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The end of the war. in August made it possible to stop ration- ing gasoline, fuel oil, stoves, and processed food. Revocation orders were issued on August 15, 1945, becoming effective immediately.
Later as peacetime reconversion became effective, other ration- ing was discontinued; namely, automobile rationing on October 30, 1945, shoe rationing one day later, meats and fats on November 24, 1945. The only activity since then has been sugar rationing and price control.
In December all the sugar files were sent to the district office in Boston where all distributions are now being handled.
The title of the local board was changed from War Price and Rationing Board to Price Control Board. ·
I want to pay tribute at this time to the members of this board for their untiring efforts to administer rationing fairly to the cit- izens of Middleboro.
JAMES H. KENNEDY, Chairman
HORACE K. ATKINS MENDALL BOEHME
JOSEPH R. KYROUZ
JOSEPH F. RILEY
HARRY J. GOODALE
J. STEARNS CUSHING GEORGE C. MCKAY
GEORGE A. DONNER
EDWARD J. HAYDEN
T. FRANCIS BEGLEY
ROBERT SMITH
LORENZO WOOD
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VETERAN REHABILITATION OFFICE
This Committee has met regularly on the second Thursday of each month when there has been open discussion of the work of Agent and Committee.
The office of the Agent in the Town Hall was open two days each week from January 1 to July 1; three days from July 1 to
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October 16; four days from October 16 to November 12 and full time for the remainder of the year and the following cases werte handled by the agent from January 1 to December 1945.
In accordance with the work done at this office for year of 1945, the following is a list of cases and the number of such that we have handled under this office for the said year:
Insurance
64
Insurance claims
8
Hospital
45
Medical records
31
Medical examinations
17
Hospital records
5
Emergency operations
15
Hospital out of town
1
Hospital for baby cases
11
Maternity cases
7
Death gratuity
18
Death claims
18
Flag for next of kin
18
Head stone
5
Welfare
4
Unemployment compensation
9
Information
143
Change of allotments
22
Increase of allotments
12
Allotments not received
18
New allotments
20
War allowance
28
Employment
122
Educational training
31
Ford School
1
Vocational training
72
Pensions
60
Pensions re-opened
20
Appeals
21
Dependency discharge
10
Soldier's relief
23
Bonds
17
Calls at home of Agent
75
G. I. Bill
53
Change of address
13
Red Cross cases
15
Back pay
23
Personal belongings
24
Board and room
2
House to live in
10
Investigations
15
Lost discharges
12
Telegrams sent out
7
Guardianship papers
1
State Bonus applications
Application for surplus
22
Mustering out pay
3
Civil service
22
Transportation
5
Dependency bonus
13
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554
property and trucks
80
Letters sent out from this office 265
Correction on discharges
5
Legal aid 2
Power of attorney 3
Papers notorized
177
Photostatic copies 516
Burial claims 7
Mental case for a man in the
Merchant Marine 1
The cessation of hostilities at an earlier date than anticipated one year ago, carrying with it the rapid return home of hundreds of Middleboro servicemen and women in 1945 caused unforeseen volume of work, which made it necessary to request the Board of Selectmen for additional funds. The prompt response of the Select- men made it possible to continue the service without interruption.
The year 1946 will see a continuing need for practically full time work if we are to continue rendering the service which we believe every veteran and his family should have.
CLIFTON A. McCRILLIS, Chairman
WILFRED S. KEYES, Secretary
JOSEPH RILEY
LOUIS A. COLE, Agent
REV. RAYMOND COSSEBOOM
ROGER MACDONALD
REV. FATHER THOMAS NAVIEN
ROMEO MILLETTE
JUDGE L. FRANCIS CALLAN
ARTHUR S. HALL
JUDGE JOHN V. SULLIVAN
CHARLES S. CARVER
DR. EDWARD L. PERRY
ARTHUR DUNHAM
DR. J. M. BONNAR
MANUEL SILVIA
JOSEPH McCULLOCH
HENRY PEMBER
CLYDE THOMAS
HARRY GOODALE 1
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES UNDER THE WILL OF THOMAS S. PEIRCE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Middleborough, Mass. Gentlemen:
Report of the Trustees under the Will of Thomas S. Peirce for the annual period ending December 31, 1945, is respectfully pre- sented herewith.
The current condition of the two funds which are in our care as Trustees, one for the benefit of the Town of Middleborough and one for the benefit of the Public Library of Middleborough, is out- lined by this report; it also submits a schedule of the receipts and disbursements of both funds for the past fiscal year.
Fund Held in Trust for Use and Benefit of Town of Middleborough
Stocks-Inventory value $157,899.26
Bonds-Inventory value 50,000.00
Mortgages and Notes 125,273.53
Real Estate 117,295.72
WILLIAM J. MCDOUGALL
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Real Estate under foreclosure
9,447.64
Cabinet at Library
100.00
Office Equipment
155.50
Savings Bank Deposits Worcester
1,000.00
Wareham
1,400.00
2,400.00
Cash in checking account
9,513.97
$472,085.62
Income Account RECEIPTS
Rentals
$11,968.53
Dividends
6,237.50
Interest
8,931.69
Sundries
304.53
$26,442.25
DISBURSEMENTS
Salaries, Trustees and Clerk
$3,021.44
Janitor
1,660.60
Insurance
382.03
Repairs-Labor and Material
1,144.44
Light and Heat
958.68
Water
281.74
Taxes
5,093.18
Sundries
674.27
$13,216.38
Net income for the year
$13,225.87
Balance on hand, January 1, 1945
28,191.32
$41,417.19
PAID FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE TOWN
Town House Cupola
$1,059.50
Courthouse notes and interest
2,146.87
Parking Space
373.18
High School Agricultural Dept.
644.92
High School Band Expense
20.93
Playground-
Attendants
820.50
Football field
1,606.10
Sundry expense, repairs, etc.
124.28
Bates School-Manual Training
$7,654.60
Balance on hand, January 1, 1946 $33,762.59
Fund Held in Trust for the Middleborough Public Library
Bonds-Inventory value
$14,850.00
Stocks-Inventory value
24,662.01
Savings Bank Deposits
Brockton
$2,000.00
East Bridgewater
$2,000.00
Middleborough
3,610.94
New Bedford
1,000.00
Wareham
1,666.00 10,276.94
49,788.95
858.32
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Total income for the year Dividends 1,204.87
Interest 600.00
$1,804.87
Paid to Treasurer of the Middleborough Public Library $1,804.87
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR D. BENSON,
FREDERICK S. WESTON,
FLETCHER CLARK, JR.
Trustees under the will of Thomas S. Peirce
REPORT OF PLYMOUTH COUNTY AID TO AGRICULTURE
1945
The Plymouth County Aid to Agriculture (Plymouth County Extension Service) representing this department works in many and various ways in assisting farmers, homemakers, and rural youth. The brevity of this report will not permit more than a generalization of the work on a county-wide basis.
In 1945 the Extension Service was confronted with postwar adjustments in the field of agriculture and its related industries. A well planned program was already planned and is now in opera- tion for the reconversion of the agricultural industry to normal demands. These adjustments in the production of agricultural com- modities requires the considered judgment of all agricultural, in- dustrial and educational leaders.
Each of the Extension Service Departments has dealt with a general educational program in many lines of endeavor. The agri- cultural agents performed service in an organized way for dairy- men, poultrymen, market gardeners, fruit growers, cranberry grow- ers, forest owners, home gardeners, general livestock owners. In- dividual help was given for many other interests.
Home demonstration agents have been active in teaching pro- jects of clothing, home furnishing, home management and nutri- tion.
4-H club agents have organized clubs for boys and girls en- rolled in garden, handicraft, sheep, clothing, food, homecraft and home furnishing. Though not every town has been represented be- cause of lack of local leadership, the facilities of this office have been made available to each town on either an organized or indi- vidual club member basis.
Special work on farm labor, selective service investigations, War Board activities, and many other duties, have fallen upon the Extension Service staff. The Extension Service seems assured to render valuable assistance to rural people. Town Directors, County Aid to Agriculture, will be called upon more extensively than in the past to counsel, guide, and direct the overall Extension Service program for each town.
A statistical summary of activities follows which may denote the extent of Extension Service activities during the past year.
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STATISTICAL SUMMARY
Agri- cultural Dept.
Home- making Dept.
4-H Club Dept.
Total
No. Farm or Home Visits
1,712
303
488
2,503
No. Office calls
1,899
255
177
2,331
No. Telephone calls
4,611
1,480
1,443
7,534
No. Bulletins Distributed
6,594
6,025
7,339
19,958
Training Meetings Held for Local
Leaders or Committeemen: No.
58
59
7
124
Attendance
624
659
48
1,331
Demonstration Meetings:
No.
66
172
33
271
Attendance
2,944
3,066
336
6,346
Result Demonstration Meetings:
No.
6
6
Attendance
247
247
Other Meetings of Extension Nature:
No.
83
73
162
318
Attendance
5,823
1,427
5,347
12,597
Meetings Held by Local Leaders: No.
236
1,100
1,336
Attendance
2,588
14,000
16,588
REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER
To the Citizens of Middleborough:
I submit herewith my report as Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes for the Year 1945.
CASH RECEIPTS JANUARY 1, 1945 TO DECEMBER 31, 1945
Taxes
$338,897.29
State Taxes
63,454.01
Licenses and Permits
7,381.15
Electric Light Department
164,619.63
Gas Department
41,403.75
Water Department
31,188.01
Police Department
2,284.36
Fire Department
451.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
204.01
Moth Department
763.00
Forest Fires
135.01
Tree Warden
17.25
Health
1,926.42
Highway
21,057.44
Welfare
16,262.23
Aid to Dependent Children
6,363.94
Old Age Assistance
80,226.79
Soldiers' Relief
980.02
Schools
7,390.00
Library
838.25
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General Government
1,212.18
Court Fines
264.48
Grants and Gifts 71,835.22
Interest on Taxes 1,221.38
Interest on Trust Funds
1,287.70
Cemetery Trust for Perpetual Care
1,551.00
Interest Cemetery Trust Withdrawn
1,682.88
Refunds
5,536.16
Loans
Unclassified
7,071.54
Total Receipts
Cash on Hand January 1, 1945
$877,506.10 275,244.70
$1,152,750.80
Total Expenditures on Warrants $853,007.03
Cash Balance December 31, 1945 299,743.77
$1,152,750.80
CASH RECONCILIATION, DECEMBER 31, 1945
Middleboro Trust Company $124,493.77
Cash in Office 250.00
Merchants National Bank of Boston 75,000.00
National Bank of Wareham 100,000.00
$299,743.77
United States Savings Bond Series F 2.53% due July 1956. Cost $74,000.00-Maturity Value $100,000.00.
Respectfully submitted,
CHESTER L. SHAW,
Town Treasurer
TRUST FUNDS IN CUSTODY OF TOWN TREASURER December 31, 1945
Maria L. H. Peirce Luxury Fund:
Middleborough Trust Company, Savings Account. ...... $3,798.74
Enoch Pratt Library Fund:
Middleborough Savings Bank,
Savings Account 418.75
United States Savings Bond
series G. 21/2 %, due February, 1956 5,000.00
United States Savings Bond
series G. 21/2 %, due December, 1956 5,500.00
10,918.75
Ida F. Rounseville Trust Fund: Middleborough Savings Bank 4,044.23
Water Investment Fund:
NY, NH & H R. R. Co., 31/2 % 1954 Deb. Bonds 4,000.00
Mary Hullahan Library Fund:
15 shares Middleborough Co-op. Bank 3,000.00
To be used for purchase of books for children, to be placed in Middleborough Public Library and to be known as the "Mary Hullahan Collection."
Cemetery Trust Funds in Middleborough Trust Company and Middleborough Savings Bank, including principal and interest at time of last State Audit, April 30, 1944 77,670.13
$103,431.85
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Anyone wishing a detailed list of all Cemetery Trust Fund Accounts may apply at the Town Treasurer's Office.
Respectfully submitted,
CHESTER L. SHAW,
Town Treasurer
OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS December 31, 1945 UNION STREET SCHOOL Paid by Taxation
Note Nos.
Amount
Date
Due Date
Rate of Interest
452,453,454
$3,000
Nov. 1, 1937
Nov. 1, 1946
13/4%
455,456,457
3,000
Nov. 1, 1937
Nov. 1, 1947
13/4%
COURT HOUSE AND POLICE STATION Paid by Peirce Trustees
Note No. 418
Amount
Date
Due Date
$450 April 15, 1936
April 15, 1946
21/4%
Paid by Taxation
$6,000
Paid by Peirce Trustees
450
Total amount due
$6,450
Respectfully submitted,
CHESTER L. SHAW,
Town Treasurer
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REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES Year Ended December 31, 1945
Outstanding Taxes December 31, 1945
Tax Levy, 1944 Real Estate
$1,412.62
Tax Levy, 1945 Real Estate
33,375.86
Tax Levy, 1945 Personal
2,557.64
Tax Levy, 1945 Excise
146.84
Tax Levy, 1944 Poll
10.00
Tax Levy, 1945 Poll
38.00
Tax Possession (Town owned Property) 736.24
Tax Title Account (in charge of Treasurer)
523.89
$38,801.09
Respectfully submitted,
CHESTER L. SHAW,
Collector of Taxes
Rate of Interest
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WATER DEPARTMENT SUMMARY OF STATISTICS For the Year Ending December 31, 1945
Population by census of 1945-9596. Date of construction- 1885. By whom owned-Town of Middleboro. Source of supply -well south of village near Nemasket River. Mode of supply- pumped direct overflow to standpipe. Standpipe capacity-500,000 gallons.
Pumping Statistics-Machinery
1. 1-700 G. P. M. Electrically Driven Gouls Low Lift Filter Supply.
1-735 G. P. M. Turbine Driven DeLaval Low Lift Filter Supply
1-900 G. P. M. Electrically Driven Goulds High Lift Mains. 2-54" Mass. Std. R. T. Boilers 125 lbs. Pressure.
2. Description of fuel used:
(a) Electric power for main units ..
(b) Bituminous coal for auxiliary units.
(c) Price per K. W. H .- average $.0218
(d) Average price of coal per ton, delivered $10.56
K. W. H. Consumed for the year:
(a) Main pump 184,782
(b) Filter pump 30,150
3. Coal consumed for the year, heat and power, lbs
81,921
4. Total pumpage for the year, passed through me- ters, gals. 125,885.000
5. Average static head against which pump works, in feet 295
6. Average dynamic head against which pump works in feet 304
7. Number of gallons pumped per K. W. H .- Main pump only 663.2
8. Duty equals gallons pumped (4) Less * x8.34 lbs. x Dynamic head (6) divided by total K. W. H.
consumed by main pump. In ft. lbs. per K. W. H. 1,681,664
9. Cost of pumping figured on Pumping Station ex- pense $12,109.20
10. Per million gallons pumped $96.20
11 .. Per million gallons raised one foot dynamic 0.315
*Of total amount 3,322,000 gallons were pumped by steam.
Statistics of Consumption of Water
1. Total population, 1945 Census 9596
2. Estimated population on lines of pipe 6076
3. Estimated population supplied 5532
4. Total Consumption for the year, gallons 125,885,000
5. Passed through meters, gallons 105,209,250
6. Percentage of consumption, metered 83
7. Average daily consumption, gallons 344,877
8. Gallons per day to each inhabitant
36
9. Gallons per day to each consumer
62
10. Gallons per day to each tap
231
11. Cost of supplying water per million gallons, figured on total maintenance $152.99
12. Total cost of supplying water per million gallons figured on total maintenance plus Bonds-and interest on bonds
$161.09
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Statistics Relating to Distribution System
MAINS
1. Kind of pipe-cast iron, wrought iron, cement as- bestos
2. Sizes-1 inch to 16 inches
3. Extended during year, feet
630
4. Total now in use, miles
27.626
5. Length of pipe, less 4 in. in diameter, miles
0.484
6. Number of hydrants in use 207
7. Number of blow offs 11
8. Range of pressure on mains
84-120
9.
Number of Main Gates
308
SERVICES
10. Kind of pipe-wrought iron, cement lined, cast iron
11. Sizes-1/2 inch to 6 inches
12. Extended feet
196
17.414
14. Number of service taps added
4
15. Number of service taps discontinued
0
16. Number of taps now in use
1492
17. Average length of service, feet
64.15
18. Number of meters added
3
19. Number of meters discontinued
1
20. Number of meters now in use
1371
21. Per cent of services metered
94
22. Per cent of receipts from metered water
81.3
Total Length of Main Pipe-Feet
16 in.
400
12 in.
13,204.9
10 in.
17,919
8 in.
21,873.5
6 in.
74,659.2
4 in.
15,245.2
2 in.
2,510.7
11/2 in.
40.9
1 in.
4.6
145,868.0
Total length of miles
27.626
Number of hydrants added
0
Number of main gates added
3
Number of blowoffs added
0
Service connections made
4
Number of services now taking water
1430
Feet of service pipe within street lines
42,246
>
13. Total now in use, miles
88
SERVICE METERS IN USE December 31, 1945
5 /8 "
3 / 4 "
1"
2" 2" Comp
HERSEY
389
4
10
5
2
5
TRIDENT
287
1
AMERICAN
269
1
2
LAMBERT
191
1
WORTHINGTON
116
FEDERAL
69
4
IMO
41
1
KEYSTONE
6
NASH
3
1
EMPIRE
1
-
1371
7
19
5
2
5
RAINFALL AND TEMPERATURE RECORD, 1945
Month
Highest
Lowest
Mean
January
59
-6
22.64
4.02
15.2
February
54
-1
28.41
4.45
19.5
March
84
17
44.26
2.24
1.9
April
85
25
51.66
2.33
May
78
33
54.16
4.82
June
95
35
65.51
3.65
July
91
42
71.14
2.00
August
90
43
67.74
2.42
September
93
35
65.76
1.87
October
80
23
50.24
3.56
November
70
15
43.42
3.4
December
52
-- 16
26.06
26.5
Totals
49.38
50.35
66.5
Mean for the Year
-Below Zero
RALPH SAMPSON,
Official Observer
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Precipitation in inches Rain and Melted Snow Snowfall
PUMPING STATION RECORD, 1945
Main Pumps Time Pumping Electric Steam
Total
Coal used in Pounds
Time Pumping Filter Supply
Hours
Minutes
Hours
Minutes
Hours
Minutes
Gallons
Pumped
Daily
Average
K. W. H. used
Main Pump
Daily
Average
Power
Station
Heater
Hours
Minutes
Daily Average
K. W. H. used
Filter Pump
Daily Average
January
199 55 3 45 6 34
10,878,000
350,903
11,190
520
3,060
7,118
259 10
8 21
2,612
84.2
February
137 35 68 50
7 22
9,817,000
350,607
11,190
399.6 30,242
4,666
257 25*
9 12
1,906
86.6
March
· 193 45
6 15
10,575,000
341,129
15,778
508.9
3,930
251 55
8 07
2,550
82.2
April
172 5
6 30
5 57
9,550,000
318,333
14,004
466.8
2,800
2,681
232 50
7 46
2,333
77.7
May
177 55
3 15
5 50
9,691,000
312,613
14,440
465.8
1,006
2,095
239 10
7 43
2,382
76.8
June
202 40
6 45
10,833,000
361,100
16,428
547.6
510
279 33
9 19
2,739
91.3
July
222 50
7 11
11,858,000
382,516
18,026
581.5
1,910
294 25
9 30
2,850
91.9
August
222 5
1 25
7 12
11,658,000
376,064 17,693
570.7
930
280 45
9 03
2,710
87.4
September
195 55
4 15
6 40
10,519,000
350,633
15,717
523.9
2,419
1,024
285 10
9 30
2,661
88.7
October
190 20
3 10
6 14
10,197,000
328,935
15,260
492.2
998
2,516
260 50
8 25
2,479
79.9
November
179 25
5
6 9
9,765,000
325,500
14,450
481.6
3,948
3,523
255
8 30
2,427
80.9
December
194 40
3
6 22
10,544,000
340,129
15,676
505.6
714
5,831
260 45
8 25
2,501
80.7
Totals
2,289 10 99 10
125,885,000
184,782
48,027
33,894 3,156 58
30,150
Daily Averages
6 32
344,890
514.7
8 39
83.9
*Includes 6 days pumping by steam pump, time the station was without Electric Power. Greatest number of gallons pumped in 24 hours, 637,000 gallons, August 21. Least number of gallons pumped in 24 hours, 244,000 gallons, June 3 and October 28. Of total pumpage, 3,322,000 gallons were pumped by Steam Pump.
RALPH SAMPSON, Engineer
68
Hours
Minutes
1
90
FINANCIAL STATEMENT-WATER DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE RECEIPTS
Metered Rates
$26,112.15
Interest and Repairs
911.46
Hydrant Rental
4,140.00
Liens
19.90
Sale of Materials
4.50
$31,188.01
DISBURSEMENTS
Salaries
Clerk
250.00
Pumping Station Engineer 2,208.00
Assistant Station Engineer
2,028.60
Relief Station Engineer
1,320.80
Meter Man
1,840.00
Foreman
1,986.74
Wages
1,060.70
Labor Replacing Coke
451.27
All Other
Equipment and Meters
949.59
Pipes and Fittings
704.04
Truck Maint. and Repairs
104.93
Fuel-Meter Building
68.78
Power and Fuel-Pump. Station
4,477.94
Filters- Pump. Station
25.44
Misc. Expense-Pump. Station
353.81
Stationery and Postage
66.00
Printing and Advertising
24.00
Telephone
87.96
Miscellaneous Department Expense
46.17
Repairs-Pumping Station
95.60
Water Notes and Interest
1,020.00
Coke
1,108.98
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REPORT OF THE TOWN MANAGER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Middleboro, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I herewith present the annual report of the Town Manager for the year ending December 31, 1945.
Highways
There are approximately one hundred and fifty miles of high- ways in the Town of Middleboro about half of which are of gravel construction. This presents a big problem of maintenance. In order to keep these roads in good condition a program to improve a cer- tain amount each year has been inaugurated and it is hoped that this can be carried on yearly so that eventually all will be in first class condition and maintenance costs materially reduced. .
....
$20,279.35
91
This year the following bituminous roads were resurfaced: Center Street from the railroad bridge to Lovell, South Main Street to the Lakeville line, and about 3,000 feet on Marion Road. On dirt roads gravel was placed on the following and treated with tar: Portions of Wood, Highland, and Rocky Gutter Streets; Bartlett, Rock Street Extension, and Corinne Parkway. Along with this the regular work of maintenance, seal coating of bituminous roads, was carried on. 81,600 gallons of tar and asphalt were applied.
Under Chapter 90, State and County Aid, 5,473 feet of gravel mixed in place surface was constructed on Summer and Murdock Streets. A pea stone seal coat was placed on Plympton Street from near the Green to Eddyville.
Through the offer of the Peirce Fund Trustees a new surface was placed on the parking area in the rear of North Main Street and parking areas were painted.
Sidewalks in poor condition were resurfaced on Oak, High and East Main Streets.
A new Caterpillar Grader has been purchased this year through the Peirce Fund Trustees. With this piece of equipment construc- tion should be carried on more efficiently and gravel road surfaces maintained. This grader is also equipped with snow plowing equip- ment which will be a great help in keeping the roads open during heavy snow storms.
Water Department
No extensions were made to the Water System during the year. Four new services were installed and five services renewed. Numerous small leaks were repaired and maintenance work car- ried on as well as possible although this has been held up due to the shortage of labor required for this type of work. During the year several requests have been received for water extensions. In view of this before major extensions are made to the present water system, I would recommend that a thorough study be made. Dur- ing the year the coke in the rieseler at the pumping station was renewed.
Sewer
During the latter part of the year the rainfall has been quite heavy. This has caused a flooding condition in our sewer system which not only serves to remove sewage but also storm water. This causes flood conditions throughout which cannot be eliminated except through an enlargement of the present system or elimination of the storm water. Consideration should be given to this in order to improve the system at a future date. A portion has been cleaned and several obstructions removed. It is hoped that this will improve to a certain extent conditions but will probably only be temporary.
I wish to thank all Town Officials, Heads of Department and other employees for their efficient work and fine cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
ROGER W. MACDONALD,
Town Manager
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REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1945 SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS
Reserve Fund K
Approps.
Drafts
Balances
Aid to Dependent Children
Salaries
Federal Grant
298.00 1,004.00
Transportation
175.00
98.04
76.96
Expenses
300.00
181.40
118.60
Cash Grants
2,000.00
15,500.00
Federal Grant
3,376.27
2,000.00
18,876.27
20,876.27
.00
Federal Grant Adm.
1,014.21
1,004.00
10.21
Federal Frant Exp.
4,325.61
3,376.27
949.34
Assessors
Salaries-
Chairman
885.50
849.64
35.86
Assessors (2)
1,391.50
1,391.50
.00
Clerk
1,430.60
1,430.60
.00
Part-time Clerk
75.00
75.00
.00
Transportation
150.00
147.65
2.35
Expenses
130.00
130.00
.00
Dog Officer
Salary
316.25
316.25
.00
Transportation
25.00
25.00
.00
Expenses
19.00
17.00
2.00
Election and Registration
Salaries-Registrars
359.61
359.61
.00
Wages-Elec. Officers
150.00
139.09
10.91
Expenses
25.00
425.00
423.13
26.87
Finance Committee
Expenses
300.00
221.75 ·
78.25
Fire Department
Salaries
Chief
2,621.40
2,621.40
.00
Regulars
19,175.09
19,153.69
21.40
Call Men
6,131.25
6,101.14
30.11
Wages Lakeville Fires
150.00
130.00
20.00
Hydrant Rental
2,070.00
2,070.00
.00
Operation, Reps. & Mtce.
1,200.00
1,195.92
4.08
Hose
725.00
725.00
.00
Mtce. & Reps. Bldgs.
300.00
298.14
1.86
Fuel
700.00
658.91
41.09
Uniforms
700.0
700.00
.00
New Ladder Truck
9,500.00
.00
9,500.00
So. Middleboro Unit
125.00
115.48
9.52
Expenses
365.00
362.91
2.09
2 Pumping Units
632.10
.00
632.10
....
.....
1,302.00
1,302.00
.00
93
Forest Fire Department
Wages
700.00
319.53
380.47
Mtce. & Operation
250.00
245.69
4.31
Hose
193.76
193.76
.00
Health Department
Salaries
Agent
939.55
939.55
.00
Nurse
200.00
86.25
113.75
Dentist
392.15
316.25
75.90
Insp. of Plumbing
506.00
425.71
80.29
Insp. of Animals
253.00
253.00
.00
Insp. of Milk
253.00
253.00
.00
Wages
Street Cleaner
1,184.04
1,184.04
.00
Garbage Coll.
1,720.72
1,686.49
34.23
Asst. Garb. Coll.
99.23
1,460.00
1,537.81
21.42
Rubbish Coll.
2,471.04
2,466.29
4.75
Dump Custodian
263.12
262.30
.82
Vacations
153.68
115.40
38.28
Sewer Collections
600.00
554.05
45.95
Trans .- Agent
150.00
150.00
.00
Trans .- Insp. of Pl.
150.00
125.00
25.00
Expenses
9,871.70
7,910.85
1,960.85
New Equipment
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