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Grade 6 (Part-time)
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MANOMET SCHOOL
Elouise E. Cashin, Mrs.
Principal, Grade 6
Flora H. Kite, Mrs.
Grade 1
Gladys M. Higgins, Mrs.
Grade 2
Mary G. Perkins, Mrs.
Grade 3
*Christos Koumantzelis
Grade 4
Renelta A. Moran, Mrs.
Grade 5
*Emma H. Anderson, Mrs.
Grade 6 (Part-time)
SPECIAL TEACHERS
Janet Broadbent
Remedial Reading
Margaret E. Brown, Mrs.
Art, Jr .- Sr. High
Lena Iacovo
Elem. Phys. Education
Marjorie L. Knight
Phys. Ed., Jr .- Sr. High Girls
*Armen Milton
Supv. of Vocal Music
John Pacheco
Supv. Instrumental Music
*Violet A. Pinto
Art, Elementary
Harold E. Rogers
Phys. Ed., Jr .- Sr. High Boys
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Frank J. Abate, Jr., M.D.
School Physician, Boys
Elizabeth R. Beane, Mrs.
Jane B. Bradford, D.H.
Dental Hygiene Teacher
Medora V. Eastwood, M.D.
School Physician, Girls
Hilda R. Swett, R.N.
School Nurse
SCHOOL CLERKS
Marion Whiting, Mrs. Frances C. Carletti, Mrs.
Senior High School
Junior High School
Cold Spring School
*Joyce T. Gallerani *Margaret F. Tracy, Mrs.
Hedge and Cornish Schools
SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE John J. Reagan
SUPERVISOR OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS
John J. McCarthy
Horace J. Ardizzoni *Francis V. Balboni Joseph Bernardo Atteo J. Ferazzi Thomas Goodwin
JANITORS
Mt. Pleasant School Jr .- Sr. High School Jr .- Sr. High School Cold Spring School
Cornish, Oak, Cold Spring
Asst. to School Nurse
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Aroldo Guidoboni John J. Robischeau
Carmino Rossetti
Everett Rowell, Jr.
Adelard Savard
Jr .- Sr. High School
Louis J. Taddia
Cornish School
Elizabeth Tetreault, Mrs.
Frances Bosari, Mrs.
Hedge School Junior High School Cold Spring School Manomet School
Asst. at Hedge School Dental Clinic
SCHOOL LUNCHES
Helen C. Doherty, Manager
Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria
Mary Scagliarini, Mrs.
Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria
Lily Thomas, Mrs.
Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria
Dora Zoccolante, Mrs.
Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria
Mary Zucchi
Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria
Alice Manfredi, Mrs.
Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria
Joseph S. Rogan
Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria
*Thomas R. Longhi
Jr .- Sr. High Cafeteria
Sylvia B. Smiley, Mrs., Manager Cold Spring School
Barbara B. Bartlett, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Barbara E. Ruffini, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Ruth L. Bates, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Frances Bosari, Mrs. Hilda R. Lewis, Mrs.
Cornish School
Annie Vaz, Mrs.
Hedge School
Deborah N. Briggs, Mrs.
Manomet School
Adelaide M. Morse, Mrs.
Manomet School
NOON SUPERVISORS
Jeannette Giovanetti, Mrs.
Hedge School
Doris Pedrini, Mrs.
Hedge School
Margaret Bent, Mrs.
Cornish School
Clara Dyer, Mrs.
Cornish School
Mary Connelly, Mrs.
Cornish School
Lavina Alberghini, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Helen Littlefield, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
Priscilla Post, Mrs.
Cold Spring School
*Harriet B. Harding, Mrs.
Manomet School
Manomet School
*Alverda E. Randall, Mrs. *Philomena D'Ambrosio, Mrs.
Manomet School
*Doris Pederzani, Mrs.
Mt. Pleasant School
*Additions to the staff
Cornish School
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Board of Selectmen
OF THE
Town of Plymouth
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FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1955
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
The Board of Selectmen is recognized by Chapter 40, Section 49 and other sections of the Massachusetts Gen- eral Laws, as the governing body responsible for the printing of an Annual Report of the Town, to its inhabitants.
The report must contain all financial affairs of the Town and reports of the various departments comprising the entire Town government.
All financial accounts are examined each year by auditors designated by the State Division of Accounts, after which a report of their audit is submitted to the Town. Your Board of Selectmen is happy to report that the State audit reflects great credit upon our financial officers and that all departments are functioning properly.
The departments dealing with public services have co-ordinated their activities the past year to render such services where required as economical as possible.
A definite increase in home construction is noted throughout the Town which benefits our tax revenue. However, it is foreseen that at some future date, public services such as streets and lights will be required so we must give some thought to the acceptance of additional streets as the Town develops further.
Too many of our young people are obliged to leave Plymouth for employment, frequently locating perma- nently away from their home town. It is hoped that the proposed Industrial Committee will succeed in attracting suitable industries so that the unemployment situation will be relieved and our young people afforded an oppor- tunity to settle in their town.
The tourist business is a contributing factor to our Town's economy and could be further developed.
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The waterfront business is another matter important to our economy and should be encouraged by additional facilities which appear to be greatly needed.
The off-street parking improvements have relieved the traffic congestion slightly and the possibility of addi- tional space should be explored.
Finally, your Board of Selectmen has discharged the obligations of office to the best of its ability and made every effort to stay within the limits of its budget.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES T. FRAZIER, HERBERT H. LANMAN, SUMNER A. CHAPMAN, JR. DAVID BURGESS AVERY,
FRANCIS P. SHEA,
Board of Selectmen.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON INLAND FISHERIES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Gentlemen:
Your Committee was unable to obtain white perch for 1955 distribution, but this year's allotment has been promised.
Between fourteen and fifteen hundred yellow perch were liberated, and some good catches have been reported.
Fresh Pond is beginning to pay off from liberations of four years ago.
Your Committee requests that the sum of three hun- dred dollars be appropriated for this year's work.
Respectfully submitted, FRANK L. BAILEY, Chairman GEORGE L. GOODING WILLIAM R. WOOD
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REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
During 1955, layout plans were made for an extension of Liberty Street and Westerly Route, an alteration of Samoset Street, an alteration of Peck Avenue, and a drainage easement on Taylor Avenue. These layouts were accepted at the Annual Town Meeting in March.
Layout plans were also made for an alteration of South Street and for Sunrise Avenue. These two layouts were not accepted at the Annual Town Meeting.
Cost estimates were made for the widening of Samoset Street, drainage off White Horse Road, drainage on Taylor Avenue, and widening of Peck Avenue.
In June, a parking area was constructed behind the Memorial Building with the engineering being done by this department. In September, a parking area was con- structed on Main Street Extension with the engineering being done by Whitman and Howard.
A survey and plan was made of six streets in the Manomet Heights section off Taylor Avenue.
Surveys were made of West Street extension to Alden Street, Samoset Street between Allerton and Oak Streets, Suosso Lane, and Highland Place.
A total of 93 permanent concrete bounds were set under the supervision of the Town Engineer as follows: Robbins Road, 4 bounds; Peck Avenue, 8 bounds; Sand- wich Street, 12 bounds; Water Street, 2 bounds; Westerly Route, 6 bounds; Liberty Street, 22 bounds; Beaver Dam Road, 25 bounds; White Horse Road, 4 bounds; Murray Street, 2 bounds; Union Street, 8 bounds.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD CHASE,
Town Engineer.
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OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Plymouth, Massachusetts
The following is the report of the Veterans' Services Department for the year 1955:
The expenditure of relief funds was considerably higher this year due to the increase in medical aid; that is, increased allowances for hospitals and doctors. Of course, the unemployment situation both in and out of town was still an important factor.
At this writing the outlook for 1956 will be much heavier due to the increase in veterans and their dependents.
A breakdown of services follows:
Allotment or Allowance 11
Bonus Applications 121
Civil Service 35
Discharge Recorded 83
47
Housing
20
Information (miscellaneous) 1997
Legal Aid
9
Hearing with Bonus Commission
8
Social Security 42
Taxes 53
Telephone Calls and Letters 5240
Unemployment Compensation 56
Veterans Administration
Burial 15
Compensation
72
Education 92
Training
36
Hospitalization
55
Insurance
165
Loans 71
Employment
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Medical and Dental
108
Pension 35
Veterans Benefits
295
Vital Statistics
292
Other Records
73
Notary
25
Respectfully yours,
RALPH A. TORRANCE,
Director.
TOWN FOREST
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
During the year of 1955, the fire lanes in the Town Forest were harrowed and mowed. Work of thinning was carried out this year under the supervision of State Forester Charles Cherry.
Following Hurricanes Edna and Carol, all sections of the forest were cleared, and logs salvaged brought a net profit of $104.00 for the Town.
This year, the Plymouth Town Forest Committee received from the Massachusetts Forest and Park Associ- ation an award for "Sound Resources Development and Utilization" conducted within the Town Forest.
The Fire Tower in the forest is in need of repairs, as it is considered a physical hazard to the public. The Town Forest Committee feels that possibly this tower could be turned over to the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts, to be used constructively in some other part of the State, rather than salvaging it for scrap metal.
JOHN A. KENNEDY, Chairman, JAMES A. WHITE, Secretary, GEORGE L. GOODING, Town Forest Committee.
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INSECT PEST CONTROL
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
During the year of 1955, all the Elm trees were sprayed twice, the first being with a dormant 12 per cent DDT oil base, the second spraying being a foliage 6 per cent DDT oil base.
Night spraying has proved to be most advantageous and effective to this department. It has cut on traffic interference and reduced complaints from motorists and pedestrians who sometimes are caught in the spray dur- ing the daylight hours. In addition, atmospheric condi- tions are best at night, providing the wind is below 5 miles per hour.
Moth traps were set out according to instructions supplied by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. We only caught 41 male moths out of 21 traps, out of a total of 138 traps. Traps require additional work, with inspec- tion and maintenance weekly.
Dutch Elm Disease was kept to a minimum this year, total of 14 trees. Breakdown as follows: 8 street, 1 on private property, and 5 State trees.
Control of two additional insects were added to this department this year, the Japanese beetle and the White Pine Looper.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has designated the Town to spray for poison ivy in any area which is within 100 feet from public property.
During the course of the year Elm Leaf beetles were prevalent, along with the Red Spider, Red Mite and Birch Leaf Miners.
In closing, I want to thank the townspeople for being so cooperative during the summer spraying campaign.
Respectfully,
JOHN A. KENNEDY.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMISSION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Honorable Board of Selectmen Town House Plymouth, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following is our report to the Town for the year 1955:
"Our Town" had many problems this past year and your Commissioners have exhaustively studied each one endeavoring to solve it to the satisfaction of those in- volved and in a manner most beneficial to "Our Town."
Seventy-six meetings were held including many with Committees and various Town Officials.
The new Manomet Dump was put into operation and is now operating very efficiently and benefitting the residents of that area. To those who are not familiar with sanitary-fill dumps, we invite your inspection.
The March 1955 Town Meeting voted a new Fire Alarm to replace the hundred-year-old antiquated system. This new compact, simple unit has been installed and is meriting the approval of the firefighter personnel.
Long-range programs are continually under study in an effort to be thoroughly conversant with the best methods to apply to the operations of our several Divisions.
As an example, when the dread polio epidemic arose we were prepared to handle all cases through our Health Division. We regret it was necessary to delay opening schools. However, this proved to be a wise decision, and gratefully acknowledge with thanks the full cooperation
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of the School Committee, School Officials, Sacred Heart Schools, Community Nurses and the Jordan Hospital authorities, also the State Department of Public Health. Other Towns followed and went along with our program.
Many meetings were held with the Advisory and Finance Committee. They were most helpful and cooper- ative, being very unselfish in giving of their time and advice.
Again this year, we are making recommendations which if not adopted this year will certainly be enacted within the near future. These recommendations are in accord with good common sense thinking, are practical and are presented to the town for their consideration in the interest of Public Safety.
Reports of the several Divisions of the Commission of Public Safety follow:
POLICE DIVISION
Russell P. Dearborn, Chief
Arrests:
Crimes:
Male
457
Male
316
Female
47
Female
40
Total
504
Total
356
Motor Vehicle Violations:
Residents
305
Male
141
Non-Residents
199
Female
7
Total
504
Total
148
Auto Violations Turned Over to Registry for
Suspension:
27
Miscellaneous Work Done by Division: Complaints Investigated 3,165
Auto Accidents Investigated 338
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Dogs Killed and Injured 35
Prisoners Detained for Other Departments 121
Summonses Served for Other Departments 114
Summonses Served for Local Department 145
Summonses (No-Fix) Issued
1,114
Street Lights Reported Out
63
Doors and Windows Found Unlocked
239
Complaints to Dog Officer 60
Complaints to Health Department
33
Complaints to Highway Department
89
Auto Transfers Filed
2,932
Ambulance Emergency Trips
13
Cruisers Detailed to Fires
37
Cruisers Detailed to Emergency Trips
33
Cruisers Detailed with Emergency Messages
50
Meters Repaired and Replaced
1,097
Miscellaneous
291
Notices Served for Board of Selectmen
99
Cottages Checked by Department
3,000
Mileage of Division 98,187 miles
Miscellaneous Cash Receipts:
Bicycles Registered
$19.30
Photostatic Copies
26.50
Photographs Sold
73.00
Revolver Licenses and Permits 49.50
Fees from Taxi Registrations and Licenses 37.00
Accident Report
2.00
$207.30
Sudden Deaths Investigated
9
Fatal Accidents Investigated
5
By Fire 2
Auto ~~ 1
Drowning® 2
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Attempted Suicide
2
Fees from Out of Town Lockups
$129.00
Parking Meter Fines
86.00
Amount of Fines
4,147.00
Amount of Costs of Court Received by Town
410.00
Value of Stolen Property Recovered
8,438.87
Value of Lost Property Recovered
2,963.02
FIRE DIVISION
Everett B. Wood, Chief
Still Alarms
291
Box Alarms
66
False Alarms
3
Radio Alarms
37
Resuscitator Calls
9
Out of Town Calls
3
Miles Travelled
2,012
21/2" Hose Laid
13,250 ft.
11/2" Hose Laid
6,250 ft.
11/8" Hose Laid
19,975 ft.
34" Hose Laid
5,150 ft.
Water Used
100,000 gals.
Ladders Used
860 ft.
Value of Buildings
$150,000
Insurance on Buildings
41,000
Loss on Buildings
31,965
Insurance Paid on Buildings
11,000
Value of Contents
36,600
Insurance on Contents
46,500
Loss on Contents
13,595
Insurance Paid on Contents
3,400
FOREST FIRE DIVISION
Everett B. Wood, Forest Warden
Most of the fires this year were small ones except for the Pine Hills fire where approximately 2000 acres
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were burnt over. 10 acres were burnt over at the rear of Fresh Pond and 6 acres at Center Hill.
There were 59 fires with
2,039 acres burnt over 1,069 miles traveled
34,475 gallons of water used 8,875 ft. of 11/8" hose laid
1,250 ft. of 11/2" hose laid
300 ft. of 3/4" hose laid and
41,000 ft. of 21/2" hose laid
FIRE DEPARTMENT Mechanical Division
Captain William Sawyer, Mechanic
On November 1, 1955, we started to install the new fire alarm system and had the job completed November 10, 1955. We changed our entire inside wiring along with reviewing our entire house light system. The entire operating booth was changed over and painted, new floor, etc. This work being done by the members of the department. All members worked and assisted in the change-over. The new unit is a very satisfactory piece of equipment.
There were 16 drills in 1955 for Central Station call force. 26 drills at Manomet including drills on the new resuscitator. All permanent men have driven and eight men have operated the new engine #1. During fire pre- vention week we had one master drill of all members of our Department which worked out very well. For Fire Prevention Week, displays were set up for public view- ing at the Puritan Clothing Co., Plymouth Savings Bank, and the Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank. These dis- plays consisted of fire pictures of the past, pictures of actual hazards existing in the town today, plus antique
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and modern equipment owned by the Fire Department. On October 9, we held an hour long demonstration attended by 1200 people. The program was held at the waterfront consisting of rescue practices, extinguishing pan fires of gas and oil mixtures with fog and CO2, a demonstration of the Scott Air Paks, demonstrations showing the special hazards of mangesium, and Christ- mas trees and decorations. A total of 900 Fire Prevention Week pamphlets were passed out during this time. Fire Drills were held throughout the school system under the supervision of Captain Sawyer, Supt. Welch and the Sisters at the Sacred Heart School.
Schools
No. Pupils
Evacuation Time
Junior-Senior High
1026
2 min. 14 seconds
Manomet
173
42 seconds
Mt. Pleasant
189
59 seconds
Cornish-Burton
315
1 min. 6 seconds
Oak Street
152
43 seconds
Sacred Heart
122
56 seconds
Cold Spring
350
1 min. 17 seconds
Hedge
335
56 seconds
Plans had been made to demonstrate a piece of fire apparatus at each school but their schedule was too tight because of time lost by the polio epidemic. We received many letters from the school children. During the week we received much cooperation from our new radio station WPLM. Attention to fire prevention was given on over 100 station breaks and spot announce- ments. 1578 home inspection blanks were distributed among the school children. These were taken home, inspections conducted by them and returned to the Fire Department for survey. Three banners supplied by the Chamber of Commerce were awarded to the schools having returns nearest 100%.
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Cold Spring 94%
Mt. Pleasant
93.6%
Manomet 85%
Sacred Heart 84%
Cornish-Burton 79%
Hedge
75%
HEALTH DIVISION
Harold E. Giles, Agent Mrs. Harriet Darsch, Supervisor
Dangerous Diseases Reported:
Measles
176
Chicken Pox
103
Dog Bites
56
Whooping Cough
52
Non-Paralytic Polio
18
Paralytic Polio
15
Mumps
13
German Measles
8
Bulbar Polio
8
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
7
5 new cases
2 re-admissions
Scarlet Fever
4
Meningitis (Other Forms)
3
Infectious Hepatitis
3
Syphillis 3
Meningoccol Meningitis
1
Gonorrhea
1
471
Licenses and Permits:
Plumbing
788
Cesspool
205
Milk and Cream
129
Oleo
46
Methyl Alcohol
44
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Camp, etc. 41
Milk Producers
15
Rubbish Collection
9
Trailers
7
Nursing Homes, etc.
6
Massage
5
Frozen Desserts
4
Funeral Directors
4
Kindergarten
4
Rat Shooting at Dump
4
Empty Cesspools
3
Garbage Collection
2
Slaughter
1
Poultry Slaughter
1
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
1
1,319
Free Chest X-rays at Jordan Hospital Health Dept. Clinic
418
Free Chest X-rays at Plymouth County Hospital
307
24 Animals Slaughtered 916 Animals Inspected 62 Barns Inspected
Receipts:
Licenses and Permits
$2,561.00
Tuberculosis Subsidy
1,960.00
Division of Aid and Relief
490.50
Trailer Park Fee Committments
296.00
Dental Clinic Fees
16.80
$5,324.30
BUILDING INSPECTION Albert F. Saunders, Inspector
New Construction: No. of
Permits Issued
Type of Building
Est. Cost
75 Year Round Dwellings
$762,880
218 Summer Dwellings
745,956
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8
Commercial
75,400
26
Garages (Private)
23,051
1
Pump House (Town)
864
17
Barns, Sheds, Storage
5,884
2
Motels
89,000
1
Historical
12,000
1
Dormitory
7,000
1
Club House (Veterans)
12,500
1
Swimming Pool and Filter Bldg.
20,000
1
Boat House
5,000
351
$1,759,535
Alterations:
60
Year Round Dwellings
$70,650
52
Summer Dwellings 33,933
2
Churches
25,150
32
Commercial
116,280
5
Storage
2,985
1
Farm Bldg.
4,000
1
Nursing Home
900
1
Motel
1,920
1
Club House (Veterans)
2,500
2
Sheds
400
157
$258,718
6 Buildings Demolished
4 Buildings Relocated
633 Calls made on Zoning Requirements 1 Zoning Violation Pending Court Action
1 Zoning Violation Turned Over to Selectmen
2 Court Visits Representing Town
1 Dumbwaiter Installed
1 Elevator Installed (Passenger and Freight)
29 Elevators Inspected
5 Dumbwaiters Inspected
1 Hoist Way Inspected
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SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Harold E. Giles, Sealer
Weighing and Measuring Devices Inspected:
Tested
860
Adjusted
32
Sealed
839
Not Sealed
11
Condemned
10
Sealing Fees Collected
$494.50
Adjusting Fees Collected 13.00
Inspections Which Permit No Fees;
Weighing of Commodities Put Up For Sale:
Tested 195
Correct 99
Underweight
18
Overweight 78
Peddlers Licenses Issued 20
DOG OFFICER Louis Cappella, Dog Officer
Dogs Licensed to 2/20/56
1300
Kennels Licensed
17
Dog Complaints 588
Dead Dogs Picked Up
27
Dogs Redeemed by Owners
28
Dogs Sold
6
Dogs Destroyed
149
Restraining Orders Issued
4
Court Complaints
none
Dog Notices Sent Out for Unpaid Dog Licenses 600
Dog Bites 56
Yours very truly,
LESLIE W. MacLEAN, Chairman.
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS AND SEWERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit a report of the work done in the Street and Sewer Departments from January 1 to De- cember 31, 1955:
SEWERS
The following sewer program was carried out with the following work completed: West St. to Alden St., 366'of 8" V.C. pipe was laid with 2 manholes. Westerly Road from Summer St., a distance of 300' of 6" pipe was laid with one manhole. Approximately one and one-half miles of main sewers were cleaned of roots and man- holes repaired. There were seventeen new services add- ed to the system.
STREET CLEANING
The cleaning of streets with the Motor Driven Sweeper was carried out with good results. The main road was swept every day with the side streets receiving their sweeping every other day.
ASPHALT SIDEWALKS
The maintenance and construction of sidewalks were completed on the following streets: South St., Standish Ave., Samoset St., Nelson St., Royal St., east and west sides, Newfield St., Russell St., Middle St., Lincoln St., Court St., Water St. Ext., Castle St., Warren Ave. and state highway in Manomet. Most of the sidewalks were laid with black-top hot mix direct from the plant in Brockton. This work will continue as the department's sidewalk mixer is now obsolete, parts not being available.
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DRAINS
Taylor Ave. in Manomet has a new surface drain laid from Point Road to Pearl Street with 1345'-15" pipe, 100'-10" pipe and 320'-18" pipe. This pipe was laid from Taylor Ave. to the shore with an 18" tide gate, 11 catch- basins with grates and frames installed.
A new surface water drain was laid from White Horse Rd. to a brook, a distance of 350 feet, with 150'-12" pipe and 200'-18" pipe and a complete catchbasin in- stalled. Two new leachbasins were built on Valley Road at Cedarville to take care of a low area in the travelled way. At Court St. and Olmsted Terrace, 50' of 15" pipe was laid across Court St. to a 20" drain with two catch- basins installed. Court St. at Cold Spring, 60' of 12" pipe was laid and two catchbasins installed to take care of a flooded condition on Court St. Other catchbasins and drains in town were cleaned and flushed.
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION
The following roads were constructed or resurfaced: Sandwich Road, Cooper St. and Alden St. Ext. were widened, brought to grade with gravel and a 3" mixed in place black top was laid over the gravel base. The following roads were sealed with peastone and asphalt or sand and asphalt: Davis St., South Pond Road and No. Cherry St. The following streets were resurfaced with a 2" blended hot mix: School St., Lincoln St., Howes Lane, Maple Place and Nelson St. This contract work was done by Warren Bros. Rds. Company. Wood St. was scraped, graded with gravel, penetrated with asphalt and sealed with asphalt and sand.
CHAPTER 90 CONSTRUCTION
(Standish Ave., from Savery's Lane to Spooner St.)
A new surface of Type I, consisting of 21/2" base with 1" fine top, was laid over the old tar surface by Warren Brothers Roads Company. All catchbasins, man-
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holes and water gates were brought up to grade. Ap- proximately 1600' of cement curbing was constructed to replace the old cobble stones. Standish Avenue is now completed from Samoset St. to Spooner St.
CHAPTER 90 CONSTRUCTION (Summer St.)
From the entrance of Morton Park to a distance of one mile, a new layout was made for a distance of one-half mile to eliminate three bad curves. Drains and catchbasins were installed to take care of surface water and two deep holes were filled with gravel and brought to grade. This road was widened from 20 feet to 30 feet and penetrated with asphalt and sand until the spring of 1956 when a 3" mixed in place sur- face will be laid. This work is being done by Del Prete Construction Co. of Rockland.
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