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Recording Mortgages
126.13
Sale of Maps
11.00
Dance and Entertainment
13.00
Dealer
130.00
Pedlar
30.00
Garage
12.00
Common Victualler
78.00
Pistol Permit
25.50
Marriages
296.00
Sunday
56.00
Junk
100.00
$1,346.75 164.00
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Sunday Music
113.40
Auctioneers
10.00
Theatre
65.00
Gasoline
197.50
Fire Arms
3.00
Bus and Taxi
7.00
Lodging House
10.00
Pool-Bowling
49.00
Liquor
5,780.00
Pole Location-Recording
11.00
Playground-Swimming Pool
237.95
Pasteurization
10.00
Funeral Director
5.00
Sundry Accounts
4.50
Due Town of Middleboro
7,655.73
Total Receipts
$11,209.53
Disbursements
Chester L. Shaw, Town Treasurer.
$9,862.78
Division of Fisheries and Game
1,346.75
Total Disbursements
$11,209.53
REGISTRARS' REPORT For Year Ending December 31st, 1942
Ten sessions were held for registering new voters at which there were 192 who registered
After adding the new registrations and deducting for removals, etc. the present registration is as follows:
Male
Female
Total
Precinct 1
175
153
328
Precinct 2
1928
1815
3743
Precinct 3
272
217
489
Respectfully submitted,
WALDO S. THOMAS,
Clerk, Board of Registrars.
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JURY LIST July 1st, 1942, to July 1st, 1943
Name
Address
Occupation
Alden, Godon B.
34 Jackson
Shoeworker
Atwood, Kenneth E.
26 Frank
Salesman
Ayers, Brenton S.
Fuller
Poultryman
Baker, Frank H.
18 Webster
Poultryman
Banks, Lloyd E.
225 Everett
Machinist
Beckman, Harry E.
49 Forest
Shoeworker
Begley, T. Francis Bernier, Albert J.
Wood
Shoeworker
Boehme, L. Mendall
14 Coombs
Clerk
Brackett, Guy W.
Smith
Chauffeur
Breivogal, Henry A.
9 Court End Ave.
Contractor
Buckman, F. Everett
Wareham
Carpenter
Clark, Robert A.
North
Shoeworker
Cleverly, Harold T.
92 Pearl
Merchant
Cobb, Alanson F.
Wareham
Laborer
Cole, Louis A.
14 Oak
Retired
Crapo, William H.
67 School
Retired
Cromwell, Wilfred J.
66 School
Salesman
Deane, Valentine
30 Arch
Shoeworker
Devinny, Donald S.
106 Oak
Florist
Dewhurst, Elmer T.
376 Wareham
Manager
Doty, Howard
314 Wareham
Salesman
Downing, Edward P.
24 E. Grove
Retired
Drake, Reginald W.
171 Pierce
Ins. Agent
Drew, Elmer O.
24 Forest
Shoeworker
Dunham, George I.
112 Oak
Radio Mechanic
Eayrs, Weston, Jr.
15 Webster
Mechanic
Fickert, Charles R.
10 Myrtle
Shoeworker
Fish, Alphonso D.
11 Wareham
Restaurant
Fisk, Arthur P.
Plymouth
Retired
Gammons, Randolph B.
8 Rice
Manager
Garafalo, Carmin A.
4 Shaw Ave.
Shoeworker
Garnier, Howard E.
North
Merchant
Giberti, Charles V.
19 Hillside Ave.
Bookkeeper
Godfrey, Herbert E.
14 Shaw Ave.
Clerk
Green, Sylvester
Miller
Clerk
Grenier, Lucian
Plymouth
Laborer
Griffith, Horace G.
Plympton
Clerk
Guerin, Charles A.
Vine
Shoeworker
Guertin, Leo C.
12 Myrtle
Mechanic
Harlow, Franklin G.
6 Fairview Miller
Shoeworker
Hegarty, Everett
80 Pearl
Manager
Holloway, Wendell E.
14 Reland
Contractor
Jacintho, Joseph DeR.
14 Lane
Iceman
Jacob, William G. L. Keyes, Wilfred S.
35 School
Shoeworker
LaFramboise, Joseph H.
5 West
Shoeworker
Landstrom, Victor E. Lang, Fred
43 Barden Hill Rd.
Plumber
8 Pearl 15 North
Merchant Clerk
Long, Robert C.
Plymouth
Supervisor
Accountant
Harvey, Wadsworth H.
7 Benton
Bank Employee
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Malenfant, Joseph Martin, John J. Massicott, Arthur
9 Shaw Ave.
Painter
26 Webster
Clerk
38 Montello
Weaver
Matrisciano, Joseph
6 Shaw Ave.
Shoeworker
Matthews, Richmond L.
Wareham
Clerk
McAllister, Arthur C.
81 School
Clerk
MacDougall, William J.
Everett
Retired
43 Arch
Shoeworker
Millette, Romeo
2 Shaw Ave.
Shoeworker
Nourse, Raymond A.
Everett
Printer
Nourse, Royal H.
31 North
Merchant
Pendleton, Roy W.
Smith
Teamer
Penniman, Dalton L.
50 School
Clerk
Picone, Joseph A.
Plymouth St.
Field Supervisor
Porter, Chester H.
Plymouth
Clerk
Porter, Russell H.
Plymouth
Laborer
Pratt, Ernest S.
North
Ice Dealer
Pratt, Harold M.
Pleasant
Merchant
Pratt, Lewis A.
North St.
Milk Dealer
Rose, Manuel M.
Carpenter
Shoeworker
Ryder, N. Dorrance
135 So. Main
Teller
Shaw, George R.
81 So. Main
Merchant
Shurtleff, George A., Jr.
33 Peirce
Lumber Dealer
Smith, Charles C.
11 Myrtle
. Painter
Soule, Albert
74 North
Manager
Standish, H. Arthur
Thompson
Dairyman
Stets, Oscar H.
Everett
Foundryman
Sukeforth, William L.
966 Center
Manager
Thomas, Arthur C.
Wareham
Clerk
Thomas, Clyde S.
7 Rock St.
Insurance Agent
Thomas, Chester W.
Wareham
Clerk
Thomas, Fred A.
Bloomfield Ave.
Retired
Touhy, John W.
175 Everett 1 East Main
Chauffeur
Tripp, Ralph W.
Chauffeur
Washburn, Reginald S.
Truck Driver
Wells, Walter E.
Insurance Agent
West, LeRoy S.
16 Courtland
Clerk
Whitty, William E.
State Employee
Wood, Harold F.
Clerk
Woodward, Leslie M.
Benson
Accountant
Zidalis, Stanley
117 Arch
Shoeworker
Mason
Tripp, Arthur W.
Benson Plymouth 100 Peirce
11 Everett Plymouth
McMahon, William J.
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ELECTION OFFICERS 1942 - 1943
PRECINCT 1
Bert J. Allan Robert West
Leila Allan
Clerk
Inez Chandler
Deputy Clerk
Henry Caswell
Inspector
Joseph P. Gamache
Inspector
Maurice J. Guerin
Richard H. Dunbar
Deputy Inspector Deputy Inspector
PRECINCT 2
Sylvanus L. Brett
Warden
Wilbur Fillmore
Deputy Warden
Esther M. Robidoux
Inspector
Laura Norris
Deputy Clerk
Abraham G. Newkirk
Clerk
Inspector
Deputy Inspector
Deputy Inspector
PRECINCT 3
Warden
Deputy Warden
Clerk
Joseph M. Duphily
Deputy Clerk
Henry C. Walker Jr.
Inspector
Susan B. Brackett
Inspector
Frank M. Jefferson Charles G. Swenning
Deputy Inspector
Deputy Inspector
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SURVEY OF TOWN DEPARTMENTS
The purpose of conducting this survey was to obtain information in regard to different departmental operations and procedures. All during the survey it was the intention of the Board to pay special attention to the following :
A. The question of available space now lying idle in some of our buildings while others are occupied almost to conjestion.
B. Cooperation among employees, procedures and techniques used.
C. Services given to our citizens and taxpayers.
D. General conditions of buildings and equipment, and the utilization of existing materials and facilities which are now not in use.
E. To receive suggestions for a better comprehensive Town Report.
F. To acquire knowledge of the needs of different departments.
Harlas L. Cushman Chester W. Thomas Ellen C. Gallagher
John Touhy Arthur Massicott Ellen J. Gaudette
Warden
Deputy Warden
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All these items have been taken into consideration by the committee during the survey.
We suggest that, when the time is right, a suitable garage be built on the premises of the Town Highway Department for the storage of equip- ment and trucks. This building should contain a repair shop for the maintenance of town machines.
We would welcome some of the activities which are now holding meet- ings at various places about town to make use of the Old Fire Station which, with the financial help of the Pierce Trustees, has been renovated and is now being used as the Red Cross Headquarters.
In reviewing the conditions at the water tower, we found the structure below the balcony to be in good condition. Due to periodic weathering the upper portion of the tank is considerably spalled, a condition common to concrete that is as old as this tower. This type of structure requires annual maintenance to offset periodic wear and eventually major repairs must be considered. With the assurance of the Town Manager and several engineers that it would not crumble, we decided that it was too late in the season to begin the preliminaries for such repairs. We hope that in the Spring something can be done providing the present war conditions will allow us to do so.
We deem it wise for the Town at some future time to consider the revamping of our gas plant and system. The present holder has been in use for over thirty years and was not intended to last forever. The plates have been patched at numerous points and it has outlived its guarantee. We suggest that at a time when steel is more readily obtainable and at its normal price that we construct a new holder and generate our own gas. Part of the equipment now installed is in good condition. The possibility of manufacturing our own gas is good and is not new to us.
We express our appreciation for the cooperation which has been given us by the department heads during the course of making this survey.
RATIONING BOARD
With the approval of the O. P. A. we have designated the following men to carry out the rationing program for the Town of Middleboro: James H. Kennedy, Horace K. Atkins, George Mckay, Joseph Krouz, J. Stearns Cushing, Edward G. Hayden, Robert Smith, Mendall Boehme.
Mileage Administrator - William MacDougall.
War Transportation - Joseph Riley.
Salvage - Joseph Whitcomb.
The committee's operating expenses for the year 1942 totaled $452.59.
We wish to congratulate all those who were helpful in maintaining this program which consists of the proper and fair allocation of valuable neces- sities of life.
AIRCRAFT WARNING SERVICE
The American Legion through their annual appropriation, which for- merly was used for Armistice Day Celebration, have maintained two obser- vation posts for the protection of this community.
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Statement of expenditures :
Appropriation
$250.00
Transferred from Reserve Fund
9.58
Abatement
98.78
Total cost of Service
$358.36
Chief Observer -- Everett Saunders, Center.
Chief Observer-Guy Brackett, Rock.
STATE GUARD
The personnel of the Guard consisting of sixty-one men has been equipped with uniforms by the Town at an expense of $2,998.50, leaving an unexpended balance in this account of $1.50. The Guard has functioned under the able leadership of Commanding Officer Lieutenant Alfred Butler.
CIVILIAN DEFENSE
In compliance with the regulations of the Massachusetts Committee of Public Safety the following men were appointed by the Board of Select- men to maintain a Civilian Defense organization in Middleboro: Chairman, Horace K. Atkins, Arthur Almquist, Manual Sylvia, Edward Bailey, Louis Cole, William Crapo.
The committee appointed the following officers as chiefs of the various divisions:
Air Raid Warden - Chief Louis Cole
Auxiliary Fire - Chief Fred Ryder
Auxiliary Police - Chief Alden Sisson Messenger -- Chief Stanley Benson
Medical Corps - Dr. Bonner, Chief Medical Officer William Crapo, Medical Corps Director Motor Corps -- Mrs. Gilbert Readington
The committee has operated its program at an expense to the town of $22,227.55 which left an unexpended balance at the end of the year of $772.45.
The Committee's activities have been controlled by the Federal, State, and Local authorities.
We wish to express our thanks to the leaders of these groups for their cooperation with the Board and the departments of the Town. Without such cooperation the work of Civilian Defense could not have been carried out.
ROMEO MILLETTE, Chairman WILLIAM MacDOUGALL, WILLIAM CRAPO, WILLIAM JACOB, RALPH NOURSE.
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REPORT OF THE WELFARE DEPARTMENT
To the Town Manager and Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
The Department's activities for the year 1942 have included the following :
Administration of General Relief
Old Age Assistance
Aid to Dependent Children
The Boarding of Children in foster homes Operation of the Town Infirmary.
The total expenditures carrying on all these activities were $181,662.28. The sources from which funds were received to meet these expenses, in- cluding salaries, were as follows:
Appropriation from Town Meeting $118,077.52
Federal Grants
66,985.80
Total
$185,063.32
Our total expenditures for all Departments, including salaries $181,662.28
3,401.04
1,500.75
Refunds from all Departments
Unexpended Balance
$4,901.79
The total receipts from all sources were as follows:
Reimbursement from State
$61,268.16
Reimbursement from Cities and Towns
7,491.96
Federal Grants
66,571.29
Individuals 317.45
Farm Produce
4,567.06
Total
$140,215.92
General Relief
The past year has shown a decided decrease in General Relief expendi- tures due to the fact that all able bodied persons are employed in Defense work. At the present time, there are 113 persons receiving General Relief, 18 of which have come from other cities and towns and are boarding at our Town Infirmary. We also have ten children who are boarding in foster homes.
The outlook for the coming year is as good, if not better than, 1942. At the present time, there are no able bodied persons on General Relief. Our total case load consists of people who are ill or who are not old enough for Old Age Assistance, and children.
In General Relief cases having a legal settlement, the entire expense is borne by the place of settlement, and in all cases without a legal settle- ment, the expense is reimbursed-in full-by the state.
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The total expense for General Relief was as follows:
Salaries
$2,056.60
Transportation
96.62
Office Supplies
159.70
Other Supplies and Burials
181.72
Clothing
360.54
Rent
1,368.00
Groceries
3,893.74
Medical Care and Supplies
717.90
Fuel
772.04
Board and Care
2,062.40
Cash grants
3,998.00
State Institutions
898.00
Other Cities and Towns
1,133.25
Hospital Care
1,770.54
$19,469.05
Town Infirmary
At the Town Infirmary this year, we have had unusual success from a business point of view, both from farming and the boarding of inmates. Much has been accomplished in getting both land and building in good condition. Ernest Crowell with the cooperation of Willard Jost have done very well in getting the farm land back in A-1 condition, which has meant many long hours and hard work. They have the care of 9 head of cattle which produce about 85 quarts of milk per day; 147 fowl which, at the present time, are producing approximately 7 dozen eggs per day. They also have the care of 2 horses and about 150 hogs. Mr. Crowell is to be congratulated on the progress shown this past year.
A word must be said of the Home which, under the careful super- vision of Mrs. Ruth A. Crowell, is in very good condition. She has the care and planning of meals for 32 inmates, 18 of which are boarders from other towns. Until just recently, besides doing all the necessary planning, Mrs. Crowell has also been doing the cooking for the Infirmary. She, too, is to be congratulated for her work and the success of the home for this year.
The total cost of the Infirmary for the year 1942, including salaries, was $10,548.89. The total receipts for the year 1942 at the Infirmary were $10,116.80. The total net cost to the town was $432.09. Our average of inmates per week was 25; cost per inmate would be approximately 33 cents per week.
You will notice in the expenditures which follow that $805.40 was spent on building repairs.
Salaries
$3,224.73
Supplies
34.45
Dry Goods and Clothing
182.28
Fuel, Light, Water
852.23
Gasoline
118.71
Grain
1,217.19
Trucks and Repairs
144.33
Transportation Superintendent
97.16
Groceries
2,153.79
Building Repairs
805.40
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Farm Machinery
200.00
Medical Care and Supplies
214.48
All Other
1,304.14
Total
$10,548.89
Receipts
10,116.80
Net Cost to Town
$432.09
Old Age Assistance
Our Old Age Assistance case load for the year 1942 has remained at about the same level as in 1941. The cost of Old Age Assistance for this year increased $8,838.02 because of the new law which went into effect May 1, 1942 when all persons 65 years of age or over who qualified, were raised according to their needs. A person living alone was increased from $30.00 to $40.00 per month. Most persons on Old Age Assistance now are receiving their budgetary requirements regardless of status. For the year ending December 31, 1942, there were 316 persons receiving this type of assistance.
Following is a list of expenditures for Old Age Assistance and reim- bursements for the year 1942:
Cash Grants
$126,086.43
After Death Payments
1,956.33
Other Cities and Towns
998.01
Salaries
3,157.87
Supplies
746.25
Total Cost
$132,944.89
Federal Reimbursement
60,512.86
$72,432.03
State Reimbursement
52,152.98
$20,279.05
Other Cities and Towns
1,254.23
Net Cost to Town
$19,024.82
Aid to Dependent Children
Our Aid to Dependent Children case load remains about the same, but the cost of this type of aid increased $1,568.50 over the previous year. This was due largely because of the increase in the cost of living. The Federal government now pays its proportionate part for children up to 18 years of age if still in school, which is $18.00 for the first child and $12.00 for each additional child.
Following is a list of expenditures and receipts for the year 1942: Cash Grants
$17,336.75
Salaries
1,152.59 210.76
Supplies
$18,700.10
Refunds
150.35
$18,549.75
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Federal Reimbursement
6,058.43
State Reimbursement
$12,491.32 5,393.77
Net Cost to Town
$7,097.55
The net cost of all three categories of relief to the town after all receipts have been deducted was $41,446.36.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE C. McKAY, Agent.
REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith present for your consideration the twenty-first report of the Chief of the Middleboro Fire Department for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1942.
APPARATUS
Engine 1-Maxim 500 gallon pump, purchased June 28, 1920.
Engine 2-Maxim 1000 gallon pump, purchased April 23, 1928.
Engine 3-Maxim 500 gallon pump, purchased March 29, 1934.
Engine 4-Maxim 750 gallon pump, purchased March 29, 1934.
Ladder 1-Maxim city service ladder truck, purchased October 11, 1915.
ORGANIZATION
The personnel of the department as of December 31st, 1942, is as follows:
1 Permanent Chief.
1 Permanent Deputy Chief.
8 Permanent Drivers.
5 Call Captains.
39 Call Men.
10 Substitute Call Men. A total of 64 members.
AUXILIARY
A well trained auxiliary force of 35 men is being maintained and has been equipped, through the use of Civilian Defense funds, with such essen- tial equipment as it was possible to purchase.
OPERATION
Box 16
Squad 56
Alarms Still 105 School Calls Special Calls O. C. D .- 12
Warden 45
Inhalator 2
No School-2
State Guard-4
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MILEAGE AND EQUIPMENT USED
Mileage
21/2" Hose 11%" Hose Booster Hose Tanks Pyrene CO2
Foam
970.2
5350'
1650' 26,350' 68 7
1 1
PROPERTY LOSS
Buildings
Assessed Val.
Insurance
Insurance Paid
$32,400.00
$56,700.00
Damage $7,360.00
$7,360.00
Net Loss None
Contents
Estimated Val.
Insurance
Damage
Insurance Paid
Net Loss
$67,000.00
$55,900.00
$7,950.00
$7,950.00
None
INSPECTIONS
Property Fire Hazards
1,351
Poor
11
Corrected
8
Unsatisfactory
3
Lodging Houses
5
PERMITS
Gasoline
5
Fuel Oil
9
Kerosene
73
NEW EQUIPMENT
AC generator and four floodlights.
Have secured enough cable for two lights and they will be in operation as soon as suitable bases can be secured.
Blackout curtains have been provided for the essential rooms.
A new grate section was installed in furnace.
Two new tires were purchased for Ladder 1 and four new tires for Engine 3. New tubes were purchased for these tires.
2,350 feet of 21/2 in. hose and 1,000 feet of 11/2 in. hose were purchased which gives us a good reserve supply.
A used deluge set was purchased and is now ready for use. This type of equipment has been needed for a long time and should be of great value to the department in case of a bad fire.
The auxiliary force was equipped with pull hooks, hose straps, span- ners, axes, ropes, crowbars, 21/2"-11/2" wye adapters, two 21/2" nozzles and two 11/2" fog nozzles. We were fortunate to secure what equipment we did as it is almost impossible to buy equipment except for replacements.
The ladders on all of the trucks were overhauled and varnished and the tops and butts painted with luminous paint for use in blackouts.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
That the ceilings and all woodwork downstairs be painted, as it is in very poor condition.
That 500 feet of hose be purchased in 1943 to replace hose that may be damaged or worn out.
That four new tires and tubes be purchased for Engine 4.
That enough coal be purchased to build up a reserve supply for 1943-1944 to meet an anticipated shortage of soft coal.
Money has been included in the 1943 budget to provide for the above items.
I would again recommend that a hydrant be installed at the rear of the High School and in the North Main Street parking space near the rear of the bowling alley.
I wish to extend my thanks to the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager Peterson and all the members of the Fire Department and Auxiliary for their cooperation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
FRED M. RYDER, Chief Fire Department.
REPORT OF THE FOREST WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my report for 1942:
OPERATION
Warden calls 45
Still alarms (covered by Fire Department and Moth De-
partment)
20
Total calls 65 $850.00
Estimated damage
COST OF EXTINGUISHING
Wages
$493.78 40.43
Operation (gasoline)
Total cost
$534.21
Receipts: Railroad fires
$137.00
Burning
219.25
Total Receipts
356.25
Net Cost
$177.96
Would recommend that at least six pump cans be purchased next year for the use of this department. Money for this purpose has been included in the department's estimate for 1943.
Respecfull., submitted, FRED M. RYDER,
Forest Warden.
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REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Middleboro, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen:
I submit for your consideration and approval, the annual report of the Department of Weights and Measures.
STATE STANDARDS
Standards are housed at Forest Street and their condition is excellent.
FIELD EQUIPMENT
The sealer's working equipment includes an exact duplicate of the State Standards, plus tank used in testing meters, and necessary adjust- ment tools. All are in very good condition.
PEDDLERS
The past year on account of the war, I found the amount of peddlers had decreased considerably. All peddlers were checked as to their licenses.
REWEIGHING AND RETESTING
The Department of Weights and Measures has always considered this work very important. Much time will always be used in reweighing and retesting throughout our local stores.
METERS
Many gasoline pumps have closed this year on account of war con- ditions. Also much labor and mileage has been used to perform the extra requirements asked of the Sealer from time to time as conditions change.
SCALES
All scales have been sealed well within their tolerance. Those that did not meet requirements were condemned or have gone to the scrap iron heap.
I wish to express my appreciation and thanks to those who have assisted and cooperated with me in my work as Sealer.
SCALES
Adjusted
Sealed
Not Con- Sealed demned
Plat. over 10,000 lbs.
5
Plat. 5001 to 10,000 lbs.
1
1
Plat. 100 to 5000 lbs.
47
84
4
Counter under 100 lbs.
9
30
1
Beam over 100 lbs.
1
2
Beam under 100 lbs.
1
Spring over 100 lbs
1
9
1
Spring under 100 lbs.
27
62
3
Computing under 100 lbs.
14
37
Personal weighing
6
Prescription
1
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WEIGHTS
Avoirdupois
11
401
Apothecary
26
Metric
17
LIQUIDS
One gallon and under
79
Over one gallon
25
Oil jars
18
Tank truck meters
1
12
Gas pumps
11
70
18
Oil measuring pumps
1
26
Grease pumps
7
Yard sticks
25
Dry measures
11
Quantity meas. on pumps.
4
Gas measuring pumps
1
REWEIGHINGS
Total tested
Number correct
Under
Over
Beans
159
107
20
32
Butter
602
536
5
61
Cheese
44
44
Potatoes in bags
321
31
52
238
Coal in bags.
140
3
7
130
Bread
887
164
211
512
Confectionery
329
295
14
20
Lard
121
112
9
Onions
66
3
3
60
Respecfully submitted,
JOSEPH R. DUTRA, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
REPORT OF THE MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Dear Sirs:
May I submit for your consideration and approval the report of the Moth Department for the year ending December 31, 1942.
Throughout the winter months the department is engaged in creosoting egg clusters of the gypsy moths which have been deposited in late July and early August. While infestations were found in many sections of the town, the worst appears throughout the town proper, therefore most of our early spraying was devoted to our shade trees in this section.
From year to year the work of spraying our roadside trees for the tent caterpillars and gypsy moths is carried along as usual, and spraying is continued all through the period of feeding.
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The department is always ready to devote its time to property owners by spraying fruit and ornamental shade trees and also cranberry bogs which are attacked by the gypsy moths and many other feeding insects.
Our elm trees are attacked each year by the elm leaf beetles, which have so weakened them that they become easy prey to numerous other elm diseases. The Moth Department combats the elm beetle in early June with an application of arsenate of lead. Much of this work is done in the early morning so as to do the work more efficiently before traffic begins to function.
In closing, I wish to express my thanks to all who have helped to make our work successful.
Respectfully submitted, LOUIS H. FORNEY, Moth Superintendent.
REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
May I submit my report of the Tree Warden for the year ending De- cember 31, 1942.
A great many dead and diseased trees have had to be removed in late years. Therefore I have recommended an appropriation for tree planting which I hope will meet with your approval. A proper plan for tree planting will keep our town well shaded in years to come.
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