USA > Massachusetts > Middlesex County > Chelmsford > Town annual report of Chelmsford 1943 > Part 5
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9
Number of Horses Assessed Neat Cattle;
97
Cows . ..
Yearlings, Bulls, Heifers, etc
144
Number of Swine Assessed.
234
Number of Sheep Assessed.
17
Number of Fowl Assessed.
50,635
All Other Animals Assessed.
156
Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed. 2,221
13,256.80
MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX OF 1943 COMMITTED TO COLLECTOR IN 1943
Number of Vehicles Assessed. 2,419
Total Value of Vehicles Assessed.
$393,510.00
Tax Committed to Collector.
13,387.17
Excise Rate in Year 1943 $36.33
TAX OF 1942 COMMITTED TO COLLECTOR IN 1943
Number of Vehicles Assessed.
85
Total Value of Vehicles Assessed.
$ 17,030.00
Tax Committed to Collector ..
203.18
Excise Rate in Year 1942 $36.46
ABATEMENTS OF MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAXES
Levy of 1942.
68.60
Levy of 1943
335.76
WATER DISTRICT TAXES
EAST CHELMSFORD WATER DISTRICT
Tax Rate $3.20 per $1000
Value of Real Estate
599,300.00
Value of Personal Estate 34,500.00
Total Value of Assessed Estate $633,800.00
46
584
Number of Acres of Land Assessed.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Tax on Real Estate. $ 1,917.76 110.40 Tax on Personal Estate
Total Tax Committed to Collector Levy of 1943. $ 2,028.16
Amount to be raised as notified by Clerk of East Chelmsford Water District. # 1,925.00
Overlay of Current Year 103.16
Total
2,028.16
ABATEMENTS
LEVY OF 1942
Personal.
Real Estate
6.72 27.57
Total
$ 34.29
LEVY OF 1943
Personal.
.80
Total
$ .80
SOUTH CHELMSFORD WATER DISTRICT Tax Rate $2.00 per $1000
Value of Real Estate $ 165,525.00
Value of Personal Estate 29,550.00
Total Value of Assessed Estate 1
$195,075.00
Tax on Real Estate. $ 331.05
Tax on Personal Estate.
59.10
Total Tax Committed to Collector Levy of 1943 $ 390.15
Amount to be raised as notified by Clerk of South Chelmsford Water District.
350.00
Overlay of Current Year 40.15 $ 390.15
Total
ABATEMENTS
LEVY OF 1942
Real Estate.
3.60
Total
3.60
EXEMPT PROPERTY 1943
Value of Land. $ 148,550.00
Value of Buildings 1,145,525.00
Total
$1,294,075.00
Area of Exempt Property 596.33 Acres
47
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
The regular meeting time of the Board of Assessors is on the first Tuesday afternoon of each month, from 3.00 P.M. to 5.00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Warren Wright ) BOARD OF
Walter Jewett ) ASSESSORS Carl A.E. Peterson ) CHELMSFORD
MIDDLESEX COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
This is a report of the work of the Middlesex County Extension Ser- vice in the town of Chelmsford for 1943.
Because of war conditions, the Staff of the Extension Service had to devote a great deal of time this year to overhead organization work pertaining to machinery rationing, food distribution orders, farm labor and other regulations, as issued by our Government, and establishing the number of war units on certain farms for Selective Service Boards. An attempt was made to see to it that these regu- latione were explained and applied to local conditions.
Poultrymen were furnished information on price ceilings, the feed situation and other emergency problems. Also, assistance was given on the improvement of poultry ranges, control of diseases and re- ducing waste. Many home visits were made to help poultrymen with specific problems.
Information on milk marketing has been given individual farmers. have been furnished information on control of Bang's disease, through calfhood vaccination; several interested have been urged to sign up under the joint Federal-State Program. Information on con- trol of mastitis infection was given. Individual farmers have been advised on crop planning.
All
General information was given on victory gardens and a meeting was held with the Alliance at the Unitarian Church, at which time the importance of the home garden in the food program was discussed.
The Extension Service cooperated with the Mothers' Clubs of several of the churches in Chelmsford and supplied special speakers on foods and nutrition for their meetings. Also a foods demonstration on Meat Extenders was given at the Parent-Teacher Association. Two can- ning demonstrations were given for two different community groups.
There were twenty-six girls enrolled in club work in Chelmsford dur- ing the winter, under the leadership of Miss Louise Gill( clothing; ) Miss Jeanette Straughan(crafts); and Miss Mary Mulcahy(home furnish- ing). Mrs. Percy Beardsley was Town Chairman. Eight girls carried on canning club work during the summer, and exhibited at the annual Grange Fair in September. Sixty-three boys and fourteen girls car- ried on projects in gardening, poultry, dairy, pig and handicraft. In the garden contest sponsored by the Middlesex North Agricultural Society, ribbons were awarded to Robert and Gilbert Riley, William Sherman, James Twohey, Jeannette, Mary, Rita Theresa, John and Jo- seph Straughan.
Respectfully submitted,
Perley Kimball
48
REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The following is a report of the Chelmsford Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1943:
Department Roster
Chief -- Ralph J. Hulslander
Patrolmen -- Winslow P. George, Allan Adams
Special Police -- Leo Boucher, "Edward Miner, Raymond Harmon, Basil Larkin, Lawrence Chute, *Allen Kidder, Kenneth Reid School Police -- John Wrigley, George Marinel, Percy Robinson, Leo A. Loiselle, Chester Aubrey, Charles Campbell, Elmer Crowell, Roger Welch, Thadde Ducharme.
Desk Officer -- Fritz Pearson
Policewoman -- Christina N. Simpson
Special Election Police -- Richard Monahan
Special Police Westland School -- Ellef Berg
Special Police Highway Department -- Timothy O' Sullivan
Special Police North Chelmsford Fire District -- Morton B. Wright John Andrews
*Men in Service
Offenses for Which Arrests Were Made
Crimes Against Person
Assault and Battery
2
Total 2
Crimes Against Property
Attempted Larceny of Auto 2
Breaking and Entering. 1
Unlawful Use of Auto 2
Total 5
Crimes Against Public Order
Driving Under the Influence of Liquor 3
4
Delinquency
Drunkeness. 26
Escape .. 1
Safe Keeping. 9
Suspicious Person. 1
Motor Vehicle Laws Violating. 12
Violation of Parole
1
Total 57
Total Arrests 64
Persons Arrested Dispositions
Committed to Worcester State Hospital 9
Committed to Shirley School í
Committed to Lyman School 1 Committed to House of Correction. 1
Discharged-Not Guilty. 1
Guilty-Filed. 12
49
REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
Guilty-Fined 17
Probation 1
Returned to Institutions. 2 Released. 16
Restitution.
2
Turned over to U.S. Army
1
Total 64
Miscellaneous
Auto licenses suspended 28
Accidents investigated. 39
Ambulance Cruiser calls 10
Complaints received and answered. 1009
Total mileage covered by Cruisers. 44365 miles
This year the Police Department aided by the Auxiliary Police sponsored halloween parties in the six sections of the Town, and the success of these parties was greatly due to the untiring ef- forts of the workers of the following organizations:
Chelmsford Grange, Westlands Improvement Association, South Chelmsford Parent-Teachers' Association, South Row Improvement Association, East Chelmsford Parent-Teachers' Association, North Chelmsford Parent-Teachers' Association. I wish at this time to publicly thank them for their splendid cooperation. I would rec- ommend that this practice be followed each year as the purpose of these parties was to try to prevent vandalism, and from the re- sults it was clearly shown us that these parties were beneficial to the Town.
I wish to express my deep appreciation for the cooperation shown me by my fellow-officers, Miss Christina Simpson, policewoman, and the Board of Selectmen. I also wish to thank the general pub- lic for the many kindnesses shown me during the year 1943.
Respectfully submitted,
Ralph J. Hulslander Chief of Police
REPORT OF POLICEWOMAN
To Chief of Police, Ralph J. Hulslander: Dear Sir:
I hereby submit a report of my duties as policewoman for the year 1943.
Cases investigated at request of police 4
Lectures in regard to behavior .. 20
Cases investigated upon complaint to policewoman 12
Assisted officers taking women to Worcester 3 Visits to homes regarding various police cases. 17 Consultations with Chief of Police. 25
I wish to thank Chief Hulslander and members of the police force for their cooperation and assistance during the year 1943. Respectfully submitted,
Christina N. Simpson, R.N.
50
REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH AGENT
To Board of Health Chelmsford, Ma88.
Gentlemen:
Following are the diagnosed contagious diseases for the year 1943 (a case is not recognized as being diagnosed unless seen by a physician) :
Chicken Pox 5 Tuberculosis (pulmonary ) 2
Measles 13 Pneumonia(lobar) 3
German measles 15 Dog Bite 11
Mumps 2 Diptheria 1
Scarlet Fever 2
Typhoid Fever 1
As one may note, we have had a mixed group of communicable diseases. People were very cooperative in matters of quarantine, etc., and thus there was no serious epidemic started. It is hoped that the townepeople will cooperate with the Board of Health, being sure that cases of communicable disease are reported. Children absent from school five days or more must have a certificate from the school physician.
In May, 1943 a Diptheria immunization clinic was held. Number of pre-school children immunized 12 Number of school children immunized 86
Parents are urged to have their children immunized against this dread disease either by their own private physician or at our clinic.
Inasmuch as teeth constitute the problem of being the major defect found among school children, parents are advised to take their child- ren to their family dentist for treatment. It is my opinion that a dental clinic would be advisable, if a town appropriation was made to equip a room and carry on this work.
All pupils have been given a physical examination by the school physicians, Dr. Arthur G. Scoboria and Dr. J. Edmund Boucher. The physicals were more extensive in that the pupils feet were examined for deformities and Athlete's Foot. Those students participating in football and basketball were given rigid examinations.
I conducted a Red Cross Home Nursing Course at the high school this year.
Number receiving Red Cross certificates 10
Following is a report of school activities:
Number of visits to classrooms. 515
Personal hygiene and health talks 162
Sanitary inspections in schools 88
Consultations with parents. 500
Consultations with pupils 392
Pupils sent or taken to physicians 319
First Aid treatments. 525
Transportation to hospitals. 60
Absentees at home visited or contacted. 520 Excluded from school as suspicious cases of
communicable disease, including ringworm, pediculosis and others 200
51
REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH AGENT
Pupils taken home because of illness 76
Following is the T.B. report:
Number of adults taken to Waltham 33 Number of children taken to Waltham 18 Number of homes visited.
71
I have had consultations with members of the State Department of Public Health and also attended the Nurses' Convention at the State House.
The townspeople should be aware of the fact that it is of great im- portance to them to attend to the correction of defects as soon as they are noted. Prompt diagnosis and treatment proves to be most effective.
The report of the Union Church Fund is as follows:
Receipts: Balance on hand Jan. 1,1943 $ 17.17
H = Dec.1, 1943 18.93
Total Receipts $ 36.10
Expenditures :
Milk for worthy cases
10.00
Glasses-1 case 7.00
Dental work-1 case 4.00
Total Expenditures 21.00
Balance on hand Dec. 31,1943 15,10
$ 36.10
In closing I would like to thank the members of the Board of Health for their assistance. I would also like to thank the School Com- mittee, Mr. Wright, Mr. Burns, teachers and parents for their co- operation.
Respectfully submitted,
Christina N. Simpson, R.N.
REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Citizens of the Town of Chelmsford:
The Board of Health organized for the year with Harry L. Shedd as Chairman and Raymond H. Greenwood as Secretary. Edmund J. Welch, at this time was serving in the Armed Services of our country. He did not resign as a member of the Board because he was able to maintain an active interest by being present at the regular monthly meetings, despite the fact that he was stationed over three hundred miles away. Mr. Welch received an Honorable Medical Discharge from the Army on September 17, 1943, after serving approximately one year.
The usual routine business of the Department was handled throughout the year. Miss Christina N. Simpson, Agent for the Board, Mr. Daniel Haley, Inspector of Milk, Mr. George E. Gagnon, Inspector of Plumb- ing, and Mr. Arthur Harvey as Inspector of Slaughtering, performed their duties in their usual efficient manner. Mr. Harvey served as Inspector of Slaughtering until November 1. At that time he tend- ered his resignations because of ill health. The Board regretfully accepted it and named in his place, Mr. Patrick Haley. Mr. Haley comes to this Department with full knowledge and requirements of the position to which he has been named. He was engaged for many years
52
REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
in the retail meat business, and before assuming his new duties he successfully passed all examinations as required by the State De- partment of Public Health.
The Board learned with regret of the death of Mr. Frederick Merrill during the past year. Mr. Merrill was for many years engaged in the business of slaughtering. A mutual pact of friendship existed be- tween him and this Department. He always cooperated with this Board and complied faithfully with all rules and regulations as set down by the State Department and this Board. We feel that the town has lost a most useful citizen and our deepest sympathy 1s extended to his wife and family.
In the matter of living within the appropriation of our budget, we have done just that. No additional money was asked for. Several amounts have been turned back into the treasury. The usual receipts for licenses and fees have been collected as well as State subsidy for patients interned in the Middlesex County Sanatorium at Waltham. We have been most fortunate in having not more than three patients hospitalized for T.B. treatment.
Miss Simpson has worked diligently in keeping close check m all per- sons who have at one time or another been affected with tuberculosis. She has journeyed many times during the year with these people to Waltham for examination and general physical check-up. The State Department of Public Health is making wonderful progress toward eli- mination of this disease, and it can only be done by the cooperation of Boards of Health; who in turn keep close watch on any person that has had a history of this ailment. Therefore, whenever your Board of Health asks you to present yourself for an examination, kindly cooperate with us. We are willing to do our part. You should be willing to do your share.
At this time we would like to call the attention of the parents of school children in the matter of cooperating with the physicians and school nurse. If a child is sent home by a doctor or nurse for some particular reason, we respectfully ask those parents to carry out the orders as laid down by the doctor or nurse. Of late certain people have been disregarding instructions as to the health of their child- ren and offering nothing but arguments in return. The health of the school children in this town has been placed in capable professional hands, and they have every right to expect parents to work with them and in close harmony to maintain the health of all the children.
The disposition of garbage and rubbish is still a major problem in this Department. We have discussed plans for relieving the situa- tion, and we have come to the conclusion that in the near future this town should purchase a truck and employ a few men for this purpose. We intend to propose this measure shortly for your consideration. In the meantime we ask you to bear with us, and wherever possible to use the town dumps for the disposing of rubbish and whatever means you may employ for the elimination of garbage.
For the year 1944 we are asking for a sum totaling $7000.00 in our budget. We are seeking an increase of $200.00 in the salary of the School Nurse. This would bring her salary up to $2000.00 per year- a figure that was reached several years ago, and in force for some time, before salary cuts, etc. went into effect. In our opinion this amount is not one penny too much. Her duties are many and varied and seem to be increasing as time passes. All other amounts remain
53
REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH .
with the exception of "Aid". We have lowered that amount from $1700.00 to $1500.00.
Our meetings are open to all citizens of the town and a cordial in- vitation is extended. We invite your criticism and suggestions.
Respectfully submit ted,
Harry L. Shedd Chairman Raymond H. Greenwood Secretary Edmund J. Welch
1 REPORT OF CONSTABLE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
As Constable for the town of Chelmsford I wish to submit the . following report:
In August, the drawing and serving notices to five jurors. In October, the drawing and serving notices to four jurors. In July, I posted two warrants for the East Chelmsford Water Department.
Respectfully submitted,
Lawrence W. Chute Constable
54
REPORT OF WELFARE AGENT
To the Honorable Board of Public Welfare:
As Agent for the Department of Public Welfare I wish to submit the report for the year 1943.
WEL FARE
Family Cases
Single Cases
Itemized Expenditures
January .. .
5
14
Cash
$ 6681.20
February. .
8
15
Groceries & Milk.
306.43
March.
7
17
Rent, Board & Care.
1359.71
April
8
17
Fuel & Light.
198.67
May
7
13
Hospitalization, Medical ..
531.99
June
5
13
Clothing & Shoes.
161.00
July
7
14
Other Cities & Towns
247.55
August.
6
13
State Infirmary.
396.00
September.
5
15
Westford Infirmary Inmates
1243.47
October ...
5
12
Burials.
300.00
November. .
5
13
All Other
43.71
December ..
5
19
$ 11469.53
Appropriation
$14,500.00
Plus :
Refunds
69.29
Less:
Expended
11,469.53
Balance Dec. 31'43
$ 3,099.46
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
Cases
Added
Cases Closed
No. Rec. OAA
Gross Expenditures
December 1942
214
January.
·
4
8
210
$ 7508.63
February
5
1
214
7431.40
March.
2
3
213
7557.47
April
3
7
209
7265.02
May
9
1
217
7619.03
June
2
3
216
7688.80
July
5
3
218
7441.41
August
2
8
212
7637.74
September ..
3
2
213
7689.38
October.
5
5
213
7686.50
November
7
1
219
8616.30
December .
4
3
220
8463.22
$ 92605.20
Appropriation
$50,000.00
Plus :
Fed. Grants
42,378.62
Refunds
321.85
$92,700.47
Less:
Expended
92,605.20
Balance Dec.31'43
$ 95.27
55
.
.
.
$14,569.29
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Cases
Added
Cases Clo sed
No Rec. ADC
Gross Expenditures
December 1942
12
January.
0
O
12
713.70
February
0
1
11
733.47
March.
0
11
712.30
April.
000
0
11
695.09
June
0
11
668.10
July
1
12
725.25
August
0
12
741.41
October.
0
C
12
688.75
December
0
0
12
670.00
$ 8502.96
Appropriation
$ 6,500.00
Plus:
Fed. Grants
2,420.99
Less:
Expended
8,502.96
Balance Dec. 31'43
$ 418.03
REIMBURSEMENTS( Not including Federal Grants)
Welfare
$ 4123.12
Old Age Assistance
Other Cities & Towns .. $ 1487.59
State.
37673.76
39161.55
Aid to Dependent Children.
4197.23
$47482.00
OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS (as of January 17, 1944)
Welfare
O.A.A.
Boston $
$ 86.23
Biller ica.
95.57
Lawrence
41.85
Lowell
559.20
Mass. (Comm. of) ...
140.00
Somerville
130,50
43.34
$
312.35
$ 784.34
Respectfully submitted,
Leonard S. MacElroy Agent
0
11
693.29
May
12
758.00
September
12
703.60
November
0
$ 8,920.99
56
REPORT OF SOLDIERS' RELIEF AGENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The following is a report of all expenditures for relief to Veterans and their dependants during the year 1943:
SOLDIERS' RELIEF (Including State War Allowance)
No. of Cases
No. of Persons
Amount Exp.
January
5
6
$ 129.50
February
4
5
134.59
March.
5
6
133.00
April
4
5
128.54
May
4
11
119.32
June
4
89.95
July
2
50.50
August
1
40.00
September
4
40.00
October.
5
124.00
November.
11
215.00
December
2
165.00
MILITARY AID
Amount Expended
Reimbursement received during year 1943
January
$ 40.00
February.
40.00
March.
40.00
April
40.00
May.
45.00
June.
22.50
July
August
September.
October
November
December
$227.50
STATE AID
Amount Expended
Reimbursement received during year 1943
Comm. of Mass ... 120.00
January.
$ 10.00
February.
10.00
March
10.00
April
10.00
May
10.00
June
10.00
July
10.00
August
10.00
September.
10.00
October.
10.00
November
10.00
December
10,00
$120.00
Respectfully submitted,
Leonard S. MacElroy, Agent
+MONIMON 3 6 2
$ 1369.50
Comm. of Mass. $ 390.00
57
REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
This year the problem of the Highway Department was to main- tain our roads and hold the foundations in the best possible condi- tion, requiring a constant maintenance program with treatments of Bituminous materials rationed in quantity and type with an allot- ment released to the Town, June 1st.
The streets treated this year were as follows:
Name
Lin, Ft.
Name
Lin. Ft.
Sunset Ave.
1,500
High St.
3,800
New Fletcher St.
600
Smith St.
3,700
Dunstable Rd.
3,000
Westland Ave.
800
Carlisle St.
2,500
Francis St.
175
Dalton Rd.
3,012
Woodbine St.
1,300
Dalton Rd.
1,100
Fern St.
500
Parkhurst Rd.
3,900
Cypress St.
466
Warren Ave.
2,000
Main St.
4,700
Putnam. Ave.
500
Billerica St.
3,800
Hall Ra.
2,300
Golden Cove Rd.
2,457
Park Rd.
2,000
Albina St.
950
Byam Rd.
2,884
Oak Knoll Ave.
950
Robin Hill Rd.
4,660
Columbus Ave.
850
Twiss Rd.
3,960
Marion St.
400
Dartmouth St.
500
First St.
650
Amherst St.
500
Second St.
600
Grosvenor St.
500
Parkerville Rd. 1,800
Mt. Pleasant St.
600
Garrison Rd.
2,500
Tobin Ave.
395
Hunt Rd.
2,800
Harvard St.
500
Graniteville Rd. 2,200
Adams St.
600
37,511
35,398
72,909 Lin. Ft. or 13.5 Total miles Town roads treated
Drainage and Culverts. Surface drainage was laid out and placed in the following locations:
Old Westford Road at WestfordStreet 130' - 8" CCS Pipe 1 Catch Basin
North Road - south of Fletcher Street 27' -12" CCS Pipe 1 Catch Basin
Westford Street at Pine Hill Road 30' -15" CCS Pipe 2 Head Walls
Bartlett Street Remove and replace 15' - 12" VC Pipe Clean system
Warren Avenue Rebuild 2 Head Walls, cross culvert east of pumping station
Fletcher Street Replace wooden plank bridge with CCM Pipe
58
REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
All Catch Basins were cleaned, spring and fall to insure proper drainage.
Cutting of brush was done throughout the Town on curves and at street intersections in order to promote safety in travel and eliminate traffic hazards.
Chapter 90 Maintenance
North Road
4,120
Boston Road
6,312 shds.
Acton Road
2,630
Groton Road
2,400
Boston Road
3.450
Westford Road
5,588
10,200
14,300
24,500 Lin. Ft. or 4.64 total miles treated
Central Square treated with Bituminous concrete.
Equipment
Trucks
Miles
Gas
011
B-6558
7,467
1,300
90
B-6559
5,209
938
31
B-6560
5,653
1,093
37
B-6561
7,978
1,405
45
26,407
4,736 gals.
203 qts.
All other equipment
1,174
Total
5,910 gals.
May I at, this time extend to the Honorable Board of Selectmen and members of the other departments my sincere thanks and appre- ciation for their cooperation during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
Timothy F. O' Sullivan Superintendent of Streets
59
REPORT OF FOREST WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Chelmsford:
Greetings :
Although the fire season this year did not start until March 22, a large number of fires in grass and woodlands have occurred (176 to date with some reports outstanding), making a close ap- proach to the peak year of 1939 when about 200 fires were extin- guished.
As usual the spring months accounted for the larger propor- tion, owing to the extremely dry and windy conditions; another dry and windy period was experienced from July 1-20 when a number of bad fires were started, but the most unusual condition of the year 18 at the present writing.
A number of fires have started this month of December( 38 calls to date) and dangerous fire hazards still exist. As many as four fires have been extinguished on some of these calls.
Attention is called to the extreme hazard in the coming spring months, owing to several unusual factors, such as the abnormal growth of last season and many acres of uncut hay, which will pro- vide highly inflamable fuel at that time.
The lack of firemen is another factor to reckon with. The Forest Department is without any help most of the time, and the regular company's department has lost many trained firemen to the Draft and defense work. Therefore, it is very important to use great care when starting any fire anywhere outside and never to do so when there is any wind.
Anyone starting a fire, whether with or without a permit, whether in an incinerator, fireplace, or other device, is entirely responsible both for the cost of extinguishing such fire, if all- owed to get beyond control, and any and all damage resulting there- from.
All fires in the open are banned by State law during the months of April and May. No permits may be issued and no fire can be legally kindled in this period.
Excellent cooperation and assistance has been rendered by both the Police and Fire companies of different districts of the Town this year.
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.