORD.
Total number of deaths from all causes, exclusive of
still births
. 226
Number of still-births
· 6
DEATHS BY SEXES.
(Still-births Excluded.)
Number of deaths of males
139
Number of deaths of females
· 87
DEATHS BY AGES. (Still-births Excluded.)
Total.
Males.
Females.
Persons under one year
22
9
13
One to two years
.
.
1
1
0
Three to four years
5
3
2
Four to five years
0
0
0
Five to ten years
.
7
5
2
Ten to fifteen years
1
1
0
Fifteen to twenty years
5
5
0
Twenty to thirty years
22
14
8
Thirty to forty years
24
18
6
Forty to fifty years .
36
23
13
Fifty to sixty years .
30
21
9
Sixty to seventy years
29
17
12
Seventy to eighty years
25
14
11
Over eighty years
15
5
10
Total
226
139
87
.
.
4
3
1
Two to three years
.
147
DEATHS BY MONTHS.
(Still-Births Excluded.)
January, 28
April, 22
July, 16
Oct., 15
Feb., 13
May, 14
Aug., 20 Nov., 18
March, 28
June, 19
Sept., 11 Dec. 22
Total
·
·
226
CAUSES OF DEATH.
(Still-births Excluded.)
Tumor brain,
2
Dementia,
1
Cirrhosis of liver,
2
Dysentery,
2
Hernia,
1
Cholera infantum, 2
Apoplexy,
16
Other diarrhæal diseases,
5
Debility,
15
Pneumonia,
40
Tuberculosis, pulmonary, 23
Bronchitis, 5
Cerebro-spinal meningitis,
2
Diseases of the heart, 26
Whooping-cough,
1
Convulsions, 6
Puerperal fever,
2
Diseases of kidneys,
24
Pernicious anaemia,
3
Cancer,
16
Appendicitis,
3
Homicide,
1
Gall stones,
1
Suicide,
3
Abdominal obstruction,
3
Accident,
10
Intestinal obstruction,
3
Prostatitis,
1
Arterio sclerosis, Total
7
226
We have had no epidemics of diseases in Milford the past year and only a few scattering cases of measles, chicken pox, scarlet and typhoid fever, also 30 cases reported of consump- tion in town.
The expenses incurred by the town for care of tuberculo- sis patients in sanitariums was just within the appropriation of $1500. This one item alone gives ample evidence of the rapid strides of tuberculosis in this as well as other towns throughout the country. The following general suggestions may well be inserted here.
PERSONAL HEALTH AND HABITS.
1. All nose and throat troubles, a cough which has lasted
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for some time, a continued flushed face or fever, or the first in- dication of mouth breathing, should lead you to seek medical aid.
2. Insist upon plenty of fresh air in the sleeping room, Have your bed in that part of the room which is exposed to an abundance of air.
3. Open the windows in all the living rooms often. Let in the sunlight.
4. Stay out of doors whenever you can. A balcony may be fitted up both for sitting and sleeping purposes. Children should live as much as possible in the open air, and every form of sport encouraged which tends to keep them there. A person who is ill with tuberculosis must be where he can be kept in the open air for at least several hours each day, in spite of fever or cough, although it is important that he shall be kept warm while in the open air. Sudden, unnecessary exposure to extreme changes in the weather should be avoid- ed. When a patient is confined to bed, the largest, best-venti- lated and sunniest room should be used, and a window should be open most of the time.
5. Wear light underwear of moderate weight, and put on outside wraps according to changes in the weather. Light underwear is cheaper and better.
6. Bathe your neck and chest, front and back, with cold water each morning. Rub the skin well with a coarse towel. The skin should be red after the bath.
7. Spend your money for good food, rather than for med- icines. Patent medicines, or proprietary preparations, or drugs of any kind, should not be taken internally without the advice or consent of a physician in good standing.
8. Avoid fatigue. If you are working, lie down when you have a few moments to spare.
9. Remember that many persons who have suffered with tuberculosis are now well, and that the disease is no longer regarded as incurable.
10. If you are so ill that you cannot recover, you can
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gain much comfort by protecting the health of those who are near and dear to you.
The board of health met the Socialist committee appoint- ed at town meeting and talked over situation in regard to swimming pool. Conclusion-no available place.
On the question of comfort station a local architect has submitted a sketch, which we now have in our possession, of building which fully equipped would cost about $3500. The location to be on the southerly corner of Memorial Hall lot. In the judgment of the board something ;of the sort is badly needed.
REPORT OF MEAT AND PROVISION INSPECTOR J. J. FULLUM.
The slaughter houses were conducted under clean and sanitary conditions as required by the state board of health and local board. The licensed slaughter houses killed the fol- owing, which was inspected and stamped by me according to the law.
L. Berrinnie
Cows. 129
Veal. 192
Pig. 150
Limb.
P. Ferrucci
·
34
141
65
A. Tognazzi
34
27
7
A. Rosenfeld
139
221
9
8
P. Edoardo Outside
43
56
70
14
85
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JOHN E. HIGGISTON,
MAURICE J. QUINLAN,
F. H. LALLY, M. D., Secretary,
Board of Health.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS.
HONORABLE' BOARD OF SELECTMEN :-
GENTLEMEN: The annual inspection of animals began February 1, 1912, and during the term, only four cases of suspected animals have been quarantined, three of which have been condemned. Those three were cattle infected ·· with tuberculosis. The fourth was of a dog suspected of being rabid, but, upon watching developments, was re- leased. This number is remarkable, in as much as the dis- tricts surrounding have had small outbreaks of rabies and glanders that might easily have been brought into town.
The inspection of 332 cattle showed several degrees of improvement, not only in the physical condition of the ani- mals, but in the sanitary state of the buildings containing them. There are now only a few places that the State Board can find any fault with and I am in hopes that the 1913 in- spection will find these eradicated. The swine, numbering 300, are also housed better and cleaner.
In a word, the general health of all animals inspected, and housing conditions, are nearing the standard set down by the Board of Animal Industry, a condition to be proud of.
Respectfully yours,
DR. B. F. HARTMAN,
Inspector of Animals.
REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE.
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF MILFORD :--
GENTLEMEN :- I have the honor to submit a report of the duties performed by the police department of Milford for the for the year ending January 31, 1913 :
Whole number of arrests .
314
Number of cases of drunkenness .
174
Assault and battery
28
Larceny
Disturbing the peace
.
13
Assault with weapon
5
Vagrants .
20
Liquor laws
2
Robbery
1
Search warrants
4
Adultery
8
Assault on officer
3
Evading fare
3
Disorder on car
4
Night walking
2
Bastardy .
2
Idle and disorderly
3
Breaking and entering
9
Property recovered
$340
Assistance to other officers
27
·
RESULTS.
Guilty
.
258
Not guilty .
.
.
.
·
31
13
Assault to murder
Neglect of family .
Trespass ·
152
Filed 46
.
Released on probation
47
Committed.
54
Appealed to superior court
.
8
Bound over to superior court
9
Ten patrolmen are employed at different times of the day and night ; one officer performs duty 61 hours each week, one officer 47 hours, one officer 32 hours, one officer 23 hours, one officer 16 hours, one officer 15 hours, one officer 14 hours, one officer 8 hours, one officer 7 hours, one officer 5 hours.
In concluding my report I desire to avail myself of the opportunity to convey to the Honorable Board, the town offi- cials and citizens, my sincere thanks for their co-operation which has been extended to me in the performance of the duties of this office.
I also wish to thank the officers of this department for the faithful performance of their duties for the past year.
Respectfully submitted, JEREMIAH J. O'NEIL, Chief of Police.
February 1, 1913.
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Milford, January 1, 1913.
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :--
GENTLEMEN : I hereby submit my report as Sealer of Weights and Measures, for the year ending December 31, 1912. All places of business in the town of Milford were visited by me after notifying, by public notice as the law requires, that all scales, measures, etc., would be sealed without fee if brought to my office.
Sealed at my office, no fee charge :----
Sealed.
Condemned.
Scales,
84
24
Weights,
30
8
Dry Measures,
8
0
Liquid Measures,
51
4
Linear Measures,
20
2
Milk Jars,
60
20
Sealed on inspection of places. Fee charged :-
Sealed.
Condemned .
Scales,
216
12
Weights,
377
18
Dry Measures,
10
2
Liquid Measures,
66
3
Linear Measures,
8
2
Oil Pumps,
6
2
Slot Machines,
6
2
Amount received in fees
$80 40
Paid John E. Swift
$79 49
Paid for stamps
$ 91
The duties of the Sealer of Weights and Measures are be- coming more important and harder each year as the State
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Inspectors require more work and time put into the position to stop fraud and deceit and give greater protection to the purchasing public.
The new law on peddlers is a good law as the people will get full weight. This law is a hardship on the sealer as it takes a lot of time. Every peddler's wagon must be supplied with new scales. The dry measures are not allowed to be carried by the peddler.
Thanking the honorable board of selectmen, the town solicitor and the public for their assistance given me during my term as Sealer of Weights and Measures, I am,
Respectfully, DANIEL M. O'BRIEN.
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
REPORT OF TOWN SOLICITOR.
Milford, Mass, February 18, 1913.
HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :-
I herewith submit my report as town solicitor for the year last past.
The case of Nason vs. Milford has been adjusted by com- promising the same so that the town has a right of way to the Vernon Grove cemetery, a little to the east of the one claimed, and for all practical purposes, just as good as the one claimed.
The case of the Town vs. the Pine Grove Cemetery is still in a nebulous state. The Supreme Court having decided in the Town's favor, effort, and a very persistent one, is being made to have the legislature, not only change the law, but to prevent, by legislative enactment, the town from getting the taxes declared to be legally assessed. I appeared at the hear- ing before the taxation committee, as did the assessors and other citizens of Milford, in protest of this law, and at this writing nothing has been reported.
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