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39.91
Maxim Motor Co.
621.70
Midwestern Mfg. Co.
20.93
Milford Auto Parts
6.34
Milford Hardware Inc.
.40
Milford Locksmith
1.00
Milford Water Co.
86.18
Morse, T. E. Co.
97.34
National Fire Protection Assoc. ..
40.00
New England Ass'n. of Fire Chiefs
3.00
New England Tel. & Tel. Co.
466.00
New England Towel Supply
47.25
Niro & Niro Co.
43.77
O'Connell, J. T. Co.
47.77
O'Donnell, William J.
5.00
Ohio Chemical Co.
33.80
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Olson Woodworking Co.
3.60
Pio's Furniture & Gift Shop
43.30
Power, Homgas
217.00
Power, John F. & Sons
10.00
Railway Express Agency
1.94
Ray's Auto Repair
31.30
Reformatory for Women
38.21
Rose, E. O. & Son
11.58
Rosenfeld's Garage
569.75
Rossetti, Anthony J.
4.86
Ryan Motor Sales
4.40
Lussier, Eugene
1.80
Seaver's Express, Inc.
4.43
Sharkey's Diner
13.25
Sherman's Laundry
274.08
Smith, E. F., M.D.
13.00
Standard Auto Gear Co., Inc.
56.81
Stimpson's Stationery
33.51
Ted's Diner
1.90
The Clarke Printing Co.
9.60
The Milford Daily News
36.87
The Seagrave Corporation
17.00
The Town Hall Service Station
63.87
Trotto & Volpe
30.00
Visconti, Anthony
1.00
Werber & Rose, Inc.
21.85
Weston Emergency Light Co.
2.25
Western Auto Associate Store
1.93
Wahn, George H. Co.
5.06
White, Jesse F.
2.25
Worcester County Electric Co.
361.54
Worcester Gas Light Co.
26.34
Zersky Service Station
5.20
Zocchi, Leon Co.
87.39
Total Expenditures
$ 6,671.44
Balance
$ 28.56
Respectfully submitted, JOHN F. ADAMS, Fire Chief
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Annual Report of the Board of Selectmen
Report of your Board of Selectmen:
On March 2, 1954, the day following the re-election of Marco A. Balzarini, Atty. William V. Bellantonio, and Atty. Michael P. Visconti to the Board of Selectmen, your Board met and organized by choosing Mr. Visconti as its Chairman.
In 1953, the interior of the main hall of the Town Hall was renovated in such a fashion as to cause a great deal of favorable comment. The Board now feels that the next step toward improving our Town Hall is to paint the outside. Estimates of the cost involved have been asked for and received. On the basis of these estimates, your Board is inserting an article in the annual warrant calling for the appropriation of sufficient funds to do a complete and thorough job.
During the past year our town was ravaged by two terrifying hurricanes within the short space of two weeks. It was commonly known that much damage was done to private and public property. Your Board declared a state of emergency and immediate steps were taken to repair the damage. We are proud of the manner in which our citizens behaved during the storms. All our officials are to be highly commended for their wonderful work in re- storing the town to normalcy so soon after disaster struck. Our thanks to all for their patience and cooperation during the period of restoration.
We are happy to state that Milford, at long last, has swimming facilities available for the children of our town.
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We feel the response of the public was so great as to war- rant further improvement in the area surrounding the bathing beach. The committee in charge, Superintendent of Schools, David I. Davoren, Dr. Frank J. Moschilli, and the late Walter E. Corbett, gave much of their time and energy without any expectation of compensation other than the satisfaction of seeing so many happy children en- joying themselves. For their splendid efforts they are deserving of high praise which we happily bestow upon them. To our Fire Chief, John F. Adams, Highway Sur- veyor, Edward C. Carroll, and many others too numerous to mention, our sincere thanks for their great help and cooperation during the swimming season.
As a result of many complaints received from citizens in the area bordering the easterly side of the river, a com- plete "cleaning up" job was done with the help of our Fire Chief and Highway Surveyor. The complaints stemmed from the fact that the area became a breeding ground and abode for an untold number of snakes many of them actually finding their way into nearby homes. Provision is expected to be made for the prevention of any future recurrence.
It has been noted that in many sections of the town some of our citizens have been dumping refuse in forbidden areas. This situation was discussed with our Chief of Police and our Board of Health. We strongly urge that our townspeople refrain from dumping their rubbish in these forbidden areas and, instead, use our duly estab- lished dumping facilities. We strongly recommend, also, that appropriate action be taken against those who per- sist in violating our health laws.
Existing in our town for a long time is the "smoke and soot" problem so-called in certain areas. Hearings have been held with a view toward correcting this un- sanitary and unwholesome condition. A representative of the State Department of Health has co-operated with us
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in the matter of solving the problem. His advice has been most valuable. It is believed that this problem will be solved, at least partially, in the near future. Since it is a problem affecting the health of our citizens, the Board of Health has been apprised of the fact that suitable rules and regulations may be adopted by it regulating the time and manner in which the smoke may be emitted from the chimneys.
With the advice and assistance of the Chief of Po- lice and Chief of the Fire Department, certain streets have been designated as 'one-way streets'. The streets thus designated are Pine, Park, So. Bow, and Franklin. It is felt that this course has somewhat relieved the traffic and parking problem in Milford's business section. We think that all recognize the fact that there is a definite need for more parking facilities. It is hoped that the solu- tion of this problem is near at hand.
Through the untiring efforts of one of the members of your Board, namely, William V. Bellantonio, to-gether with the full co-operation of the remaining members and a devoted citizen of our town who wishes to remain anony- mous, a concern employing some 50 to 75 persons was brought to Milford. Naturally we are pleased that this came about and we feel that with the co-operation of our Chamber of Commerce and Mercantile Bureau, the probability of inducing more industry to locate here is favorable.
We feel that it would not be inappropriate in this re- port to pay brief tribute to one of our late citizens who passed away during the past year. We refer to the late Walter E. Corbett. He was a man possessive of a high sense of civic duty who gave freely of his time and energies toward the betterment of our community at a great per- sonal sacrifice. He graciously accepted responsibilities which rightfully belonged to others. His was a life devoted to his wife, his work, and to his community. Our town
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has suffered a great loss. May his name be forever en- shrined in the hearts of the people.
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL P. VISCONTI, Chairman MARCO A. BALZARINI WILLIAM V. BELLANTONIO
Town Counsel's Report
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
Upon assuming the duties of Town Counsel for the third year, having served during the previous years 1952 and 1953, I found three actions at law pending against the Town; two were for personal injuries received by the claimants and one was for aid and assistance furnished by the Town of Bellingham to recipients accredited to the Town of Milford. As the Town of Milford had claims against the Town of Bellingham, it was necessary, and I, together with James L. Ahearn, Welfare Agent, effected a settlement of the counter claims which resulted in a savings to the Town of Milford in the amount of $300.00.
Outstanding against the Town at this time are three claims for personal injuries received by the claimants due to defects in the streets or highways. Appropriate action has been taken by me to properly defend these claims.
With respect to claims for personal injuries filed against the Town during the year 1954, I have settled all but one of them.
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Upon assuming office last March, there was in the Damage to Persons and Property Account the sum of $1,500.00. There now remains a balance of $469.08.
I list herewith an account of the items of expenditures out of this fund.
For recording fees etc. Jan. 5. 1954 $ 24.80
For recording fee Feb. 1, 1954 5.00
For personal injuries
100.00
For property damage
140.97
For personal injuries
100.00
For personal injuries
100.00
For personal injuries
158.50
For property damage
5.65
For property damage
50.00
For property damage
46.00
For personal injuries
300.00
Total
$1,030.92
May I say, that many conferences were held with various town officials and many opinions, both written and oral, were given to the Selectmen and other officials of the Town. Many instruments affecting the Town were drawn and recorded. By-laws dealing with one-way streets and parking of vehicles were drawn and filed with the De- partment of Public Works and approved by the Attorney General.
Many trips to Boston in connection with the Town's business, and in some instances involving and affecting the property and property rights of worthy citizens, were made by me at my own expense.
I have made every effort to be courteous to both of- ficials and citizens who called on me for help, advice and assistance during the year. Many times I went beyond the requirements of my office to assist and advise those of our citizens who sought my help.
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The question of drainage and drainage rights has be- come an acute problem and one day soon it will be neces- sary to give serious study to the problems resulting there- from with a view to setting up suitable and uniform stand- ards and procedures governing action relating thereto.
In conclusion, I want to express my sincere thanks to all department heads, boards, committees and all town officers for their assistance, and for the many courtesies extended to me during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
NATHAN ROSENFELD, Town Counsel.
Report of Sealer of Weights and Measures
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my report as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31, 1954.
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, pumps, etc., would be sealed without fee, if brought to my office.
Scales, Measures, Etc., Sealed
Adj. Sealed Cond. N.S.
Scales, over 10,000 lbs. 5
Scales, 5000 to 10,000 lbs.
2
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Scales, 100 to 5000 lbs.
2 40
1
Scales under 100 lbs.
9 168
1
Weights
166
Yard Sticks
20
Gasoline Pumps
80
Oil and Grease Pumps
49
Vehicle Tanks
21
Cloth Measuring Devices
4
Wire, Rope, Cordage
1
Sealing Fees
$372.00
Paid Town Treasurer, John H. Besozzi
$372.00
Expenditures
Sealer's Salary
$1,437.48
Transportation
90.00
Harold J. Shaughnessy
35.00
Jaques Hardware
33.00
Hobbs and Warren Inc.
40.75
Balance on Hand
1.25
Thanking the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the public for the assistance given me during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
DANIEL J. O'BRIEN, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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Report of the Board of Health
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Milford:
The Board of Health respectfully submits the fol- lowing report for the year ending December 31, 1954.
Dr. Nicholas J. Capece was re-elected Chairman of the Board for the year at the organization meeting on March 16,1954. Other members of the Board are Frank Calzone and Harris Tredeau.
The appointments were as follows: Clerk and Agent, Benjamin N. Colabello; Nurse, Alice Fitzpatrick; Physi- cian, Dr. Eugene E. Allen; Dentist, Dr. Joseph MacLel- lan; Plumbing Inspector; Charles J. Ferrante, and John F. Powers, additional Plumbing Inspector; Burial Agent, Oscar Ayotte; Meat and Slaughtering Inspector, Nelson C. Dion; Emergency Slaughtering Inspector, Frank W. Leonard; Person to Receive and Report Contagious Dis- eases, Benjamin N. Colabello.
During the year twenty-four regular meetings, two special meetings, and several conferences were held.
Contracts for the collection of garbage were awarded to John Molinari for three years for $12,000.00 and to James Ferrucci, for three years for $10,000.00.
Under the new regulations regarding collection of Garbage, beginning Jan. 1, 1954, the collected material must be cooked before feeding to hogs. We are complying with such regulation, but, find that the garbage collection costs have risen.
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The Food Handling Training Course was not given by the State in 1954, but, preparations are being made to co-operate with the State Dept. of Health in such a course for 1955.
As a result of the course held, correct methods of washing, sanitizing and storing eating utensils, dishes and glasses are being stressed, together with the proper handling of sanitary paper service, safe practices in serv- ing food and personal hygiene.
The Rodent control program at the town dump is being carried out so that an expert exterminator conduct- ing the work is producing satisfactory results.
The Board of Health is working on the feasibility and advisability of fluoridation of the local water supply as a means of helping reduce tooth decay and will give the report at the next Annual Town Meeting.
A Mass. Vision Eye Test apparatus was obtained by the Dept. and is used to assist visual problems in our school children.
An Audio-meter is being considered to have available in determining hearing problems in our school children.
LICENSES AND PERMITS ISSUED
Manufacture of Ice Cream (Retail) 5
Milk Dealers Permits 43
Sales of Oleomargarine 43
Sales of Denatured Alcohol
42
Burial Permits 217
Conduct Undertaking Establishments
8
Conduct Slaughter Houses
2
Permit to Remove or Transfer Garbage or Offal
2
The amount of money collected and delivered
to the Treasurer-
For Licenses and Permits $631.95
1953 TB Subsidy 1203.57
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REPORT OF SLAUGHTERING INSPECTOR
Number of Cattle inspected
287
Number of Hogs inspected 495
Number of Calves inspected 100
Number of Sheep inspected
88
Total number of Animals 970
All markets dealing in Meats and Provisions were personally inspected and were found to be complying with Board of Health Regulations.
REPORT OF SANITARY INSPECTOR
Number of complaints investigated
70
Placard of Scarlet Fever
1
Land Posted
5
Bakeries inspected 6
Number of Garbage complaints
33
Number of new eating establishments inspected 1
Eating and Drinking establishments inspected 34
Number of school lavatories inspected 13
Number of Grocery Stores and Markets inspected 49
Number of Factories inspected 10
REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR
Total number of applications filed 155
Total number of permits issued 155
Total number of inspections made 350
Total number of Master Plumbers in Town 12
Total number of Journeymen Plumbers in Town 5
REPORT OF DENTAL CLINIC
Extractions temporary teeth 235
Extractions permanent teeth 40
Fillings temporary teeth 679
Fillings permanent teeth 388
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Cleanings 333
Total Operations No. of Visits Amount collected
1675
866
$73.10
PHYSICIAN'S REPORT
1. Tuberculin patch tests were given to nineteen hun- dred children in both parochial and public schools.
2. Two vaccination clinics were held in June. Total vaccinated; One hundred and Thirty-one.
3. Antigen clinics were held in January, February, and March of 1954.
4. Antigen clinics were held for the sixth graders, junior and senior high schools, and parochial schools.
15 received 3 doses. 9 received 2 doses. 24 received 1 dose.
195 received booster doses.
Spaced physical examinations were given to the stu- dents of the Sacred Heart and St. Mary's Parochial Schools at different intervals during the school year. A form issued by the State was given to each child by the school nurse and any defects which were found at the time of examination were listed. These forms were taken home and signed by the parents or guardians.
HEALTH NURSE'S REPORT
Total enrollment of St. Mary's School 806
Total enrollment of Sacred Heart School 354
1160
Spaced physical examinations were given to both Sacred Heart and St. Mary's students during the School
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year. Notice of defects are sent home to the Parent or Guardian and corrections are made by their own family physicians.
The Massachusetts Vision test is given to the stu- dents, and follow-up work is done to make sure correc- tions are being taken care of.
The students are weighed and measured during the school year, and are inspected frequently for evidences of diseases, and for cleanliness of scalp, hands and nails.
DENTAL CLINIC
This clinic is held each school day morning at the Board of Health rooms, 129 Main Street. Dr. Joseph MacLellan is the Dentist. All school children up to the fourth grade may have appointments, also others who are unable to pay for care, and for emergencies.
Any child with specialized health problems are re- ferred to the Worcester Health clinics which are held monthly.
IMMUNIZATION CLINICS
VACCINATION CLINICS-The vaccination clinics were held in the month of June. Dr. Eugene E. Allen was the attending physician.
Total vaccinations given 131
TUBERCULIN PATCH TEST-The tuberculin patch test was given in April to all the school children in town. Total tested 1900. Very few positive. All were x- rayed that were positive. One student was admitted to the Sanatorium, and is doing very well.
ANTIGEN CLINICS
This clinic was held at the Milford High School in Nov. and Dec. 1953 and Jan. and Feb. 1954, for babies and the younger children.
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TRIPLE ANTIGEN-protection against diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough. 15 received three doses, 9 received two doses, 24 received one dose. Double Antigen: protection against diphtheria and tetanus. Booster doses given, consisting of both double and triple antigen total 195. Present Diphtheria Problems:
The excellent job of protecting pre-school and school children carried out in recent years has reached diphtheria in younger persons almost to the vanishing point. As a result more and more of our diphtheria has been among adolescents and adults. Since our former immunization program was not reaching the oldsters, the time has ar- rived for attacking this problem. On the basis of these studies the State Department of Health has been recom- mending booster doses in the elementary school and high school. Those who have these should enter adult life with a high protection against the diseases.
Because of the above information from the State. A clinic was held this year in Nov. and Dec. and Jan. of 1955 for the Junior and Seniors and the 6th graders of all the schools in the town.
Total receiving innoculations 364.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Chicken Pox
36 Lobar Pneumonia 2
Erysipeles
1 Diphtheria 2
Whooping Cough
33 Mumps
11
Dog Bites
59
Measles 31
Cat Bites
3 Ger. Measles
3
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
4 Inf. Hepatitis
2
Trichinosis
1 Salmonella Paratphoid 1
Scarles Fever 18
TUBERCULOSIS REPORT
New cases reported 4 Old cases reported active 1
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New Admissions to Worcester County Sanatorium 9 Deaths reported from Sanatorium 1
Patients discharged from Sanatorium Sterling Health Camp
6
There were six boys and four girls who were at the Sterling Health Camp for the month this summer. All had a very good time and all gained weight. This camp has been sold to a boy's camp in Worcester by the Tuber- culosis Association so we will not have any camp for the children anymore.
Home visits made this year
36
DENTAL CLINIC
Salaries
Appropriation
$ 2,032.80
Dr. Joseph MacLellan
2,032.80
December 31, 1954 Balance
None
DENTAL EXPENSES
Appropriation
$ 300.00
J. J. Crimmings Co. $ 209.33
Worcester County Elec. Co. 22.20
Worcester Gas Light Co. 3.12
New Eng. Towel Supply Co.
26.75
Williams Dental Supply Co.
26.00
287.40
December 31, 1954 Balance $ 12.60
GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS
Salaries
Appropriation
$ 8,482.54
Total Salaries
8,235.41
Balance Dec. 31, 1954 $ 247.13
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General Appropriations Expenses
Appropriation
$13,433.33
Total Expenditures
13,433.23
Balance Dec. 31, 1954 .10
Werber & Rose, Inc.
$ 480.00
Louis A. Marino
3.00
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co.
205.25
John Molinari
4,000.00
James Ferrucci
3,333.24
Tuberculosis
3,640.50
Return of Deaths
48.75
Return of Births
151.00
Milford Exterminating Service
399.96
Milford Daily News
65.00
Roger J. Ferraro
139.00
Rubenstien Elec. Co.
17.59
Jimmy's Taxi Service
52.45
Eastern Paint Co.
2.18
St. Mary's School
3.00
Leonard L. Morcone
3.00
A. H. Sweet Co.
87.15
E. F. Mahady Co.
.92
Benj. N. Colabello (Re-Imbursement)
2.15
Hasting Drug Co.
4.24
Selectmen of Northbridge
44.00
Nicholas J. Capece
21.00
Alice Fitzpatrick (Re-imbursement)
21.20
Hobbs & Warren, Inc.
37.42
Eugene E. Allen
26.00
Wm. Casey, Store, Inc.
2.39
Welch Allen Co.
6.30
Royal Typewriting Co.
115.00
Cahill's News Agency
16.44
Haynes Memorial Hospital
388.10
The Tampa Fruit Co.
16.00
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Milford Hospital
101.00
$13,433.23
We wish to extend our sincere appreciation to all those who in any way co-operated with the Board of Health during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
NICHOLAS J. CAPECE, M.D., Chairman FRANK CALZONE HARRIS TREDEAU
Report of the Tree Warden and Insect Pest Control Superintendent
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my annual report on the care and removal of trees, the planting of new trees, and the Insect Pest Control program.
I have had to cut down a number of street trees this year that were diseased and rotten. I also had a large amount of trimming to do.
I cut down 8 elm trees that were infected with the Dutch Elm disease. There are about a dozen more large elms that should come down, but the finance board did not recommend enough money to have all this work done. Most of these diseased elm trees are getting to be a men- ace to life and property, and I sure do hope that some- thing will be done this year.
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During the week of May 10th I bought and planted 40 Norway Maples as provided for by the appropriation made at the annual town meeting.
Brush was cut and removed from the roads in the out- lying sections of the town.
The aerial and hydraulic spraying went on in the month of June.
Poison ivy spraying was done from the 7th of June un- til the 24th of June.
On August 31st we were visited by "Hurricane Carol" which did an enormous amount of damage to the trees. It blew many trees down, and broken branches were almost on all of the rest that were left. I have taken care of this situation the best I could with the funds allotted me, but there is still a large amount of work to be done on dam- aged trees.
We were fortunate that the other two hurricanes did not do too much more damage to the trees.
In closing I wish to thank the various departments of the town for their cooperation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
MATTHEW P. ANDREANO, Tree Warden and Insect Pest Control Superintendent.
Expense C/O Trees
B. J. Clancey, Insurance and Plates $ 55.50
New England Tel. & Tel. Co. 41.65
M. P. Andreano, Ass'n. Meetings 42.00
American Oil Company, Gasoline and Oil 104.70
Lester Varney, Sharpen Saws 8.25
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Jesse F. White, Repair Gas Saw 15.65
Louis Murphy, Grease and Repair Truck 25.35
Frank's Service Station, Repair Tire 1.50
W. H. Casey Store, 1 Lock .55
Milford Glass & Mirror Co., 1 Window for Truck 7.50
"Doc" Chauvin, Repair 2 Chains 5.86
Sherman Motors, Repair Truck
13.90
Insect Pest Control Expense
F. A. Malec, Hydraulic Spray
1,319.00
Millis Air Service, Aerial Spray
660.00
Milford Daily News
13.50
American Oil Company
5.35
Poison Ivy Control Material
Frost Insecticide 188.94
South End Auto Service 1.95
Miscellaneous Expenses
New Trees, Hillside Nursery, 40 Norway Maples 200.00
New Tires for Truck 140.95
Wages
EXPENSE C/O TREES
Tree Warden
987.45
Labor
688.24
REMOVING BRUSH
Tree Warden
1,179.57
Labor
820.43
INSECT PEST CONTROL WAGES
Superintendent
178.00
Labor
22.00
DUTCH ELM DISEASE CONTROL
Superintendent 272.60
Labor
227.10
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Christmas Town Lighting
Honorable Board of Selectmen Milford, Mass.
Gentlemen:
We respectfully submit our report for the expenditures and results for the Christmas Town Lighting for 1954.
The amount of $1,000.00 was appropriated at the March Town Meeting.
There was one bid submitted. The one bid was for $1,000.00 from Rubenstein Electric Supply Co. Your Com- mittee awarded the contract to the Rubenstein Electric Supply Co., their bid being $1,000.00.
We wish to thank the Milford Police Department, un- der the supervision of Chief William F. Fitzpatrick, and Mr. David I. Davoren, Chairman of the Christmas Lighting Committee for the Mercantile Bureau, for their splendid assistance in making what we believe, Milford one of the best lighted and decorated towns in the state, during the Christmas season.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
Appropriation $1,000.00
Expenditures 1,000.00
Rubenstein Electric Supply Co. $1,000.00 (Contract).
Respectfully submitted,
MAX KARELITZ, Chairman MRS. MADELENE CURRAN EMILIO PIGHETTI
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Report of Inspector of Animals
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my report as Animal Inspector for the Town of Milford for the year ending December 31, 1954.
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