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West by Main Street, on South by land of Alice Oliver, East by land of Arthur Barrows, Ralph Dunn and Sylvia Bros. also land formerly of Jessie Byerly. Book 2016, Page 254, 10/1/48 731.03
Abby Westgate Bounded on the South by land of Thomas Luce, on the West by land of Harold D. Mahoney, on the North
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by land of Edgar Dexter, on the East by land of Edgar Dexter. Book 2179, Page 164, 11/27/51
69.48
Charles E. Thompson
Crescent Beach #53
Book 2179, Page 165, 11/27/51
16.75
Juliet Riley Estate
Part of #184 Crescent Beach
owned by Mrs. E. W. Young
Book 2245, Page 106, 11/28/52
160.35
George Ryecroft Estate
Ocean View #9, 10/20/40
66.25
Emma Russell
Samuel Terrace #47
Samuel Terrace #48
22.71
Book 2303, Page 256, 10/16/53
Joseph Warton
Shell Beach #237
Book 180, Page 549, 10/20/44
65.18
Total
2,475.11
Previous Tax Title
13
New
2
15
Redeemed
2
13
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM H. WINSLOW,
Treasurer.
REPORT OF TAX COLLECTOR
Real Estate 1950
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1953
167.54
Paid Treasurer
128.89
Added to Tax Titles
6.90
Abatements
31.75
167.54
Real Estate 1951
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1953
8,369.00
Paid Treasurer
7,813.68
Abatements
527.73
Added to Tax Titles
9.00
8,350.41
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1954
18.59
8,369.00
Real Estate 1952
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1953
31,424.32
Paid Treasurer
25,816.76
Unidentified Funds
107.80
Abatements
491.66
Abatements
491.66
Added to Tax Titles
8.90
26,425.12
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1954
4,999.20
31,424.32
Real Estate 1953 Commitments Overpayment
186,154.93
4.28
186,159.21
97
Paid Treasurer Abatements Added to Tax Titles
164,015.56
1,981.15
337.05
166,333.76
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1954
19,825.45
186,159.21
Personal Tax 1951
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1953
1,556.81
Paid Treasurer
1,316.04
Abatements
240.77
1,556.81
Personal Tax 1952
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1953
2,218.36
Paid Treasurer Abatements
1,529.78
175.81
1,705.59
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1954
512.77
2,218.36
Personal Tax 1953
Commitments
26,399.16
Paid Treasurer
24,576.74
Abatements
151.94
24,728.68
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1954
1,670.48
26,399.16
Vessel Excise
46.33
Paid Treasurer
46.33
98
Poll Taxes 1952
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1953
56.00
Overpayment Abatement Voided & Cash Collected
2.00
2.00
60.00
Paid Treasurer
44.00
Abatements
16.00
60.00
Poll Taxes 1953
Commitments
1,452.00
Paid Treasurer
1,198.00
Abatements
254.00
1,452.00
COMPARISON OF COLLECTIONS
Outstand'g Outstand'g Dec. 31,'52 Dec. 31,'53
Real Estate 1950
167.54
None
1951
8,369.00
18.59
1952
31,424.32
4,999.20
1953
19,825.45
39,960.86
24,843.24
Personal Tax
1951
1,556.81
None
1952
2,218.36
512.77
1953
1,670.48
3,775.17
2,183.25
Poll Taxes 1952
56.00 All Collected
Comparison Total
43,792.03
27,026.49
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Cash Collections
1952
1953
Real Estate
180,735.03
197,774.89
Personal
26,874.63
27,422.56
Poll
1,370.00
1,242.00
Collection Total
208,979.66
226,439.45
Motor Vehicle Excise & Trailer Taxes
1951
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1953
60.47
Paid Treasurer
36.41
Abatements
24.06
60.47
1952
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1953
2,680.47
Additional Commitments
2,019.91
4,700.38
Paid Treasurer
4,175.45
Abatements
521.56
4,697.01
Outstanding Jan. 1. 1954
3.37
4,700.38
1953
Commitments
19,468.09
Overpayment
2.41
19,470.50
Paid Treasurer
17,135.30
Abatements
955.49
18,090.79
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1954
1,379.71
19,470.50
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While the cards from the Commonwealth came through better in 1953 than in 1952, the late Commit- ments of Nov. 23rd, Dec. 14th and Dec. 21st accounts for $1,165.93 of the balance outstanding.
The Cash collections in 1953 for Motor Vehicle Taxes including interest was $21,416.00. In 1952 the amount collected was $15,654.34 showing a gain of $5,761.66.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM H. WINSLOW,
Collector of Taxes.
WATER LIEN REPORT
Outstanding Jan. 1, 1953
143.62
Interest collected 8.07
151.69
Payments to Treasurer
As Water Rates
143.62
As Interest on the liens
8.07
151.69
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM H. WINSLOW,
Collector of Taxes.
Assessor's Report for 1953
To the Citizens of the Town of Mattapoisett : Gross amount to be raised-1953
1. Voted at the Town Meetings
2. State and County Requirements
3. Overlay
$332,976.87 20,086.97 2,500.00
Total
$355,563.84
Less estimated receipts, State Refunds
and transfer from Available Funds 141,776.02
Balance to be raised by taxation $213,787.82
Valuations
Personal
$616,800.00
Real Estate
4,344,315.00
Total Valuation
$4,961,115.00
Tax Rate (per thousand dollars of valuation) $42.80
Taxes to be raised
Poll
$1,452.00
Personal
26,399.16
Real Estate
185,936.66
Total Taxes Levied on Polls and Property $213,787.82
Assessed Value of Land
$1,505,788.00
Assessed Value of Buildings
2,838,527.00
Value of Stock in Trade 48,985.00
Value of Machinery 52,457.00
Value of other Personal Property 488,968.00
Value of Live Stock
26,390.00
Value of Automobiles
459,570.00
Auto Excise Tax Levied 19,841.08
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ASSESSORS EXPENSES
$700.00
Appropriation
State and County Association
Dues $9.00
Julia Morton, Copying Transfers
103.38
Hobbs and Warren,
Office Supplies
28.40
The Keystone, Office Supplies
78.75
F. S. Brightman, Office Supplies 2.40
John R. Johansen, Office Supplies 1.50
Natalie Phillips, Copying Books and Records 345.00
Anthony Sylvia, Assoc. Meetings
30.00
Enoch Winslow, Assoc. Meetings 30.00
Virginia Mahoney, Assoc. Meetings
15.00
Enoch Winslow, P. O. Box Rent 1.50
Anthony Sylvia, Auto Hire for Year 50.00
Enoch Winslow, Postage 5.00
699.93
.07
Respectfully Submitted, ENOCH LeBARON WINSLOW ANTHONY J. SYLVIA VIRGINIA MAHONEY
Report of the Planning Board
To the Citizens of the Town of Mattapoisett:
At the first meeting of the Board held March 5, 1953, officers were elected as follows :
G. Raymond Lamarre, Chairman
Donat R. Couet, Clerk
Members of the Board present at the annual meet- ing were: Richard E. Chace, Thomas V. Brennan, G. Raymond Lamarre and Donat R. Couet.
The Board approved a subdivision development Plan submitted by Earl G. Boardman for property owned by him at Hollywood Beach.
The Board approved a proposed road plan sub- mitted by Harold D. Mahoney. The proposed road is north of County Road and east of Main Street.
The Board also approved a proposed road plan submitted by Julius Miller, et al. The proposed road is the extension of Tobey Lane.
The Planning Board has spent considerable time and effort this past year working on the proposed Zoning By-laws and Official Town Map. Most of the Board's appropriation was spent in research and ad- vertising of the proposed Zoning By-laws and Official Map. The Board wishes to thank Mr. Francis Row- land, of the Cape Cod Engineering Co., for his exten- sive research for the Official Map, and to Mr. Richard Chace who aided Mr. Rowland in this work.
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1953 Appropriation to Planning Board Expenses :
$300.00
E. Anthony & Sons, Inc 157.62
Mass. Federation of Planning Boards 12.50
Business Service, Inc.
17.25
Cape Cod Engineering Co.
90.00
Miscellaneous
20.00
$297.37
Balance
$2.63
Respectfully submitted, THE PLANNING BOARD G. RAYMOND LAMARRE, Chairman DONAT R. COUET, Clerk RICHARD CHACE
THOMAS BRENNAN
OSBORN NASH
Report of Fire Department
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Town of Mattapoisett
I herewith submit my report as Chief of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1953.
There were 35 calls.
Buildings
2
Oil Burners
2
Chimneys
4
Automobiles
2
Gasoline
1
Dump
4
Grass
9
Woods
9
Refrigerator Motors
2
Total
35
Permits issued were :
Oil burners
81
L. P. Gas
55
Outdoor burning
371
Convalescent homes inspected
2
Losses :
Buildings (insured)
$1,150.00
Furniture (uninsured)
$450.00
Total Losses
$1,600.00
Respectfully Submitted,
GEORGE C. BRADLEY,
Chief
Report of Police Department
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
I hereby submit a report of the activities of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1953.
OFFENCES AND COMPLAINTS
Accidental Shooting
1
Assault and Battery
2
Being an unlicensed operator
2
Breaking and entering
35
Breaking and entering and larceny
5
Breaking and entering in the nighttime
19
Breaking glass (windows)
14 boys
Car breaks
5
Disturbing the peace
3
Driving a motor vehicle so as to endanger
11
Driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated Drunkenness
22
Disturbance of funeral
1
Hit and run
2
House breaks
25
Juvenile case in court
1
Larceny over $1,000.00
1
Larceny under $100.00
1
Larceny (boats)
4
Larceny by check
1
Lewdness
1
Licenses revoked
14
Neglect of family
1
Non-support
2
Operating an unregistered motor vehicle
2
Speeding
2
10
107
Stolen bicycles
3
Violation of Illegitimate Child Law Dog cases Miscellaneous complaints
2
37
450
MISCELLANEOUS WORK
Auto accidents
46
Auto transfers
191
Capias served
4
Lockup (Wareham)
26
Registration of bicycles-plates
358
Summons served
20
Transportation of Town Treasurer to and from New Bedford 63 times
Warrants served
4
Middleboro Court
9
New Bedford Court
2
Wareham Court
37
Plymouth Court
3
AMBULANCE CASES
Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Mass 2
Camp Edwards Hospital, Bourne, Mass.
1
Melrose Hospital, Melrose, Mass.
1
Pondville Hospital, Wrentham, Mass.
1
St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford, Mass.
54
Taunton State Hospital, Taunton, Mass.
2
Tobey Hospital, Wareham, Mass. 14
Return trips to residences, trips to rest homes, etc.
10
Ambulance service, total trips 85
During the past year, members of your Police De- partment and your Chief have made a sincere attempt to keep crime and violations at a minimum.
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At this time, we especially want you to take notice of an Article in the 1954 Town Warrant which per- tains to the future efficiency and facilities for the con- tinued operation of this department.
This Article calls for the purchase of a Transmit- ting and Receiving Radio Base Station. A Base Sta- tion is for the purpose of receiving and transmitting calls to and from the police cruiser-car and ambulance within a 50-mile radius. The Base Station is to be installed in the Mattapoisett Police Station, site of which is as yet undecided.
With the installation of the dial-telephone system almost upon us, we are faced with a problem which, of necessity, we can no longer put off. The acquiring of the Base Station would increase our efficiency and expediency a hundred percent. It would keep us in step with the steady and ever-increasing growth of our town.
The roster of the Mattapoisett Police Department for 1953 was as follows:
Chief of Police Night Officer School Officer 10 Reserve Police Officers 20 Auxiliary Police Officers
In closing I would like to thank the many who so willingly cooperate in making the work of the police Department a lighter task. On behalf of myself and members of my department, I wish to thank the honor- able Board of Selectmen for their support and coop- eration.
Respectfully submitted,
ALDEN S. KINNEY,
Chief of Police.
Report of Police Station and Fire Alarm Committee
The Committee appointed at the Annual Town Meeting of 1953 to study the needs of the Town arising from the telephone change-over has now completed its work and appropriate articles have been placed in the Town Warrant for action this year.
A preliminary report of our work was submitted to you at the Special Town Meeting of July 31, 1953, at which time we outlined the necessity of telephone coverage in the Town. By your vote, you have or- dered the Town to establish a twenty-four hour tele- phone coverage to embrace the Fire Department, Po- lice Department and other emergency work. Also, at this Special Meeting the Committee was continued to determine the location of such a service. After sev- eral meetings, the Committee has arrived at the follow- ing conclusions :
THAT due to the possibility of future office expan- sion in the Town Hall, it would be inadvisable to ex- pend any more money for alterations in the rear of the present Ambulance Room.
THAT it is the opinion of the majority of the Com- mittee that a special building should be constructed to house the Police Department and their ambulance, to serve as a Police Station, to be Civil Defense Head- quarters, to be the center of emergency services in the town. Two locations were considered. One being the lot, size 45' x 65', located on the southeast corner
110
of Church and Barstow Streets. The other lot, 110' x 165' is located between the Colonial Dairy Bar and the Big 3 Hardware Store on the north side of the State Road approximately across from the present Fire Station.
The Committee has, therefore, inserted appro- priate articles in the Town Warrant covering both lo- cations and leaves the matter for action by the Town voters.
Respectfully submitted, LESTER A. CRAMPTON, Chairman ALDEN S. KINNEY GEORGE C. BRADLEY, Jr. MILTON S. HASKELL EDWIN C. WINSLOW, Jr. ENOCH LeBARON WINSLOW GEORGE W. DOUGLAS, Secretary
Report of Herring Inspector
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Following is the report of your Herring Inspector for the past year :
1953 marked the end of the three year period of no catching, to allow the dwindling supply to multiply in hopes that once again the runs would be large enough to be self-supporting.
The result of this program will not be known un- til the run actually starts in April and caution should be taken not to over catch, and limit the number of catching days according to the size of the run.
About the same number of fish reached the spawn- ing ground as the previous year. Nothing like the runs of yesteryears, but many times larger than the six years preceding the closed period.
One of your inspectors' worst problems has been from vandals. The catching shed at the weir, never a very strong building, and getting weaker every year, was an easy prey to any one with a tire iron or wreck- ing bar, to rip off sufficient boards to gain entrance to the catching platform, and in spite of continued pa- trolling, the police and your inspector was unable to catch anybody in the act. Over one third of the mon- ey spent was for repairs caused by vandals. The rest was for patrolling the river while the run was on, and making a deeper channel just below the State High- way, where the water is very shallow except at high tide.
Your inspector is asking for a 331/2% increase in appropriation for the coming year, for with catching to be resumed and a new square net to be bought, ex- penses will, of course, be more than in the no-catching period. .
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Under a former set up expenses for catching used to come from the sale of herrings, but by ruling of "The Director of Accounts" all money from the sale of fish is now turned in to the Treasurer, and all expenses must come from Town Meeting appropriation.
In closing, I wish to thank the Selectmen and Po- lice Department for their cooperation, also Selectman Gifford of Rochester, who also cooperated 100%.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES H. DEXTER,
Herring Inspector.
Report of Shellfish Constable
October 1, 1953. Town of Mattapoisett, Mass.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen :
Following is the report of the Shellfish Warden's work during the time I served in 1953, namely January 1 to September 16, inclusive. At that time my resig- nation was accepted, as I found it was impossible for me to continue because of other work.
During the stated time I worked on the flats, dur- ing low tide, 214 days. In that time 1495 people were counted actually digging on the flats.
The following violations were found and duly warned :
17 Mattapoisett residents, digging with no license.
1 Summer resident, digging with no license.
7 Non-residents found digging, who, of course had no right to a license. They, therefore, left the flats, after throwing back the amount dug.
20 people found digging in restricted areas. They returned amount dug to the area. to avoid possible contaminated product being taken for food.
2 people taking seed quahogs, which were returned.
2 taking excess amounts.
3 digging after sundown.
3 taking oysters prior to opening of season.
All of the above were first violators. There was one complaint received and duly investigated.
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I spent four days with Mr. Everett Eldridge, check- ing the following :
Seed scallop beds. Contaminated areas. Closed areas. Oyster beds.
Under the direction of Mr. Eldridge I planted :
50 bushels of quahogs at the Head of the Harbor.
119 bushels of quahogs at Aucoot.
When necessary I put up all notices of restriction, opening, and closing of areas.
During March I attended the State Convention of Shellfish Wardens at which time I was elected vice- president of the organization.
During the week of July 11th I made the follow- ing recommendation, namely: "That for the good of the Town, one-half of Pine Island Pond be closed and duly planted to quahogs.
May I take this opportunity to express my appre- ciation to the Board of Selectmen, to Mr. Everett El- dridge, and to the citizens of Mattapoisett for the help and cooperation in carrying out my duties as Shellfish Warden, not only for this year but for the previous four years.
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY G. ERHARD.
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To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Town of Mattapoisett :
I hereby submit my report as Shellfish Constable from September 28, 1953 to December 31, 1953.
Taking shellfish on the flats and in the waters of the Town-this number was 205.
5 - in restricted area.
2 - excess amount
5 - violation first warning
2 - summer residents, no license
2 - residents, digging no license
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK B. LeBARON,
Shellfish Constable.
Report of Propagation of Shellfish
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen I hereby submit my report on the shellfish conditions in the Town.
GENERAL SHELLFISH CONDITIONS
During January and February; 1953, scallops at a value of $2,620.00 were brought in from our beds, but the past Fall season was a failure; a very few scallops being found anywhere and the prospects for this year are unfavorable.
Our quahog and oyster supply is expected to be good. Quahogs of legal size in Pine Island Pond are well thinned down. Part or all of the area should be closed this year for propagation. Clams are some- thing of the past!
AREAS CLOSED AND SHELLFISH PLANTED THEREIN
Location of areas and year of closing :
1951 Head of Mattapoisett Harbor
1953 West Shore of Aucoot Cove
Mattapoisett River : Open area from October 1st to April 30th. Oysters planted in 1953: 1481% bushels.
Other areas :
Quahogs planted 1953, 184 bushels.
SHELLFISH ENEMIES
During January and February, 1953, 800 bushels of starfish were collected and destroyed; funds grant- ed by the State. Marion, Mattapoisett, and Roches- ter boats participated in the project.
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Starfish were collected from areas as follows:
Cleveland's Area 34012 bu.
Brandt Island Area, Mattapoisett 2931/2 bu.
Mattapoisett Harbor 83 bu.
Pease's Point Area, Mattapoisett 11 bu.
Ram Island Area, Marion 49 bu.
Great Hill Area, Marion
23 bu.
Total 800 bu.
A very few starfish were found in Mattapoisett Harbor and local areas this Fall.
Some were located at Pease's Point area and we had these dredged out by one boat from Town appro- priation.
Thank you for your cooperation. Also Mr. Er- hard and Mr. LeBaron for their assistance.
Respectfully Submitted, E. EVERETT ELDRIDGE, In charge of Town Shellfish Interests.
Report of the Wharf Department
Maintenance of the Wharf Property,
Appropriattion for 1953 $500.00
Total Expenditures $500.00
Insurance on Long Wharf & Middle Wharf
Appropriation for 1953 $200.00
Paid for $10,000.00 policy $200.00
Repairs to Short Wharf
Appropriation for 1953 $500.00
Total expenditure $495.64
Following are names of those hiring space at the wharves. All bills for 1953 not paid by April 1, 1954 will mean forfeit of space.
WHARFAGE - 4/1/53 to 4/1/54
John Makuch $8.00
Stanley Sterling 5.00
Norman Dexter 5.00
Frank Linhares 5.00
Hudson Hardy
8.00
Frank Pimental
8.00
Milton Haskell
5.00
Ira Hiller
8.00
Joseph Reilley
5.00
Joseph Mello
8.00
Enoch Winslow
8.00
John Doran
8.00
Arthur Kennedy
3.00
W. F. Jenney
5.00
Eddie Alves
2.50
Winter Storage 1953-1954
Capt. Geo. Dentz 2.00
Walter Pratt 2.00
William Croft
2.00
SHORT WHARF
Before and After Construction
Short Wharf before construction started.
Short Wharf after construction was completed.
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Skiff Wharfage 4/1/53 to 5/1/54
No.
1. Charles Marvin
2.00
2. F. D. Wertz 2.00
3. Dr. A. LeClair 2.00
4 & 48 Orum Kerst
4.00
5. Eddie Wilbur
2.00
6. W. F. Jenney
2.00
7. H. Erhard
2.00
8. Marshall Ross
2.00
9. Charlie Avilla
2.00
10. Albert Furnans
2.00
11 Otis Fuller
2.00
12. Geo. Eldredge
2.00
13. J. B. Reed
2.00
14. Russell Chase
2.00
15. Francis Rowland
2.00
16. Walter Pratt
2.00
17. Anthony Roderick
2.00
18. Edwin Perkins
2.00
19. Antone Faria
2.00
20. Emily Perry
2.00
21. O. P. Nash
2.00
22. Joseph Hammond
2.00
25. Albert Rebello 28. Pratt
2.00
29. Joe Tripp
2.00
30. Ed. A. Walsh
2.00
31. Alden Kinney
2.00
32. J. Farley
2.00
33. Dave Moore
2.00
34. Harold Vokes
2.00
35. John Murphy
2.00
36. James Scott
2.00
37. James Maury
2.00
38. Charles Whalen
2.00
39. Robert Leonard
2.00
2.00
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40. Williaim Campbell
2.00
41. Albion Stone
2.00
42. Carl Harju 2.00
43. Denman Morgan
2.00
44. Walter Longmore
2.00
45. Charlie Boyd
2.00
46. Harry Downing
2.00
47. Frank Morse
2.00
49. Lewis Kline
2.00
50. D. Couet
2.00
51. Tony Pelson
2.00
52. Earl Underwood
2.00
53. Robert Jones
2.00
54 Milton Smyth
2.00
55. Frank Cooper
2.00
56. Harold Mahoney 2.00
Valentine Henshaw-Fish Market
$75.00
Hathaway Oil Co .- Gas Pump 6.00
This has been a banner year for the Wharf Dept. and it has been made possible thru the efforts of many persons. I am, of course, referring to the rebuilding of the Short Wharf. The whole thing started in the summer of 1952 when Mr. Rudolph Bessette, the Di- rector of the Division of Waterways, of the State of Massachusetts, discussed at some length the possibility of the State aiding the Town in completing the rebuild- ing of the Short Wharf. Without the help of Mr. Bes- sette we would still be carrying on our piece meal job of repairing. I wish to publicly thank Mr. Bessette for his help and I believe I speak for the whole Town when I say, "Thanks for a job well done; we appre- ciate it." There were many others who aided in this project such as Senator Edward Stone, Representa- tive Alton Worrall, and our own Selectmen. All of these and many others gave us a boost and for which I am very grateful.
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The State spent about $23,800.00 on Short Wharf and the Town about $500.00. The State completely rebuilt the wharf as per plans and specs as drawn up by Duffill Associates, of Boston, and carried out by the Contractor Joseph Perry, of New Bedford. The few extras such as dredging, light and pole, and tie-in to circuits and extra wall near the beach and black top were paid for from the money appropriated by the Town.
I have an article in the warrant to build a roadway over the Right-of-Way from Water St. to the Short Wharf and I hope there will be favorable action on this.
I also have filed a bill in Legislature asking that this Short Wharf be extended about 200 ft. thus giving us a protected basin between Short Wharf and Long Wharf. The bill calls for construction by the State and after completion the whole thing to be turn- ed over to the Town to operate and maintain.
The ordinary maintenance of the Wharf prop- erty went about as usual. I should like to express my thanks to the Selectmen, the Highway Department, the Police Department, and the Water Department for their help in maintaining and operating the Wharf Department.
This is one of our finest assets. Let's keep it so.
Respectfully submitted,
W. F. JENNEY,
Wharf Commissioner, 1953.
Report of Harbor Master
To the Board of Selectmen,
Mattapoisett, Mass.
As per the vote of the Annual Town Meeting, I was appointed Harbor Master, March 17th, and sworn in on March 19, 1953.
Four guest moorings were placed in the harbor and well used all summer. Some of them were used by boats that had to leave Short Wharf during the construction on the wharf.
A word of caution to boat owners and operators about excessive speed thru anchorage areas and near docks. YOU are RESPONSIBLE for DAMAGE to OTHERS CAUSED BY YOUR BOAT. Please con- sider the other fellow and take it easy.
Appropriation for 1953 $100.00
Total expenditures 87.54
Balance 12.46
Respectfully submitted,
W. F. JENNEY,
Harbor Master, 1953.
Mattapoisett Housing Authority
The Mattapoisett Housing Authority was created under Sections 261 to 26qq inclusive, of Chapter 121 of the Tercentenary Edition of the General Laws, as amended, and Chapter 200 of the Acts of 1948, as amended.
Joseph Nunes was elected a member of the Hous- ing Authority by the voters of Mattapoisett at the last annual town election.
The officers of this Authority are noted below :
Name Title
Term Expires
Charles R. Marvin Chairman
March 1955
Joseph Nunes Vice-Chairman March 1958
Roscoe Barstow Treasurer March 1954
John Rafael Asst. Treasurer March 1956
Oscar St. Jacques State App't'd Member July 1, 1957
June 1, 1953 marked the third year of tenant oc- cupancy at Homestead Court. During this period, eight families have moved from the project and have been replaced by additional families from this Town. Homestead Court now furnishes housing to thirty-six persons.
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