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73,211.46
Purification Apparatus
1,028.63
Investment - Electric
Land - Electric
$ 7,639.85
Rights of Way
2,846.65
Rights of Way Brockton High Tension
3,813.70
Rights of Way - Tremont
6,307.31
Rights of Way - Taunton
4,510.30
Rights of Way - Navaho Shores
5.35
Structures
9,116.66
Reservoirs, Dams, Canals and Waterways
367.25
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Water Turbines and Water Wheels
46.45
Transformer Station and Substation Equipment
54,248.20
Poles, Fixtures and Overhead Conductors
323,350.25
Consumers' Meters
51,503.64
Consumers' Meter Installations
10,588.36
Line Transformers
85,299.56
Line Capacitors
1,049.49
Transformer Installations
6,833.98
Street Lighting Equipment
19,894.03
Underground Conduits
19,646.83
Underground Conductors
19,750.69
Brockton High Tension Line
2,434.62
High Tension Line Project - Tremont
6,435.95
High Tension Line - Taunton
220.04
Office Equipment
5,084.86
Transportation Equipment
9,836.23
Miscellaneous Equipment
9,764.66
Laboratory Equipment
393.88
Current Assets
Cash on Hand
$202,811.98
Accounts Receivable
30,868.69
Inventory
47,459.95
Unadjusted Debits
28,496.65
Reserve Funds
Construction Fund
$ 10,934.51
Depreciation Fund
220,021.32
Special Deposits Fund
8,897.00
Liabilities
Loan Repayments
$162,200.00
Appropriation for Construction Repayments
45,992.39
Consumers' Deposits
8,897.00
Profit and Loss Balance
1,223,838.36
$1,440,927.75 $1,440,927.75
Plant Investment - Book Value
Gas Electric
$230,448.86 660,988.79
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1959 CONSTRUCTION AND DEPRECIATION DRAFTS
Gas
Expended for:
Gas Meters
$ 1,464.55
Gas Mains
4,478.12
Gas Services
2,231.31
Gas Generating Equipment
25.99
Structures
658.16
Miscellaneous Equipment
3,040.00
Transportation Equipment
438.16
$12,336.29
Electric
Expended for:
Structures
$ 1,173.02
Poles, Fixtures and Overhead Conductors
34,997.01
Consumers' Meters
4,205.99
Consumers' Meter Installations
11.46
Transformers
13,729.69
Transformer Installations
1,527.11
Street Lighting
2,036.49
Underground Conduits
666.33
Underground Conductors
869.79
Miscellaneous Equipment
3,871.62
Transformer Station and Substation Equipment
443.87
Transportation Equipment
2,192.84
65,725.22
$78,061.51
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
Depreciation Fund
1959
Jan. 1
Balance in Town Treas. $197,910.26
Dec. 31 Payments $ 65,175.40
Dec. 31 Transferred from Operat- ing Fund 87,286.46
Dec. 31
Balance in
Town Treas.
220,021.32
$285,196.72
$285,196.72
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Construction Fund
Jan.
1
Balance in
Town Treas.
$
8,820.62
Dec. 31
Payments
$ 12,886.11
Dec. 31
Transferred
from Operat-
ing Fund
15,000.00
Dec. 31
Balance in
Town Treas.
10,934.51
$ 23,820.62
$ 23,820.62
Operating Cash
Jan.
1
Balance in
Town Treas. $ 86,865.93
Dec. 31
Transferred to Depreciation Fund $ 87,286.46
Dec. 31
Transferred
from Deposits
Fund
31.18
Dec. 31
Refunds
Dec. 31
Transferred to Construc- tion Fund 15,000.00
Transferred to Town of Middleboro for use of Assessors 45,000.00
Dec. 31
Transferred to Town of Middleboro for Town Hall Account 5,000.00
Dec. 31
Collections
830,071.96
Dec. 31
Payments
574,927.34
Dec. 31 Balance in Town Treas. 202,811.98
$930,025.78
$930,025.78
Deposits Fund
Jan.
1
Balance in
Town Treas.
Collections
Dec. 31
Payments $ 6,698.18
$ 7,220.18
8,375.00
Dec. 31 Balance in Town Treas. 8,897.00
$ 15,595.18
$ 15,595.18
13,056.71
Dec. 31
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SUMMARY OF 1959 RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
Balance - January 1, 1959
$ 300,816.99
1959 Receipts
From Sales of Gas
$149,085.06
From Sales of Light
538,681.14
From Street Lighting
11,922.45
From Power Sales
100,086.15
From Jobbing Sales
29,064.81
From Deposits
8,406.18
From Refunds
14,211.02
From Bad Debt Paid
78.04
851,534.85
$1,152,351.84
Expenditures - 1959
Depreciation
$ 65,175.40
Construction
12,886.11 574,927.34
Operation
Deposits
6,698.18
Town of Middleboro for Use of Assessors
45,000.00
Town of Middleboro Town Hall Account
5,000.00
709,687.03
Balance January 1, 1960
$442,664.81
Construction Fund Depreciation Fund Operation Fund Deposits
$ 10,934.51 220,021.32 202,811.98 8,897.00
$442,664.81
CONCLUSION
The figures in this report reflect the effects of the Christmas Bonus Credit which was given to Residential Customers if they first paid up all kinds of bills owed the Gas and Electric Dept. This "incentive to pay up bills" resulted in an "accounts receivable for light" of about $11,000 as compared with about $22,000 a year ago. The stabilizing effect of the bonus on earnings is evident as the electric profits have increased a moderate amount consistent with the increased volume of business.
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The gas profits also increased somewhat this year. Contributing factors were the increased volume of business, reducing the "unaccounted for" gas and the elimination of the "fuel charge" equivalent on our wholesale gas.
On the whole, operations for 1959 seem to have been satisfactory for the Gas and Electric Department. This, the writer feels, is due to good teamwork and appreciation is expressed for the cooperation of our Electric Light Commissioners (Selectmen), our employees, other Town employees, and our customers.
Respectfully submitted,
STEPHEN HORBAL, Manager
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REPORT OF WATER DEPARTMENT
SUMMARY OF STATISTICS
For the Year Ending December 31, 1959
Population by census of 1955 - 11,119. Date of Construction - 1885. By whom owned - Town of Middleborough. Source of supply - well south of Village near Nemasket River, two gravel-packed wells at Rock off Miller Street and one gravel-packed well at East Main Street. Mode of supply - Pumped direct overflow to standpipe. Two standpipes - Capacity 500,000 gallons each.
Pumping Statistics - Machinery
1-A. East Grove Street Pumping Station
1-700 G.P.M. Gasoline Driven Carver Low Lift Supply
1-700 G.P.M. Gasoline Driven Goulds High Lift Mains
1-700 G.P.M. Electric Driven Goulds Low Lift Supply
1-900 G.P.M. Electric Driven Goulds High Lift Mains
B. Rock Pumping Stations
1-225 G.P.M. Electrically Driven Cook Deep Well Turbine Type Pump
1-225 G.P.M. Combination Electric and Gasoline Driven Cook Deep Well Turbine Type Pump
C. East Main Street Pumping Station
1-330 G.P.M. Red Seal Continental Electrically Driven Deep Well Turbine Type Pump with Auxiliary L. P. Gas Engine
(a) Description of fuel used:
Electric Power for main units Gasoline for auxiliary units at East Grove and Rock Stations L. P. Gas at East Main
Price per K. W. H.
0251
Average price of gasoline delivered per gal.
.1894
K. W. H. consumed for year:
(1) East Grove Street Station 52,480
Main Pump Filter Pump 10,490
(2) Rock Pumping Stations Primary Metered 268,080
(3) East Main Street Station Primary Metered 20,573
2. Total Pumpage for the year, passed through meters, gals. 227,728,000 Gallons pumped by gasoline 960,000
3. Average static head against which pump works in feet:
(a) East Grove Street Pumping Station 295
(b) Rock Pumping Stations 250
(c) East Main Street Stations 292
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4. Average dynamic head against which pump works, in feet:
(a) East Grove Street Pumping Station 304
(b) Rock Pumping Stations 253
(c) East Main Street Station 295
5. Number of gallons pumped per K. W. H .- Main Pump Only
(a) East Grove Street Pumping Station 609.3
(b) Rock Pumping Stations 668.5
6. Greatest amount pumped in 24 hours including all stations 1,139,000
Statistics of Consumption of Water
1. Total population, 1955 Census 11,119
2. Estimated population supplied 8,986
3. Consumption for the year, gallons 227,728,000
4. Passed through meters, gallons 178,586,250
5. Percentage of consumption, meter 78.4
6. Average daily consumption, gallons
621,320
7. Gallons per day to each consumer 8. Gallons per day to each tap
69.1
254.8
9. Cost of supplying water per million gallons, figured on total maintenance 266.36
STATISTICS RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Mains
1. Kinds of pipe-cast iron, wrought iron, cement asbestos
2. Sizes-1 inch to 16 inches
1,320
61.362
5. Length of pipe, less than 4 inches in diameter, miles
2.884
6. Number of hydrants in use 15
377
7. Number of blow-offs
8. Range of pressure on mains, in pounds 84-132
9. Number of Main Gates 621
10. Number of pressure releases 6
Services
11. Kinds of pipe-wrought iron, cement lined, cast iron, copper
12. Sizes - 2-inch to 6 inches
13. Extended feet
2,428
14. Total now in use - miles
33.935
15. Number of service taps added
31
16. Number of service taps discontinued
4
17. Number of service taps now in use
2,465
18. Average length of service-feet
19. Number of meters added
31
20. Number of meters discontinued
3
21. Number of meters now in use
2,455
22. Per cent of services metered
100%
100%
23. Per cent of receipts from metered water
78.32
3. Extended during the year, feet
4. Total now in use - miles
137
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Total Length of Main Pipe - Feet
16 inch
400
12 inch
13,595
10 inch
53,884
8 inch
127,619
6 inch
105,961
4 inch
15,277
2 inch
7,005
13 inch
1,375
14 inch
1,119
1 inch
268
326,503
Total length - miles
64.921
Number of services now taking water
2,465
RAINFALL AND TEMPERATURE RECORD, 1959
Mean
High Day
Low Day
Mean Hi
Low
Precipt
Snow
January
56
1
36.77
17.22
2.02"
2"
February
50
-4
35.5
15.7
4.06"
9"
March
69
12
44.64
25.7
6.91"
131/4"
April
75
20
57.5
37
4.19"
May
90
31
72.48
47.2
2.13"
June
91
42
76
53.66
6.09"
July
91
51
82.2
44.2
4.50"
August
92
46
84
63.3
1.67
September
86
32
77.5
53.3
1.62"
October
84
20
63
43
4.85"
November
62
12
50.3
35.3
5.55"
December
58
-2
41.8
24.4
4.51"
73/4"
Summary 1959
Mean Max. for the year
60.14
Mean Min. for the year
38.33
Total Precipt., Rain and Snow
48.10"
Total Snowfall
32"
High Day for the year
92
Low Day for the year
-4
LLOYD E. BANKS, Official Observer, Water Resources Commission.
REPORT OF OPERATIONS OF THE SEWAGE PLANT FOR 1959
Months
Gallons Flow Millions Gallons
Gallons Hi-Day Monthly
Gallons Lo-Day Monthly
Cubic Feet Sewerage Gas Produced
Gallons Daily Average Flow
Gallons Sludge Drawn Digester
Sand Cu. Ft. Grit Chamber
Gallons Raw Sludge Pumped
K. W. Main Plant
K. W. Ejector Station
January
20,604,000
1,676,000
530,000
118,980
664,640
7,000
12
113,900
1240
680
February
20,362,000
1,432,000
512,000
78,980
727,210
24,000
22
106,050
2020
1610
March
32,216,000
1,429,000
768,000
45,650
1,039,230
16
88,940
1120
370
April
31,557,000
1,529,000
673,000
64,370
1,058,330
7,000
12
88,620
1100
930
May
23,930,000
1,198,000
575,000
104,000
771,930
8,500
5
72,800
1450
640
June
19,485,000
1,159,000
591,000
74,300
649,500
9,000
6
74,750
1580
710
July
22,528,000
1,210,000
459,000
57,312
720,900
42,000
8
109,900
1700
350
August
17,772,000
742,000
457,000
77,710
573,300
26,520
4
128,088
2110
1660
September
14,359,000
630,000
383,000
88,320
478,600
12,000
5
78,630
2090
320
October
15,173,000
968,000
375,000
107,410
489,300
5
85,240
2390
300
November
16,358,000
1,330,000
397,000
96,930
545,270
20,000
6
122,110
2360
370
December
20,328,000
1,457,000
468,000
120,210
655,760
16
100,140
2190
500
Total
254,672,000
1,034,172
697,750
156,020
116 1,169,168
21,950
8440
SUMMARY
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Average daily flow in gallons
697,750
Is sewage metered ?
Yes
Total length of sewers 12 miles
Total number of house connections
828
Changes or additions made during year
none
Sewerage System:
Total length of sewers constructed
3372 ft.
Estimated population served by system 2898
PAUL WEAVER
OPERATIONS OF ROCK PUMPING STATIONS 1959
No. 1 STATION
No. 2 STATION
GAS ENGINE
SUMMARY of No. 1 and No. 2 STATIONS
Month
Hrs.
Min.
Gallons Pumped
Hrs.
Min.
Gallons Pumped
Hrs.
Gallons Pumped
Hrs. Min.
Total Gallons Pumped
K.W.H. Used Both Pumps Primary Metered
January
474
40
7,083,000
522
30
7,508,000
997
10
14,591,000
22,440
February
416
....
6,229,000
484
50
7,035,000
900
50
13,264,000
20,460
March
480
15
7,206,000
530
50
7,466,000
STAND-BY
1011
05
14,672,000
22,200
April
537
7,915,000
524
30
7,380,000
1061
30
15,295,000
22,440
May
459
20
6,765,000
676
10
9,811,000
USED
1135
30
16,576,000
24,120
June
707
10,491,000
503
45
7,040,000
1210
45
17,531,000
25,800
July
695
15
10,583,000
524
40
7,393,000
ONLY
1219
55
17,976,000
26,700
August
681
9,964,000
639
9,038,000
1320
19,002,000
27,840
September
541
7,840,000
629
8,717,000
1170
16,557,000
24,480
October
276
25
4,005,000
287
20
3,918,000
563
45
7,923,000
12,000
November
612
10
8,990,000
291
10
3,853,000
903
20
12,843,000
19,260
December
488
10
7,213,000
443
10
5,744,000
931
20
12,957,000
20,340
Totals
6368
15
94,284,000
6056
55
84,903,000
12,425
10
179,187,000
268,080
OPERATION OF EAST MAIN PUMPING STATION 1959
Hrs.
Min.
Gallons Pumped
K.W.H.
October
362
....
9,314,000
11,850
November
133
45
2,948,000
4,266
December
141
45
3,341,000
4,457
Totals
637
30
15,603,000
20,573
....
...
....
....
...
....
FOR TESTING
....
LLOYD E. BANKS
OPERATIONS OF EAST GROVE STREET PUMPING STATION 1959
MAIN PUMPS Total
Electric
Gas Hrs. Min.
Elec. and Gas Hrs. Min. Hrs. Min. Elec.
Pumped Gas
Totals K.W.H. Used E'lec. and Gas Main Pump
FILTER PUMPS Total Elec. Gas Elec - Gas K.W.H. Hrs. Min. Hrs. Min. Hrs. Min. Used
January
55
45
1
56
15
2,942,000
51,000
2,993,000
4778
118
10
2
25
120
35
1020
February
52
....
2
15
54
15
2,696,000
108,000
2,804,000
4355
84
05
2
86
05
770
March
51
25
3
54
25
2,642,000
153,000
2,795,000
4298
91
15
1
30
92
45
780
April
37
35
1
38
35
1,831,000
47,000
1,878,000
3025
58
35
4
55
63
40
520
May
69
25
1
45
71
10
3,675,000
87,000
3,762,000
6028
123
50
1
50
125
10
1070
June
45
....
....
....
2,232,000
54,000
2,286,000
3658
106
35
1
107
35
890
July
94
20
3
20
97
40
4,749,000
160,000
4,909,000
7703
176
55
3
15
180
10
1480
August
119
30
1
...
1
53
30
2,637,000
80,000
2,717,000
4339
95
10
2
50
98
900
October
23
2
...
....
1,135,000
100,000
1,235,000
1874
74
15
1
05
75
20
580
November
8
10
1
9
10
405,000
40,000
445,000
693
27
10
....
....
27
40
230
December
22
50
....
45
23
35
1,029,000
30,000
1,059,000
1873
41
10
....
....
41
10
360
Total
631
30
19
05
650
35
31,978,000
960,000
32,938,000
52480
1213
45
21
35
1235
20
10490
SUMMARY 1959
Gallons
Gallons
Total Pumped from Rock
179,187,000
Gas at Grove St. Total Amount Pumped in 24 Hours (August 17)
960,000
Total Pumped from East Grove
32,938,000
1,139,000
Total Pumped from East Main Electric at Grove St.
15,603,000
Total Pumped for the Year Increase for the Year
227,728,000
31,978,000
13,117,000
62,970
Total K.W.H. East Grove St. Total K.W.H. Rock Station and East Main
288,653
....
...
...
1
46
120
30
6,005,000
50,000
6,055,000
9856
216
05
....
45
216
50
1890
September
52
30
....
25
Gallons
Month
...
....
LLOYD E. BANKS
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Board of Public Welfare
REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE
I herewith submit the annual report of the Department of Public Welfare for the year ending December 31, 1959.
The total expenditures of this Department showed an increase during the year 1959 but as the State and Federal Governments reimburse the local agency for a large amount expended for Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children, Disability Assistance and Administration, the net cost to the Town of Middleboro is minute.
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN was granted to forty-one fam- ilies because of divorce, mutual separations, desertions, deaths of parents, illegitimacy and insufficient income from a parent in the armed service.
There was a slight increase in the expenditures of this Division during 1959 because of increased costs of medical care to eligible recipi- ents. A total of $73,865.25 was expended for this type of assistance in 1959.
For each eligible recipient, Federal allows $20.50; the State pays one-third of the total expenditure and the remaining balance is paid for by the local agency.
A total of $5,311.20 was received by this Division from separated parents.
Although we aided fourteen cases less in 1959 than in 1958, expendi- tures of the BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE increased because of the revised rate of $6.50 per diem paid for thirty-six recipients who are being cared for in licensed nursing homes, increased hospital rates and increased Public Medical Institution rates.
Total expenditures for 1959 were $260,763.68, an increase of $367.78 over last year.
Federal Government participates to the extent of $41.50 per eligible case regardless of the total amount of aid granted. If the case is without settlement, the State reimburses the full balance to the town. For cases with a settlement, the State reimburses two-thirds of the balance; the remaining one-third is paid for by the city or town of settlement.
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A total of $8,864.13 was recovered under the Old Age Assistance Lien Law, (Section 4, Chapter 118A, General Laws amended) an increase of $6,269.90 over 1958.
Our DISABILITY ASSISTANCE caseload was increased by two in the year 1959. As recipients of this type of assistance require a great deal of medical services, drugs, hospitalization (chronic and general), special diets, nursing home care and prosthetic appliances, our expendi- tures showed an increase of $4,784.29 in 1959 over our total expenditure of $44,712.33 in 1958.
Reimbursement from the Federal Government of $41.50 for each eligible case regardless of the total amount of aid granted plus the State share equals 75% of the total expenditure; the remaining 25% is paid for by the local agency.
In the categorical assistance programs: Aid to Dependent Children, Old Age Assistance and Disability Assistance, Federal does not allow any reimbursement for payments made in behalf of closed cases. These expenses are borne by the State and local agency.
Eight Middleboro settled children were cared for by the Division of Child Guardianship at a total cost of $4,462.48 to the Town. This par- ticular type of assistance includes board and care in foster homes plus medical care and supplies, clothing and miscellaneous expenses. Three children were discharged from the care of this Division in July 1959.
As in the year 1958, costs for GENERAL RELIEF increased during the year 1959 because of aid granted by Other Cities and Towns to recipients who have a Middleboro settlement. Increased costs are also noted for hospital care, medical care and supplies and board and care. Average caseload was twenty-one, six more than in 1958; expenditures were $24,113.23.
This type of assistance is granted because of unemployment and to persons who are not eligible for categorical assistance because of lack of eligibility requirements.
Respectfully submitted,
BARBARA D. NORVISH,
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REPORT OF MIDDLEBOROUGH HOUSING AUTHORITY
January 18, 1960
Board of Selectmen Town of Middleboro Middleboro, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The year 1959 was the tenth year of operation of the Veterans Project at Archer Court. There was a smaller turn-over of tenants during this year than in previous years and there was no loss of revenue due to apartments being vacant or non-payment of rents.
General physical appearance of the project has been maintained at a very high level during this past year. Small repairs have been made where needed. Everything is in good working order. Maintenance costs have increased during the year but this is understandable due to the fact the project is getting older and requires more maintenance.
The new project 667-1 for the aged is in its completion stage and should be ready for occupancy during the early dates of February. Forty new units were built and rents will be $48.00 a month for an individual who does not earn over $2,400.00 per year and for a married couple the rent will be the same, $48.00 per month, this will include all utilities such as heat, lights, hot water, gas for cooking, stove and refrigerator. Landscaping of this project will have to be postponed until the weather permits, some time in April, and the dedication and opening ceremony will be delayed until the weather is better.
The Middleboro Veterans Housing Project was constructed and is operated under Chapter 200 of the General Laws of Massachusetts to provide low cost housing to veterans of limited income. Low rents are made possible by State Subsidy, a maximum of $7,000.00 for Middleboro. Admission to the project is restricted to veterans whose family rate income is from $2,000.00 to $4,000.00. Although once admitted the veteran may remain until his family income reaches a maximum of $4,500.00. If he has in excess of three minor dependents he may earn $200.00 for each dependent over three which can be deducted from his total income. The amount of rent paid is determined by the veteran's income and the size of his family with large families paying slightly lower rent than smaller families. The average shelter rent for 1959 was $41.97 per unit month and the average charge for all utilities, electricity,
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heat and water was $21.25 per unit month. A subsidy from the Common- wealth for the year amounted to $7,000.00 and the project ended the year with a surplus of $1,352.36, $1,008.00 was paid to the Town of Middleboro in Lieu of Taxes. The appending Financial Statement shows the excellent financial condition of the Authority at the end of the year.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT H. AYOTTE,
Executive Director
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
January 1, 1959 - December 31, 1959
INCOME:
Dwelling Rents
$21,241.40
Miscellaneous Income
295.58
$21,536.98
EXPENSES:
Administrative Costs
$ 2,042.94
Utilities
7,702.12
Repairs and Maintenance
3,401.05
Insurance
831.71
Payment in Lieu of Taxes
1,008.00
Provision for Reserves
2,200.00
Debt Service Requirements
9,998.80
$27,184.62
Deficit State Contribution
($5,647.64)
7,000.00
SURPLUS, December 31
$ 1,352.36
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BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1959
Assets
Cash in Banks and On Hand
$ 2,501.57
Accounts Receivable - Tenants
153.50
Fiscal Agent's Fund
8,091.25
Investments
18,387.84
Debt Service Trust Funds
444.70
Development Costs, Unliquidated
239,000.00
TOTAL ASSETS
$268,578.86
Liabilities
Accrued Liabilities
$ 8,705.20
Tenants Security Deposits
280.00
Unamortized Bond Premiums
3,444.70
Bonds Outstanding
239,000.00
Reserves
15,796.60
Surplus, December 31
1,352.36
$268,578.86
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Health and Sanitation
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
January 20, 1960
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Middleborough Town Hall Middleborough, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
1959 passed without a major health crisis in the Town of Middle- borough. It is fortunate that we can report again this year that no serious outbreak of any disease was encountered. Many communities in the United States have not been so fortunate. In the Mid-West, an outbreak of poliomyelitis occurred which was considered serious enough to have the Federal Department of Health, Education and Welfare re- allocate all available supplies of the Polio Vaccine.
The programs administered by our State Department of Public Health have been helpful to us here in administering our Town Program.
The Board of Selectmen, acting as the Board of Health, has requested action and investigations on various matters throughout the year. In each instance, the complaint or matter was checked, action was taken if necessary, and a report on the request was made.
The various programs which are administered from this office are somewhat varied and detailed. I will attempt to bring out the highlights of these services to the Townspeople.
Trash and Garbage Pick-Up Service
Garbage Pick-Up Service is provided weekly to the entire town. Trash Pick-Up is provided bi-monthly to the entire town. A rescheduling of the trash pick-up routes in weeks where holidays occur has been made and published in the local paper. The garbage routes were revised sub- stantially just prior to the end of the year in an attempt to provide better service to all.
The Town Piggery, operated by the Health Department, has used the garbage as food for the pigs and nearly thirty-five hundred dollars income to the Town was realized.
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The trash has been transported to the Town Dump, located just off Plymouth Street. An appropriation was included in last year's budget for Dump Maintenance and a small appropriation was included for a Dump Custodian. Mr. John Levine was employed on a part-time basis as Dump Custodian and his work has helped to keep the over-all appear- ance of the Dump Area more orderly and less susceptible to fire.
The Dump itself is a fire hazard, second-to-none. A fire, once started in this area, could burn a large tract of land virtually without opposition as there is no easy entrance to the back section of this land except through seldom used woods roads. I strongly recommend that serious thought be given to this problem before remedial action is too late. A modern land-filled rubbish disposal area is one solution which has been proposed in the past and defeated by the Townspeople. Perhaps there are other solutions to this problem.
Permits and Licenses
Inspections have been made of Recreation Camps, Motels, Nursing Homes, Rest Homes, etc. The various State authorities have made their regular inspections of our local hospital, schools, drug stores, and funeral homes.
One hundred eighty-one deaths were reported in the Town during the year. Many of the deaths occurred among non-resident patients at local nursing or rest homes. Three more deaths were reported in 1959 than were reported in 1958, while the National Mortality Rate was con- siderably lower.
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