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79
Dog Complaints
536 128
Cat Complaints
145
Fire Alarms Answered
103
Holes in Streets Reported
45
Insane-MR FR
3
MNR
2
Lanterns put out
5
Lodgings given
15
Messages delivered
195
Missing Persons-MR
46
FR
36
MNR
17
FNR
5
Stolen Cars reported-Braintree
18
Stolen cars recovered
18
Street Lights reported out
40
Sudden Deaths-MR
8
FR
3
MNR.
1
FNR
1
Sunday Permits-Labor
30
Wagon Trips
43
Miscellaneous complaints
2,099
Dog Bites reported
40
Permits to Purchase Firearms issued
6
Code: Missing Persons, Insane, Sudden Deaths:
MR -- Male Resident
FR-Female Resident
MNR-Male Non-Resident
FNR-Female Non-Resident
I wish at this time to extend my sincere thanks to the Honorable Board of Selectmen, the Finance Committee, and to all who have cooperated, in any way, with my Department for the year 1943.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. HEANEY,
Chief of Police
TRAFFIC REPORT
January 1, 1944
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit report on Traffic for the year ending December 31, 1943.
ACCIDENTS
Minor
76
Serious
48
Fatal
0
Total 124
101
.
.
.
. . .
268
Drunk Releases
6
CASES PROSECUTED IN COURTS:
Larceny of Autos
2
Operating to Endanger Operating Under Influence
15
Violation M. V. Laws
2
Traffic Rules, Violation
43
:
TAGS: VIOLATION OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS:
No. 1 Vehicles on Cross Walks
6
1
3
4
7
No. 2 Too close to Hydrants
4
1
3
4
No. 3 Parking w/o Lights
1
1
6
18
No. 5 Motor Running
4
1
3
2
5
No. 6 All Night Parking
124
8
56
76
132
No. 7 Restricted Place
4
4
4
No. 8
Defiance Corner Law
6
3
5
4
9
No. 9 Right wheels not at curb
No. 10 1 hour Parking, Violation
9
4
10
3
13
No. 11 Double Parking
10
1
3
8
11
187
19
94
112
206
Following cases reported to Registrar of Motor Vehicles for action oll suspension or revocation of license :
1. Leaving Scene of Accident
1
1
1
2. Obstructing Funeral
1
1
1
3. Operating after drinking
1
1 1
4. Operating after Rev. Lic.
1
1
1
5. Refusing Stop for Officer
1
1
1
6. Reckless Driving
2
1
1
2
6
1
2
5
7
Regarding the tagging of cars-it will be noted that the majority of tags were for parking in Restricted Place. Most of this tagging took place on Hayward Ave., E. Braintree, adjacent to Fore River Shipyard. On sev- eral complaints from the Coast Guard Police and the Fore River Transpor- tation Division we had officers go to this location and though it is a Private Way and our powers were limited we did tag a great number of cars in order to assist in the war effort. Large trucks transporting vital material had difficulty in passing into the yard through this narrow street because of the workers' cars being parked on both sides of street. Our efforts did aid in relieving the transportation problem for the Fore River yard.
In regard to the Warning cards to motorists published by your Board -I wish to report that my officers distributed about 3000 of these cards. The comments received from the citizenry were most favorable and I know the distribution of these cards helped immeasureably in producing the ac- cident record for 1943-report of which is contained herein.
During the year 1944 we shall endeavor to continue to make Braintree a safe town in which to live.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. HEANEY,
Chief of Police
1
No. 4 Wrong Side of Street.
17
1
12
2
2
2
20
4
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
OF THE
Town of Braintree
FROM
December 31, 1942 to December 31, 1943
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Report of The Fire Department
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen :
I respectfully submit to you the annual report of the Fire Department of the fiscal year ending December 31, 1943.
Total number of calls during the year-657 divided as follows:
Box Alarms
Month
Still Alarms
4
January
15
7
February
15
13
March
113
12
April
135
3
May
46
2
June
27
4
July
23
5
August
27
1
September
32
4
October
34
6
November
21
10
December
98
71
Total
586
TOTAL CALLS IN EACH PRECINCT
Month
Precinct One
Precinct Two
Precinct Three
Out of Town
January
11
2
6
0
February
11
5
6
0
March
39
27
59
1
April
45
38
64
0
May
25
7
17
0
June
17
7
5
0
July
18
4
5
0
August
10
11
10
1
September
13
7
13
0
October
20
5
13
0
November
12
7
8
0
December
40
28
40
0
Total
261
148
246
2
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TOTAL CALSS THAT EACH PIECE ANSWERED
Month
Chief's
.
Car
Engine
No. 1
Engine
No. 2
Engine
No. 3
Engine
No. 4
Aerial
No. 1
Ladder
No. 1
Squad
Squad
B
0
January
17
6
6
3
0
9
0
11
16
3
February
20
7
10
2
0
11
0
14
18
3
March
119
15
20
12
0
15
0
63
60
36
April
130
19
15
14
0
14
0
71
25
84
May
43
7
4
2
0
6
1
24
22
14
June
27
3
2
3
0
6
0
8
21
7
July
27
5
7
2
0
9
1
12
21
0
August
30
4
7
4
0
8
0
16
19
10
September
26
1
3
3
0
4
1
10
19
0
October
36
3
4
5
1
6
3
18
27
6
November
25
5
0
4
9
8
0
11
21
2
December
98
9
0
15
20
23
1
51
87
10
Total
598
84
78
69
30
119
7
309
356
175
Hose Laid (Feet)
Month
(21/2
(11/2)
Booster Used (Gals.)
Ladders Used (Feet)
Engines Pumped Water (Hrs.) (Mins.)
January
1,200
100
495
35
1
10
February
1,050
1,565
165
2
45
March
2,550
4,400
17,260
120
22
55
April
1,050
11,900
18,525
125
24
35
May
4,150
2,815
10
June
5,500
400
3,465
9
25
July
5,350
600
2,015
75
20
25
August
2,750
4,450
3,905
65
18
55
September
200
650
1,075
73
2
25
October
9,550
200
2,315
22
10
November
2,400
100
555
170
1
45
December
6,450
4,450
9,590
696
19
5
Total
42,200
27,250
63,580
1,524
155
35
-
-
-
105
A
Squad
Month
Buildings
Chimneys
Investigations
Automobiles
False Alarms
Sprinkler Alarms
Oil Fires
Oil Leaks
Call for Inhalator
Call for Drowning
Locked In - Out of house
Refrigerators
Out of town calls
Miscellaneous
901 -
.
8
0
2
2
3
0 .
0
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
19
January
5
1
0
5
7
0
0)
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
147
March
49
April
4
1.
0
4
37
()
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
29
May
6
0
0
1.
19
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
27
June
6
0
0
1
13
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
32
July
3
0
1
5
17
33
August
4
0
2
5
13
0)
0
1
1
1.
-
0
0
0)
1
CT
0
1.
2
22
October
IA
1
0
3
13
C
November
12
3
2
S
70
1
2
3
2
0
0
2
1
0
1 :
December
657
Total
65
10
11
39
460
10
8
17
3
01
1
6
9
10
11
.
1
0
.
2
38
September
27
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
126
February
2
3
2
110
1
0
0
0
0
4
0
1
136
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
22
1
1
0
0
0
1
0)
0
0
108
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Grass, woods, dumps, bonfires
Month
Valuation of Buildings
Insurance on Buildings
Damage to Buildings
Ins. Paid on Buildings
January
$414,000.00
$367,300.00
$5,421.51
$5,421.51
February
70,300.00
56,450.00
1,098.45
1,098.45
March
384,500.00
343,000.00
701.40
701.40
April
50,300.00
48,700.00
170.00
145.00
May
20,100.00
16,500.00
268.00
248.00
June
9,500.00
8,000.00
2,430.00
2,405.00
.July
215,200.00
203,700.00
1,201.70
1,201.70
August
15,800.00
13,800.00
3,462.00
3,462.00
September
37,000.00
32,400.00
311.50
311.50
October
39,400.00
30,800.00
188.50
138.50
November
41,100.00
34,500.00
1,187.50
1,187.50
December
175,000.00
152,560.00
10,704.00
10,694.00
Total
$1,472,200.00
$1,307,710.00
$27,144.56
$27,014.56
Valuation of Contents
Insurance on Contents
Damage to Contents
Ins. Paid on Contents
January
$ 20,600.00
$ 14,500.00
$ 727.50
$ 667.50
February
26,000.00
25,000.00
175.00
175.00
March
3,500.00
3,000.00
310.00
310.00
April
27,000.00
25,500.00
25.00
25.00
May
5,000.00
4.500.00
190.60
190.60
June
2,500.00
1,500.00
25.00
.July
103,500.00
93,000.00
90.25
90.25
August
4,500.00
1,000.00
429.73
79.73
September
9,000.00
6,500.00
58.75
58.75
October
42,500.00
32,000.00
25.00
25.00
November
10.500.00
7,500.00
279.44
279.44
December
26,700.00
7,000.00
4,050.00
3,565.00
$281,300.00
$221,000.00
$ 6,386.27
$ 5,466.27
PERMITS GRANTED DURING THE YEAR
Inspected and granted for range oil burners
63
Inspected and granted for heating apparatus burners
17
Granted for use of dynamite
5
Granted to set fires in open air
192
Total
277
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RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE STORAGE OF LIGHT FUEL OIL FOR RANGE BURNERS IN THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE
1. No more than 10 gallons of light fuel oil shall be stored in any struc- ture or building, unless, in a 16 guage galvanized steel tank, labelled and approved.
2. Storage tanks for light fuel oil which are not directly connected to an oil burner shall be equipped with an approved faucet of the self-closing and lock type.
3. Tanks within building or other structure for the storage and keeping of light fuel oil in excess of 10 gallons shall be installed on or below the lowest floor of the building or structure.
4. No storage tank shall be nearer than 7 feet from any open fire or flame.
5. All necessary support for tanks shall be of substantial masonry or metal construction.
6. No light fuel oil tank shall be equipped with a glass gauge or any gauge, the breaking of which shall allow the oil to escape from the tank.
7. A bucket of sand and a scoop shall be kept with each light fuel oil burner located in a position accessible for use.
8. In excess of 10 gallons on application for a permit must be filed and a permit must be obtained from the Chief of the Fire Department for the keeping and storage of light fuel oil in any building or structure.
STATE LAW
A State Law was enacted regulating the passage of Fire Apparatus responding to fires. The law requires the driver of a vehicle to drive to the right hand curb and stop until the apparatus has passed. To remain at a distance of (300) feet behind the apparatus and restricting the park- ing of a vehicle within (600) feet of a fire.
In conclusion : I wish to extend my thanks to the Honorable Board of Selectmen, to the members of the Finance Committee, and to the Police De- partment for their co-operation and interest in the welfare of the Depart- ment.
To all others that have volunteered their services or assisted the De- partment in any manner. The officers and members of the Department have my commendation and sincere thanks for the efficient and faithful manner in which they have performed their duties.
Respectfully submitted,
FRED A. TENNEY, Chief of Fire Department.
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Report of the FIRE ALARM DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
I respectfully submit to you the annual report of the Fire Alarm Sys- tem for the year of 1943.
The Fire Department has the supervision of the installation, repairs, equipment and maintenance of the Fire Alarm Signal System.
WORK DONE DURING THE YEAR
Painted all fire alarm boxes and bands.
Replaced all poor bands on poles.
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Put new back boards on fire alarm boxes where needed.
Checked all circuits daily and cleared the same of grounds.
Inspected and tested all fire alarm boxes monthly and after a severe storm.
Weekly box test at noon on Saturdays.
Renewed 122 cross arms.
Installed 3 six inch gongs.
Renewed 7,500 feet of line wire.
3 new fire alarm boxes of the non-interfering, succession type were pur- chased to replace 3 old type boxes.
In conclusion : I wish to extend my sincere thanks to our Tree Warden for the valuable assistance rendered in allowing us to trim trees through which Fire Alarm wires pass, to the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company and to the Braintree Electric Light Department for their co-op- eration and assistance rendered.
Respectfully submitted,
FRED A. TENNEY, Superintendent of Fire Alarm
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Report of the HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen : Braintree, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
During the year 1943 the work of the Highway Department was re- stricted to practically maintenance. Owing to the fact that labor was at a premium and the smallest'appropriation in years was made at our last Annual Town Meeting, we have endeavored to function efficiently and main- tain our highways to the best of our ability.
Due to the inability to hire enoughi labor to properly man our trucks, Precincts 3 and 4 and especially Precincts 5 and 6, have undergone con- siderable inconvenience in having their rubbish collected at the designated time. However, this will continue until such time as there is more labor available for this work.
In the event that we have heavy snow storms this winter we will be forced to abandon most all of the sidewalk plows. We will, however, make every effort to plow sidewalks on the main thoroughfares even if somewhat delayed.
We are not anticipating any new construction of any consequence for 1944. We are, however, working on projects that we feel are essential for Post War work.
For expenditures by the Highway Department for 1943 I refer you to the Highway account under the Town Accountant's report.
In our annual report we note with regret the passing of William C. Strobel, A. U. S., a member of our department for sixteen years, who died while serving his country.
In conclusion, I wish to thank the Selectmen and all employees of the department for their sincere effort and loyalty.
Respectfully submitted, JOHN Q. WENTWORTH, Superintendent Highway Department
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SEWER DEPARTMENT
OF THE
Town of Braintree
FROM
December 31, 1942 to December 31, 1943
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Report of the Sewer Commissioners
December 31, 1943
To the Citizens of Braintree :
The activities of the Sewer Department during 1943 have been governed almost wholly by the requirements and restrictions of war. The existing sewerage system has been maintained as in the past, but construction has been limited to the installation of some 34 house connections. Because of the shortage of labor the construction season ended with action on 23 appli- cations for house connections put over to the 1944 season.
During the summer, arrangements were made with the Board of Water Commissioners whereby a portion of Supt. Brousseau's time was used by the Water Department, chiefly in compiling and plotting distribution system records. This arrangement appeared to be mutually advantageous to both Departments and it is hoped it can be continued during the war emergency.
Near the close of the year preparations for post-war construction were being set in motion, chiefly as a result of the activities of the Massachu- setts Emergency Public Works Commission. A tentative schedule of post- war sewer construction has been prepared. In the Sewer Department budget for 1944 there has been included an item of $4,500 for surveys, plans and specifications for new sewers, so that sewer construction can go forward immediately after the war. We believe that such preparations for public works construction for the employment of ex-service men and war workers are essential to an orderly transition from war to peace.
Dwight A. Chandler, a member of this Board for 8 years, died on July 27. His untimely death was a distinct loss to his associates on the Board. At a joint meeting of the Sewer Commissioners and Board of Selectmen on August 3, Clinton I. Bates was elected to fill Mr. Chandler's unexpired term of office.
Respectfully submitted,
SAMUEL M. ELLSWORTH, Chairman CLINTON I. BATES WALTER E. THOMPSON
Board of Sewer Commissioners
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Report of the Superintendent of Sewers
January 2, 1944
To: The Board of Sewer Commissioners
Town of Braintree, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith my annual report upon the activities of the Sewer Department for the year ending December 31, 1943.
CONSTRUCTION :
No new construction work was undertaken during the year. The need for sewers in many sections of the Town is still urgent. Projects for sew- erage extensions totalling $759,000 have been submitted to the Braintree ' Committee on Post-War Public Works. The Sewer Department is ready to start on a major construction program immediately following the ter- mination of the war.
HOUSE CONNECTIONS:
There were 34 House Connections, totalling 1822 feet, made to the system during the year at a total cost of $4,854.83. The total number of connections in now 905.
There were 23 applications for sewer connections on file at the end of the year. Due to Winter conditions and difficulties in obtaining labor it will be necessary to postpone any work on these applications until next Spring.
Labor has been very difficult to obtain all during the year, and there are no signs yet of any improvement in the labor situation for the coming year. The average cost of making sewer connections was 40% higher than last year. It is expected that the cost of doing this kind of work will con- tinue at the same level the coming year.
The Sewer Department does all the work necessary to bring the .con- nection to the inside wall of the building. The actual cost of labor, ma- terials and equipment is billed to the owner. No advance deposit is re- quired and the charges may be apportioned over a period of ten years with interest at 4%.
MAINTENANCE :
At the Common Street pumping station one of the 15 H.P. motors burned out March 19, this was rewound and placed back in operation a week later. On June 12 both of the 15 H. P. motors burned out. They were rewound and placed back in operation ten days later. While the motors were being repaired one of the Sewer Department's portable dia- phragm pumps was used to keep the station in operation. The cause of the motors burning out could not be determined, but it was thought to be due to moisture in the windings. The moisture in the station is now being successfully controlled by the use of calcium chloride. A phase failure protector has also been installed as an added precaution.
There was no trouble at all in the operation of the Brookside Road pumping station during the year.
The main sewers were inspected at various points during the year, and there was no trouble experienced with their operation. During routine in- spection it was noticed that the Bethlehem Plate Yard off Adams Street was discharging excessive quantities of acid into the sewer, which in turn was starting to eat the motar out of the brickwork in the manholes. The
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Bethlehem Steel Company was required to install a large neutralizing tank in the Plate Yard and treat their acid wastes before disposal into the sewer.
Seven sewer connections became blocked with roots during the year. These were promptly taken care of and put back into service again. Sec- tions of three sewer connections, where there had been excessive root trouble in the past, were dug up and the pipe joints treated with a copper sulphate mixture. This treatment should eliminate any further root trouble with these connections.
ASSESSMENTS :
There was only one sewer assessment levied during the year. The total assessment levy is now $296,572.07. The total assessment collections to date are $263,461.53, including interest.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
NEW PUMPING STATION ACCOUNT SUMMARY
Balance from 1940 Appropriation
$ 329.49
EXPENDITURES:
Retained Percentage on Pump Contract
191.88
Unexpended Balance December 31, 1943
$ 137.61
1943 HOUSE CONNECTION ACCOUNT SUMMARY
Appropriation
$ 9,000.00
Refunds
104.40
Total
$ 9,104.40
EXPENDITURES:
Labor
$ 2,556.46
Labor Compensation Insurance
321.72
Registry of Deeds
20.56
Shop Rent
250.00
Compressor Repairs, Parts and Insurance
270.63
Truck Repairs, Parts and Insurance
159.07
Equipment Repairs and Sharpening
6.81
Cement
34.03
Gasoline
198.66
Kerosene
31.06
Sand and Gravel
94.48
Soil Pipe and Fittings
114.44
Street Patch Material
90.98
Vitrified Pipe and Fittings
590.17
All Other Materials
115.76
Total Honse Connection Expenditures
$ 4,854.83
Unexpended Balance December 31, 1943
$ 4,249.57
1943 MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT SUMMARY
Appropriation-Maintenance
$ 7,500.00
Appropriation-Superintendent's Salary
3,450.00
Appropriation-Sewer Commissioners' Salaries
345.00
Total
$11,295.00
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EXPENDITURES :
Sewer Commissioners
345.00
Superintendent
2,766.65
Foreman
2,073.50
All Other Labor
1,782.70
Labor Compensation Insurance
67.28
Shop Rent
260.00
Office and Drafting Supplies
20.44
Service Charges and Printing
61.87
Telephone
53.39
Water
9.00
Electricity
562.48
Trailer Insurance and Registration
29.16
Materials
336.35
Auto Maintenance
107.88
Compressor Maintenance
19.96
Truck Maintenance
138.68
Repairs and Replacements
436.48
Sewer Cleaning Equipment
353.11
Other Equipment
58.56
Total Maintenance Expenditures
$ 9,482.49
Unexpended Balance December 31, 1943
$ 1,812 .. 51
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE F. BROUSSEAU
Superintendent
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Report of the
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
The following is the report of Animal Inspector of the Town of Brain- tree :
Cows
76
Young Cattle
10
Goats
16
Swine
588
Horses
43
Ponies
4
Dogs Quarantined
93
Dog Bite Cases Investigated
100
Dogs Released
92
Respectfully Submitted,
CHARLES W. MATTHEWS
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
OF THE
THAYER PUBLIC LIBRARY
OF THE
Town of Braintree
FROM
December 31, 1942 to December 31, 1943
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1 Report of the Trustees of the Thayer Public Library
Braintree, Massachusetts January 24, 1944
To the Citizens of Braintree:
The Board of Trustees of the Thayer Public Library, submit the fol- lowing annual report for the year 1943.
On January 1, 1943, the Thayer Public Library and its branches had 39.165 books on hand. During the past year we have added 2,202 new books and withdrawn from circulation 1,877, making a total collection of books as of January 1, 1944 of 39,490, the largest collection in the history of the library. The Trustees are proud of the choice and the variety of the books in our library collection which compares favorably with any other town comparable in size.
Circulation-Our total circulation of library books for the year 1943 was 135,603, distributed as follows:
Thayer Public Library 56,909
Braintree Branch . 33,456
East Braintree Branch 28.687
Braintree Highlands Branch
16,551
The following breakdown of circulation figures should be of interest:
JUVENILE BOOKS CIRCULATED
Thayer Public Library 15,759
Braintree Branch
9,481
East Braintree Branch
6,992
Highlands Branch
6,013
Total Juvenile
38,245
ADULT FICTION CIRCULATED
Thayer Public Library
22,810
Braintree Branch
18,687
East Braintree Branch
16,657
Highlands Branch
6,671
Total
64,825
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ADULT NON-FICTION CIRCULATED
Thayer Public Library
18,340
Braintree Branch
5,288
East Braintree Branch
3,867
Highlands Branch
5,038
Total
32,533
Total Adult Books
97,358
As in the other towns and cities of the Commonwealth and also throughout the nation at large, there has been a substantial decrease in the circulation of books as compared with the previous year. The demands of the war, both in the armed service and on the home front, are of course
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a strongly contributing cause, a cause which will continue to affect circu- lation until the war is over.
In our main library there was a 41 per cent decrease in adult fiction; 17 per cent in adult non-fiction; and 42 per cent in juvenile books. It is interesting to note that the non-fiction suffered substantially less of a de- crease than the fiction. This would seem to indicate that there lias been serious reading on the part of our reading public.
Fewer teachers have gone to the main library this past year to obtain collections of books for their classroom use. The lack of gasoline has limited the use of their automobiles for the transporting of books. This accounts in large measure for the reduced circulation of juvenile books.
The one exception in the circulation figure is the East Braintree Branch. Here there has been a substantial increase. This has been due to two re- cent housing developments in the East Braintree area, Colonial Villiage and the Walnut Avenue section, that have brought many new defense workers into this part of the town.
Registered Borrowers-The Board is happy to report that there has been an increase of 291 registered borrowers. In 1942 the figure was 6,691. This past year it was 6,982. This brings our per centage of registered bor- rowers slightly above the minimum standard set by the Massachusetts Li- brary Association. The Board hopes there will be a further increase in registered borrowers this coming year.
For the year 1943 the schedule of library hours has been as follows :
MAIN LIBRARY :
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday-9-9 36 hours Tuesday, Thursday, Friday-9-12; 1.30-5:30 21 hours
57 hours a week
BRAINTREE BRANCH:
Tuesday-11-5:30 Thursday -- 1:30-5:30; 7-9 Saturday-10-12; 1:30-5:30; 7-9 201/2 hours a week
EAST BRAINTREE BRANCH:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday-2-5:30; 7-9 161/2 hours a week HIGHLANDS BRANCH:
Wednesday, Saturday-1:30-5; 7-9 11 hours a week The same schedule in all probability will be carried into effect in 1944.
LIBRARY STAFF-The Board is sorry to announce the resignation of Miss Marion Meurch from our library staff. On January 1, 1944 she became first assistant to the children's librarian in the Public Library at Hartford, Connecticut. Miss Meurch is a Braintree girl, a graduate of the Braintree High School and of the Simmons College Library School. She came to the Thayer Public Library on April 1, 1940. Although she has been severely handicapped because of limited library facilities, she has maintained her enthusiasm and proved herself an efficient children's librar- ian; she has deservedly earned her promotion.
After a long and exhaustive search, the Board finally succeeded in persuading Auna Pratt Ramberg to accept the position of assistant libra- rian. Mrs. Ramberg should be a tower of strength to our library. For five years she was the librarian of the Green Mountain Junior College at
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Poultney, Vermont, and recently was elected to the presidency of the Ver- mont Library Association. She has also had the experience of librarian of an Army Post and a substantial town library. She enters upon her work with enthusiasm and unbounded energy.
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