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Beals, Austin L., 91 South Main
Begley, Agnes W., 45 Bourne Belcher, Arthur F., 5 Pearl
Belcher, Freida S., 34 Pearl
Belmont, Marion T., 112A South Main
Bernabeo, Victor, Center
Bernier, William L., Wareham Berry, Lillian, 1 Everett
Bigelow, William E., East Main Bissonnette, J. Adrien, 152 Pierce Blouin, Paul, 72 Everett
Borden, Raymond H., 11 Webster
Boucher, Joseph, Wareham
Brennan, James A., Highland DeMoranville, Lester C., Shaw Edlund, Ivar H., Plymouth
Fagerberg, Goldie E., 11 Forest Finneran, Edward T., 19 East Main Foy, Harold O., Summer Freedman, Nathan B., 18 West Gates, Maude E., 3 Coombs Gerrior, Wilfred R., Woodlawn Green, Frank A., Vernon Green, Howard V., Wareham Hathway, Ralph W., Arlington Hayden, Norman C., Benson Hegarty, Everett N., 80 Pearl Howes, John B., Thomas Hentley, Lawrence R., Plymouth
Kelley, Nellie A., School
Kelley, William W., Jr., Miller
Keyes, Wilfred S., 35 School Lyford, Emerson F., Tispaquin
Lynde, Elwyn B., 107 South Main Macdonald, Mary D., 71 South Main Brett, Oliver C., Sr., 61 Everett Broadbent, Robert S., 7 Courtland Borsari, Evo E., 5 Coombs Budd, Virginia, Center
Burgess, David W., 129 South Main Burgess, Walter E., 86 South Main
Burnett, Dorr T., 1 Everett Cannon, Donald S., Wareham Card, Edward S., 15 West Grove Carver, Winsor R., 38 School
Housewife Plumber Proprietor Photo Worker Laundryman Asst. Librarian Salesman Housewife Manager
Housewife Clerk Bus Driver Typist
Insurance Agent Shoeworker Shoeworker Chauffeur Music Business Chauffeur Salesman Housewife Engineer Farmer Junk Dealer Clerk Photo Worker Farmer Contractor Clerk Farmer Manager Cranberry Grower Clerk Coal Dealer Bank Employe Shoeworker Retired Retired Housewife Foreman Electrician Helper Housewife Office Employee Furniture Dealer Salesman Auto Dealer Varnish Manufacturer Driver
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Champlin, A. Dalton, Reland Cobb, Lydia, Wareham Craig, Arthur P., Plymouth Crowell, Ellsworth S., 3 Coombs daCosta, June Faith, Plymouth Danielson, John, 222 Center Davis, George E., Plymouth Dean, Theodore V., Cross Drew, J. Lawrence, Forest Drake, M. Lazelle, 17 Pierce Dunham, Arthur H., Bedford Martinson, Anders, Jr., Plymouth Maxim, Howard W., Wareham Moore. William C., East Grove Nourse, Fred A., Wareham
Nourse, Ralph E., 99 Pearl
Parker, Herbert H., Everett Perkins, Herbert C., 1 High Pollard, James E., 10 Court End Redgate, John H., Smith Riley, Joseph F., 38 School Ryder, George M., 73 Center Ryder, N. Dorrance, 30 Pearl
Salley, Mildred H., 288 North Main
Sanford, A. Vivien, 34 Forest Scanlon, John W., Peirce Sears, Henry W., Jr., 98 South Main
Shaw, Carlton, 23 Archer Court Soule, Roger E., Carmel Sparrow, Ivan B., 12 Barrows Starr, John B., Center Tierney, William E., 24 Coombs Thatcher, Ronald, 25 Webster Thomas, Clyde S., 7 Rock
Thomas, George B., Everett Thomas, Lillian B., Spruce
Thomas, Weldon A., Smith Thorley, Frederick W., 6 Clifford Townsend, Leon, Bedford Thomas, William R., Summer Tribou, Helen, 101 Sproat Tribou, William, 101 Sproat
Walker, Caroline, Wareham Washburn, John A., 62 Bourne West, Thomas W., Pleasant Weston, Thomas, East Grove Wheeler, George E., 65 Pearl Whitehead, Samuel A., 116 Wareham Williams, Ellis, South Main Wilmot, James E., 57 Oak Wood, Virchel E., Center Woodward, Leslie M., 6 Reland Wright John, Cherry Coughlin, Harold E., 5 Benton Curley, William H., 1 Alden
Carpenter Clerk Carpenter Laborer Dental Hygienist Merchant Truck Driver Surveyor Clerk Housewife Electrician Merchant Electrician Poultryman Pattern Worker Shoeworker Shoeworker Salesman Insurance Agent
Insurance Agent Govt. Employe Asst. Treasurer Office Worker Shoeworker Clerk Lumber Business State Employe U.S.C.G. Manager Insurance Agent Clerk Printing Business Insurance Contractor Shoeworker State Employe Engineer Shoeworker Proprietor Office Worker Oil Dealer Shoeworker Grain Mill Poultryman Manager Merchant State Employe Lumber Dealer Painter Foreman Asst. Treasurer Shoeworker State Employe Clerk
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ANNUAL REPORT
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Committee consists of seven persons. They are sworn to the faithful performance of their duties, and serve without salary and do not hold any other Town employment.
The Committee holds monthly meetings and examines the monthly expenditures of the Departments, and frequently confers with Department Heads throughout the year. The committee considers and advises as to all matters relating to proposed appropriations and the manner of raising the amounts appropriated, and reports in writing at each Town Meeting on all articles in the warrant relating to the appropriation or borrowing of money or the indebtedness of the Town.
The Committee makes recommendations in writing to the Town, or to the Board of Selectmen, relating to the financial affairs of the Town. It submits to the Town at the Annual Town Meeting a report showing appropriations recommended for each fund or department, the estimated income from all sources, the amount required to meet charges for interest and maturing indebtedness, and the estimated amount to be levied and raised by taxation to meet all expenses and liabilities of the Town.
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
After adding the new registrations and deducting for removals, the present registration is as follows:
Men
Women
Totals
Precinct 1
226
192
418
Precinct 2
2050
1965
4015
Precinct 3
284
290
574
2560
2447
5007
WALDO S. THOMAS, Clerk of the Board.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Sitting, l. to r .: Kenneth Keedwell, James J. Mahoney, Chairman; Charles P. Washburn.
Standing, l. to r .: Arthur Saccocia, Arnold Thomas, Kenneth Atwood and Frederick W. daCosta.
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ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF THE ASSESSORS
To the Citizens of Middleborough:
We submit herewith the report of the Board of Assessors for the year 1951.
RECAPITULATION
Appropriations
$1,079,660.54 2.00
1945 Overlay Deficit
State Audit of Municipal Accounts
1,699.82
State Parks and Reservations
1,717.59
County Tax
33,942.50
Tuberculosis Hospital Assessment
20,794.77
Overlay of Current Year
20,052.95
Gross Amount to Be Raised
$1,157,870.17
Estimated Receipts and Available Funds
551,624.18
Net Amount to Be Raised by Taxation
$606,245.99
Value of Personal Estate
$924,165.00
Tax
$52,677.60
Value of Real Estate
9,605,880.00
Tax
547,538.39
Total Value of Assessed Prop-
erty January 1, 1951
$10,530,045.00
Tax
$600,215.99
Value of Omitted Property
38,590.00
Tax
2,199.64
Total Value of All Assessed
Property Dec. 31, 1951 $10,568,635.00
Tax $602,415.63
Rate per Thousand, $57
Number of Polls Assessed
3,045
Tax
$6,090.00
Taxes Committed in 1951
Commitments on Polls
$6,090.00
Commitments on Personal Estate
54,595.08
Commitments on Real Estate
547,820.55
Commitments on Motor Vehicles and Trailers
69,075.59
Total Taxes Committed
$677,581.22
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Tax
Number of Motor Vehicles and Trailers Assessed Value of Motor Vehicles and Trailers Assessed
4,765
$1,704,480.00
Tax on Motor Vehicles and Trailers Assessed Rate Per Thousand
$69,075.59
$46.85
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Abatements and Exemptions
Taxes Abated in 1951
Polls
Personal
Real Estate
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise
Levy of 1949
$8.00
$584.55
$64.25
$12.75
Levy of 1950
12.00
164.30
523.00
546.55
Levy of 1951 .
1,380.00
328.61
15,271.36
3,953.03
Number of Live Stock Assessed
Horses
61
Neat Cattle
971
Swine
12
Fowl
74,125
Sheep
41
All Other
411
Number of Dwelling Houses Assessed
4
2,646
Number of Acres of Land Assessed
36,647.33
Exempt Property
Property of the Commonwealth
$31,500.00
Property of the United States
105,000.00
Literary, Charitable and Benevolent Institutions
369,540.00
War Veterans
278,860.00
Churches
339,140.00
Parsonages
16,065.00
Cemeteries
54,035.00
Schools
450,450.00
All Other (Town Owned Property)
2,549,510.00
Total
$4,194,100.00
Respectfully submitted, JAMES E. HOULIHAN, Chairman FRED F. CHURBUCK WINTHROP LLOYD STURGIS
Board of Assessors.
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REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER
OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS December 31, 1951
WATER EXTENSION BONDS PAID BY TAXATION
Note Nos.
Amount
Date
Due Date
Interest
189-235
$47,000
July 1, 1947
July 1, 1952
11/2 %
236-282
47,000
July 1, 1947
July 1, 1953
11/2 %
283-329
47,000
July 1, 1947
July 1, 1954
11/2 %
330-376
47,000
July 1, 1947
July 1, 1955
11/2 %
377-423
47,000
July 1, 1947
July 1, 1956
11/2 %
424-470
47,000
July 1, 1947
July 1, 1957
11/2 %
471-516
46,000
July 1, 1947
July 1, 1958
11/2 %
517-562
46,000
July 1, 1947
July 1, 1959
11/2 %
563-608
46,000
July 1, 1947
July 1, 1960
11/2 %
609-654
46,000
July 1, 1947
July 1, 1961
1 1/2 %
655-700
46,000
July 1, 1947
July 1, 1962
11/2 %
SEWERAGE BONDS PAID BY TAXATION
35-51
$17,000
December 1, 1949
December 1, 1952
13/4 %
52-68
17,000
December 1, 1949
December 1, 1953
13/4%
69-85
17,000
December 1, 1949
December 1, 1954
1 3/4 %
86-102
17,000
December 1, 1949
December 1, 1955
13/4%
103-119
17,000
December 1, 1949
December 1, 1956
1 3/4 %
120-135
16,000
December 1, 1949
December 1, 1957
1 3/4 %
136-151
16,000
December 1, 1949
December 1, 1958
13/4 %
152-167
16,000
December 1, 1949
December 1, 1959
1 3/4 %
168-183
16,000
December 1, 1949
December 1, 1960
13/4%
184-199
16,000
December 1, 1949
December 1, 1961
13/4%
200-215
16,000
December 1, 1949
December 1, 1962
13/4%
216-231
16,000
December 1, 1949
December 1, 1963
1 3/4 %
232-247
16,000
December 1, 1949
December 1, 1964
1 3/4 %
248-263
16,000
December 1, 1949
December 1, 1965
13/4 %
264-279
16,000
December 1, 1949
December 1, 1966
13/4 %
280-295
16,000
December 1, 1949
December 1, 1967
1 3/4 %
296-311
16,000
December 1, 1949
December 1, 1968
13/4%
312-327
16,000
December 1, 1949
December 1, 1969
1 3/4 %
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ANNUAL REPORT
TRUST FUNDS IN CUSTODY OF TOWN TREASURER December 31, 1951
Maria L. H. Peirce Fund:
Middleboro Trust Company, Savings Accounts
$3,798.74
Enoch Pratt Library Fund:
Middleboro 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
Mary Hullahan Library Fund:
15 shares Middleborough Co-operative Bank, income to be used for purchase of books for children, to be placed in Middle- borough Public Library, and to be known as the "Mary Hullahan Collection" 3,000.00
Cemetery Trust Funds in Middleborough Trust
Company and Middleborough Savings Bank, including principal and interest at time of last State Audit, December 31, 1951 98,039.51
$115,757.00
Anyone wishing a detailed list of Cemetery Trust Fund Accounts may apply at the Town Treasurer's Office.
CASH RECONCILIATION December 31, 1951
Middleborough Trust Co., General Account $110,803.47
Day Trust Co., Boston, General Account 25,000.00
Merchants National Bank, Boston, General Acct. 150,000.00
Cash in Office 320.00
First National Bank, Boston, Sewerage Account 13,054.55
First National Bank, Boston, Water Account 536.06 .
$299,714.08
United States Savings Bonds, Series F, 2.53%, due July 1956 Cost $74,000.00 - Maturity Value $100,000.00
CHESTER L, SHAW,
Town Treasurer.
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ANNUAL REPORT
Protection of Persons and Property
REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit the forty-third annual report and detailed state- ment of duties performed by the Police Department of the Town of Middleborough for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1951.
Chief of Police Charles H. Rogers
Deputy Chief of Police William C. Elliott
Sergeant William E. Gardiner
Patrolmen
William W. Briggs Joseph S. D'Elia Robert C. Germaine
Louis W. Hammond Irving I. Jefferson Raymond J. Moffett
Acting Patrolman - Benjamin Mackiewicz Custodian William Hayward
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Standing, l. to r .: Joseph S. D'Elia, Charles H. Rogers, Chief; William C. Elliott, Deputy Chief; Louis W. Hammond, Benjamin J. Mackiewicz, Robert C. Germaine, Irving I. Jefferson, Raymond J. Moffett, William W. Briggs. Unable to be present due to illness, William E. Gardiner, Sergeant.
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Honorary Chief of Police Alden C. Sisson
Honorary Patrolman Alton R. Rogers Special Police Officers
Lloyd Banks
Harold Jackson
Lloyd Bazinet Francis Bell
Douglas MacAuley Richmond Matthews Benjamin Mackiewicz
Arthur Benson
Norman Belrose Alfred Benoit
LeRoy Mawhinney James McDonald Patrick McMahon
Ernest Crowell
George Neilson
James DeMoranville
Lawrence Olson, Sr.
John Dutra Joseph Dutra
Franklin Pierce John Rebell
William Greeley
Ralph Sampson
Charles Guertin, Jr. Clarence Hayward
Clarence Shaw Alden C. Sisson Louis Tessier
Offenses
Male
Female
Juvenile
Total
Assault and Battery
26
0
1
27
Breaking and Entering in Night-
time and Larceny
11
0
7
18
Capias
21
0
1
22
Drunk
177
11
0
188
Insane
8
7
0
15
Larceny
19
10
3
32
Motor Vehicle Violations
317
14
4
335
Non-Support
31
1
0
32
Operating Motor Vehicle Under In-
fluence Intoxicating Liquors
88
1
0
89
Operating Motor Vehicle So That Lives and Safety Might Be Endangered
121
3
0
124
Disturbing Peace
4
0
0
4
Illegitimate Child Act
4
0
2
6
Stubborn Child
0
0
3
3
Neglect of Children
3
2
0
5
Neglected Children
0
0
2
2
Assault and Battery With Intent to Murder
2
0
0
2
Failure to Pay Weekly Wages
1
0
0
1
Violation of Terms of Probation
1
0
0
1
Assault on Police Officer
2
0
0
2
Statutory Rape
1
0
0
1
Francis Crowley
Roy Pendleton
Leonard Ditano
H. John Hayward
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Incest
1
0
0
1
Criminal Trespass
1
0
0
1
Lewd and Lascivious Speech and Behaviour
5
2
0
7
Registering False Name on Hotel Register
10
0
0
10
Operating Unlicensed Cabins
3
0
0
3
Common Nuisance
2
0
0
2
Vagrancy
3
0
0
3
Common Gambling Nuisance
1
0
0
1
Registering Bets on Speed of Horse
2
0
0
2
Trespass
1
0
0
1
Public Nuisance
1
0
0
1
Public Works
Violation, Over-
2
0
0
2
Larceny of Poultry
3
0
0
3
Fornication
1
0
0
1
Wayward Child
0
0
1
1
Manslaughter
2
0
0
2
Breaking and Entering in Night with Intent
2
0
0
2
Cost of Court Assessments
2
0
0
2
Suspicious Person
0
0
1
1
Juvenile Delinquent
0
0
3
3
Arrests for Other Departments
10
Lodgers
37
0
0
37
Military Lodgers
18
0
0
18
Statistical Report of Police Department
Cost of Court Assessments
$15.00
Amount of Fines Imposed in Middleboro Court
$9,101.00
Buildings Found Open Cases Investigated
947
Disturbances Quelled Without Arrest
174
Defective Street Lights Reported by Police
119
Arrests for Year, Total
971
Males
887
Females
54
Juveniles
30
Non-resident
510
Local
461
Summonses served
129
Sale or Transfer of Autos
3,850
Traffic and Parking Violation Warning Tags
204
Defective Lights on Motor Vehicles Tagged
30
Bicycles Registered, 1951
147
Value of Stolen and Lost Property Recovered
$2,550.00
Conclusion
We are equipped with two cruisers and a combination ambulance and patrol wagon and are equipped with 3-way short wave radio and now have nine other towns on the same wave band, the latest addition
0
0
1
Illegal Sale Leased Property
loaded Vehicle
.
103
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being Wareham, Marion and Lakeville, and through Wareham we are able to give and receive messages with the Barnstable County Police Department.
The ambulance has covered 403 miles for the year: of this 46 were for accidents, total mileage 345. Fifteen calls for patrol, total mileage 43. Three calls for welfare, total mileage 15. Fifty-seven persons were taken to hospital in the ambulance.
Cruiser Car No. 1 traveled 12,773 miles in patrols and investiga- tions. Cruiser Car No. 2 traveled 19,872 miles in patrols and investiga- tions and took eighteen injured to hospital as stretcher cases from accidents. Total distance for both cruisers 32,645 miles.
There were two fatal accidents, one an operator of a motor vehicle, on Route 28; the other a small child running across Route 44 and hit by a motorist.
I wish to express my thanks and appreciation for the assistance and co-operation given by the Honorable Board of Selectmen, the Finance Board, the Fourth District Court, the Superintendent of Schools, and the teachers, the telephone operators, the staff of St. Luke's Hospital, the people of Middleboro and the officers of this Department who have helped to make the administration of this department a suc- cess during my second full year of office.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES H. ROGERS, Chief of Police.
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
During the year, the following trees were removed:
. 8 Maple trees 1 Beech tree 1 Oak tree 13 Elm trees
A special appropriation was made to cut out the dead wood on the elm trees to control the Dutch Elm Disease. This work was carried on, more or less, in the center of the Town in the last year. In order to continue combating this dread disease, we must continue trimming and removing dead elm trees. There was only one tree to be found with Dutch Elm Disease and this was removed and properly disposed of. It is intended to carry on the work in the coming year. Also many dead limbs that had become a hazard to persons and property have been removed.
The following trees were planted during the year:
12 Norway Maples 6 Flowering Dogwood 6 Lindens 6 Mountain Ash
LOUIS FORNEY,
Tree Warden.
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ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my report for the year 1951.
Apparatus
2-500 gallon pumpers
1-1000 gallon pumper
1-750 gallon pumper
1 - quadruple ladder truck
1 - patrol truck
1-forest fire tank truck
Organization
Chief
42-Call members
1-Deputy Chief
10 - Substitute members
11 -Permanent men
65-Total members
South Middleboro Unit - 13 members
Property Loss
Valuation
$168,350.00
Total insurance
141,250.00
Estimated damage
47,250.59
Insurance paid
45,449.59
Loss not covered by insurance
1,680.00
Contents
Estimated valuation
$17,420.00
Total insurance
12,019.00
Estimated damage
5,384.54
Insurance paid
2,714.54
Loss not covered by insurance
2,670.00
The usual inspections of oil burners, bottled gas, gasoline and property have been made.
Engine No. 4 is in very poor condition and should be replaced.
BERTRAM TRIPP, Chief of Fire Department.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Standing, l. to r .: Philip Sisson, Captain; Walter Grant, Deputy Chief; Bertram Tripp, Chief; James Bradford, Jesse Hall, Joseph Boucher, Walter Peterson, Walter Haskell, Jr., John Rogers, Francis Robidoux, Edward Farley, Joseph Miskinis. Not present, Willard Rand.
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ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Middleboro, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit for your consideration and approval the report of the Weights and Measures Department for the year 1951.
We are housed at 13 Forest Street, where the State Standards are kept under lock and key at all times. The Town equipment or working equipment have at regular intervals been compared and adjusted to these standards.
The revenue turned into the Town Treasurer's office for the past year 1951 is as follows:
Sealing Fees Adjusting Fees
$435.15 4.15
Total
$439.30
Respectfully submitted,
LLOYD E. BANKS, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
Scales
Adjusted Sealed
Not Sealed Condemned
Platform over
10,000 1bs.
1
5
5,000 to 10,000
1
1
100 to 5,000
83
125
4
Under 100 lbs.
89
162
Weights
21
289
Yard Sticks
20
Tanks:
Liquid 1 gal. or under
104 Less 64 Mass. Sealed Oil Bottles No Charge
Meters, 1 in. or less
33
84
Meters, over 1 in.
10
17 Vehicles Tanks
Bulk Storage
1
3
Oil and Grease
2
24
42 Liquid Devices
Totals
241
834
46
4
Reweighing
Total Tested
Number Correct 52
Under
Over
Beans
52
Bread
99
60
3
36
Cheese
77
76
1
Butter
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ANNUAL REPORT
Confectionery
44
41
3
Fruit and Vegetables
11
8
3
Flour
22
22
Lard
22
22
Onions
66
5
61
Oleomargarine
44
44
Potatoes
198
22
1
175
Totals
635
352
4
279
18 Thermometers (Clinical) observed.
3 Reweighing of Coal.
Respectfully submitted, LLOYD E. BANKS, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES
Number of miles traveled
1,642
Number of inspections
428
Number of re-inspections
28
Number of change-overs
98
Number of temporary meters
16
Number of new installations
100
EMILIO N. NIRO, Wire Inspector.
REPORT OF DOG OFFICER
I herewith submit to you my report of Dog Officer for the year 1951.
148
Number of dogs sold
2
Number of dogs redeemed by owners
97
Number of dogs dead on highway
47
Number of dogs destroyed for individuals
132
Number of dogs destroyed
49
Number of cats destroyed for individuals
481
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR F. BENSON,
Dog Officer.
Number of dogs picked up
56
ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF FOREST WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my report for the year 1951.
Operation
Warden Calls 39
Still alarms for grass and brush 32
Total calls
71
Estimated damage $435.00
Cost of Extinguishing
Wages
$985.00
Maintenance and operation
293.93
Total cost
$1,280.93
BERTRAM TRIPP,
Forest Warden.
REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES Year Ended December 31, 1951
Outstanding Taxes December 31, 1951:
Tax Levy, 1950 Real Estate
$7,389.98
Tax Levy, 1951 Real Estate
57,187.50
Tax Levy, 1950 Personal
1,352.70
Tax Levy, 1951 Personal
10,627.42
Tax Levy, 1950 Excise
79.15
Tax Levy, 1951 Excise
2,311.72
Tax Levy, 1950 Poll
4.00
Tax Levy, 1951 Poll
44.00
Tax Possession (Town Owned Property)
1,006.28
Tax Title Account (in charge of Treasurer)
923.78
$80,926.53
CHESTER L. SHAW,
Collector of Taxes.
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ANNUAL REPORT
Health and Sanitation
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Contagious Diseases
There were no serious outbreaks of contagious diseases during the past year. Measles and Scarlet Fever were the most prevalent, but not serious enough to be epidemic in nature.
Deaths
During the year a total of 142 burial permits were issued. The number one cause of death is still the diseases of the heart and circula- tion with various forms of cancer in second place.
Clinics
Dr. L. H. Fuller, D.M.D., and Mrs. Mary Edgerly, R.N., conducted the weekly dental clinic held at the Union Street School during the past year.
There were 1440 pupils examined in the grade schools. There were 835 notices sent home for pupils with defective teeth; 210 pupils from the first and second grades were treated.
During the year there were 225 fillings, 79 extractions and 7 clean- ings.
Diphtheria Clinic
The diphtheria clinic was under the supervision of Dr. S. A. Silli- ker, M.D., and Mrs. Mary Edgerly, R.N. Assistance was given by the Middleboro District Nursing Association in compiling and completing the records of each child inoculated against diphtheria. .
There was quite a number of inoculations and booster shots given.
Collections
Garbage collection was done very well this year and any new places or receptacles missed were collected within a day after calls were received. The garbage truck underwent major repairs that were badly needed and yet in the near future a new unit will be needed.
Rubbish collections were made regularly and in an efficient man- ner. The area of collection and new construction of homes are making the collections much heavier.
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ANNUAL REPORT
This Department recommends that the rules governing collection of garbage and rubbish be thoroughly enforced in order that each day's routes can be collected.
Complaints and Inspections
Complaints and nuisances were all investigated and were abated or court action brought against the violator.
All required inspections were made and places were complying with the rules and regulations.
New rules and regulations were adopted for overnight camps and cabins.
Licenses Issued
Recreational Camps 4
Alcohol
4 Hospital 1
Bottling plant
1 Ice cream manufacturing 1
Convalescent homes
4 Overnight cabins 7
Funeral directors
5 Pasteurization 3
Homes for aged
3 Poultry slaughter 1
Town Dump
Extensive work on leveling and grading was made at the dump this year. People are requested to place the material they bring to the dump where directed by the custodian in charge.
All illegal dumps were posted and violators will be prosecuted.
Tuberculosis
There are four patients in the Plymouth County Hospital and one was at the Lakeville State Sanatorium.
Monthly X-ray chest examinations are still held at the St. Luke's Hospital.
A free chest X-ray clinic was held in November and December under the Plymouth County Hospital supervision and sponsored by the Middleborough P.T.A., Middleborough Seal Sale Committee, Mid- dleborough District Nursing Association, with the cooperation of the Board of Health. A total of 1738 persons were X-rayed.
Conclusion
I wish to thank all employees of the Department, Mr. Harry Rowe, Dr. L. H. Fuller, Dr. S. A. Silliker, Mrs. Mary Edgerly, Mrs. Hulda Lockwood, Middleboro District Nursing Association, Mr. Roger W. Macdonald, Town Manager, and his secretary, Mrs. Mary Dudovicz, for their full cooperation and assistance in aiding the Board perform its various functions.
B. N. CAMERON, D.V.M., Health Officer.
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ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF MILK, ANIMALS AND SLAUGHTERING
Milk
All producers of milk have a certificate of registration issued by the Division of Dairying.
All milk dealers have a license issued by the Milk Control Board and one also issued by the Town of Middleboro to sell milk and cream.
Thirty-four samples of milk were taken to Steele's Laboratory, East Bridgewater, Mass., for analysis during the past year. Two cases of mastitis were found during these tests.
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